AceCad's new release, StruWalker, is a collaborative 3D project review tool that enables effective communication and model sharing between architects, engineers, detailers, fabricators, and construction teams, according to the company. It provides a highly effective 3D visualization tool for displaying and interacting with structural models and associated data, from major steel detailing and drafting systems such as StruCad.

StruWalker combines the power of 3D visualization with intuitive review and mark-up tools into one easy-to-use application that is defining the standard for collaboration through the structural supply chain.

StruWalker features:

• Annotation, Comments and Mark-up
• Review Deliverables and File Attachments
• Screenshot and E-mail, instant RFI Generation
• Model Data Manipulation and Instant Output
• Sequencing and Scheduling
• Project Information Packaging
• Fabrication Management Integration: Scheduling & Piece Tracking
• Measure Distances and Query Piece Data
• Import Multiple Models and CIS/2 Models
• Background Scenes and Object Materials
• Animated Fly Through and Recording Feature

Business benefits:

• Reduce structural schedules and risk of overruns;
• Low cost of ownership, high utilization;
• Realism brings understanding;
• Improve project efficiency, with access to structural content and status through the supply chain, and across dispersed teams;
• Improve planning for engineering, fabrication and construction;
• Save time, through fast resolution of issues, saves man-hours; and
• Improved decision making through collaboration and work sharing.

For further information about AceCad Software, visit www.acecadsoftware.com.