{"id":11138,"date":"2023-11-27T14:21:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T14:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=11138"},"modified":"2023-11-30T12:46:48","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T12:46:48","slug":"from-etabs-to-json","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/fr\/knowledge-base\/from-etabs-to-json\/","title":{"rendered":"From ETABS to JSON"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This article explains how to send a model from ETABS to JSON, using BIM Expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n    \t\t<div class=\"hts-messages hts-messages--alert  hts-messages--withtitle hts-messages--withicon \" id=\"\" style=\"\">\r\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"hts-messages__title\">Attention<\/span>    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\t<p>\r\n    \t\t\t\t\tThis BIM workflow is only for bar elements! Plate elements are currently not supported.    \t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\r\n    \t\t<\/div><!-- \/.ht-shortcodes-messages -->\r\n    \t\t\r\n\r\n<script src=\"moz-extension:\/\/ccccaaeb-013b-4b99-be98-cffa5aa77072\/js\/app.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"ConnectiveDocSignExtentionInstalled\" data-extension-version=\"1.0.4\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-preparation-in-revit\"><strong>1. Preparation in ETABS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The transfer will be on geometry and loads. The presence of results is not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-send-the-revit-model-to-tekla-structures\"><strong>2. Send the ETABS model to JSON<br><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-1-from-revit-to-bim-expert\">2.1 From ETABS to BIM Expert<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Model tab, select \u2018Import\u2019. Next, choose the source software manufacturer, namely &lsquo;Computer and Structures, Inc&rsquo; (CSI) . Click\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline wp-image-9082\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_arrow.png\" width=\"29\" height=\"28\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_arrow.png 43w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/bimexpert_totekla_arrow-35x33.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 29px) 100vw, 29px\" \/> to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9335 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi.png 378w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi-300x290.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi-50x48.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi-60x58.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi-35x35.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Choose &lsquo;ETABS&rsquo;.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9388 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"332\" height=\"144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs.png 441w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs-50x22.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs-60x26.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs-35x15.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, models can be sent to BIM Expert directly within ETABS (Tools &gt; BIM Expert), but you first need to add BIM Expert as a plug-in to ETABS.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>How to add BIM Expert as plugin in ETABS<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Tools &gt; Add\/Show plugins<\/li>\n<li>Click &lsquo;Browse&rsquo; to locate the BIM Expert ETABS dll\n<ul>\n<li>Go to C:\\Program Files (x86)\\BuildSoft\\BIM Expert\\Plugins\\CSI\\<\/li>\n<li>Select the dll <em>ETABS{version}PlugInBuildSoftBIMExpert.dll, <\/em>with <em>{version}<\/em> according to your current ETABS version open (e.g. ETABSv20PlugInBuildSoftBIMExpert.dll)<\/li>\n<li>Click &lsquo;Open&rsquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Change the Menu Text name to &lsquo;BIM Expert&rsquo;<\/li>\n<li>Click &lsquo;Add&rsquo; to add the plugin&rsquo; &amp; &lsquo;Ok&rsquo;<\/li>\n<li>BIM Expert is now in the Tools menu<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h4>2.2.1 Settings<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9392 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_options.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_options.png 620w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_options-300x261.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_options-50x44.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_options-60x52.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_options-35x30.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select your ETABS version, and were the model is coming from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A running instance &#8211; that means, the model is currently open in ETABS<\/li>\n<li>An existing model &#8211; click &lsquo;Browse&#8230; &lsquo; to open your file browser, go to the model location and select the model (an .edb file)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>    \t\t<div class=\"hts-messages hts-messages--alert  hts-messages--withtitle hts-messages--withicon \" id=\"\" style=\"\">\r\n    \t\t\t<span class=\"hts-messages__title\">License required<\/span>    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\t<p>\r\n    \t\t\t\t\tA valid ETABS license is required in both cases, that is importing from the running instance as well as opening an existing model.    \t\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n    \t\t\t    \t\t\t\r\n    \t\t<\/div><!-- \/.ht-shortcodes-messages -->\r\n    \t\t<\/p>\n<p>On top of the geometry conversion, you can also consider loads and results in points, bars &amp; plates.\u00a0 Bar results are the most used and relevant ones, so only considering the bar results is enough. Plate results can be huge amount of data, that is currently not used any further.<\/p>\n<p>Next, the ETABS material and sections must be mapped with BIM Expert &lsquo;s materials and section. BIM Expert will try to find as many automatic mapping matches as possible. In case all sections and materials find a match, you will not see any dialogs for mapping.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-1-2-material-mapping\">2.2.2 Material mapping<\/h4>\n<p>Database materials such as steel (e.g. S235, ASTM-Grades), concrete (e.g. C25\/30, M50) and timber (e.g. C24, D50, GL28c) are mapped automatically. In some cases, the match is not automatically found, because the name differs (<em>S355-link<\/em> instead of <em>S355<\/em>). In that case, you can select the correct material from the database.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tip: When searching an item in the database, type the first letters of the name to find it more quickly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9418 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_materialmapping.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_materialmapping.png 1125w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_materialmapping-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_materialmapping-768x253.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_materialmapping-1024x337.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_materialmapping-50x16.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_materialmapping-60x20.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_materialmapping-35x12.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-1-3-section-mapping\">2.1.3 Section mapping<\/h4>\n<p>Database sections (such as I, H, UB, UC, W, C, U, O, \u2610 and L sections) are mapped automatically. In some cases, the match is not automatically found, because the name differs\u00a0 (e.g. name is\u00a0<em>HEB300 &#8211; S235<\/em>\u00a0instead of <em>HEB300<\/em>). In that case, you can select the correct cross-section from the database.<br \/>\n<em>Tip: When searching an item in the database, type the first letters of the name to find it more quickly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Parametric sections (e.g. rectangles, circle, trapezium, &#8230;) are not in the database. They should always be added as new.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9398 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_sectionmapping.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"642\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_sectionmapping.png 1125w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_sectionmapping-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_sectionmapping-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_sectionmapping-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_sectionmapping-50x25.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_sectionmapping-60x30.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_sectionmapping-35x18.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>2.1.4 Loads mapping<\/h4>\n<p>If you opted to consider the loads during export, the ETABS load combinations need to be categorized. Each valid ETABS combination must be categorized into Eurocode or American combinations. Use the checkbox &lsquo;Use categories according to Limit States&rsquo; to switch between European and American combination categories.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-3-5\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9407\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_loads_EC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"864\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_loads_EC.png 1176w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_loads_EC-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_loads_EC-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_loads_EC-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_loads_EC-50x24.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_loads_EC-60x29.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_loads_EC-35x17.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-2-5\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9406\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_loads_USA.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_loads_USA.png 674w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_loads_USA-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_loads_USA-50x42.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_loads_USA-60x50.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_loads_USA-35x29.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Depending on the design code, you must map each combination with either<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eurocode Limit States\n<ul>\n<li>ULS &#8211; Ultimate Limit State Combinations: Fundamental (FC), Seismic (SC), Fire (FI) or Accidental (AC)<\/li>\n<li>SLS &#8211; Serviceability Limit State Combinations: Rare (RC), Frequent (FC) or Quasi-Permanent (QP)<\/li>\n<li>Custom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>American\n<ul>\n<li>Strength<\/li>\n<li>Service<\/li>\n<li>Custom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On hoovering with the mouse over the combination&rsquo;s name, you can see the build up of the combination (e.g. 1.35 DL + 1.50 LL).<\/p>\n<p>Use SHIFT and CTRL commands as in Windows to select one or multiple items. For example, to select all, use &lsquo;CTRL+A&rsquo; and then, select the \u00ab\u00a0+\u00a0\u00bb button in the corresponding column.<\/p>\n<p>Envelope combinations and dynamic seismic combinations are cannot be matched, as this is not supported by BIM Expert. These types of combinations are considered non-valid and will be greyed out. Static seismic combinations can be mapped.<\/p>\n<p>Remark: If you cancel that load mapping dialog, combinations are neglected and the conversion proceeds.<\/p>\n<h4>2.1.5 Reporting<\/h4>\n<p>In case of severe incidences, you get a report of the incidences. It usually concerns load cases or element behavior that are not supported by BIM Expert. Click &lsquo;Continue&rsquo; to proceed anyway.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9397 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_reportincidences.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"565\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_reportincidences.png 937w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_reportincidences-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_reportincidences-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_reportincidences-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_reportincidences-60x41.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bimexpert_importfromcsi_etabs_reportincidences-35x24.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The model is now in BIM Expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.2 From BIM Expert to JSON<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h2 id=\"1-preparation-in-revit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Get started with BIM Expert<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#E74C3C;border-color:#b93d30;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px 26px;font-size:20px;line-height:30px;border-color:#ef8277;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:none\"><i class=\"sui sui-arrow-right\" style=\"font-size:20px;color:#FFFFFF\"><\/i> Download your free trial of BIM Expert<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:75px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article explains how to send a model from ETABS to JSON, using BIM Expert.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"ht-kb-category":[1149],"ht-kb-tag":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb\/11138"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ht_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11138"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb\/11138\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11234,"href":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb\/11138\/revisions\/11234"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ht_kb_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb-category?post=11138"},{"taxonomy":"ht_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht-kb-tag?post=11138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}