SDS/2 Detailing

SDS/2 Detailing

3D Steel Detailing Software

Steel detailing is a critical process that demands 100% accuracy. Even a tiny error can lead to a loss of valuable time and money. With SDS/2 Detailing you can deliver timely, accurate, and quality work, giving you the competitive advantage you need.

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3D Steel Detailing Software

Unmatched Drawing Quality

Automatic drawing presentation and templates cut drawing clean up in half, making it possible to detail more steel in less time.

Smart Connection Design

Connection design considers framing conditions and erectability, automatically creating constructable connections.

BIM, CNC & MIS Integrations

Smart technology allows for seamless transfer of information at every point in the construction cycle, integrating the office, shop, and field.

3D Steel Detailing Software

Increase Profitability and Accelerate Project Timelines

SDS/2 Detailing offers the highest level of automation available in 3D steel detailing. With unparalleled connection design intelligence and high-quality drawing production, SDS/2 provides innovative solutions that will increase profitability and shorten project timelines.

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Improve Project Accuracy With Automated Connection Design

As the detailer inputs members, connections are automatically designed and modeled for you. Smart connection design considers framing conditions, erectibility, constructability–automatically performing clash prevention. In addition, smart connection design is flexible enough to deliver a variety of fabrication standards, helping users to design the most cost-efficient connections to fabricate and erect. No other 3D detailing product can do this automatically. 

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Steel Detailing Software

Connect Your Team With Live Multi-User Modeling

With SDS/2, everyone works in the live model simultaneously; there's no need to check the model in and out, or deal with inconvenient cool-down periods. This unique technology enables teams to work together to meet compressed project schedules and cut weeks if not months off traditional timelines. SDS/2 is the only 3D steel detailing software that enables collaboration in real time.

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Software Features

SDS/2 Detailing Features

Connection Development

The perfect combination of automation and control, our patented connection design saves time on every project

Handrails/Stairs

SDS/2 Detailing stairs and rail are quick to input, easy to adjust, and flexible enough to fit your shop standards

Miscellaneous & Plate

If you can model it, you can build it with SDS/2

Live Multi-User

Make the most of your manpower and meet compressed schedules when your team works together in a single model

Piecemarking

No piecemarking routines are required for SDS/2 models—smart software can combine and break apart piecemarks

Complex Geometry

Hip and valley conditions, rolling, sloped and more—SDS/2 Detailing helps you tackle design challenges with ease

Fabrication Standards

You have the power to boost your competitive advantage by building shop standards into your model 

CNC & MRP Integration

SDS/2 Detailing models integrate with all the commonly used MRP, MIS and automated fabrication tools 

Design Model Integration

From direct integrations with Smart3D and Autodesk Revit to importing industry standard file types, SDS/2 Detailing is a vital tool in the BIM workflow

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Hal Cartee Testimonial
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Hal Cartee
Cartee-Berry & Associates
"SDS/2 is hands down the best software available. SDS/2 gets the job done quick, fast and accurate which leads to increased productivity and profitability."
Paul Hemenway Testimonial
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Paul Hemenway
Delta Structural Steel Service Group
"Over the years, SDS/2 has given us the opportunity to break into new fields that suit our background in engineering and design." 
Brian Thompson Testimonial
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Brian Thompson
KMA Steel
"Without SDS/2, what we do wouldn't be possible. With SDS/2 Edge our crew is able to work from anywhere, anytime and it's helped us build a collaborative environment."
Mark Selvaggio Testimonial
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Mark Selvaggio
Selvaggio Steel Inc.
"The erectors love our product because of the timely, accurate results we are able to deliver. SDS/2, unlike some of the competitors, SDS/2 really can think for you."