What’s new in SOFiCAD 2020¶
Service Pack 2020-13¶
Issue solved in Open XML Format reinforcement list related to running lengths.
Issue solved in Open XML Format related to calculation of hooks lengths.
Issue solved in Open XML Format related to detailing the spacer profile.
SOFiSTiK Drop-Down Menu in SOFiCAD OEM user interface fixed.
Drawing template soficad clasic fixed.
Issue fixed in alignment module related to writing infinit symbol for straight axis radius.
Issue regarding single tags related to multiplicator area fixed.
Service Pack 2020-12¶
Error fixed regarding the calculation of weight for linear spacers.
Error fixed related with placement of overlapping lengths for reinforcement fabrics.
Error fixed for varying reinforcement shape code according to ISO EN 46 parameter C.
Error fixed in the Open-XML format for difference schedule related with bent fabrics.
Error fixed related to counting of the segmented distributions (parted laying).
Error fixed related to browsing through the reinforcement fabric positions.
Error fixed regarding writing of comments for the profile coresponding to a member.
Service Pack 2020-11¶
Error correction in the reinforcement schedule in docx format: Bending form 99 (EN ISO) with bend and varying radius.
Support of the system variable GALLERYVIEW.
Table for bended bars no longer comes as default. (stli.000 adjusted accordingly)
Error correction in the reinforcement schedule in docx format: the number of reinforcement fabrics was different from the number in the label for the main profile
After the installation of SOFiCAD, a SOFiCAD profile will be created during the first call.
Error correction in dialog for bended reinforcement fabric definition.
Error correction when repositioning with the option numeric range and prefix - suffix.
SOFiCAD classic drawing template no longer offered during OEM installation.
Service Pack 2020-10¶
Error correction when reading in the parameter “BARS_FILLED” from the configuration file SOFICADB_usr.ini.
Correction of errors in the reinforcement schedule in docx format: the number of pieces is now taken into account in accordance with the settings in “Parameters / run. meter / Distr. bar / Delivery length distr. reinf”
Correction of errors in the reinforcement schedule in docx format: bending shape 67 (EN ISO) with varying radius is now described in detail in the schedule.
Correction of errors in the reinforcement schedule in docx format: the stirrups with angles for bending are now described in detail in the schedule.
BVBS format extended with DBV spacers and coil reinforcement
Service Pack 2020-9¶
Custom Fabrics are now defined in BVBS format.
Error correction: Fabric type is now correct written in the BVBS file.
Quick selection: Improvement for bar rebar profiles. There is a new parameter (Type) in the Behaviour group of properties, with it you can now distinguish the bar steel extractions by “Main”, “Extract in formwork”, “Copy”, “Construction stage extract” and “Extract of distributior bar”.
Improvement DOCX reinforcement schedule: Options in Info/Edit window for Comments “Show in the drawing” / “Assume in bend list” are now also valid for the DOCX steel list.
Improvement DOCX reinforcement schedules: Additional bars option (see Info/Edit window for main extracts) now works.
Fixed an error that prevented the creation of DOCX bending schedule.
Error fixed: for some non-standard shape codes with variable leg length, wrong values were written in BVBS format.
Shape code 31 (EN ISO) with “Allowance angle” 0° are now correctly recognized as shape code 31 in the DOCX bending schedule.
Service Pack 2020-8¶
Improvements have been made to the display of the labels after using the explode command (SOF_BASE_SOFBEXPLODEALL).
Values (cross-sectional area along) for stock fabrics types Q424 and Q377 corrected in din.ini file.
Added new warning when using the reinforcement schedule in the report browser: reinforcement schedule via report browser will no longer be available in one of the upcoming versions.
Problem with “Section Schema” command corelated to 3D reinforcement shapes fixed.
Fixed a problem with the Multiplier Area function for drawings with units in mm.
Material B550 for overlap length calculation according to DIN added.
Fixed problem in SOFiCAD OEM EN version when running on non EN or DE WIN10 operating system.
Service Pack 2020-7¶
New feature of the BAMTEC module: user-defined staggered overlaps.
BAMTEC: Steel grade for reinforcement renamed according to EN ISO standard.
EN translation adjusted for the BFE Show Dialog.
In the 2021 version, the profile in formwork of a bent fabric mesh was placed on main profile, this was corrected.
Fixed the problem with assigning new positions to copied and mirrored positions.
The values for the height of spacers no longer change according to profile presentation (real shape / sketched shape).
Problem with stair command in the detailing module solved.
Program freeze at “Section Schema” command fixed.
Service Pack 2020-6¶
SOFiCAD-OEM is now also available in English.
Option for hook rounding fixed.
Problem with display of bending shapes 15 and 46 (EN ISO) solved.
Fixed problem with mirroring some labels.
Fixed problem with wrong warning in DOCX schedule for Shape Codes 99 (EN ISO).
Wrong warning for some 3D 99 (EN ISO) fixed.
The value range for the command that creates axes from polylines (Alignment module) has been extended.
Service Pack 2020-5¶
AutoCAD 2021 support¶
With the current service pack it is possible to install SOFiCAD 2020 on AutoCAD 2021. The corresponding installation option SOFiCAD 2020 for AutoCAD 2021 can be found on the SOFiCAD 2020 tab of the SOFiSTiK Application Manager.
The steel list DOCX supports non-standard variable bending shapes¶
The new call parameter of the bending list {table_varying_segments} is responsible for generating a table with the information of the variable segments of a bending shape.
You can add this call parameter directly to the bend list table in your .docx template or use one of the preconfigured templates that SOFiCAD provides with the installation.
The texts of this new table have been added to the translation table.
Call parameter that specifies the method for calculating the length of the bars¶
The call parameter {project.calculation_method} has been added to the SOFiCAD standard template.
This retrieval parameter displays a user-defined text, which depends on the SOFiCAD option to calculate the length of the bars. (This option can be found under Parameters 
Rebar 1 Bar Length)
The texts are defined by the parameters `` calculation_method_center_line ‘’ and `` calculation_method_outer_contour ‘’ in the translation table.
Note |
If you have already prepared a template for the steel list, it is not necessary to create it again from a SOFiCAD template. You can simply add the new call parameters and translation parameters to your current template. |
Known error¶
Some patterns of SOFiCAD hatching do not work properly and produce a solid pattern. This problem only affects SOFiCAD 2020 for AutoCAD 2021.
Service Pack 2020-4¶
The general opening feature of the design module has been fixed. (170988, 169103)
The Rebar schedule now also recognizes plan Title blocks with the prefix “plko-” in lower case letters. (171341)
Incorrect call parameters in the Rebar Schedule template file no longer prevent the steel list from being created.
MDB files can now be created and read from a network path without the need to assign a drive. (169549)
Service Pack 2020-3¶
The command “edit partial length” in combination with layings without extracts no longer causes a crash. (168292)
Copying bar extracts from another drawing with Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V no longer resets the steel grade. (167889, 167907)
Special characters are now allowed in the order number of the pre-fabricated units. (155614)
Special characters in the output path of the steel list.docx are now accepted.
The text blocks of couplers created by the Info-Edit menu are now generated correctly. (167423)
Hiding the “Broken down quantity” parameter is activated if there is only one laying. (168940)
Axis grids can now be created in locked layers.
Dimensions and elevations can now be created in locked layers. (155437)
The editing of hatching by the Design Center has been activated.
Service Pack 2020-2¶
The scaling mechanism of the label vector of “Cut linear” and “Single bar laying” has been removed to avoid problems with the “Build” command. (166691)
“Suppress zeros after coma” from the parameter “Distance” of relocations has been fixed. (165829, 166157)
The “Build” command has been fixed. (163305, 166411, 165651, 166783, 166970, 167377)
Pull-outs with fasteners are now correctly arranged in the pull-out grid. (160247, 166254, 166205)
The content of the STLI.INI file has been changed so that the English and German languages of the steel list are displayed in the settings dialog. (164003)
Split relocations can now be copied to the clipboard.
The parts list of SOFiCAD-Stahlbau has been repaired.
An incorrect behavior of the pointer line from the pointer relocation has been corrected. (165118)
A crash when placing the pointer on the original position of the position circle has been corrected. (157318)
“Broken down number of pieces” now shows the number, even if there is only one relocation of it.
The weight of the spacer is now updated automatically when you change the type. (160802)
A crash when calling the “Stretch” command on section relocations has been corrected. (167196)
Service Pack 2020-1.1¶
A problem loading SOFiCAD modules in Service Pack 2020-1 has been fixed.
Service Pack 2020-1¶
Position check¶
This new command compares the properties of the selected positions. If two or more items are physically the same, they are grouped under the same item number. This is particularly useful in combination with the “Copy + Modify” command
Extension of SOF_B_CHECKING¶
SOF_B_CHECKING now also lists the pointer routing, the pointers of which do not point to an extract of its position. This extension of the check command indicates possibly incorrect pointer relocations.
Quantity lists support two filters at the same time¶
The quantity lists (table: weight_summary) from the new steel list.docx can now support two filters at the same time in order to be able to separate bars with and without connecting elements, bent and not bent.
New call parameters {quantity_per_mark} for the fastener table¶
This shows how many connecting elements have been assigned to which positions: “Pos. (Number)”.
New creation option “Bars as extension” for linear laying¶
This option speeds up the creation of associative representations for linear relocations. The “Rods as extension” option can be switched on and off as usual using Info / Edit.
New commands: “sof_b_set_rebar_style” and “sof_b_set_mesh_style”¶
With this command, users can link their own bar and mesh styles as an icon in the menu bar or toolbar. An example of this is the command SOFi25GRAU, which can be examined with the command “_CUI” (adapt user interface).
Improvement of SOFiCAD coordinate dimensioning¶
The coordinate dimension shows a warning instead of an error message if its coordinate system does not match the current coordinate system.
Error correction¶
Relocations do not need to call the “Rain” command after the “Edit partial length” command.
Ctrl + Z now has an effect on the reinforcement hook.
Material stamp insertion point has been corrected. (116071, 117736, 131337, 156725, 160591)
Changing the hatch properties keeps the correct preview in the SOFiCAD Catalog Manager. The catalog manager can be activated with the system variable ADCCAT = Off. (151267, 151236, 151754, 148093, 163013)
Checking the minimum leg length has been improved.
The representation of the steel profiles has been corrected.
The automatic creation of pass mats in side view counts the correct number of mats.
The arrangement of the bars when laying the cuts has been improved.
Changing the installation type does not cause the labels to shift.
Hooks and fasteners are now correctly recognized in the quantity list in the steel list.docx.
The properties of the SOFiCAD rectangle have been translated. (133138)
The project call parameters of the steel list.docx now correspond to the attribute names of the SOFiCAD stamping block (PLKO-).
The variable laying of the ISO-31 bending shape has been corrected.
The mirror function of the MPOS has been improved.
Tilt dimension no longer causes a crash. (164680, 164711)
Service Pack 2020-0¶
Compatibility with AutoCAD 2020¶
SOFiCAD 2020 is an essay on AutoCAD 2020. Learn more about the benefits of AutoCAD 2020 in the following link
Steel list .docx¶
Steel lists can now be exported in .docx format. Making adjustments in the tables or formatting the document is now very easy thanks to the docx template system. Find out more by steel List documentation
Poly laying¶
With the new command poly-laying, multiple laying along a polyline can be created automatically. Particularly advantageous for complex cuts and edge reinforcements.
Steel bars info¶
Information about the moved positions can now be called up via the LOG sidebar. The LOG sidebar offers additional functions to find, edit or delete elements.
Check reinforcement¶
Now you can use SOFiCAD to inquire about any discrepancies in the plan, for example, relocations without a pull-out, pull-out with a number of 0 or bending shapes with too short leg lengths. All information is displayed in the LOG sidebar.
Route of pointers supports STRETCHES¶
Pointer relocations can now also be modified using the AutoCAD STRETCH command.
Associativity of bars as an extract¶
The “Bars as extension” option for linear routing now creates associative extensions in the formwork. A practical option if the bending shape is to be modified based on the formwork geometry.
Icons with high contrast¶
Better visibility and less tiring for the eyes due to improved contrast of the SOFiCAD icons.
In addition, the commands for the SOFiCAD-Classic.dwt have been removed from the new Construction tab. Only the layout-compatible commands from the former tabs Construction I and II can be found on this tab. The tabs Classic Construction I and II can be hidden by the following procedure.
Text angle for mat positioning¶
Mat positions now have the property “Text angle”. This makes it easier and faster to align mat positioning labels.
Improve the DIN-ISO conversion process¶
The conversion process between the standards DIN and ISO now supports the bending forms D2 and D3.
