Viewing Pass/No Pass Results

When the analysis completes, you check the FOS of connectors to examine their pass/no pass status.

  1. Right-click Results and select Define Pin/Bolt Check Plot.
  2. Click.

    The Pin/Bolt Check window displays the safety status of all bolt connectors.

    The Needs Attention folder lists eight connectors with a resultant load safety ratio smaller than the user-defined safety factor (2). The connectors appear red in the graphics area.

    You may need to resize these connectors to pass the safety check.

    The OK folder lists four connectors with a resultant load safety ratio larger than the user-defined safety factor. The connectors appear green in the graphics area.



    Click View > Hide/Show > Simulation Symbols to view the connector symbols in the graphics area.
  3. In the Needs attention folder, select a connector icon.
    The connector's callout appears in the graphics area. The callout displays the safety status of the connector, the calculated FOS, and the desired FOS.
  4. Click Details to list the forces in all connectors. Data cells of connectors with no-pass status are red. Data cells of connectors with pass status are green.
  5. Click Close to return to the Pin/Bolt Check window and close the window.

Congratulations! You have completed this tutorial.