Lateral deflection optimisation of Shells

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Hi,
Does the crosssection optimisation component in Karamba can only optimise the cross sections from a list based on vertical deflection?

I am looking optimising concrete core wall thickness for a limiting lateral deflection at top most floor of a tower. It seems like setting a number as max displacement in the crosssection optimisation component is not working. Karamba does only recognise vertical deflection of an element for optimisation?
Can anyone confirm this?

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Hi, Karamba optimises for maximum overall deflection, not just the vertical deflection.
More information on the component can be read here: https://manual.karamba3d.com/3-in-depth-component-reference/3.5-algorithms/3.5.8-optimize-cross-section

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Thanks, Matthew.
This was helpful.