Calculate

If the model has not been saved yet, use:

Files->Save

And give a name to the model.

To begin the analysis choose:

Calculate->Calculate

The analysis runs as a separate process. Then, it is possible to continue working with GiD or exit the program. When the analysis is finished, a window will appear notifying it. If it has not run successfully, one window showing some error info will be supplied. Correct the error and run again.

It is possible to visualize, when the process is running, some information about its evolution. Press:

Calculate->View process info

To get it. One of the most important information that can be obtained in this window is the amount of memory, expressed in Megabytes, needed by the solver. The total amount of RAM memory required by the analysis code is somewhat bigger. For skyline solver, the total amount is about 10% more. For Sparse solver, it is about the double or more of memory. This data gives an idea of the maximum problem that can be solved in a given computer.