Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
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I am currently looking for software to consider in my future projects. I currently use AutoCAD 2002. I would like to have the following features for the lowest price possible.
1. Parametric piping
2. Smart P&ID
3. Automatic Isometric Drawing
4. Bill of Materials Calculator
5. Parts Library
6. Auto CAD add-on (preferably)
I have done a few projects now, and for each one, I have to draw the parts from ASME B 16.5, Draw the P&ID, and Count My Components and add them up for a total BoM. Not to mention if I mess up dimensions, I have to slice or add or even start over again. It's a big waste of company time and money, and it's killing me.
I was wondering if such a software existed, and if it was available inexpensively (like under $5K), or should I spend the time to write a LISP file (probably taking a few months)
Thanks
IAA
WVU '05
1. Parametric piping
2. Smart P&ID
3. Automatic Isometric Drawing
4. Bill of Materials Calculator
5. Parts Library
6. Auto CAD add-on (preferably)
I have done a few projects now, and for each one, I have to draw the parts from ASME B 16.5, Draw the P&ID, and Count My Components and add them up for a total BoM. Not to mention if I mess up dimensions, I have to slice or add or even start over again. It's a big waste of company time and money, and it's killing me.
I was wondering if such a software existed, and if it was available inexpensively (like under $5K), or should I spend the time to write a LISP file (probably taking a few months)
Thanks
IAA
WVU '05





RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
This is what my current company uses for plant design. It operates on top of AutoCAD
http://ww
Edward L. Klein
Pipe Stress Engineer
Houston, Texas
"All the world is a Spring"
All opinions expressed here are my own and not my company's.
RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
you can get more info on it at http://www.codecad.com/CADWorx.htm
I'm in the process of evaluating this software for my company, and i like it.
RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
Easy to use straight out of the box
It does everything but the smart P&ID part. It has been a while since I used it, so it might do that now to.
Zuccus
RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
OrchaFlex, OrchaPipe and OrchaBend?
RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
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RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
What version are you using? I'm in 2002, and "bcount" is not recognized.
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RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
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I have not used this LISP, and do not know if it will do exactly what you want, but it sound close to what the "bcount" express tool does.
RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.
RE: Piping Software that will improve my productivity.