> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://calcs.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set Up Wind Load Calculations

> Configure project defaults, set up a wind load calculator with the envelope procedure, and prepare to link to diaphragms.

After setting your project details, go to **Project Defaults** to configure parameters. This video covers:

* **Building Code:** Select the edition applicable to your project
* **Geo-location:** Enter the address to extract wind speed from the site map
* **Wind load calculator:** Add a new calculation, select the envelope procedure (required for linking)
* **Building properties:** Width, length, roof type, roof height
* **Linking to diaphragms:** Load Case 1 (wind perpendicular to ridge) vs Load Case 2 (wind parallel to ridge)

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