The following dialog box is used to enter the data:
Definition of Frame
Define the type of structural frame.
X-Direction of Frame
Select Unbraced | Sway or Braced | Non-sway frame in the global X-direction (Default = Unbraced | Sway).
Y-Direction Frame
Select Unbraced | Sway or Braced | Non-sway frame in the global Y-direction (Default = Unbraced | Sway).
Auto Calculate Effective Length Factors
Select if the effective buckling length factors are to be automatically calculated.
Note. Auto calculation procedure for effective length factor
Design Type
3D: Calculate the forces for and design all the members.
X-Z Plane: Calculate the forces for and design all the members parallel with X-Z Plane.
Y-Z Plane: Calculate the forces for and design all the members parallel with Y-Z Plane.
X-Y Plane: Calculate the forces for and design all the members parallel with X-Y Plane.
: Enter the selection and close the dialog box.
: Do not enter the selection and close the dialog box.
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