As reinforced concrete design becomes increasingly complex, the need for Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools that bridge parametric modeling and fabrication-ready detailing is critical. ArchiCAD 27 introduces enhanced reinforcement workflows, but native tools often struggle with non-standard geometry, complex bar schedules, and automated bending shape generation. This paper evaluates the integration of EPTar Reinforcement—a third-party add-on—with ArchiCAD 27. It covers installation, parametric bar placement, clash avoidance, IFC 4.0 export, and quantity takeoff improvements.
Select your beam and navigate to Design > Eptar > Reinforcement Wizard. eptar reinforcement for archicad 27
In ArchiCAD 27, the wizard now shows a real-time 3D preview using the new "Vectorial Hatching" engine. You can rotate the view to verify spacing before clicking "Generate." Set up Eptar in ARCHICAD
As reinforced concrete design becomes increasingly complex, the need for Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools that bridge parametric modeling and fabrication-ready detailing is critical. ArchiCAD 27 introduces enhanced reinforcement workflows, but native tools often struggle with non-standard geometry, complex bar schedules, and automated bending shape generation. This paper evaluates the integration of EPTar Reinforcement—a third-party add-on—with ArchiCAD 27. It covers installation, parametric bar placement, clash avoidance, IFC 4.0 export, and quantity takeoff improvements.
Select your beam and navigate to Design > Eptar > Reinforcement Wizard.
In ArchiCAD 27, the wizard now shows a real-time 3D preview using the new "Vectorial Hatching" engine. You can rotate the view to verify spacing before clicking "Generate."