All Design Tool Plugins

6 Powerful Integrations. One Unified Workflow.

DesignLogic provides deep, native plugins for the industry's leading design tools, connecting your engineering team directly to CastLogic ERP production workflows. From BIM modeling to shop drawings, every plugin is purpose-built for precast concrete manufacturing.

Design Tools

IFC 4.0

Compliant

Real-Time

ERP Sync

openBIM

Native Support

BIM Integration

Autodesk Revit Plugin

The DesignLogic Revit Plugin transforms Autodesk Revit into a precast-first BIM environment. From parametric precast families to automated production drawing export, your engineering team works natively inside Revit while maintaining a live connection to CastLogic ERP for scheduling, inventory, and production planning.

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Key Capabilities

Precast Family Library

Walls, columns, beams, double tees, hollow core, stairs

Automated Piece Extraction

Extract individual pieces from full Revit model

Production Drawing Export

Shop drawings generated directly from Revit views

Rebar/Strand Scheduling

Automatic bar lists and strand patterns

Connection Detail Library

Pre-built connection families and details

Direct CastLogic ERP Sync

Live sync to production scheduling module

Erection Sequence Planning

Visual erection sequencing with 4D scheduling

Weight & Lifting Points

Automated weight calculations and lift insert placement

Structural Detailing

Tekla Structures Plugin

The DesignLogic Tekla Plugin delivers deep integration with Trimble Tekla Structures for structural precast detailing. Manage connections, rebar, strand patterns, cast units, and piece marks with purpose-built tools that push data directly into CastLogic ERP for production planning and scheduling.

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Key Capabilities

Precast Connection Detailing

Wet and dry connection types with full detailing

Rebar & Strand Detailing

Full bend schedules and strand pattern generation

Cast Unit Management

Piece marks, cast units, and assembly grouping

IFC Export with Precast Properties

Precast-specific IFC property sets and attributes

Embed & Hardware Placement

Automated embed layout and hardware coordination

Production Drawing Automation

Batch drawing generation with custom templates

Clash Detection

Precast-specific clash checks for assemblies

Direct CastLogic Sync

Bidirectional sync with ERP production module

Precast Systems

Allplan Precast Plugin

The DesignLogic Allplan Plugin is purpose-built for precast wall and floor system design within Allplan Precast. Optimize panel layouts, automate hollow core floor plans, generate production-ready piece lists, and connect directly to pallet planning and transport workflows in CastLogic ERP.

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Key Capabilities

Wall Panel Design & Optimization

Automated panel splitting and layout optimization

Hollow Core Floor Layout

Optimized slab placement with auto-cutting plans

Automated Piece Lists

Piece lists with dimensions, weights, and volumes

Production Planning Integration

Direct feed to CastLogic production scheduling

Reinforcement Detailing

Mesh and rebar placement with scheduling

Element Numbering & Marking

Automatic mark generation and numbering rules

Pallet Planning

Production bed and pallet layout optimization

Transport Planning

Load sequencing and trailer layout planning

2D/3D Drafting

AutoCAD Plugin

The DesignLogic AutoCAD Plugin bridges 2D and 3D drafting workflows with modern ERP-connected production. Extract piece data from legacy drawings, use precast-specific block libraries, automate shop drawing generation, and batch-export to PDF with full revision tracking.

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Key Capabilities

Shop Drawing Templates

Industry-standard precast shop drawing layouts

DWG-to-ERP Data Extraction

Pull piece data directly from DWG attributes

Precast Hardware Block Library

Embeds, connections, anchors, and lifting hardware

Auto Dimension & Annotation

Intelligent dimensioning per precast standards

Piece Data Attribute Extraction

Automated extraction of marks, weights, dimensions

Batch Plot to PDF

Multi-sheet batch plotting with naming conventions

Revision Management

Full revision tracking with cloud/delta markers

Legacy Drawing Import

Import and convert older drawing formats

Structural Engineering

Bentley ProStructures Plugin

The DesignLogic Bentley ProStructures Plugin connects structural engineering workflows with precast production. Perform frame analysis, verify connections, run code compliance checks against ACI and PCI standards, and generate engineering reports that feed directly into the CastLogic production pipeline.

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Key Capabilities

Precast Frame Analysis & Design

Structural analysis tailored for precast frames

Connection Engineering

Connection design and verification workflows

Structural Load Analysis

Integrated load path analysis for precast systems

Foundation Design

Foundation engineering for precast structures

Code Compliance Checking

ACI 318, PCI Design Handbook compliance checks

Engineering Report Generation

Automated calculation packages and reports

Model-to-Production Workflow

Engineering model drives production scheduling

3D Visualization

SketchUp Plugin

The DesignLogic SketchUp Plugin brings precast visualization to the early project stages. Create quick conceptual models for client presentations, generate photo-realistic renderings of finished buildings, and hand off conceptual designs to detailed BIM tools for full engineering development.

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Key Capabilities

Quick Project Visualization

Rapid precast building massing and visualization

Client Presentation Generation

Professional presentation-ready views and exports

Conceptual Design to BIM Handoff

Export to Revit, Tekla, or Allplan for detailing

Material & Finish Visualization

Precast finishes, textures, and color libraries

Solar & Shadow Studies

Daylight analysis and shadow impact visualization

Photo-Realistic Rendering

High-quality renders with precast material library

VR Export

Virtual reality walkthroughs for client review

Cross-Platform Standard Features

Every DesignLogic plugin shares a common foundation of capabilities that ensure interoperability, data integrity, and seamless collaboration across your entire engineering team.

IFC 4.0 Support

Full IFC 4.0 import/export with precast property sets

openBIM Compliance

buildingSMART certified openBIM workflows

Real-Time ERP Sync

Live bidirectional sync with CastLogic ERP

Multi-User Collaboration

Concurrent users with conflict resolution

Version Control

Full revision history with rollback capability

Cloud Backup

Automatic cloud backup with encryption

API Access

RESTful API for custom integrations

Webhook Notifications

Event-driven alerts for model changes

How It All Connects

Every DesignLogic plugin feeds into the same CastLogic ERP backbone, creating a single source of truth from design through production.

Design to Production Pipeline

Data flows automatically between your design tools and production floor

Revit / Tekla / Allplan

BIM models push piece data, rebar schedules, and BOMs directly to production scheduling

AutoCAD / Legacy DWG

Drawing attributes are extracted and mapped to ERP piece records automatically

Bentley ProStructures

Engineering calcs and code compliance reports link to project documentation in ERP

SketchUp Conceptual

Conceptual designs hand off to BIM tools for detailed engineering and production

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