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User Interface
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Status Bar
The status bar displays information pertaining to the currently loaded model.

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What's New
View new features for HyperLife Weld Certification 2024.1.
Get Started
Learn the basics and discover the workspace.
- Weld Certification Introduction
  Learn the features and benefits of HyperLife Weld Certification.
- Minimum Software Requirements
  Discover the software compatible with HyperLife Weld Certification.
- Input Requirements
  Discover the files required to work with HyperLife Weld Certification.
- User Interface
  Explore the user interface.
  - Ribbons
    The ribbon allows you to quickly access tools and standard functions, and is located along the top of the user interface. Click on an icon to open the related tool. Hovering over a group of icons may reveal additional tools.
  - Browsers
    Browsers supply a great deal of view-related functionality by listing the parts of a model in a tabular and/or tree-based format, and providing controls inside the table that allow you to alter the display of model parts.
  - Modeling Window
    The modeling window is where your model is displayed.
  - Status Bar
    The status bar displays information pertaining to the currently loaded model.
  - Toolbelt
    Use the toolbelt to quickly access frequently used tools.
  - Context Menus
    Context menus are floating menus that are accessed by right-clicking on elements in the user interface. They provides immediate access to a short list of commands that are contextually relevant to the selection.
  - Tcl Console
    The Tcl Console enables you to enter and execute Tcl/Tk commands instead of using the user interface.
  - Message Log
    The Message Log lists the actions performed in the current session. The dialog also provides you with information about your file (warnings, errors, and so on).
  - Command Files
    Command files can be used to create new command scripts that perform automation, or to recover previously performed steps.
  - Dock and Undock Parts of the User Interface
    Certain parts of the user interface, such as browsers, toolbars, and panels, can be undocked and repositioned as needed.
  - Altair^® Copilot (Beta)
    AI assistant for Altair HyperWorks.
- Adjust the View
  View controls enable you to control the view and display of your model in the modeling window.
- Selection
  Select and deselect entities to modify with other tools. Selected entities are outlined to indicate their selection state.
- Move and Snap
  Translate, rotate, and align the model.
- Measure Length, Angles, and Radii
  Use the Measure tool to draw, length, angle, and radius measurements in the modeling window.
- Undo-Redo
  Undo and redo actions.
- Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
  Default keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls.
Tutorials
Discover HyperLife Weld Certification functionality with interactive tutorials.
Weld Evaluation Process
Set up the model for weld evaluation.
Technical Details of HyperLife Weld Certification
Learn details about the core modules used in HL-WC calculations along with the parameters that are assigned based on the standards.
Manage Files and Data
Create, open, import, and save models.
Working with Entities
Learn how to manipulate entities.

Status Bar

The status bar displays information pertaining to the currently loaded model.

The status bar is located in the bottom, left corner of the application and displays messages and descriptions of active features in the User Interface.

Errors messages and miscellaneous messages such as status updates, entity selections, or completed operations also display and temporarily override the title and status information.

Tip: If you have trouble completing an operation, check that status bar for relevant information.