RAM | STAAD | ADINA - How to get Plate Offset using OpenSTAAD function


	Applies To

	Product(s):	STAAD.Pro
	Version(s):	All
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	OpenSTAAD
	Subarea:	Property, Plate
	Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group

Problem Description:

How to get Plate Offset using OpenSTAAD function

Solution:

Function GetElementGlobalOffset and GetElementLocalOffset can be used to extract Plate Global offset and Plate Local Offset.

Function:

SplitBeam: Split a beam into several beams by specified distances

Parameter for function GetElementGlobalOffset:

[Input] plate: The plate number ID

[Input] nPlateNodeIndex: The Node Index at which the offset is to be applied (1/2/3/4)

[Output] fxOffSet: The offset x in coordinate (global)

[Output] fyOffSet: The offset y in coordinate (global)

[Output] fzOffSet: The offset z in coordinate (global)

Parameter for function GetElementLocalOffset:

[Input] plate: The plate number ID

[Input] nPlateNodeIndex: The Node Index at which the offset is to be applied (1/2/3/4)

[Output] fxOffSet: The offset x in coordinate (local)

[Output] fyOffSet: The offset y in coordinate (local)

[Output] fzOffSet: The offset z in coordinate (local)

Sample VBA Syntax for function SplitBeam:

Please refer to the attached .xlsm file