You have access to far more than just slopes.
To prevent students from using the free version for commercial projects, Fine Software imposes specific limits. Understanding these is vital to ensure your project fits. geo5 student version
| Feature | Student Version Limit | | :--- | :--- | | Number of Soil Layers | Max 5 | | Number of Points/Interfaces | Max 50 per construction stage | | FEM Mesh Elements | Max 1,000 (Professional allows unlimited) | | Number of Construction Stages | Max 5 | | Slip Surface Search | Limited to user-defined radius centers (Auto-search is disabled) | | Printing/Exporting | Watermarked "STUDENT VERSION" on all PDFs and printouts | | File Compatibility | Student files cannot be opened by the commercial version (and vice versa) | | Time Limit | License expires after 12 months (renewable) | You have access to far more than just slopes
This is GEO5’s killer feature. The "Step-by-Step" button shows every equation, every iteration, and every assumption. For a student trying to debug a failed slope stability calculation, this is invaluable. | Feature | Student Version Limit | |