# Export : IDEA StatiCa
GSA can export a joint connected by steel members to IDEA StatiCa (opens new window) as a connection that can be designed in StatiCa.
# Supported sections
The following is a list of supported sections that can be used for the members.
| Catalogue | Section types |
|---|---|
| British | UB, UC |
| ArcelorMittal | UB, UC |
| Europrofile | IPE HE |
| South African | UB, UC |
| Standard | I, GI, angle, tee, channel, circle, RHS, CHS |
# How to use the IDEA StatiCa export function in GSA
- Make sure IDEA StatiCa 22.1 or newer version and .NET framework 4.8 are installed.
- Make sure GSA preferences settings (from menu Tools > Preferences... to open the setting) are set up as follows
- On the Basic tab, uncheck Open a new model in a new instance
- On the Miscellaneous tab, check Create a new GSA instance for every COM object requested
- Open a GSA model with steel members.
- Make sure the steel members are defined with associated elements and design materials.
- Members that are joined at a node will be exported as a StatiCa connection.
- Run an Export command from menu File > Export > IDEA StatiCa... , this will open the Export settings dialog box.
- On the Export setting dialog box:
- The default export folder is filled, but it can be changed if needed
- Define a node number that is connected to members, this will be the exported connection
- Define a combination case from which the forces/moments for the connection are extracted
- Click the Export button, the export will start and progress messages are populated to the status box.
- If the export is successful, the IDEA StatiCa (opens new window) connection program with the exported connection will be opened. Your connection design can now be done in the StatiCa program.