TIMBER Pro - Dlubal Software

3 Calculation
3.2 Start Calculation
To start the calculation, click the [Calculation] button that is available in all input tables of
the add-on module TIMBER Pro.
TIMBER Pro searches for the results of the load cases, load groups and load combinations
that you want to design. If they cannot be found, the program starts the RSTAB calculation
to determine the design relevant internal forces. In this determination process, the calculation
parameters preset in RSTAB are applied.
If cross-sections should be optimized (see chapter 7.2, page 56), the program determines
the required cross-sections and performs the corresponding designs.
It is also possible to start the calculation for TIMBER Pro results in the RSTAB user interface.
The add-on modules are listed like load cases and load groups in the dialog box To Calculate.
To open the dialog box in RSTAB,
select To Calculate on the Calculate menu.
Figure 3.6: Dialog box To Calculate
If the TIMBER Pro design cases are missing in the Not Calculated list, tick the check box
Show Additional Modules below the list.
To transfer the selected TIMBER Pro cases to the list on the right, use the button []. Start
the calculation by using the [Calculate] button.
You can also use the list in the RSTAB toolbar to calculate a design case directly: Select the
TIMBER Pro case and click the button [Results on/off].
Figure 3.7: Direct calculation of a TIMBER Pro design case in RSTAB
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