Prokon PADDS is a 2D windowed CAD environment providing tools for rapid drawing and detailing reinforced concrete with a minimum of effort. It is specifically tailored for structural engineers and detailers working with reinforced concrete structures, enabling efficient creation of drawings and bending schedules that comply with local and international standards.
What Does PADDS Do?
PADDS automates and enhances:
- Creation of rebar layouts
- Bar labelling and annotation
- Generation of accurate Bending Schedules (BBS)
- Integration with Prokon design modules
It adds intelligence to traditional CAD tasks, enabling smart drafting with built-in standards and reinforcement logic.
Key Features
- Detailing Tools
- Full set of 2D CAD drawing tools: lines, arcs, circles, splines, hatching, text, dimensions, and blocks.
- Smart layout tools for setting cover, spacing, and standard shape placement.
- Scale management and layer control for precise drawing setups.
- Reinforcement Scheduler
- Automatically generates bar schedules linked to drawing data.
- the ability to add:
- Multiple bars
- Alternate bars reversed
- staggered bars
- Fanned bar zones
- Integration
PADDS can export input directly to Prokon design modules such as:
- Frame Analysis
- PROSEC (Section Properties)
- General Column
- Frame Mesh Generator
- Scripting and Macros
Built-in Pascal-based scripting for automating tasks or creating custom commands.
Supported Codes
PADDS supports reinforcement detailing standards such as:
- SANS 282-2011
- SANS 282-2004
- BS 8666-2005
- BS 446-1989
Why Use PADDS?
| Benefit | Description |
| Speed | Automates repetitive detailing tasks |
| Accuracy | Minimizes manual input errors and maintains code compliance |
| Consistency | Uniform reinforcement detailing across projects |
| Intelligence | Built-in bar shapes, bending rules, and auto labelling |
| Auto Scheduling | Generates and updates bar schedules from drawings |
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