The Structural discipline provides an advanced computer aided engineering design tool set that generates 3D models, is capable of automatically generating construction drawings, and provides powerful reporting features for structural systems in various types of buildings and plant facilities.

The Structural discipline addresses the structural engineering aspects of the design process by providing intelligent Structural elements, such as steel columns, girders, concrete beams, timber studs, joists and trusses, and other Structural components. You can modify existing Structural component types and instances of them, and define new ones with the DataGroup System tools. You can also customize existing or new Structural components, and change how they are displayed to conform to your particular drafting style, presentation standards, or personal preferences.

Structural Data, associated with every Structural member is also managed by the Datagroup System tools. DataGroup data can be changed for members individually or globally during the design of your Structural model. DataGroup data is also employed during the exchanges of data between the Structural discipline and Bentley Structural Synchronizer (ISM) import/export tools.

Generate Structural drawings using the special Building Dynamic Views utilities. Building Dynamic Views are an extension of dynamic views which allow dynamic views to process the various resymbolizations used by OpenBuildings Station Designer.

The Structural discipline can automatically generate Steel/Concrete Column Schedules. All aspects of these drawings can be customized to suit your needs. These Column Schedules can be saved as DGN models and Saved Views in the master model DGN ready for your final drawing compositions (sheets, borders, notes, ect.).

The Structural discipline lets you design projects in 3D, and keep track of materials, quantities, cost reports, and specifications, all automatically tracked within the design file. Plans, sections, elevations, bills of materials - all are stored or linked to the 3D model, so any changes you make to the design file automatically update the reporting and drawing data.