Creating Reports

About BVBS Export

The BVBS export provides rebar information according to the specifications of the BVBS format. You can export the report in .abs format.

This page discusses:

Content of the Report

The report uses the standard agreements of the listing method in BVBS.

The Rebar BVBS Export is available for two-dimensional reinforcement (BF2D) and three-dimensional reinforcement (BF3D).

Header Block

The Header Block (H) provides standard information independent of the geometry.

H ParameterHeader-Block Description BF2DBF3D Comment
jProject numberName of the 3Dshape
rDrawing number Not fulfilled by the current function
iIndexNot fulfilled by the current function
pReinforcement / area code Geometrical set number
lRod / net length [mm]
nQuantity
eWeight per net / bar [kg]
dBar diameterDiameter of the rebar
gSteel qualityValue of the Steel grade attribute set
sBend mandrel [mm]Radius of the bend mandrel
vDesignerNot fulfilled by the current function
aLowNot fulfilled by the current function
tLength difference for stepped rod lengthsNot fulfilled by the current function

Geometry Block

The Geometry Block (G) provides information on the shape of reinforcing bars.

G ParameterGeometry block descriptionBF2DBF3D
lLeg length
rRadius of the curved element
wAngle of the next bend
xX coordinates for 3D reinforcement.
yY coordinates for 3D reinforcement.
zZ coordinates for 3D reinforcement.

Location of the BVBS Export

The report and the directory containing support files are saved on the local drive at the specified location.

By default, the report directory is created in the AppData directory as RebarsReport.