1.3. Key terminology, Introduction to SuCri

SuCri module – understanding key terminology

To integrate SuCri efficiently into your workflow, a sound understanding of the central technical terms and concepts is essential. In this article you will receive an overview of the most important definitions of the component groups, the technical basics of the software integration as well as the significance of the automated output formats.

Central terms and definitions

The following terms form the basis for professional work with the software:

• Primary steel construction: This category comprises load-bearing main structures such as columns, beams or frames, which form the static basis of your plant.
• Secondary steel construction: These are supplementary components such as, for example, railings, stairs or brackets, which functionally extend and secure the primary steel construction.
• Typicals: These are predefined and reusable constructions (e.g. supports, bearings) that you can place in your project in an automated manner.
• Bundle interface: This refers to the official plugin interface from Autodesk. It ensures that SuCri is seamlessly integrated into Plant 3D and Advance Steel and remains automatically available even after software updates.
• Automation engine: This is the heart of SuCri. Intelligent algorithms analyze your inputs and use them to automatically generate steel construction components as well as the associated documentation.
• Bill of materials (BOM – Bill of Materials): An automatically generated overview of all components including quantities, positions and identifiers for fabrication and assembly.
• Fabrication documents: This includes all plans and drawings derived from SuCri that you can use directly for production.
• Plant 3D: The specialized Autodesk application for process plant planning, into which SuCri is directly integrated as an add-on.
• Advance Steel: The Autodesk application for detailed steel construction, which in combination with SuCri enables a continuous process chain from the first planning to the final fabrication.

Important notes

• Consistency: Use these technical terms consistently, especially when communicating with support or creating project-specific documentation.
• Integration: The seamless link between the applications Plant 3D and Advance Steel represents the central element for an efficient digital workflow.