Importance Factor Definition (Wind Loads Generation)

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Kindly help me

How to define importance factor ( I =1.25 ) to be able to generate wind loads by ( CBSpro 2013) using ( ASCE7-02) ?

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[Rafal.Gaweda · Accepted solution]

Importance factor is calculated inside the program using equations taken from ASCE -7-02 and depends on Building category and k (which is calculated using Velocity and Hurricane prone region option). All of needed parameters are available on the dialog.