Question
The Lateral load profile for Wind or Seismic shows nothing, though the loads are defined. Why?
Answer
Define stories to apply the auto-calculated lateral forces as story forces.
If wind load Profile is not shown, check if story levels are generated.
Story is used to define the floor levels if the analysis model is a building.
The positions of the stories are defined using the GCS Z-axis coordinates, and this input is required to auto calculate the wind forces on each story level.
To get the right wind load profile,
1) From the main menu select Structure > Buildings > Story.
2) Click on Auto Generate.
3) Select the required floors and Click OK.