Convert Model
Used to parametrically convert substation objects in ProStructures for analysis and design in STAAD.Pro via Structural Synchronizer.
Accessed from:Setting | Description |
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Convert to Physical Model | When on, the model is converted to a physical model.
Disables
Tolerance,
Shape Class and
Shape Size options.
Changes Performed with Convert to Physical Model:
Before the converting process begins, the following message warns you to avoid unintentionally model conversion. |
Convert to Analytical Model | When on, the model is converted to an analytical
model.
Changes Performed with Convert to Analytical Model:
Before the converting process begins, the following message warns you to avoid unintentionally model conversion. |
Tolerance | Sets a gap between members which is used to detect the proximity of trusses to frames to establish connectivity at a given location. |
Shape Class | Selects a shape class to be used to create the additional "dummy" shapes on top of substation frames and at the end of trusses. |
Shape Size | Selects a shape size to be used to create the additional "dummy" shapes on top of substation frames and at the end of trusses. |
Convert Model Processing | Displays the status of the model conversion. Lists total number of trusses and completed trusses. |
OK | Closes the dialog and save your changes. |
Cancel | Closes the dialog without saving changes. |
Help | Opens online help. |
Template | Saves and retrieve (Using Templates) settings to be used on other projects. |
Show /Hide Preview | Opens or closes, respectively, a flyout panel to display an illustration based on the tool. |
Results
Restriction: Until the model is updated from the ISM repository and the Convert Model is performed converting to physical model, it is recommended you should refrain from editing Substation objects in the model. Otherwise those objects will no longer be synchronized with ISM / STAAD.
When the model is analytical model state and you attempt to edit the connections (via , ProStructures alerts you with: Connections on trusses and frames should be created only after importing an analytical model for the final time from ISM and converting the model to a physical model.