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TANK Installation

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The first step in the design or analysis of a tank is to generate an input file, which describes the characteristics of the tank. Each tank requires an input file with a unique job name for each configuration to be studied. All of the tank particulars and descriptive information are stored in this input file. The input file name consists of the job name as the prefix, followed by a .tki extension.

Start the input process by selecting File > New or File > Open (and browsing to select an existing TANK file) and then choosing any option from the Input panel.

TANK separates the input data into logical categories. Each category addresses a specific code requirement on design task. You must enter tank input data using the General Tank Data command to save the tank input file. For more information on tank input data commands, see Input Panel.

As with most software programs, there is an option to save the current state of the input data to a file. With TANK, you can save the input by using File > Save, or by clicking Save . Save your input frequently during any extended editing session. When you begin an analysis the software also saves the data automatically, but it is always best to save the data yourself too.

When you are finished defining the input for your vessel, use the Analyze panel to verify and/or analyze the job.

For more information, review the other TANK commands, and then see Build a Tank.