StructaThe answer
Drawing automation reads objects such as beams, columns and stories, then uses them to place views, dimensions and labels. StructaCAD applies that approach to structural models. The quality of the starting model matters: a wrong section assignment can appear consistently across several generated drawings.
Put it into practice
Read the structured model and identify object types and relationships.
Apply view-specific drawing rules for plans, elevations, and sections.
Place annotations, dimensions, labels, and reinforcement information from model data.
Export editable drawings and compare them with the source model during review.
An example of the output
Explore the drawing ↗Example output from StructaCAD. Your drawings will depend on the model and the options you choose.
Before you export
- Review a representative floor plan and frame before producing the full set.
- Check that names, sections and dimensions agree across views.
- Complete project-specific information and review the version you intend to deliver.
Continue with the complete workflow
Compare the available drawing types with your delivery requirements and inspect a full-size example.
Structural drawings: plans, elevations and detailsA little more detail
Do I need AutoCAD to use StructaCAD?
You can work in StructaCAD without AutoCAD open. To keep editing an exported drawing, use a CAD application that supports DXF. If your deliverable needs to be DWG, open the DXF in AutoCAD and save it in that format.
What happens when my model changes?
Bring in the updated information and regenerate the affected drawings. Compare versions before issue. Review any edits made to the DXF in AutoCAD separately when replacing an export.