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    Provide option to Rename the Group

    Sometimes, during the initial stages, we may assign a group name—say, XYZ—but later someone might want to change that group name. There should be an option to rename the group without opening the STAAD editor file.
    RAHUL BRIJPUIYA 4 months ago in  1 Future consideration

    Add latest US Aluminum Design Code

    STAAD.Pro has offered aluminum design and ASD code checking for many years based on the 1994 Aluminum Design Manual. Since that publication was issued 26 years ago, there have been five subsequent versions released in 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2...
    Steve Haymore over 3 years ago in  7 Future consideration

    For implementation of code IS 802: PART 4: 2023 ## Lattice Switchyards structures

    As of now, STAAD. Pro supports the older version of IS 802, specifically IS 802:1995, for the design of steel structures such as gantry structures and equipment support structures The updated version, IS 802:2023, which includes revised load facto...
    Richa Tiwari 6 months ago in  2 Future consideration

    Implementation of Octagonal Pedestal in SFA 25

    When designing supports for vertical structures, an octagonal pedestal is the method of design for my team. Implementation of this option would allow better analysis for foundation design, especially since octagonal pedestals can be more practical...
    Guest 3 months ago in  1 Needs review

    OpenSTAAD function to create Enforced and EnforcedBut supports

    There are functions to create to Fixed and FixedBut supports but there are no functions to create Enforced and EnforcedBut supports. Is it possible to expose the OpenSTAAD functions for this purpose?
    Srinivasa Rao Masanam about 1 month ago in  0 Needs review

    Accidental Torsion under Seismic Loads:

    Currently, accidental torsion analysis is only supported when using the Standard response spectrum excluding Eurocode, which needs to be specified. The functionality is not available for Custom spectra, which is a critical limitation that needs to...
    Rashmi Ramachandra 7 months ago in  1 Future consideration

    Make it easier to see the full design of individually selected steel members

    Create a default way to see the design of one or multiple selected steel beams. Once I select code and "design all". I would like to be able to click on one or more beams and instantly have a button to view the full design input and output. I beli...
    Ryan Freund over 3 years ago in  4 Future consideration

    Update code from API RP2A 21st Edition currently used in STAAD PRO to API RP2A 22nd Edition

    API RP2A 21st edition is an old, superseded code. API RP2A 21st edition is NOT accepted by our Clients as a steel design code check for tubular members. API RP2A 22nd edition is accepted by our Clients. It would be straight forward for STAAD to up...
    Guest about 1 month ago in  0 Needs review

    AutoDrafter - Save as PDF

    Please allow option to save drawings from AutoDrafter to PDF.
    Guest 10 months ago in  0 Needs review

    AutoDrafter - Allow Base Plate Plan

    There is currently no way to create a base plate plan in AutoDrafter. Please add it.
    Guest 10 months ago in  0 Needs review