To add a coordinate system
To add a new coordinate system to the model, use the following procedure.
STAAD.Pro allows you to use multiple coordinate
systems, or UCS, within the same model. An initial UCS is created by default in
each model. By default, this UCS will be set at the global origin with no
rotation. In other words, mapped directly to the Global Coordinate System, or
WCS. Any of the coordinate systems may be translated or rotated with respect to
the WCS.
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On the
Model ribbon tab, select the
UCS tool in the
Create group.
The Create UCS dialog opens. - Select the Alignment method.
- Type the Origin point coordinates in the global coordinate system.
- Depending on the Alignment method method selected, either:
- Click OK A new UCS is added to the UCS spreadsheet.