Design Guide 1 allows for the use of oversized holes with washers that are welded (or not welded) for installation purposes. It would be nice to be able to have an option that would you could select that would include geometric checks.

There doesn't seem to be a way (at least not obvious) to add custom shapes and materials in the STAAD built-in Ram Connection. So if you have a custom connection like this then you must use the stand-alone. This is frustrating when you are using s...

In this version, each joints are designed after they are selected as per each type but too many case should be designed manually. Interface of RAM is great but it takes much time to input all the data of joints. Suggested as below; 1. Joint grou...

Hi, I justa want to request to add an option for Angle Bar columns for Ram Connection. Angle bar columns are normally used for communication towers, either 3-legged or 4-legged. Regards,Nicolas

Weld group only calculates fillet welds. Seems like a simple addition to check partial penetration groove, flare bevel, and other welds.

It would be nice to have an option for Stainless Materials (304/304L, 316, and 316L mainly), especially bolts. But also include built-up stainless equivalent shapes and stainless weld wire. There is a new AISC Stainless code (AISC 313-21) out that...

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...

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 ...

There should be a feature in RAM Connection settings where you can go in and define defaults to all the variables for the project and for the program in general. For example, if I am doing a project where I have a series of connections, and I kn...

Typically when printing out an output report for inclusion in a calculation package, I will also include a screenshot of the 3D connection detail view. It would be great if this feature was included by default, or at least an option, as part of th...