Creating a structure with Multiframe involves defining the geometry, restraints, section types and the connections of the structure by drawing in the Frame window.  You can also use the pre-defined generation aids to automatically construct portal frames or geometrically regular structures.

This section begins with a description of the drawing techniques you can use to create a structure.  This is followed by a summary of how to select joints and members in the structure and how to use Multiframe capabilities to assist in generating commonly used structures.  A description of the commands that can be used to specify data defining restraints, section properties and members with pins or moment releases, completes the section.