Watch and Learn…

The primary objective of this page is to highlight aspects of SOFiSTiK Analysis + Design. This can help new users to get familiar with our software and keep experienced users up-to-date with our latest features. In the pages below, examples are provided, mostly with a supporting video, to illustrate how to achieve a specific task using SOFiSTiK Analysis + Design.

… About Modelling

How to make Revit’s analytical model ready for a Finite Element analysis.

• Releases for wall and slab edges
• Definition of additional structural properties in Revit
• Checking loads in your Revit model
• Check a Revit model with the Analytical Check

… About Analyses

How to generate Finite Element models and make a first analysis of it.

• How to analyze a Revit model?
• Optimize your workflow with SSD templates
• Generation of Design Elements for shear walls
• Preparation of slab prestressing in Revit for analysis in SOFiSTiK

… About Subsystems

What are subsystems and how can you use them.

• What is a SOFiSTiK Subsystem?
• All you need to know about Load Takedown between Subsystems

… About Member Design

How to group and design structural members.

• Grouping of Columns based on their design results
• Additional information about Beam Design

… About Results and Documentation

How to explore and display results inside Revit.

• Save and display SOFiSTiK results using Revit Result Packages

… About Dynamo with SOFiSTiK

How to use Dynamo with SOFiSTiK Analysis + Design.

• Generate Subsystem Views with Dynamo
• Analyze Subsystems with Dynamo
• Export SOFiSTiK Analysis Results