Success is in the details.

AutoCAD ®

Structural Detailing
Extend Design to Fabrication

Better precision and greater productivity for detailing and

creation of fabrication shop drawings.

We have been using AutoCAD Structural Detailing software, built on

the familiar AutoCAD® platform, helps structural
Interoperability with Structural
Analysis Software
AutoCAD Structural engineers, detailers, and fabricators to create more AutoCAD Structural Detailing enables the import
Detailing software and precise detailing and fabrication shop drawings.
AutoCAD Structural Detailing helps improve design
of structural steel models created in Autodesk®
Robot™ Structural Analysis software or CIS/2 files
its previous versions accuracy by providing tools that automate the for faster 3D assembly and further detailing. The
for our structural steel generation of more complete and comprehensive reinforcement detailing capabilities of AutoCAD
details, drawings, schedules, and material takeoffs. Structural Detailing enables users to import
drawings since 2003. The software provides tools that help automate reinforcement data from Autodesk Robot Structural
The bidirectional link the creation of concrete reinforcement drawings Analysis for automatic generation of drawings.
with Autodesk Robot and enable efficient modeling of steel connections
and shop drawings. AutoCAD Structural Detailing
Structural Analysis supports the BIM process for structural engineering
Professional provides by extending structural design workflows to
fabrication, enabling a more efficient and accurate
a flexible workflow process for creating fabrication details and drawings.
that allows us to create
fabrication and erection
drawings directly from
the analysis model or to
analyze a model initially
created in AutoCAD
Structural Detailing.
—Christophe Tremoulet Links to CNC Machines for Fabrication
Principal AutoCAD Structural Detailing provides direct
Ingetech, France links to computer numeric controlled (CNC)
fabrication machines through DSTV format,
helping to minimize redundant data input for
the fabrication of steel parts.

Collaboration with Autodesk Revit Structure Country-Specific Detailing Templates

With direct links between AutoCAD Structural Creating shop drawing documentation strongly
Detailing and Autodesk ® Revit® Structure depends on regional codes and detailing methods
software, structural information within the characteristic for each country (especially for
building information model (BIM) can be extended RC drawings). For that reason, AutoCAD
from design directly to fabrication. Using Revit® Structural Detailing offers templates that are
Extensions for Autodesk® Revit® Structure software, based on detailing practices, such as designations
an exclusive Subscription benefit for Revit Structure, and hatching patterns, from a multitude of
subscribers can export concrete reinforcement data countries, helping to guide you according to
from Autodesk Revit Structure and generate 2D local detailing methods and appropriate
reinforcement drawings in AutoCAD Structural elements or material schedules.
Detailing based on a selected national code. A
bidirectional link with Autodesk® Revit® Structure Regional Databases
software enables a structural steel model to be AutoCAD Structural Detailing includes multiple
sent directly to AutoCAD Structural Detailing. databases from many countries around the world
This connection helps make it possible to to help provide access to locally required elements
complete all of the steel connection modeling (steel sections, materials, or rebar shapes).
and detailing, which can be used to automatically
create fabrication shop drawings.
Powerful and Comprehensive Steel Modeling and Detailing

AutoCAD Structural Detailing software enables the creation

of precise structural steel models and shop drawings.

An integrated solution, the steel detailing Powerful Modeling and Connection Customizable Detailing and
capabilities of AutoCAD Structural Detailing Detailing Macros Shop-Drawings Styles
software provide comprehensive and powerful AutoCAD Structural Detailing provides special Styles enable users to adjust the look of final shop
drafting tools for commercial and industrial steel tools and smart macros that help speed automation drawings. It is possible to change many drawing
building projects. of time-consuming structural tasks, including elements, descriptions, symbols, dimensions, or
connections, roof trusses, stairs, railings, ladders, tables. Create new styles or modify existing ones
Structure Definition and automatically spread elements, such as grates to help make your drawings look the way you want.
Create your model in a 3D environment from the or purlins.
provided database library or define your own steel
shapes with AutoCAD Structural Detailing. Convert
any line from AutoCAD software into a viable steel
section, and precisely situate structural elements
using the 3D work frame. Define structural parts
and assign connections. In addition, convey and
present realistic complexities of your design with a
comprehensive 3D structural model.

Drawings and Material Takeoff Generation

Use your 3D structural model to automatically
generate workshop drawings, schedules, and
material takeoff data. Intuitively change your model,
and leave time-consuming documentation updates
to AutoCAD Structural Detailing.

Intelligent Objects
Help simplify your modeling processes using
profiles, plates, and other objects. Virtually cut,
lengthen, bend, split, and merge while updating
material takeoffs. Photo and model courtesy of Christophe Tremoulet, Ingetech.
Faster and More Efficient Reinforcement Detailing
and Scheduling
Automate reinforcement definition and generate shop
drawings for all types of structural concrete members.

AutoCAD Structural Detailing software offers

reinforcement detailing capabilities and provides
Intelligent Rebar Elements
Define reinforcement of structure members using
Our engineering group
templates that are based on detailing practices in objects and bars, with automatic accounting for uses Autocad Structural
a number of countries, enabling better adherence
to local detailing methods and appropriate bar
covers and hooks. Detailing to produce
schedules. Execute faster and more efficient reinforcement shop
detailing and scheduling of concrete elements, drawings specifically for
including pad footings, staircases, beams, and
columns, using intelligent tools and macros. concrete shear walls.
In order to automate
the distribution, tagging,
and scheduling necessary
for our specific rebar
drawings, we were able
to develop custom tools
Concrete Element and Rebar Definition Macros based on existing macros.
Generate comprehensive concrete reinforcement
drawings, together with rebar descriptions and
Beyond the productivity
material takeoffs, with AutoCAD Structural gains, AutoCAD Structural
Detailing macros.
Detailing provides ease
Rebar Definition
Use standard shape bars based on a wide variety
of use and programming
of country codes, or draw your own nonstandard capabilities for our
bar shapes. Define longitudinal reinforcement and
rebar in cross section, and enjoy automatic, more
engineering teams.
appropriate distribution. Choose from a variety of
reinforcement types, including straight bars, radial —Sébastien Scholl
reinforcement, or wire fabric. IT Project Manager
Spie Fondations, France

Drawing Preparation and Material

Takeoffs Generation
Help speed up preparation of your reinforcement
drawings with tools to automate rebar definition.
Automatically produce schedules within AutoCAD
Structural Detailing, or export to Microsoft®
Excel® software or Microsoft® Word software.
Automatically update schedules to reflect changes
in your drawings, as you make them.
Building Information Modeling for Structural Engineering

Integrated tools for modeling, coordination, analysis, design

documentation as well as shop drawings and fabrication.

Building information modeling (BIM) is an integrated BIM for structural engineers follows this same
process built on coordinated, reliable information methodology for the entire structural engineering
about a project from design through construction process, focusing on a digital model that can be
and into operations. By adopting BIM, architects, used for coordination with architects; mechanical,
engineers, contractors, and owners can more easily electrical, and plumbing engineers; and civil
create coordinated, digital design information engineers that is integrated with analysis, design,
and documentation; use that information to and construction documentation, and extending
visualize, simulate, and analyze performance, that digital model from design through fabrication
appearance, and cost; and reliably deliver the and construction.
project faster, more economically, and with
reduced environmental impact. AutoCAD Structural Detailing supports the BIM
process for structural engineering by extending
structural design workflows to fabrication, enabling
a more efficient and accurate process for creating
fabrication details and drawings.
AutoCAD Structural Detailing is an intuitive and user-
friendly tool for creating shop drawings. One of its biggest
advantages is the ability to customize styles according to
our requirements, and its work environment gives us the
flexibility we need on our projects.
—Adam Zieba
Managing Director
Bartels Poland

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