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Autodesk Support
Oct 8, 2023
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Why is Autodesk discontinuing AutoCAD Structural Detailing?
Autodesk® AutoCAD® Structural Detailing software has been a solution for customers who needed to perform basic modeling and documentation to generate steel and rebar shop drawings as well as concrete modeling and general arrangement drawings. However, Autodesk is aggressively investing in new structural detailing solutions that support a wider range of modeling and documentation needs, while providing improved team collaboration and user productivity. Autodesk believes that these new solutions are better suited to meet the range of our global customer needs.
What alternate solutions does Autodesk offer for steel detailing workflows?
Autodesk® Advance Steel software supports more advanced structural modeling and detailing capabilities, and provides tools that help drive fabrication. This fills an important gap in the steel design to construction workflow. Advance Steel is built on the AutoCAD® platform, providing a familiar user interface, helping to support a faster, smoother transition from AutoCAD® products.
Key benefits of Advance Steel:
What alternate solutions does Autodesk offer for concrete workflows, including rebar detailing?
Customers on Autodesk® Desktop Subscription or Maintenance Subscription can continue using their existing AutoCAD Structural Detailing licenses for rebar detailing. Autodesk also continues to develop 3D rebar detailing functionality within Revit products. Revit supports more advanced structural modeling and detailing capabilities, and provides tools that help drive fabrication.
Key benefits for rebar detailing in Revit:
Is there a suggested migration path to other Autodesk solutions?
Customers using AutoCAD Structural Detailing for steel detailing can purchase a license of Advance Steel. Please contact your Autodesk reseller, or Autodesk directly at Autodesk.ASAC.Sales@autodesk.com to learn more.
For rebar detailing, customers with Autodesk® Building Design Suite Premium or Ultimate licenses can access Revit within their suites. Building Design Suite Standard customers can purchase an upgrade to Building Design Suite Premium or Ultimate to get access to Revit.
Customers with Autodesk® Plant Design Suite Premium and Ultimate licenses can access Autodesk® Revit® Structure software within their suites. Customers with Plant Design Suite Standard can purchase an upgrade to Plant Design Suite Premium or Ultimate to get access to Revit Structure.
What training and support options are available to support the migration to detailing in Advance Steel or Revit?
Customers who purchase licenses through Autodesk reseller partners will have the option to purchase training and implementation services through their reseller.
Can I continue using AutoCAD Structural Detailing?
Customers who have current Maintenance Subscription and Desktop Subscription with Autodesk Building Design Suite Standard, Premium, and Ultimate or Autodesk Plant Design Suite Premium and Ultimate can access older versions of the suites, including AutoCAD Structural Detailing. Refer to the Previous Version Eligibility Lists for eligibility.
Who can I contact with more questions?
If you have further questions, please contact your Autodesk sales or channel sales representative. You may also submit your question to Autodesk.ASAC.Sales@autodesk.com or call +1-844-262-9170.
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