Version 21.0 Upgrade Guide

Top Feature

• Scripts & Command Line
  • Command Line adds a powerful new way to create models objects, apply loads, extract results, etc.
  • External Script files can automate common tasks, define complex geometry, etc.

Model

• Large copy performance enhancement (85x faster)
• Improved Model Checks for plane frame structures
• Added a Frame Type option for members in the Clipboard Exchange

Load

• Load Case Manager columns now retain their size and order

Analyze

• Improved rigid link behavior

Design

• Added the ACI 318-19 American Concrete Specification
• Added the CSA A23.3:19 Canadian Concrete Specification
• Added the CSA S16:19 LRFD Canadian Steel Specification

Report

• Improved reporting for combined NDS bending and axial compression
• The Member Plan Check table reports Result Case Legend more clearly 
• Added a Unit Weight column to the Bill of Materials table 

Succeed! (Interface, Performance, Reliability)

• Support for Autodesk Revit 2022
• SketchUp export updated to current 64 bit version
• Documentation updates and improvements
• Updated the c++ runtimes to the current standards