Relation between Planar Hull Modelling and other Hull Subsystems

Planar Hull Modelling is another member of the Hull family of subsystems and is consequently based on common principles and conventions.

The information created in Planar Hull Modelling is stored and handled according to identical or only slightly modified conventions as compared to the other systems. This facilitates the information interchange between Planar Hull Modelling and these other systems and it also means that it is possible to make a smooth transition between the use of Planar Hull Modelling and certain other subsystems of Hull.

The programs that are related to Planar Hull Modelling can be divided into three different categories:

1. Programs/subsystems that create basic information which cannot be created in Planar Hull Modelling itself and without which it does not make much sense to use Planar Hull Modelling.

2. Programs that can be considered as utility programs to Planar Hull Modelling itself, for example, by giving a possibility to derive picture information in the batch run mode.

3. Programs that utilize the information created in Planar Hull Modelling.