Metalpla & Estrumad v12

Provisional content: to be reviewed and completed with the text from the current website.

Design and analysis of steel and timber structures — faster, more connected, more powerful.

v12 boosts productivity, improves interoperability (IFC, DXF and, for Estrumad, Cadwork) and strengthens design rigour. Built for the design office and the construction site.

Why upgrade to v12?

Seamless BIM/CAD interoperability (IFC, DXF; section tables can also be imported and exported in FIE/Excel format).
Agile modelling: fewer clicks, more control and smart views.
Extended, faster analysis: new checks and compliance with the Spanish Structural Code (Código Estructural).
Convincing reports: text and images can be inserted directly into the reports.
Example bank: sample projects ready to reuse as templates.

Mixed steel and timber structure designed with Metalpla and Estrumad v12

Key new features in v12

Legend: Both = Metalpla and Estrumad · Estrumad = Estrumad only · PLUS = Plus edition only

Integrations and formats

Both IFC PLUS
Both Import / export of section tables in FIE and Excel format
Both DXF images in the table editor PLUS
Both DXF importer dialog
Both DXF editor

Modelling and editing

Both Graphic scale and view cube PLUS
Both Add nodes with automatic insertion plane PLUS
Both Split members at nodes
Both X/Z swap in node and member loads

Analysis, checks and codes

Estrumad Spacer blocks and battens in built-up columns
Estrumad CLT beams and floors
Both Shear deformation in deflections PLUS
Both Moment–shear interaction (I and rectangular sections) with a warning in critical cases
Both Load combination generation (improved)
Both Hypothesis removal management
Both Spanish Structural Code compliance

Documentation and workflow

Both Document manager: insert text and images into reports PLUS
Estrumad Two-way integration with Uniomad PLUS

Products

Metalpla v12 — Steel

Structural design of steel for the design office and the site. Visualise stresses, detect failures and optimise the project quickly.

v12 highlights: IFC/DXF interoperability, agile node and member editing, smarter load combinations and advanced base plate options.

Estrumad v12 — Timber (with steel members)

Structural design of timber with the option of steel members for connections and reinforcements. Accurate sizing and documentation ready for the workshop and the site.

v12 highlights: specific design of built-up columns, integration with Uniomad (PLUS) and with Cadwork (separate module), and improved documentation.

How does it help you every day?

Less rework: ease of use, automated tasks and fast analysis.
More control: views, scales and tools that adapt to your workflow.
Flawless delivery: reports with graphics, text and images ready for the client.

Editions: Basic vs Plus

Provisional content: to be reviewed and completed with the text from the current website.

See at a glance what each edition of Metalpla (steel) and Estrumad (timber, with the option of also designing steel members) includes.

	Basic	Plus	Basic	Plus
	Metalpla v12		Estrumad v12
Integrations and formats
IFC import	—	✓	—	✓
FIE / Excel section table import	✓	✓	✓	✓
Import DXF images into the table editor	—	✓	—	✓
DXF importer / editor	—	✓	—	✓
DXF importer dialog	✓	✓	✓	✓
Modelling and editing
2D/3D structures	✓	✓	✓	✓
Typology generator	—	✓	—	✓
Automatic generation of mechanical properties from DXF	—	✓	—	✓
Add nodes with automatic insertion plane	—	✓	—	✓
Graphic scale and view cube size	—	✓	—	✓
Split members at nodes	✓	✓	✓	✓
X/Z swap in loads (nodes and members)	✓	✓	✓	✓
Member grouping	✓	✓	✓	✓
Display filters	—	✓	—	✓
3D view management / solid view	—	✓	—	✓
Analysis and checks
Foundations and base plates	✓	✓	✓	✓
Member reinforcements (cover plates, stiffeners)	—	✓	—	—
Battened members / variable section	✓	✓	✓	✓
Any number of loads on members	✓	✓	✓	✓
Purlin design	—	✓	—	✓
Automatic load generation (Spanish CTE)	✓	✓	✓	✓
Section properties generator	—	✓	—	✓
Deflection limits on members / free nodes	✓	✓	✓	✓
Shear deformation in deflections	—	✓	—	✓
Moment–shear interaction (I and rectangular sections)	✓	✓	✓	✓
Spacer blocks and battens (built-up columns)	—	—	✓	✓
Semi-rigid connection design	—	✓	—	✓
Crane runway beam design	—	✓	—	—
Elastic restraints at nodes	—	✓	—	✓
Automatic sizing of structure / foundations	—	✓	—	✓
Spanish Structural Code / load combinations and hypothesis removal	✓	✓	✓	✓
Documentation and reports
Document manager (text + images in reports)	—	✓	—	✓
Report customisation	—	✓	—	✓
Graphical results output	✓	✓	✓	✓
Quantity take-off	✓	✓	✓	✓
Platform and performance
Fire design	—	✓	✓	✓
Simplified seismic design	—	✓	—	✓
32/64-bit version	—	✓	—	✓
Uses all processors for analysis	✓	✓	✓	✓
Annual licence	✓	✓	✓	✓

See the prices of each edition on the Products and prices page.