• Which software is right for me?

    The final choice depends on what exactly you want to calculate. Another way is to compare the functionalities of each software. We, at the BuildSoft company, have an excellent view on the capabilities of each program. We are happy to assist you with advice for an optimal choice of functionality…

  • Can I try and evaluate the software first?

    Yes, you can download (registration and log in required) and install a free 30-day trial version of Diamonds, PowerConnect, BIM Expert and ConCrete. The 30-day trial period starts when you launch the program for the first time. The trial version is identical to the full version, there are no limitations. After…

  • In which languages is the software available?

    All languages are by default included in the software, without extra charge. Diamonds PowerConnect BIM Expert ConCrete 1•2•Build English French Dutch German – Spanish – – Italian – – Polish – – – Portuguese – – – – Chinese – – – – Russian – – Lithuanian – – Latvian…

  • Error: Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file.

    On double clicking the Diamonds installer setup file, you get following error message Error: Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permission to access the item. [NL]: Kan geen toegang krijgen tot het opgegeven apparaat, pad of bestand. Mogelijk hebt u niet…

  • Remove Diamonds from registry

    Use this solution if you cannot remove the software in the regular way (using Control Panel of Windows). Close all software. Click the start button, type regedit in the search box and choose Regedit.exe. Open 1 (one) of following keys in the Windows Registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall OR HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall Right-click on the…

  • How to install the IDEA plugin

    On running the BIM Expert installer, you choose Custom installation. You will then have the possibility to install the IDEA plugin.

  • BuildSoft is not visible in Ribbon or App&Comp panel

    On installing a new Tekla Structures version, you do not see the BuildSoft ribbon or the BuildSoft menu in the Applications & Components panel. Even after running the BIM Expert installer again. This is a known issue for Tekla Structures 2018. Solution Uninstall BIM Expert and its plugins completely Install…

  • CodeMeter in Virtual Environments

    This white paper illustrates the potential threats in various licensing scenarios and reviews how the CodeMeter secure licensing platform protects against each one of them. With CodeMeter, you can protect your software against any license abuse. No matter if your customers are using real or virtual systems, or a combination…