In Smap3D Plant Design solution of version 9.6 are several news.
How to change the port for CAD Partner license services after installation?
Note: All license services (Smap3D clients und license server) must use the same communication port. Read more…
How you can start the CAD Partner License Service manually?
The Smap3D license server 'CAD Partner License Service' is a Windows service which manages the licenses (permanent, floating, and temporary). Read more…
What is new in version 9.5?
In Smap3D version 9.5 there are a lot of enhancements in different areas. Read more…
Which versions of Smap3D Piping are available?
The following version numbers match to one CAD system and version: Read more…
Which standard parts of Smap3D are available for Solid Edge®?
For an instant start with Smap3D Piping for Solid Edge® you can order the Smap3D plant design library. The Smap3D PartFinder is the required application to manage the standard parts.
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How to import existing components to the Smap3D standard parts library?
It is possible to import existing components (Part and Assembly files) automated into the Smap3D standard parts library (database).
How to create custom pipes for usage in Piping?
To generate a pipe with Smap3D Piping the software does not require any 3D geometry. Only the characteristics 'wall thickness' and 'outer diameter' in the library files are sufficient. Read more…
How to edit an existing pipe class specification?
To edit an existing pipe class specification file you use the pipe class editor.
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What is the characteristic file?
Smap3D Piping uses 'Bend radius', 'Outer diameter', 'Minimum flat length', 'Maximum flat length' and 'Wall thickness' to define and generate the geometry of each pipe.
What is the Pipe class editor INI file?
In the 'Pipe class editor INI file' you define component types and selection characteristics which should be available for the creation of pipe class specifications.
What must components for Piping generally include?
In Smap3D Piping for Solid Edge® for the automatic recognition of all the components which need to be taken into account when generating or updating pipelines, the components must carry some specific information. Read more…
What you can do if CADPartnerService not starts?
If the CADPartnerService cannot be started or suddenly stops, so investigate the following points: Read more…
How to install the Smap3D software correct?
For a correct installation of the Smap3D software we recommend to do the installation in the following order (only till version 9.0):
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How you can start the CADPartnerService manually?
The Smap3D license server 'CADPartnerService' is a Windows service which manages the licenses (permanent, floating, and temporary) and the valid configuration for all computers.
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Converting older Piping systems
If you were using some older version of Smap3D Piping for Solid Edge® (8.0 and lower) Read more…
What are finishing components?
The following requirements apply to 'finishing components' in Smap3D Piping for Solid Edge®, Read more…
What are flange components?
The following requirements apply to 'flanges' and 'flange components' in Smap3D Piping for Solid Edge®, Read more…
What are flow through components?
This following requirements apply to 'flow through components' in Smap3D Piping for Solid Edge®, Read more…
How to create a new pipe class specification?
To create a new pipe class specification you use the pipe class editor.
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What are pipe classes in Smap3D Piping?
A pipe class is a specification table where a defined set of pipes, fittings and other components for pipelines in plant design are specified. Read more…
What is Smap3D Piping for Solid Edge®?
Smap3D Piping is the ideal extension for Solid Edge® XpresRoute, Read more…