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Old 10-06-2010, 01:17 PM
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Stability software (3D visual)

I am looking for some stability analysis software for boats. Must have:

1. 3D visual (shows stability affects of 3D boat on calm water)
2. Good price
3. Ability to import neutral CAD files (.igs, .dxf, .x_t, and so on)

Another feature, but not a requirement would be to display wave simulations (up to 2 meter waves).

A tool that can examine the stability of a range of boat sizes would be ideal, but I am mostly working with small boats at this time.

Many thanks

Joseph

PS I am aware of Archimedes, but looking for other tools.
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Old 10-07-2010, 03:31 AM
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I prefer "Hydromax Ultimate " of Maxsurf package for all that 3 condition you mentioned.
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Old 10-07-2010, 06:16 AM
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or you may want to look into http://www.orca3d.com/
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Old 10-07-2010, 02:46 PM
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Guys, thanks so much. I'll research these two tools!
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Old 10-14-2010, 12:18 PM
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another vote for Orca
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