topic Re: Reinforcement objects request in Libraries & objects

Reinforcement objects request

Darwuhr — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:38:53 GMT

Hi there, does anyone have reinforcement objects?

I am looking for parametric rebars, reinforcement meshes, stirrups, etc. made by users so we could start a depository and maybe make them better.

Thanks to anyone that will participate!

Re: Reinforcement objects request

Martin Jules — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:09:23 GMT

Graphisoft is still playing with these features. Meanwhile, you can try Eptar Reinforcement.

There also was a Cadimage Add-on for that, but it seems Cadimage becomes Central Innovation now. You can also check it on its website.

Re: Reinforcement objects request

Darwuhr — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:25:31 GMT

I have tried Eptar, but I would like to make some objects that we as a community could enhance and make better. I personally did not like Eptar, it still lacks a lot of features.

And more on that, I would like to learn GDL so I could make some objects myself and contribute to the cause. I understand that most Archicad users don't want structural engineering (i.e. reinforcement modeliing) to be the main focus of GS, so that is why I think the users that would love this feature could work together and make it come true.

Re: Reinforcement objects request

Martin Jules — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:50:35 GMT

We should address the BIM software in its entirety. BIM stands for Building Information Modeling, and Rebar feature is part of some building systems too. Therefore, Archicad should already have taken this into account for users.

Re: Reinforcement objects request

Martin Jules — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:45:05 GMT

You can also ask @Carlos Cordeiro for more information about this incoming feature in Archicad.

Re: Reinforcement objects request

gavinNZz — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:16:22 GMT

Coding rebar in GDL is a fairly simple exercise and could be coded in various ways. My suggestion would be to do a bit of research on basic GDL and have a go. Calling basic Archicad tube objects in a GDL script and applying custom variables (diameter, angles, lengths) to them would be a good place to start. You would just need to apply the calculations to place them correctly within the object. Also utilizing 3D hotspots is a good way to place and adjust the object when putting it into the workflow.

Re: Reinforcement objects request

Martin Jules — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 20:52:14 GMT

I just use the Morph tool to draw my rebars in 3d and then save them as objects if necessary. I appreciate your insights, but I am not smart enough for coding. This aspect of Archicad has been giving me some headache since the version 10.

Re: Reinforcement objects request

gavinNZz — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:06:44 GMT

I thought the same but with a little persistence you will get the basics then just work from there adding new features as you learn them. I went from no idea to coding this wall frame object within a year or two (not full time!)

https://discord.com/channels/976597714341077013/976645938481360936/979240611230126150

Happy to help out with any questions. Join our discord server to connect.

Re: Reinforcement objects request

Carlos Cordeiro — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:45:51 GMT

Thank you @Martin Jules for tagging me here.

Rebar design is indeed a complex feature set (not just one single feature) which we have been looking into for some time. As of today we cannot yet tell you when or in which form this could be implemented, but what we can say is that we are looking into this idea and considering which way should be the most optimal one to address this market need.

Re: Reinforcement objects request

Martin Jules — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 11:35:07 GMT

@Carlos Cordeiro, Thanks for replying! I've been waiting for these features in Archicad for about 16 years. I hope to see them implemented before my retirement in the field.

Re: Reinforcement objects request

vdentello — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 19:13:14 GMT

I'm currently working on some now for personal use.

My only issue now is to compile add-ons with Cmake, I find like there are huge gaps on the documentation which I have not been able to surpass. I used to be able in the past with the Xcode add-on. That, so I can grab column info and transfer to my GDL rebar.

Allplan's plugins were not that "adapted" to my needs and I can still code documentation and bending plans through scripts, this way I can quantize and make automatic schedules with all foundation blocks and some columns already with AC schedule itself (using conditionals that will only show bending details within the schedule or through OVM).