ynot
2010-08-06, 02:28 AM
When you first transfer a RST steel model to ASD you get asked to 'map the elements' (in ASD) which for us clarifies the naming of each member.
For example: in RST a steel square hollow section is named 150x150x5.0 SHS but in ASD it's named SHS 150x150x5.. The ASD 'mapping of elements' dialogue box asks for the user to clarify the members are the same. Not a big problem but it would be nice to streamline the process.
Does anyone know where the ASD member database is located & how to edit it (with MS Access or similar)? Is it even possible? I know you could do it with ASD 2010 but I'm now using Win7&2011 so need your help..
For example: in RST a steel square hollow section is named 150x150x5.0 SHS but in ASD it's named SHS 150x150x5.. The ASD 'mapping of elements' dialogue box asks for the user to clarify the members are the same. Not a big problem but it would be nice to streamline the process.
Does anyone know where the ASD member database is located & how to edit it (with MS Access or similar)? Is it even possible? I know you could do it with ASD 2010 but I'm now using Win7&2011 so need your help..