BETTESWORTHConstruction

Virtual Steel

by Virtual Steel · #28 of 79 in 3D CAD Software

from €2,580 onceFree trial

Plans and prices

PlanPriceBilled
Single workstation license——
Annual update with extensions (single workstation)——
Einzellizenz€2,580 onceLifetime-Lizenz; 19% MwSt. zusätzlich
Jeder weitere Arbeitsplatz€2,580 once19% MwSt. zusätzlich

From Virtual Steel's own pricing page, checked 23 Sept 2026. Every plan

What the maker publishes

BIM
The product exports steel construction as an IFC model for use in other systems. source
Connections
Its connection library can be extended and is supplemented with additional connections each year. source
Drawings
Added plates, angles, haunches, and other components are automatically dimensioned in workshop drawings. source
Exports
The maker says the 3D model, drawings, and bills of materials can be exported for further processing in other systems. source
File import and export
IFC, DXF, AKT, GEO, MBA, SDNF, STP (DSTV), STEP (214), STL, SMR, NC (DSTV), E57, XLS, CSV source
Formats
The interface page lists IFC, DXF, STL, and SDNF among its exchange formats, and lists E57 point-cloud import. source
Free plan
No source
Integrations
Direct links are listed for Strakon 3D, Glaser isb cad, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, ProgeCAD, DraftSight, MS Excel, GStarCAD, ZWCAD, and AlCAD. source
License and support
The price page says purchase includes a lifetime license and two years of free software support for corrections; hotline and support are free. source
Modeling
The program models constructions from steel construction objects and automatically includes inserted profiles in workshop drawings and bills of materials. source
Modeling method
direct source
Module limits
Without modules, constructions can be planned except for bodies such as boilers and filters, which require the plant engineering module. source
Point clouds
Since version 11.0, Virtual Steel can import and align point clouds, snap construction to their points, and visually check for collisions with existing structures. source
Purpose
Virtual Steel is a standalone 3D construction program developed specifically for steel construction, from shelters and steel halls to industrial plants. source
Supported platforms
Windows source
Trial
The maker offers a free trial with no time limit, requested by email or phone. source
Updates
Updates with system expansions are released annually without a purchase obligation, and skipped updates affect the update price proportionally. source