Ram Elements - Install Bentley OpenSTAAD OEM error


  
 Applies To 
  
 Product(s):RAM Elements
 Version(s):13.00.00.22
 Environment: N/A
 Area: Import/Export; Installation
 Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group
  

Error or Warning Message

When attempting to import a STAAD.Pro model, the following error message occurs:

To execute this command it is necessary to install Bentley OpenSTAAD OEM. In the original installation files, please find and run "RAM Elements\External Libraries"

Explanation

The error message indicates that Bentley OpenSTAADOEM, an optional component is not installed.

How to Avoid

  1. Open the RAM Elements 13.0 installer by running Setup.exe in the following directory:
    C:\BentleyDownloads\re13000022en
  2. Click on the link labeled "Install OpenSTAADOEM 08.02.09.09" under the Additional Components section in the lower right. See the screenshot below for an example.