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Resetting Tension on Spans from the User Catalog

The default tension type of a span pulled from the Master Catalog is always Static Tension. When a span is added to a model, the Static Tension is calculated using a percentage table that can be set by the user. If then, that span is taken from the pole and placed into the User Catalog, that tensio.

Sag Tension Table Generator

Within O-Calc Pro, there are several tension types available for a user to choose from – additional information on those tension types can be found in the wiki article on various types of tension. This article focuses on a new feature in O-Calc, called the Sag Tension Table Generator.

Tension Types and Sag Explained

 This article outlines some of the basic concepts behind how Tension Types and Sag are accounted for in O-Calc® Pro. The full primer on this topic is linked here OCP Tension Sag Primer.

Utilizing Table Driven Tension

In O-Calc there are a number of options available to customize the tension on a span. These options can be found by selecting a span, and selecting the Tension Sag filter in the Data Entry Window.