Applies To
	Product(s):	STAAD.Pro
	Version(s):	ALL
	Environment:	ALL
	Area:	STAAD.Pro Support Solutions
	Subarea:	Connection Design workflow
	Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group

Problem Description

When I am accessing Connection design within STAAD.pro CONNECT Edition, I am warned with a message, "This workflow is licensed with the RAM Connection license".

Solution

This is a warning message saying that with basic or Advanced STAAD.Pro license, following basic connection templates can be used.

• Basic DA BCF Bolted
• Basic DA BCF Welded
• Basic EP BCF Bolted
• Basic EP BCF Welded
• Basic DA BCW Welded
• Basic EP BCW Welded
• Basic SP BCF
• Basic SP BCW

In order to use all connection templates (including Smart and Gusset connections), a Structural Enterprise License or standalone RAM Connection license is required.

To activate the RAM Connection License, please follow steps as stated below.

Once you start the software, you will get the following dialog box.

Click on Configure License and you will get the following (this is available only if the check box is checked to show the dialog box on Startup).

Click on Accept and you can access the features of RAM Connection fully.

 if the check box has been unchecked to not show the dialog box on Startup, you can bring it back from STAAD.Pro startup page as shown below.

As stated, check the box for RAM Connection. You will get the following dialog box stating that you must restart STAAD.Pro to take the license change in effect.

P.S. Note the information in the initial License Configuration dialog box "Depending on the licenses your organization owns and product usage, this may incur additional software usage charges". If you are not sure about what licenses your company owns or if it is okay to use it and pay later, please check with your concerned department.

 

See Also

Error getting a RAM Connection License

Tips for Using RAM Connection within STAAD.Pro [TN].

[[How do I prevent access to the RAM Connection tab within STAAD.Pro?]]