The 'Global Parameters' enables you to set various preferences concerning the construction, such as the 'Hot Rolled Steel', 'Wood Temperature', 'Concrete' or 'Seismic Code', depending on the characteristics of the region you intend to build it in. The 'Dynamic View Controls' function allows you to visualize the generated structure from multiple angles, spinning it on either of the three axes (X, Y, Z) or zoom in and out of the image using the mouse scroll. You can choose which materials to work with, such as wood, concrete, aluminum or masonry and select the exact kind you need from the available list. The 'Member Grid Generator' component enables you to enter the geometrical data of a structure you want to create, specifying the necessary coordinates, then automatically generate your design. You can add various elements, draw grids, assign boundaries and insert joins, all with just one click. The application allows you to both create new designs and import existing ones that you can then modify to suit your needs.
RISA-3D is professional tool functioning as a multi-purpose 3D designer for various structural models, that can prove particularly useful for construction engineers.