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Software Versions & Building Codes
Click here for a summary of our software versions and corresponding building codes.
System Requirements
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System Requirements |
Minimum |
Recommended |
Notes |
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Processor Speed |
1 GHz |
2GHz |
Single core; or equivalent performance in multiple core processors. |
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RAM |
1 GB |
4 GB |
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Screen Resolution (Pixels) |
1024 x 768 |
1440 x 900 |
Wide screen, adjust for other aspect ratios. Does not support screen resolutions with a width greater than 2800 pixels. Cannot be reliably used on 4K systems. |
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Free Hard Drive Space |
80 MB |
150 MB |
Minimum is for download and installation; recommended includes 100 typical project files. |
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Operating Systems |
Microsoft Windows Home, Pro, Enterprise and Education/SE editions. All versions currently supported by Microsoft. |
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Note: Currently not compatible with tablets and touch screen laptops. |
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Training Videos
Click here for a list of WoodWorks® Software training videos.
User Guide
The User Guide is a document created by the WoodWorks® Software Technical Support staff. The User Guide has been split into multiple documents each representing each program of the WoodWorks® Software. These documents include instructions for operating the WoodWorks® Software programs as well as information on the software design settings.
Click here to download the Sizer User Guide.
Click here to download the Shearwalls User Guide.
Click here to download the Connections User Guide.
Tutorials
Sizer, Shearwalls, Connections and the Database Editor tutorials have been split into multiple documents which can be downloaded as individual tutorials. Detailed engineering information used in the WoodWorks® Software programs can be found in the help files, which are accessible through the program help menu or by clicking F1.
Sizer Tutorials
Tutorial 1 (Beam Mode): Determine Beam Size Based on Given Loads – Determine the beam size based on given loads and allow Sizer to suggest solutions.
Tutorial 2 (Beam Mode): Determine the Capacity of a pre-determined Beam Size – Determine the capacity of a predetermined Beam size.
Tutorial 3 (Column Mode): Determine Column Size Based on Given Loads – Determine the column size based on given loads and allow Sizer to suggest solutions.
Tutorial 4 (Column Mode): Glulam Column Check – Determine the capacity of a pre-determined Column size.
Tutorial 5 (Concept Mode): Two Storey Building – Create a gravity load model of a two storey structure.
Tutorial 6 (Concept Mode): Example from Concept Mode Demo – Create the gravity load model which is demonstrated in the concept mode overview video.
Shearwalls Tutorials
Tutorial 1: Design a Single Shearwall – Tutorial demonstrates how to utilize shearwalls to check the shear capacity of a single shear resisting element.
Tutorial 2: Quick Start – Tutorial demonstrates the major steps for creating a shearwalls model.
Tutorial 3: Two Storey Structure – Tutorial goes through the steps to create a shearwalls model including load generation.
Tutorial 4: Structure and Roof Block Strategy – Tutorial provides a strategy for creating structure and roof blocks in Shearwalls. The following video provides additional guidance on the subject.
Tutorial 5: Matching Published Design Examples – Tutorial goes over how to reproduce results from specific CWC publications.
Tutorial 6: Three Storey Building – Tutorial goes through the modelling of a three storey apartment building. A technique for creating standard walls on each storey is demonstrated.
Connections Tutorials
Tutorial 1: Bolt Connection for Diagonal Brace – Tutorial goes over how to design a diagonal brace bolted connection.
Tutorial 2: Beam to Column Bolt Connection: – Tutorial goes over how to design a bolted beam to column connection.
Tutorial 3: Screw Lap Splice – Tutorial goes over how to design a screwed lap splice connection.
Tutorial 4: Design Collectors or Drag Strut – Tutorial goes over how to design a collector or drag strut using a steel to wood lap splice connection.
Database Editor Tutorials
Tutorial 1: Modifying Custom Databases – Tutorial goes over how to modify a custom SCL database.
Tutorial 2: Modifying Custom Databases: Steel Beam Example – Tutorial goes over how to add steel sections into the existing steel beam database included in the Canadian edition. (Feature not yet available in US edition).