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Quick Start

This walkthrough gets you from download to an interactive structural response in about a minute.

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1. Download ObjectiveFrame

Download the latest Windows release from GitHub:

Download the latest release

Unpack or install the release, then start objectiveframe.exe.

2. Open an Example

Open an included .df3 model from the examples folder. Good first examples are:

  • bin/examples/bar_bridge.df3
  • bin/examples/bridge_with_beams.df3
  • bin/examples/dome_frame.df3
  • bin/examples/building_with_load.df3

ObjectiveFrame workspace

3. Run the Analysis

Use Calc / Execute or press Ctrl+R to compute the structural response.

ObjectiveFrame can visualize deformation, normal forces, moments, and other result modes.

ObjectiveFrame default deformation results

4. Explore Section Forces

Switch result views to inspect the internal force state of the model.

ObjectiveFrame normal force results

ObjectiveFrame moment results

5. Move a Force in Feedback Mode

Enable feedback mode, place a force on a node, and move it interactively. The structure updates in real time so you can see how load position and direction affect deformation and section forces.

ObjectiveFrame feedback mode

Tip

Feedback mode is the fastest way to demonstrate structural intuition in class: students can see immediately how changing a load changes the response.

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