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WebService and API | What is WebService and API?

Communication is the key to success. This also applies to a client-server relation. WebService and API provides you with an XML based information exchange system for direct client-server communication. Programs, objects, messages, or documents can be integrated into these systems. For example, a web service protocol of the HTTP type runs for the client-server communication when you are looking for something in the Internet using a search engine.

Now back to Dlubal Software. In our case, the client is your programming environment (.NET, Python, JavaScript) and the service provider is RFEM 6. Client-server communication allows you to send requests to and receive feedback from RFEM, RSTAB, or RSECTION.

What is the difference between WebService and an API?

WebService is a collection of open source protocols and standards used to exchange data between systems and applications. In contrast, an application programming interface (API), is a software interface through which two applications can interact without a user being involved.
Thus, all web services are APIs, but not all APIs are web services.

Was für Vorteile haben Sie durch die Webservices-Technologie?
You will be able to communicate more quickly within and among organizations. A service can be independent of other services. By WebService you can use your application to make your message or feature accessible to the rest of the world. WebService helps you to exchange data between different applications and platforms. Several applications can communicate, exchange data, and share services with each other. SOAP ensures that programs created on different platforms and based on different programming languages can exchange data securely.

Die Kommunikation zwischen Web Service Client und Server ist optional verschlüsselt über das https-Protokoll möglich. Dazu kann in den Einstellungen ein SSL-Zertifikat mit zugehörigem privaten Schlüssel installiert werden.

Workflow of Simple Object Access Protocol

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Events

2024-09-03

Webinar

Using Python Console in RFEM 6

2024-09-26

$Grasshopper – RFEM 6: \n Data Exchange with ETABS$

Webinar

Grasshopper – RFEM 6: Data Exchange with ETABS

2024-11-26 - 2024-11-27

Conference

BIM World MUNICH 2024

Videos

Event

Webinar | Tekla Structures Integration in RFEM 6

Length: 00:52:56 min

Event

Webinar | Using AI with RFEM 6

Length: 00:31:17 min

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Webinar | Introduction to Interface RFEM 6 – Tekla Structures

Length: 00:59:16 min

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Webinar | Advanced Structural Analysis with RFEM 6 Python API

Length: 00:51:43 min

FAQ

FAQ 005434 | I use a template for the data exchange with Revit or Rhino/Grasshopper, and get...

Length: 00:00:30 min

Event

Webinar | Grasshopper - RFEM 6: Design Add-On Control Using Templates

Length: 01:08:33 min

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Webinar | How to Integrate AI to RFEM using API

Length: 00:50:35 min

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Webinar| Form-Finding and Calculation of Tensile Membrane Structures in RFEM 6

Length: 00:59:22 min

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Webinar | Introduction to RFEM 6 Interface with Grasshopper

Length: 00:57:16 min

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Knowledge Base Articles

The data exchange between RFEM 6 and Allplan can be done using various file formats. This article describes the data exchange of a determined surface reinforcement using the ASF interface. This allows you to display the RFEM reinforcement values as level curves or colored reinforcement images in Allplan.

Our webservice offers users the opportunity to communicate with RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9 using various programming languages. Dlubal's high-level functions (HLFs) allow you to expand and simplify the WebService's functionality. In line with RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9, using our WebService makes the engineer's work easier and faster. Check it out now! This tutorial shows you how to use the C# library by means of a simple example.

KB 001769 | Practical Applications Using Python and RFEM 6 | 2D Truss Generator

The recently introduced Webservices gives users the ability to communicate with RFEM 6 using their programming language of choice. This feature is enhanced with our High Level Functions (HLF) Library. The libraries are available for Python, JavaScript, and C#. This article looks at a practical use case of programming a 2D Truss Generator with Python. "Learning by doing," as the saying goes.

The individually defined printout reports in an RFEM or RSTAB model can be displayed in different ways.

Product Features

Feature 002796 | Console with Python Option

In addition to JavaScript, the Python high-level functions are also available in the console. Using the Python option, the console also provides you with the Python HLF functions known from the WebService function catalog for further use in the object properties dialog box for in-app scripting.

Feature 002693 | Export to SVG Format (Vector Graphic)

In RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9, you can export line graphics to the SVG format (vector graphics).

SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics and is an XML-based file format for displaying two-dimensional vector graphics. These vector graphics can be scaled without loss. It is possible to edit the SVG files using text editors, embed them on websites, and open them in the usual browsers.

You can import table values from a prepared Excel table into RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9 with just a few clicks – either individually or all at once. For the import, you need to install a plug-in in Microsoft Excel according to this FAQ: Is the import from Microsoft Excel still available in RFEM 6? .

Did you know? You can export all RFEM/RSTAB tables with the results individually or all at once directly into an Excel table or as a CSV file. There are several options available to you:

With table headers
Selected objects only
Filled rows only
Only filled tables
Export data as plain text

This way, the program allows you to control and clearly manage the exported data. You can export the stored formulas directly in the table or as a separate table, as in the case of the used parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How can I use an RSECTION cross-section when exporting a model from Revit to RFEM 6?

I still get an error message, although the WebService settings are activated in RFEM 6.

I get an error when importing an .xml file from SCIA to RFEM 6. How can I import SCIA files into RFEM 6?

How can I exchange data between RFEM 6 / RSTAB 9 and IDEA StatiCa?

I use a template for the data exchange with Revit or Rhino/Grasshopper, and get an error message.

I get an error when entering the name of a parametric section (for example, R_M1 500/1000) in Grasshopper.

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