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The main functions of Advance Steel concern:
* Creation of 3D model using a library of construction elements (i.e., beams, plates, bolts, welds, etc.)
* Sheet metal and plate work
* Advanced tools for element collision detection
* Clear workshop drawings, automatically labeled and dimensioned
* Checking the model in order to insure a correctly built 3D model and accurate bills of materials
* Automatic creation of general arrangement and shop drawings, fabrication drawings, fitting drawings, isometric views and fabrication drawings
* Drawing creation workflow management (revision control, automatic update, etc.)
* Automatic creation of lists / bills of materials and NC files
* Multi-user technology - all users involved in a project can work simultaneously and securely on the same model, without errors.
Advance Steel provides instruments for modeling complex structures such as straight and spiral stairs, railings, and ladders. The program creates all necessary documents (including NC files) for the stair fabrication.
Parametric steel connections
Advance Steel has a library of more than 300 preset parametric steel connections to connect Advance elements grouped in the following categories: beam end to end joints, base plate joints, general bracing joints, cantilever beam to column joints, plate joints, clip angle joints, pylon joints, tube brace joints, purlin joints, stiffener joints, and turnbuckle bracings.
The user creates all connecting elements by a single operation. At the same time, the connected elements are processed (shortened, coped, etc.). The software allows users to customize the connections:
* Set the parameters of the joint
* Process the connected elements
* Transfer the properties from one steel connection to another
* Update the steel connection
Joint Design engine
The software dimensions and checks joints according to Eurocodes 3 standards and AISC North American standards. A design report can be created.
Drawing styles
Based on a 3D model, dimensioned and labeled 2D general arrangement and shop drawings can be automatically created using drawing styles. The drawings are created in separate DWG files; however, they are linked to track changes. Thus, the drawings can be updated after any model modifications and the drawing revision can be managed.
The software has a variety of predefined drawing styles for the creation of general arrangement drawings and shop drawings for single parts and assemblies. A drawing style is a set of rules used to create a detail drawing and defines the elements that are displayed including labeling and dimensioning preferences.
Drawing styles provide the option to automatically create drawings and to modify the layout exactly to user requirements. Drawing styles are used in a similar way to AutoCAD dimension styles, line styles, etc. The predefined drawing styles are different for each installation and country. Custom drawing styles can also be defined.
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CAD
Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computers (or ) to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve co ...
software application for 3D modeling
In 3D computer graphics, 3D modeling is the process of developing a mathematical coordinate-based representation of any surface of an object (inanimate or living) in three dimensions via specialized software by manipulating edges, vertices, an ...
and detailing of steel structures and automatic creation of fabrication drawings, bill of materials
A bill of materials or product structure (sometimes bill of material, BOM or associated list) is a list of the raw materials, sub-assemblies, intermediate assemblies, sub-components, parts, and the quantities of each needed to manufacture an end ...
and NC files. It was initially developed by GRAITEC, but was acquired by Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is an American multinational software corporation that makes software products and services for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment industries. Autodesk is headquartered ...
in 2013. The software runs on AutoCAD
AutoCAD is a commercial computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software application. Developed and marketed by Autodesk, AutoCAD was first released in December 1982 as a desktop app running on microcomputers with internal graphics controllers. ...
.
Features
The application supports all basic AutoCAD concepts and functions (snap points, grip points, copy, etc.). When running on its own CAD platform, the application provides the same capabilities as running on AutoCAD. The Advance Steel CAD platform serves both as a graphic engine and an object oriented database. Compliancy is assured between versions of Advance Steel running on its own CAD platform and running on AutoCAD. The Advance Steel information is stored in DWG format. The application includesAutoLisp
AutoLISP is a Dialect (computing), dialect of the programming language Lisp (programming language), Lisp built specifically for use with the full version of AutoCAD and its derivatives, which include ''AutoCAD Map 3D'', ''AutoCAD Architecture'' and ...
(enhancing standard AutoLisp to include Advance Steel commands) and COM ( VBA, C++) programming interfaces. This means that users can create their own customized macros for specialist requirements.
Advance Steel imports and exports to the following file formats:
* GTC
* DWG
* IFC 2x3
* CIS/2
* SDNF
* PSS
* KISS (“Keep it Simple, Steel”)
* DSTV
* DXF
The main functions of Advance Steel concern:
* Creation of 3D model using a library of construction elements (i.e., beams, plates, bolts, welds, etc.)
* Sheet metal and plate work
* Advanced tools for element collision detection
* Clear workshop drawings, automatically labeled and dimensioned
* Checking the model in order to insure a correctly built 3D model and accurate bills of materials
* Automatic creation of general arrangement and shop drawings, fabrication drawings, fitting drawings, isometric views and fabrication drawings
* Drawing creation workflow management (revision control, automatic update, etc.)
* Automatic creation of lists / bills of materials and NC files
* Multi-user technology - all users involved in a project can work simultaneously and securely on the same model, without errors.
Advance Steel provides instruments for modeling complex structures such as straight and spiral stairs, railings, and ladders. The program creates all necessary documents (including NC files) for the stair fabrication.
Specific features
Parametric steel connections
Advance Steel has a library of more than 300 preset parametric steel connections to connect Advance elements grouped in the following categories: beam end to end joints, base plate joints, general bracing joints, cantilever beam to column joints, plate joints, clip angle joints, pylon joints, tube brace joints, purlin joints, stiffener joints, and turnbuckle bracings.
The user creates all connecting elements by a single operation. At the same time, the connected elements are processed (shortened, coped, etc.). The software allows users to customize the connections:
* Set the parameters of the joint
* Process the connected elements
* Transfer the properties from one steel connection to another
* Update the steel connection
Joint Design engine
The software dimensions and checks joints according to Eurocodes 3 standards and AISC North American standards. A design report can be created.
Drawing styles
Based on a 3D model, dimensioned and labeled 2D general arrangement and shop drawings can be automatically created using drawing styles. The drawings are created in separate DWG files; however, they are linked to track changes. Thus, the drawings can be updated after any model modifications and the drawing revision can be managed.
The software has a variety of predefined drawing styles for the creation of general arrangement drawings and shop drawings for single parts and assemblies. A drawing style is a set of rules used to create a detail drawing and defines the elements that are displayed including labeling and dimensioning preferences.
Drawing styles provide the option to automatically create drawings and to modify the layout exactly to user requirements. Drawing styles are used in a similar way to AutoCAD dimension styles, line styles, etc. The predefined drawing styles are different for each installation and country. Custom drawing styles can also be defined.
Software compatibility
The application is compatible with: *Windows 10
Windows 10 is a major release of Microsoft's Windows NT operating system. It is the direct successor to Windows 8.1, which was released nearly two years earlier. It was released to manufacturing on July 15, 2015, and later to retail on J ...
, Windows 8
Windows 8 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft. It was Software release life cycle#Release to manufacturing (RTM), released to manufacturing on August 1, 2012; it was subsequently made available for downl ...
, Windows 7
Windows 7 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft. It was released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009, and became generally available on October 22, 2009. It is the successor to Windows Vista, released nearly ...
, Windows Vista
Windows Vista is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft. It was the direct successor to Windows XP, which was released five years before, at the time being the longest time span between successive releases of ...
, Windows XP
Windows XP is a major release of Microsoft's Windows NT operating system. It was released to manufacturing on August 24, 2001, and later to retail on October 25, 2001. It is a direct upgrade to its predecessors, Windows 2000 for high-end and ...
Pro (32-bit and 64-bit)
* AutoCAD 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
* AutoCAD Architecture 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Software interoperability
Advance Steel integrates GRAITEC's data synchronization technology, GTC (GRAITEC Transfer Center). This technology offers: * Import/export data in standard formats: CIS/2, SDNF, PSS, IFC 2.x3 * Multiple Advance Steel users that work simultaneously on the same project and synchronize their models * Synchronization in Advance Steel of modifications made by engineers in other GRAITEC software (section changes, addition of structural elements, etc.)Release history
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*Comparison of CAD editors for CAE
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* Tekla Structures
Tekla Structures is a building information modeling software able to model structures that incorporate different kinds of building materials, including steel, concrete, timber and glass. Tekla allows structural drafters and engineers to design a b ...
References
External links
Advance Steel official page
Projects created with Advance Steel
Advance Steel demos
Computer-aided engineering software Civil engineering 3D graphics software Product lifecycle management Computer-aided design software Autodesk acquisitions Building information modeling GRAITEC products