FAQ's - Usage - SuperSTRESS
1. Is there a quicker way of entering data into SuperSTRESS without using the tables?
2. I am getting a mechanism failure at a certain joint in my job, how can I fix this?
3. How can I change more than one row in a table to the same value?
4. Can I have more than one graphical view open at the same time?
5. How can I save a selection of members/joints so I do not have to keep on selecting them again and again?
6. What other ways can I select members/joints?
1. Is there a quicker way of entering data into SuperSTRESS without using the tables?
Yes, you can use the graphics to change, add, remove, copy, move all of the elements of your model, see SuperSTRESS User Tip 1 or SuperSTRESS DEMOS: creating a basic job screen video.
2. I am getting a mechanism failure at a certain joint in my job, how can I fix this?
Mechanisms can either be local or global, the joint referred is only relevant if it is a local mechanism, please see the "Mechanisms" topic in the SuperSTRESS help file or send the job by email to our support department (see contact us).
3. How can I change more than one row in a table to the same value?
This can be done using Block Entry, please see the "Block Entry" topic in the SuperSTRESS help file.
4. Can I have more than one graphical view open at the same time?
Yes, if you make sure the graphical view is the active windows then go to the drop down menu Window>>New Window. The graphical properties of each window will be unique to that view.
5. How can I save a selection of members/joints so I do not have to keep on selecting them again and again?
You can use an option called "Structure Sets" by right clicking in the graphical model after you have selected the members/joints, see SuperSTRESS User Tip 5 or SuperSTRESS DEMOS: creating a basic job screen video.
6. What other ways can I select members/joints?
You can single click members/joints, use left or right hand windows or choose from a number or options on the selections toolbar, see SuperSTRESS User Tip 8 or SuperSTRESS DEMOS: creating a basic job screen video.