After you have added a stringer you can modify its surface or the stringer type. The stringer type may have a range of stiffnesses in a similar manner to the way you can vary stiffness in Maxsurf surfaces.

To modify a stringer in the drawing windows

Ø        Double click on the stringer

A dialog box will appear with the number of the stringer displayed.

Ø        Change the stringer type by clicking one of the radio buttons

Ø        Change the Group, Shape or Cutout via the appropriate drop down list box

Ø        Change the stringer stiffness by clicking on the appropriate radio button.

Ø        Click the OK button to confirm your changes