BIM Links & Analysis Links

BIM Links & Analysis Links



ProtaStructure model project can be exported as various file formats. You can find export functions under BIM tab. This article will explain each export function in detail in the following sections. 

Exporting 2D/3D View Drawing and Model

All the 2D/3D view drawing and model can be exported via BIM tab (Top Menu) as:
Import IFC
  1. DXF/DWG drawing by selecting Export DXF/DWG File.  
  2. PDF file by selecting Export 3D PDF. 
  3. Image BMP file by selecting Export Image of Active View. 
  4. STL format for 3D Printer by selecting Export STL File.
  5. SAP 2000 Analysis Model with analysis data by selecting Export to SAP2000
  6. ETABS Analysis Model with analysis data by selecting Export to ETABS
  7. Revit Model (No export required, can be imported via Revit Integration using ProtaBIM.

Please note that all other detail drawings (plan, beam/column details, etc) must be generated from ProtaDetails. 

Analysis Model Export 

Once you have completed a Building Analysis you can alternatively use the Model Export page within the Building Analysis module > Model Export tab to export the building analysis model into the following software packages: Etabs® and SAP2000®/Lucas®. 
When you have completed a finite element floor analysis you can alternatively use the Model Export page within the Finite Element Floor Analysis module > Model Export tab to also export an FE analysis model of each storey into the following software packages: SAP2000®/Lucas®. 



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