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Libraries
- Complete profile libraries (AISC, CISC, Europe, UK...)
- Complete bolt and anchor libraries (ASTM, Hilti, European, UK...)
Structural elements
- Use of grids: Orthogonal, skewed or circular
- Beams of all types (straight, curved, poly-beams...).
- Direct creation or conversation from lines, polylines, AutoCAD arcs to straight beams, poly-beams or curved beams
Welded beams (straight or tapered)
- Capability for user defined sections, aluminum profiles...
- Rectangular, circular and polygonal plates by points or from AutoCAD polyline
- Folded plates: channels, cleats, complex connection plates...
- Weld preparation on plates
- Macros for quick structural element creation (portal frames, bracings, girts, joists...)
- 2D/3D object snap in selected view
Stairs and railings
- Straight stair (many different tread types: gratings, concrete pan, wood...)
- Spiral staircase (integrated handrail and twisted stringer)
- Handrail (on stair or multiple beams) includes railing, pickets and grab rail
- Cage ladders
Cladding
- Manufacturer libraries (Canam, Vulcraft...)
- Macro for quick creation (orientation, type, openings...)
- Control over fastener quantities
Mechanical component integration
- AutoCAD® solid integration in Advance Steel model: molded parts, mechanical components, tension cables, handles, ...
- Capability to insert ACIS bodies
- Special parts in lists and drawings
