New proj

space
metric units
add beam
finish

left side: change cursor to nodes

create node
shift+n to show label
add beam: for vertical, bottom to top , for horizontal, nearest to 0,0,0
shift+e to show start and end node
shift+b to show beam label
create beams
to simplify, select frame then use translational repeat top bar)
staad editor:
property page, section database, select beam type, assign to view
ctrl 0-4 : show beam
shift+x to show beam type
alt+v+s to change label properties
alt+v+v to hide unselected beams
alt+v+w to show everything
double click to show beam properties
release forces and moments that the beam does not carry
change beta angle to rotate along beam axis
strong axis= y weak axis =z
shift r to remove/show release
truss: tension and compression members
tension: tension members only
to create custom dimension and material, use
to change concrete properties, use staad editor