Current approaches to pipework design usually require CAD skills and technical knowledge − and therefore the input of a CAD operator and an engineer. Communication problems and inefficiency can result, especially when designs need modification. PiscesPro overcomes these shortfalls by enabling you to handle all the processes with one application − saving time and resources and increasing productivity.
How PiscesPro works:
You follow seven straightforward stages to design pipes with PiscesPro:
- The general pipe system information is prepared, including with design parameters such as defaults for graphical placement of pipes, fittings and radiators
- The <VE> 3D building model or DXF file is selected to assist the placement of the pipe network, based on the default pipe fittings
- The pipe network is drafted
- Pipe sizing calculations are performed based on the default pipe network and the defined design parameters
- Results of pipework sizing are reviewed in terms of the whole system and for each pipe section.
- When the results review is complete, the default pipework system is automatically resized and displayed graphically. This can be viewed in single line or double line mode
- If required, the sized system can then be converted to a 2D DXF file which can be exported to your CAD system and incorporated into your CAD drawings.
Commercial Benefits
Productivity - PiscesPro will significantly reduce the time taken to design pipework systems and draft the sized system in your CAD drawings.
You will be able to generate a Bill of Quantities for your pipework system and use the <VE> CostPlan software to quickly estimate costs.
