How to export Load combination and Load cases in RCDC


Applies To
Product(s):STAAD Advanced Concrete Design
Version(s):Connect Edition
Environment:
Area:Concrete Design
Subarea:General
Original Author:Ranjana, Bentley Technical Support Group

Once you open a new file into RCDC and give all the default setting , then you further proceed with auto design wherein it ask for load combination and load cases . So to save the default load cases and load combination in your machine here is the procedure given below . 

First assign all load cases required in file :

 

After assigning load cases when you go to next window of Load combinations . Save your .idsx file as shown below.

Once your .ldsx file is saved, it will have the information related to the Load case set and Load Combination set that you have used for this particular Analysis Model. 

If you want to use the same set of  Load cases and Load Combination while designing other elements of same Analysis Model,

  1. Click here when you want to Import the saved set of Load Cases and Combinations
  2. Once you click here, you will be directed to a window where you will need to select the Ldsx file that you have saved earlier
  3. Once you select the Ldsx file, the Load Types will be auto assigned and Load combinations will be auto populated