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Question

Does load generation also work for curved members?


Answer:

No, load generation, such as "Surface Load on Members via Plane", only works for straight or articulated straight members.

If necessary, curved members can be converted into polygonal members as follows:

  • Divide the curved member by the desired number of intermediate nodes
    (right-click the member → Divide Member).
  • Select all curved members.
  • In the table, change the line type from "Arc" to "Polyline".
  • If necessary, use the "Show Selected Objects Only" function; see Image 01.

  • Change the top line type in the table.
  • Select all rows → right-click → "Set", see Image 02.

  • Generate loads