Solved incidents in IDEA StatiCa patches

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Here you will find a list of the resolved cases as reported by our customers. This is not an exhaustive list but a summary of the major issues/bugs that have been solved. We hope you find it useful.

Version 23.0.0

Version 22.1.6

Version 22.1.5

Version 22.1.4

Version 22.1.3

Version 22.1.2

Version 22.1.1

Version 22.1.0

Version 22.0.5

Version 22.0.4

Version 22.0.3

Version 22.0.2

Version 22.0.1

Version 22.0.0

Version 21.1.8

Version 21.1.7

Version 21.1.6

Version 21.1.5

Version 21.1.4

Version 21.1.3

Version 21.1.2

Version 21.1.1

Version 21.1.0

Version 23.0.0

Released Apr 26, 2023

All applications 
Case #Description
00034818An issue that generated a negative internal radius for a user-defined cold-formed section has been fixed
Beam 
Case #Description
00034296In IDEA StatiCa Beam the user can select to perform the deflection check under either the quasi-permanent combination or the characteristic one. Also, there is now a clear notification that the value of ξ should be explicitly set by the user if it is different than the one defined in the Eurocodes
BIM links 
Case #Description
00031467An issue that results in some loads being missed from the Robot Structural Analysis BIM link has been resolved
00033702Several issues regarding sections and load effects with the RFEM6 BIM link have been identified and fixed
00034106Import of internal forces has been fixed by export to IDEA StatiCa Checkbot
00034171Import of the circular hollow section for parametrized profile was fixed
00034300Failing export of connections from STAAD.Pro to Checkbot fixed
00034371Issue with the import of parallel flat bars from RFEM has been fixed
00034676The problem with Tekla export was solved
00034691The error message "Unable to import cross-section" when importing connections from RFEM 6 resolved
00034732An issue with the incorrect (opposite) direction of the concrete block and anchors in the baseplate connection after the import to the Checkbot app has been fixed
00034764Issues with specific operations of connections after opening the structure as a whole in the Member application have been fixed
00034774Incorrect import of RHS (rotating about the main axis) from SCIA Engineer fixed
00034835The issue with the import of load effects from RStab has been fixed
00034996The wrong import of forces from AXIS VM model to Checkbot was fixed
00034997The issue with the graphical representation of hollow profiles imported from RFEM has been fixed
00035064The error message "Duplicated load case" when importing connections from RFEM 6 resolved
00035314The issue with incorrect geometry of the parametric cross-section imported from RFEM has been fixed
Connection 
Case #Description
00032093The problematic cut and weld in Connection was fixed
00032498The bug consisting of showing the wrong result of the buckling factor for a rod connected by a connecting plate operation in certain connection models resolved
00032879Incorrect results in checks of symetrical anchoring with beta angle 0° and 180° fixed
00033014Connection Library template was updated and fixed
00033735The problematic cut of a tube by another tube was fixed
00033893Cut of a diagonal by a work plane was implemented
00034034Problem with detecting multiple anchor groups when going through multiple plates and determining the effective area required for the concrete breakout checks resolved
00034183The the issue with the incorrect definition of the free edge has been fixed
00034236Tha tab with summary results for HT analysis has been added to the report
00034240The incorrect definition of stiffeners was fixed
00034362An issue impacting the .pdf export from the Report tab has been fixed, the sizes should now correspond to a standard A4
00034553Issue with missing borders and headings at the exported tables to DOC file was solved
00034596Issue with wrong results in the Developer mode corrected
00034693Issue with missing borders and headings at the exported tables to DOC file was solved
00034798Problem with an anchor missing in the calculation fixed
00034811The messaging of "out of scope" issues was enhanced
00034836The issue with Tekla export to IDEA was solved
00034870It was not really a bug, but issue was explained more clearly to the client.
00034892Issue with missing Weld and Plate name symbols in the Connction app - Section view has been resolved
00034960Issue with missing borders and headings at the exported tables to DOC file was solved
00035054Issue with missing borders and headings at the exported tables to DOC file was solved
00035229Issue with missing symbols / remarks in sections was solved
00035478Issue with missing borders and headings at the exported tables to DOC file was solved
00035479Different results were obtained when cutting members by different methods. Now the issue is fixed
00035490Issue with missing borders and headings at the exported tables to DOC file was solved
00035499Issue with missing borders and headings at the exported tables to DOC file was solved
00035506Bug with green check even though u.c. > 100% was solved
Detail 
Case #Description
00032833Issue with the graphical representation of crack results has been fixed.
00033570The utilization of reinforcement bars is already taken from the stress output and not from the strain. More transparent code-check for the users
00034627Automatic numbering of added subregions was fixed
00035016The issue with the specific length of corbel has been fixed
Member 
Case #Description
00033084Support options for analyzed members that do not have any effect hidden and left only for the related members
00035162The bug with switching inter foces values of Vy and Vz when importing load effects from one connection project to another for members with channel sections resolved
RCS 
Case #Description
00034121The parameteres of the steel were corrected. The Category 2 was set as default
00034492The issue regarding crack width calculations steel stresses that exceed the yield strength has been solved
00034733Calculation of the effective width for TT beam in RCS has been fixed
00035000The issue regarding torsion interaction in RCS has been solved
00035069The issue with wrong Dutch explanation in RCS stress limitation check was solved
00035089The issue regarding interaction of V+T to determining Fsw in RCS has been solved

Version 22.1.6

Released Apr 27, 2023

Licensing update.

Version 22.1.5

Released Mar 14, 2023

All applications 
Case #Description
00032443The broken file has to be removed from the project file manually. Then the nw calculation will work corectly
00033070UIX improvement has been implemented so that the list of loads effect does not expand after each operation modification 
BIM links 
Case #Description
00031663The issue with not importing non-standard cross-sections from SAP2000 using the Checkbot application has been fixed
00032090DUENQ cross-section and user-defined material are now imported and displayed in Checkbot
00032909The Cut operation works corectly now for the imported incline member
00032938The issue with the freezing of Checkbot after synchronization with AxisVM corrected
00033200An issue with plate orientation in Tekla has been identified and fixed
00033206The problem with Checkbot was fixed
00033560An issue with import from SCIA Engineer to Checkbot has been identified and fixed
00033687connection are now imported to Checkbot as expected
Connection 
Case #Description
00030887An issue with using rectangular hollow cross-sections used in truss models in the Connection application has been fixed
00033052Corrected the behavior of the Local deformation checkbox
00033181A bug with the infinite stiffness of a connection at specific internal forces was fixed
00033277The error message in report generation with formulas switched on and timber members was fixed
00033315Removed empty pages from the report in the student version
00033544Fixed error in updated operation PCUT for connection projects imported from CAD software
00033546The calculation of bending moment in anchors with stand-off was updated. Now, a bending moment in anchors is calculated by FEM with respect to the stiffness of the base plate. Previously, the moment was calculated simply as trasverse force V multiplied by the length of the anchor
00033716The issue with the missing parts of a circle stiffener on tubes corrected
00033718An issue with the use of negative volumes for multiple cuts was identified and fixed
00033915Fix of a stiffener weld around the tubular member
Detail 
Case #Description
00033834Incorrect visualization of the reactions in supports and their units in the report in the Detail application has been corrected
Member 
Case #Description
00033338The issue with the missing view of the result when GMNIA > 100% was corrected
00034056The problem with anchored connections in the member application was fixed
RCS 
Case #Description
00033094The unit of curvature in the RCS M-N-K diagram has been added
00033434The combination of standard calculation and fatigue was not working simultaneously. The issue has been fixed
00033475The effective height of the cross-section is now shown properly in RCS
00033844An issue with defining shear reinforcement (links) for 2D elements in RCS has been fixed
Viewer 
Case #Description
00031039Corrected the appearance of the cut plate after export into DWG

Version 22.1.4

Released Feb 13, 2023

Beam 
Case #Description
00032099Issue with running the Tendon module in AxisVM link solved
BIM links 
Case #Description
00032436STAAD.Pro BIM link: The bug with loads not being imported when Metric units were used has been fixed
00032614Wrong import of solid track section from MIDAS fixed
00032663Issue with the import of XML from Modest solved
00032862STAAD.Pro BIM link: The bug with member orientation has been fixed
00032911STAAD.Pro BIM link: The bug with loads not being imported when Metric units were used has been fixed
00033003The translation is correct now
00033010The bug with exporting from Tekla to IDEA leading to the wrong orientation of strip member has been fixed
00033012A problem when mapping cold-formed sections in Checkbot has been resolved
00033020STAAD.Pro BIM link: The bug with loads not being imported when Metric units were used has been fixed
Connection 
Case #Description
00030474A warning about the bolts in timber loaded out of the software scope has been added. The bolts can be analyzed in shear only
00030761Welds on continuous members in the Operation Cut corrected
00031902Improve the cut of a plate manufacturing operation on a circular stiffening member
00032487A bug generated by activating the plate clash check was fixed
00032508Corrected the appearance of clash warning in welded splice operation
00032557Fixed possible crash when calculating Connection or Detail projects on older Windows subversions, solved by installing the latest Visual C++ Redistributables
00032593The automatic welds are created in the
PCUT operation
00032739Corrected the behavior of the order of operations Contact and Welds
00032777The user is now informed how to set units properly to prevent incorrect rounding
00032795Spelling mistakes should be corrected now
00032810Lengths of partial welds are now listed correct in the results table/report
00032936The ordering of the welds will not stop the calculation.
00032944Bolt shear utilization ratio for pre-loaded bolts is now shown in the bolts results table
00033030XLS import corrected
Detail 
Case #Description
00032521Occasional wrong trim of group of stirrups along openings fixed
00033292The divergence of non-linear calculation when wire fabric reinforcement is applied was solved 
Member 
Case #Description
00032740Issue with bolts solved
RCS 
Case #Description
00032506The possibility of generating MNK diagram in both strong and weak directions for a cross-section in RCS has been fixed
00032784Displaying of the cross-section with more parts in the second phase is correct now

Version 22.1.3

Released Jan 19, 2023

All applications 
Case #Description
00031529Set material of cold-formed cross-sections correctly
BIM links 
Case #Description
00029340MIDAS link: Nonconformity was added, and materials on the web were corrected
00029761UI in Checkbot improved in the right section of the window (cells are aligned to the right)
00031024Improved reading of data from Tekla and the US environment with Mexican cross-sections and materials
00031314Error importing material from TS2021 to Idea Statica Checkbot solved
00031703A problem with ETABS and SAP2000 was identified and a shirt term workaround issued
00031804An incorrect section mapping from Tekla Structures was fixed
00031863Fix of IDEA StatiCa BIM failure during deflection calculation
00031878A problem with inconsistent sections, materials, and bolt databases has been identified in Tekla Structures, and a fix was created
00031920Import of RFEM internal forces on members with internal nodes was corrected
00032100After starting the Checkbot by the plugin, a new project can be created now
00032233An internal check was written to look for certain characters in label names within Robot that cause errors when using Checkbot
Connection 
Case #Description
00029681Topology improvement in the created templates
00029780Computational model fix for welds links of unsymmetrical welds
00030900The Plate Clash Check warning was fixed for stiffened openings.
00030975An issue with the template's application to a blank connection using the Connection Browser functionality has been fixed in the latest patch
00031096Corrected import of loads using Excel table
00031253AISC: corrected description of code version in the report for bolts
00031348Incorrect member definitions within the RHS/SHS ranges can cause IDEA to crash on exit - identified and fixed
00031383Incorrect member definitions within the RHS/SHS ranges can cause IDEA to crash on exit - identified and fixed
00031574Improvements in cut operation for the plates if the negative volume is used
00031755In the Connection app, the critical load case name in the Shear result table was not always displayed correctly
00031828The online server was optimized for publishing and downloading the Connection Browser design templates
00031858The mapping of material for Connection Browser proposals was fixed. Nevertheless, some of the old design templates should be recreated
00031919Problem with weld link fixed - mesh is OK
00032184MPRL import: Dimension issue while importing bolt assemblies with CSV file solved
00032400Solver for partially supported members was enhanced
00032408Fixed geometry data in the report table of members, which are defined by 3D vector
Detail 
Case #Description
00032162Some corrections in page breaks of the report
Member 
Case #Description
00031604An issue with the program crash when importing thin-walled profiles solved
RCS 
Case #Description
00029604Stiffness is calculated correctly now
00032142Stress limitation check for characteristic combination is now performed correctly for exposure class X0, XC, XA when Belgian code is selected.
00032377A table of contents in the student version was added

Version 22.1.2

Released Dec 5, 2022

All applications 
Case #Description
00030327Turkish regional format works correctly now
Beam 
Case #Description
00027676Atipicaly modeled beams can be calculated correctly
BIM links 
Case #Description
00029775The issue connected with import of haunches from AD 23.0.1 has been fixed
00030211Fixed incorrect notch cuts of members imported to Viewer for Tekla Structures
00030689The issue associated with a Checkbot crash when an empty results class ws selected has been fixed
00030812Missing formulas for welds - corrected
Connection 
Case #Description
00028506The singularity detected on the concrete block has been moved to the next development phase
00029494Issue of missing values was solved
00030554Corrected the visualisation of welds at inclined members
00030783Fixed incorrect determination of psiM,N used in Concrete breakout resistance anchor in tension check
00030907Issue with the check of preloaded bolts according to Chinese standard was solved
00030978Issue with removal of stiffener plate was solved
00030997Error with changing the Stiffener type (in Shifted end plate operation) from 'Full' to 'None' was fixed
00031009Incorrect reporting of Design Resistance with anchors has been fixed
00031108Problems when copying loads from Excel have been fixed
00031126Switching between the analysis types - error message fixed
00031154Error with changing the Stiffener type (in Shifted end plate operation) from 'Full' to 'None' was fixed
00031302Errors in the bolt group dialog when a shear lug was selected have been fixed
00031308Issue with removal of stiffener plate was solved
00031324Bolt bearing checks when in slotted holes have been solved
Detail 
Case #Description
00028768The equilibrium issue is solved
00030924The issue with short-term losses is solved
Member 
Case #Description
00030548The member with TT cross-section, can be calculated now
00031110The graphics associated with connections in Checkbot and Connection have been harmonized
RCS 
Case #Description
00028487Issue with sigma cp was solved
00028921Issue with brittle failure was solved
00030032Issue with RCS fatigue total lifecycle was solved
00030321The name of the equations was updated according to new SIA
00030440Issue with RCS fire resistance was solved (interpolation between values from table is now applied)
00031010The calculation of crack width is corrected
00031353We had meeting with Lukas Bobek and clarified how IDEA works, also some bugs were resolved
Viewer 
Case #Description
00030292Incorrect import of the connection has been solved
00030426Incorrect import of the connection has been solved
00030507Incorrect import of the connection has been solved
00030749Incorrect import of the connection has been solved
00030750Incorrect import of the connection has been solved
00030766Incorrect import of the connection has been solved
00030767Incorrect import of the connection has been solved
00030829Incorrect import of the connection has been solved
00030848Incorrect import of the connection has been solved
00030849Incorrect import of the connection has been solved
00030854Incorrect import of the connection has been solved
00030871Incorrect import of the connection has been solved

Version 22.1.1

Released Nov 3, 2022

BIM links 
Case #Description
00028437A problem with non-linear load case combinations in Robot has been fixed.  They are now imported into Checkbot as expected
00029440The Clean button in the Materials tab now works with Cross-sections, Materials and Bolt assemblies to delete unused items
00029761The compound cross-sections from SCIA can be imported to Checkbot now
00029772The connection can be imported with the correct members and cross-sections
00029975An issue with zero-length members has been discovered in SCIA and has been reported to their development team
00030145The issue with saving manually created reinforcement zones in the IDEA BIM application has been fixed
00030175The slow import of objects from some Tekla Structures models has been identified and fixed
00030291Reported issues with SAP2000 version 24.1.0 and ETABS 20.3.0 are temporarily overcome by a published workaround until the necessary changes are done by CSI in their API
Connection 
Case #Description
00026316Errors during the process of publishing larger templates in the Connection Browser were fixed
00028314Errors during the process of publishing larger templates in the Connection Browser were fixed
00028539The adjustment of tensile stiffness for contact. The factor decreased the stiffness of the tensile branch of the nonlinear spring
00029147The error is fixed by importing the connection again to the Checkbot
00029691The overall usage result values for projects with multiple anchoring blocks were corrected.
Also, the explanation message about effective areas for concrete block code-check was embedded into the result table.
00029780Issues with bolted plates with a filler in between fixed.
00029865Clash check warning for the operation CUT corrected 
00030005Suggested improvements pertaining to Fire Design have been implemented
00030078An Issue with the XLS import function that changed the order of loads for members was fixed
00030156Fixed error In the analysis model where there was gamaM2 used instead of gama_M3 to display the value of the overall results as was in the detailed results
00030213Fixed crash of application with tube welded to a tubular stiffening member on top of another tubular member
00030241Wrong yield stress values based on the plate thickness fixed
00030266Wrong yield stress values based on the plate thickness for Indian standard fixed
00030279Wrong yield stress values based on the plate thickness for Indian standard fixed
Detail 
Case #Description
00029845The increasing speed during the opening of the big project in Detail app
Member 
Case #Description
00029804The issue with missed loads on connected members in some cases was fixed.
RCS 
Case #Description
00029818An interactive pop-up message regarding the concrete grade and corresponding exposure class has been changed to an informative one.
00029844The issue with the missing table for the Fire resistance combination was now fixed; the table was added to the table editor.
00030017The issue with wrong fatigue parameters when using 1992-1-1 and 1992-2 in combination with the Dutch national annex was fixed
Viewer 
Case #Description
00030047Fixed issue with Viewer not being able to open project files containing project items with FIR or HT analysis types.

Version 22.1.0

Released Oct 10, 2022

All applications 
Case #Description
00024580Various corrections made to error messages to help customers understand the error.
BIM links 
Case #Description
00026252The Advance Design 2023 Bim link has been tested with steel and concrete apps.
00026499The STAAD.Pro BIM link was updated to the new version including fixes of the export errors.
00028193The issue with the direction of internal forces according to the principal and local axes has been fixed.
00028362Direct BIM export from AXIS fixed for tha part of a stucture.
00028666The STAAD.Pro BIM link was updated to the new version including fixes of the export errors.
00028749The several nodes can be merged by Merge button in the same node in Checkbot.
Connection 
Case #Description
00024823User account deleted from Connection Lite platform.
00026856Imperial units for the Stiffnes analysis.
00027741The grouping has been fixed.
00027978Issue was with import from tekla. Do the import again and the flange does not split. 
00028101A wrongly added stiffeners when using the Connection Browser was fixed.
00028218Preoblem with plates mismatch when applying a design from the Connection Browsed fixed.
00028359The problem with the stub clashes fixed.
00028600PCUT operation parametes fixed.
00028607RHS section import from Tekla error fixed.
00028671Missing values for bolt shear forces in multi shear plane connections were added for Chinese design code.
00028772CUT by Negative volume was fixed.
00029167The linear stress for fatique code- check of anchors has been fixed.
Detail 
Case #Description
00024375The new mesher CM2 is fixing the error for the reactions above the supports using the local remeshing.
Member 
Case #Description
00028197Problem with the calculation process fixed.
RCS 
Case #Description
00028458The response N-M-M will be activated as default from this version for newly created projects. 
00028890The problem with the presentation of the results in the last table is fixed for version 22.1. The resulting stiffness for the second-order effect is calculated correctly.
00029024Bugfix has been finished for one extreme where been showing the weird utilization for N-M-M.
00029067The spacing of rebars for code-check of cracks has been fixed.

Version 22.0.5

Released Sep 9, 2022

Beam 
Case #Description
00028064The program failed after launching the Tendon application. Now it is fixed. The program does not crash. Only default prestressing load cases (PRE, POST) are supported during the TDA. User-defined prestressing load cases are not supported.
BIM links 
Case #Description
00027844Export of bulk connection items from Checkbot to single file error fixed.
00027871A problem with member IDs preventing some connection operations has been fixed.
Connection
Case #Description
00025506Imported weld showing too big deformation for a given configuration of connection of forces problem fixed.
00026072The issue with the extended base plate solved
00027376The issue with the anchoring of the general cross-section solved
00028250The issue with the use of apostrophes in the report notes was solved. 
00027123Fixed wrong determination of stress in concrete for split baseplate welded together and a column positioned outside the concrete block area. 
00027834A problem with member IDs preventing some connection operations has been fixed.
Detail 
Case #Description
00028465Detail crashes after removing support using the template dapped end beam. This happened in German mutation. Now it is fixed.
00028628In the previous version analysis did not start after clicking on "Calculate". Now it is fixed.

Version 22.0.4

Released Aug 11, 2022

BIM links 
Case #Description
00026516An issue with a missing picture of the structural model in Checkbot after import from AxisVM solved.
00027262Fix of selection problem of anchoring node in RFEM 5.
00027621Export a concrete column in SCIA Engineer to IDEA StatiCa Checkbot works now. 
Connection 
Case #Description
00024319Problem with the name of a weld fixed.
00024655Connection Browser: Fix of geometry recognition when several members are present.
00025309Problem with incorrect display of fillet welds fixed.
00025851Connection Browser: Duplicity of the company set prevented.
00026737Singularity issue with a cut using negative volume on hollow-cross section solved.
000027086Connection Browser: Fix of geometry recognition when several members are present.
00027162The corrected range for the factor Effective area - Influence of mesh size in Code setup.
00027316Corrected anchor area in formulas when the shear plane in a thread is unchecked.
00027331The detailing of the butt welds has been removed. 
00027458Missing weld for Cut by surface operation fixed.
00027546Analysis of a timber connection imported via BIM link fixed for N, Vz, My model type.
00027806Calculation problem of a project in Chinese standard GB fixed.
Member 
Case #Description
00027034An offset of the related members' influence corrected.
RCS 
Case #Description
00019865Improved algorithm when assessing interaction diagram for extreme cases of a prestressed concrete section.
00024967Improved approach when checking detailing rules for reinforced concrete section mainly in compression. The previous versions reported a zero reinforcement ratio for longitudinal reinforcement in tension. Now due to the improved algorithm, this problem does not occur anymore.

Version 22.0.3

Released Jul 20, 2022

All applications 
Case #Description
00025655Link to online Viewer in the starting app redirected.
Beam 
Case #Description
00026448Corrected issue with generating member after import from AxisVM.
BIM links 
Case #Description
00026068Fixed the low speed of reading data for extreme numbers of imported nodes at once from Dlubal API (RFEM 5.28 and RSTAB 8.28); more possible improvements only on the side of Dlubal API.
00026644Shear transfer for bolts is now correctly set after the import by the Viewer plugin.
00026712An issue with the extension of a project file exported from the Checkbot application has been fixed.
00026982The maximal distance for connecting members with eccentricity to one joint has been increased.
Connection 
Case #Description
00026242Log in to the Connection Lite fixed.
00026572Previous saved self-made templates can now be applied to new connections.
Member 
Case #Description
00026172Lateral-torsional restraint fixed for the top flanges of CFD profiles.
00026317Corrected issue with the disappearance of the cup plate. 

Version 22.0.2

Released Jun 17, 2022

Beam 
Case #Description
00024434An issue with Checkbot not recognizing concrete beams in AxisVM has been fixed.
BIM links 
Case #Description
00025509An issue with Checkbot not merging beams from RSTAB/RFEM has been fixed.
00025581An issue with Checkbot material import from Advance Steel has been fixed.
00025727An issue with the Incorrect angle import of welded I-beam from AxisVM was resolved.
00026063Export of internal forces for the design of simple base plate connection from RFEM has been fixed. 
Connection 
Case #Description
00011789Welding of a stiffener under the circular cut of a tube fixed.
00024372The corrected formula for a concrete breakout at symetrical loading in anchor design.
00025008Fix of DXF curve exported from the stiffness analysis.
00025168An issue with the disappearing of circular cross-section after the cut operation was resolved.
00025342Reduction factor beta,p for Shear resistance check (EN1993-1-8 Chapter 3.6.1, tab 3.4, clauses 12 and 13) fixed determination for multiple packing plates and non-preloaded bolts.
00025391The dialog Position in operation Stiffener is fixed to be visible with all other different settings within this operation.
00025618Corrected wrong check of bolt distances when using Negative volume operation.
00025902An issue with taking into account incorrect value for the distance between bolts and the edge of the plates for the detailing check was fixed.
00025978Corected formula for  M_{pl,Rd} in anchor design.
00026038An issue with taking into account incorrect value for the distance between bolts and the edge of the plates for the detailing check was fixed.
IOM 
Case #Description
00026143An issue with upgrading IOM integration to version 22 was fixed.
RCS 
Case #Description
00023796Shear check update for circular cross-sections. Now a reduction coefficient "chi" is considered when calculating the shear resistance V_{Rd,s} of circular cross-sections. The maximum value of the chi reduction coefficient is 0.85.
00025985Bugfix: calculated second order eccentricity was not considered when calculating the interaction diagram and response N-M-M of the cross-section. Now it is fixed.

Version 22.0.1

Released May 20, 2022

Beam 
Case #Description
00025343Bugfix: when running the TDA from the Tendon app due to changes in tendon layout, the updated results are now displayed in the Beam app instead of displaying the old results. 
00025347Bugfix: change of language does not cause recalculation of the project anymore
BIM links 
Case #Description
00024261Advance Steel 2022 installation issues fixed.
00024994UI bug in inputting the values in Settings fixed.
00025279An issue with merging members in the Checkbot application was fixed
00025352Fixed sync and file export problem for particular steel hall project imported to Checkbot from Robot Structural Analysis.
00025656LCS rotation bug of vertical members when exporting to standalone files fixed.
Connection 
Case #Description
00019166DWG export from Connection Lite fixed.
00024567Circular stiffener problem fixed.
00024671Fix of reading the custom values of partial safety factors in Settings.
00025011Computational model analysis error fixed. 
00025234Weld around a circular stiffening plate fixed.
00025326Weld around a circular stiffening plate fixed.
00025533Circular stiffener problem fixed.
Member 
Case #Description
00023868The general thin-walled section for IDEA StatiCa Member has been fixed. 
00024299The general thin-walled section issues with welding fixed.
RCS 
Case #Description
00023618Revision of the M-N-Kappa diagram and fixing the stiffness points
00024831Problem with determining the concrete cover layer thickness fixed.

Version 22.0.0

Released Apr 21, 2022

Beam 
Case #Description
00024201An issue with importing user-defined forces via XML file was fixed.
BIM links 
Case #Description
00023288The inconsistency between steel and concrete material after import to IDEA StatiCa BIM from Midas Civil has been fixed.
00023312Viewer plugin for Advance Steel export issue fixed.
00024087Corrected broken BIM link for SAP2000.
Connection 
Case #Description
00019402Fixed problem with losing result data from all CONs in one project file after e.g. adding a new cross-section in one CON.
00022272The full extent of a stiffening haunch is now modeled and taken into account in v22.0.0.
00023175Fixed detailing check neglecting specific cases with big and user-defined bolts in one bolt connections close to stiffeners.
00023256The inconsistency between the Axial stiffness table result values and the graphic diagram occurred in some cases. This issue has been fixed.
00023286Corrected exception error after calculation.
00023319The inconsistency between the Axial stiffness table result values and the graphic diagram occurred in some cases. This issue has been fixed.
00023533Corrected exception error during the analysis.
00023650An issue with two different groups of anchors was corrected.
00023746Corrected mesh discrepancy in buckling analysis of specific imported RHS hollow sections.
00023763Calculation error fixed (steel beam on an inclined concrete block).
00023984An issue with DICAD interference was solved.
Detail 
Case #Description
00019023Long calculation time reduced.

Version 21.1.8

Released Apr 27, 2023

Licensing update.

Version 21.1.7

Released Jan 05, 2023

Licensing update.

Version 21.1.6

Released May 06, 2022

We improved the way of reserving and releasing license seats in the license pool of your company. New dialogues make it easier to identify which seats are occupied/available. You can also easily define when your seat should return to the pool. Read more about how to Reserve/release seats from the license pool.

Consequences of changes in the licensing system

  • Only version 21.1.6 can be started with version 22 on the same computer concurrently.
  • If you want to start an older version (20, 20.1, 21.0, 21.1) you need to first log out from IDEA StatiCa 21.1.6 or newer.

Version 21.1.5

Released Apr 5, 2022

All applications 
Case #Description
00023344Fixed problem with opening older Member projects in version 21.
00023933Fixed tensile stress area and bolt hole diameter for Australian bolt assembly M36 8.8.
BIM links 
Case #Description
00022807Fixed appearance of error "of an unrecoverable error" in Checkbot after export from RSTAB
00023128Fixed appearance of error "There is nothing selected in your application" in Checkbot after export from RFEM
00023717New Consteel logo implemented
Connection 
Case #Description
00021758Fixed incorrect angle value in the formula for concrete edge failure resistance acc. EN 1992-4 - 7.2.2.5
00023018Corrected reduction factor in concrete sideface blowout resistance check in ACI 318 -14 - 17.4.4.
00023061Tooltip for the concrete A_eff area back in the side scene.
00023485Fixed problem with incorrect position of the plate when using operation Negative volume
00023863Corrected description in Status field for Concrete block in the Brief report
00023938Fixed problem with incorrect bolt size values in the report table
Detail 
Case #Description
00023780Bugfix: Now it is possible to insert custom images in the 3D view from the gallery to the report.

Version 21.1.4

Released Feb 18, 2022

All applications 
Case #Description
00022521Missing BS UB and UC sections added into the library.
BIM links 
Case #Description
00021896Wrong orientation of member exported from Robot Structural Analysis fixed.
00022208Checkbot could not be opened from Advance Steel in some cases.
00022389The issue with the synchronization between AxisVM and IDEA StatiCa Checkbot solved 
00022454Tubular cross-sections could not be exported from STAAD.Pro.
00022712Issues with not importing some parts of the structure from RFEM to IDEA StatiCa via Checkbot were fixed.
00022837The issue with unavailable button Loads in Checkbot (Import from Robot) was solved
00022878Issues with not importing some parts of the structure from RFEM to IDEA StatiCa via Checkbot were fixed.
00022902An issue with the crash when an opening  node in Checkbot, which was imported from RSTAB, was solved
00022935TUBE section types in STAAD.Pro are now recognized and can be imported into IDEA Checkbot without causing an error.
00022958An issue with unavailable button Loads in Checkbot (Import from SAP2000) was solved
00022976An issue with eccentricities export from RFEM into Checkbot was solved
00022996An issue with wrong import of loads from RFEM (opposite sign) was solved
00023086An issue with the crash of the conversion table after RSTAB import was solved 
Connection 
Case #Description
00021278The weld detailing check was corrected and improved for the maximum size of fillet weld in T – joints as per AISC 360-16, Chapter J, 2.2b.
00022239Corrected calculation of concentration factor kj corrected for base plates overhanging concrete blocks for concrete block compressive resistance check (EN 1993-1-8 6.2.5).
00022580An issue with the correct geometry of the gusset plate for timber was solved
00022702Stiffness diagram curve smoothened for low initial stiffness values in result details of stiffness analysis (ST).
00022952The incorrect value of the hole diameter in the detailing check according to SP 16 was fixed. The software now automatically selects the correct diameter. 
00023083Fix of the report in educational and trial license when using the Russian language.
Detail 
Case #Description
00022575A small gap between the walls. The check of the geometry tolerance is till 1e-5m. The calculation issue has been fixed. 
Licensing 
00022553An issue with running the Checkbot application for users with the concrete license was fixed. Checkbot is now available in IDEA StatiCa Concrete Expert and Enhanced.
00022817An issue with running the Checkbot application for users with the concrete license was fixed. Checkbot is now available in IDEA StatiCa Concrete Expert and Enhanced.

Version 21.1.3

Released Jan 14, 2022

Beam 
Case #Description
00022187The discrepancy between the friction coefficient stated in the report chapter 3 and 4 was fixed.
BIM links 
Case #Description
00020445When using the BIM link between Midas Civil and IDEA StatiCa, results due to non-linear temperature are not imported to IDEA StatiCa. A nonconformity was added.
00020536An issue with the export of the trapezoidal beam from the IOM to Beam application was fixed.
00021459Robot Structural Analysis: Fix of wrong identification and rotation of the plate cross-section.
00021597The wrong description of exported material from RFEM was fixed.
00021612The Checkbot interface when deleting connections has been fixed.
00021625An issue with only critical combinations importing to the IDEA StatiCa Connection application was fixed. The software imports all of the combinations now.
00021626An issue with the length of some generated filenames was identified and resolved.
00021713If IDEA was already running SCIA would not export the connection - this is now fixed.
00021757An issue with certain geometrical arrangements of bolts in Tekla has been identified and fixed.
00021829An issue with incorrect direction of imported member in AxisVM fixed.
Connection 
Case #Description
00020974Fixed correct choosing of plates in Bearing resistance check under Eurocode for thin-walled complex connections.
00021262Fixed bug of displaying long result value of Concrete edge failure resistance check under Eurocode.
00021334The code-check of the stand-off anchors is not valid for concrete break-out. The asymmetrical bolt operation for heavy anchoring has been fixed.
00021360An issue with analysis when using the butt weld in the baseplate connection was fixed.
00021462Fixed wrong material properties for Tesion resistance check under Chinese code for modified bolts with higher strength.
00021504Fixed incorrect rotational stiffness.
00021550When creating a copy of an EPS project item and afterward switching to ST analysis type, the calculation might have been interrupted due to an overloaded member. Fixed by correcting the process of switching the load effects between EPS and ST analysis.
00021565A problem was identified with the resistance and stiffness of minor axis bending calculations which is now resolved.
00021583Corrected calculation of Mj,Rd for ST analysis changed incorrectly to lower values in patch 21.1.1.
00021594Automatic alignment of the stub with the connected member fixed.
00021676A discrepancy in stiffness analysis has been resolved for initial stiffness values.
00021677Incorrect description of distances between bolts was fixed.
00021799An issue with creating a report in Spanish when Formulas checked was fixed.
00021999An issue with creating report when Code settings checked was fixed.
00022011Fixed problem with applying Connection browser template to a similar node in Member. Topology and geometry matching improved, templates now also include the plate editor operations.
00022014Fixed incorrect result for Mz stiffness in ST analysis for symmetrical anchorings with symmetrical loads applied.
00022513An issue with incorrect results in bolts when wideners were used was fixed.
RCS 
Case #Description
00020753The initial state of the cross-section was taken from the ULS diagram instead of the SLS diagram for fatigue code-check. It's been fixed and the initial state of the cross-section for fatigues is coming out of the SLS diagram.  
00021675The results of stiffnesses corresponding to quasi-permanent and characteristic combinations are now stated in the result tables in the IDEA StatiCa RSC app. Each combination contains various internal forces N, My, Mz, and critical moment.
00021769The blank report was fixed.
00021880The discrepancy between results for negative and positive settings of the reinforcement zones has been fixed. 
00022016An issue with saving the edited cross-section in the RCS application was fixed.
00022240The discrepancy when creating a composite steel-concrete section in IDEA StatiCa RCS was fixed. Now it is not possible to add a steel profile when creating a general cross-section and importing it to IDEA StatiCA RCS.

Version 21.1.2

Released 20-12-2021

Beam 
Case #Description
00020200The application displayed an incorrect value of maximal compressive stress. Fixed.
00020345The precision of iteration was increased for RCS application and also for bridge load rating analysis. 
00020639The report of bridge load rating was fixed for selected design groups in IDEA StatiCa BIM.
00020724The trouble with the Support button in the Italian language. Fixed.
BIM links 
Case #Description
00020755Error message after import of a node from RFEM corrected
00020884Incorrect import of members and loads from RFEM fixed
00020924Incorrect behavior of the button Loads  in Checkbot fixed
00020978Synchronization of members merged in Checkbot with original different cross-sections produced an error. Members must have the same cross-section in the 3rd party model unless they can not be synchronized after merging in Checkbot.
00021065Disappearing of members in Checkbot's 3D scene when importing from Robot fixed
00021104Loading the correct number of load cases from Checkbot into Connection fixed
00021389Fix of problem with a crash when exporting a node from SCIA Engineer 21.1 to the Checkbot.
00021422Import from Advance Design stops at 80 % fixed
Connection 
Case #Description
00020547Incorrect settings of tensile material diagram for Russian prestressed bolts fixed
00020633Selection of user-defined materials properties under Indian Standard (IS) fixed. Weld checks specifics as per Eurocode (EN) and Indian Standard (IS)
00020705Incorrect equilibrium computation from loads applied on import from Tekla Structures fixed
00020821Fix of a cut by negative volume operation which caused issues with condensed elements
00020831Fix of a cut by negative volume operation which caused issues with condensed elements
00020853Code-check of shear for a shear lug under LRFD 2010 fixed.
00020860Incorrect view of stiffening plate in the Viewer fixed
00020906Bolts grade was added to the "Grade" column of the check table
00020976Prolongation of the member after the last operation in the widener fixed
00021023Selection of user-defined materials properties under Eurocode (EN) fixed. Weld checks specifics as per Eurocode (EN) and Indian Standard (IS)
00021288Singularities due to unconnected connection parts are now displayed in the scene.
Detail 
Case #Description
00020593The problem with the solver was fixed.
00020816The problem with the solver was fixed.
00020882The problem with the solver was fixed.
00020971The problem with the solver was fixed.
00021004 Error message with a mesh size of 2mm fixed
00021010The problem with the solver was fixed.
00021145The problem with the solver was fixed.
Member 
Case #Description
00020671Some member models from older versions can not be calculated in version 21.1. The design of the connection needs to be re-applied or updated (e.g. change the edge number of the welded plate to match the correct position).
00020923Very short line loads (point forces) applied on related members fixed to be taken into account.
00021189Disappearing of displacement input for GMNA analysis fixed
RCS 
Case #Description
00019865Incorrect display of detailing results in the result summary fixed. 
00020667Incorrect title in RCS "Stirrups material" replaced for "Material".
00021460Troubles with "Cross-section user setting" in "Reinforcement editor" in the Polish language were fixed
Viewer 
Case #Description
00020516Incorrect export of cross-section to DWG fixed
00020682Incorrect view of cuts and welds in the Viewer fixed

Version 21.1.1

Released Nov 11, 2021

BIM links 
Case #Description
00019813Robot Structural Analysis: Potential issue of some nodes not being exported fixed.
00019835When AISC was selected for BIM link imports, ASD 2016 code was set automatically by default. LRFD or ASD code can be now chosen and set.
00020266Incorrect import of double angle cross-section caused an error. This has been fixed.
Connection 
Case #Description
00019421Fixed Protocol not displayed.
00019430Errors found during the creation of a report have been fixed.
00019700Multiple base plate anchoring models are now recognized correctly for compression contacts.
00019790Parameter Ry for AISC steel had the wrong value - this is now fixed.
00019959Content menu in a 3D scene connected to foundation block (stand-off) caused an error.
00020019Results disappear immediately after the analysis has been fixed.
00020095The axial stiffness reaches a negative value. The consideration of LCS was neglected.  Now fixed.
00020101An issue when inserting a hole into a stiffening plate flattens the plate and distorts the results has been fixed.
00020140Previously deleted pictures of results are no longer displayed in the report.
00020283An added weld no longer disproportionately lengthens the member.
00020347Older drivers of an integrated graphic card Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics causes the report to not scroll has been identified.
00020364Wrong coefficient listed in the text of ACI anchor check formula. Now fixed.
00020427Minor corrections within the reporting module.
Detail 
Case #Description
00020178The refreshing and rewriting of the load cases with the same name addressing. It leads to incorrect load effects. Fixed.
Member 
Case #Description
00019405Changes done on already designed connections were not saved in the Member project.  These are now saved.
00019985Legend for strain level in the 3D window was missing.  Now visible.
00020316Problems with operations on thin-walled 'C' cross-section.  Fixed.
00020795The buckling shape was frozen during switching between load cases (the buckling shape was working for the first load case only).  Now works for all load cases.
RCS 
Case #Description
00019770Cold-formed sections can not be welded to make a user-defined cross-section. A new warning was added to use rolled sections instead.
Viewer 
Case #Description
00021013The wrong cut of the member was identified and fixed.

Version 21.1.0

Released Sep 20, 2021

BIM links 
Case #Description
00017883A detailed report in IDEA StatiCa BIM was not exported to a DOC file.  Corrected.
00018455Internal forces imported from RSTAB had the opposite direction.  Now fixed.
00018457Improvements of Dlubal RFEM link  resulting in greater stability. 
00018766An issue where some members were incorrectly defined as continuous after import from Tekla has been identified and corrected.  
00019652Axis VM: Double angle cross-section was not recognized and all imports finished with an error.  Corrected.
00019703Dlubal RFEM import error "The server was unable to process your request due to an internal error" was fixed.
Connection 
Case #Description
00017521The alignment of the stiffening member is now being applied correctly.
00018618The Operation - Negative volume might cause disintegration of the member.  Issue fixed.
00019060Correction of the problem where a rod welded into a connecting plate caused a singularity of the model.
00019099Hatched area of contact stress under a base plate now exports to DXF correctly.
00019283Cut of tubular members might cause the error: "Err - nasread: Error while parsing". Mesh generator has been fixed.
00019557An issue with the input of pictures from the gallery into the report might cause a crash of the application has been fixed.
00019581Manufacturing operation Fin plate might cause singularity of the model. This problem occurred when notch > 0 and the angle of the beam is -180° has been identified and fixed.
--Calculation of shear capacity of preloaded bolts with slotted holes was modified. Values of reduction factor ks according to EN 1993-1-8 Table 3.6, section 3.9.1 were applied.
--Improvement of the stiffness analysis - the ratio of applied loads (N, Vy, Vz, Mx, My, Mz) is perfectly proportional now. To learn more check the paragraph "How are the loads applied?" in the related theoretical background document "Stiffness analysis and deformation capacity
Member 
Case #Description
00018254Change of member profile was not applied to related connections automatically in some cases.
00019240Linear buckling analysis was not finished when the model contained an anchor with a gap.
00019317Correction of the problem where the direction of some imported members was not set correctly.
Viewer 
Case #Description
00009859Correction of the problem where some parts of the connections were not exported into DWG file.
00018367Operation STUB was not displayed correctly.
00019910Members were not being displayed correctly in the case of extension by cut operation.