[header] How to draw a bridge in risa [title] Click the risa icon. [title] When you open risa you will encounter the following screen with the " starting a model " dialogue box as demonstrated in the picture. [title] Close the dialogue by clicking " close ". 
[substeps] The dialogue box functions to help the user to get started, however it overlooks the most important aspect of the design: drawing the grid. So we will begin by closing the dialogue box and drawing the grid.