Risa Tips & Tricks: How to Use Our Structural Analysis Software

October 6, 2026

New Features in the RISA Customer Portal Release

The redesigned Customer Portal provides the information you need to efficiently manage your RISA products. Stay ahead of renewals, monitor product usage, and access helpful resources all from one place. See it in action with the video below. Redesigned Homepage The new homepage gives you a clearer view of your account. Added dashboards and new reporting data provides you with more insights into your licenses, renewals, usage, and resources. Licensing Overview and Summary Get a quick snapshot of your account with the Licensing Overview. It makes it easier to understand what products are active and which licenses need attention. This section also provides a jumping off point by linking to other sections of the Customer Portal. Click one of the summary items to learn more or modify your licenses. License Health Use the new Portfolio Overview to see the health of your account at a glance. View your total licenses with a breakdown of licenses that are active, renewing soon, and expired. You can also see whether Auto Renew is enabled and directly set it up when needed. This feature automatically renews the software your team relies on and avoids interruptions in your workflow. Renewals Understand exactly which licenses are…

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September 24, 2026

One Model, Many Materials: Understanding Multi-Material Structural Design with Integrated Design Tools

Modern building design is increasingly defined by hybrid systems....

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September 23, 2026

What Happens During a RISA Solution Session?

Exploring a new structural design software purchase? If you’ve ever...

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September 16, 2026

Modeling with Confidence: Understanding Nodes in RISA-3D

Nodes may be small, but they have an outsized impact on your RISA-3D...

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September 14, 2026

New Features in RISACore v23.0.3 Release

RISA is excited to announce the release of RISA-3D, RISAFloor, and...

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September 08, 2026

Back to School with RISA: Your Learning Center Orientation

Going back to school can bring a mix of excitement and nerves whether you...

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September 03, 2026

How RISA Helps Structural Engineers Coordinate Designs with the Field

Structural drawings rarely tell the whole story. On a jobsite, conditions...

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September 01, 2026

Honoring the Past, Designing the Future: An Interview with RISA's Founder

Bruce Bates founded RISA in September 1987 with the practical goal of...

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September 01, 2026

Celebrating RISA Since 1987

1987 was the year President Reagan told Gorbachev to “tear down this wall”...

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August 24, 2026

LL vs. LLS in RISA: What's the Difference?

When defining loads in RISA, you’ll see two live load categories: LL and...

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