M. To generate output for time history spectrum
To generate some additional output data for spectrum input for a time history definition, use the following procedure.
These optional
commands cannot be entered via the graphical user interface. They are required
to be added using the
STAAD.Pro Editor.
-
On the
Utilities ribbon tab, select the
Command File Editor tool in the
Utilities group.
The STAAD.Pro Editor window opens with the current STAAD input file. - (Optional) To output time history data: after theDEFINE TIME HISTORY command, in theSPECTRUM options, add the command THPRINT f18 . Where f18 directs the program to output either the beginning and last 54 data points (f18 = 1) or the entire curve (f18 = 2) or a select number of beginning and last data points (f18 ≥ 10). The spectrum input parameters will be included in the STAAD Output (.anl) file along with the Time History Output (limited to the f18 value specified).
- (Optional) To generate spectrum output for a time history: after theDEFINE TIME HISTORY command, in theSPECTRUM options, add the command SPRINT f19 . Where f19 represents an integer value after the SPRINT command to instruct the program to only output the beginning and last number of values equal to this integer. A summary of the Spectrum input and the curve points will be included in the STAAD Output (.anl) file.
- Save the command input file and then exit the STAAD.Pro Editor.