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What is Plant-4D?
Plant-4D is a unique data Object-Oriented Plant Design software tool, which can be operated without being restricted to a single CAD platform or Database system.

How does Plant-4D help you? Plant Owners:

Plant owners receive intelligent data and drawings that can be used throughout the entire plant life cycle. The Alphanumerical and graphical data is in a neutral database format that can be used for maintenance purposes, future revamps etc. Legacy data problems from now on are history. Flexibility with the engineering companies is secured as Plant-4D can run with MicroStation while the Contractors run with AutoCAD (or Visa Versa). Modification of existing plants is now easier due to the advanced drafting techniques employed in Plant-4D. The CAD Manager: A comprehensive Plant Design tool for both small and large projects. Training in Plant-4D ensures that users can work on different kinds of projects regardless of the CAD System and Database used. Plant-4D offers a great number of automatic routines enabling you to reduce engineering hours. Due to its flexible nature, Plant-4D can easily be customized according to client wishes. This ensures quality and standardization. Due to standard CAD software & Databases being used, little additional training is required. The Draftsman: Plant-4D is an easy to learn, fully featured Windows based Plant Design tool, enabling you to efficiently complete your projects. Bill of material and other reports are updated on a continuous basis and can be produced in a matter of seconds. Automatic routines make engineering and drafting easier and quicker. (Auto-Iso, Auto-Sections, Auto-BOM, Auto-MTO, large catalogues, Symbols and Standards etc. ). With Plant-4D you only have to learn one system to work on all projects.

What makes Plant-4D the next generation of Plant Design Software?

1) Running Plant-4D transparently on AutoCAD and MicroStation gives significant advantages such as: Using two different CAD systems on the same project, which saves licenses and training costs. Customizing Plant-4D once for both platforms. Drafting on your preferred CAD system. Address clients preferred CAD platform, while the project is done completely in the other CAD platform, with full data integrity on both platforms. 2) Another advantage of the next generation is secured data integrity. This offers the following advantages: Considerably fewer mistakes in estimation phase, basic design, detailed design, purchasing phase and maintenance. Monitoring, controlling and steering your project continuously, which avoids fatal mistakes. A detailed analysis can be made at any stage to check for any mismatch between estimation and the actual project. Plant-4D records all changes. Automated reports such as valve lists, line lists, etc., eliminates all counting errors. On line linking with other databases and systems, which optimizes the whole organization. Linking into planning systems and viewing the planning in your drawings. Easy implementation of rule based systems.

Engineering Companies
The Company Director : Plant-4D enables you to produce state of the art 2D deliverables and 3D drawings in order to complete a project. Large investments in CAD Software and expensive hardware systems are no longer necessary. You are no longer dependent on the CAD Systems of your clients to acquire a project. Plant-4D secured data integrity saves you a considerable amount of money on a project. Plant-4D walkthrough and viewing capabilities help you in selling new projects. Project Engineers: Plant-4D enables you to work on a project at locations throughout the world without having knowledge of CAD Systems or expensive computers. Intelligent viewing software is available for those departments who only need to work with the data and reports for the project. The IT Manager: Data can easily and conveniently be linked to other third party software disciplines like Cost Calculation, Maintenance or Purchasing software. Plant-4D offers a large array of functionality to control the security issues of a project.Project data can be stored in a server environment. Plant-4D requires less support than conventional Plant Design tools.

What kind of company is CEA?

CEA Technology is a leading software developer for software applications in the field of engineering, construction and plant life cycle management. CEA has been operating since 1987 and aims its efforts at the process and power industries. Through a carefully selected distributor network, CEA Technology ensures its products are a major force in a great number of industries and countries worldwide. CEA Technology keeps very close contact with its distributors in order to give the highest level of technical support possible. All of CEA Technologys software is constantly being upgraded in order to work in line with the latest technical and engineering standards, and incorporate user feedback.

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Plant-4D modules: Plant-4D is available on a modular basis.

Users can configure their own Plant Design software tool from the various modules offered. These modules can either be used independently or in conjunction with each other.
4D-Explorer
1 Project Database management browser software, which includes the following: Full reporting, line lists, component schedules, data sheets, MTO, BOM etc. Plant-4D Project Administration/Data Management control Data exchange capabilities with Plant-4D Pipe and P&ID Project Manager for creation, maintenance, and user authorization Network, Intranet and WWW Functionality The 4D-Explorer module allows database entry or reporting and does not require any CAD platform. This is useful for personnel who need to read or write data, but do not have or need access to, or knowledge of a CAD system for Data input or reporting.

Plant-4D HVAC
Plant-4D HVAC contains a wide variety of rectangular, circular and oval duct components including radius elbows, mitered elbows, dampers, heaters, coolers, tees, laterals, transitions and crosses.

Plant-4D Structurals
These are special modules within the Plant-4D family for designing structural layouts. Comprehensive libraries or standard structural profiles are supplied as standard.

Plant-4D Electrical/Instrumentation
In this module you can define area hazard characteristics, maintain cable, motor and accessories data, perform cable and motor sizing automatically, all according to easily defined local standards. Define motor schematics and use them automatically perform PLC I/O assignment, cabling and wiring, bill of materials for accessories and much more Plant-4D Instrumentation offers you a number of modules with specific functionality for easy design, control and management of instrumentation. The modules include: Data Management Module A central core is used to define the basic data structure for the project setup.

Plant-4D P&ID
3 This module allows multiple users to work simultaneously on the same project, either working graphically; placing a mixture of symbols and data or modifying data through a secured interface. In practice, a CAD user may wish to place graphics only on a P&ID whilst other, non-CAD users, input the data. This opens the possibilities of allowing certain personnel to be involved only where they are needed. The database allows common data such as line number, line type, etc. to be entered once only. This is then inherited into all other components in that line. Many other fast drafting techniques are available such as intelligent editing functions, etc This core P&ID module includes the following: Intelligent P&ID generation Specification driven Full reporting, including line lists, component schedules, data sheets etc. Works on AutoCAD and/or MicroStation CAD Platform Standalone or network functionality Data link with Plant-4D Pipe 3D 2D Component builder can use existing AutoCAD Blocks or MicroStation Cells

Instrumentation data Sheets

An instrument data sheet (specification) module can be hooked to the basic system Wiring, Hook ups

Plant-4D Cable Raceway

Provides the capability for modeling electrical cable trays and conduits, straight trays, bends, tees, crosses and reducers are parametrically placed. A wide variety of conduits and components from various manufacturers are included as standard.

Plant-4D VR Viewers
Three versions are available with varying amounts of functionality. The full version allows independent viewing of the database in walkthrough graphical format. Other features include: Runs independently, no CAD platform required Camera paths may be pre-recorded Existing AutoCAD DWG or MicroStation DGN Files may be referenced in the model Model can be shown in wire-frame or rendered Allows for direct interrogation and /or editing of the database from the graphic model Clash reporting facility Other departments like Process, Purchasing, Construction, etc. can view and add information to the 2D or 3D model without needing CAD systems. Due to Plant-4D storing all data in the database, the Viewer operates as a fast walkthrough/viewing tool with many advanced features. The ability to access the data from the database purely by pointing at the relevant component and the clash detection facility are just two. 10

Plant-4D Pipe
Drafting is made simple by selecting components from menu bars located in the AutoCAD/ MicroStation work area. Specifications are selected at Project Management stage, prior to starting the project. A variety of fast drafting tools are available to assist e.g. auto-bolting, auto-weld gaps, auto routing of pipe and elbows, etc. Data entered at P&ID stage of the project can be utilised in the Piping module, by means of the project database. Components thus only require additional information to that already input at P&ID stage. By using multiple viewing windows, components can be placed in 3D, the graphics being also shown in the 2D views. This offers the best of working in 2D and 3D by offering both speed and ease of use. This core Pipe module includes the following: Specification driven 3D intelligent Pipe layout tool 2D General Arrangements and Sections Full reporting, including Bills of Materials, Line Lists, Valve schedules, etc. Uses AutoCAD and/or MicroStation CAD Platform Plant-4D Project Administration/ Data Management control Standalone or network functionality Data Link with Plant-4D P&ID

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Plant-4D Pipe Stress Interface

The pipe stress interface allows information from piping design to be utilized by piping stress analysis packages. In addition to pipeline geometry, material types and operating temperatures are also exported.

Plant-4D Conversion Toolbox

4 The Plant-4D Conversion module allows you to export from other plant design packages Graphical and Database information into Plant-4D neutral Database format. 12 11

Plant-4D Isometrics
6 This module automatically generates Isometrics from the Plant-4D 3D model. It offers: An Industry Standard Unlimited number of runs Variety of Isometric types, e.g. check, spool, erection, final, Over 130 option codes for fully customizable outputs Auto-error checks for correct component placement Isometrics is used with Plant-4D for generating many different types of isometrics. It has seamless integration with the Pipe product and generates the ISOs from the 3D model. These are automatically dimensioned and tagged. The option codes allow considerable customization of the output isometric. A Bill of Materials may be automatically placed on the isometric.

Plant-4D Specification Manager

This module allows you to make your own specifications derived from standard catalogue databases and use them for your specific projects. Many databases are available (such as ANSI, DIN, BS, NF, )

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Plant-4D Support Modeler

This module gives you the flexibility to model pipe supports according your standards.

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Plant-4D Component Builder

With this module you can make your own 3D components without needing any CAD system. It operates by using its own graphical interface. After your own 3D components have been made using the component builder, they can be used in AutoCAD and MicroStation, without conversion or programming.

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Plant-4D Equipment
This module parametrically defines Equipment Including: Vessels with a range of tops, bottoms, and mountings Pumps with a range of standards. This allows for the placement of general equipment items such as pumps, vessels, etc in addition to structural steel layouts. Menu bars enable equipment to be easily and quickly selected and placed on the drawing.

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Industries served by Plant-4D include:

Petro Chemical Chemical Offshore Gas Pharmaceuticals Paper and pulp Power plants Water Food Shipbuilding Semi-conductor

Can this investment be justified?

Users have experienced a reduction of engineering and drawing hours of up to 30 %. This means that anyone doing over 100 hours of engineering work can benefit by using Plant-4D. Besides financial benefits, Plant-4D offers you standardization and flexibility.

Plant-4D is Intranet and Internet based:

Plant-4D is available in Network and Stand alone versions. The Network version allows more than one user to work on the Central Project Database simultaneously, by using active server pages, the intra or internet. Location of the users is no longer important because engineering data is checked continuously throughout the entire project for every person working on the project. With the stand alone version one person has access to the project Database. Data transfer between the Network and Stand alone versions is supported via the central project control.

32 Bit software Stable operating environment Stand alone and Network versions Significant reduction in file sizes Uses existing in-house CAD & Database skills Fully menu driven Open data object oriented structure to ensure compatibility between different CAD Platforms (full transparent compatibility) On-Line reports (like Bill of Materials, MTO Reports) Rules Database Knowledge Database (option) Different languages available Plant-4D is CAD and Data management software in one suite Project setup & customization designed to be very easy Future proofed due to CAD Platform & Database independence Plant-4D ensures no future legacy data problems Plant Design data can be used during the entire Plant life cycle.

What about training and support?

CEA distributes its software products through a carefully selected distributor channel. The distributors are trained in and informed of new developments on a continuous basis. CEA keeps very close contact with its distributors in order to give the highest level of technical support and training possible. All distributors employ highly qualified engineers to give technical support and training courses.

Advantages of Plant-4D:
CAD Platform & CAD version independent (works on AutoCAD, MicroStation, Virtual Reality Viewers) User friendly; designed by engineers! Projects can be done on one single CAD platform for several different clients with different CAD Systems and Database systems. Intranet and World Wide Web functionality, offering free of charge access to all data. Reduction of drafting hours due to automatic routines Input data only one time in the project Significant reduction of engineering mistakes Fast pay-back of investment due to reduction of drafting hours and engineering mistakes Standardization Works on all Databases that support ODBC (Oracle, SQL Server, Access,) Runs on Windows 98,2000,NT, XP & all future versions

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