BuildingTcl & BuildingTclViewer -- How to Run

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Run BuildingTcl

  • myBuildingTcl.tcl – no graphics
Incorporates BuildingTcl commands into the Tcl Interpreter
The BuildingTcl commands are used within OpenSees.exe or OpenSeesTk.exe.
1. Run from OpenSees Prompt
a. Run OpenSees.exe or OpenSeesTk.exe
b. Source myBuildingTcl.tcl at OpenSees prompt
c. Source input and analysis files at OpenSees prompt


Run BuildingTclViewer

  • BuildingTclViewer.tcl – BuildingTcl with graphical interface
Incorporates BuildingTcl & BuildingTclviewer commands into the Tcl/Tk Interpreter
This file needs to be sourced from the OpenSeesTk.exe prompt, or by double-clicking on the BuildingTclViewer.bat file
1. Run from OpenSees Prompt
a. Run OpenSeesTk.exe – a Tk window opens up (do not close it).
b. Source myBuildingTclviewer.tcl at the OpenSees prompt
the Tk window becomes the BuildingTclViewer

Or

2. Double-click on BuildingTclViewer.bat