Ø In windows explorer, navigate to c:\program files\Maxsurf ##, where ## is the version number.
Depending on which Maxsurf applications you have installed, you will see something like this:
The following items in this folder are worth mentioning at this stage:
1. Automation Samples are for the advanced users only and contain for example sample spreadsheets with Macros that drive Maxsurf or other applications of the Maxsurf suite from the spreadsheet.
2. Reference Designs are designs that have been used to benchmark some of our analysis software like Seakeeper.
3. Sample Designs contains a library of different samples. We will have a closer look at this folder below.
4. Sample Modelling Features folder contains parts of a ship that have been modelled a specific way; for example a propeller or the stern of a ship.
5. Training Samples folder contains all samples that are used in training documents.
6. A long list of files containing the manuals, applications, libraries, supporting DLLs etc. Don’t ever change anything to this list unless you know what you are doing!
Ø Open the Sample Designs Directory
Depending on which Maxsurf applications you have installed you’ll see something like this:
1. All samples in the Sample Designs directory have been sorted by ship type.
2. This list consists of several sample designs; one for each application of the Maxsurf suite.
Some examples:
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Catamaran Ferry Shows a complex surface topology specific to catamarans. |
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Wave piercing catamaran Another example of complex surface topology for a catamaran. This wavepiercer has an integrated superstructure. |
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Patrol vessel The hull of this model shows a good distribution of control points and is faired very nicely. The decks and keel trim the hull. |
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Motor yacht This model features numerous bonded as well as trimmed surfaces. There is a video on the website that shows the different techniques used to model this vessel. This video is only available to users of Maxsurf with current subscription. |
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Fast yacht This model uses numerous trimming surfaces and consists of NACA keel (incl. bulb) and rudder and has a cockpit and coach roof. Good starting point for any sailing yacht. |
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Container ship This model shows a surface topology that can be used for large ships such as containerships with flat of sides, bowcone, stern bulb and bulbous bow. Uses a trimmed deck / sheer line. |
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Anchor handling vessel This simple looking hull can be used as a starting point for many workboats such as OSVs, tugs etc. The model features many bonded surfaces allowing each surface to be developed separately to minimise plate forming production cost. |
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Workboat There are several workboats in the sample design library; each one with different number of surfaces and features. This one uses bonded surfaces and consists of a bowcone, topsides, bottom and chine. Good starting point for crew boats but also some open deck fishing vessels. |
Now it is time to learn how to make Simple modifications.
