TRICAD MS Digital Factory...

Digital Factory Design

The universally designed 3D solution for digital factory design.

Contents

TRICAD MS® Digital Factory DesignConveyor Systems 4Steel Platforms/Steel Construction 5Paint & Coating Systems 6Logistics Planing & Tractory Curves 7Crane Units 8Swarf Conveyors 8Layout Module 9Qualitool, NavisClashBack 10Fire Protection Layout 11

TRICAD MS® Building Services Engineering 12TRICAD MS® Plant Design 13

TRICAD MS® Licensing Model,System requirements,MicroStation System Software 14

VenturisIT and TRICAD MS® 15Head office/References 15


Quality Check Clash Detection ViewerDatabase (vDB) Report Manager Construction Modelling


• Conveyor Systems

• Steel Platforms/Steel Construction

• Paint & Coating Systems

• Tractory Curves

• Crane Units

• Swarf Conveyors

• Layout Module

• Fire Protection Layout

• Building Module

• Heating /Coldness

• Ventilation

• Sanitary

• Electric

• Sprinklers

•Schematic/Infrastructure

• Fire Protection Layout

• Building Module • P&ID

• 3D Piping

• Pipe Categories

• Isometric Drawing

(Iso X)

• Structural Steelwork

Traffic Design

• Light-rail

envelope curves

• Road vehicle

envelope curves

• Layout module

Building Services Engineering Plant Design

TRICAD MS®

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VenturisIT Building Information Modelling (BIM) pro-vides you with the complete set of tools for the soft-ware-aided design, implementation and managementof buildings.

Using this unique variety of design modules, you com-bine and network all the relevant building data in onethree-dimensional virtual model. TRICAD MS® – the lead -ing industry solution for digital factory design, buildingservices engineering and plant design – has been opti-mising the intelligent management of data for more thanten years. This enables you to save time in the realisationof your ideas using a single environment. The mainadvantage: Even with complex projects your designersdo not need to work with different tools. Instead, theyalways remain in the familiar, trusted environment. Thismeans that you can cover all aspects of constructioneven with a smaller project team and share the data withyour designer engineers.

Identical handling in all aspects of construction.The principle of operation with TRICAD MS® is almostidentical in each module. Not only that, the data areavailable throughout, i.e. they only need to be enteredonce. In this way you significantly reduce your time andlabour outlay. Also important are the integral computa-tion features. These include the sewer system and pipe

network, waste water and radiators through to the VdSsprinkler calculation using IDAT. The advantages of theuniversal, networked TRICAD MS® design package areplain to see: With several licenses in the company youeffortlessly establish a standardised environment for allmodules. With the aid of this standard your design engi-neers can work together following the same “Environ-ment” (env) guideline.

Easy familiarisation and a fast learning curve.The introduction of TRICAD MS® increases your pro-ductivity. Due to the simple structure, you can be work -ing productively with the software within a few days.Each module is structured in the same way. A data baseis not essential since all information is contained in theDGN file. For example, the TRICAD MS® 3D modeldepicts the complete building or the whole factory. Ourground-breaking software solution also secures yourinvestment in training and building data, providingdirect competitive advantages through high versatility.

The main advantages at a glance:Universal process from design through to installationFast implementation of changes in the 3D modelDifferent views or mass assessments at the press ofa keyExtensive exclusion of clashes by the designers

Unique, simple and effective.


With this layout module in TRICAD MS® you have auser-friendly tool available for the partially automateddesign of overhead and floor-based materials-handlingsystems. Position the relevant conveyor elements easilyusing an appropriate configuration mask. Here you canwork as desired with almost twenty different types ofconveyor. We have integrated the following materials-handling systems in co-operation with leading factorydesigners.

Overhead conveyor systemsPower & FreeElectrical overhead monorail (single and doublestrand)Electrical inverted monorailCircular conveyorOverhead cable conveyorRoDip and VarioShuttle

Floor conveyor systemsRoller conveyor (single and double strand)Skid roller conveyorPlate conveyor (single and double strand)Belt conveyor (single and double strand)Carrying chain conveyorSkillet conveyorElectrical pallet conveyorElectric floor conveyorIn-floor conveyorAGVs

Position a roller conveyor in a trice by defining the startand end points. It is also just as easy to position tables,lifters, points, etc. With the roller conveyor you have forexample the following input parameters available forone strand:

Width of the roller conveyorRoller widthRespective distance to the cheekRoller spacing at the start and end, and with respectto one anotherRoller thicknessHeight to top of rollersEffective heightSpacing of roller conveyors to one anotherGradient of the individual roller conveyor

This wide range of variants enables you to realise indi -vidual designs. You can also position control cabinets,guard barriers and loading gantries as required aroundthe conveyor elements using the materials-handling lay-out module. You produce the guard barriers very simplyby clicking on a line in the 3D mode. Insert the doorsand apertures at any time later. Apply a bottom guardalong the overhead conveyor system by placing it, forexample, through the selection of a planned electricaloverhead monorail or by placing it along an existing line.You can specify the bottom guard in height, width(left/right), spacing and model.

An initial envelope-curve analysis is already integratedinto the module. You can carry out other detailed analy-ses with the tractory curve module. Finally, with this toolyou can also assign unit prices (mechanical or electrical)for the used components or track mass assessments viathe report manager and Microsoft Excel. Optionally, youcan transfer your data to the simulation software via theXML interface.

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With the combined steel platform and steel constructionmodule in TRICAD MS® you can easily produce routinelayouts in both the 2D and 3D models. You can accessthe associated reporting and dimensioning for all com-ponents. All currently available DIN profiles are storedas well as further country-specific steel profiles. Designyour steel beams in any MicroStation window directly inthe 2D or 3D view. Construct platforms, surfaces andapertures according to freely definable polygons.

TRICAD MS® also enables you to automatically sur-round apertures with 3D steel beams. Here, the inter-section priority with the bearers and apertures is takeninto account. Furthermore, you have the option of def -ining and modifying different profile ends as requiredduring the design, such as for example, end plates, mitr -ed joints or welding gaps. You have the choice of apply-ing detailed grid or metal sheet floors or simple overlays.

Here is a summary of the other functions:

Semi-automatic design of the railing with speci -fication of the handrail, knee strip, side guard, base board and post profile.Positioning of parametric steel stairways with the setting of limits for the step measurements, comfort and safety. Implementation of the steps in metal sheet or tread-plate.System check of these limits during stairway design.Easy creation and flexible modification of ladderswith display, appropriate to the profile, of maindimensions, rung spacing, wall mounting, back safety guard and entrance funnel.“Free form” input of user-defined steel designs inspace with variable handling of the degree of detailin the graphical representation.Transfer of the completed layout model via theSDNF interface to production-orientated steel construction programs, such as “bocad”.Component selection using a sample data base withover 100 stairways, more than 25 ladders and 10 different railing variants.

Steel Platforms/Steel Construction


With the TRICAD MS® Paint & Coating Systems youhave the possibility of generating complete layouts forthe design of spraying and drying plants. The requiredcomponents to be fitted are available either fully param -etrised or are present in an application-specific cell library.The alignment and location of components, e.g. spraynozzles, can be individually defined in relation to theselected booth.

The definition of the component parameters is simpli-fied through the integration of predefined sample datasets for spray booths and other objects. You can quicklyselect the booth via the respective process step and placeit with the aid of two points as with a line. Here, prop -erties such as colour, level and line thickness, etc. areimmediately assigned. All the booth properties can beprocessed retrospectively at any time using the Info but-ton. When you select the Info button and click the rele-vant booth, you are shown the same mask as for theinput.

You can implement the dryers in various forms using theassigned tunnels. The tunnel profile as well as all theTRICAD MS® elements consist of MicroStation cellswhich can be expanded any time as required. Filters andnozzles can be inserted retrospectively. Lines can be formed according to various criteria. First, you select thetunnel profile and then define the corners betweenwhich the nozzles and filter elements are to be installed.Then, you determine the size and shape of the nozzlesand filters.

The floor, wall and overhead robots are positioned in thebooths as required with the respective travel path. Withoverhead robots you can arrange up to four units exactly

to scale with just one click. After positioning compo-nents render settings are assigned automatically so thatbooth fittings become visible. With the slight transpar -ency of the booths it is possible to view the entire instal-lation.

Using the TRICAD MS® Conveyor Systems you caninclude all the required types of handling in the paintingline to establish consistency with the other modules.You can also carry out an envelope-curve calculationusing the TRICAD MS® Tractory Curve program, in partic -ular for shuttle conveyors, VarioShuttle and RoDip.

You also have the following functions available:

Positioning of the plenum, spray booths, rinsing systemExhaust-air dryer with different inputs and outputsas well as types of constructionWall-installation components such as windows,doors, filters, lights, etc.Connections for pipe sockets, rivet plate and ventilation points for further processing in TRICAD MS® Ventilation or PipingWorking platforms with different coveringsEsta, Blower and Emu booth fittingsComponent groups for units, applications, structure, operating consoles, metal sheet, equipment, paint supply, filters, lights, gantries, supply rails, wall cabinets, etc.Parametrised functions for housings and dipping baths

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With this tool you can calculate and display tractory curves for road vehicles. Furthermore, the module en -ables you to determine envelope curves and surfacesalong the materials-handling routes. You define thecourse of the tractory curves for various types, such aspolyline, manoeuvring, mouse travel, destination, supplyroute or also guide board or free travel. The specific dis-tances and dimensions of the vehicles are individuallyadjustable. You can specify the number of individualpositions for the calculation using an increment. The cal-culated envelope curve and the determined envelopevolume are enlarged by an offset value. With the calcu-lated results files you can display the vehicles in two orthree-dimensions in various depths of detail, superim-posing them or masking them out as required. You cansimulate the route based on 3D objects.

The following types of vehicle and materials handlingare integrated:

Road vehiclesCarsTrucks, with and without trailersArticulated vehicleBus/articulated busTrailer vehicle, with and without trailerFork-lift truckCrawler truck

Materials-handling systemsAutomatically guided vehicles (AGV)Electrical overhead monorail chassisElectrical overhead monorail unit Electrical overhead monorail heavy duty unitShuttle conveyorRoDip conveyorVarioShuttle

Logistics Planing & Tractory Curves


With the specially developed TRICAD MS® Crane Mo d -ule you can produce 3D layouts for various crane sys-tems very easily and quickly. The predefined modularprinciple supports you in the selection and positioningof various types of crane. Here, the complete crane vari-ant incl. all accessory parts is always applied as a unit.

The following types of crane are currently supported:

Standard travelling craneRevolving craneSlewing craneWall craneCrane construction kitLoading gantryDouble-boom travelling crane

TRICAD MS® includes all functional features for fittingsteel construction profiles. You can adjust several para-meters at the same time, from the width, height andlength through to the profiles. In addition, you can definesupports as well as suspension brackets, wall brackets,foot-plates and end plates. For the exact design anglesimply specify the reference point, angle and Z-coordi-nate.

Using the command <TENTPNT>, you construct thesteel structure “TEMPORARY” at the defined coordina-te. Then you simply change the values such as length orthe steel profile by selecting “UPDATE GRAPHICS” sothat the graphical display is set up correctly. It is easy toinsert the steel structure into the design file, because allelements belong to the same graphical group. Using theavailable templates, you can quickly adjust the type ofconstruction, crane trolley and working load of the gantry crane.

With the swarf conveyor module you can quickly andconveniently model various handling systems for swarfdisposal. Simply use the existing kit with parametrisedobjects for emulsions, oils and dry swarf.

The following types of conveyor are used for modelling:

Scraper conveyorSlat-band chain conveyorPush-rod conveyor (harpoon conveyor)Flume conveyor

Speed up your design work with components to suit thehandling method. These include tub, elbow, media out-let, tension station, drive station, terminal, nozzle switch,outlet, pipe connection, vane, funnel and many more.All these components are stored in an XML data basefile.

With the cutting emulsion you can exploit the possibili-ty, for example, of adapting different types of swarf andtheir program structure. The types are divided into shortand long swarf, woolly swarf, dust and swarf balls. Therequired components are saved with the parametersappropriate to the respective type of handling.

For the graphical display of objects you have a choice ofline, surface and sheet design. The appropriate mainte-nance area is already assigned during the design. Prop -erties such as levels, colours and lines can be individu -ally defined for the specific types of handling and main-tenance areas.

For the scraper, slat-band chain and push-rod conveyorsyou can define the design angle with the displayed ninereference points. With the flume conveyor you have thethree upper design angles available.

Crane Units Swarf Conveyors

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The plant layout module provides you with the ideal toolfor quick and easy positioning of components through outthe whole factory. You can integrate new and existingMicroStation components and those from AutoCAD®

without complication. As with the specialist applications,with these elements you can additionally assign the TRICAD MS® intelligence.

The layout module covers a very wide spectrum in fac-tory design. As the user, you have more than 5,000objects available in the most varied categories. The scopeincludes fields such as production, workshop and logis-tics as well as the office, DP communications, buildingoutfitting/engineering and outside facilities (see illus -tration on the right). Furthermore, the module includesparametric functions for fences, trapezoidally corrugat -ed sheet, partitions, walls, windows, installation ele-ments, apertures, doors, bollards, collision guards, crashbarriers and many other features.

The application supports you and your co-workers in thegeneration of components and leads to a standardisedresult for all colours, levels, line thickness values andcomponent sizes as well as a homogeneous filing struc-ture. In addition, you assign object attributes and theprogram checks the relevant working step. In this waystandards are quickly and easily maintained.

With the expansions for machine and loading equip-ment preparation, you get a powerful tool with whichyou can place your new and existing machines and showthe space requirements in no time flat. Connections(e.g. water, cooling, etc.) can be designed with theother TRICAD MS® modules. You can design shelves,even high-rack storage areas, in seconds.

Layout Module


It is difficult to overestimate the importance of the Qualitool, because the CAD data quality of your projectsis becoming increasingly important. The inspectionshould take place as early as possible in the process,particularly because the data inspection and documen-tation take up so much time. Using the Qualitool checkthe design files for the specified company standards anddocument the inspection results directly in the drawing.This enables you to implement the automatic correctionof your data.

Here, is a summary of the functions in more detail:

Inspection of MicroStation elements (level, colour, type of line, etc.)Checking of the TRICAD MS® intelligence via rulesComparison of the data with env (CAD specification)Generation of inspection logs and issuing of aninspection stamp in the drawingExamination of single or multiple files (batch) and issuing of an inspection stampStatistics function with logChecking of open strings

Qualitool

This programme allows you to read any Autodesk®-Navisworks®-XML collision file. NavisClashBack checkswhether all drawings belonging to the entered collisionsas master or reference files are loaded in MicroStationand displays missing DGN files.

Display all collisions at once in MicroStation and thenprocess them. By clicking on the listed collisions centrethe colliding units in a set view and mark them with a ballon the collision point.

To allow you to quickly find the complex models,the following aids are available:

Extract external reference filesExtract all objects from collision unitsFlashing display of collision unitsAutomatic preparation of segment volumes around collision unitsDisplay of collision density Simple change in size and display of marking ball

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Use the TRICAD MS® Fire Protection Layout to prepareescape and rescue plans, complete with fire protectionsymbols, guides and labels, and including planning ofdirection arrows, area identification and edge markings.

This module was developed for Daimler AG. Care wastaken to achieve easy expandability and adaptive func-tionality, so it can be used successfully throughout theworld.

Its use was adapted to the entire TRICAD MS® productassortment, so every TRICAD MS® user can quickly learnto use this module. Cells saved by the user can be madeglobally available by the key user, so double cells andthe time needed for them are now things of the past.

With the TRICAD MS® Cell Selector, cells are placed inMicroStation drawings. The program reads various XMLfiles and graphically replicates the XML tree structure.The cells assigned to the active XML node are listed,and the attributes and graphics belonging to the activecell are displayed. The cell can be placed by double- clicking on the cell in the list box. The tree structure canbe built up independently of language; all displayedtexts are replaced by the layout program depending onthe set language.

With the list function, the layout cells in the MicroSta-tion file can be recorded in terms of their number, andthe attributes in the cells can be evaluated. The list isoutput through a Microsoft Excel file (optional).

The rules of behavior in case of fire and in case of acci-dents are presented clearly and in short, concise form.For the behavior in case of fire, the same presentation isnormally chosen as for the Fire Protection Code Part 1.

The escape and rescue plans are presented in accordan-ce with DIN 4844-3 and BGV A8 (German Employers'Liability Insurance Association regulations). Especially inpublic buildings, it can also make sense to prepare thedocuments in multiple languages.

With this tool, owners and operators of buildings andlarge-scale facilities can easily meet the legal obligationto post escape and rescue plans ”when location, extentand type of use of the workplace require it“ (§4 par. 4Arbeitsstättenverordnung (German Work Safety Regu-lation ) of 20 July 2007):

the building floor plan or parts thereof,the course of escape and rescue routes,the location of first-aid equipment,the location of fire protection facilities,the location of assembly points,the location of the viewer.

Highlights:

Placement of fire protection symbolsLeader linesPlanning of direction arrowsSymbol groupingsAdaptation of symbolsExpansion of symbolsDimension evaluation

Symbols:

Fire protection symbolsRescue symbolsHazard symbolsFirefighter symbolsOwn symbols

Fire Protection Layout

Digital Factory Design Building Services Engineering

In addition to Plant Design TRICAD MS® fulfils all yourrequirements for CAD Building Services Engineeringsolutions. Whether you want to design simple or highlycomplex installation plants our high-performance con-struction module offers you comprehensive support.

In detail the following modules are available to you:

Building Module Heating /Coldness SanitaryVentilation SprinklersElectricSchematic/Infrastructure

Use these construction modules to design, calculate andassess complete plants for technical building services.The size of the plant thus plays no role. The modules arepractically identical in working method. The construc-tion itself takes place in 3D mode – whether in frontview, top view or isometric drawing.

Define pipe or conduits simply by selecting start andend points. Automatically set bends. Expand your workintuitively with formed parts as in Lego modular design.You can freely set the parameters at any time. Using Infobutton easily show and change all attributes of individ-ual objects. This will enhance accuracy and improveyour productivity. A full hatching of conduits, pipes andcomponents and a display of covered edges (online) aswell as a cable model come as standard.

Using layout generation prepare plot layouts with auto-matic generation of shadow and tier symbols as well ascovered edges. You can convert all attributes (objectdata) into DWG file format, especially for the AutoCAD®

area. This makes it easier for AutoCAD® users to readout the complete TRICAD MS® information using objectattributes without applications.

For calculations you are provided with appropriate pro-grammes over the entire range of technical buildingservices. Mass assessment takes place using Reportmanager via Microsoft Excel in each module and can beeasily edited.

Implement gap planning – independently of the archi-tecture – at any time in each trade. Prepare legends forthe positioned components automatically in the model.The labelling of the object is associative and thuschanges by itself.

Map plants using a tree structure as in Explorer. Searchand change components easily.

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Building Services Engineering

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You can obtain more information from the

TRICAD MS® Building Services Engineering and

TRICAD MS® Plant Design brochures that we

can send you if you wish.

TRICAD MS® represents the ideal supplement for yourcompany for plant design, pipe network construction orpaint and coating technology. Due to the interfacing withbuilding services engineering and factory design, you areable to cover all aspects of plant construction.

Here, you decide based on module orientation whichapplication is relevant to your field of work:

P&ID3D PipingPipe CategoriesDatabase (vDB)Isometrics (Iso X)Report ManagerConstruction ModellingStructural Steelwork

Use the unique possibilities of combining intelligenceand intuitive features through synergies between theindividual modules. The impressive highlights includethe full integration of P&ID and Piping 3D for plant con-struction in the standard functional features of Micro-Station with its intuitive operation. Avoid redundant databy saving the drawing intelligence directly in the designfile.

Work interactively between the modules thanks to acentral database which you can switch in as required. Inthis way you expand the possibilities presented to youby the TRICAD MS® modules P&ID and Piping 3D. Youcan make this combination of modules an even morepowerful and effective design tool by the 100% match -ing between 2D and 3D.

The linking of existing databases to TRICAD MS® is alsopossible. You can also assign externally available docu-ments and specification sheets and/or parameters forvessels, pumps, etc. to the object. Finally, you can gene-rate the production isometrics incl. dimensions, partsand welding seam lists using Iso X. The PCF file gene -rated thus contains all the key data you need for thestress computation with ROHR2 from SIGMA Ingenieur-gesellschaft mbH .

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Plant Design


Each software package installed at your company needsa licence. Use the various options offered by the TRICAD MS® modular licensing model:

Local licence (single terminal solution)Floating licence (flexible server solution)Floating licence with check-out (all the benefits of a server licence without foregoing the flexibility of a single terminal)

If you check your software status and have to ordermissing licences again, we will be happy to help.

System requirements

Hardware Current standard PCs or notebooks

Operating system Windows XP Professional or higher

CAD core system MicroStation V8 XM Edition/PowerDraft 2004 Editionor higher

Display screen Single or double screen solution possible

Graphic cards All graphic cards that are permitted for MicroStation, at least 256 MB or higher

RAM, memory At least 2 GB, fixed disc >100 GB

MicroStation V8 XM is the CAD basic platform for usingthe TRICAD MS® product range. This platform-span-ning high-end CAD solution is operated world-wide invarious market segments and forms the basis for all yourconstructions and models, plot management and thegraphic display of your work. You can attach data inDGN, DWG and DXF format using reference technolo-gy. A hybrid treatment is likewise possible. A floatinglicence is installed in the form of a service on a Windowsserver.

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Together with TRIPLAN Engineering, Venturis IT has in the last 20 years invested in employees, software and technology in order todevelop a general range for customers in edificial engineering, plantdesign and digital factory planning.

With the introduction of the TRICAD MS® product range for PC-based 3D construction, Venturis IT has set a milestone in the engi-neering market. Worldwide, considerably more than 3,000 installa-tions and more than 450 employees in the group of companies havemade us one of the leading suppliers and developers of IT completesolutions. The resounding success of TRICAD MS® confirms us in theaim of continuing to offer solutions and process-oriented IT productsand concepts appropriate for them, guaranteeing our customer themaximum use of cutting edge technologies.

TRICAD MS® has also contributed decisively to the success of theglobal integral planning of German car manufacturers in digital facto-ries. This strategic goal has led to all highly complex factory plantsrevamps and rebuilding being visualised three-dimensionally beforeimplementation.

All essential professional trades are considered for various planningconcepts in a virtual space and checked for constructability. TodayVenturis IT is an international software company which creates syner-gies with its customers. Together we are pursuing the goal and visionwith which our company was founded: Innovation as the means to anend and not an end in itself.

VenturisIT and TRICAD MS®

Head office

VenturisIT GmbHAuf der Krautweide 3265812 Bad SodenGermany

Tel.: +49 6196 76129-0Fax: +49 6196 76129-50

[email protected]

References

AudiBASFBayer Schering PharmaBMW GroupCaverionDaimlerEisenmanFraport HenkelImtechKukaMieleSeatSiemensSkodaVolkswagen

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