You can create a load group by adding a new group or by modifying the default load group. You can modify any existing load group in the same way as the default load group.
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On the
Analysis & design tab, click
Load groups.
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In the
Load Groups dialog box, do one of the following:
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Click
Add to create a new load group.
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Select the default load group from the list to modify it.
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Select an existing load group from the list to modify it.
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Click the load group name to modify it.
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Click the load group type and select a type from the list.
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Click the load group direction to modify it.
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To indicate compatibility with existing load groups:
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In the
Compatible column, enter the number you have used for the load groups that are compatible with this load group.
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In the
Incompatible column, enter the number you have used for the load groups that are incompatible with this load group.
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Click the load group color and select a color from the list.
Tekla Structures uses this color when it shows the loads of this load group in the model views.
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Click
OK to close the dialog box.