Release 9.9 contains a whole host of changes to improve your detailing experience. Dave has pulled together an excellent summary of these changes including restart points, the new range of view options, bottom chord eave extensions, to name a few.

Click here to go to the release notes to see Dave's list of changes in this release, and how to use them.

Missed the online training tutorial on how to detail the ENDUROFLOOR™ system within ENDUROCADD®?

Not to fear, we have added a video showing how to detail floors in ENDUROCADD® which will take you through the process from modelling the floors, picking sections, and preparing sheets.

Click here to check out this latest video an all other videos on using the ENDUROCADD® software.

Need to get an immediate answer so you can build the impossible using the ENDUROFRAME® system? Looking for tips and tricks on how to improve your skills? Do you need the answer NOW?

Well all that and more is available in the online ENDUROCADD® Help System (well, almost!) and is available to all registered ENDUROCADD® software licensees. Currently we have over 1000 pages of searchable content which is being added to and refined every day.

Click here for all of your ENDUROCADD® questions, and click on our manufacturing support to find out help related to ENDURO® rollformers.

If you would like to ask a question, suggest a new feature or report a bug, go to the ENDUROFRAME service desk. These items are assigned for resolution, and the performance measured.

A common question asked is: how many storeys can be designed using the ENDUROFRAME® system? The short answer is: it depends on many factors, but it is possible and sufficient information is provided in the ENDUROCADD® software and design manuals to design a multi-storey building. It does require a qualified engineer to calculate the loads and sign off on the finished design.

A key requirement is designing studs for non-standard loads. A detailed explanation of how to do this is located online.

We are looking for expressions of interest from attendees for the inaugural ENDUROFRAME® Conference to held on Tuesday, 15th November 2016, in Wollongong, NSW. This will be held immediately after the NASH Conference which is also being held in Wollongong. The ENDUROFRAME® Conference will provide training, seek feedback on future software development priorities, and provide networking opportunities.

Please email Paul if you are interested in attending.

A new version of the ENDUROCADD® is now available so you can share your 3D files with builders, architects and other customers.

Best of all, it is available free of charge and can be downloaded from our website. Share this link with others so they can review designs in 3D.

This updated 3D viewer has many of the view/hide features available that are in the full version of ENDUROCADD® so the user can select what they want to see. It is also possible to output the viewed file into a 3D dxf which is fantastic for generating structural steel drawings, amongst other things.

• Open jobs from zipped files. In the File -> Open Menu, any zipped ENDUROCADD® files in the jobs folder can also be seen.
• To get the latest version of ENDUROCADD®, go to Options -> System Checks - Check for Updates. This check can be automated to checking on each startup, daily or weekly by adjusting the Check Update Frequency Option.
• By popular demand it is now possible to add bent tabs almost anywhere including into top plates, under openings. This makes the bent tab a very versatile and cost effective component to tie down or even lift wall panels. This is available in the Tie Down menu in the Wall Editor. 
• You can speed up your use of ENDUROCADD® by using the function keys at the top of the keyboard. Go to Help -> Function keys for a list of function keys.

What are we working on?

What can you expect to see in next releases of the ENDUROCADD® software:-

• Adding the ability to design ENDUROFLOOR™ in the same way it is possible to design ENDUROTRUSS®;
• Adding an ENDUROCADD® LT version which will be available for sale over the internet.
• Adding the ability to import IFC files, which are the default file format for BIM.
• Extending the range of rafter options.

We always appreciate feedback and suggestions which can be logged through the Service Desk.

Stay tuned!

ENDUROFRAME® 75 is now available in Australia!

Fortitude Frames have purchased the first ENDURO® 75 rollformer in the Australian market. This means that Australian licensees now have an option to provide ENDUROWALL® or ENDUROJOIST in 75mm sections. Dennis and his team at Fortitude Frames would be happy to help you out with a quotation. Go to the Fortitude Frames website at www.fortitudeframes.com.au for more information.

In addition, 70mm walls are possible with the SUPRAFRAME® system which can be detailed in ENDUROCADD® and purchased from Steel Frame Solutions. Go to Steel Frame Solutions to get more information.

Keep Detailing!