The performance tips outlined below are only guidelines, which can be modified and refined with real projects.
Export/Import performance and file size -The table below summarizes the data transfer performance between Smart 3D and PDMS:
Discipline |
Number of first class objects |
File size |
Export Time |
Import Time |
Equipment |
|
7.2 MB |
180 seconds |
600 seconds |
Piping |
2,000 pipe parts/components, consisting of 90 pipelines and 210 pipe runs |
57 7KB |
40 seconds |
65 seconds |
Structure |
|
6 MB |
240 seconds |
360 seconds |
Import performance and file size - The table below summarizes the data transfer performance for a sample PDMS model into Smart 3D:
The import process was performed on a 64-bit computer with 8GB RAM and running Windows 7 Professional.
Discipline |
Number of first class objects |
File size |
Import Time |
Equipment |
|
1447 KB |
3168 seconds |
Piping |
|
114 KB |
544 seconds |
HVAC |
|
60 KB |
54 seconds |
Structure |
|
437 KB |
619 seconds |
Recommended file size for PDMS import - The table below summarizes the time taken to import two sample Smart 3D datasets of equipment, piping, and structure model data into PDMS. The Smart 3D filter size can be chosen accordingly.
Discipline |
File Size |
Import Time |
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Equipment |
|
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Piping |
|
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Structure |
|
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Equipment imported using SAT and DGN files in Smart 3D is slow - PDMS does not support complex curved surfaces. As such, B-spline surfaces stored in the Smart 3D databases are broken into smaller polyhedrons, which adversely impacts export and import performance.