Opening the Dialog Box for Entering New Objects

There are different ways to open an input dialog box:

• 'Insert' Menu

Menu "Insert"

• Buttons in Toolbar

Quick Access Buttons

• Shortcut menu in Navigator

Shortcut Menu for "Members"

• Shortcut menu or double-click in Table

Shortcut Menu in Table

Double-click an empty row. Alternatively, you can use the shortcut menu of the row number.

• button in Dialog Box

Button for Creating New Type

The input dialog boxes are aligned with the objects or types. The data are often organized in several tabs that depend on the selected object types, sub-categories, or design specifications. For example, if the steel design is activated, tabs for entering design properties are also available in the 'New Member' dialog box.

Input Dialog Box "New Member" with Tabs for Hinge and Design Properties