Autodesk Advance Steel is a BIM (Building Information Modeling) software specialized in steel structural design, designed for engineers, draftsmen, and construction professionals who work in the field of metal structures. Based on AutoCAD, Advance Steel allows you to model, detail, and document steel structures with high precision, simplifying the entire workflow, from initial design to production and assembly.
🎯 Who it's suitable for
Advance Steel is the ideal choice for:
• Structural engineering firms that design buildings, sheds, bridges, and steel structures.
• Metal carpentry workshops that need accurate 3D models for production and assembly.
• BIM designers who require fluid interoperability with other Autodesk software such as Revit and AutoCAD.
🧩 Main features
✔️ Parametric 3D modeling
Advance Steel allows you to create intelligent and parametric 3D models of steel structures, including elements such as beams, columns, braces, stairs, handrails, frames, and connection plates.
✔️ Extended library of connections
Includes a wide range of standard and customizable joints: bolted, welded, with base plates, complex nodes, etc. Each connection is adjustable and can automatically adapt to model changes.
✔️ Automatic documentation
Automatic generation of executive drawings, views, sections, tables, material lists, and NC (Numerical Control) files ready for CNC processing.
✔️ BIM interoperability
Perfect integration with Revit for data exchange via the .SMLX format, promoting collaboration between multidisciplinary teams.
🔄 Import/Export
Supports numerous file formats, including IFC, DWG, DXF, NC, CIS/2, and SDNF for maximum compatibility with other software and production systems.
✔️ Revision management and quality control
Every change is tracked and managed efficiently, ensuring consistency between the model and updated documentation.
✔️ Intelligent layout
Advanced tools for the automatic creation of detailed tables, automatic numbering of elements, dynamic measurements, and 2D view management.
✔️ Tools for prefabrication and assembly
Complete support for production and logistics in the workshop, with the generation of assembly schemes, marking codes, and CNC files.
💻 Compatibility and system requirements
🖥️ Supported operating systems:
• Windows 11 (64 bit)
• Windows 10 (64 bit)
⚠️ Not available for macOS or Linux natively. However, it can be run on Mac via virtualization or dual boot with Windows.
🧠 Minimum recommended hardware requirements:
• Processor: Intel® i7 or equivalent AMD, 3.0 GHz or higher
• RAM: 16 GB (32 GB recommended for complex models)
• Graphics card: NVIDIA Quadro®, RTX or equivalent with at least 4 GB of VRAM and DirectX 11 compatibility
• Disk space: Minimum 20 GB free for installation, SSD recommended for optimal performance
• Screen resolution: 1920 x 1080 or higher
📶 Internet Connection required for product activation, updates, and integrated cloud services.
🛠️ What's included
• A 3D modeling environment dedicated to metal carpentry
• Tools for automatic creation of executive drawings
• Customizable libraries of structural elements and connections
• Export of CNC files and manufacturing documents
• Native integration with AutoCAD and Revit
• Access to revision management and traceability tools
• Customizable templates for views, labels, tables, and reports
• Multilayer support for international regulatory standards (EN, AISC, etc.)
🚀 Why choose Advance Steel
Advance Steel accelerates production, reduces human errors, and improves communication between designers, engineers, and workshops. It is a robust, reliable, and highly productive tool for those working in the field of advanced metal carpentry.
Perfect for managing complex projects, collaborating in multidisciplinary environments, and quickly transitioning from concept to construction with millimeter precision.