From Backstage > File > Import > Structural > STAAD Import
Browse to .std file
Tick Use Mapping File
Browse to str2stdUK.txt
Tick Verify
Select Import
It runs a little then I get "Error Reading File" followed by "File Import Complete".
Nothing to show in Design Model view.
ANY help much appreciated !!
Please try importing via ISM path.
Create an ISM from STAAD, and import the ISM into AECosim/ OpenBuildings Designer.
I believe you will get better results.
I don't have access to the Staad model.
Is there a known fault with the Import > Structural > STAAD Import route?
Graham,
When you get that "Error Reading File" error, is that a result of the mapping file or the *.std file itself? If it's the latter, can you upload that file here?
Thanks Steve. I had another try and this time it worked. Except the Section Mapping not 100% - it placed the default section for all members.
Hi Graham,
You're welcome, I'm glad it did work that second time.
Regarding the section mapping, is the Steel > Default Section Name field populated? If so that's probably why, assuming that the mapping file does not include the section names being imported from the STAAD file.