Multi-View Project

In the early stages of the hull design process the focus is on defining the model to the extent that satisfies the functional requirements such as strength. It should also be possible to perform basic calculations such as steel weights and weld lengths with an acceptable accuracy. In the later stages of refining the model the focus turns into providing all necessary information to enable the manufacturing of parts and collection of assemblies. The demands on the hull model, or rather the view of the hull model, is thus somewhat different between the early and late stages of modelling.

In order to support these different model views the concept of Multi-View projects has been developed. The Design View supports the early stages showing large panels without production details organized in a few blocks while the Production View panels have full production details organized in blocks adapted to the manufacturing demands. Hull Structural Design has the option to create and handle Multi-View projects. However it is an option, the ordinary single view environment is available if wanted.

The Design and Production views are to be seen as two views of the same Hull Product Model. Thus the two views exist at the same time and the user has a choice which one of the views to use as the gateway to the Product Model. This means that in a fully populated model a block or a panel in the Design view have its corresponding blocks or panels in the Production view. Unless otherwise stated panel means plane panel in this chapter.