Introduction > General Workflow

There is a logical process that should be used when working in ENERCALC 3D. The general workflow steps can be categorized as follows:

1. Construct an integral model that is stable internally as well as externally.

2. Apply properties to the model to represent proper material and section properties, connectivities or releases, non-linearities, etc.

3. Apply loads.

4. Perform analysis.

5. Evaluate analysis results like shears, moments, deflections.

6. (Optional) Perform code checking and design/optimization.