Steel Design and Detailing Software Training
📅 3, 5, 10 & 12 March
🕐 13:00–16:00 CET (UTC+1)
🎁 All participants receive a FREE 1-Month Commercial License to immediately apply the complete steel workflow in real projects. Join us for Steel Design and Detailing Software Training and enhance your skills for professional projects.
Modern structural engineering no longer tolerates fragmented processes. Instead, it demands a seamless transition from structural analysis to fabrication-ready documentation. Therefore, the Steel Design and Detailing with ProtaStructure Suite 2026 training is structured as a fully integrated, production-driven program.
Over 10 intensive hours, participants move step by step from modeling and analysis to connection detailing and shop drawing production within a single coordinated environment. As a result, engineers gain a repeatable workflow that eliminates rework and reduces project risk.
Integrated Steel Workflow
Disconnected tools often lead to coordination errors and costly delays. In contrast, this training demonstrates how to build an integrated steel workflow using:
- ProtaStructure for modeling and structural design
- ProtaDetails for automated detailing outputs
- ProtaSteel for connection design and fabrication drawings
Throughout the Steel Design and Detailing Software Training, participants develop a real-life steel structure. Consequently, they progress from structural concept to fully detailed production documents without manual redrafting.
Structural Steel Modeling and Analysis
First, the Steel Design and Detailing Software Training focuses on analytical model development. Engineers model axes, grids, and complete steel systems including trusses, purlins, girts, braces, frames, claddings, and domes.
Next, they define load cases, including wind and seismic parameters. After that, they generate load combinations and perform full building analysis. Steel members are then designed according to code requirements. In addition, foundation systems such as pad, strip, and mat foundations are modeled and verified.
Finally, participants generate structural calculation reports using the integrated Report Manager. As a result, the structure becomes fully analyzed and ready for detailing.
Steel Connection Design Automation
Connection detailing typically consumes significant engineering time. However, this program emphasizes steel connection design automation to increase efficiency.
Participants create user-defined connections, build macro libraries, and adjust parameters for standardization. Moreover, they implement fully automated workflows using IntelliConnect. Plate modeling, weld definition, clash checking, and model auditing are also covered.
Therefore, engineers learn how to automate repetitive tasks while maintaining full technical control.
Fabrication-Ready Steel Detailing
Once analysis is complete, the workflow transitions directly into detailing. Importantly, no data transfer or manual redrafting is required.
Within ProtaDetails and ProtaSteel, participants generate GA plans, assembly drawings, and part drawings. At the same time, they extract quantity take-offs and prepare fabrication documentation. Consequently, outputs are suitable for workshop production and site coordination.
Shop Drawing Generation Software
Accurate documentation determines project success. For this reason, the training demonstrates how ProtaStructure Suite 2026 functions as advanced shop drawing generation software.
Participants automatically produce coordinated drawings, number structural elements, and extract quantities and reports. In turn, model-drawing consistency is preserved throughout the project lifecycle.
Thus, redundant drafting work is eliminated and coordination errors are minimized.
Steel Project Workflow from Analysis to Fabrication
Ultimately, the program delivers a complete steel project workflow from analysis to fabrication. Participants:
- Develop a full structural model
- Perform structural analysis and member design
- Automate steel connections
- Generate fabrication-level shop drawings
- Extract quantities and reports
- Finalize a production-ready steel project
By completing the entire lifecycle within one ecosystem, engineers establish a streamlined, optimized workflow applicable to real commercial projects.
Training Methodology
The program follows a structured, project-based approach. First, a real-life steel project is introduced. Then, each stage is developed through guided modeling and detailing. Practical exercises reinforce best practices. Finally, the full project is completed from start to finish.
Therefore, this is not a feature presentation. Instead, it is a production-oriented implementation workshop.
Who Should Attend?
- Structural Engineers
- Steel Design Engineers
- Detailers
- BIM Coordinators
- Engineering firms transitioning to integrated steel workflows
Key Benefits
By the end of the training, participants will:
- Reduce modeling and detailing time
- Minimize coordination errors
- Automate repetitive connection processes
- Improve fabrication accuracy
- Deliver documentation faster
Deliverables
At completion, participants leave with:
- A completed steel project model
- Fabrication-ready shop drawings
- Automated connection library examples
- Structural reports and quantity take-offs
- A fully optimized workflow inside ProtaStructure Suite 2026
Most importantly, each participant receives a FREE 1-Month Commercial License. Consequently, the entire workflow can be immediately implemented in live projects.
Registration
Seats are limited due to the interactive format. Therefore, early registration is strongly recommended.
For schedule details and enrollment, please contact our sales team or your regional ProtaStructure representative.
