Factory layout and design is traditionally a 2D process
involving the creation of 2D CAD drawings for
construction and space planning purposes. Moving from
2D drawings to a 3D model of industrial facilities has been
a significant challenge due to the extensive requirements of
equipment and manpower. A new object oriented approach
(VisFactory) allows users to create 2D / 3D Models of their
factories with less time and effort than it would normally
take to create the current 2D drawings. The process and
benefits of how 3D models of factories can be created
effortlessly in AutoCAD and then communicated to
simulation packages will be provided.