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  • Recount Positioning Revision

    I have created a model with a number of fabricated brackets. The positioning and drawing creation is complete. Today I have received a change order that changes the quantities. They only change is the quantities. Q. What is the easiest way to…
  • Creating Drawing Views

    Could someone direct me to a primer on .... Creating drawing views using ProSteel for AutoCAD Specifically, I am having trouble creating the specific view orientation I require. Presently I am dealing miscellaneous metals, such as stairs. …
  • Select a Project

    How do I prevent this dialog from opening? It shows up at startup and any time I start a new drawing.
  • Weird! Creating a drawing view

    When creating a new drawing my sheet is displayed in an unusual 3D projection. There does not seem to be any particular reason for this. It has happened in all my ProSteel projects so far. I simply Edit the style. Change thew alignment to…
  • Positioning

    I have some difficulty with "Positioning". I am trying to assign Pos No's to my column groups. I am in the Positioningflags Dialog -> Steel Positioning tab I am using "Automatic Positioning for Groups". I have (4) columns each split in 3 pieces…
  • Parts List is Empty

    I have created my Group Drawing, everything is Positioned and Marked. I can insert a "Parts List" but the list is empty when the Origin drop down list is set to "3D Elements". I would like to list the Group Quantity and component totals. As a…
  • Turn off section "Labels"

    The section "Labels" are showing in my model and in my drawings. How do I turn them off? They are grayed out in the Shape Label dialog box and the Part Label d ialog box. Is there a global setting I am missing?
  • Copied Components Disappearing

    A simple problem. Using ProStructures V8i (SELECT series 6 R2 for AutoCAD) - Verision 08.11.11.207 from Jul112018 Autodesk AutoCAD 2016, Product Version M.151.0.0 AutoCAD 2016.0.11 I am using any 3D visual style in AutoCAD 2016 such as "Shaded…
  • PS_Manual_link

    Dear All, I create a Ps_Manual_Link in joints to create a detail. I update all other settings as per Suggestions from How to detail ProSteel Joints But in my detail center Express I cant find my Detail Point in Detail Center…
  • ProStructures V8i SELECTseries 6 R2 for AutoCAD Product activation

    Product activation is achieved by connecting to a SELECTserver, receiving verification that your SELECTserver Name and Activation Key are correct, and successfully posting Usage logs. Product activation is not the same as checking out a license. This…
  • ProStructures V8i for AutoCAD (2016 - 2017) SELECTseries 6 R2 (08.11.11.207)

    We are pleased to announce that ProStructures V8i SELECTseries 6 R2 (08.11.11.207) for AutoCAD is available on Bentley Software Downloads. ProStructures V8i SELECTseries 6 R2 (08.11.11.207) for AutoCAD supports AutoCAD 2016 (64 bit) and AutoCAD 2017…
  • ProStructures V8i SELECTseries 6 R2 for AutoCAD Requirements

    This document contains information regarding: Product Build Number Installation Requirements Minimum Profile ProjectWise Compatibility More detailed installation information can be found in the QuickInstall Guide . Important information…
  • ProStructures V8i SELECTseries 6 R2 for AutoCAD Quickinstall Guide

    This document contains the following sections: Before you start To install this Product Before you start When installing or uninstalling this product, you must be logged on with Administrator rights. Note that ProStructures V8 i does…
  • ProStructures V8i SELECTseries 6 R2 for AutoCAD ReadMe

    Version v08.11.11. 207 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Microsoft® (see Requirements for specific details) Language English Before you begin, please note the following: Review the End-User License…
  • Why Prosteel doesn't have many things to simplify the detailing work.

    Hi I am learning prosteel for some stuff its nice but some things very complicated to sort out. I am highlighting my thoughts with Bentley developer if it can be sort out by them. 1. very hard to do blowup detail. (Should be a circle or rectangle…
  • Load mapping file?

    Hi everybody! I have a problem about mapping file in prostructures in autocad as the figure bellow, how can I fix this problem? Where I can find the mapping file? I'm truly grateful!
  • How to Change BOM setting to Imperial Units

    Hello all I would like to ask how to change the BOM out out partlist form Metric to Imperial units. My model and all the units that I am working are on Imperial (Feet - Inches) but when I create a partlist - the BOM shows the length in Imperial units…
  • ProSteel for AutoCAD: Online classes in English or French!

    Classes are scheduled in United States – Eastern time. Use a Time Zone Converter to determine your local start time. English language ProSteel for AutoCAD - Modeling Fundamentals United States Jan. 20-22, 2016 Doug Morton ProSteel for AutoCAD…
  • European Steel Shapes database for Prosteel

    Hi all, I have been searching and waiting for quite a while for European steel database! I'm hoping that Bentley can actually post this library. If by any chance someone has it, could you please share it?
  • ProSteel and ProConcrete virtual classes in November. NEW ProSteel MicroStation Detailing class!

    ProSteel AutoCAD Professional for Advanced Users (imperial) United States Nov. 03-05, 2015 Tegel Zarate ProConcrete MicroStation 3D Fundamentals United States Nov. 09-10, 2015 Doug Morton NEW! ProSteel MicroStation Detailing (metric) Australia Nov…
  • Seats still available for October ProSteel Fundamentals virtual classes!

    There's still time to register for these classes. Be sure to use the links below. ProSteel for AutoCAD - General Arrangements Fundamentals Oct. 22, 2015 Doug Morton ProSteel for AutoCAD - Fabrication Fundamentals Oct. 23, 2015 Doug Morton ProSteel…
  • Missing plate width(1) and plate thickness(2) option in end plates connection dialogs in english language.

    Please see images below. English language. (I'm an english language user). Missing options plate width(1) and plate thickness(2) German version works normally. What to do, to solve the problem? Thanks a lot for any help!
  • Exporting NC Data from ProSteel

    Applies To Product(s): ProSteel Version(s): N\A Environment: N\A Area: Data Export Subarea: N\A Original Author: Steve Crabtree, Bentley Technical Support Group …
  • ISM connection tag in a detail block

    Using ProStructures SS6 and AutoCAD 2014. Is it possible to assign a tag/text object in a detail style that will reflect the information contained in the Connection Tags field of a Shape property (Shape Properties->Partlist Data->Connection Tags)? I…
  • COM Error Processing MDB file Type mismatch. Error Number= -2147352571

    Hi all, I don't any idea where this message comes from (see image below). I am using Prostructure SS6 version 8.11.11.55 for AutoCAD. Please advise.