Need a (3D) Pipe Routing Program: Which have you liked/hated?
Need a (3D) Pipe Routing Program: Which have you liked/hated?
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Working in a relatively small group, now using Autodesk Inventor R11 for mechanical definition of equipment and concrete interferences in various power refit projects. Inventor is very, very poorly organized for 3D pipe routing (it's OK for mechanical fab and design though), fitting placement, and conversion of old (paper copy) pipe layouts into the 3D model to check interferences. Worse, Inventor can't import 3D lines (only solids) into its program to run centerlines in ACAd, then import and extrude the pipe OD's. Bunch of other problems also, but its not practical except in a one-or-two case basis.
I've got long experience in Acad 3D from R10 on, don't much like Microstation (if it matters) and need a good pipe routing program - preferably one based inside Acad2007. I'd rather not get into the very large PDMS or Catia programs.
Which PC-based pipe routing programs have you used, enjoyed using, or absolutely hate using?
Robert Cook
I've got long experience in Acad 3D from R10 on, don't much like Microstation (if it matters) and need a good pipe routing program - preferably one based inside Acad2007. I'd rather not get into the very large PDMS or Catia programs.
Which PC-based pipe routing programs have you used, enjoyed using, or absolutely hate using?
Robert Cook





RE: Need a (3D) Pipe Routing Program: Which have you liked/hated?
RE: Need a (3D) Pipe Routing Program: Which have you liked/hated?
Look for something that does not require any costimizing or special server requirements, a software that will enable you to easily input your pipe specs.
Just my opinion...
Good Luck!
Hench
RE: Need a (3D) Pipe Routing Program: Which have you liked/hated?
RE: Need a (3D) Pipe Routing Program: Which have you liked/hated?
All of the terms and definitions for pipes are already set up in CADPipe's menu's and dialog boxex: from that, it would appear CADPipe is a better choice for small projects than Bentley/Autoplant.
RE: Need a (3D) Pipe Routing Program: Which have you liked/hated?
You can almost start using it straight out of the box also.
You definitely can't beat it on the price side.
cadnutcase
RE: Need a (3D) Pipe Routing Program: Which have you liked/hated?
I haven't installed R11 yet, but there are supposed to be some significant improvements over previous releases.
Call your dealer (or Autodesk) and they will get you a evaluation copy to run for a while. I suggest a quick class to keep you from spinning your wheels for a week or two and getting frustrated. Since you are running IV now, it will integrate right into your drawings.
There are some GREAT features...and some not-so-great features. My biggest problem is if I move a piece of equipment the program does not do a very clean job of re-routing the line...but there are work arounds. Best suggestion is to get the equipment nailed down and then run the pipe. Big advantage, the install crew LOVES the rendered isometric views and rendered isometric views of section views.
RE: Need a (3D) Pipe Routing Program: Which have you liked/hated?
RE: Need a (3D) Pipe Routing Program: Which have you liked/hated?
RE: Need a (3D) Pipe Routing Program: Which have you liked/hated?