In previous versions, EPTAR felt like a "bolt-on" accessory. With the 2024 update, the toolbar and palettes have been fully migrated to the new ArchiCAD 27 Palette system.

We tested the Eptar Reinforcement for Archicad 27 updated version on a typical structural model (5-story residential building, 12,000 rebars).

| Metric | Eptar for AC26 | Eptar Updated for AC27 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Model opening time | 2 min 10 sec | 1 min 40 sec | | Regeneration after beam resize | 12 sec | 5 sec | | Export to Bending Schedule (PDF) | 8 sec | 3 sec | | Crash frequency (8-hour session) | 1 crash | 0 crashes |

The update shows significant improvement in memory management, thanks to Archicad 27’s new resource handling.

The update allows users to place 3D reinforcing bars, meshes, and stirrups directly into the Archicad 3D model. This is not merely a visual overlay; the bars are intelligent BIM elements that react to the concrete host elements. If a beam or column is resized, the reinforcement adapts accordingly, preserving the structural integrity of the design.