: New settings improved the automation of mesh cuttings, rebar overlapping, and stirrup hooking.
With the subsequent release of , the software further solidified its reputation for delivering high-performance, comprehensive design, detailing, and fabrication capabilities. 1. Top Features and User Interface Improvements
This is where shines. You switch to the "Engineering" workspace. You select a concrete column, right-click, and select "Generate Reinforcement." The software asks for cover thickness, bar diameter, and spacing. You hit "Generate"—and within seconds, a fully detailed 3D rebar cage appears. You can then create a 2D section from that 3D view, complete with dimension lines and bar marks.
Creating customized openings, niches, and recesses in walls or slabs is highly intuitive, allowing for intricate detail work without slowing down system performance. 4. Automated Reinforcement Detailing for Engineers
For structural engineering offices that focus on reinforced concrete infrastructure—bridges, tunnels, hydroelectric plants—the 2018 Top edition remains a viable production tool. It handles the "big three" (modeling, reinforcement, drawings) without the distraction of cloud notifications or subscription anxiety.
Real‑world multi‑vendor BIM (Tekla, Revit, ArchiCAD, Solibri) without data loss.