Question:
How can I graphically display the effective lengths of members?
Answer:
The effective length of a member can be adjusted manually in the "Effective Lengths" tab of the "Edit Member" dialog box (see Image 01).
Then, you can graphically display the members in color according to the effective length:
Click the "Display" navigator → "Colors in Graphic According to" → "Effective Length Factor" (see Image 02).