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Program Interface Regions
Timber design screen in a MasterFrame linked model.
The MasterFrame Toolbar buttons allow you to manipulate the view in the MasterFrame Graphics window. The controls are as described in the MasterFrame manual and Help files.
This area displays the design calculations for the current timber member.
An indication of whether the timber member is passing or failing is shown as unity ratios for the various parts of the design check. This will allow you to quickly see where the beam is under or over its capacity.
The tabs allow you to view the various editing screens with their associated options and controls. See the Editing Tabs below.
The area where the input information can be altered.
The various icons in this toolbar enable the automatic design of the timber members, applying briefs and printing of the results. See Toolbar Options below.
Displays the MasterFrame Frame geometry. The currently designed beam is highlighted in red. The window is used to graphically choose the member to be designed. The frame view can be manipulated using the MasterFrame top tool bar. You can zoom in to enlarge the frame for easier member selection.