Usage of Table Tool
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3. Copy/Paste data using clipboard
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Terminology
Grid Cell: Rectangular space used to enter/output contents in the table
Column Header: First grid cell of a column
Row Header: First grid cell of a row
Title Row: Title declaration row at the top of the Table (Assembly of column headers)
Current Cell: Grid cell currently on standby for data entry or being worked upon
Current Row Mark: Row of the current cell
Append Row Mark: Row used to add data
Record: Unit of data stored in the database For example, one node or one element is assigned as one record in the database and is represented by one row in the table. Familiarize with UsageMove Current
Cell
Move Current
Row
Select
Grid Cell
Select
Row
Select
Column
Select
Entire Table
Adjust
Column Width
Change
Column Position
Enter in
Grid Cell
Data are manipulated by record (row) units. Accordingly, if the contents of each grid cell is modified in the currently edited record the modification is temporarily saved in the memory. If the current cell is moved to another record, the modified contents are saved in the database.
Add Data
Move the current cell to another record by using the arrow keys or mouse to save the entries in the database.
Delete
Data
If no record is selected and [Delete] is pressed, the record in the current cell is deleted.
Modify
Data
Move the current cell to another record by using the arrow keys or mouse to save the modified entries in the database.
Cancel
Enter/Modify
Pressing [Esc] during the modification of an existing record cancels the modification and restores the original value in the record.
3. Copy/Paste Data using Clipboard Table Tool performs the same functions (copy. paste) as those in common text editors or Excel.
Assign the Copy Range
Using [Shift]
and the arrow keys
Dragging
the mouse
Using [Shift]
and the mouse
Using [Ctrl]
and the mouse
Select
Entire Row
Select
Entire Column
Select
Entire Table
Copy
Paste
Copy / Paste Rules
Paste at
the Position of an Existing Record
Paste at
the Position of an existing Record being Edited
Paste in
Append Row
Cases Where
Paste Cannot Function
2) When the paste range contains 5 rows and the table contains 6 rows (Append Row excluded), Paste does not function from the 3rd row either.
3) When the size of the range to be pasted and the target paste range are different, Paste does not function either. For example, when the copy range contains 3 rows and 2 columns and the target paste range contains 2 rows and 2 columns, Paste does not function. However, if the copy range is a single grid cell and the target paste range contains 1 column, Paste functions even though there are more than one row.
4) When the contents contain errors, Paste does not function.
Data Exchange with Excel Using Copy / Paste
Paste Table
Data in Excel Click the start position of the target paste range in Excel and press [Ctrl]+V or .
Paste Excel
Data in the Table
Supplementary Table FunctionsFunction
Call
Usage
Sorting Information dialog boxTable Columns: Names of the columns in the table
Select the desired column names in Table Columns, and click the right-headed arrow or double-click the selection to switch to Sort Key Columns so that the column names are used as keys for sorting.
Sort Key Columns: Names of the columns used for the table to be sorted
Select the desired column names in Sort Key Columns, and click the left-headed arrow or double-click the selection to exclude from the Sort Key Columns.
Items annotated with "A" in Sort Key Columns are arranged in an Ascending Order, and "D" represents a Descending Order.
Order
Asc.: Ascending Order sorting
Desc.: Descending Order sorting
Priority Change the order of priority of the columns in Sort Key Columns.
Up: Move the column upward
Down: Move the column downward Function
Call
Usage
Style dialog box
Name
Type Name and Table are prohibited from being changed.
Width
Align
Format
Fixed: Fixed decimal points
Scientific: Exponential
General: Fixed decimal points or exponentials depending on the values of real numbers
Default: Output the values as entered
Place: Number of decimal points
3. Resize Width
Function
Call
Function
Call
Usage
Graph View dialog box
Graph Type: Select the type for graphic output
When the items are selected, the corresponding graph type is displayed to the right.
Index: Assign the column used as an axis
Select one item among the columns selected in the copy range or the Default (Serial Number).
Graph Title: Enter the title of the graphic output
Supplementary Functions by Table typesSelect Node
/ Element
Enable/Disable
Function
Call
Numbering
Function
Call
Select & Filter
Function
Call
Usage
Selection/Filtering dialog box
Edit Box Enter the node (element) numbers to select
Data can be entered sequentially or using "to-by".
(Example: 4,5,6,......,35,36,37: 4 to 37)
(Example: 4,6,8,10,12,14,16: 4 to 16 by 2)
Mode
Selection: Select nodes or elements in the filtered table
Filtering: Display only the nodes or elements selected in the table
: Select all nodes (elements)
: Cancel the selection of the nodes (elements)
: Cancel the currently selected nodes (elements) and select the unselected nodes (elements).
: Reselect the previously selected nodes (elements) Revision of V.7.6.1 Activate Records
Function
Call
Usage
Records Activation dialog box
Node or Element Selected nodes (elements) are listed. The usage is identical to Select Identity.
LoadCase/Combination Check on the loadcases/combinations for which the results are to be generated. When construction stage analysis is performed, construction stage load cases are listed. For the construction stage load cases that are automatically generated in the post-processor, refer to Combinations.
Stage/Step When construction stage analysis is performed, Stage/Step box is activated and construction stages/steps are listed. Check on the construction stages/steps for which the results are to be generated.
Eigenvalue Mode When Eigenvalue analysis is performed, this Mode is activated and Eigenvalue modes are listed. Check on the Eigenvalue modes for which the results are to be generated.
Buckling Mode When buckling analysis is performed, this Mode is activated and the buckling modes are listed. Check on the buckling modes for which the results are to be generated.
Part Number When the results for line element are generated, this function is activated. Check on the positions for which the results are to be generated.
Node Flag When the results for plane and solid elements are produced, this is activated. Check on the positions for which the results are to be generated.
Avg. Nodal Result When member forces or stresses in plane or solid elements are generated, this function is activated. The average nodal results, which considers the effect of the neighboring elements, for an element are generated.
Revision of V.7.6.1
Export to Excel
Function
Call
View by
Load Cases
Call
Usage
Result View dialog box
Select the desired items under the load cases and combinations list in the dialog box and click .
View by
Max Value Item
Call
From the Context Menu select View by Max Value Item.
Usage
Result View dialog box
Select the desired load case and the desired force component in the Result View Items dialog box and click .Then, the concurrent forces under the largest selected force component are generated. | |||||
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