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MultiSTEEL Preview New Features...
MultiSTEEL Version 16.0 was released in the 2nd quarter of 2005. This preview allows existing users to see many of the new features that have been included.
New MultiSTEEL Offshore Module....
MultiSTEEL is used by hundreds of Offshore Companies world-wide. Due to the increase in demand from this market sector we are pleased to announce an additional Offshore module aimed specifically at the Offshore industry. Special advanced features include three and four legged 3D module grid generation tools. 3D Cone and solid plate node and irregular plate profiling. Multiple intersecting pipe cut-out and export to CNC pipe and beam cutting.please email me more information....
MultiSTEEL CAD Ships
We are pleased to announce that a new agreement has been signed with Autodesk to enable us to ship our MultiSTEEL CAD with the latest AutoCAD OEM technology built in.
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MultiSTEEL now links with DNV Sesam-Genie Offshore Design Software....
Sesam-Genie is a leading design software product that is used world- wide by many offshore designers. We are pleased to announce that a new optional Integrator module will allow MultiSTEEL to pass steel model geometry between both products.
MultiSTEEL Pipe now exports to Vernon Pipe cutting..
We have been working closely with the Vernon Tool Company to provide a direct link from MultiSTEEL Pipe/Offshore modules to the Vernon pipe cutting machines. Steel models from a variety of other steel fabrication and plant software products can be imported into MultiSTEEL Pipe which can then act as a pre-processor to the WinMPM software. www.vernontool.com
Intersecting Pipe Profiling and CNC Export....
In close association with a leading Offshore Fabricator we are pleased to announce that intersecting pipe features have been greatly improved. The new version can show the pipes cut-back in either 2D, 3D Polymeshes or hollow AutoCAD Solids. The cut lengths sent to the material lists are now shown as the maximum required and take pipe wall thickness and weld angles into account. Multiple intersections are supported and connections can be modelled anywhere in 3D space. The advanced export to CNC, wrap around generators and cutting sketch features can be purchased as an optional module.
Navisworks can now display MultiSTEEL information...
Navisworks is a leading 3D walkthrough review and clash detection product that allows AutoCAD 3D models to be rendered and viewed. MultiSTEEL objects could be viewed within Navisworks for many years, however the latest version of Navisworks now allows the MultiSTEEL Steel objects properties to be shown. Information such as Steel Size, Justification, Rotation, Item Number and Member Group are shown within an enquiry dialog box.
MultiSUITE and saving as Microstation DGN format...
MultiSUITE running on AutoCAD Map means that both MultiSTEEL and MultiREBAR drawings can now be saved directly to Microstation DGN file format at the click of a button. This is very useful if you need to send your drawings to customers that request DGN format.
MultiSUITE Software Wins Gold in Greece
With less than a year to go to the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, MultiSUITE Software can already claim to have won gold with the success of their specialist AutoCAD based structural solutions.
Bentley buys Rebis....
MultiSTEEL formed part of the Rebis AutoPLANT Structural Workgroup for over five years. With the changes in direction and overall business strategy we can confirm that Rebis are no-longer authorized to sell MultiSTEEL. We would like to thank Rebis for their support of MultiSTEEL in the past and wish them well in their new business venture. Existing users who have purchased MultiSTEEL through Rebis can now obtain support and upgrades directly with the MultiSUITE Software USA office. Toll free 1-800-500-4563
MultiSTEEL link with Staad Pro updated....
The latest version of the MultiSTEEL link with Staad Pro has been updated to allow for the recent changes that have been introduced into the STD file format. This upgrade is available free of charge to all maintained MultiSTEEL/Staad link users.
New core Object Technology released....
Major new developments have been made with both MultiSTEEL and MultiREBAR that introduce new Object based technology into the core of all products within the suite. This new technology allows steel and rebar objects to react dynamically to on-screen editing and provides improved selection and display representations.
MultiSTEEL Export to Xsteel....
Xsteel is a fully automated fabrication detailing system that is developed by Tekla. We are pleased to announce that an optional export feature has been added to MultiSTEEL 3D that will allow a complete MultiSTEEL 3D Model to be exported directly to Xsteel for further detailing.
MultiSTEEL Detailer improved....
The MultiSTEEL Detailer module has been updated to provide improved functionality for mezzanine details and cold rolled thin gauge steel flooring sections. All common cold rolled databases are included free of charge to all maintained MultiSTEEL users. A number of new dimension style settings can now be configured and provide both continuous and baseline dimensioning of holes and fixings on the individual workshop drawings.
NEW PRODUCT : MultiSTEEL Integrator...
MultiSTEEL Integrator is a family of powerful translators that allow the exchange of structural steel model data via the MultiSTEEL 3D modeling environment. It encompasses exchange with 3D structural analysis and design models, fabrication systems and process plant and piping systems.
RAM import now available for MultiSTEEL....
Would you like to be able to send your RAM 3D model to MultiSTEEL 3D? ..Now you can. This optional module will import the RAM model and draw the steel in MultiSTEEL as intelligent steel objects. 2D drawings can be generated using the standard MultiSTEEL sectioning tools.
MultiSTEEL now links to Frameworks and PDS....
We have been asked for some time to allow our MultiSTEEL models to be linked as intelligent steel work into both Frameworks and PDS. We are pleased to announce that this link has now been developed and is available as an optional module.
PDMS ....
A new mapping file system has been introduced into the PDMS export. This improved dialog box control feature quickly shows any new steel sizes that may not map correctly in the current defined PDMS Steel SPEC. This has greatly improved the ability to update steel databases in the various countries that this link is now used.
MultiSTEEL 3D within Architectural Desktop....
We are pleased to announce that MultiSTEEL will now also run within Architectural Desktop Version 3.0. Structural 3D objects can be placed within the same environment as your Architectural objects and integrates seamlessly with both 2D and 3D environments. All objects are read and written to the DWG file.
MultiSTEEL Export to StruCad SNF format...
StruCad is a leading fabrication system developed by AceCad. We are pleased to announce that an optional export feature has been added to MultiSTEEL 3D that will allow a complete MultiSTEEL 3D Model to be exported directly to StruCad for further connection and workshop detailing.
