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General | STD. | PRO. | ENT. | TRIAL | EDU. | ACAD. |
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Max. Number of Stories | 5 | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ |
Max. Number of Columns and Walls per Storey | 50 | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ |
Max. Number of Free Frame Members per Storey | 30 | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ |
Time Limitation | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 30d | 240d | 240d |
Project Compatibility with Commercial Versions | + | + | + | x | x | x |
Export to DXF, DWG, PDF, DOCX | + | + | + | x | x | + |
Export to Tekla Native Objects | x | x | + | + | + | + |
Export Steel Connection to IdeaStatica with Internal Forces 2026 | x | x | + | + | + | + |
Coordinate with other disciplines using IFC (Import & Export) | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Coordinate with other disciplines using SAF Files (Import & Export) | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Bi-directional bespoke BIM Link with Autodesk Revit | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Calculation reports without watermark overlay | + | + | + | x | x | x |
Customized Report Headers with License and Company Information | + | + | + | x | x | x |
Multilingual User Interface and Documentation | + | + | + | + | + | + |
International Design, Loading, and Seismic Codes | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Physical Modeling | STD | PRO. | ENT | TRIAL | EDU. | ACAD. |
Intuitive modeling with physical objects ( Interactive RC Stair modeling 2026, Subbasement Walls, Slabs and Beams 2026 , RC Pedestals 2026 ) | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Command Shortcut editor with customizable key bindings 2026 | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Modeling and visualization of Steel Base Plates in ProtaStructure 2026 | x | + | + | + | + | + |
3D Central RC, Steel & Composite Structural BIM Model | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Merge Different Models into one single model | x | + | + | + | + | + |
Retrofit Walls, Column Jackets, and FRP confinement | x | + | + | + | + | + |
Analysis | STD | PRO. | ENT | TRIAL | EDU. | ACAD. |
Lateral and Vertical Earthquake Loads using EQS and RSA Analysis | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Seismic Building Checks and Irregularities | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Construction Stage Analysis | x | + | + | + | + | + |
Soil-Structure Interaction | x | + | + | + | + | + |
Nonlinear Seismic Isolators | x | + | + | + | + | + |
P-Delta Analysis | x | + | + | + | + | + |
PBD and Assessment of Buildings * ASCE41 Support 2026 | x | + | + | + | + | + |
Nonlinear Time-History Analysis with OpenSees Integration * ASCE41 Support 2026 | x | + | + | + | + | + |
Single-Mode Pushover Analysis with OpenSees Integration * ASCE41 Support 2026 | x | + | + | + | + | + |
Multi-Mode Pushover Analysis with OpenSees Integration * ASCE41 Support 2026 | x | + | + | + | + | + |
Vertical Modal Earthquake Analysis, Vertical Mode Shapes 2026 | + | + | + | + | + | + |
FE Floor Design under gravity loads & Short-Frame Chase-down | + | + | + | + | + | + |
FE Slab Load Decomposition | + | + | + | + | + | + |
One-Way Slab FE Analysis with Orthotropic Shells and Edge Releases | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Advanced and Detailed Analysis Results Visualization (Time History, Pushover and Plastic Hinge Mechanism Visualization) | x | + | + | + | + | + |
Design, Documentation, and Detailing | STD | PRO. | ENT | TRIAL | EDU. | ACAD. |
Flexible Load Combination System | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Separate ULS and SLS Combinations for Steel and RC | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Reinforced Concrete Member Design | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Comprehensive NDP (Nationally Dependent Parameters) Editor for Eurocodes and National Annexes 2026 | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Seismic Checks in RC Member Design * Extended Code Support. Eurocode 8 support new in 2026 | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Complete RC Detailing, Smart Rebars, Design Libraries (ProtaDetails) | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Seismic Detailing of Beams, Columns and Walls (Improved Support in 2026) | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Composite Slab Design | x | + | + | + | + | + |
Design Checks for Steel Members Castellated beam design. Eurocode 8 support new in 2026 | x | + | + | + | + | + |
Seismic Checks in Steel Member Design * Extended Code Support. Eurocode 8 support new in 2026 | x | + | + | + | + | + |
Steel Connection Design and Documentation * (New connection macros in 2026) | x | x | + | + | + | + |
Steel Shop Drawings and Fabrication, IntelliConnect, User Defined Connections, Clash Checks, and more (ProtaSteel) | x | x | + | + | + | + |
Summary and/or step-by-step design reports Extended calculation details and more seismic checks * in 2026 | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Foundations | STD | PRO. | ENT | TRIAL | EDU. | ACAD. |
Merge Different Models for Shared Foundation | x | + | + | + | + | + |
Stepped Foundations and Elevator Pits in FE Model | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Pad bases, strip footings, pile caps, raft and piled raft foundations | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Design of RC Pedestals 2026 | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Subbasement Walls, Slabs and Beams 2026 | + | + | + | + | + | + |
Steel Base Plates in ProtaStructure 2026 | x | + | + | + | + | + |