Design Data Webinars

This webinar will discuss sharing model information between the engineer and detailer, making adjustments and re-analyzing mid-project, and sharing models for collaboration. Engineers can share their analysis model with detailers using Design Data’s new analysis product, Engineering Analysis and Design 2, or EAD/2. Attendees will see how load cases can be analyzed and connections can be designed to easily transfer downstream to the detailing model. At any point, the SDS/2 model can be sent back over to EAD/2 for recalculation of loads to update immediately. Less

Embed plate custom members can also be quickly added, with the ability to edit stud and nailer hole attributes. Users also have the ability to customize anchor rods, including selecting anchor rod type as well as nut and washer information.

In this features overview / sales presentation, you'll learn how creating hand rail, embed plate and anchor rod custom members in SDS/2 can save countless hours during detailing. Less

In this basic training webinar, you’ll learn how to use SDS/2’s rolling operations, as well as the effects of the different types of camber. Less

The placed images can be moved or resized within the drawing itself. SDS/2 also supports symbols — user-configurable graphics with editable values generated within the software — that can be placed on other drawings.

In this features overview / sales presentation, you'll see how the power of SDS/2 allows users to create dynamic drawings with image and symbol support. Less

In this basic training webinar, you’ll learn how to set up the BOM layout; look at different options that will affect the BOM; learn how to place the BOM on sheet outlines; and see the new enhancements for editing the BOM.Less

Now, users can create section views on erection drawings and on submaterials directly from Drawing Editor, eliminating the need to create multiple individual section views from the 3D model. The new Add Weld Layout tool allows users to define the weld path on a material, providing more user control over welds than ever before. And with Undelete, users can now restore previously deleted members.

In this features overview / sales presentation, you'll learn how to cut section views on erection drawings and on submaterials, create weld paths on material in the model, and use the Undelete, Visual Undelete and Quick Undelete features. Less

In this basic training webinar, you’ll get an in-depth look at the new import and export formats, as well as view the resulting exports from SDS/2. Less

Use group members to, for example, group members that make up a truss and then detail the truss as a single member, saving time and easing the fabrication process.

In this features overview / sales presentation, you'll learn how to create and break apart a group member, along with detailing a group member and breaking it apart across sheets.

In this basic training webinar, you'll learn how to use the basic material operations including Cut Layout, Fit Mitre, Fit Cope and Bend on Line.Less

In this basic training webinar, you’ll learn how to select items using the model tree, filters, the right click menu and Advanced Selection.Less

Users can define symmetrical and non-symmetrical hole patterns, and add grout holes. Through the member edit screen, you can also add plates at different rotations and offsets.

In this basic training webinar, you'll learn how to create simple square / rectangular base plates, as well as some more complicated L and round base plates. You will also learn how to use the model to modify base plate locations. Less

An engineering model can be downloaded from a number of different applications into SDS/2. Once the model is in SDS/2, you can design all the connections for the structure. When the connections are designed, you can share it with the engineering group, who may want to make additional changes.

In this features overview / sales presentation, you'll learn how to import and export various file formats into and out of SDS/2, as well as how to use clash detection and update status. Less

SDS/2's multi-edit feature allows users to edit label text, justification, colors, piecemark visibility, locations, section size and more. Users can also select members to hide, or use the Edit Several functionality. There's also the option to show the ABM page and line number.

In this basic training webinar, you'll learn how to easily hide, move or edit different parts within the erection view, as well as scale individual sections or the overall drawing. Less

SDS/2 also provides design calculations based on loads. And it accomplishes all of this in one easy step. But SDS/2 doesn’t stop there. SDS/2 is the only software in the world that acknowledges framing changes and automatically adjusts the connections.

In this features overview / sales presentation, you'll learn how SDS/2's connection intelligence helps with erectibilility and clashing checks, how to take advantage of automatic connection design, the ins and outs of basic and advanced connections, and how to build your own connections using file save and assemblies. Less

SDS/2 also provides generic CNC formats, such as DXF and DSTV, with options specific to Ficep.

In this basic training webinar, you'll learn how to set up and download SDS/2's CNC files, as well as learn some of the new features we have added along the way. Less

Using the status feature, SDS/2 indicates which members will be affected by that added member. With just a couple clicks, you'll get a printed report of all the members that are affected. After the revision has been correctly identified in the model and the structure is redetailed, SDS/2 automatically adds all the revision annotations required. The revision log is also updated automatically.

In this features overview / sales presentation, you'll learn how to use SDS/2's RFI creator and how to mark members for inclusion in the RFI, as well as handling change orders, creating details with revisions, and using drawing compare. Less

SDS/2 includes a number of preprogrammed status data fields that allows each member to be identified as approved, rejected, or approved as noted. Detailers can also use an open-ended status field, filling in custom properties.

In this features overview / sales presentation, you'll learn how to create custom properties, set and track status, and use member and drawing complete to get accurate status reports from within the 3D model. Less