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How to take backup of your model in STAAD.Pro.?
Backup files in STAAD are saved as .SBK file type. You can take as many time interval backup as you want. More over you can compare two backup models for changes being made. You can set predefined time intervals at which model can be backed up. By default backups are saved in the folder where…
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How to change Structural tool tip options in STAAD.Pro?
Many a times you need element information for better interpretation or in use of something viz, putting coordinates of nodes in area load assignment, finding beam length etc. At that time you click on it and get the information about elements. But, what if you hover over an element and get its number and other…
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Multi purpose Calculator in Excel
Do you know excel can have calculator button which includes: Standard calculator Scientific calculator Programmer calculator Statistics calculator Date calculator Loan calculator Fuel economy calculator Vehicle lease calculator Converter But, it is not being included in the ribbon. To include the calculator in the quick access toolbar…
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App review: Snap2door
About: In this smart generation, we used to take snaps on the go more and more, some of which are precious. We often think to have hard copies of them. But, we lack time to do so. This app helps you do so. very simple and straight forward approach to photo printing. no more or…
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How to change default units in STAAD.Pro?
We generally use metric units for analysis and design. You can change the default unit of STAAD as per your preference. Follow the method shown below to change the default units of STAAD. 1. Click on configuration in main STAAD window. 2. Open base unit tab. 3. As you can see the default units are…
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How to change default design codes in STAAD.Pro?
Many a times we start modeling in STAAD and then see input file, oops the member property are shown as American or of some other country. Why didn’t it is Indian as I am in India and designing as per Indian codes? For that, you have to make default design codes preferences to Indian. Follow…
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How to solve equations in Excel?
Many a times we encounter problems of solving equations within spreadsheet for engineering calculations. Suppose you want to solve n²-3n+1.5674 = 0, and want to find answer of the same in the middle of your engineering sum. There are two options available in excel for the same. 1. You can use goal seek. Follow following…
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How to extend beam in STAAD.Pro?
In previous article we saw how to extend beam in ETABS, now let us see how to extend beam in STAAD. Following are the steps to do the same. 1. Select the beam line which you want to extend. 2. Go to geometry → Stretch selected member command. Or select the button shown in the…
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How to Extend a line in ETABS?
Many a times we need to extend beams to the perpendicular beams some distance away. In ETABS, we have to follow a procedure to do the same. Following are the steps you need to do in order to extend a line. Select the line and the end point of the side you want to extend…
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How to find the mass of reinforcing bar quickly?
Simple way to find the weight of reinforcing bar: The density of steel is 7850 kg/m³. Now let say you want weight per m. then what will be the formulation? Check this out. 7850(kg/m³) x [pi()/4 x d² ](m²)= mass of the bar per m. (eq. 1) Now resolving this we get 7850 x…
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How to extract reinforcement percentage from ETABS?
We can see reinforcement percentage requirement of columns and beams in ETABS. Many a times we want to get a summary of concrete design results, we do this by copying the table from display menu and pasting the same in Excel. Some of our smart colleague use Microsoft access for the same. The results summery…
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How to Change currency format to Indian style in Windows 7?
How to Change currency format to Indian style? Do you see currency as 1,333,452,265 instead of 1,33,34,52,265 ? you can change the currency style to Indian grouping style. Just follow the steps shown below: 1. Go to control panel and open Date, Time, Language and Regional Options. 2. Click on Change the format of numbers,…
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How to renumber Beams in STAAD.Pro?
When we model the structure, the nodes, and elements gets a numerical identity. If these numbers are in sequence, it can be lot easier to find the members faster result interpretation can be done. Speed of work can be increased if we know that the elements are numbered in sequential order. Here is a way…
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How to renumber Columns in STAAD.Pro?
When we model the structure, the nodes, and elements gets a numerical identity. If these numbers are in sequence, it can be lot more easier to find the members faster result interpretation can be done. Speed of work can be increased if we know that the elements are numbered in sequential order. Here is a…
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How to renumber Nodes in STAAD.Pro?
When we model the structure, the nodes, and elements gets a numerical identity. If these numbers are in sequence, it can be lot easier to find the members faster result interpretation can be done. Speed of work can be increased if we know that the elements are numbered in sequential order. Here is a way…
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How to hide error values from a cell in MS Excel?
Let’s say your spreadsheet formulas have errors that you anticipate and don’t need to correct, but you want to improve the display of your results. There are several ways to hide error values and error indicators in cells. There are many reasons why formulas can return errors. For example, division by 0 is not allowed,…
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how to hide 0 values in a spreadsheet?
option 1: Perhaps the simplest way to hide all zero values in a sheet is to let the worksheet do it Just remember, this setting works at the sheet level. You must set it for each sheet in the workbook, as follows. Click the File menu and then choose Options (under Help). In Excel 2007, click the…
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How to add title on every page in MS excel?
Many a times we have lots of rows of data. When we want to print the same we need titles to be appeared on every page. There is an option for it in excel. Follow the following procedure: 1. Just go to page layout. 2. Select the option called print title. 3. Select the area…
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Currency conversion using Google.
To use Google’s built-in currency converter, simply enter the conversion you’d like done into the Google search box and Google will provide your answer directly on the results page. For example type “150 rupees in USD” and Google will show results.
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How to search about medicines using Google?
To see information about most generic and brand name prescription drugs in the U.S., enter the drug name into the search box, and Google will display a summary and description of that medication. You can click through links from the National Institutes of Health to get more information about side effects, how to take the…
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How to find about disease using Google?
To see information about a common disease or symptom, enter it into the search box and Google will return the beginning of an expert summary. You can click through to read the entire article. Hope you find it useful. Comment if you have doubts or suggestions. Like, tweet and + post if you find it…
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How to find movie timing using Google?
To find reviews and show times for movies playing near you, type “movies” or the name of a current film into the Google search box. If you’ve already saved your location on a previous search, the top search result will display show times for nearby theatres for the movie you’ve chosen. Hope you find it…
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How to convert units using Google?
You can use Google to convert between many different units of measurement of height, weight, and volume among many others. Just enter your desired conversion into the search box and Google will do the rest. For example type “12.5 cm in feet” and search. Hope you find it useful. Comment if you have doubts or…
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