Frequently Asked Questions

Top Questions

General		Analysis
When I start SAM I see the message "Stream read error" and the program fails to start. How do I fix the problem?		How do I split a beam element? Why can't I create a member between two joints that are close together?
Sections		FlexNet
Why does nothing happen when I click on the merge button to merge two components of a section? How do I draw a section in CAD to import into Sam?		How do I get Sam to use a different network license server? How do I get Sam to use more than one license server?
Beams		LEAP5 Classic
How do I define more than 5 debond locations? How do I define the locations of several cross sections in a beam?		When I run LEAP5 Classic I get the message "license checkout failed: Bad encryption handshake with daemon". When I produce a structure or results plot, the plot appears in black and white. How do I get a colour plot on-screen?