Importing a Prokon PADDS File into Prokon Probar 2D
This process allows you to generate and manage bending schedules directly from reinforcement detailed in Padds within Probar 2D. Prepare Your Padds Drawing Before importing, ensure the following: Important: Only include relevant reinforcement. Remove unnecessary construction lines or notes. Open Probar 2D Import the Padds File The PADDS file will now be imported into your […]
Importing DWG / DXF into Prokon Padds
This guide explains how to correctly prepare and import AutoCAD drawings (DWG/DXF) into PROKON Padds for reinforcement detailing and for creating 2D drawings. Prepare the DWG/DXF File (Very Important) Before importing, clean the drawing in AutoCAD: Clean files import faster and avoid scaling issues. Import the DWG/DXF File Import Prompts Explained Pen Width setting Fit […]
Rebar Commands in Prokon PADDS
Overview PROKON PADDS provides a comprehensive set of reinforcement detailing tools for producing reinforced concrete drawings and bending schedules. These tools allow reinforcement to be drawn to scale, fully described, and automatically scheduled in accordance with relevant detailing standards. As reinforcement bars are created, modified, or labelled, PADDS dynamically updates the bending schedule to reflect […]
Basics of Detailing Reinforced Concrete in Prokon PADDS
Introduction Prokon Padds is a specialist detailing tool designed for producing reinforced concrete drawings and bending schedules that are accurate, clear, and compliant with International and South African detailing standards. The software bridges the gap between structural analysis and detailed reinforcement documentation, enabling designers to efficiently convert calculated reinforcement into fully coordinated drawings. This chapter […]
Bending Schedules in Prokon PADDS
Bending Schedule Definition in PADDS A bending schedule includes: Each schedule is embedded in its parent drawing and saved automatically with it. Field Designations Field Description Member Optional description of the member being detailed. Type any description, using as many lines as needed. Nmem Number of members; This value is multiplied with the number of […]