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AutoCAD TechnologyAdvance SteelHIGH-END USER FRIENDLY MODELING,THAT AUTOMATICALLY CREATES GENERALARRANGEMENT AND FABRICATION DRAWINGSwww.graitec.com
Grenoble Stadium, FranceArchitecture office: Atelier d’architectureChaix & Morel et associés, ParisDesign office (metallic roof): ETI, Grenoble Jacques MossotAdvance SteelDedicatedtoSteelworkConstruction,Advance Steel is THE indispensable AutoCAD extension for 3D structural modeling,detailing and fabrication (creates NC Code).Advance Steel is a major AutoCAD extensionthat transforms the generic platform into anunsurpassed professional structural steelcreation environment.Advance Steel dramatically increases generalproject throughput by extensive use of dragand drop intelligent objects (profiles, joints,etc.), wizards, single click functions and visualmanagement tools.Correspondingly, Advance Steel has a smalllearning curve, hence novice users can create,manage, modify complex intelligent 3Dmodels and all associated drawings faster andwith less effort than static 2D drawings.Grenoble Stadium, FranceDesign office: ETI, Grenoble Atelier d’architecture Chaix& Morel et associés.Miscellaneous SteelThe UFO Zoetermeer, Zoetermeer,NetherlandsDesign Office: CSM NV (Victor Buyck Group),BelgiumSand Drying and Transportation, Provodin,Czech RepublicDesign office: CAB minerals s.r.o., Brno,Czech RepublicMitsubishi Garage, exhibit hall and office (Voglous, France)Design office: SARL BouchetArchitecture Office: AERMany new macros enable quick modeling of miscellaneous steel such as: handrails,stairs, cage ladders, spiral staircases, etc.User can even use their own proprietary shape profiles and specifications withinthe macro: the stringer type, stair pan, railing, elbows at the end, mid rails / verticalpickets and the various types of connection to the stringer among other things canbe user defined.The stair model carries full parametric technology, hence any modification (length,width, angle, etc.) also modifies the handrails. Once a stair “type” has been saved inthe library it can be recalled in any other project within the macro.
1CREATE THE FRAMINGWITHIN MINUTESAdvance Steel ensures precise, efficient, fast modeling and itsunique technology automatically creates your general arrangementdrawings, detail drawings, material lists and NC files.Start modeling your columns, floor beams, bracings, purlinsand miscellaneous steelwork (stairs, railings, etc.) with easy touse Advance objects and assemblies that snap in place. Visualdialog boxes immediately pop-up to customize preferences anddimensions.Advance Steel provides an extensive library that includes hundredsof connections that intelligently snap in place and instantly adaptto ongoing model changes with visual feedback.The powerful “Quick connect” function automatically creates anddesigns all standard connections in the project according to userpreferences.Advance Steel then performs a final check: element collisiondetection, construction tool accessibility and object numberingcorrection.2CREATE ALL DRAWINGSAUTOMATICALLYGRAITEC Advance increases yand improves drawing qualitNow that your model is finished with members,connections and correctly numbered you can usethe automatic drawing creation for:GRAITEC Advance processes the entire 3Dmodel data, accelerates all documentcreation and insures all-around drawingconsistency. General arrangement drawings (isometric views,elevations, floor plans, etc.) Sections and close ups Fabrication drawings (assembly drawings, singlepart drawings, etc.)Dimensions and labels are automatically placed andeasily modified using a visual wizard tool (welds,level symbols, etc.). And if that’s not enough Youcan use all AutoCAD functions to obtain the highestlevel of detail!A major time saver: Advance Steel automaticdrawing consistency check! When the model ismodified all the relevant drawings are updatedautomatically upon your approval!4CONTROL YOUR MODELSTABILITY WITHADVANCE DESIGNAdvance steel is part of the GRAITEC AdvanceCAD / Design software series. This modularend-to-end solution offers the advantage ofseamless workflow from the initial structuralconcept to final design and production output.Our software integration saves considerabletime by virtually eliminating double entries andredundant work!
100% AutoCAD Working within AutoCAD insures a flexible and solid industry standard softwareplatform that reduces running costs and risks: large established user base, shorterlearning curve, quick integration into production, smooth file exchange betweenproject partners (DWG), etc.From a technical point of view, Advance Steel uses the latest and most powerful100% AutoCAD compliant development technology: Object ARX. This ensuresthe current and future AutoCAD compatibility of objects that support most basicfunctions (stretch, shorten, copy, move, etc.). The Advance Steel native format isthe DWG file.3your productivitytyPRINT YOUR LISTS ANDBILLS OF MATERIALNow that your drawings are ready, Advance Steel cancreate all material lists in addition to NC files. AdvanceSteel includes many predefined report formats (beamlists, plate lists, etc.) and supports custom templates:content definition, customizable sorting, logos andpictures, etc.CustomizationThe Advance Steel “Document Manager” offersa centralized, time saving visual tracking andmanagement system (drawings, lists, NC files, etc.).You can check your drawings at a glance, sort out thedrawings or print the material lists!If AutoCAD can help create the drawing you want then AdvanceSteel can do it for you! Out of the box Advance Steel creates highquality drawings with a generic “Look and Feel”. Users can adapt the“Look and Feel” to their own requirements with the user-friendly“Drawing Style Manager”.The Drawing Style Manager is a high-end tool that customizesthe automatic drawing creation process (part visibility, contentand placement of labels according to the object type, dimensionpositioning, etc.) to obtain drawings that require little or no cleanup.
Roof of Zlote Tarasy atrium (Golden Terraces)in Poland. Waagner-Biro GmbH, Austria,winner of the European Award for steelconstruction 2007YOUR PROJECT AT A GLANCE1Create your columns, floor-beams, bracings, purlins withthe same approach as drawing AutoCAD lines and thencall on the automatic connections library!2Structural modeling3Intelligent connections4Quick connection with design5General arrangement drawing6Fabrication drawingList7From the model, Advance Steel automaticallycreates general arrangement drawings, detaildrawings, material lists, NC files and linksto Engineering software packages!Finite element analysis with Advance Design
For more than 20 years, GRAITEC hasbeen committed to developing highperformance CAD and analysis softwarefor the construction industry.A CAD / DESIGN SOFTWARE SUITEFOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALSBetter tools, improved workflow, more productivity 100% dedicated to Structural Design, Engineering and Detailing Three high-end 3D modelling packages: Structural Design, Steel Detailing andConcrete Detailing Eliminates data re-entry with unique bi-directional synchronization technology Automatically creates and updates construction and fabrication drawings Integrated drawing management Detailing packages are major AutoCAD extensions Provides dramatically increased general project productivityAdvance SteelAdvance Steel is a major extension of AutoCAD thataccelerates structural steel modeling and automaticallycreates the general arrangement drawings, fabricationdrawings, material lists and NC files. Advance Steel isspecially developed for the steel industry to increasedesign productivity and production quality.Advance DesignAdvance Design conducts static and dynamic analysis of 2Dand 3D structures based on the finite element calculationmethod. Advance Design is your in-house steel/concreteconstruction expert that features a 3D Climatic generator,non-linear calculation, support for large displacementphenomenon, structural optimization, etc.Over 6000 customers now rely onGRAITEC’s complete suite of fullycompatible and integrated productscovering design and detailing for thereinforced concrete and steel constructionindustries.GRAITEC is a true software, engineeringand R&D organization involved in thecomplete structural solution lifecycle:New technology R&D, CAD and designsoftware development, quality assurance,training, support, specific solution/projectconsulting and outsourcing.GRAITEC provides consistently improvingcutting edge products matched bycomprehensive support services tofulfil the highest production and qualityrequirements.GRAITEC is a unique source for completestructural software expertise!Headquartered in France, GRAITEC hassubsidiaries in the USA, Canada, UK,Germany, Spain, Czech Republic andRomania, and works closely with resellersworldwide.HEADQUARTERSGRAITEC SA10 bis Burospace91572 BièvresFranceTel.: 33 (0)1 69 85 56 22Advance ConcreteAdvance Concrete is a major AutoCAD extension thataccelerates modeling and drawing creation for concretereinforcement and formwork drawings. Advance Concretedramatically increases productivity while maintaining orincreasing drawing quality.THE Software Suite that optimizes structural design and detailing Are you ready for GRAITEC Advance?GRAITEC is ADN (Autodesk Developer Network)GRAITEC is ISV (Independent Software Vendor)Minimum recommended configuration:Pentium IV with min. 2 GHz, 2 GB RAM and 128 MB graphic card.Windows Vista or Windows XP Professional. AutoCAD 2004 or higher.This configuration may change depending on the evolution of operating systems and AutoCAD .Non contractual document. - March 2008 Graitec, SAAdvance is a trademark of GRAITEC. Autodesk logo and AutoCAD are registered trademarks of Autodesk Inc. - Products supporting this logo are not necessarily Autodesk products and therefore Autodesk doesnot guarantee them. All other trademarks belong to their respective owner. -ADRIS Ltd.Riverside HouseBrunel Road, TottonSouthamptonSO40 3WXTel: 44 (0)2380 868947Fax: 44 (0)2380 861618Email: info@adris.co.ukWeb: www.adris.co.uk
Advance Steel is THE indispensable AutoCAD extension for 3D structural modeling, detailing and fabrication (creates NC Code). Advance Steel is a major AutoCAD extension that transforms the generic platform into an unsurpassed professional structural steel creation environment. Advance Steel dramatically increases general
