Intergraph SmartPlant 3D enterprise engineering design software

Intergraph has released a version of SmartPlant 3D enterprise engineering design software that introduces capabilities for multiple 3D model referencing, enhanced model data re-use and laser scanning integration capabilities.

SmartPlant 3D, available in both Plant and Marine versions, is the 3D design solution within the SmartPlant Enterprise suite that provides full 3D design capabilities needed for the creation, safe operation and maintenance, and capital project life cycle management (cPLM) of process, power, marine and offshore projects.

Using Intergraph’s SmartPlant Review technology, SmartPlant 3D can now reference external data from many sources for visualisation, clash detection and routed systems connections. Supported formats include PDS, PDMS, SAT, DGN, DGN V8, DWG and VUE. This capability is powerful when undertaking repeated 3D designs or for joint venture projects where multiple companies may be using different design products.

SmartPlant 3D can copy 3D data within a model or to another model while maintaining relationships within the design. Entire units of a plant can be replicated with all associated intelligence, reducing valuable engineering design effort while accelerating project schedules.

Integration with laser point cloud data ensures accurate measurements and placement of equipment while checking for interferences against the point cloud data. Clashes are automatically highlighted, allowing for easy edits and removal, and saving time on designs and rework. Smart3D supports Leica, Z&F, Trimble, QuantaPoint and CSA laser data formats.