sd2 load planing 2022

SDS2 Load Planning 2022 is a specialized 3D truck loading software designed for steel fabricators to optimize vehicle payload capacity, lower material handling costs, and plan shipping sequences directly from 3D models. By transforming building models into visual trailer configurations, it bridges the gap between fabrication shop production and job site erection

Core Overview & Purpose

The software enables users to take any Industry Foundation Classes (IFC 2×3) building model—whether generated from SDS2, Tekla, or AutoCAD—and translate it into interactive 2D and 3D trailer loading layouts. Fabricators use it to ensure truck loads match the required erection sequence on-site, ensuring that the components needed first are loaded last (and therefore unloaded first)

Key Features of the 2022 Iteration

• Virtual 3D Loading Environment: Provides real-time center of gravity visualization to prevent uneven trailer distribution, along with full spatial trailer clash detection. [1]

Regulatory Restrictions & Feedback: Automatically flags safety or compliance violations regarding weight limits, width overages, and height restrictions

Auto-Placing & Stacking: Includes auto-placing capabilities via Fortosi and lacing/nesting functions for irregular material shapes. The late 2022 updates (v2022.06) introduced new auto-stacking specialized for steel angles

Trailer Model Versatility: Allows configuration of diverse transportation layouts, including dedicated support for Drop Deck trailers. [1]