Optimize Plant 3D view creation with the SuCri setting DetailOrthoCube. Avoid unwanted geometry in drawings. Learn how to get clean, object-related views.

Problem description

During view creation in Plant 3D (e.g. via SuCri Module 4), it can happen that unwanted geometry is displayed on the drawing
that is actually located outside the desired support or component area.

This occurs in particular when, in the 3D model, two or more supports (support structures) cross or overlap each other.

Example

  • Two supports are located spatially close to each other or intersect slightly.
  • During ortho view creation, Plant 3D automatically creates an OrthoCube around the entire model,

which encloses both supports.

  • As a result, geometry within this cube is also displayed on the drawing,

even though it does not belong to the desired view.

Background

During automatic view generation, Plant 3D creates a single OrthoCube around all selected objects by default.
As soon as objects overlap spatially, Plant 3D extends this cube
until it encloses the complete geometry of both supports.
This leads to superfluous components or structures appearing in the drawing,
even though they are not part of the desired view.

Solution

The solution is the SuCri setting DetailOrthoCube.
When this option is enabled, SuCri first creates a separate OrthoCube for each object.
These individual cubes are then merged into a common cube,
which encloses exactly the area that is relevant for view creation.

As a result, only the desired objects are taken into account,
and overlapping or crossing geometry outside the supports no longer appears on the drawing.

Recommendation

  • Enable the setting DetailOrthoCube in the SuCri settings if there are several supports or complex steel assemblies in the model.
  • This ensures that every drawing contains clean, object-related views.
  • This setting is particularly helpful for projects with closely spaced supports, e.g. in pipe racks or plant areas with a dense structure.