Ritchierich Posted March 2, 2010 Posted March 2, 2010 i'm looking for structural steel symbols for autocad - i've been using autodesk Symbols 2000 for the past couple of years (using the green steel construction book) - but i've been noticing that some beam size dont exist in todays world - i'm now using the black steel construction book - 13th edition - is there software out there that has current steel shapes - any help would be great thanks Richie Quote
jaylo23 Posted March 2, 2010 Posted March 2, 2010 I use a program called "multisuite" at my job, which is a add-on for AutoCAD. Its great and has all the standard structural shapes. Its really easy to use as well. Can model up a entire plant in about 2 hours or less! Quote
ReMark Posted March 2, 2010 Posted March 2, 2010 You might try looking at the ftp website I provide a link to in my last post in this thread. http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?t=45392&highlight=blocks It takes a while to load mind you because of the number of blocks on the site. Page through the list until you recognize some of the steel shapes. Quote
ReMark Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 2004...to bad. Can't use Dynamic Blocks. For anyone that is interested, if you join AUGI (membership is free) you can take advantage of a nice array of dynamic blocks (free for the sharing) found at their website. One such dynamic block is for steel shapes. Quote
Eatonpcat Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 2004...to bad. Can't use Dynamic Blocks. For anyone that is interested, if you join AUGI (membership is free) you can take advantage of a nice array of dynamic blocks (free for the sharing) found at their website. One such dynamic block is for steel shapes. Thanks...probably will give it a try!! Quote
Ritchierich Posted March 3, 2010 Author Posted March 3, 2010 Thanks All For The Info - This Will Help Out Great Quote
ReMark Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 By the way, block libraries of structural shapes are available for purchase from third-party providers. A simple Internet search should turn up several. If you go that route pay attention to price but don't neglect to verify the blocks will work with your version of AutoCAD. Symbol libraries will tend to be a cheaper alternative to full-fledged add-on structural steel programs. Quote
ReMark Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 Another free source of structural steel blocks: http://www.cadcorner.ca/strstlblocks.php Quote
ReMark Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 I've heard many good things about this software: http://www.cadtoolsonline.com/steel.htm Quote
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