MIDAS GEN NX

The Next Generation of Structural Design

GEN NX × API × AI
Faster analysis. Smarter design.
More flexible workflows.

Global Design Codes
Support global material, section,
and design standards. Reduce
repetitive input and speed up code-
based design checks.
Advanced Analysis
Perform construction stage, time-
history, and nonlinear analysis for
complex projects. Verify structural
behavior with greater confidence.
Enhanced Workspace
Work with sharp 4K-ready graphics
and an optimized interface. Review
models and results clearly, even in
long sessions.
API Integration
Connect GEN NX with Excel,
Python, and in-house systems.
Automate input, analysis, and
reporting workflows.
Plug-in Workflow
Connect with Grasshopper to
explore complex geometry faster.
Link parametric design with
structural analysis.
MIDAS Pro
(Planned feature)
AI-powered guidance inside GEN
NX helps users find features and
technical information faster.
Stay focused on engineering
review.

Versatile Design Capabilities
Built-in design codes and material databases help you
move faster from modeling to review.
Handle global standards and special structures with
less repetitive input and greater design confidence.
Advanced Structural Analysis
Analyze construction stages, time-history responses, and
nonlinear behavior in one workflow.
Validate complex structural responses and support
confident engineering decisions.

User-friendly workspace
Clear 4K-ready graphics and responsive controls help
you review models with ease.
Customize text size, colors, and transparency to keep
critical design information visible.
APIApplication Programming Interface
Connect GEN NX with Excel, Python, and external tools to
automate your design workflow.
Reduce repetitive input, streamline result processing, and
spend more time on structural judgment.
Plug-in Workflow
Use dedicated plug-ins inside GEN NX to connect
external tools and extend your workflow.
With the Grasshopper plug-in, link parametric
modeling and structural analysis to review geometry
changes and compare design alternatives faster.
MIDAS Pro(Planned feature)
AI-powered guidance inside GEN NX helps users find
features, analysis conditions, and technical information
faster.
Keep key information close to your workflow and stay
focused on engineering review.

Explore Application Areas with
Illustrative Examples

Terminal 3 at Beijing Capital International Airport

Linear static analysis with FEM | Reaction review using node local axes

Terminal 3 at Beijing Capital International Airport was completed as a gateway to the city ahead of the
2008 Olympics. Its large curved roof and wide column-free spaces make it a representative long-span
spatial structure.
The aerodynamic roof, inspired by the speed of flight and the form of a dragon, creates strong
architectural identity while posing complex structural challenges. Load paths, support reactions, and
member connection conditions all need to be interpreted with precision.
This project used FEM-based linear static analysis and reaction review with node local axes to
understand force flow and connection behavior in a complex spatial system.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Fiber-reinforced concrete analysis | Linear dynamic analysis with response spectrum

Dongdaemun Design Plaza is a cultural complex located in the heart of Dongdaemun, Seoul. Its flowing
curved envelope and irregular spatial composition make it a landmark example of free-form structural
design. Exhibition halls, conference rooms, and design museum spaces are arranged within one
continuous form, requiring a clear understanding of how the structural system interacts with the
architectural space. This project modeled complex curved geometry and structural frames, then used
response-spectrum-based dynamic analysis to review the behavior of the irregular structure.

San Lorenzo

Material nonlinear analysis for masonry | Static and dynamic analysis for seismic safety verification

San Lorenzo is a case study on seismic safety verification for an existing masonry building. The building
has a floor area of about 1,600 m², three above-ground levels, and a height of about 13 m, making it a
substantial masonry structure. Compared with reinforced concrete or steel structures, masonry has
limited material continuity and connection capacity. Under seismic loads, cracking, local damage, and
stiffness degradation can occur in complex ways. This project analyzed natural frequencies and
principal vibration characteristics, then compared measured data with FEM results to review the
correlation between real structural behavior and the analytical model.

Gas Pipeline with Venturi Support Tower

Static and dynamic analysis with FEM | Mesh generation using MIDAS FX+

This project reviewed the stress behavior of a plant structure that includes a gas purification line and
Venturi support tower. In facilities where pipelines and support structures work together, pipe self-
weight, operational vibration, connection stresses, and support reactions can act in combination.
Using MIDAS FX+ for mesh generation, the project applied FEM-based static and dynamic analysis to
review the structural behavior and stress distribution of the existing support tower and new steel
components.

City Center and Hard Rock Hotel

DXF import for irregular model generation | Construction stage analysis | Time-history analysis for walking vibration

City Center & Hard Rock Hotel is a large mixed-use complex that combines entertainment, hospitality,
and dining programs. Hotel towers, podium levels, and irregular spaces are integrated into one project,
creating different structural systems and load paths across each zone. This project generated irregular
analytical models from CAD data and used construction stage analysis and linear time-history analysis
to review construction-phase behavior and dynamic response related to walking vibration.

Shanghai Center Building

Construction stage analysis with creep and shrinkage | Response-spectrum analysis | Equivalent wind load simulation

Shanghai Center Building is a large mixed-use high-rise complex with a total floor area of about
380,000 m². It includes offices, retail, a luxury hotel, and a 2,200-seat hall.
The tower has a triangular form that twists about 120 degrees from base to top. Its structural system
consists of a concrete core, outriggers, and super columns.
This project used construction stage analysis considering creep and shrinkage, response-spectrum
dynamic analysis, and equivalent wind load simulation to review long-term deformation and lateral
resistance in a supertall structure.

See how each feature
eases your workload

General Features - Features, Modeling, Loads, Analysis, Finite Element, Results, Meshed Slab, Capacity Design / Advanced Features - Seismic Design, High-Rise Building, Nonlinear Analysis

Introducing Various Applications

Learn More

01Building Assessment

Check the program that allows you
to carry out seismic performance evaluations
of both school and general buildings
in accordance with relevant guidelines.

02Solar Power

Perform structural analysis for solar
power support structure design directly
using MIDAS GEN.

03Shore / Scaffold

Check the review and evaluation methods
for the structural stability and safety of
temporary shoring structures at
construction sites.

04Plant

Conduct structural analysis for industrial
plant steel structural design directly
using MIDAS GEN.

05Curtain Wall & Cladding

Perform structural analysis for curtain walls
and cladding systems in building facades
directly using MIDAS GEN.

06Other Fields

Explore various fields where MIDAS GEN
is utilized for structural analysis.