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Version 2012

Base package

  1. Added option to enter lengths in Programs > Detail > Adhesive Bolt.

  2. Added option to place "Ditto" at any angle.

  3. Elevation Generator-Stair landing Setup would not allow #4 to be blank when "None" was selected for Frame type.

  4. Added dialog box and 3D option to Programs > Detail > Bolt W/Nut

  5. Added member size selection and text description to Draw > Erection Tools > Member.

  6. Corrected beam configuration value for "X" bolts. You may need to check you customer configuration for "Bolts/Edge"

  7. Removed quote marks from defaults for leader notes for R14.

  8. Reduced the size of the Base/Cap plate dialog box.

  9. Added dialog box and many new options to Draw > Misc > Clip (left end, right end).

  10. Changed heading in shop bill configuration sequence box from "Location from right border" to "Location from left border".

  11. Reorganized the slide libraries.

  12. Added more options and corrected bugs in "Draw > Misc > Clip (left end, right end)".

  13. Improved "Column Base PL W/anchor bolt".

  14. Added Title block configuration to Shop bill configuration program. Creates title block attributes parametrically.

  15. (a) Changed x & y values in Title block configuration to FT.IISS format. (b) Added warning when deleting a prompt. (c) Added apply button to change a prompt. (d) Added warning when adding a prompt that already exist.

  16. Added multiple "legs" to Embed Angle program.

  17. Added "Exclude anchors" option per leg to Embed Angle program.

  18. Base/Cap plate input box did not update all values when both "Sym @ horiz CL" & "Sym @ vert CL" were checked.

  19. You do not have to save a Base/Cap plate to be able to detail one.

  20. Main marks can now be Opp Hand with CNC as long as the quantity is suffixed with `G or `K or `I.

  21. Added Programs > Detail > Lintel (loose).

  22. Added option to Dimension > Tail Dim to pick second point from insertion point to get distance.

  23. Removed support for IntelliCAD.

  24. "LF" was added as a quantity for linear feet. You can now use "LIN/FT" "L/FT" "L/F" "L.F." "LF".

  25. Added support for leader description for "Pan tread end view"

  26. Modify > Change > FT to MM & MM to FT now has the option to keep or replace the original text. If you keep the text, new text will be placed under the original and will be on a layer called "Metric Dimensions" or "Imperial Dimensions".

  27. Modify > Change > FT to MM & MM to FT now compatible with R14. Checks for invalid color values.

  28. QTY - BEAM - MARK style main mark using R&L has been changed to put total qty on top of line and qtyR - qtyL below line.

  29. Added "Menu" button to library selection from Insert > Library Menus.

  30. Added angle with leg toed NS to Draw > Erection Tools > Member.

  31. Added grade for studs option to customer configuration > Detail variables > Beams.

  32. Deck Edge View will default to the last selections made. Press Enter after drawing deck will repeat command.

  33. Added Grip/Length option to field bolts.

  34. Added dialog box and placement outline to AutoSD > Detail > Bearing Plate.

  35. Added placement outline to AutoSD > Detail > Embed Angle.

  36. Added placement outline to AutoSD > Detail > Embed Plate.

  37. Added placement outline to AutoSD > Detail > Nailer Angle.

  38. Added placement outline to AutoSD > Detail > Nailer Plate.

  39. Round base/cap plate may have no holes, 1 hole in center or multiple holes in a circular pattern.

  40. Added AUTOSD > Draw > Pipe command. Converts single polyline to double line representation of pipe.

  41. Pour stop (shop attached) - Added base point when inserting end view of shape. Removed the need to enter quantity for studs & kickers.

  42. Added bolt length or pick point option to AutoSD > Detail > Bolt w/n&w.

  43. Added new washer type to AutoSD > Detail > Anchor Bolt. Rod diameter is added to washer configuration list.

  44. Added color selection dialog box to AutoSD > Modify > Color > Color w/filter.

  45. Column w/Bolt pattern would not put the remarks unless both lines had text.

  46. Reduced the number of dimensions on base plate plan view.

  47. Revised files for true view of column with rotated and sloped cap plate.

  48. Added Bolts/Edge configuration option to put slots for shop bolted clips in clips or beam web.

  49. Add Line can add polylines now.

  50. Added stiffener plates under cap plate.

  51. Option added to beam configuration to select between slots & round holes in standard shear bar marks.

  52. Round cap plate can be used with stiffener plates.

  53. Added configuration option to show loads on end of beam.

  54. Formatted the Schedule Maker Edit dialog box for BricsCAD.

  55. Ticks were not the correct color on ladders when configured for ticks only.

  56. Multiline headings can be created in the Schedule Maker by using the | character to separate the headings.

  57. Turnbuckles and Clevis would not extend weight.

  58. Added Standard Mtext command to AutoSD > Draw and the Miscellaneous toolbar.
     

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Bonus folder

  1. Added path and file name to prompt when creating DSTV file for plate.

  2. You can use Programs > CNC > Change Hole Data > Face to change holes in the web to NS or FS only.

  3. Running "Check CNC Data" or Extracting CNC data would not create a file if there were no holes or burns.

  4. Added CNC burns for angles.

  5. Compile quantities will now list items that do not have sub marks such as linear ft material.

  6. Extracting bolts (all drawings) now supports folder names with spaces.

  7. Added grade for studs option to BOM.

  8. CNC would not extract if the mark was prefixed or suffixed with a blank space.

  9. Added option in menu for CNC > Check Data to select All drawings, Current drawing or Select object.

  10. Added Change CNC hole to slot and slot to hole.

  11. Added FS web option for CNC burns for tubes.

  12. Added option to put slots for shop bolted clips in clips or beam web.

  13. Changed color of bolt head for CNC to white to match bolt head color for non CNC.

  14. All CNC programs will repeat by pressing ENTER.

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Beams
 

  1. Added dialog box to Sag Rod program.

  2. Saving beam connection to column file now allows a decimal in the file name.

  3. CNC tail dimension for web holes at the left end of sloping beam corrected.

  4. Added Seat Plate end connection in beam web. Dialog box is used to input seat dimensions. Beams can be sloping.

  5. Revised Seat connection. Added more automatic calculations.

  6. Added "Angle beam" to Beam menu.

  7. Section view and plan view of skewed wing plate had different dims to end of plate.

  8. Added FS web option for CNC burns for tubes.

  9. Added option to put slots for shop bolted clips in clips or beam web.

  10. Beam with holes for shear bar connection did not use correct clearance if bar had slots.

  11. Added option to show loads on end of beam.


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Columns

  1. Edit Col file now lets you open a second file.

  2. Fixed - The "Add" button in the Column file editor might not be enabled.

  3. Fixed - Gusset plate could be drawn at top of column when it should be at the bottom.

  4. Cap plate can be rotated and sloped.

  5. Added true view of column with rotated and sloped cap plate.

  6. Fixed - Column was drawn the wrong type if a beam of a different type was cantilevered.

  7. Added stiffener plates under cap plate.

  8. Fixed error when connection elevation is above column elevation.

  9. Round cap plate can now be used with stiffener plates.

  10. Fixed - The dimension from top of column the bottom of joist plate did not go to TOC line if the line was at bottom of cap plate.

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Bracing

  1. Minor bug fixes

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Stair

  1. Fixed - Corrected problem with carrying sub marks through and with drawing pans without supports.

  2. String top condition #4 would not go to a point.

  3. Added defaults for clip GOL's.

  4. Added option for a pan with a vertical rise to go all the way to the top

  5. Added new block for bottom flange of horizontal stringer.

  6. Fixed - #6 dim at the top of stringer with the block would not put the closure plate as expected.

  7. Added option to face clips inward at end of horizontal stringer.

  8. Fixed - Top horizontal stringer was lowered by the thickness of the closure plate.

  9. Block sizes can be input manually or calculated automatically.

  10. Added dialog box to Stair plan view. Input can be read from stringer files or entered manually.

  11. Added "Mitered" end option.

  12. Added option to exit from stringer block dialog box without blocking the stringer by unchecking all active options.

  13. Added edge value for holes at top and bottom of stringers.

  14. Stringer: Swaped input #14 & #16, (header connection on stringers).

  15. End connections on stringers that have holes 3" apart can have 1, 2 or 3 rows. 2 1/2" group will remain 2 rows.

  16. Added two dimensions for bottom type 5

  17. Added warning if saving a file name that already exist.

  18. Added Seat Angle & Seat Plate options for header connection. Support angle can be used for all bottom conditions of a Standard stair.

  19. Fixed - Height of stair was incorrect under certain conditions.

  20. Added leader description to "Pan tread end view"

  21. Fixed - Stair erection elevation with "Butterfly" treads was not drawn correctly.

  22. Fixed - #4 label was missing from "Butterfly" stair erection elevation slide.

  23. Added a "minimum" length for #10 on "Butterfly" stair when top is not condition type 2.

  24. Relocated some dimensions that were overwriting.

  25. Fixed - The program asked if a closure plate was needed at the top and would draw it even if you answered no.

  26. Pans are drawn hidden if stringer is toed near side.

  27. Added new tread to AutoSD > Stairs/Rails > Erection > Stair Elevation.

  28. Tread dimensions G & H for nose 9 may be referenced from the nose.

  29. Added FS web option for CNC burns for tubes.

  30. Fixed - Bottom floor clip was not centered on hole in clip.

  31. End plate connection can have no holes.

  32. Fixed - Stair program would freeze AutoCAD if datlist.cfg file was deleted.

  33. Dog-leg stringer with bolted handrail with the first or last post on the landing will put the holes in the horizontal member.

Rails

  1. Fixed - Mesh insert would crash if the mark text extended outside of the perimeter of the mesh panel.

  2. Added Angle option for rotation of mesh in Mesh Insert and Panel detail.

  3. Revised slides for Mesh Insert and Panel detail.

  4. Input #10 for top rail condition was not active.

  5. Fixed - Stair rail input could give a false error for top condition #2.

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Ladders

  1. Bottom rung will always be 12" from the floor for non-caged side step with upper floor above top of ladder.

  2. Dimensions for ladder without cage may be offset.

  3. Fixed - Step through without cage with bracket on return side had a 3/8" error.

  4. Fixed - Step through without cage with checkered plate floor could give "support rung spacing" error message.

  5. Fixed - Ladder sections would not respond when the OK button was picked.


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Hip & Valley

  1. Fixed - No function definition: ASD_READATLST

  2. Fixed - Edge of connection plate for Hip #1 might not be parallel to work line.

  3. Added new hip connection.

  4. Suport for W & TS purlins added to new hip connection.

  5. Revised location of bend in connection plate for Hip #3.

  6. Added alternate plate type to Hip & Valley connection #6.

  7. Added new valley connection.

  8. Corrected details when using tubes.


Support

  1. Changed stringer slide for type 1 top to show "point" option.

  2. Added slides for new block at bottom flange of horizontal stringer.

  3. Added slides for facing clips inward at end of horizontal stringer.

  4. Added slides for stair block sizes.

  5. Added slides for stair plan view dialog box.

  6. Added slides for "Mitered" stringer end.

  7. Changed slides for edge value for holes in stringers.

  8. Changed slides to swap input #14 & #16, (header connection on stringers).

  9. Changed slides on stringers.

  10. Changed slides to reduced the size of the Base/Cap plate dialog box.

  11. Added *.bmp files for toolbar icons.

  12. Added slide for angle with leg toed NS in Draw > Erection Tools > Member.

  13. Added icons for Miscellaneous and Erection Tools toolbar

  14. Added *.bmp files for new CNC toolbar.

  15. Added *.bmp files for new Stair and Ladder toolbars.

  16. Added *.bmp files for new Column toolbar.

  17. Added *.bmp files for new Beam and Brace toolbars.

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Menus

  1. Changed macro for inserting Title block.

  2. Added Programs > Detail > Lintel (loose).

  3. New menu. All AutoSD commands are now in a separate menu from AutoCAD's.

  4. Changed menu to allow Deck Edge View to repeat.

  5. Added Clevis & Turnbuckle to Miscellaneous toolbar.

  6. Added Block/Brick plan views to Erection Tools toolbar as a flyout.

  7. Changed Block/Brick section views to a flyout in the Erection Tools toolbar.

  8. Changed the way Embed Angle and Embed Plate are loaded.

  9. Added option in menu for CNC > Check Data to select All drawings, Current drawing or Select object.

  10. Changed the way AutoSD > Detail > Bearing Plate is loaded.

  11. Put bolt grip chart back in menu.

  12. Added "Angle beam" to AutoSD > Beam menu.

  13. Added AUTOSD > Draw > Pipe command.

  14. Added CNC toolbar.

  15. Added Stair and Ladder toolbars.

  16. Added Column toolbar.

  17. Added Beam and Brace toolbar.

  18. Added programs to Erection Tools toolbar.

  19. Added Standard Mtext command to AutoSD > Draw and the Miscellaneous toolbar.

  20. All CNC programs will repeat by pressing ENTER.

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Data

  1. Added data file to draw bolts.

  2. Fixed - Using the "Save as" button to modify a member with a gage thickness would freeze the program.

Welds

  1. Minor compatibility changes.
     

Sections

  1. Added CNC blocks for Embed Angle.

  2. Added blocks to put slots for shop bolted clips in beam web.

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Version 2011

Base package

  1. Depth or Size box in Sectional Properties defaults as the selected box so you can change sizes using the arrow key.

  2. Added "Pick adjacent corners" option to Rectangle command. Thickness is entered by picking third corner.

  3. End view of beam in wing plate section may be drawn to scale or exaggerated.

  4. Added dialog box input to Programs > Load program.

  5. Resized "Elevation Generator", "Joist side or end view", "Lintel" and "Base/Cap editor" dialog boxes to fit lower resolution screen.

  6. Added Bolt length control to customer detail variable configuration.

  7. Added 3rd column flange gage option for standard clips in customer detail variable configuration.

  8. Thread type N and X options have been added to the Bolt length control in customer detail variable configuration.

  9. Changed location of columns reference in BOM configuration from right border to left border.

  10. Added option to add more bolt types to "Draw > Misc > Bolt Circle".

  11. Added option to add more bolt diameters to "Draw > Misc > Bolt Circle".

  12. Changed "Change scale" dialog box to a list of scales.

  13. Changed "Rescale objects" dialog box to use a list of scales.

  14. Moved file name to the top margin of Elevation generator.

  15. Tube columns can have different orientations if depth not equal to width in Elevation generator.

  16. Aligned dimension can use the two points picked or a reference line.

  17. Added Joist to Elevation generator. Beams can be sloping.

  18. Beams can be cantilevered on both ends AND sloping in Elevation generator.

  19. Customer config option added to draw column web thickness to scale.

  20. AutoSD dimensions and leaders can now use AutoCAD's arrows.

  21. Custom arrowheads can now be used with AutoSD dimensions and leaders.

  22. Added multiple insert option to Draw > Misc > Holes.

  23. Column files can be created from the Elevation generator.

  24. Added the new AISC certified Fabricator logo to Draw > Erection tools > Marks/Sect/Tags.

  25. Added the Associated General Contractors logo to Draw > Erection tools > Marks/Sect/Tags.

  26. Added washer and nut config to Programs > Detail > Anchor Bolt dialog box.

  27. Added symmetrical about CL toggle to Base/Cap plate dialog box.

  28. Corrected rebar weight.

  29. Removed quote marks or inch marks from notes in Column w/Bolt Pattern.

  30. Changed final scale of SDS/2 DXF files imported.

  31. When carrying marks through, the BOM program will ask for the description using the same mark description as the default.

  32. Added round base/cap plate option.

  33. Added DSTV Files for Plates. Programs > CNC > Extract Data for DSTV > For Plates.
    a) Plates and all cutouts in plates must be made with polylines.
    b) Holes must be made with circles and can be concentric circles. The outer circle establishes the diameter.
    c) All details of the plate must be drawn to scale and to the scale of the drawing (no change scale).
    d) Gusset plates drawn by the brace program may be used to create DSTV files.

  34. Added Stiffener plate option to Programs > Detail > Nailer Angle.

  35. Added nailer holes option to Programs > Detail > Embed Angle.

  36. Configuring "Calculate Bent Plate Length" would not unselect "To inside of bends for" once selected.

  37. Added Bent FB anchors to Embed Angle & Embed Plate.

  38. Added Edge Bar to Embed Angle.

  39. Changed Rotation of slot to Rotation of hole for Nailer holes.

  40. Added hole size note to Nailer Hole.

  41. "Change scale of objects" now works in paperspace viewports by changing the zoom scale. Select the viewport, not the objects.

  42. Added 2 point option to "Select line" for "Rotate Crosshairs".

  43. Text Description now works with multilines.

  44. Added support for Bricscad 11 Pro.

  45. Lintel (shop attached) would not dimension the end view if there was just a plate.

  46. Clevis program did not copy the *.dat file from the backup folder if it did not exist in the data folder.

  47. You can use long file names when extracting all bolts and you can have a drawing open in the folder that you are selecting from.

  48. Rotating plate in Column Base Plate w/Anchor Bolt could draw "extra" anchor bolt in edge view.

  49. Added polyline option to describe CNC burns.
  50. Added option for DSTV file name extension.

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Bonus folder

  1. Changed location of columns reference in BOM configuration from right border to left border.

  2. AutoSD dimensions and leaders can now use AutoCAD's arrows.

  3. Added DSTV Files from Plates.

  4. Added polyline option to describe CNC burns at end of beams and for cutouts in web and flanges.

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Beams
 

  1. End view of beam in wing plate section may be drawn to scale or exaggerated.

  2. Added 3rd column flange gage option for standard clips in customer detail variable configuration.

  3. Option added to get beam end connection data from column file. Create column file first and then detail beams.

  4. AutoSD dimensions and leaders can now use AutoCAD's arrows.

  5. Moved text for tail dimension to holes in web at right end.

  6. Defaults are saved for Cuts, Cope & Blocks using the "W" option.

  7. Minus dimension for beam with holes in web is calculated using the gage of your standard shear bar.


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Columns

  1. Seated angle stiffener thickness did not carry through from column file.

  2. Added "Calculate load" button to column connection dialog box.

  3. Resized "Column Connection" dialog box to fit lower resolution screen.

  4. Some labels in "Column Connection" dialog box were truncated.

  5. Option added to get beam end connection data from column file. Create column file first and then detail beams.

  6. Column size, bottom of base plate EL & top of cap plate EL added to column file.

  7. Added STUB to Column Connections.

  8. Customer config option added to draw column web thickness to scale.

  9. Added flange and web gage reference to Edit Column file. Added Column selection and flange and web gage reference to Column Connections. Gages are based on your standard clip configuration.

  10. Column size is carried through from Detailing a column to column connections.

  11. AutoSD dimensions and leaders can now use AutoCAD's arrows.

  12. Moved dimension at top of column to clear cap plate dimensions

  13. The first stiffener plate above the elevation line was dim to the top instead of the botom edge.

  14. Columns can be detailed from column files without picking "Edit COL file" first.

  15. Added round base/cap plate option.

 

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Bracing

  1. Added Parallel Brace Tower program

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Stair

  1. Tread Builder dialog box has been resized to fit lower resolution screen. "Read .trd file" option has been removed.

  2. Bolted tread end detail now bills out checkered plate nosing.

  3. AutoSD dimensions and leaders can now use AutoCAD's arrows.

  4. Added INSERT PICKETS

  5. Added angle input option for dimension E for nose type 3 in Tread Builder. Added dimensions to pan end view with nose type 3.

  6. Support angle at stringer landing could extend off the end if the stringer length was not drawn to scale.

  7. CNC data for holes for treads were put on the wrong layer.

  8. Added new bottom option for stringer.

  9. Upper stringer condition, (lower right in icon menu) did not deduct closure plate thickness from input dimensions.
  10. Sub marks for stairs can carry through.

Rails

  1. AutoSD dimensions and leaders can now use AutoCAD's arrows.

  2. Added dialog box to Mesh Insert

  3. Added Level and Slope option button to wall rail. Wall rail can be drawn horizontally.

  4. Wall rail icons would vanish if there were items in the "File name" list.

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Ladders

  1. Bracket spacing was incorrect on ladder WO/Cage, bolted to floor.

  2. Text was offset in bracket section.

  3. AutoSD dimensions and leaders can now use AutoCAD's arrows.

  4. Custom arrowheads can now be used with AutoSD dimensions.

  5. Corrected some dimensions on a noncaged stepthrough parapet ladder.

  6. Added option for step through stringer to be angle or channel. Added option to locate bend in hoop.

  7. Added alternate rung type. Step through material can be Angle, Bar or Channel.

  8. Added another hoop type. Automated selection of hoops for caged ladder.

  9. Changed hoop option for step through ladder.

  10. Changed designation for flat bars to use the prefix in the customer configuration.


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Hip & Valley

  1. No change.


Support

  1. Added slides for Parallel Brace Tower.

  2. Slides changed for new "Elevation Generator" dialog box size.

  3. Added slides for Tube columns in Elevation generator.

  4. Added slides for STUB Column Connection.

  5. CVSPro input format corrected for Bricscad & AutoCAD 2007, 2008, 2009.

  6. Changed Autosd.dwt template to use "Closed filled" arrowhead.

  7. Corrected arx routine to work in AutoCAD 2009 & 2010 64bit with CVSPro format input.

  8. Slides added for creating column files from the Elevation generator.

  9. Added slides for the new AISC certified Fabricator logo.

  10. Added slides for the Associated General Contractors logo.

  11. Added slide for Mesh Insert.

  12. Added slides for INSERT PICKETS.

  13. Changed slides for ladder hoops.

  14. Changed slides for ladder.

  15. Added slides for hoops.

  16. Added slides for round base/cap plate option.

  17. Added slides for DSTV Files for Plates.

  18. Added slides for nailer holes option to Programs > Detail > Embed Angle.

  19. Added slides for Embed Angle & Embed Plate.

  20. Added slides for level wall rail.

  21. Added slides for Tread builder.

  22. Added support for Bricscad 11 Pro.

  23. Added slides for polyline option for CNC burns and new stair bottom.

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Menus

  1. Added Parallel Brace Tower program.

  2. Added INSERT PICKETS under Programs > Stairs/Rails.

  3. Added Programs > CNC > Extract data for DSTV > For Plates.

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Data

  1. No change

 

Welds

  1. Added staggered option for Bevel Flare and V-Flare welds.
     


 

Version 2010

Base package

  1. Changed "Divide Line" to "Nailer Holes" and added dialog box and many features similar to Insert Hole.

  2. Programs > Section Properties recalls the last shape selected from sheet to sheet.

  3. Embed angle and Nailer angle can have one hole by make Hole spacing and First space the same dimension and at the center of the angle.

  4. Added Arc lengths to Select Line To Add.

  5. Draw > Erection Tools > Anchor Bolt Side View now uses the same input box as Programs > Detail > Anchor Bolt.

  6. Moved "NO PAINT" note further out on large embed plates.

  7. Added a space after shape designations HSS, TS and PS and the first number if the option is selected in the customer Detail Variables configuration for each side of the "X".

  8. Separate setting for slots in wing plates between beams and columns.

  9. Embeded Angle now has option for Holes.

  10. Added Cust detail variable config options for offsetting dimensions.

  11. Revised files for support for columns.

  12. Roof frame type 4, 6 & 7 was changed to allow #2 & #4 to be 0 but not put an angle on the end.

  13. Saving CNC now allows tails to clip of beams

  14. Inch mark is allowed in leaders.

  15. Added Database editor at Modify > Change > AISC Database. Installing the upgrade will place data files in a backup folder inside the data folder. The Database editor can be used to check for new shapes added, not existing shapes changed, and the new shapes can be added to your database.

  16. Added "Hole" option to Pour Stop (loose).

  17. Dimensions can now be created outside of the viewing area.

  18. Added anchor option to top angle of Programs > Detail > Lintel (shop attached).

  19. Column w/Bolt Pattern puts column shape back on layer "Column".

  20. Added Deformed Rod and Hooked anchor option to Pour stop (shop attached).

  21. Added Deformed Rod and Hooked anchor option to Pour stop (loose).

  22. Added Cust config option for calculating length of bent plate.

  23. Added Deformed anchor option to Embed Angle & Embed Plate.

  24. 304 & 316 has been added to Cust configuration for shop bolt grades.

  25. 304 & 316 has been added to field bolt grades. 316 has been added to material grade.

  26. Added option in cust config to put space on each side of "X" in main description at detail.

  27. General Revisions to Elevation Generator and Stair plan.

  28. Imperial main member size is put on detail and BOM when detailing in metric if config option is chosen.

  29. Added Nailer Plate command to Programs > Detail.

  30. Added command to change Lineweight of entities selected. Modify > Change > Lineweight.

  31. Added support for AutoCAD 2009 64 bit and 2010 32 & 64 bit.

  32. Added Lineweight option to Color configuration.

  33. Arrows for leader notes are now placed on the current layer.

  34. Added more options to "Bolt w/Nut" under Programs > Detail.

  35. ASD_STYLE will convert fractions in an Asteel drawing to an AutoSD font.

  36. Added option to Break LType to keep the existing line color for hidden lines, (do not change to hidden line color).

  37. Changing scale of objects now works in Paperspace.

  38. Dimension will now work in Paperspace.

  39. Added Clevis and Turnbuckle under Draw > Misc.

  40. Section Properties listed d-tf for WTs as d-2tf.

  41. Roof frames will save both Angle and Channel sizes selected for the defaults.

  42. Dialog box for base plates improved for IntelliCAD.

  43. Length of diagonal line for remarks in Column w/Bolt Pattern has been changed to the length of the longest remark text.

  44. Change Scale will default to the last value selected.

  45. Added "Scale Text" and "Scale arrows" option to "Scale of objects" function.

  46. Improved "Scale of objects" function.

  47. Added Hooked anchors to Embed Angle and Embed Plate.

  48. "Edit sub mark list" will change the list in memory as well as the list in the customers file.

  49. Door Frame recalls Channel and Tube size.

  50. New base/cap plate program for plan views. Affects "Col Base Plate w/AB", "Col w/Bolt Pattern".

  51. Corrected display of buttons in Schedule Maker.

  52. Changed Leader Note to highlight the last used note as the default.

  53. Changed "Handrail" to "Guardrail".

  54. Changed Right Triangle program to input and output in different formats.

  55. Added dialog box to Oblique Triangle program. Included "Print to screen" button.

  56. Added "Select" option to Tail dimension command. The tail dimension is the sum of all dimensions selected.

  57. Tail dimension command defaults to the "S" option.

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Bonus folder

  1. Programs > CNC > Change Layer command associates tails with holes when you make a copy of a detail with CNC data.

  2. Extracting Shop bill now converts %%p to +/-, %%d to deg and %%c to round.

  3. Added CNC support for Embeded Angle with Holes.

  4. Graphically checking DSTV file would draw web holes referenced from the bottom flange instead of the top.

  5. Inch mark is allowed in leaders.

  6. Changed HSS to TS for tubes in EJE output file.

  7. Revised BOM for config option to put space on each side of "X" in main description at detail.

  8. Extracting for KISS, SMM and Compile Qty's for All Drawings will not start if no BOM configuration is set.

  9. Merging .kss files did not put the header at the top of the file.

  10. Shop bill program changed to store marks in sub mark list as upper or lower case.

  11. Graphical CNC check can now process multiple members from one file.

  12. Graphical CNC check of channel had wrong "Y" value on flange holes.

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Beams
 

  1. Slot symbol is used if connection in end of web is slots.

  2. Clip angle leg on beam was drawn 1/2" wide if a standard angle was used.

  3. Wrong size leg was drawn on web of unequal clip angle.

  4. Extra lines were drawn on a skewed beam with the blocked flange cut square.

  5. Prevented a second hole from being inserted at the same location in the flange.

  6. Added clip connection to the end of Girts.

  7. Removed dimension for plate width in section of wing plate.

  8. Separate setting for slots in wing plates between beams and columns.

  9. Half web offset for wing plate connections saved to beam connection list are rounded up to nearest 1/16" instead of 1/8".

  10. Slots in beam web end connection were not shown as slots in CNC data.

  11. End of beam web lines did not touch flange lines.

  12. Saving CNC now allows tails to clip of beams.

  13. Removed a tail dimension from a sloped beam.

  14. Angle of wing plate, square with flange on sloping beam is used as entered.

  15. Added End plate option, Miter or Square cut option and field weld option to Girts.

  16. Elevation reference would overwrite the fist vertical dimension at the left end if the dim was small enough to offset.

  17. Dimensions can now be created outside of the viewing area.

  18. Skewed wing plate internal web connection did not draw the plate in the section.

  19. Dim "C" in Cust Config > Detail variables > Beams > Bevel Flanges is used when framing into back of channel.

  20. Moved dimensions in Beams > Plates > Wing Plate (side view) when plate is notched on top.

  21. Added option to put space on each side of "X" in main description at detail.

  22. Moved bolt circle down 1" at end of beam.

  23. Changed Beams > Plates > Vertical Plates to 3 plates instead of one bent plate when the bottom plate is included. This condition will always be square.

  24. Imperial main member size is put on detail and BOM when detailing in metric if config option is chosen.

  25. End connection dialog box will use your last input for the defaults.

  26. Stiff pl internal conn would not put plate on correct side of dim when using multiple plates with a negative dist.

  27. Slot symbol is used if connection in end of web is slots.


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Columns

  1. Separate setting for slots in wing plates between beams and columns.

  2. New Edit Column File program. New col file format. Old col files must be opened & saved in the new editor before they can be used.

  3. Added "Hole" connection option for tube columns.

  4. Wing plates have been changed back so that positive offset places plate behind centerline in face A & C and to the right in face B & D. If the plate is skewed positive offset moves plate away from the centerline of the column, a positive angle places the plate behind centerline in face A & C and to the right in face B & D.

  5. Dimensions can now be created outside of the viewing area.

  6. Added option to put space on each side of "X" in main description at detail.

  7. Joist Plate with hole in corner would not draw the hole.

  8. Added Saddle connection to Column, revised Girt Angle and Girt WT.

  9. Imperial main member size is put on detail and BOM when detailing in metric if config option is chosen.

  10. Did not put elevation reference if using "Ticks only".

  11. Added more inputs for Seat Plate.

  12. Changed Column Connections so it repeats by pressing Enter.

  13. Resized image in Connections dialog box for IntelliCAD.

  14. Added dialog box input for Connections.

  15. Added dialog box input for columns.

  16. New base/cap plate program for plan and edge views. Affects "View Base/Cap File","Base/Cap Plan", "Base/Cap Edge", Columns.

 

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Bracing

  1. Added brace size to gusset file for editing gusset, printing gusset and viewing gus file.

  2. Added message box to ask if you want to save new gusset file.

  3. Changed Save and Print in gusset plate to buttons. Save is now Save as. OK saves the current file.

  4. Dimensions can now be created outside of the viewing area.

  5. 304 & 316 has been added to field bolt grades. 316 has been added to material grade.

  6. Added option to put space on each side of "X" in main description at detail.

  7. Imperial main member size is put on detail and BOM when detailing in metric if config option is chosen.

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Stair

  1. Added return on wall rail to connect to next wall rail.

  2. Pan Tread End View can have a main mark or sub mark.

  3. Moved a dimension on Butterfly stair.

  4. Wall rail lengths can be drawn to scale.

  5. Level rails with base plate on post drew the base plate in wrong location.

  6. Dimensions can now be created outside of the viewing area.

  7. Bottom tread was not drawn if Blowup option was selected.

  8. Changed top rail condition 5 so bottom pipe of rail is mitered and sloped instead of horizontal into post when post is on slope.

  9. Added option to put space on each side of "X" in main description at detail.

  10. Revised file created by Elevation Generator and read by Stair.

  11. Tread with nose type 9 will now draw a blowup.

  12. Error in R14 after entering description for pickets in Level Handrail.

  13. Error message could be generated in Stair rail dialog box if GR was 0 and G was blank.

  14. Length of top horizontal stringer was not reduced by minus dimension.

  15. Revised pan tread nose type 7 and 8 to offer more variations.

  16. Imperial main member size is put on detail and BOM when detailing in metric if config option is chosen.

  17. Landing frame can have a pan shop welded or grating field applied.

  18. #4 can be 0 in Landing Frame for a one hole connection.

  19. Added (+) or (-) to stringer rise dimension string. Moved dim "D" for grating holes on stringer.

  20. Added dialog box for selecting wall rail return.

  21. Post on short stair rails might not be drawn.

  22. Changed "Handrail" to "Guardrail".

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Ladders

  1. Added checkered plate floor option on crossover on ladder without cage and lowered outer bracket on parapet ladder.

  2. Dimensions can now be created outside of the viewing area.

  3. Length of hoops and brackets are calculated based on Cust config option for bent plate.

  4. Imperial main member size is put on detail and BOM when detailing in metric if config option is chosen.


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Hip & Valley

  1. No change.


Support

  1. Added slides for new return on wall rail.

  2. Added slides for clip connection at the end of Girts.

  3. Added slides for checkered plate floor option on crossover on ladder without cage.

  4. Added support for Bricsys Bricscad V10 Pro 32 bit.

  5. Added slides for Embeded Angle with Holes.

  6. Changed slides for columns.

  7. Slides changed for roof frame type 4, 6 & 7.

  8. Added slides for Girts.

  9. Changed slides for column wing plate.

  10. Added slides for Database editor.

  11. Added slides for anchor option in Lintel (shop attached).

  12. Added slides for Deformed anchor option to Embed Angle & Embed Plate.

  13. Revised slide for Elevation Generator's Stair landing.

  14. Revised slides for column connections.

  15. Revised slides for Vertical Plate.

  16. Revised slides for pan tread nose type 7 and 8.

  17. Added icons for toolbar called "Change".

  18. Added support for AutoCAD 2009 64 bit and 2010 32 & 64 bit.

  19. Changed slides for column connections.

  20. Changed slides for Landing Frame.

  21. Added slides for Column Connections dialog box.

  22. Added slides for Hooked anchors in Embed Angle and Embed Plate.

  23. Changed slides for new base/cap plate program.

  24. Corrected a slide for column wing plates.

  25. Changed slide for wall rail return.

  26. Changed slides for Oblique Triangle program.

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Menus

  1. Changed "Divide Line" to "Nailer Holes".

  2. Added Database editor at Modify > Change > AISC Database

  3. Added Nailer Plate command to Programs > Detail.

  4. Added a toolbar called "Change" that has most of the commands from Modify > Change.

  5. Added command to change Lineweight of entities selected. Modify > Change > Lineweight.

  6. Added menu for AutoCAD 2010. You must have a USB lock and download and install the driver from the support page.

  7. Added Lineweight to Line toolbar.

  8. Added Clevis and Turnbuckle under Draw > Misc.

  9. Changed Column Connections so it repeats by pressing Enter.

  10. Changed Column Connections.

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Data

  1. Changed configuration file to allow turnbuckles and clevises to be used by all countries.

  2. Moved all data files to the DATA\BACKUP folder.
  3. Added Database editor.
  4. Added L4x3x5/8 to database.
  5. Added HSS, TS and M shapes to the data base.

 

Welds

  1. Osnaps were cleared when drawing leader only.

  2. Leaders can now be created outside of the viewing area.

  3. Added Lineweight option.


 

Version 2009

Base package

  1. The last input for all dialog boxes and many other programs are saved as the defaults and read from file.

  2. Revised method of replacing arrows with ticks when "Ticks only" is checked in configuration.

  3. Added multiple lines to Bolt Circle.

  4. Added bubble option to Assembly Marks and Leader notes.

  5. Added image tile to Embed Plate.

  6. Added Adhesive Anchor option to Beam on PL w/AB.

  7. Added Adhesive Anchor option to Column Base PL w/AB.

  8. Added 0 or 90 degree rotation option to Leader Notes.

  9. Added Adhesive Anchor detail.

  10. Elevation Generator: Create stair tower, draw elevation view, draw plan of each stair, detail built-up landings, export stairs to detail stringers, (must have Stair package).

  11. Change made for compatibility issue with IntelliCAD white background color.

  12. Added dialog box input for Arc Calculator.

  13. Added function for Girt.

  14. Added Headed anchor bolt without plate washer.

  15. Added separate Grade for channels in configuration.

  16. Customer configuration color Restore button now restores colors back to original factory settings.

  17. Added more leaders to the dimension menu and toolbar. All leaders have multiple leader option.

  18. Added plate size to "Column Base Plate w/AB".

  19. Added dialog box for Anchor Bolt.

  20. Elevation Generator: (a) Members are sorted by elevation, (b) Added CMU walls, (c) Added stair landing configuration, (d) Added "L" end sections, (e) Stringer and handrail are trimmed when far side, (f) Added greater detail to landings.

  21. Added more options to Embed Angle.

  22. Replaced Angle with Bevel in Pour Stop (loose). Also changed the slide image.

  23. Pour Stop (loose) can be bent to any angle.

  24. Ltscale for metric was too small.

  25. Added an error check to the Flat Bar configuration.

  26. Nailer Angle can be angle or channel.

  27. Added vertical dimension to suspended plate in Lintel (shop attached).

  28. Added SDS2 line type names to the SDS2 color configuration.

  29. Added masonry anchors and option to suspend the bottom plate on Lintel (shop attached).

  30. Added Mark to Beam on PL w/AB.

  31. Added Benchmark to Marks/Sect/Tags.

  32. Added Mark to Col Base PL w/AB.

  33. Improved "Freehand" cloud.

  34. Get angle changed to allow "Skewed PL top view" to be square with column.

  35. Insertion point for skewed wing plate section when reading a column file is in line with column.

  36. Placement outline added for roof frames.

  37. 1/2" diameter bolts added to field bolt dialog box.

  38. Round holes are drawn to scale.

  39. Option added to draw Roof Frames to scale.

  40. Option added to draw Loose Pour stop length to scale.

  41. Option added to draw embed angle & plate length to scale.

  42. 0 washer option added to anchor bolts.

  43. Added Clevis only to Draw > Erection Tools > Member.

  44. Option added to select brick thickness in Brick wall section.

  45. Section properties changed to allow turnbuckles and clevises to be used by all countries.

  46. Added Rod brace to Draw > Erection Tools > Member.

  47. Select line space or enter line number option for placing text in BOM.

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Bonus folder

  1. Revised method of replacing arrows with ticks when "Ticks only" is checked in configuration.

  2. Minor change in calculating burn radius of rat holes for DSTV files.

  3. Edit CNC would not allow 0 for "X" with type Beveled Flange.

  4. Bolt description changed in Kiss file.

  5. BOM attributes were in wrong place and wrong size if drawing is setup to a scale other than 1"=1'-0 and the Select option was used.

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Beams
 

  1. The last input for all dialog boxes and many other programs are saved as the defaults and read from file.
  2. Added Edge distance box to Left and Right end dialog box for 1 and 2 COL Holes.
  3. Added multiple lines to Bolt Circle.
  4. Added 1 COL OF SLOTS and 2 COL OF SLOTS to beam web end connection.
  5. Removed "Cut & Chip" note and dimension at bottom of WT beam with extended plate.
  6. Added button for door jamb size in Girts.
  7. Added dialog box input for Girt.
  8. Added an end plate connection and an internal connection to Girts.
  9. Added Finger Shim Plate under Beams > Plates.
  10. Increased precision of angle in Beams > "Edit Internal Connection List"
  11. Color of note "END OF WEB IS CUT ON SKEW" was not correct.
  12. Added Stiffener Plate (loose) under Beams > Plates
  13. "Previous" button in "Internal Connections" is enabled now.


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Columns

  1. If wing plates are configured to extend through tube or pipe column, a wing plate can be added to a column and not extended through.

  2. Shortened columns a little that are read from file.

  3. Moved plate to right side of CL in the "A" face view of Wing PL in Edit Column.

  4. Extension line is closer to center of hole when Skewed PL top view is square with column web.

  5. Skewed PL top view can be used to draw a plate that is square with column.

  6. Insertion point for skewed wing plate section is in line with column.

  7. Skewed wing plate was not drawn if there were other wing plates at same el that extended through column.

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Bracing

  1. The last input for all dialog boxes and many other programs are saved as the defaults and read from file.

  2. Increased the size of the image in the gusset dialog box.

  3. Added field weld brace with two bolts option to Gusset PL.

  4. Added placement box for some braces.

  5. Added extension lines when #3 or #4 is 0.

  6. Editing gusset plate type 5 with vertical side bolted would double the number of bolts.

  7. Moved clip mark away from extension lines.

  8. Most dims can be left off when including gusset plate on beam.

  9. Added Plate option to Rod brace.

  10. Rod brace can be detailed without turnbuckle.

  11. Moved the orientation selection to the dialog box for Rod brace.

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Stair

  1. The last input for all dialog boxes and many other programs are saved as the defaults and read from file.

  2. Adjusted dimensions for wall rail when using work points.

  3. Added Linear Feet option for closure plates on stringer.

  4. Removed line in "Tail" chart between heading and piece mark.

  5. Added placement guide for Landing Deck and Landing Grating.

  6. Moved some dimensions on stringer detail that were overwriting.

  7. Horizontal length of stringer "doglegs" can be drawn to scale or not.

  8. Added some dimensions to level handrail.

  9. A dimension and dimension line was missing from wall rail when dimension were to work points.

  10. Stair landing can be detailed from Elevation Generator.

  11. Added End clearance option for MK5 to Stair Frame.

  12. Stair Frame can be detailed with header on either side.

  13. Changed Stair Frame. Channels can be toed in or out.

  14. Stairs can be imported from the Elevation Generator program.

  15. Added Landing Decking.

  16. Ramp rail input has been moved to the Stair rail dialog box giving ramp rails all of the options of stair rail

  17. Added Change scale selection to Stairs / Rails > Erection > Stair Elevation and Rail Elevation.

  18. Added a new nosing type to the Tread Builder.

  19. Saving stringer file can now overwrite an existing file, with permission.

  20. Added option to set length of horizontal tread support and add dims to all types of tread supports in Tread Builder.

  21. Input for mid rail size is enabled even if you have a single line rail.

  22. Saving input with a File name can now be recalled.

  23. Changed order of selecting stair type.

  24. Added Blowup detail of top closure pan.

  25. Options added to "Plan view of stair" to draw stair width and flange width to scale.

  26. Option added to omit support dimension on treads.

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Ladders

  1. The last input for all dialog boxes and many other programs are saved as the defaults and read from file.

  2. Added dialog boxes and several new options for caged and non caged ladders.

  3. Program asks for quantity of wall brackets.

  4. Automated the process for selecting sections for caged ladders.

  5. Added Safety chain section.


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Hip & Valley

  1. The last input for all dialog boxes and many other programs are saved as the defaults and read from file.

  2. Corrected top flange bevel on hip connections 4, 5 & 6.

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Support

  1. Revised slides for ladders, Arc Calculator.

  2. Added slides for Brace Welded W/2 bolts, Embed Plate, Adhesive Anchor option. non-extended wing plate, Elevation Generator, Girt, Headed anchor bolt without plate washer, new Girt connection, Quick Leader for R14 & IntelliCAD, Stair Frame, new top stringer condition, Landing Decking, Finger Shim Plate, Embed Angle, bolted tread end detail, Pour Stop (loose), Stiffener Plate (loose), Lintel (shop attached), Benchmark, Plate option on Rod brace, Clevis only to Draw > Erection Tools > Member, Rod brace without turnbuckle, Safety chain section, Draw > Erection Tools > Member > Rod brace

  3. Added icons for new leaders.


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Menus

  1. Revised Ladder menu.

  2. Added Adhesive Anchor detail.

  3. Added icon for Quick Leader for R14 & IntelliCAD

  4. Added more leaders to the dimension menu and toolbar.

  5. Added Landing Decking under Programs > Stairs / Rails.

  6. Added Elevation Generator command to Erection Tools toolbar.

  7. Added Finger Shim Plate under Beams > Plates.

  8. Added Stiffener Plate (loose) under Beams > Plates

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Data

  1. Changed configuration file to allow turnbuckles and clevises to be used by all countries.

  2. Corrected OD of 1" turnbuckle.

Welds

  1. Compatibility issue with IntelliCAD white background color.


Version 2008

Base package

  1. Added HSS 1.5 x .12 (11 GA) pipe to data base.
  2. Added defaults from previous input to Schedule Maker
  3. Added number of rows prompt to Schedule Maker
  4. Added "Add Rows" to existing schedule option to Schedule Maker.

  5. If Schedule Maker is used to draw a Schedule to a scale other than 1" = 1'-0, repeating text on the next line would not be in the proper location vertically.

  6. Change Scale of Solids, (arrowheads), would move ticks off of the dim line.

  7. Added option to draw base plate in "Column w/Bolt Pattern".

  8. Inserting a slot without CNC data will now draw the slot to scale.

  9. Added color configuration for Grab Rail on stair rail.

  10. Revised Nailer Angle to allow you to pick the right end location and the distance to holes from each end are scaled.

  11. Added code to center text of Main mark over the underlines.

  12. New Revision Cloud uses dialog box with custom settings.

  13. Added BEVEL (Miter) to Dimension menus.

  14. Added option to SDS2 color config to keep original colors. This will speed up the conversion process if this option is checked.

  15. Added a new anchor bolt type.

  16. Changed slot from pline to multi-lines when CNC not saved.

  17. Changed some programs so ticks are used now when "Ticks Only" is selected in configuration.

  18. Nailer angle can be drawn toed down and length can be drawn to scale w/slots.

  19. Added Spacing option to Replace dim.

  20. Updated bolt values to AISC 13th edition.

  21. Added new roof frame type. Added dialog box input for roof frames. Added 1 1/4 = 1'-0" scale option.

  22. Sub marks were not added to submark.tbl file if location for GRADE was set to non-zero.

  23. You can edit the marks in the Sub mark list.

  24. Removed the color change to layer GRID.

  25. IntelliCAD issue fixed with end view of HSS shape.

  26. Setup for converting SteelCAD dxf checks to see if it needs to be scaled up or not.

  27. Delete function for external files was disabled for LT because LT does not support it.

  28. Library blocks can be deleted while in the library menu.

  29. Added Offset & Change Linetype. Changes the Linetype of the new line.

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Bonus folder

  1. Changed some programs so ticks are used now when "Ticks Only" is selected in configuration.
  2. Added a note to NucorTCH.dwg
  3. Sub marks were not added to submark.tbl file if location for GRADE was set to non-zero.
  4. Delete function for external files was disabled for LT because LT does not support it.

 

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Beams
 

  1. Changed beam program for field bolt module.

  2. Added bent plate option to "Vertical Plates".

  3. Added "Extend to stiff PL" option to "Wing Plate (Side View)".

  4. Added dialog box to "Vertical Plates on flange"

  5. Changed slot from pline to multi-lines when CNC not saved.

  6. Changed some programs so ticks are used now when "Ticks Only" is selected in configuration.

  7. Added option to draw web in Skewed PL (top internal)

  8. Minimum Distance from top to first hole for end connection revised.


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Columns

  1. Changed slot from pline to multi-lines when CNC not saved.
  2. Changed some programs so ticks are used now when "Ticks Only" is selected in configuration.

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Bracing

  1. Added field bolts to bracing.
  2. Dim #1 or #2 can be 0 to draw ROD brace in a vertical or horizontal position.
  3. Dim #1 or #2 can be 0 to draw brace in a vertical or horizontal position.
  4. HSS in Frame will ask for wall thickness now.

 

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Stair

  1. Dimensions on stringers can be to top of tread or bottom of pan.
  2. Length ramp rail is drawn can be increased by pressing "+" key when placing the rail. Maximum length will be to scale.
  3. Added "Draw steps only" option to Stairs / Rails > Erection > Stair Elevation.
  4. Added field bolts to stringer.
  5. Selection of pan gage and decimal thickness added to Landing Pan.
  6. Length of pan supports have been rounded to 1/4"
  7. Cleaned up some dims when stringer has a single cut at the top.
  8. Added more detail options to stringer when using grating treads.
  9. Added pan at floor level at top of stringer.
  10. Added 1 row, 2 column connection to Header detail.
  11. Clip at end of stringer at all top conditions and at bottom "dog leg" can be 1 row if GOL is entered like this: .02,.0112
  12. Clip or plate for header beam on stringer can be 1 row if GOL is entered like this: .02,.0112
  13. Level Handrail:
    A) Pickets can be between any two pair of rails.
    B) Spacing of rails can be entered as a single distance or as a list of distances separated by commas.
    C) If the number of distances is less than the number of spaces required, the last distance will be used for the remaining spaces.
    D) Input for #9 for the end conditions follow the same rules as Spacing #2 in the main dialog box.
    E) The vertical spacing and number of rails for end types 1, 5 and 6 can be different from the main section of rail.
    F) A single line rail can be drawn with multi-line return at the ends.
  14. Toe Plate at top of stair rail can extend out above stringer.
  15. Stair rails:
    A) Pickets can be between any two pair of rails.
    B) Spacing of rails can be entered as a single distance or as a list of distances separated by commas.
    C) If the number of distances is less than the number of spaces required, the last distance will be used for the remaining spaces.
    D) Input for #10 and #14 for the end conditions follow the same rules as Spacing in the main dialog box.
    E) The number of rails for end types 3 and 5 can be different from the main section of rail.
    F) The vertical spacing of rails for all end types, except the first one, can be different from the main section of rail.
  16. Added color configuration for Grab Rail on stair rail.
  17. Added "Tail" Work Points to Stringer Bracing
  18. Tails can be referenced from WP when CNC is saved.
  19. Added Landing Frame
  20. Added Tread builder dialog box for creating and selecting pans. Last pan used is the default for next stringer. Many variations can be created and saved for reuse. Supports for pans can be bars or angles, bent or two separate pieces and are dimensioned and put in BOM.
  21. Added "LC2" Landing closure pan with 1 11/16 bevel on vertical bend.
  22. Added defaults for rail & picket descriptions in Ramp rail.
  23. Changed slot from pline to multi-lines in Grating tread end view.
  24. Erection - Stair elevation & Rail elevations is repeating.
  25. Added lines at miters on stair rail.
  26. Tube stair rail for type 2 ends will extend past the intersection for a smoother turn. Dim moved. Main mark moved to the left.
     

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Ladders

  1. Added bolt description to BOM.
  2. Revised Bottom Hoop detail D.
  3. Ticks are used now when "Ticks Only" is selected in configuration.


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Hip & Valley

  1. Valley connection type 5 would not finish if bottom of purlin needed to be blocked.
     

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Support

  1. Revised slides for grating tread nosing, Header beam, stringer, Vertical Plates.
  2. Added slides for Level rail, Stair rails, Stringer Bracing, Wing Plate (Side View), roof frame, Vertical Plates on flange, new Revision Cloud, Tread builder, new anchor bolt type, Landing Frame.
  3. Added icons for Rotate Cross hairs and BEVEL (Miter), Offset & Change Linetype.
  4. Added bent clips to slide of skewed beam.


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Menus

  1. Added turnbuckle, clevis and sleeve data files.
  2. Added more Snap angle options. Changed Set Snap Angle to Rotate Cross hairs.
  3. Added BEVEL (Miter)
  4. Added Landing Frame to Stair menu.
  5. Changed Pan tread end view command to use dialog box for selecting pans.
  6. Added menu for 2008 LT
  7. Added Offset & Change Linetype command.

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Data

  1. Added some new MC and M shapes and HSS1.5 x .120 (11 gage) pipe.
     

Welds

  1. Changed selection for setting arrow to include any DWG in any folder.
     

Version 2007

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Base package

  1. Added turnbuckle, clevis and sleeve nut to Sectional Properties.
  2. Program asks if you want to repeat Anchors and Roof frames.
  3. Updated the ARRAY command.
  4. "Setup" defaults to the scale of the drawing.
  5. Added grade for angle, plate, pipe and tube to configuration.
  6. Added grade field to main marks for CNC.
  7. DSTV added.
  8. Door frame can be knocked down & anchor bars can be bent.
  9. Embed Plate can have 1 or 2 rows of studs.
  10. Changed Setup to ask for customer configurations to get correct colors for dimensions.
  11. Filed bolts longer than 1'-0 had wrong length when listed in Bill Of Material.
  12. Custom escape character allowed for user fonts.
  13. Added Property symbol function under BEAMS menu.
  14. Change to osnaps
  15. Weights removed from Bill Of Material if length not given.
  16. Corrected weight for nuts and washers
  17. Added configuration option to have separate marks for Right and Left.
  18. Expansion bolt type added to allow extraction from Bill Of Material.
  19. Field bolt length can be in 8ths of an inch
  20. Joist side/end view now works in LT.
  21. Could not select WT brace W/stem NS in Elevation Generator.
  22. Justification of text & attributes can be configured in the Bill Of Material
  23. Change Scale changes AutoCAD's scale factor letting you use AutoCAD's dimension and distance commands.
  24. Setup will now change the LTSCALE.
  25. SDS/2 Color config now shows correct color in dialog box.
  26. Program will check material list and standard list for clip mark on gusset before asking for description.
  27. Added some error checks to Elevation Generator.
  28. You can set "NONE" current for Bill Of Material.
  29. Stair page of Elevation Generator now highlights the end types associated with the stair selected.
  30. Brace page of Elevation Generator would clear the "type" icons.
     

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Bonus folder

  1. Added grade for angle, plate, pipe and tube to configuration.
  2. Added grade field to main marks for CNC.
  3. CNC Edit can add CNC data to existing object.
  4. Changed gages on WSHAPES.DWG.
  5. KISS and SMM now converts R/L text in marks.
  6. Custom escape character allowed for user fonts.
  7. Extracting bolts could create several lines in file listing only 1 nut.
  8. Corrected weight for nuts and washers
  9. Corrected an issue with exporting Bill Of Material for SMM.
  10. Extracting ALL drawings with attributes for KISS now converts txt files to kss.
  11. Two more attributes for project name and project number have been added to the title block for extracting KISS files.

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Beams

  1. Tube beams can be detailed with 1 wing plate and NO slot.
  2. Beams > Plates > Wing plate (side view) can detail plates on both sides.

  3. Added grade for angle, plate, pipe and tube to configuration.

  4. Second bottom flange line has been removed from WT beams.

  5. Corrected vertical spacing of holes in Beams > Plate > Wing plate side view.

  6. Block depth was not dimensioned if framing into a column web w/stiff.

  7. Some colors can be "ByLayer"

  8. Reduced the size of the Main Internal dialog box.

  9. Changed note to web of sloping beam.

  10. Removed plate from bottom of beam with extended clips.


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Columns

  1. Added Length input to seat L connection.
  2. Added "MARK" for column direction.
  3. Thickness of Flange plates are drawn to scale with a min of 1/2"
  4. Some colors can be "ByLayer"

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Bracing

  1. Changed Rod brace to read new turnbuckle files.
  2. Added grade for angle, plate, pipe and tube to config.
  3. Rod brace length can be drawn to scale.
  4. Connection number on print was not the same as the file name.
  5. Put space between mark and NS,FS for closure plate on tube brace.
  6. Some colors can be "ByLayer"
  7. Program will check material list and standard list for clip mark on gusset before asking for description.
  8. Label changed in gusset plate calc input.

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Stair

  1. Added grade for angle, plate, pipe and tube to config.
  2. Pan tread end view can draw "blown up".
  3. Added tread profile LC1, (landing closure pan).
  4. "Tail" symbol has been eliminated from stair if no tails are required.
  5. Added nosing line to supports if pans are not drawn and tails are not used.
  6. Added Dimension command for pan supports.
  7. Added pan with 45 degree slope under nosing.
  8. Landing Pan can have bent edges.
  9. Word in "TAIL" chart for stringer matches configuration.
  10. W shape added for Butterfly stair.
  11. Butterfly stair now has all of the end types as standard stair.
  12. Erection Elevation: Added all bottom end types to Butterfly stair that the Standard stair had.
  13. Leg width of all clips and floor supports on stringer are drawn to scale.
  14. Added input for Blocks in Erection Stair elev.
  15. Erection Stair elev. can be detailed from info saved from stair detail.
  16. Wall rail can be detailed from info saved from stair detail.
  17. Wall rail can be detailed without brackets.
  18. Stair input can be saved and recalled for detailing stair rail.
  19. Moved "Print input" option to stair dialog box.
  20. Some colors can be "ByLayer"
  21. Holes in stringer can be tailed from the right or left end for CNC.
  22. Changed SECT to VIEW under stringer bracing.
  23. Stringer bracing would not let you select member sizes in R14.
  24. Added Stringer bracing.
  25. Added new features to Ramp Rail.
  26. Increased the number of pickets at the end of rail when #6 or #7 is negative.
  27. Made some dimensional corrections to "Detail Panel".
  28. Added "Detail Panel" for mesh insert.
  29. You can enter the size of openings in Mesh panel insert
  30. Added Mesh panel insert for handrail.
  31. Reduced the number of pickets inside returns at the end of rail.

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Ladders

  1. Multiple brackets can be evenly spaced on caged ladders.
  2. Brackets on side of ladder can be on inside or outside of stringer.
  3. Channels can be used for all ladder stringers.
  4. Added Roof Hatch caged ladder.
  5. "Tail" note on caged ladders now uses symbol in configuration.
  6. Some colors can be "ByLayer"


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Hip & Valley

  1. Some colors can be "ByLayer"

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Support

  1. Added slides for turnbuckle, clevis and sleeve.
  2. Added slides for channel ladder stringers.
  3. Changed slides for Beams > Plates > Wing plate (side view).
  4. Added slides for Roof Hatch caged ladder.
  5. Changed slides for door frame.
  6. Changes slides for Landing Pan.
  7. Changed notes in slide for Girt L.
  8. Added slides for Butterfly stair.
  9. Changed slides for Erection stair elevation
  10. Changed slides for wall rail
  11. Added slides for Stringer bracing.
  12. Slides changed for Ramp Rail.
  13. Slides added for "Detail Panel"


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Menus

  1. Added Roof Hatch caged ladder.
  2. Added Dimension command for pan supports.
  3. Added O/L (object Line) command.
  4. Added Property symbol function under BEAMS menu.
  5. Title Block Insert changed for Intellicad
  6. Corrected syntax error with Offset command for Intellicad.
  7. Corrected display of BEAMS > BOLTS for R2006
  8. Added Stringer bracing.
  9. Added "Detail Panel" for mesh insert.
  10. Added Mesh panel insert for handrail.


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Data

  1. Added turnbuckle, clevis and sleeve data files.
  2. Revised gage of W16x26 & W16x31 to 3.5", W36x231 to W40x593 to 7.5".

Welds

  1. Changes made to osnaps
  2. Some colors can be "ByLayer"

Version 12.0

Base package

  1. Added "Erection" category to library menus. You will need to edit your menu or load the new one.
  2. Long file names can be used when doing multiple drawing extractions or imports.
  3. Added "T" end connection for tube beams.
  4. Drawing does NOT have to be saved before running SETUP.
  5. Added new cap plate for field welded moment connection.
  6. Added second note to "Column w/Bolt Pattern".
  7. Added configuration option for block depth for beams.
  8. Added d, bf, bt & tw display to member selection box.
  9. Added new font with more compact fractions.
  10. Changed font selection in Setup to default to existing font.
  11. Change made to color cfg to allow layers to be frozen.
  12. Last description is the default when you repeat a line in BOM.
  13. Added color conversion for SDS/2 to AutoSD
  14. Added weight extension for turnbuckle and clevis.
  15. Added dialog box selection of angle sizes for roof frames.
  16. Added separate color for Main marks.
  17. Added epoxy anchor to "Beam on PL w/AB" & "Col base PL w/AB". Depth can be 0 & changed F.F to TOC in "Col base PL w/AB"
  18. Selected item in icon menus are highlighted.
  19. Added TS or HSS shape to "Beam on PL w/Anchor".
  20. Added "Note Only" feature to "Leader Note" program.
  21. New options for washers on field bolts.
  22. Add color choice for object lines. Now have multiple color configurations.
  23. Added dialog box input for Joist Side and End view.
  24. Changed joist elevation view.
  25. New thinner bolt circle used for one line of bolts.
  26. Added another error check to detail variable configuration.
  27. Error check added to configuration selection.
  28. Horiz leg of loose pourstop can be notched.

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Bonus folder

  1. Long file names can be used when doing multiple drawing extractions or imports.
  2. Changed shopbill using attributes to extend weight for turnbuckle.
  3. Minor change to bolt extract program.

  4. New options for washers on field bolts.

  5. Revised Canam & SMI joist drawings.

 

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Beams

  1. Icon menu selections are remembered in Girts.
  2. Holes in web of sloped beam can be rotated to any angle.
  3. Edge of skewed wing plate that contacts web of beam can be rotated to any angle on sloped beam.
  4. Wing Plate (side view) will draw the end view if the plate is skewed.
  5. Added "T" end connection for tube beams.
  6. Added config option for block depth for beams.
  7. Selected item in icon menus are highlighted.
  8. Added tube shapes for girts.
  9. Added Seat angle connection to end of beam.
  10. Added "NS" and "FS" option for flange holes.
  11. Improved connection of tube beam with plates on both sides.
  12. Improved input for hip beam. Lower end of sloping beam framing to column or user type can be clipped.
  13. New thinner bolt circle used for one line of bolts.
  14. Added dim from hole to end of beam.
  15. Removed radius note from rat holes.

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Columns

  1. Added new cap plate for field welded moment conn.
  2. Plan view of 45 degree Skewed Wing plate on TS column is moved closer to account for radiused corner.
  3. Minor changes for colors when saving CNC.
  4. Selected item in icon menus are highlighted
  5. Girt L size is selected from dialog box. Length is entered by user.
  6. Added Cantilevered Girder option on top of column.

Bracing

  1. Added 1/2" and 5/8" bolts option for gusset plates.
  2. Added Rod brace.
  3. Selected item in icon menus are highlighted.

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Stair

  1. Icon menu selections are remembered in Stair and rail.

  2. Risers with "FB" suffix now accept user depth for pan thickness.
  3. A negative value can be entered for toe pl above floor on Level rail.
  4. Selected item in icon menus are highlighted.
  5. Pan supports are piece marked and billed out.
  6. Changed Tread slide.
  7. Dim #10 for "Butterfly" stair can be less than tread width.
  8. New thinner bolt circle used for one line of bolts.
  9. Added offset dim to base plate on stair rail post.
  10. Added option to pan stairs to tail to bottom of pan, inside face of riser. Metric treads have been deleted. They are now soft converted.
  11. Changed the way picket spaces are calculated on stair rails.

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Ladders

  1. Added option to put 4 rungs above FF on side step w/cage.
  2. Selected item in icon menus are highlighted.
  3. Added "Type 3" Non-caged ladder. Top EL is above ladder.
  4. Add color choice for object lines.

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Hip & Valley

  1. Squared up end plate in connection #6.
  2. Selected item in icon menus are highlighted.
  3. Added tube beams for rafter and purlin size for hip connections type 1 - 5

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Data

  1. Added new 36" shapes
  2. Added data base for turnbuckle and clevis.

 

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Version 11.0

Base package

  1. Added Burn CNC data for Peddinghaus.
  2. Added squirter washer option to field bolts.
  3. Configuration option added to add a space on each side of the "x" in the description in the BOM.
  4. Configuration option added to specify prefix used for plates.
  5. Add "Text scale factor" to "Column W/Bolt Pattern".
  6. Added Cantilever beam option to Elevation Generator.
  7. Added "Adjust Dimension" command. Change selected dims by a given amount.
  8. Added End views of shapes to Elevation Generator.
  9. Base and Cap plates read from file can be rotated 0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees in column detail.
  10. Bolt pattern rotation in "Column w/Bolt Pattern" is independent of column rotation.
  11. Added Elevation generator program.
  12. Insertion point for scaled shape for Tubes web view can be at top edge or center line.
  13. Column base PL with Anchor bolts will rotate the plate and column.
  14. Editing a drawing from another AutoSD user will now set the customer you select.
  15. Quantity in BOM can be entereds as LIN/FT.
  16. Added plan view of brick wall, block wall and brick with block wall.
  17. W's, C's and T's of scaled shapes can be inserted on the CL of the web view.
  18. Base plate can be saved to file from "Column W/Bolt Pattern".
  19. Added dialog box to Embed Angle, Embed Plate and Nailer Angle.
  20. Added dialog box to Door Frame.
  21. Modify/Change/ASD_STYLE now changes attributes.
  22. Section option added to bent pl door frame without anchors.
  23. Added separation character option for "QTY - BEAM - MARK" to configuration.
  24. Added dialog box to "Beam on PL w/AB"
  25. Added dialog box to "Column Base PL w/AB"
  26. Added dialog box to "Column w/Bolt pattern".
  27. Added "Other" type to joist end and side view.
  28. You can import configurations from other version 10 configuration files.
  29. Added two washer option and holes size note to plate on anchor rods.
  30. Changed files created by "Extract Shop bill" to comma delimited.
  31. Changed selection lists to put "HSS" as the default instead of "TS"
  32. Exaggerate thickness of shape defaults to No.
  33. Added version number to printout of detail and shop bill configuration.
  34. Setup will not change the oblique angle of the AUTOSD text style.
  35. Added anchor options to Column base w/AB and Beam on Plate w/AB.
  36. Added Cold formed shapes to Sectional Properties.

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Bonus folder

  1. CNC extract puts all holes in order by tail dimension.
  2. Quantity in BOM can be entered as LIN/FT.
  3. KISS and SMM extract using text in a drawing with a scale of 6"=1'-0 did not work.
  4. Changed Extract program to process comma delimited files created by "Extract Shop bill".
  5. KISS files have been changed to put the main mark in every description.
  6. Extract program would not print the first line.
  7. Extracting shop bill for KISS has been changed to remove the shape from the description.
  8. Extracting shop bill text with ft and in as single entity caused problems.
  9. Shop bill program would not ask for sequences when using attributes.

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Beams

  1. Wing plate was not drawn the correct width in section.
  2. "Tube Beam" added as a support option.
  3. Corrected problem with Beams/Plate/Wing Plate (Side View) when placing on column.
  4. When bot flg is cut for extended end connection, bar width welded to beam is a min of 1".
  5. Cantilevered sloping beam with first connection at 0 will reposition connection to line up with end WP elevation line.
  6. Change made for Gusset plates added to column connections.
  7. Minor internal change to "Cuts, Copes and Blocks".
  8. Skewed clips did not show the correct GOL.
  9. "Cuts, Copes and Blocks" command uses the block dimension style set in the configuration.
  10. Added dialog box to Wing plate side view.
  11. Eliminated input when saving the same beam to column connection at additional elevations or column files.
  12. End connection can be dimensioned from bottom of beam up.
  13. Wing plate connection saved in column file for beam with gusset plates has been changed to use separate plate for beam and gusset.
  14. Changed selection list of Tube Column support to put "HSS" as the default instead of "TS"
  15. A plate is added below the beam if number of rows goes below bot flange.
  16. End connection can be extended above and below the beam.
  17. Changed edge distance for hole in web at end to come from web instead of flange.
  18. TS shape was removed from Support beam option.
  19.  Std shear bar can be two different thickness based on rows.
     

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Columns

  1. "Thru plates" can be added to existing col.

  2. Joist Angle can be toed UP now.

  3. Dimensional changes to plan view of Base/Cap plates.

  4. Flange plate connection can be put on Tube column.

  5. Gusset plates added to column connections.

  6. Eliminated redundant input in Joist Plate when edge to hole is 0.

  7. Moved offset dimension on wing plate on column.

  8. Moved dimensions on wing plate and @ top of column.

  9. Prompt added when drawing column from file to "Press + to increase height. Press - to decrease height."

  10. Joist B.C. plates are detailed the same way on W and TS columns.
     

Bracing

  1. Gusset plates added to column connections.
  2. Added a "Welded brace" detail with ends mitered.
  3. Added "HSS in Frame" under Programs/Brace/Draw. Select a line, give a width and lines are drawn parallel to the selected line and extend until they intersect the nearest line.
  4. Note "ON CL T & B" has been changed to "ON CL T&B"
  5. Inch mark added to bolt size might caused problem when reading gusset file.

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Stair

  1. Stair Rail can have one post on stringer. (#6 + #7 can = #1, #MS can be 0)
  2. Vertical dim at left end moved to line up with others.
  3. Added Landing grating detail.
  4. Added bevel symbol to blowup of pans.
  5. Lower leg length of first riser at landing is user input.
  6. Added positioning box to Stair and ramp rails.
  7. Added gage or thickness to Landing pan.
  8. Added Landing pan detail.
  9. Added new wall rail option and additional dimensions.
  10. Moved horizontal dimension from WP to top tread hole. It was on top of another dim.

 

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Version 10.0

Base package

  1. Support added for USB locks.

  2. Door frame program added.

  3. Support added for CADopia IntelliCAD 4.

  4. Sub mark added to stud on embed angle and plate.

  5. Added extra Offset command that uses a dialog box.

  6. Added "Thru plate" option in column configuration.

  7. "Column w/Bolt pattern" will put anchors on a layer called "Anchors".

  8. Added option to extract shop bill for printing using text.

  9. New interface for setting customer configurations.

  10. Configure text height and color in shop bill. Edit std material list from dialog box.

  11. Added Franklin beam line format to CNC extract.

  12. REBAR keyword added for extending weight as "#8 REBAR" or "REBAR #8"

  13. New roof frame option for rectangular frame with square cut ends.

  14. Cold formed descriptions for "C" and "Z" shapes have been standardized to be Depth x width x thickness to separate them from hot rolled shapes. Thickness can be decimals or GA.

  15. Added configuration for base plate plan view.

  16. Added Schedule Maker for creating and adding text to schedules.

  17. Variable size rectangular hole has been added to the Insert Hole program.

  18. Offset program has been changed so that pressing Enter will end the command.

  19. Added ellipse to column grid bubble for grids with 4 or more characters.

  20. More default C/C for beam end connections have been added to standard clip configuration.

  21. Configuration added to beams to select where tails come from on sloping beam.

  22. Made minor change to XSteel DXF converter.

  23. Column Base Plate W/AB can now have the plan view of the column and base plate rotated to any angle.

  24. Added a new Lintel program with dialog box input that will draw a plate or angle on top or bottom flange.

  25. Embed Angle has been changed to allow mitered cuts on the ends.

  26. Added "Bolt values and Min Weld Size" charts to "Sectional Properties".

  27. Added "Minimum Edge Distance" and "Usual Gages" for angles charts to "Sectional Properties".

  28. Added program to calculate the number of stair rises from floor to floor.

  29. Added configuration option for dimension style of blocks.

  30. Added configuration option to standard clips to allow two different angle sizes for each Code based on number of rows.

  31. Added configuration option for end of beam clearance to be from face or centerline of web.

  32. Support added for AutoCAD 2004

  33. "Edit sub mark list" automatically sorts list into alphabetical order and saves.

  34. Programs that allow the user to enter angles will use the angle format set in AutoCAD's units for angles, (decimal, Deg/min/sec, Grads, Radians or Surveyor's).

  35. Customer configuration for flat bars and shear bars can be set to list bars as "thick x width" or "width x thick".

  36. Added common flat bar sizes to customer configuration to allow the program to distinguish between FB and PL.

  37. Added Channel and Tube as descriptors in beam mark.

  38. Changed HSS description of pipes to display the size in decimals.

  39. Added Wedge, Sleeve and Adhesive bolt types to field bolt circle.

  40. Added program to list summary of field bolts in shop bill.

  41. Added option to draw rectangle by picking opposite corners.

  42. Added option to pick location of columns in shop bill text configuration or enter location.

  43. Added standard marks for shear bars.

  44. End view of TS shapes show corners radiused.

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Data base

  1. Changed HSS description of pipes to display the size in decimals.

  2. Weight, area and design thickness for HSS and TS shapes have been updated.

  3. Cold formed descriptions for "C" and "Z" shapes have been standardized to be Depth x width x thickness to separate them from hot rolled shapes. Thickness can be decimals or GA.

  4. More cold formed shapes have been added to the data base.

 

Bonus folder

  1. Extract BOM using text.

  2. Upgrade the sort routine in SMM and KISS programs.

  3. Updated drawings in Bonus folder of W and C shapes.

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Beams

  1. Dims added to first internal web hole in sloping beam.

  2. Option added for safety connection.

  3. Bolt size in Internal connection dialog box will default to the size in configuration.

  4. Added Franklin format to CNC extract.

  5. Size and type of "rat hole" added to configuration.

  6. Steel grades have been added for Tubes when detailing as a beam.

  7. Incorporated Splice Plate dialog box into beam end connection.

  8. Added dialog box to Splice Plate (attached).

  9. Improvements made to Splice Plate (attached).

  10. More default C/C for beam end connections have been added.

  11. Configuration added to select where tails come from on sloping beam.

  12. Drawing a section of a skewed wing plate FS now draws the beam end view. If a skewed plate is NS & FS the FS plate is automatically placed in the section drawn for the NS plate if no section mark is given for the FS plate.

  13. Added hole size note on flange holes if they are not the standard size.

  14. Added configuration option for dimension style of blocks.

  15. Added configuration option to standard clips to allow two different angle sizes for each Code based on number of rows.

  16. Added configuration option for end of beam clearance to be from face or centerline of web.

  17. Added slot note at end of Tube beams.

  18. If the beam slopes and the end connection is holes in the web and you cut the end square the program will now ask for the horizontal. dim from end of beam to first hole defaulting to a dimension that will give you the min. edge distance.

  19. Tube shapes has been added the beam program.

  20. "Edit Internal Connection List" automatically sorts list into alphabetical order and saves.

  21. Added standard marks for shear bars.

  22. Changed wing plates (non skewed) in beam web to allow input of 0, (zero), for center dim to put one plate on work line.

  23. You can now enter the width of the vertical plate on beam flange when you have one column of holes.

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Columns

  1. "Thru plates" can be added to existing col.

  2. Col can be detailed manually with "Thru plates"

  3. Added "Thru plate" option.

  4. Additional dimensions added to flange plate connection.

  5. Base & cap plate plan view can be drawn as a section with section mark, (configuration option).

  6. Added plates for connection to beam flange.

  7. When positioning the column read from a file, pressing the "+" and "-" will increase and decrease the height.

  8. "View Base/Cap File" automatically sorts list into alphabetical order.

  9. Added standard marks for shear bars.

 

Bracing

  1. Added Franklin format to CNC extract.

  2. Steel grades have been added for tubes and pipes when designing gusset plates.

  3. Braces can be detailed with different number of bolts at each end to allow for field welding. "X" Bracing changed to allow vertical and horizontal offset in work points.

  4. Added slot note at end of Tube and Pipe braces.

  5. Changed output of angles to be in AutoCAD's unit format for angles.

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Stair

  1. Tail dims can be from either end of stringer if CNC is NOT saved.

  2. Added Franklin format to CNC extract.

  3. End of wall rail will show a circle if return is NS.

  4. Description list for wall brackets has been added to Wall Rails.

  5. Support members are selected to automatically get "minus" dims and block sizes when required.

  6. Blocks are dimensioned to end of member or to clip as set in Beam configuration.

  7. Block length is based on "Clear dim added for block length" as set in Beam configuration.

  8. Refinements made to stair stringers using end plates.

  9. Pan treads can be detailed with both horizontal and vertical supports or just the horizontal support.

  10. Added "Butterfly" type stair. This is for precast treads on top of stringer.

  11. Added end plate connection to upper and lower ends of stair.

  12. Header connection at upper and lower landings can be holes, clip or wing plate on stringer.

  13. Added "User" pan tread that has a variable pan depth.

  14. Position of stair on sheet is selected by picking a point with the aid of a floating box.

  15. Added "Butterfly" type stair to program for drawing erection elevation under Draw/Erection Tools/Stair/Elevation.

  16. Added Stair tread calculator.

  17. if you immediately use the stair rail program after detailing a stair stringer, the inputs for the stair will be used as the defaults for the rail where applicable.

  18. Bars will be described per the settings for bars in the customer configuration.

  19. Stringer with clip at top and dog leg with clip at bottom has been changed to show inside line of outstanding leg.

  20. Added "Header Beam" program.

  21. Added header beam connections and floor support angles on "dogleg" stringers.

  22. Added pan treads with a sloping riser for use with a 3/8" thick nosing and 2" thick tread.

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Ladders

  1. Added program to draw Elevation for erection drawings.

  2. Ref. Elevations have been added to ladders without cages.

  3. An alternate type has been added to the cross overs.

  4. Dimensions have been added to the cross overs.

  5. You can input the distance from floor to top of cage.

  6. Top of cage is flush with top of stringers.

  7. Side step ladder has option of one rung at top or 3 rungs above floor.

  8. Bars will be described per the settings for bars in the customer configuration.
     

Hip & Valley

  1. Changed output of angles to be in AutoCAD's unit format for angles.


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Version 9.0
 

Configuration:

  1. Distance from end of beam to 1st hole in web.

  2. Using X SPA @ Y = Z for vertical hole spacing. Example: 8 SPA @ 3 = 2'-0

  3. Edge distances for top, bottom and side of wing plates, end of beam clips, end of beam with holes, bracing & gusset plates and end of bracing clip.

  4. Short slot and hole size for each bolt size available.

  5. "TAIL" note can use user defined word or the word "TAIL" or the target symbol.

  6. Finish designation for column ends may be disabled.

  7. Reduce length of stiffener plates and wing plates connected to both flanges.

  8. Round width of stiffener plates in beams.

  9. Put support member size at each end of beam.

  10. Turn "Carry sub marks through" on or off.

  11. Round weight extended in shop bill to 0, 1 or 2 decimal places.

  12. Turn saving CNC on or off.

  13. Select using only ticks or both ticks & arrow heads on dimensions.

  14. Changed the dialog box for creating standard beam clip marks. More options have been given.

  15. Holes in wing plates can be shown as short slots or round holes.

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Base package:

  1. Change Scale of Objects has been changed to keep the text and arrowheads the same size while scaling the picture up or down.

  2. Added "VIEW" section marks.

  3. Added a Leader Note dialog box for selecting common notes. User can add or remove notes from this box.

  4. CNC data for holes has been added to beams, girts, columns and stair stringers. Several programs have been added to make it easy to edit, check and extract the CNC data for the Peddinghaus Peddimat.

  5. Added program to return total quantities of all pieces on all drawings in a job folder (Compile Qty's from all drawings). Not available for AutoCAD LT or IntelliCAD.

  6. Added Multiple selection for extracting bill of materials for EJE and for KISS. Not available for AutoCAD LT or IntelliCAD.

  7. Shop bill program will ask for the grade of steel for sub pieces if sub piece is a flange shape and the grade column is enabled.

  8. Library menu has been changed to hold an unlimited number of blocks.

  9. Added "shipped loose" pour stop detail with optional horizontal headed stud.

  10. The bracket characters [ and ] have been changed back to ( and ).

  11. When importing dxf files created by SDS/2, the text style will be changed to the style set in the "Setup" dialog box for SDS/2.

  12. Dimensions less than 3/8" in top, web view and sections are exaggerated to 3/8" in beam program.

  13. Flanges are drawn to a minimum of 3/4" thick and webs are drawn to a minimum of 1/2" thick in all sections.

  14. You can change the default values used by the Setup program for dimasz, dimtxt, dimdli, dimexe, dimexo, dimcen, dimgap, textsize and ltscale.

  15. Added end view of crane rails.

  16. Added end and side view of decking.

  17. Added multiple drawing to extraction of shop bill using text for "kiss" and EJE. You no longer have to manually select the location of the columns.

  18. Added "NO PAINT" note option to Embed angle and Embed plate programs.

  19. Added castellated beams to data base.

  20. Added dialog box to Pour stop, (loose and attached).

  21. Hole size and Slot size commands will automatically place arrowheads to multiple lines.

  22. Added option to print calc results of arcs to screen.

  23. "Column w/Bolt pattern" will now repeat by pressing the Enter key.

  24. SDS/2 dxf files can use any one of the 7 base colors for open holes. Does not have to be just green anymore.

  25. Added sub mark option to use a, b, c, etc.

  26. The file asd_data.cfg has been modified. If you have changed yours you will need to save it and make the changes to the new file.

  27. One more attribute has been added to the Main mark that is left blank. When you edit the attributes the prompt for this attribute is REF: and is used for inserting a single line reference note under the mark.

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Beam and Column package:

  1. Added option to select 45 or 30 degrees for welded flange bevel at end of beam.

  2. Added program for edge or face view of plate on top of or hanging from bottom flange of beam. Plates can be perpendicular to beam flange or vertical on sloping beam. Can also be used on top of cap plate of column.

  3. End connection for beam can be saved to column or beam file if support is "User Type".

  4. Web thickness in top view for skewed end connection is exaggerated to a minimum of 1/2" thick.

  5. If a beam slopes up to the right and the left end does not have a clip and tails are configured to go to the clip the tail will now go to the end of the top flange.

  6. Added configuration to show slots in wing plates.

  7. Dialog box interface added for selecting, viewing and editing column base and cap plate files.

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Stair and Rail package:

  1. Added elevation view of stair for erection drawings. Affected by Change Scale command.

  2. Added dialog box input to stair rail program.

  3. Added dialog box input to ramp rail program.

  4. Added dialog box input to wall rail program. Added option of entering dimensions to work points or dimensions directly to wall rail.

  5. Added elevation view of stair rail for erection drawings. Must have stair package. Affected by Change Scale command.

  6. More pan treads have been added. There are 1 1/2" and 2" deep pans with bar and angle supports. An enlarged end view of the pan is automatically drawn after the stringer is detailed.

  7. Grating tread detail added.

 

Bracing package:

  1. Orientation of gusset is saved in file. Opening existing gusset to edit will recall orientation.

  2. Buttons have been added to gusset plate input box to select orientation.


 

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Version 8.0
 

  1. Added plan view of ladders for "E" plans.
  2. Added plan view of safety gates for "E" plans.
  3. Added plan view of shaft openings for "E" plans.
  4. Added stair plan views for "E" plans.
  5. Multiple DWG extract for bolts.
  6. Multiple imports of SDS/2 DXF to AutoSD.
  7. Multiple imports of X-Steel/2 DXF to AutoSD.
  8. Multiple imports of CVSpro/2 DXF to AutoSD.
  9. New shapes added for Zee and Cee members.
  10. New weld symbol program using dialog box.
  11. Multiple rows of holes now available in base plates.
  12. Level handrail can be drawn with toe plate near side or far side.
  13. Level handrail has top view.
  14. Stair rail length can be drawn to scale.
  15. Hole spacing can be input by user for bracing.
  16. New data base format makes it easy to add new shapes.
  17. Sloping beams are drawn in position.
  18. Added skewed end connections using end plate, bent plate or bent clips.
  19. Top view automatically drawn for skewed connections.
  20. Beam to beam connection matching.
  21. Multiple internal connections possible at one location. (Near side, Far side, top flange, bottom flange and stiffener plates.)
  22. More options in designing end connections. (Use ASD or LRFD. Enter load or calculate load or use maximum rows.)
  23. Create DXF file compatible for import into SDS/2.
  24. Added compatible for SteelCAD drawings.
  25. Added support for KISS file format for FabTrol software.
  26. Added sequences for shop bill program. You can have from 0 to 6.
  27. Inserting north arrow can be rotated by entering an angle or selecting second point.
  28. Bearing depth in joist side view may be entered manually.
  29. Closure plates are optional on stringer. They are placed on the outside of the channel, piece marked and shop billed.
  30. Wall rails can be returned to the wall.
  31. Inputs can be printed from the stair and stair rail programs.
  32. Splice plate connection added to beam program.
  33. Added handrail for concrete steps.
  34. Stair stringer can be a plate.
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