STAAD Foundation Advanced Help

Using Loads, Load Cases, and Load Combinations

Load Selector List (Home ribbon tab)

Used to select the current load case. Click the down arrow to display a list of all load cases in the current job.

Load Description Tree

Located in the top portion of the Load pane. Used to display all load cases, loads, and load combinations contained in a project.

Tip: You can hold the <<Shift>> key to select multiple, adjacent loads. You can hold the <<Ctrl>> key to select multiple, non-adjacent loads.

Assigning Loads

STAAD Foundation Advanced provides several different methods for assigning loads to foundation model objects. These tools are available in forms within the Load pane.

SettingDescription
Assignment Method list

Used to choose the method of assignment and contains the following methods and commands:

  • Assign to View - assigns the selected load to all relevant objects in the Graphics Window.
  • Assign to Selection - assigns the selected load to only those relevant objects that are selected in the Graphics Window. Refer to Selection tools for how to select objects.
  • Assign to Edit List - assigns the selected load to only those objects that are inputted in the column list edit box.
Assign Load

Assigns the selected load using the Assignment Method chosen.