Advance Steel API

[GeomGym]

Hi,

i'm looking to develop a plugin for Advanced Steel to import models.

Is there any documentation or samples/guides for getting started?

Thanks,

Jon

[mypostbox99]

advance api is only for joints programming it won`t help you with import models

[GMDS]

Does anyone know where to get examples & documentation on the AS api.
It sounds ideal for a more powerful approach for special connections than what the custom connections currently provides. Not sure if my programming skills are up to it though but willing to have a look/go 

[HugoMichaud]

I invite you to communicate with your local Graitec office.

Graitec has full experience with AS's API and can help you in your endeavors.

http://www.graitec.com/en/world.asp

Best regards

Hugo

1-800-724-5678 x333

[GMDS]

Hugo,

Thanks you responce & suggestion to contact my local Graitec office.

I have been in touch with the UK Graitec office requesting API information & have recieved the reply below:-

Hi Geoff

As you are probably aware, in late 2014 Autodesk acquired Advance Steel - this included the API. You may be better off contacting Autodesk  with your request.

We value your custom and feedback.  Was this response Excellent, Good, Average, Poor or Unsatisfactory

Regards

It's a shame that it would appear that a potentially powerful part of this software package is now unavailable to the end users although it is listed as part of the product.

I am under a fully paid up support agreement with Graitec & also under a subscription arrangement with Autodesk.

I don't know if you can suggest anything else Hugo.

Kind Regards

Geoff Martin.

[Emanuel.Nestor]

Hello GMDS,

Thank you for accessing Advance Steel Forum.

The Graitec response was correct that you should ask for this documentation from Autodesk.

The documentation is available at request, depending on the area you want to use.

It is difficult to distribute on forum, due to size and structure.

I will send you a PM.

Best regards,

Emy 

[ChristianBlei]

hello Emy,

I am also interested in a complete documentation of the Advance API. I am an Advance user and I am very familiar with the AutoCAD.Net API. Now I would like to work my way into the Advance API.

best regards,

Christian

[trubilt]

Hello Emy

We are looking to directly import our externally created model into AS.  To date our local Autodesk representatives have been unable to help us.  Please forward a copy of any documentation that may help us to achieve this by using the open API within Advance Steel.  Are you also able to provide an AS contact so we can directly start constructive dialog in this matter?

Your assistance is appreciated.

Regards

Doug

[GeomGym]

Hi Doug,

Which software or format is your externally defined model in?

I've developed a number of translators and converters that might possibly help.

Cheer,

Jon

[Emanuel.Nestor]

Hello Christian,

Thank you for using Advance Steel Forum.

Please check your PM.

Regards,
Emy

[Emanuel.Nestor]

Hello Doug,

Please check your PM.

Best regards,
Emy

[trubilt]

Hello Jon

Thanks for your reply.  We are currently looking at what the guys at Autodesk have to offer.  Please provide your direct contact details so I can communicate with you directly if the Autodesk solution doesn’t work out.

Regards

Doug

[GeomGym]

Hi Doug,  I sent you a pm with my email address.

My blog has some explanation of my work, http://geometrygym.blogspot.com 

I look forward to hearing from you,

Jon

[alerat]

Hi,

I would be very interrested in AdanceSteel API's documentation too. I'm very familiar with Autocad dev and using Advance Steel for years.

best regards,

Alexandre

[Emanuel.Nestor]

Hi Alexander,

First, welcome on this forum 🙂

Please check your PM

Best regards,
Emy

[mgtkft]

Hi,

I would be very interrested in AdanceSteel API's documentation too. I'm using Advance Steel since the version 2009, and I'm a bit familiar in programing.

How can I get the API and the documentation?

Regards

[chris]

Hi.

We develop analysis and code based design modules, and I would like to incorporate this with Advance steel using the API.

I am an ADN member since 2010. Could I please have access to the AS API?

Regards.

[Olvol]

hello.I know there are many api improvments in as 2015.1. where can I get information on new api?

[Emanuel.Nestor]

Hi olvol,

Please find attached a document showing the improvements done in AS 2015.1 for API.

I hope this is what you are looking for.

Best regards,
Emy

[Olvol]

thanks a lot