User Guide

Tutorial 2 - Modifying
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Tutorial 2 – Modifying
In this tutorial we will modify the 2D frame we defined in the last tutorial and use
RISA-3D’s graphic editing features to expand it into a complete 3D frame. Make
sure you start off correctly by opening the file mentioned next.
After starting RISA-3D click the Open File button. In the File Open dialog
select the file named “RISA-3D Tutorial 2 Starter” and click Open. Close the
Global Parameters window by clicking OK and we will begin working in the
model view. Click to close the Data Entry Toolbar if it is open. Your
screen should look like this:
The first thing that we will modify is the end conditions at the tops of the
columns. You can see in the model view that the web members of the truss are
pinned at the ends. The circle at the end of each member indicates this. All other
members are fixed at the end. We will change the column top ends so that they
are pinned as well.
Making Changes to an Item
RISA-3D provides a quick and easy way to view and edit properties of any item
in the model. You may simply double-click on any joint, member or plate to view
and edit all of the information for that item.