The is a dedicated interoperability plugin developed by Hexagon (part of the CADWorx & Analysis Solutions suite). It bridges the gap between 3D mechanical design and pressure vessel engineering analysis. The plugin enables engineers to export geometric data from an Autodesk Inventor 3D model directly into PV Elite, automating the creation of analysis models and significantly reducing manual data entry errors in the design of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and tall towers.
The PV Elite Inventor Plugin transforms pressure vessel design from a fragmented, two-step process into a unified digital thread. By automating the transition from math to model, engineering firms can slash project timelines, eliminate costly fabrication errors, and allow their engineers to focus on optimization rather than tedious data entry.
Set your preferences regarding file naming conventions, material mapping libraries, and output folder structures.
Perform your standard pressure vessel analysis. Ensure that the vessel complies with ASME, EN 13445, or other applicable codes. Save the finalized file. Step 2: Export/Interface via the Plugin
: Save the finalized vessel model in a compatible format ( .pvdb ).
Automatically handles complex radial, hillside, and angular nozzle orientations.
Instead of re-modeling the entire vessel—shells, nozzles, heads, and flanges—from scratch based on 2D reports, the plugin generates a detailed 3D solid model automatically. This ensures the 3D model exactly matches the analyzed, code-compliant design. Key Features and Capabilities