CADWorx, CAESAR II & PV Elite: Insider Blog

New Hexagon PPM Blog

To better serve the User Community we have migrated the CADWorx & Analysis Solutions Insider blog to Hexagon PPM blog. This new blog addresses all of the CADWorx and analysis solutions and now contains all of the past blog posts, including those for webinars, training, videos and more.

The new blog was launched in parallel with the new integrated Hexagon PPM website that also includes CADWorx & Analysis Solutions. It offers both new and existing users a better browsing experience with intuitive navigation that makes it easier to access the most up-to-date information.

It’s an exciting time for us as we think about the future, and the opportunities that it will bring to our products and services to you. Please take some time and reset your bookmark to the new Hexagon PPM website at https://hexagonppm.com/ and blog at https://blog.hexagonppm.com/.

Benefit from the implementation and update of key standards in Europe!

GetSmart! Webinar What's NEW on CAESAR II^® 2019

With Chris Bradshaw
Business Development CADWorx & Analysis Solutions EMIA

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The latest GetSmart! Webinar What's New on CAESAR II 2019, which took place on July 3, 2019, showed case the implementation of key European standards that will help you increase productivity and improve quality control on your projects.

This session featured:

• Learn more about the implementation of the EN-1591 standard;
  - Learn how to design and analyse standard and non-standard flange assemblies considering external loading and thermal expansion;
  - Determine flange rotation, deflection and calculate bolting torque;
  - Experience the user-friendly features that simplify the large-scale required input for this standard;
  
  
• Find out more about CAESAR II update of the offshore code, DNVGL-ST-F10 to the 2017 edition:
  - See how the limit state design approach differs from the allowable stress design;
  - See how to address burst, collapse and buckling conditions in pipelines;
  - Use load cases tailored for offshore piping featuring DNV-specific reports;
  - See how the DNV Wall Thickness Calculator assists in checking wall thickness from within the piping input;

Speaker Bios:

Chris Bradshaw is a Business Development Specialist for CADWorx & Analysis solutions in Europe and is responsible for the development of existing accounts and for generating new business. He has worked with CADWorx, and the analysis solutions CAESAR II and PV Elite since 2004 and was previously an Application Engineer responsible for providing pre- and post-sales technical support, customization, implementation services, and product training, helping clients get the best out of the entire CADWorx suite.

DON'T MISS THE NEW FEATURES ON VISUAL VESSEL DESIGN 2019

GetSmart! Webinar What's new on Visual Vessel Design 2019

with Bjorn Ohm, Technical Director, CADWorx & Analysis Solution

 

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Download the GetSmart! Webinar What's new on Visual Vessel Design 2019, and learn how our solution can help you optimize accuracy and efficiency.

Visual Vessel Design (VVD) is a comprehensive pressure vessel, shell and tube exchanger, and boiler design and analysis solution. It offers true international code flexibility with strong emphasis on the European codes and standards, including EN13480, AD 2000 Merkblatt, EN13445, PD5500, TBK2, and TKN. 

This session featured:

• All new features and updates present in the 2019 version of Visual Vessel Design software, including code updates, a new module for welding requirements, and a new option for adding thermal loads for the fatigue analysis.
• A complete review of different support types available in the 2019 version.
• The latest updates on the Tall Tower analysis module
• And more!

Speaker Bios:

Bjorn Ohm serves as the technical director of CADWorx & Analysis Solutions. For the last 30 years, he has been responsible for the development of VVD. He is responsible for VVD software development, technical support, and training.

Houston CADWorx, CAESAR II, GT STRUDL, PV Elite, and TANK Symposiums Start Wednesday

Shape Our Tools to Fit Your Business

This is your chance to get a sneak peek into the upcoming development of Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Solutions products. We want to share what we’re working on and get feedback from you!

We'll have a different session for each product, so you can network with other experienced users of your trusted solution. 

Register

 

 

CADWorx Agenda

CADWorx Structure 2017

• Modeling Tools (structural members, grids, bracing, stairs, ladders, handrails, decking/grating with openings, connection plates, coping/mitering, etc.)
• Project Setup Tools (editor, project settings, groups and layers, etc.)

CADWorx Plant 2017

• Modeling Enhancements (Coupling/Clamped systems, gasket/bolt selection, custom end-types, adapter components, etc.)
• Isogen Enhancements (custom field mapping, DWG block attribute mapping, automatic revision clouding, BOP elevations, etc.)
• Data Management Enhancements (data table driven defaults, component grouping, custom field overwrites, etc.)

CADWorx P&ID 2017

• Process Line Drafting Updates

CADWorx Design Review 2017

• 64-bit Architecture
• IFC Export

Future Plans and Opportunities

• 2D Drawing Generation
• Selection Sets & View Sets
• Structural Analysis Modeling
• Cross-Product Integration (CADWorx Plant, CAESAR II, CADWorx Structure, GT STRUDL, etc.)
• Advanced Equipment
• HVAC Capabilities
• P&ID Capabilities
• 2D and 3D Visualization
• Model Review and Clash Checking
• Isogen Functionality
• Project Configuration/Setup/Administration
• Piping Specifications
• Structural Shape Libraries

CAESAR II Agenda

• Find out what we are working on for an upcoming release.
• Learn about our planned redesign and share what you’d like to see enhanced in those modules.
• Hear about some long-term plans for the product.
• Ask questions and share your wish list items for the future. 

GT STRUDL Agenda

• Get your hands into the reshaping of the graphical user interface of GT STRUDL.
• Learn about the interfaces changes and integration with other software.
• Hear about longterm plans for design, design codes, and loadings.
• Ask questions and share your wish list items for the future.

PV Elite Agenda

• Briefly discuss updates to PV Elite 2016
• Show what will be in version 2017
• Gather your thoughts on how we can create new features that help finish your projects faster

Register

Top 3 Reasons to Attend HxGN LOCAL CAU Houston

Product Symposium for CAU Attendees

HxGN LOCAL CAU Houston attendees are invited to meet with our development team for a half-day session dedicated to what you would like us to add to our products to improve your customer experience. This is your chance to custom-shape CADWorx^®, CAESAR II^®, GT STRUDL^®, and PV Elite^® to better fit your business needs and drive more revenue.

We all know software has a major impact on our daily grind and can make or break a business. We strive to align our products with your business needs and listen to our customers for how we can improve your bottom line through better, smarter software solutions.

This half-day symposium is free to CAU attendees and includes a complimentary breakfast. Come prepared for an in-depth discussion on how CADWorx, CAESAR II, GT STRUDL, and PV Elite will be improved in the coming year and get on the ground floor of real change that pays off in your business.

Register for CAU

60% Off Sale Ends July 31

We know that the economy may not be treating your company well right now, but we want you to remain competitive in this marketing decline. So, we're offering 60% off the list price of CADWorx, CAESAR II, GT STRUDL, PV Elite, and Visual Vessel Design. 

This deal expires at the end of July, so contact your dealer to reinstate your maintenance and upgrade to the latest version of our software.

>> HAVE MY DEALER CONTACT ME

CADWorx 2016 Now Offers:

• Greater control of material assignment at the specification level
• A specification editor command that allows all specifications to be saved and managed across all versions of CADWorx
• Support for any combination of component end-type
• An improved interface for working with specifications interactively using Microsoft Exce
• More flexible capabilities for managing pipe supports
• New capabilities that allow the user to specify which setting and pipe rules are to be non-editable, ensuring greater conformity with team standards

CAESAR II 2016 Now Offers:

• Now leverage FEATools™, from Paulin Research Group (PRG), to add finite element analysis capabilities to users’ CAESAR II jobs
• More accurate stress intensification factors (SIFs) and flexibility factors (K factors)
• FEATools is now accessible through a dedicated toolbar menu
• NozzlePRO™, also from PRG, allows users to compare multiple file results, assess the sensitivity of model elements, and evaluate nozzle/branch connections with CAESAR II
• The Static Analysis Load Case Editor was redesigned to improve user experience and add more robust functionality when creating and revising load cases for analysis
• Improved distance measurement and faster piping data input

GT STRUDL 2016 Now Offers:

• All new user interface that allows for quicker workflows with the same amazing flexibility and accuracy
• A new, alternative modeling method using an AutoCAD-based environment
• New code additions

PV Elite 2016 Now Offers:

• Nozzle input calculation time has been cut from one hour to just minutes
• Flanges on nozzles can be connected much more easily
• Nozzles on a blind flange can be placed on an Appendix 2 flange on a nozzle, a capability unmatched by any other vendor
• Element edges are displayed, which makes it easier to see if a nozzle is placed too close to a weld seam
• Symbols and graphics prevent work having to be repeated and the cost of wasted materials

We're Having a 60% Off Sale!

We're happy to announce the return of our reinstatement program for all current users who have been off of maintenance. We know that the economy may not be treating your company well right now, but we want you to remain competitive in this marketing decline. So, we're offering 60% off the list price of CADWorx, CAESAR II, GT STRUDL, PV Elite, and Visual Vessel Design. 

This deal expires at the end of July 2016, so contact your dealer to reinstate your maintenance and upgrade to the latest version of our software.

>> HAVE MY DEALER CONTACT ME

About Each Product

 

Win Your CAU Pass by Sharing Your Story

DETAILS

• CAU2016 will take place at the Sugar Land Marriott Hotel Town Square in Sugar Land, Texas, September 19-20, 2016.
• The submission period will end May 25, 2016.
• An Intergraph representative will contact you no earlier than May 31, 2016, to notify you if your submission was accepted.
• Speakers receive complimentary registration to the entire event and lodging, but they are responsible for their own travel and other expenses.
• If you have questions, please contact erin.hopple@intergraph.com

Experience matters – Share knowledge at HxGN LIVE Local in Lisbon, Portugal on 25th of June 2015

Albert Einstein already knew it: “The only source of knowledge is experience”. Experience indeed matters; it cannot be learned, assumed, or bought, and it creates a foundation for better decision making, more proficient project management and improved efficiency throughout an organization. With experience comes knowledge and deeper understanding of the trends, possibilities and pain points in the industry.

To facilitate sharing of experiences and networking, Intergraph^® CADWorx^® & Analysis Europe invites you to join the HxGN LIVE Local in Lisbon, Portugal on 25th of June 2015. This local version of our annual HxGN LIVE conference includes latest news from the Process, Power & Marine industries, facilitated discussions and informative sessions led by Intergraph experts.

We invite you to gain experience, share knowledge, and learn about the new technological developments and latest industry news. The sessions include topics related to 3D plant design, detailed pressure vessel analysis and plant lifecycle solutions. You can view the agenda of the event here and register HERE.

For more information about the event, contact us directly, or visit the event page (in Portuguese).

CADWorx & Analysis Solutions Newsletter, March 2015

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Vornel Walker
Vice President - Product Marketing

Moneyball, Chefs & Fragnets - How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

A few recent movies have caused my “business juices” to start flowing. The first a few years ago was Moneyball, a true story, where Brad Pitt plays a baseball team manager who works with a statistician to build a winning team based on team synergy instead of expensive superstars. 

“It’s about getting things down to one number. Using stats, the way we read them, we’ll find value in players that no one else can see. People are overlooked for a variety of biased reasons and perceived flaws.”

To read the full article, click here.

For your product of interest please click one of the links below:


When the Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were released last year, they were all the rage - lighter, faster, and bigger. Soon after, reports about phones... read more.


When COADE, as it was at the time, released CADWorx PIPE, its first piping design solution, we thought that we had it made. Pipers want piping... read more.


As a support engineer working with PV Elite, I feel pretty lucky to have a unique perspective that not everyone here at Intergraph might have... read more.

To read more, visit Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Newsletter March 2015

ASK, SHARE & LEARN @ the CAU Express India

After its resounding success in 2014, CAU Express Tour kicks off throughout India in March 2015. As previous years, CAU Express will include technical classes covering CADWorx^®, CAESAR II^®, PV Elite^® and GT STRUDL^® software. Join us to attend a variety of sessions among the four main tracks and benefit from a range of presentations, while learning about the latest industry success stories and networking with industry peers.

In March 2015 CAU Express India will visit:
•    Mumbai – Monday 23rd March, 2015 at Grand Hyatt Mumbai;
•    Chennai – Wednesday 25th March, 2015 at Hyatt Regency Chennai and
•    New Delhi – Friday 27th March 2015 at Hyatt Regency Delhi.

Why should you join?
You will be able to expand your technical knowledge by learning from the best; our product experts have decades of experience in the process, mechanical and engineering software industries.
•    Ask – all your questions will be answered by our experts.
•    Share – engage with others to gain practical insights.
•    Learn – go back to work and increase your productivity immediately!

REGISTER HERE!

For more information please visit the event website, or our CADWorx & Analysis microsites.

CADWorx & Analysis Solutions Newsletter, February 2015

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Peter van der Weijde
Vice President, Europe & Africa

Stop Doubting and Start Believing: Welcome to the #NewEngineeringEra in Piping Design

Imagination is a curious thing: it enables us to create ideas far beyond those that currently exist. But to achieve tangible results, we must go beyond merely imagining new possibilities, and start to believe they can materialize.

For AutoCAD®-based, mid-sized brownfield project execution, there has always been talk about the challenges: how difficult it is to meet deadlines, stay in budget, and produce high-quality deliverables. What if there truly is a better way to flawlessly execute projects?

We believe there should be an easier, faster, and more affordable solution for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations. This was top of mind when we visited one of our customers, ECO FOX, to see how it entered the #NewEngineeringEra and improved its brownfield project execution.

To read the full article, click here.

For your product of interest please click one of the links below:


This is part 2 of an article covering the history of CAESAR II Quality Assurance (QA) efforts. To read part 1 from last month’s newsletter, please click here... read more.


Wondering what’s going on? The CADWorx team is now a Force of Product Owners! First there is one, then two, and now three... read more.


Now that we have firmly hit our stride in the new year, let me talk about what we do before we ever start writing code. Planning! This is the driving force... read more.

Imagine that in 2015, due to economic conditions & changes in the oil industry, some Facility stakeholders will be very cautious about moving forward... read more.

To read more, visit Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Newsletter February 2015

CADWorx & Analysis Solutions Newsletter, January 2015

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Alex Timofeyev
Marketing Specialist

Looking Back and Moving Forward

As we journey in to the New Year, let's take a moment to look back at the accomplishments, and the feedback, presented by our users over the last twelve months. Whether it's from the success stories submitted by you or by word of mouth, it is evident that our success wouldn't be possible without you.

While the Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions development team worked on developing tools needed for efficient plant design, it is our users who provided us with the best feedback on the efficiency of our software and the successful creation of their deliverables. The levels of success that can be achieved by matching best design and engineering practices, with quality tools, has been proved by our users time and time again...

To read the full article, click here.

For your product of interest please click one of the links below:


The subject of Quality Assurance (QA) is a topic of frequent discussion. Almost monthly, someone inquires about the QA procedures... read more.


With the transition on to my new role as a Product Owner for CADWorx Steel, HVAC, and Electrical here at Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis... read more.


As our team winds down for the year after our end-of-year releases, we turn our attention to the path ahead – the adventures we’ll have, the tools we'll need... read more.

To read more, visit Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Newsletter January 2015

CADWorx & Analysis Solutions Newsletter, December 2014

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Vornel Walker
Vice President - Product Marketing

Seven Questions to Software Heaven

So you do you want to buy some plant design software? Good! I can offer totally unbiased recommendations as to what you can buy and from whom. Trust me? Well if you knew me you would know that I am a pretty good guy, but like everyone I have an agenda. That being the reality, how can you be assured that during the sales process your requirements receive the 100% focus they should, and that you, and the seller, are not distracted from “the prize?”

Defining Stakeholder Needs

One method of identifying what is truly important to you is so simple that it is surprising that more people to not do it. This is done by asking seven questions that will help you clearly define stakeholder requirements, and deliverables, at each stage of the process, those questions are...

To read the full article, click here.

For your product of interest please click one of the links below:


When software doesn’t behave the way we want or expect, sometimes we just learn to live with it, but sometimes it drives us out of our minds... read more.


Are you leveraging your data to the fullest? Are you materializing efficiently on the contributions each discipline is bringing to the table..? read more.


New features everywhere! I love this season! All the hard work we’ve done over the year, we can finally share with YOU!... read more.


In 2003 AISC predicted an Electronic Data Interchange paradigm shift, "in 15 years (2018) EDI will make 2D design... read more.

To read more, visit Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Newsletter December 2014

Intergraph PPM USA User Conference - November 11, Houston, TX

Intergraph PPM USA User Conference

Join us for this free, one-day conference that offers you the opportunity to:

• Expand your technical knowledge
• Speak with our CADWorx, CADWorx E&I, CAESAR II, PV Elite and GT STRUDL experts
• Attend breakout sessions directed by leading industry professionals
• Sample a selection of classes presented at CAU2014@HxGN LIVE
• Attend Intergraph PP&M sessions
• Network with other users

Date: November 11, 2014

Venue: Marriott Westchase - Houston

Website: http://www.coade.com/IUSA/Home.shtml

CADWorx & Analysis Solutions Newsletter, October 2014

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Vornel Walker
Vice President - Product Marketing

I have often heard that it is important for people to have a set of rules that provides a “moral compass,” but I had found the term slightly offensive. Why? Because I never thought that I needed someone to tell me that I should not lie, cheat, steal or commit any other “deadly sin” – we all know they are wrong. Yes?
 
But over the last fifteen years or so, my views on this have changed, not for individuals, but for companies. Companies owe it to their stakeholders (employees, partners, customers and investors) to let them know, not what they will not do, but what guides and drives them, and what impact they wish to have on the world. Hence our new vision/mission statement, that we have outlined in this short 90 second video:

For your product of interest please click one of the links below:


As India’s maiden mission to Mars, the Mangalyaan, arrived in orbit, Indians all over the world (including me)... read more.


Over the past year, the CADWorx development team has been hard at work to make CADWorx 2015 the best release ever... read more.


A Sharkey, Ó Searcaigh in Irish (random fact), is a member of the group encompassing the PV Elite and TANK products... read more.


"That's the way we’ve always done it," a common phrase that cripples our imaginations & limits our potential... read more.

To read more, visit Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Newsletter October 2014

Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Newsletter, September 2014

Did you know that most people use less than 20% of the capabilities of many of the software tools they have access to? And, get this, they are still more efficient! So if 80% of the functionality of a software tool was removed, why would we care? Obviously if 80% was removed the impact would be disastrous, because everybody's 20% is not the same. But to improve you owe it to yourself to learn what others are doing with their 20%.

A few years back I spoke to an attendee of one or our CADWorx & Analysis University (CAU) events and he said something that resonated, which was: “What I just learned in one session has easily paid for my time here.” To put that into perspective, that was one session out of fifty-four over three days!

There are plenty of free and paid opportunities to learn what others are doing with their 20%. You can join the 10’s of thousands that have viewed our free webinars. Always available are paid local CAU Express and training events, and our CAESAR II and PV Elite and GT STRUDL classroom training. Additionally there are affordable self-paced online training opportunities for both CADWorx and CAESAR II. But just as important, when you learn something, take the time to get social and share what you have learned, and if we did that it would help us all be more effective!

Connect with Vornel: www.linkedin.com/in/vornelwalker

To read more, visit Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Newsletter September 2014

CADWorx E&I Webinar: Solutions for Efficient Instrumentation & Electrical Projects

with Ron Williams, Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Solutions

Date: September 18, 2014
Time: 10:00AM CT  click here for your local time
Duration: 30 min
Cost: free eSeminar

View the recorded webinar here

Put your design on the fast-track with CADWorx® E&I

What workflow do you use to manage your Instrument and Electrical Data? What are the problems you face if your Data isn’t managed efficiently? What are the benefits of using a database driven software tool to manage your Instrument and Electrical Data? If you find your current workflow hard to manage, or your data needs improvement, what’s the next step?

Join us during this webinar to find answers to these and other questions. You will also have an opportunity to view the following CADWorx E&I features to help manage your Instrument and Electrical Data:

P&ID Data Exchange
Experience immediate gain in efficiency learning how to import data used in CADWorx P&ID

Working with Standard Loops
Find out how to quickly and efficiently create new loop drawings

Drawing Navigation
Learn how to move between product documentation for quick data access

Creating Reports
Observe how to quickly create new project reports using Excel templates

AutoCAD Import and Export
Learn how to reuse your existing AutoCAD data

Project Data Reuse
Discover what you can use from previous projects to create new projects or add to the existing

Speaker bio:

Ron Williams graduated from Texas A&M University in 1994 where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He began his career with Celanese chemical company where he worked as a project engineer over seeing Instrument and electrical projects. Later he worked for other companies gaining experience in maintenance engineering and eventually recognized as a senior instrument engineer. Mr. Williams joined Intergraph PPM in 2001 as a Senior Support Engineer working primarily with SmartPlant Instrumentation and SP Electrical. He worked with customers in the areas of software database management, training, customization, and best practices. In 2009 he joined the PPM services group as a system consultant where he learned to work with SP Foundation, integrating SPI, SPEL, SPPID, and SP3D. In 2013 he joined Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Solutions where he’s working with CADWorx E&I. He’s currently applying his 8 years of engineering experience, 12 years of working with Instrument and Electrical engineering design software, and knowledge of integration to help bring CADWorx E&I to the Americas region.

Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Newsletter, August 2014

INTERGRAPH FREEVIEW FOR IPAD
Intergraph FreeView is a new iPad app that lets users view and navigate published CADWorx AutoCAD-based plant models on Apple® iPad®. Model animations, captured views and engineering markups can all be easily shared and accessed. For more information, read more.

INTERGRAPH CAESAR II TRAINING
In September Intergraph CAS will deliver CAESAR II productivity training in Houston. Attendees develop real world knowledge of static and dynamic pipe stress analysis while also learning how to use CAESAR II for cost effective piping design. To register, visit: CAESAR II Training Page

INTERGRAPH CAESAR II 2011 R1 SP2
We are pleased to announce the release of CAESAR II 2011 R1 Service Pack 2 (5.31.02). This service pack contains a great many fixes to improve the usability and stability of the 5.31 release of CAESAR II. To learn more, click here.

INTERGRAPH CAU EXPRESS
In October CAU2014 Express is coming to five countries across Europe. On offer will be an array of technical sessions led by experts in the design, construction and operation of plants and offshore facilities. For more info or to register, click here.

To read more, visit Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Newsletter August 2014

Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Newsletter, July 2014

INTERGRAPH FREEVIEW FOR IPAD
Intergraph FreeView is a new iPad app that lets users view and navigate published CADWorx AutoCAD-based plant models on Apple® iPad®. Model animations, captured views and engineering markups can all be easily shared and accessed. For more information, read more.

INTERGRAPH CAU EXPRESS
Intergraph CAU2014 Express tours continue with events in Chennai, Mumbai, and New Delhi with in depth training sessions that will help you become a better plant designer and engineer. Read more.

INTERGRAPH CAESAR II 2014 (7.0)
We are pleased to announce the release of CAESAR II 2014 (7.0). This latest release features many new enhancements, along with piping code updates. Intergraph customers can request this version here. To learn more, click here.

INTERGRAPH YOUTUBE CHANNEL
With Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis videos you will learn how  the solutions work together to give you the power to tackle the most challenging and complex projects with greater ease and with superior results that were never before achievable. To view Intergraph CAS YouTube videos, please visit the Intergraph CAS YouTube playlist.

To read more, visit ICAS Newsletter July 2014

CAU2014@HxGN LIVE has been a Success!

With over 200 attendees from all over the world, the powerful, advanced, plant design and engineering training - CAU2014@HxGN LIVE has been a great success. This technical knowledge, user-oriented event has presented the attendees with perfectly balanced informative lectures, hands-on labs, end-user interaction, and constructive social activities, that left everyone not only well informed, but is already helping them become better plant designers and engineers.

Stay updated and follow us on our facebook, linkedin, and twitter to learn more about other future events near you that can also help you become a better plant design and engineer.

Richard Design Services saves 100,000 engineering hours with Intergraph Solutions

Headquartered in Beaumont, Texas USA, Richard Design Services is a full-service engineering company providing front-end development of detail design for both large and small projects. The firm’s 550 employees provide expertise for clients across the region.

“With CADWorx for design, we were able to complete it in 200,000 man-hours, cutting the time by one third.”

Read the full story in USLetter or A4 format.

PRODUCT INDEX:

• Intergraph CAESAR II®
• Intergraph CADWorx®
• Intergraph SmartPlant® Instrumentation

INDUSTRIES SERVED:

• Renewable Energy

Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Newsletter, June 2014

INTERGRAPH CAESAR II 2014 (7.0)
We are pleased to announce the release of CAESAR II 2014 (7.0). This latest release features many new enhancements, along with piping code updates. Intergraph customers can request this version here. To learn more, click here.

INTERGRAPH CAESAR II
Intergraph CAESAR II Fundamentals Course is a new online training course that will give users the opportunity to quickly learn how to navigate and use many of the features in Intergraph's® CAESAR II® Software. For a detailed list, read more

INTERGRAPH CAESAR II TRAINING
In June Intergraph CAS will deliver CAESAR II productivity training in Houston. Attendees develop real world knowledge of static and dynamic pipe stress analysis while also learning how to use CAESAR II for cost effective piping design. To register, visit: ICAS CAESAR II Training Page

INTERGRAPH CADWORX E&I
We are excited to announce the new CADWorx E&I V2014 with new features and enhanced capabilities for the engineering and design of electrical and instrumentation for all plant life cycle phases.  For a detailed list, read more

To read more, visit ICAS Newsletter June 2014

CADWorx E&I Webinar: Collaborating with CADWorx P&ID

with Ron Williams, CADWorx and Analysis Solutions

Date: July 8, 2014
Time: 10:00AM CT  click here for your local time
Duration: 45 min
Cost: free eSeminar

View the recorded webinar here

Put your design on the fast-track with CADWorx® E&I

Please join us for this informative webinar in which you will discover the seamless collaboration between CADWorx E&I and CADWorx P&ID.

Come see how easy it is to retrieve data from CADWorx P&ID to create new loops, instruments, process lines and associated process data in CADWorx E&I. Once the new loops and instruments exist in the E&I project, see how easy it is to:

- Create new loop diagrams
- Loop and instrument data sheets
- Work with project revisions
- Import new loops from an excel source file
- View core project documentation such as connection diagrams, instrument index, cable lists, and cable schedules. 

Speaker bio:

Ron Williams graduated from Texas A&M University in 1994 where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He began his career with Celanese chemical company where he worked as a project engineer over seeing Instrument and electrical projects. Later he worked for other companies gaining experience in maintenance engineering and eventually recognized as a senior instrument engineer. Mr. Williams joined Intergraph PPM in 2001 as a Senior Support Engineer working primarily with SmartPlant Instrumentation and SP Electrical.  He worked with customers in the areas of software database management, training, customization, and best practices. In 2009 he joined the PPM services group as a system consultant where he learned to work with SP Foundation, integrating SPI, SPEL, SPPID, and SP3D. In 2013 he joined Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Solutions where he’s working with CADWorx E&I. He’s currently applying his 8 years of engineering experience, 12 years of working with Instrument and Electrical engineering design software, and knowledge of integration to help bring CADWorx E&I to the Americas region.