SmartPlant Spoolgen 2024: Piping Isometric & Spool Drawing Generation Software

SmartPlant Spoolgen 2024 is a specialized software application developed by Hexagon (formerly Intergraph) that enables the creation of piping isometric drawings for fabrication and erection using designs from the detailed engineering phase of industrial projects.

Built on ISOGEN® technology—the industry standard for automated piping isometric generation—Spoolgen eliminates the need for manual drafting by automatically generating spool drawings, material reports, and erection isometrics from electronic pipeline data files (IDF or PCF) exported from 3D plant design systems. Users simply mark field weld positions on-screen, and the software automatically splits the pipeline into individual fabrication spools, producing all necessary documentation in 15 minutes or less.

The software seamlessly integrates with all leading 3D plant design systems, including SmartPlant 3D, PDS, CADWorx, AVEVA PDMS, and Bentley AutoPLANT. It is widely used by the world’s leading pipe fabricators and EPCs, delivering measurable savings in labor hours, fabrication costs, project schedules, and rework

???? Primary Users

This professional piping fabrication software is designed for:

  • Piping Fabricators & Spool Manufacturers generating detailed spool drawings and erection isometrics from engineering design data

  • EPC Contractors & Engineering Firms transferring piping designs to fabrication shops without manual re-drafting

  • Construction & Erection Teams receiving accurate as-built documentation for on-site pipe assembly

  • Project Managers & Material Controllers managing material take-offs, weld tracking, and procurement data

  • Quality Assurance & Weld Management Specialists tracking weld documentation and non-destructive examination (NDE) requirements

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

???? Automated Spool Drawing Generation

  • On-Screen Spool Definition – Define spools by marking field weld positions directly on the isometric drawing

  • Automatic Spool Splitting – Software automatically splits pipeline into individual spools based on weld locations

  • Erection Isometrics – Produces drawings for complete pipe assembly at construction sites

  • Flat Spool Output – Creates drawings showing spools in laid-down orientation for easier shop fabrication

  • Typical Productivity – Complete spool drawing set from a single isometric in 15 minutes or less, compared to 1-4 hours per spool manually

???? Seamless Data Integration

  • IDF/PCF Import – Accepts electronic pipeline data from all leading 3D plant design systems

  • SmartPlant Isometrics Included – Converts hard copy isometrics into electronic PCF files using the included SmartPlant Isometrics license

  • Bidirectional Compatibility – Works with SmartPlant 3D, PDS, CADWorx, AVEVA PDMS, Bentley AutoPLANT, and PlantSpace

  • Data Preservation – Maintains total data consistency with original design, eliminating transcription errors

???? Material & Report Management

  • Automatic Material Take-Off – Splits material lists automatically when design isometric is divided into spools

  • Configurable Reports – Supports material control, weld summary, spool information, cutting list, BOM, component traceability, bending control, and bulk material list

  • ERP Integration – Interfaces with downstream systems including SmartPlant Materials, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Excel/Access

  • Weld Management – Automatically creates weld components, numbers welds, calculates weld gaps, and tracks NDE requirements

???? Dimensioning & Calculation Features

  • Automatic Weld Gap Control – Calculates accurate pipe cut lengths considering weld gaps

  • Elbow-to-Bend Conversion – Automatically converts elbows to bends for bending machines

  • Weight & Center of Gravity – Automatically calculates spool weights and COG for lifting planning

  • Surface Area & Weld Inch-Dia – Calculates work content measurements for accurate pricing

  • Multi-Format Dimensioning – Supports string, composite, overall, and valve-centric dimension options

????️ Visualization & Output

  • 3D Model Visualization – Displays imported pipeline data as scaled 3D models, visualizing multiple files simultaneously

  • Drawing Output Formats – Delivers output in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or SmartSketch formats

  • Customizable Backing Sheets – Allows use of company-specific drawing templates

  • Bar-Coding Support – Identifies drawing IDs with bar-codes for shop floor tracking

  • Multi-Language Support – Alternative text feature allows output in different languages

???? Revision & Workflow Management

  • Revision Tracking – Built-in workflow database tracks all revisions of every pipeline

  • Check-in/Check-out – Multiple users can access project files without concurrent modification conflicts

  • As-Built Updates – SmartPlant Isometrics enables updating original design to reflect site conditions

  • Change Detection – Quickly identifies changes between revisions and data inconsistencies

???? What’s New in 2024

  • Cloud-Ready & Power BI Integration – Supports data-centric workflows with Microsoft Power BI integration for digital transformation

  • SmartPlant Foundation Compatibility – Enables publication of Spoolgen data for use with Smart Materials and Smart Construction

  • Continued Support – Maintains integration with all major 3D plant design systems and downstream ERP platforms

???? System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

  • Processor: 1 GHz or faster (Intel Core i5 recommended)

  • RAM: 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended)

  • Storage: 2 GB free space