[[RAM Connection Stalls When Assigning Base Plate Connection]]

[[Catastrophic Failure Error when Using Customized Anchor Position]]

[[Connections for Gravity Members are Designed for Zero Force for All Load Combinations]]

[[Ram Model changes corrupt Ram Connection geometry]]
[[Ram Connection - Error for Models containing Horizontal Braces]]

13.00 issues

[[Ram Connection Does Not Launch from Ram Manager]]

[[Cannot Select Desired Column or Brace Section]]

[[RAM Manager slow to refresh after closing Ram Connection]]

[[Double Angle Gap < Gusset Thickness in 3D]]

[[Can't Assign CCB_SP to some CBB Joints]]

Microstran Excel Addin, allows users to leverage their existing calculation spreadsheets to export loads, load cases and load combinations for import into Microstran.

1. Download and install Excel Addin

Download the Addin from link below:

Once extracted, place the *.xlam file in “C:\Users\[USER NAME]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\AddIns”.

Then open Excel, Developer, Excel Add-ins and select Microstranexcel per below screenshot

Once installed, the Ribbon in MS Excel should like the below in any workbook.

2. Using the Addin

Clicking the "Initialize" button will add the following sheets in your (existing or new)  workbook. (Note that initialize is a safe action, it ensures your workbook has the correct data sheet to proceed). Do not rename any of the added spreadsheets below

  Microstran_LoadCase

By default, it has added some default cases, you can override these or retain them as you wish, "Case No" must be unique and non-repeating. Add your data down the table.

  Microstran_LoadComb

Column "A" Combination No needs to follow on from the last Case No as defined in sheet "Microstran_LoadCase".

  Microstran_LoadMember

This sheet defines the loads that correspond to a particular primary load case. Currently it only supports UDL on members. To have loads come through the export, Member No must match that as defined in Microstran.

Fill in the data sheets above via formulas linking to your other "Calculation" spreadsheet. Once completed, click the "Export" button in the ribbon.

This will write to a designated "Load Case Template" file on your computer

In your Microstran model, go to Loads, Import Load Case Template

The designated Load Case Template file is entitled "Fromexcel.ltp"

After completing the above, and (assuming the corresponding member number exist in both the data sheet and Microstran model) you should get an similar to below:

The example above is trivial, but can be very powerful time saver for instances where you have many member loads, load cases and load combinations defined in Excel.

Can I start a model with a template?

A new model created using File - New has all the criteria and defaults set based on the information in the Ramis.ini file, which can be configured using Ram Manager - Tools - Ram Defaults utility. For more on this see: Ram SS Installation FAQ 

Alternatively, you can take any model that you have set up the way you like, delete all the stuff in the model (layouts, grids, stories) and then use that like a template to start new models using File - Save-as. Some users prefer this approach to starting new files based on the defaults utility settings because you can

• Create several templates for different building types, design codes, etc.
• Pre-populate the template models with standard concrete beam and column shapes, common deck and load properties, etc.

See also: Do You Like to Start With a Template?

What is the Working directory?

A RAM Structural System model file (e.g. filename.rss) is literally a Zip file and within any .rss file you should find many component files of the same name with a wide range of extensions including (but not limited to) .b3d, .ram and .uid. These files are extracted from the model file and put into the working directory when opened in RAM Manager (in older versions of the program all of these files were simply saved together in the model directory). In some cases a zip repair utility can be used to open a .rss or .backup file that won't otherwise open.

For this reason the working directory should always be on the local drive and in a place in which the “user” has administrative rights. It’s also important for the user to have the rights to add, modify and delete files in the model directory.

Note: the working directory is set the first time the program is run, to confirm or edit the working directory location go to C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Engineering\RAM Structural System and double click the Ramis.ini file (c:\windows\ramis.ini prior to version 14). This should bring up the Ramis.ini file in Notepad (or other text editor). Look for the line that begins

working=path to working directory.

You can edit this path to the working directory here. Spaces are allowed as are references to mapped drives, but for the reasons mentioned above, a local drive should be used.

Also in the [Directories] section you will find the paths for other installation directories like the Tables folder where the program looks for all the tables and the default reports directory for saved reports.

For more information on the contents of the Ramis.ini file, refer to the RAM Defaults Guide [TN] and the RamSS Installation FAQ. 

Are RAM Structural System models backwards compatible?

Regretfully Ram SS models are not backward compatible. Typically with each major release there are changes in the model data base format. Once models are converted to the new version they can no longer be used in prior versions.

When a model is converted a backup of the original file is automatically created in the same folder with the same name and appended with the original file version, e.g. MyFile_Orig_14_7.zip, in case there is any need to revert to the prior version.

Note, though version 14.06.01 is generally considered a minor release, file conversion from version 14.06.00 is required. See the 14.06.01 Release Notes for details.

When I open a model I get a warning, “This file appears to be currently opened by: User Name…”

If the listed user really is in the file, they need to exit the program normally to release the model so that you can open it (RAM SS models do not allow for concurrent use).

If that user is not currently in the file or unavailable, you should navigate to the directory where the model is saved and look for a file of the same name with the file extension “.usr”. This is a lock file that was created when the user last accessed the model. The .usr file is normally deleted when the model is closed, but if the program terminated irregularly, the file might persist. Simply delete the .usr file and the .rss file can then be opened.

When I open a model I get a warning, “A temporary backup file has been found for this database (path to file), which indicates that the program abnormally terminated…”

If you select the “Most Recent Database” you are telling the program to reload the files from the working directory which should be the same as they were just before the crash. In such cases, we suggest that you immediately use the file – save-as feature to turn this into a new model file.

Clicking “Backup Database” deletes the working files and restores the files from the saved model whenever it was last saved. “Cancel” leaves everything alone. If your not sure when the last save occurred, click cancel and then check the modified date of the model file through an explorer window before returning to pick either option.

Starting with version 14.06 an additional backup file is created for models that crash and are then re-opened. A copy of the rss file with the extension .ssr is created if you reopen a model that is already expanded to the working directory indicating a previous crash or incomplete closure. Like the .backup file, the .ssr file can be renamed with a .rss extension to restore that version of the file.

When I open a model I get a warning, “Could not delete RAM model: filename. Working files in directory \path to working directory\, please use the explorer to delete these files.”

There are two situations where this message might appear. The first is a restriction to the working directory or the model directory. The user needs to have the rights to add, modify and delete files from both locations (preferably administrative rights). See above for more on the working directory.

The second problem is a corrupt or partial model file. If the model file is missing any of the critical component files it will not open correctly and the same message will appear. To investigate, rename the model file, changing the extension form .rss to .zip and double-click it to see what inside. You should see a series of files all with the same name but with a wide range of extensions including (but not limited to) .b3d, .ram and .uid. When a model file does not contain a complete set of component files it is unusable. It is a mystery what causes a file to become this way, but it seems that something must have interrupted the save process. A virus scanner may also be responsible.

At this point the backup file should be used, see below.

When attempting to load a module, I receive a message that a "File already exists" with a db.sdf extension.

The error may be caused by an installation issue with a database component included with RAM Structural System. Removing and reinstalling the component may resolve the issue. To do this, perform the following steps:

1. Open the Control Panel from the Windows Start menu (Windows XP/Vista/7) or Windows Start screen (Windows 8).
2. Open Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows Vista/7/8).
3. If running RAM Structural System 14.06.00 or earlier, remove Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition. If running RAM Structural System 14.06.01 or later, remove either Microsoft SQL Server Compact 4.0 or Microsoft SQL Server Compact 4.0 (x64).
4. Locate and open the RAM Structural System installer (e.g. ramm14060100en.exe or ram6414060100en.exe), often stored in the Downloads folder.
5. Click the Install button next to Microsoft SQL Server Compact Edition*, and proceed through the installation to restore the component.

* In RAM Structural System version 16 there is no longer a separate option to install the SQL Server only, but repairing the installation should replace it.  The same can also be obtained directly from Microsoft.

In rare cases, we are seeing initial settings for some computers (Windows 10) are causing this issue. If all of the above steps do not resolve the issue, please create a service request, attach the machine.config file with the service request and give the path of it.

See also [[Unable to find the requested .NET framework data provider]]

Something is wrong with my model file, is there an automatic backup?

Yes, in the directory where the model file is saved, there should be another file of the same name with the extension, “.backup”. Rename this file something.rss (you won’t be able to use the same name of the original model file unless you move or rename it first). The backup file should be a complete version of the model from the previous time it was saved. If your not sure when that was, simply check the modified date.

Note: when backing up your own files, it is only the .rss model file that you need to save. When restoring backup files or old files from a backup CD or tape, make sure the files are not read-only. If you attempt to open a RAM model that is read-only, you will get another warning, “Failed CopyRssFileToWorkingDir:…”, “Failed DeleteRssInWorkingDir:…”, or “File error 2,6”.

How can I reduce the size of my files?

A RAM Structural System model (file.rss) is already a compressed zip file, but the size of that file can become quite large, especially when the analysis and design results are saved with the file. In RAM Manager under the File menu is an option to ZIP the model. When zipping models using that command you will have the opportunity to purge the model of some unnecessary results (which can be regenerated later just by running the file again). The optional results are:

• Include the RAM Frame Wall Forces results
• Include other RAM Frame Analysis results
• Include RAM Concrete Analysis results
• Include the RAM Concrete Column Interaction Surfaces
• Include the RAM Concrete Shear Wall results.

See Also

[[Unable to find the requested .NET framework data provider]]

RAM Defaults Guide [TN]

RAM SS File-Open Troubleshooting [TN]

RAM Table Editing [FAQ]

Ram SS Installation FAQ 

Tower design re-imagined

Structural modeling, analysis, and design solution for communication towers

We are proud to announce the release of STAAD Tower CONNECT, a leading structural solution for telecommunication towers. This purpose-built application captures real-life analysis workflows, including modifications, multiple scenario evaluations, foundation checks, and connection designs. It can connect with equipment databases to automatically generate wind and seismic loadings, analyze the structure and produce custom reports. The application’s advanced graphics offer a realistic view of the tower as modeled, including 3D rendering of equipment and feedlines on the tower. The program is offered through’s Bentley’s consumption-based visa licensing program and known as STAAD Tower Comms Visa.

Flexible and extendable architecture

STAAD Tower was developed with an open architecture. Considering changing business trends on modifying existing structures, the application is designed to work with external catalogs and libraries, which can be edited and extended throughout the lifecycle of tower management and re-analysis.

STAAD Tower includes comprehensive databases, such as appurtenances catalog, bracing library, and truss-leg library. A custom tower catalog is provided for built-up sections, typically used for reinforcing towers. This catalog can be extended by adding new sections and new section profiles. User-provided table (UPT), is an innovative method to create and use user-defined materials, sections, and appurtenances.

With state-of-the art technology and graphics, STAAD Tower is designed for its openness and user-friendliness.

Increased Modeling Efficiency with Automation and Best-Practices

Engineers can now model lattice towers faster than ever using physical model generation utilities thorough parametric wizards. This includes automatic orientations of all members. It is a physical modeling system, where geometry is defined as a combination of multiple panels, starting from the top.

Discrete and linear appurtenances can be easily attached and viewed through built-in catalogs and an intuitive user interface. STAAD Tower automatically generates wind, ice, and seismic loads based on TIA 222- Rev F, Rev G, and Rev H standards along with ASCE 07.

The application was designed by practicing engineers and encompasses engineers’ desired workflow and best practices. All the inputs were cleverly structured and screens were reimagined to optimize your work. Discrete appurtenances can be attached through mounts, and feedlines are provided in reference to linear attachments, such as ladders and banjo brackets.

Advanced Capabilities

A STAAD Tower model essentially becomes a living history of a tower’s lifecycle management through its modification layer and scenario analysis capabilities. The application’s multilayered approach to separate modification layers from the base model, enables users to combine installed model with hierarchical proposed modifications. All modifications are saved for future use.

The application separates loading layer from geometry layer. Users can create any number of load definitions, groups, and configurations with appropriate classifications. A loading layer can then be combined with a geometric layer to create an analysis scenario. Users can analyze and compare as many scenarios as needed to deduce the optimum configuration.

Realistic Graphics and precision modeling

STAAD Tower adopted “Wysiwyg” philosophy. It promotes precision modeling and offers many powerful capabilities to achieve it. All section profiles, including built-up sections like split-pipe are drawn to scale with appropriate rotation of its major and minor axes. Any object, including discrete and linear appurtenances can be clicked to review its properties. Feedline Tool helps to position the feedlines along the height of the tower by forming and moving feedline stacks on a grid system. The application can automatically form clusters and calculate the effects of shielding. Visualization shows realistic 3D graphics of all modeled equipment on the tower along with geometry.

Powerful Results and Diagrams

STAAD Tower provides an exhaustive set of post-processing features that includes results and diagrams. It renders leg compression curves, deflection, tilts, twists, axial forces, moments, torsion, and stress diagrams along with dynamic browsing facility for member forces and member stresses at any point of the cross-section on any member at any location for any load case. It displays tables for member-end forces, joint displacements, and support reactions. Users can customize report format through intuitive report generator and export to various formats, including PDF and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

Support for Legacy Software and Interoperability

STAAD Tower can import any RISA Tower or tnxTower model (.eri files). The application generates a STAAD.Pro file that can be used for advanced analysis, like dynamic and buckling analysis, as well as flexible Mat foundation design.

Foundation Design

Engineers can now easily design/check tower foundations with program’s built-in foundation design functionality. It automatically iterates through support reactions for all load combinations to find the critical load combinations for all possible design criterion, including serviceability and ultimate design. Current version of the program supports, pad &pier (isolated) foundation, block foundation, drilled pier foundation, and guy anchor foundation. It greatly increases tower design efficiency.

STAAD Tower AT-A-GLANCE

• Physical modeling with bearing angle for square and triangular self-supporting and guyed towers
  • Enhances productivity through faster model generation wizards
  • Models can be edited parametrically, which increases efficiency and saves time
  • Automatic member orientation enabling precision modeling
• Flexible libraries, catalogs, and user-provided- table
  • Increases productivity by providing a library of reusable bracing patterns and truss legs
  • Custom tower catalog for commonly used built-up section profiles and materials
  • Extensive database of mount, discrete, and linear appurtenances
• Realistic 3D graphics
  • Tower and all equipment are drawn to the scale
  • Smart input screens for precise position of equipment with azimuth and offsets
  • Feedline tool for stacking and positioning of feedlines along with cluster formation
• Tower modification, scenario analysis
  • Automatic generation of wind, ice, and seismic load cases for tower structures and external attachments as per TIA-222-F, TIA-222-G, and TIA-222H standards
  • Hierarchical modification layers and scenario analysis for “what–if” scenario investigation and data management
• Analysis- linear static, P-Delta, nonlinear cable, and modal analysis
• Post-processing features includes joint displacements, member forces, stresses, support reactions, leg compression, deflection, tilt, and twist results in terms of diagrams and tables
  • Enables the user to have a detailed insight of the analysis results
  • Helps to plot multiple post-processing diagrams for a selective set of physical members for complex structures
• Foundation, connection, and member design as per TIA-222-F, TIA-222-G, and TIA-222-H standards
  • Integrated foundation design saves time and reduces errors
• Customizable, user-friendly exhaustive report-generation facility
  • Create all exhaustive complete report straight from the software and avoid manual report compilation activities
  • Establish dynamic update links and save time in regenerating the desired report.
• Interoperability
  • Import tnxTower or Risa Tower models
  • Interoperability with STAAD.Pro and other Bentley products for design, detailing, and drawing generations

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Processor: Intel ® Core i7 or similar

Operating System: Windows 10 x64

RAM: 16 GB minimum, 32 GB recommended

Available Languages: English

Complementary Products: STAAD.Pro

Problem Description:

How do I apply the layout image to the .exe for installation?

Steps to follow: 

1. Open the folder where you have downloaded the STAAD.Pro installation file (stpst210300XXen.exe).

2. Now copy the path of that installer as below. You may opt for any other method to copy the path.

3. Open Command Prompt (cmd); right click on it and select 'run as aadministrator'..

4. Paste the path, then provide a space and then type in /layout.

5. A new window will pop up in few seconds (as shown below).

6. Accept the agreement and click on next.

7. Now you need to select Deployment Image settings.

You can read the above description and choose as per your requirement. Full UI mode is chosen in this document.

8.Browse to the folder where you want to keep all the installation files. We suggest you to make a new folder in your local drive and keep the deployment image. Click on next to proceed.

9. It will bring you to a page where you can select which products you want to be downloaded in the layout image. To download all the products, check all as default and click on the LAYOUT option. It will automatically download all the files in the deployment image location.

10. After downloading is done, you will find all the files required for STAAD.Pro installation in the folder located in deployment image location as provided in step 8.

Double clicking on the STAAD.Pro installer will automatically install all the required components.

You may click on the question mark located at the right top corner for any assistance in the process. Once Layout Image folder is ready, you can keep it in any network drive or local drive and install STAAD.Pro as required. If you face any problem you may create a service ticket .

See Also

STAAD.Pro Installation/Licensing Solutions

The STAAD.Pro Support Solutions contain a collection of Frequently asked questions ( FAQs) and TechNotes on various topics related to STAAD.Pro. Please use the navigation tree on the left or the links below to browse

STAAD.Pro Known Issues

STAAD.Pro Known Issues

STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition Known Issues

STAAD.Pro Nuclear Features

STAAD.Pro Nuclear Features

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs )

STAAD.Pro Analysis Solutions

STAAD.Pro Design Solutions

STAAD.Pro General Solutions

STAAD.Pro General FAQ's

STAAD.Pro Import Export Solutions

STAAD.Pro Import Export FAQ's

STAAD.Pro Installation/Licensing Solutions

STAAD.Pro Miscellaneous Solutions

STAAD.Pro Miscellaneous FAQ's

STAAD.Pro Modeling Solutions

STAAD.Pro Developing the Model FAQ's

STAAD.Pro OpenSTAAD_Solutions

STAAD.Pro OpenSTAAD FAQ's

STAAD.Pro Postprocessing Solutions

STAAD.Pro Postprocessing FAQ's

STAAD.Pro Driver Download FAQ's

TechNotes

STAAD.Pro Technotes [TN]

STAAD.Pro Verification Documents 

(Coming Soon)

Use of STAAD.Pro is activated by the use of one or more licenses that are managed by a license server. 

The current licensing system is known as CONNECT Licensing which has been introduced in STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition V22. This system has been introduced to provide system administrators a mechanism to better manage their usage and reduce the chances of license over use.

Click here to see more details of CONNECT Licensing.

Older versions of STAAD.Pro including all V8i and the earlier versions of STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition V21, were managed with SELECT Server Licensing. Note that some older versions of STAAD.Pro can be converted to use CONNECT Licensing by installing a CONNECT Adapter.

Click here to see a list of all products that are delivered using CONNECT Licensing.

Known Issues in STAAD.Pro SS5

Known Issues in STAAD.Pro SS6 

[[Known Issues in STAAD.pro CONNECT Edition]]

It may be worth noting that all issues that are known at the time of release are documented as part of the Known Issues section within the Readme file that is provided as part of the installation and can be accessed through Start > All Programs > Bentley Engineering > STAAD.Pro V8i ... > Read Me as shown next

This would open a HTML page. One can click on Known Issues under Local Information on the left side of the page to get a list of known issues.

This document is organized in a way that newer revisions appear at the top.
Therefore, section numbers will keep decreasing from top to bottom. Also refer
to the What's New section of the Online Help for Major New Features. This
document outlines fixes and last minute changes.

Copyright (c) 1997-2018 Bentley Solutions Center

What's New in:-

STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition,

• CE Version 22 Build 22.00.00.015 (20 December 2018)
  
• CE Update 3 Build 21.03.00.146 (26 September 2018)
  
• CE Update 2 Build 21.00.02.43 (29 May 2018)
• CE Update 2 Build 21.00.02.30 (02 March 2018)
• CE Update 1 Build 21.00.01.12 (10 November 2017)
• CONNECT Edition Build 21.00.00.57 (25 July 2017)

STAAD.Pro V8i SS6,

• Build 20.07.11.90 (30 March 2017)
• Build 20.07.11.82 ( 12 July 2016)
• Build 20.07.11.70 (22 March 2016)
• Build 20.07.11.50 (03 December 2015)
• Build 20.07.11.45 (30 September 2015)
• Build 20.07.11.33 (23 June 2015)

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STAAD.Pro V8i SS5,

• Build 20.07.10.66 (14 January 2015)
• Build 20.07.10.65 (29 October 2014)
• Build 20.07.10.64 (22 July 2014)
• Build 20.07.10.41 ( 26 November 2013)

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STAAD.Pro V8i SS4,

• Build 20.07.09.31 ( 11 March 2013)
• Build 20.07.09.21 ( 20 December 2012)
• Build 20.07.09.311 ( 14 August 2012)

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STAAD.Pro V8i SS3,

• Build 20.07.08.22 ( 16 May 2012)
• Build 20.07.08.20 ( 16 September 2011)

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STAAD.Pro V8i SS2,

• Build 20.07.07 QA&R ( 24 February 2011)
• Build 20.07.07 ( 13 October 2010)

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STAAD.Pro V8i SS1,

• Build 20.07.06 QA&R ( 18 March 2010)
• Build 20.07.06 ( 23 December 2009)

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STAAD.Pro V8i,

• Build 20.07.05 ( 21 May 2009)
• Build 20.07.04 ( 30 October 2008)

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STAAD.Pro 2007, Build 03 ( 8 July 2008)

STAAD.Pro 2007, Build 02 (14 September 2007)

STAAD.Pro 2007, Build 01 (29 June 2007)

This page is created with the idea of providing you with the tips and tools that would help you become familiar with the STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition interface and use it more efficiently. We encourage all users of STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition software to bookmark this page because we will keep adding content to this page frequently. So stay tuned for exciting updates

[[Customizing the Interface in STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition]]

[[Tool Search option in the STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition]]

[[Migrating existing custom Steel section databases to the STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition]]

[[Handling of Loads in the Physical Modeling interface of STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition Update 3]]

[[How to adjust the font size for the labels in STAAD.Pro Physical Modeler]]

[[Displaying values of nodal displacements, bending moments etc. on the plots]]

[[STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition is closing down abruptly]]

[[How to retain customizations in STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition]]

Where can I find the ISM Log files?

The ISM applications keep a running log of activity on the local hard drive. These log files can be helpful in debugging application crashes in particular.

On a Windows 7, Windows 10 (or Vista) machine, the logs are located here:

C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Logs

On Windows XP the location is:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Bentley\Logs

These locations may be hidden from the user unless the Explorer option to "Show hidden files and folders" is selected.

When working with Technical Support on ISM related issues it's always helpful to include these log files.

See Also

Integrated Structural Modeling Home

This page contains FAQs related to Modeling in STAAD.Pro.

Please use the tree structure on the left to browse to the individual FAQs ( wikis ).

1. Section Properties not Entered for Member
2. Analyzing Multiple Disjointed Structures
3. Applying Line Loads on Plates
4. Modeling a Retaining Wall
5. Beam and Plate Orientation
6. Compression Force in Tension Members
7. Connectivity Issues
8. Create Section by Specifying Profile Points
9. Defining Temperature Load
10. Fixed and Enforced Support
11. Difference Between Plate, Shell, and Surface Elements
12. Distributing Wheel Loads
13. Total Joint/Element Limits Exceeded
14. Steel Section Encased in Concrete or with Concrete Core
15. Center of Gravity
16. Model Solid Rods
17. Modify Section Database
18. New Section Database
19. Convert "SET Z UP" to "SET Y UP"
20. Define Cable Section
21. Total Weight of Plates
22. Modeling Corrugated Steel Plates
23. Scale Down Supports
24. Specify Values of Stiffness for Compression and Tension at a Support
25. Edit Load Rules for Auto Load Combination Generation
26. Joint Coordinates Modified when Model Moved
27. Load Path Consideration
28. Modeling & Designing Gusset Connection
29. Model Shear Walls Using Plates
30. Model Slab on Top of Beams
31. Multiple Support Conditions in Same Model
32. Cannot Copy a Member, Node or do Transitional Repeat
33. Specify Seismic Weights Through Reference Load Cases
34. Aspects to Consider Analyzing Mat Foundations
35. Create Material Macro
36. How to convert a LOAD COMBINATION to a REPEAT LOAD
37. [[ERROR***MATERIAL GROUP AND EXPLICIT CONSTANT SPECIFICATION CANNOT BE USED TOGETHER]]
    
38. [[Modeling base plate with anchors in STAAD.Pro]]
39. [[How to measure node to node distance and dimension beams in STAAD.Pro Connect Edition ?]]

40. [[Customizing the Interface in STAAD.Pro Connect Edition]]

41. [[Identifying face numbers for Solid Elements]]
42. [[Different member release for different load cases]]

Index

1. I get a message "Security Drivers are Old"
2. My hardware lock is connected to my machine. I still get a message that no hardware lock is found
3. CDaoException - Failed to open database/ **ERROR- IN READING MEMBER PROPERTIES.CHECK DATA FORMAT CAREFULLY

See Also

Product TechNotes and FAQs

Structural Product TechNotes And FAQs

STAAD.Pro Tutorials

External Link

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

Comments or Corrections?

Bentley's Technical Support Group requests that you please confine any comments you have on this Wiki entry to this "Comments or Corrections?" section. THANK YOU!

This page contains general solutions related to STAAD.Pro

1. "Creation Failed" error in IS1893 seismic definition window
2. Books on STAAD from Bentley Press
3. Cannot see Shearwall Design Parameters within the Shearwall Design
4. Changing the Base Unit Settings in STAAD.Pro
5. Difference in results between SS6 and previous versions of STAAD.Pro
6. Diffutils.dll file related errors
7. Element load dialog is messed up in the QSE program
8. How do I change the Background color?
9. How do I deactivate the additional modules in STAAD.Pro
10. Maximum model size in STAAD.Pro
11. Model Flat slab-drop cap in STAAD.Pro
12. Online Training resources for STAAD.Pro
13. Prevent Truncation of Joint Coordinate Digits
14. Problem while opening STAAD.Pro model
15. Recovering STAAD model data
16. STAAD.Pro analysis results getting deleted
17. STAAD.Pro editor fails to open
18. STAAD.Pro manuals in .pdf format
19. Unable to open STAAD.Pro model
20. What is a Fixed End Member Load?
21. Where do I find the STAAD.Pro tutorials, trainings, videos & seminars ?
22. Why the 'Bridge Deck' tab is greyed out in STAAD.Pro?
23. [[The Catalog Manager Service is stopped]]

Problem Description:

How do I download latest version of STAAD.Pro?

Steps to follow: 

1. Open a browser in your system with internet connection.

2. Go to https://connect.bentley.com/

3. Log in in the page with your credentials.

4. (Optional) If it requires any other permission, please provide.

5. Now, go to the bottom of the page and you will find Software Download option as shown below.

6. Click on Software Download option and it will open software download page as shown below.

7. Now, type the product name in “Search by product name” box. You will find some softwares in the page. If you get the software you were looking for then click on "GET SOFTWARE" option below that software. Else, you can search the software using search box as marked above. If you know the product line and brands then you can search for them directly from the dropdown as shown below.

8. Now clicking on the get software option will show you the below page. Set the required filled from the dropdown and click on apply. Then click the  download button as shown below.

9. Keep this installer in a folder as per your requirement.

10. You can use this installer to install the software by double-clicking on it. After double clicking a window will open where you will find a question mark (Help) situated at right top corner of the window. Click on that icon to know more about installation process.

Notice: This content is currently under editorial review. There may be several out-dated items currently posted here. Please be patient as this page is made current.

1. OpenSTAAD Macro for Calculating K Factors
2. Using OpenSTAAD to Create a Model Outside STAAD
3. Using OpenSTAAD to Extract Moving Load Data
4. Support of VBA Functions in OpenSTAAD
5. OpenSTAAD Beta Releases
6. OpenSTAAD Database Compatibility
7. Force and Moment Envelopes in OpenSTAAD

See Also

Product TechNotes and FAQs

Structural Product TechNotes And FAQs

External Links

Bentley Technical Support KnowledgeBase

Bentley LEARN Server

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