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About Steelwise steel framing software

Steelwise capabilities, tools and functionality 

FRAMECAD Steelwise is a computer-aided design (CAD) desktop application for detailing light gauge cold formed steel (CFS) framing that will be produced with selected roll-forming machines.

Steelwise combines CAD structural drafting and CFS design functionality in a single application for producing a complete building design. Steelwise includes tools and functionality for each design component.

Global tools and functionality
Automated detailing for specified framing system
CFS component computer numeric control (CNC) model generation and export
Component and prescriptive accessory material report generation
Tools and functionality for wall panels
Wall layout tools
Stud member engineering for uniform roof, floor, and face wind loading
Top plate member engineering design for truss and floor joist loading
Wall header beam engineering design for uniform and concentrated roof and floor loading
Opening jamb stud and brace collector stud take-down loads
Wall bracing capacity calculator
Wind and seismic lateral load calculator
Tools and functionality for roof trusses
Roof layout generator and tools
Truss engineering design for uniform loading
Truss hold-down load calculator
Tools and functionality for floor joists
Floor layout generator and tools
Floor joist engineering design for uniform loading
Concentrated loads for floor beams
Drag loads
Service hole strength calculator
Floor truss/joist design drawings to standards