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Hello Everyone!
I would like to use the opportunity to introduce myself and drop some important notes and announcements.
My name is Piotr Pysz and I recently joined Autodesk as a Product Manager for Steel Structures.
I graduated as a Structural Engineer from Cracow University of Technology. For the first 4 years of my career, I worked in a small Structural Engineering office. Then I moved to a big Steel Detailing company based in the US where I spent the last 9 years. I went through all the steps starting as a draftsman editing shop and part drawings, then moved to the modeling and connecting department, became a checker after a few years, and finally a team leader responsible for the international team of Steel Detailers.
During my Steel Detailing career, I had the opportunity to work on some major development projects like Mercedes Benz Stadium, Orange County Museum of Arts, or Norwegian Cruise Terminal.
You can find me on LinkedIn if you want to connect!
As you know In March last year, we announced that we are investing in BIM-centric steel detailing workflow in Revit with the intention to connect design and detailing. To accelerate this plan, we have decided to transition Advance Steel into Maintenance mode (blog post).
We’ve promised to be transparent about our plans and to come back with an updated roadmap for Steel Detailing.
I know that some of you have already seen the new version >> Revit – Structure Roadmap, however, I felt like communicating this directly here is the right thing to do.
Some of you already gave us very constructive feedback – thank you very much for that!
We have heard a lot of misconceptions about what’s going to happen next to Advance Steel due to the above investments in Revit. I wanted to address some of the main concerns here and give you more insights into the Development process.
What does it mean that Advance Steel is in maintenance mode?
It means that we are providing customer support for the product, porting it to the new versions of AutoCAD, fixing major bugs, and providing all the functionalities that it has today. It also means that we are not developing new features or functionalities for Advance Steel.
What is the future of Advance Steel?
We understand the critical role that Advance Steel plays in your workflow and business. Advance Steel continues to be available in our portfolio with its existing value bringing its specialization in Steel Detailing and Fabrication to the collection.
What is the timeframe for developing Revit as a fully functional steel detailing software?
Developing Revit as a fully functional steel detailing software is a multi-year endeavor. There are fundamental capabilities that any Steel Detailing software should possess, such as the automated creation of assemblies when you weld or bolt elements together, the automatic numbering of identical parts, and the ability to automatically generate fabrication drawings or NC files. These are some of the foundational functionalities that Revit is currently missing.
Your input as a community has been invaluable in helping us identify which tools and capabilities are most important to you as we continue to develop and improve our solutions. We understand the importance of having tools that are reliable, intuitive, easy to use, and customizable. Tools that enhance productivity, streamline collaboration, and automate repetitive tasks.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we look to enhance solutions with this in mind and work towards a BIM-centric Steel Detailing tool.
I am a Steel Detailer, and I do not care about BIM. All I need is reliable and robust Steel Detailing software
As a Steel Detailer myself, I completely understand where this is coming from. The priority is always to have robust and reliable software that enables us to carry out work efficiently. Discussions about BIM and data exchange with Engineers can seem academic without the right tools in place.
That said, our strategy is two-pronged. Our primary focus is on incorporating the Steel Detailing capabilities from Advance Steel into Revit. Simultaneously, we're dedicated to addressing the challenges and limitations that you've so effectively communicated to us via the Ideas Station.
This approach helps ensure that we're not just bringing in new features, but also making necessary improvements to the existing system. Our goal is to offer you a comprehensive tool that meets your Steel Detailing needs while also providing the added benefits of BIM integration.
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Finally, we have decided to make some changes to the configuration of the Advance Steel category on the Community Forums. We have made the decision to archive both the Advance Steel Ideas and Advance Steel Customization boards.
Why:
Advance Steel Ideas: We do not want to set false expectations around the development of Advance Steel.
Advance Steel Customization: Following an audit of the board, it does not meet the criteria for success, and coupled with the community also using the Advance Steel Forum for customization relation topics, we have decided to move the content from this board to the Advance Steel Forum.
How:
The Advance Steel Ideas & Advance Steel Customization board will change to read-only on March 29, 2024, and then it will be archived.
Will archiving delete the thread?
No, Archiving moves the thread from the affected board to a forum archive.
Will this content be linked to the thread once archived?
As new community content is created, archived content will be cross-linked to ensure the validity and consistency of the archived content. E.g., If an old link to an archived forum topic is selected, this link will redirect to the new piece of community-generated content.
Piotr Pysz
Product Manager
Hello Everyone!
I would like to use the opportunity to introduce myself and drop some important notes and announcements.
My name is Piotr Pysz and I recently joined Autodesk as a Product Manager for Steel Structures.
I graduated as a Structural Engineer from Cracow University of Technology. For the first 4 years of my career, I worked in a small Structural Engineering office. Then I moved to a big Steel Detailing company based in the US where I spent the last 9 years. I went through all the steps starting as a draftsman editing shop and part drawings, then moved to the modeling and connecting department, became a checker after a few years, and finally a team leader responsible for the international team of Steel Detailers.
During my Steel Detailing career, I had the opportunity to work on some major development projects like Mercedes Benz Stadium, Orange County Museum of Arts, or Norwegian Cruise Terminal.
You can find me on LinkedIn if you want to connect!
As you know In March last year, we announced that we are investing in BIM-centric steel detailing workflow in Revit with the intention to connect design and detailing. To accelerate this plan, we have decided to transition Advance Steel into Maintenance mode (blog post).
We’ve promised to be transparent about our plans and to come back with an updated roadmap for Steel Detailing.
I know that some of you have already seen the new version >> Revit – Structure Roadmap, however, I felt like communicating this directly here is the right thing to do.
Some of you already gave us very constructive feedback – thank you very much for that!
We have heard a lot of misconceptions about what’s going to happen next to Advance Steel due to the above investments in Revit. I wanted to address some of the main concerns here and give you more insights into the Development process.
What does it mean that Advance Steel is in maintenance mode?
It means that we are providing customer support for the product, porting it to the new versions of AutoCAD, fixing major bugs, and providing all the functionalities that it has today. It also means that we are not developing new features or functionalities for Advance Steel.
What is the future of Advance Steel?
We understand the critical role that Advance Steel plays in your workflow and business. Advance Steel continues to be available in our portfolio with its existing value bringing its specialization in Steel Detailing and Fabrication to the collection.
What is the timeframe for developing Revit as a fully functional steel detailing software?
Developing Revit as a fully functional steel detailing software is a multi-year endeavor. There are fundamental capabilities that any Steel Detailing software should possess, such as the automated creation of assemblies when you weld or bolt elements together, the automatic numbering of identical parts, and the ability to automatically generate fabrication drawings or NC files. These are some of the foundational functionalities that Revit is currently missing.
Your input as a community has been invaluable in helping us identify which tools and capabilities are most important to you as we continue to develop and improve our solutions. We understand the importance of having tools that are reliable, intuitive, easy to use, and customizable. Tools that enhance productivity, streamline collaboration, and automate repetitive tasks.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we look to enhance solutions with this in mind and work towards a BIM-centric Steel Detailing tool.
I am a Steel Detailer, and I do not care about BIM. All I need is reliable and robust Steel Detailing software
As a Steel Detailer myself, I completely understand where this is coming from. The priority is always to have robust and reliable software that enables us to carry out work efficiently. Discussions about BIM and data exchange with Engineers can seem academic without the right tools in place.
That said, our strategy is two-pronged. Our primary focus is on incorporating the Steel Detailing capabilities from Advance Steel into Revit. Simultaneously, we're dedicated to addressing the challenges and limitations that you've so effectively communicated to us via the Ideas Station.
This approach helps ensure that we're not just bringing in new features, but also making necessary improvements to the existing system. Our goal is to offer you a comprehensive tool that meets your Steel Detailing needs while also providing the added benefits of BIM integration.
-----
Finally, we have decided to make some changes to the configuration of the Advance Steel category on the Community Forums. We have made the decision to archive both the Advance Steel Ideas and Advance Steel Customization boards.
Why:
Advance Steel Ideas: We do not want to set false expectations around the development of Advance Steel.
Advance Steel Customization: Following an audit of the board, it does not meet the criteria for success, and coupled with the community also using the Advance Steel Forum for customization relation topics, we have decided to move the content from this board to the Advance Steel Forum.
How:
The Advance Steel Ideas & Advance Steel Customization board will change to read-only on March 29, 2024, and then it will be archived.
Will archiving delete the thread?
No, Archiving moves the thread from the affected board to a forum archive.
Will this content be linked to the thread once archived?
As new community content is created, archived content will be cross-linked to ensure the validity and consistency of the archived content. E.g., If an old link to an archived forum topic is selected, this link will redirect to the new piece of community-generated content.
Piotr Pysz
Product Manager
Hi @Julio_Soto
NC files for those "pltes" which are done by beams --> not working.
One "not good" solution is the command: Polygon
- command polygon
- quantity of edges
- insert point
- which radius should be defined
- insert radius
Now you have a polygon plate 🙂 and you could create weld preps (based on your quantity of edges a lot of preps)
You will need a special detailstyle for it..because the automatic dimension for this is just deleteable, the cut view for weld prepartion--> every prep is a new automatic cut view, so I would delete this from my style.
DXF -will be created...but many weld preps
NC - will be created.. but many contour lines
I know this is not a good solution but sometimes a useable workaround
Sebastian Eiche
Application Engineer @Mensch und Maschine acadGraph
If this information was helpful, please use the Accept as Solution function, this make it easier for other users
Hi @Julio_Soto
NC files for those "pltes" which are done by beams --> not working.
One "not good" solution is the command: Polygon
- command polygon
- quantity of edges
- insert point
- which radius should be defined
- insert radius
Now you have a polygon plate 🙂 and you could create weld preps (based on your quantity of edges a lot of preps)
You will need a special detailstyle for it..because the automatic dimension for this is just deleteable, the cut view for weld prepartion--> every prep is a new automatic cut view, so I would delete this from my style.
DXF -will be created...but many weld preps
NC - will be created.. but many contour lines
I know this is not a good solution but sometimes a useable workaround
Sebastian Eiche
Application Engineer @Mensch und Maschine acadGraph
If this information was helpful, please use the Accept as Solution function, this make it easier for other users
Could have many issues.
In the most cases by handling with pointclouds we have issues with the video drivers.
Could you please have a look if you maybe could use another driver. (the newest one is not always the best working).
https://www.autodesk.com/support/system-requirements/certified-graphics-hardware
Sebastian Eiche
Application Engineer @Mensch und Maschine acadGraph
If this information was helpful, please use the Accept as Solution function, this make it easier for other users
Could have many issues.
In the most cases by handling with pointclouds we have issues with the video drivers.
Could you please have a look if you maybe could use another driver. (the newest one is not always the best working).
https://www.autodesk.com/support/system-requirements/certified-graphics-hardware
Sebastian Eiche
Application Engineer @Mensch und Maschine acadGraph
If this information was helpful, please use the Accept as Solution function, this make it easier for other users
Hi Roland,
sorry I missed your initial message.
- bugs > You can report them through the customer support. When they are logged into the system the Development Team looks into them and assigns a priority based on many different factors.
- costs > Thank you for your feedback. I agree that this will be a challenging time for many users considering the amount of time spent for customization and optimisation of the tool. We have this in mind while working on the Revit solution. We want to re-use as much technology from AS as we can without reinventing the wheel.
- time > As I said before we can't commit to a hard deadline here. With that said it's definitely not 2 nor 20 years.
Piotr Pysz
Product Manager
Hi Roland,
sorry I missed your initial message.
- bugs > You can report them through the customer support. When they are logged into the system the Development Team looks into them and assigns a priority based on many different factors.
- costs > Thank you for your feedback. I agree that this will be a challenging time for many users considering the amount of time spent for customization and optimisation of the tool. We have this in mind while working on the Revit solution. We want to re-use as much technology from AS as we can without reinventing the wheel.
- time > As I said before we can't commit to a hard deadline here. With that said it's definitely not 2 nor 20 years.
Piotr Pysz
Product Manager
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