The new steel sections according to the latest CISC Handbook (12th edition) are available in RFEM 6. The sections are listed in the Standardized library. In the filter, select “Canada” for the region and “CISC 12” for the standard. Alternatively, the section name can be directly entered in the search box located at the bottom of the dialog box.
Canadian Steel Sections from the CISC Handbook (12th Edition)
![KB 001782 | SJI Virtual Joists](/en/webimage/036638/3434204/image1.png?mw=512&hash=160c93fe370c3820a1a2d84a2abc84c861bcfba5)
![KB 001880 | Design of Cable Structures in RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9](/en/webimage/049985/3840051/Seil_QS_EN.png?mw=512&hash=83dd891c6124be9c686441c4b37fe92db2c2062d)
![KB 001879 | Influence of Bending Stiffness of Cables](/en/webimage/049953/3835546/Seil.png?mw=512&hash=83e64fde3c3d0a1d2649d8e64587b93f4ab71876)
![KB 001877 | ASCE 7-22 and NBC 2020 Seismic P-Delta Considerations in RFEM 6](/en/webimage/048528/3803808/Image_01_-_Interstory_Drifts.png?mw=512&hash=dda93b6dc2bff834091aa0c09a68a55dab800606)
![Feature 002567 | Canadian Steel Sections from the CISC Handbook (12th Edition)](/en/webimage/038395/3457954/CISC_12.png?mw=512&hash=7d6f7e61652c44a5f6b69bc7e592a9c08f6f3a77)
The new steel sections according to the latest CISC Handbook (12th edition) are available in RFEM 6. The sections are listed in the Standardized library. In the filter, select “Canada” for the region and “CISC 12” for the standard. Alternatively, the section name can be directly entered in the search box located at the bottom of the dialog box.
![Feature 002830 | Timber Materials According to American Standard ANSI/AWC NDS‑2024](/en/webimage/050941/3955385/2024-06-28_9-24-31.png?mw=512&hash=5c5e7570b000cecb312e3f2c977caa97d8cd3604)
The material library of RFEM and RSTAB includes the timber materials according to the American standard ANSI/AWC NDS‑2024.
![Feature 002796 | Console with Python Option](/en/webimage/050930/3925245/1.png?mw=512&hash=9d7f6c198b6d4ae6ee8f2fa8bca75f85579e14c9)
In addition to JavaScript, the Python high-level functions are also available in the console. Using the Python option, the console also provides you with the Python HLF functions known from the WebService function catalog for further use in the object properties dialog box for in-app scripting.
![Feature 002827 | Stresses Within Members](/en/webimage/050679/3922742/50679.png?mw=512&hash=89c2586ec7139690a213073aaa5a3e314c7ed023)
Get a better understanding of the stress distribution within member cross-sections by using clipping planes.