How to import AutoCAD DXF to SAP2000 Structural Analysis.

[@alfanalarabi1137]

As a student, this saved my life. Please, please make more of these videos

[@l0chis1]

ur welcome :)

[@FelixS5S]

Great video! Saved me a lot of time and headaches

[@claudiachavez7712]

Excellent video Sir. Much apreciatted! Best regards!

[@RogerManziD]

Impressive work sir! This helped a lot!

[@RogerManziD]

miket tsappas Sir, time-permitting, you should make more SAP2000 tutorial Videos...Very effective piece.

[@l0chis1]

What would you like to see? Any suggestions?

[@RogerManziD]

Hi @miket tsappas, How about a video on how to process the SAP2000 design outputs? It seems a bit tricky. Thanking you!

[@l0chis1]

Manzi Roger Dusabimana amazing....lets have a look at that on the next video...very soon :) will let u know

[@RogerManziD]

Thanks Mket

[@davidcrozier2540]

Hey thanks for the video. Not sure if you've come across this error before. I have a 2D truss I need to analyze and have drawn it first in CAD and layered using your layer types. However, importing in the DXF file into CAD I get a "Can not open file" message. Have you ever run into this issue before?

[@ekoprasetyochannel7407]

thankyou very much ,, i really enjoy this video on 2021.., i'm wondering if 2d cad file can also imported into sap2000? or it has to be a 3d cad file..

[@fpereira77]

Great video! Thanks.

[@ahmeddagher]

That's really had helped me alot :) thanks

[@amjadkharouf6746]

i am using sap v16 i have a probkem with designing every time i design beams the programme gives me that the section is exposed to over shear even i use enough sections and i try to increase but the problem still i check the defintion of material several times but no problem .........

[@shibbypup1751]

Outstanding video, how about rebar? I'm trying to figure out what "fibers" are as relate to shell elements.

[@l0chis1]

If you are using reinforcement elements you are better of using ETABS rather than SAP2000

[@srvm7340]

Really useful. Thanx a lot.

[@modder1975]

Great video. What version of SAP are you using ? I have SAP v11 and I'm drawing the model on Autocad 2013. I wonder if it does work.

[@prabhakarmourya7464]

Hi Miket Tsappas, it is really a great video. Can you please help me by sharing a video to convert 3D solid from Auto CAD to SAP2000. Basically I want to model a taper Pier section and analyze the same.

[@akmaldurrani3711]

hi, I want to import a dxf file ( traingular arch truss ) in sap2000. but I cant do it. what can be the problem ?

[@osmanalikorkmaz5936]

Thanks s lot miket tsappas..ıts so helpful video. But, as Erıc Espinosa say that when we import dxf file to sap2000 , points are not come same coordinates..:) So, SAP2000 analyses are not correct.

[@ericespinosa3504]

hi miket, i have a question, do you know how to down the precision of the units in SAP. i change it in AUTOCAD and only use to decimal, but when i import mi dxf file, this have a lot of decimal points of precision, and this produce that many elements dont have conected

[@l0chis1]

yes...i can help you with that....you will have to explain the problem a bit better though! you mean that when you work (say) in mm in auto cad (1000mm line) and u import that in sap2000 it screws up the units? (999mm in sap2000?)

[@ericespinosa3504]

miket tsappas no, for example, if i have a node with the coordinate, x=3.45m, y=7.52, z=0 in autocad, and then when i import this point to SAP2000, the coordinate change to x=3.4525733967, y=7.52369871, z=0.00032541, mi question is, how can keep the same accuracy after import mi dxf file to SAP?, i hope i could explain my doubt better, thank you!

[@l0chis1]

Eric Espinosa i see.... i think i have come across this problem again....you need to change the point accuracy from SAP2000 properties menu! play around with it I'm sure there is something there...oh...one more thing that may help you out....if you have sap2000 open - hit F1, the search will open up and just throw in there "change accuracy" or accuracy adjustments! give this a go and let me know how it works out. i swear i had this same problem before but i really really don't remember how i solved it and i have no access to sap2000 atm unfortunately to let u know more :/

[@ericespinosa3504]

miket tsappas Hi Miket i followed your advice, but it doesnt work, i hope you can remember how to solve this problems, i going to try to fix this problem and if i find the answer i will write it for all

[@l0chis1]

Eric Espinosa Eric, i have done a bit of research on the problem that you are facing and this is what came up -> This usually happens when you are using either a cracked or a trial version of the software. What happens is during installation one value from one of the *.ini files in the installation folder (i think its sap2000.ini file) becomes corrupt. You can change that in the text editor but it is really not recommended. I would suggest trying to install a clean copy of the software again. HOWEVER, there is a way that you can change the accuracy of the units that you are using natively FROM sap2000 interface, i will let you know if i manage to find the solution, hopefully later this week.

[@ripperrroo7899]

Hi mike can you help me import autocad to sap? I made a 3d model and it's supposed to be solid but every time I follow your instruction in importation nothing happens. Please help. Thanks

[@omrak2000]

Thank you so much.

[@luismiguelaranacabello7766]

thanks! I have a question: can you do the same using curved surfaces?

[@l0chis1]

You need to break down the outer perimeters of the surface to multiple points in autocad and then import. Sap will only recognise the points - then connect points with surface tool in sap. I'm afraid sap2000 isnt very intelligent regarding surfaces (hence the reason y I dont use it anymore). M

[@luismiguelaranacabello7766]

hi Mike ! ohhh that sounds a huge work, thanks for replying me !

[@luismiguelaranacabello7766]

So, what software do you use when you need to analyze a complex surface?

[@l0chis1]

luis miguel arana cabello dlubal rfem. Light years ahead of any CSI software.

[@luismiguelaranacabello7766]

thanks so much! When will you post videos about it ? XD

[@amjadkharouf6746]

i am using sap v16 but i have a problem with the design each time i design for beams the results from the programme gives that i have an over shear problem even i use enough sections i ckeck every thing but i didnt find the problem yet can you help

[@l0chis1]

Amjad Kharouf hi, as I mentioned to other comments sap2000 is not the best tool for structural analysis. it is helpful to a point however I wouldn't swear on the results it provides. in other words I don't really trust the newer versions and or the older ones. if this is for a work related project you can contact us for a quote any time www.engineworx.org or at my personal email directly [e-mail]

[@adelmomagalhaesdefrancajun9785]

Hi Mike!!! Great video!!! Thanks!!! But I need your help. I can't import a 3D model from AutoCad2017 to SAP 2000 V14.2.2. The 3D model is a corner fitting from a container, so, doesn't need to create an area and convert into a solid. Simply, I rename a layer as 3DSOLID, convert to dxf (2010 version) and then, I import to SAP2000 setting directions, units and layers.... But not happens!!! Please, I'm waiting any help. Best regards!

[@l0chis1]

Adelmo Magalhães de França Junior hi thanks for the comment. I wouldn't recommend sap for any solid analysis/engineering works! it's not a very user friendly tool. also, when and if you are able to import the model as a solid or 3d it won't be very easy setting conditions releases surface releases loads etc (model wise). if this is work related you can contact us for possible discussions/solutions. looking forward to hearing from you. you can email me directly on my personal email at [e-mail] or you can get in contact with us via our website - www.engineworx.org

[@adelmomagalhaesdefrancajun9785]

Thanks Mike! So I will not consider the analysis of corner fitting in my research. I think the best software for this would be Ansys. Anyway, I really appreciate your help.

[@l0chis1]

Best software u can use is rfem - if this is for uni work please send it through. Work for students is on us ;) we don't charge

[@dav7187]

GREAT, YOU ROCK!! EVEN IF I'M STILL IN A HUGE MESS :) BUT THANKS

[@pi_arjun]

Design a house in autocad and do its analysis in sap. I will watch it a 100 times.

[@l0chis1]

i wont do it on sap! i can do it on other better software! and definitely not concrete and brick :P im a steel engineer!

[@pi_arjun]

Mike Tsappas Then do a steel truss bridge with concrete decks. I could learn that. I dont know how to add loads either. I will watch if you make it.

[@pi_arjun]

Alright, what's better than sap? I want to learn.

[@l0chis1]

if you are at a point where you dont know how to apply loading on the structure then you most probably wont really understand much of what i'm going to do.

[@l0chis1]

but thats actually not a very bad idea! next vid truss bridge.

[@Inviolibero]

Thank you a lot!

[@nikodemoskouroufexis]

Please do you know how can I make it for a dome? I mean how can I draw a 3d face that is actually a dome and what I'm gonna do next in order to be recognised by SAP 2000? Thanks a lot for everything!!

[@l0chis1]

contact me - pm me for my email, i think its also in the vid description box.

[@l0chis1]

instead of @hotmail.com us [e-mail];) Peace!

[@bijanezadeh1090]

First of all thank you for sharing this, it was very informative. is there any book that you would recommend on studying Sap2000 Thank you

[@l0chis1]

Bijan Eskandari Zadeh Hello! Thank you for the kind words. yes there is! HOWEVER theres something even better that i bet you have access to right now and have no idea :) - sap2000 tutorials (hit F1 when in sap2000 - scroll down to problems from the left hand side viewing panel - full list of tutorials there :) maybe u could choose the next subject and give us a video tutorial on it :) how does that sound?

[@bijanezadeh1090]

thank you again I guess I still have a long way to get to the the point where I be able to give a tutorial on this very important topic

[@amjadkharouf6746]

thanks for the video ,can any body help me how to add grids line to the model after importing it into the sap programme ?

[@samanekarami5124]

It's great.I want to know how can i make it for 3D truss? I'd appreciate you

[@l0chis1]

+Samane Karami exact same methodology :)

[@l0chis1]

+Samane Karami & by 3d truss i assume that you mean a space frame correct?

[@samanekarami5124]

Yes space frame

[@l0chis1]

exact same way - ensure you place all space frame chords/diagonals in the same layer, also, SAP2000 has an option that allows you to do that automatically i.e generate a space frame structure from the software.

[@widiantoro3872]

thanks the tutor

[@199prabin7]

Are u using cad3d or 2d

[@l0chis1]

3d

[@199prabin7]

Thanks for replying. Can you do more videos. I've recently started working as hydropower design engineer,so I wanna do analysis of rcc saddel.,anchor blacks, basin etc

[@l0chis1]

@@199prabin7 SAP2000 is really out of range for what you are trying to design; you can contact me on my email to discuss further or via hangouts for more direct reply. M

[@199prabin7]

@@l0chis1 thanks for suggestion. Let me know your mail please I will contact you if I get stuck on problems related to sap analysis. Thank you

[@l0chis1]

@@199prabin7 in description you can send me a message on hangouts now. We can take it from there

[@zidanez2011]

thanks

[@l0chis1]

TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH THE POINTS WHEN YOU IMPORT FRO AUTOCAD TO SAP2000: When you import the points change in a weird manner. CORRECT! SOLUTION: 1) after you import, in sap2000 hover over the LAST POINT ON THE LEFT CORNER OF YOUR MODEL! 2) As you are over the point (on your model), on the right hand side of your screen you will see a point - coordinates (X, Y, Z)! 3) Write The Coordinates DOWN! WITH THE SIGN (+/-)! 4) Select ALL (MODEL)! 5) Editc - Move (OR Ctrl+m - i THINK!!!!!!!!) 6) A Window In Front Of You will Pop saying the DELTA distances you would like to move the model at - take the coordinates that you have noted and change the signs i.e. if the coordinates are (1000, -12385, -12309584.1123) - you will need to import (-1000, 12385, 12309584.1123)

[@firewdonga5727]

thanks for you upload but I need more, so could you post more tips on this topic?

[@l0chis1]

what do u want to know?

[@mortazaabbasnejad9966]

Thank U...

[@JesusVerdugoSanz]

Thanks.