Auto Connection Detailing
Angle Cleat Connection Macro Example
An Angle Cleat Connection can be created between beam & beam or beam and column. Placing the mouse cursor over the Angle Cleat Connection Macro will reveal the tool tip describing the scope and the steps of the macro Angle Cleat (Beam - Column) Pick ...
End Plate Connection Macro Example
An End Plate Connection can be created between a beam & a beam or a beam and a column. Placing the mouse cursor over the End Plate Connection Macro will reveal the tool tip describing the scope and the steps of the macro. End Plate (Beam - Column) ...
Connections Macro
Most of the icons in ProtaSteel such as connections, purlins, sag rods & girts are called “macros”. A macro is generally defined as a shortcut tool that specifies how a certain input sequence will result in a desired output according to a defined ...
Detail Item Manager
The Detail Item Manager creates and manages detail items such as the connections. We need this function to create exploded drawings of the connection with different viewing direction & detail information such as dimensions, location of bolts, welds, ...
Haunch Connection Macro Example
Placing the mouse cursor over the Haunch Connection Macro will reveal the tooltip describing the scope and steps of this macro. How to use it: Pick "Haunch Connection" Select the Column Select the Beam The connection will be automatically created. ...
Stiffener Example
Placing the mouse cursor over the Stiffener under "Detailing" section in Macro Gallery reveal the tooltip describing the scope and steps of this macro. How to use: Pick Stiffener icon Pick a profile (i.e. Column) Select the point where the stiffener ...
2D Fitting Macro Example
In ProtaSteel, a cutting object can be created easily on a steel profile using "2D Fitting Macro". Placing the mouse cursor over the 2D Fitting Macro under "Detailing" section in Macro Gallery will reveal the tooltip which describing the scope and ...
Welded Pipe Connection Macro Example
Welded Pipe Connection Macro creates weld to connect tube profiles. Placing the mouse cursor over the Welded Pipe Connection Macro will reveal the tooltip describing the scope and steps of this macro. The below is the example as described in ...
Truss End Plate With Gusset Plate Macro Example
Truss End Plate with Gusset Plate connection macro creates a connection between a column and secondary trusses with gusset & end plates. Let us focus on the truss by creating a new view along axis A. Placing the mouse cursor over the Truss End Plate ...
Truss Seating Connection Macro Example
In ProtaSteel, truss top chord and diagonal members can connect to column with Truss Seating Connection Macro. How to use: Click the "Truss Seating Connection Macro" icon. Select the column. Select the top chord member of the truss. Select the ...
Corner Bolted Gusset Plate Connection Macro Example
Placing the mouse cursor over the Corner Bolted Gusset Plate Connection Macro will reveal the tooltip describing the scope and steps of this macro. The below is the example as described in ProtaSteel Quick Start Guide : Pick Corner Bolted Gusset ...
Bolted Gusset Plate Connection Macro
Placing the mouse cursor over the Bolted Gusset Plate Connection Macro will reveal the tooltip describing the scope and steps of this macro. The below is the example as described in ProtaSteel Basic Training Guide : Pick Bolted Gusset Plate ...
Beam to (RC) Wall/Column Connection Example
This connection macro creates & designs an embedded steel connection between a steel beam and a concrete wall or column. The steel member must be perpendicular to the reinforced concrete surface. It is important to have enough space on the concrete ...
Fin Plate Connection Macro Example
Placing the mouse cursor over the Fin Plate Connection Macro will reveal the tooltip describing the scope and steps of this macro. Note: Click to enlarge the image Fin Plate (Beam - Column) Pick "Fin Plate" connection icon under "Beam to Column ...
Multiple Stiffened Web Opening Macro
In ProtaSteel, "Multiple Stiffened Web Opening Macro" can be used for multiple opening on the web of a profile. Placing the mouse cursor over the "Multiple Stiffened Web Opening Macro" under "Detailing" section in Macro Gallery will reveal the ...
Splice Connection Macro Example
A Splice Connection Macro can be created between a beam & a beam or a beam and a column. Placing the mouse cursor over the Splice Connection Macro will reveal the tooltip describing the scope and steps of this macro. How to use it Click "Splice" ...
Handrail Connection Macro Example
Placing the mouse cursor over the Handrail Connection Macro will reveal the tooltip describing the scope and steps of this macro. How To Use It: Click the First handrail. Click the Second handrail. The connection will be automatically generated. ...
Beam to Beam Fixed Connection Macro Example
Placing the mouse cursor over the Beam to Beam Fixed Connection Macro under Beam to Beam Connections section in Macro Gallery will reveal the tooltip describing the scope and steps of this macro. How to use it: Click the "Beam to Beam Fixed ...
Base Plate Connection Macro Example
Base Plate Connection Macro Without Design Example This connection macro creates base plate and places anchor bolt holes underneath a column. Placing the mouse cursor over the Base Plate Connection Macro Without Design will reveal the tooltip ...
Stiffened Web Opening Macro Example
In ProtaSteel, "Stiffened Web Opening Macro" create an opening on the web of the profile. Placing the mouse cursor over the "Stiffened Web Opening Macro" under "Detailing" section in Macro Gallery will reveal the tooltip describing the scope and ...
Stiffened End Plate Connection Macro Example
A Stiffened End Plate Connection can be created between a beam & a beam or a beam and a column. Placing the mouse cursor over the Stiffened End Plate Connection Macro will reveal the tool tip describing the scope and steps of this macro. Stiffened ...
IntelliConnect
Intelliconnect automatically assesses joints to your preferences, batch creates and designs steel connections. It covers a wide range of simple, moment, splice and weld connections. It considers constructability by intelligently arranging and ...
Macro Presets
You can save the macro settings as "Presets" thus creating your own company standards. Any number of macro presets can be created and saved for later use in other projects. Presets can be created for all macro types. Preset property is a useful ...
Steel Connection Scope and Assumptions
Once we have finalized position of the steel members, we can start “connecting” the steel members, i.e. create connections. Connection can be created in two ways: Automatically using the connection macros from Macro Gallery or IntelliConnect Manually ...