Advance Steel 2018

3D modeling software for steel detailing

Steel modeling

• Select and view parts of a model - Isolate and display selected elements.
• Model-based approval workflow - Color-code objects based on approval status.
• Weld definition properties - User-defined or automatic weld symbols.
• Intelligent structural objects - Model more quickly with an object library and wizards.
• Parametric steel connections - Extensive parametric connections library.
• Built-in steel connection design engine - Check connection design in real time.
• Stairs, railings, and cage ladders - Help speed the modeling of miscellaneous steel work.
• Sheet metal and folded plate work - Quickly create folded elements of any shape.

Detailing & documentation

• Versatile numbering - Select from multiple numbering methods.
• Labels in dimension lines - Affix automatic or manual dimension line labels.
• List on general arrangement drawings - Insert general arrangement drawing lists.
• Steel shop drawings - Generate more accurate drawings for fabrication.
• General arrangement drawings - Produce clearer drawings for erection at site.
• BOM (Bills of Materials) - Quickly create more accurate BOMs based on design data.
• CNC data - Generate data for CNC workshop machines.
• Document Manager - Control your documentation.
• Integrated revision control - Use revision clouds to manage drawing edits.

Interoperability

• Status tracking information - Color-code status in a 3D model.
• AutoCAD Plant 3D interoperability - Integrate real-time workflow.
• Bidirectional link with Revit - Help speed time to fabrication with Revit design data.
• Robot Structural Analysis interoperability - Optimize your structure with bidirectional links.
• Navisworks compatibility - Integrate data for whole-project review.
• MIS software interoperability - Export data via KISS or XML.
• Work-sharing - Collaborate several simultaneous users.