Parabuild 5.0

Parabuild by CAD Systems nv is a parametric 3D steel detailing solution designed for structural and miscellaneous steel. It enables detailers and fabricators to model beams, columns, plates, bolts, welds, stairs, and railings, then automatically produce the drawings and data needed for fabrication and erection.

Key capabilities:

• Parametric connections: Place and edit connections driven by geometric constraints. Build custom connection templates without programming, and have them adapt automatically to changes in member sizes or positions.
• Comprehensive modeling: Create complete steel models, including structural members, plates, stiffeners, gussets, welds, anchors, stairs, and handrails, all in one environment.
• Drawing automation: Generate general arrangement, single-part, and assembly drawings with dimensions, labels, and weld symbols. Apply your company standards and title blocks consistently.
• Fabrication data: Automatic part marking and numbering; produce bills of materials, bolt lists, and cut lists. Export CNC/NC files (such as DSTV/NC1 and DXF) and exchange lists in common formats like CSV or Excel.
• BIM coordination: Exchange models via IFC to collaborate with engineering, architecture, and construction stakeholders.
• Platform compatibility: Works with AutoCAD- and BricsCAD-based workflows, supporting both imperial and metric units and regional steel shape libraries.
• Customization and standards: Tailor libraries, templates, and output styles to match project requirements and shop practices.

Parabuild streamlines the path from 3D model to shop floor, reducing rework and lead times while improving consistency across detailing, documentation, and fabrication. It is well-suited for detailing offices, fabricators, and contractors delivering building frames, industrial structures, and miscellaneous steel.

Parabuild is developed by CAD Systems nv and is used by 1 user of Software Informer. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 and 8.0. The name of the program executable file is Parabuild.exe.