JetStream v5.3 Released With Enhanced Bentley & AVEVA Support

Sheffield, UK, 9th February 2007: NavisWorks Ltd., developers of interactive viewing technology and JetStream, the leading 3D design review solution today announced the release of a new version of JetStream v5. Enhancements in this latest version include improved .dgn support with specific benefits for users of Bentley products AutoPLANT and Building Electrical Systems.

JetStream v5.3 delivers enhancements to file support in both the core JetStream Roamer and the RVM Reader plug-in for Roamer to review files generated by AVEVA PDMS (Plant Design Management System). A huge increase in .dgn file fidelity results from introducing support for ACIS-based SmartSolids in this release. The Autodesk 3ds Max exporter has been updated in v5.3 and the reader for Z+F laser scan point cloud data has been improved.

Bentley AutoPLANT Central Server Support

To enable AutoPLANT users "to see the whole picture" JetStream now supports access to AutoPLANT projects stored in databases, in addition to the existing support for standalone geometry and object property files. This enhancement, specific to proprietary AutoPLANT projects, is consistent with our database support policy. Recognising that linking to data is becoming increasingly important, JetStream v5 offers an interface to allow easy access to ODBC databases for bringing through properties such as cost, shipping dates, and other specialist data to allow the 3D model to become the digital information hub.

Bentley Building Electrical Systems (BBES) Support

JetStream v5.3 enhances our support of Bentley Building Electrical Systems (BBES) files as a result of introducing support for ACIS-based SmartSolids. This development complements the existing Parasolid support to deliver comprehensive SmartSolid support for .dgn, for improved object and property viewing of files created by MicroStation v8 and above.

PDMS Origin Point support

The JetStream RVM Reader is improved in v5.3 with support for Origin Points contained in .rvm files. These come through as visible points that can be selected and used to accurately measure distances within the 3D environment.

At A Glance - Key JetStream v5.3 Enhancements

Roamer

  • Bentley AutoPLANT Central Server support
  • Autodesk 3ds Max 9 .nwc exporter
  • Bentley Building Electrical Systems (BBES) support
  • Support for ACIS-based SmartSolids in .dgn files
  • Z+F point cloud intensity configurability

RVM Reader

  • PDMS Origin Point support

About NavisWorks & JetStream

NavisWorks is a customer oriented organization that develops and markets software to enable full exploitation of the benefits of 3D digital designs in the Building, Plant and Marine markets.

JetStream from NavisWorks offers a comprehensive set of tools to enhance 3D CAD navigation, collaboration and coordination for everyone in the design cycle and beyond. JetStream improves user effectiveness and is a key to the business investment return of 3D CAD; simplifying the adoption of BIM and Virtual Construction by reducing or eliminating the interoperability issues that arise.

Our product is used by many of the world's leading construction companies, major architects, engineering companies, shipbuilders and the Owner/Operators who commission them. 3D CAD software developers use JetStream as their preferred complementary design review solution, customizing functionality through the JetStream API.

We sell through a worldwide distribution channel into more than 35 countries, with more than 3,000 customers who own more than 15,000 licenses of JetStream between them.

NavisWorks is a privately owned limited company based in Sheffield UK and has offices in Scottsdale, AZ, USA and Mainz in Germany.

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