STAAD.Pro Help STAAD.Pro Help Getting StartedThis help file is intended to guide users who are new to STAAD.Pro as well as experienced users who want specific information on the basics of using the program.What's New?The Software Release Report for STAAD.Pro contains detailed information on additions and changes that have been implemented since the release of STAAD.Pro 2023. This document should be read in conjunction with all other STAAD.Pro manuals, including the Revision History document.TutorialsA set of three short tutorials to help you learn how to use STAAD.Pro.ModelingThis section of the help describes methods used to model your structure in STAAD.Pro. AnalysisThis section of the help describes the analysis methods, data print commands, and how to perform analysis in STAAD.Pro DesignThis section contains information on designing structural elements, organized by material type.Postprocessing and ReportsThis section describes how to review output, perform post-processing tasks, generate reports, and plot from STAAD.Pro.Data Files and InteroperabilityThis section describes how to manually edit STAAD.Pro input files, import and export data, and interact with STAAD.Pro using external applications.General Engineering TheoryThis section serves to familiarize you with the basic principles involved in the implementation of the various analysis and design facilities offered by the STAAD.Pro engine. As a general rule, the sequence in which the facilities are discussed follows the recommended sequence of their usage in the STAAD input file.Technical Reference of STAAD CommandsThis section contains details of the STAAD.Pro commands used to create STAAD input files which are read by the STAAD engine.Ribbon Control Reference This section describes the tools found in the ribbon toolbars.Verification ExamplesThe examples within this section are used to validate the accuracy of the STAAD.Pro analysis and design engine.Application ExamplesThis section contains various examples of analytical models, physical models, macro script files, and more which can be helpful in familiarizing yourself with aspects of STAAD.Pro features. OpenSTAADApplication programming interface for STAAD.Pro.