Saving 75% of Time on Stairs and Railings With PowerPack for Advance Steel

Customer Challenge

Eddie, a self-employed business owner, aimed to work faster and with increased accuracy. He uses Autodesk Advance Steel, a standalone product that is also included in the Autodesk AEC Collection. Advance Steel is a steelwork detailing software equipped with dedicated macros for creating common connections and structural elements, including ladders, bracing, portal frames, and notably for Eddie, stairs and railings.

Project Goals

Eddie’s primary effort is focused on detailing stairs and handrails. He sought a tool that would help him expedite this process while maintaining a high level of accuracy. To achieve this, Eddie reached out to Graitec Canada for assistance in finding the right tool for his specific needs. Benoit Lalonde, a Senior Solutions Specialist at Graitec Canada, aided Eddie in evaluating his options, leading to the selection of PowerPack for Advance Steel as the most suitable tool. Graitec Canada facilitated the implementation of a trial version of PowerPack for Advance Steel for Eddie to test and assess its effectiveness in meeting his goals.

Solution

Eddie contacted Graitec Canada to collaborate on finding the right tool for his individual needs. Senior Solutions Specialist Benoit Lalonde helped Eddie narrow down the options. PowerPack for Advance Steel rose to the top as the right tool. Graitec Canada helped Eddie implement a trial version of PowerPack for Advance Steel.