An alternative way to build a Model quickly, is by importing a DXF file. You can draw your Model in a CAD program using simple LINES for Elements (and optionally POINTS for Nodes) and you can import your drawing into EngiLab Truss.2D as a structural Model.
In order to open the "Import DXF" form, you first have to define at least one Material and one Section. All the LINES of the DXF file will be converted to Model Elements assigned the Default Material and the Default Section.
Notes:
•All new Nodes will be free (no constraints, no springs) with no Nodal Loads on them.
•All new Elements will be assigned the Default Material.
•All new Elements will be assigned the Default Section.
•All new Elements will have no Elemental Loads on them.
Supported DXF file versions:
•AutoCAD 2018 DXF
•AutoCAD 2013/LT2013 DXF
•AutoCAD 2010/LT2010 DXF
•AutoCAD 2007/LT2007 DXF
•AutoCAD 2004/LT2004 DXF
•AutoCAD 2000/LT2000 DXF
•AutoCAD R12/LT2 DXF
Most probably the DXF Import feature will work without any problems also with any newer versions of AUTOCAD DXF files.