2026 release adds new features for railings, cage ladders, balanced stairs, and the Turnbuckle bracing
Graitec has released PowerPack for Advance Steel – Release 2026, the latest version of the plug-in designed to enhance and extend the capabilities of Autodesk Advance Steel, the 3D software for steel model design and fabrication.
The 2026 release of the plug-in features a host of new capabilities, including enhancements for railings, cage ladders, balanced stairs, and the new Turnbuckle macro, all of which are designed to simplify intricate designs and align more closely with the needs of real-world construction.
For railing design, to help ensure precise alignment, faster installation, and reduced manual effort, new features include baseplates for concrete stairs, vertical offset options for welded connections, and post-side web connections.
For construction-ready balanced stair designs that ‘improve modelling precision and efficiency’ engineers can now split stair stringers with weld definitions and utilize rectangular and square hollow sections.
For ‘safer and regulation-compliant’ cage ladder design a new macro supports flared entry hoops, adaptive straps, and flexible left- or right-side exits.
Meanwhile, for Turnbuckle Bracing, a new macro allows connections with or without tensioners and supports gusset or direct bolt methods. According to Graitec, with integration for custom or supplier-specific parts via the enhanced Special Part Manager, users can save time and improve design accuracy.
