Ftool employs a simple click-and-drag interface. You can create a structural model without writing a single line of code.

You can access the software through the following official channels: Official Website : The primary source for the latest version is www.ftool.com.br Version Options : The software typically offers a Basic (Free) version for academic use and a Professional (Paid) version with advanced features like load combinations. Installation

For a visual walkthrough of the software's interface and basic functions, you can check out this Step-by-Step Tutorial on YouTube . FTOOL - Two-Dimensional Frame Analysis Software - CESDb

Ftool has not been updated since 2015, but it remains fully functional on Windows 10/11. For complex 3D or nonlinear analysis, consider commercial alternatives (SAP2000, Robot, RISA).

The only official distribution point is the (Computer Graphics Technology Group) website. As of the last update, you can find Ftool in the "Software" or "Downloads" section of the lab’s portal.

Click the “Node” icon, then click anywhere on the grid. For accuracy, use the coordinate input dialog (e.g., node 1 at (0,0), node 2 at (4,0), node 3 at (4,3)).