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What is Scia Engineer?

SCIA Engineer is a comprehensive software solution for structural analysis and design, suitable for a variety of construction projects. This adaptable program caters to the needs of designing office complexes, industrial facilities, bridges, and more, all within a single, user-friendly platform. It features robust CAD-like modeling capabilities, sophisticated calculations, and ensures compliance with building codes through its multimaterial design options and customizable reporting features. Users can streamline repetitive tasks by utilizing pre-built or tailored parametric templates for various geometries, along with effective load generation tools. SCIA Engineer stands out with its extensive integration of Eurocodes, U.S. codes, and other global standards. Additionally, it facilitates seamless collaboration with other stakeholders by providing powerful bi-directional links to software like Allplan, Revit, and Tekla Structures, as well as support for Open BIM’s IFC and several third-party plug-ins. This interconnectedness enhances workflow efficiency and allows for a smoother design process across different platforms.

What is OpenBuildings Designer?

OpenBuildings Designer, formerly known as AECOsim Building Designer, represents Bentley's all-encompassing solution for building information modeling (BIM) across multiple disciplines. This powerful tool allows users to explore, innovate, and accelerate the design and construction processes of buildings more efficiently than ever before. It provides the capability to design, analyze, document, and visualize structures, regardless of their size or complexity, thereby improving the clarity of design intent and addressing challenges among various building disciplines and geographically dispersed teams. By enhancing building information modeling practices, the software not only facilitates quicker project delivery but also boosts confidence in critical areas such as design accuracy, workflow efficiency, and overall productivity. It encourages collaboration between architects and engineers from mechanical, electrical, and structural backgrounds through a unified suite of tools and processes, thus improving project management. Moreover, users can easily integrate information from different formats, allowing them to take on projects of any scale while ensuring that their design objectives are conveyed effectively through customizable and reliable outputs. This holistic strategy ultimately revolutionizes the building design process, rendering it more interconnected and efficient, which in turn supports a more sustainable approach to construction and design innovation.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Archicad
DDS-CAD Viewer
Revizto

Integrations Supported

Archicad
DDS-CAD Viewer
Revizto

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

SCIA nv

Date Founded

1974

Company Location

Belgium

Company Website

www.scia.net

Company Facts

Organization Name

Bentley Systems

Date Founded

1984

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.bentley.com/en/products/product-line/building-design-software/openbuildings-designer

Categories and Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Categories and Features

BIM

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Change Management
Collaboration
Conflict Tracking
Design Modeling
Document Management
For Facility Management
Mobile Access
Scheduling

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