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

July 22, 2026

Did You Know? 5 RISA Account Benefits You Might Be Missing

If you use RISA regularly, you probably already know how powerful the software is for structural analysis and design. But in conversations with thousands of engineers over the years, we’ve found that some of RISA’s most valuable benefits still fly under the radar. Here are five things you might not know about your RISA experience: 1. Licenses Are More Flexible Than You Think RISA subscription licenses are not locked to a specific user or machine. Instead, they’re shared across your team through the RISA Customer Portal. This makes it easy to collaborate, scale usage, and ensure your team always has access when they need it. 2. Adding Licenses Gets More Affordable As your team grows, so does your efficiency—and your savings. RISA uses a tiered pricing structure, meaning additional licenses are automatically discounted. In some cases, you can receive up to 50% off additional seats, making it easier to expand without stretching your budget. 3. Direct Access to Support Engineers When questions come up, you’re not talking to a generic support line. RISA’s technical support team is made up of structural engineers based in the U.S., available Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PT. Whether it’s modeling…

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Licensing

December 05, 2023

Uploading a CSV file to RISA's Customer Portal

The RISA Customer Portal provides access to all your account information,...

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November 08, 2023

Silent License Converter: Seamless Transition to Subscription Licensing

The world of software and licensing is constantly evolving, and as...

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November 07, 2023

How To: Change your License Type

In the ever-evolving landscape of software and technology, change is...

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August 08, 2023

Borrowing a RISA-3D Subscription License

RISA software products allow users to borrow a subscription licenses for a...

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July 12, 2023

Flexibility with RISA Subscription Licensing

Why should you use subscription licensing? License Flexibility With...

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October 19, 2022

How to add/upgrade products to a RISA Key

The RISA licensing dashboard allows users to add/upgrade their existing...

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October 15, 2020

How to direct your local PC to the Network license?

How a Network license works RISA network licensed products are hosted with...

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June 09, 2020

Setting License Type Priority with the RISA Licensing Dashboard

The RISA Licensing Dashboard gives users a convenient place to review all...

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May 15, 2020

How to add ADAPT products to a RISA Key

The RISA licensing dashboard allows users to add their existing ADAPT...

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