Licensing

SOFiSTiK Analysis + Design is available in distinct run-modes, depending on the SOFiSTiK installation setup on your machine and the licenses present in your environment. This procedure is fully automated to provide the best user experience without having to worry about settings. For detailed explanations see list below.

Run-modes of SOFiSTiK Analysis + Design
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Name of
run-mode
SOFiSTiK FEA
installation
Package required
License
Description of functionalities
and limitations

1

Light

Not required

Not applicable

To perform model checks only

2

Stand-alone

Not required
SOFiSTiK Analysis + Design
RXA
Perform analysis and design tasks provided by SOFiSTiK Analysis + Design. Exceptions may apply, see Command Reference.
No access to sofistik_small SOFiSTiK FEA.

3

FEA-interface

Required
3D-FEM-Package
RXA or SOF+1)
Perform full range of functionalities2) of SOFiSTiK Analysis + Design.
Seamless processing of the model in ssd_small SOFiSTiK Structural Desktop (SSD) for further analysis and design.

Note

1) Regardless of the FEA-installation, a valid SOFiSTiK Analysis + Design license, if present, will be favored for the handling of the SOFiSTiK Analysis + Design graphical interface within Autodesk® Revit®.

 

2) Analysis and design features available according to the licenses of the SOFiSTiK FEM Package, no matter if handled within SOFiSTiK Analysis + Design for Revit or in ssd_small SOFiSTiK Structural Desktop (SSD).

 

For assistance about licensing, please contact our support_assistant_small SOFiSTiK Technical Support or Sales Team.

See also

For more general information about licensing in SOFiSTiK, see our Administration Manual 2022