This software is a comprehensive tool for structural steel design, estimation, and AutoCAD drafting. It enables users to access shape properties, estimate steel and coatings, and draw steel details in AutoCAD. It is based on the AISC Manual of Steel Construction 13th Edition.
ShapeBook with 2D3DSteel is a powerful software tool that can be a game changer for professionals within the steel industry. It is an incredibly versatile productivity tool that combines a quick reference guide for detailing dimensions and design properties of steel shapes with a material list calculator that creates comprehensive steel material lists with weight, surface area, and price extensions.
In addition to these features, ShapeBook also includes a robust shape search and selection tool, making it easy to find the exact shape and size needed for any given project. This particular version of ShapeBook is based on the AISC Steel Construction Manual, Thirteenth Edition, as well as large pipe sizes, bar size materials, plate, flat bar, round bar, and square bar. Furthermore, users have the option to work in both US Imperial and Metric units, making it a truly versatile program.
One of the best features of ShapeBook is its ability to function as a powerful estimating tool. By using the Calculator Material List, users can easily estimate the cost of materials, including steel and coatings. The weight, surface area, and pricing (in both price per pound or kilogram and price per square foot or meter of surface area) for a particular shape can be entered into the calculator by selecting the quantity, length, weight price, surface price, and clicking the 'Calculate' button. The program displays the total weight and surface area and can add the entry into the Calculator Material List with the relevant information. The list provides an overall total weight, surface area, price per pound or kilogram, and price per square foot or meter of surface area at the end.
What’s more, it is effortless to edit, sort, re-price, and print the material list. It provides an intuitive interface that helps users to manage multiple projects and material lists with ease.
2D3DSteel is a valuable AutoCAD VLX application that further enhances ShapeBook’s functionality. It comes equipped with a host of specialized tools for drawing and dimensioning steel shapes accurately in both 2D and 3D. The program is compatible with any version of Full AutoCAD but unfortunately will not run on LT versions of AutoCAD. With 2D3DSteel, users can quickly and accurately add all shapes available in ShapeBook to their engineering drawing with ease.
In conclusion, ShapeBook with 2D3DSteel is a product that provides full value for money. It offers an array of essential features and tools for anyone in the steel industry, architects or engineers that uses steel in their projects. ShapeBook's commitment to helping users create accurate and comprehensive material lists saves time, reduces costs, and enhances productivity.
In addition to these features, ShapeBook also includes a robust shape search and selection tool, making it easy to find the exact shape and size needed for any given project. This particular version of ShapeBook is based on the AISC Steel Construction Manual, Thirteenth Edition, as well as large pipe sizes, bar size materials, plate, flat bar, round bar, and square bar. Furthermore, users have the option to work in both US Imperial and Metric units, making it a truly versatile program.
One of the best features of ShapeBook is its ability to function as a powerful estimating tool. By using the Calculator Material List, users can easily estimate the cost of materials, including steel and coatings. The weight, surface area, and pricing (in both price per pound or kilogram and price per square foot or meter of surface area) for a particular shape can be entered into the calculator by selecting the quantity, length, weight price, surface price, and clicking the 'Calculate' button. The program displays the total weight and surface area and can add the entry into the Calculator Material List with the relevant information. The list provides an overall total weight, surface area, price per pound or kilogram, and price per square foot or meter of surface area at the end.
What’s more, it is effortless to edit, sort, re-price, and print the material list. It provides an intuitive interface that helps users to manage multiple projects and material lists with ease.
2D3DSteel is a valuable AutoCAD VLX application that further enhances ShapeBook’s functionality. It comes equipped with a host of specialized tools for drawing and dimensioning steel shapes accurately in both 2D and 3D. The program is compatible with any version of Full AutoCAD but unfortunately will not run on LT versions of AutoCAD. With 2D3DSteel, users can quickly and accurately add all shapes available in ShapeBook to their engineering drawing with ease.
In conclusion, ShapeBook with 2D3DSteel is a product that provides full value for money. It offers an array of essential features and tools for anyone in the steel industry, architects or engineers that uses steel in their projects. ShapeBook's commitment to helping users create accurate and comprehensive material lists saves time, reduces costs, and enhances productivity.
What's New
Version 4.4.2009: AISC 13th Edition US and metric data plus bar size material, plate, flatbar, round bar and square bar. Calculator Material List for estimating cost of steel and coatings. Six new 2D3DSteel toolbars with commands for drawing shapes, plates, lines, copes, holes, & dimensions. And much more.