GRAITEC GROUP has announced the release of PowerPack for Advance Steel – Release 2026, an update aimed at supporting structural engineers, detailers, fabricators, and designers with tools to enhance workflow efficiency, accuracy, and flexibility in steel detailing.
The 2026 release introduces updates to railings, cage ladders, balanced stairs, and includes a new Turnbuckle macro to support more practical and detailed design workflows.
Key features of PowerPack for Advance Steel – Release 2026
- Flexible Turnbuckle bracing: The new Turnbuckle macro allows connections with or without tensioners and supports gusset or direct bolt methods. With integration for custom or supplier-specific parts via the enhanced Special Part Manager, users can save time and improve design accuracy.
- Smarter railing tools: New features, such as baseplates for concrete stairs, vertical offset options for welded connections, and post-side web connections, ensure precise alignment, faster installation, and reduced manual effort for railing designs.
- Enhanced Cage Ladder design: The Cage Ladder macro now supports flared entry hoops, adaptive straps, and flexible left- or right-side exits, offering safer and regulation-compliant access configurations.
- Improved balanced stairs: Engineers can now split stair stringers with weld definitions and utilize rectangular and square hollow sections for construction- ready designs that improve modeling precision and efficiency.
These enhancements streamline workflows, reduce errors, and provide users with tools that address common and complex detailing challenges.
To learn more about PowerPack for Advance Steel and its impact on detailing workflows, visit the product page at graitec.com/uk/autodesk-advance-steel-plugins.
For more information, visit graitec.com.
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