To edit the section database tables to include custom
sections, use the following procedure.
Warning: It is strongly recommended that you do not modify the database files that are installed with STAAD.Pro. These files are typically overwritten when the program is updated. Instead, you can create your own custom copy and modify that database file.
Adding a section to a database
table is useful if you need to commonly use that custom section in many models or
projects.
This procedure is not the same as adding a
user-defined (UPT) section or catalog. This should only be performed if you need to make
edits to the standard shape catalogs that are included with STAAD.Pro. Using a UPT section allows you to enter dimensions and, for many
sections, have the program calculate section values.
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Select the
Section Database tool in the
Tools group on the
Specifications ribbon tab.
The
Section Database Manager
application opens.
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In the Databases list, double-click on the country, material,
catalog, and table you want to edit.
The selected table opens in read-only mode.
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Select the
Lock tool.
The table is unlocked for editing.
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Either:
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add a row to the end of the
table |
select the
Append Row tool |
add a row above the current
table row |
select the
Add Above tool |
add a row below the current
table row |
select the
Add Below tool |
The order of the table here is how it will also be
presented in the
Section Profile Tables dialog in
STAAD.Pro.
An empty row is added to the table.
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Type a record number (RECNO), name, STAAD.Pro nomenclature name
(StaadName), and then the section values for each column in the table.
You can press Tab to move to the next
column within a row when entering values.
- Optional:
Repeat steps 4 and 5 as many times as needed to add additional
shapes.
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Click
Commit to save the changes to the database.
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Select the
Unlock tool.
The database is now locked against further
editing.
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Close the SectionDBManager program.
You can now use
this section just as you would any default catalog section in
STAAD.Pro.
Note: You can use the
Delete Row tool to remove the current selected
table row. Exercise caution when using this tool!