Null area load assignments

[rscassar]

Has Etabs v19 got a method for using null areas for load assignments. I remember using this tool in v18.0.1 but this function seems to have discontinued.

 

[M.IDR]

@rscassar Null area in ETABS does not Transfer loads right?

 

[rscassar]

it use to transfer load assignments but doesn't anymore

Link

 

[hotmailbox]

You can still use Null area to assign superimposed loads on top of structural slab or deck. See proof below.
A2 is null area 6x6 loaded 100psf. F2 is one-way load distribution deck.

Here is the caveat: This works wonder if you model everything in coordinate system with System Origin Rotation = 0. If it is rotated, ETABS will f.ck it up. Check it out yourself.