Getting Started#
Installation#
The following configuration should be installed:
Autodesk Revit 2025
SOFiSTiK Analysis + Design for Revit 2025
SOFiSTiK FEA 2025
If SOFiSTiK FEA 2025 is not installed, performing analysis and design tasks directly integrated in Revit is possible but you cannot access 
SOFiSTiK Structural Desktop (SSD).
Licensing#
SOFiSTiK Analysis + Design is licensed with a valid SOFiSTiK FEM-Package. The features available adapt accordingly.
Note
For assistance about licensing, please contact our 
SOFiSTiK Technical Support or Sales Team.
For more general information about licensing in SOFiSTiK, see our Administration Manual 2025
General Workflow#
The platform Autodesk Revit 2025 is started via the Program Manager or from the link on the desktop. There, the analytical model of a building is created including its loads and boundary conditions using Revit native commands.
In the ribbon define your Main System view.
Next define your Project Settings, e.g., design code.
Enrich the analytical model using Structural Properties and Utilities commands.
Check the three Mapping dialog boxes.
Conduct a complete verification of the entire model with the Analytical Check.
Run Calculate to generate and analyse the FE system and its loads.
Now the SSD button provides access to SOFiSTiK Structural Desktop (SSD) where further analysis and design tasks can be performed.
Note
It is also possible to conduct integrated analysis, design and results evaluation directly within the Revit environment.
Getting Started Tutorial#
Get started with SOFiSTiK Analysis + Design by following the tutorial Getting Started Tutorial many more tutorials are available in the documentation SOFiSTiK (FEA) Tutorials 2025.