When I am accessing Connection design within STAAD.pro CONNECT Edition, I am warned with a message, "This workflow is licensed with the RAM Connection license".
This is a warning message saying that with basic or Advanced STAAD.Pro license, following basic connection templates can be used.
In order to use all connection templates (including Smart and Gusset connections), a Structural Enterprise License or standalone RAM Connection license is required.
Once you start the software, you will get the following dialog box.
Click on Configure License and you will get the following (this is available only if the check box is checked to show the dialog box on Startup).
Click on Accept and you can access the features of RAM Connection fully.
if the check box has been unchecked to not show the dialog box on Startup, you can bring it back from STAAD.Pro startup page as shown below.
As stated, check the box for RAM Connection. You will get the following dialog box stating that you must restart STAAD.Pro to take the license change in effect.
P.S. Note the information in the initial License Configuration dialog box "Depending on the licenses your organization owns and product usage, this may incur additional software usage charges". If you are not sure about what licenses your company owns or if it is okay to use it and pay later, please check with your concerned department.
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