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CYPE Connect

As of version 2026.b, project files are automatically associated with the corresponding CYPE app in the Windows environment. This means that you simply double-click on the file to open it directly in the appropriate program, without having to select it manually. This improvement streamlines the workflow and provides a smoother and more efficient user experience.

The possibility of designing and checking connections with solid round bars has been incorporated into StruBIM Steel and CYPE Connect, expanding the range of structural types available.

Weld verification in StruBIM Steel and CYPE Connect has been expanded to also cover partial penetration welds, in addition to fillet welds, in accordance with the selected standard.

New options have been implemented in StruBIM Steel and CYPE Connect that allow the positions of bolts to be defined more quickly and easily, improving efficiency in the modelling of connections.

The project reports can be exported in different languages, which makes it easier to manage projects in international environments.

Version 2026.b expands the international scope of CYPE software with the implementation of new standards:

    • CYPECAD (Turkish wind standard TS 498: 2021);

    • CYPECAD and CYPE 3D (Algerian earthquake standard RPA 2024);

    • CYPECAD, CYPE 3D and Portal frame generator (Romanian rolled steel standard SR EN 1993-1-1);

    • CYPECAD, CYPE 3D and Portal frame generator (Romanian standard SR EN 1993-1-3 and Indian standard IS 801 - 1975 (Rf 1995) for shaped steel);

    • StruBIM Steel and CYPE Connect (Australian standards for anchors AS 3600: 2018 and AS 5216: 2021).

As of version 2026.a, prequalified connections can be used and checked when designing connections in CYPE Connect and StruBIM Steel with the codes that enable the option.

Prequalified connections are required in structures where the seismic-resisting system consists of moment frames, particularly in the case of special moment frames (SMF) or intermediate moment frames (IMF), in accordance with AISC 341.

In version 2026.a, new features and improvements have been implemented in StruBIM Steel and CYPE Connect, including the ability to define extended holes, draw bolt forces and bar loads in contour plot views, and select the dimension to be tagged in fillet welds. In addition, performance improvements have been implemented to optimise the speed and smoothness of use, as well as a new warning for poorly defined welds. Finally, operations can now be selected when exporting welds to a library.

As of version 2025.d of CYPE Connect, the import wizard incorporates a new step that selects the bars to be imported according to the assigned tags.

This option is available exclusively for models created in CYPE 3D.

In version 2025.d, CYPE Connect incorporates a new tool for analysing selected connections directly from the list of nodes.

In previous versions, the program could analyse selected connections, but this selection had to be made exclusively from the 3D view of the structure.

Now with this update, the tool, located at the top of the list of connections, can be used to select and analyse connections directly from the list.

As of version 2025.d, the "Project selection" window in the apps connected to BIMserver.center incorporates a new notification system to inform users about the latest new features on the platform.

This space displays relevant messages about new features, enhancements and recommendations related to BIMserver.center. In addition, direct links to documents, tutorials and additional resources will be included to facilitate the adoption of these new features.