Pv Elite Inventor | Plugin
PV Elite Inventor Plugin is a bridge that allows you to import PV Elite 3D models directly into Autodesk Inventor
Modeling shell-and-tube heat exchangers manually is notoriously tedious due to the sheer volume of repetitive components. The plugin automates the placement of tubesheets, baffles, tie rods, and thousands of tubes based directly on the PV Elite thermal and mechanical analysis layout. 4. Flange and Fastener Integration
Because the plugin outputs native Inventor geometry, drafting teams can immediately use Inventor’s drawing environment to generate: General Arrangement (GA) drawings
With a single click, the plugin reads the PV Elite data file and builds a native Autodesk Inventor assembly ( .iam ) along with all corresponding part files ( .ipt ). It accurately models complex components, including: Cylindrical and conical shells Elliptical, torispherical, and hemispherical heads Flanges, gaskets, and blind flanges Nozzles with reinforcement pads and custom orientations Saddles, skirts, and lug supports 2. Intelligent Data Mapping pv elite inventor plugin
: Allows users to toggle model layers on/off and inspect the properties of individual components, such as flanges or nozzles. BOM Generation : Automatically adds a Bill of Materials (BOM)
becomes available in Inventor to facilitate loading model files. Compatibility
Conversely, if you optimize the shell thickness directly within PV Elite, you can push those changes back to the Inventor drawing and BOM. PV Elite Inventor Plugin is a bridge that
: By connecting analysis with CAD, the plugin helps reduce drafting time and human error associated with manual data entry between different software platforms.
A: No. You need a full commercial license of Autodesk Inventor Professional.
The plugin streamlines the workflow for creating pressure vessel and heat exchanger models: Direct Import Flange and Fastener Integration Because the plugin outputs
The plugin primarily reads .pbdv (database) files. To include analysis results (like weight), the .pvu intermediate file—generated after running the analysis in PV Elite—must also be present.
Rebuilding a pressure vessel model from scratch in Inventor after it has already been optimized in PV Elite is a massive waste of time. It introduces human error, mismatches in dimensions, and costly revisions during the fabrication phase.
Select your file, verify your material mapping libraries, and click 'Generate'.
