What's New in ISM 3.0?

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that users update to the most recent version of ISM, available HERE.

Feature Additions and Subtractions

ISM 3.0 (Structural Synchronizer V8i SELECTseries 4) can model transfer coordinate and display various types of plates called Feature additions.

These include:

• Base plates
• Gusset plates
• Web Stiffener plates

It can also punch openings through members such as a beam web opening called Feature subtractions.

New Materials

ISM 3.0 can transfer, coordinate and visualize members (or surfaces) of:

• Aluminum
• Masonry
• Timber
• Other materials

Reactions

ISM 3.0 can coordinate 2 kinds of reactions:

• Member end reactions for structural framing plans (GA Drawings)
• Base reactions for foundation design (e.g. with STAAD Foundation Advanced)

ISM Shell Extensions

Rigt-clicking on ISM files in the Windows Explorere gives a much better user experience now.

Connection Tags

ISM 3.0 can store basic information about a connection and share that information between design applications and detailing applications through Connection Tags.