Report Setup dialog
Used to specify the contents of the customized report
Items tab
The Items tab is used for specifying the items to be included in the report.
Load Cases tab
Used specify which load case for which results are to be included in the report.
The results can be grouped by node and beam numbers or by load case. Specify the method of Grouping using the radio buttons. Load cases are moved to and from the Available and Selected lists as described before under the Items tab.
Setting | Description |
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Available list |
Displays all avaialble load cases that may be included in the report which have not already been included. |
Selected list |
Displays load cases that have been selected for the report. |
Grouping for Load Tables |
Check the option to group load tables either by Load Type or by Load Case. |
Grouping for Result Tables |
Check the option to group results either by Node/Beam or by Load Case. |
Modes tab
Used to select mode shape numbers for which the results will be included for dynamic analyses (modal calculation, response spectrum, time history, etc.).
Setting | Description |
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Grouping |
Select to group modal results either by Node number or by Mode number. |
Available list |
Displays available modes in the mode. |
Selected list |
Displays all modes in the model. All mode shapes will be added to the Selected list by default. |
Ranges tab
Used to select the members and elements to be included in the report. By default, the report includes all members, elements, and nodes.
Setting | Description |
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All |
Select this option to include all model entities in the report (default). |
View |
Select this option to select a previously saved view in the drop-down list. Only model entities included in the selected view will be included in the report. |
Group |
Select this option to select a previously defined group name in the drop-down list. Only model entities included in the selected group will be included in the report. |
Property |
Select this option to select a property tag in the drop-down list. Only model entities included in the selected property will be included in the report. |
Ranges |
Select this option to specify a range of Nodes (by node number) and/or Beams/Plates/Solids (by entity number). Separate individual entries in either list using a comma. Ranges of values can be represented using a dash (e.g., 5-10). |
Steel Design tab
Used to format the steel design results included in the report when steel design detail output has been added to the report on the Items tab.
Setting | Description |
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Check Results |
Options for results generated by the code check facility. Use the radio buttons to specify whether to include no results, all results, the results of the first check or the results of the final check. |
Select Results |
Options for results generated by the member selection facility. Use the radio buttons to specify whether to include no results, all results, the results of the first select or the results of the final check. |
Summary Only (Track 0) |
Set this option to include a brief design summary for a BS 5950 steel design. Otherwise, the specified level of details (TRACK command option) is used. |
Print Failed checks Only |
Set this option to include only steel design results for members which have failed one or more checks. Otherwise, the specified level of details (TRACK command option) is used for both passing and failing members. |
Font |
Opens an Font dialog, which is used to change the typeface parameters used for steel design results. The current font settings are displayed adjacent to this button. |
Picture Album tab
Used to control the display of pictures of the structure that have been taken using the Take Picture tool.
Setting | Description |
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Name |
A list of all available pictures appears in the drop down list. |
Delete Picture |
Removes the currently selected picture from the picture album. |
Preview |
radio buttons allow the selection of results generated by the code check facility. Use the radio buttons to specify whether to include no results, all results, the results of the first check or the results of the final check. |
Caption |
Type or edit the caption to be included with the drawing in the report. |
Full Page |
Set this option to specify values of Height and Width equal to the full size of the default paper size. The picture will then take up an entire page of the report. |
Height / Width |
Specify printed dimensions for the selected picture. The aspect ration of the picture will remain constant, so updating one dimension will update the other. Click in/mm beside either dimension to toggle between the two units of length. |
Width |
Opens an Font dialog, which is used to change the typeface parameters used for steel design results. The current font settings are displayed adjacent to this button. |
Options tab
Used for setting various report display options.
Setting | Description |
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Header | Set this option to include the header on each page of the report. This includes custom name and logo, sheet numbering, job information, file name, and file modification information. |
Page Outline | Set this option to add a solid, black border around the extents of the page content. |
Footer | Set this option to include a footer on each page of the report. The footer contains a print time stamp, program version information, and print run information. |
Prefix / Suffix |
Specify optional sheet number prefix or suffix content in the respective field. This is useful if the STAAD.Pro report is to be included in an appendix or some other format where a special numbering format is used. |
No. pages from |
Specify the initial page number used for the report. This is useful if you have other content to include in a larger report before the STAAD.Pro output. |
Reverse page order |
Set this option to reverse the order in which pages are sent to the printer. The contents of the report, including sheet number, are not affected by this option. |
Grid |
Set this option to include grid lines around and between table elements. |
Start each table on a new page |
Set this option to add a page break after each table, even when a table does not fill an entire page alone. |
Font |
Opens a Font dialog, which is used to select the type face properties for the Column Heading or Table contents. The current font face and size are displayed for each setting. |
Name and Logo tab
Used to add the your company name and/or logo to the report. This tab contains a viewing area to preview how the company name and logo will appear on the report.
Setting | Description | |
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Preview area | To use a text header, simply type in the preview area. Use the Font and Alignment controls to edit the appearance of the text. | To use a graphic logo, use the File and Position controls. |
File | Opens a Windows file open dialog, which is used to select a Windows Bitmap image (file extension .bmp) to use graphic for inclusion in report headings. | |
Paste | Adds an image file from the Windows clipboard. | |
Delete | Removes the graphic file from the report header. | |
Position |
Select the horizontal position in the company identification portion of the report header. |
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Font |
Opens a Font dialog, which is used to select the type face properties for the logo. |
Load / Save tab
Used to save the contents of the customized report and to load previously saved reports.
Setting | Description |
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Report |
Previously saved reports are available in the drop-down list. Select one to load the report details for editing, printing, or deletion. |
Save As |
Opens the Save Report dialog, which is used to provide a name for the current report settings. Click OK in this dialog to save the named report in the Report list. |
Delete |
Removes the selected report name in the Report list. |