IperSpace BIM

IperSpace BIM

Steel

Essential links

IperSpace BIM - IDEA StatiCa Checkbot BIM link

IperSpace BIM to IDEA StatiCa workflow

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Perform global analysis in FEM-Design
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Export SAF file and import to IDEA StatiCa
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Design selected connections
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Code-check and optimize connections

About the IperSpace BIM plugin

You can export parts of your IperSpace BIM model in SAF format containing the model geometry, materials, and cross-sections used, as well as the internal force results for specified load cases and combinations. This allows you to model, design, load, and check steel connections of any topology and loading. IDEA StatiCa and IperSpace BIM 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.

After creating a New project in IDEA Checkbot, you can proceed with importing your model. Simply use the SAF Import command and select the SAF file generated by IperSpace BIM. Then you can run IDEA StatiCa Connection and start detailing the nodes of your choice. IDEA StatiCa and IperSpace BIM give you an efficient workflow for your structural steel design that saves time, minimizes errors, and opens up optimization possibilities.

Note

This SAF-based integration is developed and maintained by IperSpace BIM. IDEA StatiCa does not take primary responsibility for maintaining this integration. All technical requirements and questions should be addressed to the link developer directly.

SAF export from IperSpace BIM: towards full sharing of structural data

Scope of the BIM link

Linked applications: IDEA StatiCa Connection, IDEA StatiCa Member

For the BIM link with IperSpace BIM you need to activate its SAF Module, more information at:

SAF Module in IperSpace BIM

IperSpace BIM the BIM link video

How to get started

Getting started is easy!

  • Download and install both applications on the same PC.
  • Export your structural analysis model from IperSpace BIM to a SAF file.
  • Start IDEA StatiCa Checkbot, create a new project, and import the SAF file.

Learn about how Checkbot works.

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