Display Influence Lines for a Selected Result

  1. Click Results Advanced Influence Lines. The Influence Lines dialog opens.
  2. Define the range in the From and To boxes.
    Tip: Click All to take into account all the defined positions of the moving load.
  3. Specify the number and position of the element for which the influence line will be created.
  4. Optionally, select Relative position if you want to determine the position of the point relatively to the bar length.
  5. Use the tabs of the dialog to find and select all necessary stresses, forces or moments for the creation of the influence line.
  6. For plates and shell structures, specify the area for which influence lines will be created.
  7. Click Apply. A new dialog opens and displays the influence line for the selected quantity.

Example of an influence line