What Systems and Software Does SDS2 Integrate With?

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SDS2 is built to connect with the systems steel fabricators and detailers already use, from design through fabrication. According to SDS2, it integrates with BIM platforms, CNC machines, and ERP systems, and it also supports imports and exports. The goal is a unified workflow: model and detailing data move between SDS2 and your office and shop software without manual re-entry. Integration capability varies by package, so check which tier includes the connections you need.

The three integration categories SDS2 names

SDS2 describes its integration coverage in three areas:

  • BIM integration — connects SDS2 models with building information modeling workflows, so design and detailing data can be shared rather than rebuilt.
  • CNC machines — links detailing output to fabrication equipment, carrying model data into the shop.
  • ERP systems — connects with business and production management systems used to run fabrication operations.

SDS2 frames these as a single connected chain: "From design to fabrication, SDS2 connects with your existing software and machines." The stated outcomes are streamlined workflows, higher efficiency, and precision at each stage.

Imports and exports

Beyond named system categories, SDS2 lists Imports/Exports as a feature. This matters when your tools fall outside the BIM/CNC/ERP categories — file-based exchange is the fallback for moving data in and out of the model. Imports/Exports appear in the SDS2 Modeling feature list, not in SDS2 Drafting.

Which package includes integration features

Integration-related capabilities are not identical across the three SDS2 packages. Based on the published package breakdown:

Package Integration-related features listed
SDS2 Drafting 2D drafting and code-compliant drawings; no 3D modeling. No integration features listed.
SDS2 Modeling 3D Model Input, Automated Connection Design, Quantity Takeoff, Load Planning & Delivery, Imports/Exports, BIM Integrations
SDS2 Ultimate Everything in Basic, Drafting, and Modeling — the all-in-one option

If BIM integration or imports/exports are requirements for your workflow, they are listed under SDS2 Modeling and above. SDS2 Ultimate includes all features across the other tiers.

How to confirm a specific connection works

The site does not publish a named list of supported BIM, CNC, or ERP products, so you cannot verify a specific vendor from the page alone. To confirm your exact stack:

  1. Identify which category your system falls into (BIM, CNC, ERP, or other).
  2. Check that your chosen package includes the relevant integration feature (see table above).
  3. Use the Book Demo or Contact Support options on the SDS2 site to ask about your specific software and machine models.
  4. If your tool isn't covered by a direct integration, plan on Imports/Exports as the data path.

What SDS2 does not specify here

The available SDS2 material does not name individual compatible products, version requirements, or file formats for imports/exports. It also does not state pricing or licensing terms for any package. Treat the categories above as the confirmed scope, and verify product-level compatibility directly with SDS2 before committing to a workflow.