• RAM DataAccess - Documentation and Errors

    Good morning, I am working on a tool using RAM DataAccess and have two questions: 1. What is the most current documentation for DataAccess? The developer's guide packaged with my version 17.02 RAM SS install is for Release 15.06.00. I am having…
  • GETTING Steel Beam settings using DA

    I am trying to retrieve the steel beam, column, and frame settings using DA in RAM SS. For example, retrieving camber settings, composite deflection settings, ect. I noticed there are several interfaces available like ITable, IDBTables, ect, but I am…
  • 'RAMDataAccess 2.0 Type Library' Missing

    I have a computer with RAM Structural System installed, but the 'RAMDataAccess 2.0 Type Library' reference in VBA is missing. Can I install this online or how do I get this crucial reference to be available on my computer?
  • RAM SS API

    I am not able to use the RAM DataAccess Library in the excel. It says the the library is missing inside the macro.
  • RAM DataAccess - VBA Error - Class Not Registered

    I have created a .xlsm file with some VBA scripts meant to use RAM DataAccess. The scripts are working great for nearly everyone in our office except for one person who is having some weird "Class Not Registered" errors come up when he tries to run the…
  • How to check Installed Version of RAM SS in VBA for use with DataAccess

    Hello, I know that it is recommended that the RAM database file version be checked if it meets the minimum compatible version needed to run the Data Access code but I would also like to be able to check to see if the RAM database file matches the installed…
  • How to get unbraced length for major and minor axis in RAM DataAccess

    For whatever reason the commands to get unbraced beam lengths are returning 0 for any beam I try. Any advice? I'm trying to print values from IBeam.dUnbracedLengthAxialLX, IBeam.dUnbracedLengthAxialLY, etc.Is there something I'm missing that must be…
  • RAM DA - GetDesignMoments for lateral beams?

    I am trying to pull ultimate factored moments for all beams in a project to a spreadsheet via RAM DA and VBA, but the IGravitySteel1.GetBeamDesignMoments is not working for lateral beams. What is the easiest way to pull lateral beam info similar to the…
  • Adding Interop.RAMDATAACCESSLib.dll to a native x64 process?

    Hello, I was wondering if anybody had experience adding this .COM dll into a native x64 process. I am trying to transfer information from our RAM model to another software that is native to x64. Since the RAM .dll is a .COM 32bit based .dll, I am receiving…
  • RAM DA horizontal and vertical brace weights

    How may I access the weights of braces in VBA for a material takeoff macro? I am trying to use IGravityLoads1.GetMemberSelfWeight, which works for my beams and columns, but isn't working for braces. Thanks
  • Decks / Slabs with DataAccess DA

    Encountering some serious confusion with reading and writing Decks / Slabs via DataAccess. For instance, writing slab edges on their own doesn't get you a slab - it looks like you need to create a SlabPerimeter (and probably more steps after that), which…
  • DA RAM SS Getting Beam Deflections

    Hello I'm trying to get steel beam deflections through a VBA script in excel. I've been able to successfully connect to the database and get beam information (ID, coordinates, reactions) through the new interface. It seems like to get deflections…