The features within Microstran available to a given user depend on which tier of Microstran is activated on the respective user’s computer, as well as which design code options are activated.
There are three different tiers of Microstran, each containing more features than the last. These tiers are:
- Microstran
- Microstran.Pro
- Microstran.Advanced
In addition to the basic modeling, analysis, design, and interoperability options available in all tiers of the product, Microstran.Pro and Microstran.Advanced contain advanced analysis and element options.
Microstran.Pro
Microstran.Pro contains the following features that are not available in Microstran:
- Dynamic analysis (calculation of periods and modes)
- Cable element
- Export to Steel Detailing Neutral Format
- Reinforced concrete design to AS3600-94
Microstran.Pro
Microstran.Advanced contains the following features that are not available in Microstran:
- Dynamic analysis (calculation of periods and modes)
- Cable element
- Export to Steel Detailing Neutral Format
- Reinforced concrete design to AS3600-94
- Application of moving loads
- Nonlinear gap and fuse elements
- Response spectrum analysis
Note that in previous versions of Microstran, there were many separate design code options that consumed separate licenses. We are please to announce that for Microstran CONNECT Edition. The below design codes and features are Now Free to use and Freely available across all tiers of Microstran:
- Integrated Connection Design
- AISC ASD 9th
- AS 1250/AS3990
- SSCJ/AIJ
- BS 5950:2000
- BS8110:85
The steel design codes remain as "check-out only" design codes and are not Free.:
- AS4100
- NZS 3404
- AS/ANZ 4600:05
It is advisable to have the License information option "Show on Startup" checked, as this provides the user with assurance of the products and codes that would be in use for the current session. Licensing information and configuration can be manually launched from Microstran > File
If the current user is not logged in to CONNECTION Client and where the above "Show on Startup" option is unchecked, the current user would then be greeted with below dialog (sign in required) dialog from CONNECTION Client.
User must log in prior to proceeding.
Attempts to check-out more licenses than owned will be prevented by the License Management Tool. The below error prompt indicates a failure to check out license, which could indicate that license is currently used, or that there are connectivity issues.
Licenses are freed by issuing the Check-In all command.
Enabling the option “Check in All on Closing Microstran”, will ensure the above mentioned Checked Out only licenses are checked back in upon closing Microstran.
