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Pipe Supports Software

PSDesigner New Version
PSDesigner now links to PDS and PDMS programmes for rapidly creating support assemblies in 3D models.

Pipe Supports Ltd have created several software packages, described below.

To access the software download area please request access by creating a new account on the Members' Login page.

PSLCAD
PSLCAD is an AutoLisp utility that works in conjunction with AutoCAD R.14, AutoCAD2000, AutoCAD2001 and AutoCAD2007. In conjunction with ToolKitMax it is compatible with AutoCAD Lite 2007 & 2009.

Pipe Supports Group components are selected and drawn using various algorithms and parametric drawing tools. PSLCAD allows highly accurate detailing of our standard hanger components and spring supports.
a. Snubbers, Constant and Variable Effort supports are selected within specified criteria by entering the load and movement required. They are placed in the drawing frame showing the connection points in their true positions for the pre-set load/movement.
b. Ancillary components are selected via simple icon menus or by typing the component part code at the command line. The size is pre-determined by the previously selected part (spring unit, clamp or beam attachment).
c. The drawing is created by simply placing each part onto its mating part using object snaps. Additional detail is added to the drawing using conventional AutoCAD facilities. d. As each PSL part is added to the drawing the bill of materials (BOM) is automatically created. Hanger rod and supplementary steel lengths are calculated automatically and the length entered into the BOM.
e. A location plan is automatically created if the user requests such, grid references and dimensions are added via dialogue boxes.
f. The BOM is an exportable text file that can be consolidated over a range of drawings to make estimating and planning virtually effortless.

Spring Selector
Spring Selector, which is contained in PSDesigner, allows the user to quickly select or check the selection of constant and variable effort supports, as an alternative to using the PSG catalogue.

Spring Selector

PSDesigner | PSDesigner-SupMod Demo
PSDesigner is a completely new C++ programme based upon our own draughting engine, removing the need for recipients to have third-party CAD installed on their own computers. PSDesigner is a versatile tool for designing pipe hanger assemblies using Pipe Supports Group’s standard components. Detailed hanger drawings are produced including bills of material. By using the program, a bill of material and quotation for the hangers on a whole project can be produced.

  • The system enables the design of ‘standard’ hanger and support assemblies.
  • Selection criteria, Client, project and system data is entered to establish the basic parameters for selection of spring hangers and snubbers and to populate the drawing title block.
  • Using a series of interface techniques the preferred support can be configured.
  • Dimensions and support data are entered via dialogue boxes, selections are made by the software.
  • The support configuration is validated by internal checks to identify incompatibility and interference between components.
  • A fully detailed, scale drawing with detailed BOM is produced, the hanger assembly is priced and the BOM is exported all through the software.
  • PSDesigner links to the three dimensional environments of PDS and PDMS. For more information click here.

There is 2D export to dxf from PSDesigner and we have 3D catalogues in the following programs:
 
Intergraph PDS
Intergraph SmartPlant3D
Aveva PDMS
Bentley PlantSpace

PSDesigner does not interface with SmartPlant or PlantSpace at present.

Is there a library of PSL supports in CATIA 3D software? Click here
 


Our support products are included in the following programmes:

  • SupportModeler programme for 3D modelling of hangers supplied by Pelican Forge, which is owned by Intergraph Corporation.

  • Caesar II stress analysis programme produced by COADE.
    PSG's variable effort support data is included in Caesar II Version 5.00 under ‘Pipe Supports’, and will also be in the new Version 5.20 when this is released.
    In Caesar II Versions 4.50 and earlier, PSG's supports are listed under the name ‘Comet’ (this used to be PSG's brand name).
    To find out more about Caesar II please click here.

  • Autopipe 3D piping analysis programme, supplied by Rebis.

  • Triflex piping analysis software supplied by Software Solutions.
    Logisterion P10 piping analysis software.

  • ROHR2 supplied by SIGMA Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH. PSG's data for spring hangers and spring supports has now been implemented in ROHR2. ROHR2 users can update the program via the implemented update function.