Initial Design

The following Maxsurf modules allow you to quickly perform initial design of any type of vessel - from naval ships to tankers, from sailing yachts to fast ferries. All the modules work on a common 3D NURB surface model and share the same intuitive Windows graphical interface.

Prefit

Automated input of existing designs from a set of data points. Optionally uses unique genetic algorithm technology to ensure the fitted surface is both accurate and fair.

Maxsurf

Maxsurf offers highly specialised tools for modelling hulls, appendages and superstructures using trimmed NURB surfaces. Also includes parametric transformation, on-the-fly hydrostatics and curvature evaluation.

Workshop

Initial structural definition of shell plates, stringers, frames and decks. All structural data can optionally be exported  to ShipConstructor.
 

Where to from Here?

You can take a look at the details of each module above or continue to the Analysis section to read about our comprehensive set of tools for stability, power, motions and structural analysis.

 



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