Import 3D models to accelerate steel fabrication
			
			
			Structural engineers can use a bidirectional link between Advance Steel detailing software and Revit to collaborate on the same 3D model, saving time and minimizing errors.
			
		 
		
		
	
			
						Automate repetitive tasks with an intelligent design toolset
			
			
			Generate complex structures in fewer steps with the Dynamo Extension for Advance Steel. Use the library of parametric steel connections and dedicated tools to accelerate design and other tasks.
			
		 
		
		
	
			
						Adopt a BIM workflow for better accuracy and predictability
			
			
			Automatically create and update steel fabrication deliverables. Create model-driven shop deliverables and NC files to streamline fabrication and installation.
			
		 
		
		
	
		
			
						Steel modeling
			
			
									
																			
												
							Propagation of steel connections							Manage repetitive connection design more easily and efficiently.
						
											 	
									
																			
												
							Parametric steel connections							Ready-to-use Connection Vault can help save time.
						
											 	
									
																			
												
							Stairs, railings, and cage ladders							Model miscellaneous steelwork more quickly.
						
											 	
									
																			
												
							Sheet metal and folded plate work							Create folded elements of any shape more quickly.
						
											 	
									
												
												
							Fabrication data information
						
												
							Access and transfer fabrication data and properties.
						
											
	
									
												
												
							Dynamo extension for Advance Steel
						
												
							Create parametric complex structures with a visual programming tool.
						
											
	
									
												
												
							Built-in connection design engine
						
												
							Check steel-connection design in real time.
						
											
	
									
												
												
							Intelligent structural objects
						
												
							Speed modeling with object libraries and wizards.
						
											
	
							 
		 
		
	
		
			
						Detailing and documentation
			
			
									
																			
												
							Cut view symbols improvement							Control cut view symbols representation.
						
											 	
									
																			
												
							General arrangement drawings							Produce clearer drawings for erection at site.
						
											 	
									
																			
												
							Steel shop drawings							Generate more accurate drawings for fabrication.
						
											 	
									
																			
												
							NC data							Generate data for CNC workshop machines.
						
											 	
									
												
												
							Create more accurate BOMs
						
												
							Automatically generate BOMs based on design data.
						
											
	
									
												
												
							Document Manager
						
												
							Control and track your documentation.
						
											
	
									
												
												
							Drawing update with revision
						
												
							Spend less time tracking modifications with revision clouds.
						
											
	
									
												
												
							Labels placement
						
												
							Control label alignment on drawings.
						
											
	
							 
		 
		
	
		
			
						Interoperability
			
			
									
																			
												
							Bidirectional link with Revit							Speed time to fabrication with model synchronization.
						
											 	
									
																			
												
							AutoCAD Plant 3D interoperability							Integrate real-time workflow.
						
											 	
									
												
												
							Robot Structural Analysis interoperability
						
												
							Optimize your structure with bidirectional links.
						
											
	
									
																			
												
							BIM 360 interoperabilty							Collaborate more efficiently across the design team.
						
											 	
									
																			
												
							MIS software interoperability							Export data via KISS, XML, or IFC with MIS software.
						
											 	
									
												
												
							Custom settings import
						
												
							Import your custom settings when moving to new versions.
						
											
	
									
												
												
							Open and flexible API
						
												
							Extend and enhance the use of Advance Steel.
						
											
	
									
												
												
							IFC capabilities
						
												
							Import or export a 3D model to an IFC 2x3 file.
						
											
	
									
												
												
							View native drawings in AutoCAD
						
												
							View Advance Steel drawings with object enabler.
						
											
	
									
												
												
							Navisworks interoperability
						
												
							Integrate data for quantification, simulation, and review.
						
											
	
									
												
												
							Shared views
						
												
							Improve collaboration within or outside your organization.
						
											
	
									
												
												
							Attach a point cloud
						
												
							Work with a point cloud for greater accuracy.