Quickstart Guide
Get up and running with SPACE GASS in minutes. Follow these simple steps to start your first structural analysis.
Download & Install
Download the latest version of SPACE GASS and run the installer. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
Launch & Activate
Open SPACE GASS and enter your cloud license key sent to you via email.
Create Your First Model
Start with the built-in templates or create a new project from scratch. Use the 3D renderer to visualize your structure.
Run Analysis
Define loads, supports, and material properties. Click Analysis to run a static analysis in either linear or nonlinear mode.
The SPACE GASS Interface
A powerful yet intuitive workspace designed for structural engineers. Get familiar with the key components.
Top 6 Tips to Master SPACE GASS
Before trying them out, open an existing job or create a model using the structure wizard.
Selection
Click on a node, member or plate to select it. Click again to deselect. Click on multiple items one at a time or click once in space and move the mouse to create a selection window (don't hold the mouse button down while moving).
Editing Tools
Select any nodes, members or plates, click the right mouse button and choose a tool from the popup menu. This method lets you access 90% of the program's editing tools! It is recommended over using the menu bar or toolbar buttons.
Zoom/Pan/Rotate
Zoom by rotating the mouse wheel. Pan by holding the right mouse button and dragging. Rotate by holding the left mouse button and dragging. Hit the right arrow to center and zoom to extents. Hit left arrow to go back.
Properties
Double-click on a node, member or plate to open a panel to view or edit its properties. Select multiple items, right-click and choose "View/Edit Properties (Form)" to view or edit properties for all selected items.
Toggles
Use the toggle buttons on the left side toolbar to turn things on or off. After turning on an analysis diagram, change load cases via the drop-down box in the top toolbar, or scroll through load cases using Page-Up/Down keys.
Viewing Modes
Click the large button at the top of the left toolbar to switch between wireframe, outline or fully rendered views. Wireframe is fastest for viewing loads and diagrams, while fully rendered is useful for checking geometry.
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