How to work with imported user-defined internal forces

To import the user-defined forces go to Navigator -> Loads -> User-defined forces and click on the Import from XML button in the Data window.

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The dialog will appear and the application will ask for the position of internal forces (possible shift of the beginning between the models) or the possibility to select internal forces to import.

If the import was successful, you will see the diagram in the main window.

These internal forces need to be added to generated combinations in the combination manager (generally for variable load cases) or assigned to specific construction stages (required for permanent load cases by TDA calculation and correct rheology effects). Moreover, it is recommended to check the assignment to load groups for the correct assessment of combinations, if they are evaluated by Code type.