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To create a new load case

1. Click the New Load Case icon ( ) from the Views and Grids toolbar or click Edit / New Load Case...

2. Enter the Load Case Description that you want to use.

3. If you want to calculate the self-weight of the elements within your frame, then you can set the Gravitational Factors for the appropriate directions. If you set a value, then S-Frame will calculate the self-weight as a uniform load on each element based on its area and the density of the material from which it is made. If you enter a value of 1, then S-Frame will use 100% of the calculated weight acting in the direction of that global axis (this means that for actual self-weights you are likely to enter a value of -1 in the Z-axis direction). If you want to apply 30% of the calculated load, then you would enter a value of 0.3.

4. The Scale factor allows you to factor all the loads in the load case by a certain amount. For example if you enter a Scale of 1.00, S-Frame uses the loads as you have defined them. If you enter a Scale of 1.5, S-Frame applies loads which are 150% of those that you have applied.

5. Once your settings are correct click Ok to close the dialog and create the load case.

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