Workflows supported by the program
Portal frame generator offers the following workflow:
Data entry
- Defining the geometry of the structure's frames in Portal frame generator.
- Defining, analysing and designing the purlins on the roof and sides of the structure in Portal frame generator.
Data output
- Exporting reports with the data entered, the loads generated and the calculations of the purlins to HTML, DOCX, PDF, RTF and TXT formats.
- Exporting the drawing of the portal frame group entered to DXF, DWG and PDF formats.
- Exporting to CYPE 3D. This allows the geometry of the portal frame structure and the loads and loadcases to be automatically generated in CYPE 3D from the information defined in Portal frame generator, as well as the external links of the columns and the buckling lengths of the bars. Later, in CYPE 3D, the corresponding adjustments can be made to complete the design of the structure and carry out its analysis, checks and design.
