Connect ETABS to AutoCAD better with CAD2ETABSinXL

We usually import structural models drawn in AutoCAD through DXF format, and although this is fair enough, it's too limited to the geometric data only, therefore CAD2ETABSinXL utility was born.

CAD2ETABSinXL expands what you can export to ETABS from AutoCAD, you can assign structural data to the structural model in AutoCAD, then, by following simple steps you can easily import the model.

And yes, forget about DXF format.


Download CAD2ETABSinXL 0.9.2 [2nd Beta Version]


Download CAD2ETABSinXL 0.9.1 [Beta Version]

Tutorial Videos:
How to assign structural data in AutoCAD with CAD2ETABSinXL 0.9.1
How to import the structural model to ETABS with CAD2ETABSinXL 0.9.1

Full Steps with CAD2ETABSinXL 0.9.2

Notes:
1- ETABS v16.1.0 is the first supported version, and it's recommended to use AutoCAD starting from AutoCAD 2016. Concerns are about release R14 and prior.
2- READ THE MANUAL FILES.
3- This utility is for Windows only.

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