OpenSTAAD objects for each instance of Staad help in interacting programmatically with multiple models simultaneously. In VBA it can be done by Set objOpenStaad = GetObject(staad path). Can you please share how to do the same thing in Python ?

Currently only rigid diaphragm option exists in Staad, we need to account for flexible diaphragms.

At present, only storey drift & displacements are reported. There is a need to include storey shear values for both the X and Z directions to support comprehensive analysis.- There is an enhancement request already in place for this. For Euroc...

Currently the latest NBC in the STAAD seimsic load generator is 2010. The changes for 2015 NBC are essentially none, and 2020 NBC is coming into force soon as well. This should be a pretty easy fix

Some layers in autodrafter clog up the view of the drawing (e.g., member centerlines). It would be great if layers can be turned on/off within AutoDrafter Drawing Style Manager.

As Legacy versions, it would be useful to have options to design Plant equipment foundation (vertical vessels, exchangers, tank ring wall foundations, etc.) to STAAD Foundation Advanced 2023. Please add this feature at the earliest.

It would be helpful if the Shrink command under Structure Diagram would only shrink the members with released ends. This would make the diagrams look more like a design drawing and would make it easier to check that you have released the right mem...

It would be good to have a 3D view in post processing with colours of the beam as defined with a UR value. It is possible to have this with beam view now, but would be good if we have it for 3D view like SACS have. (as shown below for example).

As shown in the attached screenshot, the STAAD program does not display the load list envelope numbers, which causes inconvenience for users. Please improve this feature.

I have noticed that currently there is no option to include Steel take off & Member take off list while generating Report. I request that this option be included in future upgrade.