The design or analysis of the tank data occurs in the solution module. This module cannot be accessed unless the input data has been successfully error checked using Home > Analyze > Error Check/Analyze. The TANK Solution Module dialog box displays the solution progress.
This dialog box displays the current job name, the major solution steps to the analysis, and which solution steps are required by the current input data. As each solution step is entered, an asterisk displays next to the item to show the current progress. There is no user interaction or input during the solution phase. The analysis/solution phase consists of implementing the rules and equations found in the API-650 and API-653 codes. A brief overview of this phase can be found in the Solution Overview section.