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SkyCiv vs Microstran/Multiframe Comparison

	SkyCiv Structural 3D	Microstran
Unique Features
No Download/Installation	✓
Clear User Interface	✓
Monthly Subscriptions	✓
Live Chat Support	✓
Detailed Design Reporting	✓
Fully Integrated with SkyCiv Design Modules	✓
Cloud Based API	✓
Mobile App	✓
Modelling
Easy Pen Tool Modelling	✓
Assemblies and Templates	✓	✓
Datasheet Input	✓	✓
Two-way Revit Link	✓
Tekla Link		✓
Grasshopper Plugin	✓
DXF Import	✓	✓
DWG Import	✓
Analysis
Catenary Cable Analysis	✓
Plate Analysis	✓	✓
Meshing Capabilities	✓	✓
Buckling Analysis	✓	✓
Non-Linear P-Delta Analysis	✓	✓
Non-Linear P-Delta Analysis	✓	✓
Dynamic Frequency Analysis	✓	✓
Response Spectrum Analysis	✓	✓
Loading
Static Loads	✓	✓
Auto Wind Loading	✓
Moving Loads		✓
Auto-Tributary Area Loads	✓	✓
Temperature Loading	✓	✓
Strain + Displacement Loading		✓
Pre-Stress Loading	✓
Response Spectrum Loading	✓	✓
Open Structure Loading	✓	✓
Design
Steel Member Design (AISC, CSA, AS, BS, EN...)	✓	✓
Connection Design (AISC, AS, EN...)	✓	✓
Concrete Design (ACI/AS/CSA/EN...)	✓	✓
Cold Formed Steel (AISI, AS, EN)	✓	✓
Wood Design (NDS, AS1720)	✓	✓
Masonry Design	✓
Aluminium Design (ADM, AS, CSA, EN...)	✓
Wind/Snow Loading (ASCE/AS/NBCC/EN...)	✓
Foundation Design (ACI/AS/CSA/EN...)	✓
Retaining Wall Design (ACI/AS/CSA/EN...)	✓
Base Plate Design (AISC/AS/CSA/EN...)	✓
Component Design Library (70+ Calculators)	✓

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Why Engineers are Switching to SkyCiv

Don’t start from scratch. SkyCiv gives you everything you need, plus more!

Easy migration

Easily import your models from Microstran (.arc)/Multiframe(.txt), as well as SpaceGass, Revit, STAAD, DXF, and DWG, so you can pick up right where you left off.

Quick to get started, easy to master

No downloads, license managers, or admin setup. Just sign in and start working from any device.

With our smart tools like Pen, Mirror, and Bulk Edit, you’ll be modeling like a pro in no time.

More integrated design coverage

Perform structural analysis and check your designs for steel (AS4100), cold formed (ASNZ 4600), timber (AS1720), concrete (AS3600), aluminium (AS1664) and composites (AS 2327) plus more...

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No more black boxes

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Speed Up the Process

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Easy Adoption for Teams

"I hired several new engineers recently, and while none had prior experience with SkyCiv, all of them became highly productive in a short period of time."

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Managing Partner

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Reliable Engineering Support

"SkyCiv’s customer service is spectacular. I typically get a response in a matter of hours via live chat, rather than waiting over 24 hours with other software."

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