I am using RAM Connection integrated with STAAD.Pro V8i and am running into an inconvenient issue with setbacks in my connections.
1. I have created several custom templates where I have clearly defined the beam setback "sb" and checked it in both the GUI and the .con text file, however once assigned the setbacks automatically default to 0".
2. Once I manually enter the setbacks, if I alter the beam/girder configuration on any connection, every setback I have manually defined throughout the model defaults back to 0".
Are either of these known issues? I am trying to make these standard connections for my colleagues to use and it would be less than desirable to have them do any alteration to the connections once they're assigned.
The issue was arisen with Staadpro V8i. We are probably 2 years into Staad Pro CE and I still have the same issue. Is there anyway we can save those beam setbacks? Or build it in with the customize connection that will not be changed back to 0?
I tested the current versions (STAAD.Pro 22.04.00.40). I can change the beam setback in a joint (in my case a beam to column web single plate shear connection) and the revised setback is saved, but if I rerun the full model analysis it is reset to 0. Is that the same for you?
Yes. But what is the point of making template that the predefine values are changed back to the default values and we have to come back to change the setback in every single connection. I have similar situation with customized CBB connection and I changed to single plate connection for beam/column and gusset/column. However, it was changed back to double angle connection. Very frustrated. This is for Ram connection using integrally with Staad Pro 22.04.00.40. It happens to Stand Alone Ram Connection too. For my CBB connection, stuffs like plate thickness, setback, transverse bolts and longitudinal bolts on brace, etc. are change back to default value. Some other information like ps:pitch, Leh, Lev, bolt size, plate material appear to match customized connection. One difference for the CBB connection in Ram Stand Alone vs Staad Pro, the single plate connection type for beam/column and gusset/column appear to match customized CBB.
I will log a defect for the retention of beam setback. I can't reproduce a problem with a Gusset Connection using single plate for the beam to column connection. In my test, that change is properly preserved from session to session. Make sure to click Yes to the pop up that indicates: