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# CALCULATE

Inside this window, the user can begin and manage the analysis of the problem. Word `process` will be used to refer the running analysis code. This word is used to show the possibility that several analysis or processes can be run at the same time.

Options for this window are:

- `Start:` Begins the process module. Once it is pressed, user can continue working with GiD as usual.
- `Kill:` After selecting a running process, this button stop its execution.
- `Output view:` After selecting a running process, this button opens a window that shows process related information such as iterations, convergence, etc.
- `Close:` Closes the window but does not stop the running processes.

A list of all the running processes is shown, with some useful information like name, starting time, etc.

The various windows will differ in accordance to the specifications of the problem (thermoelastic, impact, metal-forming, etc.), the different types of elements (2D or 3D, beams, shells, plates, etc.) and also the different requirements and specifications of the particular solver.

All the commands and facilities that are explained in this manual are generally available for the different solvers. However, there may be some commands and facilities that are only available to some of them and therefore some displays can look slightly different from those explained on these pages.

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