Running a simple static analysis on the portal frame

After creating a load case, you can now run a static analysis, and view your results as a table or in the graphics window.

1. Select the Analyse all icon:

2. Your analysis is detailed in a report window.

Note: You can view this at any time in Reports tab of the Messages pane.

3. Return to the graphics window. In the cases drop down select the Analysis case option.

4. Click the Deformed image icon to show the deformed shape:

5. $Myy$ bending moments are visible via the Bending moment tool:

Other common results options are available to view in the diagrams toolbar:

5. Go to the Diagrams tab of the Properties pane to access all of the available view options:

Displaying results as a data table

1. Go to Explorer pane > Output > Beam and spring element results > Beam and spring forces and moments:

2. This will open a table of results. Select Elements in the drop down at the top of the window. Type '3' to show forces on the cross-beam.