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+EFICAS in Salome
+=================
+
+Launching EFICAS in Salome
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+first activate EFICAS module
+
+.. image:: images/LctDsSalome.png
+ :align: center
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+
+Use EFICAS. When a file is saved, Eficas will create an associated entry in the object browser.
+It is possible to user the file in other modules (see appropriate module's documentation).
+
+.. image:: images/ArbreSalome.png
+ :align: center
+
+Structural Element (for Aster)
+------------------------------
+
+Eficas is able to create "structural element" in GEOM or in SMESH in order to
+validate data.
+
+- Create your geometry
+
+.. image:: images/Salome_Pylone.png
+ :align: center
+
+- Create your eficas JDC, and define for example a beam
+
+.. image:: images/Salome_Pylone-Eficas.png
+ :align: center
+
+- Click on "View3D". Eficas shows you the result in GEOM and creates "beams" .
+ be aware : these "structural element" are not Geometry elements (You can't use it)
+ It's also possible to verify normals orientation.
+
+.. image:: images/Salome_Pylone-SE.png
+ :align: center
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