4.4. Module 3 (ADVS), Functions of the SuCri modules

This area covers the functions and tools of Module 3 for Advance Steel (ADVS). Here you will find detailed guides for managing connections, coordinating components and optimizing your planning workflows.

Contents in this area

4.4.1. Update all blocks in the active DWG (SuCri3BatchUpdateBlocks)

This section shows you how to update the block definitions in your active drawing in a single batch.

4.4.2. Update all connections in the active DWG (SuCri3BatchUpdateConnections)

Here the batch processing for updating all connections within the current file is explained.

4.4.3. Place axis system on drawing (SuCri3DrawGridToLayoutPlan)

This article describes inserting axis systems directly into the layout plans of your drawings.

4.4.4. Export anchor list (SuCri3ExportAnchors)

Learn how to efficiently export anchor coordinates into an Excel list.

4.4.5. Import supports (SuCri3ImportSupports)

In this area you will find information about importing external support data into your model.

4.4.6. Move connection (SuCri3MoveConnection)

This article explains the correct procedure for moving connections that have already been placed.

4.4.7. Reload SuCri resources (SuCri3ReloadData)

Here you will learn how to reload the internal data resources so that changes take effect immediately.

4.4.8. Option switch for weld seam (SuCri3SetAutoWeld)

This section covers the automated settings for weld seams in your connections.

4.4.9. Set axis reference (SuCri3SetGridReference)

Here it is described how to align your project to a global or local axis system.

4.4.10. Update item numbers (SuCri3SetItemCodes)

Learn how to assign and update system steelwork item numbers for standard profiles in Advance Steel.

4.4.11. Place a location point (SuCri3SetLocationPoint)

This article walks you through the process of correctly placing reference and location points.

4.4.12. Option switch for profile connection to main profile (SuCri3SetProfilesWeldedTogether)

Here you will find information about configuring the welding of profiles to the main profile.

4.4.13. Tolerance setting (SuCri3SetTolerance)

In this area it is explained how to individually define the tolerance values for your designs.

4.4.14. Open error log (SuCri3ShowLog)

Learn how to view the error log to quickly identify inconsistencies in your model.

4.4.15. Open connection dialog (SuCri3ShowSelectConnection)

This article describes access to the central dialog for selecting and managing connections. Please note that this is a subcategory that contains further detailed sub-articles.

4.4.16. Update location point (SuCri3UpdateLocationPoint)

Here it is explained how to bring existing location points in your project up to date.

4.4.17. Check profile lengths (SuCri3ValidateProfileLength)

In this section you will learn how to validate the lengths of your profiles to prevent manufacturing errors.

4.4.18. Update or copy connection

In this guide you will learn how to update existing connections in Autodesk Advance Steel or transfer them to other beam combinations.

4.4.19. Delete a connection

In this article you will learn how to correctly remove connections in Autodesk Advance Steel.