Defining a New Dome

1. Go to "Modelling" tab > Steel Dome
   
   
2. Select the dome insertion point diagonally (select the diameter of the dome).
   
3. Double click the dome to access its properties to adjust the parameters.  
   

Properties

Geometry

1. General : 
   
1. Support Radius : Dome radius is calculated based on the insertion of the dome and not editable in the properties.
   
2. Dome Height : To set the height of the dome.
   
3. del-Z :  To change the elevation of the beam, i.e. to lower or raise it from default.
2. Crown Frames : Indicated in Purple by Default.
1. Add Crown Frames : To add the circular end frame at the tip of the dome. 
   
2. Crown Type : To segmentize the crown frame based on the longitudinal frames or to have a single crown ring.
   
3. Crown Radius : To set the radius of the crown frame. This value will be responsive to the changes made in "Crown Height".
4. Crown Height : To set the crown frame offset from the top of the dome. This value will be responsive to the changes made in "Crown Radius"
3. Longitudinal Frames : Indicated in Yellow by Default.
1. Longitudinal Span Count : To set the number of the longitudinal frame.
   
2. Add Longitudinal Frames : Option to provide longitudinal frame in the dome structure.
   
3. Longitudinal Type : To segmentize the longitudinal frame based on the latitude frames or to have a single crown ring.
4. Latitude Frames : Indicated in Green by Default.
   
1. Latitude Span Count : To set the number of the latitude frame.
2. Add Latitude Frames : Option to provide latitude frame in the dome structure.
5. Support Frames : Indicated in Red by Default.
   
1. Add Support Frames : Option to provide support frame in the dome structure.
6. Claddings : 
   
1. Add Claddings : Option to provide cladding in the dome structure.

Braces & Purlins

1. Braces : Indicated in Light Blue by Default
1. Add Brace Frames : Option to provide bracing in the dome structure.
   
2. Brace Fill Type :  To select the fill type of the bracing.
   
   
3. Brace Fil Text : This only triggers on when "Brace Fill Type" = "Custom". To set brace pattern manually by using text pattern :
   
1. X = Double Bracing, \ = Single Bracing (slash to right), / = Single Bracing (slash to left), - = No Bracing
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4. Longitudinal Fill Type : To fill brace pattern based on longitudinal frame.
   
   
5. Custom Longitudinal Fill Type Text : This only triggers on when "Longitudinal Fill Type" = "Custom". To set brace pattern manually by using text pattern :
   
1. X = Provide Bracing, - = No Bracing
   
2. Alternatively, use the table checkbox to modify, then click the blue triangle  to refresh the display.
2. Purlins : Indicated in Dark Blue by Default
1. Add Purlin Frames : Option to provide purlin in the dome structure.
2. Purlin Span Count : To set the number of the purlin. This number consider the number of the "Purlin On Latitudes" no matter it is ticked or not.
3. Add Purlin On Latitudes : Option to provide purlin on Latitudes frame (Green).

Sections

1. Section Properties : To show the parameters and properties of the selected section in table format.
2. Section Selection & Alignment : To select the section size and assign eccentricity and offset when necessary.

End Releases

1. When a member in the table has been selected, it will be highlighted in the 3D display and vice-versa. 
2. I represent the left / top end of the member, while J represent the right / bottom end of the member.
   
3. A purple cube represents the end is hinged/pinned.