User Interface Skins

SCIA Engineer can be run with a standard Graphical User Interface (GUI) or with a simplified user interface. The latter is analogous to skins used in some other programs. In SCIA Engineer, these "skins" do not just alter the look of the program, but they may also reduce the available functionality (they are not capable of extending the functionality). This may be useful for clients who focus on a particular group of problems. For example, if you use SCIA Engineer as a modeller and do not intend to perform any kind of calculation, it is redundant to have in the menu functions for input of loads, supports, hinges, for start of calculation, review of results, etc. What’s more, it is also possible to change the arrangement of toolbars and tree window and change icons on toolbars.

 

A good example of a practical application of this technology is 3D Free Form Modeller.

3D Free Form Modeller is an application based on the full SCIA Engineer, but leaving aside calculation and code check capabilities. In addition, as it is intended for Allplan users, it replaces some standard SCIA Engineer-style icons on toolbars with icons from Allplan, with the only aim: to make it easier for Allplan users to work efficiently with 3D Free Form Modeller.