01What is TopSteel?+
The TopSteel project includes two software products for steel construction. The 3D configurator lets you configure a building or a structure and immediately get its weight, quantities and price. The ERP/MES then covers the whole chain: quotes, purchasing, stock, workshop, site and invoicing.
02Who is TopSteel for?+
Small and mid-sized structural steelwork companies: steel fabricators, industrial and agricultural building contractors, steel construction firms. Metalworkers also get value from it on configurable items.
03Can I take the configurator without the ERP?+
Yes. The two offers are independent: many companies start with the configurator to speed up quoting and only add the ERP later. The reverse works too. Put end to end, the configurator feeds the ERP directly and the bill of materials is entered only once.
04Does TopSteel replace a CAD package such as Tekla or Advance Steel?+
No, and that is not its purpose. The 3D configurator is built to configure and price quickly. It covers early design and costing; the project can then be sent to the engineering office for detailed design and the required approvals before fabrication.
05Where is my data hosted?+
In France, on secure servers. TopSteel is GDPR-compliant and encrypts data in transit and at rest (SSL/TLS).
06Does TopSteel help with EN 1090?+
On the record-keeping side, yes. The ERP maintains material traceability (certificates, heat numbers), welding qualifications and their expiry dates, the execution class per job, inspections and non-conformities, then gathers the file job by job. It does not issue certification: that remains your own process with your notified body.
07Is TopSteel ERP/MES free?+
No. TopSteel ERP/MES is a paid product, separate from the 3D configurator. You can request a demonstration before defining the modules, users and support you need. Your commercial proposal specifies pricing and implementation terms. The configurator demo does not include production access to the ERP/MES.
