Audience
Entertainment rigging analysis module that helps businesses to analyze complete 3D structural systems
About Braceworks
The Braceworks® add-on module for Vectorworks Spotlight provides design, production, and rigging professionals with an easy way to gauge the performance of temporary structures under load. This one-of-a-kind module helps ensure safety and compliance with engineering codes and standards, creating a completely integrated modeling, analysis, and documentation process in one interface. Regulatory requirements, such as the Eurocodes, and increasing requirements from venues, municipalities, and building owners, are making it necessary for event design, A/V, and rigging companies to produce load and structure calculations for sign off by structural engineers. Conduct static analyses and FEM analysis with results that display graphically on the model for easy reference. Automatically generate detailed calculation reports.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$211 per month
Pricing Details:
Billed annually
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
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Vectorworks
Founded: 1985
United States
www.vectorworks.net/en-US/braceworks
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Braceworks Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Braceworks work with?
Braceworks works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Braceworks support in their product?
Braceworks supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Braceworks offer?
Braceworks offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What other applications or services does Braceworks integrate with?
Braceworks integrates with: Vectorworks Spotlight.
Q: What type of training does Braceworks provide?
Braceworks provides training in the form of documentation, live online, and videos.
Q: Does Braceworks offer a free trial?
Yes, Braceworks offers a free trial.
Q: How much does Braceworks cost?
Pricing for Braceworks starts at $211 per month.
