• To control the input data and results of the analysis of steel sections in accordance with the DBN V.2.6-:198:2014 standards, mosaic plots of cross-sectional classes have been implemented. The input data and analysis results tables have been expanded.
• A filter of steel tables by the formed groups has been added. After its application, only the steel tables from the selected groups will be displayed in the parameter assignment lists for metal sections or in the list of the Editable Steel Table system.

For steel elements, the local stress resulting from concentrated loads may be considered according to EN 1993-1-1:2005/AC:2009. Also, an extended method of buckling analysis of the one- and two-sided stiffeners for box and I-sections is implemented.

The new version implements a new optional way of classifying steel sections by local buckling according to Table 5.2 of EN 1993-1-1:2005/AC:2009. It is now possible to consider the partial or full plastic behaviour of the cross-sectional elements (distribution type ψ and α), whereas in earlier versions only the elastic stress distribution was taken into consideration. In this case, the forces Ned may be limited, and/or Ned, Med uniformly and proportionally increased until fyd is reached.

The tracing routine now includes references to normative documents used in the analysis. Additionally included are mosaic plots for errors based on EN 1993-1-1:2005/AC:2009. The user can comprehend the causes of unfavourable analysis results thanks to these plots.

Beam analysis with regard to the defined fixities is implemented, so in the overall stability analysis, it is possible to automatically divide the structural element into sub-elements.

For the element type Truss, the effective length may be defined and torsional buckling may be considered.

For the Single section type of unification, the restriction on the selection of steel sections is removed.

To identify errors that arise during the selection and check of metal sections, a new tool is developed. The design process is greatly accelerated by this tool, which helps the user locate and remove the errors.

For EN 1993-1-1:2005/AC:200, it is possible to check/select C-profiles with a rolled thickness of at least 4mm.

In the Metal analysis dialog box, it is now possible to define analysis of either all elements, or only elements selected on the model, or only elements included in the currently visible fragment of design model.