> 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/sel-faq/using-the-software/calculation-modules/miscellaneous/steel-base-plate/steel-base-plate-module-wont-d.md). # Steel Base Plate module won't display results Why the Steel Base Plate module stops and displays no results when all anchors experience net uplift. ## Why won't the Steel Base Plate module display any results? The Steel Base Plate module uses AISC methods to solve a typical base plate. Those methods do not currently include recommendations for how to handle situations where all anchors experience net uplift forces. The solution to that situation is complex and depends largely on the shape of the column section, the orientation of the bolt pattern, and an analysis of yield line patterns. So it is no surprise that AISC does not have a closed form solution for that situation. But it is surprising how many users' structures experience those conditions. So please just be aware of the fact that the program will identify net uplift conditions and simply stop, because it is not capable of providing a design for conditions where all anchors experience net uplift. It may be helpful to note the offending load combination(s), deselect it so it doesn't run, and then check the plate for the remaining conditions. Just remember to evaluate the net uplift conditions by other means. --- # 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/sel-faq/using-the-software/calculation-modules/miscellaneous/steel-base-plate/steel-base-plate-module-wont-d.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.