Publishing & Loading
How to use Speckle for ETABS
Step-by-step guide for using the ETABS connector
Speckle currently supports versions: .
The connector works on only.
Setup
1
Install the connector
Install your connector
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Open the ETABS connector
- Go to Tools.
- Select Speckle to open the ETABS connector.
- Select Sign in if you haven’t linked your Speckle account.
How do I manually load the connector?
How do I manually load the connector?
If the plugin is not showing up under Tools, you can manually load the ETABS connector:
- Navigate to
Tools -> Add/Show Plugins... - Click
Browseand navigate to the path{localappdata}\Computers and Structures\ETABS xx\Speckle\ - Select the
SpeckleConnectorCSI.dllfile. ClickAddand thenOk.
Why is the Speckle plugin not showing up after I installed the connector?
Why is the Speckle plugin not showing up after I installed the connector?
- Make sure your version of is one of the supported versions.
- Uninstall and reinstall your 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:- Your application version
- Your Speckle connector version
What should I do if the plugin UI is empty or unresponsive, or if my application crashes?
What should I do if the plugin UI is empty or unresponsive, or if my application crashes?
If your connector window is floating, try docking it to your application to fix blank UI issues.For major issues, you can sometimes find a
log file in your directory at AppData\Roaming\Speckle\Logs.
Please report your problem in our Community Forum and include the following information:- Your application version
- Your Speckle connector version
- A copy of the log
Why can't I add a new account?
Why can't I add a new account?
This can happen if our desktop service isn’t running. Desktop Service is used for authenticating new accounts. If it’s not running, search for Speckle Desktop Services in Windows search and run it.
How do I uninstall my connector?
How do I uninstall my connector?
All Speckle connectors are installed like any other program. You can uninstall them directly from your system’s
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?
How do I update my connector to the latest version?
You can always download the latest version of the connector in the web app.
If a new version of the connector is available, you will also see a notification in your connector UI.
Publishing a Model
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Select Publish
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Choose a project
- Select an existing project
- or select New Project to create one
3
Choose a model
- Select an existing model
- or select New Model to create one
4
Select objects to publish
- In your application viewport, select the elements you want to publish.
- Select Publish.
- Your model is now published to Speckle and is available to the rest of your team.
What types of ETABS elements can I publish to Speckle?
What types of ETABS elements can I publish to Speckle?
All selectable model objects can be published:
Joints, Frames, Tendons, Shells and Links. Each published object contains the following information:- Type
- Geometry as
Mesh,CurveorPoint - Children objects, such as
Joints - Custom properties
How do I see the custom properties on my published ETABS elements, like sections or area metrics?
How do I see the custom properties on my published ETABS elements, like sections or area metrics?
All custom properties can be found under the
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:- Assignments (e.g.
materialandsection) - Geometry metrics (e.g. length or area)
- Object ID (e.g. sub-classification for
Frame->Column,Beam, orBrace, label, and associated level)
Where can I find the material or section used for an object in my Speckle model?
Where can I find the material or section used for an object in my Speckle model?
The specific properties for materials and sections will not appear on individual model objects. To view your model materials and sections in your web browser:
- Open the
Scene Explorertab in the Navigation Bar to the left (or pressShift+E) - Click
Switch to Dev Mode. This will give you full access to all objects and properties in your model. - Expand the
sectionProxiesormaterialProxiesitem. - Expand any item in this list to see a
SectionorMaterialwith all of its properties.The section can be matched back to any element based on itsname, and the material can be matched to any section based on itsname.
Which object properties do not get published with the ETABS connector?
Which object properties do not get published with the ETABS connector?
Currently**,** the following properties are not published on objects:
- Load cases, patterns and combinations
- Analysis results
- Grids and grid information
- Levels information
Why does my model have the wrong colors in the web browser viewer?
Why does my model have the wrong colors in the web browser viewer?
In the viewer, select the View Modes button in the side bar, and switch the view mode to Shaded. If you still don’t see your object colors, let us know in our Community Forum
Why are some objects that I published missing from my model?
Why are some objects that I published missing from my model?
After you publish a Speckle model, click on the Report button to see any errors that may have occurred.
Click on any item in the report to highlight that item in your application. Some objects may not be supported for publishing.
Loading a Model
The connector is publish-only.
- Which application your Speckle model is published from
- Why you want to load your model into
- How frequently you would use this workflow (daily, weekly, monthly, longer).