Graphics Input

Graphics input allows you to specify structure and load data graphically. Using the mouse, members may be drawn, erased, moved, or copied. Graphics input operates essentially as a CAD system specially designed for the task of structure and load definition. Powerful features are available for the generation of regular structures and loads are easily applied to groups of members or to a single member. Graphics input is often used in conjunction with other input methods because of the ease with which nodes and members can be selected visually.