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2021-10-11

RFEM 6 Add-On Sharing Capability

Can add-ons be shared with the main RFEM 6 program like it is now with an RFEM 5 network license (for example, (2) seats of RFEM share (1) seat of RF‑TIMBER AWC)?


Answer:

Because we will no longer offer a network vs. standalone option in RFEM 6 as this generation is entirely cloud-based licensing, the add-ons can no longer be shared between the main RFEM 6 program.

As an example, you can purchase one RFEM 6 license with the timber design add-on (design of timber members according to NDS, CSA, EC5, and so on) and choose to purchase a second RFEM 6 license with the steel design add-on (design of steel members according to AISC, CSA S16, EC3, and so on). Multiple RFEM 6 licenses do not necessarily need to have the same add-ons. However, in this scenario, the user will not have the ability to design both timber and steel structures in the same model without access to both add-ons under the same license. If you have not purchased any of the specific add-ons (for example, steel design, timber design, and so on) for the current license, it's still possible to calculate a full analysis for this material type but design according to the standards will not be carried out.

Users under the same account can easily switch to a different license within the company that includes the relevant design add-ons if no one else is currently utilizing the license.