Smart Design

In this blog, we will focus on discussing improved user experience for the Smart 3Dx user interface. This feature is a continuation of the previous blog that mentioned the benefits of upgrading to Smart 3D V14. Let us discuss the four major benefits mentioned below with the latest update 3. 

1. Advancement in Upgrades/Updates

   •    The Smart 3D V14 upgrade process has significantly improved with the frequent updates methodology compared to the traditional method of upgrading from previous versions to the next sequential version. The Smart 3D database can upgrade to version V14 from V2018 and later. Upgrade Smart 3D versions older than V2018 to at least V2018 before proceeding to V14.
   •    Smart 3D has adopted a frequent update strategy with the latest V14 release. This strategy allows Hexagon to deliver new features and functionality at a faster pace compared to the traditional hot fix release mechanism.
   
   

2. General Advancements in Smart 3Dx

   •    The Smart 3Dx copy-paste functionality copies object identifiers (OIDs) as strings, which the users can paste into both Smart 3Dx and third-party applications. Additionally, you can change an object's parent assignment using copy and paste. 
   •    The interference list dialog provides update notes or remarks for defective parts upon restarting the IFC service. Also, Smart 3Dx searches the interference list for any record(s) that contains the characters that a user types.
   •    The new export equipment and export filters command enables the export of equipment data to .xlsx file and export the filters to an .xml file, respectively.
   
   

3. Advancement in Smart 3Dx Deliverables

   •    Users can create object associations for drawing graphic views and associate reports (with drawings) and edit drawings (using SmartSketch) from the Smart 3Dx drawing deliverables.
   •    Users can update, refresh drawings and schedule non-interactive commands such as printing, publishing for deliverables using the batch command from the Smart 3Dx drawing deliverables.
   •    Users can copy and paste deliverables, including volumes, across models from the Smart 3Dx drawing deliverables.
   
   

4. Advancement in Smart 3Dx Modeling

   •    Users have the ability to modify duct features, parts and transitions, place duct transitions and insert multiple duct splits.
   •    Users can split cableways, cable trays, and duct banks; modify cableway features and parts; sequence raceways; export cable paths of routed cables and detect and repair disconnections in raceways.
   •    Users have the ability to sequence piping objects based on flow direction or topology and also disconnect selected piping objects.

With this latest update to Smart 3D, users will continue to see faster workflows with more powerful capabilities for designing the most complex and robust facilities in the world. Learn more about all Smart 3D can offer here.