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SACS 2023 skipped members colors in pstvdb

When plotting UCs in psvdb, SACS 2023 renders skipped members with their original color (unlike prvious versions where they where rendered in grey). This generates quite a confusion because it is not easy to determine if a member is green because ...
almost 3 years ago in  2 Needs review

Improve the searchability of output listing

Status quo: Most users have to guess the number of spacing between letters when trying to search certain sections from the output listing. An example is shown in attached Suggestion: Improve the searchability. The table of content can also act as ...
over 3 years ago in  4 Needs review

Multiple precede graphical color settings configurations

I would like to have the possibility to save and easily switch between 2 display color settings configurations (not model dependent), for example one with dark background for modelling and one with white background for taking screengrabs.
almost 3 years ago in  3 Needs review

In-line SCFs calculation documentation

In the Fatigue user manual, provide details of the in-line SCFs calculations performed for each of the available code options, including the equations used and references to the latest codes being considered or any other basis or best practice bei...
8 months ago in  0 Needs review

3D Visualization of joint strength utilization similar as for fatigue

Nowadays SACS is able to show extracted fatigue results for tubular joints in precede. This is a very powerful tool compared to having only a listing. It would be helpful to have the same 3D viewer option for joint strength checks results, includi...
about 3 years ago in  1 Planned

Utilise Full Processing Capacity to Shorten Calculation Time

At present, a demanding calculation such as Limiting KG only utilises about 25% of my machine's capacity (WIn11/i7 processor). It is possible to run an additional instance of Stability and share the calculations to shorten the time taken by half (...
8 months ago in  0 Needs review

To implement the code check of 2022 edition Euro code 1993 and the code check of 2020 edition ISO 19902 in SACS next version

I request the implementation of code checks for the 2022 Eurocode 1993 and 2020 ISO 19902 in the next SACS version. This update will enhance structural analyses, optimize designs, and ensure compliance. Please prioritize this enhancement.
over 2 years ago in  1 Planned

Weld calculation as per Eurocode at beam end joints

Hi, EN 1993-1-8 weld requirements requires no evaluation/check if there's full penetration weld between beam-beam joint. however, in real life full penetration welds are quite expensive and we could go with partial penetration+Fillet welds, but to...
over 3 years ago in  1 Needs review

Single command to intersect multiple members with nodes (Same as STAAD)

In STAAD we have a single command to Select Multiple Members and Use Intersect option for creating the node at all intersection points without modifying Location of Releases and Loads. However, the same command is not available in SACS. In SACS We...
over 1 year ago in  1 Needs review

Make results of deflection results for the SPAN members available in postview and sacsdb

Currently, the deflection/servicability check for the "SPAN" members are only available in saclst report. It would be good for the postview and the and sacsdb (sqlite database) to also include the results.
almost 3 years ago in  0 Needs review