September 21, 2023

Probar 2D to Prosec Link

Jacobus Oberholster | AEC Engineering Technical Consultant (Prokon)

Probar 2D is Prokon’s rebar detailing extension for AutoCAD. The module’s functionality is not limited to rebar detailing. It has a set of very useful functions over and above those mentioned. These functions can be categorized under Prokon Tools. These tools are covered in Prokon Probar 2D: Epic Wizards & Useful Tools – https://mgfx.co.za/blog/prokon/prokon-probar-2d-epic-wizards-useful-tools/.

The tool relevant to this blog is the Prosec tool. This tool transfers a polyline in AutoCAD to the Prosec model, generating all of the code necessary for creating the profile.

This greatly simplifies the process of creating profiles in Prosec, especially those with complicated geometric shapes. It is also extremely simple to create a profile in AutoCAD with all of the tools at your disposal.

For example: A Z-Channel is a complicated profile to create in Prosec, especially considering all of the bends. To create this profile in Prosec will take a large amount of time and can prove frustrating. With the Prosec Prokon Tool this whole process is made significantly more efficient. What is very important is to convert the profile to a continuous polyline. This can be with another Prokon Tool – Polyconvert.

The profile is generated with all of its’ inputs. From here you can evaluate the output and export the member to the Sections Database. Padds also allows for a similar workflow, with the only difference being that in Padds, the profile does not need to be converted to a polyline.

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About the Author

Jacobus Oberholster | AEC Engineering Technical Consultant (Prokon)

Jacobus is an AEC Technical Consultant at Micrographics, specialising in the Structural Engineering industry. He focuses on optimising structural workflows in Revit, Prokon, and IDEA Statica, streamlining processes through the integration of various software packages. Jacobus holds a BTech in Civil Engineering and is a Professionally Registered Engineering Technician with the Engineering Council of South Africa. With close on 10 years of experience, he has served as a designer, quality controller, and project manager in both the public and private sectors, demonstrating his extensive expertise and commitment to the field.