Introduction
Steelwise steel framing software is the newest member of the FRAMECAD ecosystem a single application that lets light gauge steel (LGS) and cold-formed steel (CFS) detailers, structural engineers and factory teams work from the same model. Instead of bouncing between different applications, you open one file, design, analyze and export straight to your FRAMECAD System or to Nexa production management.
The result: precise detailing, real-time engineering insights and first-time-right manufacturing outputs in one LGS software solution.
Why FRAMECAD Steelwise Stands Out
Detail faster – FRAMECAD Steelwise auto‑generates complete wall, roof and floor layouts plus panel sheets and connection details so you can convert sketches or 2D plans into a fully detailed CFS software model in minutes.
Engineer confidently – Real‑time code checks run behind every click, trimming up to 80 % off traditional calculation workflows and giving you instant peace of mind that every member is compliant.
Streamline manufacturing – Live tooling visualization and outputs feed your roll‑formers (or Nexa) with production‑ready data.
Boost profitability – Built‑in value‑engineering routines fine‑tune sections and fasteners, minimizing material waste and lifting margins on every project.
Pick the FRAMECAD Steelwise Modules that Work for You
Steelwise is packaged into four smart, à la carte licenses, so you can tailor your subscription to exactly what you need
Detail module - turn 2D drawings into fully detailed roof, wall and floor layouts in minutes. Automatic layout routines and one‑click panel‑sheet generation wipe out redraw time and feed clean data downstream.
Import module - Bi-directional BIM modeling. Pull complete models from Revit, Strucsoft, or SolidWorks into Steelwise, refine the framing, and push them back without re‑work or data loss.
Engineer module - Weave real‑time structural compliance into the design process. Choose your local code, apply wind, snow and seismic loads and Steelwise produces frame‑by‑frame reports the moment you click.
CAM module - Bridge screen and steel in a single step. CAM auto‑generates tooling for your chosen roll‑former and dispatches jobs straight to Nexa or RFY for lights‑out production.
Because each capability is licensed separately, you only pay for what each user needs—ideal for mixed teams of engineers, detailers and machine operators.
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Structure and Detailer Subscribers Gain More with FRAMECAD Steelwise
Upgrading to Steelwise means all your work happens in a single workspace. Structure grade calculations and detailer-grade modelling are finally together, so you no longer juggle two separate tools.
Because the model stays native inside Steelwise from detailing through engineering to CAM, you eliminate the export-import hand-offs that typically introduce errors and slow projects down. Training gets simpler, too. New team members learn one platform instead of two and thanks to automatic connector specification (roof trusses only), Steelwise applies the correct screws, bolts and brackets according to your rules, saving hours of manual lookups.
When can you get your hands on Steelwise?
For current customers: As your license renews, we’ll guide you through a smooth transition from Structure and Detailer to Steelwise. Our team will contact you directly to make sure everything is seamless.
For new customers: A free 30-day trial of Steelwise will be available soon. Join the waitlist below and you’ll be the first to know as soon as it’s live.
