> 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-user-manual/interface/toc175916526/toc175916652/generate-loads2/toc161393891.md). # Pattern Loads How to generate live load pattern cases on members for skip loading and ACI moment patterning provisions. Create > Generate Loads > Pattern Loads prompts you with the following dialog. ![](https://560001759-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWNe8U6EBBBdUJHdb2X9G%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3b2e13e10e273b00c42fd5055c072e466a1dfcc4%2FFASTFR~1_img132.png?alt=media) It allows you to generate pattern loads applied to specified members in the model. You must select a load case (generally live case) that contains loads to be patterned. A pattern ratio is also available (to address provisions such as ACI 318-19 Section 6.4.3.3, where a factor is applied in certain skip loading situations). Load patterning allows us to generate maximum positive and negative moment at each span, maximum positive and negative moment at each support as well as maximum shear at each support. The existing point and line loads in the load case will be patterned based on odd, even and adjacent/alternate spans. These patterned loads are assigned to their own load cases. The program automatically generates additional load cases and load combinations based on the load patterning. It should be pointed out that the program does not consider support conditions for pattern load generation. One pattern load case cannot be used in more than one load combination prior to load pattern generation. --- # 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-user-manual/interface/toc175916526/toc175916652/generate-loads2/toc161393891.md?ask=&goal= ``` `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.