Model-analysis, simplification & optimization

This solution offers extensive additional functions for the analysis and optimization of constructions, 3D parts and 3D part structures that have been created in HiCAD or imported via 3D interfaces.

With the automated simplification functions and the extensions for the definition and administration of simplified substitute references, the preparation for the data export or for the use of complex machines in the layout construction can be significantly simplified, especially in the case of large constructions.

Also for the “BIM / IFC interface”, which is widespread in construction, the simplification functions can be used to automatically generate simplified models for LOD100-LOD300 from an exact LOD400 model.

Functions such as “internal reference of identical parts” also allow the amount of data to be significantly reduced, especially for the STEP- and IFC-export.

An excerpt of the available optimization functions is shown in the picture on the right.

Print-/ Export-manager for HiCAD

Automated printing and export of HiCAD constructions and HiCAD parts, with extensive special options.

  • Export directory individually or like construction
  • Construction selection:
    • Active construction
    • Constructions in directory including subdirectory
    • Selected constructions
    • Constructions that are linked to parts via attribute value
  • Simultaneous printing and export in DWG, DXF or STEP Print / export of all or selected sheet-areas
  • Extensive special options for printing and export, e.g.
    • Title block update before printing / export
    • Switch shaded views before DWG / DXF export
    • Section view update before printing / export
    • All sheet-areas in one DWG / DXF file
    • Bitmap replacement with 2D part before DWG / DXF export
    • Freely configurable name generation for STEP
    • Internal identical part referencing before STEP_Export