Errors when xporting elements from Revit to FEM-Design

Why some elements are not exported from Revit to FEM-Design?

There are two main reasons why some elements are not exported from Revit to FEM-Design:

• lack of structural material assigned to the element,
• analytical model is not enabled for the element.

If some elements are not exported, user will be notified about it along with the information of element type and reason why the export failed. In the export dialog user can see a list of all errors. To see the detailed report of exported / not exported elements, one can choose to see the Export Report. Both are shown in the example below:

Visibility of labels in FEM-Design

Why can't I see my reinforcement / thickness / material / section /loads / etc. labels in my FEM-Design model?

The visibility of the labels in FEM-Design is dependent on the current view mode applied to the model. Any kind of label can only be visible in the Wireframe mode.

Printing from documentation in FEM-Design

How to change the default printer in Documentation module in FEM-Design? 

Default printer is associated with the Section. If you wish to change the default printer, select the section --> go to Properties --> choose Printer setup... button --> Select the desired printer from the drop down list --> Ok.

Be aware that if you have more than one section in your documentation, you need to set the default printer for each section separately.

PRE-Stress 6.4

PRE-Stress 6.4 is now available in StruSoft Installer

• PRE-Stress now support fire design in terms of control according to EN1992-1-2 and EN1168.
• Re-worked the structure and added more information to the help file which allows for faster introduction into mastering PRE-Stress. Also added context help (F1) to the most essential dialog windows.
• The recently added 'overview report' now borrows enhanced graphical representation of slab perimeter and loads when executed from IMPACT Precast.

This version of PRE-Stress connects to IMPACT Precast 12.1.014 and 13.0.004 or later.
PRE-Stress 6.4 is now exclusive for Eurocode and requires a new license, make sure to update your license file. Read more about the new version on StruSoft's homepage

GRAPHISOFT Releases EcoDesigner STAR

BUDAPEST, January 21, 2014 – GRAPHISOFT®, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) architectural software developer, has announced the launch of EcoDesigner STAR, the first software that places standard-compliant energy analysis in the heart of the architect’s familiar BIM work environment. EcoDesigner STAR enables architects to design the most energy-efficient buildings, by themselves or working together with engineers or specialist consultants.

http://www.graphisoft.com/info/news/press_releases/ecodesigner_star_release.html