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Software for building design

Your bridge between design and structural analysis

Turn Rhinoceros into a complete structural modeling platform. Create structural elements, boundary conditions, and loads directly in Rhino, then parametrize with Grasshopper to keep up with evolving designs. With support for over 30 file formats, advanced modeling tools, and broad industry integrations, Rhino becomes an affordable yet capable platform for any structural analysis workflow.

 

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Your bridge between design and structural analysis

Turn Rhinoceros into a complete structural modeling platform. Create structural elements, boundary conditions, and loads directly in Rhino, then parametrize with Grasshopper to keep up with evolving designs. With support for over 30 file formats, advanced modeling tools, and broad industry integrations, Rhino becomes an affordable yet capable platform for any structural analysis workflow.

 

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Why SOFiSTiK Rhino Interface?

Structural analysis meets architectural design

Bridge the gap between architectural geometry and engineering precision.

Native Rhino integration

Model structural elements, supports, and loads directly inside Rhino.

Parametric Grasshopper toolbox

Use the dedicated component library for parametric structural models.

Seamless SOFiSTiK connectivity

Send your model to SOFiSTiK for calculation with one click.

Why SOFiSTiK Rhino Interface?

Structural analysis meets architectural design

Bridge the gap between architectural geometry and engineering precision.

Mit 3D-Gesamtmodell

Schnittgrößen automatisch übernehmen

  • Alle Schnittgrößen werden automatisch übergeben
  • Für den finalen Nachweis in der Ausführungsplanung
  • Lasten bleiben konsistent mit dem Gesamtsystem

Eigenständig

Schnell bemessen, auch ohne Gesamtmodell

  • In der frühen Projektphase eine Decke direkt bemessen
  • Lasten eingeben, ohne ein 3D-Modell abzuleiten
  • Geometrie lokal anpassen

Oder kombiniert: Lasten aus dem 3D-Modell übernehmen und lokal ergänzen oder neu eingeben.

Key capabilities

Everything you need for complex structural models

 

 

 


Rhino Interface – intuitive structural modeling

  • Assign structural properties to any Rhino geometry in just a few clicks.
  • Manage elements, loads, and supports through a clean, intuitive interface.
  • Visualize your structural model directly in the Rhino viewport as you work.
  • Display analysis and design results from SOFiSTiK in your Rhino model.

 

 

Grasshopper toolbox – full parametric control

  • Adjust a single parameter or build fully parametric models from scratch.
  • Use dedicated components for building and bridge structural design.
  • Benefit from a integrated Computer Aided Bridge Design (CABD) — from alignment to full parametric bridge model.
  • Connect your BIM platform of choice for a complete Single Source of Truth approach.

 

 

Grasshopper toolbox – full parametric control

  • Adjust a single parameter or build fully parametric models from scratch.
  • Use dedicated components for building and bridge structural design.
  • Benefit from a integrated Computer Aided Bridge Design (CABD) — from alignment to full parametric bridge model.
  • Connect your BIM platform of choice for a complete Single Source of Truth approach.

Ergebnisse:

Ergebnisse direkt im Dialog

Jeder Nachweis wird sofort grafisch dargestellt, ohne Export und ohne zweites Programm.
 

Your benefits at a glance

Built for structural engineers who think in 3D

Was Sie bemessen, bewehren und dokumentieren Sie im selben Schritt.

  • Bewehrungsskizzen im Dialog erzeugen und als Plan an Revit übergeben
  • Bewehrung am Schalmodell ausgerichtet, z. B. bei Verankerungslängen
  • Leicht konfigurierbares Statikdokument, bereit für die Prüfstatik
  • Alle Bemessungspositionen zentral in Revit verwalten

 

 

Weiter im Hochbau-Workflow:

Was davor kommt

3D-Gesamtmodell oder 
smarte Subsysteme

Die Schnittgrößen für die Bemessung aus einem einzigen BIM-Modell gewinnen.

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Automatische Generierung des 
analytischen Modells

Das Rechenmodell entsteht direkt aus dem physischen Revit-Modell.

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Positionsstatik und smarte Bemessungsgruppen

Gleichartige Bauteile gruppieren und gemeinsam nachweisen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is an Autodesk® Revit® license always required for structural modeling and design in building engineering, or are there alternative options?

When we talk about "BIM-integrated structural engineering," this workflow relies on Autodesk® Revit®. Within Revit, structural analysis, design, and reinforcement planning can be carried out based on a physical model. 

However, SOFiSTiK can also be used for analysis and design completely independent of Revit. For this, you can use the classic AutoCAD-based SOFiPLUS interface or model in Rhino (optionally parametrized with Grasshopper). This is complemented by the option of text-based input via CADiNP. 

 Is Analysis + Design a standalone product?

No, Analysis + Design for Revit is a collection of features and analysis capabilities for structural analysis and design based on Autodesk® Revit®. The functionality of Analysis + Design for Revit is included in every SOFiSTiK 3D FEM package.

 In terms of the features of Analysis + Design, does it make a difference whether I have licensed the professional, premium, or ultimate 3D FEM package?

Regarding Analysis + Design for Revit, the licensed package has no initial impact. The features of Analysis + Design are available in every 3D FEM package. However, later in the design process, a second-order analysis may become necessary, which would then require the 3D FEM premium package. An overview of the key differences between the individual 3D FEM packages can be found here.

 Can I perform structural analysis within Autodesk® Revit® using Analysis + Design for Revit without having to switch to the SOFiSTiK Structural Desktop (SSD)?

Yes, with Analysis + Design for Revit, you can design individual elements such as columns, beams, or slabs directly within Autodesk® Revit® as part of a component design or member-based analysis. There is no need to switch to the SSD for this.

However, if required, these components can also be transferred to the SSD and designed there using the corresponding SSD tasks.
 

 What advantage does Analysis + Design for Revit offer me regarding reinforcement planning?

When you perform both the analysis and the reinforcement planning with SOFiSTiK, you benefit from being able to check the actual rebars in the execution modeling stage directly against the results of the structural analysis. The reinforcement check accesses the results from the central database (CDB) of the SOFiSTiK project folder and shows you precisely where insufficient reinforcement might have been accounted for in a structural element.

 Can I work with both member-based analysis and 3D global model analysis within a single Revit model?

Yes, that is easily possible. You can create multiple subsystems within one Revit model, connect them using the load takedown feature for automatic load transfer, and subsequently design them as 2D slab positions.

In parallel, you can perform calculations on a 3D global model – all within the same Revit model. This also allows you to verify whether a pure 2D analysis might err on the unsafe side. Splitting the analysis into separate vertical and horizontal load takedowns is also fully supported within a single Revit model.