Level 1
Basic
Level 2
Plus
Core linear analysis, modeling, and code-based design for everyday building projects.
Level 3
Advanced
Level 4
Ultimate
The complete package, including performance-based design and the most advanced hinge and fiber models.
FeatureBasicPlusAdvancedUltimate
Completely Customizable Graphical User InterfaceIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Enhanced Direct X GraphicsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Multiple ViewsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Dockable WindowsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Floating FormsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Model Size (limited to 1500 nodes)Included in BasicNot included in PlusNot included in AdvancedNot included in Ultimate
Model Size (no practical limit)Not included in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Model ViewsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Object Model ViewIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Element Model ViewIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Wide Array of TemplatesIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Multiple Grid System DefinitionIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Plans and ElevationsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Interactive Database EditingIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Diaphragm Constraint DefinitionIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Meshing ToolsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Edge ConstraintsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
JointsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Frames (Beams / Columns / Braces)Included in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Section PropertiesIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Section DesignerIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Non-Prismatic SectionsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
CablesIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
TendonsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
ShellsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
SolidsNot included in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
LinksIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
SpringsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Nonlinear Links – Gaps and HooksIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Nonlinear Links – Plasticity, Dampers, IsolatorsNot included in BasicNot included in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Cables – Nonlinear Catenary BehaviorNot included in BasicNot included in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Frames – Nonlinear Tension/Compression LimitsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Nonlinear Frame HingesNot included in BasicNot included in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Nonlinear Layered ShellsNot included in BasicNot included in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Auto-Lateral LoadingIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
SeismicIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
WindIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Moving LoadsNot included in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
WaveNot included in BasicNot included in PlusNot included in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
User LoadsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Force/MomentIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
DisplacementIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
TemperatureIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
StrainIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Pore PressureIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Point, Line, Trapezoidal, and Area LoadsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Open Structure Wind LoadingIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
SAPFire® Analysis EngineIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Ritz AnalysisIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Eigen AnalysisIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Multiple 64-Bit SolversIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
StaticIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
DynamicIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
ModalIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Response SpectrumIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Linear Modal Time HistoryNot included in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Linear Direct Integration Time HistoryNot included in BasicNot included in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
BucklingNot included in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
P-DeltaIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
PushoverNot included in BasicNot included in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Staged ConstructionNot included in BasicNot included in PlusNot included in AdvancedNot included in Ultimate
Single Stage from Initial StateNot included in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Change Sections & AssignmentsNot included in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Multiple StagesNot included in BasicNot included in PlusNot included in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Time Dependent StiffnessNot included in BasicNot included in PlusNot included in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Creep and ShrinkageNot included in BasicNot included in PlusNot included in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Power Spectral DensityNot included in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Steady StateNot included in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Nonlinear AnalysisNot included in BasicNot included in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Nonlinear BucklingNot included in BasicNot included in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Wilson FNA (Fast Nonlinear Analysis) MethodNot included in BasicNot included in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Direct Interation Time HistoryNot included in BasicNot included in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Material Nonlinearity – Frame, Hinges and LinksNot included in BasicNot included in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Geometric Nonlinearity – Large DisplacementNot included in BasicNot included in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Target ForceNot included in BasicNot included in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
HyperstaticIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Load CombinationsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Model AliveIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Interactive design capabilitiesIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Steel Frame DesignIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Concrete Frame DesignIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Aluminum Frame DesignIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Cold Formed Frame DesignIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Auto Select ListsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Deformed ShapesIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Force DiagramsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
General DisplacementIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Color Displacement ContoursIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Section CutsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Virtual Work DiagramsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Tabular OutputIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Video AnimationsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
BIM Product InteractionIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
AutoCAD® and BricsCAD®Included in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Revit®Included in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
TeklaIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
IFCIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
CIS/2Included in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Application Programing InterfaceIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Multiple Language SupportIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Build Custom PluginsIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
Cross Product DevelopmentIncluded in BasicIncluded in PlusIncluded in AdvancedIncluded in Ultimate
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