New tool: Tekla StruXML Import is released.

Tekla StruXML Import Tool enables direct communication between FEM-Design and Tekla Structures. The direct data transfer is based on conversion of FEM-Design analysis model transfer into Tekla Structures native objects. FEM-Design analysis model is saved as struxml file type and converted to Tekla native objects in the Tekla StruXML Import tool. The proper sections and materials are assigned to Tekla native objects in the mapping process.   

The Tekla StruXML Import Tool has the following functionality:   

• importing FEM-Design model to create a new Tekla Structures model,  

• updating Tekla Structures model with changes made in FEM-Design model after the initial import. 

StruSoft StruXml Revit Add-In 1.1.006 is released

A new version of StruSoft StruXml Revit Add-In is now available to download from the StruSoft Installer or from a Download Page. The StruSoft StruXml Revit Add-In is now compatible with FEM-Design 15.00.003 new struxml schema.

 

For the full list of changes, please look into the release notes.

Current tool version:

StruSoft StruXML Revit Add-In 1.1.006

Release date:

March 18th, 2016

New Swedish Annex for concrete EKS 10

A new annex for concrete called EKS 10 had been launched this year. The changes concerns mainly snow loads and minimum reinforcement in slabs and walls. The changes will be implemented in the next version of FEM-Design 15.00.003 together with the next step of the 3D Soil module. Release is expected in March.

StruSoft StruXml Revit Add-In 1.1.005 is released

A new version of StruSoft StruXml Revit Add-In is now available to download from the StruSoft Installer or from a Download Page. The StruSoft StruXml Revit Add-In is now compatible with FEM-Design 15 new struxml schema, and brings some improvements in comparison to the previous version.

For the full list of changes, please look into the release notes.

Current tool version:

StruSoft StruXML Revit Add-In 1.1.005

Release date:

January 25th, 2016

StruSoft forum

We are happy to announce the start of StruSoft Forum. 

The purpose of this forum is to meet other users and share your experience between each other. The forum is moderated by several StruSoft experts and we will be there to help with any problems or questions you may have. 

 

We created a separate groups for each of our software product: FEM-Design, IMPACT, WIN-Statik, PRE-Stress, VIP-Energy and Dimension, and we invite you all to take an active part in the discussions. 

Forum can be found on: http://www.strusoft.com/forum/ (link can be found on our website under Services tab).

FEM-Design 15 is released. What's new?

FEM-Design 15 is officially released. 

All our customers with valid subscription can now upgrade the program. As usually, all the new features and changes in existing functionality are described in details in the New features guide document available in the program (Help -> New features).  

What's new in FEM-Design 15?

Tekla StruXML Export 1.1.003 is released

A new version of Tekla StruXML Export tool is now available to download from the StruSoft Installer or from a Download Page. 

The StruXML Tekla Export tool is now compatible with Tekla 21.1.

FEM-Design - Resetting the User Coordinate System (UCS)

Sometimes when the UCS has been changed and you want to reset it to a default state (same as global system).

In FEM-Design 3D Structure there are two ways to do this:

1. By using the graphical user interface (GUI)-buttons

StruSoft StruXml Revit Add-In 1.1.004 is released

A new version of StruSoft StruXml Revit Add-In is now available to download from the StruSoft Installer or from a Download Page. The StruSoft StruXml Revit Add-In is now compatible with Revit 2016, and brings some improvements in comparison to the previous version.

Most of the improvements are made to the Import StruXML mechanism. Among other things, more informative messages have been implemented in case of import errors. For the full list of changes, please look into the release notes.

Tekla StruXML Export 1.1.002 is released

A new version of Tekla StruXML Export tool is now available to download from the StruSoft Installer or from a Download Page. The Tekla Export tool is now compatible with Tekla 21, and brings some improvements in comparison to the previous version.

New features:

1. Tekla wall and Tekla column objects are recognized as walls and columns in FEM-Design (instead of plates and beams as it was so far).

Challenges at importing FEM-Design model to Revit

The latest version of our StruSoft StruXML Add-In contains a new workflow possibility, which is import a FEM-Design model into Revit. The new transfer direction is a great opportunity for those who usually start their job in FEM-Design and want to be able to reuse that model in Revit.In this article I would like to highlight some of the issues that one may encounter while integrating a FEM-Design model into Revit.

"Unknown section" error at opening struxml file in FEM-Design

The situation is following: 

You have successfully exported your Revit model into a struxml file and you tried to open that struxml file in FEM-Design. But instead of seeing your model, you came across a following warning dialog:

First steps with the Tekla to FEM-Design link

How do I start working withe the Tekla Add-In?
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We aim to satisfy our customers and always deliver a tool that fits to their real needs. Therefore, if you are a Tekla / FEM-Design user and you have some suggestions / requests regarding the future development of the link between the two programs, please let us know in the comment box below, or at iwona.budny at strusoft.com. We will consider each of your suggestion and, if only possible, try to include it in the future releases.

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The first step is to download and install the StruXML Tekla Add-in. You can find it at the:  

• download page:

Connection between Revit and FEM-Design

The transfer of data between Revit and FEM-Design is possible thanks to the StruSoft StruXML Revit Add-In. Data are saved into a XML format and the file is exchanged between Revit and FEM-Design, in both directions. It is not required that both Revit and FEM-Design are installed at the same computer. All the possible information, including links to external articles are gathered on or Revit - FEM-Design integration page. 

If you want to try the connection between Revit and FEM-Design, the first step is to download and install the free StruXML Revit Add-in. After installation, a StruSoft FEM-Design panel will be added into Analyze tab in your Revit Structure.

Current tool version:

StruSoft StruXML Revit Add-In 1.1.004

Release date:

September 2nd, 2015

Compatibility:

Revit Structure version 2015 and 2016

FEM-Design 13.01.003 and later

Download:

Click here to download StruSoft StruXml Revit 2015 Add-In 1.1.004 Win64

Click here to download StruSoft StruXml Revit 2016 Add-In 1.1.004 Win64

Release notes:

Click here to download the release notes.

Manual:

Click here to download the StruSoft Revit StruXML Add-In User Manual.

Tutorial videos:

Click here to go to the Revit- FEM-Design YouTube playlist.

Comparison between Bedding modulus and solid elements using the 3D Soil module

A brand new video related to geotechnical design is now available at our StruSoft Official Channel.

In the video, an analysis and design of two identical foundations using bedding modulus and solid elements is shown, to illustrate the difference between these two methods to model the soil. FEM-Design 3D Soil is used in the case where the soil is modeled as solid elements.

FEM-Design 14 and trapezoidal steel sheet (TRP-plåt)

There are a few features that are not so commonly known, one of which is the Profiled panels and the usage of trapezoidal steel sheet. In the following guide we will explain the usage of profiled panels to enhance the design of lightweight roofs.

FEM-Design 14 and lateral support

When designing steel structures a few of the beams or columns might be supported for lateral torsional or shear buckling. Instead of defining point supports in those points that might cause the model to act as if totally supported, beams and columns can have their buckling length defined as if supported by reducing the buckling length. Here we will explain how and where to set the buckling lengths.

FEM-Design 14 and DWG-import

In the end of 2011 we introduced the External reference-command to be able to have a model that you could connect several dwg-files to. In FEM-Design 11, we have made further refinements to this function, and they are still valid in FEM-Design 14. In this post we will explain the function step-by-step.

New version of StruXML Revit Add-In

A new version of StruXML Revit Add-In 1.1.003 has just been released. As always, you can find it in the StruSoft Installer.

The new version is primarily adjusted to work with FEM-Design 14 however, we have also fixed three minor bugs and added two new features: 

- 'Search GUID' command, that allows to find a Revit object by his GUID number,

- mapping list is now filtered to selected elements at export.

FEM-Design 14 - What's new?

FEM-Design 14 is officially released. 

All our customers with valid subscription can now upgrade the program. As usually, all the new features and changes in existing functionality are described in details in the "New features guide" document available in the program (Help --> New features). 

Here is a list of the most important features and changes that have been introduced in FEM-Design 14: