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

July 30, 2026

Need Help with RISA? Here Are Your Go-To Resources

RISA supports you at every stage of your design process, from the first click in the program to the final design. Whether you need a quick answer or in-depth guidance, we offer a wide range of resources to help you work efficiently and with confidence. The RISA Help Files Get answers on all the behind-the-scenes technical information including analysis methods, variable definitions, and design assumptions. The help file provides transparency into the program methodology to make sure RISA engineers can feel confident in the results. The help file is available for each program in the RISA suite for tailored information. It can be accessed at risa.com/help or press F1 within the program for even easier access. Tips & Tricks Blog Explore modeling tips, troubleshooting ideas, and engineering insights on the RISA blog. Our blog articles are designed as quick reads to help engineers find answers fast. Start reading at blog.risa.com. The Video Library See the workflow in real time with the RISA video library at risa.com/videos. From quick clips showing a specific concept to full on-demand webinars, these videos help you understand workflows and seamlessly navigate the interface. Learning Paths Start exploring RISA with on-demand interactive training through our learning…

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RISAFoundation

June 11, 2026

New Features in RISACore v23.0.2 Release

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

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April 28, 2026

RISA Cloud Licensing & Installation: Solving Common Access Issues

When RISA-3D will not launch, cannot see a cloud license, or suddenly...

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April 20, 2026

RISA-3D to RISAFoundation: Getting Reliable Foundation Results

When you transfer a model from RISA-3D into RISAFoundation, you expect the...

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March 23, 2026

Getting Buy-In From Your Team: RISA Adoption Strategies

Introducing RISA-3D into an office isn’t just a software install — it’s a...

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March 18, 2026

Training vs. Trial & Error: How to Accelerate Your RISA Learning Curve

Trial-and-error learning is common in structural software, but it’s slow...

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January 23, 2026

What’s New for IBC 2024 in RISA: A Closer Look

With RISA’s latest release of RISA-3D v23.0.1, we’re continuing to expand...

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October 30, 2025

🎃 Trick or Treat… It’s RISA-Jeopardy! 👻

Halloween isn’t just for candy and costumes—it’s the perfect time to test...

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September 04, 2025

Understanding Sign Conventions for Members Across RISA Software

RISA software products use different sign conventions depending on the...

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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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