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SoftDraft Steel2DS DIN

SoftDraft, LLC

SoftDraft Steel2DS DIN

SoftDraft, LLC

Steel2D-DIN creates a variety of Steel Shapes in 2D views, Plan, Section and Elevation views based on DIN database. Create simple or complex shapes made from a single non-segmented polyline.

$29.99/year

Steel2D-DIN creates a variety of Steel Shapes in 2D views, Plan, Section and Elevation views based on DIN database. Create simple or complex shapes made from a single non-segmented polyline.

Shapes are created as an Autodesk® AutoCAD® block to keep file size minimized.

Includes these steel shapes from the DIN library database:

  • HEB W-Shape
  • HEM W-Shape
  • HHD W-Shape
  • INP I-Beam
  • UNP Channel
  • UAP Channel
  • LNP Equal Angles
  • LNP Unequal Angles
  • ROR Round Pipes
  • RHS Equal Tubes
  • RHS Unequal Tubes
  • TPS Equal Tubes
  • TPS Unequal Tubes
  • MSH Equal tubes
  • MSH Unequal Tubes

Shape placement options include:

  • "Center"
  • "Top Left"
  • "Top Center"
  • "Top Right"
  • "Bottom Left"
  • "Bottom Center"
  • "Bottom Right"

FEATURES:

  •     Create shapes in plan, section, elevation, or single line as required.
  •     Create simple or complex shapes made from a single non-segmented polyline.
  •     Shapes are created as an AutoCAD block to keep file size minimized.
  •     All shapes are created parametrically from the external data files.
  •     Shapes are attached to the cursor based on the insertion point selected and rotated after placement. 

The installer is compatible with AutoCAD 2012 to 2027 (including other vertical products).

Details

Operating system

win32_64-platform-icon

Release date

Oct 2, 2023


Last updated

Mar 26, 2026


Version

16.0.0


Language

English

Compatible with

ACD-icon

ACD

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027

CIV3D-icon

CIV3D

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027

BLDSYS-icon

BLDSYS

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027

PLNT3D-icon

PLNT3D

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027

AMECH_PP-icon

AMECH_PP

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027

ARCHDESK-icon

ARCHDESK

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027

Certifications

Digitally signed

Digitally signed

Capabilities

Structural engineering

Building design

Structural design

Blocks

Modeling

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

You have 15-days to activate the software. When running in non-activated mode this dialog will only appear once the first time the program is executed in a new or existing drawing which indicates the number of Days Remaining before the program stops. Until you are ready to activate the software, you can run the software in the Non-Activated mode before it expires.

To activate the software, when you open a new or existing drawing and a dialog appears prompting you to press "OK" button to Activate Now. This takes you to the SoftDraft Activation dialog showing your License Code and an edit box for you to enter the License Key.

To receive your License Key, click in the License Code edit box, then copy the License Code. To avoid mistakes, we suggest that you copy it from this dialog and paste it in an email, instead of entering it with the keyboard, then send it to support@softdraft.com.

Please include the name the app was purchased under and the company name. After we receive the email we will send the License Key back, usually within 24 hours, for you to enter into the dialog.

Copy the License Key from the email into the License Key edit box area of the Activation dialog, then click "OK" to close the dialog.

Not for use with Autodesk® AutoCAD LT® Versions.

SoftDraft Software Support Policy

Email: support@softdraft.com

The purchase price of a new SoftDraft Software product includes:

Free technical support during the course of Subscription.

Each computer requires a separate Product license to be purchased for that computer.

The SoftDraft Software Subscription includes upgrades when available.

All updates/upgrades are electronically downloadable.

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