What is SDS2?

SDS2 is a 3D structural steel detailing software package that encorporates automated connection design during the modelling process.

When members are put into the model they interact with each other and connections are designed per UK Eurocodes.

Changes can be implemented within the member edit box and the software can be setup to provide standard connections per Engineer's / Site installers preference.

As with other detailing software, the end product is the same, however each software package is different.

With SDS2, we are able to model quickly making use of the automated connection design. Not only that, connection calculations for the connections SDS2 designs can be exported for the Engineer to review, via connection cubes or exported directly from the model.

We can setup SDS2 using shop standards and detailing preferences of the Fabricator. 

This in turn makes the detailing process more efficient and accurate, reducing Shop questions and human error in the detailing process .

All fabrication files for members and materials can be exported and integrated into other software such as TeklaPowerfab and Strumis . 

Absolutely, the software can work collaboratively with Revit, allowing us to export / import models between the two software packages which updates the model members without duplication.

Yes, SDS2 exports all the required data the Fabrication Shop needs.