TR.15 Redefinition of Joint and Member Numbers
This command may be used to redefine JOINT and MEMBER numbers. Original JOINT and MEMBER numbers are substituted by new numbers.
General Format
SUBSTITUTE { { JOINT | MEMBER } { XRANGE | YRANGE | ZRANGE } | COLUMN } f1 f2 START i
Where:
- f1 and f2 are two range values of x, y, or z
- i is the new starting number.
Description
Joint and member numbers can be redefined in STAAD.Pro through the use of the SUBSTITUTE command. After a new set of numbers is assigned, input and output values will be in accordance with the new numbering scheme. You can design numbering schemes that will result in simple input specification as well as easy interpretation of results. For example, all joints in first floor of a building may be renumbered as 101, 102, … etc., all second floor joints may be renumbered as 201, 202, …, etc.
Meaningful re-specification of JOINT and MEMBER numbers may significantly improve ease of interpretation of results.
This command may be in between incidence commands:
MEMBER INCIDENCE … SUBSTITUTE ELEMENT INCIDENCE …