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SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for Autodesk Revit 2013 Preview Version

SOFiSTiK AG, Oberschleiheim, 2012

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SOFiSTiK AG, D-85764 Oberschleiheim, 1990-2012

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The manual and the program have been thoroughly checked for errors. However, SOFiSTiK does not

claim that either one is completely error free. Errors and omissions are corrected as soon as they are

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SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for Autodesk Revit 2013

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Contents Preview SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for Autodesk Revit ................................... 2

General .................................................................................................................... 2

Command Reference............................................................................................... 3

Interface ................................................................................................................... 4

Workflow .................................................................................................................. 4

Creation of a Reinforcement Layout Template ............................................................................... 5

Inserting the Reinforcement ............................................................................................................ 5

Bar Marks and Tagging ..................................................................................................................... 6

Operational Modes .................................................................................................... 7 General .................................................................................................................... 7

Mode: Bar marks per project ................................................................................... 7

Mode: Bar marks per sheet ..................................................................................... 7

Supplied Contents .................................................................................................... 8 General .................................................................................................................... 8

SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Project Template ............................................................ 8

Bending Shape Families .......................................................................................... 8

Command Descriptions ............................................................................................ 9 Copy to Element ...................................................................................................... 9

Delete Reinforcement .............................................................................................. 9

Delete Barmark ........................................................................................................ 9

Set Barmarks ........................................................................................................... 9

Renumber Barmark ............................................................................................... 10

Barmarks per Sheet ............................................................................................... 11

Settings .................................................................................................................. 11

Tag All ................................................................................................................... 12

Tag Missing ........................................................................................................... 13

Rebar Shape Detail ............................................................................................... 13

Create Schedule .................................................................................................... 14

Insert Schedule ...................................................................................................... 14


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SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for Autodesk Revit

The program SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for Autodesk Revit is a product of SOFiSTiK AG,

D-85764 Oberschleiheim

Tel. Central 0800 - SOFiSTiK (0800 - 76347845)

Tel. Support 0700 - SOFiSTiK (0700 - 76347845)

email: [email protected]

Homepage: www.sofistik.com

and is designed as add-on software for Autodesk Revit Structure 2013.

The software can be used with any Autodesk Revit Structure 2013 installation, regardless of which

operating system the software is installed on.


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Preview SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for Autodesk Revit

General

The aim of this Preview Version of SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for Autodesk Revit is

to enable the productive design of 3D reinforcement with Autodesk Revit. This

particularly includes the creation of 2D plans and steel schedules. The current

program version offers at his time around 80% functionality, and serves the

following purposes:

The practice shall get an overview of the direction in which the development is

proceeding.

SOFiSTiK AG and Autodesk shall obtain feedback from practice regarding any

open feature wishes and the handling of the program.

In certain configurations, a degree of productive use may be possible.

SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for Autodesk Revit is seen as an essential tool,

generating the possibility for an integrated method of operation using the ideas of

Building Information Modeling1. The term integrated, in this case, is understood to

mean the creation of reinforcement plans by direct extraction from the complete

three-dimensional model.

SOFiSTiK and Autodesk are working continuously to further improve the software.

The additions from SOFiSTiK AG will also become commercially available as a

product alongside the next release of Autodesk Revit.

1 Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the process of optimized planning, implementation and management, based on a virtual model on a computer, where all the events surrounding the entire life cycle of a building structure are interconnected with each other.

SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for Autodesk

Command Reference

The command reference serves as an overview of the individual commands.

detailed description of the commands can be found in the Command Description

chapter.

Command

Copy to Element

Delete Reinforcement

Delete Barmark

Set Barmarks

Renumber Barmark

Barmarks per Sheet

Settings

Tag All

Tag Missing

Rebar Shape Detail

Create Schedule

Insert Schedule

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The command reference serves as an overview of the individual commands.


Brief description

Copies the entire reinforcement to an equal or similar

element.

Deletes the entire reinforcement of an element.

Deletes all rebar instances of a barmark.

Sets the barmarks for the entire reinforcement in

project. You can determine a start number and an

increment.

Changes the number of a single position.

Assigns barmarks to sheets.

Sets the global parameters of SOFiSTiK Reinforcement

for Autodesk Revit.

Tags all rebars in the active view. Already tagged rebars

will be deleted automatically.

Completes the missing rebar tags in the active view.

Existing tagged rebars remain unaffected.

Places a detail of the chosen rebar shape on the

reinforcement sheet.

Creates a rebar and bending schedule in the SOFiSTiK

Report-Browser. It can be displayed on screen,

and inserted into the drawing.

Inserts the steel and bending schedule on the active

sheet. The Schedule must be created before.

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The command reference serves as an overview of the individual commands. A


entire reinforcement to an equal or similar

Deletes the entire reinforcement of an element.

for the entire reinforcement in the

project. You can determine a start number and an

SOFiSTiK Reinforcement

Tags all rebars in the active view. Already tagged rebars

Completes the missing rebar tags in the active view.

osen rebar shape on the

and bending schedule in the SOFiSTiK

Browser. It can be displayed on screen, printed

and bending schedule on the active


Interface

All commands are available under the

is available after installation in Autodesk

Figure 1: Ribbon bar SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for

If the cursor is placed over the icon for a command,

of the command will be displayed.

Workflow

For the organization process of

With the classic 2D variant, the creation of reinforcement, its

would have been performed in a single step.

Reinforcement for Autodesk Revit

productive sheet creation:

1. Creation of a rough reinforcement sheet

2. Inserting the reinforcement

3. Bar marks and labeling

One possible workflow

1. Designer prepares the rough reinforcement beforehand

2. Structural engineer self rather than producing complex sketches.

3. Designer completes the reinforcement sheetannotations, shape details

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All commands are available under the ribbon bar in the tab SOFiSTiK Rebar

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If the cursor is placed over the icon for a command, a tooltip with a short description

of the command will be displayed.

For the organization process of the workflow, a modified approach is recommended.

With the classic 2D variant, the creation of reinforcement, its bar marks and

would have been performed in a single step. When working with

Revit, these three basic steps are recommended

on of a rough reinforcement sheet

the reinforcement

orkflow:

Designer prepares the rough reinforcement beforehand.

Structural engineer inserts the structurally required reinforcement their self rather than producing complex sketches.

r completes the reinforcement sheet with bar shape details, schedule, etc.

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Rebar, which

with a short description

, a modified approach is recommended.

and tagging

SOFiSTiK

steps are recommended for

inserts the structurally required reinforcement their

bar marks,


Creation of a Reinforcement Layout Template

As a starting point, a finished reinforced concrete building project

considered. In the first step, all required

created, taken from the complete model

dimensions is created. All possible required sections and views for the reinforcement

layout should then be set at the desired locations on the sheet.

working steps can then be carried out

sheet.

Figure 2: Definition of Keyboard Shortcuts

For a convenient methodbetween different views and define keyboard shortcuts for the activation and deactivation of the viewports. This setting can be user interface.

Inserting the Reinforcement

It is recommended to model the reinforcement directly in the viewports of the

prepared reinforcement sheet. Any necessary help sections can be laid

the sheet. Fundamentally, the mo

Revit, but using additional available means.

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Creation of a Reinforcement Layout Template

As a starting point, a finished reinforced concrete building project in Revit

In the first step, all required viewports for the reinforcement plan

from the complete model. Then a new sheet with appropriate

All possible required sections and views for the reinforcement

layout should then be set at the desired locations on the sheet. All the subsequent

be carried out in a similar manner to usual directly

Keyboard Shortcuts

method of working on the sheet, since frequent changesbetween different views and sections are required, it is recommended to define keyboard shortcuts for the activation and deactivation of the

. This setting can be made in the Revit Options underneath the


Any necessary help sections can be laid easily

Fundamentally, the modelling of the reinforcement is carried out within

available means. This supplemental functionality is

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in Revit is

for the reinforcement plan are

appropriate

All possible required sections and views for the reinforcement

the subsequent

in a similar manner to usual directly on the

, since frequent changes , it is recommended to

define keyboard shortcuts for the activation and deactivation of the underneath the


easily next to

carried out within

This supplemental functionality is


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provided by the three SOFiSTiK help commands Copy to Element, Delete

Reinforcement and Delete Barmark.

For the procedure of reinforcement modelling, the documentation in the Revit user

handbook should take precedence. This user handbook and many other useful

pieces of information can be found in the Autodesk WikiHelp at the following address:

http://wikihelp.autodesk.com/Revit

Bar Marks and Tagging

The real work for SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for Autodesk Revit begins with the bar

marks and tagging. Shown below is a completed readable reinforcement layout to

demonstrate how information may be required for the checking engineer and on the

building site. In addition, A4 sized rebar and bending schedules can be created in

and printed from the external SOFiSTiK results browser.

Figure 3: Tagging and Bar Marks


Operational Modes

General

In SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for

project related and layout related

which mode to use at the start of a project

made in the settings dialog within the SOFiSTiK Reinforcement tab.

Because many of the SOFiSTiK commandsoperation to the selected from the beginning about the desired

Mode: Bar marks per proje

With the setting on Bar marks per p

the entire project model. For example, i

project must be unique. A steel and bending schedule can be created only for the

entire project. This mode is recommended only for smaller projects with a

manageable number of reinforcement layouts.

Mode: Bar marks per sheet

With the Bar marks per sheet mode

conventional practice. In this mode

unique only to the related layout

Thus, in this mode, the rebar and bending schedules are created

available individually for single construction phases.

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Reinforcement for Autodesk Revit, a distinction is drawn between

project related and layout related operational modes. It is recommended to decide

at the start of a project before proceeding. This choice can be

within the SOFiSTiK Reinforcement tab.

Because many of the SOFiSTiK commands adapt automatically in their operation to the selected operation mode, it is very important to be clear from the beginning about the desired mode.

roject

Bar marks per project all reinforcement objects are assigned

For example, in this mode the bar marks for the entire


is recommended only for smaller projects with a

manageable number of reinforcement layouts.

heet

heet mode, the reinforcement objects are attributed as in

mode, for example, the bar mark numbers must be

unique only to the related layout (see: Barmarks per Sheet on page 11).

and bending schedules are created per sheet

available individually for single construction phases.

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, a distinction is drawn between

It is recommended to decide

. This choice can be

adapt automatically in their , it is very important to be clear

assigned to

for the entire


is recommended only for smaller projects with a

attributed as in

mark numbers must be

sheet and are


Supplied Contents

General

With SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for

supplied. This content contains a bending shape

as well as a SOFiSTiK reinforcement project template. This content can be accessed

in the installation directory SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for

standard installation, this directory path is as follows:

C:\ProgramFiles(x86)\SOFiSTiK\Labs

SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Project Template

It is recommended to use the SOFiSTiK reinforcement project template in

conjunction with this program. This project template was developed

the creation of reinforcement layouts. In this project template, the entire supplied

content is already integrated. Additionally, the current wire

is ready for use.

In this preview version, the be considered in the overlap areaquantity in the laid reinforcement cross section, it results incorrect display representation.

Bending Shape Families

In these Revit families, there is a

which the majority of reinforcement tasks can be covered. If the supplied project

template cant be used, the bending shape families can also be loaded into the

current project as required.

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SOFiSTiK Reinforcement for Autodesk Revit, additional useful content is

supplied. This content contains a bending shape catalog in the form of Revit families,



standard installation, this directory path is as follows:

Labs\2014\ReinforcementforRevit2013_x64\content

Reinforcement Project Template


This project template was developed specifically for


Additionally, the current wire mesh program to DIN 488

In this preview version, the mesh types with smaller bar diameterin the overlap area. While this has no effect on the steel

quantity in the laid reinforcement cross section, it results only incorrect display representation.

a specially created selection of bending shapes with



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useful content is

in the form of Revit families,


Autodesk Revit. In a

content


specifically for


mesh program to DIN 488

smaller bar diameters cannot While this has no effect on the steel

only in an

specially created selection of bending shapes with




Command DescriptionsA detailed description of the range of


Copy to Element

Copy to Element is a help command for the

command provides the possibility to easily copy the entire defi

an element to an identical or similar element. The copied reinforcement will be

assigned automatically to the new element.

The reinforcements geometry will not be changed when copied. For this reason, a check of the concrete cover will be placed nearby when the dimensions of the target element deviate from the original.

Delete Reinforcement

Delete Reinforcement is a help command for

command deletes all reinforcement from a selected element.

Delete Barmark

Delete Barmark is a help command for the mode

command deletes all instances of a reinforcement bar

depending on the selected mode of operation

whether the command affects the entire project or only a single

selection of bar marks to be deleted, either the

be selected with the mouse.

Set Barmarks

Using the Set Barmarks command

wire meshes. The action of the command

operational mode (see Operation

a single sheet.

Autodesk Revit 2013

Command Descriptions the range of individual functions in the preview version of

Autodesk Revit can be found below.

is a help command for the modelling of reinforcement. The

command provides the possibility to easily copy the entire defined reinforcement of

or similar element. The copied reinforcement will be

assigned automatically to the new element.

ents geometry will not be changed when copied. For this reason, a check of the concrete cover will be placed nearby when the dimensions of the target element deviate from the original.

is a help command for the modelling of reinforcement.

command deletes all reinforcement from a selected element.

is a help command for the modelling of reinforcement.

command deletes all instances of a reinforcement bar mark. Its operation will differ

mode of operation (see Operational Modes, page

whether the command affects the entire project or only a single sheet

marks to be deleted, either the laid reinforcement or its tagging

command, bar mark numbers can be added to rebar

. The action of the command will affect, according to the selected

Operational Modes, page 7), either the entire project

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in the preview version of

ing of reinforcement. The

ned reinforcement of

or similar element. The copied reinforcement will be

ents geometry will not be changed when copied. For this reason, a check of the concrete cover will be placed nearby when the

ling of reinforcement. The

ling of reinforcement. The

operation will differ

, page 7),

sheet. For the

tagging can

rebars and

, according to the selected

, either the entire project or only


Rebar sets with identically defined shapes, materials and bar diameters will be

automatically detected and assigned the same

be automatically assigned so that they follow

defined bar mark number. On the other hand, if Renew all Bar Marks is checked, all

of the previously defined bar mark numbers will be overwritten and

contiguously.

Figure 4: Bar Marks

As shown in the dialog in Figure

bar mark numbering.

In the Bar marks per sreinforcement defined in for this operational mode

Renumber Barmark

With the command Renumber

assigned a defined bar mark number.

mark number defined already in the project will be offered as the suggested value.

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dentically defined shapes, materials and bar diameters will be

automatically detected and assigned the same bar mark. The bar mark numbers will

so that they follow on directly from the largest previously

On the other hand, if Renew all Bar Marks is checked, all

bar mark numbers will be overwritten and reassigned

4, a start value and increment can be defined for the

Bar marks per sheet operational mode, only the bar marks for the reinforcement defined in the selected sheet will be numbered. Therefore,

operational mode, the sheet assignment must already be done.

Renumber Barmark, a single reinforcement bar mark

bar mark number. The bar mark number following the largest bar


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dentically defined shapes, materials and bar diameters will be

numbers will

from the largest previously

On the other hand, if Renew all Bar Marks is checked, all

reassigned

d increment can be defined for the

the bar marks for the will be numbered. Therefore,

must already be done.

bar mark will be

The bar mark number following the largest bar



Figure 5: Renumber Barmark

Barmarks per Sheet

Barmarks per Sheet is an essential command in the

per Sheet (see Mode: Bar marks per s

set becomes assigned to a specific sheet

related sheet will be displayed with the parameter

In the Barmarks per sheet operational mode, t

Barmark, Set Barmarks, Renumber Barmark and Create

sheet assignment of the affected rebar sets.

The parameter SOF_Sheet sheet. A change of the with the command Barmarks per Sheet.

Settings

In the settings, project-wide definitions


specific adjustments can be made for distances and

possible to define the default families

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is an essential command in the operational mode

Mode: Bar marks per sheet, page 7). With this command, the

specific sheet. In the properties of the rebar set

with the parameter SOF_Sheet.

operational mode, the SOFiSTiK commands Delete

Barmark, Set Barmarks, Renumber Barmark and Create Schedule check

of the affected rebar sets.

The parameter SOF_Sheet only provides information about the assignedA change of the sheet assignment of a rebar set is only possible

Barmarks per Sheet.

wide definitions such as the desired dialog language or

Operational Modes, page 7) can be made. Similarly

specific adjustments can be made for distances and representations. In addition, it is

amilies that are to be used for the tagging commands.

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Barmarks

With this command, the rebar

rebar set, the

he SOFiSTiK commands Delete

check the

information about the assigned only possible

such as the desired dialog language or

Similarly, user-

. In addition, it is

commands.


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Figure 6: Settings

A detailed description of the individual setting possibilities can be found in the

descriptions of the corresponding commands.

Tag All

With the command Tag All, all existing reinforcement tags will be deleted from the

active view and then recreated. The tagging is done according to the settings given in

the Settings (see Settings, page 11). The following settings can be made there by

the selection of the tagging family and family types to be used:

Distance of tag from element

Distance from single tags to linear tags

Distance between linear tags

Maximum quantity of rebar sets for pointer tags

Max. Allowable angle between the laid line and the view plane.


Figure 7: SOFiSTiK Reinforcement Tagging

The tagging family SOFiSTiK_Beschriftung_Bewehrung.rfa

prefabricated family types for individual desire

Tag Missing

If existing tags have been moved to a desired position, or the

was changed, use of the command Tag Missing is

tags only the reinforcement which has

command Tag All, all modifications

labels. Generally, the same tagging

Tag All, page 12).

Rebar Shape Detail

With the command Rebar Shape Detail, it is now possible

shape to place on the sheet. After the selection of a

in the dimensions of the selected bending shape

This rebar shape detail is placed

the sheet. The level of output detail for

reinforcement tagging.

When using the tagging family

levels of output detail in the form of prefabricated family types is available.

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Reinforcement Tagging

STiK_Beschriftung_Bewehrung.rfa, offers

for individual desire of output detail.

moved to a desired position, or the level of output detail

the command Tag Missing is recommended. This command

only the reinforcement which has not yet been tagged. As opposed to the

all modifications previously carried out are retained by

tagging settings as for the command Tag All

With the command Rebar Shape Detail, it is now possible to extract a bar

After the selection of a rebar set, a dimensioned sketch

in the dimensions of the selected bending shape is generated as a 2D detail family

is placed together with a tag at a selected location point on

detail for the label can be set independent

family SOFiSTiK_Beschriftung_Auszug.rfa, a choice of

in the form of prefabricated family types is available.

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a set of

level of output detail

recommended. This command

s opposed to the

retained by existing

apply (see

a bar bending

a dimensioned sketch

generated as a 2D detail family.

at a selected location point on

independently of the

, a choice of


In contrast to the schedule, rebar shape details

forms of key number 99 are not yet supported.

Figure 8: Example of Rebar Shape Detail

At present, the command creates shapes with curvesWinkelstab_Radius and bending form catalog.

Create Schedule

With the command Create Schedule

3766 for the description of rebar


the entire project or to the individual

printable document in A4 format in the SOFiSTiK results browser.

Insert Schedule

According to which operational mode

and the active sheet, this command inserts

project directory into the sheet. If a schedule is already available, this will be detected

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rebar shape details for 3D bending forms and bending

forms of key number 99 are not yet supported.

Rebar Shape Detail

he command creates incorrect rebar shape details for bending with curves. This also affects the bending shapes

and Schlaufe_Offen from the supplied SOFiSTiK

Create Schedule, a document will be created to DIN EN ISO

rebar and mesh rebar sets. According to the selected

Operational Modes, page 7), the command applies

ect or to the individual sheet. The schedules will be opened as a

printable document in A4 format in the SOFiSTiK results browser.

operational mode is selected (see Operational Modes

and the active sheet, this command inserts the corresponding schedule from the

If a schedule is already available, this will be detected

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for 3D bending forms and bending

for bending affects the bending shapes

from the supplied SOFiSTiK

DIN EN ISO

ccording to the selected

the command applies either to

The schedules will be opened as a

al Modes, page 7)

the corresponding schedule from the

If a schedule is already available, this will be detected


automatically and updated. To be able to use this command, a schedule must first be

created (see Create Schedule page

Ensure that the creation of an external schedule in the project directory is enabled in the SOFiSTiK results browser. checking the option Export Graphics (.dxf) in the settings on the STLI tab.

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page 14).

Ensure that the creation of an external schedule in the project directory is enabled in the SOFiSTiK results browser. This setting can be made by checking the option Export Graphics (.dxf) in the settings on the STLI

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Ensure that the creation of an external schedule in the project directory is This setting can be made by

checking the option Export Graphics (.dxf) in the settings on the STLI

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