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How to create, edit, import or delete load combinations in Anchor channel module

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Summary

The load combination panel allows you to create, edit, import, or delete load combinations so that PROFIS Engineering can evaluate fastening system performance under all required loading scenarios. Managing load combinations ensures that your design reflects the actual loading conditions of the project and helps you quickly identify the governing combination for accurate and efficient fastening system design.

Prerequisites

Make sure you:

  • Are logged in to your PROFIS Engineering account
  • Have opened the Anchor channel module
  • Have entered all other design inputs

If needed, refer to the article How to access the Anchor channel module in PROFIS Engineering.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Go to the load combination panel
    In your Anchor channel design workspace, scroll to the Load combination panel at the bottom of the screen.
    Here you will see a table listing each load combination (varies depending on the selected fastening system and load definition), including:
    • Load type
    • Design & sustained load inputs
    • Tension, shear or moment
    • Strength utilization

  2. Edit existing load combination
    Click on the static or seismic design icon to switch the Load type.

    Click inside any cell for forces/moment to type new values.
    Your changes automatically update in the table and the utilization is calculated.

    Note: You can also edit the loads using the 3D view of the design.

  3. Create a new load combination
    Click Input custom factored loads (enabled only for PROFIS Premium users).
    This creates a blank row where you can enter your loads.
    Enter load details and click ✓ (apply) or ✖ (cancel) icons to confirm or discard your input, respectively.
    Note: When Load per bolt (Load definition) is selected, it is not possible to add load combination.

    Select the radio button to switch the active load combination.

  4. Create load combinations automatically
    Select Create load combinations (enabled only for PROFIS Premium users).

    In the pop‑up, click Yes to proceed. 

    Choose the desired load combinations and click Next.

    Enter the unfactored service loads and select Save.

    The Load Combination panel will update automatically.
    Click Edit load combinations to modify any existing values.

  5. Import load combinations
    Click Import factored loads from a spreadsheet (enabled only for PROFIS Premium users).

    A pop‑up will appear with a paste field.

    Steps to import:

    1. Copy your factored load table from Excel or another source.
    2. Paste it into the pop‑up window.
    3. Click Apply.

    The system automatically fills in the load combinations based on your pasted data.

  1. Choose calculation mode
    Below the load combination table, select one of the two calculation options, when working with multiple load combinations (enabled only for PROFIS Premium users):
    • Calculate all combinations (slower)
    • Calculate active combination only (faster)

  2. Delete a combination
    Click the trash bin icon on the right-hand side of any load combination row.
    Deleted combinations cannot be recovered, so ensure you remove only those no longer needed.

    Click on the warning icon to view warnings, if any.

Tip

To input Loads per bolt, go to Load type → Load definition, and select Per bolt.
The Load combination panel will update to allow loads per bolt.