BIM-oriented 3D design and engineering for steel structures, glass façades, and industrial cladding systems
FAÇADE AND ROOF PLANNING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL
bocad Roof and Wall – The BIM solution for complex 3D façade and roof systems
bocad Roof and Wall is a powerful façade BIM software for model-based design and execution of complex roofing and cladding projects. The system supports façade construction in steel, aluminum, and hybrid structures and enables a fully integrated BIM-based industrial façade workflow – from initial concept through detailing to production.
Illustration: Detail of a glass façade
Designed for maximum flexibility and efficiency
With a comprehensive library of leading manufacturers (panels, cassettes, aluminum profiles) and the ability to customize it to specific project needs and company standards, bocad Roof and Wall adapts seamlessly to your requirements. Automated generation of installation drawings, palletizing plans, glass cutting patterns, and order lists significantly boosts planning efficiency and minimizes manual errors – ideal for BIM façade projects of any scale.
Image: Interior view of hall Multimaterial construction
Technical Strengths
• BIM Integration & IFC Compatibility
Seamless, cross-discipline data exchange via IFC2x3 & IFC4 – ideal for industrial and glass façades.
• Model = Drawing
Automatic transfer from the 3D model – even for curved elements.
• Automated Documentation
One-click creation of workshop drawings, layout plans, part lists, etc.
• Intelligent IFC Import
Conversion of bolts, welds, and structures during import.
• Flexible Detailing & Custom Profiles
Free profile definition, custom connection details, including folded plates.
• Visual Model Review
Tools like SmartView & SmartNavigator for clash detection and status tracking.
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INCLUDED MODULES
Steel module
Roof & wall module
Glazing module
Automatic connections for steel and glazing
Concrete designer
Stairs & railings
Automatic marking
Automatic drawings
Automatic BOM
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Bar and plate nesting
Illustration: various door details, steel folding door module
AVAILABLE ADD ONS
bocad SmartPointCloud
bocad Hybrid
Add-ons can be integrated additionally. Our experts will be happy to advise and assist you with the integration.
Image: bocad SmartPointCloud
INCLUDED INTERFACES
IFC 2x3 , IFC 4
DXF, DWG, DXF-3D
3D PDF
DGN
SDNF
STEP, IGES
DSTV-NC, DSTV-PSS, DSTV-Statik, DSTV-Stücklisten
IDEA Statica
WISCON
KISS
AVEVA E3D
HEXAGON S3D
Revit
API
Image: IDEA StatiCa
Satisfied customers, successful projects
From functional halls and delicate glass facades to iconic large-scale buildings – bocad Steel is used wherever complex and customized steel structures are required. Our software supports projects of any scale: from small conservatories to stadium roofs.
TYPICAL USERS
Engineering offices for structural steel, industrial facades and glazing / metal constructions
Design offices for structural steel, industrial facades and glazing / metal constructions
Steel construction companies with or without NC production, industrial facades and glazing / metal constructions
Full-service providers for halls
Metal construction companies
TYPICAL PROJECTS
All types of halls including cladding
Glass facades and skylight domes
Conservatories and greenhouses
individual steel constructions,
Domes
And many others
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TYPICAL BOCAD
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FLOATING LICENSES
Floating Licences allow multiple users within a network to use bocad software, but only a limited number at the same time. The licences “float” between different users — they are not tied to a specific machine.