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Steel Shapes Library version 1.0
compatible with AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT versions 2000 through 2008
Now you can quickly create structural steel layouts and save yourself hours of drawing time. This library contains over 1,100 accurately drawn steel shape cross sections and can be accessed with a click of the mouse.
No more wasted time:
Drawing each and every steel shape you need for your structural layouts is a waste of valuable time. With a click of the mouse, this comprehensive steel shapes library will insert a cross section of the shape you need. All you do is make your choice from the pull-down menu.
It's easy to use:
This library can be easily loaded into AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT's menu bar for quick access. Full instructions are included. There's no need to browse through folders every time you need to insert a steel shape. It's user-friendly interface allows you to simply point and click to choose from a wide range of steel shapes.
Once loaded in AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT, "Steel Library" will appear in the menu bar.
Step 1:
Choose the steel shape you need from the pull-down menu.
Step 2:
Insert the steel shape block in your layout and rotate into position.
Details about the blocks:
This library was created using the dimensions you'll find in the "AISC Manual of Steel Construction, Load & Resistance Factor Design Volume 1, Second Edition". Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, but in some instances fillet dimensions are not defined in this version of the AISC Manual and were taken from older versions of the manual. It is recommended that if these dimensions are critical, reference should be made to the certified dimension sheet obtainable from the steel shape manufacturer.
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You'll be able to select from a wide range of steel shapes, each drawn at a scale of 1:1 and on layer zero with "Byblock" attributes. Once inserted, simply rotate the shape into position and it will be to scale and will take on the characteristics of your current layer settings. The Byblock attribute allows you to override your current layer's settings, giving you the ability to change the color or linetype of the symbol without exploding it.
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Crosshatching is not included with the blocks because it is usually on a separate layer and color.  The insertion point of each shape is at a midpoint common to each particular steel shape.
An additional bonus:
All of the steel shape blocks are drawn as closed polylines or regions.  If you're creating a 3D steel layout, all you have to do is insert the shape you need, explode it, and then extrude it.
Here's what you get:
The "Steel Shapes Library" comes with a total of 1,143 accurately drawn symbols in the following categories:
  • Flanged beams

  • W Shapes: sizes W4 through W44
    S Shapes: sizes S3 through S24
    M Shapes: sizes M5 through M12
    HP Shapes: sizes HP8 through HP14
  • Channels

  • American Standard Channels: sizes C3 through C15
    Miscellaneous Channels: sizes MC6 through MC18
  • Angles

  • Equal Leg Angles: sizes 2"x2" through 8"x8"
    Unequal Leg Angles: sizes 2 1/2"x2" through 9"x4"
  • Structural tube

  • Square: sizes 1 1/2"x1 1/2" through 30"x30"
    Rectangular: sizes 2 1/2"x1 1/2" through 30"x24"
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  • Structural pipe

  • Standard, extra strong, double extra strong: sizes 3" through 12"
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  • Structural tees

  • WT Shapes: sizes WT2 through WT22
    MT Shapes: sizes MT2.5 through MT6
    ST Shapes: sizes ST1.5 through ST12
System requirements:
  • Compatible with AutoCAD 2000 through 2008 and AutoCAD LT 2000 through 2008
  • 30 megabytes of disc space required
Pricing:
  • Single user license - $125.00
  • 2 to 10 user licenses - $100.00 each
  • Unlimited user license - $1,300.00
Try before you buy!
Click here to download a free demo version of the "Steel Shapes Library v1.0".
How to order:
The number of licenses you need is based on how many cad operators will be using the block library at the same time. For example, if there are 10 cad operators in a department and 3 of them will be using the library at the same time, then 3 licenses need to be purchased. In this case, the block library can be installed on 3 separate computers or on a network server for use by 3 cad operators.
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