> ## 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 a Calculation

> Enter the inputs a calculation needs: geometry, supports, loads and sections.

> [card] [Required and Optional Inputs](https://calcs.com/docs/running-calculations/setting-up-a-calculation/required-optional-inputs.md)

> [card] [Geometry and Supports](https://calcs.com/docs/running-calculations/setting-up-a-calculation/geometry-and-supports)
>
> Enter supports and model cantilevers, hinges, precamber and sloped members.

> [card] [Loads](https://calcs.com/docs/running-calculations/setting-up-a-calculation/loads)
>
> Enter distributed and point loads, choose load direction, and use live load patterning.

> [card] [Sections](https://calcs.com/docs/running-calculations/setting-up-a-calculation/sections)
>
> Choose section databases and proprietary products, check data versions, and use custom sections.


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