STS

The CDS structural calculation package is a powerful calculation tool that allows the analysis of any structure using the most sophisticated f.‎e.‎m.‎ (Finite Element Method) techniques with a totally three-dimensional schematisation.‎ In fact, CDS allows the modelling and calculation of spatial or flat structures with one- and two-dimensional elements (beams, columns, partitions, plates, plinths, plinths on piles, rafts, rafts on piles, stiffening cores) The input consists of a specially designed structural CAD equipped with sophisticated features for direct on-screen pointing of the structural elements that allow rapid input of the structure and easy graphic control of the data provided.‎ The structural CAD in charge of graphical operations is easy to learn as it is designed for a specific purpose and therefore only presents commands that are useful for the task at hand.‎ The interface is therefore essential and devoid of the flood of commands, often useless and misleading, that we find on very powerful but generic CADs, i.‎e.‎ not made to perform a specific job.‎ The programme is organised according to a modular structure to meet the various professional requirements, allowing each user to purchase only the modules of real interest, thus realising considerable savings.‎ CDS is also available in a 'Trial Version', i.‎e.‎ a special 30-day trial version that anyone can enable on their own computer to try out the product's functionality at no cost.‎ It is worth emphasising here that STS's sales policy has always been based on maximum transparency.‎ The trial versions and the modular structure of the price list are in fact a guarantee for the user and a clear demonstration of how STS relies solely on the quality of its software to convince potential users to purchase.‎