{"title":"Orca 3D for Marine Design","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"anz-product-story__image\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls=\"controls\" muted=\"\" playsinline=\"\" preload=\"metadata\" style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: contain; display: block;\"\u003e\n    \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/o\/v\/56800428caa145a69d62585e527b7056.mp4#t=3.0\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\n    Your browser does not support HTML5 video.\n  \u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaval architects, marine designers and engineers who want hull development and vessel analysis to remain connected to their Rhino geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it helps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Design module supports hull creation, fairing and basic hydrostatics. Analysis adds speed and power prediction plus weight and cost work, while Advanced Stability provides compartments, tanks, load cases, free-surface effects and intact or damaged stability assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Orca3D when form and performance need to inform one another throughout the project. Its three-module structure lets a practice assemble the capabilities it needs while keeping design, calculation and reporting in a coherent marine workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"evaluation\"\u003eProduct options include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"evaluation\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3danz.com\/products\/orca3d-v3-design-module\"\u003eOrca3d v3 Design Module\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"evaluation\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3danz.com\/products\/orca3d-v3-analysis-module\"\u003eOrca3d v3 Analysis Module\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"evaluation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3danz.com\/products\/orca3d-v3-advanced-stability-module\"\u003eOrca3d v3 Advanced Stability Module \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"evaluation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orca3d.com\/pages\/download-free-trial\"\u003eDownload the Orca3D evaluation\u003c\/a\u003e — the evaluation is fully functional for 15 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"orca3d-v3-design-module","title":"Orca3D v3 Design Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrca3D Design Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package provides for two distinct, yet related design functions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHull Design \u0026amp; Fairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Hydrostatics \u0026amp; Stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrca3D Hull Design \u0026amp; Fairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrca3D provides tools to create, fair, and verify any hull shape complete with live hydrostatic feedback.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/8519\/files\/The-RIB-Hull-Assistant.png?v=1790854447\" alt=\"The RIB Hull Assistant creates the hull, transom, and tubes of a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB)\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe RIB Hull Assistant creates the hull, transom, and tubes of a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features for Builders \u0026amp; Designers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Hull Assistants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generate complete hull forms instantly by entering key dimensional and shape parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal-Time Cross Sections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Define stations, buttocks, and waterlines that update dynamically as you modify the hull surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive Hydrostatics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Track critical stability and hydrostatic data in real time with every control vertex tweak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Surface Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoothly transition forefoot geometry with curvature-continuous blending from the stem to the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Modelling Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Build everything from simple single-surface shapes to complex multi-surface vessels using advanced blending, trimming, and filleting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are designing simple recreational boats or complex commercial vessels, Orca3D ensures their final geometry is fair, buildable, and ready for advanced analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrca3D’s Basic Hydrostatics \u0026amp; Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module delivers an integrated solution that links hull design directly with real-time naval architecture analysis using a single NURBS surface model. By computing properties from first principles, the software ensures accurate, fast, and robust calculations for virtually any floating structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Capabilities\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal-time synchronization: \u003c\/strong\u003eUpdates hydrostatic properties instantly as the hull surface is modified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Computes intact hydrostatics, wetted surface, stability parameters, and righting arm curves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVessel versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evaluates monohulls, multihulls, and complex geometries without architectural limitations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible modelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accepts un-joined surfaces, missing decks, and half-models, minimizing preparation time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional reporting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generates tabular data and plots exportable to Microsoft Excel and Adobe PDF formats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orca3D LLC","offers":[{"title":"Commercial (Perpetual)","offer_id":44979776520239,"sku":"ORCA3D-DM-P","price":2714.93,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Commercial (Annual)","offer_id":44979776553007,"sku":"ORCA3D-DM-A","price":904.98,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Network (Perpetual)","offer_id":44979776585775,"sku":"ORCA3D-DM-NW-P","price":3393.67,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Network (Annual)","offer_id":44979776618543,"sku":"ORCA3D-DM-NW-A","price":1131.22,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Upgrade from v2 L1 Perpetual","offer_id":44979776651311,"sku":"ORCA3D-DM-P-UPGLV2","price":1357.47,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/8519\/files\/Orca3Dv3_Design_Module.png?v=1790842493"},{"product_id":"orca3d-v3-analysis-module","title":"Orca3D v3 Analysis Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOrca3D Analysis Package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvaluate vessel performance, manage weight thresholds, and maintain design economics through speed prediction and weight tracking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Weight \u0026amp; Cost Tracking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive CG Tracking: \u003c\/strong\u003eAssigns weight to track displacement and center of gravity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost Auditing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Links cost variables to modelled components for financial tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummary Reports: \u003c\/strong\u003eGenerates itemized BoM and weight breakdowns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/8519\/files\/Orca3D-weight-and-cost-report-2.png?v=1790853250\" alt=\"Orca3D weight and cost report\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrca3D weight and cost report\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Speed \u0026amp; Power Prediction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrediction Methods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Savitsky, Holtrop, and van Oortmerssen methodologies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/8519\/files\/The-Savitsky-Method.png?v=1790853860\" alt=\"The Savitsky Method is a semi-empirical resistance prediction method for planing craft. It is ideal for simple, hard-chined designs.\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Savitsky Method is a semi-empirical resistance prediction method for planing craft. 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