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PROTA ProtaSteel 2021 - User Manual

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Quick Start Guide
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Summary

1. Introduction

2. Exporting model to ProtaSteel

Process of transferring models from ProtaStructure to ProtaSteel for detailing and connection creation.

3. User Interface

Frame Creation Tool

Tool for creating secondary steel members like purlins, sag rods, and stair members.

Manual Detailing Tool

Tools for secondary detailing such as weld creation, section plate creation, and element cutting.

Connections Macros

Tools for creating various steel connections like gusset plates, fin plates, and haunches.

4. Zoom & Pan Methods

5. Selection Methods

Methods for selecting elements in the model using mouse actions like click and drag.

6. Views & View Settings

Managing and accessing different views (3D, plan) within the ProtaSteel environment.

7. Creating new Views

8. Visibility & Selectability

9. Macros

10. Insert Sag rods

11. Adjustment of members by creating points

12. Adjustment of members orientation & coordinates

13. Steel Connections

Beam to Beam Connections

Creating connections between main and secondary beams using various end plate types.

Beam to Column Connections

Creating connections between beams and columns using end plates or fin plates.

Haunch Connection

Creating haunch connections between beams and columns for moment transfer.

14. Base Plate Connection

15. Fin Plate Connection

16. Stiffened End Plate Connection

17. Haunch Connection

18. Stiffened End Plate Connection

19. Corner Bolted Gusset Plate Connection

20. Bolted Gusset Plate Connection

21. Splice Connection

22. Truss End Plate With Gusset Plate

23. Welded Pipe Connection

24. Beam to (RC) Wall;Column Connection

25. Intelliconnect For Fully Automated Steel Connection Design

26. Connection Design Reports

27. Connection Design Summary Table

28. Collision; Clash Checks

29. Audit Model

30. Detail Item Manager

31. Preparing Engineering Drawings

32. Drawing Module

33. Creating Drawings via Drawing Manager

34. Profile Annotation

35. Dimension

36. Creating Connection Detail

37. Numbering Objects

38. Creation of Parts and Assembly Drawings

39. DXF Export

40. IFC File Export

41. Closing Summary

PROTA ProtaSteel 2021 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Version2021
BIM IntegrationYes
3D ModelingYes
Automatic Connection DesignYes
MaterialSteel
PurposeSteel connection design, detailing, and documentation