Load Handling in Structural Analytical Model

To enable Architects and Structural engineers to collaborate without data loss, ARCHICAD’s Structural Analytical Model now supports Loads and load-related data. These are also available via SAF format.

During roundtrips, Load-related information is retained in the BIM model and accessible at any time - not only through the ARCHICAD environment, but also in the engineer’s preferred SAF-compatible analysis software. Load data not recognized by ARCHICAD is still retained in the SAF-based roundtrip: you won’t lose any data when reimporting the SAF file to the structural analysis program.

Visualize and modify Load elements in the Structural Analytical Model.

View and manage Load-related modifications via Model Compare and Issue Handling.

You can also place new Load elements (Point, Line, Surface) in ARCHICAD. Data for Load Cases, Groups and Combinations can be defined in ARCHICAD.

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