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Activation

Software Tips

Version 4.0 Feature Spotlight: Online Activation Restored!

Oh yes we did! The title speaks for itself and engineers (or their I.T. professionals) everywhere rejoice Due to some behind the scenes changes out of our control, access to the MASS activation server directly from each user’s application was severed, resulting in each activation to needing to be performed Read more…

By Brad Crumb, 10 months ago
Licensing

Offline Activation: How to start using MASS without an internet connection

If you have a purchased or renewed license but don’t have access to internet, offline activation is what you will need to start designing with MASS. As mentioned in our Activation Guide, the easiest way to activate MASS is online. If you have internet but the online activation is still Read more…

By Brad Crumb, 5 years3 months ago
Recent Posts
  • Notification: Seismic Shear Forces Amplification Change for Elements Above Critical Section
  • Bug Notification: Non-Seismic Lateral Companion Loads Amplified for Seismic Effects
  • Version 4.0 Feature Spotlight: Ductility Verification
  • Version 4.0 Feature Spotlight: Simplified National Building Code Seismic Design
  • Bug Notification: Out-of-Plane Shear Resistance checked only at location of maximum shear
  • Known Bugs in MASS
  • MASS Version 4.0 is now available – adds multi-storey design and more earthquake design options
  • MASS Version 4.0 Release Notification
  • Version 4.0 Feature Spotlight: Online Activation Restored!
  • Why doesn’t MASS consider Type 6 Structural Irregularities?
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