3D CAD Software for Structural SteelConstructionProfessional Edition

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ProSteel 3D from A to Z

International Shapes with PreferenceSeriesSpecial Shapes with Database Connec-tionsParametric ConnectionsBolt Sets

One Program for all

New solutions for 3D CAD

With ProSteel 3D for Structural Steel Construc-tion, you can place your trust in a modern andforward thinking 3D CAD System. Never beforehas computer aided design been as easy andflexible as today.However, it would not meet your requirementsof flexibility, if functionality was limited to one sin-gle base system.

Staircases and HandrailsBracingTruss/Lattice GirdersLaddersPurlin System and Portal FramesExtensive Block Management

Automatic Generation of all 2D Drawingsfor Costing and ProductionIntelligent DimensioningSingle Sheet Output or Multiple Details perSheetProject Drawing Manager

Therefore, a new kind of software design (CADAbstract Layer) has been utilised, providing auniform environment on different CAD Systemsavailable globally. Currently, ProSteel 3D is avail-able for AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. In thefuture other platforms will be supported, allow-ing you to choice your platform. Therefore, de-cide in favour of a system which fits best yourrequirements. New solutions for 3D CADProSteel 3D, you can always rely on it!

Focus on the Design Engineer

Ease and Flexibility

Your daily design tasks became the basis of ourdesign brief when we developed this new ver-sion of ProSteel 3D. You now have an applica-tion which enables you to complete your dailytasks on time with ease and flexibility.

Shapes and Plates

Shapes and Preference Series

Cold Rolled and Welded Shapes

Special shapes types such as cold rolled sec-tions can be easily created by creating a 2Dpolyline cross section, then a complete shapecatalogue can be generated with parametricdescriptions and databases.By combining individual plates into parametricrelationships you can derivecomplete Welded Beams which can be modi-fied via grips at a later time.

Polygonal contour plates

You can of course create plates of any contourby simply picking points or selecting 2DPolylines and then easily modify as you like.

Uniform DialoguesAll dialogue boxes have a consistent design andbehaviour. Commonly used commands arefound in the same location.With the implementation of Tool Tips and intelli-gent dialogue graphics which adapt to your in-put, it is now virtually unnecessary to look at anyhelp files or user manuals. An on demand, inte-grated calculator now allows calculations dur-ing data input. Our ProSteel 3D Templates canbe sorted as you prefer and recurring entries canbe generated with a single press of a button.

You can create your own li-braries of nearly all thecommonly available Inter-national Sh-ape databases.All Shape data is stored ineasy to maintain databa-ses. You can also createyour own Shape databasesat any time. You can alsocontrol which shape data-bases you wish to use inyour current session.

An on demand, Rollup mechanism permits thisdialogue boxes to reduce to the Title Bar whenthe mouse is moved away, this provides a clearview of your design.

Automatic Connections

Complete with all bolts

Automatic connections are features you getwhen using a modern 3D CAD programsuch as ProSteel 3D, producing significant sav-ings in modelling time taken.

Copying the values of one base plate to anotherbecomes a simple process of using the “Clone”feature.

Always a fast solution

With ProSteel 3D you will find parametric solu-tions for nearly all standard connectionsyouencounter in practice.If you do not find the connection required,it canbe created manually by using thestandard modification tools such as drill holes,cut, bolt, etc.

Standard ConnectionsEnd plateBase plateWeb angleShear plateSplice jointHaunchStiffenerPurlin connection

These automatic connections will allow you toadjust shapes sizes and types, connection endconditions and more by simply the press of abutton. Any feature or value of this connectioncan then be modified at a later date, by simplyselecting one of the connection shapes and thenclicking the right mouse button. Preset valuesof frequently used connections are stored in yourTemplate Manager and these can be easily re-trieved and used again at any time.

ModificationsDrill holesBoltNotchPolycutDiagonal cutCutSubtract solida.s.o.

Structural Objects

The fastest way to reach your goals

Automatically created connections only repre-sent the first stage of a productive workflow.We have provided a vast number of ProSteel3D Structural Objects giving you extraordinaryopportunities to modify your structure.

Staircase tower at a mouse click

These intelligent Structural Objects can be com-plete features such as staircase towers andhandrails with all associated components ableto be modified easily.

This is just the beginning

There are already many frequently used struc-tural objects in ProSteel 3D. Others will follow inthe future - many will use the modern COM in-terface, allowing third parties to customise anddevelopment unique structural object systems.

Present Structural ObjectsStaircase towerHandrailLadderBracing, portal frameWall claddingPurlin systemTruss/Lattice girdersPlatform round and rectangularWalkway

A single dialogue allows you to control all presetdimensions, shapes, etc. In addition, they canbe modified again and again even after place-ment.Modification can be made via the use of Grips.Change the height of a handrail to a desired di-mension - and the whole structure is rebuilt, asif by an invisible hand!

Block Management

Organized Standards

A substantial block management system allowsyou to store and process hundredsof blocks, to then insert them in your drawings.You are able to define different insertion pointsand alignments for each block.During insertion, they cycle through each point,one after another by using the mouse

Automatic Positioning

Identification of identical parts

Fully automatic positioning determines the po-sition number of components by means of anefficient identification of identical parts of groupsand single parts.An intelligent distribution algorithm takes carethat the position flags will be arranged withoutcollisions. You can control the rules of positionflag placement during this process.

Structure of position flags

Design and content of the position flags displayedin 2D drawings can be completely controlled.Separate styles are possible for each type ofcomponent.They are stored together with preset values fordistribution. As well as the standard flags, youmay also use unique individual flags.

A structured display of the blocks is possible ifyou assign user-defined data fields foreach block. A logical search of blocks is alsopossible via the use of filters.

Styles for 2D detailing

2D detailing is controlled by assigning Detailstyles, these describe how the details will look,including labels and dimensions. Decide for your-self how the 2D viewsof parts will be displayed.A preview window immediately shows you theresult of the particular detail style you have se-lected or values you have used.

2D Detailing

Browser for 2D Creation

ProSteel 3D has an intelligent browser, DetailCenter, this acts as a central point forviewing, assigning and processing yourmodel.You can order your objects by parts,group and types using filtering and sorting fea-tures.The Detail Center allows you to create drawingsof single parts, groups and verviewsautomatically.

Express- Detailing

The detailing process is further enhanced byusing the DetailCenter Express wizard. This toolallows you to detail an entire model by using ascript processing technique.Each part or group drawing is created on a sepa-rate sheet at an optimum scale.

Highlights of DetailingModel structure as tree structureDisplay filtersDimensioning without collisionPosition flags without collisionDisplay of neighbouring partsShortening of shapesDrawings in several languagesAnchor plansModification managementIntelligent manual dimensioning

Parts List Generation

Creation of Parts Lists

ProSteel 3D produces part lists in two steps.Firstly an external dBASE file is derived from yourmodel this file is then used by an external appli-cation to generate part lists and reports. ProSteel3D has an easy to use reporting application in-cluded to achieve this.You may also use other industry standard appli-cations to manipulate and create reports fromthe dBASE file.

Display and Output

ProSteel 3D includes an efficient form designerwhich allows you to place the data into any formyou like.Create an individual form for structural lists, pro-duction lists, material or cut lists. Output filesasPDF, RTF, HTML etc. are possible as well.We have included a collection of sample reportsso that you can start work immediately.

Management of Templates andProjects

Overview of large projects

Large projects often contain a great number ofsmaller models, 2D drawings and parts lists.ProSteel 3D has a Project Management systemthat provides a clear and easy to use interfaceto manage your files and switch between differ-ent projects.In addition, the Project Management tool alsoallows to save your settings suchas dialogue values and detailing styles togetherfor each corresponding project.This ensures that when you switch betweenprojects you will always have the correct tem-plates and settings.

Saving your dialogue values

ProSteel 3D templates store the values of thedifferent dialogue boxes. For each function, youcan compose individual sets of standard tem-plates which can be loaded and applied at anytime.Define the standards of your company in cleartree structure.

External Data Exchange

Communication with others

Currently data exchange plays a decisive role inthe communication between designer, structuralengineer, architect and production department.Avoid errors which may occur by entering newdata which is already available.The great number of ProSteel 3D interfaces re-duces this risk to a minimum.

Mapping tables

Mapping tables solve the problem of the differ-ent designations for shapes and materials withindifferent programs and standards.

Perfect AutomationThe VBA/COM interface pro-vides you complete accessto the internal Objects.Youcan create your own designmodules using commonlyfound programming tools -from a VBA tool to an entirecustom CAD application foryour company.

Customisation via VBA/COM

An open Architecture

ProSteel 3D can offer you functionality for nearlyevery daily design task, however due to the com-petitive nature of the structural steel market, thereoften isn’t enough time to 3D model complexgeometry.With our VBA/COM interface we offer you a pro-fessional programming environment to createspecific tools and connections for your custom-ers designs

Supported FormsDSTV-NCDSTV-PPSProduct interface Steel (DSTV)SDNFSTAADSCIA ESA-PTDlubal RSTABKISSPXFPS3 (ProSteel 3D)

The examples on this page show what is possi-ble: The glass roof structure of theMilan Fair complex was a very expensive de-sign utilising high cost materials. Usinga specially written COM tool, the design proc-ess was reduced by a factor of 20times. A high tension power line tower module isalso available as an additional application forProSteel 3D.

KIWI Software GmbH

Confidence via Experience

With many years of experience in the field ofAutoCAD development and our close contactwith users has contributed to ProSteel 3D be-coming an internationally recognised and impor-tant application for 3D structural steel and metalwork.More than 6000 installations worldwide illustratesthat we have selected the rightdevelopment technology and concepts. It is you,as a user that influences the direction of ProSteel3D each day, because it is you, solving the tasksof modern every day structural steel work byusing our software that counts.Our developers working in Germany and at KIWICAD-Software Ltd., New Zealand won’t leaveyou alone.

ProSteel 3D from A to Z

Easy to LearnFast Modifications by Di-rect Update in 3D/2DDialogue Boxes with clearAuxiliary DiagramsRollOver Mechanism

DSTV-NC DataDSTV and internationalInterfaces to PPS Sys-tems and StructuralAnalysis ProgramsProgramming Interface(COM/VBA) for User De-fined Applications

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Creation of Parts Listsfrom the ModelCut ListsOutput in many File For-mats such as PDF, RTF,HTML etc.Drawing Parts Lists in 2DDrawings

AutoCAD must be installed, to run ProSteel 3D