> 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/efr-user-manual/calculation-types/working-with-beam-calculations/beam-loads-16/modifying-loads-from-the-sel-i/area-loads.md). # Area Loads How to modify equivalent linear loads mapped from Revit area loads, including which properties can and cannot be edited. Equivalent linear loads mapped from Revit area loads may be modified in some (but not all) of the same ways that a basic linear load may be. This includes modification of the area load magnitude and addition of new cases, but not editing of the extents and tributary width. These are geometric properties derived from the physical conditions found in the Revit model. Manual changes to these geometric properties will cause the associated Revit beam element to remain in a warning state until re-calculated with accurate loading information. Similar to other loads, populating an empty case with a new magnitude will cause a new corresponding area load to be created on the associated floor in the Revit model. --- # 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/efr-user-manual/calculation-types/working-with-beam-calculations/beam-loads-16/modifying-loads-from-the-sel-i/area-loads.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.