Intergraph Spoolgen

Intergraph Spoolgen^®

What is Intergraph Spoolgen?

Intergraph Spoolgen is a specialized software solution tailored for the piping industry, allowing the generation of isometric spool drawings for prefabrication and construction. It leverages digital piping data extracted from 3D plant or piping design systems. Widely used in industries such as oil & gas, power, and chemical processing, Spoolgen can function independently or integrate seamlessly with other elements of Hexagon’s all-encompassing digital procurement, fabrication, and construction platform.

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Why Use Intergraph Spoolgen?

Rather than manually redlining and marking up paper IFC isometrics to identify spools for fabrication, the software leverages digital piping data in PCF format—exported from 3D plant and piping design tools—to automatically generate fabrication-ready spools that meet manufacturability standards. Intergraph Spoolgen can import piping design data from Intergraph Smart^® 3D , CADWorx , and any other design systems that support PCF file export.

Spoolgen is not a design tool and does not permit changes to the 3D piping design. However, it allows users to define fabrication-ready piping spools by inserting new welds or modifying existing weld types—for example, converting shop welds to field welds—according to the specific requirements and capabilities of their fabrication facilities.

Spoolgen uses its integrated Isogen engine to automatically generate detailed spool drawings that include dimensions, weld locations, assembly instructions, and material take-offs. These drawings are packaged into work packs distributed to welders on the shop floor.

Intergraph Spoolgen helps companies streamline and automate their piping fabrication and construction workflows, driving greater accuracy, efficiency, and cost savings. By using Spoolgen, organizations can reduce time and expenses while improving precision in fabrication, non-destructive testing, quality assurance, and system installation.

Who Uses Intergraph Spoolgen?

Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Companies
Independent Piping Fabricators
Oil & Gas Companies
Power & Chemical Plants
Shipbuilding & Offshore Industries

Industries Served:

Oil & gas
Petrochemicals
Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Food & beverage
Water
Power – Nuclear/non-Nuclear
Mining
Semiconductor
Marine
Utilities
Infrastructure/AEC/BIM

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Benefits of Intergraph Spoolgen

Various roles benefit from use of the software:

Work Preparators – Automate spool drawing creation for faster, more accurate shop deliverables.
Fabrication Managers / Supervisors – Ensure consistent, standardized output and efficient communication with fabrication teams.
Piping Fabricators / Welders – Receive clear, precise drawings to minimize mistakes and rework.
Project Managers – Improve project timelines and budget management through efficient, error-free drawings.
Quality Control Engineers – Ensure compliance and quality with standardized, accurate drawings.
Procurement and Material Managers – Obtain accurate BOMs and materials lists to streamline procurement processes.

Intergraph Spoolgen benefits these roles by helping to automate the piping design process, reduce errors, improve collaboration across teams, and deliver higher-quality work more efficiently.

Intuitive Interface & Streamlined Automation

Operates without the need for CAD expertise.
Requires minimal training—users can produce spool drawings quickly and efficiently.
Automated workflows help eliminate manual errors and reduce rework.
Customizable settings enable organizations to tailor Spoolgen to their unique requirements.

Automated Spool Generation from Design Data

Converts IDF/PCF files from 3D design software into fabrication-ready spool drawings.
Maintains design integrity by preventing unauthorized modifications to the original piping layout.
Produces comprehensive spool drawings, including material take-offs, weld points, and precise dimensions.
Automatically divides piping isometrics into logical spool segments optimized for fabrication.
Minimizes manual drafting efforts, reducing time spent and lowering the risk of errors.

Weld Management

Provides complete control over weld types, quantities, sequencing, and adjustments in response to piping design changes.
Automatically assigns weld numbers and tracks joint status for both fabrication and inspection processes.
Enables generation of detailed weld maps to support shop and field welding coordination, quality assurance, and industry compliance.
Supports structured weld numbering and sequencing to streamline on-site assembly.

Automated Bill of Materials (BOM) Generation

Automatically extracts and formats BOMs from piping isometrics, assigning precise quantities to each spool deliverable.
Supports procurement teams by ensuring accurate material availability and allocation.
Produces reliable material take-offs (MTOs) to streamline requisitions and aid in fabrication planning.
Includes comprehensive details such as pipe lengths, fittings, welds, spools, and supports.
Reduces material waste and minimizes the risk of cost overruns or surplus inventory.

Change Management & Revision Control

Automatically detects design changes, enabling efficient updates to spool drawings.
Compares isometric versions to highlight and track design differences.
Prevents fabrication errors by ensuring only the latest drawings are used.
Maintains a clear, revision history for full traceability and documentation.

Integrates with Other Business Systems

Works with Intergraph Smart 3D, CADWorx, amongst other plant and piping design solutions that export piping in PCF format.
Works with fabrication management systems like Hexagon Smart Production.

Import piping data from 3D piping/plant design systems	Working with the Isogen project database	Visualisation of spools

Import piping designs from any Isogen-enabled plant design system that exports piping data in Piping Component File (PCF) format.	The Isogen project database, enables faster, smarter, and more reliable piping data management than ever before. By seamlessly importing piping data from leading 3D piping and plant design systems into a unified, project-wide database, teams gain immediate access to consistent, validated information for every pipeline, spool, component, and weld.	In-built 3D visualization gives work preparators a true-to-scale view of the entire pipeline, enabling smarter, more informed spooling decisions for both shop fabrication and field construction.
Spooling using Site welds	Adding a weld in pipe	Adding a Field-fit weld and allowance

Choose from a wide range of weld types – site, shop, automatic, offshore, tack, and more – and apply them directly to pipelines for precise fabrication planning and accurate spool break definition.	Maximize efficiency by leveraging standard pipe lengths—define spool breaks along long pipes to optimize material use, reduce waste, and simplify handling during fabrication and installation.	Enhance field fit-up accuracy by specifying additional allowances for field-fit welds, ensuring clear guidance, eliminating ambiguity, and facilitating smoother on-site assembly.
Splitting long lengths of pipe into standard lengths	Spooling based on container size	Changing an elbow to a bend

Quickly divide long pipe runs into standard lengths in a single action using special (non-spooling) site welds, streamlining fabrication, improving handling, and optimizing material utilization.	Utilize the container size checking tool to verify that spools fit within available containers, ensuring safe, efficient transport to the site.	When pipe bending machines are available and contract conditions allow, convert elbows into bends to lower costs and improve fabrication efficiency.
Cutting and pasting components between pipelines	Applying weld gaps	Adding a pipe support and associated detail sketch

Optimize spools for fabrication and construction by effortlessly cutting and pasting components between pipelines, enhancing both manufacturability and constructability.	Guarantee precise cut lengths and accurate overall spool dimensions by automating weld root gap adjustments using I-Configure.	Provide construction teams with clear assembly guidance for piping attachments, such as pipe supports, and ensure correct spool rotation during construction, by including detailed sketches on spool and construction isometrics.
Replaying edits on a revision of a pipeline	Working with external data	Generating spool and erection drawings

Automatically replay edits on revised or reissued pipelines, saving time while maintaining spooling decisions and intent.	I-Configure’s Get External Data function imports piping information from external sources—like spreadsheets and databases—assigning it automatically to pipeline, spool, component, and weld attributes. This richer data supports fabrication and construction by providing accurate, comprehensive information for project management, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), material procurement, and on-site erection of pipe spools.	Preserve the original design while adding the extra detail required by fabricators and constructors, and quickly generate spool and erection drawings using Isogen—the industry-standard solution for automatic piping isometrics.
Creating Reports	Creating a user-defined symbol in Symbol Editor	Modifying an isometric style in I-Configure

Leverage Isogen reporting to automatically generate over thirty types of reports for each pipeline, including BOM, welding, cutting, spool information and many more, streamlining documentation creation and supporting fabrication work processes.	Easily and quickly create your own company standard 2D isometric symbols for valves and instruments.	I‑Configure, lets you tailor every aspect of your isometric drawings and reports to match project or company standards. Automatically generate spool and erection drawings, BOMs, weld lists, cut lists, and other critical fabrication documents with precision and consistency.
Spoolgen Client Web API	Creating a 3D CAD model from PCFs or POD files	Creating digital piping data via sketching using Smart^® Isometrics

Spoolgen Client Web API opens a new level of connectivity and automation — enabling your piping data and isometric reports to be interfaced directly with downstream systems such as procurement, materials management, workshop control, or enterprise dashboards.	Quickly and easily transform piping isometric data into fully usable 3D CAD models — converting outputs from Isogen (such as PCF or IDF files) into solid or symbolic 3D models ready for use in platforms like AutoCAD, BricsCAD, MicroStation, or downstream review environments.	Quickly sketch complete pipelines or piping systems in minutes and automatically generate industry‑standard isometric drawings in seconds via Isogen. Smart Isometrics’ specification‑driven, intuitive interface reduces manual drafting, minimizes errors, and ensures consistent, accurate outputs — perfect for engineers, fabricators, and site teams alike.