All database elements are owned by other elements, therefore elements must be created in a strict order, refer to the figure below for further information.
The following database elements are common to all Design disciplines:
for further information on the generic hierarchical structure and the design database, refer to Getting Started with Plant.

World
Site
Zone
World
World
Site
Site
Zone
Zone

Design


Below the zone level in the Cable Tray application, the cable tray specific elements are:


The Pipe (PIPE) element(s) are administrative and can own a number of branches with a common pipe specification and have any number of ends. For further information, refer to Pipe Element.

Pipe Element
Pipe Element


The Branch (BRAN) element(s) own a section of pipe (made up from cable tray components) with a known head and tail. For further information, refer to Branch Element.

Branch Element
Branch Element


The Cable Tray component element(s) are owned by Branch elements. These components dictate the shape and geometry of the cable tray. Cable tray components can run from the head to tail of the owning branch but can also be connected to other branches (for example - a tee component). For further information, refer to the figure below, and to Cable Tray Components.

You are not able to make any selections from the Cable Tray tab if the correct database hierarchy has not been configured beforehand. For example certain cable tray elements must reside below other elements in the database hierarchy (an overview of the database hierarchy is described in Hierarchy).
If a particular cable tray element cannot be created at the current position in the database hierarchy you receive an error message summarizing the problem, for example in the following window an error explains that the element you are attempting to create must be below a branch element.

Cable Tray Components
Hierarchy
Cable Tray Components
Hierarchy


Referring to the Cable Tray Hierarchy, the first task that you should perform using the Cable Tray tab is to create a Pipe Element in the Design Database.
Before creating a Pipe Element the correct Database elements should already be present in the Model Explorer, for example, a World, Site and Zone should exist. If this is not the case, refer to Getting Started with Plant for a detailed explanation of creating these standard elements.

Hierarchy
Hierarchy
Pipe Element
Model
Explorer
Getting Started with Plant


To create a new Pipe element make sure the correct Zone element is selected in the Model Explorer.
To create a Pipe element, on the Cable Tray tab, in the Create group, click Cable Tray to display the Create Cable Tray Main window.

In the Name box, input the name of the new Pipe element.
The Wrt position of the new Pipe element within the Model Explorer displays by default.

Cable Tray
Create
Cable Tray
Create Cable Tray Main
Name
Wrt


To modify the cable tray specification, click Specifications to display the Default Specifications window.

You can choose from the list of cable tray specifications.
Click OK to apply the selected specification to the cable tray or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Default Specifications window. You are returned to the Create Cable Tray Main window.
Note:
All cable tray components created below the branch use the Specification selected in the list. To use different specifications within a cable tray run, a new branch must be created at each point a different specification is used.

Specifications
Default Specifications
Note
:
Specification
OK
Cancel
Default Specifications
Create Cable Tray Main


To modify the cable tray attributes, click Attributes to display the Cable Tray Attributes window, refer to Database Management Reference Manual for further information.

Click OK to save any changes or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Cable Tray Attributes window. You are returned to the Create Cable Tray Main window.
Click OK, to create a new Pipe and Branch element in the Model Explorer and display the Create Cable Tray Branch window, to define the branch, refer to Branch Element for further information.

Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create Cable Tray Branch window.

Branch Element
Attributes
Cable Tray Attributes
Database Management Reference Manual
OK
Cancel
Cable Tray Attributes
Create Cable Tray Main
OK
Create Cable Tray Branch
Branch Element
Cancel
Create Cable Tray Branch


A branch is a section of cable tray made up from cable tray components with a known branch head or branch tail. You must define the position of the branch head (starting point) and branch tail (finishing point) by either explicitly entering the position or by the selection of cable tray components.
The Create Cable Tray Branch window displays by default when a new pipe element is created.

The Create Cable Tray Branch window allows you to define the name, specification and attributes of the branch under the pipe element.

The Name box is populated with a suggested Branch Name, you can accept the suggested Branch Name or input a new name for the Branch element.
The Wrt position of the new Pipe element within the Model Explorer displays by default.

Name
Wrt


To modify the branch specification, click Specifications to display the Default Specifications window.

You can choose from the list of branch specifications.
Click OK to apply the selected specification to the branch or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Default Specifications window. You are returned to the Create Cable Tray Branch window.
Note:
All branch components created below the branch use the Specification selected in the list. To use different specifications within a cable tray run, a new branch must be created at each point a different specification is used.

Specifications
Default Specifications
Note
:
Specification
OK
Cancel
Default Specifications
Create Cable Tray Branch


To modify the cable tray attributes, click Attributes to display the Branch Attributes window. For further information, refer to Database Management Reference Manual.

Click OK to save any changes or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Branch Attributes window. You are returned to the Create Cable Tray Branch window.
Click OK, the Model Explorer displays the Branch Name and the Branch at Explicit Position window displays by default, to position the branch. For further information, refer to Branch Head and Branch Tail Position.

Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Create Cable Tray Branch window.

Branch Head and Branch Tail Position
Attributes
Branch Attributes
Database Management Reference Manual
OK
Cancel
Branch Attributes
Create Cable Tray Branch
OK
Branch at Explicit Position
Branch Head and Branch Tail Position
Cancel
Create Cable Tray Branch


The Branch at Explicit Position window displays by default when a branch element is defined and added to the Model Explorer.
The Branch at Explicit Position window allows you to position the branch head and branch tail, set the branch width, branch direction and branch connection.

To define the branch head or branch tail, make sure the correct branch is highlighted in the Model Explorer and the correct branch name is shown at the top of the Branch at Explicit Position window.
To position the head or tail of the current branch, select Head or Tail from the drop-down list.
Position
Format
Select the position axis from the Position drop-down lists, choose from East/West, North/South and Up/Down. You can then input the explicit position values in the Position fields.
WRT
Use to define an element from which the coordinates are derived, refer to WRT for further information.
Pick
You are prompted to Pick Head Position (Distance[0] Snap: to position the branch head or Pick Tail Position (Distance[0] Snap: to position the branch tail in the 3D graphical view.
Or use the functionality available from the Positioning window, refer to Positioning Control for further information.
Positions the branch head or branch tail using a cursor pick in the 3D graphical view.
Offset
Displays the Offset by functionality use to offset the branch head or the branch tail.
Note:
If required, the axes all co-ordinates are interpreted with respect to must be set. Input dimensional values in the coordinates fields to define the position explicitly. Refer to Coordinates for further information.
You can then input the explicit offset values in the Offset fields.
Properties
Width
Sets the branch width from the Width drop-down list.
Direction
Input a value in the field to define which direction the flow takes from the branch head or branch tail.
Connection
An Open connection allows you to connect the branch head or branch tail to another branch.
A Boxing connection terminates the branch head or branch tail, connection to another branch is not available.
Attributes
Displays the Branch Attributes window. For further information, refer to Branch Attributes.
Position

Format
Select the position axis from the Position drop-down lists, choose from East/West, North/South and Up/Down. You can then input the explicit position values in the Position fields.
WRT
Use to define an element from which the coordinates are derived, refer to WRT for further information.
Pick
You are prompted to Pick Head Position (Distance[0] Snap: to position the branch head or Pick Tail Position (Distance[0] Snap: to position the branch tail in the 3D graphical view.
Or use the functionality available from the Positioning window, refer to Positioning Control for further information.
Positions the branch head or branch tail using a cursor pick in the 3D graphical view.
Offset
Displays the Offset by functionality use to offset the branch head or the branch tail.

You can then input the explicit offset values in the Offset fields.
Properties

Width
Sets the branch width from the Width drop-down list.
Direction
Input a value in the field to define which direction the flow takes from the branch head or branch tail.
Connection
An Open connection allows you to connect the branch head or branch tail to another branch.
A Boxing connection terminates the branch head or branch tail, connection to another branch is not available.
Attributes
Displays the Branch Attributes window. For further information, refer to Branch Attributes.
Click Apply to position the branch head or tail, Reset to discard any changes.
The branch consists of one piece of cable tray running in a straight line between the branch head and branch tail positions and displays as a line within the 3D graphical view, unless the branch head and branch tail are aligned along a common axis and have an equal bore size. The line indicates that the branch route is geometrically incorrect.
Once you have defined or selected the branch head and branch tail, the branch now consists of a single piece of cable tray running between the branch head and branch tail. The branch displays a dotted line, which means the branch route is geometrically incorrect.
Position
Format
Select the position axis from the Position drop-down lists, choose from East/West, North/South and Up/Down. You can then input the explicit position values in the Position fields.
WRT
Use to define an element from which the coordinates are derived, refer to WRT for further information.
Pick
You are prompted to Pick Head Position (Distance[0] Snap: to position the branch head or Pick Tail Position (Distance[0] Snap: to position the branch tail in the 3D graphical view.
Or use the functionality available from the Positioning window, refer to Positioning Control for further information.
Positions the branch head or branch tail using a cursor pick in the 3D graphical view.
Offset
Displays the Offset by functionality use to offset the branch head or the branch tail.
Note:
If required, the axes all co-ordinates are interpreted with respect to must be set. Input dimensional values in the coordinates fields to define the position explicitly. Refer to Coordinates for further information.
You can then input the explicit offset values in the Offset fields.
Properties
Width
Sets the branch width from the Width drop-down list.
Direction
Input a value in the field to define which direction the flow takes from the branch head or branch tail.
Connection
An Open connection allows you to connect the branch head or branch tail to another branch.
A Boxing connection terminates the branch head or branch tail, connection to another branch is not available.
Attributes
Displays the Branch Attributes window. For further information, refer to Branch Attributes.
Note:
If required, the axes all co-ordinates are interpreted with respect to must be set. Input dimensional values in the coordinates fields to define the position explicitly.
Note:
If required, the axes all co-ordinates are interpreted with respect to must be set. Input dimensional values in the coordinates fields to define the position explicitly. Refer to Coordinates for further information.

Branch Attributes
Note
:
Head
Tail
Position
Format
Position
East/West
North/South
Up/Down
Position
WRT
WRT
Pick
Pick Head Position (Distance[0] Snap:
Pick Tail Position (Distance[0] Snap:
Positioning
Positioning Control
Offset
Offset by

Note
:
Coordinates
Offset
Properties
Width
Width
Direction
Connection
Boxing
Attributes
Branch Attributes
Branch Attributes
Apply
Reset


The Connect Cable Tray Branch window allows you to connect the branch head or branch tail to an appropriate component (for example, a tee), or another branch.
If you are not at the branch level in the Model Explorer an error message displays summarizing the problem, for example in the following window an error explains that the element you are attempting to connect to is not at a branch.

To connect the branch head or branch tail, make sure the correct branch is highlighted in the Model Explorer, on the Cable Tray tab, in the Connect group, click Branch to display the Connect Cable Tray Branch window.

The Connect Cable Tray Branch window allows you to set the connection details of both the head and the tail of the selected branch, make sure the correct branch name is shown at the top of the Connect Cable Tray Branch window.
To connect the head or tail of the current branch to another branch or component, select Head or Tail from the drop-down list.
In the To drop-down list, you must choose from a list of available components or the head/tail of another branch to which the head/tail of the current branch is to be connected. You are required to identify the connection point of the existing cable tray component or branch to which the head/tail is to be connected.
Tee
You are prompted to Identify Tee in the 3D graphical view.
As two of the three ppoints available at the tee are already utilized, the Cable Tray application selects the free ppoint and connects the branch head or branch tail to that point.
Multiway
You are prompted to Identify design ppoint in the 3D graphical view.
You must select the ppoint to connect to as multiple ppoints may be available.
Branch Head
You are prompted to Identify BRAN in the 3D graphical view.
You must select the branch, or any part of the branch, to connect to.
Branch Tail
You are prompted to Identify BRAN in the 3D graphical view.
You must select the branch, or any part of the branch, to connect to.
First Member
Connects the branch head or branch tail to the first member of the branch.
Last Member
Connects the branch head or branch tail to the last member of the branch.
Name
Displays the Name window, refer to Connect Branch to a Named Element for further information.
CE
Sets the currently selected branch, from the Model Explorer or 3D graphical view, as the working branch.
Tee
You are prompted to Identify Tee in the 3D graphical view.
As two of the three ppoints available at the tee are already utilized, the Cable Tray application selects the free ppoint and connects the branch head or branch tail to that point.
Multiway
You are prompted to Identify design ppoint in the 3D graphical view.
You must select the ppoint to connect to as multiple ppoints may be available.
Branch Head
You are prompted to Identify BRAN in the 3D graphical view.
You must select the branch, or any part of the branch, to connect to.
Branch Tail
You are prompted to Identify BRAN in the 3D graphical view.
You must select the branch, or any part of the branch, to connect to.
First Member
Connects the branch head or branch tail to the first member of the branch.
Last Member
Connects the branch head or branch tail to the last member of the branch.
Name
Displays the Name window, refer to Connect Branch to a Named Element for further information.
CE
Sets the currently selected branch, from the Model Explorer or 3D graphical view, as the working branch.
Click Apply, to connect the current branch, Reset to discard any changes or Dismiss to close the Connect Branch window.
Tee
You are prompted to Identify Tee in the 3D graphical view.
As two of the three ppoints available at the tee are already utilized, the Cable Tray application selects the free ppoint and connects the branch head or branch tail to that point.
Multiway
You are prompted to Identify design ppoint in the 3D graphical view.
You must select the ppoint to connect to as multiple ppoints may be available.
Branch Head
You are prompted to Identify BRAN in the 3D graphical view.
You must select the branch, or any part of the branch, to connect to.
Branch Tail
You are prompted to Identify BRAN in the 3D graphical view.
You must select the branch, or any part of the branch, to connect to.
First Member
Connects the branch head or branch tail to the first member of the branch.
Last Member
Connects the branch head or branch tail to the last member of the branch.
Name
Displays the Name window, refer to Connect Branch to a Named Element for further information.
CE
Sets the currently selected branch, from the Model Explorer or 3D graphical view, as the working branch.

Connect Branch to a Named Element
Connect Cable Tray Branch
Cable Tray
Connect
Branch
Connect Cable Tray Branch
Connect Cable Tray Branch
Connect Cable Tray Branch
Head
Tail
To
Tee
Identify Tee
Multiway
Identify design ppoint
Branch Head
Identify BRAN
Branch Tail
Identify BRAN
First Member
Last Member
Name
Name
Connect Branch to a Named Element
CE
Apply
Reset
Dismiss
Connect Branch


The Name window allows you to connect a branch to a named element.
Select Name from the To drop-down list of the Connect Cable Tray Branch window to display the Name window.

Click OK to identify the element and close the Name window, click Cancel to close the Name window.
The name of the element to connect to displays adjacent to the To drop-down list of the Connect Cable Tray Branch window. Click Apply to display the Confirm window.

Click Yes to select the head of the named element as the connection point or No to select the tail of the named element as the connection point and close the Confirm window.

Name
Name
To
Connect Cable Tray Branch
Name
OK
Cancel
Name
To
Connect Cable Tray Branch
Apply
Confirm
Yes
No
Confirm


Creates a new branch and displays the Create Cable Tray Branch window.
For further information, refer to Branch Element.

Branch Element
Create Cable Tray Branch
Branch Element


Cable tray components are single elements used together to create a cable tray design.
It is usual for you to build up the cable tray design by adding components sequentially, starting at the branch head and positioning and orientating each component as they proceed until the branch tail is reached. You can insert a component into an existing sequence by navigating to the component immediately before the required location and then creating the new component.
There are many different combinations of cable trays that can be created, because of this the Cable Tray application uses a common layout for windows that are presented to you. The information can be applied to the same processes that are used to create all other types of cable tray components.


Referring to the Cable Tray Hierarchy, a Cable Tray component must reside below an existing Branch element. For a more detailed explanation of creating a cable tray branch, refer to Branch Element.

If you are not at the Branch level in the Model Explorer an error message displays summarizing the problem, for example in the following window an error explains that the element you are attempting to create must reside below a branch or component element.

The Cable Tray Components window allows you to create and modify the components of a branch.
On the Cable Tray tab, in the Create group, click Components to display the Cable Tray Components window.

Although a specification was selected earlier you can select a different specification for the component. The default specification is initially selected but you can select an alternative specification from the Cable Tray drop-down list.
If the selected specification does not match the branch specification when the component is created, you are prompted to confirm if the component specification should revert back to the branch specification.

Click Yes to revert back to the branch specification or click No to create a component using an alternative specification and close the Confirm window.

Forwards
Creates the component in the Head to Tail direction.
Backwards
Creates the component in the Tail to Head direction.
Forwards
Creates the component in the Head to Tail direction.
Backwards
Creates the component in the Tail to Head direction.
The Cable Tray Components window displays all the component types available from the catalogue under the current piping specification set at the Pipe and Branch level.

Fixed Tray
Select Fixed Tray as component type .
Bend
Selects a Bend as the component type to be inserted.
Riser
Selects a Riser as the component type to be inserted.
Reducer
Selects a Reducer as the component type to be inserted.
Tee
Selects a Tee as the component type to be inserted.
Cross
Selects a Cross as the component type to be inserted.
Fixed Tray
Select Fixed Tray as component type .
Bend
Selects a Bend as the component type to be inserted.
Riser
Selects a Riser as the component type to be inserted.
Reducer
Selects a Reducer as the component type to be inserted.
Tee
Selects a Tee as the component type to be inserted.
Cross
Selects a Cross as the component type to be inserted.

Select the Default check box to apply the default selection type automatically for each component.
Select the Auto Conn check box to position, orientate and connect the component to the preceding component automatically.
Click Re-select to modify an existing component using the CHOOSE window. The CHOOSE window displays changes for each component type. For further information, refer to Component Specific Information.
The Cable Tray Components window allows you to specify the position of the component.

Thro Cursor
You are prompted to Enter a 3-d position in the 3D graphical view.
Positions a component using a cursor pick in the 3D graphical view.
Thro ID Cursor
You are prompted to Identify element in the 3D graphical view.
Positions a component using an element pick in the 3D graphical view.
Thro Point
You are prompted to Identify design ppoint in the 3D graphical view.
Positions a component using a ppoint pick in the 3D graphical view.
Thro Next
Aligns a component through the next component of the branch assembly.
Thro Tail
Aligns a component through the tail of the branch assembly.
Thro Previous
Aligns a component through the previous component of the branch assembly.
Thro Head
Aligns a component through the head of the branch assembly.
Connect
Connects a component to the previous component in the branch assembly.
Thro Cursor
You are prompted to Enter a 3-d position in the 3D graphical view.
Positions a component using a cursor pick in the 3D graphical view.
Thro ID Cursor
You are prompted to Identify element in the 3D graphical view.
Positions a component using an element pick in the 3D graphical view.
Thro Point
You are prompted to Identify design ppoint in the 3D graphical view.
Positions a component using a ppoint pick in the 3D graphical view.
Thro Next
Aligns a component through the next component of the branch assembly.
Thro Tail
Aligns a component through the tail of the branch assembly.
Thro Previous
Aligns a component through the previous component of the branch assembly.
Thro Head
Aligns a component through the head of the branch assembly.
Connect
Connects a component to the previous component in the branch assembly.

In the Distance text field input a value to move a component a specified distance from the previous component.
Click Create to create a component using the CHOOSE window. The CHOOSE window display changes for each component type. For further information, refer to Component Specific Information. Click CANCEL to discard any changes and close the Cable Tray Components window.
Forwards
Creates the component in the Head to Tail direction.
Backwards
Creates the component in the Tail to Head direction.
Fixed Tray
Select Fixed Tray as component type .
Bend
Selects a Bend as the component type to be inserted.
Riser
Selects a Riser as the component type to be inserted.
Reducer
Selects a Reducer as the component type to be inserted.
Tee
Selects a Tee as the component type to be inserted.
Cross
Selects a Cross as the component type to be inserted.
Thro Cursor
You are prompted to Enter a 3-d position in the 3D graphical view.
Positions a component using a cursor pick in the 3D graphical view.
Thro ID Cursor
You are prompted to Identify element in the 3D graphical view.
Positions a component using an element pick in the 3D graphical view.
Thro Point
You are prompted to Identify design ppoint in the 3D graphical view.
Positions a component using a ppoint pick in the 3D graphical view.
Thro Next
Aligns a component through the next component of the branch assembly.
Thro Tail
Aligns a component through the tail of the branch assembly.
Thro Previous
Aligns a component through the previous component of the branch assembly.
Thro Head
Aligns a component through the head of the branch assembly.
Connect
Connects a component to the previous component in the branch assembly.

Hierarchy
Branch Element
Component Specific Information
Component Specific Information
Hierarchy
Branch Element
Cable Tray Components
Cable Tray
Create
Components
Cable Tray Components
Cable Tray
Yes
No
Confirm
Forwards
Backwards
Cable Tray Components
Fixed Tray
Bend
Riser
Reducer
Tee
Cross
Default
Auto Conn
Re-select
CHOOSE
CHOOSE
Component Specific Information
Cable Tray Components
Thro Cursor
Enter a 3-d position
Thro ID Cursor
Identify element
Thro Point
Identify design ppoint
Thro Next
Thro Tail
Thro Previous
Thro Head
Connect
Distance
Create
CHOOSE
CHOOSE
Component Specific Information
CANCEL
Cable Tray Components


Component specific information displays for each of the available component types.


The CHOOSE FTUB window displays when you select a Fixed Tray to be created.

The Setting, Current bore, Specification and Unforced Connections status display at the top of the CHOOSE FTUB window.
Select a component from the list of available components sorted by STYP.
Click OK to create the component or CANCEL to discard any changes and close the CHOOSE FTUB window.

CHOOSE FTUB
CHOOSE FTUB
OK
CANCEL
CHOOSE FTUB


The CHOOSE BEND window displays when you select a Bend to be created.

The Setting, Current bore, Specification and Unforced Connections status display at the top of the CHOOSE BEND window.
Select a component from the list of available components sorted by ANGL, STYP and RADI.
Click OK to create the component or CANCEL to discard any changes and close the CHOOSE BEND window.

CHOOSE BEND
CHOOSE BEND
OK
CANCEL
CHOOSE BEND


The CHOOSE ELBO window displays when you select a Riser to be created.

The Setting, Current bore, Specification and Unforced Connections status display at the top of the CHOOSE ELBO window.
Select a component from the list of available components sorted by STYP, ANGl and RADI.
Click OK to create the component or CANCEL to discard any changes and close the CHOOSE ELBO window.

CHOOSE ELBO
CHOOSE ELBO
OK
CANCEL
CHOOSE ELBO


The CHOOSE TEE window displays when you select a Tee to be created.

The Setting, Current bore, Specification and Unforced Connections status display at the top of the CHOOSE TEE window.
Select a component from the list of available components sorted by PBOR3, and RADI.
Click OK to create the component or CANCEL to discard any changes and close the CHOOSE TEE window.

CHOOSE TEE
CHOOSE TEE
OK
CANCEL
CHOOSE TEE


The CHOOSE CROS window displays when you select a Cross to be created.

The Setting, Current bore, Specification and Unforced Connections status display at the top of the CHOOSE CROS window.
Select a component from the list of available components sorted by PBOR3, and STYP.
Click OK to create the component or CANCEL to discard any changes and close the CHOOSE CROS window.

CHOOSE CROS
CHOOSE CROS
OK
CANCEL
CHOOSE CROS


The CHOOSE REDU window displays when you select a Reducer to be created.

The Setting, Current bore, Specification and Unforced Connections status display at the top of the CHOOSE redu window.
Select a component from the list of available components sorted by PBOR1, and STYP.
Click OK to create the component or CANCEL to discard any changes and close the CHOOSE REDU window.

CHOOSE REDU
CHOOSE redu
OK
CANCEL
CHOOSE REDU


When the first component of a branch or an unconnected component is created you must specify the open tray direction of the component, the Open Tray Direction window displays by default.

The component name and branch display at the top of the Open Tray Direction window.
In the Open Tray Direction box, input the direction of the new Cable Tray Element (the default direction is U (up)).
Click OK to create the component or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Open Tray Direction window.

Open Tray Direction
Open Tray Direction
Open Tray Direction
OK
Cancel
Open Tray Direction


To continue routing, you must select the component from the chosen specification, then position and set orientation using the Model Editor, (refer to Editor for further information) or from the Cable Tray Components window.

The Cable Tray displays in the 3D graphical view:

Editor
Editor
Cable Tray Components


A cable tray component can be connected in such a way, so that it is orientated and positioned so that the p-arrive is directed towards and aligned with the p-leave of the previous piping component.
Note:
The option checks that the components being connected have compatible connection types, unless Force connect is selected, refer to Auto Force Connect for further information.

Auto Force Connect
Note
:
Auto Force Connect


To connect a component so that the p-leave is directed towards and aligned with the p‑arrive of the previous cable tray component, on the Cable Tray tab, in the Connect group, click Next.

Cable Tray
Connect
Next


To connect a component so that the p-arrive is directed towards and aligned with the p‑leave of the previous cable tray component, on the Cable Tray tab, in the Connect group, click Previous.

Cable Tray
Connect
Previous


When a multiway component is connected within a branch to another item (such as a tee, or the head or tail of another branch), the Connection Reference (CREF) attribute of the component identifies the connected item.
To disconnect the component, or connect it to a different item, on the Cable Tray tab, in the Connect group, click Connection Ref. to display the Connection Reference window.

The current connection displays in the Connection Reference window, click Unset to disconnect the current connection.
You can input an element to in the Connection Reference field.
Click Apply to accept the change, Reset to remove all changes or Dismiss to close the Connection Reference window.
Note:
Modification of the Connection Reference does not change the position or orientation of any components.

Cable Tray
Connect
Connection Ref.
Connection Reference
Connection Reference
Unset
Connection Reference
Apply
Reset
Dismiss
Note
:


When a change in size has been detected on a cable way, a reducer will be created at the location of the change in width on the smallest of the cable ways. The width will be taken from the CTMRL element of the connected branches, if none are found then it will be taken from the branch itself.
After dressing the branches, you will be able to apply the material to the dressed branches which will create the CTRAY elements with the specifications that have been selected.
Note:
When a connected cable way branch is on the same center line and a width change is found a concentric reducer is created or when a connected cable way branch is on a different center line and a width change is found a eccentric reducer is created and the following tray elements are connected correctly.

Note
:


Quick Cable Tray Routing is used when:
Click the dotted line (ill-defined route), which then turns green, On the Cable Tray tab, in the Common group, click Model editor. Refer to Editor for further information.

The Quick Routing Handles display at the head and tail of the ill-defined route. Ill-defined routes are where the Head or Tail of a Branch have been defined but the route between has not.

You can now create a cable tray run between the head and tail of the branch, using the mouse, the quick routing handles and the options available from the Model Editor. Refer to Editor for further information.
A change of direction displays in the 3D graphical view and the Model Explorer as an elbow or bend (dependent upon the specification). To make the choice of elbows or bends, right-click the cardinal direction handles to display the Model Editor menu.

Select Component Choice > Use Bends.

The head and tail of the branch has been defined but the route between the two has not, for example: implied pipe is not shown. (ill defined route = dotted line). The mouse is used to define the direction of the cable route, bends are automatically inserted when the route changes direction.
Bad alignment between two components, where the leave direction and arrive direction of adjacent elements do not match, (this can be due to the current design tolerance settings, for example: offset, angle and ratio).
Arrive or Leave where Head or Tail is undefined, where the end directly adjacent to a component is unset or ill-defined. An unset end is where the Head or Tail has its attributes left in the default state, whereas an ill-defined end is where, when the reference is set, the position is not with the reference item or when the end reference is not set, hence the end connection is unset.
The head and tail of the branch has been defined but the route between the two has not, for example: implied pipe is not shown. (ill defined route = dotted line). The mouse is used to define the direction of the cable route, bends are automatically inserted when the route changes direction.
The head and tail of the branch has been defined but the route between the two has not, for example: implied pipe is not shown. (ill defined route = dotted line). The mouse is used to define the direction of the cable route, bends are automatically inserted when the route changes direction.
Bad alignment between two components, where the leave direction and arrive direction of adjacent elements do not match, (this can be due to the current design tolerance settings, for example: offset, angle and ratio).
Bad alignment between two components, where the leave direction and arrive direction of adjacent elements do not match, (this can be due to the current design tolerance settings, for example: offset, angle and ratio).
Arrive or Leave where Head or Tail is undefined, where the end directly adjacent to a component is unset or ill-defined. An unset end is where the Head or Tail has its attributes left in the default state, whereas an ill-defined end is where, when the reference is set, the position is not with the reference item or when the end reference is not set, hence the end connection is unset.
Arrive or Leave where Head or Tail is undefined, where the end directly adjacent to a component is unset or ill-defined. An unset end is where the Head or Tail has its attributes left in the default state, whereas an ill-defined end is where, when the reference is set, the position is not with the reference item or when the end reference is not set, hence the end connection is unset.

Editor
Editor
Cable Tray
Common
Model editor
Editor
Editor

Model Editor
Component Choice > Use Bends


On a typical project, it is necessary for designers to create holes in panel elements, for example: deck plates, gratings, floors. Due to implications on design integrity and cost, the hole creation process needs to be controlled and managed.
The Cable Tray Designer is not able to create holes in floor plates or wall panels as these items are created by another design discipline (Structural Department). These design items are held in another database for which the Cable Tray Designer has only read access.
A method of requesting, approving or rejecting a hole between disciplines is required; this is known as Hole Management.
The Cable Tray Designer locates and sizes the hole and then makes a request for the hole to be created by the other discipline.


Hole Management is controlled and managed using the Hole Management application which allows for communication of hole data between disciplines including Request and Approval processes. Making sure holes are only created by users with appropriate write access permissions. Performing validation checks on managed holes and providing feedback to users on the hole status and the generation of reports for managed holes.
Generally in a project discipline Designers do not have write access to items created by other disciplines, for example: a Cable Tray designer does not have write access to structural elements and Structural designers do not have write access to cable tray elements.
With hole management, penetration holes are specified and requested by the penetrating discipline normally cable tray, HVAC or equipment designers and approved by the penetrated discipline, normally structural designers.
The specification of a penetration hole by the relevant discipline in the appropriate design application creates a virtual hole in the panel element, consisting of a FRMW and two FIXING elements. Each fixing element has a Specification Reference (Spref) attribute that points to the hole definition in the catalogue. An Association (ASSOC) element that references all the hole elements is also created.
Once the virtual hole has been created the penetrating discipline enters the Hole Management application and requests the hole. The owner of the panel, normally the Structural discipline, then reviews and approves (or rejects) the hole using the mechanism provided by the Hole Management application.
The act of approving the request creates the actual hole as a PFIT owned by the PANE element. The Hole Management application checks and validates the hole using the association restrictions and stores data on the hole history and status. Only valid holes may be approved. For a Structural penetration the structural designer may be both the requester and approver, although specific company procedures, controlled by DAC may be required if the Originator and Reviewer need to be different. For further information, refer to Hole Management System.

Hole Management
Hole Management System


On a typical project, it is necessary for Cable Tray Designers to check for errors and inconsistencies in the cable tray layout, checking for clashes (spatial interferences) between design elements.
These facilities are available from all Design applications, so the designer can readily check and output data from any combination of Design disciplines. For further information, refer to Data Check.

Design
Design
Data Check


Import Cable Tray Data imports equipment tags, descriptions and other attributes from a CSV or Excel file.
It is anticipated that this function is used near the beginning of a project to pre-populate a Design database with a list of Cable Tray data from other Engineering data systems. It is not intended for the transfer of data from one Project to another. The geometry of the imported cable tray is not defined by this method. It is necessary to complete the definition of the cable tray by using the Design Equipment GUI.
The import is a two-stage process that initially analyzes the import file and reports errors and identifies if the entry is new or appears to exist already in the database. The second stage is to import those entries that you want to, based on the results of the analysis.
The content of the import file used as the input for this function must follow certain rules as described below; otherwise the data import is rejected by the system.
On the Cable Tray tab, in the Data group, click Import Cable Tray to display the CABLETRAY Data Import window.

From the CABLETRAY Data Import window, navigate to and highlight the required import file. Select an option from the Files of type: pulldown list.
Click Open to display the content of the selected spreadsheet in the Spread Sheet Import window.
At this stage no data has been loaded into the database. The window allows you to preview the data being loaded from the import file. When the file is loaded, some preliminary analysis of the data is carried out, and the icons, that display to the left of the table, indicate the result of that analysis.
Indicates that a Cable Tray does not exist in the database. If this window is actioned, then the Cable Tray is created.
Indicates that a Cable Tray already exists in the database. If the Load All Data function is actioned, then attributes of the Cable Tray are modified. No action is taken on rows with this Icon if the Load New Data option is actioned.
Indicates that the system has identified a problem with this row of data. No action is taken on rows with this Icon when the Load All Data or Load New Data option is actioned. Selecting this row in the table displays a message in the Messages area of the window to indicate why this row cannot be processed.
Clicking Load All Data processes all of the rows that create a new element or modify an existing element. Clicking Load New Data option only processes the rows that create new elements.

Indicates that a Cable Tray does not exist in the database. If this window is actioned, then the Cable Tray is created.

Indicates that a Cable Tray already exists in the database. If the Load All Data function is actioned, then attributes of the Cable Tray are modified. No action is taken on rows with this Icon if the Load New Data option is actioned.

Indicates that the system has identified a problem with this row of data. No action is taken on rows with this Icon when the Load All Data or Load New Data option is actioned. Selecting this row in the table displays a message in the Messages area of the window to indicate why this row cannot be processed.
Clicking Load All Data processes all of the rows that create a new element or modify an existing element. Clicking Load New Data option only processes the rows that create new elements.
New data is created at the current location in the database if an owning element field is not included in the imported file. Note that the owning element is considered to be the current element when the file was loaded and the rows of data analyzed, not the current element when a Load option is pressed. If an owning element field is provided in the import file, the system attempts to create elements under the specified owner.
Now the Icons on the window indicate the result of the load operation.
Indicates that the creation or modification operation was successful. An element has been created or modified in the database.
Indicates that the operation has not completed successfully because of an error found while the system was trying to create or modify an element. If an attribute value is incorrect, as in the example above, then the element has been created, but not all of its attribute data has been loaded. You can choose to use the undo function to remove all of the changes made by the load operation and revert the database back to its state before the load, or to deal with the erroneous elements individually.

Indicates that the creation or modification operation was successful. An element has been created or modified in the database.

Indicates that the operation has not completed successfully because of an error found while the system was trying to create or modify an element. If an attribute value is incorrect, as in the example above, then the element has been created, but not all of its attribute data has been loaded. You can choose to use the undo function to remove all of the changes made by the load operation and revert the database back to its state before the load, or to deal with the erroneous elements individually.
Another import file can be loaded by using the File Open Icon, the Browse option or by typing a name directly into the filename field on the window.
The Reload Data option reloads the file shown in the filename field which may be necessary if the current element was incorrect or an owner element was missing when the file was first loaded.
The example above shows User Defined Element Types (UDETS), refer to the Lexicon Command Reference Manual, of equipment being created. If the imported file is carefully constructed it would be possible to import other element types provided that fields in the file contain all of the required data.
Indicates that a Cable Tray does not exist in the database. If this window is actioned, then the Cable Tray is created.
Indicates that a Cable Tray already exists in the database. If the Load All Data function is actioned, then attributes of the Cable Tray are modified. No action is taken on rows with this Icon if the Load New Data option is actioned.
Indicates that the system has identified a problem with this row of data. No action is taken on rows with this Icon when the Load All Data or Load New Data option is actioned. Selecting this row in the table displays a message in the Messages area of the window to indicate why this row cannot be processed.
Clicking Load All Data processes all of the rows that create a new element or modify an existing element. Clicking Load New Data option only processes the rows that create new elements.
Indicates that the creation or modification operation was successful. An element has been created or modified in the database.
Indicates that the operation has not completed successfully because of an error found while the system was trying to create or modify an element. If an attribute value is incorrect, as in the example above, then the element has been created, but not all of its attribute data has been loaded. You can choose to use the undo function to remove all of the changes made by the load operation and revert the database back to its state before the load, or to deal with the erroneous elements individually.
Note:
The Lexicon Database must be correctly configured, and the supplied values must be valid for the User Defined Attribute (UDA) being set.

Design
Note
:
Lexicon
Cable Tray
Data
Import Cable Tray
CABLETRAY Data Import
CABLETRAY Data Import
Lexicon Command Reference Manual


An import file must have the following characteristics.
Any import of new or modified element data is subject to the data access control configuration implemented for the current user and Project.
The function does not attempt to claim data automatically in an Explicit Claim database. If the data is imported into an Implicit Claim database, then the appropriate elements are claimed, if not already claimed by another user.
Example of Data used as input to this function:
Type
Name
spref
Desc
pos
Built
EQUI
/D1201
/EQUI/Storage
-Vessel/TYPEA
Storage
Vessel
X 9630 Y 3502 Z 6170
false
EQUI
/C1101
X 5360 Y 8850 Z 305
true
EQUI
/E1302A
/EQUI/Shell-Tube
-Exchanger
Heat
Exchanger
X 9630 Y 3755 Z 8385
false
EQUI
/E1302B
/EQUI/Shell-Tube
-Exchanger
Heat
Exchanger
X 9630 Y 3755 Z 9352
false
EQUI
/P1501A
Pump
X 9340 Y 12145 Z 645
false
EQUI
/P1501B
Pump
X 7510 Y 12145 Z 645
false
Type
Name
spref
Desc
pos
Built
EQUI
/D1201
/EQUI/Storage
-Vessel/TYPEA
Storage
Vessel
X 9630 Y 3502 Z 6170
false
EQUI
/C1101

X 5360 Y 8850 Z 305
true
EQUI
/E1302A
/EQUI/Shell-Tube
-Exchanger
Heat
Exchanger
X 9630 Y 3755 Z 8385
false
EQUI
/E1302B
/EQUI/Shell-Tube
-Exchanger
Heat
Exchanger
X 9630 Y 3755 Z 9352
false
EQUI
/P1501A

Pump
X 9340 Y 12145 Z 645
false
EQUI
/P1501B

Pump
X 7510 Y 12145 Z 645
false
To import Unicode text from a CSV file, the file must be a Unicode format file. Some systems save CSV files as plain text files. To convert a file to Unicode format it is necessary to open the file with a tool that is capable of saving in Unicode format, for example Notepad or the transc text file conversion utility provided with the product.
Type
Name
spref
Desc
pos
Built
EQUI
/D1201
/EQUI/Storage
-Vessel/TYPEA
Storage
Vessel
X 9630 Y 3502 Z 6170
false
EQUI
/C1101
X 5360 Y 8850 Z 305
true
EQUI
/E1302A
/EQUI/Shell-Tube
-Exchanger
Heat
Exchanger
X 9630 Y 3755 Z 8385
false
EQUI
/E1302B
/EQUI/Shell-Tube
-Exchanger
Heat
Exchanger
X 9630 Y 3755 Z 9352
false
EQUI
/P1501A
Pump
X 9340 Y 12145 Z 645
false
EQUI
/P1501B
Pump
X 7510 Y 12145 Z 645
false
The file must be a valid CSV or Excel file.
The first row of the file contains a list of headings. Each heading represents a column in the file containing an attribute of the elements being loaded.
There must be a NAME column; otherwise the file does not load. The NAME column may contain the name of a new element, or the name of an existing element. If an existing element name is used, then this row is an update row for that element.
Another required column is the TYPE column which contains the database element type of the element being loaded, for example EQUI. If this column is absent, the file does not load. If the Project has been configured with User Defined Element Types (UDET), then this column can contain a valid UDET name (for example PUMP). If the named element already exists – but its element type does not match the TYPE in the file, then this row is ignored and an error is raised.
A special column that may be included is the OWNER column. If this column is present, it must contain the name of an existing element that owns each imported item when it is created. The owner name is ignored if the imported item already exists – it is not possible to change the owner of existing Cable Trays by using the OWNER column. If the OWNER column does not exist in the file, then the owner is the current location in the Design DB hierarchy at the time that the file is loaded and analyzed. In this case, the current database element at the time that the file is loaded must be able to contain imported elements.
The remaining headings in the file must be valid attribute names for the element type being loaded. The attribute names may include User Defined Attribute (UDA) names.
Columns cannot be added for array type attributes unless those attributes can be set using a list of values in a single field in the file. For example, the string "10 20 30" in a DESP field would set design parameter 1 to 10, 2 to 20 and 3 to 30.
Every row following the heading row must contain the correct number of fields (columns) as defined by the heading row.
Every row must contain valid values, or no values, for each field.
If a new element is being created, an attribute is set to its default value if a field in the file is empty. Two adjacent separators denote an empty field. The NAME and TYPE fields cannot be empty.
If an existing element is being modified, an attribute value remains unchanged if a field in the file is empty.
It is not possible to unset an attribute value from a file, other than by providing the default value. For example "X0Y0Z0" for a position.
Each field in the file must be a text field. Care must be taken with fields containing values that are considered by Microsoft Excel to be a formula. For example a database reference number in the window "=123/456" would be considered to be a formula because of the "=" character. To overcome this, precede the "=" with a single quote character that forces the field to be treated as a text string. If the file does not load successfully into Microsoft Excel, it will not load successfully using this import function.
The file must be a valid CSV or Excel file.
The file must be a valid CSV or Excel file.
The first row of the file contains a list of headings. Each heading represents a column in the file containing an attribute of the elements being loaded.
The first row of the file contains a list of headings. Each heading represents a column in the file containing an attribute of the elements being loaded.
There must be a NAME column; otherwise the file does not load. The NAME column may contain the name of a new element, or the name of an existing element. If an existing element name is used, then this row is an update row for that element.
There must be a NAME column; otherwise the file does not load. The NAME column may contain the name of a new element, or the name of an existing element. If an existing element name is used, then this row is an update row for that element.
Another required column is the TYPE column which contains the database element type of the element being loaded, for example EQUI. If this column is absent, the file does not load. If the Project has been configured with User Defined Element Types (UDET), then this column can contain a valid UDET name (for example PUMP). If the named element already exists – but its element type does not match the TYPE in the file, then this row is ignored and an error is raised.
Another required column is the TYPE column which contains the database element type of the element being loaded, for example EQUI. If this column is absent, the file does not load. If the Project has been configured with User Defined Element Types (UDET), then this column can contain a valid UDET name (for example PUMP). If the named element already exists – but its element type does not match the TYPE in the file, then this row is ignored and an error is raised.
A special column that may be included is the OWNER column. If this column is present, it must contain the name of an existing element that owns each imported item when it is created. The owner name is ignored if the imported item already exists – it is not possible to change the owner of existing Cable Trays by using the OWNER column. If the OWNER column does not exist in the file, then the owner is the current location in the Design DB hierarchy at the time that the file is loaded and analyzed. In this case, the current database element at the time that the file is loaded must be able to contain imported elements.
A special column that may be included is the OWNER column. If this column is present, it must contain the name of an existing element that owns each imported item when it is created. The owner name is ignored if the imported item already exists – it is not possible to change the owner of existing Cable Trays by using the OWNER column. If the OWNER column does not exist in the file, then the owner is the current location in the Design DB hierarchy at the time that the file is loaded and analyzed. In this case, the current database element at the time that the file is loaded must be able to contain imported elements.
The remaining headings in the file must be valid attribute names for the element type being loaded. The attribute names may include User Defined Attribute (UDA) names.
The remaining headings in the file must be valid attribute names for the element type being loaded. The attribute names may include User Defined Attribute (UDA) names.
Columns cannot be added for array type attributes unless those attributes can be set using a list of values in a single field in the file. For example, the string "10 20 30" in a DESP field would set design parameter 1 to 10, 2 to 20 and 3 to 30.
Columns cannot be added for array type attributes unless those attributes can be set using a list of values in a single field in the file. For example, the string "10 20 30" in a DESP field would set design parameter 1 to 10, 2 to 20 and 3 to 30.
Every row following the heading row must contain the correct number of fields (columns) as defined by the heading row.
Every row following the heading row must contain the correct number of fields (columns) as defined by the heading row.
Every row must contain valid values, or no values, for each field.
Every row must contain valid values, or no values, for each field.
If a new element is being created, an attribute is set to its default value if a field in the file is empty. Two adjacent separators denote an empty field. The NAME and TYPE fields cannot be empty.
If a new element is being created, an attribute is set to its default value if a field in the file is empty. Two adjacent separators denote an empty field. The NAME and TYPE fields cannot be empty.
If an existing element is being modified, an attribute value remains unchanged if a field in the file is empty.
If an existing element is being modified, an attribute value remains unchanged if a field in the file is empty.
It is not possible to unset an attribute value from a file, other than by providing the default value. For example "X0Y0Z0" for a position.
It is not possible to unset an attribute value from a file, other than by providing the default value. For example "X0Y0Z0" for a position.
Each field in the file must be a text field. Care must be taken with fields containing values that are considered by Microsoft Excel to be a formula. For example a database reference number in the window "=123/456" would be considered to be a formula because of the "=" character. To overcome this, precede the "=" with a single quote character that forces the field to be treated as a text string. If the file does not load successfully into Microsoft Excel, it will not load successfully using this import function.
Each field in the file must be a text field. Care must be taken with fields containing values that are considered by Microsoft Excel to be a formula. For example a database reference number in the window "=123/456" would be considered to be a formula because of the "=" character. To overcome this, precede the "=" with a single quote character that forces the field to be treated as a text string. If the file does not load successfully into Microsoft Excel, it will not load successfully using this import function.

Design
Type
Name
spref
Desc
pos
Built


Once the cable design has been completed it may be necessary to modify and orientate the branches or components.
You can modify head and tail details, connections, specifications and if required.


The Branch at Explicit Position window allows you to position the branch head and branch tail, set the branch width, branch direction and branch connection.
On the Cable Tray tab, in the Modify group, click Branch to display the Branch at Explicit Position window.

To modify branch head and branch tail details is identical to that described in Branch Element. For further information, refer to Branch Element.

Branch Element
Branch at Explicit Position
Cable Tray
Modify
Branch
Branch at Explicit Position
Branch Element


To modify the branch specification on the Cable Tray tab, in the Modify group, click Branch to display the Modify Branch Specification window.

Click CE to identify the equipment element as the current element. The Name and Specification of the current element display by default.
You can choose from the list of branch specifications.
Click Apply to apply the selected specification to the branch, Reset to discard any changes or Dismiss to close the Modify Branch Specification window.
Note:
All cable tray components created below the branch use the Specification selected in the list. To use different specifications within a cable tray run, a new branch must be created at each point a different specification is used.

Cable Tray
Modify
Branch
Modify Branch Specification
CE
Name
Specification
Note
:
Specification
Apply
Reset
Dismiss
Modify Branch Specification


You can change a component within a cable tray or adjust the position and orientation of a component.


Modify Component Specification, Orientation and Position

To modify the currently selected component, on the Cable Tray tab, in the Create group, click Component to display the Cable Tray Components window.

To modify component orientation and positioning is identical to that described in Create Component. For further information, refer to Create Component.

Create Component
Cable Tray
Create
Component
Cable Tray Components
Create Component


You can change the connection properties of a component. To modify component connection is identical to that described in Connect Component. For further information, refer to Connect Component.

Connect Component
Connect Component


You can change the exit point of a multiway component, for example a tee, or a bend.
To change a component exit point, make sure the correct component is highlighted in the Model Explorer, on the Cable Tray tab, in the Tools group, click Change Exit. The exit point of the component displays in the 3D navigation view.
The same function can also be applied to a Bend to change the direction of the p-leave point. The Cable Tray application swaps the p-arrive and p-leave points of the component so that P1 is p-leave, and P2 is p-arrive.

Change Exit


You can change how branches are routed through a three way component.
To change a component route, make sure the correct component is highlighted in the Model Explorer, on the Cable Tray tab, in the Tools group, click Route component to display the Modify Route window.

CE
Sets the currently selected component, from the Model Explorer or 3D graphical view, as the working component.
Route Through
Routes the branch through the tee (P1 to P2).
Branch Off
Routes the branch through P1 and out P3.
Split Route
Routes the branch through P3 and out P2.
CE
Sets the currently selected component, from the Model Explorer or 3D graphical view, as the working component.
Route Through
Routes the branch through the tee (P1 to P2).
Branch Off
Routes the branch through P1 and out P3.
Split Route
Routes the branch through P3 and out P2.
Click Apply to change the route, Reset to remove all changes or Dismiss to close the Modify Route window.
CE
Sets the currently selected component, from the Model Explorer or 3D graphical view, as the working component.
Route Through
Routes the branch through the tee (P1 to P2).
Branch Off
Routes the branch through P1 and out P3.
Split Route
Routes the branch through P3 and out P2.

Route component
Modify Route
CE
Route Through
Branch Off
Split Route
Apply
Reset
Dismiss


You may want to change the direction of a three way component so that the offline leg (P3) is rotated through 180 degrees.
To change the offline leg component direction, make sure the correct component is highlighted in the Model Explorer, on the Cable Tray tab, in the Tools group, click Swap Branch. The changed direction of the component displays in the 3D navigation view.

Swap Branch


The Move function allows you to move a component in a set direction. The component can be moved by a set distance in that direction or it can be moved to a position relative to another element or relative to a plane through a set position.
To move a component, make sure the correct component is highlighted in the Model Explorer, on the Cable Tray tab, in the Tools group, click Move to display the Move window.

For further information, refer to Position and Orientate.

Move
Move
Move
Position and Orientate


The Cable Tray application allows you to apply Fixed Length Tray (FTUB) Components to all or part of a cable tray branch. Fixed length trays replace sections of implied straights.
If you are not at the branch or component level in the Model Explorer an error message displays summarizing the problem, for example in the following window an error explains that the element you are attempting to connect to is not at a branch.

Make sure the correct branch or component is highlighted in the Model Explorer, on the Cable Tray tab, in the Tools group, click Fill with Straights to display the Fill Cable Tray B... window.

The Name of the current element displays by default.
The Fill drop-down list allows you to define the branch or components to which the applied Fixed Length Tray components are to be connected.

Branch
Fixed Length Tray components are created for the branch.
Components
You are prompted to Identify the first component in the 3D graphical view, you are then prompted to Identify the Second component in the 3D graphical view
Fixed Length Tray components are created between the selected components.
Head to Component
You are prompted to Identify the component in the 3D graphical view.
Fixed Length Tray components are created from the branch head to the selected component.
Component to Tail
You are prompted to Identify the component in the 3D graphical view.
Fixed Length Tray components are created from the branch tail to the selected component.
Branch
Fixed Length Tray components are created for the branch.
Components
You are prompted to Identify the first component in the 3D graphical view, you are then prompted to Identify the Second component in the 3D graphical view
Fixed Length Tray components are created between the selected components.
Head to Component
You are prompted to Identify the component in the 3D graphical view.
Fixed Length Tray components are created from the branch head to the selected component.
Component to Tail
You are prompted to Identify the component in the 3D graphical view.
Fixed Length Tray components are created from the branch tail to the selected component.
Click OK to create the Fixed Length Tray components or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Fill Cable Tray B... window.
Branch
Fixed Length Tray components are created for the branch.
Components
You are prompted to Identify the first component in the 3D graphical view, you are then prompted to Identify the Second component in the 3D graphical view
Fixed Length Tray components are created between the selected components.
Head to Component
You are prompted to Identify the component in the 3D graphical view.
Fixed Length Tray components are created from the branch head to the selected component.
Component to Tail
You are prompted to Identify the component in the 3D graphical view.
Fixed Length Tray components are created from the branch tail to the selected component.

Cable Tray
Tools
Fill with Straights
Fill Cable Tray B...
Name
Fill
Branch
Components
Identify the first component
Identify the Second component
Head to Component
Identify the component
Component to Tail
Identify the component
OK
Cancel
Fill Cable Tray B...


The Cable Tray application allows you to remove Fixed Length Tray (FTUB) Components from all or part of a cable tray branch.
If you are not at the branch or component level in the Model Explorer an error message displays summarizing the problem, for example in the following window an error explains that the element you are attempting to connect to is not at a branch.

Make sure the correct branch or component is highlighted in the Model Explorer, on the Cable Tray tab, in the Tools group, click Remove Straights to display the Unfill Cable Tray B... window.

The Name of the current element displays by default.
The Unfill drop-down list allows you to define the branch or components to which the Fixed Length Tray components are to be removed.

Branch
Fixed Length Tray components are removed from the branch.
Components
You are prompted to Identify the first component in the 3D graphical view, you are then prompted to Identify the Second component in the 3D graphical view
Fixed Length Tray components are removed between the selected components.
Head to Component
You are prompted to Identify the component in the 3D graphical view.
Fixed Length Tray components are removed from the branch head to the selected component.
Component to Tail
You are prompted to Identify the component in the 3D graphical view.
Fixed Length Tray components are removed from the branch tail to the selected component.
Branch
Fixed Length Tray components are removed from the branch.
Components
You are prompted to Identify the first component in the 3D graphical view, you are then prompted to Identify the Second component in the 3D graphical view
Fixed Length Tray components are removed between the selected components.
Head to Component
You are prompted to Identify the component in the 3D graphical view.
Fixed Length Tray components are removed from the branch head to the selected component.
Component to Tail
You are prompted to Identify the component in the 3D graphical view.
Fixed Length Tray components are removed from the branch tail to the selected component.
Click OK to create the Fixed Length Tray components or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Unfill Cable Tray B... window.
Branch
Fixed Length Tray components are removed from the branch.
Components
You are prompted to Identify the first component in the 3D graphical view, you are then prompted to Identify the Second component in the 3D graphical view
Fixed Length Tray components are removed between the selected components.
Head to Component
You are prompted to Identify the component in the 3D graphical view.
Fixed Length Tray components are removed from the branch head to the selected component.
Component to Tail
You are prompted to Identify the component in the 3D graphical view.
Fixed Length Tray components are removed from the branch tail to the selected component.

Cable Tray
Tools
Remove Straights
Unfill Cable Tray B...
Name
Unfill
Branch
Components
Identify the first component
Identify the Second component
Head to Component
Identify the component
Component to Tail
Identify the component
OK
Cancel
Unfill Cable Tray B...


Most of the work area is common for all the design disciplines, but some areas with respect to the Cable Tray application can be customized to suit you.


Various Cable Tray application options can be preset, on the Cable Tray tab, in the Tools group, click Options to display the Choose Options window.

Cable Tray
Tools
Options
Choose Options


Select the Default Selection check box to automatically select a specified (default) component sub-type, each time a generic component is created.
Click to clear the Default Selection check box to ignore the default cable tray specification and display a list of available components irrespective of their specification.
You can also specify what information displays on the list of available components, refer to Selection Criteria for further information.
Selection Criteria
You can specify what information displays on the list of available components, from the Selection Criteria drop-down list:
Basic
Displays all the selector data
Text
Displays component and material descriptions
All
Displays the selector data and component and material descriptions
Basic
Displays all the selector data
Text
Displays component and material descriptions
All
Displays the selector data and component and material descriptions
Basic
Displays all the selector data
Text
Displays component and material descriptions
All
Displays the selector data and component and material descriptions

Selection Criteria
Default Selection
Default Selection
Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria
Basic
Text
All


Select the Auto Connect check box to automatically connect (position and orientate) the new component.
Note:
Connection only occurs if the connection types are compatible.

Auto Connect
Note
:


Select the Auto Force Connect check box to force the connection of incompatible connection types.
Note:
If Auto Force Connect is used, when Data Consistency Checks are made, data inconsistencies display.

Auto Force Connect
Note
:


You can view the obstruction level of a cable tray within the 3D graphical view. For further information, refer to Views.

Views
Views


The Cable Tray Menu Map only displays the menu map for options that are applicable to the Cable Tray application.
Model editor

Navigate to element

Measure distance >
Distance

Angle

Copy element >
With Offset

With Rotation

With Mirror

Query design properties

Modify properties

Attributes list

Position explicitly at co‑ordinates

Position relatively by >
Position

Move

Rotate about axis >
Rotate

Orientate

Search

Collections

Clashes >
Clashes

Check CE

Auto Clash

Checker

Delete >
CE

CE Members

Selection

Cable Tray

Branch

Component

Branch

Specification

Options

Fill With Straights

Remove Straights

Move

Change Exit

Route component

Swap Branch

Holes >
Hole Manager

Modify Hole

General Hole

Hole Report

Branch

Next

Previous

Connection Ref.

Import Cable Tray

Common
Model editor
Navigate to element
Measure distance >
Distance
Angle
Copy element >
With Offset
With Rotation
With Mirror
Query design properties
Modify properties
Attributes list
Position explicitly at co‑ordinates
Position relatively by >
Position
Move
Rotate about axis >
Rotate
Orientate
Search
Collections
Clashes >
Clashes
Check CE
Auto Clash
Checker
Delete >
CE
CE Members
Selection
Create
Cable Tray
Branch
Component
Modify
Branch
Specification
Tools
Options
Fill With Straights
Remove Straights
Move
Change Exit
Route component
Swap Branch
Penetrate
Holes >
Hole Manager
Modify Hole
General Hole
Hole Report
Connect
Branch
Next
Previous
Connection Ref.
Data
Import Cable Tray

Common
Create
Modify
Tools
Penetrate
Connect
Data


The defaults define the appearance of a piece of equipment in the 3D graphical view. Refer to Drawing Representation Settings for further information.

Drawing Representation Settings
Drawing Representation Settings


Many features of the EQUIPMENT discipline user interface are common to multiple AVEVA E3D Design design disciplines and are described in Common Functionality User Guide. With the exception of the functionality available for selection on the Equipment tab.
To enter the Equipment discipline, from the Quick Access Toolbar, select Equipment from the Disciplines drop-down list. When the Equipment discipline is opened, by default the Project tab is selected.

The work area provides access to a number of key commands and facilities. Most of the functionality available for selection are common to multiple AVEVA E3D Design disciplines and are described in Common Functionality.
Equipment tab
The Equipment tab includes the following of functionality specific to the Piping discipline:
Common Group
All of the functionality available for selection in the Common group are common to multiple AVEVA E3D Design disciplines and are described in Common Functionality.
PowerWheel
Many operations in Equipment discipline can be initiated using the PowerWheel, refer to Common Functionality.

All of the out of box configurations for the power wheel can be customized, refer to Customizing guide.
Create
Modify
Tools
Defaults
Report
Associate.
Create
Create
Modify
Modify
Tools
Tools
Defaults
Defaults
Report
Report
Associate.
Associate.
Note:
The Admin tab is only available for selection if you are a member of any team that contains the word ADMIN. For example, EQUIPADMIN, DESADMIN, ADMINXX. For administrative options, refer to the system administrator for further information.
Note:
The equivalent functionality is also available from the Equipment User Interface (UI).

EQUIPMENT
Equipment
Equipment
Disciplines

Project
Note
:
Admin

Equipment tab
Equipment
Common Group
Common
Common Functionality
PowerWheel
Common Functionality
Note
:


The Import Equipment Data functionality imports equipment tags, descriptions and other attributes from a CSV or Excel file.
Import Equipment data pre-populates a database with a list of Equipment data from other Engineering data systems. It is not intended for the transfer of data from one project to another. The geometry of the imported equipment is not defined by this method. It is necessary to complete the definition of the Equipment by using the Equipment GUI.
The import is a two-stage process that initially analyzes the import file, reports errors and identifies if the entry is new or appears to exist already in the database. The second stage is to import those entries that the user requires, based on the results of the analysis.
The content of the import file used as the input for this function must follow certain rules, otherwise the data import is rejected by the system.
Once the file has been locate, click Open to display the Equipment Data Import window.
Data Import
Use the Data Import window to import equipment tags, descriptions and other attributes from a CSV or Excel file.

At this stage no data has been loaded into the database. The window allows the user to preview the data being loaded from the import file. When the file is loaded, some preliminary analysis of the data is carried out, and the icons, displayed to the left of the table, indicate the result of that analysis.
Indicates that an Equipment does not exist in the database. If this window is actioned, then the Equipment is created.
Indicates that an Equipment already exists in the database. If the Load All Data function is actioned, then attributes of the Equipment are be modified. No action is taken on rows with this Icon if the Load New Data option is actioned.
Indicates that the system has identified a problem with this row of data. No action is taken on rows with this Icon when the Load All Data or Load New Data option is actioned. Selecting the row in the table displays a message in the Messages area of the window indicating why the row cannot be processed.
Click Load All Data to process all of the rows that create a new element or modify an existing element. Clicking Load New Data option only processes the rows that create new elements.

Indicates that an Equipment does not exist in the database. If this window is actioned, then the Equipment is created.

Indicates that an Equipment already exists in the database. If the Load All Data function is actioned, then attributes of the Equipment are be modified. No action is taken on rows with this Icon if the Load New Data option is actioned.

Indicates that the system has identified a problem with this row of data. No action is taken on rows with this Icon when the Load All Data or Load New Data option is actioned. Selecting the row in the table displays a message in the Messages area of the window indicating why the row cannot be processed.
Click Load All Data to process all of the rows that create a new element or modify an existing element. Clicking Load New Data option only processes the rows that create new elements.
New data is created at the current location in the database if an owning element field is not included in the imported file. Note that the owning element is considered to be the current element when the file was loaded and the rows of data analyzed, not the current element when a Load is started. If an owning element field is provided in the import file, the system attempts to create elements under the specified owner.
The Icons on the window indicate the result of the load operation.
Indicates that the creation or modification operation was successful. An element has been created or modified in the database.
Indicates that the operation has not completed successfully because of an error found while the system was attempting to create or modify an element. If an attribute value is incorrect, the element is created, but not all of its attribute data is loaded.
Select Undo to remove all of the changes made by the load operation and revert the database back to its state before the load, or to deal with the erroneous elements individually.

Indicates that the creation or modification operation was successful. An element has been created or modified in the database.

Indicates that the operation has not completed successfully because of an error found while the system was attempting to create or modify an element. If an attribute value is incorrect, the element is created, but not all of its attribute data is loaded.
Select Undo to remove all of the changes made by the load operation and revert the database back to its state before the load, or to deal with the erroneous elements individually.
Import files can be loaded by using the File Open Icon, the Browse option or by typing a name directly into the Filename field on the Equipment Data Import window.
Click Reload Data to reload the current file in the Select File field. The user may find this necessary if the current element was incorrect or an owner element was missing when the file was first loaded.
It is possible to load element types other than Equipment using this function. The example above shows User Defined Element Types (UDETs). If the imported file is carefully constructed it would be possible to import other element types provided that fields in the file contain all of the required data. For example, a nozzle list can be loaded provided that the owning equipment name is provided in an Owner field for each nozzle element, and the Type field identifies the element as a nozzle.
Indicates that an Equipment does not exist in the database. If this window is actioned, then the Equipment is created.
Indicates that an Equipment already exists in the database. If the Load All Data function is actioned, then attributes of the Equipment are be modified. No action is taken on rows with this Icon if the Load New Data option is actioned.
Indicates that the system has identified a problem with this row of data. No action is taken on rows with this Icon when the Load All Data or Load New Data option is actioned. Selecting the row in the table displays a message in the Messages area of the window indicating why the row cannot be processed.
Click Load All Data to process all of the rows that create a new element or modify an existing element. Clicking Load New Data option only processes the rows that create new elements.
Indicates that the creation or modification operation was successful. An element has been created or modified in the database.
Indicates that the operation has not completed successfully because of an error found while the system was attempting to create or modify an element. If an attribute value is incorrect, the element is created, but not all of its attribute data is loaded.
Select Undo to remove all of the changes made by the load operation and revert the database back to its state before the load, or to deal with the erroneous elements individually.
Note:
The Lexicon Database must be correctly configured, and the supplied values must be valid for the User Defined Attribute (UDA) being set.

Note
:
Open
Equipment Data Import
Data Import
Data Import
Load All Data
Load New Data
Load All Data
oad New Data
Messages
Load New Data
Load
Undo
File Open
Browse
Filename
Equipment Data Import
Reload Data
Select File


An import file must have the following characteristics:
Any import of new or modified element data is subject to the data access control configuration implemented for the current user and Project.
The function does not attempt to claim data automatically in an Explicit Claim database. If the data is imported into an Implicit Claim database, then the appropriate elements are claimed, if not already claimed by another user.
Example of Data used as input to this function:
EQUI
/D1201
/EQUI/Storage-Vessel/TYPEA
Storage Vessel
X 9630 Y 3502 Z 6170
false
EQUI
/C1101

X 5360 Y 8850 Z 305
true
EQUI
/E1302A
/EQUI/Shell-Tube-Exchanger
Heat Exchanger
X 9630 Y 3755 Z 8385
false
EQUI
/E1302B
/EQUI/Shell-Tube-Exchanger
Heat Exchanger
X 9630 Y 3755 Z 9352
false
EQUI
/P1501A

Pump
X 9340 Y 12145 Z 645
false
EQUI
/P1501B

Pump
X 7510 Y 12145 Z 645
false
To import Unicode text from a CSV file, the file must be a Unicode file format. Some systems save CSV files as plain text files. To convert a file to Unicode format it is necessary to open the file with a tool that is capable of saving in Unicode format, for example, Notepad or the transc text file conversion utility provided with the product.
Type
Name
spref
Desc
pos
Built
EQUI
/D1201
/EQUI/Storage-Vessel/TYPEA
Storage Vessel
X 9630 Y 3502 Z 6170
false
EQUI
/C1101
X 5360 Y 8850 Z 305
true
EQUI
/E1302A
/EQUI/Shell-Tube-Exchanger
Heat Exchanger
X 9630 Y 3755 Z 8385
false
EQUI
/E1302B
/EQUI/Shell-Tube-Exchanger
Heat Exchanger
X 9630 Y 3755 Z 9352
false
EQUI
/P1501A
Pump
X 9340 Y 12145 Z 645
false
EQUI
/P1501B
Pump
X 7510 Y 12145 Z 645
false
The file must be a valid CSV or Excel file.
The first row of the file contains a list of headings. Each heading represents a column in the file containing an attribute of the elements being loaded.
There must be a NAME column; otherwise the file is not be loaded. The NAME column may contain the name of a new element, or the name of an existing element. If an existing element name is used, then this row is an update row for that element. The name used must obey the normal rules for element naming in Marine.
Another required column is the TYPE column which contains the database element type of the element being loaded, for example, EQUI. If this column is absent, the file is not loaded. If the Project has been configured with User Defined Element Types (UDET), then this column can contain a valid UDET name (for example, :PUMP). If the named element already exists – but its element type does not match the TYPE in the file, then this row is ignored and an error is raised.
A column that may be included is the OWNER column. If this column is present, it must contain the name of an existing element that owns each imported item when it is created. The owner name is ignored if the imported item already exists – it is not possible to change the owner of existing Equipment by using the OWNER column. If the OWNER column does not exist in the file, then the owner is the current location in the Design DB hierarchy at the time that the file is loaded and analyzed. In this case, the current database element at the time that the file is loaded must be able to contain imported elements.
The remaining headings in the file must be valid attribute names for the element type being loaded. The attribute names may include User Defined Attribute (UDA) names.
Columns cannot be added for array type attributes unless those attributes can be set using a list of values in a single field in the file. For example, the string "10 20 30" in a DESP field would set design parameter 1 to 10, 2 to 20 and 3 to 30.
Every row following the heading row must contain the correct number of fields (columns) as defined by the heading row.
Every row must contain valid values, or no values, for each field.
If a new element is being created, an attribute is set to its default value if a field in the file is empty. Two adjacent separators denote an empty field. The NAME and TYPE fields cannot be empty.
If an existing element is being modified, an attribute value remains unchanged if a field in the file is empty.
It is not possible to unset an attribute value from a file, other than by providing the default value. For example "X0Y0Z0" for a position.
Each field in the file must be a text field. Care must be taken with fields containing values that are considered by Microsoft Excel to be a formula. For example a database reference number in the window "=123/456" would be considered to be a formula because of the "=" character. To overcome this, precede the "=" with a single quote character that forces the field to be treated as a text string. If the file does not load successfully into Microsoft Excel, it does not load successfully using this import function.
The file must be a valid CSV or Excel file.
The file must be a valid CSV or Excel file.
The first row of the file contains a list of headings. Each heading represents a column in the file containing an attribute of the elements being loaded.
The first row of the file contains a list of headings. Each heading represents a column in the file containing an attribute of the elements being loaded.
There must be a NAME column; otherwise the file is not be loaded. The NAME column may contain the name of a new element, or the name of an existing element. If an existing element name is used, then this row is an update row for that element. The name used must obey the normal rules for element naming in Marine.
There must be a NAME column; otherwise the file is not be loaded. The NAME column may contain the name of a new element, or the name of an existing element. If an existing element name is used, then this row is an update row for that element. The name used must obey the normal rules for element naming in Marine.
Another required column is the TYPE column which contains the database element type of the element being loaded, for example, EQUI. If this column is absent, the file is not loaded. If the Project has been configured with User Defined Element Types (UDET), then this column can contain a valid UDET name (for example, :PUMP). If the named element already exists – but its element type does not match the TYPE in the file, then this row is ignored and an error is raised.
Another required column is the TYPE column which contains the database element type of the element being loaded, for example, EQUI. If this column is absent, the file is not loaded. If the Project has been configured with User Defined Element Types (UDET), then this column can contain a valid UDET name (for example, :PUMP). If the named element already exists – but its element type does not match the TYPE in the file, then this row is ignored and an error is raised.
A column that may be included is the OWNER column. If this column is present, it must contain the name of an existing element that owns each imported item when it is created. The owner name is ignored if the imported item already exists – it is not possible to change the owner of existing Equipment by using the OWNER column. If the OWNER column does not exist in the file, then the owner is the current location in the Design DB hierarchy at the time that the file is loaded and analyzed. In this case, the current database element at the time that the file is loaded must be able to contain imported elements.
A column that may be included is the OWNER column. If this column is present, it must contain the name of an existing element that owns each imported item when it is created. The owner name is ignored if the imported item already exists – it is not possible to change the owner of existing Equipment by using the OWNER column. If the OWNER column does not exist in the file, then the owner is the current location in the Design DB hierarchy at the time that the file is loaded and analyzed. In this case, the current database element at the time that the file is loaded must be able to contain imported elements.
The remaining headings in the file must be valid attribute names for the element type being loaded. The attribute names may include User Defined Attribute (UDA) names.
The remaining headings in the file must be valid attribute names for the element type being loaded. The attribute names may include User Defined Attribute (UDA) names.
Columns cannot be added for array type attributes unless those attributes can be set using a list of values in a single field in the file. For example, the string "10 20 30" in a DESP field would set design parameter 1 to 10, 2 to 20 and 3 to 30.
Columns cannot be added for array type attributes unless those attributes can be set using a list of values in a single field in the file. For example, the string "10 20 30" in a DESP field would set design parameter 1 to 10, 2 to 20 and 3 to 30.
Every row following the heading row must contain the correct number of fields (columns) as defined by the heading row.
Every row following the heading row must contain the correct number of fields (columns) as defined by the heading row.
Every row must contain valid values, or no values, for each field.
Every row must contain valid values, or no values, for each field.
If a new element is being created, an attribute is set to its default value if a field in the file is empty. Two adjacent separators denote an empty field. The NAME and TYPE fields cannot be empty.
If a new element is being created, an attribute is set to its default value if a field in the file is empty. Two adjacent separators denote an empty field. The NAME and TYPE fields cannot be empty.
If an existing element is being modified, an attribute value remains unchanged if a field in the file is empty.
If an existing element is being modified, an attribute value remains unchanged if a field in the file is empty.
It is not possible to unset an attribute value from a file, other than by providing the default value. For example "X0Y0Z0" for a position.
It is not possible to unset an attribute value from a file, other than by providing the default value. For example "X0Y0Z0" for a position.
Each field in the file must be a text field. Care must be taken with fields containing values that are considered by Microsoft Excel to be a formula. For example a database reference number in the window "=123/456" would be considered to be a formula because of the "=" character. To overcome this, precede the "=" with a single quote character that forces the field to be treated as a text string. If the file does not load successfully into Microsoft Excel, it does not load successfully using this import function.
Each field in the file must be a text field. Care must be taken with fields containing values that are considered by Microsoft Excel to be a formula. For example a database reference number in the window "=123/456" would be considered to be a formula because of the "=" character. To overcome this, precede the "=" with a single quote character that forces the field to be treated as a text string. If the file does not load successfully into Microsoft Excel, it does not load successfully using this import function.


Before modelling a piece of equipment, the correct database elements should already be present in the Model Explorer, for example, a World, Site and Zone should exist. If this is not the case, refer to for more information.
The Equipment discipline has the functionality to model pieces of equipment using the following methods:
Using primitives to create one-off pieces of equipment.
Design Templates use primitives and other elements to create equipment, the templates are generally parameterized (standard or selection table).
Import models and different file formats using the Mechanical Equipment Interface functionality.
Using primitives to create one-off pieces of equipment.
Using primitives to create one-off pieces of equipment.
Design Templates use primitives and other elements to create equipment, the templates are generally parameterized (standard or selection table).
Design Templates use primitives and other elements to create equipment, the templates are generally parameterized (standard or selection table).
Import models and different file formats using the Mechanical Equipment Interface functionality.
Import models and different file formats using the Mechanical Equipment Interface functionality.

Model Explorer


All database elements are owned by other elements, therefore elements must be created in a strict order, see figure below.
The following database elements are common to multiple AVEVA E3D Design design disciplines:
Equipment Specific Hierarchy
Below the zone level in the Equipment discipline, the specific elements are:

Equipment
The Equipment (EQUI) element(s) are administrative and can own a number of Sub-equipment elements or Primitive and Nozzle elements. Refer Equipment Element to for further information.
Sub-equipment
The Sub-equipment (SUBE) element(s) are owned by Equipment elements. Sub-equipment elements can own a number of Primitive and Nozzle elements. Refer to Sub-Equipment for further information.
Primitive
The Primitive (for example, BOX or CYLI) element(s) are owned by Equipment or Sub-equipment elements. These elements dictate the shape and geometry of the equipment item. Refer to Primitives for further information.
Nozzle
The Nozzle (NOZZ) element(s) are owned by Equipment or Sub-equipment elements. These elements are used to connect an equipment item to pipework. Refer to Nozzle for further information.
Electrical Component
The Electrical Component (ELCONN) element(s) are owned by Equipment or Sub-equipment elements. These elements are used to connect an equipment item to an electrical cable. Refer to Electrical Component for further information.
Depending on the selections made from the Equipment tab, further windows are presented prompting for input and options allowing for the workflow to continue.
Functionality from the Equipment tab will be unavailable if the correct database hierarchy has not been configured beforehand. For example certain equipment elements must reside below other elements in the database hierarchy.
If a particular equipment element cannot be created at the current position in the database hierarchy the user receives an error message summarizing the problem.

World
Site
Zone
World
World
Site
Site
Zone
Zone

Equipment Element
Sub-Equipment
Primitives
Nozzle
Electrical Component
Equipment Specific Hierarchy

Equipment
Equipment Element
Sub-equipment
Sub-Equipment
Primitive
Primitives
Nozzle
Nozzle
Electrical Component
Electrical Component


Any element in the database may be named, names identify elements and can be used to produce meaningful reports from the database. Which elements have names the user is a matter of choice, but in general it is expected that all major design items such as Equipment, Nozzles, Pipes and Valves are named.
Conventionally, for equipment, all the main equipment and all of its nozzles are named. Nozzles usually carry the equipment name plus a suffix to identify the specific nozzle. For example nozzle 1 of an equipment called /YY9001 would probably be called /YY9001-N1, /YY9001/N1 or simply /YY9001/1. Whatever names are used, the naming convention is usually defined in the project specification used for the project. It is probable that the project has Autonaming rules set up for items such as nozzles so that the project conventions are followed in every detail.
Attaching names to elements may be done in a number of ways. Most creation windows offer an opportunity to name the element being created and allows a name to be input without the preceding slash (/) character. The slash (/) is added automatically during the command processing.
To rename an element name, right-click an element in the Model Explorer and select Rename from the list to display the ReName window, refer to Rename for further information.
Note:
Names cannot contain spaces and are case sensitive, for example, /YY9001A is a different name from /YY9001a or /yy9001A. Elements in a database are unique, for example, they cannot have the same name or reference number.

Note
:
Rename
ReName
Rename