Configuring the Memory Options
To ensure efficient calculations when dealing with complex projects in Advance Design, it's essential to configure the Memory Options effectively. The Memory tab from the Options - Application dialog box allows you to configure the allocated memory to optimize the calculation process, considering the project features.
Why configure Memory Options?
Complex structural models often demand substantial computational resources, primarily RAM (Random Access Memory). In such cases, the default memory settings may not be sufficient to optimise the calculation process. This is where the Memory tab within the Options - Application dialog box comes into play, allowing you to configure the allocation of system memory.
Memory tab of the Options - Application dialog box
Memory Configuration: options
When managing memory in Advance Design, making the right choices can significantly impact your project's efficiency. In the 'Memory' configuration tab, you have several options:
1. Create, by default, selectable nodes
Selectable nodes, while versatile, require a larger memory during calculations. This option allows you to enable or disable the selectable nodes according to your project's requirements. Warning: Disabling this option means you won't be able to post-process results for a selection of nodes.
2. Maximum number of generated combinations
This setting defines the maximum number of combinations generated during calculations.
The Memory configuration options aim to offer flexibility while keeping computational resources in check. These choices helps you to optimize memory allocation, offer a balance between memory usage and post-processing capabilities, and manage the number of combinations generated.