FILE
New
A new file is generated by using the function New. Caution is needed since the data that are not saved can be deleted by using this function.
A new file basing a Template is generated by this function. Caution is needed since the data that are not saved can be deleted by using this function. Details on Template are introduced later. The function is activated only in Template1 module.
New From Template2...
A new file basing a Template is generated by this function. Caution is needed since the data that are not saved can be deleted by using this function. Details on Template are introduced later. The function is activated only in Template2 module.
Open...
A previously saved file named as *.stm is opened by this function. Caution is needed since the data that are not saved can be deleted by using this function. A *.stm file generated by other program (module) can also be opened. The functions regarding the structural analysis of strut-tie model and printout of structural design report are not supported for the file generated by other program.
Save
An existing or new working file is saved with the filename extension *.stm in the program AStrutTie.
Save As...
An existing or new working file is saved as other filename with the filename extension *.stm.
Import...
A drawing file saved as Dxf type is imported by this function. Caution is needed since the data that are not saved can be deleted by using this function. The function is activated only in Free Modeling module.
The function is activated only in Professional version.
Export...
The finite element models for plane solid and truss structures are exported as Dxf type drawing files. The function is activated only in Free Modeling module.
View Input File...
The input file of the currently working model is opened as a text-editor, and the contents of the input file can be checked.
View Output File...
The output file of the currently working model can be opened as a text-editor, and the contents of the output file can be examined.
Recently Worked File
The previous 10 projects are listed. A project is opened by clicking one of them.
Exit
The AStrutTie is terminated by this function.