AVEVA Marine – Drawing Production (Advanced) is a powerful, rule-based drawing generation system that produces 2D drawings from the 3D model, helping shipyards and designers move from digital design to real-world fabrication with precision and speed.
This advanced module is all about automating the creation of high-quality drawings, including general arrangement (GA), structural fabrication, outfitting, pipe spool, HVAC layout, cable tray routing, and more—with minimal manual drafting.
🔑 Key Capabilities of Aveva Marine – Drawing Production(Advanced)
🧱 1. Automatic Drawing Generation
- Generates 2D fabrication and assembly drawings directly from the 3D model.
- Updates automatically when the model changes—keeping drawings consistent with the latest design.
🧭 2. View and Section Management
- Automatically places:
- Plan views
- Elevations
- Cross-sections
- Detail views
- Customizable to match yard standards and drawing styles.
⚙️ 3. Rule-Driven Templates
- Define templates and rules for:
- Layering
- Annotations
- Dimension styles
- Title blocks
- Allows automatic placement of weld symbols, part numbers, hole marks, bends, and more.
🧰 4. Support for All Disciplines
- Hull & Structural Drawings
- Shell expansion, stiffener layout, panel drawings, bracket details
- Outfitting & Piping
- Isometric and spool drawings, equipment layouts, pipe supports
- HVAC & Cable Tray
- Duct routing plans, tray layouts, penetration details
- Electrical
- Cable routing, device mounting, and connection layout
🔄 5. Revision & Change Management
- Easily identify drawing revisions after design changes.
- Maintain drawing history, track revisions, and issue updates automatically.
📐 6. Annotation & Detailing Tools
- Smart dimensions, part tags, weld symbols, bill of materials (BOM) tables.
- Auto-ballooning and exploded views for assemblies.
📤 7. Output Formats
- Supports DWG, DXF, PDF, and PLM/ERP integration.
- Ready for digital and printed distribution.
🧩 Integration & Workflow
Drawing Production works tightly with:
- AVEVA Hull & Outfitting (to pull real-time model data)
- AVEVA Global (for multi-site collaboration)
- AVEVA Production (to prepare for fabrication, cutting, welding, etc.)
Changes in the 3D model automatically propagate to the 2D drawings, reducing manual effort and design-to-fabrication delays.
💡 Why It Matters
- ✅ Increased Productivity – Drastically reduces manual drafting time
- 📉 Lower Error Rates – Drawings always reflect current model status
- ⚡ Faster Turnaround – Rapid creation of production-ready documentation
- 🧩 Improved Coordination – All disciplines output consistent, linked drawings
- 🔧 Customizable Output – Yard-specific standards, templates, and styles
⚙️ Examples of Advanced Drawing Types
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Shell Expansion Drawing | Shows unfolded outer shell plating |
| Panel Drawing | For cutting and welding of individual plates |
| Pipe Spool Drawing | Fabrication and installation of individual pipe spools |
| HVAC Layout Drawing | Duct routing and supports |
| Cable Tray Routing Drawing | Tray layout with cable tags and fill details |
| GA Drawing | Space planning, system layouts, and equipment locations |