Bentley Plantspace Supportmodeler New! Here

Deducted points for learning curve and licensing complexity. But once mastered, indispensable. Have you used PlantSpace SupportModeler on a project? Or struggled with manual support design in other tools? Share your experience below.

However, if your piping design volume is low, or if you rely on external structural sub-contractors who work in other formats (like Tekla or Revit), the interoperability overhead might outweigh the benefits. For large EPCs and heavy industrial projects, though, it’s a secret weapon. bentley plantspace supportmodeler

While 3D modeling of pipes and equipment gets most of the attention, designing and managing pipe supports is notoriously tedious, error-prone, and often left as a "final scramble" before isometrics are issued. That’s where comes in. What Is PlantSpace SupportModeler? PlantSpace SupportModeler is an add-on module to Bentley’s PlantSpace Design Series (which runs on top of MicroStation and integrates with OpenPlant Modeler ). It is not a stand-alone tool. Its sole purpose: to automate the 3D modeling, placement, modification, and documentation of pipe supports. Deducted points for learning curve and licensing complexity