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VSD BeamPilot

Create preliminary reinforced-concrete beam concepts from a simple line, with visible bars, stirrups, tags and design notes.

Tested on SketchUp 2024 Personal licence code
VSD BEAMPILOTTechnical Preview
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Preliminary beam assistant

BeamPilot

01Span setup02Main reinforcement03Stirrup zones
VSD BeamPilotMove from span line to readable beam concept.
Version supportSketchUp 2024
Licence1 year
DeliveryCode + download
StatusTechnical Preview

Preliminary beam concepts

Move from span line to readable beam concept.

BeamPilot helps visualise early reinforcement decisions; final design must remain with a qualified structural engineer.

01

Line-based setup

Start from one horizontal line and interpret the span as net, axis-to-axis or total length.

02

Concrete and support presets

Select common concrete grades and support conditions for a preliminary beam setup.

03

Flexible main reinforcement

Use automatic, preset or manual tension-reinforcement choices during early design work.

04

Stirrup zones

Create uniform stirrups or denser support zones with configurable bar sizes.

05

Complete 3D bar layout

Generate main, top and side bars together with stirrups as organised model groups.

06

Tags and design notes

Keep reinforcement geometry organised and preserve relevant preliminary design information.

Learn at your own pace

A complete YouTube tutorial is coming.

The guide will cover line selection, span interpretation, supports, concrete grade, reinforcement modes, stirrup zones and model output. The video will be connected here as soon as it is published.

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YouTube tutorial
VSD BeamPilot: Complete GuideComing soon

Technical Preview

Start with the tool. Keep the workflow.

Get the extension, a personal licence code and updates released during your active licence period.

This preview is for concept development and evaluation, not final structural verification.

VSD BeamPilotTechnical Preview

29/ year

Introductory price may change when the full version is released.

  • BeamPilot extension download
  • Personal licence code
  • Updates during the licence period
  • Direct email support
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Quick answers

Before you install.

Which SketchUp version is supported?

The current Ruby script has been tested on SketchUp 2024.

What does Technical Preview mean?

This is the current release stage. Features, compatibility and pricing may develop before the full release.

How will I receive the tool?

After Stripe payment, the website will provide your personal licence code and protected download.

Where can I learn the controls?

A complete YouTube tutorial will be embedded on this page when it is ready.