Data types

How to input a Data item

When you want to input a support, a restraint, a flange, an SIF, etc., at a node, use the mouse or the keyboard (several key accelerators are available to make your job easy) to open the Data types dialog and select an item from it.

Keyboard: Press Ctrl+Shift+D to open the Data types dialog to select an item, or, type one of the following keys (under Shortcut keys) that will automatically enter the respective Data type (press Ctrl D to position the cursor in this field):

Mouse: To open the Data types dialog,

· Left click on Data (in the header row), or

· Right click in the Data column, or

· Select Misc menu >> Data Types.