# General Information

First you need to select the type of beam section you want to work with.

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Then Create configuration by using **Save As** from existing configuration. After installation you only have the Default configuration, which has empty settings, or you can download the sample project and configurations from the e-help page.

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Then, set configurations for Cover, Main reinforcement, and Stirrup reinforcement.

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