| Component | Purpose | Recommendation | |-----------|---------|----------------| | | Solvers, TEDDY, SSI | Required | | SOFiPLUS(X) | AutoCAD/BricsCAD GUI | Required for CAD users | | SOFiCAD | Older AutoCAD UI | Only if needed | | Grasshopper Plugins | Parametric workflows | Recommended for Rhino users | | Local Help & Examples | Offline manuals | Yes (approx. 2 GB) |
: Open SAM and navigate through the product groups on the left. Mark the specific 2020 products (e.g., SOFiSTiK Structural Desktop, Reinforcement Detailing) you wish to install. Apply and Install to review your selection, then to start the download and installation process. License Setup : Ensure you have CodeMeter User Runtime installed to manage your licenses correctly. Revit Extension (Optional)
Click . The process may take several minutes depending on your system speed. The installer will: sofistik 2020 install
The BIM plug-in for Autodesk Revit.
Launch the from your desktop or Start menu. Apply and Install to review your selection, then
: Open CodeMeter Control Center and check if the circle next to your license is green. If using a network license, verify your VPN connection or local network link to the license server. Missing Ribbon in Revit or AutoCAD
Open C:\ProgramData\SOFiSTiK\SOFiSTiK.log — look for License checked out successfully . The process may take several minutes depending on
SOFiSTiK uses a centralized deployment tool called the . This utility handles downloading, installing, updating, and modifying all SOFiSTiK products.
For users working with Revit 2020, the Reinforcement Detailing extension is installed similarly:
Open the interface via your web browser ( http://localhost:22350 ). Navigate to Configuration > Network .
C:\Program Files\SOFiSTiK\common\SOFiSTiK Application Manager (SAM)