Producing comprehensive 2D drawings is vital for smooth fabrication of superyachts and commercial vessels. That's where the integrated detailing tools in VisualHull for Rhino excel. This article will explore how VisualHull accelerates drafting and detailing for clearer build documentation.

Overcoming Manual Drafting Challenges in Boatbuilding

Yacht geometries feature complex double-curved shapes that are difficult to document without automation. Manually generating each drawing view and detail from 3D models is extremely tedious and error-prone. Even with Rhino alone, builders face bottlenecks creating the hundreds of drawings needed for metal fabrication and assembly of sophisticated vessels.

Automated Drafting Workflows with VisualHull

VisualHull develops detailing tools purpose-built for boatbuilding. After modeling parts in Rhino, simply open the Drafting menu and run wizards to extract 2D views, sections, and details from your 3D geometries.

VisualHull auto-generates drawings customized to your needs including assembly plans, production drawings, and bend development templates. Drawings update instantly if 3D models change. Drafting automation reduces manual drawing time by 60-80% versus traditional methods.

Step-by-Step: Generating Drawings with VisualHull

Below we will walk through the drafting process in Rhino using VisualHull's powerful detailing tools:

1. Model your parts in Rhino as usual. Make sure to name layers, blocks, and objects according to your standards. This helps VisualHull auto-label drawings intelligently.

2. Open the VisualHull toolbar. The VisualHull tab will appear in Rhino giving you access to all documentation tools.

3. Select objects to document. Use Rhino's selection tools to choose the parts, assemblies, or sections you want to detail.

4. Run the Draft command. On the VisualHull tab, click the Draft icon to extract drawing views.

5. Configure drawing settings. A dialog box lets you customize the draft outputs like orientation, scale, callouts etc.

6. Review the draft drawings. VisualHull automatically generates the full set of drawings based on your selections and preferences.

7. Add revisions if needed. Easily change drafting details like dimension precision or annotations if needed.

And that's it! VisualHull seamlessly creates complex drawings from your models in just minutes. This automates the tedious drafting process so you can focus on optimized fabrication and construction.

Smarter Drawing Customization

VisualHull allows extensive control over drawing outputs. Easily adjust spacing, drawing frames, and annotations. Parts are labeled intelligently to match your standard conventions and shop requirements.

Drawings can be color coded by status with options like new, updated, or unchanged. Revisions are managed across entire project documentation. Detail views highlight specific areas and include critical dimensions for fabrication. VisualHull integrates this into a fully connected digital thread.

The Downstream Benefits of Automated Drawings

Clear documentation is the foundation for smooth fabrication. With VisualHull, builders enhance quality by eliminating errors from manual drafting. Shop teams have immediate access to critical dimensional data in each drawing.

Faster drafting allows resources to be reallocated from repetitive drawing tasks to value-added construction work. Accelerated detailing enables builders to take on more projects and reduce lead times. Owners also benefit from maximal design intent communication.

Conclusion and Next Steps

To unlock major documentation improvements, let VisualHull enhance your Rhino workflow today. Our marine-focused tools provide the specialized drafting speed and automation needed for your complex boat projects. Schedule a demo now to see how VisualHull can revolutionize your detailing.