ETABS → STRUCTACAD → AUTOCAD
Turn the model you already built into slab plans, frame elevations and reinforcement details. Import from ETABS, review in StructaCAD, and keep working in AutoCAD.
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ETABS.e2k / BridgeStructaCADDetailing + quantitiesAutoCADEditable DXF01 / THE OUTPUT
Inspect real StructaCAD output before importing your model. Explore the drawings, zoom into the reinforcement and see what your DXF can contain.
Review the frame elevations on axes 3 and 2 alongside their reinforcement, stirrup zones and referenced cross sections on one sheet.
Review the STORY1 slab plan alongside thickness and reinforcement schedules, slab block quantities and a solid slab section detail on one sheet.
Inspect beam elevations and their cross sections together, with reinforcement, stirrup zones and dimensions ready for review.
Beam details · B2
Inspect the column reinforcement elevation, circular and rectangular cross sections, and stirrup details, with levels, dimensions and reinforcement callouts.
Review bar marks, diameters, shapes, lengths and weights in a rebar schedule generated from the detailing workflow.
Review footing locations, grid lines and dimensions alongside the foundation schedule and drawing legend on one sheet.
Footing sections
Also available: column location plans, masonry details and material quantity summaries. Explore the scope →
02 / THE WORKFLOW
Keep the model you already built. Move from geometry to reinforcement and drawings in one workspace.
Import an ETABS .e2k file, or connect the open model through StructaCAD ETABS Bridge on Windows. Check the imported geometry before detailing.
Check levels, sections and member assignments. Incorporate design results and adjust the reinforcement for your project.
Generate editable DXF drawings. Open them in AutoCAD to adjust layers, text and dimensions, complete your review, and save as DWG when required.
03 / PREPARE YOUR IMPORT
Geometry and design results are separate inputs. Bring in the model first, then the reinforcement data you need for detailing.
Export your model as an ETABS .e2k text file, then open the import panel in StructaCAD and select it.
Using table exports? Story Definitions and Grid Definitions provide the reference system; they do not contain the complete member geometry.
Open the import panelRun the concrete frame design in ETABS, then export the relevant design summary tables for the supported reinforcement import workflow.
For beams, match Story, Label and Station with AsTop and AsBot. Required steel areas guide detailing; review the selected bars and stirrups.
Explore reinforcement importImport the available column reinforcement results, then review the longitudinal bars, ties, section dimensions and story assignments before generating column details.
Explore rebar detailing04 / KEEP ENGINEERING CONTROL
The DXF is your editable starting point. Check it against the analysis model and finish it to your project and office standards.
Inspect the column details Compare grid locations, story elevations, member sections and labels with ETABS. Check that openings and connected members are in the right places.
Match design results to the correct members and stations. Review bar diameters, cover, stirrup spacing and referenced sections.
Compare a known bay dimension and story height. Confirm reinforcement notation, layers, lineweights and plotted scale, including US bar sizes when your project uses them.
Review the drawings for model consistency, constructability and applicable project requirements before issue. ETABS remains your structural analysis tool.
05 / TRY YOUR OWN MODEL
Import a representative model, inspect the generated drawings and review your available trial downloads. Compare plans when you are ready for more exports.
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Questions about your workflow?
support@structacad.comImport an ETABS .e2k file or connect through ETABS Bridge on Windows. Review the geometry, bring in the available reinforcement results, and generate editable DXF drawings in StructaCAD. Open the DXF in AutoCAD to finish the drawing set.
StructaCAD exports DXF. Open the DXF in AutoCAD, review the drawing and use Save As to create a DWG file. The export is editable, so you can adjust layers, annotations and drawing elements.
Geometry and design results are distinct inputs. Import the model, then use the supported reinforcement workflow for the available design results. Review member assignments and the selected reinforcement before exporting details.
Depending on your model and the data you provide, StructaCAD can generate slab plans, frame elevations, beam and column details, rebar schedules and foundation drawings. Review the coverage and details for your project before issuing a drawing set.
No. You can move from ETABS through StructaCAD to editable DXF drawings for AutoCAD. Revit can remain part of your separate BIM coordination workflow when the project requires it.
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