Qnect
Qnect is a steel-connection software line that pairs a cloud QuickQnect service for Tekla Structures with an Autodesk Revit add-in so structural teams can model code-checked connections early, trim RFIs, and keep fabricator preferences aligned with AISC and CISC rules.
Qnect targets structural engineers, detailers, and fabricators who need connected steel models long before shop drawings ship. QuickQnect runs in the cloud against Tekla Structures models, while Qnect for Revit surfaces connection issues directly inside the BIM environment for early fixes.
Marketing pages state that QuickQnect can return connected solutions within minutes or seconds for many sessions and emphasize revision loops that re-run quickly after model changes. Revit materials advertise a fourteen-day trial distributed through the Autodesk App Store, with Express and Pro annual tiers listed beside feature tables on the vendor site (Qnect, 2026).
QuickQnect messaging references AISC and CISC compliance, preference optimization, bolt optimization, and doubler detection reports so teams can see which members need reinforcement before fabrication orders lock. Connection type lists cover braces, shear plates, angles, and multiple moment configurations, though you should confirm the latest supported types with Qnect before you promise a client.
Because steel coordination spans authoring tools, many offices run QuickQnect in Tekla while sister projects use the Revit add-in. Pricing mixes per-license SKUs for Revit with token bundles for cloud runs, so finance teams need both schedules before they standardize.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers both Tekla-first and Revit-first offices with one vendor story.
- Optimization and doubler tooling address cost drivers that pure clash tools miss.
- Published connection taxonomy helps pre-sales teams explain scope quickly.
Cons
- Token economics for QuickQnect need finance review; Revit seats are priced separately.
- Full value assumes clean modeling standards; messy plates or odd skews still need manual fixes.
- You must confirm host versions, regional steel codes, and connection coverage for each pursuit.
Key features
QuickQnect for Tekla: Cloud sessions connect steel models to AISC- and CISC-aligned connection designs with preference, bolt, and doubler optimization options.
Qnect for Revit: Add-in highlights connection problems inside Revit so engineers adjust framing before RFIs pile up.
Optimization passes: Preference optimization reruns jobs many times to compare bolt sizes and connection families when mandates allow.
Doubler reporting: Generates reports that flag members needing web doublers and suggests alternate beam sizes when you want to remove the condition.
Broad connection library: Public pages list bracing, shear, and moment families with notes on which entries support dual US and Canadian codes.
Trial access: Revit download flow references a fourteen-day trial via the Autodesk App Store.
Pricing
QuickQnect (token bundles)
Contact sales
Cloud usage is sold in token packs with per-connection deductions that vary by service tier; confirm on qnect.com/quickqnect and app.qnect.com.
Qnect for Revit ? Express (annual)
per year (12 mo)
$950.00
Per public Revit pricing table on qnect.com/qnect-for-revit; confirm on vendor site.
Qnect for Revit ? Pro (annual)
per year (12 mo)
$1,900.00
Per public Revit pricing table; verify feature delta and Autodesk distribution fees.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Qnect for Revit cost per year?
The public Revit product page lists Express at nine hundred fifty US dollars per license per year and Pro at one thousand nine hundred dollars per license per year before taxes or bundles. Autodesk App Store fees or regional pricing may differ, so verify at qnect.com before you budget.
Does Qnect replace a licensed structural engineer?
No. Qnect assists with connection modeling and checking workflows, yet sealed calculations and code responsibility stay with the engineer of record in each jurisdiction.
What is QuickQnect compared to Qnect for Revit?
QuickQnect is the original cloud service that connects Tekla Structures models using Qnect engines. Qnect for Revit is a separate add-in that finds steel issues within Revit projects. Teams pick the path that matches their authoring tool.
Which steel codes does Qnect support?
Vendor copy cites AISC for US design and notes CISC support on several connection families. Always confirm the exact code year, seismic supplements, and local amendments with Qnect sales for your project location.
Is there a free trial?
Revit materials reference a fourteen-day trial through the Autodesk App Store. QuickQnect trials, if offered, typically flow through Qnect account teams; ask for a sandbox before you buy token packs.
How do QuickQnect tokens work?
Marketing tables describe per-successful-connection token costs that rise when you add engineering calculations or optimization passes. Read the commerce page on app.qnect.com and align token bundles with your expected joint count.