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There are three choices: | There are three choices: | ||
;New :Start the input file from scratch | ;New :Start the input file from scratch | ||
;Load (Recommended) : Load an existing BuildingTcl script. The script may be generated using a txt editor, or created using BuildingTclViewer and saved onto a file. | ;Load (Recommended) : Load an existing BuildingTcl script. The script may be generated using a txt editor, or created using BuildingTclViewer and saved onto a file. | ||
: The user can modify and augment the input and then save the new script to the same file or a new one. | : The user can modify and augment the input and then save the new script to the same file or a new one. | ||
: NOTE: The current release of BuildingTcl and BuildingTclViewer cannot interpret input files with OpenSees commands. Only files with Tcl and BuildingTcl commands are interpreted. | : NOTE: The current release of BuildingTcl and BuildingTclViewer cannot interpret input files with OpenSees commands. Only files with Tcl and BuildingTcl commands are interpreted. | ||
;Exit : Exit program without saving to user-specified input file. | ;Exit : Exit program without saving to user-specified input file. | ||
=== New === | |||
*The user is prompted for a new filename and location. | |||
*We recommend that the user not save the input file in the root directory of the program, but that a new sub-folder be created. | |||
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=== Load === | |||
Revision as of 20:34, 28 December 2009
Run BuildingTclViewer
- myBuildingTclviewer.tcl – BuildingTcl with graphical interface
- Incorporates BuildingTcl & BuildingTclviewer commands into the Tcl/Tk Interpreter
- This file needs to be sourced from the OpenSeesTk.exe prompt, or by double-clicking on the BuildingTclViewer.bat file
- 1. Run from OpenSeesTk Prompt
- a. Run OpenSeesTk.exe – a Tk window opens up (do not close it).
- b. Source myBuildingTclviewer.tcl at the OpenSees prompt
- the Tk window becomes the BuildingTclviewer
Or
- 2. Double-click on myBuildingTclviewer.bat
Startup: File Menu
To start using BuildingTclViewer, select the File Menu in the menu bar.
There are three choices:
- New
- Start the input file from scratch
- Load (Recommended)
- Load an existing BuildingTcl script. The script may be generated using a txt editor, or created using BuildingTclViewer and saved onto a file.
- The user can modify and augment the input and then save the new script to the same file or a new one.
- NOTE: The current release of BuildingTcl and BuildingTclViewer cannot interpret input files with OpenSees commands. Only files with Tcl and BuildingTcl commands are interpreted.
- Exit
- Exit program without saving to user-specified input file.
New
- The user is prompted for a new filename and location.
- We recommend that the user not save the input file in the root directory of the program, but that a new sub-folder be created.
