(API) Spider - the multi-tool with rigid links

[Romanich]

Hi,

I would like to present my new addon - the Spider. It will help you to create rigid links for multiple column-slab joints, multiple beam-wall joints, create rigid links along beam length and finally create drop panels and connect them to the slab by rigid links.

This video will give you an understanding about possibilities of the Spider

Please visit http://spider.structuraldesign.pro, fill the form and get your Spider today.

Thanks!

[Romanich]

@Anonymous please contact me through email and we will negotiate.

[Romanich · Accepted solution]

What's new in Spider Pro v.1.3:

• Now it is possible to create spiders for any cross-section of the column on the Column tab (user have to input dimensions of the column)

Several new features were added for rigid links generation procedure along the beam length on the Beam tab:
• User can create rigid links for any cross-section of the beam
• User can input the width value of the beam manually.
• Now it is possible to create rigid links on the start and on the end of beam
• Now it is possible to delete selected beams after creation of rigid links

Several new features have been added for drop panel creation procedure on the Slab tab:
• Now it is possible to create drop panels for any cross-section of the column (user have to input dimensions of the column)
• User can input the offset value manually, for example, zero or negative value.
• Now it is possible to create drop panels on the bottom of selected columns.

[Artur.Kosakowski]

Hi @Romanich

Thank you for making this great tool and posting this information.

[Romanich · Accepted solution]

What's new in Spider Pro v.1.4:

Now it is possible to convert beams to shells in Robot with numerous settings:
• Beam with any cross-section will be converted with the dimensions inputted by the user. For RC beams dimensions may be obtained automatically.
• The label thickness may be predefined or automatically created with the thickness equals to beam height. In addition, a user may input a prefix for the name of the thickness label.
• Possibility to define desired panel calculation model, combining checkboxes FE and One-way.
• Possibility to assign linear releases

[Romanich · Accepted solution]

What's new in Spider Pro v.1.5:

• User can easily modify load contour for selected loads on the brand-new Load on Contour tab

Please watch this short video to be aware of how this new feature is working in Spider Pro v.1.5

• Now it is possible to create compatible nodes (all directions are blocked) located at the top or at the bottom of selected columns on the Column tab. This option will be useful for Diaphragmer customers.

• The command Delete Nodes has been changed to Select Nodes on the Modifier tab. The reason is a small bug in Robot API. Please check this link for more information https://goo.gl/4Jqe7E

[Artur.Kosakowski]

HI @Romanich

Thank you for posting the update of this great tool.

[StefanoPasquini6790]

The best Robot development in three years.

Thank you Roman for your brilliant activity in programming APIs

Forza Robot

[Rafacascudo]

"The best Robot development in three years. "

So very true!!! Congrats Roman!!! Excelent job , Keep it coming!!!!

On the other side , it´s a very sad  and humiliating truth for Autodesk!!!!

What a shame!!!!

I really hope they recover their good sense and restart delevoping Robot!!!!

[Refaat]

Dear Roman,

Your helpful tools the only cheerful side in nowadays.

We are really appreciate that, thank you so much.

Refaat

[Muhammed.OPERA]

I think i won't say greater than those replies of Mr. @StefanoPasquini6790 @Rafacascudo @Refaat

Yup we are lucky to have you here Mr. @Romanich

Excellent work. You are the master of API. 

[Romanich · Accepted solution]

What's new in Spider Pro v.1.6:

• User can easily modify contour of the panel or opening using Modify Contour command on Modifier tab

• Now it is possible to adjust a number of nodes and diameter for circular columns on the Column tab.

• The alternative solution (“Brazilian method”) for rigid zones over the columns using slabs with enormous Young’s module was implemented. Many thanks @Rafacascudo for this idea. In the current version, the user has to create the thickness label and custom material by himself. Please check this link for more information https://goo.gl/okFsLd

Please watch this short video to be aware of how these new features are working in Spider Pro v.1.6:

[Artur.Kosakowski]

Hi Roman,

Thank you for posting the new version with all these cool features. I'm sure you will get a lot of appreciation from many people on this forum working with RC slabs on daily basis. Great job.

[Romanich · Accepted solution]

What's new in Spider Pro v.1.7:

• User can easily select panels according to the applied vertical load value using Select Panels command on the brand-new Loads tab. In the current version selection is limited to planar load and uniform planar load on contour.

• Now it is possible to switch off automatic panel selection in the contour plane for selected load case on the Load on Contour tab. This option will help with analytical models exported from Revit.

• User can easily create stairs according to the selected rectangular contour using Create Stairs command on the brand-new Stairs tab. The contour shall have 4 vertices.

• Now it is possible to take in to account the value of the Gamma angle defined in the bar section label dialog.

Please watch this short video to be aware of how these new features work in Spider Pro v.1.7:

[StefanoPasquini6790]

Dear Roman,

I have no words to evaluate your work and your ideas. You MUST be the new manager for Structural Analysis in Autodesk, your development is priceless.

Thank you to be with us!!

[Romanich · Accepted solution]

What's new in Spider Pro v.1.8:

• Now it is possible to create new nodes for the extended ends of the bar

• The new option Control Area Loads on the Loads tab will help you to check the loads and create colorful load maps

• User can easily change start or end node for selected bars using Node Changer For Selected Bars command on the brand-new Node tab

Please watch this short video to be aware of how these new features work in Spider Pro v.1.8:

[Artur.Kosakowski]

Hi @Romanich

Thank you for posting the update version of this great tool 

[StefanoPasquini6790]

As usual, incredible improvements in you API.

You are the CR7+Messi of Robot!!!

Thank you to be part of this Community, and thank you for your great work!

[Nissar19]

Reall cool:)

Thanks

[yesterday55555]

I would like Autodesk will add this add on to next version of Robot Structral. 

[Romanich]

Finally! My add-in Spider Pro is now available in the Autodesk App Store:

https://apps.autodesk.com/RSA/en/Detail/Index?id=964813656627065816&appLang=en&os=Win64

If you are already a customer, please provide a short review in the store. If you are not a customer yet, I will be happy to see you in the list of Spider Pro users.