ProtaStructure: IFC and DXF Import
This document shows how you can take advantage of importing IFC, 2D, and 3D DXF and analytical data into ProtaStructure to start or enhance your project models quickly.
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IFC and DXF Import Guideline
Before starting a new model, you may like to have the Architectural plan (or the preliminary structural plan) to be displayed as reference to facilitate the creation of axes and structural members. The objects in the drawing are also recognized by ...
Three Ways to Start Structural Modeling in ProtaStructure 2024
From architectural drawings to engineering drawings, project delivery is a long process. In this video, you will learn three different ways to start structural modeling in ProtaStructure that will accelerate your modeling process. One of the methods ...
Import Titleblock for General Drawing
User can simply import company standard titleblock as DXF in "Drawing Module" by going to "BIM" top menu > Import DXF (Make sure that the titleblock is not in block.) Select the company standard titleblock DXF directory. Titleblock annotation can be ...
Drawing Module
ProtaSteel has a powerful tool to prepare engineering drawings – it’s simply called the “Drawing module”. The drawings are based on the views prepared in the modelling module. The steps are summarized as below : 1. Create the desired View in Model ...
ProtaStructure Suite 2026 New Features
As Prota, we have been developing leading structural BIM software for over 40 years. Priority on our product strategy has always been: Providing new practical modeling approaches Introducing innovative design technologies that will add value to your ...