# 3.2.5.4 Load-Case Properties The Load-Case Properties component can be used to define load-cases independently of loads. Besides the load-case name its action type, load type and load duration can be specified. In order to simplify the selection of these properties ValueLists can be automatically created via the component's right-click context menu under "Expand ValueLists".

Fig. 3.2.5.4.1: The Load-Case Properties components with expanded ValueLists.

Currently the ActionType, LoadType and LoadDuration properties are only used for export via SAV-files (see [3.8.3 Export Model to SAF](/3-in-depth-component-reference/3.7-export/3.8.3-export-model-to-saf.md)). In case of load-case combinations the durations of the combinations are derived from those of the load-cases they contain. Fig. 3.2.5.4.2 shows how load-cases of different duration get combined. After model assembly the load-case with the shortes duration determines the duration of the combination it is contained in.

Fig. 3.2.5.4.2: The load-case with the shortest duration determines the duration of the combination it is contained in.

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