Digital planning aid for building with wood 12 July 2024

The fischer FiXperience design software is ideal for planning wooden structures quickly, efficiently and precisely, thereby increasing the safety of buildings. A part of this offering is the WOOD-FIX module which can be used to calculate wooden connections and reinforcements.

The free WOOD-FIX module, part of the FiXperience dimensioning and construction software family, is used for the simple and reliable calculation of wood connections and reinforcements with fischer screws. The fastenings of roof insulation systems for three different roof shapes can also be dimensioned easily.

Ten different applications in structural timber construction can be easily calculated. The FACADE-FIX module within the fischer FiXperience program family is also ideal for the approval-compliant dimensioning of the fastening of wooden façade substructures to solid external walls. The tool can be used to dimension the fastenings of wooden façades with wooden substructures completely with all the necessary verifications in accordance with the applicable guidelines.

Overall, the fischer FiXperience design software supports planners, structural engineers and tradespeople in a wide range of trades in planning fastening solutions for complete projects and individual applications in a targeted and cost-optimized manner. The program can be used to design and dimension dowels, anchors, screws, subsequent reinforcement connections and much more easily, flexibly and reliably. In addition to the desktop version of the C-FIX dowel design program, fischer also offers a browser version online.

The software is valid throughout Europe with regard to current design standards, including some national application documents and associated standards, but also covers international requirements. The modular structure of the program includes engineering software and special application modules for various trades.

Becca England Assistant Editor t: +44 (0) 1727 615 413

Becca is the latest member to join our team and is eager to get stuck into the world of fasteners. She brings an enthusiastic and fresh outlook on what we do editorially and will be leading our social media activity – including sourcing material, editing articles and posting online.