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### GetStandardProfileDBFolder example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/standard-table-sections

Returns the standard profile DB folder. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls GetStandardProfileDBFolder, then prints the raw result.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetStandardProfileDBFolder()
print(result)

```

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### CreateDesignBrief example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/design-steel

Creates the design brief with the specified design code. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the raw return value from the COM call.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.CreateDesignBrief(1)
print(result)

```

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### GetUserProvidedTableList example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/table-report

Returns a list of user-provided table numbers. The example prints the returned list.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetUserProvidedTableList()
print(result)

```

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### CreateTubePropertyFromTable example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/standard-table-sections

Creates a tube property from a table. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls CreateTubePropertyFromTable with sample arguments, then prints the raw result.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.CreateTubePropertyFromTable(1, "value", 1, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0)
print(result)

```

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### SetActiveWindow example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Sets the active window. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls SetActiveWindow with an integer id, printing the raw return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.SetActiveWindow(1)
print(result)

```

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### AddUPTPropertyTUBE Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/upt-profiles

Adds the UPT property TUBE. Returns True on success, False otherwise. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls the method with sample parameters.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.AddUPTPropertyTUBE(1, "value", 1, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0)
print(result)

```

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### GetPlateList Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/plate

Returns the list of all plate IDs. The example connects, calls GetPlateList with no arguments, and prints the list of integers.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetPlateList()
print(result)

```

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### CreateReport example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/table-report

Creates a report with the given title. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the raw return value from the underlying COM call.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.CreateReport("value")
print(result)

```

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### AddNodalLoad example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/nodal-loads

Adds a nodal load with forces and moments in all directions. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the raw return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.AddNodalLoad([1, 2], 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0)
print(result)

```

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### GetGeneratedQuadPanelIncidences Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/plate

Returns the generated quad panel incidences. The example connects, calls GetGeneratedQuadPanelIncidences with no arguments, and prints the list of values.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetGeneratedQuadPanelIncidences()
print(result)

```

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### CreateIsotropicMaterialTimber example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/material

Creates an isotropic timber material. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls CreateIsotropicMaterialTimber with placeholder values for material name and properties.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.CreateIsotropicMaterialTimber("value", 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1)
print(result)

```

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### CreateIsotropicMaterialProperties example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/material

Creates isotropic material properties. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls CreateIsotropicMaterialProperties with placeholder values for material name and properties.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.CreateIsotropicMaterialProperties("value", 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0)
print(result)

```

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### SetLabel example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Sets the label. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls SetLabel with an integer and a boolean, printing the raw return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.SetLabel(1, True)
print(result)

```

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### GetDefaultStandardProfileDBFolder example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/standard-table-sections

Returns the default standard profile DB folder. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls GetDefaultStandardProfileDBFolder, then prints the raw result.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetDefaultStandardProfileDBFolder()
print(result)

```

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### GetMemberIncidence

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/member

Gets the start and end node numbers for a given beam. Takes a beam number and returns a tuple of start and end node numbers.

```APIDOC
## GetMemberIncidence

### Description
Get the start and end node numbers for a given beam.

### Method
GetMemberIncidence

### Parameters
- **beam** (int): Beam number.

### Returns
tuple: Start and end node numbers as a tuple (start, end).

### Example
```python
from openstaad import ops

# Connect to the running STAAD.Pro session
s = ops.connect()
 
#Execute the function from geometry module
start_node, end_node = s.GetMemberIncidence(1)

print(start_node,end_node)
```
```

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### GetSupportReactions Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/support

Connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the support reactions for node 1 and load case 1.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetSupportReactions(1, 1)
print(result)

```

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### GetMemberIncidence Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/member

Connects to a running STAAD.Pro session and retrieves the start and end node numbers for beam 1, printing them.

```python
from openstaad import ops

# Connect to the running STAAD.Pro session
s = ops.connect()
 
#Execute the function from geometry module
start_node, end_node = s.GetMemberIncidence(1)

print(start_node,end_node)

```

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### GetSupportInformation Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/support

Connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the support information tuple for node 1.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetSupportInformation(1)
print(result)

```

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### GetSupportInformationEx Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/support

Connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the extended support information tuple for node 1.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetSupportInformationEx(1)
print(result)

```

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### GetPhysicalMemberCount: Get total count of physical members

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/physical-member

Returns the total number of physical members in the model. The example prints the count.

```python
from openstaad import ops

# Connect to the running STAAD.Pro session
s = ops.connect()
 
#Execute the function from geometry module
pm_count = s.GetPhysicalMemberCount()

print(pm_count)

```

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### CreateIsotropicMaterialSteel example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/material

Creates an isotropic steel material. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls CreateIsotropicMaterialSteel with placeholder values for name and material properties.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.CreateIsotropicMaterialSteel("value", 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1)
print(result)

```

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### GetOutputUnitForForce example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/session-file-root

Connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the output unit for force. No parameters are required.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetOutputUnitForForce()
print(result)

```

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### GetNoOfSelectedPhysicalMembers: Get count of selected physical members

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/physical-member

Returns the number of selected physical members in the model. The example prints the count.

```python
from openstaad import ops

# Connect to the running STAAD.Pro session
s = ops.connect()
 
#Execute the function from geometry module
selected_count = s.GetNoOfSelectedPhysicalMembers()

print(selected_count)

```

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### CreateIsotropicMaterialPropertiesEx example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/material

Creates extended isotropic material properties. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls CreateIsotropicMaterialPropertiesEx with placeholder values for material name and additional properties.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.CreateIsotropicMaterialPropertiesEx("value", 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0)
print(result)

```

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### CreateIsotropicMaterialConcrete example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/material

Creates an isotropic concrete material. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls CreateIsotropicMaterialConcrete with placeholder values for name and material properties.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.CreateIsotropicMaterialConcrete("value", 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1)
print(result)

```

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### GetLastPhysicalMemberNo: Get the last physical member number

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/physical-member

Returns the number of the last physical member in the model. The example prints the result.

```python
from openstaad import ops

# Connect to the running STAAD.Pro session
s = ops.connect()
 
#Execute the function from geometry module
last_pm = s.GetLastPhysicalMemberNo()

print(last_pm)

```

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### GetNoOfGeneratedQuadPanels Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/plate

Returns the number of generated quad panels. The example connects, calls GetNoOfGeneratedQuadPanels with no arguments, and prints the raw return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetNoOfGeneratedQuadPanels()
print(result)

```

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### SplitBeamInEqlParts example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/member

Splits a beam into equal parts. The method takes a beam number and the number of parts. It does not return a value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
s.SplitBeamInEqlParts(1, 1)

```

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### GetSelectedPhysicalMembers: Get selected physical members

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/physical-member

Returns a list of integers representing the selected physical members. The example connects and prints the result.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetSelectedPhysicalMembers()
print(result)

```

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### AddMemberFixedEnd Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/member-loads

Adds fixed-end loads to beams [1, 2] with start and end load lists [1, 2]. Returns True on success.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.AddMemberFixedEnd([1, 2], [1, 2], [1, 2])
print(result)

```

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### OpenView Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Opens a view by name with window options. Returns the raw COM call result.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.OpenView("value", True)
print(result)

```

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### GetOutputUnitForRotation example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/session-file-root

Connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the output unit for rotation. No parameters are required.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetOutputUnitForRotation()
print(result)

```

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### AddBeam Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/member

Adds a beam/member with specified start and end nodes. Returns the assigned member number, -1 if unable to add, or -2001 if a node is not found.

```python
# Example usage of AddBeam
# member_id = openstaad.Geometry.AddBeam(nNodeA, nNodeB)

from openstaad import ops

# Instanciar el módulo Geometry
s = ops.connect()

# Ejecutar la función desde el módulo geometry
member_id = s.AddBeam(nNodeA, nNodeB)

```

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### CreateNewViewForSelectionsEx Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Creates a new view for selections with window options. Takes an integer windowOptions parameter. Returns the raw COM return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.CreateNewViewForSelectionsEx(1)
print(result)

```

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### GetIntersectBeamsCount Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/member

Connects to a running STAAD.Pro session and gets the number of new beams that would be created by intersecting beams 1, 2, and 3 with a tolerance of 0.01.

```python
from openstaad import ops

# Instanciar el módulo Geometry
s = ops.connect()

# Obtener el número de nuevos beams que se crearían al intersectar los beams 1, 2 y 3 con una tolerancia de 0.01
count = s.GetIntersectBeamsCount([1, 2, 3], 0.01)

```

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### CreateLoadList example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/load-lists

Creates a load list with the given list type and load case list. Returns True on success, False otherwise.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.CreateLoadList(1, [1, 2])
print(result)

```

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### GetPhysicalMemberUniqueID: Get unique ID for a physical member

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/physical-member

Returns the unique identifier for the given physical member. The example queries physical member 1 and prints the unique ID.

```python
from openstaad import ops

# Connect to the running STAAD.Pro session
s = ops.connect()
 
#Execute the function from geometry module
unique_id = s.GetPhysicalMemberUniqueID(1)

print(unique_id)

```

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### CreateSteelDesignCommand example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/design-steel

Creates the steel design command with the given design code, command number, and value lists. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls the method without using the return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
s.CreateSteelDesignCommand(1, 1, [1, 2], [1, 2], [1, 2], [1, 2])

```

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### GetMemberReleaseSpecEx Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/member-specifications

Returns the release specification for a member at the given end. Takes beam_id and release_spec_position (0 for start, 1 for end). Returns a tuple (release, spring, mp_factor, mp_factor_list).

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
release, spring, mp_factor, mp_factor_list = s.GetMemberReleaseSpecEx(1, 0)
print(release, spring)

```

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### ShowAllMembers example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/member-annotation

Shows all members. Takes no parameters. Returns None.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
s.ShowAllMembers()

```

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### GetSupportCount Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/support

Connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the total number of supports defined in the model.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
count = s.GetSupportCount()
print(f"Number of supports: {count}")

```

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### GetPID example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/section-query-attributes

Returns the PID for an entity. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the integer result.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetPID(1, 1)
print(result)

```

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### GetReportCount example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/table-report

Returns the number of reports. The example prints the raw return value from the COM call.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetReportCount()
print(result)

```

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### GetApplicationDesktopSize Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/session-file-root

Connects to the running STAAD.Pro session and retrieves the application desktop size as a tuple of (int, int).

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetApplicationDesktopSize()
print(result)

```

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### GetSectionPropertyName example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/section-query-attributes

Returns the section property name. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the string result.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetSectionPropertyName(1)
print(result)

```

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### GetSupportName Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/support

Connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the support name for support number 1.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetSupportName(1)
print(result)

```

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### GetSectionPropertyList example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/section-query-attributes

Returns the section property list. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the list of integers.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetSectionPropertyList()
print(result)

```

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### GetSupportNodes Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/support

Connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the list of node numbers that have a support assigned.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
nodes = s.GetSupportNodes()
print(nodes)

```

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### ShowPlan: Show the plan view

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Shows the plan view. Takes no parameters and does not return a value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
s.ShowPlan()

```

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### GetUserProvidedTableCount example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/table-report

Returns the count of user-provided tables. The example prints the raw return value from the COM call.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetUserProvidedTableCount()
print(result)

```

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### GetTableCount example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/table-report

Returns the number of tables in a report. The example passes a report number and prints the raw return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetTableCount(1)
print(result)

```

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### GetProcessHandle example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/session-file-root

Connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the process handle. No parameters are required.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetProcessHandle()
print(result)

```

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### SetInterfaceMode example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Sets the interface mode. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls SetInterfaceMode with an integer. This method does not return a value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
s.SetInterfaceMode(1)

```

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### GetMaxSectionDisplacement example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/section-query-attributes

Returns the maximum section displacement. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the result tuple of (float, float).

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetMaxSectionDisplacement(1, "value", 1)
print(result)

```

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### GetCentroidLocationForSection example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/section-query-attributes

Returns the centroid location for a section. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the result tuple of (float, float).

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetCentroidLocationForSection(1)
print(result)

```

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### CreateUPTTableEx example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/upt-profiles

Creates a UPT table ex. Requires table_ref_id (int) and table_type (int). Returns the raw COM return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.CreateUPTTableEx(1, 1)
print(result)

```

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### GetAssignedAttributeByIndex example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/section-query-attributes

Returns the assigned attribute by index. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the result tuple of (str, str).

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetAssignedAttributeByIndex(1)
print(result)

```

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### ShowApplication - Show the STAAD.Pro application

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/session-file-root

Connects to the running STAAD.Pro session and calls ShowApplication to display the application. No parameters or return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
s.ShowApplication()

```

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### CreateUPTTable example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/upt-profiles

Creates a UPT table. Requires a table_type (int). Returns the raw COM return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.CreateUPTTable(1)
print(result)

```

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### HideSurface Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/parametric-surface

Hides the surface with the given surface number. Returns None. The example connects to openstaad and calls the function.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
s.HideSurface(1)

```

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### GetApplicationVersion Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/session-file-root

Connects to the running STAAD.Pro session and retrieves the application version number as text and in individual parts.

```python
from openstaad import ops

# Connect to the running STAAD.Pro session
s = ops.connect()

# Execute de analize funcion from root module.
staad_version = s.GetApplicationVersion()

print(staad_version)

```

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### GetAnalysisStatus example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/analysis-command

Retrieves the analysis status for any STD model. The example shows connecting to the root module and printing the status.

```python
from openstaad import ops

# instantiate the root module
s = ops.connect()

# Execute the analyze function from root module.
status = s.GetAnalysisStatus()

print(status)

```

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### GetOutputUnitForMoment example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/session-file-root

Connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the output unit for moment. No parameters are required.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetOutputUnitForMoment()
print(result)

```

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### SetWindowPosition example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Sets the window position. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls SetWindowPosition with four floats. This method does not return a value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
s.SetWindowPosition(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0)

```

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### GetAllSolidShearStresses example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/solid-3d

Connects to STAAD.Pro and retrieves all solid shear stresses for solid 1, corner 1, load case 1. Prints the result list.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetAllSolidShearStresses(1, 1, 1)
print(result)

```

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### SetScaleValues example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Sets the scale values. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls SetScaleValues with a list, printing the raw return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.SetScaleValues([1, 2])
print(result)

```

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### AssignBetaAngle example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/member-specifications

Connects to OpenSTAAD and assigns a beta angle of 1.0 to beams 1 and 2. Returns the raw COM return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.AssignBetaAngle([1, 2], 1.0)
print(result)

```

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### RenameView example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Renames the view. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls RenameView with a string argument, printing the raw return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.RenameView("value")
print(result)

```

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### ShowApplication

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/session-file-root

Shows the application window. This function takes no parameters and returns no value.

```APIDOC
## ShowApplication

### Description
Shows the application.

### Method
ShowApplication

### Parameters
None.

### Returns
None: This function does not return a value.

### Example
```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
s.ShowApplication()
```
```

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### GetRecordForSection example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/section-query-attributes

Returns the record for a section. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the raw return value from the underlying COM call.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetRecordForSection(1, "value")
print(result)

```

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### CreateElasticFooting example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/support

Creates an elastic footing with specified length, width, direction, and subgrade. Returns the raw COM call result.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.CreateElasticFooting(1.0, 1.0, 1, 1.0)
print(result)

```

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### GetOutputUnitForSectInertia example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/session-file-root

Connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the output unit for section inertia. No parameters are required.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetOutputUnitForSectInertia()
print(result)

```

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### GetPlateCount Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/plate

Returns the total plate count. The example connects, calls GetPlateCount with no arguments, and prints the integer return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetPlateCount()
print(result)

```

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### GetAllPlateCenterForces example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/plate-results

Connects to OpenSTAAD and retrieves all plate center forces for plate 1, load case 1. Returns a list of floats.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetAllPlateCenterForces(1, 1)
print(result)
```

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### GetNoOfSelectedPlates Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/plate

Returns the number of selected plates. The example connects, calls GetNoOfSelectedPlates with no arguments, and prints the integer return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetNoOfSelectedPlates()
print(result)

```

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### GetOutputUnitForStress example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/session-file-root

Connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the output unit for stress. No parameters are required.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetOutputUnitForStress()
print(result)

```

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### GetLastPlateNo Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/plate

Returns the last plate number. The example connects, calls GetLastPlateNo with no arguments, and prints the raw return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetLastPlateNo()
print(result)

```

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### GetOutputUnitForDistForce example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/session-file-root

Connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the output unit for distributed force. No parameters are required.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetOutputUnitForDistForce()
print(result)

```

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### AddSeismicDefinition example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/nodal-loads

Adds a seismic definition with type and accidental parameters. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the raw return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.AddSeismicDefinition(1, 1)
print(result)

```

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### GetAllSolidPrincipalStresses example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/solid-3d

Connects to STAAD.Pro and retrieves all solid principal stresses for solid 1, corner 1, load case 1. Prints the result list.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetAllSolidPrincipalStresses(1, 1, 1)
print(result)

```

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### GetOutputUnitForDisplacement example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/session-file-root

Connects to OpenSTAAD and prints the output unit for displacement. No parameters are required.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetOutputUnitForDisplacement()
print(result)

```

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### GetUserProvidedTableNo example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/table-report

Returns the user-provided table number for a given table index. The example prints the raw return value from the COM call.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetUserProvidedTableNo(1)
print(result)

```

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### GetCountryTableNo example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/table-report

Returns the country table number for a given beam ID. The example prints the raw return value from the COM call.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetCountryTableNo(1)
print(result)

```

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### CreateNewViewForSelections Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Creates a new view for the current selections. No parameters. Returns the raw COM return value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.CreateNewViewForSelections()
print(result)

```

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### BeginLoadMerging Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/member-loads

Connects to OpenStaad and calls BeginLoadMerging with no arguments. Returns the raw return value from the underlying OpenSTAAD COM call.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.BeginLoadMerging()
print(result)

```

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### SetSectionView example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Sets the section view. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls SetSectionView with an integer and two floats. This method does not return a value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
s.SetSectionView(1, 1.0, 1.0)

```

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### ComputeWallWindPressureProfileASCE72016 Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/standard-table-sections

Calls ComputeWallWindPressureProfileASCE72016 with sample arguments including wind speed and height above sea level. Prints the raw return value from the underlying OpenSTAAD COM call.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.ComputeWallWindPressureProfileASCE72016(1.0, 1.0, 1, 1, 1, True, [1, 2], [1, 2], [1, 2], 1)
print(result)

```

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### ComputeWallWindPressureProfile Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/standard-table-sections

Calls ComputeWallWindPressureProfile with sample integer, float, boolean, and list arguments. Prints the raw return value from the underlying OpenSTAAD COM call.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.ComputeWallWindPressureProfile(1, 1.0, 1, 1, 1, True, [1, 2], [1, 2], [1, 2], 1)
print(result)

```

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### SetReactionAnnotationMode example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Sets the reaction annotation mode. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls SetReactionAnnotationMode with two booleans. This method does not return a value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
s.SetReactionAnnotationMode(True, True)

```

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### Run buckling analysis ex with s.PerformBucklingAnalysisEx()

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/analysis-command

Performs the buckling analysis ex. Takes Method, MaxNoOfIterations, and PrintOption as integer parameters. Returns the raw return value from the underlying OpenSTAAD COM call.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.PerformBucklingAnalysisEx(1, 1, 1)
print(result)

```

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### SetModeSectionPage example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Sets the mode section page. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls SetModeSectionPage with three integers. This method does not return a value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
s.SetModeSectionPage(1, 1, 1)

```

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### SetFlagForHiddenEntities example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Sets the flag for hidden entities. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls SetFlagForHiddenEntities with an integer flag, printing the returned value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.SetFlagForHiddenEntities(1)
print(result)

```

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### SplitLoadsOnBeam Example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/member-loads

Connects to OpenStaad and calls SplitLoadsOnBeam with two integer arguments. Returns True if the call succeeded, False otherwise.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.SplitLoadsOnBeam(1, 1)
print(result)

```

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### SetDiagramMode example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/view

Sets the diagram mode. The example connects to OpenSTAAD and calls SetDiagramMode with an integer and two booleans. This method does not return a value.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
s.SetDiagramMode(1, True, True)

```

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### GetElasticFootingAssignmentList example

Source: https://www.openstaad.com/docs/support

Connects to OpenSTAAD and retrieves the elastic footing assignment list for a given support ID. Prints the list of integers.

```python
from openstaad import ops

s = ops.connect()
result = s.GetElasticFootingAssignmentList(1)
print(result)

```
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