Advanced Steel leverages the AutoCAD interface, providing a familiar environment for existing AutoCAD users. However, it introduces a customized ribbon interface that organizes tools by function—such as model creation, connection design, document output, and BOM management.

While the interface is tailored for steel detailing, all native AutoCAD commands remain available, allowing users to draw, edit, and manage geometry as they would in standard AutoCAD. This hybrid environment combines flexibility with precision, supporting both traditional drafting and parametric modeling.