READSTR, <Filename>, [Dir]

This command reads in the stress results for the current model from an .ess file. Once this data is loaded, the subsection command can be used and stresses can be calculated using the CALCSECTHIST command. This command should be use in conjunction with CSECT and CALCPAR for design calculations. READSTR should be applied to the initial model before the creating the cross sectional model.

• Filename – name of the .ess file to be loaded onto the file. Can be the full path
• Dir – The directory where the file is to be found