EX. To start the Connection Design workflow
To open the example file in the Connection Design workflow, use the following procedure.
Using the
Connection Design workflow requires a RAM Connection license. This license can
incur additional cost to your organization.
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- Open the file example file US.7. Modeling Offset Connections in a Frame.std in the Analytical Modeling workflow. This file is typically found in the C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\STAAD.Pro CONNECT Edition\Samples\Sample Models\US\ directory.
- (Optional)
On the
View ribbon tab,
3D Rendering tool in the
Windows group.
This view is useful to quickly identify the orientation of the columns with respect to the framing beam members. Here, it is evident that the beams and brace frame into the column flanges (rather than the webs). -
Either:
The STAAD Analysis and Design dialog opens.
During the analysis (and design, if specified), an output file is generated. This file may contain selected input data items, results and error messages. Optional print specifications can be used to include additional information in the output file.
- Click Done.
- Select the Connection Design workflow. The RAM Connection - Validation dialog opens.
- Click Close.