AUTOSIZE. The AutoSize feature is a fast and efficient way to size structural members. Furthermore, it allows an easy comparison of several different adequate members so that the most efficient member may be selected.
1. After the loading information has been entered into the appropriate input boxes, click the
2. Select the type of material to AutoSize (solid sawn, glulams, etc.) from the pull down box.
3. Select the species or manufacturer (Xxxxxxx Fir-Larch, Boise Cascade, etc.) to AutoSize from the pull down box.
4. Select the grade of material to AutoSize. Several different grades may be sized at the same time by either clicking the first grade and dragging the cursor to the last one you would like to size; or holding down the Ctrl key while individually selecting several grades.
5. Click the AutoSize button.
6. When the autosizing is done the adequate members will be displayed. If there are no adequate members for a particular grade, N/A will be displayed. Choose one member and click the Select and Return button. The program will return to the module with the member chosen. Note: The AutoSize feature automatically calculates and displays several adequate member sizes for each grade chosen. Therefore, the calculation intensive modules, such as the Multi-span and the Multi-loaded, can cause the AutoSize process to take a long time. You can copy optional member sizes to the User Notes by selecting the optional members in the autosize form and clicking the Save to Notes button. The highlighted options will appear in the User notes at the bottom of the member print-out. NOTE: This information is not updated if the loads are changed in the program or if new options are sent to the notes. It is the users responsibility to delete notes that are not pertinent.
