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  • LoadType Enum exposed by OpenSTAAD appears to be incorrect

    The newly introduced OSLoadUI::CreateNewPrimaryLoadEx2 (even the previous OSLoadUI::CreateNewPrimaryLoadEx ) takes an argument LoadType which essentially is an Enum. The supposed values are as shown in the snapshot (titled Supposed Values) below. Whereas…
  • Tapered I Section Design to Eurocode 3 EN 1993-1-1 2005

    Hi all, I tried using Staad Pro to design the tapered section according to Eurocode and read this topic: Tapered  Section Design to Eurocode 3 EN 1993-1-1 2005 But when I design steel members with Tapered I section through defined properties, It seems…
  • *** WARNING: Eigenvalues found in the solution are not in correct order.

    Hi all, I got a warning "*** WARNING: Eigenvalues found in the solution are not in correct order.", I already tried to increase the number of cut off modes but it does not solve the warning. Could you please tell me what is the warning meant to be…
  • Report Tab Not Visible

    I have recently Installed Staad Pro and I am not able to view the report Tab see below snip, How I can turn it on? I am using STAAD.Pro 2023 - Version 23.00.01.25
  • ANY WAY TO SELECT THE NON-LINEAR OR INCLINED MEMBERS IN STAAD

    ANY WAY TO SELECT THE NON LINEAR OR INCLINED MEMBERS IN STAAD ANY EASIST WAY TO MAKE MEMBERS LIKE ADD BEAM IN X,Y,Z DIRECTION ?
  • Is it possible to create a General Section by defining polygon using OpenSTAAD

    Staad provides the option to create a custom open section using a defined polygon (refer to the snapshot below). Sections created this way can be visualized as 3D objects when rendered instead of showing a simple line. Is there a way to create the same…
  • How to Generate Entity Color Legend ?

    In one of the reports of Staad Pro. Calculation, I found the image that provided the details in the form of color legend of all the members based on Member Sizes, see the below image, How this output is produced? Please guide, Thanks
  • How can I best import a steel frame model from Inventor to STAAD.Pro?

    Hi, I am trying to investigate if this it is possible and relatively straight forward to important a steel frame model from AUTODESK Inventor 2023 into STAAD.Pro, without the use of Revit. Due to my current workflow process, a method which utilises…
  • OpenSTAAD jumps to next statement while the model is still opening

    Hi Everyone, I have a created a C# Console application and the Main method is supposed to carry out the following steps sequentially: 1. The OpenSTAAD instance is obtained. 2. The specified model (using the filepath) to be opened. 3. After the…
  • OpenSTAAD: how to run geometry generation in silent mode?

    Hi We are trying to build a complex structure in STAAD through openSTAAD API and the geometry creation is taking a handful hours when the window is maximized and the rendered model is shown (which keeps refreshing with every element that is added…
  • when i rotate geometry using a general rotate, i got the error report for deflection check.

    As per the subject. I generated a structure as below picture. And i input the dj1,dj2 parameter for the deflection check as below. And i analyzed it and there was no error message. but i want to check lifting case, so i did rotating 15degree…
  • WHY UPT FILE NOT SHOWING ITS SHAPE

    AS IT IS 2023 AND MANY POPULER SOFTWARE IS THERE WITH CAPABILTY OF DESIGN BUILTUP SECTIONS , THERE IS MANY DRAWBACKS OF STAAD ONE OF IT IS NOW SHOING THE UPT FILE SHAPE WHICH IS POPULER LIKE STAR COLUMN AND BEAM THE CHANNELS OVER IT ETC , AS IT IS AS…
  • Integration of STAAD into Excel

    Hi I have been working in STAAD for a very long time and have been extracting datas via excel from staad and paste it in a seperate sheet. I would like to automate the procees where the datas can be extracted from STAAD after the analysis process. This…
  • Showing warning for tapered section design

    ***WARNING : MEMBER - 4 IS SLENDER AND CANNOT BE CHECKED FOR MOMENT FORCES. IF THERE IS ANY BENDING, THEN BE AWARE THAT THERE IS NO CAPACITY FOR THOSE FORCES. ONLY WIDE FLANGE SHAPES WITH SLENDER WEBS CAN BE CHECKED FOR BENDING. Why I get this warning…
  • Damping % significance in response spectrum method of seismic analysis?

    As highlighted in above snap, DAMP 0.02 is mentioned for steel structure. sa/g values are also provided, Z/2*I/R is also provided as SRSSX= 0.024. the question is, what is the impact of DAMP value in seismic base shear calculation or in other seismic…
  • COMPRESION DESING CODE LRFD

    Realicé el modelo de una torre de telecomunicación como normalmente lo hago, el problema es que me fallaban algunos elementos correspondientes a las piernas. Es por esto por lo que me puse a verificar que condición estaba haciendo fallar al elemento …
  • perspective view

    Dear Colleagues, i'm not sure but whether this 'perspective' view mode is checked/un-checked the main window looks the same. how do i use this option?
  • Strap Foundation and Strap Beams

    Good day! This is with regard the strap beams. We know that in STAAD Foundation, there is an option to design a STRAP FOOTING. Should I model the strap beams in STAAD Modeling? Or should I just consider this in the strap foundation design at STAAD Foundation…
  • timber material and glued laminated timber never run properly

    I have some issue to model a multiflex (glued laminated timber), but my section was never run there's always error in material thing i was using section database, user table or general material, still never run properly please help me, it was my codes…
  • Deflection

    Hello, Guys! I have added the TRACK 2 command along with the DFF to see the in-depth details of deflection. May I know if this, please see attached picture, can be seen somewhere in the postprocessing? Also, how can I get the deflection of the entire…
  • How to draw continuous Top chord in STEEL AutoDrafter

    ​ Applies To Product(s): STAAD.Pro Version(s): Connect Edition Environment: ALL Area: STAAD.Pro Support Solutions Subarea: Steel AutoDrafter workflow …
  • RCDC Foundation Design using American Metric Code

    Dear Colleagues, 1) When we try to access the Reinforcement settings using ACI 318M-19 code, an error message appears and disables any input entry. 2) Can we enter custom safety factor for overturning (like uplift & sliding)? (RCDC / STAAD / ERROR…
  • warnings and errors in earthquake load case, particularly related to the middle columns.

    Bharatpur_model_upd_20230828AASTD.STD "I am receiving errors and warnings in the earthquake load case, particularly related to the middle columns. I have attached pictures and the STAAD file. Could you please assist me in resolving these errors and…
  • Reference Load tab Used to add reference loads to the seismic definition.

    Along - Select a global direction along which the reference load case acts as a weight. above line from STAADPro Help regarding Seismic load definition using Reference loads, I want to know what this last/above line means ? In usual case, if I have…
  • **WARNING- MEMBERS 10211 & 10210 ARE BETWEEN THE SAME JOINTS.

    Sir, I learned Response Spectrum Analysis. Can you please check the file Flat.STD