In the world of Building Information Modeling (BIM), precision is everything—especially when it comes to reinforced concrete. For years, architects and structural engineers using Graphisoft ArchiCAD have struggled with the "last mile" problem: how to detail rebar without crashing the software or spending hours on manual 2D drafting.
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A 40’ x 20’ concrete mat foundation with two equipment pits and 15 column pedestals. In the world of Building Information Modeling (BIM),
Published: October 2024 Reading Time: 8 Minutes Share your benchmarks in the comments below or
The closes the gap between ArchiCAD and dedicated rebar software like Celsa or Allplan. It is stable, it is fast, and it is ready for production work.
| Feature | EPTAR v26 (AC26) | EPTAR v27 (AC27) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Struggles with files > 200MB | Handles 500MB+ models natively | | Undo/Redo | Often crashed on complex undo | Full integration with AC27 Undo manager | | Bar Marking | Manual updates required | Auto-updates "Mark" numbers when bars are copied | | 3D Navigation | Laggy in 3D Cutaway views | Fluid 60fps navigation | | Schedule Export | .xls only | Native .xlsx, .csv, and direct to SAF format |
Enter . With the release of ArchiCAD 27 , EPTAR has rolled out a massive update that fundamentally changes how users handle reinforcing bar (rebar) detailing.
