ETABS
Put your analysis model to work.
Bring in your model data, review the members and complete the reinforcement before drawing.
Explore the ETABS workflowSTRUCTURAL DRAWING AUTOMATION
Generate structural drawings.
From the ground up.
Turn your ETABS, Midas Gen or StructaCAD model into foundation plans, footing details and reinforcement drawings. Review the details, export an editable DXF and keep working in AutoCAD.
No card required Try your model for free
Explore foundation drawingsYOUR WORKFLOW, CONNECTED
ETABS.e2k / BridgeStructaCADDetailing + quantitiesAutoCADDXF format01 / THE OUTPUT
Start at the foundations.
Look closer.
Real drawings generated by StructaCAD. Explore foundation plans, footing sections and reinforcement details, then open any sheet to inspect it.
DRAWING 01 / DXF
A clear view.
From the ground up.
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
DRAWING 02 / DXF
Every footing.
Down to the reinforcement.
Inspect isolated and combined footing sections with their reinforcement, column anchorage and foundation levels.
- Isolated and combined footing sections
- Reinforcement and column anchorage
- Dimensions, thicknesses and levels
DRAWING 03 / DXF
The foundation.
One coordinated sheet.
Explore foundation elevations and individual footing details together, with referenced axes, dimensions and reinforcement.
- Foundation elevations along grid axes
- Referenced footing details and sections
- Reinforcement, levels and dimensions
DRAWING 04 / DXF
Slab plans.
From grid to reinforcement.
Generate structural floor plans with the grids, members and slab information together on one sheet.
- Grid axes, columns and beams
- Slab labels and reinforcement tables
- Slab sections and dimensions
DRAWING 05 / DXF
Frame elevations.
Beam reinforcement included.
Prepare reinforced concrete frame elevations, individual beam details and beam sheets from the same model.
- Longitudinal bars and stirrup zones
- Story levels, axes and dimensions
- Beam elevations and cross sections
DRAWING 06 / DXF
Column details.
Connected across stories.
Produce column elevations and reinforcement details. Use column location plans to coordinate the members across your drawing set.
- Column heights and story levels
- Section dimensions and member labels
- Longitudinal reinforcement and stirrups
DRAWING 07 / DXF
Bar bending schedules.
The details behind the quantities.
Review reinforcement pieces alongside your drawings. Generate beam bar schedules from the detailing in your project.
- Bar marks, diameters and bending shapes
- Piece counts and cut lengths
- Total lengths and steel weights
Also generate masonry wall details and material quantity summaries. Available output depends on your model and reinforcement settings.
Try with my modelYOUR MODEL. YOUR STARTING POINT.
Start with what you have.
An analysis model or a new project.
There is a way to get started.
Midas Gen
Continue from your Midas model.
Use the supported import workflow to bring your structural geometry into StructaCAD.
Open model importDirect modeling
Start with the structure you need.
Create grids, levels and structural members in StructaCAD, then assign their reinforcement.
Open the modeler02 / FROM MODEL TO AUTOCAD
From structural model
to editable DXF.
Keep your model information moving through
to the drawings your team needs.
- 01
Import or model
Start with ETABS or Midas Gen data, or create grids, levels and structural elements directly in StructaCAD.
- 02
Review the details
Check geometry and sections, complete the reinforcement assignments and adjust the drawing settings.
- 03
Generate your drawings
Select the plans, elevations, sections and schedules you need. Review the output against your model.
- 04
Continue in AutoCAD
Export an editable DXF, apply your office standards and save as DWG in AutoCAD when needed.
You bring the engineering judgment.
StructaCAD helps with the drafting.
03 / BUILT FOR YOUR DRAWING WORKFLOW
Editable in AutoCAD.
Yours to finish.
Generate the drawing set in StructaCAD. Keep control of the layers, dimensions and annotations in your CAD workflow.
See StructaCAD in actionStart from the information you have
Reuse grids, levels and structural members. Reduce the manual input between your analysis model and your drawings.
Adjust, review, regenerate
Update your model and reinforcement in StructaCAD, then generate a fresh export for review.
Keep control of the final drawing
Work with an editable DXF in AutoCAD. Adjust layers, annotations and presentation to your office standards, then save as DWG.
SEE THE PRODUCT IN ACTION
A closer look
at the workflow.
Follow the model, details and drawing output in this visual walkthrough of StructaCAD.
Read the four-step workflowYOUR NEXT DRAWING STARTS HERE
Try your own model.
Judge the drawings.
Open StructaCAD, bring in your model and review the drawings. Create a free account when you are ready to evaluate your available trial downloads.
BEFORE YOU START
Structural drawing
FAQs.
About your drawings, model imports and free trial.
Talk to our teamHow do I generate structural drawings from a model?
Import model data from ETABS or Midas Gen, or create the geometry directly in StructaCAD. Review the members, sections and reinforcement, select the drawings you need, then export an editable DXF for AutoCAD. Available drawings depend on the elements and information in your project.
What structural drawings can I create?
You can prepare slab plans, column location plans and elevations, reinforced concrete frame elevations, beam details and cross sections, beam bar schedules, masonry wall details and material quantity summaries. The output depends on your model, reinforcement assignments and export settings.
Can I edit the drawings in AutoCAD and save them as DWG?
Yes. StructaCAD exports editable DXF drawings. Open the DXF in AutoCAD to adjust layers, text, dimensions and details, then save as DWG if your delivery requires it. AutoCAD is licensed separately.
Can I generate drawings from ETABS or Midas Gen?
Yes. Start with the supported ETABS or Midas Gen import workflow. Check the imported geometry and available design information before generating drawings. Geometry and reinforcement design results are separate inputs; importing the geometry alone does not complete the reinforcement detailing.
Do I need an analysis model to get started?
No. You can create grids, levels and structural elements directly in StructaCAD and assign their reinforcement. This is useful when you want to model the elements you need to document without importing a full analysis model.
Can I try StructaCAD for free?
Yes. You can explore the application and create a free account without a credit card. Check your available trial downloads in your account. Further exports require a paid option once your trial is used.
Does StructaCAD replace structural analysis or engineering review?
This workflow turns model and detailing information into drawings. ETABS or Midas Gen remain your analysis tools. The responsible engineer reviews the geometry, reinforcement, quantities and project requirements before issuing the final drawings.
Can I use my office drawing standards?
You can edit the exported DXF in AutoCAD to match your office presentation. For a specific detail or format you want to automate, email support@structacad.com with a DWG, DXF, PDF or image example so the team can evaluate the customization.
Need a detail tailored to your office?
Send a DWG, DXF, PDF or image and tell us what you want to automate.