While creating the material properties using OSPropertyUI::CreateIsotropicMaterialProperties , the OpenSTAAD is converting the density to a different units. The density value (77.0085) shown in the snapshot below is provided in kN/m 3 . Whereas…

Hi Guys Using the NewSTAADFile function I am able to provide a location and file name for a new .STD file. For my current case I need to read a file name from excel and then add it to the path so that I have a file location and name to use with the…

I'd like to be able to use OpenSTAAD to display the utilization ratio and print the current view to a pdf. I've read through the OpenSTAAD Documentation and didn't find anything related to these two functions. If this is something that can be done using…

Node 2 is a real node in the STAAD.Pro model located at (1, 0, 0), and the GetNodeNumber method is correctly returning the node number that corresponds to the point coordinates (1,0,0). When I use GetNodeCoordinates(2, &x, &y, &z) , I expect to get the…

Hi, The OpenSTAAD line in the code below is not working properly and the reference guide does not seem to clarify the requirements. The line has 4 inputs stated then uses 5 inputs in the example. Please can you clarify the issue? Dim GlobalX As…

Hi, is there a way to get the design strength values of an element using OPENSTAAD? Thanks in advance.

Hi, is there a way to get and set the Length for flexural torsional buckling using OPENSTAAD? Thanks in advance.

Hello team. I want to create a new Staad file using OPENSTAAD command, and a macro enabled worksheet following OPENSTAAD documentation. But when I run the code, Staad (STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition - Version 22.06.00.138) always crashes and shows the following…

Hi Everyone, What command can I use to clear everything in the STAAD file using OpenSTAAD.

Hi, Is there any openstaad syntax for getting beam stresses?

can someone please tell how to access results from stress at a point function of openstaad. i am trying hard to get but getting failure. please explain.

Hi. I want to get the equally distributed loads on the STAAD model I used the following method Dim oLoad As Object = Nothing '= oStaad.Load Dim arrdir() As Integer Dim arrForce() As Double Dim arrD1() As Double Dim arrD2() As Double Dim arrD3()…

Is there an OpenSTAAD function to remove loads to an element? Surojit Ghosh Shreyanka Bhattacharjee

I'm using STAAD.Pro Script Editor and OpenSTAAD API Reference to generate a structural model. Unfortunately, t he OpenSTAAD function (OSPropertyUI::CreateHSSRoundPropertyFromTable) to create HSS Round shapes from table is not available. Question:…

Dear Bentley Team, This is regarding the extraction of output (Global moment) for a circular base slab which I created through "parametric meshing" (consisting of 4 noded plates) as shown below. I realised that the existing function (from the openstaad…

I'm using STAAD.Pro Script Editor and OpenSTAAD library to generate a structural model. Unfortunately,t he OpenSTAAD function (OSLoadUI::CreateLoadEnvelop) that should allow creating load envelopes is not working properly. Question: Is Bentley Software…

I'm using STAAD.Pro Script Editor and OpenSTAAD to generate a structural model. I noticed that the command OSLoadUI::AddSelfWeightInXYZ, parameter varInDirection works properly using the self weight direction index 1, 2, 3 for X, Y, Z, respectively instead…

I am having difficulty using the GetPlateStressAtPoint function in OpenSTAAD. I have verified that my plate and load case do in fact have results by checking the GetAllPlateCenterStressesAndMoments function, it worked fine. I am assuming that there may…

I'm using STAAD.Pro Script Editor and OpenSTAAD to generate a structural model. My model uses the partial release function for start and end releases (OSPropertyUI::CreateMemberPartialReleaseSpec). The script works quite well until I define and assign…

I'm using STAAD.Pro Script Editor and OpenSTAAD to generate a structural model. My model uses master/slave nodes (OSPropertyUI::AddMasterSlaveRelation). The script works well until I define and assign the master/slave node specification. OpenSTAAD defines…

I am recently using openSTAAD for automating my steel design works. I am aware that applying loads and load combinations are possible using openSTAAD. OpenSTAAD documentation does not elaborately shows how to apply design parameters for steel design…

Dear all, I have created Section offsets through code but i didn't find any method/function in the library to apply the Offset. Kindly let me know how to assign section offset through code Thanks in Advance Uma Mahesh

Hi, Is there any option to get member weight per running meter length (either it's built-up or hot-rolled steel section) through OpenSTAAD API in VB.Net? Thanks.

Hi, Is it Possible to define Elastic/ Plastic Mat Foundation Support using OpenStaad? If yes, what is the syntax for it. Thanks in advance. Balaji.R

Hi, I am using STAAD connect edition update 3. I'm using macro to get selected plate numbers, but the function seems to give wrong results quite often. Some times it gives correct result. Attaching screen shot of selected plates and the plates displayed…