Advance Steel projects consist of several files. For better management the files must be saved in the same location on your drive.
Project structure
Advance Steel projects consist of several files:
- A master file: the .dwg file containing the 3D model.
- A set of derived files: detail drawings, BOMs, NC files, etc .
It is recommended to create a folder with the same name as the model .dwg file in the desired location on your drive and save the model drawing in the folder and with the same name. As the project becomes more complex and derived documents are created, Advance Steel creates a sub-folder in the master .dwg file location, with the same name as the .dwg file. In this folder, sub-folders are created automatically as required for details (drawings), BOMs, calculations, NC files, etc.
Example:
Project information
The project information is used to automatically fill the title blocks of the created drawings and BOMs. Project information is set for the model and saved with the model .dwg file.
Project creation steps
To start a new project, perform the following steps:
- Start a new drawing.
- Set the project information.
- Save the file.