PVX - 2008 Overview:
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 SOLID Model Export
 ASME Code Calculations
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Pressure Vessel & Heat Exchanger Mechanical Design Software

Solid Model Export

You can export 3D SOLID models of the vessels and exchangers that you create. The detail of the models can be varied to include bolt and tube holes, cuts, recesses, tubes and more. The models and parts are ASME code designed and can be created using PVX much faster than using any other method or software.

Download sample 3D solid models!

The exact exported 3D SOLID models can be imported into any major CAD or Plant Design software. Models and parts can be used for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and for preparing CAM files use with CNC machines.

Importing a solid model into a CAD program can significantly reduce the drafting time of vessels and exchangers. The models that are exported from PVX are compatible with:

  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • SolidWorks
  • SolidEdge
  • Rhino 3D
  • IntelliCAD
  • Pro/e
  • and any other major CAD program.

DWG Drawings:
The scaled 3D solid models, templates and calculated data created in PVX can be incorporated into DWG and other drawing formats.

AutoCAD Users:
A solid model is imported into AutoCAD by selecting "ACIS Solid" from the "Insert" menu. Use the command SOLVIEW to setup the drawing viewports and the command SOLDRAW to generate a silhouette of the model in a viewport.


Screenshot from AutoCAD R14: Example of a 3D solid model and drawing DXF exported from PVX and imported into AutoCAD. All versions of AutoCAD after and including R14 are supported.

PVX creates SOLID models that are compatible with Bentley AutoPlant and Intergraph SmartPlant 3D plant design programs among others!

The following file formats are supported for export:

  • IGES (.IGS)
  • STEP (.STP)
  • ACIS (.SAT)

(ACIS and SAT are registered trademarks of Spatial Corp)

Follow this link to download sample solid models that have been exported from PVX>>
 
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