If you are looking at recent versions (v7+ and Hexagon's move toward cloud/connected environments), the improvements focus on:
: Drastically minimizes erection errors and rework by automating the generation of spool drawings. Universal Compatibility
Ensures design matches project specifications. Increased Profitability and Speed
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In legacy CAD tools, if a pipe size changes in the 3D model, you often have to manually update the spool drawing.
Up to an 80% reduction in drawing creation time.
Regardless of who is producing the drawing, Spoolgen ensures uniform presentation, reducing errors and enabling smoother fabrication and erection workflows. If you are looking at recent versions (v7+
The logic used by EPCs to split pipelines (often by plant area) may not be optimal for the fabricator. Spoolgen allows you to between drawing sheets or merge multiple pipelines together. This creates optimized work packages that match your shop's workflow, reducing handling time and improving efficiency.
If you'd like to dive deeper into how this fits your specific workflow, I can help you with:
Beyond software features, "making Spoolgen better" involves adopting smarter workflows. Up to an 80% reduction in drawing creation time
Standardizes drawing formats automatically. Data integrity: Keeps dimensions synchronized with data. Enhanced Fabrication Workflow
3. Complete Control Over Weld Management and Quality Assurance
: It accepts PCF or POD files from Intergraph Smart 3D, CADWorx, AVEVA PDMS, and Autodesk Plant 3D.
Every drawing follows predefined company standards, ensuring uniform dimensions, labels, and symbols. 2. Elimination of Manual Data Re-entry
One of the most powerful yet underutilized features in Spoolgen is the automation function. This feature allows you to associate external data—such as welding procedures, material certificates, or heat numbers—from spreadsheets or databases directly with welds in the pipeline.