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

September 8, 2026

Back to School with RISA: Your Learning Center Orientation

Going back to school can bring a mix of excitement and nerves whether you are a student starting a new school year or a working engineer learning a new tool. There are new subjects to tackle, new instructors to meet, and maybe a little uncertainty about what to expect. That is where the RISA Learning Center comes in. Think of this as your first-day orientation: we will show you where to go, introduce you to the instructors, and walk through what training looks like before, during, and after the class. Where to Find the RISA Learning Center The RISA Learning Center is the hub for online training courses designed to help you master RISA software. You can navigate to it directly at training.risa.com or through the button below. You can also find it from the RISA homepage under the Learn tab. Meet the Teachers Every RISA Learning Center course is taught by experienced engineers here at RISA. These engineers worked as design engineers in a variety of industries prior to joining RISA and becoming software experts. They provide not only helpful program tips but important real-world context. Meet a few of the engineers who teach these courses below! Rebecca Miller,…

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September 04, 2025

Understanding Sign Conventions for Wall Panels & Plates in RISA

While members (beams and columns) follow conventions tied to their local...

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August 13, 2025

What Happens During a RISA Software Tour?

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

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August 02, 2024

RISA-Revit Link: Reviewing the Analytical Model

Integrating structural models from RISA to Revit seamlessly can sometimes...

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May 06, 2024

How to Add a Composite Deck to the RISAFloor Deck Database

RISAFloor has four different deck types: concrete, composite, metal, and...

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May 06, 2024

RISA-Revit Link: Adding Shapes

Integrating structural models from RISA to Revit seamlessly can sometimes...

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April 11, 2024

What’s New with the RISA-Revit Link v24.0.2?

We're thrilled to announce the release of the RISA-Revit Link v24.0.2, a...

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February 20, 2024

Columns within Walls in RISAFloor v18.0 and RISA-3D v22.0

We're excited to unveil the latest advancements in structural design with...

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February 20, 2024

Wall Panel Opening Quick Add & Editor Tool in RISAFloor v18.0

We're thrilled to announce the release of RISAFloor v18.0, packed with...

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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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