Smap3D Plant Design is a solution for pipeline planning and plant design, and consist of several software applications. Read more…
What is new in version 9.6?
In Smap3D Plant Design solution of version 9.6 are several news.
Which components can automatically placed with Piping?
Depending on the geometric situation of the drawn pipeline path and the used pipe class specification Piping can fully automatically place or generate the following fittings.
What is the P&ID to Piping To-Do list?
The integrated To-Do list functionality is the direct connection between Smap3D P&ID and Smap3D Piping. Read more…
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 are included in the Smap3D Piping package for SolidWorks®?
The software package of Smap3D Piping for SolidWorks® include a lot of 3D standard parts in native SolidWorks® format, as well as the application to manage the standard parts, called Smap3D PartFinder. Read more…
How to integrate components from SolidWorks® configurations in the Smap3D standard parts library?
It is possible to import components from SolidWorks® configurations (only Part configurations) automated into the Smap3D standard part library.
What must components for Piping generally include?
In Smap3D Piping for SolidWorks® 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…
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 a pipeline path in SolidWorks®?
There is one possibility to create and draw a pipeline path in SolidWorks®:
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 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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What are flange components?
The following requirements apply to 'flanges' and 'flange components' in Smap3D Piping for SolidWorks®, Read more…
What are finishing components?
The following requirements apply to 'finishing components' in Smap3D Piping for SolidWorks®, Read more…
What are flow through components?
The following requirements apply to 'flow-through components' in Smap3D Piping for SolidWorks®, 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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