With 3D modeling software, designers are able to select a desired view of the model and spin-off subsequent drawings, rather than create each drawing by hand. In addition to its effectiveness throughout project lifecycles, 3D software is also particularly useful in sales, enabling firms to illustrate for prospective clients exactly what a completed system will look like and what materials will be used. With today's technology, the digital models can be thoroughly checked for errors early in the design process, resulting in far fewer surprises in the field. Labor and material costs would often skyrocket beyond anticipated levels as projects fell behind schedule.īentley's primary 3D modeling program is AutoPLANT, an add-on to AutoCAD that creates 'intelligent' plant models containing both the 3D geometry of the facility and textual information such as specifications.

Click here to enlarge imageīefore the advent of 3D modeling, errors found in drawings would delay construction time by weeks or even months as expensive redesign was completed in the field. Bentley Systems of Exton, PA, provides software that allows architects, engineers and designers to create virtual three-dimensional (3D) models to simplify and expedite the design process for wastewater treatment systems.ĭigital models can be thoroughly checked for errors early in the design process, resulting in far fewer surprises in the field.

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