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3D steel structure modeling & detailing

Virtual Steel

The affordable way into 3D steel detailing.

Virtual Steel is a standalone program for object-oriented 3D modeling and detailing of steel structures, with its own independent graphical environment — no additional CAD software required. It automatically generates workshop drawings, general views and bills of material straight from the 3D model.

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Virtual Steel at a glance

3D steel structure modeling and detailing.

Virtual Steel — The connection library, in the native 3D environment

Virtual Steel — the native 3D environment with the connection library panel
Up to 80% faster than 2D CAD drafting
Quick implementation Rapid implementation of new software within the company. A clear and intuitive interface and experienced technical support significantly reduce the learning curve.
Independent 3D environment Virtual Steel has its own graphical environment adapted to object-oriented structure creation. No additional CAD software is required to create the model.
Automatic generation of drawings and specifications You create a 3D model, and shop drawings, general layouts, and bills of materials are generated automatically. Any change updates the other views.

Modelling.

Object-oriented 3D modeling built specifically for steel — place elements, connect them, and let the details follow automatically.

3D objects, not 2D lines Build your project with real 3D beams and columns and create automatic steel connections between elements — no drawing with simple 2D single lines.
Automated typical components Autogenerators handle stair frames, railings and other recurring construction elements in just a few clicks, instead of building them piece by piece.
Detail from the drawing, update the model Add ribs, openings and other details directly at the workshop-drawing level, and they appear automatically back on the 3D model — no double work.
Smart positioning Automatically position the entire structure and find unwanted duplicates with a single command. Mark elements as "Inventory" to have them ignored during positioning.
Built-in connection library Choose from a library of prefabricated joints and use macro commands to detail structural connections faster — then copy any finished joint to other parts of the structure with a click.

Documentation.

Shop drawings, views and sections generated straight from the model — accurate, current and ready for the workshop.

Workshop drawings, generated automatically Every element in the 3D model gets its own shop drawing automatically, complete with openings and other details, ready for production.
Any view, instantly Generate sections, orthogonal and perspective views for the whole structure or for selected elements on demand — no manual redrawing.
Scale-aware drawings Pick a drawing scale from the menu and every text element on that drawing resizes to match, automatically.
DXF export for final drafting Export selected elements to DXF for final touches in your CAD software of choice — layout on the form, annotations, and finishing touches.
A live bill of materials The material list is generated on the fly, matching exactly the elements placed in the 3D model — always current, never manually reconciled.

BIM Workflow.

Virtual Steel fits naturally into a wider BIM process — quick to adopt, easy to connect, and ready to run alongside STRAKON.

Fast to implement, fast to learn A clear, intuitive interface and experienced technical support get your team productive quickly, without a long implementation project.
Exchange files with other software Import and export IFC and DWG files to move models freely between Virtual Steel and the other CAD and BIM tools your project team already uses.
A simpler alternative to Tekla and Advance Steel The steel detailing power professionals need, without the complexity or the price tag of the bigger established players.
A parallel, synchronized add-on to STRAKON Run Virtual Steel alongside STRAKON as a synchronized add-on, so concrete and steel are designed in parallel inside one connected BIM project.

Examples of use

Built, detailed, delivered.

Real models and results from Virtual Steel users — click any figure to see it up close.

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Why Virtual Steel

The affordable way into 3D steel detailing.

Up to 80% faster than CAD drafting

Object-oriented 3D modeling replaces slow, manual 2D drafting — projects come together significantly faster and with far less rework than traditional CAD workflows.

Unrivaled pricing, perpetual license

A flexible policy based on permanent licenses, with no subscription drain, puts Virtual Steel in a price category of its own.

Built for steel, not adapted to it

Its own independent, object-oriented graphical environment means no additional CAD software is ever required to build the model.

A serious alternative to Tekla and Advance Steel

The same steel detailing capability professionals rely on, delivered in a simpler, more approachable and far more affordable package.

One BIM environment for concrete and steel

Used as an add-on to STRAKON, Virtual Steel turns two separate disciplines into a single, connected BIM project.

Everything synchronized, automatically

Floor plans, sections, drawings and inventory all update together the moment the model changes — nothing is ever left out of date.

Plays well with your BIM stack

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Virtual Steel is a standalone program for object-oriented 3D modeling and detailing of steel structures, with its own independent graphical environment — no additional CAD software required. It automatically generates workshop drawings, general views and bills of material straight from the 3D model.

Virtual Steel keeps everything synchronized automatically — insert an element and it updates every drawing, view and material list at once. A library of prefabricated joints and macro commands speeds up connection detailing, and autogenerators handle typical elements like stairs and railings in a few clicks.

Yes — Virtual Steel can be used as an add-on to STRAKON, the well-known German software for reinforced concrete design. Together they form one affordable, connected BIM solution covering both concrete and steel structures in a single project.

Yes. Virtual Steel is well suited for Tekla and Advance Steel users who want a simpler and more affordable steel detailing package, without giving up automatic shop drawings, connection libraries or a live bill of materials.

Virtual Steel is offered under a permanent license policy with no subscription, making it one of the most affordable options in its category. The exact price depends on your configuration — whether you use it standalone or alongside STRAKON.

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