• Ross Muck
    Ross Muck replied to this:
    Evan Voog
    Evan Voog asked a question in RAM | STAAD | ADINA > RAM | STAAD Forum:
    How do I import a steel frame model from Inventor to STAAD?

    I would like to export a steel frame from Inventor to STAAD.

    My current model/simulation in Inventor has the following data:

    -member properties

    -material constants

    -member orientations

    -member end conditions

    -loading information

    I would like to import...

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    • Sye Sye in reply to Evan Voog Suggested Answer

      Evan: If you are going the dxf route, it would make sense to export the wireframe model consisting of lines representing the centroid of the framing members as Seth suggested. In this case you would only get the wireframe geometry ( nodes and beams) imported...

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    • Ross Muck Ross Muck

      Hi, 

      Is anyone aware of any progress in this area with the new release of STAAD.Pro v23 and the iTwin Analytical Synchronizer?

      A support team at AutoCAD has advised I may be able to use the IFC file method to import sections and materials from an Inventor...

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  • MarcosBeier
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    Dang Nguyen Khoa
    Dang Nguyen Khoa asked a question in LARS | LEAP | OpenBridge | OpenTunnel | RM > LARS | LEAP | OpenBridge | OpenTunnel | RM Forum:
    the effect of cable sag

    Hi all.

    How does RM Bridge consider the effect of cable sag?

    Best regards.

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    • MarcosBeier MarcosBeier Suggested Answer

      There are multiple options to consider Cable Sagging in RM Bridge. Initially, the Elements Type Cable is used to have Normal tension forces only and give linear results. Then, additionally, the Action CabSag can be used to create the non-linear behavior simplification...

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    MarcosBeier in LARS | LEAP | OpenBridge | OpenTunnel | RM > LARS | LEAP | OpenBridge | OpenTunnel | RM Wiki:
    RM Bridge: Cable subdivision

    RM Bridge has two options for Cable elements subdivision:

    • Internal: Single (final) stage analysis can use the N-Div subdivision of cables.

    To calculate single load cases the subdivision of N=5 to 8 should be sufficient. This function allows for subdividing...

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    MarcosBeier in LARS | LEAP | OpenBridge | OpenTunnel | RM > LARS | LEAP | OpenBridge | OpenTunnel | RM Wiki:
    Non-linear stay cables sag

    There are multiple options to consider Cable Sagging in RM Bridge, the user choice should be related to the model needs according to the problem relevance, namely its size and complexity. 

    Initially, the Elements Type Cable is used to have Normal tension forces...

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  • Scott Kampa
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    Fredy Loza
    Fredy Loza asked a question in OpenFlows | Water Infrastructure > OpenFlows | Water Infrastructure Forum:
    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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    • Scott Kampa Scott Kampa Suggested Answer

      Hello Fredy,

      The catch basin itself would likely be similar to any other catch basin modeling. You would want to choose an appropriate gutter shape for the gutter. This link has information on different gutter shapes: Gutter Shapes Explained.

      For the...

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  • Mark Shamoun
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    f.mandoki
    f.mandoki asked a question in MicroStation > MicroStation Forum:
    [Connect 2023] How to import a Navisworks model (.nwd)?

    I received a NWD file that I'd like to open in Microstation 2023.

    The company that created it won't convert the file for me because their involvement in the project got terminated...

    Is there another way to get this opened or imported?

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    • Mark Shamoun Mark Shamoun Suggested Answer

      yep, use the iTwin Snapshot tool (from here) to convert this to a .BIM file and then you can reference it into Microstation.

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  • Robert Hook
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    Robert Hook
    Robert Hook in MicroStation Programming > MicroStation Programming - Wiki:
    Transforms

    Getting started primer mathematical content and concepts applied in: linear algebra, vector, rotation and transformation matrix math.

    Here are some introductory primers related to these topics:

    • Transformations (mathsisfun.com)
    • MicroStation VBA Matrices...
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  • Johannes Renner
    Johannes Renner in iTwin Services > Synchronization Wiki:
    Publishing IFC model files
    Locating IFC model files based on their geographical location

    Like DGN, Civil3D or Revit models, IFC files must be equipped with suitable global coordinates to ensure a correct positioning in an iModel. Building Smart lists more than 100 IFC-capable applications...

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    wang_yz 王英志 and 8 others earned the Ask A Question I achievement.
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  • Matthias Heise
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    Matthias Heise
    Matthias Heise in OpenRoads | OpenSite > OpenRoads | OpenSite Wiki (Polski):
    Sesje "Ask the instructor" - "Godzina z trenerem"

    "Ask the instructor" - są to spotkania z treneren OpenRoads Designer w języku polskim, na których można zadawać dowolne pytania dotyczące problemów technicznych
    w OpenSite, OpenRoads i OpenRail Deisgner CONNECT Edition.
      
    Wybór tematów...

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    MarcosBeier in LARS | LEAP | OpenBridge | OpenTunnel | RM > LARS | LEAP | OpenBridge | OpenTunnel | RM Wiki:
    Cable Forces: FCAB, FX0, or LX0, and Cable sagging

    For elements type Cable there are also different considerations for the cable behaviors: linear, CabSag, or Stay Cable Nonlinear. Depending on the type of analysis performed, each one could be more advantageous:

    • Cable element: Normal only forces, tension...
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    Samir Haque
    Samir Haque asked a question in MicroStation > MicroStation Forum:
    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:

    (+) Align by Origin...

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    • stuartw stuartw

      I've copied over the files from the zip to to the various locations and loaded the mvba, but can't see the 'Align by Origin' toolbox. I know that the app is working as I can use the keyin but would to use the toolbox to choose X or Y. Any ideas?...

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  • Srinivasa Rao M
    Srinivasa Rao M asked a question in RAM | STAAD | ADINA > RAM | STAAD Forum:
    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 model is...

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  • Adam Bates
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    Adam Bates
    Adam Bates in Ohio DOT & Consultants > OhioDOT - Wikis:
    How do I fix the "Last Error [222]" message when opening a file in 10.12?

    This wiki will cover some of the workarounds and solutions on how to fix the ProjectWise managed workspace error "Last Error [222]" (shown below). This only happens when loading a different workspace than the previously loaded configuration with...

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  • MarcosBeier
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    MarcosBeier in LARS | LEAP | OpenBridge | OpenTunnel | RM > LARS | LEAP | OpenBridge | OpenTunnel | RM Wiki:
    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:

    • P-Delta effects: 2nd Order, additional moments due to deflected...
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  • Yrjo Ala-Heikkila
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    Yrjo Ala-Heikkila
    Yrjo Ala-Heikkila asked a question in Visualization > Visualization Forum:
    Rendering still crashes in Microstation 2023...

    I tried to do some renderings with Microstation 2023 hoping that Vue rendering engine would be more reliable in this version but no. Ecosystem materials either work or not and using them will terminate Microstation several imes per day while rendering...

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    • Jerry Flynn Jerry Flynn in reply to Yrjo Ala-Heikkila

      Hi Yrjo,

      You are correct the VUE render engine should not crash when you press the render button.  Bentley needs to capture these exceptions so the developers can get to the root of the problem. MicroStation 2023.1 should be available at the end of the...

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    • Yrjo Ala-Heikkila Yrjo Ala-Heikkila in reply to Jerry Flynn

      Hi Jerry,

      I like the consept of Ecosystem materials. They look nice in the renderings and have lot of potential for us landscape architects. The only issue is stability of the rendering engine, which I hope that Bentley would focus in the future.

      Currently...

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  • Jerry Flynn
    Jerry Flynn replied to this:
    Yrjo Ala-Heikkila
    Yrjo Ala-Heikkila asked a question in Visualization > Visualization Forum:
    How to create Vue Ecosystem materials

    I wonder what is the procedure if one would like to create own Eco-system materials? I have downloaded a limited sample library but some of them would need some tweaking to fit into our needs. I guess I have to purchase standalone VUE but does it export...

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    • Jerry Flynn Jerry Flynn

      Hi Yrjo,

      Yes, you should consider a copy of VUE to create your own EcoSystem materials and yes the material can be saved as a VUE MAT file and these can be loaded into MicoStation's material system by dragging the file and dropping it into a MicroStation...

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  • Sahil Shaikh
    Sahil Shaikh asked a question in RAM | STAAD | ADINA > RAM | STAAD Forum:
    Ring wall foundation design in staad foundation advance

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

    1:Can staad foundation advance can analyse and design ring wall foundation that supported on piles as shown in below images?

    If yes then which types of piles arrangement is available...

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  • Paul Molloy
    Paul Molloy replied to this:
    Paul Molloy
    Paul Molloy asked a question in OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon > OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon | Forum:
    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.

    I have made sure that the coordinate system is set to the required system for my model, which is HS2 Snake 2015 Projection...

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    • Alifur Mandal Alifur Mandal

      Hello Paul, 

      The working functionality to attach .3sm file is same in both OpenBuildings and MicroStation. So now my question would be what is the version of MicroStation your colleagues are using? Because OBD update is based on top of MS 13. 

      You can refer...

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    • Paul Molloy Paul Molloy in reply to Alifur Mandal

      Hi Alifur,

      Thank you for your reply.

      My colleagues are using Microstation Version 10.13.01.01.

      Is there anything in the OpenBuildings software which would cause a potential issue when attaching a .3SM file?

      Thanks,

      Paul

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  • Aleksandra Roslon
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    Aleksandra Roslon
    Aleksandra Roslon in MAXSURF | MOSES | SACS | OpenWindPower > MAXSURF | MOSES | SACS | OpenWindPower - Wiki:
    Stability Criteria Approach
    Product(s): MAXSURF Stability Version(s): 23.07.00.268 Area: Stability Criteria

    Problem

    How different criteria can be inputted in MAXSURF Stability?

    Solution

    The way we have approached the stability criteria evaluation in MAXSURF is to provide...

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