
Click Snap Node/Beam, if it is not already turned on.Add Beam Note that the Snap Note/Beam window has to be open, see step 6 Click View From +Z Then we have a plane Y-XĨ.View in 2D As we are only working with a 2D structure, we can change the view. If the Snap Node/Beam window is not open, just click the Snap Node/Beam button to enable the windowħ. Adding Beams The Snap Node/Beam window is now open, just move the window so that the grid lines are visible Click OK At this time we do not need to create a new grid line as our structure is simple and only in 2DĦ.We selected Plane as we are only creating a 2D structure

Specify the Location, were the file will be saved.This tutorial consist of steps 1-38 and comments as needed. Created for the course 11961 Structural Design DTU, February 2009 Jeppe Jönsson Þórður Rafn Bjarnason

The mission is to enable the user to create a simple 2D model using the basic tools of the program. This tutorial was created to make a simple introduction to the STAAD.PRO 2007 program.
