proof

This was a poor performing result as I was trying to minimize the members in the structure. (while minimizing the stresses in the members)

The loads are straight down in these examples. I will post more with wind loads added later.

#2

here are a few samples from the recent modeFrontier batch. They are taking approx. 14 minutes each.  I was only able to do 85 of these in 3 days...

Attached are the files from my mid review presentation. PDF and Animated Gifs.

 Thanks to Ian for working out the if then portion on this script. Before it would delete the blocks everytime it updated, so I had to be very careful or the whole model would vanish. 

A bit sparse, but I think it is getting a little more clear.

Design Map Revision to Follow

Animated Gif Attached.  I can't seem to get it to work on the webpage for some reason.

Sub main
Set CurrentPart = CATIA.ActiveDocument.Part

Set Current = MechanicalFeature
Set CurrentPart = CATIA.ActiveDocument.Part

  i changed the parameter  "binary"  to allow modefrontier to be able to turn on and off the blocks with 1's and 0's

Simple Reaction to delete points lines and surfaces.

images to follow