Strand7 and IDEA StatiCa Integration using Python
In this video, we demonstrate an internally developed Python workflow that bridges the gap between Strand7 and IDEA StatiCa, using the Structural Analysis Format (SAF). We show how the script extracts data from Strand7 text-based output files and automatically populates the SAF Excel template, ensuring accurate alignment and data integrity. Interested in this workflow? Please […]
What is SAF? The Open Source Format for Structural Engineers
Learn how to bridge the gap between analysis packages using SAF (Structural Analysis Format). This Excel-based, open-source format is the key to smooth integration when direct links aren’t available. What you’ll learn: Was this helpful? Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback!
IDEA StatiCa’s Inventor Interoperability
IDEA StatiCa’s powerful analytical capabilities and built-in cost estimation make it an invaluable tool for any steel connection designer. While its detailing features are somewhat limited, this can be effectively addressed through integration with other platforms. By using IDEA StatiCa’s Online Viewer and the Export to 3D DWG functionality, models can be seamlessly imported into […]
Detailing Your IDEA StatiCa Connections in Inventor
Discover how IDEA StatiCa’s Online Viewer simplifies your workflow! Import a connection, export it as a 3D DWG, and seamlessly integrate it into Inventor to kickstart detailing and accurately record fastener quantities. This video is tailored for draughtsmen and detailers in the structural steel industry, offering practical insights to streamline your design-to-detailing process. Was this […]
IDEA StatiCa Viewer Plugin for Revit is Awesome and Free
IDEA StatiCa continues to impress with its seamless integration capabilities with FEA and CAD software. The new IDEA StatiCa 24.1, featuring Checkbot, takes this to the next level. From importing detailed connection models from platforms like Revit and Advance Steel to seamlessly integrating load effects (not imposed loads) from tools such as Robot Structural Analysis, […]
Design Any Connection Using Robot & IDEA StatiCa – Part 03
In Part 3, we wrap up the series by tackling the second complex connection using IDEA StatiCa. We’ll guide you through the final steps of modeling, analysing, and designing this connection, ensuring your structural designs meet the highest standards of efficiency and accuracy. This video highlights how IDEA StatiCa’s features can simplify even the most challenging design tasks, […]
Design Any Connection Using Robot & IDEA StatiCa – Part 02
In Part 2 of this series, we dive deeper into IDEA StatiCa’s powerful capabilities by modeling, analysing, and designing one of the two complex connections from our Robot Structural Analysis model. We’ll walk through the full process, showing how IDEA StatiCa’s tools help manage intricate connections while maintaining efficiency and precision. By the end of this part, […]
Design Any Connection Using Robot & IDEA StatiCa – Part 01
As the demand for more efficient and eco-friendly construction continues to grow, it’s crucial to prioritize these factors from the design phase. However, this often adds complexity to designs and requires careful material use. That’s where IDEA StatiCa comes in. With IDEA StatiCa, you can model, analyze, and design any structural connection with ease. By integrating your Robot Structural […]