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Visual Analysis

IMPORTANT

Visual Analysis IS FOR WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMS ONLY

IES provides VisualAnalysis to colleges and universities within the USA and Canada to learn about finite element analysis. Hundreds of professors have taught thousands of students about structural analysis with this software, since 1994. Many practicing engineers use the commercial version of VisualAnalysis after learning it in the classroom.

Why VisualAnalysis Edu?​

  • Very easy to learn and use
  • Simple 2D frame and truss modeling
  • Advanced 3D and nonlinear FEA features
  • Proven by students and educators for 25 years
  • Free for student or school machines
  • Learn skills directly applicable on your first job
  • VisualAnalysis Benefits & Features
  • Student and Faculty Help and Support

Download Instructions​

Download

Access Visual Analysis Edu Download Portal

If you are a student or instructor at a qualified school, with a valid educational email address, you may download the free VisualAnalysis Edu today by in. Get installed and running in a few minutes. Faculty members please see the setting up a lab instructions.

Please visit the Visual Analysis Edu Download Portal and enter your valid VMI email in the Get VisualAnalysis Educational Now! text field and click the Download button.

You will receive an email from sales@iesweb.com with the subject "VisualAnalysis Edu Download." The download link and instructions will be provided.

Tip

If you do not see your email, please check your junk or spam email folders. Email can take an hour, sometimes.

Installation Instructions​

Please follow the instructions within the email. The instructions below are the same instructions provided in the email as well.

  1. Click the link or copy link address to a browser
  2. Save the setup file to your machine
  3. If Updating, please uninstall first, using Control Panel
  4. Run it with administrator privileges

Licensing Instructions​

  1. Run VisualAnalysis
  2. Select your school, enter name and educational email

Frequently Asked Questions​

How do I upgrade from a prior version?​

Please uninstall the prior version from the Control Panel, then download the new version and install it. You may re-register to get the download link.

How can I model a plane frame or truss?​

Set the structure type to plane frame in the project settings. To model truss members use member end-releases or the simple-simple connection type to prevent moment-transfer at each end.

For a 'pure', academic truss, disable self-weight in the "D" service load case, and also avoid applying member loads directly.

I cannot download with my gmail address?​

We require an educational email address for access to our product. You cannot use a .com or .net email address. Most schools in the USA offer a .edu or .org email domain extension.

Does the educational product expire?​

Yes, the current product version will expire within a year or so. IES will offer a new version to download well before that happens.

Does my student license expire?​

You will need to refresh your registration every several months, which is quick and easy.

Your ability to run the student version will expire after a few years. If you go on to graduate school, or if you are a faculty or staff member, please contact us using the support email below so we can verify your status and update our system.

Setup fails. Now what?​

Installation help may be found here: Install Issues

How do I get a license?​

VisualAnalysis Edu uses the Internet and your educational email for licensing. We have simplified the registration process, simply download and install. After running, select your school and enter your name and email, and click Register. You should only have to register once every several months.

Cannot Register? (Disabled button)​

Your machine may have an old or obsolete license data file that is preventing you from registering. Delete this old file 'VisualAnalysisEdu.ok': C:\Users\your.login\AppData\Local\IES\License Note: The AppData folder is HIDDEN, so in Windows Explorer, use View | Show hidden items.

I need feature XY or Z. How can I get that?​

The educational version has essential features for teaching and learning structural analysis. If you feel like you need additional features, you may purchase a commercial license.

My school is not in the USA or Canada?​

The free educational version is only available to schools in the USA or Canada that have civil/structural related programs. We do not provide free software to schools operating internationally, nor to high schools. You may be able to purchase the commercial product with an educational discount, please contact Sales.

How can I learn VisualAnalysis?​

VisualAnalysis is completely documented and the F1 Help includes many free training videos covering basic operations.

What if I get a new machine?​

You may download and re-register the software on a new machine. If you run out of machine activations, you will need to contact edu-support@iesweb.com for assistance.

Will VisualAnalysis Edu Work Offline​

No. An Internet connection is required for validating the license every time you run the product.

Support​

If you are encountering errors during installation or have any questions please see support options