Update history​

CYPECAD

Filtering columns

New option available in "Column definition > Introduction > Columns, shear walls and starts" that allows visible columns, shear walls and starts to be selected according to their initial and/or final group. It only affects the onscreen display of these elements, which can be useful in projects containing a large number of columns and shear walls, to use the tools from the new option on a reduced group of them.

Exporting reinforcement bars for concrete structural elements to the BIM model

In the current version, CYPECAD exports reinforcement for the following types of elements:

  • Columns.
  • Corbels.
  • Foundation elements: footings, pile caps, and strap and tie beams.
  • Floor slabs: joist floor slabs, waffle slabs, hollow core plate floor slabs, composite slabs and flat slabs.

These reinforcements can be viewed, along with the rebars exported from StruBIM Shear Walls, in the StruBIM Rebar program.

Concrete wall continuous reinforcement in intermediate floors

Option available when editing concrete walls, allowing the definition of which floors the reinforcement of the walls should not be cut.

This option is very useful, for example, in jobs with suspended floors or when intermediate floors must be generated in order to define a ramp.

Selecting sections of the beams when importing the BIM model

In version 2022.c, importing beams from the BIM model has been improved for selecting different types of materials and sections.

In the "Beam" stage of the BIM model import assistant, a list with the detected beams is displayed. In the "Cross-section" column, the assigned cross-section is indicated. By clicking on each cell, the beam section selection panel can be accessed.

The program automatically assigns the rectangular and circular concrete sections. For each one of the remaining sections, the corresponding CYPECAD section must be assigned. The assignment is automatically saved for subsequent imports.

Implementing Spanish code "Código Estructural"

Spanish code "Código Estructural (Real Decreto 470/2021)" has been implemented for analysing and designing concrete structures in CYPECAD, CYPE 3D, Reinforced concrete cantilever walls and Embedded retaining walls.

Other improvements and corrections

CYPECAD version 2022.b includes other minor improvements and corrections of the program that may occur in rare situations:

  • The process for importing beams from a BIM project has been improved, in order to correctly detect the sections of the beams exported from programs such as ArchiCAD. We continue working to make this functionality similar to that of the columns.
  • Errors such as: "Expression: desplRotulos->portico[p].numTramos > 0" that could occur after carrying out a number of operations (joining, dividing, etc.) in beam frames have been fixed.
  • An error that could occur when adding loads to "Situation 2" of wall soil pressures has been fixed.

 

Direct link to CYPECAD from CYPE Architecture

A direct connection with CYPECAD has been added to the BIMserver.center section of the CYPE Architecture program. When using this feature, CYPE Architecture automatically exports the project to BIMserver.center and directly opens the program and the project in CYPECAD, speeding up the connection between the two programs considerably.

Improving their enforcement. IS:875 (Part 3) -2015 (India)

This wind load code was already implemented in previous versions. Now, version 2022.b includes wind action justification.

Implementation of BS 5950-5:1998 (United Kingdom)

Code of practice for design of cold formed thin gauge sections.

Implemented in CYPECAD and CYPE 3D.

Implementation. 2015 IBC (USA)

International Building Code 2015 IBC.

Implemented in CYPECAD and CYPE 3D.

Clip volume

As of version 2022.b, applications with 3D drawing surroundings allow a viewing volume to be defined from the geometric envelope of the scene content. The arrows allow the viewing volume to be adjusted by moving their faces and the arches allow the viewing volume to be adjusted by means of 6 clips planes.

Implementation. NTC-20 (Ciudad de México)

Additional Technical Codes for Earthquake Design (2020).

Implemented in CYPECAD and CYPE 3D.