While creating the material properties using OSPropertyUI::CreateIsotropicMaterialProperties , the OpenSTAAD is converting the density to a different units. The density value (77.0085) shown in the snapshot below is provided in kN/m 3 . Whereas…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hi, I am working on an automation project where I have the requirement to apply hydrostatic pressure on plate elements and I need to achieve this using OpenSTAAD so that user interaction can be avoided. I have gone through the OpenSTAAD online reference…

Hi, I have created a macro to extract bending, shear, and axial forces from STAAD. The forces are correct, but I am having an issue with the "Location of Max Axial Force" outputs. Please see attached screenshots. The macro is reporting that the…

Dear All, Could anyone help me to delete existing primary load cases in openstaad ? because every time I do the analysis, loads repeat instead of replacing the previous load case. Here is my code: Sub GenerateModel() Dim cx(1) As Double Dim cy…

I want to learn to write an OpenSTAAD code in Visual Studio 2023 C++. I followed the steps as listed in STAAD.Pro Help OpenSTAAD. The code given by Bentely is look like: #import "C:\Program Files\Bentley\Engineering\STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition\STAAD\StaadPro…

Hi all, I am trying to delete existing load cases - primary and combinations from an existing file using openstaad . But there are no functions to delete the existing load cases, can anyone tell me how to do this in openstaad . Thanks

Hi, is there a way to get the design strength values of an element using OPENSTAAD? Thanks in advance.

Hello, while I am coding in VBA, I need to obtain the output units in Open Staad for forces, moments and dimensions (for example for beams internal forces). I use the commands: GetOutputUnitForSectDimension GetOutputUnitForForce GetOutputUnitForMoment…

Does anyone where is the folder OpenSTAADOEM after the installation.

Hi, I need some help here. I am trying to do some automatic design by reading the utilization ratio from the results. I believe in Open Staad there is only one function called GetMemberSteelDesignRatio which returns a True or False value: GetMemberSteelDesignRatio…

can anyone help me out regarding this issue during analysis?

Hi Everyone, What command can I use to clear everything in the STAAD file using OpenSTAAD.

I am working on foundation design automizaiton using STAAD.pro I can see base pressure in post processing mode, however, i don't find way to get the base pressure value in result file or openstaad function. How can i get the base pressure value…

Dear friends, How can I overwrite loads (or any other properties) using OpenSTAAD, every time I edit something and run my script new loads are added. Thanks in advance.

Dear Friends, The script below is for a very simple model (single member). I'm trying to assign a steel tapered section (200 5 800 150 10 150 10), but I'm facing some troubles. Could you help me with the script? Sub GenerateModel() Dim cx(1…

I had a hard time , I hope there is q quick way to call a beam Composite or Non Composite with Plate Elements as Concrete Slab.

Dear all, I am trying to connect to STAAD Pro from visual studio using C++. I am trying to follow the procedure as explained in the below link https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/STAAD.Pro%20Help-v15/en/GUID-87CA6F3D-EF80-4626-AB22-25614B410076…

I am having difficulty using the GetPlateStressAtPoint function in OpenSTAAD. I have verified that my plate and load case do in fact have results by checking the GetAllPlateCenterStressesAndMoments function, it worked fine. I am assuming that there may…

I am trying to get the time vs acceleration values from the results in dynamic analysis in Staadpro using OpenStaad. I had come across a person asking the same question in 2013 and it seems that there was no function back then that could access these…

Hi. I recently got access to the student license of STAAD Pro. It was working well until last few days. The application is not starting. Below given screen appears and then there is no further movement in the loading. I tried re-installing the application…

This is my code for ref. import win32com.client import pandas as pd OS = win32com.client.GetActiveObject("StaadPro.OpenSTAAD") """Parameters to get member forces""" First_LC = 34 Last_LC = 1025 Total_LC = Last_LC - First_LC +1 Member_Number = 2 Section…