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Sort/Multi Select Load Cases for Analysis in RAM Frame

Enable Sorting and Multi Selection in the RAM Frame Load Case analyze dialogue. We frequently have to run multiple rounds of testing or when doing AISC Direct Analysis Validation create multiple types of wind and seismic loads. Having to scroll th...
about 2 years ago in RAM Structural System 2 Future consideration

RAM Concept - Define a default template and save other default settings

When creating a new model in RAM Concept, it would be useful to have the ability to specify a default template file that all new models are built off of. This would make it easier for users within an organization to follow the same standards when ...
about 2 years ago in RAM Structural System 0 Needs review

OPTION TO ADD CUSTOM OR "OTHER" LOAD CASE FOR GRAVITY LOADS

There is currently no option so specify an "Other" load case when adding gravity loads in Modeler through PropTable - just Dead and Live - even though it is possible to assign a nodal load to an "Other" Load Type when in Modeler elevation view. RA...
about 2 years ago in RAM Structural System 0 Needs review

Allow Ram Beam and Column module to report / show reactions and base plates for frame beams and columns

Allow the user an option for the beam and column module to show end reactions of frame beams and include frame columns in base plate design / summary. Even if with a warning. In many cases I need to define a member as a frame member because it is ...
about 2 years ago in RAM Structural System 0 Needs review

In RAM CONNECTION, there is no CSA S16 Horizontal bracing connection check

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about 1 year ago in RAM Connection 1 Needs review

Allow for user input of base plate dimensions.

It would be very useful to be able to input width and/or length of base plate dimensions. If width is input, length would be optimized or if length is input, width would be optimized, or if both dimensions were input it would do code checks based ...
about 1 year ago in RAM Structural System 0 Needs review

Nodal Displacement Font Color

In RAM Elements, under the "View" menu, there is a "Nodal displacement" option that can be toggled to see how much displacement exists at a particular node (for example, it could display "Ty = 1.00 [in]"). Currently, depending on what font is used...
over 2 years ago in RAM Elements 0 Future consideration

Remove the "Opposite beam exists" feature, or make it do something

There seems to be a small number of modules that actually use the "opposite beam exists" checkbox, however most don't seem to be impacted by it. For connections that don't use it, the option should either be removed, or the module should be update...
over 2 years ago in RAM Connection 1 Needs review

Allow defined Optimization parameters

A great feature would be if the user were able to select via checkboxes which parameters in the joint were included in the optimization or redesign feature. For example, for a shear connection, if I wanted to keep (5) 3/4" bolts, but I wanted the ...
over 2 years ago in RAM Connection 0 Needs review

Option to define beam unbraced length

Add the ability to explicitly define the flange bracing points or unbraced length for beam top and bottom flanges. Currently the program options are limited to only specify whether or not the deck provides flange bracing, but for structures withou...
over 1 year ago in RAM Structural System 1 Needs review