WoodWorks®
Connections
$60 /yearly subscription (USD)
A 10-day trial period activates upon installation
With WoodWorks® Connections, you can design connections consisting of nails, lag screws, wood screws, bolts, shear plates, heavy steel plates, and more. The results are displayed as fully dimensioned CAD quality drawings.
- Model single-shear or double-shear wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel and wood-to-concrete connections with multiple configurations
- Iterates through fastener database for design optimization and produces a material list for fastener options
- Generates a detailed and transparent display of connection analysis and design results
- Produces fully dimensioned drawings with some drawings exportable as .dxf files for use in AutoCAD
- Includes editable database to add or modify custom wood materials
Software Edition
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WoodWorks®
Sizer
WoodWorks® Sizer – Size beams, joists, columns, wall studs and panels constructed from lumber, timber, glulam, structural composite lumber, I-joists and CLT.
$210 /yearly subscription (USD)
A 10-day trial period activates upon installation
Software Edition
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WoodWorks®
Shearwalls
WoodWorks® Shearwalls, design light wood frame structures up to 6 storeys. At the push of a button, wind and seismic loads are generated, forces are distributed, and shearwalls are designed.
$250 /yearly subscription (USD)
A 10-day trial period activates upon installation
Software Edition
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Why professionals use it?
Developed by Wood Design Experts
WoodWorks® Software is developed by Canadian Wood Council staff with expert knowledge and experience with building codes and wood design standards.
Enjoy Free Updates to New Versions
Stay ahead with free software updates. Benefit from updates to the latest building codes and design features as they become available.
Concurrent Licensing
Use a single license across multiple users without additional fees. Each license purchased grants one simultaneous use of the software.
Free Technical Support
Get expert assistance at no cost whenever you need it. Our dedicated support team is ready to help you maximize the value of your WoodWorks® license.
Design Proprietary Wood Products
Add and design proprietary wood products (e.g., structural composite lumber, I-joists) with ease.
Explore New Possibilities
There’s a New Way to Design Wood Buildings
Always Compliant with Canada and US Regulations
Built to align with Canada’s CSA O86 and NBC, as well as US codes and standards including IBC, ASCE-7, NDS, and SDPWS. Your projects meet safety and quality standards.
Access free technical support and resources to navigate wood design through WoodWorks® Software with ease and efficiency.
Access cutting-edge tools, resources, and expert guidance to navigate every stage of planning, design, and execution with ease and efficiency.
Easy to Use and Flexible Subscription Options
Enjoy user-friendly features and flexible subscription options designed to fit the needs of your project and your budget.
WoodWorks Connections | US Edition
Documentation
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Operational System |
All versions currently supported by Microsoft OS. |
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Software Edition |
US Edition |
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Subscription |
$60 USD/Yearly |
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Software Capabilities |
WoodWorks® Connections designs various types of connections with nails, lag screws, wood screws, bolts, heavy steel plates and more. The software is capable of designing single or double-shear connections in wood-to-wood, wood-to-steel, and wood-to-concrete applications. |
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SKU |
WUCNC365 |
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License Type |
Concurrent |
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License Agreement |
Click here to access the Woodworks Software® End User License Agreement. |
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Version 13.1 – Released in December 2023 and conforms to the IBC 2021 and NDS 2018
Training Tab
WoodWorks® US Connections Training Videos
WoodWorks® US Connections Tutorials
Bolt Connection for Diagonal Brace – Tutorial goes over how to design a diagonal brace bolted connection.
Beam to Column Bolt Connection – Tutorial goes over how to design a bolted beam to column connection.
Screw Lap Splice – Tutorial goes over how to design a screwed lap splice connection.
Design Collectors or Drag Strut – Tutorial goes over how to design a collector or drag strut using a steel to wood lap splice connection.
WoodWorks® US Database Editor Training Videos
WoodWorks® User Guide
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Processor Speed |
1 GHz |
2 GHz |
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. |
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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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Required Operating Systems |
Microsoft Windows Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education/SE editions. All versions currently supported by Microsoft. |
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WoodWorks® Sizer
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$210 /yearly 10-day trial period available.
WoodWorks® Shearwalls
With WoodWorks® Sizer, size beams, joists…
$250 /yearly 10-day trial period available.
WoodWorks® Connections
With WoodWorks® Sizer, size beams, joists…
$60 /yearly 10-day trial period available.
