AutoCAD/Steel programs

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Expert: - 7/28/2005


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can you recomend a good 3d steel program?  we are looking to show connections in 3d.  thanks.  we are using acad 2004.
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David:
I haven't used any 3D steel programs, but I might be able to help you find them.  Tell me:  What kind of steel?  Structural?  Plumbing?  Please let me know and get back to me.

Keep in touch
Bill DeShawn
http://my.sterling.net/~bdeshawn

Structural.  W Beams and such.

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David:

1.  CADworks Steel
http://www.caddepot.com/cgi-bin/cfiles/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,23,2020

2.  Multi-Steel & Multi-Suite:
http://www.multisuite.com/news.htm

3.  ProSteel 3D
http://www.parascadd.com/prosteel.html

4.  Advance - Steel Suite
http://www.graitec.com/En/as.asp

These seem to be the most popular (or at least have the best web presence).

Take care and good luck to you.
Bill DeShawn
http://my.sterling.net/~bdeshawn  

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I can address all 2-D questions and some 3-D questions. I do programming in AutoLISP if it doesn`t involve solid modeling. I can also address menu customization issues and can help you find answers to questions I can`t answer by taking your question directly to Autodesk via their newsgroups.

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I used to do electronic and mechanical design for a flat panel monitor manufacturer, and now I do architectural drafting for an architect. I did and do AutoLISP and menu customization and take pride in making my lisp routines to do the work exactly the way the client likes them done.

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