THE 3D STEELWORK SOLUTION

Every steel structure needs a solid foundation and the same
is true for your steel-detailing software.

That's why Xsteel is based on sound principles and expert
knowledge.

Designed largely in response to real user feedback, the new
software features an array of innovative and cutting-edge
tools - all created to make the detailing process easier
and more efficient.

Using Xsteel the operator creates a complete, solid 3D product
model of the steel structure including all the relevant
information required for manufacture and construction.
Xsteel's object oriented functionality provides the operator
with all the tools to quickly create the structure's geometry,
dimensions, member properties, connection types and materials.

The dynamic zoom and pan facility allows the operator to examine
the structure from any angle in close 3D detail.

Xsteel solves practical problems

The model of the structure is created by the operator specifying
interactively the layout of the elements and associated connections.
The elements appear on the screen as real sections, which enables
the operator to dictate the necessary detailing requirements to
solve any practical problems whilst generating the model, thereby
eliminating any unnecessary amendments. All elements are
intelligent objects. For example, when the size of a beam is
altered, dimensions of adjoining connections change accordingly.

A team of operators can work on the same model at the same time
and Xsteel's capabilities ensure the consistency of the model
even when several users edit the same part of the model
simultaneously.

True 3D

There is no limit to the size of the structure that can be modeled
with Xsteel. The interactive true 3D approach of Xsteel enables
the model to be easily amended with instant on-screen display of
changes to the model and associated connections. This completely
removes the problem of the traditional 3D-steelwork modeling
systems which need to re-generate and update the screen whenever
a change or addition is made.

Xsteel has comprehensive full clash detection facilities
including specifying tolerances to accommodate site problems,
i.e., set clearances to enable easy bolt fixing.