To add a section database with custom shape tables, use the following procedure.

1. On the Home ribbon tab, select the Create Database tool from the Standard Profile group.
   
   The Standard Profile Database Wizard opens.
2. Type a Filename to use for the database file.

   The file extension (.db3) will be added. The maximum length of the file name is 50 characters. The default value is ProfileDatabase.

3. (Optional) Add additional database information:

   Title

   The title of the database to display in the tree view (in both the Standard Profile Databases dialog and the Section Database Manager application).

   Version

   Optional version information for the database.

   Description

   Optional description text for the database.

   Country/ Manufacturer

   Optional country or manufacturer name for the database.

   Icon

   The icon to display in the tree view (in both the Standard Profile Databases dialog and the Section Database Manager application).

   Click Browse to locate a raster image file (type .bmp or .png) that is 16x16 pixels.

   Note: In this version of STAAD.Pro, only Rolled Steel profiles are available for standard databases.
4. Click Next. The Table Info page is displayed. A table "Table 1" is added by default.
5. Specify the required information for the table: the Name for the table and then select a Shape from the drop-down list.

   Name

   Required table name. The maximum length of the file name is 30 characters.

   Shape

   Select the profile shape from the drop-down list. The fields in the columns table update accordingly.

   Each shape has a specific set of required fields, as indicated by the inactive Include check box in the columns table.

   Unit System

   Select the system of units used.

   Note: The same system of units is used for all tables in the database.

6. (Optional) Add additional table information:

   Source

   Optional reference name or link to source for table data.

   Version

   Optional version information for the table (can be different than for the database).

7. (Optional) Add additional table fields:
   1. Click the bottom area of the columns table labeled Click here to add new item. An empty row is added to bottom of the table.
   2. Type a Description of the field and the Title. The Title value for custom fields is used as the field ID.
   3. Select the Units to use for this value from the drop-down list.
   4. Repeat steps 7a through 7c to add additional data fields to the current table.
8. To add another table to the database, click Add Table.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each new table.
10. Click Finish.