Structural Detailer

StruWalker offers a powerful management, checking and issue control tool for Structural Detailers. Using StruWalker from the very beginning of the project enables earlier RFI generation and prediction of detailing bottlenecks. The combination of 3D model and data grid, provides a unique method of visual and data checking, colour members by size, or check member dimensions. Using StruWalker drawing and file attachments combined with the StruCad Drawing viewer, deliverables such as drawing, CAM ,reports and output data etc can be packaged and distributed in a single read only package, while still providing extensive interactivity to query, view and print the data, through:

Annotations, Comments and Mark - up

Add annotations to the model, allowing you to create and review comments made by others directly in the StruWalker model, enabling a fast and efficient exchange of information between different work teams including Engineers, Steel Detailers, the Client and Project Managers etc, in multiple languages.

Measure Distances & Query Piece Data

The measure tool can be used to check positioning, from structural frame, grid or member positions right down to fabrication level checks such as bolt edge distances or plate positioning. The Enquire tool provides interactive display and query of object data such as piece sizes or custom attributes, right down to specific weld sizes. With rapid access to model data anywhere, at any time, and to an unprecedented level of detail, errors and delays can be greatly reduced.

Review Deliverables & File Attachments

File attachments such as structural General Arrangements, can be linked to the model, or connection design linked directly to the member or connections. Simple click and open features allow StruCad drawings to be viewed by selecting the part in the 3D model, or opening DXF, DWG or DWF files in the embedded viewer that is provided with StruWalker.

Screenshot & E-mail, instant RFI generation

Technical Queries (TQ) or Request For Information (RFI) can be instantly created, by combining the Annotation and Measure features together with the Screenshot and Email functions, thereby increasing the speed of processing requests and responses through the review process.

Sequencing & Scheduling

Detail, fabrication, site delivery schedule status and erection sequencing can be readily displayed using the structural 3D model, utilizing an option to colour objects, based on attribute values, allows object properties to be defined. The Sequence Attribute function allows viewing and recording of an animated sequence based on any attribute. This can be used for advanced erection planning, phasing and lotting etc. combined with the ability to define your own sequences/schedules through custom attributes.

Project Information Packaging

When the StruWalker and the StruCad Drawing Viewer are combined together all project information can be packaged and distributed in a single, read only package. AceCad’s StruWalker & Drawing viewer freeware allows StruWalker models, drawings, CAM output, reports etc to be viewed and printed from one single application. This simple, but effective packaging and distribution ensures the latest information is always available through the supply chain; detail to fabrication to site.