Eptar Reinforcement For Archicad 27 |work| 95%

EPTAR Reinforcement is a specialized add-on designed for Archicad 27 that enables architects and civil engineers to create, document, and manage complex reinforcement within a BIM environment. Core Capabilities

4. Temporary Workaround

If you have a project that must start in Archicad 27 immediately: eptar reinforcement for archicad 27

Why Eptar? The Evolution of Rebar Detailing

Before we explore the specifics of ArchiCAD 27, it is crucial to understand Eptar’s value proposition. Native ArchiCAD reinforcement tools are robust, but they require manual placement for each bar. Eptar acts as a powerful add-on that automates the rules, covers, and quantities based on parametric logic. EPTAR Reinforcement is a specialized add-on designed for

Step 5: Manual Adjustments (The "Drag" Feature)

If you need a specialty bar (e.g., a U-bar starter), use the Eptar Custom Bar tool. Click on the face of the concrete, specify the two anchor points (face to face), and Eptar calculates the unfolded length instantly. ArchiCAD 27’s enhanced snap guides make this feel like drawing a line. Parametric Modeling and Clash Detection

Interoperability and file exchange

Issue: EPTar does not yet support AC27’s new “Reinforcement Pattern” tool for slabs.
Workaround: Use EPTar’s “Mesh area” tool instead of native pattern.

  • Rebar Shape Manager (Graphisoft)
  • BIM6x Rebar (commercial)
  • SCIA Rebar (via IFC)
  • RebarCAD (converts to bending machine formats)

2. Installation

  1. Close Archicad 27 completely.
  2. Run the Eptar installer as Administrator (Windows) or open the .pkg (macOS).
  3. Select Archicad 27 from the version list.
  4. Choose installation path (default is C:\Program Files\Graphisoft\Archicad 27\Add-Ons\).
  5. Complete installation and restart Archicad.

Parametric Modeling and Clash Detection