ShapeBook with 2D3DSteel 3.10 is a Project Management Software product from southforktech.com, get 5 Stars SoftSea Rating, ShapeBook with 2D3DSteel is structural steel reference and AutoCAD 2000-2009 parametric drafting program for structural steel design and detailing. ShapeBook is based on the AISC Manual of Steel Construction LRFD, 3rd Edition. Structural steel shapes are available in US imperial and metric units.
Using ShapeBook 3.1 you can view shape dimensions and properties. Search for shapes by property values. Convert shape lists between US and metric. Save and load shape lists. Calculate surface area and weight. Print Shape Data.
ShapeBook has a dynamic user interface with a running list of previously entered shapes that is automatically saved and restored. It includes a US-Metric cross reference chart. Shape lists can be saved to files on your hard drive for fast recall when you need them.
ShapeBook is strong program you can use in conjunction with many types of steel construction software. You can have it running on your computers along with your current steel detailing, engineering or steel fabrication management software. It can provide instant access to design information without stopping what you are doing to find the dimension or design property you need. If you are in the middle of a command in AutoCAD, SDS2, StruCad, Xsteel, or FabTrol, no problem just hit Alt-Tab and ShapeBook has the answer, Hit Alt-Tab again and finish your command entry. Nothing could be more efficient.
2D3DSteel is an AutoCAD VLX software that draws accurate steel shapes in AutoCAD 2000 through 2009. Any of the shapes available in ShapeBook can be quickly added, in 2D or 3D, to your AutoCAD drawings.
Using AutoCAD with 2D3DSteel 2.1, you will have a software to accurately draw and model structural steel framing. You can use 2D3DSteel 2.1 to draw your sections and details or to draw structural 3D models using 3D solids created by 2D3DSteel and ShapeBook.
ShapeBook with 2D3DSteel is a quick reference and parametric AutoCAD drafting software for structural steel design and detailing. ShapeBook is based on the AISC Manual of Steel Construction LRFD, 3rd Edition.
Structural steel shapes are available in US imperial and metric units. The dynamic user interface provides fast shape selection. Shape lists can be saved to a file, and the current list and shape selection can be automatically saved when you exit and then automatically restored the next time you run ShapeBook.
Your shape list and the currently selected shape are automatically converted to metric, or US Imperial, whenever the units mode is changed. You can search and select shapes using up to three different search keys, each with a separate property with minimum and maximum values.
You can use the weight and surface area calculator on the selected shape to calculate total weight and surface area. All you provide is the quantity and length. 2D3DSteel 2.1 is an AutoCAD VLX software that draws steel shapes in AutoCAD 2000 through 2005. Any of the shapes available in ShapeBook can be quickly added, in 2D or 3D, to your AutoCAD drawings.
ShapeBook with 2D3DSteel is a time locked 30 day free trial. All of the software features are available during the trial period. After 30 days you will need to purchase a registration key to continue using the program.The detailing dimensions and design properties are displayed in ShapeBooks corresponding display tabs on the main dialog box.
ShapeBook uses AISC criteria for determining the approximate detailing dimensions in fractional inches. The design properties are shown in decimal. The individual dimensions and properties can be copied into the clipboard and then pasted into another application.
Tooltips provide helpful descriptions of all the dimensions and properties. ShapeBook provides hard copy output to your printer, all on one sheet including a diagram. The license of this business & finance software is Free Trial Software, the price is $99.95, you can free download and get a free trial before you buy. If you want to get a full or nolimited version of ShapeBook with 2D3DSteel, you can buy this business & finance software.