Frame Section Property Import Data Form

Additional form/window:  Add XML Property Files

The Frame Section Properties to Import  form can be used to specify a database of section types from which are selected section properties for import into the model.

• Name of XML Property File drop-down list and button. Click this drop-down list to review the  extensive library of section shapes available in ETABS, including AISC14, BSShapes2006, Indian and so forth. If necessary, click the button to the right of the drop-down list to display the Add XML Property Files window, which can be used to locate an .xml file containing additional section shapes to be incorporated into the model file.

• Path of XML Property File display box. The path to the .xml file to be imported is shown in this display box.

• Description Item display box. The name of the .xml file selected for importing is shown in this display box.

• Material - Default Material for Section drop-down list. This drop-down list can be used to select a specific material property for use in the sections imported into the model file. The button to the right of the drop-down list can be used to access the Define Materials form and specify a new material property definition.

• Filter - Section Shape Type drop-down list. This drop-down list can be used to narrow the selection of sections to be imported to a specific type (e.g., Angle or Pipe, and so on).

• • Filter text edit box.  Use the edit box to limit the display of sections using specified criteria.

• Select Section Properties To Import display area. The names of the sections to be imported display in this area. If nothing is shown in this area, the library selected in the Name of XML Property File  drop-down list does not contain the type of section selected in Section Shape Type drop-down list.
  
  Highlight the section names to be imported and click the OK button to complete the import.

Access the Frame Section Properties to Import  form as follows:

1. Click the Define menu > Sections > Frame Sections command to access the Frame Properties form.

2. Click the Import New Properties button to access the Frame Property Shape Type form.

3. Select a Section Shape from the drop-down list or click one of the frequently used frame section shape buttons.