Creates a guide framework support from a selection in the Guide Frameworks gallery.
The guide framework supports in the Supports application are used for supporting pipework. A default set of guide framework support templates are supplied with the Supports application.
You can create guide framework supports using defined framework types, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
For example, to create an XGT05 guide framework support that is connected to steelwork, on the Guide Frameworks gallery, click XGT05.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe or support
You are prompted to Please identify element to Support from or press <Esc> to create by Dimension
Click to identify the element to support from using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.
Throughout the support creation process you can press ESC to access additional functionality.

Create by Dimension
Press ESC to create the support using the default dimensions, no connections are made to steelwork.
Create by Dimension
Press ESC to create the support using the default dimensions, no connections are made to steelwork.

The new SUPPO, SUPC, ANCI, STRU, FRMW and GENSEC elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Create by Dimension
Press ESC to create the support using the default dimensions, no connections are made to steelwork.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the pipe to be supported is already selected.
Note:
If you create a support on a vertical pipe or create an ancillary on a vertical framework section, the Datum attachment direction window displays by default. Refer to Datum Attachment Direction for further information.

Support Editor
Datum Attachment Direction
Guide Frameworks
Guide Frameworks
Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Note
:
Please identify element to Support from or press <Esc> to create by Dimension
Support Editor
Support Editor
Note
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Datum attachment direction
Datum Attachment Direction
Create by Dimension
ESC


Creates a vessel framework support from a selection in the Vessel Frameworks gallery.
The vessel framework supports in the Supports application are used for supporting pipework. A default set of vessel framework support templates are supplied with the Supports application.
You can create vessel framework supports using a combination of framework types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.

For example, to create an XVT07 vessel support with an XLT03 ancillary, on the Vessel Frameworks gallery, click XVT07.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.
The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
Select XLT03 - Type A - CS and Alloy Support Lug for Vertical Pipes NPS 2-3 on the Ancillary Selection window and click OK.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
You are then prompted to Identify first support bracket
Click to identify the first support bracket using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify second support bracket
Click to identify the second support bracket using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify vessel wall
Click to identify the vessel wall using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Support Editor window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, LUG, LUANCI, STRU, SUBS, BOX, FRMW and GENSEC elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
Some vessel framework supports require the creation of support brackets on the vessel before creation. In most cases, support brackets can be created as box primitives.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the pipe to be supported is already selected.
Note:
If you create a support on a vertical pipe or create an ancillary on a vertical framework section, the Datum attachment direction window displays by default. Refer to Datum Attachment Direction for further information.

Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Datum Attachment Direction
Vessel Frameworks
Note
:
Vessel Frameworks
Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Note
:
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
XLT03 - Type A - CS and Alloy Support Lug for Vertical Pipes NPS 2-3
Ancillary Selection
OK
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Identify first support bracket
Identify second support bracket
Identify vessel wall
Support Editor
Support Editor
Support Editor
Note
:
Datum attachment direction
Datum Attachment Direction


Creates a preliminary support from a selection in the Preliminary gallery.
The preliminary supports in the Supports application are template driven. A default set of preliminary support templates are supplied with the supports application.
You can create the following types of preliminary support:

On the Preliminary gallery, click the required preliminary support.
You are prompted to Identify element you wish to support
Click to identify the element to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Support Editor window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC and ANCI, elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Preliminary anchor
Preliminary guide
Preliminary constant effort spring hanger
Preliminary fixed hanger
Preliminary variable spring hanger
Preliminary hold down
Preliminary rest
Preliminary stop
Preliminary anchor
Preliminary anchor
Preliminary guide
Preliminary guide
Preliminary constant effort spring hanger
Preliminary constant effort spring hanger
Preliminary fixed hanger
Preliminary fixed hanger
Preliminary variable spring hanger
Preliminary variable spring hanger
Preliminary hold down
Preliminary hold down
Preliminary rest
Preliminary rest
Preliminary stop
Preliminary stop
Note:
The prompt does not display if the element to be supported is already selected.

Support Editor
Preliminary
Preliminary
Identify element you wish to support
Note
:
Support Editor
Support Editor
Support Editor


Convert Preliminary Support to Framework Support

Converts an existing preliminary support to a framework support, ancillary or trunnion.
For example, an XAT001 support shoe can be created from a preliminary support that is configured with an ANCHOR (AN) support function. Refer to Ancillary Data for further information.
To convert an existing preliminary support into an ancillary, you must first select the preliminary support.

On the Stand Alone Supports gallery, click Ancillaries to display the Ancillary Selection window.
The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
Select XAT001 - Pipe shoe for N.B. 3/4" to 20" on the Ancillary Selection window and Click OK.
The Supports application detects that the support function of the chosen ancillary differs from that of the preliminary support function. This is because the preliminary support function is ‘AN’ and the XAT001 support shoe support function is ‘AT’. A Confirm message displays:

Click Yes to confirm the conversion of the preliminary support to an XAT001 support shoe. The Support Editor window displays, you can modify the XAT001 support shoe. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

Note:
A preliminary support cannot be converted if it is locked or stored in a read only database. A confirm window displays summarizing the problem. Click Yes to continue with the conversion process. A new support is created at the same position as the preliminary support. The original preliminary support is not deleted.
Note:
Dependant on the type of support to be converted from a preliminary support, you may be required to select additional components to complete the conversion process. For example, when converting a preliminary support to a slip unit, you are prompted to Identify Atta. You must select an appropriate component to associate the slip unit with. For example an XAT001 general ancillary.

Ancillary Data
Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Note
:
Yes
Ancillary Data
Stand Alone Supports
Ancillaries
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
XAT001 - Pipe shoe for N.B. 3/4" to 20"
Ancillary Selection
OK
Yes
Support Editor
Support Editor
Note
:
Identify Atta


Convert Preliminary Support and Add to Existing Support

Adds an existing preliminary support to an existing support and converts it to a support ancillary.

On the Support Editor window, click Support additional pipe HVAC, or cable tray. Refer to Support Editor for further information.
You are prompted to Identify element you wish to support :
Click to identify the preliminary support to convert using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.
The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
Select an Ancillary on the Ancillary Selection window and Click OK.
If the supports application detects that the support function of the chosen ancillary differs from that of the preliminary support function a Confirm message displays.

Click Yes to confirm the conversion of the preliminary support to an ancillary.
The support is added as an ancillary to the existing support and renamed, by default. A new tab is created on the Support Editor window allowing you to modify the size and position of the ancillary.
Click Apply to convert the support or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Support Editor window.

The preliminary support is converted to an ANCI element and added to the existing support in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The preliminary support is only added to the existing support if unique special support numbering is set to No, refer to Supports Defaults for further information. If the unique special support numbering is set to Yes, the preliminary support is added to the existing support as a reference support. Refer to Reference Supports for further information.
A preliminary support cannot be converted if it is locked or stored in a read only database. A confirm window displays summarizing the problem. Click Yes to continue with the conversion process. A new support is created at the same position as the preliminary support in the current supports zone. The original preliminary support is not deleted.

Supports Defaults
Reference Supports
Support Editor
Ancillary Selection
Note
:
Supports Defaults
Reference Supports
Yes
Support Editor
Support additional pipe HVAC, or cable tray
Support Editor
Identify element you wish to support :
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
an Ancillary
Ancillary Selection
OK
Yes
Support Editor
Apply
Cancel
Support Editor


Converts an existing preliminary support to a hanger.
All hanger types, including interface hangers, can be created from an existing preliminary support. For the purposes of this guide, only the creation of a single to beam hanger is described.
You can create steelwork hangers using a combination of hanger types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
For example, to create a FH T1 M1 B6 fixed hanger from an existing preliminary hanger, on the Hangers to Steelwork gallery, click Single to Beam.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Click to identify the existing preliminary support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify steelwork member to connect hanger to
Click to identify the supporting steelwork section using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Template Hanger Creation window. Refer to Template Hanger Creation for further information
Select FH T1 M1 B6 - Fixed Hanger NPS 3 - 24 on the Template Hanger Creation window and click OK.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Template Hanger Creation window.
The Supports application detects that the support function of the chosen hanger differs from that of the preliminary support function. This is because the preliminary support function is ‘AN’ and the hanger support function is ‘FH’. A Confirm message displays:

Click Yes to confirm the conversion of the preliminary support to a hanger. The Support Editor window displays, you can modify the hanger. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC and HANG elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the existing preliminary support is already selected.

Template Hanger Creation
Support Editor
Hangers to Steelwork
Single to Beam
Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Note
:
Identify steelwork member to connect hanger to
Template Hanger Creation
Template Hanger Creation
FH T1 M1 B6 - Fixed Hanger NPS 3 - 24
Template Hanger Creation
OK
Cancel
Template Hanger Creation
Yes
Support Editor
Support Editor


Convert Preliminary Support to Special Support

Converts an existing preliminary support to a special support.
You can create special supports using a combination of framework types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Click to identify the existing preliminary support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.

The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries for the existing preliminary support. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
Select the required ancillary, for example, XAN02, on the Ancillary Selection window and click OK, to display the Support Editor window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
The project special template can then be copied into the existing special support using the Special part of the Support Editor window. Refer to Special Supports for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC, ANCI, STRU, FRMW and GENSEC elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the existing preliminary support is already selected.

Ancillary Selection
Special Supports
Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Note
:
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Special
Support Editor
Special Supports


Creates an ancillary support.
The ancillaries in the Supports application are template driven. Default template sets are supplied with the Supports application.
You can create the following types of ancillaries.
Anchor
Ancillary
Branch Reinforcement
Guide
Lug
Stop
Anchor
Anchor
Ancillary
Ancillary
Branch Reinforcement
Branch Reinforcement
Guide
Guide
Lug
Lug
Stop
Stop

Anchor
Ancillary
Branch Reinforcement
Guide
Lug
Stop
Anchor
Ancillary
Branch Reinforcement
Guide
Lug
Stop


Creates an anchor support from a selection in the Stand Alone Supports gallery.
The anchors in the Supports application are template driven. A default set of anchor templates are supplied with the Supports application.
To create an anchor, on the Stand Alone Supports gallery, click Anchors.

You are prompted to Identify element you wish to support
Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.
The Ancillary Selection window displays a filtered list of all available/unavailable anchors for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
You must select an anchor from the list of available anchors. For example, click XAN02 - Pipe Shoe Anchor and click OK to display the Support Editor Window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC and ANCI elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the element to be supported is already selected.
Note:
If you create an anchor on a vertical pipe or a vertical framework section, the Datum attachment direction window displays by default. Refer to Datum Attachment Direction for further information.

Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Datum Attachment Direction
Stand Alone Supports
Stand Alone Supports
Anchors
Identify element you wish to support
Note
:
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
XAN02 - Pipe Shoe Anchor
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Support Editor
Note
:
Datum attachment direction
Datum Attachment Direction


Creates an ancillary support from a selection in the Stand Alone Supports gallery.
The ancillaries in the Supports application are template driven. A default set of ancillary templates are supplied with the Supports application.
To create an ancillary, on the Stand Alone Supports gallery, click Ancillary.

You are prompted to Identify element you wish to support
Click to identify the element to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.
The Ancillary Selection window displays a filtered list of all available/unavailable anchors for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
You must select an ancillary from the list of available ancillaries. For example, click XAT001 - Pipe shoe for N.B. 3/4" to 20" and click OK to display the Support Editor window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC and ANCI elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the element to be supported is already selected.
Note:
If you create an anchor on a vertical pipe or a vertical framework section, the Datum attachment direction window displays by default. Refer to Datum Attachment Direction for further information.

Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Datum Attachment Direction
Stand Alone Supports
Stand Alone Supports
Ancillary.
Identify element you wish to support
Note
:
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
XAT001 - Pipe shoe for N.B. 3/4" to 20"
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Support Editor
Note
:
Datum attachment direction
Datum Attachment Direction


Creates a branch reinforcement from a selection in the Stand Alone Supports gallery.
The branch reinforcements in the Supports application are template driven. A default set of branch reinforcement templates are supplied with the Supports application.
To create a branch reinforcement, on the Stand Alone Supports gallery, click Branch Reinforcement.

You are prompted to Identify suitable TEE, OLET, FLANGE, ELBOW, PCOM or REDU component to support
Click to identify the element to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.

The Ancillary Selection window displays a filtered list of all available/unavailable branch reinforcements for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
You must select a branch reinforcement from the list of available branch reinforcements. For example, click XBR04 - 4 Way Brace for Open Ended Connection to Pipe and click OK.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
You are then prompted to Identify second branch tube

Click to identify the branch tube to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Support Editor window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC and ANCI elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the element to be supported is already selected.

Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Stand Alone Supports
Stand Alone Supports
Branch Reinforcement.
Identify suitable TEE, OLET, FLANGE, ELBOW, PCOM or REDU component to support
Note
:
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
XBR04 - 4 Way Brace for Open Ended Connection to Pipe
OK
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Identify second branch tube
Support Editor
Support Editor
Support Editor


Creates a guide support from a selection in the Stand Alone Supports gallery.
The guides in the Supports application are template driven. A default set of guide templates are supplied with the Supports application.
To create a guide, on the Stand Alone Supports gallery, click Guides.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe
Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.
The Ancillary Selection window displays a filtered list of all available/unavailable guides for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
You must select a guide from the list of available guides. For example, click XGT02 - Pipe guide for uninsulated pipes and click OK to display the Support Editor Window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC and ANCI elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the element to be supported is already selected.

Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Stand Alone Supports
Stand Alone Supports
Guides
Identify tube of datum pipe
Note
:
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
XGT02 - Pipe guide for uninsulated pipes
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Support Editor


Creates a lug support from a selection in the Stand Alone Supports gallery.
The lugs in the Supports application are template driven. A default set of lug templates are supplied with the Supports application.
To create a lug, on the Stand Alone Supports gallery, click Lugs.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe
Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.
The Ancillary Selection window displays a filtered list of all available/unavailable lugs for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
You must select a lug from the list of available lugs. For example, click XLT01A - Shear Lug (Lug only) and click OK to display the Support Editor Window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, LUG and LUANCI elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the element to be supported is already selected.

Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Stand Alone Supports
Stand Alone Supports
Lugs
Identify tube of datum pipe
Note
:
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
XLT01A - Shear Lug (Lug only)
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Support Editor


Creates a stop support from a selection in the Stand Alone Supports gallery.
The stops in the Supports application are template driven. A default set of stop templates are supplied with the Supports application.
To create a stop, on the Stand Alone Supports gallery, click Stops.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe
Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.
The Ancillary Selection window displays a filtered list of all available/unavailable stops for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
You must select a stop from the list of available stops. For example, click XST01 - Pipe stop for insulated C.S. pipes and click OK.
You are prompted to Identify steelwork to guide from or ESC
Click to identify the associated steelwork using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Support Editor Window. Alternatively, press ESC to create a stop with default values.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC and ANCI elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the element to be supported is already selected.

Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Stand Alone Supports
Stand Alone Supports
Stops
Identify tube of datum pipe
Note
:
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
XST01 - Pipe stop for insulated C.S. pipes
OK
Identify steelwork to guide from or ESC
Support Editor
ESC
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Support Editor


Creates a special support for a project that requires a support that does not conform to any of the supplied configurations.
You can create the following types of special support:
Special supports can also be created from an existing multi discipline support, HVAC support or racking support. Refer to Create Special Support from Existing Supports for further information.
Multi Discipline Special Support
HVAC Special Support
Racking Special Support
Lighting Support
Multi Discipline Special Support
Multi Discipline Special Support
HVAC Special Support
HVAC Special Support
Racking Special Support
Racking Special Support
Lighting Support
Lighting Support

Multi Discipline Special Support
HVAC Special Support
Racking Special Support
Lighting Support
Create Special Support from Existing Supports
Multi Discipline Special Support
HVAC Special Support
Racking Special Support
Lighting Support
Create Special Support from Existing Supports


Creates a special support that supports pipework.
You can create multi discipline special supports using a combination of framework types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.

The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
Select the required ancillary, for example, XAT003, on the Ancillary Selection window and click OK, to display the Support Editor window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC, ANCI, STRU, FRMW and GENSEC elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the pipe to be supported is already selected.
Note:
If you create a special support on a vertical pipe or create an ancillary on a vertical framework section, the Datum attachment direction window displays by default. Refer to Datum Attachment Direction for further information.

Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Datum Attachment Direction
Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Note
:
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Support Editor
Note
:
Datum attachment direction
Datum Attachment Direction


Creates a special support that supports a HVAC duct.
You can create HVAC special supports using a combination of framework types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
You are prompted to Identify element you wish to support
Click to identify the HVAC duct to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Ancillary Selection window.

The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries for the selected HVAC duct. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
Select the required ancillary on the Ancillary Selection window and click OK, to display the Support Editor window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC, ANCI, STRU, FRMW and GENSEC elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the HVAC duct to be supported is already selected.
Note:
If you create a special support on a vertical HVAC duct, the Datum attachment direction window displays by default. Refer to Datum Attachment Direction for further information.

Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Datum Attachment Direction
Identify element you wish to support
Note
:
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Support Editor
Note
:
Datum attachment direction
Datum Attachment Direction


Creates a special support that supports a cable tray.
You can create racking special supports using a combination framework types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
You are prompted to Identify element you wish to support

The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries for the selected cable tray. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
Select the required ancillary on the Ancillary Selection window and click OK, to display the Support Editor window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC, ANCI, STRU, FRMW and GENSEC elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the cable tray to be supported is already selected.
Note:
If you create a special support on a vertical cable tray, the Datum attachment direction window displays by default. Refer to Datum Attachment Direction for further information.

Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Datum Attachment Direction
Identify element you wish to support
Note
:
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Support Editor
Note
:
Datum attachment direction
Datum Attachment Direction


Creates a special support that supports electrical light fittings. A light fitting is identified as an EQUIP element with the Purpose attribute set to LIGH.
You can create lighting supports using a lighting support template, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
You are prompted to Identify Lighting Equipment you wish to support
Click to identify the light fitting to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Select Required Template and Support Editor windows.

The Select Required Template window displays all of the available lighting support templates for the selected light fitting. Refer to Select Required Template for further information.
Select the required template, for example, Lighting hanger (wall mounted), on the Select Required Template window and click Cancel to close the window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, STRU, SUBS, CYLI, BOX, FRMW and GENSEC elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the light fitting to be supported is already selected.

Select Required Template
Support Editor
Identify Lighting Equipment you wish to support
Note
:
Select Required Template
Support Editor
Select Required Template
Select Required Template
Lighting hanger (wall mounted)
Select Required Template
Cancel
Support Editor
Support Editor


Creates a hanger support.
The standard Supports application for hangers allows you to create fixed and variable pipe hangers. The application is interactive and configurable, and simplifies:
Hangers are designed using the hanger components catalogue of a given supplier and are template-driven.
The available hanger types can contain three prefix characters:
For example, a T1 M2 B4 hanger has a T1 type top connection, M2 type middle connection, and a B4 type pipe connection.
You can create the following types of hanger:
Definition of project related defaults
Control of hanger design
Determination of range, types, and configuration of hanger components that can be used on the project.
Definition of project related defaults
Definition of project related defaults
Control of hanger design
Control of hanger design
Determination of range, types, and configuration of hanger components that can be used on the project.
Determination of range, types, and configuration of hanger components that can be used on the project.
T (Top)
M (Middle)
B (Bottom).
T (Top)
T (Top)
M (Middle)
M (Middle)
B (Bottom).
B (Bottom).
Steelwork Hanger
Spring Hanger
Steelwork Hanger
Steelwork Hanger
Spring Hanger
Spring Hanger

Steelwork Hanger
Spring Hanger
Steelwork Hanger
Spring Hanger


Steelwork hangers in the Supports application are used for supporting pipework from structural section elements. You can create the following types of steelwork hanger:
Single to Beam Hanger
Single to Double Channels Hanger
Double to Beam Hanger
Double to Channels Hanger
Single to Beam Hanger
Single to Beam Hanger
Single to Double Channels Hanger
Single to Double Channels Hanger
Double to Beam Hanger
Double to Beam Hanger
Double to Channels Hanger
Double to Channels Hanger

Single to Beam Hanger
Single to Double Channels Hanger
Double to Beam Hanger
Double to Channels Hanger
Single to Beam Hanger
Single to Double Channels Hanger
Double to Beam Hanger
Double to Channels Hanger


Creates a single to beam hanger from a selection in the Hangers to Steelwork gallery.
The single to beam hangers in the Supports application are used for supporting pipework using a single hanger connected to a single structural section. A default set of hanger templates are supplied with the Supports application.
You can create steelwork hangers using a combination of hanger types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
For example, to create a FH T1 M1 B6 fixed hanger, on the Hangers to Steelwork gallery, click Single to Beam.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify steelwork member to connect hanger to
Click to identify the supporting steelwork section using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Template Hanger Creation window. Refer to Template Hanger Creation for further information
Select FH T1 M1 B6 - Fixed Hanger NPS 3 - 24 on the Template Hanger Creation window and click OK to display the Support Editor window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Template Hanger Creation window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC and HANG elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the pipe to be supported is already selected.

Template Hanger Creation
Support Editor
Hangers to Steelwork
Hangers to Steelwork
Single to Beam
Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Note
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Identify steelwork member to connect hanger to
Template Hanger Creation
Template Hanger Creation
FH T1 M1 B6 - Fixed Hanger NPS 3 - 24
Template Hanger Creation
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Template Hanger Creation
Support Editor
Support Editor


Displays all of the available fixed and variable hangers for the selected pipe bore.

Fixed Hangers
The Fixed Hangers tab allows you to select a hanger from a filtered list of available fixed hangers that are suitable for the pipe to be supported.
Variable Hangers
The Variable Hangers tab allows you to select a hanger from a filtered list of available variable hangers that are suitable for the pipe to be supported.

Preview
The Preview part of the Template Hanger Creation window allows you to view a 2D representation of the currently selected hanger.

Fixed Hangers
Fixed Hangers
Variable Hangers
Variable Hangers
Preview
Preview
Template Hanger Creation


Displays an illustration of the selected hanger, click View to display the View Multi Discipline Standard window.
The functionality of the View Multi Discipline Standard window is explained. Refer to View Multi Discipline Support Standard for further information.
Functionality is also available to view a representation of the hanger configuration, click View Config to display the Hanger Configuration Viewer window.

Click Cancel to close the Hanger Configuration Viewer window.

View Multi Discipline Support Standard
View
View Multi Discipline Standard
View Multi Discipline Standard
View Multi Discipline Support Standard
View Config
Hanger Configuration Viewer
Cancel
Hanger Configuration Viewer


Creates a single to double channels hanger from a selection in the Hangers to Steelwork gallery.
The single to double channels hangers in the Supports application are used for supporting pipework using a single hanger connected to two channelled structural sections. A default set of hanger templates are supplied with the Supports application.
You can create steelwork hangers using a combination of hanger types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
For example, to create a VH T4 M3 B1 variable hanger, on the Hangers to Steelwork gallery, click Single to Double Channels.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify first channel
Click to identify the first supporting steelwork section using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify second channel
Click to identify the second supporting steelwork section using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Template Hanger Creation window. Refer to Template Hanger Creation for further information.
Select VH T4 M3 B1 - Variable Hanger NPS 3/4 - 6 on the Template Hanger Creation window and click OK to display the Support Editor window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Template Hanger Creation window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC and HANG elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the pipe to be supported is already selected.

Template Hanger Creation
Support Editor
Hangers to Steelwork
Hangers to Steelwork
Single to Double Channels
Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Note
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Identify first channel
Identify second channel
Template Hanger Creation
Template Hanger Creation
VH T4 M3 B1 - Variable Hanger NPS 3/4 - 6
Template Hanger Creation
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Template Hanger Creation
Support Editor
Support Editor


Creates a double to beam hanger from a selection in the Hangers to Steelwork gallery.
The double to beam hangers in the Supports application are used for supporting pipework using two hangers connected to either a single perpendicular structural section or two parallel structural sections.
You can create steelwork hangers using a combination of hanger types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
For example, to create a VH T4 M1 B14 variable hanger with an XAT003 ancillary, on the Hangers to Steelwork gallery, click Double to Beam.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify first steelwork member to connect hanger to
Click to identify the first supporting steelwork section using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify second steelwork member to connect hanger to
Click to identify the second supporting steelwork section using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Template Hanger Creation window. Refer to Template Hanger Creation for further information.
Select VH T4 M1 B14 - Variable Hanger NPS 3 - 24 on the Template Hanger Creation window and click OK to display the Ancillary Selection window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Template Hanger Creation window.
The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
Select XAT003 - Clamp on pipe shoe for N.B. 3/4" to 20" on the Ancillary Selection window and click OK, to display the Support Editor window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC and HANG elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the pipe to be supported is already selected.

Template Hanger Creation
Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Hangers to Steelwork
Hangers to Steelwork
Double to Beam
Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Note
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Identify first steelwork member to connect hanger to
Identify second steelwork member to connect hanger to
Template Hanger Creation
Template Hanger Creation
VH T4 M1 B14 - Variable Hanger NPS 3 - 24
Template Hanger Creation
OK
Ancillary Selection
Cancel
Template Hanger Creation
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
XAT003 - Clamp on pipe shoe for N.B. 3/4" to 20"
Ancillary Selection
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Support Editor


Creates a double to channels hanger from a selection in the Hangers to Steelwork gallery.
The double to channels hangers in the Supports application are used for supporting pipework using two hangers, each hanger is connected to two channelled structural sections
You can create steelwork hangers using a combination of hanger types and ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
For example, to create a VH T4 M2 B13 variable hanger with an XAT005 ancillary, On the Hangers to Steelwork gallery, click Double to Channels.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify first steelwork member to connect hanger to
Click to identify the first supporting steelwork section using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify first adjacent steelwork member to connect hanger to
Click to identify the first adjacent supporting steelwork section using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify the first member of the second pair to connect hanger to
Click to identify the second supporting steelwork section using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are then prompted to Identify the second adjacent steelwork member of the second pair
Click to identify the second adjacent supporting steelwork section using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Template Hanger Creation window. Refer to Template Hanger Creation for further information.
Select VH T4 M2 B13 - Variable Hanger NPS 3 - 24 on the Template Hanger Creation window and click OK to display the Ancillary Selection window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Template Hanger Creation window.
The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
Select XAT005 - Reinforcing plate (cut from pipe) on the Ancillary Selection window and click OK, to display the Support Editor window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC and HANG elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the pipe to be supported is already selected.

Template Hanger Creation
Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Hangers to Steelwork
Hangers to Steelwork
Double to Channels
Identify tube of datum pipe or support
Note
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Identify first steelwork member to connect hanger to
Identify first adjacent steelwork member to connect hanger to
Identify the first member of the second pair to connect hanger to
Identify the second adjacent steelwork member of the second pair
Template Hanger Creation
Template Hanger Creation
VH T4 M2 B13 - Variable Hanger NPS 3 - 24
Template Hanger Creation
OK
Ancillary Selection
Cancel
Template Hanger Creation
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
XAT005 - Reinforcing plate (cut from pipe)
Ancillary Selection
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Support Editor
Support Editor


Creates a spring hanger from a selection in the Springs gallery.
The spring hangers in the Supports application are used for supporting pipework using a sprung pedestal. A default set of hanger templates are supplied with the Supports application.
You can create spring hangers using a combination of hanger types, ancillaries and springs, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
For example, to create a VHB16 variable hanger with an XAT005 ancillary and a BM1 spring, on the Springs gallery, click Pedestal.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe
Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Template Hanger Creation window. Refer to Template Hanger Creation for further information.
Select VH B15 - Variable Pedestal NPS 3 - 24 on the Template Hanger Creation window and click OK to display the Ancillary Selection window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Template Hanger Creation window.
The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.
Select XAT005 - Reinforcing plate (cut from pipe) on the Ancillary Selection window and click OK, to display the Choose VSPR window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.
The Choose VSPR window displays all of the variable springs for the selected hanger. Refer to Modify Hanger Spring Type for further information.
Select VAR EFFORT BM1 SPRING TYPE 1 RANGE V3 on the Choose VSPR window and click OK, to display the Support Editor window.
Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Choose VSPR window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC and HANG elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the pipe to be supported is already selected.

Template Hanger Creation
Ancillary Selection
Modify Hanger Spring Type
Support Editor
Springs
Springs
Pedestal
Identify tube of datum pipe
Note
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Template Hanger Creation
Template Hanger Creation
VH B15 - Variable Pedestal NPS 3 - 24
Template Hanger Creation
OK
Ancillary Selection
Cancel
Template Hanger Creation
Ancillary Selection
Ancillary Selection
XAT005 - Reinforcing plate (cut from pipe)
Ancillary Selection
OK
Choose VSPR
Cancel
Ancillary Selection
Choose VSPR
Modify Hanger Spring Type
VAR EFFORT BM1 SPRING TYPE 1 RANGE V3
Choose VSPR
OK
Support Editor
Cancel
Choose VSPR
Support Editor
Support Editor


Hangers can be created by interfacing with the Witch Hanger interface (Carpenter & Paterson Ltd. hanger design software) or the LICAD interface (Lisega GMBH hanger design software).
The hanger design interface can be interfaced with the supports application to build hangers from manufacturer’s catalogues.
The support is created in the 3D model using AVEVA E3D Design and then output to the manufacturer’s interface for design and processing.
When a support has been configured in the manufacturer’s interface, control returns to AVEVA E3D Design and the support can be built in the model using data supplied by the manufacturer.
The manufacturer’s interface can be used to define hangers that are connected to steelwork or civil elements.
Once a hanger type selection has been made, the manufacturer's hanger interface can be accessed using the Support Editor window. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

Support Editor
AVEVA E3D Design
AVEVA E3D Design
Support Editor
Support Editor


Creates a trunnion support from a selection in the Trunnions gallery.
The trunnions in the Supports application are template driven. A default set of trunnion templates are supplied with the Supports application.
A trunnion support can be created on the following types of piping component:
You can create trunnions with a number of associated ancillaries, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.
A trunnion is designed to a standard. A trunnion can have associated ancillaries, which are themselves standards.
For example, to create an XTT06 trunnion with an associated ancillary, weld and plates, on the Trunnions gallery, click XTT06.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe
Click to identify the piping component to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Support Editor window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, TRUNNI, TRANCI, TRREDU, WELD and PLAT elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.

Elbow
Bend
Tee
Reducer
Tube
Elbow
Elbow
Bend
Bend
Tee
Tee
Reducer
Reducer
Tube
Tube
Note:
A plate is cut from an elbow of the same size and is itemised as extra material on the isometric drawing.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the piping component to be supported is already selected.
Note:
In some cases, you are required to select the trunnion build direction. Refer to Trunnion Build Direction for further information.

Support Editor
Trunnion Build Direction
Trunnions
Note
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Trunnions
Identify tube of datum pipe
Note
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Support Editor
Support Editor
Support Editor
Note
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Trunnion Build Direction


In some cases, for example, when creating an XTT42 trunnion, you are required to select the trunnion build direction.
If the elbow has neither an arrive or leave pointing in the up or down direction, a Confirm window displays.

Click Yes to build the trunnion in the arrive direction. Click No to build the trunnion in the leave direction.

If the elbow has an arrive or leave pointing in the up or down direction, a Confirm window displays.

Click Yes to build the trunnion in the vertical direction. Click No to build the trunnion in the horizontal direction.

Confirm
Yes
No
Confirm
Yes
No


Modifies a support or its ancillaries.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Support Editor window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.
Modify Framework Support containing a Locked Ancillary
You can modify a framework support if it contains a locked ancillary. If the ancillary is locked by the Lock attribute, or the Position attribute is locked by Data Access Control, the support can be modified but only certain modifications are allowed. Functionality is available to use Status Control and DAC to lock ancillaries in response to design approval whilst allowing scope for acceptable modification thereafter.
You may not make modifications that affect the whole support, for example, modifying the position, flipping or mirroring. You may not make modifications that affect the locked ancillary directly, for example, modifying the datum ancillary, reselecting the ancillary, adding or modifying packing pieces or compensation plates, or modifying reinforcement pad details.
Configurations FT05 and CT03 do not support further modification when an ancillary is locked as the application requires write access to the whole support.
You can make modifications to the support that do not impact the locked ancillary, for example, adding a pipe, tray or duct, extending sections, adding bracing or reselecting structural members. Modifications cannot be made to a locked ancillary, for example, as a result of a structural change, and if needed this is detected by the support health check.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support to be modified is already selected.

Support Editor
Pick Support :
Note
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Support Editor
Support Editor
Support Editor


Creates a special support from an existing support for a project that does not conform to any of the supplied configurations.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the conversion. Click Yes to convert the support to a special support.

The special support can then be modified using the Support Editor window. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

Support Editor
Yes
Support Editor
Support Editor


Deletes a support or a number of supports.
The functionality allows you to:
Delete Selected Support
Delete All Supports
Delete Selected Support
Delete Selected Support
Delete All Supports
Delete All Supports

Delete Selected Support
Delete All Supports
Delete Selected Support
Delete All Supports


Deletes a support.
You are prompted to Pick Support or <ESC> to finish :
Click to identify the support(s) to be deleted using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Press ESC to delete the selected support(s).
If the support(s) are associated with reference supports, a confirm window displays asking you if reference supports are to be included in the deletion. Click Yes to delete reference supports, click No to omit reference supports from the deletion.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the support(s).
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support(s) to be deleted are already selected.

Pick Support or <ESC> to finish :
Note
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ESC
Yes
No
Yes


Deletes all supports on a pipe, branch, HVAC duct or cable tray. Supports that are locked or claimed by another user are not deleted.
If the supports are associated with reference supports, a confirm window displays asking you if reference supports are to be included in the deletion. Click Yes to delete reference supports, click No to omit reference supports from the deletion.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the supports.

Yes
No
Yes


Displays the Supports application defaults.
The Supports application defaults are set by the administrator. You can modify some of the defaults using the Supports Application Defaults window. Refer to Application Defaults for further information.

Application Defaults
Supports Application Defaults
Application Defaults


Reloads the latest Supports application defaults.
A Confirm window displays, click Yes to reload the defaults.

Yes


Sets the default weld definitions.
Welds for ancillaries and joints are created in the DESI database called /MDS/WELDS by the administrator. Most of the Framework welds for sections and joints are also created in this way. However, some welds are not part of the template and must be created during Support creation. Refer to Create Framework Support Weld for further information.
You can view the default welds for:
Standard Welds
Framework Weld Selection
Ancillary Weld Selection
Standard Welds
Standard Welds
Framework Weld Selection
Framework Weld Selection
Ancillary Weld Selection
Ancillary Weld Selection

Create Framework Support Weld
Standard Welds
Framework Weld Selection
Ancillary Weld Selection
Create Framework Support Weld
Standard Welds
Framework Weld Selection
Ancillary Weld Selection


Sets the weld areas and weld items for the project.

The list of existing areas displays all currently available created weld areas.
Create Weld Area
Allows you to create a weld area for the storage of weld items. Refer to Create Weld Area for further information
Delete Weld Area
Click to delete the currently selected weld area.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the weld area.
Create Weld Area
Allows you to create a weld area for the storage of weld items. Refer to Create Weld Area for further information
Delete Weld Area
Click to delete the currently selected weld area.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the weld area.
The list of existing welds displays the available weld items for the currently selected weld area.
Create Weld
Allows you to create a weld item. Refer to Create and Modify Weld Item for further information
Delete Weld
Click to delete the currently selected weld item.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the weld item.
Modify Weld
Allows you to modify a weld item. Refer to Create and Modify Weld Item for further information
Create Weld
Allows you to create a weld item. Refer to Create and Modify Weld Item for further information
Delete Weld
Click to delete the currently selected weld item.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the weld item.
Modify Weld
Allows you to modify a weld item. Refer to Create and Modify Weld Item for further information
The name, symbol name and description for the currently selected weld item displays at the bottom of the Standard Welds window.
Click OK to define the standard welds or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Standard Welds window.
Create Weld Area
Allows you to create a weld area for the storage of weld items. Refer to Create Weld Area for further information
Delete Weld Area
Click to delete the currently selected weld area.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the weld area.
Create Weld
Allows you to create a weld item. Refer to Create and Modify Weld Item for further information
Delete Weld
Click to delete the currently selected weld item.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the weld item.
Modify Weld
Allows you to modify a weld item. Refer to Create and Modify Weld Item for further information

Create Weld Area
Create and Modify Weld Item
Create and Modify Weld Item
Create Weld Area
Create Weld Area
Delete Weld Area
Yes
Create Weld
Create and Modify Weld Item
Delete Weld
Yes
Modify Weld
Create and Modify Weld Item
Standard Welds
Cancel


Sets the name for a new weld area.

Input a name for the new weld area in the Area Name field.
Click Apply to create a weld area or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Standard Welds window.

Area Name
Apply
Cancel


Sets the name and description for a weld item.

By default, the Weld Name and Symbol Name fields are populated with the default storage paths for the weld item, you can modify the path.
Input a name for the weld item in the Weld Name field.
Input a name for the weld item in the Symbol Name field.
Input a description for the weld item in the Description field.
Click Apply to create/modify a weld item or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Standard Welds window.

Weld Name
Symbol Name
Weld Name
Symbol Name
Description
Apply
Cancel


Sets the available welds and Ppoints for framework support templates.

The top part of the Framework Weld Selection window displays a list of available framework types, framework templates, structural members, welds and Ppoints. A visual representation of the currently selected template displays in the view.
Available Types
Select an available framework type from the list. By default, the list of available templates is populated with the templates that are associated with the currently selected framework type.
Templates
Select an available template from the list. By default, the list of available structural members is populated with the members that are associated with the currently selected template.
Structural Members
Select a member from the list. By default, the list of available welds and list of available Ppoints are populated with the welds and Ppoints that are associated with the currently selected member.
Welds
Select a weld from the list to display the weld on the visual representation of the currently selected template.
Ppoints
Select a Ppoint from the list to display the Ppoint on the visual representation of the currently selected Template.
Ppoints only display in the list if the joint has a Ppoint with a number of 300 or higher, is a PTCA Ppoint and has a purpose of MWEL.
View Standard
Allows you to view an illustration of the selected template. Click to display the View Multi Discipline Standard window.
The functionality of the View Multi Discipline Standard window is explained. Refer to View Multi Discipline Support Standard for further information.
Available Types
Select an available framework type from the list. By default, the list of available templates is populated with the templates that are associated with the currently selected framework type.
Templates
Select an available template from the list. By default, the list of available structural members is populated with the members that are associated with the currently selected template.
Structural Members
Select a member from the list. By default, the list of available welds and list of available Ppoints are populated with the welds and Ppoints that are associated with the currently selected member.
Welds
Select a weld from the list to display the weld on the visual representation of the currently selected template.
Ppoints
Select a Ppoint from the list to display the Ppoint on the visual representation of the currently selected Template.
Ppoints only display in the list if the joint has a Ppoint with a number of 300 or higher, is a PTCA Ppoint and has a purpose of MWEL.
View Standard
Allows you to view an illustration of the selected template. Click to display the View Multi Discipline Standard window.
The functionality of the View Multi Discipline Standard window is explained. Refer to View Multi Discipline Support Standard for further information.
Click Cancel to close the Framework Weld Selection window.
Available Types
Select an available framework type from the list. By default, the list of available templates is populated with the templates that are associated with the currently selected framework type.
Templates
Select an available template from the list. By default, the list of available structural members is populated with the members that are associated with the currently selected template.
Structural Members
Select a member from the list. By default, the list of available welds and list of available Ppoints are populated with the welds and Ppoints that are associated with the currently selected member.
Welds
Select a weld from the list to display the weld on the visual representation of the currently selected template.
Ppoints
Select a Ppoint from the list to display the Ppoint on the visual representation of the currently selected Template.
Ppoints only display in the list if the joint has a Ppoint with a number of 300 or higher, is a PTCA Ppoint and has a purpose of MWEL.
View Standard
Allows you to view an illustration of the selected template. Click to display the View Multi Discipline Standard window.
The functionality of the View Multi Discipline Standard window is explained. Refer to View Multi Discipline Support Standard for further information.

View Multi Discipline Support Standard
Framework Weld Selection
Available Types
Templates
Structural Members
Welds
Ppoints
View Standard
View Multi Discipline Standard
View Multi Discipline Standard
View Multi Discipline Support Standard
Cancel
Framework Weld Selection


Sets the available welds for ancillary templates.

The top part of the Ancillary Weld Selection window displays a list of available ancillary types, weld Ppoints and welds.
Available Types
Select an available ancillary type from the list. By default, the list of available weld Ppoints and list of available welds are populated with the Ppoints and Welds that are associated with the currently selected ancillary.
Weld Ppoints
The list of available weld Ppoints displays the weld Ppoints associated with the currently selected ancillary.
Select a Ppoint in the list to display the welds associated with the Ppoint.
Ppoints only display in the list if the ancillary has a Ppoint with a number of 300 or higher, is a PTCA Ppoint and has a purpose of MWEL.
Welds
The list of available welds displays the welds associated with the currently selected ancillary.
Create Weld
Allows you to select a standard weld to associate with the ancillary. Click to display the Select Standard Weld window.
The functionality of the Select Standard Weld window is explained as part of the process to create a framework support weld. Refer to Create New Weld for further information.
Ppoints only display in the list if the ancillary has a Ppoint with a number of 300 or higher, is a PTCA Ppoint and has a purpose of MWEL.
Delete Weld
Click to delete the currently selected weld.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the weld.
View Standard
Allows you to view an illustration of the selected ancillary. Click to display the View Multi Discipline Standard window.
The functionality of the View Multi Discipline Standard window is explained. Refer to View Multi Discipline Support Standard for further information.
Available Types
Select an available ancillary type from the list. By default, the list of available weld Ppoints and list of available welds are populated with the Ppoints and Welds that are associated with the currently selected ancillary.
Weld Ppoints
The list of available weld Ppoints displays the weld Ppoints associated with the currently selected ancillary.
Select a Ppoint in the list to display the welds associated with the Ppoint.
Ppoints only display in the list if the ancillary has a Ppoint with a number of 300 or higher, is a PTCA Ppoint and has a purpose of MWEL.
Welds
The list of available welds displays the welds associated with the currently selected ancillary.
Create Weld
Allows you to select a standard weld to associate with the ancillary. Click to display the Select Standard Weld window.
The functionality of the Select Standard Weld window is explained as part of the process to create a framework support weld. Refer to Create New Weld for further information.
Ppoints only display in the list if the ancillary has a Ppoint with a number of 300 or higher, is a PTCA Ppoint and has a purpose of MWEL.
Delete Weld
Click to delete the currently selected weld.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the weld.
View Standard
Allows you to view an illustration of the selected ancillary. Click to display the View Multi Discipline Standard window.
The functionality of the View Multi Discipline Standard window is explained. Refer to View Multi Discipline Support Standard for further information.
Click Save to save the ancillary weld data or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Ancillary Weld Selection window.
Available Types
Select an available ancillary type from the list. By default, the list of available weld Ppoints and list of available welds are populated with the Ppoints and Welds that are associated with the currently selected ancillary.
Weld Ppoints
The list of available weld Ppoints displays the weld Ppoints associated with the currently selected ancillary.
Select a Ppoint in the list to display the welds associated with the Ppoint.
Ppoints only display in the list if the ancillary has a Ppoint with a number of 300 or higher, is a PTCA Ppoint and has a purpose of MWEL.
Welds
The list of available welds displays the welds associated with the currently selected ancillary.
Create Weld
Allows you to select a standard weld to associate with the ancillary. Click to display the Select Standard Weld window.
The functionality of the Select Standard Weld window is explained as part of the process to create a framework support weld. Refer to Create New Weld for further information.
Ppoints only display in the list if the ancillary has a Ppoint with a number of 300 or higher, is a PTCA Ppoint and has a purpose of MWEL.
Delete Weld
Click to delete the currently selected weld.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the weld.
View Standard
Allows you to view an illustration of the selected ancillary. Click to display the View Multi Discipline Standard window.
The functionality of the View Multi Discipline Standard window is explained. Refer to View Multi Discipline Support Standard for further information.

Create New Weld
View Multi Discipline Support Standard
Ancillary Weld Selection
Available Types
Weld Ppoints
Welds
Create Weld
Select Standard Weld
Select Standard Weld
Create New Weld
Delete Weld
Yes
View Standard
View Multi Discipline Standard
View Multi Discipline Standard
View Multi Discipline Support Standard
Save
Cancel
Ancillary Weld Selection


Modifies the support configuration and associations.
The tools available are:
Supports Browser
Copy Support
Align Supports with Pipe
Reinforcing Pad
Lock/Unlock Support
Supports ADP Drawlist
Supports Wizard
Health Check
Modify ADP Location Position
Drawing Comment
Isometric Control
Drawing Note
Special Frame Direction
Set Ancillary Material
Set Structural Material
Bed/Anchor Plate Reference
Add Snipes to Steelwork Members
Spooling
Add Pipe Stress Interface Data
Trimmer Requirement
Create Support Group
Add Support to Group
Remove Support from Group
View Multi Discipline Support Standard
View Support Dimensions
View Pipe Rests
View Pipe Dimensions
Supports Browser
Supports Browser
Copy Support
Copy Support
Align Supports with Pipe
Align Supports with Pipe
Reinforcing Pad
Reinforcing Pad
Lock/Unlock Support
Lock/Unlock Support
Supports ADP Drawlist
Supports ADP Drawlist
Supports Wizard
Supports Wizard
Health Check
Health Check
Modify ADP Location Position
Modify ADP Location Position
Drawing Comment
Drawing Comment
Isometric Control
Isometric Control
Drawing Note
Drawing Note
Special Frame Direction
Special Frame Direction
Set Ancillary Material
Set Ancillary Material
Set Structural Material
Set Structural Material
Bed/Anchor Plate Reference
Bed/Anchor Plate Reference
Add Snipes to Steelwork Members
Add Snipes to Steelwork Members
Spooling
Spooling
Add Pipe Stress Interface Data
Add Pipe Stress Interface Data
Trimmer Requirement
Trimmer Requirement
Create Support Group
Create Support Group
Add Support to Group
Add Support to Group
Remove Support from Group
Remove Support from Group
View Multi Discipline Support Standard
View Multi Discipline Support Standard
View Support Dimensions
View Support Dimensions
View Pipe Rests
View Pipe Rests
View Pipe Dimensions
View Pipe Dimensions

Supports Browser
Copy Support
Align Supports with Pipe
Reinforcing Pad
Lock/Unlock Support
Supports ADP Drawlist
Supports Wizard
Health Check
Modify ADP Location Position
Drawing Comment
Isometric Control
Drawing Note
Special Frame Direction
Set Ancillary Material
Set Structural Material
Bed/Anchor Plate Reference
Add Snipes to Steelwork Members
Spooling
Add Pipe Stress Interface Data
Trimmer Requirement
Create Support Group
Add Support to Group
Remove Support from Group
View Multi Discipline Support Standard
View Support Dimensions
View Pipe Rests
View Pipe Dimensions
Supports Browser
Copy Support
Align Supports with Pipe
Reinforcing Pad
Lock/Unlock Support
Supports ADP Drawlist
Supports Wizard
Health Check
Modify ADP Location Position
Drawing Comment
Isometric Control
Drawing Note
Special Frame Direction
Set Ancillary Material
Set Structural Material
Bed/Anchor Plate Reference
Add Snipes to Steelwork Members
Spooling
Add Pipe Stress Interface Data
Trimmer Requirement
Create Support Group
Add Support to Group
Remove Support from Group
View Multi Discipline Support Standard
View Support Dimensions
View Pipe Rests
View Pipe Dimensions


Provides a graphical method for viewing different support types within the project.

The Supports Browser displays the support elements in a hierarchy. To expand an element hierarchy, click to the left of the element name. To contract an expanded element, click to the left of the element name.
All Supports
Expands the hierarchy to display all support zones and the supports within each zone.
Supported Pipes
Expands the hierarchy to display all supported pipe zones and the pipe supports within each zone.
Supported HVAC
Expands the hierarchy to display all supported HVAC zones and the HVAC supports within each zone.
Supported TRAY
Expands the hierarchy to display all supported cable tray zones and the cable tray supports within each zone.
Supported Lighting
Expands the hierarchy to display all supported lighting supports within each zone.
Unsupported Elements
Expands the hierarchy to display all unsupported pipe HVAC and cable tray zones and the unsupported elements within each zone.
Orphaned Supports
Expands the hierarchy to display all supports that are not associated with a pipe, HVAC duct or cable tray.
All Supports
Expands the hierarchy to display all support zones and the supports within each zone.
Supported Pipes
Expands the hierarchy to display all supported pipe zones and the pipe supports within each zone.
Supported HVAC
Expands the hierarchy to display all supported HVAC zones and the HVAC supports within each zone.
Supported TRAY
Expands the hierarchy to display all supported cable tray zones and the cable tray supports within each zone.
Supported Lighting
Expands the hierarchy to display all supported lighting supports within each zone.
Unsupported Elements
Expands the hierarchy to display all unsupported pipe HVAC and cable tray zones and the unsupported elements within each zone.
Orphaned Supports
Expands the hierarchy to display all supports that are not associated with a pipe, HVAC duct or cable tray.
To run a health check, right-click a supported ZONE element to display a drop-down menu. Refer to Health Check for further information.

To modify a support, right-click a SUPPO element to display a drop-down menu.

The available menu options display.
Modify Support
Click to display the Support Editor window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.
Delete Support
Click to delete the support, a confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the support.
Add Supported Elements
Click to add the supported elements. For example, a supported pipe.
Add Supported Elements
Click to display the Supports Wizard.
The functionality of the Supports Wizard window is explained. Refer to Supports Wizard for further information.
Zoom to
Click to zoom to the support in the 3D view.
Modify Support
Click to display the Support Editor window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.
Delete Support
Click to delete the support, a confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the support.
Add Supported Elements
Click to add the supported elements. For example, a supported pipe.
Add Supported Elements
Click to display the Supports Wizard.
The functionality of the Supports Wizard window is explained. Refer to Supports Wizard for further information.
Zoom to
Click to zoom to the support in the 3D view.

All Supports
Expands the hierarchy to display all support zones and the supports within each zone.
Supported Pipes
Expands the hierarchy to display all supported pipe zones and the pipe supports within each zone.
Supported HVAC
Expands the hierarchy to display all supported HVAC zones and the HVAC supports within each zone.
Supported TRAY
Expands the hierarchy to display all supported cable tray zones and the cable tray supports within each zone.
Supported Lighting
Expands the hierarchy to display all supported lighting supports within each zone.
Unsupported Elements
Expands the hierarchy to display all unsupported pipe HVAC and cable tray zones and the unsupported elements within each zone.
Orphaned Supports
Expands the hierarchy to display all supports that are not associated with a pipe, HVAC duct or cable tray.
Modify Support
Click to display the Support Editor window.
The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.
Delete Support
Click to delete the support, a confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the support.
Add Supported Elements
Click to add the supported elements. For example, a supported pipe.
Add Supported Elements
Click to display the Supports Wizard.
The functionality of the Supports Wizard window is explained. Refer to Supports Wizard for further information.
Zoom to
Click to zoom to the support in the 3D view.

Health Check
Support Editor
Supports Wizard
All Supports
Supported Pipes
Supported HVAC
Supported TRAY
Supported Lighting
Unsupported Elements
Orphaned Supports
Health Check
Modify Support
Support Editor
Support Editor
Support Editor
Delete Support
Yes
Add Supported Elements
Add Supported Elements
Supports Wizard
Supports Wizard
Supports Wizard
Zoom to


Copies a support.
You are prompted to Identify source support to copy or <ESC> to finish :

Click to identify the support to copy using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Copy Support window.
Distance
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the distance between the copied supports.
If a distance is not entered, the support is copied a default distance of 300mm along the pipe.
Align with selected framework
Select the check box to align the copied support to the original support. The copied support is offset by the distance entered in the Distance field.
Distance
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the distance between the copied supports.
If a distance is not entered, the support is copied a default distance of 300mm along the pipe.
Align with selected framework
Select the check box to align the copied support to the original support. The copied support is offset by the distance entered in the Distance field.
You are prompted to Identify tube of pipe to add DATUM ancillary of the support or <ESC> to finish :
Click to identify the pipe to associate with the copied support.
You can continue to click the pipe to copy additional supports. The Distance value can be modified between each copy.
Press ESC to finish copying supports.
By default, the supports application defines the support name for the copied support. The support name can be modified. Refer to Support Editor for further information.
Distance
Input a dimensional value in the field to define the distance between the copied supports.
If a distance is not entered, the support is copied a default distance of 300mm along the pipe.
Align with selected framework
Select the check box to align the copied support to the original support. The copied support is offset by the distance entered in the Distance field.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support to be copied is already selected.

Support Editor
Identify source support to copy or <ESC> to finish :
Note
:
Distance
Align with selected framework
Distance
Identify tube of pipe to add DATUM ancillary of the support or <ESC> to finish :
Distance
ESC
Support Editor


Realigns supports that have become misaligned due to pipe modification.
You are prompted to Identify an element (ANCI, SUPPORT or BRAN) to realign or <ESC> to finish :
Click to identify the ancillary, support or branch to realign using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Align Support window.
If an ancillary or support is selected, the selected ancillary or support is realigned.
If a branch is selected, then all supports on the selected branch are realigned.

By default, the supports are realigned to the centreline of the pipe.
Support
The support name displays in the field.
Ancillary
The ancillary name displays in the field.
Offline
Currently all supports are set to FALSE indicating a status of not offline.
Result
If a support is successfully aligned to the centreline of the pipe, Aligned displays in the column.
If a support is already aligned to the centreline of the pipe or has an offline status of TRUE, Skipped displays in the column and the position of the support is not modified.
If a support contains an invalid reference to the pipe, a confirm window displays asking you to identify an element to support.
Click Yes to associate the support with a pipe using a cursor pick in the 3D View.
You are prompted to Identify en element to support or <ESC> to finish :
The support is aligned on the leave tube of the selected element.
Support
The support name displays in the field.
Ancillary
The ancillary name displays in the field.
Offline
Currently all supports are set to FALSE indicating a status of not offline.
Result
If a support is successfully aligned to the centreline of the pipe, Aligned displays in the column.
If a support is already aligned to the centreline of the pipe or has an offline status of TRUE, Skipped displays in the column and the position of the support is not modified.
If a support contains an invalid reference to the pipe, a confirm window displays asking you to identify an element to support.

Click Yes to associate the support with a pipe using a cursor pick in the 3D View.
You are prompted to Identify en element to support or <ESC> to finish :
The support is aligned on the leave tube of the selected element.
Right-click a support to display the drop-down menu.

Clear All
Click to remove all supports from the Align Support window.
Navigate on Selection
Click to navigate to the currently selected support in the Model Explorer.
Centre on Selection
Click to centre the currently selected support in the 3D View.
Export to Excel
Allows you to export the support list to an Excel file. Click to display the Save to Excel window. You can navigate to a location and name the exported Excel file.
Print Preview
Click to display the support list in the Print Preview window.
Clear All
Click to remove all supports from the Align Support window.
Navigate on Selection
Click to navigate to the currently selected support in the Model Explorer.
Centre on Selection
Click to centre the currently selected support in the 3D View.
Export to Excel
Allows you to export the support list to an Excel file. Click to display the Save to Excel window. You can navigate to a location and name the exported Excel file.
Print Preview
Click to display the support list in the Print Preview window.

Support
The support name displays in the field.
Ancillary
The ancillary name displays in the field.
Offline
Currently all supports are set to FALSE indicating a status of not offline.
Result
If a support is successfully aligned to the centreline of the pipe, Aligned displays in the column.
If a support is already aligned to the centreline of the pipe or has an offline status of TRUE, Skipped displays in the column and the position of the support is not modified.
If a support contains an invalid reference to the pipe, a confirm window displays asking you to identify an element to support.
Click Yes to associate the support with a pipe using a cursor pick in the 3D View.
You are prompted to Identify en element to support or <ESC> to finish :
The support is aligned on the leave tube of the selected element.
Clear All
Click to remove all supports from the Align Support window.
Navigate on Selection
Click to navigate to the currently selected support in the Model Explorer.
Centre on Selection
Click to centre the currently selected support in the 3D View.
Export to Excel
Allows you to export the support list to an Excel file. Click to display the Save to Excel window. You can navigate to a location and name the exported Excel file.
Print Preview
Click to display the support list in the Print Preview window.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the ancillary, support or branch to be aligned is already selected.

Identify an element (ANCI, SUPPORT or BRAN) to realign or <ESC> to finish :
Note
:
Align Support
Support
Ancillary
Offline
Result
Aligned
Skipped
Yes
Identify en element to support or <ESC> to finish :
Clear All
Align Support
Navigate on Selection
Centre on Selection
Export to Excel
Save to Excel
Print Preview
Print Preview


Associates reinforcing pads with support structural members. The reinforcing pad is positioned at the end of a support structural member. Once positioned, the size, plate thickness and corner radius of the reinforcing pad can be modified.


Creates a reinforcing pad at the end of a support structural member.
You are prompted to Identify the end of section to add the pad to :
Click to identify the end of the support structural member to be associated with the reinforcing pad using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
The reinforcing pad is created and displays in the 3D view.

The new PNOD and PJOI elements are added to the owning FRMW and display in the Model Explorer.

Identify the end of section to add the pad to :


Modifies the size, plate thickness or corner radius of a reinforcing pad.
You are prompted to Pick the section end where the pad is connected to :
Click to identify the end of the support structural member associated with the reinforcing Pad using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Modify Pad window.

The reinforcing pad name displays at the top of the Modify Pad window.
Size
Input a dimensional value in the field to modify the size of the reinforcing pad.
Plate Thickness
Input a dimensional value in the field to modify the plate thickness of the reinforcing pad.
Corner Radius
Input a dimensional value in the field to modify the corner radius of all the reinforcing pad corners.
Size
Input a dimensional value in the field to modify the size of the reinforcing pad.
Plate Thickness
Input a dimensional value in the field to modify the plate thickness of the reinforcing pad.
Corner Radius
Input a dimensional value in the field to modify the corner radius of all the reinforcing pad corners.
Click Apply to modify the reinforcing pad or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Modify Pad window.
Size
Input a dimensional value in the field to modify the size of the reinforcing pad.
Plate Thickness
Input a dimensional value in the field to modify the plate thickness of the reinforcing pad.
Corner Radius
Input a dimensional value in the field to modify the corner radius of all the reinforcing pad corners.

Pick the section end where the pad is connected to :
Modify Pad
Modify Pad
Size
Plate Thickness
Corner Radius
Apply
Cancel
Modify Pad


Deletes a reinforcing pad.
You are prompted to Pick the section end where the pad is connected to :
Click to identify the end of the support structural member associated with the reinforcing pad using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
A confirm window displays asking you to OK the deletion. Click Yes to delete the item.
If the support structural member is associated with more than one reinforcing pad, an error message displays summarizing the problem.

Note:
The prompt does not display if the support structural member associated with the reinforcing pad is already selected.

Pick the section end where the pad is connected to :
Note
:
Yes


Locks or unlocks a support for modification. When a support is locked it cannot be modified or deleted.
The following conditions must be met to enable the lock functionality:
The support must not be currently claimed by another user
The support must not be located in a read only database
A successful DAC check can be carried out on the support
The support must not be currently claimed by another user
The support must not be currently claimed by another user
The support must not be located in a read only database
The support must not be located in a read only database
A successful DAC check can be carried out on the support
A successful DAC check can be carried out on the support


You are prompted to Pick Support or <ESC> to finish:
Click to identify the support(s) to be locked using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
Press ESC to lock the selected support(s).
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support is already selected.

Pick Support or <ESC> to finish:
Note
:
ESC


Creates, modifies and removes a drawing comment associated with a support.
You are prompted to Identify Support to modify the drawing comment :
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Modify Drawing Comment window.

CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element. Alternatively you can input the support name in the field.
Identify by Cursor
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify support to modify the drawing comment :
Comment
Input, modify or delete the data in the field.
CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element. Alternatively you can input the support name in the field.
Identify by Cursor
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify support to modify the drawing comment :
Comment
Input, modify or delete the data in the field.
Click Apply to modify the drawing comment or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Modify Drawing Comment window.
CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element. Alternatively you can input the support name in the field.
Identify by Cursor
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Identify support to modify the drawing comment :
Comment
Input, modify or delete the data in the field.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support is already selected.

Identify Support to modify the drawing comment :
Note
:
Modify Drawing Comment
CE
Identify by Cursor
Identify support to modify the drawing comment :
Comment
Apply
Cancel
Modify Drawing Comment


Controls the isometric drawing representation and material list settings for supports and their associated ancillaries.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Isometric Material List Control window.

CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Select Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Ancillaries
The column is populated with a list of ancillaries for the currently selected support.
Material
Select from the drop down list to modify the isometric drawing representation for the currently selected ancillary.
Select ON to include the ancillary on the isometric material list.
Select OFF to exclude the ancillary from the isometric material list.
Select Dotted with Dims to include the ancillary on the isometric drawing representation and display as dotted with dimensions.
Select Dotted without Dims to include the ancillary on the isometric drawing representation and display as dotted without dimensions.
Support Tag
Select from the drop down list to modify the isometric drawing representation for the currently selected ancillary.
Select ON to include support tags on the isometric drawing representation.
Select OFF to exclude support tags from the isometric drawing representation.
Set Material to
Select from the drop down list to modify the Material Column for all ancillaries in the list.
You can select from:
Reset
ON
OFF
Dotted with Dims
Dotted without Dims
Select Reset to return the Material column to the settings prior to modification.
CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Select Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Ancillaries
The column is populated with a list of ancillaries for the currently selected support.
Material
Select from the drop down list to modify the isometric drawing representation for the currently selected ancillary.
Select ON to include the ancillary on the isometric material list.
Select OFF to exclude the ancillary from the isometric material list.
Select Dotted with Dims to include the ancillary on the isometric drawing representation and display as dotted with dimensions.
Select Dotted without Dims to include the ancillary on the isometric drawing representation and display as dotted without dimensions.
Support Tag
Select from the drop down list to modify the isometric drawing representation for the currently selected ancillary.
Select ON to include support tags on the isometric drawing representation.
Select OFF to exclude support tags from the isometric drawing representation.
Set Material to
Select from the drop down list to modify the Material Column for all ancillaries in the list.
You can select from:
Select Reset to return the Material column to the settings prior to modification.
Click Apply to accept the isometric drawing representation and material list settings or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Isometric Material List Control window.
CE
Click to select the existing support as the current element.
The support name displays in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify a support using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Select Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Ancillaries
The column is populated with a list of ancillaries for the currently selected support.
Material
Select from the drop down list to modify the isometric drawing representation for the currently selected ancillary.
Select ON to include the ancillary on the isometric material list.
Select OFF to exclude the ancillary from the isometric material list.
Select Dotted with Dims to include the ancillary on the isometric drawing representation and display as dotted with dimensions.
Select Dotted without Dims to include the ancillary on the isometric drawing representation and display as dotted without dimensions.
Support Tag
Select from the drop down list to modify the isometric drawing representation for the currently selected ancillary.
Select ON to include support tags on the isometric drawing representation.
Select OFF to exclude support tags from the isometric drawing representation.
Set Material to
Select from the drop down list to modify the Material Column for all ancillaries in the list.
You can select from:
Reset
ON
OFF
Dotted with Dims
Dotted without Dims
Select Reset to return the Material column to the settings prior to modification.
Reset
ON
OFF
Dotted with Dims
Dotted without Dims
Reset
Reset
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Dotted with Dims
Dotted with Dims
Dotted without Dims
Dotted without Dims
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support is already selected.

Pick Support :
Note
:
Isometric Material List Control
CE
Identify By Cursor
Pick Support :
Select Support
Ancillaries
Material
ON
OFF
Dotted with Dims
Dotted without Dims
Support Tag
ON
OFF
Set Material to
Material
Reset
ON
OFF
Dotted with Dims
Dotted without Dims
Reset
Material
Apply
Cancel


Creates, modifies and removes notes for the drawing deliverable. By default, the origin of the selected member is used as the note position.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
Click to identify the support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Notes window.

The support name displays at the top of the Notes window.
CE
Click to select the existing as the Current Element.
The selected Name in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify the element to associate with the note using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Members
Select a member to associate with the note from the list of available members.
Apply Note
Click to associate the note with the selected support member.
Remove Note
Click to remove the associated note from the selected support member.
Modify Note Position
Allows you to define the note position. Refer to Modify Note Position for further information.
CE
Click to select the existing as the Current Element.
The selected Name in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify the element to associate with the note using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Members
Select a member to associate with the note from the list of available members.
Apply Note
Click to associate the note with the selected support member.
Remove Note
Click to remove the associated note from the selected support member.
Modify Note Position
Allows you to define the note position. Refer to Modify Note Position for further information.
Click Cancel to close the Notes window.
CE
Click to select the existing as the Current Element.
The selected Name in the field.
Identify By Cursor
Click to identify the element to associate with the note using a cursor pick in the 3D view.
You are prompted to Pick Support :
The Support field is populated with the name of the identified support.
Members
Select a member to associate with the note from the list of available members.
Apply Note
Click to associate the note with the selected support member.
Remove Note
Click to remove the associated note from the selected support member.
Modify Note Position
Allows you to define the note position. Refer to Modify Note Position for further information.
Note:
The prompt does not display if the support is already selected.

Modify Note Position
Pick Support :
Note
:
Notes
Notes
CE
Identify By Cursor
Pick Support :
Support
Members
Apply Note
Remove Note
Modify Note Position
Modify Note Position
Cancel
Notes