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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RISA-3D (5)

February 20, 2024

Added Ability to Move Nodes with Mouse in RISA-3D

Introducing RISA-3D v22.0, the latest milestone in structural engineering...

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February 20, 2024

New Features in RISACore v22.0 Release

New features are now available in the recent release of RISACore (RISA-3D...

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February 20, 2024

Customizable Hot Keys in RISA-3D v22.0

Looking to enhance your workflow and boost productivity in RISA-3D? In...

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January 23, 2024

Engineering Tomorrow: The Evolution of Telecom Structure Design

You've probably noticed those cell phone towers around town—those tall...

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January 09, 2024

How To: Define an Eccentric Antenna Load on a Pole in RISA-3D?

Using RISA-3D's various modeling and loading tools, makes modeling telecom...

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December 05, 2023

Understanding RISA Licensing Roles: Empowering Account Management

In the dynamic world of software management, user roles and permissions...

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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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October 17, 2023

Guide To: Flexible Diaphragm Load Distribution in RISA

It is important to understand how RISA is modeling your load distributions...

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September 21, 2023

Guide To: Reviewing Your RISA-3D Model

When working with RISA-3D, a structural analysis and design software, it's...

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