Are you a new user of SCIA Engineer? To help you get started, follow the steps below.
They will help to get you up and running on our software.
STEP 1 - Download
First, you will need to download and install your license, whether you already purchased it or are using the free trial.
STEP 2 - LEARN THE BASICS
Watch these 4 short introductory videos that will guide you through your first steps in the software.
GETTING STARTED
A short introduction to SCIA Engineer for first-time users of our software, explaining the interface and to how to model a simple structure.
INPUT OF 1D MEMBERS
Get familiar with how columns and beams are created in the software so that you can start modelling.
INPUT OF 2D MEMBERS -
PLATES & WALLS
Next, watch how a general slab is modelled and added to a structure.
INPUT OF SUPPORTS
Learn how to define basic boundary conditions and get your model ready for analysis.
STEP 3 - TRY AND PRACTICE
Try using the software yourself and start playing with it. Download our sample projects and start practising your first designs in SCIA Engineer.
CONCRETE FRAME
Follow the step-by-step tutorial and model your first concrete frame. Download our tutorial here.
STEEL FRAME
Follow the detailed instructions in this tutorial and create your first steel hall. Download our tutorial here.
And now you are set to go...
Learning Zone: Building your knowledge
You can always keep learning and improve your knowledge of SCIA Engineer. We have lots more videos, webinars, training sessions and other online resources, at your finger-tips.
GETTING HELP FROM OUR
SUPPORT TEAM
If you need help with anything, from explaining how to do something to understanding a result, our expert support team is on hand to guide you through the software. You can contact them by phone or email. Before you do so, why not to check out our Frequently Asked Questions to see if your question has already been answered before.