IDEA StatiCa works with your Robot Structural Analysis. You can select any number of steel connections and members in Robot Structural Analysis and export it to IDEA StatiCa for structural design and code-checking. All the beams, cross-sections, and internal forces are not just exported, but they are also synchronized if the Robot Structural Analysis model changes. IDEA StatiCa and Robot Structural Analysis give you an efficient workflow for your structural steel design that saves time, minimizes errors, and opens up optimization possibilities.
Robot Structural Analysis to IDEA StatiCa workflow
You do not need anything special to get started - just download and install both applications on the same PC, IDEA StatiCa will automatically detect the Robot Structural Analysis installation and activate the plugin. And you can start exporting and designing steel connections right away!
Export, design, synchronize, generate a report
Ready to solve various steel connections? Robot Structural Analysis combined with IDEA StatiCa will allow you to model, design, load, and check steel connections of any topology and loading. And make this data available to your colleagues or subcontractors doing detailing and fabrication.
Robot Structural Analysis BIM link intro
Scope of the BIM link
Linked applications: IDEA StatiCa Connection, IDEA StatiCa Member
Compatible versions - check here: List as of the latest release
IDEA StatiCa version 21.1 and newer (October 2021 onwards) - BIM link is managed by IDEA StatiCa Checkbot - an application for the management of BIM workflows. This means for you:
- Export and synchronize connections and members easily
- Complete control over all of your imported connections and members
- A clear list of all imported items including status checked/not-checked
- 3D visualization of imported members and loads
- Conversion table for materials and cross-sections
- Load combinations management
Read more about How Checkbot works.
How does the link work for older IDEA StatiCa versions?
IDEA StatiCa versions up to and including 21.0 (released April 2021) are using the application Code-check manager. It has limited capabilities to export and synchronize steel connections. It is, of course, still supported by the IDEA StatiCa product team.
Robot Structural Analysis BIM link tutorials
Robot Structural Analysis BIM link for connection design