The various calculations performed by ShapeBuilder fall into two categories: Simple Analysis and Advanced Analysis. The Simple Analysis calculates properties using numeric integration while the Advanced analysis results rely on the Finite Element Mesh. Depending on the characteristics of the shape, there are certain instances where some calculations are not supported. For example, when a shape has two or more disconnected parts (i.e. Multiple Boundaries) and/or two or more material properties (i.e. Composite), the Torsion Properties and the Shear Stress Results are not calculated. The table below shows when each set of calculations is supported and on what the calculations depend (i.e. Finite Element Analysis, Finite Element Mesh, and Loads). In the Analysis Settings, the Finite Element Mesh can be refined and the Loads Applied. Watch the Analysis Results video for an overview of the results that are available in ShapeBuilder for various models and loading conditions.

Overview	Multiple Boundaries / Composite	Finite Element Analysis Dependent	Finite Element Mesh Dependent	Load Dependent
Simple Analysis
Overall	Supported	No	No	No
Geometric Properties
Principal Properties
Polar Properties
Plastic Properties
Part Properties
Advanced Analysis
Normal Stresses	Supported	No	Yes	Yes
Torsion Properties	Not Supported	Yes	Yes	No
Shear Stress Results	Not Supported	Yes	Yes	Yes
Warping Function	Not Supported	Yes	Yes	No
Shear Flow	Supported	No	Yes	Yes