| Software | Purpose | Free? | Limitations | |----------|---------|-------|--------------| | | Line routing, terrain profiling | Yes | No sag-tension, no pole analysis | | OpenSees | Nonlinear structural analysis (poles/towers) | Yes | Steep learning curve, no GUI | | DSS Imports’ Pole | Basic pole analysis | Free limited version | Low accuracy, not NESC compliant | | ATADS (USDA) | Steel pole design (obsolete but free) | Yes | No support, outdated |
Official "free" versions of the full suite do not exist, as these are high-end commercial products. However, the manufacturer offers one specific free tool: plscadd pole saps tower top free downloa