{"id":1752,"date":"2017-10-25T15:53:41","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T15:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=1752"},"modified":"2025-08-26T09:23:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T09:23:36","slug":"how-to-model-a-vessel-or-a-tank","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/es\/knowledge-base\/how-to-model-a-vessel-or-a-tank\/","title":{"rendered":"How to model a vessel or a tank?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are two methods:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first method is used for vessels with vertical walls<\/li>\n<li>The second method is mainly used for vessels with curved walls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Method 1<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Enter the perimeter of the vessel in a top view.\n<ul>\n<li>You can use the drawing function <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline alignnone size-large wp-image-1761\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonDrawLine.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"33\" height=\"32\">.<\/li>\n<li>You can use the tool for parametric shapes (circle and rectangle) <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline alignnone size-large wp-image-1760\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonParametricShape.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"39\" height=\"38\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonParametricShape.png 39w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonParametricShape-35x35.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 39px) 100vw, 39px\" \/>.<\/li>\n<li>Or you can import a dxf-file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No matter with tool you use, make sure the perimeter is <strong>not too detailed<\/strong>. Avoid lines smaller than 10 cm.<\/p>\n<p>For example, a circle with radius 3m and 16 divisions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1759\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel1-1024x691.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel1-1024x691.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel1-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel1-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel1-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel1-60x41.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel1-35x24.png 35w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel1.png 1074w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove the center point.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1758\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel2-1024x691.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel2-1024x691.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel2-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel2-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel2-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel2-60x41.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel2-35x24.png 35w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel2.png 1074w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>The next step is copying the perimeter.\n<ul>\n<li>Select the perimeter.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline alignnone size-full wp-image-15480\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/KnopTranslatie.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\">.&nbsp;Ask one copy. Specify the distance. Here 3m. And don\u2019t forget to generate the connecting surfaces. Click \u2018OK\u2019.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1755\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel3-1024x691.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel3-1024x691.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel3-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel3-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel3-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel3-60x41.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel3-35x24.png 35w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel3.png 1074w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1754\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel4-1024x691.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel4-1024x691.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel4-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel4-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel4-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel4-60x41.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel4-35x24.png 35w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel4.png 1074w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Change the section and material of the walls as desired with <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline alignnone size-large wp-image-1756\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonPlateProperties.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonPlateProperties.png 36w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonPlateProperties-35x35.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 36px) 100vw, 36px\" \/>.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1765\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-1024x691.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-1024x691.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-60x41.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-35x24.png 35w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5.png 1074w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The final step is generating the baseplate.\n<ul>\n<li>Select the lower perimeter and click on&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline alignnone size-full wp-image-1766\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonCreatePlate.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"36\" height=\"33\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonCreatePlate.png 36w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonCreatePlate-35x32.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 36px) 100vw, 36px\" \/> to generate a plate.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1768\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-1-1024x691.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-1-1024x691.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-1-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-1-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-1-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-1-60x41.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-1-35x24.png 35w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel5-1.png 1074w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Change the section and material of the baseplate as desired.<\/li>\n<li>After assigning supports and loads, this model can be calculated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Method 2<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Enter the perimeter of the vessel in a&nbsp;front view.\n<ul>\n<li>You can use the drawing function <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline alignnone size-large wp-image-1761\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonDrawLine.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"33\" height=\"32\">.<\/li>\n<li>You can use the tool for parametric shapes (circle and rectangle) <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline alignnone size-large wp-image-1760\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonParametricShape.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"39\" height=\"38\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonParametricShape.png 39w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonParametricShape-35x35.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 39px) 100vw, 39px\" \/>.<\/li>\n<li>Or you can import a dxf-file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No matter with tool you use, make sure the perimeter is&nbsp;<strong>not too detailed<\/strong>. Avoid lines smaller than 10 cm.<\/p>\n<p>For example, this curve imported using a dxf file.<\/li>\n<li>The next step is copying the perimeter.\n<ul>\n<li>Select the wall shape.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15482\" src=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/KnopRoteren2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"32\" height=\"34\">.&nbsp;Ask&nbsp;16 copys, select the rotation plane (XZ), and specify the angle (22.5\u00b0 = 360\u00b0\/16).Don\u2019t forget to generate the connecting surfaces. Click \u2018OK\u2019.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1772\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel6-1024x691.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel6-1024x691.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel6-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel6-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel6-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel6-60x41.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel6-35x24.png 35w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel6.png 1074w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1771\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel7-1024x691.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel7-1024x691.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel7-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel7-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel7-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel7-60x41.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel7-35x24.png 35w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel7.png 1074w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Change the section and material of the walls as desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The final step is generating the baseplate.\n<ul>\n<li>Select the lower perimeter and click on&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"img_inline alignnone size-full wp-image-1766\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonCreatePlate.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"36\" height=\"33\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonCreatePlate.png 36w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/ButtonCreatePlate-35x32.png 35w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 36px) 100vw, 36px\" \/>to generate a plate.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1770\" src=\"http:\/\/buildsoftsupport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel8-1024x691.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel8-1024x691.png 1024w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel8-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel8-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel8-50x34.png 50w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel8-60x41.png 60w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel8-35x24.png 35w, https:\/\/support.buildsoft.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Vessel8.png 1074w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Change the section and material of the baseplate as desired.<\/li>\n<li>After assigning supports and loads, this model can be calculated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are two methods: The first method is used for vessels with vertical walls The second method is mainly used for vessels with curved walls Method 1 Enter the perimeter of the vessel in a top view. 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