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.
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?
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?