Product Information

For a more in-depth look at our Steel Bar Joist program please visit our Steel Bar Joist website by clicking this link:  Joist2K Website

No data manuals to find and look up the dimensional information you need to draw a steel bar joist in AutoCAD. Create joists in 2D for details or 3D for presentations.

Steel Joist & Girder Series module for AutoCAD has been expanded from the K-Series Bar Joists, to include the K, VS, LH and DLH Series and Joist Girders. This series is based on the Vulcraft open web steel joist manual, and has greatly enhanced the capabilities of this module.

Besides the addition of the new joists and girders, you may now draw joists in plan, section, elevation (for details) and the complete joist for building sections.

You control end extensions, rotation, layer, color and linetype of all joists. Joists are created parametrically and made into an AutoCAD block (in section view) to allow easier editing of joists and keep file size to a minimum.

Built in intelligence is added to each joist for easy identification after placing it in the drawing. Special programs aid in placing, dimensioning  and notation of joists arrays in plan view.

AutoCAD Compatibility Supports AutoCAD 2000-2012 and is compatible with the x32 and x64 workstations running Windows / Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7. These versions can be run on standalone workstation or on a network server provided you have a multi-user license for all the users on the network.

AutoCAD LT Versions We do have specific versions for AutoCAD LT 2000-2012 at this time.  However, these versions require a third party AutoLISP extender such as the CAD Booster or CADsta LT Toolkit Max. These programs are not included in the SoftDraft Software and must be purchased separately.  If you are interested in this version please send an email to sales@softdraft.com with your AutoCAD LT version for more details and pricing.

Features

• Draw Steel Joists in Plan, Section, Elevation in AutoCAD.
• Draw Steel Joists in Imperial or scale to Metric
• Creates Steel Joist K, VS, LH and DLH Series and Joist Girders.
• Joists are created section view as an AutoCAD block to keep file size to a minimum.
• Creates all joists parametrically from external data files.
• Draw partial joist for wall section and details or complete joist for building sections.
• You have complete control over insertion layer, joist direction and rotation.
• Automatic bearing distances for 2.5″ or 4″.
• Special programs for joist arrays in plan view for placement, dimensions and notation.