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We have a RSA model for you to use: AISC.
Open the model in Robot Structural Analysis, calculate and save it.
The BIM link should be automatically integrated. You can find it in the top ribbon under Add-Ins -> IDEA StatiCa -> IDEA StatiCa. This will open the Checkbot application.
Select the New option with project type Steel and design code USA - Subcode LRFD (AISC 360-16). Then select Create project.
The new Checkbot project is ready to import connections from Robot Structural Analysis.
In Robot Structural Analysis, select one of the inside columns making sure you also select the lowest node.
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