SSI ShipConstructor 2026 R4: Professional Shipbuilding CAD/CAM Software

ShipConstructor 2026 R4 is the latest version of SSI’s professional shipbuilding software for 3D design, engineering, and construction of ships and offshore structures, extending from basic/functional design to detail and production design .

Key New Features in 2026 R4

Sister Ship Synchronization

• Project Item List (PIL) Compare: Compare Project Item Lists between two projects with clear, sortable results to track mismatched associations and keep sister ships aligned

• WorkShare Transfer Support: Transfer PIL associations to apply changes consistently across related projects

Penetration Management Enhancements

• Profiles as Penetrables: Create penetrations through profile parts (stiffeners, faceplates, fabricated profiles) using existing workflows

• Penetrable Mark Text Option: Automatically add penetration details onto parts for clearer downstream communication

• Equipment as Penetrators: Use companionways, doors, hatches, and electrical components as penetration objects with automatic review triggers when equipment changes

• Penetrations in Production BOMs: Include penetrations in production drawing Bill of Materials outputs with labeling options

Production Drawing & Labeling

• Improved Annotation/Labeling Usability: Faster drawing production with more predictable labeling behaviors and reduced viewport edge cases

• Keywords, Orientation Icons, and Viewports: Enhanced across labeling and annotation workflows

ShipbuildingPLM 3.3 Integration

• SWBS Integration: Ship Work Breakdown Structure synchronized into ShipConstructor as secondary product hierarchy; enriches local parts with SWBS metadata regardless of object type

• Task Synchronization: Create tasks in ShipConstructor from ShipbuildingPLM with real-time status feedback; change managers get visibility into change execution progress without waiting for work package imports

Platform & Infrastructure

• AutoCAD 2026 Support: Based on latest AutoCAD platform

• Navisworks 2026 Integration: Enhanced 3D review and construction simulation capabilities

• Windows Server 2025 Compatibility: Supports latest server OS

• .NET 8 Runtime: Modern framework for improved performance

Additional Enhancements

• Pipe Support Assembly Calculation: Pipe support components now included in assembly calculations (weight, center of gravity, part count) reflected in BOMs and reports

• MIM Reports: New dynamic BOM and project summary pages with statistics and outdated drawing highlighting

• Release Container Enhancements: 3D visualization support and multiple concurrent RCOs containing same items

• Compartment Manager Modernization: Modernized interface with volume creation from location group data and advanced filtering

Product: ShipConstructor 2026 R4
Version: 2026r4
Supported Architectures: x64
Language: english
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10even or newer
Size: 1DVD