AUTODESK ADVANCE STEEL

Autodesk Advance Steel is a BIM (Building Information Modeling) software specialized for steel structural design, designed for engineers, draftsmen, and building professionals who work in the field of metal structures. Based on AutoCAD, Advance Steel allows you to model, detail and document steel structures with high precision, simplifying the entire workflow, from initial design to production and assembly.

Who is it suitable for

Advance Steel is the ideal choice for:

• Structural engineering studios that design buildings, sheds, bridges, and steel structures.

• Metal carpentry workshops that need accurate 3D models for production and assembly.

• BIM designers who require smooth interoperability with other Autodesk software such as Revit and AutoCAD.

Main features

✔️ Parametric 3D modeling

Advance Steel allows you to create intelligent and parametric three-dimensional models of steel structures, including elements such as beams, columns, bracing, stairs, handrails, frames and connection plates.

✔️ Extensive library of connections

Includes a wide range of standard and customizable joints: bolted, welded, with base plates, complex nodes, etc. Each connection is adjustable and can automatically adapt to model changes.

✔️ Automatic documentation

Automatic generation of executive drawings, views, sections, tables, material lists and NC (Numerical Control) files ready for CNC machining.

✔️ BIM Interoperability

Perfect integration with Revit for data exchange via the .SMLX format, promoting collaboration between multidisciplinary teams.

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Supports numerous file formats, including IFC, DWG, DXF, NC, CIS/2, and SDNF for maximum compatibility with other software and production systems.

✔️ Revision management and quality control

Every change is tracked and managed efficiently, ensuring consistency between the model and updated documentation.

✔️ Intelligent drafting

Advanced tools for the automatic creation of detailed tables, automatic numbering of elements, dynamic dimensions and management of 2D views.

✔️ Tools for prefabrication and assembly

Full support for production and logistics in the workshop, with the generation of assembly schemes, marking codes and CNC files.

Compatibility and system requirements

????️ Supported operating systems:

• Windows 11 (64 bit)

• Windows 10 (64 bit)

⚠️ Not available for macOS or Linux natively. However, it can be run on Mac via virtualization or dual boot with Windows.

???? Recommended minimum hardware requirements:

• Processor: Intel® i7 or equivalent AMD, 3.0 GHz or higher

• RAM: 16 GB (32 GB recommended for complex models)

• Graphics card: NVIDIA Quadro®, RTX or equivalent with at least 4 GB of VRAM and DirectX 11 compatibility

• Disk space: At least 20 GB free for installation, SSD recommended for optimal performance

• Screen resolution: 1920 x 1080 or higher

???? Internet Connection required for product activation, updates and integrated cloud services.

What is included

• A 3D modeling environment dedicated to metal carpentry

• Tools for the automatic creation of executive drawings

• Customizable libraries of structural elements and connections

• CNC file export and manufacturing documents

• Native integration with AutoCAD and Revit

• Access to revision management tools and traceability

• Customizable templates for views, labels, tables and reports

• Multi-level support for international regulatory standards (EN, AISC, etc.)

Why choose Advance Steel

Advance Steel speeds up production, reduces human errors and improves communication between designers, engineers and workshops. It is a robust, reliable and highly productive tool for those working in the field of advanced metal carpentry.

Perfect for managing complex projects, collaborating in multidisciplinary environments and quickly moving from concept to construction with millimeter precision.