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Intergraph Smart 3D Molded Forms

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All molded forms objects are placed in the model using information defined in the reference data. The first steps are to review, edit, and otherwise customize the delivered reference data. These steps are performed by an administrator with permissions to change the reference data prior to the start of modeling.

After the reference data is customized, your administrator needs to define the molded forms systems in the Systems and Specifications task. The systems are typically in a predefined work breakdown structure.

Because molded forms rely on grid planes, your administrator must go to the Grids task and place grid planes before you can place any molded forms objects in your model.

After the reference data and the needed systems are defined, you can begin placing molded forms objects in your model.

Place the Hull

Import an ACIS or IGES file into your model to create the hull. See Import a plate system.

Place Decks and Bulkheads

Create the major plate systems in your model that represent the decks and bulkheads. You have several methods for placing these plate systems:

Place a planar plate system
Place a linear extruded plate system
Place a nonlinear extruded plate system
Place a revolved plate system
Create a ruled plate system using existing curves
Place a custom plate system using geometric constructions
Bracket Plate System Command

Place Openings

After the deck and bulkheads are in the model, add the major openings such as cargo hold hatches.

Place an opening by sketching
Place an advanced opening

Create Stiffener Profile Systems

Place stiffeners as needed. You have several methods for placing stiffeners:

Place stiffener profile by intersection
Place stiffener profile by offset
Place stiffener profile by projection
Place stiffener profile by table
Place tripping stiffener
Import stiffener or seam data

Place Seams

Place design and planning seams as needed. You have several methods for placing seams:

Seam by Intersection Command
Seam by Offset Command
Seam by Projection Command
Seam by Table Command
Profile Seam Command
Import stiffener or seam data

Place Edge Reinforcement Profile Systems

Place edge reinforcement profile as needed.

Execute the Splits

When all the design seams are placed, you need to split the plate and profile systems.

Split a plate system
Split a profile or member system
Create multiple intersections seams
Split a member that intersects another member