M. To import a STAAD.Pro grid file

To import a STAAD.Pro grid file which contains grids used in another model, use the following procedure.

Any time you save a model with custom grids, the grid data is saved into a STAAD.Pro grid file (file extension .grd) with the same file name and location as the STAAD input file.

Either:

On the Geometry ribbon tab, select the Grids > Beam Grid tool in the Structure group.

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On the Geometry ribbon tab, select the Grids > Triangular Plate Grid tool in the Structure group.

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On the Geometry ribbon tab, select the Grids > Quad Plate Grid tool in the Structure group.

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On the Geometry ribbon tab, select the Grids > Solid Grid tool in the Structure group.

The corresponding Snap Node/Beam, Snap Node/Plate, or Snap Node/Solid dialog opens. If an existing grid is selected in this dialog, this grid is displayed in the view window.
Click Import. The Import Options dialog opens.
Select STAAD.Pro Grid (.grd) and then click OK. An Windows Open dialog opens.
Select the STAAD.Pro grid file and then click Open. The grids in the file are added to the Snap Node/Beam dialog.