Computer Software for Steel Professionals
Importing CAD Bills of Material
There is no need to re-type bills of material that already exist in a steel detailing system. Simply have that application export the material list to Structural Material Manager's External Data Interface format (or even the generalized KISS format), and Structural Material Manager can then import the items.
Watch the following video to see a bill of material as it is imported from an outside detailing system. Be sure to open the video player up to full-screen mode for the best viewing experience. Turn on your speakers/headphones, too, since the video is narrated.