Traditional methods of creating fabrication spool drawings are slow and error-prone. Draftsmen often spend hours recreating piping layouts, leading to inconsistencies.
Spoolgen integrates with major plant design systems, including: Intergraph Smart 3D AVEVA PDMS Bentley AutoPLANT Practical "Better" Features
System-driven layouts ensure every drawing meets company standards. intergraph smartplant spoolgen better
Standard spool drawing tools produce a parts list. Intergraph SmartPlant SpoolGen produces a .
Because SpoolGen is part of the suite, it reads directly from the engineering database. This means you never have to re-key material from a separate spreadsheet. Human error is eliminated at the keystroke level. Standard spool drawing tools produce a parts list
The software supports digital transformation, connecting fabrication data with project management tools, including Microsoft Power BI, to provide live project insights.
Looking ahead, Hexagon continues to evolve Spoolgen. The integration with Hexagon SDx (Smart Digital Reality) is a major step forward. This cloud-enabled platform acts as a centralized data hub, allowing Spoolgen to work from a single source of truth. This ensures all stakeholders, from engineering to site installation, have access to validated, up-to-date information, enabling real-time revision control and fabrication tracking. This is the future of digital project execution. For professionals looking to stay ahead, formal training and certification are becoming a strategic investment to master these future-proof workflows. This means you never have to re-key material
The you are facing (e.g., drafting speed, material errors, change management)
: Users can add weld types, modify elbows to bends, and insert fabricator-specific information, though core dimensions and components cannot be deleted. : Generates customized spool sheet drawings in AutoCAD (.dxf) MicroStation (.dgn) formats, along with material and welding lists. 2. Essential Suite Tools
Connects engineering seamlessly to the physical shop floor. 4. Optimized Material Control and Accurate BOMs