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StruBIM Shear Walls

Drawings of coupling beams

As well as the drawings of wall sections, the 2025.d version also implements the drawings of coupling beams.

In this case, the program represents an elevation and a cross-section labelling the perimeter reinforcement of the beam and the diagonals for each beam.

Drawings of shear walls

Version 2025.d of StruBIM Shear Walls incorporates tools that allow for the automatic or manual generation of drawings of shear wall sections designed in the program, facilitating the graphical documents of designs.

Under "Generation options" the following can be defined:

  • Sheet format
    Defines the format of the generated sheets:
    • With the "Type" option, a template can be selected so that the sheet adopts the format associated with it.
    • The "Empty" option manually defines the format of the sheet.

  • Organisation
    Determines the sheet group in which the generated sheets will be inserted.

  • Representation options
    The following options are available:
    • Represent the sections with a detail for each segment:
      This option allows users to choose between two representation modes. If the option is deactivated, the entire section is shown with all its reinforcement. If it is activated, a general diagram of the section is presented together with specific details for each segment.
    • Show total number of bars in edge elements:
      When enabled, the reinforcement tags of the edge elements show the total number of vertical bars (e.g. 14 #10). When deactivated, the number of layers and the number of bars per layer is displayed (e.g. 2x7 #7).
    • Show bar length: Adds the length of the bars to the horizontal bar tags.
    • Show lengths and separations with units.
    • Scale divider for drawing sections.
    • Scale divider for drawing segment details.
    • Multiplying factor of the cross-section representation size of the bars.

  • Tags
    • Includes reference to the wall in the title of the drawings.

  • Symbols
    Defines the symbols or abbreviations used in texts, notes and explanations that appear on tags.

By clicking on the "Sheets" icon in the "Documents"’ button group, users can access the sheets editor for the selected wall.

The first time you enter this section, the program asks the user if they want to automatically generate the predefined sheet composition. If the answer is yes, a sheet is created for each section of the wall. The representation of each sheet will depend on the configuration selected in "Generation options", being able to show a detailed drawing of the whole section or a general diagram with specific details for each segment.

The work environment of the sheet editor is similar to that of Open BIM Layout, details of which are available at the following link: https://info.cype.com/en/product/open-bim-layout/. This drawing editor is also integrated with other programs such as CYPE Connect and StruBIM Steel.

The automatic generation of the sheet drawings can be performed when accessing the "Sheets" section for the first time or from the "Predefined sheets" option. According to the settings established in "Generation options", the program generates the drawings of the sections together with the labels of the reinforcement.

Each reinforcement package of each segment is shown in the drawing with a tag. In addition, tags are included for the transverse reinforcement bars of the intersections, such as U-bars or L-bars if used.

Checking permissions when sharing a contribution in the BIMserver.center project

As of version 2025.d, when clicking the "Share" option of the apps (before starting the generation of the contribution files), a check is made to ensure that the user is part of the BIMserver.center project team. If the user does not have the appropriate permissions, a warning message is displayed. This prevents the generation of unnecessary files when the user does not have editing rights.

BIMserver.center new features window

As of version 2025.d, the "Project selection" window in the apps connected to BIMserver.center incorporates a new notification system to inform users about the latest new features on the platform.

This space displays relevant messages about new features, enhancements and recommendations related to BIMserver.center. In addition, direct links to documents, tutorials and additional resources will be included to facilitate the adoption of these new features.

Links to the CYPE website in the apps help menu

In version 2025.c, new options have been added to the "Help" menu of all CYPE apps, providing direct links to key resources on the CYPE website. These options make it easier to access to useful information and Technical Support, improving the overall experience of using the program.

The new options are the following:

  • Technical support: This link provides information on the different ways of contacting the CYPE Technical Support team to clarify any queries, obtain customised assistance and solve any problem related to the apps.

  • User community: This option provides access to the CYPE user community, where users can share experiences, ask questions and discuss solutions with other professionals using the same tools. This community encourages the exchange of knowledge and best practices, helping to make the most of the program's features.

  • Learning resources: This link leads to a collection of learning resources, such as tutorials, manuals, videos and articles, designed to help you understand and use CYPE apps more efficiently. These materials are designed for all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced users, and are an excellent source of information to expand skills and technical knowledge.

These new additions make it easier to access information and provide the necessary support to improve the users' experience with the apps and to encourage professional development.

Use of hardware acceleration in the drawing tool

As of version 2025.c, the "Drawing layouts" panel uses hardware acceleration for drafting drawings. This implementation allows users to represent and move the model more smoothly.

This panel is present in several CYPE programs, although hardware acceleration is much more noticeable in programs and projects with multiple elements (CYPECAD, CYPE 3D, CYPECAD MEP, etc.).

Changes to the apps available in CYPE Menu

The following modifications have been made to the apps available in the CYPE Menu:

New apps

  • Now, in addition to the apps that are translated into the installation language of the CYPE Menu, there are also apps available in English.

Deleted apps

  • CYPEPLUMBING Solar Systems. Integrated in CYPEPLUMBING.
  • CYPETEL Schematics. Replaced by CYPETEL.
  • CYPELEC Grounding IEC and CYPELEC Grounding IEEE. Integrated into CYPELEC and CYPELEC Distribution.

Update notification available

As of version 2025.b, applications now display a warning message in their initial window when a new update is available. This message provides information about the "installed version" and the "available version", together with a direct link to the Store page of the BIMserver.center web platform.

Clicking on the “Upgrade to the latest version” button automatically starts the download and installation process of the application. This feature ensures that the most current version of the program is always being used, thus benefiting from the latest improvements.

This method replaces the automatic notification and update process of a new version in the BIMserver.center programs available in previous versions.

Link to the BIMserver.center Store

In the configuration panel for each application, a direct link to its page in the BIMserver.center web store has been included.

By clicking on the “Go to BIMserver.center Store” button, users are redirected directly to the corresponding page in the Store, where they can learn more about the application, view its features, read reviews from other users and see examples of real contributions.

This feature provides easy access to additional resources and support, enhancing the user experience by providing quick and easy access to all relevant information about the applications.

Information about the license model

An information message has been incorporated into the installation button of the applications so that, before proceeding with the installation, users can identify which applications are free to use (free of charge) and which require licensing permissions (including paid modules).

This enhancement improves the user experience by providing clarity and transparency on the options available to the user based on their license model.

Installing background apps

In the new 2025.b version of CYPE Menu, the background installation feature has been added. Users can now continue working on other tasks while applications are automatically installed in the background.

During the background installation process, the “Installing program” message is displayed next to the applications button in the main CYPE Menu window. Once completed, the message disappears and the application can be run.

This feature is designed to make applications easier to use and manage, improving productivity and the overall experience by minimising waiting time and interruptions during the installation of new applications or upgrades.

Improvements and corrections

StruBIM Shear Walls version 2025.b includes the following improvements and corrections:

  • The redrawing of the 3D view to locate the selected shear wall has been optimised. This solves the problem that occurred in previous versions when selecting a wall, especially in large projects, where the redrawing took a considerable amount of time.

  • The checking of normal demands has been improved. Up until now, the units were always displayed according to the MKS system, now they are displayed in the system corresponding to the "Force" unit.