InterBridge performs on-line translations of 2D and 3D models and data between a variety of CAD, BIM, and PLM systems. Our service is designed to assist you in sharing 2D and 3D models as you develop and view large-scale processing facilities. InterBridge manages facilities information to carry them through their life cycle. InterBridge is the essential tool for working successfully in heterogeneous CAD/BIM/PLM environments.
Overview
Fig. 1. Flow Chart for InterBridge
Fig. 1. Flow Chart for InterBridge
Fig. 2. InterBridge Application in Nuclear Engineering:
Combining a 3D Integrated Model of Kursk NPP
Fig. 2. InterBridge Application in Nuclear Engineering:
Combining a 3D Integrated Model of Kursk NPP
Benefits of InterBridge
- Shares information models of facilities in a user-friendly manner:
- Not specific to any one CAD, BIM, or PLM platform
- Stores all data related to facilities
- Saves space through effective compression
- Integrates project documents sourced from many CAD/BIM/PLM platforms in a single data model that encompasses all disciplines and all related data formats
- Translates data models between CAD/BIM/PLM systems without loss of data or components
- Translates models in neutral formats using open standards, including SAT, STEP, and ISO 15926
Competitive Strengths from Using InterBridge
Data Formats Supported by InterBridge
InterBridge converts data between many widely-used CAD/BIM/PLM platforms. On request, we provide data exchange support through proprietary CAD/PLM formats or through open standards, such as SAT, STEP, and ISO 15926. The list below is not exhaustive.
*The related software product must be installed in order for InterBridge to read these data formats. In certain cases, it is sufficient to install the view-only version.
InterBridge’s Functions and Capabilities
Navigation
- Rotates views (orbit)
- Changes view sizes (zoom)
- Pans horizontally (X,Y)
- Pans vertically (Z)
- Selects and centers elements
- Saves detailed description lists
Fig. 3. 3D Model Navigation
Fig. 3. 3D Model Navigation
Fig. 4. Accessing Attribute Data
Fig. 4. Accessing Attribute Data
Fig. 5. Intelligent Searches
Fig. 5. Intelligent Searches
3D Model Оperations
- Plots model cross-sections with dynamic cutting planes
- Reveals and manages space and time collisions
- Measures distances with tie-ins, angles, and areas; reads coordinates and dimensions of individual elements
- Imports multiple 3D models on logical layers
- Marks up and redlines
- Coordinates system transformations
Fig. 6. Operating 3D Model Structure
Fig. 6. Operating 3D Model Structure
Fig. 7. Cutting Sections Dynamically
Fig. 7. Cutting Sections Dynamically
Fig. 8. Measuring Geometry
Fig. 8. Measuring Geometry
Fig. 9. Automatic Collision Detection
Fig. 9. Automatic Collision Detection
Fig. 10. Reading Point Clouds from a Laser Scanner
Fig. 10. Reading Point Clouds from a Laser Scanner
Fig. 11. Specifications
Fig. 11. Specifications
Visual Effects
- Controls transparency and lighting
- Visualizes material parameters and textures inside model files; control layers; handles large-size raster maps; adjusts colors and styles
- Displays 3D wireframes
- Prints and saves selected scenes as high definition, anti-aliased images of up to 24576 x 24576 resolution
Fig. 12. Documents Binding
Fig. 12. Documents Binding
Fig. 13. Operating 4D Models
Fig. 13. Operating 4D Models
Fig. 14. Visualisation Control
Fig. 14. Visualisation Control
Extras
- Tracks positions on maps through GPS using NMEA protocol; saves routes and specific points in models
- Monitors construction through links to MS Project and Oracle Primavera
Benchmarking InterBridge’s High Performance Technology
InterBridge provides the instant translation, visualization and manipulation of large-scale engineering data. You can check this out for yourself by looking at the figures generated during the 3D testing of the largest processing facilities – Leningrad NPP – that has about 500 thousand elements.
InterBridge’s System Requirements
InterBridge requires no installation or administration. The product has minimal hardware requirements, and so visualizes 3D models of large processing facilities on ordinary office PCs. The minimum requirements are listed below:
- 32- and 64-bit OS: Microsoft® Windows® 8 and 7, Microsoft Vista®, Microsoft XP® and 2000
- Processor: Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® (or compatible), 450MHz or higher
- Graphics board: OpenGL® 1.1 or higher
- Memory: 128MB
- Disk space: 4MB install size
Comparing with Analogous Software
InterBridge boasts excellent performances in benchmarks of large-scale projects typical of those found in the oil, gas, chemical, and defense industries. Our benchmarking reported the following results:
- Most compact software: The InterBridge distribution package is only 2MB, hundreds times smaller than competitors; see figure below.
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- The most productive software: InterBridge is able to manipulate very large 3D models (made of several hundred thousand elements) requiring a significantly smaller amount of memory; see figure below.
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- Fastest operations: InterBridge opens 3D models of large facilities (consisting of several hundred thousand elements) quickly, literally “flying” even on standard office computers. The software instantly opens the model, and then makes is ready for operators to manipulate the model in any way. Other software systems are sometimes unable to handle giant models, or simply cannot open models of this type. See figures below.
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The results come from a comparative analysis carried out by NEOLANT staff using the following hardware and software configuration:
- Hardware: 3.4GHz Intel Core i7-4770 with 8GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GT640 4GB graphics board running on 64-bit Windows 7
- Software: InterBridge 2015.2 2015.828, compared to Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2016 (64x) 13.0.1240.5, Bentley Navigator V8i (SELECTseries 6) 08.11.09.713, and Intergraph SmartPlant Review 2015R1 (11.01.00.0101)
- 3D Model: 842MB with 131,016 elements
How to Know More About InterBridge and Purchase it?
The experts at NEOLANT are happy to consult with you on any issue surrounding the purchase and use of InterBridge. We can help you in the following areas:
- You can run InterBridge at your site to examine the system’s capabilities at your own pace:
- You can consult the experts at NEOLANT about InterBridge’s purchasing options specific to your enterprise:
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