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Description

MasterSeries PowerPad represents a comprehensive suite for structural analysis and design, making it an excellent choice for engineers seeking extensive design features at a remarkably low cost. By offering scaled-down versions of its primary analysis and design tools, MasterSeries PowerPad ensures that a variety of established programs are accessible for less than one-third of their standard pricing. Central to PowerPad is the robust MasterFrame analysis module, which seamlessly connects with design modules for steel, concrete, composite, and timber, creating a fully integrated, three-dimensional analysis and design workspace. Additionally, the PowerPad (Student Edition) is available for free, providing students access to our commercial PowerPad Plus suite. Unlike mere proformas, PowerPad bundles lightweight versions of true software applications, including straightforward designs for steel, concrete, and timber beams, along with the capability to analyze beams, trusses, plane frames, grillages, and space frames. This extensive functionality supports engineers in executing a wide array of design projects efficiently.

Description

ProSteel software enables the efficient creation of precise 3D models for structural steel, metal projects, and steel assemblies. It allows users to swiftly generate design drawings, fabrication details, and schedules that automatically update in response to any modifications made to the 3D model. Furthermore, the software provides detailed outputs for CNC machines, streamlining the steel fabrication process. ProSteel is designed to support your construction and planning efforts for structural steel and metal work within a 3D modeling environment. When used alongside AutoCAD or MicroStation, it offers an intuitive and integrated multi-material modeler that is ideal for designing complex structures, producing shop drawings, assembling connections, and managing bills of materials. You can quickly extract 2D drawings that will adjust automatically when the 3D model is altered. Additionally, ProSteel's interoperability with other Bentley and third-party applications facilitates seamless information exchange across different disciplines, improving collaboration and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. This capability enhances the overall workflow, making it easier to coordinate tasks among various teams involved in the construction process.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AutoCAD No 
Bentley SUPERLOAD No 
CAESAR No 
MicroStation No 
Microsoft Excel Yes 
Microsoft Word Yes 
ProStructures No 
SACS POS No 

Integrations

AutoCAD Yes 
Bentley SUPERLOAD Yes 
CAESAR Yes 
MicroStation Yes 
Microsoft Excel No 
Microsoft Word No 
ProStructures Yes 
SACS POS Yes 

Pricing Details

$102.50 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$4,193 per year
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

MasterSeries

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.masterseries.com/products/powerpad

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bentley

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.bentley.com/en/products/product-line/structural-detailing-software/prosteel

Product Features

CNC

Engineering

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

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