Software review: Intergraph Systems Southern Africa - Intergraph Plant Design System (PDS) Version 7.2
1 June 2003
Reviewer details
Name: Carin Malan
Position/Designation: Engineering Knowledge Manager
Company: Murray & Roberts Engineering Solutions
Telephone: 011 4561451
e-mail: cmalan@murrbo-es.com
Product details
Vendor: Intergraph Systems Southern Africa
Product name and version: Intergraph Plant Design System (PDS) Version 7.2
Vendor telephone number: 011 313 1222
e-mail : info@intergraph.co.za
URL: www.intergraph.co.za
General
* What industry is the software being applied in?
Industrial plant design and construction.
* Describe the application where the software was utilised.
Detailing engineering design on industrial projects - used for the development of the 3 dimensional model of the plant. The piping, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation modelling of the plant is done in 3D.
* List the features of this particular software package.
Rule based, database driven 3D CAD application.
* Does the software allow for upgrades?
Yes.
* How is the after-sales support handled?
First line support local, then international. Questions answered speedily.
* What sort of licensing agreement is used on this particular software?
One permanent licence with maintenance agreement, further seats rented on a monthly basis as required.
* What impressed the end user the most about the software?
The specification and rule driven nature of the system and interference (clash) detection abilities.
* What was the predominant feature (or features) that made you decide on this particular software package.
Specification and rule driven.
Improved design accuracy.
Improved co-ordination.
Multiple disciplines in single environment.
Interference checking reduces rework.
Accurate material takeoffs.
Walk-though capability.
Efficient HAZOP, design reviews.
Publication on site.
Integration with material management systems.
Automatic generation of 2D drawings.
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