Run a calculation

Learn how to run calculations on a structural project.

1. Continue working in your project or open the project Structure-Project-Analysis.rtd.
   Note: The Tutorial files are located in C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\Examples\Tutorials.
2. In the Standard toolbar, click (Calculations).
3. The process displays in the Calculations dialog box as shown below. The amount of time required depends on the size of the project being analyzed.
   
   
   
   
   Note: If the model was defined properly there should not be any messages. However, if there are problems with the analysis, the Calculation Messages dialog box opens as shown below. Warnings prompt you to check any suspicious elements (no supports, disconnected part in the model, too weak elements, too many restrains, etc.). Some of the causes might be intentional and justified, but others might result from modeling errors and should be corrected before the analysis is run again.
   

   

   
   
4. Once the calculation has finished you can analyze the results using various dialog boxes, tables, and graphic views.
5. Save the project.