During import, you have full control over what objects are imported and what drawing views are generated. Data in the CSiXCAD BIM model is defined only once and any changes to a structural item in a drawing are reflected on all drawings where that item is shown.

CSiXCAD eliminates the need to transfer data and markups manually to CAD engineers and automatically generates an initial set of drawings that can then be customized and refined using CAD. When the engineer later makes changes to the original design model, CSiXCAD can compare the contents of its BIM model with the modified design model, and either import all changes or only selected changes. Previous edits made to the drawings in CSiXCAD are maintained, and a report listing the changes is generated.

CSiXCAD creates “BIM objects” that explicitly represent structural components and their related annotation items. These BIM objects differ in many ways from native CAD objects in that they carry non-graphical structural and project information. Numerous options allow you to control how BIM objects display themselves in the CAD software. Modifications or changes made to the BIM objects allow for faster updating of drawings and details.

Steel floor plans show member sizes, shear studs, camber, and end reactions.

A comprehensive set of options allow the user to customize the drawing generation in CAD to fit their office drafting standards.

Steel elevations show member sizes, elevation levels and column splices, and can be drawn as single- or multi-line.

Steel column schedules include member sizes, splice locations, and elevation levels. Column locations can be specified by grid reference or with a callout label and a corresponding key plan.

Steel joists can be called out individually or grouped to use a single callout.

Concrete wall reinforcement plans show the wall layout and callouts for the horizontal and vertical reinforcement.

Concrete elevations show frame members and walls, including horizontal and vertical wall reinforcement information.

Beam and column schedules include both longitudinal and transverse reinforcement information.

3D rebar cages for beams, columns and walls provide an alternative way to visualize the rebar layout.