Tool Reference
Complete reference of all tools available in the CalcSteel editor.
Drawing
Click to select elements. Drag to box-select multiple bars.
Click two points to create a structural bar between nodes.
Click to place a free node in 3D space.
Transform
Move selected bars by picking a grab point and drop point.
Duplicate selected bars to a new position.
Mirror selected bars across a reference plane.
Edit
Split a bar into equal segments at intermediate nodes.
Loads
Apply a concentrated force at a node.
Apply a uniform load along a bar (kN/m).
Apply a surface load distributed on bars (kN/m²).
Supports
Assign boundary conditions (fixed, pinned, roller) to nodes.
Generators
Generate a complete truss with custom geometry and subdivisions.
Generate a full portal frame warehouse structure.
Generate a lattice column with diagonal bracing.
Other
Save the current project to your account.
Toggle 3D visualization of member connections.