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    How do I import a steel frame model from Inventor to STAAD?

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    the effect of cable sag

    Hi all.

    How does RM Bridge consider the effect of cable sag?

    Best regards.

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    RM Bridge has two options for Cable elements subdivision:

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    How to properly model inlets in back yards in StormCAD

    I have not been able to find information on how to properly model inlets in back yards. This will include slab inlets (4 sided) and drop inlets. I am not sure how to properly set the structures on grade and connect with gutters (no defined channel between...

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    asked a question in MicroStation > MicroStation Forum:
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    I received a NWD file that I'd like to open in Microstation 2023.

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  • Sesje "Ask the instructor" - "Godzina z trenerem"

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    A Better way to Align Elements

    We have all faced it Text that is not aligned correctly and the regular tools do not use the origins of elements so this VERY HANDY mVBA is going to align elements by their origin like multiple lines of text in a Note. Check it out:

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  • OpenSTAAD jumps to next statement while the model is still opening

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    3. After the model is...

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  • How do I fix the "Last Error [222]" message when opening a file in 10.12?

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  • Recalc Window Basic Settings: 3. Non-linear Analysis

    In the Recalc Window at the Non-linear Analysis inside the Basic Settings, the user can select the multiple possible options for the consideration of the non-linearities in the modeled structure:

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    Rendering still crashes in Microstation 2023...

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    How to create Vue Ecosystem materials

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  • Ring wall foundation design in staad foundation advance

     it's okay that SFA design ring wall foundation that supported on ground, 

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    Reality mesh ignoring Coordinate System in Openbuilding

    Hello,

    I am having troubles attaching a .3SM reality mesh to my model using Openbuilding Designer. My software version is 10.06.03.04.

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  • Stability Criteria Approach
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    How different criteria can be inputted in MAXSURF Stability?

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