The transition from architectural modeling to detailed structural documentation has always been a bottleneck in BIM workflows. For years, Archicad users specializing in reinforced concrete design have relied on third-party add-ons to bridge this gap. Among these, Eptar Reinforcement has stood out as a benchmark for automated rebar detailing.
| Metric | Eptar for AC26 | Eptar Updated for AC27 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Model opening time | 2 min 10 sec | 1 min 40 sec | | Regeneration after beam resize | 12 sec | 5 sec | | Export to Bending Schedule (PDF) | 8 sec | 3 sec | | Crash frequency (8-hour session) | 1 crash | 0 crashes | eptar reinforcement for archicad 27 updated
Model a concrete beam (300x600 mm) in Archicad 27 using the new "Structural Beam" tool. | Metric | Eptar for AC26 | Eptar
This article dives deep into the updated tool, covering installation, enhanced algorithms, and real-world applications. Every Archicad version introduces changes to how objects interact with the host model. Archicad 27 is no exception, bringing the ability to handle complex element connections and improved performance for large models. The updated Eptar Reinforcement is not merely a compatibility patch; it is a rebuild of specific modules to leverage Archicad 27’s new features. Archicad 27 is no exception, bringing the ability
Select the beam, right-click, and choose Eptar > Automatic Reinforcement .
Open the built-in Eptar Schedule palette. Notice that the bending schedule updates in real-time as you modify the beam length. You can now export this schedule directly to Excel with one click.