Proektsoft structural software

Because of BS8666 requirements, reinforcement detailing in UK is much more complicated than other countries.  In all computer programs, you need to select the shape number and enter all dimensions (A, B, C etc.) to draw a single reinforcement bar. That is because it is easier for the software to get the BS8666 bending schedule in the end.  But it is not easier for you. The input is much slower and your mind is always busy thinking about shape codes and dimension letters. Sometimes it gets boring, doesn’t it?

Now it is time to cut off the chains and start running. What you need is ZWCAD 2012 and the Proektsoft reinforcement detailing add-on. Now you can draw bars as quickly as simple polylines and finally get the BS8666 bending schedule with the correct shape codes, dimensions and lengths. But how is that possible?

The scheduling program uses an advanced algorithm to recognize the shape code of any bar automatically.  It does not matter if the bar is mirrored or rotated. The algorithm still works correctly, because it transforms the bar into the appropriate local coordinate system. Then the coordinates are compared to geometry patterns specific for each shape.  If the bar matches one of the standard shapes, the corresponding shape number is assigned. Otherwise, shape number 99 is assigned.

See how it works on the video bellow.

This new approach brings a lot of advantages to you:

1. It is faster – you can save quite a lot of time;

2. It is easier – you do not need to think about shape codes and ABC dimensions all the time, the program does it for you. Now you can focus better on the design itself;

3. Bars are not locked.  In most programs bars are special objects that are not accessible by the standard CAD commands.  Here you can use STRETCH, TRIM EXTEND, GRIP EDIT etc. to modify bar geometry together with other drawing objects.

4. And the best news is: it is free! No, this is not a joke. Although it is so comprehensive, reinforcement detailing is the free part of Design Expert structural software. You need to have ZWCAD 2012 cad system  which is compatible to AutoCAD, but several times cheaper. Then you can download Design Expert, install it, open ZWCAD and use it. Try!