Product
Structural Design
Size a code-compliant lateral system from your ETABS model in minutes.
How it works
Connect ETABS
Install the lightweight connector. It links your running ETABS session to DatumBlocks over a secure channel — no file exports, no copy-paste.
Extract model
Geometry, sections, loads and load combinations are pulled into the DatumBlocks model. You see exactly what was read before anything changes.
AI sizes sections
A reinforcement-learning agent searches the section space for a code-compliant, efficient lateral system — in minutes, not weeks.
Review & push back
Inspect every element in the interactive workspace, adjust what you want, and push the accepted sizing back into your workflow.
What you get
Interactive 3D model
Instanced viewer that stays smooth at 10k+ elements.
Plan / elevation editing
Edit geometry in 2D, synced to the 3D model.
Element-level sections
Override any member's section by hand.
RL section prediction
Learned policy proposes efficient sizing.
NZS 3404 capacity checks
Every member checked against the steel code.
ETABS round-trip
Read your model in; review and push results back.
FAQ
Which ETABS versions are supported?+
The connector targets recent ETABS releases via the official API. Tell us your version on the contact form and we'll confirm compatibility.
Which design codes do you check against?+
V1 verifies steel members against NZS 3404. Additional codes are on the roadmap.
Where is my data stored?+
Your model data is stored in our Google Cloud project in the australia-southeast1 (Sydney) region. We do not share it.
How does the connector work?+
A small tray app runs alongside ETABS on your machine and bridges it to DatumBlocks over a secure connection. You stay in control of when it runs.
What does it cost?+
Pricing is in progress. Contact us and we'll talk through your needs.