Tool Reference

Complete reference of all tools available in the CalcSteel editor.

Drawing

SelectV

Click to select elements. Drag to box-select multiple bars.

Create BarL

Click two points to create a structural bar between nodes.

Create NodeN

Click to place a free node in 3D space.

Transform

MoveM

Move selected bars by picking a grab point and drop point.

CopyO

Duplicate selected bars to a new position.

MirrorI

Mirror selected bars across a reference plane.

Edit

Divide BarD

Split a bar into equal segments at intermediate nodes.

Loads

Point Load

Apply a concentrated force at a node.

Distributed Load

Apply a uniform load along a bar (kN/m).

Area Load

Apply a surface load distributed on bars (kN/m²).

Supports

Support

Assign boundary conditions (fixed, pinned, roller) to nodes.

Generators

Truss Generator

Generate a complete truss with custom geometry and subdivisions.

Warehouse Generator

Generate a full portal frame warehouse structure.

Lattice Column Generator

Generate a lattice column with diagonal bracing.

Other

Save ProjectCtrl+S

Save the current project to your account.

Connections 3D

Toggle 3D visualization of member connections.