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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.


Author

Amy Heilig is the CEO of the USA Subsidiary Office in Philadelphia, PA. She is responsible for sales, technical support, and continued program development for the North American market.



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