SuperSTRESS Tip 8 Selections

The eighth tip in the SuperSTRESS usage tip series covers the techniques for selecting members and joints.  It is possible to select any type of orientation of members or joints in one simple operation, changing the viewing angle can also increase the speed and accuracy of selection.

View Demo

There are three main types of selection;

• Single clicking on any member or joint
• Use of a right hand window (solid) to select items that are completely within that window
• Use of a left hand window (dashed) to select items that are completely within or crossing the window 

You can also use the Selection toolbar to speed up selection, these options are also available from the Edit>>Select menu.

 Adds items selected to the current set

 Remove items selected from the current set

 Opens the Structure Sets dialog

 Select joints by list

 Select members by list

Select members by material list

Select members by section list

Select members parallel to the global X axis

Select members parallel to the global Y axis

Select members parallel to the global Z axis

Select members parallel to the global XY plane

Select members parallel to the global XZ plane

Select members parallel to the global YZ plane

Select all items

Deselect all items