STAAD.Pro Help

M. To display loads graphically

You can display the load diagrams and load values on the model.

  1. On the Loading ribbon tab, select the current Load from the drop-down list in the Display group.
    Tip: The current load case number is displayed in the lower, right-hand side of the view window as well as in the application status bar.
  2. Either:

    Select the Labels tool

    or

    Right-click anywhere in the View area and select Labels from the pop-up menu.

    The Diagrams dialog opens.
  3. Either:
    1. select the Loads and Results tab.
    2. Check the Loads option.
    3. (Optional) Click the color squares for Direct or Moment to change the load pattern colors.
    4. Click Apply. The loads are graphically displayed on the model.

    Load case 1 displayed on US.8. Concrete Design for a Space Frame.std

  4. To turn on load value labels:
    1. Select the Labels tab.
    2. Set the Load Values check box in the Loading Display Options group.
    3. Click OK.

    The load values are displayed for the current load case, as seen here for the file US.8. Concrete Design for a Space Frame.STD.

  5. (Optional) To change the units displayed:
    1. Select the File ribbon tab. The STAAD.Pro Backstage view opens.
    2. On the Settings tab, select Display Options.

      The Options dialog opens.

    3. Select the Force Units tab.

      The Options dialog opens.

    4. Select the Force and Distributed Force values as needed.
    5. Click OK. The values are updated with the new units.