Generator of 2D structures
The generator of 2D structures is suitable for the fast input of the most common structures (trusses, attic structures, frames) including member properties and basic loads. The window consists of the workspace, vertical toolbar "Structure" and the input frame in the bottom part of the window.
The workspace shows the shape of the structure including specified cross-section of members. These cross-sections may be switched off with the help of the setting "Draw sections" that is placed in the input frame in the tab "Members, profiles". Also the size of these cross-sections may be changed in the same place with the help of appropriate slider. Workspace also displays the loads specified in the load case that is selected as an active one in the table of load cases in the tab "Load cases, load".
Generator window
Input of the structure may be done with the help of the wizard that may be launched by the button "Wizard" in the vertical toolbar "Structure". Any part of the wizard may be launched again with the help of the dedicated buttons "Shape", "Webbing", "Dimensions" and "Profiles" in the toolbar. Also button "Bottom chord" for the input of camber is included in the toolbar.
Load cases, load
The table in the tab "Load cases, load" is suitable for the input of the basic load cases including loads. Input is disabled for empty structure. The basic load cases can be added in the dedicated window, that can be launched by the appropriate button ("Self-weight", "To frame", "Roofing", "Ceiling", "Snow" and "Wind". Load cases may be modified or removed using the buttons "Edit" and "Delete".
Members, profiles
This tab contains a table with member properties that were specified in the part "Profiles". The profile (cross-section and material) of any member may be changed in the window "Edit profile" that may be launched by double-click in the table or by the button "Edit".
Tabs for input of loads and edit of member properties
The structure will be transferred into the program "Fin 2D/3D" after closing the window by the button "OK". The window may be also closed without transfer of the structure with the help of the button "Cancel". The inputs are stored in the memory, it is possible to launched the generator again and continue with the input. Any parameters specified in the generator may be changed later in the main application.