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Add point and line snow load options

Now that V26 of RAM SS can do snow loads and roof live loads concurrently, it makes sense to have the option to add a snow load component to a point load or line load, rather than limiting it to just Roof live. (which we all probably conservativel...
about 22 hours ago in RAM Structural System 0 Needs review

Show lateral beam studs when exporting DXF

When created a floor framing DXF, only gravity beams show studs. Please include the stud count on lateral beams as well.
14 days ago in RAM Structural System 0 Needs review

Correct Roof Live Load vs Snow Load Combinations for joist design

From the RAM Manager, the Criteria > Member Loads dialog has a section labeled "Snow vs Roof Live Load" and says "From version 2026, both roof and snow loads are considered." In ASCE 7-16 and 7-22 section 2.2 "Symbols", and IBC 2021 section 160...
11 days ago in RAM Structural System 1 Planned

Function keys or Hot keys for all buttons

Is there any reason that Ram concept does not have hot keys / shortcuts for the input buttons. Either [Ctrl] or the function keys?
26 days ago in RAM Concept 0 Needs review

HSS column to base plate all-around weld

When modelling a square or rectangular column on a base plate, the program only considers weld along the flat portion of each HSS face. In my experience, these are welded all-around 99% of the time. It is especially important for smaller HSS shape...
28 days ago in RAM Connection 3 Future consideration

Highlight Slab Based on Loadings

Hi Bentley, Can we add a feature to highlight the slab based on the property (thickness, concrete grade, elevation etc.) + load applied on the slab. Kind regards, A.Garg
28 days ago in RAM Concept 0 Needs review

Import Image, PDF, JPEG

Hi Bentley, Can we please add a feature to import the PDF and images into Concept so that we can trace whatever is required like profiles, loads etc. Kind regards, A.Garg
28 days ago in RAM Concept 0 Needs review

Move application of lateral nodal loads to RAM Frame

The lateral nodal loads aren't used until RAM Frame, so why should I have to go through RAM Steel Beam and Column checks every time I change one? These should be able to be applied and modified in the RAM Frame module. This would also help deletin...
about 2 months ago in RAM Structural System 1 Future consideration

Masonry Wall Module - Save to network locations

In a ticket with Bentley Support, we were told that saving a Masonry Wall (*.msw) file directly to a network location is not a supported or recommended workflow. At the moment, when we create a new file and try to "save as" to a network location, ...
3 months ago in RAM Elements 0 Needs review

Merge user wind cases RAM generated wind cases

Often, roofs are more complex than flat, full-plate diaphragms with uniform parapet heights on all sides. When a single parapet height assignment in RAM Frame isn't accurate enough, the user needs to define additional wind loads. I would like to m...
about 1 month ago in RAM Structural System 0 Needs review