STRUCTURAL DRAWING AUTOMATION

From your ETABS model
to structural drawings.

Save more than 20 hours per project. Generate structural drawings and rebar details from your model, review the reinforcement and keep working in AutoCAD.

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Sample drawings

YOUR WORKFLOW, CONNECTED

ETABS.e2k / BridgeStructaCADDetailing + quantitiesAutoCADDXF format

01 / THE OUTPUT

Judge it by the drawings.
Look closer.

Real drawings generated by StructaCAD. Explore each output and open the full-size image to inspect it.

P-02 / GENERATED DRAWING

The frame. Down to the reinforcement.

Review the frame elevations on axes 3 and 2 alongside their reinforcement, stirrup zones and referenced cross sections on one sheet.

  • Longitudinal bars and stirrup spacing
  • Levels, axes and dimensions
  • Referenced cross sections
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StructaCAD sheet P-02: frame elevations on axes 3 and 2 with reinforcement, levels, dimensions, walls and cross sections S5, S6 and S7
L-01 / GENERATED DRAWING

A complete view of every floor.

Review the STORY1 slab plan alongside thickness and reinforcement schedules, slab block quantities and a solid slab section detail on one sheet.

  • Axes, beams and column locations
  • Solid slab and rib reinforcement schedules
  • Slab block quantities and slab section detail
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StructaCAD sheet L-01: STORY1 slab plan with axes A to G and 1 to 6, reinforcement schedules, slab block quantities and a solid slab section detail
PV-3 / GENERATED DRAWING

Every beam, fully detailed.

Inspect beam elevations and their cross sections together, with reinforcement, stirrup zones and dimensions ready for review.

  • Individual beam elevations
  • Longitudinal bars and stirrup spacing
  • Referenced cross sections
Open full-size drawingBeam details B2 · B–CBeam details · B2
StructaCAD sheet PV-3 with V106 and V102 beam elevations, cross sections, reinforcement, dimensions and rebar schedules
E-03 / GENERATED DRAWING

Reinforcement you can inspect.

Inspect column elevations, longitudinal bars, lap splices and stirrups alongside cross sections and rebar schedules on one sheet.

  • Longitudinal reinforcement and stirrups
  • Section and stirrup dimensions
  • Bar diameters and stirrup spacing
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StructaCAD column rebar detailing sheet with C1 and C2 elevations, longitudinal bars, lap splices, C3 cross section, stirrup details and rebar schedules
E-04 / GENERATED DRAWING

From reinforcement to quantities.

Review bar marks, diameters, shapes, lengths and weights in a rebar schedule generated from the detailing workflow.

  • Bar marks and bending shapes
  • Diameters and bar lengths
  • Totals and reinforcement weights
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Actual StructaCAD beam rebar schedule with bar shapes, lengths and quantities
F-1 / GENERATED DRAWING

Foundation plan

Review footing locations, grid lines and dimensions alongside the foundation schedule and drawing legend on one sheet.

  • Isolated and strip footing layouts
  • Footing dimensions and reinforcement schedule
  • Grid references, dimensions and legend
Open full-size drawingStructaCAD footing details Z5, Z6 and Z7 with isolated and combined footing sections, reinforcement, column anchorage, dimensions and foundation levelsFooting sections
StructaCAD foundation drawing sheet F-1 with footing layout, grid dimensions, foundation schedule and legend

Also available: column location plans, masonry details and material quantity summaries. Explore the scope →

02 / FEATURES & BENEFITS

Benefits of using StructaCAD

See what each StructaCAD feature brings to your day-to-day work.

FeaturesBenefits
ETABS model import

Bring in geometry through an .e2k file or ETABS Bridge.

Build on the work you already did

Start from your existing model instead of drawing the geometry again.

Automatic drawing generation

Generate slab plans, frame elevations and structural sections.

Spend less time on repetitive drafting

Focus your effort on reviewing the drawings and resolving project details.

Adjustable reinforcement details

Set bar diameters, stirrup spacing and concrete cover.

Keep control of the detailing

Review and adapt the reinforcement to your project before exporting.

DXF export

Export drawings with layers, dimensions, texts and details.

Keep working in AutoCAD

Make final adjustments and apply your office standards in your usual CAD workflow.

Rebar schedules and quantities

Review bar lengths and weights, plus concrete and formwork quantities.

Prepare takeoffs from the same model

Use the quantities as a starting point for material planning and cost estimates.

03 / THE WORKFLOW

Less redrawing.
More engineering.

Keep the model you already built. Move from geometry to reinforcement and drawings in one workspace.

  1. 01

    Bring your model

    Import an ETABS .e2k file or connect through ETABS Bridge on Windows. You can also model directly.

    ETABS · MIDAS GEN · DIRECT MODELING
  2. 02

    Review and detail

    Check levels, sections and member assignments. Incorporate design results and adjust the reinforcement for your project.

    GEOMETRY + REINFORCEMENT
  3. 03

    Generate your drawings

    Export DXF drawings. Open them in AutoCAD, apply your office standards and complete the review.

    DXF · DRAWINGS + QUANTITIES
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A real look inside the workspace, from model to generated output.
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04 / ENGINEERING CONTROL

The work is
in the details.

Automate the repetitive drafting. Keep the decisions that make each project yours.

Automate reinforcement layouts StructaCAD column rebar detailing sheet with C1 and C2 elevations, longitudinal bars, lap splices, C3 cross section, stirrup details and rebar schedules
01

Geometry with context

Review axes, levels, sections and member assignments from the imported model.

AXES / LEVELS / SECTIONS
02

Reinforcement you can adjust

Work with bar diameters, stirrup spacing, cover and reinforcement details before exporting.

BARS / STIRRUPS / COVER
03

Drawings for your office

Configure sheets, tables, texts and details. Continue editing layers and drawing elements in AutoCAD.

SHEETS / LAYERS / ANNOTATIONS
04

Quantities from the same model

Review concrete, reinforcement and formwork quantities. Use your own rates to prepare unit price analyses.

CONCRETE / STEEL / COSTS

05 / START WITH THE RESULT

Try StructaCAD with your model

The best way to evaluate StructaCAD is with your own model. Review a sample before choosing a plan.

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See what your model can produce.

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  • Import or model your structure
  • Review geometry and reinforcement
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CLEAR ANSWERS

Before you start.

Questions about your workflow?

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What can I try for free?

Explore StructaCAD, create a free account and review your available trial downloads in your account. No credit card required.

What do I need to import from ETABS?

Start with an ETABS .e2k file, or connect an open ETABS model through StructaCAD ETABS Bridge on Windows. Geometry and design results are distinct inputs: import the available reinforcement results through the corresponding workflow and review the assignments before generating drawings.

Can I edit the output in AutoCAD?

Yes. StructaCAD exports DXF drawings. Open them in AutoCAD to review the geometry, layers, dimensions and reinforcement details, apply your office standards, and save as DWG if needed. ETABS and AutoCAD licenses are separate.

Does StructaCAD replace my structural analysis?

ETABS remains your structural analysis tool. StructaCAD connects your model with detailing, drawings and quantity takeoffs. The responsible engineer reviews the imported data, reinforcement and applicable project requirements before issuing drawings.

Can I work without an ETABS model?

Yes. You can model directly in StructaCAD or use the available Midas Gen import workflow. You can then prepare drawings and quantity takeoffs from the geometry and reinforcement defined in the workspace.

When do I need a paid plan?

When you use the trial downloads included with your account. Professional is US$24.99/month or US$249.99/year and includes 10 different project imports each month, with full exports and revisions while subscribed. Office covers 3 named users for US$129.00/month or US$1290.00/year. Applicable taxes are shown at checkout.

FROM MODEL TO DRAWING

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Now put it to work.

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STRUCTACAD / GENERATED OUTPUT

Drawing detail

Real output from StructaCAD. Use the zoom control to inspect the details.