About Autodesk Advance Steel
Autodesk Advance Steel is a specialized 3D BIM software for structural steel detailing, fabrication drawing generation, and CNC data export. Built on the AutoCAD platform, it provides a complete workflow from 3D modeling of steel structures through automated 2D drawing production to machine-ready NC files for fabrication shops.
Modeling & Detailing
- Structural modeling beams, columns, bracing, plates, bolts, anchors, welds, and connections with intelligent objects
- Connection Vault library of 100+ parametric steel connections (moment, shear, base plate, splice, bracing)
- Automatic detailing generates fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and single-part drawings from the 3D model
- Drawing Styles Manager customize drawing standards, dimensions, labels, and title blocks per shop standards
- Clash detection integrated interference checking between steel and other disciplines
- Model sharing multi-user project collaboration with worksets and version control
Fabrication Output
- NC file export DSTV, DXF, KISS, SDNF, PSS for CNC drilling, sawing, coping, and marking machines
- BOM and material lists with weight, surface area, and paint area calculations
- Revision management automated revision clouds, tables, and drawing issue tracking
- IFC export for coordination with Navisworks, Revit, and other BIM platforms