In most projects, equal angle sections are commonly used. However, the current section database includes a combined list of both equal and unequal angle sections under the same category. To improve workflow efficiency, we request that these be separated into distinct categories. This will help ensure smoother and more accurate selection during design and detailing.
This is a very basic user requirement. I don't understand why it's difficult to create two separate databases for both angles. The software should be user-friendly, not time-consuming. Providing flexibility to manage beta angles independently would greatly improve usability and efficiency.
The system for legacy databases has been maintained for that very reason. The new Standard databases are provided for new projects. The default installation puts the Standard databases on the local machine, but you are free to define the location of databases anywhere you want, which can mean using a central location that other team members can share:-
Thanks, @Carlos, for the reply. However, some users are still working with an older version of STAAD. When we share files with them, they may face compatibility issues. That’s why it’s important to keep legacy profiles separated as well.
Also, if an additional table is created by a specific user, can it only be used on the same computer, or is it accessible to others too?
Thank you for posting this idea. I assume you mean to have separate tables for equal and unequal angles. With the older legacy databases that was not possible, but with the new standard databases that can be done. As the Indian publication publishes the data in two tables, there are two tables in the Indian database. In the US, the AISC publish all the angles as a single type. However, you can easily create additional tables in any database, or create your own with only the profiles you want to be included.