Octave Forte Isometrics
Advanced Pipe-Sketching & Automated Isometric Generation Software
Octave Forte Isometrics (ex Intergraph SmartPlant® Isometrics) is fast becoming the first choice of piping engineers and designers for producing industry-standard isometric drawings quickly and cost-effectively. Powered by Isogen®—the world’s leading technology for automated piping isometric generation—this standalone, Microsoft® Windows®-based application is designed specifically for the as-built plant. It empowers EPC contractors, fabricators, and owner-operators to seamlessly sketch pipelines, eliminate manual ballooning, and automate Material Take-Offs (MTO) with 99% accuracy. Whether you are executing a greenfield industrial project or managing brownfield modifications, Octave Forte Isometrics optimizes the entire digital isometric value chain, ensuring that your projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Core Values for EPC Projects
95% Time Savings
Generate isometrics in minutes instead of the 4–8 hours needed with 2D CAD, delivering rapid return on investment (ROI) for both new projects and as-built work.
3D Plant Design Integration
Compatible with all leading 3D plant design systems via IDF/PCF formats. Import engineered piping data and perform on-site walkdowns using tablet devices.
ANSI & DIN Standards
Includes standard ANSI and DIN component catalogs. Automatically inserts gaskets, flanges, and bolts. Exports files in DXF, DWG, DGN, and IGR formats.
Key Software Features
Sketch Piping Systems in Minutes
- Draw simple piping sketches and add components (flanges, valves, gaskets, bolts)
- 9 isometric drawing templates for design review, fabrication, and construction
- Define pipe dimensions and generate drawings automatically in seconds
3D Visualization & Clash Detection
- Built-in 3D view for visualizing piping systems as scaled 3D models
- Simultaneously visualize multiple files to detect clashes between new and existing piping
- Export models to MicroStation or AutoCAD formats
Report & Bill of Materials Generation
- Automatically generate bills of materials, welding lists, and cut pipe length lists
- Interface with Oracle, SAP, Excel, Access, and legacy systems
- API integration with internal systems for automated change tracking
As-Built Isometrics
- Import engineered piping data from Isogen-compliant systems
- Conduct field walkdowns with rugged tablet PCs and mark up engineered data
- Generate new isometric drawings that document actual site conditions
Key Metrics
Target Applications
Oil & Gas / Petrochemical
Meets rigorous piping engineering standards. Enables engineers to extract data and make rapid modifications for projects at refineries and petrochemical facilities.
Fabrication & Construction
NOV FGS has deployed Octave Forte Isometrics for spool drawing production and material management. Documented results include: design time per drawing reduced from 1 hour to just minutes, automated workflows delivering up to 99% accuracy in material takeoffs (MTO)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Octave Forte Isometrics is the rebranded and upgraded version of Intergraph SmartPlant Isometrics (also known as Smart Isometrics) from Hexagon. This new solution retains the full power of the Isogen® engine while delivering enhanced usability and broader integration capabilities.
Absolutely. It directly outputs accurate material takeoff (MTO) data automatically, with precision levels reaching 99%. This eliminates the manual material counting and ballooning processes traditionally required on design drawings.
Octave Forte Isometrics automatically generates isometric drawings from simple sketches in minutes, whereas AutoCAD 2D requires manual drafting and takes 4–8 hours per drawing. The software automatically inserts components (flanges, valves, gaskets), creates bills of materials, welding lists, and cut pipe schedules. Return on investment is typically achieved within 3–6 months.
Yes. Octave Forte Isometrics supports IDF and PCF formats — the standards used by virtually all leading plant design software. You can import engineered piping data from any Isogen-compliant system, including Intergraph Smart 3D, PDMS, SP3D, and more.
Yes. Octave Forte Isometrics interfaces piping report data with nearly any downstream IT system, including material management, procurement, workshop, and weld management systems, as well as Intergraph Smart Materials, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Excel/Access-based platforms, and legacy systems — all via open APIs.
Contact Us for Consultation
The TrueTech engineering team provides full support including demonstrations, quotations, and deployment of Octave Forte Isometrics for your projects. Contact us today for expert consultation on piping isometric solutions.
