FastBEAM™ Editor is a unique program that allows you to create NC1 files for structural components. For detailing directly from shop drawings the program offers a spreadsheet type data entry system which eliminates 'drafting'. You simply enter in the co-ordinates taken from the drawing. or import CAD files including BoCAD, X Steel and DSTV formats.

FastBEAM™ Editor presents your programmed part in graphic form allowing for precise checking of dimensions. Designed around a third angle orthographic projection (as generally standard within the European Steel Fabrication Industry), the part image you see will match conventional workshop drawings so there is no need to interpret between a machine view and the shop drawing.

FastBEAM™ Editor includes provision for mitre cuts and drill holes, and has checking facilities that ensures that holes are not drilled in incorrect locations such as too close to edges or web radius, or even other holes. FastBEAM™ Editor also has the provision to easily program flange and web copes, including "manual" Copes where a coping function is not available on the machine. It does this by placing a drilled hole at the cope junction so it can be cut by hand without further laying out in the shop.

FastBEAM™ Editor includes a comprehensive catalog of sections in either inch or metric. This is especially useful for different manufacturers or imported sections. AISC standard connection drilling data for the ends of each section can be called up for a beam with just a few key-strokes.

FastBEAM™ Editor highlights :

• Reads DSTV data from several structural detailing systems.
• Inch and Metric Data with both fractional and decimal notation.
• Fast drawing take-off: familiar Windows interface and spreadsheet-like data entry.
• Full graphic display for easy dimension checking to ensure accuracy.
• Provision for drilled holes, penetrations & slotted holes.
• Automatic angle calculations (No more trig calculations).
• Easy to use Graphic Coping and Mitring makes programming a breeze.
• DSTV output. to produce NC1 files

CAD INTERFACE As well as manual data input, FastBEAM™ Editor supports CAD data from many sources including BoCAD, X Steel and DSTV formats.