Step-by-step guide for using the ETABS connector
Install the connector
Open the ETABS connector
How do I manually load the connector?
Tools -> Add/Show Plugins...
Browse
and navigate to the path {localappdata}\Computers and Structures\ETABS xx\Speckle\
SpeckleConnectorCSI.dll
file. Click Add
and then Ok
.Why is the Speckle plugin not showing up after I installed the connector?
.exe
or right-clicking and then selecting Open
to run the installer.
Installation issues can also be caused by conflicting plugins.If you’re still experiencing problems, please report it in our Community Forum and include the following information:What should I do if the plugin UI is empty or unresponsive, or if my application crashes?
log
file in your directory at AppData\Roaming\Speckle\Logs
.
Please report your problem in our Community Forum and include the following information:Why can't I add a new account?
How do I uninstall my connector?
Applications
. For a full uninstall, you should also remove Speckle Desktop Services as well as your Speckle connector.How do I update my connector to the latest version?
Select Publish
Choose a project
Choose a model
Select objects to publish
What types of ETABS elements can I publish to Speckle?
Joints
, Frames
, Tendons
, Shells
and Links
. Each published object contains the following information:Mesh
, Curve
or Point
Joints
How do I see the custom properties on my published ETABS elements, like sections or area metrics?
properties
field when you select and view an ETABS object in your browser.Custom properties vary depending on the type of ETABS element, and can include:material
and section
)Frame
-> Column
, Beam
, or Brace
, label, and associated level)Where can I find the material or section used for an object in my Speckle model?
Scene Explorer
tab in the Navigation Bar to the left (or press Shift
+ E
)Switch to Dev Mode
. This will give you full access to all objects and properties in your model.sectionProxies
or materialProxies
item.Section
or Material
with all of its properties.The section can be matched back to any element based on its name
, and the material can be matched to any section based on its name
.Which object properties do not get published with the ETABS connector?
Why does my model have the wrong colors in the web browser viewer?
Why are some objects that I published missing from my model?