New to SOFiSTiK?
Get Started with SOFiSTiK.
The most powerful finite element software in the industry.
New to SOFiSTiK?
This Getting Started Guide supports you in getting up and running with one of the most powerful and advanced finite element software in the industry.
Learn with purpose.
Design with confidence.
Start your SOFiSTiK journey with our Getting Started Guide — your clear and practical introduction to one of the most powerful FEA platforms in the industry.
New to SOFiSTiK?
This Getting Started Guide supports you in getting up and running
with one of the most powerful and advanced
finite element software in the industry.
Step 1 – Download the SOFiSTiK Application Manager
Step 2 – Learn the Basics
Building Design
in SOFiSTiK FEA and AutoCAD
Learn the fundamentals quickly with the intuitive and widely used AutoCAD SOFiPLUS workflow.
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Building Design
in SOFiSTiK FEA
and Revit
Learn about Analysis + Design of reinforced concrete structure in SOFiSTiK FEA and Revit.
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Bridge Design
in SOFiSTiK FEA
and AutoCAD
Familiarising yourself with bridge design to tackle upcoming challenges and complex projects.
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The SOFiSTiK Text Input
and its Syntax CADiNP
Unleash the full range of capabilities of SOFiSTiK and create, parametrise, analyse and design any structure.
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Bridge + Infrastructure
Modeler for Revit
Creating parametric bridge models in Revit couldn’t be simpler. It will take you just a few with a few clicks.
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McNeel Rhinoceros
Interface + Grasshopper
Create structural models in McNeel Rhinoceros and Grasshopper and build any parametric model.
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Step 3 – Explore SOFiSTiK FEA further
Online Courses
For an even better learning experience, enrol in the online courses and learn how to use SOFiSTiK FEA step by step.
Tutorials
Read SOFiSTiK AG’s online tutorials to learn about the general workflows on a wide range of topics.
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YouTube Channels
Visit YouTube Channels discussing SOFiSTiK from different creators.
Webinars
Watch a variety of free live webinars and webinar recordings whenever you find the time for it.
SOFiSTiK Webinars >
Community
Discuss your questions with other SOFiSTiK users worldwide in the SOFiSTiK FOR YOU Community.
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Project Support
You can find further information here if you need project consulting.
Project Support >
Technical Support
You are in good hands with SOFiSTiK’s excellent high-level technical support team.
SOFiSTiK Technical Support >
Verification Manual
Design Code and Mechanical Benchmarks; look under the hood of SOFiSTiK FEA.
Verification Benchmarks 2026 >
Verification Benchmarks 2025 >
Administration Manual
Learn about how to install and set up SOFiSTiK on your workstation.
Step 4 – Get in touch
Get in touch by sending an EMAIL, posting a message in the SOFiSTiK FOR YOU Community, or using the Contact Form.
