Steelwise Conversion to CSV — Instant Machine Files
Designing in Steelwise but fabricating on a machine that needs CSV? Convert the project's XML or IFC output to a machine-ready file in minutes — no FrameCAD licence at the factory.
From Steelwise design to any roll-former
FrameCAD's Steelwise workflow produces standard export files — XML and IFC — that carry the full frame geometry. LGSConverter reads those exports and writes a machine CSV: Dahezb and PINNACLE formats are built in, and other CSV-driven roll-formers can be targeted through a configurable custom machine profile (send us a sample of your machine's format to confirm compatibility first).
Free to try — upload your file, review every frame in the 2D editor at no cost, and pay only $0.03 USD per linear metre when you export.
The conversion, step by step
- Export the project from your Steelwise workflow as XML (preferred) or IFC.
- Upload to LGSConverter — parsing and tooling computation run instantly.
- Review frames in the 2D editor: members, cut lengths, swages, notches, and dimples.
- Export CSV using your saved machine tool-mapping profile.
Why fabricators use it
- Instant — no emailing project files to a conversion bureau and waiting for a reply
- Verifiable — every frame is inspected visually before export, with QA checks
- Private — files are processed in memory and not stored after conversion
- Pay-as-you-go — $0.03 USD per linear metre exported, no licence or subscription
Frequently Asked Questions
What Steelwise output does LGSConverter accept?
The standard XML export (preferred, with full tooling data) and IFC models. If your workflow produces an FCP project file, that is supported too.
Can the CSV run on a non-FrameCAD machine?
Yes — that is the primary use case. Machine tool-mapping profiles translate FrameCAD tool conventions to your roll-former's tool codes, configured once per machine.
Start converting now — free to try, pay only when you export.