AutoDesk Advance Steel Permanent

 AutoDesk Advance Steel BIM-Efficient Steel Structural Modeling and Detailing

Design, detail, and document metal structures accurately and productively using an AutoCAD-integrated solution.

THE Advance Steel is specialized software for 3D modeling and detailing of metal structures, widely used by structural engineers, designers, and fabricators. Based on the AutoCAD platform, it offers powerful tools for creating intelligent connections, automatically generating fabrication drawings, and producing highly accurate bills of materials.

Version 2026 improves interoperability with Revit and Inventor, brings graphics performance improvements, updates to profile and connection libraries, and expanded support for international fabrication and assembly standards.

Key Features of AutoDesk Advance Steel:

Parametric modeling of metal structures with standardized profiles

Automatic and editable connections with interference checking

Automatic generation of manufacturing and assembly drawings and cutting lists

Detailing of sheets, profiles, screws, welds, holes and anchors

Profile library according to AISC, EN, NBR standards, among others

Exporting to NC and DSTV formats for automated manufacturing

BIM Interoperability with Autodesk Revit, Inventor, and Navisworks

Suitable for:

• Structural engineers and metal structure calculators
• Steel and mixed structure design offices
• Manufacturers and assemblers of metal structures
• Professionals seeking productivity and standardization in BIM projects

Secure purchase, assisted installation and technical support available for proper use of the software.

AutoDesk Advance Steel Technical Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 64-bit
• Processor: 2.5 GHz or higher (3.0+ GHz recommended)
• RAM Memory: 8 GB (minimum); 16 GB or more (recommended)
• Storage: 10 GB of free space (SSD recommended)
• Video Card: DirectX 12 compatible, 2 GB VRAM (minimum); 4 GB or more (recommended)
• Screen Resolution: Minimum 1920 x 1080; ideal 4K with multiple monitors