FloorVibe for RAM SS

The most recent version of FloorVibe I have on my machine is 1.3 - is it possible to get an update posted here?  This wiki article seems to indicate a more current version is available: http://communities.bentley.com/products/structural/structural_analysis___design/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/8142

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  • Traditionally we send one current version of FloorVibe to each RAM SS user at the time they initially purchase RAM Steel. Updates to FloorVibe, however, should go through Dr. Thomas Murray, Structural Engineers, Inc. (aka FloorVibe.com). The latest version we ever sent out was 2.02 and starting with RAM SS version 14.07.00 we will install FloorVibe 2.02 every time to simplify things. But, to get the latest version (2.10) you will have to get an upgrade from them.



  • Thanks.  This seems like an odd policy -- for those who have had RAM for a long time (i.e. before Bentley) we are stuck with an older version of the software, but new folks are rewarded with an update.

    Anyways, when should we expect 14.07?

  • 14.07 is about to start the Beta phase, that usually lasts for 4-6 weeks.



  • As Seth indicated, in our previous agreement with Dr Murray, Bentley paid for the licenses of FloorVibe and then gave them to our clients for free. As Dr Murray upgraded FloorVibe, Bentley paid for the most recent, and gave that out to new clients. Bentley didn't upgrade older clients because the cost of SELECT didn't include the cost Bentley paid for newer FloorVibe licenses. Bentley would have had to add that additional cost to the cost of SELECT in order to send out to everyone the upgrades to FloorVibe. Instead the decision was that Bentley would give away one copy for free, and then it is up to the individual client to get any upgrades directly from Dr Murray's company.
    Starting with RAM Structural System V14.07 the program will now be installing the latest version of both FloorVibe (V2.20, based on Design Guide 11) and FloorVibeUK (V1.02, based on SCI Publication P354), so all clients will get the latest of both.
    This new version is scheduled to be release on Thursday, February 26th.

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  • As Seth indicated, in our previous agreement with Dr Murray, Bentley paid for the licenses of FloorVibe and then gave them to our clients for free. As Dr Murray upgraded FloorVibe, Bentley paid for the most recent, and gave that out to new clients. Bentley didn't upgrade older clients because the cost of SELECT didn't include the cost Bentley paid for newer FloorVibe licenses. Bentley would have had to add that additional cost to the cost of SELECT in order to send out to everyone the upgrades to FloorVibe. Instead the decision was that Bentley would give away one copy for free, and then it is up to the individual client to get any upgrades directly from Dr Murray's company.
    Starting with RAM Structural System V14.07 the program will now be installing the latest version of both FloorVibe (V2.20, based on Design Guide 11) and FloorVibeUK (V1.02, based on SCI Publication P354), so all clients will get the latest of both.
    This new version is scheduled to be release on Thursday, February 26th.

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