CONNECT - Steel utility?

MicroStation CONNECT Edition does not support the STEEL Utility. You can use the Parametric Modeling tools to create the steel sections. Refer to the following blog to know how to create them using the Parametric Modeling tools:

Creating a Parametric Steel Section

MicroStation CONNECT Edition does not support the STEEL Utility. You can use the Parametric Modeling tools to create the steel sections. Refer to the following blog to know how to create them using the Parametric Modeling tools:

Creating a Parametric Steel Section

Unknown said:

Creating a Parametric Steel Section

That's a useful blog article about Parametric Modelling.

It provides a tutorial about MicroStation CONNECT Parametric Modelling. It also creates a practical replacement for the venerable Steel.ma MDL application.

Moreover, it introduces Item Types as a tool for adding business information to parametric cells.  As you place steel section cells, you can edit the default Item data.  Then use CONNECT's Report utility to create a schedule of your work.

Unknown said:

I'm nowhere near using Connect...But Steel.ma has been invaluable for those few times I need to place a steel section. I don't need to do it often, and I really don't know that I do it often enough to learn a whole 'nother form of drafting. I can't even use the link in your post to see if this is as complex as it sounds. I don't usually have a lot of time for R & D on my projects. I just need to place an MC18 x 42.7 (or whatever it is). This is a really useful utility for those of us who don't need steel sections on a regular basis.

Can we start a GoFundMe for whoever decides to take it on themselves to recreate this little gem?

Mary,

I have a work around for you if you still have access to V8i and steel.ma

Make a new dgn in V8i

Run steel

Choose which standard you will most often use

then place each section from Steel ( the std you most use )

now create a cell library call it the Steel_Std you chose already

now  create cells the old school way  with fence around each section one at a time and place the cell origin, if your active cell lib is open then you can chose create and give each a name based on the type and size...

now everyone can call up the cell  for the section you need.. not ideal perfect like make steel.ma work in new plat forms but still useable as old school cells

you can even use the  old cell selector ( I dont like this if you have fills and lots of cells)...

You can now post the new cell lib here and we can all share

I suggest we all volunteer to choose a country standard and create the specific cell lib for that country  and use the format  Steel_Country or StdName.cel

and up load it here for all to share .. if we all do it it wont be too big a burden for any one user... or if you have student or are a student  volunteer to do the lot will e good practice...