FRAME ANALYSIS Software overview

Digital Canal’s Frame Analysis and Design is the only frame analysis and design program that is truly integrated with AutoCAD (Versions 2012, 2011 and 2010* – 32 & 64 bit). Unlike other programs that claim to have a "CAD-like" user interface, Frame Analysis & Design actually runs completely within AutoCAD to model, analyze and design structures.

Getting productive with Frame Analysis and Design is fast and requires only a novice level of experience with AutoCAD. More experienced AutoCAD users enjoy using the vast editing, visualization and documentation abilities of AutoCAD to create models quicker and easier than what is possible with analysis programs that have “home-made” graphic environments.

At the heart of Frame Analysis and Design is the 30+ years proven STRAAD Finite Element engine. The STRAAD engine provides the accuracy and reliability that can only come from a program that has been used on thousands of engineering works of all sizes. STRAAD contains advanced features not commonly found in competing programs, including large displacement analysis, cables, plasticity, connection stiffness and more…

Analysis results are post-processed with integrated steel member and spread footing design. These spreadsheet-based design modules provide a level of detail unequaled by competing programs.

* Call about Frame Analysis & Design for older versions of AutoCAD.