> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.enercalc.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.enercalc.com/e3d-training-manual/analysis/specifiying-and-performing-the/analysis-options/number-of-segments-for-member.md).

# Number of Segments for Member Output

How to set the number of member output segments in Analysis Options to balance result accuracy against memory use.

The Number of segments to report in member output is specified in the *Analysis Options* dialog, which can be opened by clicking **Analysis > Analysis Options**.

The number of segments for member segmental output may be set from 1 to 127. A value of 20 segments is recommended in most cases. More segments produce more accurate results, but require more usage of computer memory. The accuracy may be reflected in the smoothness of moment, shear and deflection diagrams.

Since member local deflection is computed based on the moment and shear diagrams, a value of more than 20 segments may be needed if very accurate local deflection is desired.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.enercalc.com/e3d-training-manual/analysis/specifiying-and-performing-the/analysis-options/number-of-segments-for-member.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.