Paris, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - We are pleased to announce the release of CADfix PPS 5.1, the latest version of ITI's CAD model simplification and file size reduction solution.
CADfix PPS establishes itself as the essential tool for professionals dealing with overloaded CAD assemblies. Specifically designed for process engineering, energy, marine, and offshore industries, this software helps reduce costs and timelines by up to 80% when integrating complex models into plant design systems. Its strength lies in intelligently deconstructing assemblies, converting parts into primitive shapes (boxes, cylinders, cones), and automatically removing unnecessary details like internal drillings or logos.
Through advanced geometric simplification algorithms, CADfix PPS 5.1 dramatically reduces CAD file sizes - an 800MB STEP model can be optimized to 29MB while retaining essential functional information. This compression enables better integration with industrial plant design software (such as SmartPlant 3D or Navisworks) and accelerates transfers to remote sites.
The revolutionary CADfix PPS simplification assistant automates up to 90% of repetitive tasks through:
- Intelligent deconstruction of complex solids into primitive elements
- Configurable removal of non-critical details (lettering, fasteners, micro-drillings)
- Automatic generation of optimized assembly structures
Version 5.1 introduces groundbreaking connectors for Revit, Navisworks, and SmartPlant 3D, enabling seamless equipment integration into digital plant models. New closed shell preservation and mechanical connector retention features ensure functional integrity of simplified models.
Key Enhancements in CADfix PPS 5.1
🔄 Expanded Import/Export Connectors
- Revit: Native import of complex families + BIM 360-optimized export
- Navisworks: Direct NWD/NWC file reading with metadata preservation
- IFC 4.3: Full support for custom properties and COBie classifications
- MicroStation: DGN v8i and CONNECT Edition export with level management
- Updated Interfaces:
- CATIA V5-6R2024 (new mechanical assemblies)
- SolidWorks 2025 (advanced surface geometries)
- Inventor 2025 (iParts/iAssemblies management)
🛠️ Core Feature Improvements
- Connector Retention: Automatic detection of flanges, fittings, and critical interfaces
- "Preserve Closed Shells" Option: Ensures tank and fluid system integrity post-simplification
- Hidden Entities Display Tool: Visualizes hidden components for informed removal decisions
- Model Tree Simplification: Direct conversion of complex parts into cylinders/revolutions from explorer
- New Hole Removal Algorithm: Handles complex circular and linear patterns
⚡ Enhanced Performance
- 2x Faster Processing for assemblies >10,000 components
- Optimized memory management for models exceeding 50GB
- Real-time modification preview
With CADfix PPS 5.1, ITI reinforces its leadership in industrial workflow optimization. The new BIM and plant design interoperability features, combined with intelligent simplification tools, make it a strategic ally for reducing design timelines while maintaining data precision.
This new version is immediately available for all maintenance customers looking to upgrade to PPS 5.
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To fully leverage your CAD models' potential in industrial engineering projects, request a personalized CADfix PPS 5.1 demonstration.