In this latest blog post, we will dive into the new enhancements for Smart 3D with update 4 in version 14. The biggest update for Smart 3D is the incredible improvement around deliverables, whether creating, formatting, importing or exporting. Working with deliverables was the main focus in this latest update, so let’s take a look at this further.

Why Do Optimized Deliverables Enable Better Project Handover?

Smart 3Dx empowers users to generate orthographic and isometric drawings, as well as comprehensive reports, directly from the 3D model. When modifications occur within the model, deliverables can be readily updated to maintain accuracy and consistency. This efficient update process ensures project deliverables remain aligned and minimizes the potential for error during project handover. This significantly reduces rework time, as design changes frequently occur. Updating the design in multiple locations can be time-consuming and inefficient, but streamlining the process minimizes wasted effort during development. With dynamically-linked deliverable creation, you can stay focused on the design process and worry much less about the output or deliverable.

Additionally, Smart 3Dx offers the seamless synchronization of drawings and reports with HxGN SDx2, facilitating improved collaboration and streamlined data management. Upon registering your model with HxGN SDx2, you can transmit volume, composed, orthographic and isometric drawings along with reports, enhancing integration with project stakeholders. Synchronizing 3D model data further ensures all information remains current throughout the project lifecycle.

The 64-bit user interface in Smart 3Dx enhances both performance and usability, featuring resizable dialogs, dedicated tabs for scheduling and notifications and multi-selection capabilities for drawing components. These functionalities enable users to efficiently navigate complex projects, manage tasks effectively and customize their workspace to best support their workflow.

Furthermore, Smart 3Dx provides flexibility to export or import deliverable hierarchies, access pipeline part and report details via the View Extraction Data Command, associate key plans with drawings and utilize a force override function that resets overridden values for all objects under a selected parent deliverable component.

What Else Does This Update Deliver?

This latest update goes above and beyond by introducing other valuable enhancements, along with general updates and features designed to streamline and improve the overall design process:  

• Common: Export filters to XML for easy inspection, editing, and importing into S3Dx.
• Piping: Replace full-size piping tees with elbows for design changes or model optimization.
• Structure: Unconstrained slabs can now be moved, rotated, and converted to member systems interactively.
• Equipment: Apply constraints during equipment placement workflow.
• Electrical: Place cable markers on raceways and select multiple objects simultaneously. 

With the latest enhancements in Smart 3D Version 14 Update 4, managing deliverables becomes significantly easier. These improvements help streamline the main design process, allowing you to focus on your detailed designs intuitively and ensure that edits need to be made only once. Additionally, several general areas around Smart 3D have been improved to make for an overall better experience when working within the platform. Dive into the latest update now and if you are new to this industry-leading, best-in-class industrial design software, learn more about how we can take your design process to the next level here.