Autodesk Advance Steel
3D modeling software for steel detailing.
Overview
Autodesk Advance Steel is a 3D modeling software for steel detailing, design, fabrication, and construction. It is built on the familiar AutoCAD platform, providing a comfortable environment for many drafters and detailers. The software helps to accelerate design and detailing with an extensive library of intelligent, parametric structural elements, steel connections, and automatic tools to generate fabrication drawings and bills of material.
✨ Key Features
- 3D modeling of structural steel
- Parametric steel connections library
- Automated generation of shop drawings and general arrangement drawings
- Bills of Material (BOMs)
- CNC data output (DSTV, NC1)
- Built on AutoCAD platform
- Interoperability with Revit and other Autodesk products
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Built on the familiar AutoCAD platform
- Strong integration with Revit for design-to-detailing workflows
- Part of the Autodesk AEC Collection, offering good value
Unique Value: Provides an efficient path from structural design in Revit to detailed fabrication models within a familiar AutoCAD environment, streamlining the BIM-to-fabrication workflow.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Detailing structural steel for commercial and industrial buildings
- Firms standardized on the Autodesk ecosystem
- AutoCAD users transitioning to 3D steel detailing
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Automated connection design (less advanced than SDS/2)
- Very large or complex projects (Tekla may handle these better)
- Non-steel materials
🏆 Alternatives
For companies that use Revit for design, Advance Steel offers a more seamless data transfer and workflow than Tekla or SDS/2. Its AutoCAD base also makes it easier for many detailers to learn and use.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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