ProtaSteel Basic Training Guide

ProtaSteel Basic Training Guide

Thank you for choosing ProtaSteel – Steel detailing & connection creation module of the ProtaStructure suite. The primary steel model must be created in ProtaStructure. The model can be exported & opened in ProtaSteel seamlessly. In ProtaSteel, you can :
  1. Model ancillary/secondary steel members such as roof purlins, girts, sag rods, staircase, etc.
  2. Adjust members to final positions for accurate detailing
  3. Create and design steel connections
  4. Create any steel connections manually, save them macro library and reuse them at similar nodes.
  5. Produce engineering drawings of the steel structure and connections
  6. Sharing the 3D model created with other BIM platforms such as Tekla Structures.
Before you proceed, it is highly recommended you go through ProtaStructure Basic Training Guide as knowledge of the fundamentals of ProtaStructure is required. This Basic Training Guide aims to get you up and running quickly. You should be able to learn the fundamentals of ProtaSteel in approximately 2 hours by following this simple guide.


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