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Approval Drawings
Create MBS, staircase and cage-ladder approval drawings from one focused workspace.
CAD drawing applicationsChoose a workflow
Open Approval Drawings Try “wind load”, “STAAD drawing”, “member weight” or “base plate”.
Engineering Automation. Simplified.
Engineering Tools.
Engineering Tools.
Made Simple.
A growing collection of structural engineering, CAD, STAAD and calculation tools—built to turn repetitive project work into clear, dependable browser workflows.
Private temporary processingEngineering-focused workflowsConsistent drawings and reports
ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Focused tools for repetitive work.
Purpose-built applications that turn complex engineering routines into clear, guided workflows.
Featured · Beta
Staad2CAD
Convert STAAD structural model information into clean engineering CAD drawings directly from your browser.
Centreline / true depthFree / $0.50 per drawing
Open Staad2CAD Featured · Beta
Staad2Approval
Create reviewed STAAD frame approval drawings with secondary steel, base details and engineer-assigned connections.
Approval DWG$5 per drawing
Open Staad2Approval New · Beta
Staad Tools
Prepare steel take-offs, split and compact member lists, and build REPEAT LOAD commands for live STAAD models.
ANL / STD utilitiesAvailable locally
Open Staad Tools New · Beta
MBS Reactions
Convert MBS rigid-frame reaction reports into print-ready A1 PDF, DXF and CSV drawing packages without AutoCAD.
AutoCAD-free exportAvailable locally
Open MBS Reactions New · Free
Load Combination
Turn MBMA 1996 and 2002 ASD/LRFD factor tables into STAAD LOAD COMB lines, including WL, SEIS and CR case expansion.
STAAD text fileFree
Open Load Combination Global library
Section Properties
Search and compare structural profiles across global standards, then download an accurate 1:1 CAD section outline.
Properties + CAD geometry17,000+ profiles
Open Section Properties New · Free
Material Take-off
Build a printable member weight schedule from plates, tapered built-up members, bars, hollows and global catalogue profiles.
Profiles · members · remarksFree
Open Material Take-off New · Beta
LISP Programs
Free and $1–$5 AutoCAD LISP routines with how-to pages. Click a name for the explainer, or download directly from the table.
Load in AutoCADFree / $1–$5
Open LISP Programs HOW IT WORKS
From engineering input to useful output.
Every application follows the same calm rhythm, even when the engineering behind it is complex.
- Choose the right workflowSearch by task, drawing, report, profile or engineering standard.
- Enter only what mattersFocused controls keep project inputs understandable and easy to review.
- Check, export and continueReview the result, then save an organised drawing, schedule or report.
LISP PROGRAMSAutoCAD LISP routines.
AutoCAD LISP routines.
Free or $1–$5.
Download drafting LISP tools with how-to pages. Click a name for the explainer, or download from the table. Staircase and cage-ladder CAD drawings stay under Tools.
Free$1–$5How-to pages
Open Routines ready to load in AutoCADBatch find, block copy/rename, incremental numbering and text count are listed for testing, with more author-written tools to follow.Browse
STRUSHEETS
Engineering calculations without spreadsheet clutter.
Focused design applications with guided inputs, live checks, consistent units and printable project reports.
Structural DesignLoads & AnalysisSteel & PEBGeneral Engineering
Explore StruSheets STRUSHEETS WORKSPACELIVE
Building checksGuided inputsLoadsClear assumptionsDesign toolsLive resultsReportsReady to print
Calculation readyInputs, checks and output stay together.
ABOUT STRUTOOLS
Built around the work engineers repeat.
StruTools brings calculation, model-reading, CAD and reporting workflows into one growing engineering platform. The aim is straightforward: reduce repetitive effort, make inputs easier to understand and keep every result ready for a professional review.
Meet the Co-foundersEngineering automationProductivityEase of useRepeatable workflowsWeb accessibility
HELP & CONTACT
Answers when you need them. A real inbox when you do not find one.
Read the website-wide guidance or send a clear support message from the dedicated help pages.
FAQ & Privacy
Read the FAQ Understand file handling, supported workflows, downloads, engineering responsibility and privacy in plain language.
Contact Us
Open Contact Form Report a problem, ask about an application or suggest the repetitive engineering task we should simplify next.
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