Title :
Object-oriented factory layout in AutoCAD
Author_Institution :
Eng. Autom. Inc., Ames, IA, USA
Abstract :
Factory layout and design is traditionally a 2D process involving the creation of 2D CAD drawings for construction and space planning purposes. Moving from 2D drawings to a 3D model of industrial facilities has been a significant challenge, due to the extensive requirements of equipment and manpower. A new object-oriented approach (VisFactory) allows users to create 2D/3D models of their factories with less time and effort than it would normally take to create the current 2D drawings. I discuss the process and benefits of how 3D models of factories can be created effortlessly in AutoCAD and then communicated to simulation packages
Keywords :
CAD; computer aided facilities layout; engineering graphics; object-oriented programming; software packages; 2D CAD drawings; 3D model; AutoCAD; VisFactory; construction; equipment requirements; industrial facilities; manpower requirements; object-oriented factory layout; simulation packages; space planning; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Design automation; Engineering drawings; Geometry; Manufacturing automation; Object oriented modeling; Packaging; Production facilities; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference Proceedings, 1998. Winter
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5133-9
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.1998.744963
