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
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| 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
| Output | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 | Coordination with Navisworks, Revit, and other BIM platforms |
Who It's For
- Steel detailers producing fabrication and assembly drawings
- Structural engineers modeling connections and steel structures
- Fabricators needing DSTV/DXF NC files for CNC machines
- BIM coordinators exchanging steel models via IFC
Why Professionals Choose Autodesk Advance Steel
Advance Steel automates the most labor-intensive part of steelwork: from the 3D model it generates fabrication drawings, BOMs, and machine-ready NC data, with a Connection Vault of 100+ parametric connections. Detailers report dramatic time savings versus manual drafting on every project.
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