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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there special offers for students or teachers?
Yes, students and teachers can request a free license. That way they can use the BuildSoft software for educational pruposes during the entire academical year. This offer is called 'College Power'.
For students: more info or directly to student registration page
For teachers: more info or directly to teacher registration page
Can I try and evaluate the software first?
Yes. you can download and install a free 30-day trial version of Diamonds PowerConnect, PowerFrame and ConCrete. The 30-day trial period starts when you launch the program for the first time. The trial version is identical to the full version, there are no limitations. You can download the trial versions from the section 'Downloads'. Registration or login is required.
During your trial period you can freely contact our support service desk via support@buildsoft.eu or +32 (0)9 252 66 28.
After 30 days, the trial version will expire into a demo version with limited functionalities.
In what languages is the software available?
All languages are by default included in the software, without extra charge.
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What are the possibilities to acquire a license?
We offer 3 different formulas which you can choose from:
- purchase with optional service contract
- subscription
- lease
More information about these formulas can be found on folowwing page: Product formules
What are the system requirements for BuildSoft software?
[Diamonds|PowerConnect]
- Operating system: one of following MS Windows versions - 32 or 64 bit
- Windows XP Service Pack 2 or 3
- Windows Vista
- Windows 7
- Minimum RAM:
- 1 GB, for MS Windows XP
- 2 GB, for MS Windows Vista or 7
- Processor
- minimum recommended clockspeed 1.7 GHz
- an Intel or AMD-processor – recommended Intel, since the Diamonds solver is optimised for Intel
- Graphics
- graphics card with minimum 128 RAM 'on-board'
- preferably an ATI or nVidia graphics card
- graphics card must support OpenGL 2.0
[PowerFrame|ConCrete|ConCrete Plus|12Build]
- Operating system: one of following MS Windows versions - 32 or 64 bit
- Windows 98
- Windows NT
- Windows 2000
- Windows ME
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista
- Windows 7
- Processor
- Intel Pentium 4
- minimum 128 MB RAM
Where is the BuildSoft software being developped?
All our software is being developped in Belgium (Ghent) by Construction Engineers (MEng).
Which software is right for me?
The final choice depends on what exactly you want to calculate. We, at the BuildSoft company, have an excellent view on the capabilities of each program. We are happy to assist you with advice for an optimal choice of functionality and budget. Please contact us for a free personal advice: support@buildsoft.eu or +32 (0) 9 252 66 28.
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Why choose BuildSoft
- Powerful and easy to use software.
- Excellent customer service.
- 20+ years of experience in structural analysis and Eurocodes.
- Free choice between license lease, subscription or purchase.
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