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Understanding the ShipConstructor Approach

These tutorial videos provide an overview of ShipConstructor, its uses and user communities. The tutorials also explain some key concepts that will help you be more effective in your work with ShipConstructor. The build strategy is an example. If, as parts are created within the 3D model, they are assigned a logical place in the build strategy, they are then automatically assigned a logical name. In addition, production outputs such as nesting code and assembly drawings will automatically reflect the crane lifting and work area constraints of your specific shipyard.

Likewise, it is important for modelers to understand how DDROM streamlines the modification process. Parametric part storage within a relational database makes it possible for ShipConstructor to replicate complex frame parts from one frame to another. It also facilitates "one-click adjustment" of new parts to different hull traces.

To learn more, view the tutorial videos below.
Estimated total time for this lesson: 30 min.


Tutorial Videos

ShipConstructor 2008 Software
What is ShipConstructor? (6 min)
This video provides a quick overview of ShipConstructor and its key features.

Ship model
Who uses ShipConstructor? (5 min)
This video introduces some of the projects ShipConstructor has been used to develop.

DDROM
DDROM (2 min)
This video introduces Database-Driven Relational Object Modeling technology, which gives ShipConstructor its power and flexiblity. All construction lines, stock catalogs and parts are held within a relational database.

ShipConstructor vs. AutoCAD
ShipConstructor Lines (3 min)
There are critical differences between a ShipConstructor line, stored in the database and a simple AutoCAD drawing line. View this video to clarify your understanding of this key concept.

Hull
Product Hierarchy (3 min)
Learn how ShipConstructor places all parts into a logical product hierarchy, allowing you to see the fabrication process in distinct steps and generate logical and detailed assembly and production drawings.

Concurrent Design (4 min)
Learn how ShipConstructor supports concurrent design and modeling.

Quizzes

Check your understanding by completing the following self-evaluated quizzes.

 
 

 

 

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