The solid only model

The solid only model is a 3D model that contains only the 3D solids of the construction, with all the other items such as xrefs, lines and details removed. This makes it a practical deliverable for exporting and sharing the 3D model with others. An example is shown below. This deliverable follows from the process step 'Exporting and sharing the 3D model'.

Figure 1: Example of a solid only model

Which SHIP-commands apply?

When the 3D model is shared, it is often desired to include the metadata of the solids. This metadata describes each drawn part or stiffener: the part ID, material, thickness, production unit, profile type, etc. Attaching this metadata to the solids in the 3D model can be done using: 

• The Model Exchanger
• The Workshop Assistant

How can the solid only model be used?

The solid only model is mainly used to share with other people. 

• It acts as a carrier for multi-disciplinary communication: communication among hull, machinery and outfitting disciplines. Designers can quickly inspect structural shapes and connections, and identify potential interferences / collissions.
• For finite element (FEM) analysis: Often solids or meshes are the desired input for FEM analysis.
• In the workshop: The 3D model can be used for workshop workers to show component shapes and assembly relations, and to quickly look-up part ID's.