Hello,
I am using Staad Pro Advanced Connect Edition.
I am trying to analyse a plate with multiple holes. To accomplish this task I am using the structure wizard
module for polygonal plate with holes under surface or plate models. I have successfully created the model and
after several failed attempts at transferring this item into the Staad.Pro via the 'merge Model with Staad.Pro
Model' under the file menu, I've saved the .stp file for later access. After selecting the merge command, I am
prompted whether I would like to merge this prototype with my current STAAD.Pro model. After clicking yes,
however, the module disappears but the 'Paste Prototype Model' dialog box which is outlined in the tutorial never
appears. Also Staad.Pro remains inactive and an error is given that it is occupied by another application.
As earlier mentioned, I have saved this .stp file and attempted a work-around by now importing this earlier created
file into Staad.Pro directly via the Import/export command in the file menu of Staad.pro. This also failed at
the Cis2Link dialog with an error stating "PART/21 file does not contain an analysis model. Terminating
import..."
I should also mention that I have successfully loaded the .stp file within the Structure Wizard module and viewed it as originally created with no apparent issues.
Please advise on best course of action for executing an import of this. I can provide the file(s) if needed for your
examination.
Thanks in advance for you attention.
I tried replicating the issue and seems like it is working fine. Are you using the latest STAAD.Pro CE ver 22.03.00.28 ? If not, that is something I would recommend doing first. If you are using this version and still facing the issue, please send the .stp file that you created in Structure Wizard and I will see if I can replicate the error at my end.
Hello Sye,
I appreciate your timely response. I attempted to upload file via the insert file option but I receive an error. If you are able to provide me another means of sending this I am glad to provide for your examination.
Our current version for Staad.Pro CE is 21.00.02.30. Unfortunately, I cannot so easily update to the newer version you indicated as company wide licensing approval is required. If there is a fix for this particular issue which is corrected with the newer version, I would then request from Bentley any details indicating this which I can submit as part of our request for company wide update of package. I know you cannot help with this but would like to confirm that this is resolvable without updating, which is the best option for me within the next few days for my deadline.
If possible please provide another means for me to submit file to you for your review.
Thank you for your response.
-Tirrell
If you zip the file, it should allow you to upload it. Let me check your file in my version (22.03.00.28) first and then we can take it up from there. I would still recommend that you talk to your system admin for the upgrade as 21.00.02.30 was released more than 2 years back ( March of 2018). So practically you are using a software that is more than 2 years old and missing out on all of the fixes which are listed in the revision history below
https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/6555/revision-history
StillingBasin_Model_wHoles_Ph1.zip
this worked. Thank you. Also, thank you for the link for the revision history. I will submit this for our administrator. Please find attached the .stp file