Pre- and Post-Processor

Pre-processor

The pre-processor GmSAFIR has been launched in 2022 for use with SAFIR. For downloading and installing GmSAFIR, visit the “installation” page.

A limited user guide in pdf for GmSAFIR can be found here.

GmSAFIR is based on the free, open source 3D FE mesh generator Gmsh.

An introductory video is available below.

GmSAFIR pre-processor for SAFIR (from version 2022)

Step-by-step tutorials on how to use the pre-processor GmSAFIR are available on our YouTube channel as well as on the “tutorials” page.

Before 2022, the pre-processor GiD was the most commonly used tool to build SAFIR models. The video below is a tutorial on the setup of GiD for use with SAFIR. Note that version 12.0.10 of GiD is recommended for compatibility of the problem types. Compatibility between GiD and SAFIR 2022 (and subsequent versions) is not guaranteed.

GiD pre-processor for SAFIR (versions 2019 and prior)

Post-processor

The post-processor for SAFIR is DIAMOND. It allows visualizing the structure and results. It also allows creation of graphics showing the evolution of various results.

For downloading DIAMOND visit the “installation” page.

View of a composite steel-concrete structure with DIAMOND 2025