General START-PROF settings are adjusted in this dialog window
Property |
Description |
Number of UNDO steps |
The number of actions that can be undone and redone. More operational memory is required for a large number of steps. It is recommended to set the number of UNDO steps to zero while working with very huge models. In this case the UNDO functionality will be disabled and program will work much faster. |
Use OpenGL emulation |
If checked, 3D emulation is used. If not checked, video adapted 3D hardware acceleration is used. Emulation should be used if there are problem with 3D view. However, keep in mind that it runs slower |
Create backup of project files |
If checked, two backup version are created every time: analysis_name.bak0 and analysis_name.bak. The first file is created when loading a project and is its copy. The second bak file contains input and output data before the last save. Files created at the folder, that is defined in General Settings > Paths to Files > Temp Files |
Add Time stamp |
If checked, then START-PROF create backup copies with date and time stamp "~20-05-09(14-50).bak" Files created at the folder, that is defined in General Settings > Paths to Files > Temp Files |
Interface style |
User interface display style |
Panel docking mode |
Floating window docking mode |
Always show full menu |
Always show full START-PROF menus (not just commonly used functions) |
Input data file actions before analysis |
Actions before starting analysis
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Autosave |
When turned on, a backup file
copy is created at regular intervals, for example every 10
minutes. Interval
is specified in settings. In case of "Same as data file" option selected, but file was never saved, then copy is saved to C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Local\Temp\D5F756EDD5594dd88622F52E5FF84E73.CTAPT1.ctp |
Rotation type |
Model rotation type in 3D view. "Spherical" - standard rotation type using in all START-PROF versions up to 4.62. "Cylindrical" - rotation done always around the vertical axis, where the Z axis is always vertical. |
Property |
Description |
Display nodes, node names, element names in output documents |
Display nodes and node names when printing or exporting to Word |
Delete incorrect solution results |
If automatic solution check has found any problems - the analysis results will be deleted |
Maximum number of rows in Error and Warning window |
If number is set to 0, then number or messages in Error and Warning window is unlimited. It is recommended to set this value to 50-100 while working with very huge models. It will make the program work much faster |
Maximum number of rows in Database |
By default in database tables only 100 rows are shown. You can change this value |
Pipe and Fitting Database Filter |
Filter of databases. For example if you choose "ASME", you will see only ASME pipes and fittings in database |
Default PUR insulation jacket code for new project |
Choose the default manufacturer of pre-insulated pipes. You can change this option in project settings for any project |
The accuracy of selection of Diameter |
The accuracy of selection of diameter from pipe and fitting databases |
The accuracy of selection of Thickness |
The accuracy of selection of thickness from pipe and fitting databases |
Zero projections for the new pipes |
When you add a new pipe element the projections DX,DY,DZ is taken from previous pipe. If you want is to be zeroes, switch on this option |
Recalculation of elevation above a ground surface |
If this option is on, then the elevation above the ground surface for wind and ice load calculation is calculated automatically assuming that the ground plane is horizontal. This option should be switched off for pipelines laying on the ground surface with variable heights |
Show of multiple modes in results output |
"Show all modes" check box will be switched on by default |
Property |
Description |
User Interface Language |
Language of the user interface (START-PROF restart required) |
Language of Output Documents |
Language of output documents: MS Word export, text file, hypertext file, etc. |
Property |
Description |
Database file paths |
Paths to database files Materials: material database Springs: Variable Spring database Soils: Soil database Expansion Joints: Expansion joint database Insulation: Insulation database Constant load restraint: Constant spring database Fittings: Pipe and Fitting database Map Files: Files with settings for PCF and CAESAR II converters Templates: Path to the folder with template files for the new MS Word report generator |
Temporary files |
Folder where temporary START-PROF files will be saved. The folder must be open for reading and editing. You can select a specific folder, or choose one of the three standard options:
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