Automatically generate construction stages using the mesh, boundary condition, load that are viewed on the current model screen.

It can be used in construction stage-using analysis (Static/Slope analysis, Seepage/Consolidation analysis). The data used for each stage can be checked on the model, allowing intuitive composition of stages.

The construction stage auto set function can be activated by using the following steps:

1. Adding the construction stage set after finishing modeling registers the added construction stage set on the worktree, as shown below.

2. Check the [Define Auto Stage] option by right mouse clicking on the registered construction stage set. This option activates the Construction stage > Auto set on the ribbon menu that allows for the specification of construction stages on the selected construction stage set.

3. Click the [Auto Set] icon to automatically register the displayed meshes, boundary conditions, load conditions on the activated data column and the un-displayed (not checked) meshes, boundary conditions, load conditions on the deactivated data column. In other words, set the show/hide model information for each composing stage and select [Auto Set] to automatically set the construction stage with reference to the currently shown information. The created stages can be checked on the worktree.

Because the concept of construction stages is cumulative, the program compares the activated/deactivated model information in the previous stage and only adds/deletes the changed information. Hence, it is recommended that the creation be done in stages, after the displayed model information is returned to its initial in-situ state.

The auto set function generates construction stages using the work environment displayed on the screen. Hence, to specify the individual options (LDF setting, clear displacement etc.) for each stage, use the Construction stage set specification menu to check the options for each stage.