OS. To connect the STAAD.Pro Script Editor to STAAD Object Library

The STAAD object library, which contains OpenSTAAD, can be referenced in the STAAD.Pro Script Editor such that the editor will auto-complete class and function names.

This procedure is optional, but highly recommended in order to have your editing environment be able to assist you in writing code.
  1. Start the STAAD.Pro Script Editor as an administrator.
    Performing the following steps as an administrator allows your to make a change to the template. This prevents you from having to re-perform this task every time you edit STAAD macros.
    1. In Windows Explorer, locate the file C:\Program Files\Bentley\Engineering\STAAD.Pro 2026\ STAAD\Bentley.Staad.ScriptEditor.exe.
    2. Right-click on the file and then select Run as administrator from the pop-up menu.
    You are asked if you want to allow the application to make changes to your computer. Confirm you will allow this.

    The editor opens with a new macro template open.

  2. Select the Add Reference tool in the Design group on the Home ribbon tab.

    The References dialog opens.

  3. Click Browse.
    The References dialog opens.
  4. Navigate to and select C:\Program Files\Bentley\Engineering\STAAD.Pro 2026\ STAAD\StaadPro.dll and then click Open.
  5. Scroll through the list of Available References to locate OpenSTAADUI (1.0) and check this option.
  6. Click OK.

Now, when the Browse Object tool () is selected, you will see OpenSTAAD functions included in the Library list.