iTwin Analytical Synchronizer
Bentley's Integrated Structural Modeling (ISM) allows structural engineers and designers to share structural engineering project information among modeling, analysis, draft, and detailing software applications using the iTwin Analytical Synchronizer.
In this wiki, we will discuss how connection tags in STAAD.Pro will ensure that connection information is available in your detailing application.
Creating the Connection Tag XML File for STAAD.Pro
A Connection Tag XML file links connection tag definitions with a RAM Connection Template. The XML file will be used by STAAD.Pro to:
- Categorize Connection Types
- Identify Connection Templates
- Identify the Steel Connection Design Code
- Create Connection Tag Names to be used across STAAD.Pro, RAM Connection, iTwin Analytical Synchronizer, and your Detailing Application
In this video, you will learn how to edit the XML file and review the corresponding RAM Connection templates:
Assigning Connection Tags in STAAD.Pro
In STAAD.Pro, Connection Tags can be assigned to the starting and ending end of each member. After the model is analyzed, RAM Connection will verify the connection assignments.
In this video, you will learn how to assign connection tags in the STAAD.Pro Analytical Modeler and review the connection design results in RAM Connection.
Pushing Connection Tags from STAAD.Pro to the iTwin Analytical Synchronizer
STAAD.Pro Members are pushed to the iTwin Analytical Synchronizer as Curve Member Objects. STAAD.Pro member properties, including connection tags (if assigned), can be viewed for each member in the iTwin Analytical Synchronizer.
In this video, you will learn how to push a STAAD.Pro model, complete with connection tag assignments, to the iTwin Analytical Synchronizer.
Pulling Connection Tags from iTwin Analytical Synchronizer into your BIM Application
When a repository from iTwin Analytical Synchronizer is pulled into your BIM Application, the connection tags (if assigned) can be viewed for each member.
In this video, you will learn how to pull a repository into your detailing application, such as ProStructures, and review the connection tag information.