During my last project I kept track of time lost as a result of deficiencies, bugs, outdated technology, and lack of proper tools in STAAD Pro. I estimated that approximately 32% of the total hours were wasted. This time could be saved if I were using high quality software like Scia Engineer, Dlubal RFEM, SAP/ETABS, or Midas. As I don’t have choice to use other software, I would appreciate comments, guides, links to add-on(s), etc. that can help me to resolve some of the issues listed below and use software more effectively:
Geometry/Modeling/GUI
Loads
Results
Note: Format and structure of the output file is arguably the worst I have seen among not only commercial, but also free structural software. I hope developers will do something about this.
Design (all the items relate to Canadian Steel Code):
Thanks
Even with the rather disparaging and at times cathartic opinions on an otherwise good S/W package, I feel it's a very well thought out post.
STAAD has come a long way down the years. I have every hope it can be improved further.
Kudos to sasa3k for taking the time to highlight the issues.