OpenStaad
for Python
Intuitive Python automation for STAAD.Pro. 11k+ downloads. Open-source, unofficial, and built to eliminate boilerplate code.
pip install openstaadfrom openstaad import Geometry
geo = Geometry()
beam_list = geo.GetBeamList()Main Features
No Boilerplate
Write clean code without repetitive setup.
Focus on Logic
Concentrate on your logic, not API details.
Easy Install
Just 'pip install openstaad'.
Implemented Functions
Root
Files
Info
Geometry
Nodes
Beams
Output
Forces
Design
Quick Start
From 0 to OpenStaad in 3 minutes.
1
Prerequisites
• Python 3.10+
• VS Code Editor
• STAAD.Pro installed
2
Environment Setup
python -m venv venv
.\venv\Scripts\activate3
Install Library
pip install openstaad4
Your first script
⚠️ Open STAAD.Pro first.
from openstaad import Geometry
geo = Geometry()
n_nodes = geo.GetNodeCount()© 2024 OpenStaad
OpenStaad for Python
Intuitive Python automation for STAAD.Pro. 11k+ downloads. Open-source, unofficial, and built to eliminate boilerplate code.
pip install openstaad1 2 3 4 5from openstaad import Geometry geometry = Geometry() beam_list = geometry.GetBeamList() print(beam_list)
Main Features
No Boilerplate Code
Write clean code without repetitive setup or configuration.
Focus on Logic
Concentrate on your engineering logic, not the API details.
Easy Installation
Just 'pip install openstaad' and start building.
Implemented Functions
Explore more than 100+ functions already implemented in the wrapper to speed up your STAAD.Pro automation.
Root
root.pyManagement
Information
Units & Status
Analysis
Geometry
geometry.pyNodes
Beams
Plates
Groups
Tools
Output
output.pyForces
Reactions
Dynamics
Design
Load
load.pyLoad Cases
Nodal & Member
Special
Properties
properties.pySections
Materials
Angles
Support
support.pyCreation
Assignment
Information
View
view.pyStandard Views
Visibility
Manipulation
Design & Command
design.py / command.pyDesign
Command
Quick Start
From 0 to OpenStaad in 3 minutes. Follow these steps to automate STAAD.Pro with Python.
1
Prerequisites
• Python 3.10+
• VS Code Editor
• STAAD.Pro installed
2
Environment Setup
Create and activate a virtual environment.
python -m venv venv
.\venv\Scripts\activate3
Install the Library
Install the OpenStaad core from PyPI.
pip install openstaad4
Your first script
⚠️ Make sure you have STAAD.Pro open.
1 2 3 4 5from openstaad import Geometry geo = Geometry() n_nodes = geo.GetNodeCount() print(f"Nodes in the model: {n_nodes}")
5
Execute and observe
Run the script and observe the changes in STAAD.
python hello_staad.py© 2024 OpenStaad
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