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[EN] FAQ 004932 | Does load generation also work for curved members?

Question:
Does load generation also work for curved members?

Answer:
No, load generation, such as "Surface Load on Members via Plane", only works for straight or articulated straight members.

If necessary, curved members can be converted into polygonal members as follows:

Divide the curved member by the desired number of intermediate nodes
(right-click the member → Divide Member).

Select all curved members.

In the table, change the line type from "Arc" to "Polyline".

If necessary, use the "Show Selected Objects Only" function; see Image 01.

Change the top line type in the table.

Select all rows → right-click → "Set", see Image 02.

Generate loads



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