STAAD.Pro Ideas Portal

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Insert node in members having built-up I-Section property.

Hi, When inserting a node into a beam having a tapered I-section property, the software automatically generates the properties for the new section and places it at the end of the property section. This poses significant challenges during the optim...
Kanagarasu Kandasamy 10 months ago in  3 Future consideration

Streamlining Workflow in STAAD.Pro: Reintroducing Shortcut Keys for Enhanced Analysis

Hello, In the previous version of STAAD V8i, there was a convenient shortcut key (F9) to run the analysis. However, it seems that this shortcut key has been removed in the advanced version, known as Connect Edition. To enhance the user experience ...
Kanagarasu Kandasamy 10 months ago in  1 Already exists

OpenSTAAD function to turn on members stress ratio.

To streamline the design process using the OpenSTAAD function, we aim to automate the visualization of member stress ratios for each analysis. Currently, when employing the "objOpenSTAAD.View.SetModeSectionPage 1, 6, 19" function, the stress ratio...
Kanagarasu Kandasamy 10 months ago in  2 Future consideration

To customize formula or coefficient for Live Load reduction

Now, Staad.Pro includes the option of Reducible Live Load by UBC/IBC. But the formula included is 16-23 instead of 16-22. Also, Staad uses equation 16-23 for load type Live and type Roof Live, instead of using section 1607.11 for Roof Live and equ...
Guest 11 months ago in  2 Future consideration

To be able to select and change multiple nodes coordinates to an input value

As far as I know, when I need to edit multiple nodes to a desire coordinate, I have to select each of the nodes and input the value one by one, as Staad manage Relative Move only. It would be efficient just to select all the nodes, and type a coor...
Guest 11 months ago in  4 Already exists

ASME-STS-1 2021

Add the ASME-STS-1 2021 file as an option for the results of the analysis. There are only four equations from ASME, then everything defaults to AISC 2016, so most of the work is done.
Guest 11 months ago in  6 Future consideration

Wind Loads on Steel Structures

I think the wind load application should be rewritten to make it simpler and more user friendly. STAAD is at least three times as long as SAP2000 when inputting wind loads.
Guest 11 months ago in  12 Needs review

JIS/TIS c-light lip section database for coldform steel design

Too many requirement for design the JIS/TIS c-light lip section as cold formed steel using STAAD. So, is it possible to have an JIS/TIS c-light lip section properties included in the database. If there are these section database in STAAD, it's can...
Support REI 11 months ago in  1 Planned

Direct Analysis Method. Reduction stiffness for Strength and nominal stiffness for Service

According to the code and standard practice, stiffness reduction for DAM applies for Required Strength analysis, but for Design Strength calculation and for Service check, nominal stiffness is to be used. To be able to indicate Staad which combina...
Guest 11 months ago in  3 Already exists

Direct Analysis Method with Tension-Only members

Just as the title. To be able to analyze a structure with Tension-Only members using the Direct Analysis Method.
Guest 11 months ago in  1 Future consideration