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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