Opening RFEM 5 and RSTAB 8 Models in Previous Program Versions

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06/08/2022

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RFEM 5

RSTAB 8

Is it possible to open an RFEM 5 or RSTAB 8 file in a previous program version?

Answer

Yes, this is possible. When you select "All Files" for the file type in the "Open" section of RSTAB 7, the RSTAB 8 files will be visible as well. They can be opened.

A warning message appears because it is, of course, not possible to consider the features that were not contained in the older version.

Another possibility is to rename the file from *.rs8 to *.rs7 and open it directly. The warning message appears even then.

This procedure is the same for RFEM.

Keywords

Backward compatibility Compatibility RSTAB 7 Open RFEM 4 Forward compatibility

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RFEM 5
RFEM

Main Program

Structural engineering software for finite element analysis (FEA) of planar and spatial structural systems consisting of plates, walls, shells, members (beams), solids, and contact elements

Price of First License
4,350.00 EUR

RSTAB 8

Main Program

Structural engineering software for designing frame, beam, and truss structures, as well as performing linear and nonlinear calculations of internal forces, deformations, and support reactions

Price of First License
2,850.00 EUR