The team uses Navisworks Manage to convert both the models to NWD file format so they can be reviewed by other parties on the project that do not have either Advance Steel or Revit software.

When detailing Advance Steel uses the model geometry as reference, and pipes are drawn with those lines due to the discretization of circular surfaces the modeler does.

You would expect only two outer contour lines in the detail.

What if the client is using some other software or if someone on the project doesn’t use the AEC Collection? Easy. You have created a joint Monowills in Advance Steel, and the rail in the detail drawing has extra lines for the pipes. Once connections have been added in Advance Steel, we can export the models back into Revit for the structural engineers to review.” According to Jim, this has sped up the approval process significantly. We use Revit to import structural engineers’ Revit models into Advance Steel if available. “Typically, we insert 2D design drawings into our models as external references. Jim describes how the detailing company gets it done, where every job begins with a design sent from their clients. They use Autodesk’s Advance Steel for steel detailing drawings, and Revit and Naviswork Manage to handle file conversions, review drafting and facilitate communication with clients. The AEC Collection helps across all of their CAD-related needs.

What began as a pragmatic business decision has become a fundamental part of daily workflow at Steel Precision Group.

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