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Status Needs review
Created by Guest
Created on Feb 2, 2024

Bring RAM SS into the 21st century

It's now 2024, many if not all of the requests in this forum have been open requests for YEARS and in some cases over a DECADE. Why is this program not being updated other than for new code requirements?

Wind uplift still has not been implemented despite being requested in 2012 https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/f/ram-staad-forum/75996/wind-uplift-loading

Improved model scrolling & panning still has not been implemented despite being requested in 2009

https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/f/ram-staad-forum/40532/mouse-wheel-zoom-and-pan


Why is it not possible to copy paste from excel directly into ram for things like psuedo diaphragm assignments? Why do pseudo diaphragm assignments get reset every time a frame number changes?


Why is it not possible to change one line element type to another line element type (ie steel to concrete, or joist to steel/etc) instead of requiring the user to delete the existing member, and then redraw as a new member?


Why are section cuts only allowed for concrerte wall elements and not other elements?


Why do all wall properties in Ram concrete get deleted every time the user updates a wall in the group in ram modeler?


Why are the view settings and user interfaces different in every sub program even though they accomplish the same task?


Why is the user often prompted in other modules to run data check in modeler because of a problem, only for data check to tell you there are no errors or warnings?


Why do snap points remain even after the nodes/gridlines/geometry is deleted?


I could go on forever here. Please bring this program into the modern era and make using the program an enjoyable experience rather than a constant frustration.

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