New Metalpla and Estrumad V12
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METALPLA & ESTRUMAD v12
Design and analysis of steel and timber structures — faster. More connected. More powerful.
v12 boosts productivity, raises interoperability (IFC, DXF and, in the case of Estrumad, Cadwork) and strengthens calculation rigour. Designed for the design office and the construction site.
Why upgrade to v12?
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Seamless BIM/CAD interoperability (IFC, DXF; it also imports and exports section tables in FIE/Excel format).
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Agile modelling: fewer clicks, more control and smart views.
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Extended and faster analysis: new checks and adaptation to the Spanish Structural Code (Código Estructural).
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Reports that convince: text and images can be included directly in the reports.
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Example library: sample projects ready to reuse as templates.
Versions: Basic vs Plus
See at a glance what each edition of Metalpla (steel) and Estrumad (timber, with the option of also designing steel members) includes.
Key: 1 = included · 0 = not included
| Feature / Module | Metalpla Basic | Metalpla Plus | Estrumad Basic | Estrumad Plus |
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| 2D/3D structures | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| IFC import | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Import of FIE / Excel section tables | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Import DXF images into the table editor | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DXF importer / editor | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dialogue in the DXF importer | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Structural type generator | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Automatic generation of mechanical properties from DXF | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Add nodes with automatic insertion plane | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Graphic scale and view cube size | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Split members at nodes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| X/Z swap in loads (nodes and members) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Member grouping | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Display filters | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3D view management / solid display | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Foundations and base plates | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Member reinforcement (cover plates, haunches) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Battened members / variable section | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Creation of new materials | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Member section tables (creation/editing) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Any number of loads on members | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Purlin design | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Automatic load generation to CTE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Section mechanical properties generator | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deflection limits on members | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Deflection limits on free nodes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Option to include shear deformation | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Moment–shear interaction check (I-sections and rectangular sections) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Spacer blocks and batten plates (built-up columns) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Design of semi-rigid member connections | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crane runway beam design | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elastic restraints at nodes | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Automatic sizing of the structure | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Automatic sizing of the foundations | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Adaptation to the Structural Code | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Improved load case combinations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Load case deletion management | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Document manager (text + images in reports) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Report customisation | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Graphical results output | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fire design | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Simplified seismic analysis | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quantity take-off | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 32/64-bit version | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Use of all processors for analysis | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Annual licence | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Key new features in v12
Integrations and formats
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[Both] IFC (PLUS)
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[Both] Import / export of section tables in FIE and Excel format
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[Both] DXF images in the table editor (PLUS)
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[Both] Dialogue in the DXF importer
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[Both] DXF editor
Modelling and editing
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[Both] Graphic scale and view cube (PLUS)
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[Both] Add nodes with automatic insertion plane (PLUS)
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[Both] Split members at nodes
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[Both] X/Z swap in node and member loads
Analysis, checks and standards
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[Estrumad] Spacer blocks and batten plates in built-up columns
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[Estrumad] CLT beams and floors
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[Both] Shear deformation in deflections (PLUS)
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[Both] Moment–shear interaction check (I-sections and rectangular sections) with a warning in critical cases
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[Both] Generation of load case combinations (improved)
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[Both] Load case deletion management
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[Both] Adaptation to the Structural Code
Documentation and workflow
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[Both] Document manager: insert text and images into the reports (PLUS)
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[Estrumad] Bidirectional integration with Uniomad (PLUS)
Products
Metalpla v12 — Steel
Structural analysis of steel for the design office and the construction site. View stresses, detect failures and optimise the project quickly.
Highlights in v12: IFC/DXF interoperability, agile editing of nodes and members, smarter load case combinations and advanced base plate options.
Estrumad v12 — Timber (with steel members)
Structural analysis of timber with the option of steel members for connections and reinforcement. Accurate sizing and documentation ready for the workshop and the site.
Highlights in v12: specific analysis of built-up columns, integration with Uniomad (PLUS) as well as with Cadwork (separate module), and improved documentation.
How does it help you day to day?
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Less rework: ease of use, automated tasks and fast analysis.
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More control: views, scales and tools that adapt to your workflow.
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Flawless delivery: reports with graphics, text and images ready for the client.