Saving Section to the Database

Use this option to save a section to section database (user-defined database).

Access the option by:

1. Clicking Tools layout > Section Definition.
2. Clicking File menu > Save to Databases, or clicking on the toolbar.

After you have selected the option, the Saving Section to Database dialog displays.

To save a section to a database:

• Define the name - 4 characters maximum (digits are not allowed).
• Define the dimensions characterizing the section

  If 1 dimension is defined, type the value in the Dimension 1 field.

  If 2 dimensions are defined, type the values in the Dimension 1 and Dimension 3 fields.

  If 3 dimensions are defined, type the values in the Dimension 1, Dimension 2 and Dimension 3 fields.

For Section Type, define the nature/type of the section; it is used during structure design process.

The units defined in the bottom of the dialog concern the section type (the current section dimension units are assumed).