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:

• All reinforcement bars are properly drawn
• Bar marks and shape codes are correctly assigned
• Layers are clean, structured, and well-organized
• The file is saved in .PAD format

Important:

Only include relevant reinforcement. Remove unnecessary construction lines or notes.

Open Probar 2D

• Launch AutoCAD, Probar 2D is an AutoCAD-based environment.
• Open a new or existing drawing.
• Ensure you are working in Model Space.

Import the Padds File

• Navigate to:
  • Probar → Reinforcement → Import PADDS

• Browse to the location of your file and select the .PAD file.

• Specify the insertion point in Model Space.

The PADDS file will now be imported into your Probar 2D drawing.

Recognise Reinforcement Data

• Probar 2D automatically detects:
  • Reinforcement bars
  • Bar marks
  • Shape codes

If data is not recognized:

• Confirm reinforcement was correctly defined in PADDS.
• Check that proper bar entities (not lines) were used.
• Check if the rebar is added correctly in PADDS.

Modify & Optimise Bar Marks

Use the Scheduler tools to refine your reinforcement data:

• Renumber bar marks
• Optimize bar grouping
• Consolidate similar bars

Selection methods include:

• Selecting bars directly in Model Space
• Selecting members within the Scheduler
• Selecting cells in the schedule table

Generate the Bending Schedule

• Navigate to Scheduler tab.
• Click Publish → Insert into AutoCAD

• Choose to publish:
  • The entire drawing schedule, or
  • Specific members or zones
• Place the schedule table in your drawing

Apply Company Template (Optional)

Enhance your schedule presentation by:

• Loading a customized schedule template (.DWG)
• Add:
  • Company logo
  • Project details
  • Title block

Best Practice

• Always verify bar marks and quantities before finalizing or importing the PADDS File.
• Keep reinforcement on dedicated layers.
• Regenerate schedule after any drawing change.
• Use schedules as final check before issuing drawings.