Source: https://www.quantumsteeldesign.com/videos/right-model-wrong-revision/ Steel detailing workflow explainer · 0:55 # Right Model, Wrong Revision: A Hidden Steel Detailing Failure Learn why correct steel geometry can still be wrong when it comes from a superseded drawing, RFI, addendum, or reference model—and how to trace every affected output. What you will learn - Correct geometry built from superseded information is still wrong for production. - Confirm document identity, issue date, revision, RFIs, addenda, and reference models. - Trace changes through members, connections, drawings, lists, CNC files, and field releases. - Record the affected scope, exceptions, reviewer, and explicit release decision. Published August 8, 2026 [Watch on YouTube ↗](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sifXjTgIVg) [Watch the Short ↗](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/odcWp07dGMw) Practical context ## Steel detailing revision control across drawings, models, CNC data, and releases A model built correctly from superseded information is not the current model for production. A revision cloud is not a complete change check. Confirm the authorized source, trace every dependent output, compare regenerated deliverables, and remove superseded files from production locations. Continue with the data ### Steel detailing revision control Move from the video explanation to the related reference, dimensions, properties, tools, and learning context. [Open related reference](https://www.quantumsteeldesign.com/learning-hub/steel-detailing-and-drawings/#revision-control) Companion reading and practice ## Can the model be traced to its source issue? A training model matches the drawings used to create it, but a later issued sheet changes one member. The geometry can be internally consistent and still represent the wrong baseline. Record source revisions before checking the model. When a new issue arrives, identify affected members, dependent outputs, and earlier approvals that need review. A file name containing “final” does not establish currency. ### Try it with a sample Add two issues of a sample sheet to the drawing register and identify which is current for the exercise. [Track the source drawing revisions](https://www.quantumsteeldesign.com/drawing-register/) Examples are fictional learning exercises. This companion text adds context to the video; the transcript below records the narration. Primary sources ## References and further reading - [AISC Code of Standard Practice](https://www.aisc.org/aisc/publications/current-standards/aisc-303/) Use the edition and requirements adopted for the project. These references support further reading; a short video does not reproduce the complete standards. Published by Quantum Steel Design. [Sources and editorial approach](https://www.quantumsteeldesign.com/about/#editorial-approach) · [Report a correction](https://www.quantumsteeldesign.com/contact/) · Companion guide updated September 28, 2026. Accessible transcript ## Right model, wrong revision video transcript The visible transcript makes the video content available to people and search systems without requiring playback. - A steel model can look coordinated, complete, and correct—and still be the wrong model for production. - The hidden failure is revision identity: correct geometry built from a superseded drawing, RFI, addendum, or reference model. - Before changing geometry, confirm the authorized source, document number, issue date, and revision. - Then trace every affected member, connection, drawing, list, CNC file, released package, and production status. - Revision clouds help, but they do not prove the rest of the sheet or its dependent outputs stayed unchanged. - Regenerate what depends on the revision, compare the results, and remove superseded files from production locations. - Record the source, affected scope, exceptions, reviewer, and explicit release decision. - The right model on the wrong revision is still wrong. 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