Just when you thought Staad couldn't be any worse 1

[Settingsun]

What's wrong with this picture?

This software is a steaming pile. Prospective purchasers: Avoid like the plague.

 

[Sye123]

I assume you are referring to the reactions displayed graphically within the reactions box vs those shown in the Support Reactions table ? Can you please upload the .std file and also let us know about the version number of the software you are using? I have to take a look at the model first before jumping to a conclusion but it could be a refresh issue which should be addressed if you close the model and reopen it. I vaguely remember running into a refresh issue long back but none of the recent versions should have this issue. Anyway that is my initial assessment. I can confirm only after I look at the model.

 

[Settingsun]

Sye123, it was a refresh issue to use your word. Fortunately I was only demonstrating a point to a young colleague so no consequence. The reactions on the diagram are the 'before' case, but they were also displayed incorrectly after making a change and reanalysing. Untrustworthy software.

 

[STpipe]

I still to this day do not understand the popularity of this software. Every time I use it I want to claw my own eyes out.

 

[JoshPlumSE]

I still to this day do not understand the popularity of this software. Every time I use it I want to claw my own eyes out.

ROFL

 

[Settingsun]

Josh,
Where's your usual disclaimer? :-D

STPipe, I can only think they have clever focus on marketing rather than quality, automating code checks for the big markets (their Australian code check is punishing compared with local software), and it appears a big push into India judging by the number of youtube videos from there.

 

[JoshPlumSE]

Steve -

STAAD (and CSI) both have some very strong ties to India and Pakistan. Many of their early founders / developers were immigrants from those countries (as I understand it). As such, they both reached out to that market in the early days. Hence, they had features and codes for that region before other programs.
Now, it is likely pretty difficult for other companies to break into that market. There is just an inertial resistance to change.... Meaning, a company may not be 100% happy with their software, but they look at the cost to switch and decide that it's not worth the effort (in time and money).

As far as Australia goes, I suspect that STAAD's treatment of the Australian market might be like RISA's.... it's codes are in English, so they get implemented pretty quickly. However, they may not have any developers or engineers that are truly native to the region. This is important because in order to truly meet the needs of a region you need frequent communication with the engineers who work there, the types of projects they work on the types of analysis that is frequently done, the little peculiarities of what is emphasized by plan checkers or engineering societies or universities or such. Heck, having a sales engineer that feels shame when people come up to him at a engineering conference complaining about a bug will put a lot more pressure on the company to do better testing on that portion of the design code.

My disclaimer (because now I'm giving opinions, not just laughing ): I used to work for RISA, now I work for CSI. Hence, I have some bias in the matter and my opinions should be viewed considering that bias.

 

[Sye123]

Steve : What is the version of STAAD.Pro you are using ? If not the latest (STAAD.Pro 22.07.00.160), I would suggest using that. This version or as a matter of fact any of the recent versions, should not have this issue.

 

[WARose]

I still to this day do not understand the popularity of this software. Every time I use it I want to claw my own eyes out.

I loved the V8i version......thought it was the best. But I am with you when it comes to this new "connect" edition. Can't stand it.