Open the Model

If you are continuing from the Truss Tower Natural Frequency - Modal Analysis tutorial, skip this step using the "Next" hyperlink at the bottom of the page.

The modal analysis results of the structure are required to perform a response spectrum analysis.

1. Click Open on the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT). The Open dialog box displays.
   • Navigate to your tutorial models folder.
   • Select the Autodesk Simulation Archive (*.ach) option in the Autodesk Simulation Files section of the Files of type drop-down list. 
2. Select the file, Truss Tower Modal Results.ach, and click Open.
   • Select the directory where you want the file to be extracted
   • Click OK. This archive includes the results of the prerequisite modal analysis.  The model opens in the FEA Editor environment, as shown below.

     

      

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