After opening the Maxsurf model, you can start adding parts. When you are working with parts, the precision you use in Workshop determines the accuracy of the produced part. There is a balance between speed and accuracy depending on the performance of your computer. Especially when developing plates the user has to be aware of the trade off between speed and accuracy. In this section some recommendations on precision are made to make sure you get maximum speed and accurate results.

Please refer to the Maxsurf manual section “Surface Precision” to learn more about the concepts of precision.

To switch precision,

Ø        go to Display | Precision

Ø        Select the required precision

When you are creating frames, decks and stiffeners, it is recommended to use medium precision.

Before you export the Workshop parts to downstream structural detailing programs, such as AutoCAD or ShipConstructor, you should set the precision to highest precision and recalculate all parts.

See: Calc All Parts on page 102 for more information.

See: Plate Precision on page 65