Define Named Sets

Forms:     Define Database Table Named Sets, Virtual Work Diagram, Define Pushover Named Sets, Pushover Named Set Data, Response Spectrum Named Sets, Plot Function Trace Display Definition

Use the Advanced > Define > Named Sets command to save the options selected on the various forms used to generate output (tables, curves, and the like) as a definition known as a Named Set. The various types of Named Sets that can be defined are generated using the follow options:

Note:  A nonlinear static (pushover) analysis case must be defined in the model for this command to be available.

    1. Click the Advanced > Define > Named Sets > Pushover Named Sets command to display the Define Pushover Named Sets form.

    2. Choose the appropriate action:

      • Add New Named Set button. Use this button to display the Pushover Named Set Data form and add a Named Set to the model.

      • Add Copy of Named Set button. Highlight a previously defined Named Set in the Named Sets display area and click this button to display the Pushover Named Set Data form and add a copy of an existing Named Set to the model.

      • Modify/Show Named Set button. Highlight a previously defined Named Set in the Named Sets display area and click this button to display the Pushover Named Set Data form and modify the Named Set without adding a Named Set to the model.

      • Delete Named Set button. Highlight a previously defined Named Set in the Named Sets display area and click this button to delete that Named Set from the model.

The Pushover Named Set Data form has the following areas:

Note:  A Time History function and a Time History load case must be defined in the model for this command to be available.  

    1. Click the Advanced > Define > Named Sets > Joint TH Response Spectra command to display the Response Spectrum Generation form.

    2. Use the various tabs and options on that form to define the required output. For more information about the tabs and options on the form, see the Response Spectrum Curves topic.

    3. When all selections have been made, click the Save Named Set button to display the Response Spectrum Named Sets form.

      1. Type the name of the Named Set in the Resp Spec Set edit box.

      2. Click the Add New RS Set button.

The Response Spectrum Named Sets form can also be used to change the name of a Named Set or to delete a named set. To change the name, highlight the Named Set in the display area, type the new name in the Resp Spec Set edit box and click the Change RS Set Name button. To delete a Named Set, highlight the Named Set in the display area and click the Delete RS Set button.

Note:  A Time History function and a Time History load case must be defined in the model for this command to be available.  

The Plot Function Trace Named Sets form can also be used to change the name of a Named Set or to delete a named set. To change the name, highlight the Named Set in the display area, type the new name in the Plot Function Set edit box and click the Change PF Set Name button. To delete a Named Set, highlight the Named Set in the display area and click the Delete PF Set button.