Basic data input and output sequence for structural design and analysis in CYPE 3D

The design and analysis of structures in the program can be carried out using the following basic input and output sequence:

1. Creating a new job (from "File", "New").
2. Setting the general data (from the "Works" tab, "General data"), including the definition of standards, materials and loadcases.
3. Entering and describing the geometry of the structure ("Geometry" tab):
   • Entering nodes (options in the "Nodes" group).
   • Entering bars (options in the "Bars" group).
   • Entering shells (options in the "Sheets" group).
4. Editing the properties of the elements in the structure ("Properties" tab):
   • Editing node properties (options in the "Nodes" group), including the definition of internal and external connections.
   • Editing bar properties (options in the "Bars" group), including buckling and lateral torsional buckling coefficients and defining deflection groups.
   • Editing shell properties (options in the "Shells" group).
5. Entering loads on the elements in the structure ("Loads" tab):
   • Entering loads on nodes (options in the "Nodes" group).
   • Entering loads on bars (options in the "Bars" group).
   • Entering loads on shells (options in the "Sheets" group).
   • Entering load panels and surface loads (options in the "Panels" and "Surface loads" groups).
6. (Optional) Generating and editing connections ("Connections" tab).
7. Analysing the structure, checking the results on the screen and in the results reports ("Analysis" tab).
8. (Optional) Checking and editing the column and beam reinforcement ("Reinforcement" tab).
9. (Optional) Defining and analysing the foundation ("Foundation" tab below).
10. Obtaining reports and drawings ("File" menu options).
11. Linking and exporting to BIMserver.center (from the "Work" tab, "BIMserver.center" group).