Settings

Defines the job information included in the STD file. Sets the node tolerances for the idealized model and the allocated numbers for nodes, columns, beams bracing and panels.

Title

Type a value to specify the job title which is exported to the job information part of the STD file.

Units

Displays the units, which are set in the project. The units value is exported to the STD file.

Force Units

Displays the force units, which are set in the project. The force units value is exported to the STD file.

Engineer

Type a value to specify the engineer name which is exported to the job information part of the STD file.

Job

Type a value to specify the job name which is exported to the job information part of the STD file.

Node Tolerances

Nodes that are positioned closely together can be merged into one node when outputting the model. There are multiple node tolerances to consider:

• Panel Tolerance

  If panel nodes are within the designated tolerance, the nodes are merged. Refer to Panel Node Tolerances for further information.

• BRAC Node in COLU

  If a bracing element connects to a column element and is within the designated tolerance, the nodes are merged. Refer to Bracing to Column Connection Node Tolerances for further information.

• BRAC Node in BEAM

  If a bracing element connects to a beam element and is within the designated tolerance, the nodes are merged. Refer to Bracing to Beam Connection Node Tolerances for further information.

• BRAC Node in BRAC

  If a bracing element connects to another bracing element and is within the designated tolerance, the nodes are merged. Refer to Bracing to Bracing Connection Node Tolerances for further information.

• BEAM Node in COLU

  If a beam element connects to a column element and is within the designated tolerance, the nodes are merged. Refer to Beam to Column Connection Node Tolerances for further information.

• BEAM Node in BEAM

  If a beam element connects to another beam and is within the designated tolerance, the nodes are merged. Refer to Beam to Beam Connection Node Tolerances for further information.

Specific Start Numbers

Select the radio button to define the start numbers for each of the different element types in the STD file. Use the Start Number fields to define the start number for each element type.

Note:
The start numbers must be set far enough apart to avoid duplication of numbers.

The SAI processes a basic check of the start number settings. If a significant difference is not detected between the start number settings, a Confirm window displays, asking to confirm the settings.

Next Available Number

Select the radio button to allow the SAI to select the next unused number for each of the different element types in the STD file. The INODE element numbering starts at 1, all ISECT elements and IPANE elements are allocated the next number, also starting from 1.

Note:
Once a start numbering system is selected, it cannot be modified for subsequent file export.