The Continuing Evolution of a Structural Software Integration Program

Where we came from First Version of the Software –Ran in Windows 3.11, Win95 and NT –In-House use only –Stand-Alone Graphics Engine –Read GT STRUDL files –Created DXF drawings for CAD

Where We Came From Version 4 released March 2009 –Runs inside AutoCAD 2000 – 2009 –Graphic interface for creating extensive analytical files with all AutoCAD tools –Reads and Writes GT STRUDL, STAAD.Pro, RISA 3D, and SAP2000 –Roundturn of analytical data (loads, etc)

Where We Are Now An Extended Product Line for AutoCAD –Structural Desktop Professional –Structural Desktop for GT STRUDL –Structural Desktop for STAAD.Pro –Structural Desktop for RISA 3D and RISAFloor

Where We Are Now A New Product under Development for non-AutoCAD Analytical Users

Where We Are Now Structural Desktop Translate –Converts Analytical Files –Stand alone, requires no other software –Geometric and Member Properties –Loads and Load Combinations –Design Parameters –Currently under internal verification of accuracy and completeness

Where We Are Now Structural Desktop Translate –Builds on Expertise in Reading Analytical File Systems that had to be Developed for the Structural Desktop Product Line

Where We Are Going Structural Desktop Family of Products –Version 5 is Under Development

Where We Are Going Version 5 –Improved Translation Capability Synchronized with SDT Translate Program –With Perception of a Need for drawing file compatibility with Architectural Desktop, Revit, Microstation and others, Version 5 will Produce Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) files for drawings –Compatible with AutoCAD

Where We Are Going Structural Desktop Translate –Will support an upgrade to Produce Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) files for drawings when SDT Professional Version 5 is released