Course Content
Chapter 1: Introduction to Autodesk Advance Steel
The core purpose of Advance Steel is to accelerate the creation of detailed and accurate structural steel models. These models are used to generate fabrication-ready drawings, connection designs, and material lists—saving time, reducing errors, and improving collaboration across the project lifecycle. Whether detailing structural frames, stairs, railings, or complex trusses, Advance Steel equips users with industry-specific tools that go far beyond traditional 2D CAD drafting.
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Purpose of Advance Steel
Key Features
User Interface Overview
Workflow Overview
Who Uses Advance Steel?
Chapter 2: The Interface
Let’s get some insight into the menus. Some of the most used commands are highlighted and briefly discussed.
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Home menu
Management Tools
Objects menu
Extended Modeling menu
Output menu
Labels & Dimensions menu
Chapter 3: Features
In this chapter, you will learn how to set up defaults in the database, start a new project, and building your Advance Steel model components.
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Setting up the Database
Creating a project
Setting Up Levels
The UCS
Creating a Building Grid
Autodesk Advance Steel Getting Started Guide

    Advance Steel includes a wide array of features tailored for structural steel:

    • Parametric Steel Objects: Quickly model beams, columns, plates, and bracings with predefined sections and properties.

    • Connection Library: Apply intelligent steel connections (e.g., bolted, welded, end plates) that adapt automatically to changes in geometry.

    • Shop Drawing Automation: Generate single-part and assembly drawings with minimal manual input.

    • Bill of Materials (BOM): Create accurate material take-offs and cut lists directly from the model.

    • NC File Generation: Export CNC files for direct use in fabrication.

    • Collaboration Tools: Interoperability with Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud allows for smoother coordination across design and construction teams.

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