Import Information

To import a Staad Pro model, some information must be set:

Select the STD file output from Staad Pro.

Input the Section Prefix, the imported GENSECs are named according to the prefix, GENSEC number and the node numbers of the start and end of the GENSEC. Please note that a prefix should be used only once.

Choose a FRMW or STRU hierarchy as the model storage area. When a FRMW is chosen, four SBFR hierarchies are created to store the columns, beams, braces and panels. When a STRU is chosen, the function creates four FRMW hierarchies to store the model.

Map the load cases between Staad Pro and AVEVA E3D Design to import the Staad Pro loads. Select the Staad Pro and AVEVA E3D Design load cases in the Lcase in STD and Lcase in E3D lists, click Match to indicate which load cases in the STD file are imported as which AVEVA E3D Design load case.

The load cases without mapping in the STD file are not imported.

The mapping result can be saved to the file with the path input and restored next time.