To open the example file in the Connection Design workflow, use the following procedure.

1. Activate the RAM Connection license:
   1. Close any open model files in STAAD.Pro.
   2. On the Start page, select Lincese. The STAAD.Pro License Configuration dialog opens
   3. Check the RAM Connection option in the Additional Licenses panel. A message opens prompting you to restart the program to update the license configuration changes.
   4. Click Yes to activate this license for STAAD.Pro.
2. 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. This can be quickly accessed by selecting Sample Models on the Start page.
3. (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).
4. Either:

   Select the  Run Analysis tool in the Analysis group on the Analysis and Design ribbon tab.
   
   

   or

   Press <CTRL+F5>

   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.

5. Click Done.
6. Select the Connection Design workflow.
   
   The RAM Connection - Validation dialog opens. This displays which materials have valid material properties assigned for use with RAM Connection.
7. Click Close.