SDS2 to IDEA StatiCa workflow
Model connection in SDS2
Import connections in Checkbot
Apply loads and run analysis
Code-check and optimize connections
Model connection in SDS2
Import connections in Checkbot
Apply loads and run analysis
You can model connections in SDS2, and from within the application directly export them to IDEA StatiCa. Within IDEA StatiCa you can apply the loads to the connection, and then code-check your connection. All beams, cross-sections, and operations (bolts, holes, welds, and cuts) are also completely synchronized if the SDS2 model changes. IDEA StatiCa and SDS2 give you an efficient workflow for your structural steel design that saves time, minimizes errors, helps with optimization, and makes the data available to your colleagues or subcontractors doing detailing and fabrication.
The BIM link is managed by IDEA StatiCa Checkbot – an application for the management of BIM workflows. This means you can:
Read more about How Checkbot works.
Getting started is easy!
Please note that like with most software, there is always a short delay when new versions are released and the BIM links are updated. Please check out the list of compatible versions before installing the plugin.
We have prepared a document which you can download here that will assist you in the interim in using the link from SDS2 and Checkbot.
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