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?
I am truly sorry you feel that way Tank. You can vent as much as you want, we have never been criticized for not listening to our users, on the contrary. I am sorry it took me 8 months to respond to Rama, I have updated my notifications so I get them on time every time someone posts something here. However this is an online public forum open to anyone, users like you and Rama, could contact us directly via e-mail when a response is urgent. That is part of the benefits of being a Bentley user and your SELECT agreement.Having said that, yes, STAAD(X) looks nothing like any of our general purpose analysis and design products (by the way, the current STAAD.Pro is SELECTseries 5, version 20.07.10.66). Well... I should not say that, it has a little bit of all of them, we kept the strengths of all of them as much as we could, but gave them a revamp. You're right to say that STAAD(X) has never been officially released. However it will be this year.
I do understand where your confusion is coming from, so let me clarify. We are not developing a new STAAD(X). It is the same Carlos is referring to in his 2012 post. But plans change and they change in the interest of our users and our users only and that is why the front end of that SX you mention from that post, is now improved. If you would like to discuss this further, feel free to e-mail me directly.On behalf of Bentley and myself, I apologize for any confusion this may have caused you. I am here to help.
Thank you Gumpmaster!