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 |