STAAD (X)

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.

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  • 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?

  • Will Staad incorporate the modules that are currently available in Elements (IE - Masonry wall design, foundation design, etc.)?
  • Hello Andreas, thank you for your continued interest in STAAD(X). You're absolutely right, the time we had originally estimated for the release is long gone. Please try to understand we're innovating here. It is a brand new product and that in itself brings many unknowns to the table. Please keep an eye on this webpage: STAAD(X). This is where the updates on the development and release of the software will be posted.

    Thank you for your patience and understanding. In early April we will be conducting a User Council to test drive STAAD(X) for the first time. If you're a Bentley user and you're interested in participating, please let me know privately by e-mail.

  • Come on Rama!  That's not factual or proper. The STAAD(X) story is nothing like the one of the video game you mention.

     

    In general, in the software industry all BETA and FINAL dates released are just estimations. These are based on an established plan and previous experiences programming something similar. Developing software always means to do something you probably never did before and it's impossible to know what might happen on the way. This is the case, we’re conceiving a brand new software program.

     

    STAAD(X) is a complex software. We think that quality has a much higher importance than keeping a release date. We appreciate to see people like you waiting for it and we are sorry when delays occur. Nevertheless, we kindly ask you to bear with us a little more, you will be pleasantly surprised.

     

    If you're a Bentley user and are interested in knowing more about STAAD(X), please keep an eye on this webpage: STAAD(X).

  • Not quite... state-of-the art software.

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