This duplication of effort led to data loss, coordination errors, and a fragmentation of the BIM model. EPTAR Kft., recognizing this bottleneck, developed the Reinforcement add-on to bring structural detailing directly into the Archicad environment. With Archicad 27’s enhanced focus on interoperability and design flexibility, EPTAR has become not just an accessory, but a necessity for firms seeking a unified BIM workflow.
: It can automatically place rebars and stirrups in standard rectangular column and beam elements. Manual Flexibility eptar reinforcement for archicad 27
If you are transitioning from a previous version or starting fresh, follow this workflow to maximize efficiency. This duplication of effort led to data loss,
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: Built-in verification to ensure rebar overlapping and placement meet standard structural requirements. 🚀 What’s New for Archicad 27? : It can automatically place rebars and stirrups
In Archicad 27, the EPTAR interface allows users to define Reinforcement Configurations—essentially "favorites" for rebar types—allowing for rapid population of structural elements. Whether dealing with straight bars, stirrups, or complex shaped meshes, the tools allow for parametric control. The newest version of the add-on has been optimized to handle Archicad 27’s updated graphical processing, ensuring that even complex 3D reinforcement cages do not bog down the software’s performance. The visual feedback is immediate; engineers can see the 3D bars within the concrete elements in the 3D window, offering a level of spatial awareness that 2D sections simply cannot provide.