PypeServer Connect Plug-Ins Work With Any Design Tool
One of the significant challenges in the fabrication industry is to translate CAD and BIM designs into usable fabrication cut lists. CAD and BIM can output files in a wide variety of formats, including PCF, PCD, CSV, Excel, FIX, PSVR, but these files often leave out critical information needed for fabrication. PypeServer Connect was developed to address this issue head-on. Connect is a library of free plug-ins for popular design tools such as Revit®, AutoCAD® MEP®/ Fabrication CADmep®/ Plant3D®/Advance Steel®, Inventor® Tube and Pipe, SDS2 by ALLPLAN, and others. These plug-ins allow users to easily select parts and spools from the model and send them directly to PypeServer-driven tools for fabrication.
Even design software that doesn’t support plug-ins and only generates flat files are supported by PypeServer’s latest innovation: The Cloudinator. The Cloudinator is a simple desktop application that reads a variety of CAD and BIM file types and sends the parts to PypeServer’s Cloud. This results in a seamless experience comparable to using one of the Connect plug-ins.
If you’re using Stratus, MSUITE, Trimble Connect2Fab, BuildCentrix, or Evolve instead of PypeServer’s own Cloud, PypeServer’s tool control software works just as seamlessly.
The Cloudinator is a simple desktop application that reads a variety of CAD and BIM file types. The Cloudinator reads any PCF, PCD, CSV, Excel, or PSVR file and sends all the parts to PypeServer’s Cloud. The result is exactly the same as if you’d sent the parts using one of our Connect plug-ins.
Simple To Use, Easy To Setup, And Doesn’t Break The Bank
PypeServer stands out for its user-friendliness, ease of setup, and cost-effectiveness. Our software is designed to be intuitive, allowing users to quickly learn and utilize features without extensive training. This ease of use is complemented by substantial cost savings; material costs are typically reduced by about 5%, and labor costs can see a typical reduction of 20%. This significant reduction in costs means that the software pays for itself in a very short time.
Moreover, PypeServer makes it easy to trial the software on individual workstations, enabling shops to test the workflow without disrupting ongoing operations. To aid in this evaluation, PypeServer provides a Savings Calculator. This tool helps fab shops analyze the return on investment (ROI) for individual workstations or the entire shop, making it easier to estimate potential savings and the financial impact of adopting PypeServer.
Connect Roadmap
PypeServer offers a comprehensive set of fabrication software solutions that significantly boosts productivity in fab shops and the company is committed to continually expanding to include a broader range of tools and modeling software. By integrating seamlessly with a wide range of design tools and providing features that streamline the fabrication process, PypeServer not only improves efficiency but also reduces costs. Its ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and continuous development make it an invaluable tool for MEP contractors and fabrication shops aiming to enhance their workflow and productivity.
