Steel Components

[rodwhsa]

I am still working in AutoCAD 2000 and I am looking for a download, or software, or maybe a LISP routine, that I can type in size and type of steel and be able to drag and drop onto my drawings. I was able to do this years ago when I first started CAD at a previous employment and am not sure what I was using at the time. Is this something I will need to purchase? I will be upgrading to AutoCAD 2006 Autodesk in a couple weeks, will my new software have something like this built into it? Thanks,

[Mike.Perry]

Hi "rodwhsa" ( Sorry, I don't know your real name )

Please note I have *moved* this thread from the CAD Mgmt. General forum to this one as I feel this particular Forum is a more appropriate place for such a topic.

Thanks, Mike

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[Mike.Perry]

Hi

For starters have a browse of the following thread...

Steel Shape Software

Have a good one, Mike

[Opie]

Most likely, it will not be built into the software if you are upgrading to just AutoCAD. In 2006, you can develop blocks, or reuse your current one, into a Dynamic Block. These blocks can be changed on the fly to a predetermined visibility setting (as well as many other settings).

I guess what I am saying is that you may need to purchase new software. Can you find out what your former employer uses?

[jaberwok]

Your best bet is to type "acad + blocks" into Google or whatever.
Here is one source.

You won't be typing the size and have it appear but then - you won't be typing .....

[ryanmcin]

The one that I use is called Al's Steel Mill, it is pretty well layed out and allows for all of the 2d elevation, top & profile views as well as creating the 3d shapes. It is great for all of the standard structural steel shapes. When it comes to cold rolled shapes and similiar items I use a couple of lisps that I wrote. The steel mill program is free and shouldn't be hard to find, but it you can't find it let me know and I'll send you a copy.

[Wanderer]

The one that I use is called Al's Steel Mill, it is pretty well layed out and allows for all of the 2d elevation, top & profile views as well as creating the 3d shapes. It is great for all of the standard structural steel shapes. When it comes to cold rolled shapes and similiar items I use a couple of lisps that I wrote. The steel mill program is free and shouldn't be hard to find, but it you can't find it let me know and I'll send you a copy.

I got nuthin with Al's Steel Mill Autocad perhaps you could post a link for the curious? Thank you.

[rodwhsa]

Thanks for the feedback! I found this link: http://www.ccadinc.com/steel_shapes.html It seems to be close to what I am looking for, not quite as slick as the program that I used to have but for $24.99 it will work.

[Wanderer]

Thanks for the feedback! I found this link: http://www.ccadinc.com/steel_shapes.html It seems to be close to what I am looking for, not quite as slick as the program that I used to have but for $24.99 it will work.

Very thanks, I'm sure someone will appreciate this information.

[ryanmcin]

I got nuthin with Al's Steel Mill Autocad perhaps you could post a link for the curious? Thank you.

I have attached a zip file containing the components. If you have any questions let me know, thanks.

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