ShipConstructor Released for Enterprise Clients
 VICTORIA,
BC, Canada, Jan 26, 2010 - The latest release of ShipConstructor, a 3D
CAD/CAM software toolset for the shipbuilding and offshore industries, is
specifically targeted for use on large-scale projects. ShipConstructor 2009
is compatible with AutoCAD 2009 and includes numerous enhancements designed
to increase efficiency when working with complex 3D product models as well
as features aimed at reducing production costs.
ShipConstructor allows for easier creation of VR
models
64-bit Support
ShipConstructor 2009 will allow 64-bit capability on the Microsoft
Windows Vista and Windows 7 platforms. This added capability will allow
modelers to load larger portions of the 3D model into a single working
session at a greater level of detail with increased program stability.
ShipConstructor Nest Optimizer improves material utilization up to 6%
Democratizing Virtual Reality
Another enhancement is significant improvements involving the creation of
3D Virtual Reality (VR) models. With only a few mouse clicks, any designer
can now more easily create a detailed VR model from the product model.
Numerous visualization options are also available.
Example of complex piping model with Standard
Assemblies
Improved Material Utilization
ShipConstructor has improved its automated nesting capabilities with the
introduction of an enhanced nest optimization engine. Test results have
shown clients can expect up to a 6% improvement in overall plate
utilization.
Intelligent Distributed System Supports
ShipConstructor 2009 includes a new intelligent Distributed Systems
Supports module which is a rule-based program for the creation of
distributed system supports such as pipe and HVAC. In line with the
company’s other efforts to enhance Design for Production (DFP), the software
allows an experienced designer to inject knowledge-based rules into the
library of supports which are available during the 3D modeling process.
This enhanced module offers parametric design based on a broad range of
industry standard supports. Each support is associated with a set of pipes
and pipe hangers as well as foundational structure, allowing the support to
be constrained and automatically adapt to design changes as the project
progresses. This provides a smooth transition from engineering to
production.
Effective Design Reuse
Another DFP-based enhancement allows for the standardization of commonly
used assemblies, including items such as simple panels, ladders, pipe
manifolds, handrails and equipment complete with standard foundations.
In addition to allowing common items to be modeled once and used many
times, these Standard Assemblies include the production documentation
required for fabrication. The production documents include 3D assembly
drawings for each stage in fabrication. When changes are made to the
Standard Assembly definition or the related construction documents, all
instances where it has been used are automatically changed as well. This
reduces the time needed in the design process, especially on large-scale
projects.
Space Allocations
This latest version of ShipConstructor provides an intuitive set of tools
that allows modelers to allocate space for the various systems (pipe, HVAC,
electrical etc.) well before they are modeled. The allocated space is
parametrically associated with the wireways in the upcoming ShipConstructor
Electrical module. Changes to the allocated space will be automatically
propagated to the detailed electrical system model, providing a bridge
between the earlier stages of the design process and the final production
design.
About ShipConstructor Software Inc. (SSI)
ShipConstructor Software Inc. (SSI) is the creator of ShipConstructor,
one of the world's leading shipbuilding and offshore CAD/CAM systems
For more information, visit
www.shipconstructor.com.
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Aug 7 - Philippines' SONAME Selects ShipConstructor
Jul 20 - Navware Canada Expands Support to ShipConstructor
Jul 6 - Korea's NSC, India's HMD to Sell ShipConstructor Products
Jul 1 - ShipConstructor Offers Shipbuilding Educational Resources
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Mar 9 - ShipConstructor vR4 Released with AutoCAD 2009 Support
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