Auto RC: Structural Design
Auto RC: Analysis & Design
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
Scan your floor plan and let AI generate a structural design in seconds—complete with calculation reports, bar cut list, BOQ, shop drawings,CAD files and 3D rebar models.
Structural design becomes your new superpower.
Auto RC doesn't just deliver fast results — it helps you understand the fundamentals of structural design and empowers you to create professional-grade structures with confidence.
Free Features for All Users
1) Scan floor plans and auto-generate beam layouts using AI
2) Analyze and design structural elements automatically (up to 50 beams per plan)
3) View 3D rebar details for beams
4) Customize beam and slab design as needed
5) Save projects by watching ads
Premium Features for Subscribers
1) Build full structural models with Pro Mode
2) Design and edit entire buildings: slabs, beams, columns, foundations, stairs, roofs, and steel frames
3) Run full 3D structural analysis with load combinations
4) Export full calculation reports
5) Auto-generate rebar models for the entire structure
6) Export bar cut lists and shop drawings
7) Export bill of quantities (BOQ)
8) Export structural CAD plans
9) Export 3D rebar models in IFC format for BIM compatibility
10) Enjoy an ad-free experience
Auto RC Subscription Plans
Weekly: $4.99
Monthly: $9.99
Yearly: $99.99 (save 2 months)
Free 7-day trial – cancel anytime. Your premium access stays active until the end of the trial or billing cycle.
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more -Added functionality for checking and designing slender columns.
-Improved visualization of rebar bending curves in bar-cut lists and shop drawings.
-Enhanced the export system for curved rebar models at bending points, resulting in smoother and more efficient model handling.
-Refined rebar modeling for ramps to achieve greater accuracy and completeness.
-Improve the responsiveness of the list to make it easier to tap.
-Fixed various bugs and improved overall system performance.
2.2.0 11/22/2025
-added structural model customization features: define element levels, apply beam offset, curb, side jacketing, bottom rib, and top reinforce, allowing users to export fully detailed models ready for construction.
-added wire mesh reinforcement support in plank slabs for more accurate and convenient design.
-improved shop drawing presentation for clearer, more readable outputs.
-redesigned home ui with a cleaner, more intuitive, and modern layout.
-introduced a new user guidance system providing step-by-step instructions for easier onboarding.
-foundation design system based on critical load combinations
-fixed bugs and optimized overall performance for smoother operation.
2.1.0 10/07/2025
-Added control system for limiting the number of section groups in automatic design
-Added option to remember previously designed structural sections in the auto-design screen
-Fixed issues with unresponsive scrolling and tapping in List View and Scroll View
-General bug fixes and performance improvements
2.0.4 08/03/2025
-Added controls to increase/decrease the number of reinforcement bars per layer (adjust reinforcement layers).
-Added controls to increase/decrease the number of stirrup bars for beams and columns (e.g., 2-RB6).
-Added controls to adjust stirrup spacing in beams.
-Improved the automatic reinforcement curving system for greater accuracy and continuity.
-Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
2.0.3 07/16/2025
-Added controls to increase/decrease the number of reinforcement bars per layer (adjust reinforcement layers).
-Added controls to increase/decrease the number of stirrup bars for beams and columns (e.g., 2-RB6).
-Added controls to adjust stirrup spacing in beams.
-Improved the automatic reinforcement curving system for greater accuracy and continuity.
-Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
2.0.2 07/15/2025
- Added tutorial video for using the free mode and the plan scan mode.
- Improved button tap area for better responsiveness
- Fixed crash when customizing roof
- Fixed crash when creating staircase
2.0.1 06/24/2025
- AI-powered plan scanner: instantly convert floor plans into beam layouts
- Flexible gridline editing: add/remove columns, adjust beam layouts, and set base coordinates
- Smart line thickness detection for accurate wall placement and automatic wall loads
- Enhanced AI section selection for improved stability and precision
- Unlimited free designs for layouts with up to 50 beams
- BIM rebar model export now included in membership — no extra cost
2.0.0 06/04/2025
- Exported material list and cost estimation (BOQ) to Excel format
- Added a tutorial video on designing earthquake-resistant structures
- Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements
1.9.1 04/14/2025
-Support for CAD (.dxf) export, enabling direct export of beam and column plans and sections for use in CAD software.
-Text scaling and positioning adjustments before DXF export.
-Configurable anchorage length, allowing minimum anchorage control based on L/3, L/8, or user-defined values.
-Enhanced icon descriptions for improved clarity.
-Expanded text input for calculation report cover pages.
-Automated load transfer from columns to transfer beams after plan integration.
-Stirrup spacing control, limiting spacing to no more than half the beam depth when shear force Vu is less than Vc in the Working Stress Design (WSD) method.
-Enhanced accuracy in column and foundation placement for more precise structural modeling.
-Bug fixes and performance optimizations.
1.9.0 03/27/2025
-Improved tutorial video display
-Enhanced accuracy of slab positioning
1.8.5 03/11/2025
-Adjustable reinforcement spacing for slabs and stairs
-Customizable stirrup spacing for columns
-Customizable reinforcement quantity in foundations
-Reinforcement control system to prevent under-reinforcement and ensure reinforcement failure occurs before concrete failure (Over-Reinforce Concrete)
-Customizable number of piles in foundation design
-Foundation design warnings with suggested solutions
-Adjustable roof overhang for specific sections
-Multi-selection for modifying roof structures
-Customizable stair step count
-Adjustable height difference between the first and last stair step
-Enhanced stair reinforcement design
-Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.8.4 02/28/2025
-Adjustable reinforcement spacing for slabs and stairs
-Customizable stirrup spacing for columns
-Customizable reinforcement quantity in foundations
-Reinforcement control system to prevent under-reinforcement and ensure reinforcement failure occurs before concrete failure (Over-Reinforce Concrete)
-Customizable number of piles in foundation design
-Foundation design warnings with suggested solutions
-Adjustable roof overhang for specific sections
-Multi-selection for modifying roof structures
-Customizable stair step count
-Adjustable height difference between the first and last stair step
-Enhanced stair reinforcement design
-Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.8.3 02/25/2025
-Added an option to adjust the number of reinforcement bars in columns.
-Moved the structural analysis process to run in the background.
-Optimized performance for faster analysis.
-Fixed an IFC export issue on iPad devices.
-Resolved an issue where data exceeded the app’s processing limits during analysis.
1.8.2 01/31/2025
-Added an option to adjust the number of reinforcement bars in columns.
-Moved the structural analysis process to run in the background.
-Optimized performance for faster analysis.
-Fixed an IFC export issue on iPad devices.
-Resolved an issue where data exceeded the app’s processing limits during analysis.
1.8.1 01/30/2025
-Export structural and reinforcement models as IFC files for seamless data exchange between BIM software, compatible with Revit, SketchUp, BIMvision, and other BIM programs.
-Fixed surface area calculations for reinforcement profiles in cost estimation.
-Resolved other bugs.
1.8.0 01/24/2025
-Add a feature to enhance beam reinforcement by grouping beams and improving flexibility in design.
-Implement a system to prevent concrete failure before steel reinforcement by automatically adding compressive reinforcement.
-Introduce a safeguard to prevent steel reinforcement reduction below calculated values.
-Provide workshop-style tutorial videos for real-world design applications.
-Enable exporting structural analysis results from 3D analysis in a 2D graph format.
-Fix miscellaneous bugs.
1.7.3 12/22/2024
-Stud Beam and Steel Column Design
-Automatic Stud Beam Generation
-Plan Drafting for Stud Beams
-Tie Beam Rotation
-Add Post-to-Rafter Alignment for Lean-To Roofs
-Modify Steel Beam and Column Structures
-Structural Analysis of Steel Beams and Columns
-Calculation Reports for Steel Beams and Columns
-Shop Drawings for Roof Structures
-Cost Estimation for Steel Structures and Roofing
-Resolve Bugs in 3D Structural Analysis
-Fix Errors in Calculation Report Export
-Address Other Miscellaneous Bugs
1.7.2 11/27/2024
-Stud Beam and Steel Column Design
-Automatic Stud Beam Generation
-Plan Drafting for Stud Beams
-Tie Beam Rotation
-Add Post-to-Rafter Alignment for Lean-To Roofs
-Modify Steel Beam and Column Structures
-Structural Analysis of Steel Beams and Columns
-Calculation Reports for Steel Beams and Columns
-Shop Drawings for Roof Structures
-Cost Estimation for Steel Structures and Roofing
-Resolve Bugs in 3D Structural Analysis
-Fix Errors in Calculation Report Export
-Address Other Miscellaneous Bugs
1.7.1 11/25/2024
-Automatic roof generation system
-Structural analysis and steel design
-Automatic steel section selection system
-Alerts for inappropriate section usage
-Customizable roof structure mode
-Roof structure calculation report
-Additional settings for reduction factors used in calculating pile quantities and spread footing dimensions
1.7.0 10/09/2024
-Export Shop Drawing
-Export Bar-Cut List
-Column Design Notification
1.6.1 08/22/2024
-new beginners guide video
-Resolve memory full issue when exporting calculation list
1.5.1 08/07/2024
-Bill Of Quantities (BOQ)
-Cost Estimate
-Export BOQ (PDF File)
-Enhance the presentation of Rebar Model
-Fix Bugs in Rebar Model Page
1.5.0 07/23/2024
- Bar-Cut List
- Rebar Modeling
- Fix additional bugs
1.4.0 07/03/2024
-Integrate seismic load and snow load analysis into load combination calculations.
-Display column calculation values for each load case.
-Spread footing design
-Improve structural modification tools for greater ease and convenience.
-Enable multi-selection in column and slab editing categories.
-Add grouped data functionality in the beam editing category.
-Implement redo and undo features in various editing modes.
-Fix additional bugs.
1.3.3 06/05/2024
-Integrate seismic load and snow load analysis into load combination calculations.
-Display column calculation values for each load case.
-Improve structural modification tools for greater ease and convenience.
-Enable multi-selection in column and slab editing categories.
-Add grouped data functionality in the beam editing category.
-Implement redo and undo features in various editing modes.
-Fix additional bugs.
1.3.2 06/04/2024
-Added functionality for checking and designing slender columns.
-Improved visualization of rebar bending curves in bar-cut lists and shop drawings.
-Enhanced the export system for curved rebar models at bending points, resulting in smoother and more efficient model handling.
-Refined rebar modeling for ramps to achieve greater accuracy and completeness.
-Improve the responsiveness of the list to make it easier to tap.
-Fixed various bugs and improved overall system performance.
more Version 2.2.0 11/22/2025
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