{"product_id":"advance-steel-2026-windows-licence-education-1-an","title":"Autodesk Advance Steel 2026 – 1-Year Licence | Windows","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAutodesk Advance Steel 2026 for Windows: Autodesk's structural steel detailing software\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvance Steel is Autodesk's software dedicated to steel construction. It models columns, beams, bracing and connections in 3D, then automatically produces shop drawings, bills of materials and fabrication files. This 2026 Windows edition is aimed at structural steel design offices, steel fabricators and metalworkers, steel detailers and students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the 1-year Education licence from Yeslicense, you work on the full version of Advance Steel: the same tools, the same file formats and the same updates for the whole subscription period. It is the ideal way to train, prepare for a qualification or build your Advance Steel skills before starting work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can you do with Advance Steel 2026?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParametric 3D modelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e sections, plates, folded plates, stairs and railings with associative elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e a library of more than 300 customisable parametric connections (bolted, welded, base plates).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic shop drawings:\u003c\/strong\u003e part, assembly and erection drawings generated from the model, dimensioned and labelled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBills of materials and CNC files:\u003c\/strong\u003e material lists and NC\/DSTV files for cutting and drilling machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInteroperability:\u003c\/strong\u003e exchanges with Revit, Robot Structural Analysis and the IFC format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSection libraries:\u003c\/strong\u003e catalogues compliant with European and international standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's new in Advance Steel 2026?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvance Steel 2026 brings performance and stability gains, along with workflow improvements over previous releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot tied to a specific version? The latest release, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/advance-steel-2027-windows-1-year-licence\"\u003eAdvance Steel 2027 for Windows\u003c\/a\u003e, brings together all the latest improvements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvance Steel 2026 on Windows: recommended specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Windows edition of Advance Steel, the one offering the most complete set of features and extensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64-bit Windows 11 or Windows 10 (version supported by Microsoft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64-bit x86-64 processor, 2.5–3 GHz or faster recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 GB minimum, 16 GB or more recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraphics card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirectX 11 or 12 compatible GPU, 4 GB VRAM recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternet required for activation and signing in to your Autodesk account\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact requirements vary by version: check the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/uk\/products\/advance-steel\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAdvance Steel page on the Autodesk website\u003c\/a\u003e before installing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat your licence includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutodesk Advance Steel 2026 – full version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicence type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutodesk Education (named-user subscription)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePermitted use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePersonal or educational, non-commercial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActivation on the e-mail address given at checkout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultilingual interface, language chosen at installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do I activate Advance Steel 2026?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace your order\u003c\/strong\u003e with the e-mail address you want the licence linked to (the one on your Autodesk account, or an address you will use to create one).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe start the activation\u003c\/strong\u003e of the licence on that address. It usually takes effect within a few minutes; it can take up to 8 hours on working days and up to 48 hours at weekends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSign in to your Autodesk account\u003c\/strong\u003e with that address, then download Advance Steel 2026 for Windows from the Products and Services section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall and launch Advance Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, then sign in with the same account: the licence is recognised automatically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving trouble with the installation? \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact our support team\u003c\/a\u003e; we help you at every step, before and after your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvance Steel or AutoCAD: which should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvance Steel is built on the AutoCAD platform but adds all the objects and automation needed for structural steelwork. For producing shop drawings, it is a far better option than drawing manually in AutoCAD. See also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/autocad-2027-windows-1-year-licence\"\u003eAutoCAD 2027 for Windows\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/autodesk-software\"\u003eAutodesk collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Yeslicense?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent offer:\u003c\/strong\u003e licence type, duration and terms of use clearly stated before you buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure payment\u003c\/strong\u003e and order confirmation by e-mail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport by e-mail and chat\u003c\/strong\u003e for activation and installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified customer reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e on Trustpilot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvance Steel 2026 FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an Advance Steel Education licence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is an Autodesk licence designed for learning and teaching. It gives you access to every feature of Advance Steel, but it must not be used for commercial or billable work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it for my business?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Education licence is limited to personal or educational, non-commercial use. For professional use, you need a commercial Autodesk licence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the licence last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe licence is valid for 1 year from activation, on 1 device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I change the linked e-mail address?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, before activation. Enter the correct address when you order, or contact our support team as early as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the software available in English?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutodesk offers Advance Steel in several interface languages, chosen at installation. 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