Advanced tools for element collision detection.Creation of 3D model using a library of construction elements (i.e., beams, plates, bolts, welds, etc.).The main functions of Advance Steel concern: This means that users can create their own customized macros for specialist requirements.Īdvance Steel imports and exports to the following file formats:ĭetail views of a staircase created using Advance Steel The application includes AutoLisp (enhancing standard AutoLisp to include Advance Steel commands) and COM ( VBA, C++) programming interfaces. The Advance Steel information is stored in DWG format. Compliancy is assured between versions of Advance Steel running on its own CAD platform and running on AutoCAD.

The Advance Steel CAD platform serves both as a graphic engine and an object oriented database. When running on its own CAD platform, the application provides the same capabilities as running on AutoCAD.

The application supports all basic AutoCAD concepts and functions (snap points, grip points, copy, etc.). It was initially developed by GRAITEC, but was acquired by Autodesk in 2013.

3D grid (or skeleton) constrained design (i.e.Advance Steel is a CAD software application for 3D modeling and detailing of steel structures and automatic creation of fabrication drawings, bill of materials and NC files. electrical substation support, isolator support, transformer support) My requirements for Autodesk Advance Steel: Those tutorials are unsuitable - the upright columns are shown using I-beams instead of angles, the connections are way too complex showing gussets instead of simple bolt connections, and I cannot find info on how one would go about constraining to a three-dimensional (not 2D) grid. However, I need to convince them that this is a suitable product (or not), for which I need help in drawing a prototype structure using a 30-day trial.Īll of the tutorials I could find only show how to design building/warehouse structures - but no small/medium lattice supports (examples attached). I am currently proposing to my superior that our division acquire Autodesk Advance Steel instead using Autodesk Inventor as a more suitable alternative - for the purpose of detailing lattice structures that will support electrical substation equipment. Could you propose a tutorial or video that demonstrates how to design a simple lattice structure from scratch (not import) - in Autodesk Advance Steel (any edition but later preferred)?

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