TM-2102Hull Detailed Design - Planar Hull Modelling PDF

AVEVA Marine
(12 Series)
TRAINING GUIDE
Hull Detailed Design -
Planar Hull Modelling
TM-2102
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AVEVA Marine (12 Series)
Hull Detailed Design - Planar Hull Modelling (TM-2102)
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Contents
1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Aim..................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Objectives ......................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Course Structure .............................................................................................................................. 9
1.5 Using this guide ............................................................................................................................... 9
1.6 The Planar Hull Toolbar ................................................................................................................. 10
1.7 The Scheme Editor Toolbar .......................................................................................................... 10
2 The AVEVA Marine Planar Hull Modelling Concept ........................................................................... 11
2.1 Multi-View Project .......................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Design View - Production View .................................................................................................... 11
2.3 The Panel and Block Concept. ..................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Topology: ........................................................................................................................................ 12
2.5 Production information ................................................................................................................. 13
2.6 The AVEVA Marine Hull Co-ordinate Systems. ........................................................................... 13
2.6.1 The Hull Co-ordinate System ................................................................................................... 13
2.6.2 The Panel Co-ordinate System ................................................................................................ 14
3 AVEVA Marine Hull - Syncronisation with Dabacon .......................................................................... 15
3.1 Hull workspace ............................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Workflow within Hull design application ..................................................................................... 16
3.3 Workflow between applications and users ................................................................................. 16
3.4 Executing a batch process from within a hull design application ............................................ 16
3.5 The Planar Hull - Select Menu ....................................................................................................... 17
3.5.1 Activate ..................................................................................................................................... 17
3.5.2 Apply ........................................................................................................................................ 17
3.5.3 Deactivate ................................................................................................................................ 17
3.5.4 Apply and Deactivate ............................................................................................................... 17
3.5.5 List Activated ............................................................................................................................ 17
3.6 Deleting panels............................................................................................................................... 17
3.6.1 Deleting individual panels ........................................................................................................ 17
3.6.2 Selecting a large groups of panels for Modification or Deletion ............................................... 18
4 Getting started ....................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1 Defining a new panel. .................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.1 Defining a panel‟s name and location ...................................................................................... 21
4.1.2 Panel boundaries ..................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.3 Defining a panel‟s boundaries .................................................................................................. 24
4.1.4 Submitting and modifying a panel‟s boundary ......................................................................... 32
Exercise 1 ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
5 Seams, Plates, Excess, Weld and Tap pieces .................................................................................... 35
5.1 Seams .............................................................................................................................................. 35
5.1.1 Defining a Seam ....................................................................................................................... 35
5.1.2 Modifying an existing seam ...................................................................................................... 38
5.2 Plates ............................................................................................................................................... 39
5.2.1 Defining Plates ......................................................................................................................... 39
5.2.2 Modifying an existing plate ....................................................................................................... 40
5.3 Excess ............................................................................................................................................. 41
5.3.1 Defining excess ........................................................................................................................ 41
5.3.2 Modifying an existing excess ................................................................................................... 41
5.4 Weld ................................................................................................................................................. 42
5.4.1 Defining weld information ......................................................................................................... 42
5.4.2 Modifying weld information ....................................................................................................... 43
5.5 Defining tap pieces ........................................................................................................................ 43
5.5.1 Editing a Tap piece................................................................................................................... 45
Exercise 2 ....................................................................................................................................................... 46
6 Panel specific curves & topological points ........................................................................................ 47
6.1 Panel specific curves .................................................................................................................... 47
6.1.1 Defining Fillet curves ................................................................................................................
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6.1.2 Defining Existing geometry as Segment Curves. ..................................................................... 49
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6.1.3 Defining Segment Curves. ....................................................................................................... 50

6.1.4 Modifying curves in boundaries................................................................................................ 51
6.1.5 Modifying Curves defining Holes, Cutouts and Notches .......................................................... 51
6.2 Topological Points ......................................................................................................................... 51
6.2.1 Explicitly given point. ................................................................................................................ 52
6.2.2 Point at corner of panel. ........................................................................................................... 53
6.2.3 Crossection of profile. .............................................................................................................. 54
6.2.4 Intersect .................................................................................................................................... 55
6.2.5 Interpolation.............................................................................................................................. 56
6.2.6 Input Scheme to display previously created points and curves. .............................................. 56
Exercise 3 ....................................................................................................................................................... 57
7 Stiffeners ................................................................................................................................................ 59
7.1 Stiffener Data tab ........................................................................................................................... 59
7.2 Stiffener Mould Lines tab .............................................................................................................. 61
7.3 Stiffener Ends tab .......................................................................................................................... 65
7.4 Stiffener Additional info tab .......................................................................................................... 66
7.5 General Strings tab ........................................................................................................................ 66
7.6 Stiffener Connection Codes .......................................................................................................... 66
7.7 Stiffener Endcut Codes ................................................................................................................. 68
7.8 Worked examples of stiffener definition...................................................................................... 69
7.8.1 Stiffener - Along a line from outer contour to outer contour: .................................................... 69
7.8.2 Stiffener - Intersecting profile to intersecting profile: ................................................................ 70
7.9 Modification of existing stiffeners ................................................................................................ 72
7.9.1 Modifying defined stiffeners ..................................................................................................... 72
7.9.2 Dividing an existing Group of Stiffeners: .................................................................................. 72
7.9.3 Splitting an existing stiffener into two separate profiles ........................................................... 73
7.9.4 Modifying the stiffener end point .............................................................................................. 74
7.9.5 General Modification of Components ....................................................................................... 74
Exercise 4 ....................................................................................................................................................... 75
8 Flanges ................................................................................................................................................... 79
8.1 Welded flanges ............................................................................................................................... 79
8.1.1 Straight welded flanges: ........................................................................................................... 79
8.1.2 Curved welded flanges ............................................................................................................. 80
8.1.3 Defining a welded flange .......................................................................................................... 81
8.1.4 Modifying a welded flange ........................................................................................................ 83
8.2 Folded flanges ................................................................................................................................ 84
8.2.1 Defining a folded flange ........................................................................................................... 84
8.2.2 Deleting a folded flange ........................................................................................................... 85
8.2.3 Modifying a folded flange ......................................................................................................... 85
Exercise 5 ....................................................................................................................................................... 86
9 Notches, Cutouts, Holes & Doubling plates........................................................................................ 87
9.1 Notches ........................................................................................................................................... 87
9.1.1 AVEVA Marine standard notches:............................................................................................ 87
9.1.2 Notches defined by panel specific curves ................................................................................ 88
9.1.3 Defining a notch ....................................................................................................................... 89
9.1.4 Modifying a notch ..................................................................................................................... 90
9.2 Cutouts ............................................................................................................................................ 90
9.2.1 AVEVA Marine standard cutouts .............................................................................................. 90
9.2.2 AVEVA Marine standard clips .................................................................................................. 92
9.2.3 Defining cutouts in plates ......................................................................................................... 93
9.2.4 Defining cutouts in stiffeners .................................................................................................... 95
9.2.5 Modifying cutouts ..................................................................................................................... 96
9.3 Holes ............................................................................................................................................... 96
9.3.1 AVEVA Marine standard holes: ................................................................................................ 96
9.3.2 Standard holes in plates ........................................................................................................... 96
9.3.3 Holes defined by a panel specific curve ................................................................................... 99
9.3.4 Worked examples of hole definitions ..................................................................................... 100
9.3.5 Modifying a hole ..................................................................................................................... 103
9.4 Doubling Plates ............................................................................................................................ 103
9.4.1 Modifying doubling plates ....................................................................................................... 104
Exercise 6 ..................................................................................................................................................... 105
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Brackets ............................................................................................................................................ 107
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10.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 107

10.1.1 AVEVA Marine standard brackets.......................................................................................... 107
10.1.2 The Plane of a Bracket: .......................................................................................................... 108
10.2 Bracket Input Forms .................................................................................................................... 109
10.3 Bracket syntax 1 – Panel to Profile ............................................................................................ 113
10.3.1 Rules for syntax 1 brackets .................................................................................................... 113
10.3.2 Defining syntax 1 brackets ..................................................................................................... 114
10.4 Bracket syntax 2 – Panel to Profile ............................................................................................ 115
10.5 Bracket syntax 3 – Panel to Panel .............................................................................................. 118
10.6 Bracket Syntax 4 – Profile to Profile .......................................................................................... 120
10.7 Bracket Syntax 5 – Panel to Profile ............................................................................................ 121
10.8 Bracket Syntax 6 – Profile to Profile .......................................................................................... 123
10.9 Bracket Syntax 8 – Explicitly defined ........................................................................................ 125
10.10 Modifying a bracket ................................................................................................................. 128
Exercise 7 ..................................................................................................................................................... 129
11 Handling AVEVA Marine panels ..................................................................................................... 133
11.1 Moving panels .............................................................................................................................. 133
11.2 Copying panels ............................................................................................................................ 134
11.3 Modifying panel symmetry .......................................................................................................... 135
11.4 Renaming Panels ......................................................................................................................... 136
11.5 Adding or modifying components on multiple panels ............................................................. 136
Exercise 8 ..................................................................................................................................................... 136
12 Position numbers and panel splitting ............................................................................................ 137
12.1 Position Numbers ........................................................................................................................ 137
12.1.1 Assigning position numbers ................................................................................................... 137
12.1.2 Adding position numbers to drawings .................................................................................... 139
12.2 View Properties ............................................................................................................................ 140
12.3 Panel splitting ............................................................................................................................... 142
12.4 Part Checking ............................................................................................................................... 144
12.5 Planar Hull Scheme editor .......................................................................................................... 145
12.6 Direct modifications to the scheme ........................................................................................... 148
12.7 Schemelet ..................................................................................................................................... 149
13 Additional Modelling Features........................................................................................................ 151
13.1 The Plane Option.......................................................................................................................... 151
13.1.1 Planes .................................................................................................................................... 151
13.1.2 Using a plane in a boundary .................................................................................................. 151
13.1.3 Replacing a plane with a panel .............................................................................................. 152
Exercise 9 ..................................................................................................................................................... 152
13.2 The Profile Cross-section Option ............................................................................................... 153
13.3 The Profile Along Option ............................................................................................................. 153
13.4 The Profile Overlap Options ....................................................................................................... 154
13.5 Free options .................................................................................................................................. 157
13.5.1 Make Free .............................................................................................................................. 157
13.5.2 Insert Free – (no line added) .................................................................................................. 159
Exercise 10 ................................................................................................................................................... 161
13.6 Swages (Swedges) ....................................................................................................................... 162
13.6.1 Defining a swage .................................................................................................................... 162
Exercise 11 ................................................................................................................................................... 163
13.7 Knuckled Panels .......................................................................................................................... 164
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Exercise 12 ................................................................................................................................................... 165

13.8 Bracket panels.............................................................................................................................. 165
13.8.1 Creating a Bracket Panel ....................................................................................................... 166
13.8.2 Add a Bracket Panel to an Ordinary Panel ............................................................................ 166
13.9 Backdrop ....................................................................................................................................... 167
Exercise 13 ................................................................................................................................................... 168
13.10 Pillars......................................................................................................................................... 170
Exercise 14 ................................................................................................................................................... 174
14 Panel Topology function ................................................................................................................. 175
Exercise 15 ................................................................................................................................................... 176
Appendix 1 ................................................................................................................................................... 177
Appendix 2 ................................................................................................................................................... 178
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CHAPTER 1
1 Introduction
Welcome to the AVEVA Marine Planar Hull Modelling Training Course.

This course is designed to guide you through the process/concept of modelling planar steel structures in the
AVEVA Marine System. After completion of the course the manual can also be used as a reference source
in conjunction with the „AVEVA Marine Documentation; Hull Detailed Design; Planar Modelling‟.
1.1 Aim
To provide the knowledge required for the creation of basic AVEVA Marine Planar Hull Panels, to production
standard, for manufacture. After completing the course the user should be in a position to immediately start
modelling steel structure for manufacture.
1.2 Objectives
 Understand the Basic AVEVA Marine Panel concept.

 Create AVEVA Marine planar panels using various boundary and plane options.
 Adding Seams, Plate thickness, Notches, Cutouts and Holes to an AVEVA Marine Panel.
 Adding Stiffeners, Flanges and Brackets to an AVEVA Marine Panel.
 Copying, Moving and Deleting AVEVA Marine Panels.
1.3 Prerequisites
AVEVA Marine 2D Drafting
1.4 Course Structure
Training will consist of oral and visual presentations, demonstrations and set exercises. Each workstation
will have a training project, populated with model objects. This will be used by the trainees to practice their
methods, and complete the set exercises.
1.5 Using this guide
Certain text styles are used to indicate special situations throughout this document, here is a summary;
Menu pull downs and button press actions are indicated by bold dark turquoise text.
Information the user has to Key-in 'will be red and in inverted commas.'
Annotation for trainees benefit:
 Additional information
 Refer to other documentation
System prompts should be bold and italic in inverted commas i.e. 'Choose function'.
Example files or inputs will be in the courier new font, colours and styles used as before.
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1.6 The Planar Hull Toolbar
1. Activate
2. Deactivate (skip)
3. Save & deactivate (store & skip)
4. Create components
5. Modify components
1 2 3 4 5 6 6. Start production procedures (Hull PPI)
Each of these functions will be discussed in the

relevant chapter of this guide.
1.7 The Scheme Editor Toolbar
1. Cut
2. Copy
3. Paste
4. Find
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5. Run This
6. Run all
7. Run
Each of these functions will be discussed in

the relevant chapter of this guide
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CHAPTER 2
2 The AVEVA Marine Planar Hull Modelling Concept
2.1 Multi-View Project
In the early stages of the hull design process the focus is on defining the model to the extent that satisfies
the functional requirements such as strength. It should also be possible to perform basic calculations such
as steel weights and weld lengths with an acceptable accuracy. In the later stages of refining the model the
focus turns into providing all necessary information to enable the manufacturing of parts and collection of
assemblies. The demands on the hull model, or rather the view of the hull model, is thus somewhat different
between the early and late stages of modelling.
In order to support these different model views the concept of Multi-View projects has been developed. The
Design View supports the early stages showing large panels without production details organized in a few
blocks while the Production View panels have full production details organized in blocks adapted to the
manufacturing demands. Hull Structural Design has the option to create and handle Multi-View projects.
However it is an option, and the ordinary single view environment is available if wanted.
The Design and Production views are to be seen as two views of the same Hull Product Model. Thus the
two views exist at the same time and the user has a choice which one of the views to use as the gateway to
the Product Model. This means that in a fully populated model a block or a panel in the Design view have
related blocks or panels in the Production view. Unless otherwise stated panel means plane panel in this
chapter.
2.2 Design View - Production View
A Multi-View project can be viewed in Structural Design and Hull Drafting as either the Design View or the
Production View. A modal switch is used to shift between the views in these modules. In the Design View
only the Design Blocks and the Design Panels are shown and in the Production View then only Production
Blocks and Panels are shown. This goes for all functions involving graphical viewing and block/ panel
listings.
Hull Design – Planar Modelling will always use and see the Production View of a Multi-View project, while
Outfitting can select freely which view to be displayed and referenced to. When working in Hull Design –
Planar Modelling in a Multi-View project, if panels are modified as production panels, then “Pending
Updates” will be available when the panels are activated in the Structural Design application. If the panels
are modified in Structural Design using Design View mode then “Pending Updates” will be available when
activating the panels concerned in Hull Design – Planar Modelling..
The project used for this course only contains Production blocks.
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2.3 The Panel and Block Concept.
The structure of a typical AVEVA

Marine Steel Databank (OGDB) is
shown above. The ship is first broken
down into a series of AVEVA Marine
Blocks. These AVEVA Marine Blocks
are defined as a cube in space to
signify the maximum and minimum
extents of the particular AVEVA
Marine Block. These AVEVA Marine
Blocks can reflect the actual assembly
break down of the ship or they can just
represent ‟areas‟ of the ship for various
Hull Modellers to work in. If the AVEVA
Marine Block only represents an ‟area‟
of the ship for work allocation the true
assembly break down can be defined
later using the AVEVA Marine Assembly Modelling Tool.

Inside each AVEVA Marine Block a series of AVEVA Marine Panels are
created to represent the required steel structure. During the modelling of
an AVEVA Marine Panel a AVEVA Marine Block must be specified and
the system will constantly check to ensure each panel assigned to a
AVEVA Marine Block actually falls within the limits of that Block. A
typical AVEVA Marine Panel is made up from a number of Plates, to
which any combination of Stiffeners, Brackets, Flanges, etc.... can be
added. An example of a Panel is shown opposite:
The Panel shown represents a Transverse Bulkhead made up of 5
Plates, 18 Stiffeners, 24 Brackets, 3 Flanges and 11 Clips. The same
approach is used for defining Decks, Girders, Webs, etc...
2.4 Topology:
When defining a Panel the idea is to reference other surrounding Panels to define the outer contour. This
will result in all Panels being topologically dependant on each other. Therefore if a Panel, used to define the
outer contour of another Panel is moved, the other Panels will adjust their outer contour to suit the new
Panel position.
This concept not only applies to the outer contour of the Panels but also to the elements created on the
Panel, i.e. Stiffeners, Brackets, etc...
Consider the following example.for the Bulkhead Panel shown opposite. The vertical stiffeners on the panel
stop 50mm below the 200*9 OBP longitudinal stiffeners on the
Deck Panel. We know the deck panel is 8000mm above base so
therefore the bulkhead stiffeners stop 7750 above base. If the
vertical stiffeners are defined as stopping at 7750 above base then
that is fixed and the stiffeners cannot respond topologically to
change. However, in AVEVA Marine, it is possible to reference the
top of the vertical bulkhead stiffener to the toe of the deck
longitudinal. Using one of the many AVEVA Marine connection
codes you can specify a 50mm gap at all times between the two
profiles. Therefore if the deck panel moves to 8500 above base,
not only will the bulkhead adjust to the new height, but the vertical
stiffeners will also adjust to 8250mm above base.
This topology also acts at a lower level, for example if the deck longitudinals where changed to 260*12 OBP,
the vertical stiffeners on the bulkhead would be shortened by 60mm to keep the 50mm gap previously
specified.
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This topological dependancy is the idea behind the creation of an AVEVA Marine Hull Model. Where
possible always create panels by referencing existing structure and therefore allow the system to adapt to
any design/scantling changes.
2.5 Production information
An AVEVA Marine Panel is capable of holding all the information required to manufacture the parts
belonging to it. By adding manufacturing details, while modelling a panel, all of the necessary manufacturing
information is available later in the AVEVA Marine Nesting Module to produce NC Tapes for all the parts.
While modelling a panel it is possible to add excess to an outer edge or stiffener, add allowances for
Shrinkage, Swedging, Knuckling, etc. define weld bevels for all parts, including bevel preps etc.
However it should be noted that these allowances will not visually appear on the screen. On the screen the
model always appears a perfect fit, although it is easy to check to see what allowances have been added for
a panel. The allowances are actually handled by the AVEVA Marine Splitting program.
After the completion of modelling for a Block or Unit the splitting program breaks all the panels down into
their base parts, and it is at this stage that all adjustments are made to the outer contours of the parts to
reflect the desired allowances.
The Splitting program then sends all the Plates to the Plate Databank and all the Profiles to the Profile
databank ready to be nested.
2.6 The AVEVA Marine Hull Co-ordinate Systems.
2.6.1 The Hull Co-ordinate System
Panels which are located in planes parallel to a frame plane, centreline

plane or base plane are usually localised by X=xc, Y=yc and Z=zc
respectively.
Arbitrarily orientated panels are defined by giving XYZ

co-ordinates for three points defining the plane.
E.g. ORGIN = Ox, Oy, Oz
UAXIS = Px, Py, Pz
VAXIS = Sx, Sy, Sz
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2.6.2 The Panel Co-ordinate System
The mould plane of the panel is always in the UV plane of a

local co-ordinate system, UVW.
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CHAPTER 3
3 AVEVA Marine Hull - Syncronisation with Dabacon
Below is an explanation of some of the hull commands. These are covered in more detail in the appropriate
chapter of this training guide.
Command Action
Activate panel(s) for update
Activate
Accept changes to the
activated panels. Make the
Apply framework aware of the
changes made.
Deactivate panels and revert
Deactivate changes
Accept changes and
Apply and Deactivate deactivate the panels.
Commit changes to Dabacon.
Savework Make the changes available to
other sessions.
Get the latest updates from
Getwork Dabacon (from other
sessions).
Save and Unclaim the active
Save and Unclaim elements
3.1 Hull workspace
Every Hull application uses an internal hull workspace. The hull workspace is a temporary “cache” for hull
objects. Hull modeling uses Hull Drafting for any graphical user interaction with the model. Within a hull
application function, the hull object is kept in the hull workspace and any updates are not known outside this
world until the user has executed the Apply command.
Deactivate: The updated hull objects are reverted in Hull workspace. The Dabacon session is not reverted.
Therefore, once Apply has been done, the change cannot be reverted.
Apply: When the hull user executes the Apply command, the activated/updated hull objects are
synchronized with the Dabacon session, which makes the updated object known to the Explorer, the 3D
display window, for database queries, for PML etc.
Save Work: To commit the changes to the database the user has to do a Save Work. This operation works
as in other AVEVA Marine applications (e.g. Outfitting), i.e. all applied changes are saved to the database.
 Note: None of the applied changes will be saved unless Save Work is done before exiting the
application.
Save and Unclaim: After Save Work, in order for other users to be able to update the same elements, the
user must explicitly unclaim the elements to unlock them. For this purpose there is a function which
combines Save Work and Unclaim.
Get Work: Get Work is used to refresh the Dabacon session with the latest updates from other
users/sessions. The hull workspace is implicitly updated (including the command “Clean workspace”).
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3.2 Workflow within Hull design application
Typical example:
3.3 Workflow between applications and users
Example, see the picture below:

Hull User 1 makes a change, applies the change and makes savework.
Outfitting User needs to do Getwork to see the changes from Hull User 1.
Hull User 2 needs to do Getwork to see the changes from Hull User 1. The hull objects and
elements are (implicitly) read into Hull workspace when accessed by Hull User 2.Hull workspace is
implicitly cleaned to reflect the new status of the Dabacon session.
3.4 Executing a batch process from within a hull design application
Before invoking a batch function, the hull user must do a Save and Unclaim.
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3.5 The Planar Hull - Select Menu
All of the relevant functions required for handling panels can be found under the Planar Hull>Select pull-
down menu. The following functions can be found.
3.5.1 Activate
This option is used to activate panels. Before any operation is carried out on a panel it must be activated.
When an operation is started the system will check for an active panel, if no panel is currently active the user
will be prompted to activate the desired panel.
When a panel is activated a rectangle will appear around the panel with the letter „S‟ in it. This signifies that
the panel is „as currently stored‟ on the database, i.e. no changes have been made since activation. If the
letter changes to an „M‟ this signifies that the panel has been modified compared to the current version in the
database / hull session.
3.5.2 Apply
After modifying a panel, if the results are satisfactory, the panel should be stored. This will write the modified
version of the panel to the current hull session, the panel will remain active to allow further modification.
3.5.3 Deactivate
After modifying a panel, if the result is not satisfactory, the panel should be deactivated. This will deactivate
the panel but not write anything to the current hull session. Therefore the original panel, before modification,
can be reactivated from the database and another attempt at modification can take place.
3.5.4 Apply and Deactivate
This is a combination of the previous Apply and Deactivate options. This will write the modified version of the
panel to the current hull session and also deactivate the panel.
3.5.5 List Activated
At any time this option can be used and the system will display a list of currently active panels.
3.6 Deleting panels
3.6.1 Deleting individual panels
A drawing should be open which contains at least one view showing the panel(s) to be deleted.
Start the function Planar Hull>Panel>Delete.
The system will prompt ‘Indicate Panel’.
Click once on the panel(s) you wish to delete.
Use the OC button when the desired panel(s) has been selected.
The system will display the following question:
Click Yes to delete the panel displayed

in the dialogue box.
Click No to keep the panel displayed in

the dialogue box.
After using Yes or No the system will display the next panel (if more than one was selected) and offer the
same options. This will continue until all panels selected have been offered for deletion. The All button may
be used if you are sure all the selected panels should be deleted. Note: No confirmation message will be
displayed and all of the selected panels will be deleted.
If Yes was selected for each panel, or if All was used the function is now complete.
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If, however, No was selected for any panel, it is required to use Planar Hull>Panel>Deactivate to
deactivate any panels selected but not deleted.
3.6.2 Selecting a large groups of panels for Modification or Deletion
An alternative method of selecting panels is available if a large group of panels are to be activated for
modification or deletion.
Select Planar Hull>Select>Select.
The system will display the following form:
Click the „+‟ next to Selection and click Panels
The following form will be displayed:
Initail Scope:
Whole Project: Apply the
search criteria to the whole
project.
Collect Panels:
Pick: Panels may be

selected interactively from
the drawing currently
displayed.
In View: A view may be

selected, all panels in the
displayed view will be added
to the filter.
List: Displays all the

selected objects
Filter: Used with Whole Project
Block, Panel, or Scheme can be selected. A string can be entered (with a wildcard *) to additionally filter
the results.
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To view the list of objects collected by the filters given,

Click Selection to return to the form shown below, then click Evaluate to list the current scope
All objects (down to part level

will be displayed in the list.
Show: Will highlight the

selected objects if displayed
in the current drawing.
View may be used to display

a graphical view of the
selected objects.
Print: Send list to a printer.
When happy with the panels

selected use the OK button.
The Planar Hull>

Model>Modify or Delete
options may be used to
modify or delete the selected
objects.
If the Group node is selected the following form is displayed:
Collect Groups:
Pick: Allows a group of
components to be selected
for modification or deletion.
Select the group to be

modified or deleted.
Type: Can be used to allow

the selection to be filtered to
allow the detection of one
type of component only.
Scheme Filter: Allows the selection of a group of components, click Template and select
the group in the drawing. The component scheme will be displayed in the form as a
template, this can be edited
before selecting Include to
use it as a selection filter.
If you return to the
Selection node the Selected Items list will display the current selection, selecting an item in this list will
display the scheme statement used to define it, the scheme cannot be modified in this form.
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When deleting panels the system will display a delete confirmation question for each of the selected panels.
Click Yes to delete the panel displayed in the dialogue box.
Click No to keep the panel displayed in the dialogue box.
After using Yes or No the system will display the next panel (if more than one was selected) and offer the
same options. This will continue until all panels selected have been offered for deletion.
 If a large number of panels have been selected, and you are sure you want to delete them all, an option
exists to delete all. When the system displays the dialogue box asking whether or not to delete the first
panel, use the All button and the system will delete all selected panels without offering the option for
each one.
If Yes was selected for each panel, or if All was used the function is now complete.
If, however, No was selected for any panel, it is required to use Planar Hull>Select>Deactivate to
deactivate any panels selected but not deleted.
Any number of groups and

combinations of items can be
selected. These can be named
for future use.
To create a selection, right

click in the Category window
and select New, Enter a name
for the new selection in the
Name input box. Make a
selection using the options
described previously. Right
click next to the new selection
in the Category window and
select Save (a .sel file is
created in the dat folder of the
current project, the contents
can be viewed in a text editor
e.g. Notepad or Wordpad).
Open allows a previously
created selection to be loaded
using the .sel file (the .sel file will still be retained after a selection has been deleted).
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CHAPTER 4
4 Getting started
Select Start>All Programs>Aveva>Marine12.0>Run Marine
The following login screen will be displayed:
Log in using the input shown on the following form,

the password = PHULL
4.1 Defining a new panel.
It is recommended that this be done in a drawing with a view already created in which you wish to model the
new panel.
4.1.1 Defining a panel‟s name and location
Start the function Planar

Hull>Model>Create, the system
will prompt ‘Indicate panel’.
Do not indicate a panel, use the OC

button, the following menu will
appear:
Data:
Panel name:
Key in the desired panel name. The
Panel name is free but a
recommended layout is as follows:
<Block> - <Number>
Block: The block name.
Number: Number to identify the
panel type.
For example:
100 numbers represent deck
panels
200 numbers represent transverse
bulkheads
 Where a drop down arrow
appears next to the field, this
can be selected to display the
available options.
 Names should not exceed 15
characters.
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Panel type:
Leave as Ordinary (other options covered later in this course).
Block:
The name of the AVEVA Marine Block the panel should belong to. If this field is left blank the system will
display a list of existing Blocks when the form is submitted for the user to select from. Wildcards may be
used to filter the results.
Data Type:
Default is 101, can be edited to suit. Data types offer the user a method of classifying panels in a way to suit
themselves, with a few exceptions. 500 - 599 is reserved for „curved panels‟
800 - 899 is reserved for „jumbo panels‟
The data type number is made up of three digits, suppose that DT=XYZ
Then if: Y = 8 The panel is a non-watertight bulkhead. If Y = 9 The panel is a watertight bulkhead.
All other values of Y and all values of X and Z are arbitrary and can be used by the customer to help further
define panel types etc….
Appendix II gives an example of how data types can be used to distinguish between different panel types.
Geo Type:
Special restrictions can be applied to certain geometry types when creating web panels, in particular those
of geometry type 102, 103 & 104.
Weld compensation can also be controlled for built profiles of geometry type 90.
Geometry type 958 is reserved for a knuckled (main) panel.
Parts List:
Parts list name can be given manually here if desired, usually left blank
Build No:
The build number (project) referenced in the Structure Reference Object, (for sister ship handling).
GPS1, GPS2, GPS3, GPS4:

General Purpose Strings.
Valid:
Select either; PS and SB, PS, SB or over / in CL.
Usage:
Usually leave this as Ordinary. If watertight or non-watertight is selected then the system will amend the
data type to suit.
Stored: Leave as Auto.

The system will use the information in the Valid field and store the panel correctly.
Markside:
By default marking will be on the side of the panel where intersecting members will be fitted. If necessary the
marking side can be altered to be the opposite side to that on which the members are fitted. (Recommended
not to be changed as this can be handled in the Nesting application).
Functional:
A Functional Description is a text string up to 75 characters in length. Values for functional descriptions may
be set by the system manager in a text file. These strings are linked to an index and therefore the data may
be filtered using these indexes.
Ident line:
Identity line is a descriptive text displayed at the head of the scheme file if no statement is given the panel
name will be used.
Surface Value: Not currently used.

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Location:
Bou: Plane of panel is taken from the first object in the boundary definition.
X: Panel is in the X plane i.e. transverse panel.
Y: Panel is in the Y plane i.e. longitudinal panel.
Z: Panel is in the Z plane i.e. horizontal (deck) panel.
3 pts: 3 points define Panel plane, origin, u axis v axis.
Curve: Panel plane is taken from plane of an existing curve.
View: Panel plane is taken from the plane used to create an existing view in the current drawing.
Select
Directly: When checked a model statment can be directly entered or modified.
As it is recommended to create a view to model each panel in, it is also recommended to use the View
option to define the location of the panel.
If, as recommended, the Location is set to View, click then indicate the relevant view in the current
drawing.
Selecting the GeneralStrings tab will display a form, where additional texts may be defined.
When the input menu is complete, click the Create button.
The system will now display the following menu:
By default the system

presents the Boundary
Wizard, if however you
wish to create a Point,
Curve, Num, or Plane,
these may be selected
to define objects to be
used in the boundary
statement.
Some of these options

will be covered later in
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4.1.2 Panel boundaries
Generally speaking the information previously defined on the Panel form defines the plane that a panel will
lie in. However, the plane described is infinite, it has no limits.
The Boundary Wizard is used to define the outer limits of a Line
panel. This is generally done by referring to other panels, curves,
lines etc.
(Bulkhead)
Each panel can have a maximum of 12 Boundaries. It is
Panel
recommended that boundaries are given in a Counter-clockwise
order when viewed in default AVEVA Marine views. The system
will however re-order the limits after the panel has been Applied Curve
and Deactivated and then re-activated.
Boundaries are numbered in the order they are given (1, 2, 3,etc)
The given boundaries must form a closed contour. Connection points between boundaries are called
corners. Starting point of boundary 1 is corner 1 etc….
 Great care should be taken to ensure any features which are dependent on a limit or corner number
(e.g. holes/notches along a limit) are referenced to the correct limit or corner.
4.1.3 Defining a panel‟s boundaries
After providing the necessary

information on the Panel
form, and clicking Create,
then selecting the Boundary
Wizard, button as shown on
the previous page, the
system will display the
following menu:
Holding the cursor over the

buttons will display a tooltip.
Move up: Will move the

selected statement up one
position.
Move down: Will move the

selected statement down one
position.
Remove: Will delete the

selected statement.
Apply Will append the

values defined in the form to
the current statement.
 When Auto apply is

checked, selecting
another boundary option will automatically add the values that have been defined to the last active
boundary. When defining the final boundary, clicking OK will automatically apply the current values to
the final boundary when this box is checked.
Cancel: Will exit the Boundary Wizard without saving any of the boundaries which have been defined.
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OK: When all boundaries have been defined, click OK to generate the panel boundaries.
Line Curve Surface Profile Profile Profile Plane Intersecting

Along CrossSection Overlap Panel Panel
Insert Free and Make Free are defined by standard geometry sets.
4.1.3.1 The Line boundary option
Defining a boundary as a line is the simplest form. However, it should be noted, that unless topological
points are used to define the position of the line, the boundary is unable to adjust to model changes, as the
position is fixed with hard co-ordinates. Therefore, for a completely Topological Model, it is policy to
reference other objects rather than use a line option.
However in the early stages of a model not all of the surrounding objects will be available to reference. It is
at this time that Line boundaries come into their own. By using the Line option, panels can be created out of
topological order, and then edited to reference surrounding panels, as they become available.
Selecting Line from the list of boundary options results in the following menu appearing:
 Only the options relevant

for the plane of the
current panel will be
displayed. For example,
the menu shown opposite
is for a panel defined in
the Y plane, therefore all
options involving Y lines
are not displayed.
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Line defined by plane:

Parameters:
X Requires one X co-ordinate, type in the co-ordinate and click Apply. Alternatively click Indicate and
the system will prompt ‘Cursor position’. Indicate the desired position on the screen, any of the Cursor
toolbar options may be used.
Y Requires one Y co-ordinate, type in the co-ordinate and click Apply.Alternatively click Indicate and
the system will prompt ‘Cursor position’. Indicate the desired position on the screen.
Z Requires one Z co-ordinate, type in the co-ordinate and click Apply. Alternatively click Indicate and
the system will prompt ‘Cursor position’ Indicate the desired position on the screen.
Line defined by point and inclination:

Parameters:
U Requires one U co-ordinate, type in the co-ordinate and click Apply. Alternatively click Indicate and the
system will prompt ‘Cursor position’. Indicate the desired position on the screen.
V Requires one V co-ordinate, type in the co-ordinate and click Apply. Alternatively click Indicate and the
system will prompt ‘Cursor position’. Indicate the desired position on the screen.
U,V Requires a two co-ordinate point (U,V) and then a direction angle for the
line (Inclination angle). Alternatively use Indicate to define the U,V
value, and the system will prompt ‘Cursor position’. Indicate a starting
point. The Inclination angle can then be defined (check the Inclination
angle box and key a value or select Indicate and define the direction on
the screen. The system will convert these two positions into a start point
and direction angle.
UV Requires the name of a topology point (e.g. P1) and then a direction angle for the line (Inclination
angle). Alternatively use Indicate when prompted for the topology point, and the system will prompt
‘Indicate 2D topology point. Indicate the 2D topology point. The Inclination angle can then be defined
(check the Inclination angle box and key a value or select Indicate and define the direction on the
screen, any existing geometry may be used or the direction can be freely indicated. The system will
convert these two positions into a start point and direction angle.
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Line defined by two points:

Parameters:
When global co-ordinates are used

as the first input (XYZ),
T is replaced with another point (XT
etc).
Two points The system will request two points. The first point is defined by U1 and V1, the second point is
defined by U2 and V2. Alternatively click Indicate, and indicate the two points on the screen.
YZ Requires a two co-ordinate starting point (one Y and one Z) and then a two co-ordinate direction point
(one Y and one Z). Key these in as required. Alternatively use Indicate, and indicate a start point and
direction point.
XZ Requires a two co-ordinate starting point (one X and one Z) and then a two co-ordinate direction point
(one X and one Z). Key these in as required. Alternatively use Indicate, and indicate a start point and
direction point.
XY Requires a two co-ordinate starting point (one X and one Y) and then a two co-ordinate direction point
(one X and one Y). Key these in as required. Alternatively use Indicate, and indicate a start point and a
direction point
4.1.3.2 The Curve boundary option
A curve can be either a „stored curve‟ from the CGDB databank, or a „panel specific‟ curve.
Stored Curves:
Generally speaking these curves are created at the start of a project. They usually comprise of Section
curves cut at each Frame, Waterline curves cut at each vertical LP and Buttock curves cut at each horizontal
LP. If a panel is being created at a FR or LP position then these curves can be used as a boundary to define
the intersection with the shell.
 Although these stored curves can be used for intersections with the shell it is recommended that
boundary option Surface is used for this type of boundary.
Panel Specific Curves:

It is possible to define a curve, which only exists inside the current panel. We will cover the use of the Curve
option in more detail later. At this stage it is enough to know that a curve can be created directly after the
definition of the Panel information. This curve can then be referenced as a part of the panel‟s boundary.
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The example opposite shows a transverse bulkhead panel in which the inboard boundary is defined by a
panel specific curve.
The outboard boundary could also have been defined using a stored
curve, but as mentioned previously we recommend option Surface
for this type of boundary.
After selecting Curve from the boundary options list the system will display the following dialogue box:
Name: Key the name of the curve to be used or click Indicate to select the curve in the drawing (the curve
must already be displayed in the drawing).
Reference: Key the name of the waterline, buttock or frame curve to be used, (the curve must already be
stored in the CGDB).
Contour Number:
Reflected: Used when creating curves for use on the starboard side of the ship (hull curves are normally
created for the port side and reflected for the startboard side)
Parallel displacement: (Optional) Offset from the selected curve.
Inputting a value will result in a parallel displacement of the curve by the distance specified.
If a positive value is entered then the displacement will be to the right of the direction of the curve.
If a negative value is entered then the displacement will be to the left of the direction of the curve.
Generally speaking if you are using a panel specific curve you will normally have defined the curve exactly
as required, so displacement is not normally used in this case.
If you are using a stored curve then displacement from the shell is more common (although this
displacement is also available in option Surface). Therefore the direction of stored curves is explained
below:
Section curves: Port side Start at CL and run to Port side.

Stbd side Start at CL and run to Stbd side.
Waterline curves: Port side Start at aft end and run forward.
Stbd side Start at aft end and run forward.
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Example of a Port side Section

curve:
Positive 500mm Negative 500mm

displacement appears displacement appears
outside of ship i.e. right side inside of ship i.e. left side of
of curve. curve
When finished if Auto apply is not selected, click Apply, otherwise select the next limit option or OK to
complete the boundary statement.
4.1.3.3 The Intersecting panel boundary option
One of the most common methods of defining a boundary is to use an intersecting panel, i.e. a panel not in
the same plane as the panel being created. In the example below three intersecting panels and a curve
define the boundary for the floor:
When an intersecting panel is selected on the screen, the system will show a highlighted line on the side of
the intersecting panel nearest the point of indication. This does not indicate which side will be used as the
boundary. This highlighted line is only used to indicate which side any displacement from the intersecting
panel will appear on. If no displacement is to be given then the side of the indication has no effect
whatsoever as the system will automatically choose the correct side of the intersecting panel.
If a displacement is to be added, it will be given in the direction shown when

indicating the panel, and it will also be measured from the thickest plate if there
is a change in thickness on the side indicated.
The example opposite shows a 50mm displacement from a variable thickness

panel.
If no displacement is defined from an intersecting panel then the system will

automatically take care of variable thickness, i.e. the panel boundary will follow the
stepped intersecting panel as shown opposite.
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If option Intersecting panel is selected from the boundary options, the system will display the following
dialogue box:
Key in the Name of the RSO, panel, or plane, Indicate may be used to select graphically in the drawing.
The RSO and Panel check boxes can be used to restrict the type of element that can be selected
interactively, e.g. checking the Panel box only will restrict the selection to panels only, RSO‟s will be
ignored.
Reflected: Check when creating limits on the startboard side, where reflected panels have been created.
Parallel displacement: Offset from the selected element. Key in the value as required or use OK to return
zero displacement.
4.1.3.4 The Plane Panel boundary option
Another method of defining a boundary is to reference an existing panel that lies in the same plane as the
panel being created. In this case the system requires more information than just the panel name. As well as
the panel in the same plane the system also requires the relevant boundary (or limit number) to intersect or
a flange number.
If option Plane Panel is selected from the

boundary options the following menu will be
displayed:
Plane panel with Flange Plane panel no Flange
Indicate the plane panel limit or flange to be used as the boundary for the new panel. The Flange and Limit
number check boxes can be used to restrict the type of element that can be selected. The system will
automatically complete the form.
The information may be keyed in if preferred. When finished if Auto apply is not selected, click Apply,
otherwise select the next limit option or OK to complete the boundary statement.
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4.1.3.5 The Surface boundary option
This is a very common boundary option, which should be used for all panel intersections with the ship‟s hull.
The system will take the plane of the panel, previously defined in the Panel option,
and project it through the ship‟s hull. The resulting intersection will be used as part of the panel‟s boundary.
If option Surface is selected from the boundary options the system will display the following dialogue box:
Name: The system will display the name of the surface registered in the Hull reference object as the default
name. (This is usually the name of the main hull and the most commonly used surface in the project). If you
wish your panel to intersect with a different surface within the project, then enter the name of the surface you
wish to intersect with.
Number: The surface may be identified by it‟s reference number.
Reflected: If the desired intersection is on the port side this box should be left blank.
If the desired intersection is on the starboard side, select the check box (a tick will appear to indicate that the
intersection will be reflected).
Limit box: This gives the user the option to define a limiting box to control the extent of the intersection
created by the system. In the vast majority of panels no input is required. However there are certain cases
where the system generated intersection with the surface may leave the system with two or more options
concerning the final appearance of the panel. In these cases the limiting box is used to inform the system of
the desired end result. (The limits may be selected interactively on the screen by using the option.
Displacement: Inputting a value will result in a parallel displacement of the intersection by the distance
specified. Leaving this box blank will result in no displacement.
Limit box example:
The desired result is a deck from CL to 3000mm off CL, therefore the boundary options of a line at Y=0,
Y=3000 and Surface have been used. However the option of surface results in the system generating an
intersection running from the CL at the aft end, right around the ship and back to the CL at the fore end.
If you combine this with the Y=0 and Y=3000, the system does not know if the panel should run from the CL
to Y=3000 or from Y=3000 to the ship‟s side.
The solution to this is to define Ymax=3000 and Xmin=FR100 for the Surface intersection at the fore end
and Ymax=3000 and Xmax=FR30 for the Surface intersection at the aft end.
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Where the shell plate thickness are

inside the moulded line the variable
SBH_ENABLE_SHPLACOMP should
be set (this is the responsibility of the
Hull Manager).
This will compensate for the varying shell plate thickness at any
intersecting planar panels.
The figure right shows the result when
a panel has been generated against the
shell in a ship with the plate thickness
inwards with SBH_ENABLE_SHPLACOMP set.
Edge of panel is stepped in Mould line

line with change in shell
plate thickness.
4.1.4 Submitting and modifying a panel‟s boundary
Submitting a boundary definition: After using a combination of the previously defined boundary options to
define a closed contour for the panel, the boundary is submitted to the system by the use of the OK button.
Assuming the boundary is correctly defined the system will highlight the resulting contour with a thick red
line.
 This highlighting is slightly offset from the actual boundary to allow ease of indication during later
functions.
Editing a boundary definition: If after defining a panel‟s boundary it becomes necessary to modify any of
the information given, carry out the following functions.
1. Ensure the panel in question is

activated.
2. Use the command Planar
Hull>Model>Modify. The
system will prompt ‘Indicate
component’.
3. Click the Options button and
the system will display a menu
containing a button for each
type of information that can be
defined.
4. Click the BOUNDARY button,
the system will display the
menu shown opposite:
The references shown in the menu

contain the information given in the
original Boundary definition. Edit
these to suit and click Apply after
each change. Click OK, remember
to Apply and Deactivate.
 Please note the following:

All panel names must be entered
in capital letters.
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Exercise 1
All panels should belong to block T1.
1. Open the drawing EXERCISE03
2. Create a tank top panel Over/in C.L. at 2250 above base. Use the following panel name: T1-
TTOP2250.
3. Use the boundaries shown opposite for the tank top.
4. Apply and deactivate the panel.
A warning message will be displayed

as no material has been applied to the
panel.
5. Create a panel 5650 above base, valid for P&S with the name T1-WTB.
6. Create the boundaries shown below and Apply and Deactivate the panel.
7. Save the drawing.
8. Save and Unclaim.

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CHAPTER 5
5 Seams, Plates, Excess, Weld and Tap pieces

5.1 Seams
Seam definition is not compulsory in a panel. It is only required if a panel is to be made up of two or more
plates. If a panel consists of only one plate then no seam definition is required.
If a panel is a combination of two or more plates then the Seam definition is used to define the line of the
seam between the plates and any bevel to be applied along it.
5.1.1 Defining a Seam
Assuming the relevant panel is active, start the function Planar Hull>Model>Create.
Click the Seam button, the following menu will appear: The form will open on the Seam tab.
Along Line All the line definitions

previously explained can be used
to define the seam.
Line: Clicking allows the user

to select a position in the drawing
using any of the Cursor positions.
Mould Line: The positions of the

seams to be created. E.g Y=1000.
Multiple values and FR and LP
positions can be used e.g.
X=FR76.5(3)82.5
Direction: Where the seam

direction cannot be established
from the defining element e.g.
Perp to limit, a direction can be
defined. (Greyed out when not
applicable).
For all the following options
can be used to select an element
in the drawing.
Along Curve A curve previously

defined in a panel can be used to
define the line of a seam.
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Along Panel If we wanted to create transverse floors, intercostal to the Longitudinal Girders shown below,
we could model a series of separate panels between each of the Girders. Alternatively we could create one
transverse floor, across the whole ship, and create a seam in way of each of the penetrating Longitudinal
Girders.
Pll to Limit The seam can be defined as parallel to one of the boundaries used to define the panels outer
contour. The offset distance will be measured along the plane of the panel.
Pll to Limit tan The seam can be defined as parallel to a tangent at a certain point on a boundary used to
define the panels outer contour.
This option is seldom used.
Pll to Seam The seam can be defined as parallel to an existing seam:
 For the parallel options a Distance (dimension from the selected

element), Partition, (spacing from the first seam), and Number of
seams (number of seams to be created), can be defined.
Perp to Limit The seam can be defined as perpendicular to a

boundary used to define the panel‟s outer contour. When a limit is
selected, and a position on the limit defined, the system finds the
opposite limit and projects a line through the point on the selected limit
but perpendicular to the opposite limit. See example opposite, note that
LIM 1 is selected but the seam is perpendicular to LIM 2. Seldom used.
As default, if the seam is defined by displacement from another object,

it will adopt the direction of that object. If a line defines it then it will run
from AFT to FOR, BOT to TOP and CL to PORT.
To reverse the resulting direction of the seam check the box Reverse direction.
If a seam has been defined for symmetric panels (P&S), the user can select if it is to be reflected or not by
checking/unchecking the Reflected box.
If the seam is a Block limit, the Block box should be checked.
If Across panel or From/to is chosen, the seam direction is not important.

If From or To is chosen, the direction is very important. See the examples below:
A line defines the horizontal seam at 750mm above base, therefore its direction is from CL  Port. If the
seam is defined as To seam 1 it will run on the left of seam 1, if it is defined as From seam 1 it will run to the
right of seam 1. If, however, the option to reverse the seam had been taken during its creation, the To and
From results would have been reversed.
Some of the above fields will be filled in automatically depending on the type of seam being created. The
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The remaining fields are user definable:

Seam no: The user can define a specific number for the seam. If left blank the system will number the
seams in the order they are defined. First defined seam would be allocated seam number 1, second seam
allocated seam number 2, etc.
Comment: Optional. Additional text placed in scheme file for user reference.
Production data
Bevel: Optional. The bevel

type to be applied along the
plate edges.
Left bevel: Optional. The

bevel type to applied along
the left plate edge only.
Right bevel: Optional. The

bevel type to applied along
the right plate edge only.
Bevel side: The side of the

plate the bevel should be
applied to.
Bevel text: Text will be

added at each seam location
on the drawing.
 Right and Left bevel is in
relation to the direction
of the seam. If no bevel
type is defined a square
edge preparation, with
no gap, will be applied.
Excess type: Optional. If

excess is applied, an excess
type can be specified to
indicate at what stage the
excess should be removed in
the production process.
Left exc type: Optional. If left excess is to be applied, an excess type can be specified to indicate at what
stage the excess should be removed.
Right exc type: Optional. If right excess is to be applied, an excess type can be specified to indicate at what
stage the excess should be removed.
Excess: Optional. Defines any excess to be added to both plate edges.
Left excess: Optional. Defines any excess to be added to the left plate edge.
Right excess: Optional. Defines any excess to be added to the right plate edge.
When the above menu is completed click the Create button and the system will generate the seams.
Grinding: A number defining the grinding operation. (If grinding is set).
Clear: Can be used to remove all entries from the form.
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5.1.1.1 Bevel types:
Examples:
 Please refer to the AVEVA Marine

Documentation; Hull Detailed Design; Setup
and Customisation; Bevel Excess and Weld;
Bevel Handling in AVEVA Marine;Bevel Types
for Butt Welding; Butt Bevel Welding Types,
Survey
5.1.2 Modifying an existing seam
If after defining a seam it becomes necessary to modify any of the information given, carry out the following
functions:
1. Ensure the panel in question is activated.
2. Use the command Planar Hull>Model>Modify. The system will prompt ‘Indicate component’.
3. Click once on the seam to be modified. The system will highlight the seam and prompt OK?
4. Click Yes to modify the seam, No to deactivate the seam.
5. If Yes is clicked the system will display the original form used to create the seam. Edit the information as required
and click Update. The system will now update the seam with the new information provided.
As an alternative Planar Hull>Model>Edit can be used to display the seam information. Select the seam
then select the statement and modify the text as required, right click and select Statement>Run This.then
Save. Click X to close the Hull Editor menu.
 This type of component activation, i.e. Planar Hull>Scheme>Edit can be used to edit any statement
created for the panel. This is in addition to the previously shown methods of editing.
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5.2 Plates
When defining a plate the following information can be given: Plate thickness, Position relative to the
moulded plane and Material quality.
A plate definition must exist for every plate in a panel. If multiple plates exist a co-ordinate must be given to
identify the different plates. If there is only one plate (i.e. no seams), then no co-ordinates are required.
5.2.1 Defining Plates
Click the Plate button, the following menu will appear:
Number of plates: Will be

filled in automatically after
clicking and indicating
the plate centres.
Points: Will be filled in

automatically after clicking
and indicating the plate
centres.
Material: Defines the

thickness of the plate. Can
be used to define the plate
position, if it does not lie on
the moulded plane of the
panel.
Material = 10
Material =25,10 (plate = 15 thk.)
Mside: Used to define the direction of the plate thickness. The default values are:
TOP for deck panels.
FORWARD for transverse panels.
CENTRELINE for longitudinal panels.
If the default is not what is required click the button and the other available options will be displayed.
Quality: Used to define the Quality of the steel to be used for the plate. If no value is given the system
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Pos. number: Allows the manual assignment of a position number to a plate. Usually left blank and
assigned automatically later.
Pos. number SB: Allows unique starboard position numbers.
Destination: Defines the workshop where the plate will be assembled. (Workshop stations must have been
previously defined in the Project).
Surface treat: Defines the required surface treatment of the plate before the production phase. (The surface
treatments must have been previously defined in the Project).
Raw plate name: Defines the raw plate name. This is a free string and is for information only as no checks
are made later against this name.
FRP: For designation of laminates in FRP constructed vessels.
Colour: Define the display colour of the plate from the drop down menu.
Comment: Add a comment to the scheme file.
Functional: Functional description for additional control options, e.g. when numbering parts.
After indicating the plate centres and completing the menu as required, usually only a plate thickness and
material side, click the Create button. The system will return to the Plate menu. Additional plates of a
different thickness can be created by repeating this procedure. When all plate have been defined select one
of the other menu options or select Finish.
 1. A plate definition must exist for every plate in a panel.

2. If you move a seam for whatever reason, check to ensure the co-ordinates used to identify the
various plates are still applicable.
5.2.2 Modifying an existing plate
If, after defining the plates in a panel, it becomes necessary to modify any of the information given, carry out
the following functions:
2. Use the command Planar Hull>Model>Edit. The system will prompt ‘Indicate component’.
3. Click the Options button and the system will display a menu containing a button for each type of
information that can be defined.
4. Click the PLATE button and, in the drawing, click once on the plate symbol for the plate in question. The
system will highlight the affected plates and ask if it is OK to proceed.
5. Click Yes to proceed with the modification, click No to deactivate the plates.
6. If Yes is clicked the system will display the menu used to create the plate.
As an alternative Planar Hull>Model>Edit can be used to display the plate information. Select the plate
symbol then select the statement and modify the text as required, right click and select Statement>Run
This then Save, click X to close the Hull Editor menu.
Planar Hull>Model>Modify can be used to select individual plate symbols within a group. The form used to
create plates will be displayed and the statement for a single plate will be displayed for modification. Modify
the plate and select Update.
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5.3 Excess
This option is used to define any excess material to be added to a panel‟s boundary limit. This excess
material will not be seen on the screen, but will be automatically added to the plates when they are split for
production.
5.3.1 Defining excess
Click the Excess button, the system will prompt ‘Indicate limit’.
Indicate the limit to which you wish to add excess.
The following menu will appear:
Limit: The limit number on

the current panel where
excess should be applied.
Click to select the limit in
the drawing.
Type: Optional. An excess

type can be specified to
indicate at what stage the
excess should be removed in
the production process.
Excess: The value in mm to

be added or removed from
the boundary limit.
Valid for: Where symmetrical

panels are created, the
excess can be applied to
either or both panels.
After completing the menu as

required, click the Create
button.
The system will return to the

Excess menu. Either indicate
another limit to add excess
to, or select another menu
option or Finish to close the
menu.
5.3.2 Modifying an existing excess
If, after defining excess for the plates in a panel, it becomes necessary to modify any of the information
given, carry out the following functions:

2. Use the command Planar Hull>Model>Modify. Select the excess symbol in the drawing. The
system will display the menu used to create the excess. Modify the settings in the form and click
Update.
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5.4 Weld
This option is used to define bevel/weld information for the outer edges of a plane panel. A limit may be
broken down into several intervals. One Weld statement is required for each interval. Bevelling and welding
can be set along limits defined by hull curves, panel intersections, profile sections (CROSS), profile edges
(ALONG) if no overlap is given and by flanges on panels in the same plane.
5.4.1 Defining weld information
Assuming the relevant panel is active, start the function Planar Hull>Model>Create. Click the Weld button.
Limit: Indicate the limit to

which you wish to add
weld/bevel information.
Bevel:
Selection: Used to select the
bevel to be applied to the
defined interval. Options are:
USER: If this is selected a valid
bevel code should be entered
in the Code field or click to
select a code from a form
containing all the available
bevels in the current project,
then click OK. The form may
appear as shown at the bottom
of the page.
AUTO: Only applicable if Dotori

license is available. The bevel
type is derived automatically
from rules, set up in the bevel
control object.
EQUAL: Should be used only

in case of butt welding to the
limit of another panel. Then the
bevel type (and weld, if any) will
be fetched from the adjoining
limit of that panel.
Bevel text Text will be added

at each seam location on the
drawing.
Side: Defines the positive side

that is supposed when defining
the weld and bevel type. If
DEFAULT is given, the positive
side is supposed to be in the direction of the w-axis of the local co-ordinate system of the panel. Options are
AFT, FOR, SB, PS, TOP and BOT
Bevel code selection form shown opposite:
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Start:
Interval:
start_of_limit:
Starts at the start point of current limit.
end_of_prev_int: Starts at the end point of the previous interval.

int_with_line: Starts at intersection with defined line. Key in a position or click to select a position
interactively.
int_with_seam: Starts at intersection with existing seam. Click to select a seam interactively.
dist_from_start: Defines the distance from the start point of the limit to the start of the interval. Key value
into distance field.
dist_from_end: Defines the distance from the end point of the limit to the start of the interval. Key value into
distance field.
End:
Interval:
As for Start of interval except used to define the end point of the interval.
kn type: Knuckle type
knuckle angle: Optional. Defines the knuckle angle along the boundary.
ref panel: Optional. Reference to a panel that should be used to calculate the knuckled angle along the
boundary. Click to select the panel in the drawing or key the name in the input box.
Weld size: The size of the fillet weld on "this" (T.S.) and "the other" (O.S.) side, respectively. If the weld is
symmetric, only one value need be given.
After completing the menu as required click the Create button.
The system will return to the Weld menu. Either indicate another limit to add weld information to, or select
another menu option or Finish to close the menu.
5.4.2 Modifying weld information
If, after defining weld information for the plate boundaries, it becomes necessary to modify any of the
information given, carry out the following functions:

2. Use the command Planar Hull>Model>Modify. Select the weld text at the limit to be modified. The system will
display the menu used add the original weld information. Edit the information as required and click Update.
5.5 Defining tap pieces
When welding plates together, there is a tendency for the edges

of the plates to become damaged where the weld starts and
finishes. To alleviate the problem, tap pieces can be added
which can later be removed. These may be added at the
junction of a seam with a plate edge or corner, inside an
opening, at a cut out or notch.
Assuming the relevant panel is active, start the function Planar

Hull>Model>Create.
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Click the Tap button, the following menu will appear:
Tap type As defined by your

Hull manager.
Parallel Where the plate edge

is not perpendicular to the
seam, the tap pieces may be
added parallel to the plate
edge when the box is checked
.
Colour The colour that the tap
piece will be displayed.
Valid The symmetry that

should be applied to the tap
piece.
No. The number of the created

tap piece, each tap should be
uniquely numbered, if no
number is given, the system
will automatically assign the
next available number.
Comment. Optional text string.
Connection:
Seam/Limit The intersection of
a seam within the panel and
one of the panel limits.
Seam/Hole The intersection of

a seam within the panel and a
hole in the panel.
Seam/Notch The intersection of a seam within the panel and a notch in the panel.
Seam/Cutout The intersection of a seam within the panel and a cutout in the panel. References will be
added to the Panel and Prof ref when the cutout has been selected.
Corner/Limit At a corner of the plate along an indicated limit.
Depending on the type of connection selected, certain menu options will be activated. Click alongside
the element type to select the element interactively, or key the name in the box. Select the seam and
element, ensure the Tap type and a unique No have been entered and click Create.
The tap will be displayed in the drawing as a symbol at the indicated location. The number displayed is the
unique tap number, not the tap type.
Example shown opposite:
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5.5.1 Editing a Tap piece
If after defining a tap piece it becomes necessary to modify any of the information given, carry out the
following functions.
2. Use the command Planar Hull>Model>Modify. Select the tap piece to be modified. The system will
display the menu used add the original tap information. Edit the information as required and click
Update.
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Exercise 2
1. Open the drawing EXERCISE-03.
2. Define the seams (use bevel code 200), Plates and Excess shown below.
3. Add a weld definition for the aft edge of the deck panel selecting a code from the list.
4. Add taps as shown, both taps to be type 1, port tap no.1, starboard tap no.2.
5. Apply and Deactivate the panel.
6. Add a seam at FR62+200 at panel 5650 A.B., add 12 thk plate, thickness to bottom.
7. Apply and Deactivate the panel.
8. Save the drawing.
9. Save Work.
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CHAPTER 6
6 Panel specific curves & topological points

6.1 Panel specific curves
A panel specific curve can be defined anytime after the Panel information has been submitted. It is used to
define a local contour that can be used to establish the shape of another component in the panel. By itself
the curve does not actually define anything, it must be combined with another panel component for it to
appear in the 3D model.
Examples of panel components referencing a previously defined curve are:

Boundary: The contour defined by the curve is used as part of the panel‟s outer contour.
Seam: The contour defined by the curve is used as the line for a seam on the panel.
Stiffener: The contour defined by the curve is used as a trace line for a stiffener on the panel.
Hole: The contour defined by the curve is used to describe the shape of a hole in the plate of the panel.
A curve contour can be defined in two ways:
Fillet Curve: These can be defined by connecting curve parts via fillet radii. The curve parts can be defined
by, lines, existing curves, boundaries or intersecting panels. All of the previous options can be displaced
parallel to themselves.
Segment Curve: These can be drawn in 2D using the General Design drafting functions, the system will
then convert the geometry into the correct format.
Existing geometry as Segment Curve: These can be drawn in 2D using the General Design drafting
functions, the system will then convert the geometry into the correct format.
6.1.1 Defining Fillet curves
Worked example: TO BE COMPLETED BY TRAINEES.
If we take the panel shown below as an example. We will create a curve to be used as boundary limit of the
panel.
Start the function Planar Hull>Model>Create.
Create the panel named T1-WTT. Valid for P&S at Z=15850
Select the Curve button. Then select Fillet Curve from the menu shown opposite:
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The following menu shown below will appear:
Curve name: Give the name for the

resulting curve.
The menu displays the possible options

for describing a segment of the fillet
curve. Holding the cursor over the
buttons will reveal a tool tip.
Line
Surface
Curve
Curve tangent
Profile reference
Intersecting panel
Limit
Limit tangent
The first edge of the curve is going to be at 14600 off C.L.

Select the Line option. The following menu will be displayed:
The line can be defined by any of the methods described in section 4.1.3.1
Parameters: The line definition (see above).

Reversed: The default direction of line definitions is from aft to forward, starboard to port, and bottom to top.
If reversed is checked the line will run in the opposite direction.
Indicate: Indicate may be used to define the location in the drawing.
Radius: The fillet radius to be used to join the start of this curve with the previous one. If this is the first
segment of a curve and a radius is defined it will be used to join this segment with the final segment of the
curve.
Parallel displacement: The value of any offset displacement.
Side: Which side, of the selected object, any displacement should occur.
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Colour / Line type: Pick from a range of colours and line types.
Click the Apply button. The system will create the segment in the drawing, the next segment can now be
defined, click Intersecting panel, the input form will appear as shown below:
Click Indicate and select the bulkhead at FR46. (Alternativly an RSO could be picked)
Give a Radius of 1000mm and Parallel displacement of 50mm, Side should be FOR, Direction SB.
Click Apply.
The final segment will use the Line option once again at Y=13600mm. When finished click OK.
Move up: Will move the selected statement up one position.
Move down: Will move the selected statement down one position.
Remove: Will delete the selected statement.
Apply Will append the values defined in the form to the current statement
Cancel: Close the curve menu form without saving any data.
OK: When all segments are complete, OK will generate the curve in the drawing.
 If a hole is to be defined by a fillet curve, Closed curve must be checked.

The curve is only a contour, it needs to be referenced by another statement to become active in the 3D
model. (e.g. a hole – holes will be covered later in this course). If the panel is stored and skipped, the curve
will no longer be displayed. It will be necessary to input the scheme again to activate the curve.
Create a seam in line with the shell seam and add 12 thick plate, thickness to bottom, Apply and
Deactivate the panel.
6.1.2 Defining Existing geometry as Segment Curves.
To draw and convert a curve into a panel specific curve the following steps should be taken.
1. Make the view, in which the 2D curve will be seen, current. Use the function
Tools>Subpicture>Current>New subpicture (manual).
2. The system will prompt ‘Indicate owner (OPTIONS to create a new view)’, indicate the view.
3. The system will prompt ‘Choose level’, select level 1. Click Cancel to end the function.This is very
important, as when you draw the curve the system needs to know which view to take the ships co-
ordinates from when converting the lines to co-ordinates. A failure to make the relevant view current will
result in the wrong translation of the co-ordinates by the system, and the subsequent failure of the
resulting panel specific curve.
4. Use the drafting functions to create the desired curve.

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5. Use the Modify>Chain function to link together all the geometry used to create the curve.
6. Use the function Planar Hull>Model>Create and, if not already activated, activate the relevant panel.
From the resulting menu click the Curve button, and select Existing geometry as Segment Curve
The system will prompt „Indicate contour‟. Click once on the chained contour on the screen.
The system will display the following menu:
Curve name: Name for the

resulting curve.
Segment settings:
Curve segment: The number of
the current segment. Use to

navigate to each segment. The
values can be modified by keying in
new values or selecting Indicate
and indicating new positions in the
drawing. This should not be
necessary if the original geometry
was correctly defined.
If necessary Apply each change

and when finished click OK.
6.1.3 Defining Segment Curves.
Use the function Planar Hull>Model>Create and, if not already activated, activate the relevant panel. From
the resulting menu click the Curve button, and select Segment Curve.
Curve name: Name for the

resulting curve.
Segment settings:
Curve segment: The number of
the current segment. Use to

navigate to each segment. The
values can be keyed in or
selecting Indicate and indicating
positions in the drawing. After
each segment is defined click
Apply, the segment will be
displayed in the drawing. Click
Insert to add additional segments.
To add a radius to then end of a
segment click Add to tail, give the
Radius and End point (-ve values can be used to change the direction of the radius). Click Apply, the
segment will be displayed in the drawing. When finished click OK.
Amplitude can be added to straight line segments to create a curve (-ve values can be used to change the
direction of the amplitude).
Auto Apply If checked will automatically apply the last defined segment when Insert is clicked. Cancel will
exit the Segment curve editor without saving the data.
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6.1.4 Modifying curves in boundaries.
Select Planar Hull>Model>Modify and select the panel boundary to be modified, on the form that is
displayed select the curve that defines the boundary, then click the Curve editor button. The form used to
create the curve will be displayed for modification. When finished click Apply, then OK.
6.1.5 Modifying Curves defining Holes, Cutouts and Notches
Select Planar Hull>Model>Modify and select the contour to be modified, the form will display the segment
information used to define the contour, modify the necessary segments, use to navigate to each
segment. Click Apply for each segment that has been modified then OK when finished.
6.2 Topological Points
While panel specific curve defined as fillet curves are topological where they refer to the surface or other
panels, if they use line segments they are not topological. This can cause problems when copying panels.
To make fillet curves fully topological, it is best to use topological points to define any line segments.
A topology point is a point stored in the current panel whose position, etc. normally is calculated by
reference to parts of the model. Components in the panel may then be generated by reference to topology
points. The topology points can be said to form a kind of "topology links" between components and the
model in those cases where no direct topological references of the type mentioned above are available.
The general principle for the use of topology points is that references to topology points should be supported
everywhere in plane hull modelling where explicit co-ordinates and directions can be given in input.
The Point statement is used to generate topology points in a plane panel. A point statement may occur
everywhere in an input scheme after the Panel statement.
To create a topological point:

Select Planar Hull>Model>Create
and, if not already activated,
activate the relevant panel. From
the resulting menu click the Point
button.
The menu shown opposte will be

displayed:
Given: This sub-syntax may be

used to define a topology point by
giving points and an associated
direction explicitly (including
references to already existing
points).
Corner: This sub-syntax may be

used to define a topology point by
reference to the corners of the
current panel or any other given
panel.
Profile cross: This sub-syntax may

be used to define a topology point
by reference to a profile
crossection. The section may be
either with the plane of the current
panel or with principal planes in the
local co-ordinate system of the
panel or in the ship co-ordinate
system.
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Intersect: This sub-syntax may be used to define a topology point as the intersection between two "curves".
Each of the two curves may be derived in a number of ways independently of each other.
Interpolation: This sub-syntax may be used to define a topology point by interpolation between two other
points (any of which may be a topology point).
6.2.1 Explicitly given point.
This sub-syntax may be used to define a topology point by giving points and an associated direction
explicitly (including references to already existing points).
Select Given and system will display the following

menu:
Now select 2D Point and system will display

the following menu options (the options dispayed
depend on the plane of the selected panel):
Select XY or UV and key in the co-ordinates or click the

button and system will prompt 'Cursor position'.
Indicate one or more points and click OC. The point
form will be redisplayed for further input.
NO: The points are numbered automatically and the

system will give the first free number in the range 1-999.
When given by the user the number must be in this
interval and a point with that number must not already
exist.
R3: Indicates a 3D point. If not given, the resulting point

will be projected onto the surface or mould plane of the
current panel.
DX, DY, DZ or DU, DV: Used to move the calculated

point parallel to the axes of the selected co-ordinate
system.
Direction angle(s) T: If not given (and R3 missing) the

point will be projected onto the mould plane of the
panel. If given, the point will be moved to the plate surface of the panel, in the calculated point in the
indicated direction.
Offset in direction T: Offset from indicated point in the T direction. If not given, the point will be created
on the indicate place. After completing dialogue box click the Create button. The system will display result
point on the screen and return to the Point menu.
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6.2.2 Point at corner of panel.
This sub syntax may be used to define a topology point by reference to the corners of the current panel or
any other given panel.
Select Planar Hull>Model>Create and, if not already activated, activate the relevant panel. From the
resulting menu click the Point button.
The menu shown opposte will be displayed:
Select Corner and system will prompt

Select This Panel and click , the system will
prompt 'Indicate corner'. Select a corner and click
OC.
The point form will be redisplayed for further input.
MSide: The system will use the mould plane of the

selected panel to position the point, optionally the
point can be moved to the non- mould face of the
panel by selecting the relevant side.
R3: Indicates a 3D point. If not given, the resulting

point will be projected onto the surface or mould
plane of the current panel.
No: The points are numbered automatically and the

system will give the first free number in the range 1-
999. When given by the user the number must be in
this interval and a point with that number must not
already exist.
DX, DY, DZ or DU, DV: Used to move the calculated

point parallel to the axes of the selected co-ordinate
system.
Offset in direction 1: Defines a move in the forward direction of the outer contour from the given corner.
The move will be along the contour of the panel in which the corner is indicated.
Offset in direction 2: Defines a move in the backwards direction.
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6.2.3 Crossection of profile.
This sub-syntax may be used to define a topology point by reference to a profile cross-section. The section
may be either with the plane of the current panel or with principal planes in the local co-ordinate system of
the panel or in the ship co-ordinate system.
Select Profile Cross, the menu shown opposite will be

displayed:
Click , the system will prompt 'Indicate profile',

select the profile to be used, then click the OC button
and the system prompt 'Indicate characteristic point'
(see figure below).
Choose the required point.
The point form will be redisplayed for further input.
MSide: The system will use the mould plane of the selected panel to position the point, optionally the point
can be moved to the non- mould face of the panel by selecting the relevant side.
R3: Indicates a 3D point. If not given, the resulting point will be projected onto the surface or mould plane of
the current panel.
No: The points are numbered automatically and the system will give the first free number in the range 1-999.
When given by the user the number must be in this interval and a point with that number must not already
exist.
DX, DY, DZ or DU, DV: Used to move the calculated point parallel to the axes of the selected co-ordinate
system.
Offset in direction 1: Defines an offset in the primary direction.
Offset in direction 2: Defines an offset in the secondary direction.
Perpendicular offset:Means that the measure will be measured perpendicularly to the profile trace, e.g. to
give a correct overlap of a bracket.
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6.2.4 Intersect
This sub syntax may be used to define a topology point where two objects intersect (object types supported
include Lines, Curves, Panel Limit, Panel Section, and Surface), they will always be projected into the UV-
plane of the current panel before being intersected.
Select Intersect, the menu shown

opposite will be displayed:
Select Panel Section, click , the

system will prompt 'Indicate panel'.
Select a panel section and the system
will display the menu again. Select
Surface, click , and the following form
will be displayed.
Give the name of the surface to be

intersected and define any limits.
Select OK.
The point form will be redisplayed for

further input.
The point may be displaced from the original intersection point by keying in DU and DV values, in the
example shown the intersection of the tank top and the surface has been used, this has then been displaced
by DU=-1200, and DV=50, the results are as shown below.
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6.2.5 Interpolation
This sub syntax may be used to define a topology point by interpolation between two other points (any of
which may be a topology point).
Select Interpolation, the following menu

will appear:
Click , the system will prompt

'Cursor Position’, select an existing
topology point or define a new point,
click OC then select the second point,
click OC again to return to the point
menu. Input the interpolation factor and
any offsets. Click OK when finished. The
point will be displayed in the drawing.
Offset in direction 1: Specifies a

displacement along the connection line
between the two given points from the
calculated point.
Offset in direction 2: Displacement

perpendicular to and to the left of the
previous direction.
Interpolation factor: Interpolation factor

between the two points. It may have any
value. F=0.5 means calculating the
midpoint between the two points.
6.2.6 Input Scheme to display previously created points and curves.
When points or curves are created they are temporarily displayed whilst the panel is active, if the panel is
stored and skipped the points will no longer be displayed even when the panel is re-activated. It is possible
however to display these items by activating the panel and using Planar Hull>Scheme>Edit, the scheme
file will be displayed, right click and select Statement / Run All, the panel will be activated and any
associated curves or points will be displayed. You can now continue with any of the modelling functions by
selecting Planar Hull>Model>Create.
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Exercise 3
1. Open the drawing EXERCSIE-03
2. Activate T1-TTOP2250. Define a curve to create the contour for the hole shown below. Try each of the
curve options. Holes are covered later in this course.
3. Store the panel, save the drawing and “Save Work”.
4. Use “Insert Model” to display _RSO_TA2 in a new isometric view, place the view outside the drawing
border.
5. Use “Insert Model” to display _RSO_1DECK in a single view, then select the view at FR78.
6. Create a panel named T1-BHD78 (Over / in C.L.), use _RSO_TA2 as the panel location, when creating
the panel boundary, use _RSO_1DECK as the upper limit. Add seams and plates as shown below.
7. Modify the tanktop panel boundary to use the new bulkhead as the forward limit, repeat for the stringers
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8. Create the bulkhead at 14620 off C.L. named T1-LBHD-LP17, the boundary will consist of 6 intersecting
panels, check where the highlighting of the selected limit ends and ensure all boundaries are selected to
complete the outer contour, there are two intersecting panels at the aft end and two intersecting panels
at the bottom edge.
9. Add the seams and plates shown below:
10. Create deck panels named T1-UPDKCTR (Over / in C.L.) and T1-UPDKWNG (P&S). Use the view
option to locate T1-UPDKCTR and 3 Points for T1-UPDKWNG, co-ordinates FR46,12000,18950;
FR78,12000,18950; and FR46,16340,18400. Forward limit line at FR78+150, use line options for each
of the centre panel boundaries. Use line, surface, plane panel, then plane panel again for the wing panel
boundaries. Add seams and plates as shown below:
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CHAPTER 7
7 Stiffeners
The AVEVA Marine stiffener definition is used to add profiles to existing AVEVA Marine planar panels.
A typical stiffener definition can be broken down into several different stages;
The profile type is defined.

The start point, end point and mould line is defined.
The connection code for each end is defined.
The endcut for each end is defined.
7.1 Stiffener Data tab
resulting menu click the Stiffener button.
The following Data tab will be

displayed:
The first task when creating a

stiffener is to select the profile
Type and Dimensions. Click
and select the profile type
from the menu, the available
section sizes can be accessed
from the drop down menu (see
below).
Quality: Material quality of the

profile, if no quality is entered
the project default will be used.
Case: Define the orientation of

the profile:
Case =1 Turned 90 degrees
clockwise (=flange against plate)
Case =2 Turned 180 degrees clockwise (=flange surface against plate).
Case =3 Turned 90 degrees counter-clockwise (=web surface welded against plate, e.g. for a U-bar or
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Type 20 Case 2
Type 30,31 Case 1, 2
Type 50 Case 1, 3
Type 51-55 Case 1
Type 74 Case 1.
Side: The side of the panel the stiffener should appear on.
MSide: The direction of the thickness of the stiffener (left hand side of modelled direction if not defined).
Valid for: Different options will be available depending on the symmetry of the current panel. If the panel is
symmetrical you can select if the stiffener should appear on the Port and Starboard panel, only the Port
panel or only the Starboard panel. If the panel is Over/in C.L. the option to reflect the stiffeners is available
by selecting SBPS.
Colour: Define the display colour of the profile from the drop down menu.
Destination: Destination locations as set by the Hull Manager.
Surf Treatment: Surface Treatments as set by the Hull Manager.
Shrinkage: Yes/No toggle (whether shrinkage should be applied or not).
Temporary: This means that the generated stiffener shall be temporary and that it will be deleted
automatically before the panel is stored. Such stiffeners are auxiliary and will get the numbers 901, 902, ...,
unless otherwise stated.
Nomark: If ticked, stiffener traces will not be marked on plate parts.
Incl: Is used to define the inclination of a stiffener. If left blank the stiffener will be placed perpendicular to
the plane of the panel. However if a value is entered an angle can be specified:
E.g. INC=60
This would result in the stiffener running at 60 degrees to the plane of the panel.
There are also 3 predefined values for Inc. The values 1,2 and 3 will incline the
stiffener until the web is parallel to the X, Y and Z-axis respectively.
If a newly created stiffener is welded to an existing inclined

stiffener, the system will automatically compensate for this as
shown in the sketch below.
This automatic compensation for angles also applies as shown in

the sketch on the right.
In both cases a normal AVEVA Marine connection and endcut code

would be used and the system would automatically carry out the
adjustments to suit the angled connections.
Weld: Weld size (throat thickness).
Hang: Offset of the flange from the panel plate (See chapter on
welded flanges for more details).
No: Normally, stiffeners will be numbered automatically and get the first free stiffener number (1, 2, ... ).
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Tag: Where internal tags e.g. reference to frame or LP positions have not been added to a stiffener, the user
may add a tag where desired as an integer between 1-999.
GPS1:, GSP2:,GPS3:, & GPS4: General purpose strings.
Functional: Functional description.
Comment: An arbitrary comment string.
7.2 Stiffener Mould Lines tab
The next step is to define the mould (trace) line. The available options when doing this are shown below in
the following Mould Line tab:
 The material will always be applied

to the LEFT of the direction of the
mould line, when viewed in the
default AVEVA Marine views.
By end points:
The mould line of the stiffener will be
determined from the end points
supplied. Some examples of this option
are shown below:
Both ends points given by explicit co-ordinates:
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Both ends given as connections to intersecting profiles:
Combination of preceding examples:
One intersecting profile given and the mould line taken from this:
One point and an angle given:
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Along line: The mould line of the stiffener will be defined as an actual line. All the usual line definition
options apply X, Y, Z, UVT, etc…Dimensions given in the Mould line box should be given as shown in the
following examples: Y=LP1, X=FR56(1)70, Y=1000(1000)5000.
Example 1:
Example 2:
Example 3:
Along curve: The mould line of the stiffener will be determined from a panel specific curve.
Pll limit: The mould line of the stiffener will be determined as parallel to one of the boundary limits.
By default the stiffener will have the same direction as the boundary limit selected, however the user does
have the option to reverse this direction.
In the example shown there are two

stiffeners, one is spaced 500mm from
the specified limit and the other placed
500mm from the first stiffener. It is also
possible to define a different value
between stiffeners than that specified
between the boundary limit and the first
stiffener.
If the limit selected is a curve, the system will ask if you

require a curved stiffener. If the selected limit is an
intersection with the hull then you must select Yes, as
the resultant stiffener(s) must be curved.
If the selected limit is a user-defined curve, consisting of

arcs and straight line segments, it is possible to create
straight or curved stiffener(s). If curved is selected the
system will offset the curve the desired distance and
generate a stiffener in the shape of the original curve.If a
straight stiffener is requested the system will offset the
longest straight section of the limit the desired distance
and generate a straight stiffener.
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Pll limit tangent: The mould line of the stiffener will be determined as parallel to the tangent of a boundary
limit at a give
Pll hole: The mould line of the stiffener will be determined as parallel to one of the segments making up a
previously defined hole.
Conn stiff: This is a AVEVA Marine shortcut for creating small connecting stiffeners very quickly. A default
file predefines the profile type, end cuts and connection codes.
End 1 (End 2 similar):
Out contour: The stiffener will end when its mould line intersects the boundary of the panel.
Prof on panel: The stiffener will end when its mould line intersects a specified stiffener on the same panel.
Int prof: The stiffener will end when its mould line connects with a specified intersecting profile on another
panel.
Point: The stiffener will end when its mould line meets with a specified point.
Surf: The stiffener will end when its mould line intersects a surface (e.g. the ship‟s hull)
Panel: The stiffener will end when its mould line intersects with a specified panel.
Bracket: The stiffener will end when its mould line intersects with a specified bracket.
Hole: The stiffener will end when its mould line intersects with a specified hole in the current panel.
Line: The stiffener will end when its mould line intersects with a given line.
 Note: When an element can be selected in the drawing the button will be activated, click this
button and select the element in the drawing.
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7.3 Stiffener Ends tab
Once the mould line is defined, by one of the previous methods, it is necessary to define the actual end
points of the stiffener. The options to do this appear on the Ends tab as shown below.
 The following instructions are for

End 1 and will be repeated for
End 2 of the stiffener. The menu
will vary slightly depending on
which type of mould line
definition is used.
End1:
Connection: Connection code for
End1.
This defines the gap, overlap or
offset at the connection with the
adjacent element.
(Details of connection codes
described in the chapter 7.6).
Click and select the required

code.
Named:
To be set by Hull Adminastrator
Cut: Defines the contour of the

profile and flange e.g. notches and
tapers.
Details of end connections covered
in chapter 7.7). Click and select
the required code.
After selecting from the above endcut

menu the system will use the
information to fill in the Cut
and Cut par[ameters] for End 1.
Excess Definition: Is used to define excess material for End 1, & End 2. of the stiffener. +ve to add
material, -ve to remove material.
Bevel Definition:
This is used to define bevel information for End1Web, End1Fla.(flange) and End2Web, End2Fla (flange)
and the Trace line of the stiffener where it is welded to the panel.
 Note: When an element can be selected in the drawing or graphical menu the button will be
activated, click this button and select the element in the drawing. Where a menu is available click
and select from the menu.
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7.4 Stiffener Additional info tab
KNH: Knuckle height, End1 in left hand box, End2 in right hand box.
KNL: Knuckle length, End1 in left hand

box, End2 in right hand box.
Incl: Inclination.
FRP Data: FRP is only relevant for Fibre

Reinforced Plastics and is not covered in
this course.
7.5 General Strings tab
Used to define text strings to be associated with the

stiffener.
Key in the required texts.
7.6 Stiffener Connection Codes
Although the extent of the mould line has already been defined, the ends have to be finalised by the use of a
AVEVA Marine connection code. This code is used to define if the connection is welded hard in, lapped or
stopped short. As well as the three basic connection options, there are multiple options within each one i.e.
stopped 50mm short, stopped 100mm short, etc.
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These connection codes are in accordance with the AVEVA Marine standard connection codes shown in the
following sketches.
 Please refer to the AVEVA Marine Documentation; Hull Detailed Design; Setup and Customisation;
Profiles in AVEVA Marine; Connection Code Definition; Connection Control file; Layout of the
Connection File for the latest list of available connection codes
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7.7 Stiffener Endcut Codes
The endcut code is used to define the appearance of each end of the stiffener. Any notches, chamfers, etc
are defined via this code. A small example from the comprehensive range of endcut codes is shown below.
 For a full list of all available endcut codes please refer to the AVEVA Marine Documentation; Hull
Detailed Design; Setup and Customisation; Profiles in AVEVA Marine; Endcut Standards; Survey of
Endcut Types.
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7.8 Worked examples of stiffener definition
7.8.1 Stiffener - Along a line from outer contour to outer contour:
Intention: Create a stiffener, across a deck panel, at FR65. The scantling of the stiffener should be 220*12
OBP and the thickness should be aft. The stiffener should stop 100mm short of the panel end and the ends
should be tapered.
Start the function Planar Hull>Model>Create, (activate the panel if necessary). Select the Stiffener option.
The following Data tab will be displayed:
Click , the following menu will appear:
Select profile Type 20,220*12
Side: Select BOTTOM
Select the Mould Line tab to display the following

menu:
Select Along line
Select 1 X.
End1 and End2 Out Contour
Key in X=FR65
Select the Ends tab to display the following menu:
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From the Connection dropdown list select code (017) Gap 100.
Click to display the Cut selection menu as shown:
Select cut 2301
Repeat for End2.
Where the properties of End1 will be repeated at End2

may be selected from the menu options.
Click Create, the original Stiffener menu will remain on the screen and the system will draw the resulting
stiffener in all relevant views.
7.8.2 Stiffener - Intersecting profile to intersecting profile:
Intention: Create stiffeners on a floor panel, from shell profiles at LP1 to LP13 to the tanktop stiffeners. The
scantling of the stiffener should be 150*12 FB and the mould line of the stiffener should match the shell and
tank top longitudinals. The stiffeners should be on the AFT side of the floor plate, and should be welded tight
at each end with a 35mm notch.
Start the function Planar Hull>Model>Create, (activate the panel if necessary). Select the Stiffener option.
The following Data tab will be displayed:
Click , the following menu will appear:
Select profile Type 10,150*12, select OK. This will

return you to the Data tab.
Side: Select AFT
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Select the Mould Line tab to display the following menu:
Select By end points.
End1 and End2 select Int prof.
Click at End1, the system will prompt ‘Identify’,

select the shell profiles on the port side working from
centre to outboard. Click the OC button, the Stiffener
menu will be redisplayed:
Click at End2, the system will prompt ‘Identify’,

select the tank top profiles on the port side working
from centre to outboard. Click the OC button, the
Stiffener menu will be redisplayed, the end positions
will also be displayed at the bottom of the form.
Select the Ends tab to display the following menu:
From the Connection dropdown list select

code (004) Abutting with offset 0.
Click to display the Cut selection menu as

shown:
Select cut 1110
Repeat for End2.
Same as End1 May be used to copy the details

already defined for End1
Select OK The Stiffener menu will be redisplayed,
Click Create, the Stiffener menu will remain on the

screen and the system will draw the resulting stiffener
in all relevant views.
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7.9 Modification of existing stiffeners
7.9.1 Modifying defined stiffeners
If after defining a stiffener it becomes necessary to modify any of the information given, carry out the
following functions:
3. Click once on the stiffener or group to be modified. The system will highlight the stiffener or group and
prompt OK? Click Yes to modify the stiffener, No to deactivate the stiffener or group.
4. If Yes is clicked the system will display the original form used to create the stiffener. Edit the information
as required and click Update. The system will now update the stiffener with the new information
provided.
As an alternative Planar Hull>Model>Edit can be used to display the stiffener information. Edit the text as
required and press the right hand mouse button, select Statement>Run This.
Click Finish and Apply and Deactivate when finished.
7.9.2 Dividing an existing Group of Stiffeners:
When creating stiffeners it is common to define multiple stiffeners in one operation. If multiple stiffeners are
defined they are referred to as a „Group‟ of stiffeners.
Example:
All the stiffeners shown opposite were
created in one function, therefore they all
belong to one group.
Alternatively they could be broken into four

smaller groups or indeed all defined
individually.
 All of the stiffeners belonging to a
Group must be identical, i.e. same
type of mould line definition, same
scantling, same connection codes,
same endcuts, etc, etc.
This grouping of stiffeners is quite
acceptable as long as all the stiffeners
remain identical. However during the development of the ships design it may become necessary to change
some of the stiffeners in the group. This change may come about due to openings being added to the panel,
or scantling changes in way of high stress areas, etc.
This modification is not possible while all the stiffeners belong to the same Group. Therefore it is necessary
to split the group into smaller groups or in some cases individual stiffeners.
If we use the previous example and assume that the scantling is going to change for the stiffeners on
LP14()16, but remain the same for all other stiffeners in the group. To divide LP14()16 from the original
group carry out the following steps:
Use the function Planar Hull>Model>Divide.
If no panel is active the system will prompt ‘Indicate panel’. Indicate the relevant panel and click OC.
The system will prompt ‘Indicate group’.
Click once on one of the stiffeners belonging to the group to be divided.
The system will display a rectangle containing all the stiffeners in the group and prompt ‘Indicate
component to extract’.
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The system will now remove the three selected stiffeners from the original group and create a new group
containing only them. It is now possible to use the Planar Hull>Model>Modify function or use Planar
Hull>Model>Edit to modify the scantlings of the stiffeners at LP14, LP15 and LP16.
7.9.3 Splitting an existing stiffener into two separate profiles
Another common occurrence after creating stiffeners on a panel is for a hatch or door opening to be added
in way of the stiffener. This usually requires the stiffener(s) to be split in to two separate profiles, one either
side of the hole.
Example:
As can be seen in the above example the stiffeners originally ran right across the deck panel, from outer
contour to outer contour. However a hatch opening has been added and it is now necessary to split the
stiffeners in way of the hatch. To do this carry out the following steps:
Use the function Planar Hull>Model>Split STI.
If no panel is active the system will prompt ‘Indicate panel’. Indicate the relevant panel and click OC.
The system will prompt ‘Indicate stiffener’.
Indicate one of the stiffeners that need to be split around the hole.
 When a stiffener is selected the system will automatically highlight every stiffener in that group, and any
subsequent splitting will be applied to all stiffeners in the group. The “Options” button may be selected
to toggle between group selection and individual stiffener selection, or alternatively the Planar
Hull>Model>Divide option may be used before splitting to ensure no stiffeners to be split are grouped
with stiffeners not to be split.
The system will display the following options:
If you wish to split the stiffeners around a given line then

choose the relevant line definition and supply the relevant
information. The alternative is to use the Options button to
allow an existing component to be used to define the split in the
stiffener. For this particular example click the Options button.
The system will prompt ‘Indicate component’, click once on

the hole.
The system will highlight the selected component and prompt

OK?
If the desired component has been highlighted use the Yes

button.
The system will now split the stiffeners as shown below:
 It should be noted that a default connection and endcut code will be added to the split ends o f the
stiffeners. These may not suit user requirements and should be checked and modified to suit.
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7.9.4 Modifying the stiffener end point
After modelling, it may be necessary to move the end points of the stiffeners.
To do this select Planar Hull>Model>Modify STI end
Activate the panel, select the stiffener or group of stiffeners to modify at the end to be changed (use divide
as mentioned earlier to separate groups of stiffeners where necessary).
The system will prompt ‘Indicate component’, select a component in the drawing or click , the following
menu will be displayed:
Select a line to define the end position of the stiffener (e.g. stiffeners
running in the Y direction would terminate on a line in the X). The
following form will be displayed.
Key in the end position of the stiffener (FR & LP positions are valid).
The next screen asks for confirmation that this is the correct
position, select Yes, the modification will be completed. (If No is
selected you will return to the Previous menu
If you wish to terminate a stiffener on a component e.g. a hole or

another stiffener, selecting the Options button on the Line menu form and you will be prompted to select a
component. The next screen asks for confirmation that this is the correct position, select Yes, the
modification will be completed. Note: The component must intersect all the stiffeners in the group, if it does
not, those which are not intersected will be deleted.
7.9.5 General Modification of Components
Right clicking on a panel component will display a menu allowing the modification of the selected component
(Single) or the Group of components that the selected component belongs to. Examples below shown for
stiffener and seam (also applicable to other panel components e.g. holes, notches etc.). The panel will be
automatically activated and the input form displayed ready for modification. If Single was selected and the
component was part of a group, it will now be separated from that group and the modifications will be
applied to the selected component only.
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Exercise 4
1. Add 250*100*15 type 30 stiffeners to T1-UPDKCTR at LP1 to 13 and LP-1 to LP-13, the stiffeners
should run from outer contour to outer contour. 0 gap and 2120 endcut code.
2. Add 250*100*15 type 30 stiffeners to T1-UPDKWNG at LP15 to 18, the stiffeners should run from outer
contour to outer contour. 0 gap and 2120 endcut code. The stiffeners should be inclined to be in a
vertical plane.
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3. Add 250*100*15 type 30 stiffeners to T1-TTOP2250 at LP1 to 13 and LP-1 to LP-13, the stiffeners
should run from the bulkhead panel T1-BHD78 at the forward end, to the outer contour at the aft end. 50
gap and 2100 endcut at T1-BHD78 and 0 gap and 2120 endcut code at aft end.
4. Add 250*100*15 type 30 stiffeners to T1-TTOP2250 at FR55 and FR60, 0 gap, 2120 endcut. Use along
a line to define the mould line (note the direction of the thicknesses), use profile on panel to define both
ends.
5. Divide the stiffener at LP12 from the group, split at the stiffener at FR55 as shown below:
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6. Modify the stiffener end of the split stiffener to appear as shown below:
7. Add 260*12 type 20 stiffeners to the AFT side of T1-BHD78 connecting the deck stiffeners and tanktop
at LP1 to 13 and LP-1 to LP-13, use panel and intersecting profile options. 50 gap at bottom, endcut
2100, 0 gap at top, 2120 endcut. Divide each group of stiffeners to separate the stiffeners at LP6 and
LP-6.
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CHAPTER 8
8 Flanges
There are two different types of flange supported in the AVEVA Marine system.
Welded flanges: More commonly known as a face plate or face flat. This type of flange involves welding a
flat bar to a panel‟s edge or in a hole.
Folded flanges: This type of flange is usually applied to a bracket or similar type structure. It can only be
applied to a straight portion of a panel‟s limit, it is not possible to add a folded flange to a curved limit.
8.1 Welded flanges
Both ends of the welded flange can be defined in many ways.
The welded flange can be either symmetrical or unsymmetrical.
When defining the flange the field; Hang defines the symmetry of the flange relative to the mould plane of
the current panel. The value in this field defines the „hangout‟ in negative w direction of the panel‟s local co-
ordinate system.
Hang = 10 Hang = 150 Hang = 15
Bevel can be defined for either end of the flange. End 1 before the / and End 2 after the /.
Excess can be defined for either end of the flange. End 1 before the / and End 2 after the /.
A welded flange can be either straight or curved.
8.1.1 Straight welded flanges:
If a panel‟s boundary is made up of several straight parts, the system

will place the flange on the longest part.
If a different part of the boundary

is required a line can be used to select it. (See below).
The welded flange can be defined as running

the whole length of a limit, but free space can
be defined at the ends by the use of the profile
connection codes. (See below).
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However, the welded flange does not have to run the whole length of a limit, it can be restricted by a co-
ordinate line.
The welded flange can be attached to other profiles or flanges:
8.1.2 Curved welded flanges
It is also possible to generate a symmetrical or unsymmetrical welded flange along a curved boundary. The
same options apply to defining the ends as for a straight flange.
To generate a curved welded flange inside a hole, simply select the hole contour instead of a boundary limit.
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8.1.3 Defining a welded flange
Select the Flange option. The menu shown below will appear:
Flange Data:
Flange type: Options: Straight along

limit, Curved along limit, and In hole.
Flange: Click , the system will prompt

‘Indicate limit’ or ‘ Indicate hole ’.
Select the limit or hole to add the flange
to.
If the limit only has one straight portion

use the OC button, otherwise define a
line to intersect the desired straight part
of the limit by clicking , the system
will prompt ‘Define line selecting
straight part of limit (Optional)’,
indicate a line that passes through the
part of the limit you wish to attach the
flange to.
1st End: Position where the flange

should start, if left empty will start at the
start of the limit.
2nd End: Position where the flange

should end, if left empty will end at the
end of the limit.
Valid for: This field is only activated if the current panel is valid for Port and Starboard. Therefore you can
select if the flange should appear on the Port and Starboard panel, only the Port panel or only the Starboard
panel.
Colour: Define the display colour of the flange from the drop down menu.
Hang: Used to define an offset if the flange is to be unsymmetrical.
Incl: Inclination of flange, (default = perpendicular to the edge to which it is attached).
No: Normally, flanges will be numbered automatically and get the first free flange number.
Next No: The next available number.
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Profile Data:
Check the Welded flange box:
Click Select, the following menu is displayed:

Select the profile type to be used for the flange.
After selection the system will automatically fill in

the Type box.
Click and select the material quality, the

project default will be used if not selected.
End1:
Same as: Select an existing connection/endcut in the drawing.
Click , alongside Connection, this results in the system displaying a list of available connection codes
for the current project:
Named Conn: To be set by Hull Adminastrator
Click , alongside End, this results in the system displaying a

list of available endcuts for the current profile, see opposite:
After selecting from the endcut menu the system will use the
information to fill in the Cut and Cut par[ameters] for End1.
End2: As End1, option to click Same as End1 to copy data to

End2
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Production Data:
Bevel Definition:This is used to define bevel

information for End1 & End2 of the flange.
Excess Definition: Is used to define excess material

for End1 & End2 of the flange.
Part Naming:
Pos. No: Position number of the flange. (P & S unless
S.Pos. is defined).
S. Pos.: If a unique position number should be

assigned to the starboard flange.
GPS1:, GSP2:,GPS3:, & GPS4: General purpose

strings.
Destination: Destination locations as set by the Hull

Manager.
Surf Treatment: Surface Treatments as set by the

Hull Manager.
Shrinkage: Yes/No toggle (whether shrinkage should

be applied or not).
Weld: Weld size (throat thickness).
General string: Additional general purpose strings.
8.1.4 Modifying a welded flange
If after defining a welded flange it becomes necessary to modify any of the information given, carry out the
2. Use the command Planar Hull>Model>Modify. The system will prompt ‘Indicate component’. Select
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8.2 Folded flanges
A folded flange may follow the whole length of a straight limit.
If a limit is made up of several straight parts the system will automatically place
the flange on the longest straight part (shown opposite) unless an intersecting
line specifies another part should be used (shown below).
The folded flange does not have

to run along the whole length of
a limit. A specific end point can
be given for one or both of the
ends. (See sketch opposite and
below).
The height of the folded flange has to be specified by the

user. The user can define the end cut angles of the folded
flanges, if not defined the default is 30 degrees.
 Please see the AVEVA Marine Documentation for details of how to define knuckle radii and
compensation for bending.
8.2.1 Defining a folded flange
Select the Flange option.

The menu shown opposite will appear:
Check the box Folded flange.
Side: The direction of the folded flange.
Height: The height of the folded part of the flange.

 This is not the exact dimension of the resultant
flange. The value is entered into an equation
along with other default user-defined values.
These values allow for bending compensation
and other manufacturing allowances. Therefore
the flange depth will vary according to these
user-defined defaults.
Flange type: The code for the type of flange to be

added to the edge of the panel.
Comment: Comment to be added to the scheme

file.
End1:
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Flange: Click , the system will prompt ‘Indicate limit’. Select the limit to add the flange to.
If the limit only has one straight portion use the OC button, otherwise define a line to intersect the desired
straight part of the limit by clicking , the system will prompt ‘Define line selecting straight part of limit
(Optional)’, indicate a line that passes through the part of the limit you wish to attach the flange to.
1st End: Position where the flange should start, if left empty will start at the start of the limit.
2nd End: Position where the flange should end, if left empty will end at the end of the limit.
After making these interactive choices click Create, the system will generate the flange and display it in all
relevant views in the current drawing.
8.2.2 Deleting a folded flange
If after defining a folded flange, if it becomes necessary to delete it, click Planar Hull>Model>Delete, the
message line will prompt ‘Indicate panel’, select the panel, the message line will prompt ‘Indicate group to
delete’, select the flange. Click Yes to confirm component to be deleted. Select Panar Hull>Scheme>Edit
and re-run the boundary statement.
8.2.3 Modifying a folded flange
1. If after defining a folded flange, if it becomes necessary to modify any of the properties, click Planar
Hull>Model>Modify, select the flange, the form used to create the flange will be displayed, modify any
of the settings then click Update, the flange will be modified.
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Exercise 5
1. Divide the stiffeners at LP6 and LP-6 on the deck at 18950 A.B. and delete these stiffeners.
2. Input schemes t1-wtlp14u.sch and t1-wtlp6u.sch. (Your trainer will guide you through this step).
3. Create 700 deep transverse webs at FR52 named T1-TR52A at the centre, and T1-TR52B at each side.
Add 12 thick plate.
4. Create welded flanges to each web, use 150*12 type 10 profile with a 0 gap and 1100 endcut to each
end as shown below (use profile section to define the end adjacent to the flanges at the longitudinal
girders):
5. Modify the stiffeners on the bulkhead at FR 78 at LP6 and LP-6 to end on the girder flanges.
6. Save Work and save the drawing
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CHAPTER 9
9 Notches, Cutouts, Holes & Doubling plates

9.1 Notches
An AVEVA Marine notch is an area of material, to be removed, that intersects a panel or stiffener‟s outer
contour. The only exception to this rule is when the area to be removed is around an intersecting profile,
then it is a cutout, which we will cover later.
The shape of a notch can be defined in two ways:
1. Selected from the range of AVEVA Marine standard notches.

2. Defined by a panel specific curve. (Only applicable for notches in plates, not in stiffeners)
9.1.1 AVEVA Marine standard notches:
There are two types of AVEVA Marine standard notch, those to be placed along a panel limit, and those to
be placed at the corner of two boundaries. Some may be valid for both corners and along a limit. Where
notches are required at the end of a profile these are handled as End cuts.
9.1.1.1 Corner Notches
Example of a corner notch for use in plates only.
If the notch selected is

symmetrical then only the
corner number is required.
If the notch selected is

asymmetrical, the limit along
which it falls must also be
given.
Corner notches are not applicable to stiffeners as the Endcut selection handles any corner notch
requirement.
9.1.1.2 Limit Notches
Example of a limit notch for use in plates & stiffeners.
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Example in way of a shell seam:
Example in way of seam on another panel: Example of co-ordinate defined positions:
9.1.1.3 Limit notches in stiffeners
Notches in stiffeners are handled in a similar way to notches in plates. Notches may be set at an intersection
with a given line or at a given distance from the end point of the stiffener. If a distance from the end of the
stiffener is specified, a positive value will be measured from End 1 of the stiffener and a negative value will
be measured from End 2 of the stiffener.
9.1.2 Notches defined by panel specific curves
If the particular notch required is not available in the AVEVA Marine Hull Standards then it is possible to
define the required shape with a panel specific curve. The curve should be created as described in the
previous panel specific curve chapter.
 When defining the curve for the notch, it is advisable to carry the contour well past the panel‟s
boundary. Stopping the desired notch right on the boundary line can lead to problems with the plate‟s
outer contour.
After creating the desired curve it is then a simple case of informing the system that the curve should be
handled as a notch.
 Notches defined by a curve statement can only be added to plates. They cannot be applied to stiffeners
on the panel, as the co-ordinate system of the panel is perpendicular to the co-ordinate system of the
stiffener.
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9.1.3 Defining a notch
Select the Notch option. The following menu will appear:
Check the box Notch in plate or Notch in

Stiffener, depending on which type of element
the notches are to added to.
Select 1 Corner or 2 Edge then click to

select the notch references (seams, limits,
corners, etc. depending on the location of the
notch to be created, see below).
Standard notch designation: Click to

display the following menu:
Notch name (arbitrary notch): The name of a panel specific curve used to define the notch, select the
curve geometry in the drawing and the name will be automatically populated.
Valid for The symmetry of the notches can be, PS and SB, PS or SB..
Comment A text string to be added to the scheme file.
Mirror is only valid for arbitrary notches and will reflect the notch geometry about the V axis when checked.
Ficticious When the box is checked, the notch will be treated as a marking contour only.
Along limit (location edge): Click and indicate the desired limit.
Int. lines: Intersecting lines defing the position of the notches, usually keyed in e.g. X=FR65.5(2)71.5
Inclination: Options: Perpendicular to limit or Along Line.
For seam (location edge): Click and

indicate the seam(s) on the adjacent panel where
the notch should be added. If a starboard shell
seam is selected it will be necessary to check the
Reflected box. The Panel/surface and Seam(s)
selected input boxes should be automatically
populated after selecting the seams, click OC to return to the notch menu.
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At corner (location corner): Click and indicate the corner(s) on the active panel where the notch
should be added. The system will automatically
populate the Number of corner(s) selected box.after
selecting the corners, click OC to return to the notch
menu
If a non-symmetric notch is placed at a corner, the

direction of the notch may be defined by clicking
, and indicating in the view the direction of the U-axis.
When the type of notch and and location etc. has been defined click Create, the notches will be displayed in
the drawing.
9.1.4 Modifying a notch
If after defining a notch it becomes necessary to modify any of the information given, carry out the following
functions:

3. Indicate the notch to be modified. (If the notch has been created within a group, Planar
Hull>Model>Divide may be used to separate the notches to be modified).
 If the notch is being indicated in a traditional hull slice view, ensure that the Draw panel as: field is set
to Defined otherwise the indication will fail.
4. The system will highlight the indicated notch and prompt OK? If the highlighted notch is the correct one
then click Yes.
5. The system will now redisplay the menu used to define the notch originally. Edit the values as
necessary and then use the Update button to resubmit the information. The system will now regenerate
the notch with the new information.
9.2 Cutouts
An AVEVA Marine cutout is an area of material to be removed from a plate or stiffener to allow an
intersecting profile or panel to pass through it. As well as defining the material to be removed, the statement
can also define any clips to be added in way of the cutout.
Example without clips: Example with clips:
9.2.1 AVEVA Marine standard cutouts
A wide range of standard cutouts are available. The system simply requires a standard cutout code and an
indication of the intersecting profile.
It should be noted that if the scantlings of an intersecting profile were modified, the cutout would adjust to
suit the new scantling size. Also, if the location of the intersecting profile is changed, the cutout will relocate
when the panel is regenerated.
 For a full list of available CUTOUT types please see the AVEVA Marine Documentation; Hull Detailed
Design; Hull Standards. An extract from the Standards is shown below:
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9.2.2 AVEVA Marine standard clips
The addition of clips, to the previously defined cutout statement, is achieved by

the inclusion of a valid 3-digit clip code.
If we assume the three digits are represented by X, Y and Z
X – Valid for clip on mould line of profile
Y – Valid for clip on non-mould line of profile
Z – Valid for clip on the top of the profile
As well as defining the position of the clips, the number allocated to X, Y and Z also specifies the type of clip
to be fitted in accordance with the standards shown below. If clips are to be omitted at any position this
must be indicated by a 0 (zero)
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9.2.3 Defining cutouts in plates
Select the Cutout option. The following menu will appear:
Cutout Data:
If no stiffeners exist on the current panel
the Cutout in stiffener option will be
greyed out.
Check the box Cutout in plate.
Intersecting profile ref: Click to

select the profiles in the drawing where
cutouts should be placed. When finished
click OC.
Cutout Type: Click to select the

cutout type from the menu shown below
The cutouts displayed will depend upon the profiles selected.
Slope “C”: Certain cutout types have one sloping edge, the slope of
which is controlled by the „C‟ value (mm)
Width: Dimension as shown opposite:
Bevel Data:
Code: Bevel code to be used.
Click to view available codes for selection. Shown opposite:

Set: To be added.

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Clip-Weld:
Not covered in this course.
Clip Data:
Standard clip: Clip from the inbuilt standards to be

used when checked.
User defined clip: Clip defined from a user macro,

to be used when checked. Not covered in this course.
Code: 3 digit code describing the positions and types of clips to be used.
Side: Specifies the side of the panel the clips should be fitted.
Dim CL1, Dim CL2, & Dim CL3: The dimensions of the CLIPS, i.e. thickness, length and breadth, are
Calculated automatically in accordance with Standard Rules.
However if necessary, these calculated dimensions can be superseded by user input. CL1 represents the
dimensions of the first clip in the code, CL2 represents the second and CL3 represents the third. If these
fields are left blank the standard dimensions will be used. The user may use any of the following input
combinations to modify the relevant clip:
3 numbers separated by commas:
<Breadth>, <Length>, <Thickness>
2 numbers separated by commas:
<Length>, <Thickness>
1 number:<Thickness>
Thick: Plate thickness range, one value to be defined ineach box.
Qual: Material quality.
Surf: Surface to which clip is attached.
Dest: Destination location.
Excess: Additional material.
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GeneralStrings: General purpose strings.
 For Automatic to work a file must be assigned to

SBH_CUTOUT_CTRL.. The contents and
creation of this file will be covered with the
AVEVA Marine Hull System Manager.
Automatic cutout options shown below:
 If selecting multiple profiles to add cutouts to, they must all belong to the same panel, or they must all
be shell profiles. The system tries to use multiple reference terms when defining the cutout and any
mixture of profiles from different external panels or shell longitudinals cannot be handled. Also note that
positive and negative LP references cannot be mixed in the same definition. Therefore it may be
necessary to create several separate cutout definitions in one panel.
After completing the menu as required click the Create button. The resulting cutouts will be displayed on the
screen and you will return to the Cutout menu.
9.2.4 Defining cutouts in stiffeners
 At the present time it is not possible to add clips to

cutouts in stiffeners, only the cutout itself is handled.
Assuming the relevant panel is active, start the function
Planar Hull>Model>Create.
Select the Cutout option. The following menu will appear:
Check the box Cutout in stiffener:
Intersecting profiles: Click the system will prompt

‘Indicate Intersecting Stiffener’. Select the profiles in the
drawing which will penetrate the main stiffener. When
finished click OC.
Cutout Type: Click to select the cutout type from the

menu.
Intersected profiles: Click then select the stiffeners
that the cutout should appear in. Use OC.
After completing the menu as required click the Create button. The resulting cutouts will be displayed in
profile view and you will return to the Cutout menu.
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9.2.5 Modifying cutouts
If after defining a cutout it becomes necessary to modify any of the information given, carry out the following
functions:
3. Indicate the cutout on the screen. (If the cutout has been created within a group, Planar
Hull>Model>Divide may be used to separate the cutouts to be modified, right-click option also available
for modifying a single cutout from a group).
4. The system will highlight the indicated cutout and prompt OK? If the highlighted cutout is the correct one
then click Yes.
5. The system will display the dialogue box used to create the cutout. Edit this to suit and click Update.
9.3 Holes
An AVEVA Marine hole is an area of material, to be removed from a panel or stiffener that has no
intersection with the outer contour of the panel or stiffener.
The shape of the hole can be defined in two ways:
1. Selected from the range of AVEVA Marine standard holes.

2. Defined by a panel specific curve. (Only applicable for holes in plates, not in stiffeners)
9.3.1 AVEVA Marine standard holes:
A wide range of holes are readily available in AVEVA Marine, some examples of these are shown below:
 For a full list of available AVEVA Marine Standard Holes please refer to the AVEVA Marine
Documentation; Hull Detailed Design; Set-up and Customisation; Holes and Notches; Hole Standards
in AVEVA Marine; Details about Standard Hole Types.
9.3.2 Standard holes in plates
When defining a hole in a plate, the position of the hole may be defined by a specific point or by selecting a
limit and defining a position along and displacement from it.
9.3.2.1 Positioning Holes by centre point
As well as defining the centre of the hole it may be necessary to provide an inclination angle depending on
the type of hole chosen.
Example:
Hole type D will only require a centre point as no matter how it is inclined about this point the result will
always be the same.
Hole type HO will require a point and an inclination angle to specify the position of the hole and the direction
in which the long axis of the hole should run.
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9.3.2.2 Positioning Holes along a limit
As shown opposite holes can be positioned relative to a panel

limit.
Firstly check the hole in plate box.
Definition:
Designation: Click to view the menu

of hole types.
Valid for: Side of ship that the hole is

valid for.
Type: Centre, Along limit or As stored.
Inclination:
Along line: Hole will be orientated
around the line used to create an
intersection with the limit.
Along limit: Hole will be orientated
parallel to the tangent of the limit at point
of intersection.
Examples of Inclination and Distance are

shown below:
Angle: Hole will be orientated in addition to selected inclination.
Distance is given:
Perpendicular to limit: Distance is measured in a line
perpendicular to the limit tangent at point of intersection.
Along line: Distance is measured along the line used to create an
intersection with the limit.
Distance: The distance that the hole shall be displaced from the
limit. (M1 in sketch opposite).
Limit No: The number of the limit where the holes shall be spaced
along. Click and indicate the limit in the drawing.
Line: The coordinates where the holes shall be positioned e.g. X=FR48.5(2)54.5, alternatively click
and indicate the positions in the drawing. When placing a hole using Type Centre, line option UVT allows a
position and angle to be defined.
Pillar: Penetrating pillar where a hole should be cut.

Spigot: Optional
Name: The name of the spigot.
Pos no: The position number.
Mark side: The side of the plate the spigot should be marked on.
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Production Data:
Colour: Define the display colour of the hole

from the drop down menu.
Bevel: Key a valid bevel code, the bevel will be
applied to the complete contour of the hole.
Grinding: A number defining the grinding

operation. (If grinding is set).
Laminate: For FRP only.
Crossmarking:
If checked a cross will mark the centre of the
hole.
Ficticious: When set to Y will be treated as a

marking contour only.
GPS1, GPS2, GPS3, GPS4: General purpose

strings.
Hooks and Bridges:

System defaults of 25mm hook radius and 25mm
bridge width / hook gap are defined when no settings
are made and the relevant box checked. E.g. Hook or
Bridge. The Hull administrator may define values to
override these system defaults. The user defines if the
system should Generated hooks on seam or
Generate bridge on seam, a line may be indicated by
clicking , user defined Width / Gap and hook
Radius can be defined by keying in new values.
Click Create when finished.
Hook example:
Gap = 150
Radius = 25
Bridge example:
Width = 150
Radius = 25
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GenaralStrings: General purpose strings.
9.3.3 Holes defined by a panel specific curve
If the particular hole required is not available in the AVEVA Marine Hull Standards then it is possible to
define the required shape with a panel specific curve. The curve should be created as described in Chapter
6.
After creating the desired panel specific curve it is just a case of informing the system that the curve should
be handled as a hole. Select Designation: Curve, see opposite:
 Holes defined by a panel specific curve can only be added to
plates. They cannot be applied to stiffeners on the panel, as the
co-ordinate system of the panel is perpendicular to the co-
ordinate system of the stiffener.
Click , and select the curve in the drawing. The curve name will
automatically be added to the form (see below). Select Type: As
stored, click Create.
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Hole in stiffener:
Check the hole in stiffener box, the menu shown

below will be displayed:
Designation: Click to view the menu of hole types.
Type: Measured from a line or stiffener end.
Line: Click and indicate the positions in the

drawing or set the axis and key in the Line params box
below.
Line params: The coordinates where the holes shall

be positioned e.g. X=FR48.5(2)54.5,
Distance: The distance from the profile end when type

stiffener end is selected.
Offset: The measurement from the profile trace to the

hole centre.
Inclination: Inclination angle of the hole
Stiffener: The profile the holes should be placed in,

click to select the profile in the drawing.
9.3.4 Worked examples of hole definitions
9.3.4.1 Defining a standard hole in a plate using centre point and an angle
Select the Hole option. The following menu will
appear:
Check the box hole in plate then click at the

Designation line, the following menu will appear:
Select the relevant hole type from the Hull Standard Selection.
The Standard parameters can be selected from the drop down list
or may be edited to user defined dimensions, when complete
select OK.
Type, select Centre, the system will only display Line options
applicable to the plane of the current panel.
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Select UVT.
Key in the coordinates and angle as

shown. may be used to indicate a
centre position and then a direction.
Click Create when finished.
 All Point options are available to allow accurate indications to be made.
The system will draw the resulting hole and re-display the Hole menu.
9.3.4.2 Defining a standard hole in a plate along a limit
Select the Hole option. The following menu will appear:
Check the box hole in plate then click at the

Select the relevant hole type from the Hull Standard

Selection.
The Standard parameters can be selected from the

drop down list or may be edited to user defined
dimensions, when complete select OK.
Type, select Along limit.

Inclination, select Along line.
Distance is given, select Perpendicular to limit.
Distance, key in a value from the selected limit to the centre of the hole.
Limit Nr, use to select the limit interactively.
Line, select Y. Key in the coordinates as shown, or click and indicate the positions in the drawing.
Click the Create button. The system will display the resulting holes graphically and return to the Hole menu.
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9.3.4.3 Defining standard holes in a stiffener
Select the Hole option. The following menu will

appear:
Check the box hole in stiffener then click at the

Select the relevant hole type from the Hull Standard

Selection.
The Standard parameters will be given default values

that may be edited, when complete select OK.
Type, select from line.

Line, select X.
Line params, key in values e.g. X=FR20.5(2)26.5.
Offset, key in a value from the profile trace to the
centre of the hole.
Stiffener, click and the select the stiffeners to
place the resulting holes in.
Click the Create button. The system will display the

resulting holes graphically in a stiffener view and return
to the Hole menu.
Alternatively use the Type from stiffener end option

as shown opposite:
Key in the desired Distance from the selected stiffener

end, the Offset from the trace line. An Inclination
angle and Comment may be added if required. Click
Create.
The system will generate the holes in the stiffener and

return to the Hole menu.
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9.3.5 Modifying a hole
If after defining a hole it becomes necessary to modify any of the information given, carry out the following
functions:
3. Select the hole in the drawing (or click the Options button and the system will display a menu containing
a button for each type of information that can be defined, e.g if a flange has been created at the hole the
wrong element type may be selected). Click the HOLE button and indicate the hole on the screen. (If the
hole has been created within a group, Planar Hull>Model>Divide may be used to separate the holes to
be modified).
4. The system will highlight the indicated hole and prompt OK? If the highlighted hole is the correct one
then click Yes.
The system will display the dialogue box originally used to create the hole. Edit this to suit and click Update.
 Holes in stiffeners cannot be selected for modification, these must be edited/deleted in the scheme
dialogue.
9.4 Doubling Plates
A doubling plate is a plate that is welded around or

covers a hole or notch. The geometry of the plate is
controlled by the component it is associated with.
To create a doubling plate use Planar

Hull>Model>Create and select the Doubling option.
The following Definition dialogue will be displayed:
Ref type: The type of element to place the doubling

around. Options are HOLE, NOTCH and CURVE.
Selected: The identity of the selected element, click

to select the element in the drawing.
For a doubling plate around a hole or notch;

M1 Width of the doubling plate
M2 Optional offset from the edge of the hole or notch.

Can only be positive.
For a doubling plate covering a hole or notch;

Closed Used to specify a plate covering a hole or
notch.
M1 Overlap distance from the hole or notch contour.
Thickness doubling plate thickness.
Quality Material quality..
Side Specifies the side of the panel on which the doubling plate is mounted.
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Valid For port & starboard symmetrical holes, the doubling plate can be specified as port only or starboard
only.
Colour: Define the display colour of the doubling plate from the drop down menu.
Notch: Notches to be cut in the doubling plate, options Corner notch or Seam notch, standard notch
designations required e.g. R25
For seams the Panel and Seam should be identified, click to select in the drawing.
Production Data:
Pos. no: Position number of doubler. (P & S unless S
pos. is defined).
S pos: If a unique position number should be assigned

to the starboard doubler.
GPS1:, GPS2:, GPS3:, GPS4: General purpose

strings.
Destination: Destination location.
Surface: Surface treatment to be applied.
Bevel1: & Bevel2: Bevel codes, only valid for notches

see detail below:
Set no: Dotori bevel set.

Automatic bevel: Used when bevel set has been defined.
Grinding 1: Grinding information (location as bev1)
Grinding 2: Grinding information (locations as bev2)
Pillar pad: Topologically references a pillar pad to a pillar.
9.4.1 Modifying doubling plates
If after defining a doubling plate it becomes necessary to modify any of the information given, carry out the
3. Click once on the doubling plate to be modified. The system will highlight the doubling plate and prompt
OK? Click Yes to modify the doubling plate, No to deactivate the doubling plate.
4. If Yes is clicked the system will display the original form used to create the doubling plate. Edit the
information as required and click Update. The system will now update the doubling plate with the new
information provided.
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Exercise 6
1. Create a view at LP14, scale 1:150. Modify the limits to appear as shown below. Create a
longitudinal girder at LP14, valid for P&S named T1-WTLP14L. Transform the existing geometry to
allow the new view to be placed in the drawing form. Add a frame ruler.
2. Add a seam 200mm FWD of FR60, add 10 thick plate.
3. Add 150*12 type 10 stiffeners to the port side of the girder with 25 gap and 1302 endcuts to both
ends at the positions shown below.
4. Create a floor panel at FR52 Over / in C.L. from LP-14 to LP14, named T1-FL52, add seams at LP-
5.5 and LP5.5, add 12 thick plate. Add 150*12 type 10 stiffeners at LP1 to LP12 and LP-1 to LP-12
with 100mm overlap connection and 1220 endcut with 100*50 parameters. Note: The thickness
should be outboard.
5. Create 150*12 type 10 stiffeners at LP13 and LP-13 with 0 gap and type 1110 endcut. Note: The
thickness should be inboard.
6. Add cutout type 309 with 010 clip

arrangement to all tanktop and shell
longitudinals.
7. Add 50R notches at all tanktop and shell

seams.
8. Add 75R notches at each corner of the

panel at LP14 and LP-14.
9. Add HO1200*600 holes parallel to the

tanktop limit, 1100mm below the tank top at
LP1.5(2)13.5 and LP-1.5(-2)LP-13.5
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10. Create a HO1200*600 hole in the girder at LP14, use the centre option UVT, U=FR65+425, V=1100,
T=90. Add a doubling plate, give value M1=100, M=25, Colour=Yellow, view the results. Modify the
doubler to be closed, M1=100. The result should be as shown below:
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CHAPTER 10
10 Brackets
10.1 General
A bracket definition should contain the following; geometry (including notches), position in space, material
specification, and any stiffening profiles.
A bracket may be either an AVEVA Marine standard bracket or an arbitrary bracket defined by the user.
The arbitrary type brackets are generated as small panels and are known as bracket panels.
 For available AVEVA Marine standard brackets refer to the „AVEVA Marine Hull Standards‟
Bracket panels are covered in the Advanced Planar Hull Modelling course.
10.1.1 AVEVA Marine standard brackets
1. When defining a bracket the user is offered 10 different possible bracket syntax. In this course we
will cover all syntax except 7 (free plane), R (bracket panel) and V (vitesse brackets).
Most bracket syntax have their plane defined by the structure they connect to.
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Bracket syntax 8, allows the plane and the geometry of the bracket to be defined.
A typical bracket definition may include:
The bracket code (from the standards)

The bracket syntax (which situation it appears in)
The bracket thickness
Any notches required in the bracket
Connection information
Symmetry information (is it applicable port and stbd or only one side
etc.)
When defining a bracket a length is usually defined for both legs of

the bracket. In AVEVA Marine these legs are called „A‟ and „B‟. Leg
„A‟ is supposed to fall along the current panel.
The bracket opposite belongs to the hatched panel, therefore leg „A‟
should run along this panel as shown.
However the situation may arise where leg „B‟ is required to run
along the current panel. This can be achieved by requesting the
bracket to be reflected. This request swaps the „A‟ and „B‟ leg
positions.
Occasionally it is convenient to give bracket input as though the

bracket belongs to a panel other than the current one. This choice
is made interactively and will result in a „BRPAN=‟ keyword
appearing in the bracket definition.
The example opposite shows PAN_B is current but the bracket input can be
entered as if PAN_A was current. Therefore leg „A‟ would fall along PAN_A
not PAN_B and leg „B‟ would fall along PAN_B not PAN_A.
10.1.2 The Plane of a Bracket:
Normally a bracket is placed in line with the profile along which it is set.
However, it is also possible to control the direction in an

arbitrary way. The direction line can be controlled to have a
certain direction or to pass a certain point. The following
options are available to define the plane:
Inclination: Vector:
Usually given as T=<angle> Usually given as two points
(e.g. XT=<r> and YT=<r>
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Principle Plane: Direction point:

The bracket should lie in one of the Direction defined as passing through a
ship‟s principle planes. Defined point.
10.2 Bracket Input Forms
Select the Bracket option. The following menu will
appear:
Click and select a bracket syntax (see 10.1.1),

and then selecting a bracket type, the following form
will be displayed:
There are a number of tabs to this form, they are

General, Production data, Notches, General
Strings, Material, Dim/Con and Profiles.
General: Will display the selected Syntax, click to

select a diffent syntax if necessary.
Name: The name of the bracket type.
Instance: An instance of the bracket type (if defined,

optional).
Variant: The variant number of the bracket. Requires

standard bracket handling to be in place, and is not
covered in this course.
Mirrored: Whether leg A and B should be swapped.
Side The side of the panel that you wish the bracket to
appear on.
Side 2 Connection along panel or flange, varies

depending on bracket syntax.
Valid for: This field is only activated if the current panel is valid for Port and Starboard. Therefore you can
select if the bracket should appear on the Port and Starboard panel, only the Port panel or only the
Starboard panel.
Colour: Define the display colour of the bracket from the drop down menu.
Bracket number: Bracket number.
Bracket next no: Next available bracket number.

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Material side: Direction of material thickness if not automatically defined by attachment to stiffeners.
Quality: If left blank the default material for the system will be assumed, usually "A" quality mild steel.
Reference: Click to allow the selection of reference elements in the drawing, the message line will
prompt for the type of elements to be selected.
Dim/Con:
Length of bracket arm A

Per/arm: when checked arm B will be measured
perpendicular to A.
Length of bracket arm B

Per/arm: when checked arm A will be measured
perpendicular to arm B.
Length of bracket arm C
Length of bracket arm D
Length of bracket arm E
Gap: Gap with intersecting stiffeners.
AOV / BOV: Where brackets are designed to overlap a

stiffener, the system can calculate the length of the
overlapping arm/s using a ratio (AOV or BOV) * the
profile height e.g. profile height = 300, AOV=2.5 then
arm A = 300*2.5=750
Offs: Offset from mould plane of stiffener.
Radius of free edge of bracket.
Radius at end of leg A of bracket.
Radius at end of leg B of bracket.
Length of toe at end A of bracket.
Length of toe at end B of bracket.
Depth: Depth can be used to define the bracket depth for syntax 2,3 & 7 brackets.
Tight: Tight connection with intersecting stiffeners.
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Notches/Profiles:
Alternative notch arrangement:
Notch in the origin corner: Origin corner notch.
Notch at the end of arm A: Notch at end of arm A.
Notch at the end of arm B: Notch at end of arm B.
Notch at the start of arm A for a three-edge

bracket: Notch at end of arm A.
Profile side: Side of panel the profiles will be attached.
Stiffeners on both sides of the bracket: Check where stiffeners are to be added to both sides of the
bracket.
First stiffener: Type and size of first stiffener on bracket (or welded flange).
Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth stiffener, similar to first stiffener (does not apply to welded flange).
Nominal height of the flange: Nominal height of a folded flange.
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Production Data:
Position number: Position number (If Position

number. =-1, no position number will be allocated
when autopos no. is used, the part is deemed to be a
standard part).
Position number for SB: Unique pos number for

starboard bracket
Name of parts list: Name of parts list.
Weld: Weld size for connected edge.
Bevel: Bevel code for connected edge.
Bevel side: Side that bevel will be applied to.
Automatic bevel:
Destination: Assembly location.
Surf treat:. Finish prior to production phase.
GPS1, GPS2, GPS3, GPS4: General purpose strings.
Grinding: A number defining the grinding operation. (If

grinding is set).
General Strings: General purpose strings. 1-10.
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10.3 Bracket syntax 1 – Panel to Profile
10.3.1 Rules for syntax 1 brackets
The „A‟ leg must always fall along the „web‟.
Mirror must not be used.
„A‟ and „C‟ automatically calculated by the system.
The user must supply „B‟.
Bracket can stop against first intersecting profile, or continue to flange with
cutouts for intervening profiles
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10.3.2 Defining syntax 1 brackets
Select the Bracket option. The system will display the

following menu:
Click , the system will display the following menu,

select Syntax 1, Panel/Profile.
Click at the Name input box, the following menu

will be displayed:
Select the desired bracket type, in this case BCB.
The previous menu will be displayed, select the Side

of the panel the brackets should be attached to.
Add Thickness 10, Quality A plate to the bracket.
Click at the Reference box. The system will prompt ‘Indicate

profile along’. Indicate the profile(s) that intersects the current panel
that you wish the bracket to run along. Use the OC button when all
desired profiles are highlighted.
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The system will prompt ‘Indicate intersecting profile (OPTIONAL)’.
If nothing is selected the system will search for the nearest stiffener, or, if none is found, the nearest flange
and attach the bracket to it, use the OC button if this is desired. (You may select any stiffener or a flange if
you do not wish to use the nearest). Note: if you wish to attach to a flange on a panel where stiffeners are
fitted, you must select the flange.
In this case we indicate a flange in a hole and then use the OC button.
Select the Notches/Profiles tab and add a Notch in the origin corner R50. Profile data can be added if
stiffening is necessary on the bracket using the input boxes on the bottom of this form.
Select the Dim/Con tab, The system will display the

following menu:
Add Length of bracket arm B 400, Length of bracket arm C 85. Note: Leg A has been automatically
detected by the system and is greyed out.
When complete, select Create, the bracket will now be displayed on screen.
10.4 Bracket syntax 2 – Panel to Profile
Bracket can belong to either of the involved panels.
Length of both legs must be user defined.
If a length is only given for leg „A‟ the system will assume A = B
The profile may be a stiffener/longitudinal, the face of a flange or an edge of a

flange.
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Select the Bracket option. The system will display the following menu:

select Syntax 2, Panel/Profile.

will be displayed:
Select the desired bracket type, in this case B.
The previous menu will be displayed, select the Side

of the panel the brackets should be attached to.
Click at the Reference box. The system will prompt ‘Indicate profile along’. Indicate the profile(s) that
intersects the current panel that you wish the bracket to run along. Use the OC button when all desired
profiles are highlighted.
The system will display the following question:
As the bracket being created usually runs along the

current panel, it is usual to select Yes for this option. If
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Select Yes. The system will display the following

question:
By default the plane of the bracket will be the same as that of the profile it is running along. If this is the
desired result, as it usually is, then click No and the system will apply the default and proceed through the
bracket definition.
If the plane of the bracket should be different to that of the profile

then click Yes and the following menu will appear:
Inclination angle: Key in the desired angle for the plane of the
resulting bracket.
In principle plane: The system gives the choice of X, Y or Z as

the plane of the resulting bracket
Point UV: The system will prompt ‘Cursor position’. The next indication on the screen will define the plane
of the resulting bracket. The plane will run from the toe of the selected profile to the user defined
cursor position
Point XYZ: The system will prompt ‘Cursor position’. The next indication on the screen will define the
plane of the resulting bracket. The plane will run from the toe of the selected profile to the user defined
cursor position.
After defining the plane of the bracket select the Notches/Profiles tab and add a Notch in the origin
corner R50.
Select the Dim/Con tab, the system will display the

following menu:
Add Length of bracket arm A 525, Length of bracket arm B will be tha same as A when Per/arm is
checked.
Click Create, the system will now display the resulting bracket on the screen in all relevant views and return
to the Bracket menu.
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10.5 Bracket syntax 3 – Panel to Panel
The bracket can belong to either of the involved panels.

If a length is only given for leg „A‟ the system will assume A = B
A flange, limit edge or line must be used for each leg.
If for example PANB had not been modelled it is possible to

define the leg of the bracket by a line. A point and an angle (U1,
V1 and T1) should define the line.

following menu:

select Syntax 3, Panel/Panel.

will be displayed:
Select the desired bracket type, in this case BR.
The previous menu will be displayed:
Click at the Reference box.

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The system will prompt ‘Position of arm not along current

panel’ and display the following options:
Select the type of connection in way of the other panel. In this

case there is no profile where the bracket leg will connect to the
adjacent panel, and it is not a limit of the tank top panel, so we
must use 3 Line to define the position of the bracket leg.
The system will prompt ‘Define line to connect bracket side

to’.Select Z, then key in the Z value, or cancel and use the 2d
point mode to connect to the top of the deck, confirm the correct
position has been given. The system will prompt „Opposite direction of line’, if the bracket is to sit on top of
the line select No
The system will prompt ‘Connection to current panel’ and display the following options:
Select the type of connection in way of the current panel. In this

case 2 Limit.
The system will prompt ‘Indicate limit. Indicate the limit on the
current panel where the leg of the bracket will connect.
After indicating the limit the system will return to the bracket
menu.
Select the Notches/Profile tab and add a Notch in the origin corner R50.
Select the Dim/Con tab, the system will display the

following menu:
Add Length of bracket arm A 500, Length of

bracket arm B will be the same as A when Per/arm is
checked.
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10.6 Bracket Syntax 4 – Profile to Profile
Bracket will normally belong to PANA.
If a length is only given for leg „A‟ the system will assume A=B
Reflected placing possible.

following menu:

select Syntax 4, Profile/Profile.

will be displayed:
Select the desired bracket type, in this case BBA.

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The system will prompt ‘Indicate profile on other panel’. Select the profile(s) not on the current panel that
you wish to attach the bracket(s) to. When the desired profiles are highlighted use OC.
The system will prompt ‘Indicate profile on this panel’. Select the profiles on the current panel that you
wish to attach the bracket to. Use OC when finished. The system will display the following menu:
The Side for the bracket will be automatically detected when selecting the profiles.
Select the Dim/Con tab, the system will display the following menu:

bracket arm B will be tha same as A when Per/arm is
checked.
Select the Notches/Profiles tab and add a 150*12 type 10 stiffener to the SB side of the bracket.
Click Create, the system will now display the resulting

bracket on the screen in all relevant views and return
10.7 Bracket Syntax 5 – Panel to Profile
The bracket can belong to either panel.
„A‟ can be defined by the user, derived from the position of an

intersecting stiffener or calculated by default rule. „B‟ can be
keyed in directly by the user or a BOV, overlap dimension can
be defined.
If neither value is given then BOV=1.5*H will be used.
If a BOV value of less than 5 is entered, the system will treat

this as a factor and use BOV*H to calculate the actual overlap.
Select the Bracket option. The system will display

the following menu:
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Click , the system will display the following menu:
Select Syntax 5, Panel/Profile.

will be displayed:
Select the desired bracket type, in this case GA.
The system will prompt ‘Indicate profile to overlap’. Select the profile(s) that you wish to attach the
bracket(s) to. When all the desired profiles are highlighted use OC.
The system will prompt ‘Indicate intersecting profile (OPTIONAL)’.

Using the sketch just below the chapter heading as an example, if we wanted to stop leg „A‟ against the flat
bar shown then we would indicate it now. If, as in this case, we wish to control the leg length with a keyed in
value we just use OC.
The system will prompt ‘Indicate panel (on side of connection)’. Indicate the panel (not current) that you
wish the bracket to run along.
 Indicate in a view where the desired panel is seen in section, and be careful when indicating as
whatever side of the panel you indicate will determine where the bracket is attached. I.e. if you take a
deck panel in section, if you indicate just above the deck, the bracket will be attached to the topside of
the deck panel, if you indicate below, the bracket will be attached to the underside of the deck.
The Side for the bracket will be automatically detected when selecting the profiles.
 Ensure the system has filled in the Side field correctly, if it has not then correct this before submitting
the form.
Select the Notches/Profiles tab to add any notches.

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bracket arm B 600.
If required key in a BOV value, otherwise leave blank for the system to calculate.
10.8 Bracket Syntax 6 – Profile to Profile
The bracket will belong to panel „A‟.

Reflected position possible.
„A‟ can be defined by either „A‟ or „AOV‟.
If nothing defined then default applied i.e. AOV=1.0*HA
B „B‟ can be defined by either „B‟ or „BOV‟.
If nothing defined then default applied i.e. BOV=1.5*HB
AOV or BOV is given as less than 5 it will be interpreted as a
factor giving the overlap AOV*HA or BOV*HB
HA = Depth of profile on Panel A
HB = Depth of profile on Panel B
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Select the Bracket option. The system will display the following menu:
Click , the system will display the following

menu:
Select Syntax 6, Profile/Profile.

will be displayed:
Select the desired bracket type, in this case GC6.
The system will prompt ‘Indicate profile to

overlap along B’. Select the profile(s) along which
the B value will be applied. When all the desired
profiles are highlighted use OC.
The system will prompt ‘Indicate profile for A-side’. Select the profile(s) along which the A value will be
applied. When all the desired profiles are highlighted use OC.
The system will return to the bracket menu:
Select the Notches/Profiles tab to add any notches.
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bracket arm B 600.
Optionally key in AOV or BOV values as required. If

left blank the system will calculate these as described
previously.
 Ensure the system has filled in the Side field

correctly, if it has not then correct this before
submitting the form
The system will now display the resulting bracket on the screen in all relevant views and return to the
Bracket menu.
10.9 Bracket Syntax 8 – Explicitly defined
The bracket will belong to the current panel.
Reflected position possible.
The plane and origin of the bracket must be defined in the input.
„A‟ must be defined in the input.
„B‟ must be defined in the input.
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Before defining syntax 8 brackets it is a requirement that a view exists on the current drawing which
represents the desired plane of the resulting bracket. The example below shows the situation where
modelling of the bulkhead was taking place in the section view. However to define a syntax 8 bracket at the
position indicated it is necessary to create an
elevation view as shown below:
Assuming the relevant panel is active, start the

function Planar Hull>Model>Create.
Select the Bracket option. The system will display

the following menu:
Click , the system will display the following menu:
Select Syntax 8. Explicitly defined.

will be displayed:
Select the desired bracket type, in this case KL.
Add a 10 Thickness plate, Material side PS

(because a profile has not been selected to define
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The system will prompt ‘Indicate view’. Click once on the view to be used to define the plane of the
resulting bracket, in this example this is the new elevation view.
The system will prompt ‘Define origo – Cursor position’. The system is now
looking for an indication to define the origin of the resulting bracket. Perform
indication 1 as shown below (Use NODE for each of the selections, zoom in on the
elevation view as shown).
The system will prompt ‘Define U-axis – Cursor position’. The system requires a
point along which to project the positive U axis of the bracket. Perform indication 2
as shown opposite:
The system will prompt ‘Define V-axis – Cursor position’. The system requires a
point along which to project the positive V axis of the bracket. Perform indication 3
as shown.
The system will now display the following menu:
The options available here are as follows:
No The system will use the supplied ORI, UAX and VAX to define the angle between the U and V axis. In
this case the indication we have made will result in 90 degrees between the axis. The system will also apply
an angle of 90 degrees between the bracket edge and the toe of the bracket.
Yes The system will allow a new angle to be defined between the U and V axis. Due to the indications in
the drawing it is easy to define the U and V axis at 90 degrees to each other, however it is difficult through
indication to define an angle other than 90 degrees. Therefore the system will accept a definition at 90
degrees and then allow the user to define an angle other than 90 degrees. The system will also prompt for a
user-defined angle to be applied between the bracket edge and any bracket edge defined by a „C‟
dimension.
 The control of the angle at the „C‟ edge is only applicable if a bracket type supporting the use of „C‟
edges has been selected. This figure will have no effect if used for a bracket without a „C‟ edge.
In this case a 90-degree bracket is required therefore select No. The system will return to the Bracket
menu.
Click the Notches/Profiles tab and add a R35 Notch in the origin corner.

bracket arm B 400, Length of bracket arm C 75,
Length of bracket arm D 50.
Click Create, the system will now display the resulting

bracket on the screen in all relevant views and return
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10.10 Modifying a bracket
If after defining a bracket it becomes necessary to modify any of the information given, carry out the
2. Use the command Planar Hull>Model>Modify. The system will prompt ‘Indicate component’. (If the
bracket has been created within a group, Planar Hull>Model>Divide may be used to separate the
bracket to be modified).
3. Click once on the bracket to be modified. The system will highlight the doubling plate and prompt OK?
Click Yes to modify the bracket, No to deactivate the bracket.
4. If Yes is clicked the system will display the original form used to create the bracket. Edit the information
as required and click Update. The system will now update the bracket with the new information
provided.
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Exercise 7
1. Create a view using 3 points: FR46, LP14, 18238; FR78, LP14, 18238; and FR46, 14610, 15862,
set the limits to Xmin = FR 45, Xmax = FR79 and Ymin=LP13.
2. Create a panel valid for P&S named T1-SWTU, the boundaries should be the bulkheads at FR46
and FR78 and the upper side panel at LP14 and the side tank top plate as shown below. Add 12
thick plate to the panel.
3. Add a web panel at FR52 as

shown opposite named T1-
WNGU52, add 12 thick plate. Add
a fillet curve to create the hole
contour, displaced 500 from 4 of
the surrounding panels (the
inboard panel is not used to define
the hole contour), 300 rad to each
corner. Add the hole and a 150*12
type 10 flange to the opening.
4. Add 10 thick brackets, syntax 1, type BCB with R35 notch on the aft side of the web panel.
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5. Add 10 thick brackets, syntax 2, type B on the aft side of the bulkhead at FR78, with 100*10 type 10
stiffeners on the starboard side of the starboard brackets and on the port side of the port brackets.
6. Create a 600 deep * 10 thick panel at C.L. attached to the aft side of the bulkhead at FR78 as
shown below. Name the panel T1-CLBHD78.
7. Add a 150*12 type 10 flange to the aft edge of the new

panel.
8. Add a 10 thick bracket, syntax 3, type BR 800*800 with a

R50 notch as shown.
9. Add 10 thick brackets, syntax 4, type BB, 600*600 as shown connecting the upper end of the
bulkhead stiffeners to the deck stiffeners.
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10. Add 250*100*15 type 30 profiles to the port side of the longitudinal bulkhead at 14620 off C.L. at
LP28 to LP38, 50mm gap at each end and 2100 endcuts, the profiles direction should be to bottom.
11. Add a 10 thick bracket, syntax 5, type GA, 500*450 at the aft end of the stiffener at LP28 (where it
connects to the bulkhead at FR46, as shown below:
12. Create a view at LP18, set the limit box

to Xmin=FR51, Xmax=FR53,
Zmin=LP38, Zmax=LP40
13. Add 10 thick brackets, syntax 8, type KL

to the forward and aft sides of the web
plate dimensions as shown, R35 notch to
corner and thickness to starboard side.
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CHAPTER 11
11 Handling AVEVA Marine panels

11.1 Moving panels
To move an existing panel a drawing should be open preferably with an isometric view containing the panel
to be moved.
Start the function Planar Hull>Panel>Move.
Assuming no panels are currently active, the system will prompt ‘Indicate Panel’.
Click once on the desired panel(s). Use OC when the desired panel(s) have been selected.
Principle Plane:This option

will be highlighted if the
original plane was a
principle plane i.e. X, Y or Z.
In this case edit Co-
ordinate value to represent
the new position.
Alternatively click Relative
position and enter a value
relative to the chosen panels
starting position, e.g. FR1
will add one frame to the
original position.
Three points: This option

will be highlighted if three
points defined the original
plane. In this case edit the
three points to represent the
desired position.
Plane Object: This option will be highlighted if the original plane was defined by another object, i.e. an RSO
in the database. In this case edit the object in the Name field to represent an object describing the desired
new position.
After completing the form click OK.
The system will now move the panel to the new position.
 At this point the system may display a list of object that could not be copied to the new location, usually
due to a referenced object at the start position not existing at the new position. Take note of these
messages and be prepared to modify the panel when it is moved.
If the panel position is satisfactory then use the function Planar Hull>Select>Apply and Deactivate.
The system will display the following option for each of

the moved panels:
If completely satisfied with the panel's new position

click Yes.
The system will update the databank with the panel's new position and remove the panel from the active list.
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11.2 Copying panels
To duplicate an existing panel(s) a drawing should be open preferably with an isometric view containing the
panel(s) to be duplicated.
Start the function Planar Hull>Panel>Copy.
Assuming no panels are currently active, the system will prompt ‘Indicate Panel’.
Click once on the desired panel(s). Use OC when the desired panel(s) have been selected.
The system will display the following

menu:
Click on the Options button, the following form will be displayed:
In the Old Name box the system will

display the selected panel(s) name
and in the Old Module box, the block
to which it currently belongs.
In the New Name box, edit or key in

the name for the new panel. In the
New Module box, edit or key in the
name of the block to which the panel
will belong.
If multiple duplication is required it is

necessary to provide multiple new
names in a single New line. An
example of this could be a bulkhead at
FR49 being copied to frames 52, 53,
54 & 55
The original bulkhead name is: T1-BHD78

The New Name input would read: T1-BHD<90(10)120>
This would result in the following panels being produced: T1-BHD90
T1-BHD100
T1-BHD110
T1-BHD120
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After completing the form as required, use the OK button. The system will display the following menu:
 If multiple copies are being made then multiple positions must be supplied. The number of positions
defined must match the number of new panel names provided in the previous menu.
The previous example of creating multiple bulkheads would require the following input in the Coordinate
value box: FR90(10)120
After completing the menu use the OK button. The system will copy the panel(s) to the new position
specified. The rectangle around the panel will have the letter „M‟ in it to highlight that the panel has been
copied to the new position but not stored.
 At this point the system may display a list of object that could not be copied to the new location, usually
due to a referenced object at the start position not existing at the new position. Take note of these
messages and be prepared to modify the panel when it is moved.
If multiple duplication has been requested, the system will copy and display the panel as stated above. It will
also display the following option:
Click Yes and the system will progress

through all the duplications offering the
chance to store each panel. When it
reaches the last one the option to store
will not be displayed but the panel will
remain active. To store the final panel, use the function Planar Hull>Select>Apply and Deactivate.
The system will display the question box shown above.
Click Yes and the system will update the databank with the new panel and remove the panel from the active
list.
11.3 Modifying panel symmetry
Symmetrical panels created P&S may be separated to individual panels, one port side specific, one
starboard side specific, allowing changes to be made individually to each panel.
Select Planar Hull>Panel>Modify Symm, select the symmetric panel to be redefined as separate panels,
select OC. The user will be prompted to delete the parent panel.
The split panels will remain active. When storing the panels, the original panel name will be used with a
suffix S (starboard) and P (port) added to the original panel name. References within other panels that have
topological links with the old panel will also be activated/updated to reference the new panel names, these
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11.4 Renaming Panels
If it is necessary, panels can be renamed using Planar Hull>Panel>Rename. Select the panel to be
renamed, the dialogue box for renaming the panel is displayed as shown below, with the original panel
name displayed.
Key-in the new Panel

name, then select OK.
Select the Block from the

drop down list.
Func. Desc. Allows a

functional description to
be applied to the panel.
The panel will be renamed. All panels with topological references to the renamed panel will also be
activated/updated with the new panel name. Store all panels.
11.5 Adding or modifying components on multiple panels
After a panel has been duplicated to several locations, it may be necessary to either add extra components
to some or all copies of the panel or modify components on some or all of the copies.
This can be achieved very simply, use the command Planar Hull>Select>Activate to activate all the
required panels then create a new component or modify an existing one in the normal way. The addition or
modification will be applied to all active panels where possible.
When the panels are stored using Planar Hull>Select>Apply and Deactivate, the system will prompt the
user to store the first panel, press the ALL button to store all panels.
Alternatively the user can press Yes to store the panel and the system will prompt to store the next panel.
This is repeated for each panel.
If the user presses No for a panel then it will be skipped and will revert to the currently stored version.
Exercise 8
1. Copy the floor at FR52 to FR49, repeat to create multiple copies at FR61, FR64, FR67, FR70, FR73
and FR76
2. Add 200*100*10 type 30

stiffeners to the upper wing tank
plate as shown, spaced 700mm
from the upper limit. Stiffeners to
have 50mm gap and endcut 2100
to each end.
3. Add cutout Type 309 with 010 clip

arrangement to each penetrating
stiffener at the web panel as
shown.
4. Copy the panel to FR49 and

FR55(3)78
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CHAPTER 12
12 Position numbers and panel splitting

12.1 Position Numbers
After modelling a block of steel structure it is necessary to assign a position (or identification) number to
each part. This task can be handled automatically in AVEVA Marine. The system can assign unique
numbers to every part or compare parts and assign the same number to any identical parts.
A position number object assigned to SB_POSNO_SETS controls the allocation of position numbers. The
options available within this object are covered in the AVEVA Marine Hull Managers training course.
For this example a position number object already exists and we will concentrate on the assignment of the
numbers, not the creation of the object.
12.1.1 Assigning position numbers
The first step in assigning position numbers is to select the scope. The scope defines which parts belonging
to which objects are to be treated in the position number allocation. To define a scope, open a drawing and
start the function Planar Hull>PosNo>Scope
Panel: Select all parts belonging to an individual panel to be

treated.
Block: Select all parts belonging to a block to be treated.
Assembly, all levels: Select all parts belonging to an assembly

and all levels below.
Assembly, first level: Select all parts belonging to a single level

assembly.
All: Select all parts in the current project.
List: View the current scope.
Reset: Clear the current scope.
Select 2 Block and a list of blocks in the

current project will be displayed. This list
will initially appear empty but the use of
the wildcard (*) will list all blocks in the
current project, as shown opposite:
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From the list select ER2 and click the OK button. The system will display the menu shown below:
This menu will appear if the option Panel, Block or All has been
selected. It allows the filtering of parts by the side of the ship
they appear in. Initially all three options are shown in capital
letters, this indicates all parts for all sides will be selected. If one
of the options is clicked the text will change to lower case
letters, this indicates that parts found on that particular side will
not be selected.
We require all panels in the block therefore click the Cancel button with all three options shown in capital
letters. The system will now return to the original menu allowing further selection if required, when finished
select Cancel.
Having made our selection it is now necessary to run the position number program, this is started by the
command Planar Hull>PosNo>Auto.
The following form will appear:
Object: The name of the database

object controlling the handling of the
position numbers
__SBH_AUTOPOS_CTRL__.
Case: The case to be used must

exist in the position number object.
Prefix/Suffix: None digit characters

to appear before or after the position
number. (Normally used in
conjunction with final position
numbers, see below).
Parts to be treated: Filter the parts

in the current scope that are to be
treated.
Position numbers to update:

Types of existing position numbers
that are to be updated.
Empty: Only parts without existing position numbers will be updated.
Temporary: Only parts with existing position numbers which are not marked as final will be updated.
Final: Only parts with existing position numbers that have been marked as final will be updated.
 Please note that these three options are independent, e.g. final position numbers can be treated
without disturbing the empty position numbers. In other words, any combination of options can be given
simultaneously.
When defining Final position numbers it is necessary to give a prefix and a suffix to the position number. To
enable this option the environment variable SBH_AN_POSNO has to be set.
In case of alpha-numerical position numbers it is not possible to use some general purpose strings because
these occupy the same space as the prefix and suffix of the alpha- numerical position numbers.
The suffixes and prefixes identifying position numbers to be final are assigned to two default parameters of
the default file of Hull Planar Modelling (from where they are read also by the autopos function). The
parameters are POSNO_PREFIX and POSNO_SUFFIX and they may be assigned a number of different
strings, e.g. POSNO_PREFIX=A,B,C and POSNO_SUFFIX=FIN. It is generally the responsibility of the hull
manager to allocate the variables and set the values.
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To be identified as "final" a position number must (in this case) have a prefix equal to any of A, B or C and
simultaneously have a suffix string equal to FIN.
Program mode: Select whether to update the model objects or list the results.
Insert mode: At end will append pos numbers starting after the last number previousy used.
Between will use any numbers which are now empty due to deleted parts.
Comparison: Select the level at which the comparison of identical parts is to take place
Ass level: Used to specify an assembly level if Comparison has been set to an assembly.
For this example we enter MAR in the Case and click the OK button. After the program is complete click the
Cancel button to exit the function.
In the AVEVA Marine Log Viewer a results file will be generated with the extension lst. An example of the
contents of this file is shown below:
As can be seen the file will list all parts treated along with the actual position number allocated. If any parts
could not be treated by the system, or already have a number assigned a message relating to the problem
will appear in this file.
Assuming all parts where successfully treated the position numbers can now be added to the production
drawings.
12.1.2 Adding position numbers to drawings
Assuming the Program mode was set to Update when running the position numbers program, the panel
objects in the database will now contain the allocated position numbers.
This information can be accessed and displayed in note form on a drawing using the following function
Annotate>Hull Note>Pos No
The system will display the following options in a choose options

window and prompt „Choose part type‟
Profile: Used to add position number notes to stiffeners or

flanges. This option applies to stiffeners in the plane of the view
or intersecting the view.
Bracket: Used to add position number notes to a bracket.
Clip: Used to add position number notes to a clip.

 Only applicable if customer has „Extended Clip Handling‟
feature and is using User defined Clips.
Plane plate: Used to add position number notes to a plate in the same plane as the view it appears in.
Intersect plate: Used to add position number notes to a plate intersecting the plane of the view it appears in
Doubling Plate: Used to add position number notes to a doubling plate.
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After selecting the relevant part type the system will prompt for an indication on the screen. Click once on
the part, use the OC button and the system will add the position number.
Alternatively click once on the part, move the cursor away, click again and then use the OC button and the
system will add a note with a tail back to the part.
While the system is prompting for an indication of a part the

option is there to customise the appearance and contents of the
position number note. To customise the note, use the Option
button and the following menu will appear:
Profiles:
Plates:
Brackets:
Clips:
Doubling:
Check the boxes to include any combination of the following, position number, dimension, quality. A
symbol can be selected to be placed around the position number.
Use the OK button when satisfied with selections. Add position number notes as previously described.
12.2 View Properties
Additional model information can be added to individual views.
This information can be accessed and displayed as text on a view using the following function Planar
Hull>View>Properties.
Select a view to add or remove these

texts.
The following menu will be displayed:
Confirm the correct view has been selected by selecting Yes
The following screen will be displayed:
 The default settings of the View Properties can

be controlled by the use of variables in the
modelling default file.
Tick the items to be displayed in the view, or remove

the tick to remove the text from the view. When the
necessary settings have been chosen select OK. Only
the selected texts will be added to the view, any which
are not ticked will be removed from the view where
applicable.
Note: The view type will dictate which texts can be

added using this method.
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Example displaying flange text shown below:
When a view is recreated the text may be removed from the view.
It is often necessary to reposition text to make a drawing more presentable. If

text is moved using the Modify>Move>Text option, when the view is recreated it
will be moved back to it‟s original location. This can be prevented by moving the
text using Planar Hull>View>Edit.
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12.3 Panel splitting
After the completion of the modelling, and the allocation of position numbers, it is necessary to split the
panels into their various parts. The Plane Parts Generation program handles this task.
This program splits out all the plates and profiles that make up a panel and sends them to the relevant
database ready for use by the nesting applications.
The full range of options relating to this program is covered in the AVEVA Marine Hull Production
Information Users guide. What follows now is a simple step-by-step guide to split the panels in the block
modelled in the planar hull modelling exercises.
Open the drawing used in the planar hull modelling exercises, start the function
Hull Tools>PPI Hull
The menu shown opposite will appear.
The majority of the options will be greyed out, as no parts have

been selected.
Therefore the first step is to select the Block we wish to split.
Click 1 Select. The menu shown below will appear.
Select 1 Block and the following input box will be displayed:
Key the name of the block or use a wildcard, then

select OK, to display the following box:
If a wildcard was used a list of blocks in the current

project will appear, if a block name was given, only the
block given will be displayed.
Select ER2 from the list and use the Add>> button to
move this to the selection list (you can continue to
select blocks if necessary), when finished select OK.
(You can remove items which have been selected by
selecting them in the right hand column and use the
<<Remove button to remove them from the list.
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The system will return to the Production data selection screen, select Cancel, the Production Interface
menu will now be displayed, this time all of the options will be active, as we have made a valid selection to
be treated.
Click 3 Plane Part Generation to start the program.

The system will start a job in the AVEVA Marine Log viewer called Hull Plane Part Gen.
When this job has terminated view the lst file for a text description of all plate and profile parts created.
For a pictorial view of all plate parts created return to the Production Interface menu and click 2 Show
The system will display a list of drawings stored in the SBH_RECEIPT database. Look for a drawing named
PPAN_<job number>.
Open this drawing to view a sketch of all plate parts sent to the SB_PLDB database to be nested.
An example of a split plate part drawing is shown below:
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12.4 Part Checking
Click Hull Tools>Part Checking>Part Check. Select a planar plate part in the displayed drawing. Click OC.
The part will be displayed with any manufacturing markings/excesses etc. for confirmation.
Modify: Allows modification of Text, Symbol

and Label.
Text menu:
Symbol menu: Label menu:
Recreate: With this function the production information are displayed according to the system settings. If
any previous text has been moved, the new position and properties are kept and only the contents are
changed.
Clear: With this function all production information will be deleted from the part. The panel is also updated.
Save: With this function all production information added to the part will be stored in the panel as labelled
texts. The user will get a warning if any text is outside the part.
To exit the function click Hull Tools>Part Checking>Close Part Check.
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12.5 Planar Hull Scheme editor
The dialogue shown below is opened by all functions that need it, such as Planar Hull>Scheme>Input,
Planar Hull>Scheme>Edit and Planar Hull>Model>Edit. The scheme dialog is a modeless dialog. This
means that the user can use other functions while the dialog is open. These other functions, such as Planar
Hull>Model>Create, can then update the contents of the scheme dialog, this may be of use if you are
unable to graphically select the component you wish to modify.
Right click alongside a

statement (as shown left), the
following options are
displayed:
New: Create a new scheme

file.
Open: Open an existing

scheme file.
Close: Close the active

scheme file.
Save: Save the active

scheme file.
Edit: Used to edit part of a statement (Cut, Copy, Paste, Select All, Find,
Find Next and Replace are available from the drop down menu).
Statement: Select Statement, the following options are displayed:
Run This: Run the selected statement.

Run All: Run the scheme file.
Run All Changed: Run any modified statements.
Run: Allows a number of statement to be run from the current position.
Copy: Copy the statement.
Paste: Paste the previously selected statement.
Delete: Delete the selected statement.
New: Create a new statement.
Statements:
Statements must begin with a 3 letter Statement Keyword and be terminated by a semicolon ( ; ).
Example: PAN, ‟AA123-45‟, DT=101, X=2175;
Examples of other Statement Keywords:
SEA Seam Statement HOL Hole Statement

PLA Plate Statement FLA Flange Statement
EXC Excess Statement STI Stiffener Statement
CUT Cutout Statement BRA Bracket Statement
NOT Notch Statement Etc...
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The rest of a statement is made up of a combination of the following:
Keywords.
Assignments and Values.
Panel references.
Profile references.
Hull Curve references.
Keywords:
These are keywords that appear within a statement as opposed to Statement Keywords that always start a
new statement.
These keywords have a predefined meaning recognised by the system.
Only the first three characters are required.
They may carry information in themselves or be assigned a value.
Examples: PRO Profile, usually assigned a profile type and scantling.

QUA Quality, usually assigned a Material quality.
PAN Panel, usually assigned the name of an adjacent panel.
Assignments and Values:
Values can be assigned to keywords. Values can be either Numbers, Strings or Names. In most cases
more than one value is assigned to a keyword, up to a maximum of 25.
Numbers: To help with multiple values assigned to a single keyword a selection of

repetition terms are allowed.
Repetition terms: 1-3 =1,2,3 (start – end)

1-2-7 =1,3,5,7 (start – step – end)
1()3 =1,2,3 (start () end)
1(2)7 =1,3,5,7 (start (step) end)
Strings: Always start with a letter

Never contain the following characters , / = ; ‟
Never surrounded by apostrophes
Names: Any combination of characters within apostrophes (except apostrophes)
Examples: NO=1-4 means Numbers =1,2,3,4

PRO=20,200,10 means Profile 200*10 OBP to be used
SID=FOR means Side=Forward
Y=1000(500)2000 means Y co-ordinates =1000,1500,2000
Panel references:
The name of the panel to be referenced should be enclosed in apostrophes.
Example: PAN=‟AA123-45‟
Profile references:
Profile references are used to refer to longitudinals or transversals on the shell or planar stiffeners and
flanges.
Example: L140 means longitudinal number 14

T135 means transversal number 135
S1 means stiffener number 1
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There is also the possibility to use tag numbers given to stiffeners by the system depending on their position
in the model
Example: SL12 means stiffener at longitudinal position 12

SF142 means stiffener at frame 142
References to stiffeners and flanges are often combined with the name of the panel on which they are
located. Most panels have an S1, stiffener number 1, therefore it is necessary to identify the stiffener
uniquely.
Example: ‟AA123-45‟, S1
‟AA123-45‟, SL1
When referencing a profile on the starboard side of the ship, it is necessary to add the keyword REF (reflect)
to the longitudinal / stiffener number
Example:
Hull Curve References:
Hull Curves can be refered to like profiles.

Note: The curves must have already been created in Curved Hull Modelling or Basic Design, and been
named in accordance with the rules set up in the Hull Reference Object, ask your Hull Manager for the
naming convention used for your project.
Example: MARX125 means hull curve at frame 125.

Coordinates values may also be used.
MARY12 means a hull curve at longitudinal position LP12 (buttock line).
MARZ25 means a hull curve at longitudinal position LP25 (waterline).
Note that the prefix MAR is project specific.
When referencing a curve on the starboard side of the ship, it is necessary to add the keyword REF (reflect)
to the curve name.
Example:
Co-ordinates:
It is possible to give positions in the local co-ordinate system of the panel by using U, V and T or to work in
the ship‟s co-ordinate system and use X, Y, Z
Example: X=FR85, FR90

U=FR85, FR90
 In using frame terms for U, the U axis must be parallel with the X axis and start in the YZ plane.
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Frame Co-ordinates:
Positions relative to frames can be used for X and U co-ordinates.
Example: X=FR85+300 (means 300mm forward of frame 85)

U=FR50(2)54-350 (means 350mm aft of frames 50, 52 and 54)
Repetitions are possible only in the frame number, it cannot be used for the distance forward or aft of a
frame.
Example: FR59(3)65+100 (means FR59+100, FR62+100, FR65+100)
 If different distances forward of frame 59 where required the following input would have to be used:
FR59+100, FR59+200, FR59+300, etc…
The following repetition is not allowed: FR59+100(100)300
12.6 Direct modifications to the scheme
When Planar Hull>Model>Modify is used and a component selected, the form used to create the
component is displayed, at the bottom of the form, the statement for the current component is displayed.
Checking the directly box allows the user to modify the scheme statement directly. After modifying the
statement click Update.
Additional options are available through this form.

Click the Modify tab, then right click on a statement.
Alternativly with in the modify tab, double click on a statement and the original menu form will apper
Options available are Edit, Delete, Add Comment, Comment out, Run all and Uncomment out.
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12.7 Schemelet
The Schemelet can be used to add or modify components on a panel or group of panels.
An example may be to change the colour of a group of stiffeners to blue

Click Planar Hull>Scheme>Schemelet, the system will prompt „Indicate Group – Cursor Position‟, select a
group of stiffeners.
The following form will be displayed.
In this case we have added the property COL to the STI statement with the value BLUE.
In the example shown below we have changed the profile size of the selected group of stiffeners
When finished click Planar Hull>Select>Apply and Deactivate to save the changes and Save Work.
 Note: Any changes should be considered before input, for example, changing a profile type may
invalidate the endcuts and connection codes which will result in an error.
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CHAPTER 13
13 Additional Modelling Features
13.1 The Plane Option
Within a panel definition, the user can create a plane to be referred to later in the panel modelling process.
The plane is mostly used to temporarily define a panel boundary, until a suitable panel exists which can be
used as a topological reference.
13.1.1 Planes
The plane will not be stored in the database, therefore you can refer to this plane only while the panel (for
which the plane has been created) is activated, also the name need only be unique within the panel
statement.
Assuming the relevant panel is active, start the function Planar Hull>Model>Create and select the Plane
option.
Name: The plane name.
Type: X, Y, Z or Three points. The

plane location. The plane can be
defined as a plane perpendicular to a
principal co-ordinate axis by one co-
ordinate, or as three points in the XYZ-
space.
If a X,Y or Z plane is selected, only one

field will be available for input as shown
opposite.
If three points are used to define the

plane, all 9 fields (X1,Y1, Z1, X2, Y2,
Z2, X3, Y3, Z3) must be filled. The 3
points must not be collinear
FR- and LP-terms can be used when

giving the co-ordinates.
Click the Create button. The Plane form will remain displayed, select another object type to create from the
menu to the left of the form, or click Finish. The PLN statement is added to the scheme file.
 Note: To create reference planes in “Inithull”, the product VM-REF-PLANE must appear in the users
license file.
13.1.2 Using a plane in a boundary
Planar Hull>Model>Create and select

the Boundary option.
Select Intersect Panel. The system

will display the following form:
Key in the name of the plane in the

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The system will display the boundary line in the drawing window, click the next boundary option to continue
or OK to complete the panel boundary.
13.1.3 Replacing a plane with a panel
Generally, planes are only used temporarily until a suitable panel can be used to provide a topological
boundary reference. Provided the panel is given the same name as the plane, updating the panel is simply a
matter of removing the plane.
Assuming the panel is active, use Planar Hull>Scheme>Edit.
In the Hull Panel Scheme Editor highlight the PLN statement that defines the plane, select
Statement>Delete. The PLN statement will be replaced with DEL.
Move the cursor to the start of the scheme file and right click, then select Statement>Run All. (The drawing
will be updated). Exit the editor and select Planar Hull>Select>Apply and Deactivate.
Exercise 9
1. Start a new drawing and create a view at FR13

2. Create new panel “ER6-BHD13C”, symmetry Over/in C.L.
3. Create a plane named “ER6-DK15000CTR”, at Z=15200.
4. Use the following boundaries Plane at ER6-DK15000CTR, Line Y = LP4, Intersect Panel
ER6-1DK-CTR and Line Y = LP-4.
5. Add 10 thick plate to the panel then Apply and Deactivate.
6. View the results.
The system has used the PLN statement to

generate the bottom limit of the panel, the PLN
name is also the name of a panel, if the PLN
statement is deleted and the scheme re-run, the
system will use the panel definition to define the
lower limit.
7. Delete the PLN statement and re-run the

scheme and view the results.
 The use of the Plane statement is to allow a

panel boundary to be defined using the name
of a panel that does not yet exist, when the
panel is created the PLN statement can be
deleted and the panel can then reference the
true panel boundary.
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13.2 The Profile Cross-section Option
In a boundary of this type, the boundary curves - one from each side of the profile - are derived from the
intersection between a given profile and the plane of the current panel.
After defining the panel, from the boundary wizard click 5 Profile crossection.
The following dialogue box will be

displayed:
Click Indicate and select the profile

in the drawing. The Panel name
and Profile reference will be
automatically populated.
Shell profile reference, Tag

reference (stiffener), and Unique
(stiffener or flange) are filters that
can be unchecked to limit what can be selected when indicating a profile in the drawing.
The boundary will be of unrestricted length, but if Short limit is checked then the contour will only extend
roughly half the profile height outside the actual profile height. See sketch below:
Reflected: Check this box if the profile is on the starboard side only.
The system will display the boundary line in the drawing window, click the next boundary option to continue
or OK to complete the panel boundary.
13.3 The Profile Along Option
In a boundary of this type, the boundary curve(s) will be derived along the edge of a given profile. In the
case of a flange, the result will be two curves. The curve can be displaced parallel to the edge.
After defining the panel, from the boundary wizard click 4 Profile along.

displayed:
Click Indicate and select the profile in the

drawing. The Panel name and Profile
reference will be automatically populated.
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Shell profile reference, Tag reference (stiffener), and Unique (stiffener or flange) are filters that can be
unchecked to limit what can be selected when indicating a profile in the drawing.
 If displacement is used: Displacement > 0 = overlap, < 0 = gap
 The location of the panel may be

defined by the boundary (bou) in the
panel statement form. If this boundary
type is given as boundary number one,
then the profile plane will determine
panel plane. The original plane used to
define the panel must be removed
using the scheme editor.
The trace curve of the profile will be extended 500 mm at both ends for shell profiles, otherwise (for planar
panel profiles) - 1000 mm (see opposite).
13.4 The Profile Overlap Options
A contour will be derived from the overlap of one end of a given profile (shell profile or stiffener). The actual
contour shape is controlled by a number of parameters.
After defining the panel, from the boundary wizard click 6 Overlap profile.

displayed:
On the Profile to overlap tab, click

Indicate and select the profile in the
drawing. The Panel name and Profile
references will be automatically populated.
Side: This menu is used to indicate in

which direction from the intersecting plane
to search for the profile end.
Shell profile reference, Tag

reference (stiffener), and Unique
(stiffener or flange) are filters that
can be unchecked to limit what can
be selected when indicating a profile
in the drawing.
On the Intersecting plane tab click

Indicate and select a panel or curve
in the drawing (the Panel and Curve
filter check boxes may be used to
restrict what may be selected).
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If Parallel to principal plane is

checked the menu will be changed to
that shown opposite:
Only Coordinates applicable to the

panel plane will be available, select
the relevant plane and give a value or
click and select / indicate a

position in the drawing.
Finally select the Contour tab. When a

checkbox is selected at M1, M2, M3, or M4 a
drawing is displayed indicating how the
values will be interpreted, click Next picture
to toggle to further options.
The Radius controls the lug as shown below, check the Radius box and give a value, if the box is checked
and no value is given the default value of 50 will be used.
Radius > 0 means, that the edge of the lug is part of the contour along the trace of the profile.
Radius < 0 means that the contour will pass perpendicularly across the trace of the profile.
If the Radius is not set, no lug is produced.
M1: Controls the overlap.
M1 > 0 means that the contour will be parallel to the intersecting plane.
M1 < 0 means that the contour is perpendicular to the profile.
If M1 is checked and no value is given the default value of 50 will be used.
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M2: Controls the distance from the intersecting plane; it is the distance from
the intersecting plane to the intersecting point between the contour and the
profile edge.
M3: Controls the overlap in the direction of the

profile; the overlap is calculated along the
edge of the profile.
M3 < 5 is interpreted as a factor, giving the

actual overlap M3*H, where H is the profile
height.
If neither M2 nor M3 are given, then M3 = 1.5

will be used as default.
In calculating the overlap, the endcut of the

profile will be taken into consideration.
The use of M2 and M3 is mutually exclusive. Normally M3 will be used.
M4: Has a different meaning for a contour with and without a lug:
With a lug:
M4 > 0: is interpreted as the distance from the intersecting plane to the

knuckle of the contour at the lug.
M4 < 0: is interpreted as the distance along the profile trace from the profile
end to the starting point of the arc at the lug.
Without a lug:
M4 is the distance in the intersection plane between the profile trace and
the resulting contour.
 The default value of M4 is dependent on the angle ( x )

between the profile trace and the intersecting plane:
x < 110 degrees: M4 = 10
x >= 110 degrees: M4 = 75
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13.5 Free options
This option is used when one of the limits is

'free', i.e. not directly abutting any limiting
element, typically the side between the arms
of a bracket.
The Free Side Syntax is a variant of the

Normal Syntax, that allows the definition of
the free side by parameters, lengths etc. In
the Boundary statement, one boundary can
be controlled by lengths of surrounding
boundaries and with some measurements
and radii.
13.5.1 Make Free
In case, the boundaries (not including free side) do not form a closed contour,
then a <preliminary_boundary> must be given, generally by a line.
In the example opposite, the free side is boundary 2 and the boundaries 1 and
3 do not form a closed contour. Thus, a <preliminary_boundary> must be
defined for boundary 2.
Create the panel as normal.
From the boundary wizard click the Line option, check the two points option
then click Indicate. Indicate an approximate line the free edge will take. After indicating you will be returned
to the boundary options, click MAKE FREE to convert the Line element to be the free limit. The Limit tab
displays the coordinates of the indicated points (these may be edited if necessary). The Free side tab allows
for selection of 3 contour types which are illustrated on the form.
The values assigned to each variable are shown below:
M1 / M2: height / length of toe.
R1 / R2: is the radius of toe.
V1 : Is the inclination in the positive direction of arc 1 relative to the preceding segment, measured in the
counter-clockwise direction.
V2 : Is the inclination in the negative direction of arc 2 relative to the following segment, measured in the
clockwise direction from the previous to the next boundary.
 The direction (anticlockwise) of the boundary will determine which end is considered end 1 (e.g.
M1,V1,R1, and Length of previous boundary in the input form).
 Default value for knuckles: M=0 V = 80 grad, M > 0 V = 0 grad
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In this example, the free side was indicated as shown below left and the Free side form completed for Type
1 as shown. The surface and intersecting panel options were used to define the adjacent limits. The results
were as shown below right:
13.5.1.1 Option with “Profile Crossection”
In case a boundary of type Profile crossection is the

boundary before or after the “free side”, then “H ±<distance>”
can be given for “Length of previous or next boundary”. H is
the height of an intersecting profile section.
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Using the values shown in the form for the free side, when all the panel boundaries have been completed
click OK. The panel boundaries will be displayed on the screen and you will be returned to the Choose
statement form. An example of input used and results are shown below:
The line used to generate the free side should intersect the profile crossection. The value of M1 will be
determined by the system. The value 25 is the result of Length of previous boundary H-25.
13.5.1.2 Option with “Profile End Overlap”
In a case where the boundary of type Overlap profile is

the boundary before or after the “free side”, then “H
±<distance>” can be given for “Length of previous
boundary”or “Length of next boundary”.
H is the length of the contour between the two end

points A and B in the figures opposite.
13.5.2 Insert Free – (no line added)
The preliminary boundaries must form a closed contour according to the same rules as for normal panel. If
the boundaries excluding the free side fulfil this requirement, then the free side can be inserted into the
boundary statement. Select the limit statement that precedes the free side and click INSERT FREE
In the example below, the free side is boundary 3. Boundaries 1, 2, 4 and 5 form a closed preliminary
contour. No preliminary definition is given for boundary 3.
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Create the panel as normal.
From the boundary wizard

define the closed contour with
limits 1,2,4, & 5 (as shown in
the sketch on the previous
page). Move the cursor onto
the wizard entry defining
boundary for limit 2 and click
INSERT FREE.
The FREE SIDE menu is

displayed, it allows for
selection of 3 contour types
which are illustrated on the
form, (these are the same
options as displayed for
MAKE FREE, the variables
are also the same).
Complete the options to suit

the contour you wish to
generate. The input shown on
the form below, resulted in the
web frame shown below right.
When all boundaries are defined

click OK.
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Exercise 10
1. Create a view at FR13.
2. Create a new panel “ER6-FR13”.
3. Create the following panel shown below left, use the „MAKE FREE‟ option, Type 1. Add 12 thk plate,
quality A.
4. Edit the panel to form the new contour using Type 2, using the dimensions shown below centre.
5. Edit the panel to form the new contour using Type 3, using the dimensions shown below right.
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3
6. Delete the previous panel and create a new panel ER6-FR13 to appear as shown below:
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13.6 Swages (Swedges)
Plate surfaces in ships must normally be stiffened for reinforcement and to prevent buckling. The normal
way of doing this is to weld stiffeners to the plate. Other means of getting the same result is to corrugate the
plate surfaces.
There are two principal types of corrugations: large-size knuckling, often used in bulkheads in tanks
(corrugated bulkheads), and smaller, stiffener-like corrugations, often used in superstructures. The latter
type is in AVEVA Marine called swaging.
All the characteristics of a customer's swaging are kept in a so-called swaging object, which should be
stored in the hull structure data bank (SB_OGDB). The name of this object can be selected freely but it must
be given as an ip or default parameter in modules where the swaging is used, e.g. in Planar Hull Modelling,
Automatic Plane Part Generation (ppanparts), etc. The swaging object can be created in a subfunction of
the „Inithull‟ module from an input file e.g. sbh_swedge_obj.dat in the def directory of the MAR project.
Three types of swedging can be defined in AVEVA Marine:

 The format of the swaging object
input file is described in the User
Guides AVEVA Marine / Hull Detailed
Design / Hull Initialisation / Initialisation
Utility Program / Knuckled Pieces /
Swaging Object, Create.
 Definition of the swaging object is

covered in Project Administration
(Hull) training course.
13.6.1 Defining a swage
Create / activate the panel to which you wish to add swages. Select Planar Hull>Model>Create then select
the Swaging option, the following form will be displayed:
Parallel limit: Click then select a limit to define

the start position for swaging.
Along line: Key a start position along one of the
principle axis or click and select a position on the

screen. Input form shown on next page showing
required input.
Type: Swage type In the range 100 to 110 as defined

by the Hull Manager.
Side: The direction of the swages relative to the plane

of the panel.
Colour: Colour to display the swages.
Distance: The position of the first swage in relation to

the limit.
Partition: Spacing between swages.
Number: Number of swages to be created.
Comment: Text to be added to the scheme file.

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Mould line: The limit or line identified at step 1.
Exercise 11
1. Create a view at LP4, set the view limits to be X min = FR9, X max = FR47, Z min = 18500. Create a
panel ”SS1-SWAGE”, use 10thk. Plate, quality A, add swages type 100, Height 100 as detailed below
on the starboard side of the bulkhead. Note the change in spacing at FR29
2. Store & skip the panel.
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13.7 Knuckled Panels
Plane panels are by definition planar, i.e. their plates must be located in one plane. Knuckled panels
(including corrugated panels) are special in the sense that they may contain plates that are located in more
than one plane.
AVEVA Marine handles this type of panel by allowing individual parts of a knuckled panel that are located in
different planes to be generated as individual panels. These panels are then collected into a knuckled panel
and connected to each other for automatic extraction of parts across the knuckles.
The knuckled main panel is inserted into the hull structure like all other panels. The sub-panels are not
referenced directly from the block but only indirectly via the main panel.
The parts to be knuckled are bent by a bending tool. The characteristics of the bending tool, like radius and
stretching compensations, may be set up in the knuckle control file (SBH_KNUCKLE_CTRL). This file
contains a definition of connection codes (and corresponding bending radii and compensations).
 The format of the knuckle control file is described in AVEVA Marine User Guide, Hull Detailed Design,
Set up and Customisation, Knuckled Pieces and Swages, Handling of Knuckled Panels, Control of
Bending Characteristics, and is covered in the Hull Manager training course.
Knuckled panels may contain stiffeners, holes, etc. like all other panels. These components must be
generated on the sub-panels.
The position numbers of the combined plates will be fetched from the (first of the) sub-panel plate parts
that are combined to the knuckled part.
13.7.1 Creating Knuckle panels using ordinary panels
Create the panels to be connected as Panel type Ordinary. When all detailing (holes, notches, stiffeners
etc.) have been added to all involved panels, and the same plate thickness applied to each of the panels,
Apply and Deactivate, then Save Work. You can now create the knuckled panel.
Ensure a suitable views exist in the current drawing of all of the

panels to be selected, select Planar Hull>Panel>Knuckled.
The Message line prompts „Indicate panel‟
Select each of the panels in sequence, then click OC.
The following menu is

displayed:
It shows the names of the

Panels to be connected.
Knuckled Panel Name:

The name the new
combined panel.
Block Name: Select the

block from the drop down
list.
Bending Type: The reference to the bending code in the knuckle control file, select from the drop down list.
When the form has been completed click OK, the panels will now be connected with the defined radius
between adjoining panels.
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Exercise 12
1. Create the knuckled panel shown below, valid for Port side. Use 10 thk plate, thickness aft. Add any
additional features, holes, cutouts, notches, etc before creating the knuckled main panel. Use the default
connection code between the panels.
13.8 Bracket panels
Brackets are normally generated as standard directly on the panel. However, sometimes the brackets are so
special that they cannot be defined as standard. Then they can be generated as bracket panels, using all
the tools for available for panel generation.
Bracket panels can then be used as brackets in ordinary panels, in all blocks throughout the project.
A bracket panel can either be modeled in its final location or it may be a general bracket panel that will be
used in many locations, in a plane centred on its origin.
To be able to create a bracket panel the user must have write access to the standards db SBD_STD.
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13.8.1 Creating a Bracket Panel
Start the function Planar Hull>Model>Create and click OC
Choose Panel type: Bra
Complete the rest of the form. The naming of

bracket panels is free. It is not recommended
to include the block name in a bracket panel
name, as bracket panels do not need to
belong to any specific block.
Create the remaining bracket panel components (boundary, plate, etc.) as for ordinary panels. A bracket
panel can optionally contain stiffener(s) and/or flange(s).
 Bracket panels can also be used for items such as collars, pads, diamond plates, etc.
13.8.2 Add a Bracket Panel to an Ordinary Panel
Select the Bracket option. The following menu will

appear:
Select R. Panel Bracket Ref. The following menu

will appear:
Key in the Name of the previously defined bracket

panel.
Set contour: an arbitrary closed contour can be

selected to form the bracket panel contour, some
restrictions apply to this type of bracket.
They are not topological, i.e. they will not adapt to

changes of the environment.
They cannot be stiffened.
They cannot have notches and cutouts (unless
made part of the closed contour from the
beginning).
Designation: When a type standard bracket is

generated and stored in the panel, the bracket will get a
designation from which some details about the generated bracket can be figured out.
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Placement:
As Stored - select to define the bracket placement identical to the position where the bracket panel has
been generated.
Move - used to move a bracket from the position where it has been generated.
The numbers assigned to X, Y and Z respectively, define a vector along which the bracket will be moved
relative to the position where it has been generated. A left-out keyword means that the corresponding vector
component is 0.
Transform - the bracket is located in space by three points assigned to ORI, UAX and VAX in the same way
as described in he PANEL statement.
The system will prompt 'Indicate view'. Click once on the view to be used to define the plane of the resulting
bracket.
The system will prompt 'Define origo – Cursor position'. The system is now looking for an indication to
define the origin of the resulting bracket.
The system will prompt 'Define U-axis – Cursor position'. The system requires a point along which to
project the positive U axis of the bracket.
The system will prompt 'Define V-axis – Cursor position'. The system requires a point along which to
project the positive V axis of the bracket.
The following question is then displayed,

click No.
You will be returned to the bracket form,

click Create.
The system will now display the resulting bracket on the screen in all relevant views and return to the
Bracket menu.
 Note: Placing the bracket by “Move” or “Transform” method is easier, when a bracket panel‟s Origo is
defined in (X=0, Y=0, Z=0) point in a global 3D ship‟s co-ordinate system.
13.9 Backdrop
When creating a general bracket panel, it is often not possible to create a symbolic view in which to model
the panel. The solution to this is to use the backdrop function.
First create a new drawing without a drawing form and draw the required geometry based on the local origin.
 Note: To create the boundary of a panel there must be at least two contours e.g. a circular plate would
be created from two semi circles. Also, when creating the panel the view option will not be available if a
backdrop has been used to create the boundary. Use X,Y, or Z using 0 as the co-ordinate for the plane of
the panel in these instances.
Select Tools>Backdrop and indicate the view to attach the backdrop to. In this instance we are creating a
circular pad made up of two semi-circular segments. Select the view containing the geometry.
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Choose the required orientation of the view.
The system will prompt “Define reference point in backdrop view”. Indicate the origin of the geometry using
any of the 2D point modes. (If you have created a point at the origin, the existing point option may be
appropriate).
The system will then prompt “Define reference point in model space”. Key in co-ordinate value x, y, z (Note
this should be in relation to the aft perp 0,0,0 ), click OK.
Define the scale of the current view (default shown below). Click OK.
Exercise 13
Log in as SYSTEM for the following exercise (you must have write
access to the STD db to allow the bracket panels to be stored).
1. Create a bracket panel “PAD1”, centred on the global origin with the
U-axis oriented along the X axis and the V-axis along the Y axis.
Draw the geometry then use backdrop.
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2. Start a new drawing and create a second bracket panel “INSERT1”, create the contour shown below left.
Chain the elements and then mirror vertically to create the shape shown below right. Use the Z-Y plane
for the orientation, we will use transform when positioning. (You would normally use the X-Y plane for
bracket panels that will be placed in plan views).
3. Insert the bracket panel “PAD1” onto the tank top panel “ER1-Z2250_2”, use the Move option for
Placement, give the position FR30, LP4, & 2262 (the tank top is at 2250 and the plating is 12 thk.).
Repeat for LP-4. The plate should be 20 thk, quality “A”
4. Create a transverse web panel at FR30 below the deck at 9900. The web should be 500 deep and
extend from LP-12 to LP12, add 10 thk, “A” quality plate as shown below.
5. Insert the bracket panel “INSERT1” at the deck panel ER5-DK9900CTR, use the Transform option for
Placement. Use the intersection point between FR30 and the stiffener at LP4 as the origin, use the web
at FR30 as the U-axis and the stiffener at LP4 as the V-axis. The plate should be 20 thk, quality “A”,
material side BOT.
6. Repeat for LP-4.
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7. Modify the Z position in the scheme to align with the bottom of the girder. The bracket panels should
appear as shown below.
13.10 Pillars
In principle, all profile types may be used for pillars of those noted in the Hull Standards. The location of the
description line (i.e. the position of the location point in the profile section) and the symmetry line is individual
to each profile type. Below, they are depicted for the profile types that are normally used for pillars.
 A pillar, built up by plate parts, must be generated as panels.
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Stiffeners and flanges are normally orientated by the plate surface they are welded to. Pillars are "free" and
must therefore be oriented by the user explicitly to a larger extent. It is the orientation in space of the
symmetry plane (or line) that is defined.
Select Planar Hull>Model>Create then click the

Pillar option.
The Pillar form will be displayed:
The Profile Data tab:
Type: Select the profile type to define the pillar.
Quality: The material quality of the pillar section.
Dim: The dimensions of the pillar profile.
End 1
Connection: Connection code at end 1
End: Endcut code for end 1
Cut par: Additional parameters to define the endcut.
End 2 as End 1
The Pillar Data tab:
Comment: Arbirary comment added to the scheme

file.
Colour: Colour to be applied to the pillar.
Valid for: Where symmetrical panels have been

defined, used to specify where the pillar should be
added.
Mould Line:
1 Line and restrictions: The pillar is defined by a
line that is supposed to be parallel to any of the
coordinate axes; this line can then in different ways
be restricted to give the actual extension of the
pillar. Input form shown opposite:
Select the co-ordinate axis e.g. XY as shown and key

in the co-ordinates, or click and indicate a
Symmetry line: See previous page for symmetry

directions for different profile types used as pillars.
If the pillar is unsymmetrical (T-bar, I-bar, etc.), the

orientation can be changed using one of the 3 options
below:
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3 Additional point: The symmetry line is between the location point and a given extra point.
End 1:
End type: End position of end 1 determined by one of the following methods:
1 One-coord. plane: The pillar will end when its mould line intersects with a given principal plane.
Select a plane, then key in a co-ordinate,

or click and select a position in the
drawing.
2 Named plane: The pillar will end when its mould line intersects with a defined plane.
Key in the name of the stored plane.
3 Other panel: The pillar will end when its mould line intersects with a specified panel.
Key in the panel name or click and indicate the

panel in the drawing.
Reflected: Where the panel is symmetrical and the

starboard panel should be used.
4 Curr panel: The pillar will end when its mould line intersects the current panel plane.
5 Flange on other panel: The pillar will end when its mould line connects with specified intersecting flange
on another panel.
Click and indicate the panel in the drawing.
Material side: Direction of the thickness of the material from the mould line.
No: Pillar number, will be automatically added by the system if not defined.
Next no:. Next available pillar number.
2 By end points: pillar defined by explicitly defining the position in space of the end points; this is the only
option when the pillar is not parallel to any of the coordinate axes.
All other inputs as for Line and restrictions
End 1:
Key in the co-ordinates, or click and indicate a
End 2: as End 1
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The Production Data tab:
Bevel Definition:
End1Web: Bevel to be applied to web at end 1. Click
to select a valid bevel code.

End1Fla: Bevel to be applied to flange at end 1. Click
to select a valid bevel code.
End2Web: & End2Fla: As End1
Excess Definition: Excess at End 1 and End 2.
Gap Definition: Gap at End 1 and End 2.
Part Naming:
Pos No: Position number of pillar, same number will
be used for P&S symmetric pillars unless S Pos is
defined.
GPS1, GPS2, GPS3, GPS4: General Purpose Strings.
Destination: Destination locations as set by the Hull

Manager.
Surf treatm: Surface Treatments as set by the Hull

Manager.
The GeneralStrings tab:
Additional General Purpose Strings
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Exercise 14
1. Add two pillars at LP4 and LP-4 limited by the bracket panels INSERT1 and PAD.
2. Add 150*12 F.B. flanges at the transverse web, use a square end cut with no gap. The flanges should
be stopped at each side of the INSERT1. Outboard limit of flanges to extend to end of web. Adjust the
hang of the flanges to 75mm. Add 375(A)*400(B)*100(C)*10 thk bracket, syntax 8, type BCB with a 50
rad notch to each side of the web plate as shown in shaded image below.
Shaded images showing a detail of the bracket panels and pillar connection.
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CHAPTER 14
14 Panel Topology function
This function can be used to visualise the dependencies between model objects using the topology
information within the plane panel as a basis. Given a model object both the objects defining it and the
objects depending on it can be shown.
Furthermore the objects shown can be listed and activated (only plane panels). Once the plane panels are
activated they can be e.g. regenerated to adapt to any changes in the defining objects using the Recreate
function described above.
Multiple objects can be given initially and the resulting objects can be used as a new initiation. This means
that the dependencies can be visualised repeatedly, level-by-level. To benefit from this function the model
must be created using topological references rather than pure coordinates whenever possible.
Also other objects than plane panels can be picked initially, provided that they are used in the definition of a
panel. This is valid for e.g. shell curves and surfaces.
Select Planar Hull>Panel>Topology and system will prompt 'Indicate panel' – select the panel on screen
(the panel will be highlighted) or click the Options button and key in the panel name. Now the system will
display the following menu:
1 Dependent primary: Show dependent panels at first level
2 Dependent all: Show dependent panels at all levels
3 Defining: Highlights all curves and panels used to define
panel elements (see figure below)
4 List names: Lists topological

references (see opposite):
5 Activate: Activate dependent panels
6 Undo: Undo last choice
7 Cleanup: Clears the current selection

ready for another panel to be selected.
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Exercise 15
Display all primary topological relationships of the lower sloping wing panel.
Activate and recreate dependent panels and recreate the views where necessary.
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Appendix 1
Data Types:
Transverse plane panels, data type 100-199

101 Bottom web in the side tank
102 Web towards the shell, sideweb
103 Deckweb, in the side tank
104 Web towards the longitudinal bulkhead
105 Crossbeam
106 Web under platform in the side
107 Web under platforms, machine room side
111 Web under forecastel deck
121 Bottom web in the centre tank
123 Deck web in the centre tank
126 Web under platforms in the centre part
131 Bottom web in the fore peak
141 Floor without continous stiffener
142 Floor with continous stiffener
151 Oil tight bulkhead in the side tank, lower part
152 Oil tight bulkhead in the side tank, middle part
153 Oil tight bulkhead in the side tank, upper part
154 Oil tight bulkhead in the side tank, shell part
(if the upper part is missing, then use data type 152)
155 Bulkhead in machine room in the side
171 Oil tight bulkhead in the centre tank, lower part
172 Oil tight bulkhead in the centre tank, middle part
173 Oil tight bulkhead in the centre tank, upper part
(if the upper part is missing, then use data type 172)
181 Wash bulkhead
Longitudinal vertical plane panels, data type 201-299

201 Longitudinal bulkhead, lower part
202 Longitudinal bulkhead, upper par
211 Bulkhead web in the side tank, lower part
212 Bulkhead web in the side tank, upper part
221 Bulkhead web in the centre tank
241 Bottom girder, continous
242 Deck girder, continous
243 Bottom girder, intercostal
244 Deck girder, intercostal
245 Girder under platform (longitudinal)
246 Sides in the rudder horn (longitudinal vertical panels)
Longitudinal horizontal plane panels, data type 300-399

301 Stringer in the side tank
311 Stringer in the centre tank
341 Horizontal panels in the rudder horn
350 Tank top
360 Platform in the machine room
Other hull parts plane panels, data type 400-499

401 Bow frame, lower part
451 Small details under tank top
452 Speciel details, i.e. bracket panels
490 Upper deck, plane
495 Forecastle deck
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Curved panels, data type 500-599

500 Shell
520 Deck
Superstructure plane panels, data type 800-899

810 Deckhouse, longitudinal boundary bulkhead
820 Deckhouse, transversal boundary bulkhead
830 Deckhouse, deck
840 Accommodation details, deckhouse, bulkheads
Miscellaneous special panels

957 Free brackets
999 Rudder
Appendix 2
1. Add a panel to define the lower wing tank, view co-ordinates and panel boundaries shown below.
2. Add seams to give maximum plate sizes of 12000*3000.

3. Add 200*100*10 type 31 stiffeners spaced equally at approx 700mm. 50mm gap, 2100 endcut to
each end.
4. Add the remaining stiffeners at the bulkhead FR78.
5. Add web plates at the lower wing tanks, add an opening (using a fillet curve) with 150*12 type 10
flange plate, add 309 type cutouts with 010 clip arrangement.
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Exercise 12 ................................................................................................................................................... 165

Welcome to the AVEVA Marine Planar Hull Modelling Training Course.

 Understand the Basic AVEVA Marine Panel concept.

AVEVA Marine 2D Drafting

1.4 Course Structure

1.5 Using this guide

Annotation for trainees benefit:

 Refer to other documentation

1.6 The Planar Hull Toolbar

Each of these functions will be discussed in the

1.7 The Scheme Editor Toolbar

Each of these functions will be discussed in

2 The AVEVA Marine Planar Hull Modelling Concept

2.1 Multi-View Project

2.2 Design View - Production View

2.3 The Panel and Block Concept.

The structure of a typical AVEVA

later using the AVEVA Marine Assembly Modelling Tool.

2.5 Production information

2.6 The AVEVA Marine Hull Co-ordinate Systems.

2.6.1 The Hull Co-ordinate System

Panels which are located in planes parallel to a frame plane, centreline

Arbitrarily orientated panels are defined by giving XYZ

2.6.2 The Panel Co-ordinate System

The mould plane of the panel is always in the UV plane of a

3 AVEVA Marine Hull - Syncronisation with Dabacon

3.1 Hull workspace

3.2 Workflow within Hull design application

3.3 Workflow between applications and users

Example, see the picture below:

3.4 Executing a batch process from within a hull design application

3.5 The Planar Hull - Select Menu

3.5.4 Apply and Deactivate

3.5.5 List Activated

3.6 Deleting panels

3.6.1 Deleting individual panels

The system will display the following question:

Click Yes to delete the panel displayed

Click No to keep the panel displayed in

3.6.2 Selecting a large groups of panels for Modification or Deletion

Select Planar Hull>Select>Select.

The system will display the following form:

Click the „+‟ next to Selection and click Panels

The following form will be displayed:

Pick: Panels may be

In View: A view may be

List: Displays all the

Filter: Used with Whole Project

To view the list of objects collected by the filters given,

All objects (down to part level

Show: Will highlight the

View may be used to display

Print: Send list to a printer.

When happy with the panels

The Planar Hull>

If the Group node is selected the following form is displayed:

Select the group to be