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Step 1 Begin A New Model

The document is an introductory tutorial that discusses starting a new model in three steps. Step 1 involves defining a basic grid template for the model, defining a material, and selecting sections including a list of W sections. This involves clicking "New Model" to display a form, verifying the default units are lb-ft, and using the grid generation to carefully plan the number and spacing of grid lines to accurately represent the model's geometry.

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Step 1 Begin A New Model

The document is an introductory tutorial that discusses starting a new model in three steps. Step 1 involves defining a basic grid template for the model, defining a material, and selecting sections including a list of W sections. This involves clicking "New Model" to display a form, verifying the default units are lb-ft, and using the grid generation to carefully plan the number and spacing of grid lines to accurately represent the model's geometry.

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Chapter 2 - An Introductory Tutorial

Step 1 Begin a New Model


In this Step, the basic grid that will serve as a template for developing the
model will be defined. Then a material will be defined and sections will
be selected, including a list of W sections for the truss Auto Select Sec-
tion list.

A. Click the File menu > New Model command or the New Model but-
ton . The form shown in Figure 3 will display. Verify that the de-
fault units are set to lb-ft.

Figure 3
New
Model
form

B. The New Model form allows for the quick generation of numerous
model types using parametric generation techniques. However, in
this tutorial the model will be started using only the grid generation.
When laying out the grid, it is important that the geometry defined
accurately represents the major geometrical aspects of the model, so
it is advisable to spend time carefully planning the number and spac-

Step 1 Begin a New Model 2-3

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