STAAD.Pro Ideas Portal

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Update CANADA/NRC seismic load calculation

Currently the latest NBC in the STAAD seimsic load generator is 2010. The changes for 2015 NBC are essentially none, and 2020 NBC is coming into force soon as well. This should be a pretty easy fix
Noel Zimmer over 2 years ago in  3 Planned

Applied Load on beams

From 22years using Staad Pro, I propose to update the way to applied a load on beams as It's possible for nodes. In the case of nodes, We can do like this in one line: Joint Load 10 FX 10 FY -22 FZ 33 I propose You to update the syntax of applying...
Guest 3 months ago in  0 Needs review

RAM DOES NOT SUPPORT TO ADD STIFFENER TO PINNED BASE PLATE?

It is hoped that the method of adding stiffeners in the design of American standard column bases can be increased, and it is best to be customizable. For example, extending plate stiffeners can be set on the web of the I-beam.
Guest about 1 month ago in  0 Needs review

Beam Orientation arrows - scale/size

In STAAD.Pro Advanced 2024, please add tool to adjust the scale (size) of the "Beam Orientation" arrows. it is impossible to distinguish from one member to another with the arrows so large.... this was an isolated view of a portion of a much large...
Jim Rudelich 6 months ago in  0 Needs review

Add ability to show "Colour by Utilization Ratio" for 3D view in post processing workflow

It would be good to have a 3D view in post processing with colours of the beam as defined with a UR value. It is possible to have this with beam view now, but would be good if we have it for 3D view like SACS have. (as shown below for example).
Guest 11 months ago in  2 Needs review

AutoDrafter - Do not show "Rigid" Member Symbol if member is a free end

AutoDrafter currently shows a rigid member symbol when a member has a free end with no other members connecting to that location. It would be great to remove these redundant symbols
Guest 4 months ago in  1 Needs review

AutoDrafter - Allow Option to Remove Member/Connection Type Legend

Member/Connection Type symbols sometimes crowd a drawing too much, or is too long (e.g., when dealing with Tee members taken by halfing a wide-flange section). It would be nice for an option within the Drawing Style Manager to activate/deactivate ...
Guest 4 months ago in  1 Future consideration

AutoDrafter - Manual Section Size Mark ID

Please allow users to manually override Mark IDs that are generated by AutoDrafter.
Guest 4 months ago in  0 Needs review

AutoDrafter - Clicking "Open in Microstation" does not work for OpenBuildings Designer

Please add support for OpenBuildings Designer being able to open drawings from AutoDrafter.
Guest 4 months ago in  0 Needs review

AutoDrafter - Allow Manual Assignment of Member/Connection Type

AutoDrafter appears to have some automated rules that are not perfect; would be nice to be able to override Member/Connection Type within AutoDrafter (e.g., select a column member, right click, modify properties, change 'Member Type').
Guest 4 months ago in  0 Needs review