To specify element properties for the structure, it is
more convenient to use length units of centimeter instead of meter. This
requires changing the current length units of input.
The STAAD input file commands
generated are:
UNIT CM KN
On the
Geometry ribbon tab, select the
Input Units tool in the
Structure group.
The
Set Input Units pop-up opens.
Select
Metric as the
Input Units.
Set the
Length units to
Centimeter.
Leave the Force units as KiloNewton.
