Getting Started – BuildSoft Support https://support.buildsoft.eu BuildSoft Support Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:23:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.9 Sign Up https://support.buildsoft.eu/knowledge-base/sign-up-powerconnect/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:37:49 +0000 https://support.buildsoft.eu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=11914 Signing up for BuildSoft PowerConnect is a simple process. Visit our website and register for access do the ‘Downloads’ section.

1. Navigate to www.buildsoft.eu and click ‘Free trial’.

2. Enter your contact data & email address

3. Check your mail for a registration mail from BuildSoft (subject: ‘Your registration for {username} at BuildSoft’). If not found, please check your SPAM folder.

4. Click the link to set your password & set up your password.

5. You are automatically sent to the Downloads page.

6. Navigate to the Software page

You can now download PowerConnect.

]]> Installation https://support.buildsoft.eu/knowledge-base/installation-powerconnect/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:27:45 +0000 https://support.buildsoft.eu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=12176 Installing PowerConnect is a simple process.

Downloading PowerConnect

Once you have created an account, login to the BuildSoft website and download the PowerConnect installer from the Downloads software section.

Installing PowerConnect

You need administrative permissions to install PowerConnect on your computer!

1. Once downloaded, run PowerConnectSetup.exe from the Downloads folder on your computer.

2. An overview of the components to be installed (if not present yet):

  • CodeMeter Control Center is the license manager. It will ensure the communication between BIM Expert software and your license key.
  • Gateway is the database manager. It will ensure the communication between BIM Expert software and the section & material databases.

Installing CodeMeter

CodeMeter installation steps

1. Click Next to start the CodeMeter installation wizard.

2. You need accept the End-User License Agreement by selecting the option I accept the terms in the License Agreement

3. Choose the installation scope and the features to be installed. We recommend to Install for all users of this machine as is and install all features. Click twice Next.

4. Click Install to install CodeMeter. You might need to enter administrative credentials during the process.

5. Click Finish to complete the installation.

Installing Gateway

Gateway installation steps

1. Click Next to start the Gateway installation wizard.

2. Choose the Gatewaty features to be installed. We recommend Complete installation. Click Next.

3. Click Install to install Gateway. You might need to enter administrative credentials during the process.

4. In some cases, you might see a black window passing by, creating/updating the BuildSoft databases.

5. Click Finish to complete the Gateway installation.

Installing PowerConnect

1. Click Next to understand that you need at least Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0

2. Click Next to start the PowerConnect installation wizard.

3. Choose the installation folder. We recommend to keep the installation folder as is. Click Next.

4. Click Install to install PowerConnect. You might need to enter administrative credentials during the process.

5. Click Finish to complete the PowerConnect installation.

PowerConnect is now installed on your computer and ready for use.

Installation troubles?

If you are experiencing installation problems

Download and install Teamviewer and call our support desk (+3292526628) during working hours.
Using Teamviewer, we can look on your screen an see what the problem might be. 
Make sure you have admin rights on your computer. Otherwise we won’t be able to install/ uninstall anything.

]]> Create your first connection https://support.buildsoft.eu/knowledge-base/create-your-first-connection/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:52:43 +0000 https://support.buildsoft.eu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=11918
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In this video, we showcase how to create your first connection with PowerConnect.

In deze video tonen we hoe je je eerste verbinding met PowerConnect maakt.

Dans cette vidéo, nous montrons comment créer votre première attache avec PowerConnect.

]]> Example connections https://support.buildsoft.eu/knowledge-base/example-connections/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:14:00 +0000 https://support.buildsoft.eu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=11925 Below you can download some sample connections for PowerConnect. All the connections are in the same file. Connections included are

Moment

  • Column-Beam with bolted end plate and haunch
  • Column-Beam welded
  • Beam-Beam

Shear

  • Beam-Column-Beam with fin plate
  • Beam-Beam with flexible end plate

Base Plate

  • Column Base with RHS

Tubular

  • K Connection with CHS
  • Bolted Pipe Splice with CHS
]]> How to get the most out of your connections https://support.buildsoft.eu/knowledge-base/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-connections/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 09:31:31 +0000 https://support.buildsoft.eu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=11943 Do know how to get the most out of your connections? Complete your PowerConnect knowledge with this webinar recording.

In this webinar, you get insights on how beam-column connections are calculated.  You will learn about the component method, T-stubs and effective lengths.  And most importantly: what elements to edit for influencing the connection’s strength and stiffness.

Getting the most out of your PowerConnect connections
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  • Helpfile PowerConnect – the PowerConnect help file in CHM format, with a content identical to the PowerConnect reference manual. This file allows you to call context-sensitive information from the manual via the ‘Help’ button in each dialog window. Put this file in the PowerConnect installation directory.
  • Part 1: Getting started with PowerConnect – everything you need to know to get up to speed with PowerConnect, clarified by a number of practical examples
  • Part 1B: Getting started with PowerConnect (IS800) – everything you need to know to get up to speed with PowerConnect, clarified by a number of practical examples
  • Part 2: PowerConnect reference manual – a systematic and detailed overview of PowerConnect’s functionalities
  • Deel 1: Aan de slag met PowerConnect – alles wat u moet weten om snel handig te worden met PowerConnect, overzichtelijk geïllustreerd aan de hand van praktische voorbeelden
  • Deel 2: Referentie-handleiding PowerConnect – een systematisch en meer gedetailleerd overzicht van de functionaliteit die u in PowerConnect kan terugvinden
  • Helpfile PowerConnect – het PowerConnect helpbestand in CHM formaat, met inhoud identiek aan de PowerConnect referentiehandleiding. Dit bestand laat u toe via de ‘Help’ knop in elk dialoogvenster de contextgevoelige informatie uit de handleiding op te roepen. Plaats dit bestand in de PowerConnect installatiemap.
  • Helpfile PowerConnect – le fichier Aide PowerConnect au format CHM, avec un contenu identique aux manuel de référence. Ce fichier vous permet d’appeler les infos contextuels du manuel via le bouton ‘Aide’ dans chaque fenêtre de dialogue. Mettez ce fichier dans le répertoire d’installation de PowerConnect .
  • Partie 1: Initiation à PowerConnect – tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour un démarrage rapide de PowerConnect grâce à des exemples pratiques
  • Partie 2: Manuel de référence PowerConnect – une documentation systématique et détaillée des fonctionnalités que vous trouvez dans PowerConnect
  • Helpfile PowerConnect – the PowerConnect help file in CHM format, with a content identical to the PowerConnect reference manual. This file allows you to call context-sensitive information from the manual via the ‘Help’ button in each dialog window. Put this file in the PowerConnect installation directory.
  • Parte 1 – Iniciación PowerConnect – todo lo que usted necesita saber para la puesta en marcha de PowerConnect ejemplificado con varios casos prácticos
  • Parte 2 – Manual de referencia PowerConnect – una documentación más sistemática y detallada de las funcionalidades que encontrará en PowerConnect
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