Development of a project in Autostructure is both easy to manage and carry out. For example, in the Main Screen (Image 1 below) the user manages all parts in a project as well as views any selected part of the project in the 3D-viewer. Then zooming in on the 3-D picture (Image 2 below), one can see the minute details of the partially completed design achieved in only two-person days. In the Global Layout (not shown), the user can rapidly lay out mutually trimmed flat panel parts in the principal planes.

Frequent operations are supported by specialized dialogues. One such dialogue, the Panel Subdivision screen (Image 3 below), is used to facilitate dividing large parts into stock panel sizes.

Autostructure exports part, assembly and 3D drawings directly to AutoCAD 2000. Users may modify or add to the collection of standard reports. Autostructure will also interface with industry standard piping programs.

Autoship Systems Corporation of Vancouver, Canada is a world leading developer of integrated marine CAD/CAM software, load planning systems and on-board stability programs. The company has recently web-enabled numerous of its products. Autoship Systems Corporation has a worldwide dealer network. For additional information, or to order your Autostructure, please email sales@autoship.com or contact your nearest authorized Autoship Systems Dealer.

Image 1: Autostructure Main Screen

Image 2: Zoom in on the 3-d Viewer to Examine Detail in your Design

Image 3: Divide Pieces into Stock sizes either along Grid Lines, or along any Curve in the Panel Subdivision Screen