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Did you see mentions of Octave Forte, Octave Facets, or Octave Aspect lately? If so, what became of traditional tools such as Smart 3D, Smart P&ID, and CADWorx? Of course, what happened to CAESAR II and PV Elite?
Many engineering teams are asking the same questions: Are these new products? Will existing projects still work? Do licenses, workflows, or support processes need to change?
Hexagon's Asset Lifecycle Intelligence (ALI) software portfolio is now part of Octave, a dedicated software business focused on engineering and industrial solutions. This transition has raised questions among existing users regarding product names, licensing, support, and future communications. What it all really means. Known products such as Smart 3D, Smart P&ID, CADWorx, CAESAR II, and PV Elite now have different names.
This has obviously raised many questions, such as what this will mean for licensing and support, how it will affect current projects, and the future roadmap.
Many well-known software names now appear differently across websites, documentation, training materials, and customer communications. You'll also notice them in training courses and on corporate communications. The good news is that the engineering solutions you rely on remain the same.
This guide explains what is changing, what stays the same, and how existing products map to the new Octave portfolio. Here is all the information you need.
Hexagon's engineering software portfolio now operates under the Octave brand. As part of this transition, several products have received new names. The software capabilities, project data, workflows, and support services remain unchanged.
The Octave transition marks a change to the Hexagon engineering software portfolio you trust.
Here are the most important updates:
Octave represents the next evolution of Hexagon's software business. Introducing the Octave rebrand for Hexagon's engineering products.
Octave is a dedicated software company focused on delivering engineering, design, and industrial software solutions.
For existing customers, this transition mainly affects product branding. Technology, engineering know-how, and software tools will remain the same. They will continue to assist you with achieving your business objectives. Additionally, they will completely fulfil your current and future technical needs.
If you currently work with Cortex, you can continue using your software as usual.
Your:
The transition does not require organizations to redesign existing processes or migrate project data.
There are no process re-designs or project data migrations.
No. The transition from Hexagon to Octave focuses on branding and product naming. There will be no impact on current software installations and engineering data. Project models and work processes will also not be affected.
The major impact the changes will have on customers will be visible in all communications and documentation. You will also see new product names reflected across the web and in training materials.
Engineering teams depend on connected design environments to deliver projects efficiently. Under the Octave brand, these solutions now fall within the Forte and Facets portfolios.
Octave Forte (Formerly Smart and CADWorx Design Solutions)
Octave Forte connects CAD engineering solutions, interoperability, model review, and 3D design.
Product Name Changes
Organizations that use Smart 3D and CADWorx solutions can continue working without disruption.
The transition does not affect:
The primary change involves product branding and naming.
Customers will gradually see the new Forte branding appear across software,documentation, and product communications.
Octave Facets (Formerly Smart P&ID and CADWorx P&ID)
Process schematics remain a critical part of engineering design. Octave Facets continues to support intelligent P&ID development and connected engineering documentation.
Product Name Changes
Existing P&ID environments remain fully supported.
Customers can continue using:
Teams do not need to recreate projects or rebuild engineering data because of the branding transition.
New Octave Product Names for Engineering Analysis
Engineering analysis remains essential for safe, compliant, and reliable asset design.
Under the Octave portfolio, these solutions now fall within the Aspect product family.
Octave Aspect (Formerly CAESAR II, PV Elite, GT STRUDL, PIPESTRESS, and TANK)
Octave Aspect provides a toolset for integrating piping, structural, pressure vessel, nuclear, and storage tank analysis.
Product Name Changes
The engineering methodologies behind these solutions remain unchanged.
Organizations can continue using their existing analysis workflows for:
Existing models, calculations, and project data remain available.
The transition introduces a unified naming structure under the Octave Aspect portfolio.
Cortex Insight
Cortex has historically provided support for and utilized Smart 3D, Smart P&ID, CADWorx, and CAESAR II. We anticipate that the new naming will be the primary challenge during the transition, rather than the underlying technology. All existing users will be accustomed to the software behind the names.
Software transitions often raise questions. Cortex works closely with customers to ensure clarity throughout the process.
Our team helps customers understand:
This helps engineering teams communicate changes internally and maintain consistency across projects.
Octave's branding changes may also require new training and documentation.
Cortex helps customers:
The product names may change, but our expertise remains the same.
Cortex continues to support organizations using:
We also work with engineering teams to deliver significant productivity gains. We will also work to enhance your digital workflows and extract the most out of your software investments.
When product naming shifts from Hexagon to Octave, engineering teams want a partner they can count on to help them navigate the transition. Cortex works with companies to help them comprehend portfolio changes, update internal processes, and gain the most from their engineering software spend.
Get in touch with Cortex to speak about your Octave software strategy, licensing, or support needs. Our experts can help you navigate the transition and maximize the value of your engineering software investment.
Cortex: Empowering better engineering through connected design, analysis, and digital innovation.
The move to Octave will bring a distinct, software-centric company focused on engineering, design, and industrial solutions. Existing software functionality, support services, and customer workflows remain unchanged throughout the transition. As these technologies reside under a single software brand, Octave will now be able to focus its energies on innovation and customers.
No, Smart 3D is not being discontinued. It has been renamed Octave Forte 3D. The 3D plant design capabilities, data management, and workflows remain identical. Existing projects, models, and design environments remain fully supported.
Octave Forte 3D is the new name for Smart 3D. Intelligent, data-driven 3D plant design & engineering software also enables complete project execution. The name is brand-new. The features, daily work, and design capabilities remain the same.
Smart P&ID has been re-branded as Octave Facets P&ID. The intelligent P&ID creation, engineering documents, and connected design functionality are all still available within this solution. Previous projects, tag databases, and engineering standards will still be supported.
Octave Facets P&IDWorx is the new name for CADWorx P&ID. It helps engineering teams create and manage consistent process schematics and project documentation. The rebranding does not affect software functionality, project data, or existing engineering workflows.
Yes, CAESAR II remains available under its new name,Octave Aspect Pipe Stress. For pipe stress analysis, the engineers can use the same set of tools. The piping analysis software checks flexibility and compliance in industrial applications. Overall, a high-performance piping system is maintained.
Octave Aspect Pipe Stress is the new name for CAESAR II. With this, the design of industrial piping systems enables detailed pipe stress analysis. The engineers can easily verify compliance with the codes, the system's flexibility, and the structure's overall integrity. Existing models, calculations, and workflows remain unchanged after the rebrand.
No, your existing projects will not be affected by the transition to Octave. Project files, engineering data, models, calculations, and workflows remain intact. Only the name and brand are affected, so business continues as normal.
Most customers can continue using their existing licensing arrangements during the transition. Octave and its partners will communicate any future licensing updates if required. In general, the change is in the product's branding, not in software access or entitlements.
Yes, Cortex is still your partner. We are still providing all levels of implementation, training, tuning, and support services on all the Octave products. You will work with the same expert resources you currently depend on.
Octave Forte includes Octave Forte 3D (formerly Smart 3D), Octave Forte Review (formerly Smart Review), 3DWorx, StructureWorx, ReviewWorx, and Orthogen, which collectively enable smart 3D modelling, engineering review, and engineering collaboration.
The Octave Aspect range also comprises integrated tools for pipe stress, pressure vessel and structural analysis. Furthermore, Nuclear Pipe Stress and Tank solutions are available. These innovative applications provide complete engineering design and verification.
