When you launch the Structural Engineering Library the Project Assistant is displayed by default, as shown below.

 

 

This single dialog allows you instant access to prior Project Files, the last Project File, the last-used calculation, or other functions to create or manage Project Files.

 

Please see the numbered references below the graphic for specific descriptions.

 

 

(1) Click to immediately load the last Project File that you worked on.

 

(2) Click to immediately load the last Project File that you worked on and open the last calculation you worked on.

 

(3) This list shows the most recent Project Files that you loaded on this computer, with the most recent Project File at the top of the list. Double-click on any item in the list to open that Project File.

 

(4) Click to open the highlighted Project File in the list.

 

(5) Click to remove the highlighted file from the Recent Projects list.

 

(6) Click to open a Pick List that displays ALL Project Files in the various folders that you have used in the past. See the section Main Menu > File for a description of the Pick List.

 

(7) Click to open a Windows File Open dialog that allows you to navigate through disks and folders to locate and open a Project File.

 

(8) Click to open the Windows File Create dialog that allows you to navigate through disks and folders and create a new ENERCALC Project File.

 

(9) Click to choose an ENERCALC calculation module and create a single calculation for quick preparation and printing only. NOTE: Calculations created in this way CANNOT be saved.

 

(10) Uncheck this box if you do not wish to automatically display the Project Assistant at startup. To again have the Project Assistant automatically displayed at startup, click File > Display Project Assistant and then activate the checkbox to Show Project Assistant at program start up.