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Contains many of the general tools you will use to control files, perform analysis & design.
Tool | What it does | Keyboard Shortcut |
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New |
Opens a standard Windows file open dialog box, which is used to specify a file location and name. | <Ctrl+N> |
Open |
Opens a standard Windows file open dialog box, which is used to select an existing STAAD Foundation Advanced project file. | |
Save |
This will save any changes made in the current model file since the previous save. | <Ctrl+S> |
Save As |
Opens the File saving dialog , which is used to save the current model in a different location or with a different file name. | |
Close |
Closes the current model file and return you to the Start Page. | |
Enable Auto Save |
Set this option to enable the auto save feature, which will remind you to save your project on a scheduled cycle if changes have been made. | |
Enable Back Up |
Tool | What it does |
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Design/Analysis |
Used to initiate an analysis and subsequent design of the active foundation. |
Tool | What it does |
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Import STAAD.Pro |
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Update |
Used to update current project’s input database with the changed STAAD.Pro output. |
Import Spreadsheet |
Opens the STAAD Foundation Advanced Excel Import dialog box, with the file filter set for "Microsoft Excel (.xls)" files. See Import Foundation Input from a Microsoft Office Excel® spreadsheet for additional information on this feature. |
Export to Spreadsheet |
Opens the STAAD Foundation Advanced Export to Excel dialog box, with the file filter set for "Microsoft Excel (.xls)" files. |
Tool | What it does |
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Unit Setting |
Opens the Unit Setup dialog box , which is used to set output units and create default unit sets. |
View Options |
Opens the Modeling View Options form in the Data Input pane. |
Global Options |
Opens the Global Settings dialog , which is used to set global defaults for STAAD Foundation Advanced designs and output.. |
Scale Setup |
Opens the Scale Setup form in the Data Input pane. |
Drawing Notes |
Opens the Drawing Notes dialog box , which is used add and customize text notes to a drawing based on their own specifications. |
Report Customization |
Opens the Calculation Sheet Customization form, which is used to select the components of a foundation design report for inclusion in output. |