Physical Modeling Workflow

• Story numbers can now be assigned in STAAD.Pro Physical Modeler and are exported via the iTwin Analytical Synchronizer.

Analytical Modeling Workflow

• Deflection checks are now available for IS 801 cold-formed steel code.
• Shear buckling checks per the IS 800:2007 LSD code are now considered.

General Program

• RAM Connection CONNECT Edition V13.8 is now supported in STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition.
• New OpenSTAAD functions added for foundations, including methods to create, remove, and query:
  • elastic footings
  • elastic mat foundations
  • plate mat foundations

For more information on new features, refer to STAAD.Pro > Release Report in the online help document. To open the help document in STAAD.Pro choose Help > Contents.

Additional update information can be found in the Revision History document.

Technical Preview: Technology Previews provide users preliminary access to features currently in development and not QA certified and therefore not yet ready for production. These features are provided at no additional charge to promote awareness of a feature or technology to be deployed in a future release. Users are encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions. To learn more about Technology Previews or to gain access, please create a Service Request (be sure to include "Technology Preview" in the Description field).

Additional licenses may be required for some of the above features:

• (*) 'STAAD.Pro Advanced'. This license provides access to all standard and advanced capabilities of STAAD.Pro
• (**) 'Connection Design'. This provides access to the steel connection design workflow and capabilities.
• (***) 'Structural SELECT Entitlements'. Included with a current subscription.