(I'm new to STAAD) Is there any way to format the display of load arrows? Such as arrow weight, color, how to display kips, and to have the arrow end to start at the node instead of the arrow point at the node (see pic).
You can format the display of the loads by right clicking on the screen and going to Display Options -> Load Labels. However, there are not so many options, so you will not be able to set up loading display as you require.
I have tried that, and the kips value is still not displaying, even after I click "apply"
To change the units, go to Display Options -> Force Units.
I do not need to change the units. The loads will not display
If you don't see load values, right click on the screen, go to Labels and turn on Load Values option.