Notilus Drafting 2025: Production Drawing Preparation Plugin for Rhino 3D

Notilus Drafting 2025 is a specialized Rhino 3D plugin designed for the preparation and mapping of production drawings after required sections and views are saved within the 3D model. As part of the Notilus Software suite for marine design, this plugin bridges the gap between 3D modeling and 2D production documentation, enabling engineers to efficiently generate workshop-ready drawings directly from Rhino geometry.

Working alongside Notilus Steeler (structural design) and Notilus Piping (piping/HVAC), Drafting completes the marine design workflow by providing the documentation layer essential for fabrication and construction. The plugin allows users to save specific model orientations, sections, and views, then map these onto production drawing sheets with automated layout and annotation tools.

???? Primary Users

This professional drafting plugin is designed for:

Naval Architects & Marine Engineers preparing production drawings from 3D ship models
Structural Detailers creating workshop documentation from saved sections and views
Yacht & Boat Designers generating fabrication drawings for complex curved structures
Shipyards & Marine Fabricators producing assembly and erection drawings
Engineering Documentation Specialists managing drawing sets from 3D models

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

???? View Management & Mapping

Saved Views & Sections:

Save specific model orientations, sections, and detail views from Rhino geometry
Map saved views directly to production drawing sheets
Maintain associativity between 3D model and 2D drawings

Drawing Preparation Workflow:

Prepare production drawings after required sections are established
Automated layout of views on drawing sheets
Consistent scaling and orientation management

???? Production Documentation

Fabrication Drawings:

Generate workshop-ready drawings for structural components
Assembly and erection drawings for shipyard production

Annotation Tools:

Dimensioning and labeling for production requirements
Title blocks and drawing borders

???? Integration with Notilus Suite

Integration	Purpose
Notilus Steeler	Generate drawings from structural models; produce fabrication documentation
Notilus Piping	Document piping and HVAC layouts with section views
Rhino 3D	Native integration with Rhino geometry and view system

???? Production Workflow

From 3D to 2D:

Use 3D model as single source of truth
Extract required sections and views from completed design
Map views onto standardized drawing sheets
Generate consistent, production-ready documentation

Drawing Types:

General arrangement drawings
Assembly drawings
Erection drawings
Detail drawings
Part drawings for fabrication

???? What’s New in Version 2025

Enhanced View Mapping – Improved tools for saving and organizing model views
Automated Sheet Layout – Faster production drawing preparation from saved sections
Improved Rhino 8 Compatibility – Full support for latest Rhino version
Better Integration – Seamless workflow with Notilus Steeler and Piping