Form: Include/Exclude Lines in Analysis Mesh
Use the Assign menu > Include/Exclude Line in Analysis Mesh to add/remove non-structural line objects from the mesh. Line objects used in the definition of structural members (e.g., beams, edge releases, line springs) are always included in the mesh regardless of this command setting. Loads applied to non-structural line objects are typically distributed to the surrounding joints of the supporting slab element unless the line is selected and included in the mesh.
Select one or more line objects in the datum plane and click the Assign menu > Include/Exclude Line in Analysis Mesh command to access the Include/Exclude Lines in Analysis Mesh form.
Check the Include Selected Line Objects in Mesh check box to add the selected lines to the mesh. Leave this check box unchecked to remove the selected lines from the mesh.
Note: This command is for line objects only. It is not applicable to tendon objects or design strips.