Naviate Rebar offers a powerful solution for automating reinforcement processes in Autodesk® Revit®, significantly saving time and effort for structural engineers working with standard concrete structures. This tool streamlines the generation of reinforcement by allowing users to select concrete elements and apply predefined or custom parameters.
The core functionality of Naviate Rebar enables users to efficiently reinforce beams, columns, and walls. By simply selecting the structural concrete elements and launching the appropriate tool, engineers can then specify the exact parameters for reinforcement, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
Beyond direct reinforcement generation, Naviate Rebar integrates with Naviate Structure to provide an advanced Rebar Numbering feature. This allows users to identify all identical rebars within a project. These rebars can then be numbered and exported in various formats, including Excel, XML, or BVBS files. The Rebar Numbering feature encompasses all rebars in the project, including fabric sheets, providing detailed data such as net area, total area, net weight, and total weight. A key advantage of this feature is the ability to configure settings directly from the dialog box by clicking the “Configuration” button, eliminating the need to pre-set preferences in “Configure Reinforcement.”
Naviate Accelerate, a component of Naviate Structure, provides access to common specifications and features tailored for Naviate for Revit. Users can select their specific discipline to utilize the Naviate tool best suited for their tasks and project planning. Naviate Structure itself includes a suite of general features designed to enhance productivity for structural engineers. These include tools like Filter Elements, Color Elements, Edit Parameters, and Publish and Export functionality, all aimed at making structural engineers work more efficiently with reinforcement and structural elements within Revit.
For those interested in experiencing the capabilities of Naviate Rebar, a 30-day free trial is available by registering at https://www.naviate.com/naviate-for-revit/naviate-rebar/free-trial/. It’s important to note that this add-in utilizes a custom installer rather than the standard App Store installer.