Summary
Upon logging into PROFIS Engineering module, the 3D model is displayed centrally within the workspace. The left panel is designated for entering design inputs, the bottom panel facilitates the management of load combinations, and the right panel presents results, notifications, and options for generating design reports, specification texts, as well as basic import/export functionalities.
Prerequisites
Make sure you are logged in to your PROFIS Engineering account and have opened the Anchoring to Concrete module. If you need help accessing the module, click here for step‑by‑step instructions.
Overview of the interface
Left-hand panel (design inputs)
Home button
Returns you to PROFIS Engineering home page.
My favorite inputs
Save and access commonly used design inputs.
Smart Design
Enable the Smart Design to accelerate your design workflow.
Base material
Enter information related to concrete type, grade, geometry, temperature, installation conditions, supplementary reinforcement and borehole condition.
Baseplate
Specify baseplate stand-off, shape, position and thickness.
Anchor
Define anchor type, size, embedment depth, layout and reduced spacing option.
Profiles
Enter profile type, size, eccentricity and shear lugs information.
Load/calculation type
Select baseplate design approach, load type, design method and shear load distribution.
Bottom panel (Load combinations)
Use this panel to input, edit, and manage load combinations acting on the connection.
Right-hand panel (Results, reports & utilities)
Export
Export your design in a variety of formats.
Specification text
Generate specification text summarizing project‑specific design inputs.
Importing existing file
Import existing PROFIS Engineering design files.
Anchor loads
Expand to view loads acting on the anchor.
Anchor design
Expand to view design checks and utilization results.
Notifications
View design tips, watchouts and system messages.
Top panel (Settings & tools)
Settings
Modify design method, units and safety factors.
Save as template
Save your current design as a reusable template.
Support
Send feedback or access Hilti support resources.
Learn
Explore Hilti's training and learning materials.
Updates
View the latest PROFIS Engineering software release notes.
Profile
View your profile, manage your account, view legal documents and sign out.
Central panel (3D view)
The 3D model of your design is displayed in this area. You can adjust the view, modify geometry, apply loads, and select products directly within the 3D environment.
Reset camera
Return the model to the default viewing position.
Show/hide elements on 3D
Control what is displayed in 3D view. You can choose whether edge distances are measured from the profile center or nearest anchor, show or hide concrete, baseplate, and anchor dimensions, display or hide reinforcement, adjust transparency, modify additional display settings
Undo
Reverse the previous action.
Redo
Reapply the last undone action.
Zoom to fit
Automatically fit the entire model within the screen.
3D editor
Switch to 3D editor view.
2D editor
Switch to 2D editor view.
Product selector
Select product type, size, embedment depth and view product approval information.
Collapse menu
Collapse or expand the left-hand, right-hand or bottom panel for more workspace visibility.
Zoom
Zoom in or out of the 3D model.
Symmetric/ Asymmetric geometry
Toggle the geometry between symmetric and asymmetric configurations.