To export to STAAD.Pro

To save a Shape Editor section for use in STAAD.Pro, use the following procedure.

For UNKOWN shapes, the properties AY, AZ, TD, and TB cannot be determined. Those properties will be set to zero (0) by default when exporting to a UPT. However, if the profile points are exported, then after importing the UPT into STAAD.Pro, the program can calculate the property values.

  1. Select File > Export > Profile UPT.
    The Export to STAAD.Pro dialog opens.
  2. Type the Name used to identify the section in STAAD.Pro
  3. Select the Type ofSTAAD.Pro section:
    TypeDescription
    Prismatic  
    General  
  4. Optional: Select the system of Units to use for the values.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Select the location for the resulting UPT file.