About Working with Advance Steel

This is a brief introduction to working with Advance Steel, describing the basic objects and methodology.

Note: The examples presented in this guide are generic for worldwide use and do not conform to local or specific company standards.

The Connections chapter describes how some Advance Steel connections create models. The 3D model uses a 1" = 1" scale and contains information about dimensions, objects, and attributes from which drawings are created as described in the Create and Manage Drawings chapter. The Advance Steel Objects chapter describes the fundamental objects that create a small steel structure.

This introduction does not describe all Advance Steel tools. Refer to the rest of the Advance Steel Help sections for more details on all commands and parameters.

Start using Advance Steel

Learn about the Advance Steel user interface and more.

3D Modeling

Learn how to model a 3D steel structure using intelligent steel connections. Starting from this model you will create drawings and lists.

Joints	Examples
Create a frame	Create a symmetrical portal frame
Create a connection Copy a connection Access connection properties	Create a bolted knee frame connection with haunch Connection Properties
Create various connections	Create an apex bolted with haunch Create a base plate with shear section and stiffener Copy an entire frame Create purlins on the selected support beams Create a purlin connection on the selected purlin and support beam Create a purlin shoe for two purlins
Clash check	Check the created frame for interferences

Additionally, learn about the Advance Steel basic objects. Following the steps in the examples you will obtain a small structure.

Objects	Examples
Building grid	Create a building grid with 3 axes in the X-direction and in Y-direction
Beams	Create straight beams HEA 200 x 2500 mm long Create a curved beam between two columns
Plates	Create a rectangular plate using a center point Split a plate using two points
Beam and plate processings	Create a cope Create an exact casing cross section
Bolts, anchors, holes, shear studs	Create a rectangular bolt pattern using two diagonal points
Welds	Create a weld point

Numbering

Once the model is ready, number all single parts and main parts in one step.

Drawing Creation

Learn how to create a drawing based on the created model. For example, create an isometric view.

Lists

A list is created in two steps:

Create extracts from the numbered and saved models.	Example: Create a model extract containing the beams in the model.
Create structured BOMs from the extracts using the Advance List Template Wizard.	Example: Create a BOM based on a previously created model extract.