Steel Stud Software Design

[Jonny5star]

Does anyone recommend software to design steel stud building? I know there is programs like LG Beamer and RAM Elements that perform individual member calcs. But I was hoping to find a software program that acts more like a building model and carries load paths through the building and performs calcs on the members. It would also be helpful if the program could provide calcs for lateral systems (shearwalls and flat strap X-Bracing).

Thanks,

 

[CANPRO]

I've never used this program myself, but I've seen a presentation on it...seems to be what you're looking for

http://www.steelsmartsystem.com/site/Home.aspx