A refinery in Rotterdam used E3D 3.1 to map a 20-year-old crude unit. The team imported a FARO scan. Using "Pipe Snapper" (new tool), they clicked on the point cloud, and E3D 3.1 identified the diameter (matching standard catalog sizes), calculated the centerline, and extruded a solid pipe in 5 seconds. Manual time: 2 hours. E3D 3.1 time: 5 seconds.
For brownfield projects, laser scan data is invaluable. E3D 3.1 significantly improves upon existing laser functionality by introducing the ability to access cloud-hosted laser point clouds via AVEVA Connect. This allows global teams to work from the same central, up-to-date point cloud without managing massive local files. A "Batch cloud clashing" mode further optimizes performance, sending multiple model elements to the AVEVA Point Cloud Manager for clashing in a single operation. aveva e3d 31
: Created within a Site to group specific types of work (e.g., "Equipment Zone" or "Piping Zone"). A refinery in Rotterdam used E3D 3
Before modeling any components, you must establish a clear administrative hierarchy to organize your data. Projects in E3D follow a strict "top-down" structure: Manual time: 2 hours
: Designers can generate pipe runs dynamically with automated fitting placements based on predefined specifications.