Form: Aluminum Design Group Selection
In SAP2000, frame objects can be grouped for aluminum frame design. When a group is specified for design, all frame objects in the group are given the same section.
Define the groups by selecting the frame objects and clicking the Assign menu > Assign to Groups command. Designing with groups only works if you have assigned auto select sections to the frame. Typically, assign the same auto select section to each frame object to be used in a design group, although this is not absolutely necessary. Any frame object in a design group not assigned an auto select section will be ignored for group design and will be designed individually.
After the group has been defined, use the Design menu > Aluminum Frame Design > Select Design Group command to access the Aluminum Frame Design Group Selection form. All of the available groups are listed in the List of Groups list box on the Aluminum Design Group Selection form. The groups actually in use are listed in the Design Groups list box.
On the Aluminum Design Group Selection form, use the Add and Remove buttons to move groups into and out of the Design Groups list box. Use the Ctrl and Shift keys to make multiple selections before using the Add and Remove buttons.