| Feature | Dr. Beam Pro | Dr. Beam |
| Direct maniplation / real-time graphic feedback | x | x |
| Deflection, rotation, moment and shear diagrams | x | x |
| Envelopes for recording response histories | x | x |
| Auto-labels for tracking extreme values | x | x |
| Multiple levels of undo and redo | x | x |
| Super Smart feedback bar | x | x |
| Online help | x | x |
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| Point Loads, Distributed Loads and Moment Loads | x | x |
| Ramp Loads | x | x |
| Fixed Support, Simple Supports, and Internal Hinges | x | x |
| Spring supports for more general boundary conditions | x | x |
| Pseudo-plastic hinges | x | x |
| Enforced displacements / settlements | x | x |
| Dialogs for exact object input | x | x |
| Object grouping and group manipulation | x | x |
| Unlimited number of objects | x | x |
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| Supports scripted playback | x | x |
| User controlled text formatting | x | x |
| User controlled units | x | x |
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| Axial loads / Buckling | x | |
| Degrading axial stiffness | x | |
| Editable database of cross sections | x | |
| Dimension Tool - identifies distances between objects | x | |
| Station Tool - indicates stations along the beam | x | |
| Smart snapping to user specified grid | x | |
| User comments | x | |
| Time and Date stamping on files | x | |
