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With M4 PLANT from CAD Schroer, companies design complex, large-scale industrial plants in 3D and bring their models into virtual reality using the i4 VIRTUAL REVIEW VR Viewer. New customers purchasing an M4 PLANT license receive the VR Viewer free for 12 months.
With M4 PLANT, companies design plants of any size and across all disciplines in 3D—from initial layouts through to complete piping systems. The software supports rule-based piping design with P&ID integration and also enables the modeling of steel structures and more. The created 3D design can be imported directly into the i4 VIRTUAL REVIEW VR Viewer and explored in Virtual Reality in detail. New customers receive the VR Viewer free of charge for 12 months when purchasing an M4 PLANT license.
The M4 PLANT VR Bundle helps plant and piping designers to implement projects more efficiently. Companies from the process, mechanical, and special-purpose machinery sectors benefit from this package. M4 PLANT ensures fast and detailed design, while i4 VIRTUAL REVIEW makes models tangible.
M4 PLANT enables 3D design of plants of any size within a single, integrated environment. Piping, steelwork, ventilation, conveying systems, and cable trays can be modeled together. Automatically generated parts lists and reports provide transparency regarding quantities and costs. Comprehensive 2D and 3D interfaces ensure secure data exchange with clients. The data can also be exported into a VR environment.
i4 VIRTUAL REVIEW is a VR viewer for CAD models, enabling virtual walkthroughs directly within 3D design data. Multiple models can be loaded into a VR environment, scaled to the desired size, and examined interactively. Distances can be measured and notes placed directly in context. Views can be saved to easily revisit results during reviews or presentations. Screenshots document decisions for project records.
The offer is now available on the CAD Schroer GmbH website. Interested companies can receive comprehensive advice there and request a non-binding quotation for the M4 PLANT VR Bundle.
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