Result

Depending on the running mode, the result of the generation phase may be somewhat different. The operator can, to some extent, control the type and amount of information that is produced.

The following items can be generated:

• The panels.

• Derived pictures of panels, either as separate objects (separate generation) or as part of a view or drawing.

• Separate pictures of generated brackets.

• Created or updated input schemes.

• Listing of the generated panels.

• Plots of the generated panels.

• Updated views. A view can - but need not - be a part of a drawing.

In background mode, the system will automatically store the panel, pictures of the panel itself and of its brackets, and produce plots and a listing.

In the interactive mode, all information is stored and produced under direct operator control. The user can very well generate a panel, have it included in a drawing, without actually storing any information and without producing any documentation except a temporary picture on the screen.

Some comments are made below on the different kinds of information, produced in the generation phase. Further details are given in the chapters that describe the different running modes.