Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Re: Staad 2007

Pedro,
Look into SODA from Waterloo Engineering Software.
Gary

Pedro Khouri wrote:
>
> We are a small Engineering company in need of a 3D analysis and design
> program, we have a old version of STAAD.PRO 2001and are considering
> upgrading to 2007, however we are getting concerns with the new
> subscription type copy protection (Bentley SELECT Program) as, due to
> our need, we do to upgrade that often. Our main concern is what
> happens after the year agreement end? Does the software stop working?
> The sale lady from Bentley says it will continue working but will not
> get the upgrades, however my partner doest not trust salespersons.
>
>
>
> Are there other options for 3D analysis and design software for small
> Engineering firm? We are getting and "Special Discount: to upgrade for
> lest than what it will cost to buy from the competition in addition
> that I am familiar with STADD.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Pedro Khouri
>

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