Features V11.5 - V10.3
3D Structural Analysis with Automatic Strut and Node Model
Fully automatic creation of an editable 3D strut and node model and export
to structural analysis programs in different file formats
12/2011
Plan Archiving and PDF Output
Project-related output, archiving and administration of plans/drawings with
PDF tools
12/2011
Topography with Inner Points
Perfect presentation of complex topographies via definition and calculation
of inner points
12/2011
Automatic Exploded Drawings
Animated exploded drawings of storeys, walls, layers and (timber and stairs)
components
12/2011
Dimensioning
Dimensioning of arcs of circles, extended position command of dimensioning
lines, cutting and abutting of dimensioning lines
12/2011
Texts as Single-Member Processings
Linking CAD/MCAD-texts to boxes and polygons, writing texts onto components
12/2011
Node Intersection
Automatic abandoning of unnecessary processings, exact intersections with
complex component shapes of abutting components
12/2011
Tenon with Double Cut
Tenons on one or both sides of twice cut components
12/2011
Truss Assistant
Fast, simple and visual creation of studio trusses, triangular trusses and
framework trusses
12/2011
Measuring Stairs with Theodolite
Direct 3D geometry and component input with laser theodolite and utilization
of the laser as 3D mouse for input and output of measuring points
12/2011
Auto Optimization for Stairs Nestings
Fully automatic but manually changeable glueing and board optimization in
the nesting module
12/2011
Boards and Contours with Automatic Intersection with Wall Outline
New covering macros, can be completely prepared and will then intersect
automatically with the layer and wall outlines if necessary
12/2011
Component values can be placed how and where required.
05/2011
Component Hint and Placeholder
To display all important information, the user can decide which data is to
be shown in the hint information.
05/2011
Structural calculations of ridges, valleys, jack rafters and any combinations thereof directly from the rafter system.
05/2011
Realistic visualizations and filling of areas now also with CAD and Dimensioning.
05/2011
Designing and fitting rooms, determining room areas in detail, evaluating room details from the material list and interior work on roof areas.
05/2011
Bevelling board edges to layers and displaying abutting walls accordingly.
05/2011
Cutting-out treads and adding tenons.
05/2011
Positioning bolts wherever necessary and shifting their position, abutting wreath elements in different ways.
05/2011
Optimized display of wall corners and abutments
12/2010
Extended for one-sided and inclined constructions
12/2010
Combination and optimization of several components in one or several aggregate components for efficient production
12/2010
• Notches in the last-step post
• Easy definition of wall intersections with tails
12/2010
New Wall Features
• Rotation of walls, sections and C-planes
• Copying several walls
• Copying of windows, doors and macros
12/2010
Nesting for Treads, Strings and Handrails
Combination and optimization of several components in one or several
aggregate components for efficient production
12/2010
New CAD Features
• Automatic reduction of polygon base points
• Simplified and fast creation of extrusion objects
• Texts with visual features such as frames etc.
12/2010
Quantity Survey with Theodolite
Direct 3D geometry and component input with laser theodolite – the laser as
a 3D mouse, input and printouts of measuring points
12/2010
3D Data Exchange and Import of 3D DXF Points and Lines
Reading-in of any kind of 3D CAD geometries and components for fast and
precise construction
12/2010
Excel Templates for Quotations and Bill of Quantities Calculations
For calculations directly in Excel sheets with adaptable templates and
automatic data transfer from the construction program
12/2010
Fast and easy creation of hip dormers and partial hip dormers
05/2010
Any combination of concave and convex profiles
05/2010
Ceiling shapes closed from underneath, axial dimensioning of windows and doors, abutting walls in sectional view, MCAD query
05/2010
Evaluation of individual areas in rooms
05/2010
Comprehensive management of SEMA projects in optional directories
05/2010
Allocation of end types and textures with just one mouse-click
05/2010
Constructions with ribbed beams, STEICO beams included in the SEMA master data
05/2010
Evaluation of energy performance data in the material list and export to Excel
05/2010
Enhancements to "Tyrolean Dovetail" connections, new "Klingschrot" and "Frosch" connections
05/2010
Considerable improvement of calculation time for “Hidden Edges” view, more detailed representation
05/2010
Additional columns in the drawing administration, administration of revision plans
05/2010
Automatic determination of pitch and height of counter profiles
05/2010
Conversion of external 3D objects into timber members and roof areas
05/2010
Import of RCE or MXF files, fully automatic conversion of external 3D objects into timber members and roof areas
05/2010
Editing scarf joint position and depth in automatic scarf joint intersection
05/2010
Simple graphic representation of individual roof areas in Visualisation, with different textures, e.g. glazing, sheet metal, plants and grass etc.
05/2010
Data processings for up to 5-axis moulding of handrail wreaths with profile moulders
05/2010
Automatically inserts pre-defined corner macros
12/2009
Creating terrains from objects, height at sea level, snapping terrains in the background in 3D, abutting terrain edges in 3D.
12/2009
New steel profiles: L steel, T steel, U steel, Z steel and the correct intersection with wooden members.
12/2009
Splits all kinds of roof areas into basic geometric objects.
12/2009
Fast and easy creation of any kind of triangle dormer.
12/2009
To minimize or enlarge polygons quickly.
12/2009
Straight strings with fixed width, lengthening of the string at the last step, post connections with reference to tread, output of board dimension (optimised) for DXF export.
12/2009
Optimization and extensions for saw cuts of treads and risers.
12/2009
New automatic type of division that uses complete boards left or right of an opening.
12/2009
To place and space double elements in timber framing.
12/2009
In version 11.1 a new group has been introduced to the master data: Macro List
12/2009
New calculation standard DIN 1052: 2008 and Eurocode EN5-Ö-2009. For structural calculations of rafters, purlin, complete joist systems, posts and steel components from the SEMA program.
12/2009
To place components with reference to existing members. (e.g. stud spacing under ceiling beams)
12/2009
Next to the ‘Background on/off’ button you find this little tool that lets you organise your background images.
05/2009
In version 11.0 the editing command ‘Cut 2x’ was introduced for 3D and all views as well as for vertical section, horizontal section, etc.
05/2009
With a right-click onto a component, a context menu will open which shows different editing commands.
05/2009
In version 11.0 it is for the first time possible to create timber components in 3D.
05/2009
There are now two new additional option buttons in the input box available.
05/2009
In the data record for posts and palings there is now a new tab for connection points “CP”.
05/2009
With version 11.0 components can be displayed in 2D ‘filled’.
05/2009
The terrain modelling feature for fast and simple input of complex ‘landscapes’ is certainly one of the highlights of the new version 11.0.
05/2009
The design, look and handling of the user interface has been enhanced and improved.
05/2009
In the master data view it is now possible to change the size of the different areas individually.
05/2009
For 3D representation the new export option ‘3D Export’ has been integrated.
05/2009
With the ‘Project Presenter’ building projects can now be opened on all computers with SEMA Timber Construction Software also without dongle.
05/2009
In version 10.5 two more skew notch types have been added to the ‘Skew notch’ end type.
12/2008
New Types of Connections for Posts and Palings
You can now connect palings/posts right-angled with a distance, right-angled
with mortising depth or with a skew notch at a board or tread.
12/2008
Under the ‘Railing’ sub-menu there is a so-called ‘Bundle input’ with input options for ‘Area’, ‘Number’, ‘Type of division’ and ‘Boom/rope’ available.
12/2008
Under this end type you have now the possibility to select a certain scarf joint ‘Type’.
12/2008
For the end type ‘Ridge scarf joint’ you can first of all determine the ‘Type’, i.e. ‘Scarf joint’ or ‘Tenon’.
12/2008
In version 10.5 it is possible to edit so-called points of intersection.
12/2008
The auto dimensioning feature for walls in top view has been revised so that it now meets DIN standards.
12/2008
In the Master Data the new end type ‘DT scarf joint’ has been introduced.
12/2008
Auto dimensioning for walls in wall view via the automatic wall feature.
12/2008
For the export to the PBA machine, the possibility to export a nesting for the top and bottom surface of a component has been integrated.
12/2008
Wreaths are exported from the SEMA programs as DXF files via the SEMA INI file.
12/2008
It is now possible to transfer material list data to ‘Microsoft Excel with templates’.
12/2008
Adding material lists to drawings and plans automatically.
05/2008
Create your own tool box.
05/2008
Automatic structural analysis of complete joist systems.
V10.4
05/2008
Dovetails in 2D and Visualization.
05/2008
New features for roof and ceiling elements.
05/2008
Editing coverings in 3D and transferring them to Single Member.
05/2008
Easy and simple handling of fasteners/brackets and 3D processings with the familiar end-type command.
05/2008
New options for connections with tenons and skew notches.
05/2008
New features to create self-supporting stairs.
05/2008
New options for creating railings.
05/2008
Automatic arrangement of walls and single members on the print-out page.
V10.3
12/2007
Adding project changes to finished drawings/plans and material lists.
V10.3
12/2007
Planing: Cutting in 3D
Creating user-defined and freely editable planing areas. Extensions of the
cutting functions in 3D.
12/2007
Creation of different tenon shapes and freely definable rabbets for tenons and dovetail tenons.
12/2007
Two by four is a term for standard timber cross-sections used in international timber construction.
12/2007
Massive Wood Wall
To work with large-scale cross-laminated timber panels and even design
entire buildings, with data transfer to the processing machines.
12/2007
Free editing of the layers of wall, roof and ceiling element.
12/2007
Determination of the center of gravity of wall, roof and ceiling elements.
12/2007
Adaptable design of 3D objects for palings and posts.
12/2007
Calculation of the Course of the Curve
New options to automatically calculate uninterrupted and interrupted curves
or parts of curves.
12/2007