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Connect SAP2000 V 17 and ETABS2015 Help

The ConnectSAP2000v17andETABS2015 tool allows users to convert structural models between SAP2000 v17 and ETABS 2015. To use the tool, both programs must be installed. The tool can convert models between the two programs in either direction. It guides the user to select the original model, target program, and save the converted model with the same name. Key model attributes like materials, sections, loads, geometry and assignments are transferred between the two programs.

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Connect SAP2000 V 17 and ETABS2015 Help

The ConnectSAP2000v17andETABS2015 tool allows users to convert structural models between SAP2000 v17 and ETABS 2015. To use the tool, both programs must be installed. The tool can convert models between the two programs in either direction. It guides the user to select the original model, target program, and save the converted model with the same name. Key model attributes like materials, sections, loads, geometry and assignments are transferred between the two programs.

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ConnectSAP2000v17andETABS2015

Overview
The ConnectSAP2000v17andETABS2015 tool can be used to convert ETABS 2015 models into
SAP2000 v17 models, and vice versa. In order to use this tool, the user must have both ETABS 2015 and
SAP2000 v17 installed. Using the latest versions of all CSI products is recommended, but the tool will
work with any versions of ETABS 2015 and SAP2000 v17. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are supported.

Usage
Run ConnectSAP2000v17andETABS2015.exe

Select an option, either SAP2000 to ETABS, or ETABS to SAP2000.

Follow the instructions in the title of each of the subsequent Open File dialog boxes.

First, you will select the program from which you are converting.

Next, select the model file to be converted.

Finally, select the program to which you are converting.

The ConnectSAP2000v17andETABS2015 tool will launch the first program, open the model, then launch
the second program and transfer model data. It will save the new model with the same name as the
original.

V5.0.0.0 Features List


Features Transferred Available SAP2000 -> ETABS Available ETABS -> SAP2000
Materials Yes Yes
Frame Sections Yes Yes
Load Patterns Yes Yes
Joint Coordinates Yes Yes
Object Connectivity Yes Yes
Point Assignments Yes Yes
Point Load Assignments Yes Yes
Frame Assignments Yes Yes

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