About this app
CSI Link is an external application designed for Autodesk Revit users that simplifies the process of transferring analytical models to CSI SAFE and CSI ETABS for structural analysis. This plugin aims to streamline the workflow by eliminating the need for additional modeling work in the target software. By exporting the necessary data for structural analysis, the CSI Link plugin ensures that the structural model in the CSI application is open and ready for analysis with just a few clicks.
Features of CSI Link
The CSI Link plugin offers a range of features to enhance the structural analysis process. The free version of CSI Link includes capabilities such as exporting grids, slabs, walls, columns, beams, and bracings. It also allows for cross-section mapping, exporting custom cross-sections, column and beam end-release, as well as exporting loads, load combinations, and load cases. Additionally, the plugin can export boundary conditions and automatically adjust the analytical model size.
For users requiring more advanced functionalities, the commercial version of CSI Link, known as CSI Link plus, offers additional features such as exporting links, generating design strips, handling typical floors, and adjusting the model size without limitations on the number of nodes.
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Comparison of CSI Link Versions
Here is a comparison of the features available in the free version of CSI Link and the commercial version, CSI Link plus:
| Feature | CSI Link | CSI Link plus |
|---|---|---|
| Export Grids | Yes | Yes |
| Export Slabs | Yes | Yes |
| Export Walls | Yes | Yes |
| Export Columns | Yes | Yes |
| Export Beams and Bracings | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-section mapping | Yes | Yes |
| Export custom cross-sections | Yes | Yes |
| Export column and beam End-Release | Yes | Yes |
| Export Loads | Yes | Yes |
| Export load combination and load cases | Yes | Yes |
| Export Links | No | Yes |
| Export boundary conditions | Yes | Yes |
| Generate design strips | No | Yes |
| Typical floors | No | Yes |
| Auto adjust analytical model | Yes | Yes |
| Model size | Limited to 100 nodes | Unlimited |
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Conclusion
Overall, CSI Link is a valuable tool for Revit users who need to transfer structural models to CSI SAFE and CSI ETABS for analysis. The plugin simplifies the process by exporting all necessary data for structural analysis, saving time and effort for users. The free version of CSI Link offers essential features for exporting grids, slabs, walls, columns, beams, and bracings, while the commercial version, CSI Link plus, provides advanced capabilities such as exporting links, generating design strips, and handling typical floors.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced structural engineer, CSI Link can significantly improve your workflow and enhance the accuracy of your structural analysis. With its user-friendly interface and seamless integration with Revit, CSI Link is a must-have tool for anyone working on structural projects.
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