Linear and Cylindrical Coordinates

[fcrean]

Can anyone advise if linear and cylindrical coordinate systems can be used together?

If so, what is the code to use?

I've tried:

JOINT COORDINATES
1 x y z
2 ...

JOINT COORDINATES CYLINDRICAL
4 "radius1" "theta" "z1" "jts" "radius2" "angle" "z2"
5 ...

However the linear coordinates are ignored when compiled, and I am left with only the circular members.

TIA,
figs.

 

[lippie]

What version are you using? I tried your little sample and it seems to be working fine on STAAD.Pro 2001 (I didn't try on the latest).

 

[fcrean]

Don't have access to advanced software... currently using STAAD III Rel. 23

figs.