JavaScript must be enabled in order to use this site.Please enable JavaScript in your browser and refresh the page. I. To create a new STAAD input file Either: Select the New tool on the File ribbon tab. orPress <Ctrl+N>. A new STAAD input file opens with the empty template. You can now start typing STAAD commands. To check syntax or to run the STAAD input file, you must use STAAD.Pro. Parent topic: I. STAAD Input Files