Inspecting Analysis Results

Video Transcript:

Welcome! In this video, we'll explore the analysis information available in the Paragon Design App.

After running a standard analysis on this truss, a summary of the results is displayed in the Component Properties panel. This summary includes key values such as:

• Maximum Top Chord CSI

• Maximum Joint Stress Index

• Maximum Bearing Forces, including their corresponding load cases

• Maximum Deflections

To gain a visual understanding of the analysis, enable the Analog Model from the Scene Options toolbar.

Zoom in and hover over any analog segment to view detailed data.

When you hover over a truss member, you'll see information about the member.

Click the member to open the Member Properties Panel and access more detailed values, such as properties .

Similarly, hover over a plate to view basic info, and select it to reveal more properties.

Next, run a Detailed Analysis on the truss to unlock additional results.

Open the Analysis and History panel. By default, the most recent analysis set is selected. If needed, you can choose from previous versions to review earlier results.

Below the Analysis Set list, you'll see a complete list of all checks performed on the truss.

Click on any check to view its details.

You can also toggle the Analog Model on or off directly from this panel.

All Load Cases are listed as well—ranked by highest capacity.

Selecting a load case will reveal more options, allowing you to visualize the applied loads from that case.

Access the Load Case From the right sidebar, you can drill down further to explore exactly what makes up each load case.

Use the Visibility icon to visually explore different load types and scenarios.

 Back in the Analysis and History panel, use Display Forces to select specific force types, such as bearing reactions or plating forces.

In this example, both axial and moment forces are shown in the scene.

By becoming familiar with these tools and the analysis data available in the Paragon Design App, you'll be more confident investigating and interpreting your structural results.