Have you just set up your own business as a structural engineer and are looking for the right structural analysis and design software? Perhaps you are already working with a software, but you are dissatisfied and are therefore thinking about switching to a more powerful tool for structural analysis and design? Whatever situation you find yourself in: We give you 7 good reasons why switching to FRILO software is exactly the right step for you.
Getting started with new software usually brings challenges. Will the software meet my requirements? What will the introduction of new software cost? And how long will it take me to master the software in order for me to work efficiently and ultimately productively? These are just a few of the questions civil and structural engineers face when looking for the right software. For better orientation, we illustrate with 7 solid reasons why you should definitely consider getting started with FRILO’s structural analysis and design software.
Does the structural analysis and design software really deliver what it promises? And what do I do if the calculation programs do not provide the right answer to my needs after all? These are questions that occasionally arise in the well-considered procurement process of an unknown software. After all, the procurement of a new structural analysis and design software involves high costs right from the start, doesn’t it? Not with FRILO’s subscription model. The low initial investment helps to massively lower the barriers to entry when implementing our software. Thanks to manageable expenses, you remain fully operational and can first convince yourself of the quality of the software. In addition, thanks to versatile minimum term models, you are in a position to react flexibly, at short notice and in line with your current project situation.
The FRILO web licence allows you to install and use the FRILO software on any number of computers within an office with just one floating licence. Unlike a standard licence, which can only be used by one registered user exclusively on one registered computer, the floating licence can be shared within a group of users. It should be noted, however, that a floating licence only allows several users to access the software at different times. If simultaneous access to the software by users is desired, two or more licences must be purchased. The bottom line is that the software can be used by an unlimited number of users, regardless of computer or location. FRILO licensing thus offers flexibility and reduces costs.
A big plus for your entry into the FRILO world are the PLUS programs equipped with the new user interface. The modern look of the PLUS generation lays the foundation for simple, clear and intuitive operation of the FRILO solutions, which are subject to the philosophy of component-oriented verification in their application. Using a wizard, you can easily enter standard systems with a few basic parameters. The basic system then adapts quickly and efficiently via interactive graphics. The outsourcing of infrequently occurring verifications to separate dialogues and a search function for quickly finding parameters also ensure clarity. And if you get stuck, a specially designed help area can be accessed directly from the program.
The first steps with a new software can be bumpy. Structural engineers sometimes enter unfamiliar territory. It all starts with a mostly user-friendly, yet unfamiliar user interface that first needs to be explored and understood. Then there are the many new functions and unexpected possibilities that need to be discovered. That’s why our expert support engineers accompany you through all phases of use: from familiarisation and acclimatisation to establishment. A large FRILO team provides active and problem-solving support for new users and those switching to FRILO via hotline, TeamViewer or e-mail. And not only during the initial installation and onboarding, but also for project- and software-related concerns from everyday user life. Even experienced software users benefit daily from the high response rate and the short response time of our customer service.
For successful onboarding, in addition to our customer support, not only regular free webinars are available to you, but above all clear tutorials on our YouTube channel. The well-structured and extensive FAQ section will also help you. If you have already familiarised yourself with the software in general, our online trainings should be of interest to you. There you can deepen your skills and knowledge in certain programs. It will help you get the most out of our solutions. On our campus you can get an overview of the webinars and online trainings currently on offer at any time.
Seamless, loss-free data exchange forms the basis for smooth and efficient collaboration between the specialist disciplines of architecture and structural analysis and design in work phases 1 to 5 of the HOAI. This is why FRILO is committed to data interoperability and the OpenBIM process! However, true interoperability requires an open AEC software environment, powerful programs and widely accepted standards. With FRILO’s BIM Connector, FRILO users have access to a powerful tool with which IFC and SAF files from CAD solutions such as ArchiCAD, Allplan, Vectorworks, Revit, AutoCAD and Tekla Structures can be easily read in and prepared for structural calculations with little effort. In addition, our direct interfaces between FRILO and the 3D structural analysis software SCIA Engineer help to increase your productivity when calculating load carrying capability and serviceability.
“We build on stability”! Our slogan does not only refer to our structural analysis and design programs, which support you in ensuring the stability of supporting structures. It also implies a promise: As a company, we focus on sustainability and longevity for you to plan with us safely and for the long term. With the Nemetschek Group behind us and Nemetschek Engineering – a merger of FRILO, the structural analysis software SCIA Engineer and the foundation construction software DC-Software – at our side, we are a force to be reckoned with in the highly fragmented European market for structural analysis and design software. Relentless progress and a strong spirit of innovation are the fuel for our economic growth. That is why we value an open ear, which we regularly give to our customers and biggest critics in our Innovation Labs.
In your daily work with FRILO, challenges can arise again and again. To help you work as efficiently as possible, we have put together a few useful tools and applications that can make your everyday work easier. From the installation, to the condition of the programs, to the collaboration with external project participants – we have the right tip ready.
Via remote maintenance with TeamViewer, our hotline can help you quickly and easily with a problem. Together we can work directly on your screen. TeamViewer is called up by pressing the F8 function key after being requested to do so by our hotline staff.
To download TeamViewer you can click to here.
With a central project management, all employees can access and edit projects in the network. If several employees are to be able to access the project database from different computers, the project management must be installed on a central network server. This can be a standard PC. The server software Firebird is required for network operation. This can be downloaded here from our homepage: FRILOAdminFirebird. The FRILOAdminFirebird program is used to automatically configure the Firebird server on a central computer. .
The Silent Installation is an “unattended” installation, where you do not have to make any entries, in contrast to the normal (Windows) installation. This allows you to perform an installation on different computers without having to actively operate the respective computer. This not only saves time, but also allows you to work from any location. For this type of installation you need the following zip-file.
You work in your engineering office with other project participants such as architects or building owners and they do not have access to the building? With the Building OpenGL Viewer those people have the possibility to view the 3D graphics from our software solutions Slabs by Finite Elements PLT and the Building Model GEO.
In the OpenGL representation of these two programs, you can save the graphic as a file with the extension bigl (Building Interface to Graphical Library). With the viewer, other project participants can then view the desired file without any problems. All you have to do is drag the file into the Viewer window. You can find a bigl file for testing here.
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If the viewer does not start on Windows, please download and install the Microsoft Redistributable Packages. Here you can find the direct link to the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studi 2017 (64bit version).
At FRILO, we aim to offer our customers the best possible support. That is why our qualified support engineers are available to provide you with competent and attentive advice and assistance, even in tricky matters. Our service is characterized by the fact that it is not only dedicated to your inquiries regarding the operation of our programs, but also helps you with complex, static challenges. Thanks to the concentrated expertise of our colleagues, your questions can be answered to your satisfaction. In addition, we listen to you carefully in order to incorporate your suggestions into the development of the FRILO programs, if necessary. In this way, we succeed in continuously developing the software solutions in line with your needs.
The hotline is the heart of FRILO support. Here, our qualified support engineers await your questions to support you in your everyday work. The telephone consultation provides you with a direct line to our colleagues and a prompt and promising clarification of your inquiries.
You have a Software Service Agreement or have licensed our programs by subscription? Then there are no costs for telephone consulting for your projects. For customers without a software service contract, the new purchase of a program includes the free hotline for the purchased license for six months. However, the purchase of an update does not entitle you to the free service.
Contact and operating hours
Email: info(at)frilo.eu
Tel.: +49 711 81002-0
Fax: +49 711 81002-30
Monday – Friday
08.30 till 12.00 and
13.00 till 17.00
You have little time? Then we have an efficient solution for you! Without having to wait on the phone, you can submit your individual questions directly via the software in the menu item Help > Support Request. So that our support engineers can help you as quickly and concretely as possible, you can also send attachments, screenshots or the currently open position. This makes it much easier for us to respond to your request and at the same time allows for quick feedback. Practical hints are also stored in the online help of each program. To activate it, simply press the F1 key in the software.
Sometimes a problem can be so cumbersome that it’s hard to put into words. Wouldn’t it then be ingenious to simply demonstrate the problem visually? In our remote maintenance, our support engineers act true to the motto: Four eyes see more than two! Using TeamViewer, you give us the opportunity to work together with you directly on one screen. The tool is the practical all-in-one solution needed for goal-oriented communication and collaboration with you.
Click here to download TeamViewer.
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Otherwise, you can also conveniently find the most frequently asked questions and answers in our FAQ section. Feel free to drop by!
