MIDAS Gen
MIDAS Gen is MIDAS IT's integrated structural analysis and design software for buildings and general structures, covering linear and nonlinear analysis, construction stages, seismic response, and steel and concrete code checks.
Tower and industrial projects need one model that survives loading revisions, staged concrete pours, and seismic checks without exporting to half a dozen utilities. MIDAS Gen combines preprocessing, analysis, and member design for steel, concrete, and SRC systems with construction-stage solvers that track creep, shrinkage, and tendon losses over time.
Engineers run eigen and response spectrum analyses, pushover and nonlinear time history studies, and specialized options such as heat-of-hydration or fiber elements on higher license tiers. MIDAS markets Gen on landmark work from supertall towers to long-span roofs, with localized building assessment modules for seismic evaluation guidelines in some regions.
MIDAS Gen NX is the newer interface generation with API and Grasshopper plugin paths, while classic Gen remains widely deployed. Public list pricing is not on midasuser.com; licenses are sold through MIDAS regional offices and partners with Plus, Advanced, and Full capability bundles described in distributor materials. A REST API for Gen was announced as under development toward a 2025 web-server release on the product FAQ.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Single environment from modeling through code checks on many building types
- Strong adoption on high-rise and complex steel-concrete projects globally
- Construction stage solver valued for tall concrete cores and staged erection
- Gen NX roadmap adds API automation for repetitive high-rise workflows
Cons
- No transparent USD pricing on the global product site
- Windows-focused desktop deployment typical for analysis engines
- Classic Gen API still maturing compared with Gen NX automation story
- Optional analysis modules increase license cost and training needs
Key features
Integrated model, analysis, and design for building and general structures
Construction stage analysis with time-dependent concrete properties
Seismic tools including response spectrum, pushover, and nonlinear time history options
Steel, concrete, and SRC design to major international codes listed in product brochures
Advanced modules such as heat of hydration, material nonlinear analysis, and automatic wall meshing on higher tiers
MIDAS Gen NX successor with API, Grasshopper link, and updated graphics
Online tutorials and support portal referenced on midasuser.com product pages
Pricing
MIDAS Gen license (tiered)
Contact sales
Plus, Advanced, and Full bundles sold via MIDAS partners; no public list price on midasuser.com.
Frequently asked questions
How much does MIDAS Gen cost?
MIDAS IT does not publish current USD seat prices on the public Gen product page. Licenses are sold through regional MIDAS offices and partners with tiered Plus, Advanced, and Full packages in distributor price lists. Request a quote for your territory and required optional modules.
What analyses does MIDAS Gen include?
MIDAS documents static and dynamic analysis, P-delta and buckling studies, moving loads, construction stage analysis, pushover and nonlinear time history seismic analysis, and specialized options such as heat of hydration on advanced licenses. Capabilities depend on the license tier you purchase.
Does MIDAS Gen design steel and concrete members to code?
Yes. Product materials list integrated design for steel, reinforced concrete, and steel-reinforced concrete to codes such as AISC, ACI, Eurocode families, and other regional standards named in MIDAS brochures. Always confirm the exact code year available in your licensed build.
What is the difference between MIDAS Gen and MIDAS Gen NX?
MIDAS Gen NX is the next-generation interface with updated graphics, API integration to Excel and Python, and a Grasshopper plugin for parametric workflows. Classic Gen remains available for existing users while NX is positioned for new automation-friendly deployments per midasuser.com.
Can MIDAS Gen export to BIM formats like IFC?
MIDAS Gen focuses on analytical models and design deliverables such as calculation reports and member lists rather than architectural BIM authoring. Teams typically coordinate analytical models with BIM tools through exchange formats supported in their local MIDAS build; confirm IFC or DXF workflows with MIDAS support for your version.
MIDAS Gen vs ETABS for building structures?
Both suites target building analysis and design with seismic and staged construction features. ETABS is widely used in North America and Asia within the CSI ecosystem. MIDAS Gen is dominant in many Korean and international high-rise projects with deep construction-stage concrete solvers. Choice often follows regional practice, owner standards, and engineer training.
Who should use MIDAS Gen?
MIDAS positions Gen for building and general-structure engineers who need integrated analysis and code design, including industrial plants, facades, and assessment programs tied to seismic guidelines. Firms working on supertall concrete cores or complex steel nodes frequently cite Gen in MIDAS case studies.
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