Analysis

Show Analog Model - Display the truss's Analog Model generated for the analysis checks.

Show Analog Panels - Toggle whether analog panels are shown on top of the analog model.

Display Forces Options - Choose from a list of forces to display on the component for a specific load case. Choose a specific load case first from the list of load cases in the panel. See Display Forces Options for a full description of the visuals each option enables.

Show Loads - Toggle the visibility of loads for the selected load case.

• There are distinct visuals for distributed and point loads

• The length of the arrow is scaled according to the relative magnitude of the load

• The direction of the arrow indicates the direction of the load

• The tip of the arrow is located near where each load is applied

  • If multiple loads are applied at the same location, their visuals are stacked on top of one another instead of overlaying them

Boundary condition: A boundary condition describes how an analog joint transfers force or moment with an external connection. Most commonly, the external connection is a bearing support.

Unrestrained: An analog joint that is not considered subject to external reactions.

Restrained: An analog joint that transfers either force or moment between the truss and external connections.

Pinned: A restrained joint that transfers force in all directions.

Horizontal Roller: A restrained joint that transfers force vertically, but not horizontally.

Vertical Roller: A restrained joint that transfers force horizontally, but not vertically.

Fixed: A restrained joint that transfers moment and force in all directions.