We haven't heard much on the STAAD(X) front since the last version was released. Back in December 2008?
How is it coming along? When is the next release? How will the capabilities compare to STAAD Pro?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Hello everyone,
I appreciate the comments and your interest in STAAD(X). Counter to perception, these comments are considered seriously at Bentley and have been the subject of much debate.
As we make a generational shift in product [lines], the temptation is to wait until everything is 100% complete and then launch. In this case we chose to do a technology preview to try solicit input and advice, not just on what’s missing relative to the current STAAD(X) (hopefully we know these things), but to engage our users and possible ones to and get your feedback on everything from functionality, ease of use, reporting, UI, interoperability, etc. Hopefully you can look at these versions (that, granted, they should be coined technology previews as opposed to betas) and give us your feedback and input.
We are working towards a Fall major update release for STAAD(X) and we welcome all comments towards the goal of producing something truly exceptional.
Feel free to contact me privately for any questions you might have about STAAD(X). Thank you!
What exactly is the intent with STAAD(X)?
Is this "...a generational shift in product " as F_Diego mentioned or ".... a viable alternative for STAAD.Pro users.", as Kris noted in other post? Are both programs suppose to co-exist and receive equal support from Bently or only staad (x) has a future? And what about licences (Ram_staad quesiont is remains un-answered).
I read other posts on the web about staax(x) - after few incarnations it appears far from ready for everyday use. But then, how much time we have to wait to bring staad(x) to the level of staad pro?...and subsequently to the level of competitors?
Good question sasa3k, the idea behind the new STAAD(X), and I emphasize, the new one to be released in 2014, is to consolidate all our general purpose products (RAM Elements, STAAD.Pro, MultiFrame and QSE) into one offering. Specific purpose products (e.g. RAM Structural System, RAM Concept, RAM Connection, etc.) will not be part of this consolidation due to their particular nature.
Any updates on that one?
May 2014 has passed already.
One word.
Daikatana.
Vaporware ?
Yes DIA_FW, all the design modules in RAM Elements will be ported to STAAD(X)