Simpson Strong-Tie® CFS Designer™ gives cold-formed steel (CFS) Designers the ability to design CFS beam-column members according to AISI specifications and to analyze complex beam loading and span conditions. Intuitive design tools automate common CFS systems such as wall openings, up to eight stories of load-bearing studs, compression posts for shearwalls, and floor joists with unbalanced live-load combinations. CFS Designer™ allows the design of multiple systems within the same job file, and supports connection design for specific Simpson Strong-Tie® curtain wall and bridging connectors like the SUBH u-channel bridging connector.
Our latest version adds 2 new modules to the software: Stacked X-Brace and Stacked Shearwall. We’ve also made significant improvements to the connections portion of the software by adding all Simpson by-pass connectors. Over a dozen tool tips have also been added as well as quick links and improvements to the summary report. https://bit.ly/2nQ66W2