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Join the Insightful Discussion on Efficient Steel Structures at ATCx AEC!
Altair will host our first global ATCx AEC, a one-day virtual event dedicated to transforming the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector on April 30, 2025. This engaging event will convene esteemed thought leaders and industry experts from around the world to delve into the trends, technologies, and…
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ATCx AEC 2025 is coming up on April 30, 2025. Register Now!
Altair will host our first global ATCx AEC, a one-day virtual event dedicated to transforming the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector. This dynamic event will bring together world renowned thought leaders and industry experts to explore the trends, technologies, and opportunities shaping the future of…
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How do I get the sidebar to comeback
I was doing some work and accidentally closed the sidebar. and was wondering how to get it to reappear.
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Generating Trusses using Altair® S-FRAME®
In this video, we will be exploring how to use S-FRAME's Truss Generation wizard to produce trusses with various geometry, spans, and more.
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Plate/Shell Element force explanation
Is there a document detailing the meanings of the various member forces obtained after analysis of shell members in SFrame?.
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Does S-frame wide flange steel beams(For example16WF40 )?
Description: I am currently assessing an existing building from 1967 and I came across the wide flange steel beam labelled as 16WF40 or 18WF45 etc. Does Sframe has these sections available?
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Member type tool
I am doing an analysis of a Headframe for mining and I have internal bracing set up to be Tension member only but when I am running analysis, I am getting FYI CO074 tension-only truss converted to truss. in code details I am getting Slenderness ration error 1.4 Fail. Should I just omit Slenderness, or there is a way of…
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Uploading Cold Formed Sections to S-Frame
Hello, I am trying to design a unit and use cold form steel for the exterior walls but when I try to import a cold formed steel section from S-Steel, it says the section is invalid. Can someone please provide some advice to this matter?
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Cost Optimization for Steel Structure Design using S-FRAME
In this video we explore the inputs, processes, and outputs from a steel section design which optimizes for cost efficiency, while still ensuring design code check requirements are met. For more information, check out our website www.altair.com/s-steel.
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I cannot open s-frame
When I try to open s-frame I get this error message: Altair License Manager: License error Feature(s): GlobalZoneAM, HyperWorks, HWSframePro Error Code: 15 Error Description: [NETWORK] 6200@localhost - (Err: 15) Unable to connect to license server Feature: SframePro Error Code: 4 Error Description: [LOCAL] .\srms-apr.dat -…
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License errors when trying to launch sframe
The following errors pops up whenever I try launching sframe. I just downloaded the 2025 version for windows 10 and 11 64 bit. Any help solving this would be greatly appreciated.
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Using Your Designed, Custom Sections in S-FRAME.
S-FRAME stores and displays different steel section databases, letting the user decide which sections are more fitting to represent and try different conditions. In common practice, the user tends to use these default databases, however, some projects and models require using sections with specific properties, outside of…
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S-Frame Display Size Problem
Hi there! I am using S-Frame, and all the geometry (including joints, members, display legends) is a lot larger than normal. Zooming in and out does not change anything. I am wondering if there is a setting where I can decrease the size of the display? Thank you!
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S-Frame 2025 - Error after clicking on ''Analyzing''
Hi, I am designing a simple beam with 3 supports for my design bridge class to assess moving loads and influence lines. After putting nods and members as well as the applied linear static load, I press on ''Analyzing'' . I get an error of tolerance and then S-frame crashes, the file becomes kind of corrupted and impossible…
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Composite Steel Design using Korean Steel Design Codes
In this video we will highlight the workflow for performing a composite steel design on a structure using the Korean Steel Design Codes in S-FRAME.
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S-FRAME Release Highlights 2025
S-FRAME 2025 Product Suite is here! We are excited to share the latest release of S-FRAME’s family of tools. This is a major update as new design codes have been added for steel and concrete designs, allowing for even more flexibility on your projects. Stability and performance have been improved as well, as also some…
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incorrect weak axis moment capacity for W150x22 in S-frame steel design CSA S16
In S-frame design code check results, I get 25kNm weak axis moment capacity for W150x22 (W6x15) section whereas it should be 13.8kNm as per code CSA - S16:19. Anyone insights?
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S-Frame Panel Elements
Can I have area load panel element and rigid diaphragm panel in same plane at the same time?
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licensing issue when trying to use Sframe?
I'm getting the following error message when I try to open Sframe. I'm not sure how to fix it. Can someone please help me?
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I have followed all the steps to download as a student S-Concrete, when I open the software the error message ''Error #380 Invalid Proprety value'' keeps popping up and I cannot do anything in the software. How can I make it work?
Hello, I have followed all the steps to download as a student S-Concrete, when I open the software the error message ''Error #380 Invalid Proprety value'' keeps popping up and I cannot do anything in the software. How can I make it work? I also have another computer I could use instead, but to do so someone would need to…
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Simulating Contact Conditions between Members using S-FRAME
In this video we will discuss how to simulate contact between disconnected members using S-FRAME. This involves the creation of Rigid Body Constraints, and Compression Only Springs to simulate bearing contact. More information on this topic can be found in our Nonlinear Analysis Training Course available on demand at our…
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S-Frame 2024.1 - pass-through forces to Excel
Hello, It is not possible to copy pass-through forces from S-Frame to Excel. Please check the attached video.
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Foundation Wall extension loading
Can you have a foundation wall where the footing extends a set amount past the ends of the wall, and can you put point loads anywhere along the length of the wall
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S-CONCRETE squat shear walls longer than 15m
Hello, Question about S-CONCRETE. I am designing some very long squat shear walls. I have found that in S-CONCRETE, whenever the wall length exceeds 14999mm, the box under Wall Reinforcing>Panel Reinforcing> "Include Vert Bars (N vs M)" is greyed out. I am referencing CSA A23.3-14. Walls with a height to length ratio of…
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Creating Uniform Quadrilateral Meshes in S-Foundation
I have a simple problem but can't seem to figure this out on the S-Foundation interface. I want to mesh my mat footing with uniform Quad elements. The mat is a rectangle with size 11m by 10m. The smaller my elements gets, for some reason I don't get elements of the same size everywhere. I start getting smaller element…