By default, the AVEVA Catalog window is displayed with the General discipline and Home tab selected. The main parts of the AVEVA Catalog window are:

Catalog Explorer - provides an easy-to-use, graphical method of exploring the Catalog Database.
The title bar of the module window, displays the quick access toolbar and the name of the current project.
Quick Access Toolbar: options on the tabs and the project menu can be added to the Quick Access Toolbar for convenient access. Some commands are located here by default. The default location of this toolbar is above the tabs to the left of the title bar, but it can be moved below them if required. Refer to Quick Access Toolbar for further information.
Overall Project functionality: accessed from the Project tab, the displayed fluent User Interface (UI) provides access to a number of key commands and facilities.
3D Graphical View - displays the design model graphically as the model is built. When required the Messages window is also displayed in the 3D graphical view, refer to Messages window.
The title bar of the module window, displays the quick access toolbar and the name of the current project.
The title bar of the module window, displays the quick access toolbar and the name of the current project.
Quick Access Toolbar: options on the tabs and the project menu can be added to the Quick Access Toolbar for convenient access. Some commands are located here by default. The default location of this toolbar is above the tabs to the left of the title bar, but it can be moved below them if required. Refer to Quick Access Toolbar for further information.
Quick Access Toolbar: options on the tabs and the project menu can be added to the Quick Access Toolbar for convenient access. Some commands are located here by default. The default location of this toolbar is above the tabs to the left of the title bar, but it can be moved below them if required. Refer to Quick Access Toolbar for further information.
Overall Project functionality: accessed from the Project tab, the displayed fluent User Interface (UI) provides access to a number of key commands and facilities.
Overall Project functionality: accessed from the Project tab, the displayed fluent User Interface (UI) provides access to a number of key commands and facilities.
3D Graphical View - displays the design model graphically as the model is built. When required the Messages window is also displayed in the 3D graphical view, refer to Messages window.
3D Graphical View - displays the design model graphically as the model is built. When required the Messages window is also displayed in the 3D graphical view, refer to Messages window.
Message Log window displays user and system messages created by the application including alerts and errors.
Status Bar: located at the bottom right hand corner of the AVEVA Catalog window. Displays status information such as errors, warnings and information.
Command Window is used for executing standard commands and Programmable Macro Language (PML) functions.
AVEVA Catalog Tabs: most commands, facilities and utilities of AVEVA Catalog are accessed from a number of tabs.
Message Log window displays user and system messages created by the application including alerts and errors.
Message Log window displays user and system messages created by the application including alerts and errors.
Status Bar: located at the bottom right hand corner of the AVEVA Catalog window. Displays status information such as errors, warnings and information.
Status Bar: located at the bottom right hand corner of the AVEVA Catalog window. Displays status information such as errors, warnings and information.
Command Window is used for executing standard commands and Programmable Macro Language (PML) functions.
Command Window is used for executing standard commands and Programmable Macro Language (PML) functions.
AVEVA Catalog Tabs: most commands, facilities and utilities of AVEVA Catalog are accessed from a number of tabs.
AVEVA Catalog Tabs: most commands, facilities and utilities of AVEVA Catalog are accessed from a number of tabs.

Quick Access Toolbar
General
Home
AVEVA Catalog
Quick Access Toolbar
Quick Access
Quick Access Toolbar
Project
3D Graphical View
Messages
Messages
Catalog Explorer -
Message Log
Status Bar
Command Window
AVEVA Catalog Tabs
AVEVA Catalog


The quick access toolbar is at the top right hand corner of the AVEVA Catalog window. The General discipline is selected by default, the toolbar contains a set of common menu short cuts.

The main work area of AVEVA Catalog includes a Catalog Explorer which is central to navigation of the Catalog and Properties databases.

For a full explanation of the Catalog Explorer and common AVEVA E3D Design user interface refer to Common Functionality.

AVEVA Catalog
General

Catalog Explorer
Common Functionality


The Project tab provides access to a number of key project commands and facilities. All the displayed options are available for selection common to all products with the exception of the Options functionality. The functionality enables the editing/viewing of user preferences specific to the AVEVA E3D Design product and discipline.

Units, Explorer Settings, Show Tooltips and Coordinates are common throughout AVEVA E3D Design products, refer to Units and Coordinates for further information. Representation Rules are specific to AVEVA Catalog.

Project
Options
Units
Explorer Settings
Show Tooltips
Coordinates
Units
Coordinates


The Drawing Representation Settings allow a system administrator to define the appearance of a component, as displayed in a 3D graphical view depending on the following drawing representation settings:

The functionality available from the Drawing Representation Settings enables a representation types to be defined, each corresponding to a given combination of these representation settings. Reference types can then reference such a type to change the appearance of a displayed component.
A set of sub windows show all the representation types currently defined, use the upper part of the main window to edit the lists by adding, removing or modifying individual entries.
Entries can be cut, replaced, copied, inserted after or before the current selection.
The File entry near the top of the window shows where the current type set, as listed on the window, is stored.
Each representation type is defined by the following settings:
The range of drawing levels to be shown
The obstruction level
The centerline flag
The tube flag.
The range of drawing levels to be shown
The range of drawing levels to be shown
The obstruction level
The obstruction level
The centerline flag
The centerline flag
The tube flag.
The tube flag.
A keyword
A description
A drawing level range
An obstruction level
The centerline flag
The tube flag.
A keyword
A keyword
A description
A description
A drawing level range
A drawing level range
An obstruction level
An obstruction level
The centerline flag
The centerline flag
The tube flag.
The tube flag.

Drawing Representation Settings
Drawing Representation Settings


To facilitate working within AVEVA Catalog certain functionality becomes available depending on which discipline is active.

The disciplines available for selection are:
The GENERAL discipline contains common toolsets which are available throughout AVEVA Catalog. Selecting any other option expands on the available toolsets providing access to features specific to that discipline. Refer to AVEVA Catalog and Common Tools for further information.
For all other functionality common to all AVEVA E3D Design products, refer to Common Functionality.
General, Piping, Equipment, Electrical, Structures, Supports.
General, Piping, Equipment, Electrical, Structures, Supports.
General, Piping, Equipment, Electrical, Structures, Supports.
Note:
Administrator functionality is only displayed if the user has system administrator rights.

AVEVA Catalog
Common Tools
General
Piping
Equipment
Electrical
Structures
Supports
GENERAL
AVEVA Catalog
Common Tools
Common Functionality
Note
:


AVEVA Catalog uses multi -purpose windows to carry out tasks, such as the creation of a new catalog element or the modification of an existing catalog elements, refer to the relevant functionality for further information.

Or the creation of a category for any discipline from the same window by selecting the desired Purpose. Refer to Attributes of DATA Elements for further information.

Attributes of DATA Elements


The Catalog database which is a reference database contains a catalog of the standard components where component selection is provided through specifications that dictate which catalog components can be used.
It may contain a single ‘universal’ catalog, but it will more commonly contain a general catalog plus one or more specialized catalogs specific to particular design functions.

Catalog


Once a component is selected, a Specification Reference (SPREF) is identified and held in the Model database. The SPREF points to a Specification Component (SPCOM) in the specification, this in turn points to a catalog component (SCOM, SPRF and son on) in the catalog.

When working within the Piping, Equipment, Electrical, Structures or Supports disciplines, selecting any tab provides access to features specific to that discipline.
When working within a disciplines AVEVA Catalog uses multi-purpose windows. For example, it is possible create either a pipework or structures specification from the same window by selecting the desired purpose. For an explanation of common window functionality refer to Multi-Purpose Windows

Multi-Purpose Windows
, Electrical,
Structures
Supports
Multi-Purpose Windows


Catalogues are constructed as a hierarchy of elements, each element has certain attributes and some may contain further member elements, the complete catalogue hierarchy is displayed below.

All database elements are owned by other elements, therefore elements must be created in a strict order.
The following database elements are common to all catalog disciplines:
Sections and Categories are administrative elements which allows the segregation of particular types of catalogue data into logical parts of the hierarchy. Sections which subdivide an overall CATA are obligatory; Categories, which subdivide Sections, are optional. A CATA can contain a number of Catalogue Sections. These are of two types: Piping Sections (SECT) and Structural Sections (STSE).
To create a section, refer to Create Section for further information, to create a category, refer to Units for further information.
Some database elements are only applicable to specific disciplines such as table definitions and connections. For further information on the hierarchical structure and the catalog database, refer to Catalog Database Structure.
WORLD
CATALOG (CATA)
SECTIONS
CATEGORIES (optional).
WORLD
WORLD
CATALOG (CATA)
CATALOG (CATA)
SECTIONS
SECTIONS
CATEGORIES (optional).
CATEGORIES (optional).

Create Section
Units
Catalog Database Structure
Create Section
Units
Catalog Database Structure


Use the Create Catalog window to create a new Catalog database (DB) element (CATA) in the catalog hierarchy.
Depending on the discipline currently selected in AVEVA Catalog a default purpose selection is made, for example, PIPE is selected by default when in the AVEVA Catalog Pipework discipline.
Select the Use defined Storage Area check box to add elements to a defined storage area, refer to Storage Areas for further information.

Note:
CATA is the highest level element of the Catalog hierarchy.

Storage Areas
Create Catalog
Use defined Storage Area
Storage Areas
Note
:


A Catalog Database Element (CATA) can contain a number of Catalog Sections which are administrative elements, there are two types: Piping Sections (SECT) and the Structural Sections (STSE). They are principal administrative elements by which the Catalog is divided and arranged. A SECT or STSE can only be created below a CATA element.

Use the Create Section window to create a new SECT element in the catalogue hierarchy the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Depending on the discipline currently selected in AVEVA Catalog a default purpose selection is made, for example, PIPE is selected by default when in the AVEVA Catalog Pipework discipline.
Select the Use defined Storage Area check box to add elements to a defined storage area, refer to Storage Areas for further information.
Note:
If the PIPING discipline is selected, the Create Section window is displayed.

Storage Areas
Note
:
Create Section
Create Section
Use defined Storage Area
Storage Areas


Sections, which subdivide an overall catalog (CATA), are obligatory. Categories, which subdivide Sections, are optional (although their use is recommended). A Category (CATE element) is an administrative element, which can be created below a section (SECT element). Depending on the purpose of a Category the appropriate element is created in the Catalog DB (CATE for piping and Structural Category (STCA) for structures).

Use the Create Category or Create Structural Section window to create a new CATE or SCTA element in the catalog hierarchy, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines.
Depending on the discipline currently selected in AVEVA Catalog a default purpose selection is made, for example PIPE is selected by default when in the AVEVA Catalog Pipework discipline.
Select the Use defined Storage Area check box to add elements to a defined storage area, refer to Storage Areas for further information.

The CATE or SCTA element is displayed in the Catalog Explorer and the Model View window is displayed.

Storage Areas
Create Category
Create Structural Section
AVEVA Catalog
AVEVA Catalog
Use defined Storage Area
Storage Areas
Catalog Explorer
Model View


The Model View window is used to define or modify the size, geometry and other characteristics of a component. These are also used in setting the attributes of the pointsets, geomsets and datasets to which the component refers.

Model References
Use the Model References part of the Model View window to create administrative elements and component parameters, define the axis system and p-points, group primitive elements and DATA elements, also referred to reference data
On creation of a CATE or SCTA the window is automatically populated with default parameters dependent upon the element being created.
Category
An administrative element used to separate generic elements of particular types in the hierarchy. Refer to Catalog Sections (SECT and STSEC) and Categories (CATE and STCA) for further information.
Component
Catalog components which contain the parameters and the references of the component. Refer to Elements Used in Both Types of Catalog Section/Category , Elements Used in Piping Sections/Categories, Elements Used in Structural Sections/Categories and Catalog Components for further information.
3D P-point Set (PTSET)
Used in the Piping discipline, a Point Set (PTSET) is a collection of p-point elements for piping components, usually abbreviated to 3D Pointset.
To define a point set which is a definition of the position, direction, connection type and bore of a Component’s P-points, to be used by Model, Isodraft and so on. Refer to 3D Pointsets (PTSET) for further information.
The numbering of P-points of piping components must follow certain conventions, refer to Piping Components for further information.
3D Pline Set (PTSSET)
Used in the Structures discipline, a Pline Set (PTSSET) is a collection of p-lines for structural components.
To define a point set which is a definition of the position, direction, connection type and bore of a Component’s P-points, to be used by Model, Isodraft and so on. Refer to Structural Pointsets (PTSSET) for further information.
3D Geometry Set (GMSET)
A 3D Geometry Set (usually abbreviated to 3D Geomset) is a grouping of the primitive elements which make up a piping component, joint or fitting. It specifies the dimensions, orientation and obstruction geometry of each primitive. Refer to 3D Geomsets (GMSET), 3D Geomset Primitives and Constructing Structural Geomsets for further information.
Negative 3D Geomsets (NGMSET)
A NGMSET is a grouping of negative 3D primitive elements which are used to represent holes or end preparations for structural items. It specifies the dimensions, orientation and obstruction geometry of each negative primitive. Refer to Negative 3D Geomsets (NGMSET) and Negative Primitives for further information.
Structural Geometry Set (GMSSET)
A GMSSET is a grouping of 2D primitive elements used to make up structural profiles. It specifies the dimensions, orientation and obstruction geometry of each primitive. The Geomset defines the symbol that is drawn for a particular Component by AVEVA Catalog (and Model) and also defines the obstruction geometry of the Component for use when clash checking. Each symbol is built up from a combination of the following three types of primitive:. Refer to Structural Geomsets (GMSSET), Structural Geomset Primitives and Constructing 3D Geomsets for further information.
Data Set (DTSET)
A Data Set (DTSET) element is a grouping of DATA (DATA) elements, holding any catalog data not stored more specifically elsewhere and which is required for use in Model or Draw. A Data Set can be created below a Section (SECT) element or a Category (CATE) element. A DATA element with a specified Design Parameter (DESP) purpose can own multiple Sub Data (SUBDAT) elements which contain valid values for selection in Model or Draw. Refer to Data Set (DTSET) and Sub Data (SUBDAT) for further information.
BoltSet (BTSE)
A Bolt Set (BTSE) element is the administrative element for catalog component bolting information. It can also be used to store information for the standard bolt holes. The standard bolt holes are numbered from 1 to NOFF. It owns Bolt Point (BLTP) elements, which store the bolting information for an individual bolt for a particular type of flange. Refer to Bolting Tables and Bolting for further information.
Joint Weld Set (JWSET)
Used for structural joints and fittings and panel fittings, a Joint Weld Set (JWSET) element is a grouping of structural Joint Weld (JWELD) elements. Each JWELD contains information to define the position, path and various weld attributes, for example, type and connection references. When the joint or fitting is created in Model, the properties of any JWELD elements are copied to create an STWELD element under the fixing or panel fitting. Refer to Joint Welds for further information.
Catalog Components
Essentially there are four types of catalog components, Piping component, profile, joint and fitting. Refer to Catalog Components, Piping Component, Profile, Joints and Fitting for further information.
Parameter Definitions
Parameters define the size, geometry and other characteristics of a component, these are used in setting the attributes of the pointset, geomsets and datasets to which the component element refer.
All classes of component can use component parameters, design parameters and insulation parameters. Structural Components can also use attached and owning design parameters. Component parameters are defined in the Catalog; the other classes of parameters allow characteristics to be set during the design process.
Piping Components, Profiles and Fittings each use one type of Pointset and one type of Geomset. Joints use both types of Pointset and one type of Geomset. The attributes of Pointsets and Geomsets may be defined in terms of parameters, set either explicitly or as real expressions.
The Parameter Definitions part of the Model View window is used to create, define, modify and delete the component definitions. On creation of a CATE or SCTA the window is automatically populated with default parameters dependent upon the element being created. For example, as the Piping discipline is active, the default parameter Nominal Bore is displayed in the Parameter Definitions part of the Model View window.

Use the generic functionality to create, copy, import pre-defined components or export the current list.
New
Creates a new component, the Reference part of the Model View window is displayed.
Copy
Make a duplicate of the currently selected component
Import
Imports from an external CSV or Excel file containing a list of pre-defined components
Export
Export the current list of components to an external CSV or Excel file.
New
Creates a new component, the Reference part of the Model View window is displayed.
Copy
Make a duplicate of the currently selected component
Import
Imports from an external CSV or Excel file containing a list of pre-defined components
Export
Export the current list of components to an external CSV or Excel file.

Category
Component
3D P-point Set (PTSET)
3D Pline Set (PTSSET)
3D Geometry Set (GMSET)
Negative 3D Geomsets (NGMSET)
Structural Geometry Set (GMSSET)
Data Set (DTSET)
BoltSet (BTSE)
Joint Weld Set (JWSET)
Category
Category
Component
Component
3D P-point Set (PTSET)
3D P-point Set (PTSET)
3D Pline Set (PTSSET)
3D Pline Set (PTSSET)
3D Geometry Set (GMSET)
3D Geometry Set (GMSET)
Negative 3D Geomsets (NGMSET)
Negative 3D Geomsets (NGMSET)
Structural Geometry Set (GMSSET)
Structural Geometry Set (GMSSET)
Data Set (DTSET)
Data Set (DTSET)
BoltSet (BTSE)
BoltSet (BTSE)
Joint Weld Set (JWSET)
Joint Weld Set (JWSET)
Note:
Only the last parameter in the parameter list can be deleted. Warnings are issued because deleting a parameter definition does not change any component geometry or component property expressions that are dependent on the deleted parameter. The corresponding parameter value is removed from any component found that uses this parameter definition.

Catalog Sections (SECT and STSEC) and Categories (CATE and STCA)
Elements Used in Both Types of Catalog Section/Category
Elements Used in Piping Sections/Categories
Elements Used in Structural Sections/Categories
Catalog Components
3D Pointsets (PTSET)
Piping Components
Structural Pointsets (PTSSET)
3D Geomsets (GMSET)
3D Geomset Primitives
Constructing Structural Geomsets
Negative 3D Geomsets (NGMSET) and Negative Primitives
Structural Geomsets (GMSSET)
Structural Geomset Primitives
Constructing 3D Geomsets
Data Set (DTSET)
Sub Data (SUBDAT)
Bolting Tables
Bolting
Joint Welds
Catalog Components
Piping Component
Profile
Joints
Fitting
Model View
Model References
Model References
Model View
Category
Component
3D P-point Set (PTSET)
3D Pline Set (PTSSET)
3D Geometry Set (GMSET)
Negative 3D Geomsets (NGMSET)
Structural Geometry Set (GMSSET)
Data Set (DTSET)
BoltSet (BTSE)
Joint Weld Set (JWSET)
Category
Catalog Sections (SECT and STSEC) and Categories (CATE and STCA)
Component
Elements Used in Both Types of Catalog Section/Category
Elements Used in Piping Sections/Categories
Elements Used in Structural Sections/Categories
Catalog Components
3D P-point Set (PTSET)
3D Pointsets (PTSET)
Piping Components
3D Pline Set (PTSSET)
Structural Pointsets (PTSSET)
3D Geometry Set (GMSET)
3D Geomsets (GMSET)
3D Geomset Primitives
Constructing Structural Geomsets
Negative 3D Geomsets (NGMSET)
Negative 3D Geomsets (NGMSET) and Negative Primitives
Structural Geometry Set (GMSSET)
Structural Geomsets (GMSSET)
Structural Geomset Primitives
Constructing 3D Geomsets
Data Set (DTSET)
Data Set (DTSET)
Sub Data (SUBDAT)
BoltSet (BTSE)
Bolting Tables
Bolting
Joint Weld Set (JWSET)
Joint Welds
Catalog Components
Catalog Components
Piping Component
Profile
Joints
Fitting
Parameter Definitions
component parameters
design parameters
insulation parameters
attached
owning design parameters
Parameter Definitions
Model View
Nominal Bore
Parameter Definitions
Model View
Note
:
New
Reference
Model View
Copy
Import
Export


Once a component is selected in the Model, a Specification Reference (SPREF) is identified and points to a Specification Component (SPCOM) in the specification, which in turn points to a catalog component. However parts can be used in the catalog to fully describe the components without the need for defining a specification. Refer to Component Parts for further information.

Component Parts


Unit types can be set up which can then be linked to relevant attributes of the various elements which appear throughout the databases.

The unit hierarchy is as follows, the UNIT element is a top level administrative element, which owns a Measurement Set element (MSET) which in turn owns a Measurement Type element (MTYPE) and finally an Attribute List Element (ATLIST). Refer to Unit Types for further information.

Unit Types


Groups are any collection of elements in the database which the administrator can define as a group. The Group World (GPWL) is a top level administrative element. Which is turn owns a Group (GROU) element. Refer to Group World Element (GPWLD) and Group Element (GROUP) for further information.


Use the dual purpose Text Definition window to create or modify a Text Definition (TEXT elements) which can be used to store any textual data at almost any level in the database hierarchy displayed in the Catalog Explorer.

The text string is stored in the STEX attribute of the Text element, is restricted to a maximum of 120 characters. The text must not be enclosed between apostrophes unless you want to form part of the text string.

Text Definition
Catalog Explorer.


Use the dual purpose Detail Text Definition window to define Detail Text (DTEXT elements) which hold any general text which is used to describe the corresponding component in schedules, on isometric drawings and so on.

Each type of component has a two-dimensional symbol which is used to represent it on the isometric drawings. Each symbol is referred to by a text attribute, known as the symbol key (SKEY) attribute, of a DTEXT element. Refer to Symbol Keys for further information.
AVEVA Catalog has a complete list of the standard symbols and their associated symbol keys, grouped together by generic type (ELBO, FLAN, PCOM, VALV and so on).
Depending on the Generic Type selected, the Description: part of the Detail Text Definition window, is populated with a list of available descriptions. The Symbol Key is set automatically set once the generic type has been selected.
For Isodraft the fields for Detail, Interface B and Interface C must be populated. Text expressions can be specified for the Detail (Isodraft), (Interface B) and (Interface C) text fields. Text expression must be entered as valid string expressions beginning with an open parentheses "(" and ending with a close parentheses ")". If the expression is not specified in this way the text fields will be treated as a simple string. Refer to Catalog Requirements for further information.
As Material Texts are common across component types it is normal to create them in a separate section (below a SECT element). Material Text (SMTE elements) contain descriptive text describing the material(s) from which the physical component is constructed. Refer to Material Text for further information.

Material Text
Detail Text Definition
Symbol Keys
Description:
Detail Text Definition
Detail
Interface B
Interface C
Detail (Isodraft)
(Interface B)
(Interface C)
Catalog Requirements
Material Text


The General discipline within AVEVA Catalog provides a standard set of tools, which are commonly available throughout. Additional options specific to other disciplines are available, refer to the relevant discipline for further information.

General


Design data attributes have initial defaults that can be amended; parameters must have their defaults set for the appropriate type of component.

The left hand part of the window shows the current design data attribute defaults for piping components. These have standard default settings, amend any of the displayed settings as required.
Use the right hand part of the window to set default values for any relevant types of parameter. Use the option at the top of the window to choose the required parameter type; any current settings are shown in the scrollable list. Amend existing settings or set new parameters in either of the following ways:
Model settings can be changed using the Category Creation window as well as by the Model Settings window. In addition to changing the catalog parameters, the Category Creation window may change other parameters based on a categories dataset.
For example, if the dataset includes properties that define design parameters, those design parameters in the model settings are set to the default property values from the dataset. If the Only Update Catalog Parameters check box is checked on the Model Settings window, then the Category Creation window will not update any model settings except those for catalog parameters.
To set parameters individually, enter a parameter number and its required default setting in the text-boxes below the list, then select Insert to transfer the new settings to the list.
To copy parameter settings from an existing catalog or design item, navigate to an element which has the required parameter settings and select Use CE to copy these to the current list.
To reset all standard defaults, click Default, all design data attributes are set to their standard settings and (CAUTION) clears all design parameter settings.
To set parameters individually, enter a parameter number and its required default setting in the text-boxes below the list, then select Insert to transfer the new settings to the list.
To set parameters individually, enter a parameter number and its required default setting in the text-boxes below the list, then select Insert to transfer the new settings to the list.
To copy parameter settings from an existing catalog or design item, navigate to an element which has the required parameter settings and select Use CE to copy these to the current list.
To copy parameter settings from an existing catalog or design item, navigate to an element which has the required parameter settings and select Use CE to copy these to the current list.
To reset all standard defaults, click Default, all design data attributes are set to their standard settings and (CAUTION) clears all design parameter settings.
To reset all standard defaults, click Default, all design data attributes are set to their standard settings and (CAUTION) clears all design parameter settings.

Insert
Use CE
Default
Category Creation
Model Settings
Category Creation
Only Update Catalog Parameters
Model Settings
Category Creation


For ease of use and as a time saving device, use the Copy element and Rename window to copy an element along with its attributes from one owner in the catalog database to another.

Copy element and Rename


Use the Catalog Copy window to copy catalog items from read only databases to local write databases. The read only databases may be foreign databases or locally copied MASTER databases that you has no write access to.
The following restrictions should be observed:

The Catalog Copy window is divided into the following frames:
Copy Options
Select either the Same Name or the Prefix option. If the Prefix option is selected, the string in the adjacent text gadget is used as the prefix to the Copy To name. The Include Reference toggle is used to include any references for any SCOM, SPRF or SFIT items that are included in the Copy From frame, as these references may or may not exist in the same part of the hierarchy.
Catalog Explorer
Displays all the catalog elements in the current set of databases.
Copy From
Displays all the items that are to be copied in the current sequence.
Copy To
Displays the name of the database items that to be created when the Apply Copy option is applied. It also shows the database item name in the target database into which the item is to be copied.
Copy to Location
Displays all the possible locations in the target databases, where the Copy From items can be copied to.
Copy Options
Select either the Same Name or the Prefix option. If the Prefix option is selected, the string in the adjacent text gadget is used as the prefix to the Copy To name. The Include Reference toggle is used to include any references for any SCOM, SPRF or SFIT items that are included in the Copy From frame, as these references may or may not exist in the same part of the hierarchy.
Catalog Explorer
Displays all the catalog elements in the current set of databases.
Copy From
Displays all the items that are to be copied in the current sequence.
Copy To
Displays the name of the database items that to be created when the Apply Copy option is applied. It also shows the database item name in the target database into which the item is to be copied.
Copy to Location
Displays all the possible locations in the target databases, where the Copy From items can be copied to.
The Copy From frame can be populated by right clicking in the Catalog Explorer frame to display a sub-menu, Add Elements to Copy From and Add Members to Copy From or by clicking either of the two top options to the right of the Catalog Explorer frame.

Or by clicking either of the two top options to the right of the Catalog Explorer frame.

Either option adds the current element or its members to the Copy From pane.
Once the Copy From pane has been populated, the right click functionality on the Catalog Explorer is only active if the Catalog Explorer item's owner is the same as the one in the pane. The options are also only active based on the current catalog explorer item and the Copy From pane owner type.
Items can be removed from the Copy From pane by using the right click functionality:

Or by clicking the two lower options to the left of the Copy From pane:

The Copy From pane can also be populated by using the Include References toggle and Update option. These are only active if any items in the grid are of type SCOM, SPRF or SFIT and will look for any references for example: GMRE, PTRE, NGMRE, DTRE, PSTR, GSTR and BLFARRAY.

Any items not already in the Copy From pane are added.

If the Include References toggle is not checked then the references are removed from the pane. The Update option allows any new items that have been added to the pane after the Include References toggle has been ticked to be added to the pane.
When the Copy From pane is populated the Copy To pane is also populated.

The Copy To pane is populated with the name the item is to be given when the Apply Copy option is applied. The green tick indicates that the name does not already exist in the target databases. Any items where the specified name does exist in the target databases will be highlighted with a red dot sphere and will not be copied. The target databases are defined by any database in the current MDB that can be written to.

The Copy To column now needs to be populated with the new location in the target databases.
Select an owning element in the Catalog Explorer frame to copy to, making it the currently selected item.
If the selected item in the Catalog Explorer frame is of the correct owner type and the database can be written to then a Set copy location from Explorer right click option is available in Copy To pane.

For example, if the element members that are to be copied are of type CATA then an owning element of type CATA in the destination database from the Catalog Explorer frame must be selected then select Set copy location from Explorer.

If an owning element of the correct type is already present when the Copy From grid is populated then the Copy To Location pane is also populated with any items in the target databases where the items in the Copy From pane can be created.
For example, in the following figure a number of SPRF items are copied which need to be created at an Structural Category (STCA) level. Therefore the pane is populated with all STCA elements in all databases that can be written to in the Multiple Database (MDB).

When an item is selected in the Copy to Location pane, the location of the selected items in the Copy To pane can be set by either right clicking on the Copy To Location pane.

Or by clicking the options located to the right of the pane.

Once the Copy To grid is populated and contains any items that have a name and copy location that both contain a green tick, Apply becomes active.
When Apply is clicked, all the items that can be copied (items with green ticks in both columns of the Copy To grid) are copied from the Copy From pane to the location in the Copy To pane with the applied name. All references that are included in the copy are reset to the newly created references in the target databases. The Catalog Copy window is then cleared ready for the next copy sequence.
The system only allows items to be copied at the same level in the hierarchy within a copy sequence.
The owning hierarchy must exist (or be created) in the database where the items are going to be copied to.
Only members of top level items (for example: SPWL, CATA and so on) can be copied, as it is not possible to specify into which database an item is to be copied without actually having an existing item in the target database.
The system only allows items to be copied at the same level in the hierarchy within a copy sequence.
The system only allows items to be copied at the same level in the hierarchy within a copy sequence.
The owning hierarchy must exist (or be created) in the database where the items are going to be copied to.
The owning hierarchy must exist (or be created) in the database where the items are going to be copied to.
Only members of top level items (for example: SPWL, CATA and so on) can be copied, as it is not possible to specify into which database an item is to be copied without actually having an existing item in the target database.
Only members of top level items (for example: SPWL, CATA and so on) can be copied, as it is not possible to specify into which database an item is to be copied without actually having an existing item in the target database.
Note:
If the destination database does not have an owning element of the correct type then it must be created in the database hierarchy. For example in the case of a CATA refer to Create Catalog.
Note:
Different elements can be created in different locations in the target databases.

Create Catalog
Catalog Copy
Catalog Copy
Copy Options
Same Name
Prefix
Prefix
Copy To
Include Reference
Copy From
Catalog Explorer
Copy From
Copy To
Apply Copy
Copy to Location
Copy From
Copy From
Catalog Explorer
Add Elements to Copy From
Add Members to Copy From
Catalog Explorer
Catalog Explorer
Copy From
Copy From
Copy From
Copy From
Copy From
Copy From
Include References
Update
Copy From
Include References
Update
Include References
Copy From
Copy To
Copy To
Apply Copy
Copy To
Catalog Explorer
Catalog Explorer
Set copy location from Explorer
Copy To
Catalog Explorer
Set copy location from Explorer
Note
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Create Catalog
Copy From
Copy To Location
Copy From
Copy to Location
Copy To
Copy To Location
Note
:
Copy To
Apply
Apply
Copy To
Copy From
Copy To
Catalog Copy


Storage areas are places in the catalog database where administrative and reference data for the piping, structural or equipment disciplines are held, this functionality ensures the correct storage areas are used, otherwise referred to as defined storage areas, by default the Pipework tab is selected.
Dependent upon which discipline is been used dictates how each tab is populated, such as the administrative elements and the other relevant elements (also referred to reference data) required by the Pipework, Structural or Equipment disciplines.
The File functionality allows the default ‘out of box’, defined user groups or company specific storage areas to be loaded.

Pipework
File


AVEVA Catalog can display the content of the data held in properties databases created in AVEVA Administration. These databases are used to hold properties of components and materials which may be needed for stress analysis or safety auditing of all or part of a design. Includes data such as the material densities needed by the Model structural applications for calculating weights and center of gravity of steelwork items. Refer to Property Database and the Catalog Database for further information.
Use the Material Properties window to view attributes of the currently selected Material World (MATW) or Component World (CMPW) element.

Property Database
Catalog Database
Property Database
Catalog Database
Material Properties


Use the Spreadsheet Import window to import data such as surface treatment or paint definitions from CSV and Excel files.

Spreadsheet Import


The currently configured specifications within the catalog database are categorized and displayed in the Specification List window, by default the highest element in the hierarchy, specification worlds are displayed.
Use the Spec World Types drop-down to filter specifications relevant to a specific design discipline (Piping, Structural Steel, and so on).
The options are as follows:

Once the relevant specification world element has been selected, all the specifications which are members of that world are displayed in the window. Select a specification in the list to make it the current selection in the Catalog Explorer.
To view the specification, click Display Spec, the selected specification is displayed. The functionality available from the window is common throughout AVEVA applications.

All
Piping
Heating & Ventilation
Cable Trays
Hanger & Support
Equipment
Structural Steel.
All
All
Piping
Piping
Heating & Ventilation
Heating & Ventilation
Cable Trays
Cable Trays
Hanger & Support
Hanger & Support
Equipment
Equipment
Structural Steel.
Structural Steel.
Note:
All applicable Spec World elements are shown in the Spec Worlds list. This facility reads the Purpose attributes of the Specification Worlds to find the required elements, so it will only work correctly if these have been set. Use the All setting to find a required specification if it is not displayed.

Specification List
Spec World Types
Note
:
Spec Worlds
Purpose
All
Catalog Explorer
Display Spec


The Specification Structure window displays a summary of the currently selected specification in the hierarchy. Use the window to quickly view the structure and content of the selected specification.

To view the structure and content of the specification, identify the specification in the Catalog Explorer as the CE, then click Specification. The Specification Structure window is then populated with the detail of the newly selected specification.

Specification Structure
Catalog Explorer
Specification
Specification Structure


Use the Surface Treatment definition window to define new surface treatments, the window consists of three sections:
Surface Treatments
where all the available surface treatments for a project are specified.
Paint Definitions
where the paint type, the coating thickness and the order in which the coatings are applied is specified.
Selected Coatings
when the allowable paint types and manufacturers are specified.
Surface Treatments
where all the available surface treatments for a project are specified.
Paint Definitions
where the paint type, the coating thickness and the order in which the coatings are applied is specified.
Selected Coatings
when the allowable paint types and manufacturers are specified.

Surface Treatments
Paint Definitions
Selected Coatings
Surface Treatment definition
Surface Treatments
Paint Definitions
Selected Coatings


Symbolic representation is cross-disciplinary functionality which allows design items to be represented symbolically in a 2D View in Draw when the Update Design process is executed. This depends on creating appropriate symbol and/or text templates in the Draw database and setting up appropriate data structures and references in Catalog databases before this functionality is used.
If the Draw administrator does not have the appropriate permissions in the Catalog, then effective co-operation between the Draw and Catalog administrators will be critical for the symbolic representation functionality.
To support this functionality, additional elements (DRSSET and DRSYLK) have been added to the Catalog database.
Each catalog item references a parameterized template and provides a set of values for these parameters. To use symbolic representation with a fixed size symbol for occurrences of these catalog items in Draw View, a single design symbol set (DRRSET) is created and referenced by the GPART for each of these items. However, if a scaled design symbol is used, a DRSSET would be created for each of these items in the Catalog.


Selection Tables (specifications) are general purpose tables which can be used to control the choice of components available for selection by populating the table with specific GPARTS for use in DESIGN, refer to Component Parts for further information. Selection Tables are more commonly used with Equipment and Steelwork disciplines, refer to Equipment and Structures for further information.
The tables can be populated in the following ways:
Selection Criteria - uses a series of questions (column headers (TABHEA and TABHQU)) and answers (entry in table rows (TABITEM)).
Attributes Filters - searches the catalog for GPARTS with matching attributes.
Selection Criteria - uses a series of questions (column headers (TABHEA and TABHQU)) and answers (entry in table rows (TABITEM)).
Selection Criteria - uses a series of questions (column headers (TABHEA and TABHQU)) and answers (entry in table rows (TABITEM)).
Attributes Filters - searches the catalog for GPARTS with matching attributes.
Attributes Filters - searches the catalog for GPARTS with matching attributes.
Note:
Selection tables cannot be used in the Piping discipline, refer to Setting Specification Attributes for further information.

Component Parts
Equipment
Structures
Setting Specification Attributes
Component Parts
Equipment
Structures
Note
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Setting Specification Attributes


A search facility is provided as an extension to several windows within AVEVA Catalog. The Search window can be invoked from a number of other windows such as the Task sub window of the Create Part World.
Using this search functionality is different from the common search functionality available throughout all disciplines, refer to Search for further information. The example below shows the Search window invoked from the Create Part World window.

The individual components of the search window (DB Type, Element Types, and so on) is pre populated by the displayed window, however these values can be amended.
Use the DB Type drop-down to specify which database to search, possible values are:
In most cases, only the Catalog and Property databases will be relevant when using AVEVA Catalog.
In the Element Types field enter a space delimited list of elements types to search. Click the box to the right of this displays the Select Element Types to search for window.

The list of elements displayed in this window are dependent on the Database Type, selected in the DB Type drop-down list.
Pick from the list of Available Element Types by highlighting an entry and click Add ->> to include the element in the Selected Element Types list.
To remove an element from the list of Selected Element Types highlight an entry and click <<-Remove.
Click OK to return to the search window.
By default the Search In field is pre-populated with an asterisk. The asterisk value is a wildcard which indicated the search will be conducted on all elements in the database hierarchy.
If the search is to be carried out below a certain position in the database hierarchy, specify the name of the element to search below in the Search In field (for example DRA/PRJ/TMP/PIPING/A0). Alternatively select the item in the Catalog Explorer and click Add CE.
Click Reset to reset the Search In field to its default value.
Use the grid part of the window to build a list of criteria to be used when conducting the search. These conditions allow the search to test certain criteria based on the values of attributes within the specified elements. There will normally be a pre-populated entry depending on the displayed window.

Click in a cell in the Attribute column to expand a list of valid attributes available to the element. The list of attributes is dependant on the selection made in the Element Types field.
Click in the cell in the operator column to expand a list of available comparison criteria, possible selections are as follows:
=
Attribute value is equal to
<>
Attribute value is more than or less than
<
Attribute value is less than
<=
Attribute value is less than or equal to
>
Attribute value is more than
=>
Attribute value is equal to or more than
Like
Attribute value is like (specified string).
Attribute value is equal to
Attribute value is more than or less than
Attribute value is less than
Attribute value is less than or equal to
Attribute value is more than
Attribute value is equal to or more than
Attribute value is like (specified string).
To remove an entry from the list of search criteria click Remove Statement.
Click Choose Result Cols to display the Search Results Presentation Settings window allowing you to alter the presentation of the search results:

In the Search Result Presentation Settings window select the required attributes to be displayed in the search results by selecting the check box beside the attribute.
Change the order attributes are displayed by selecting Move Up or Move Down. The list of attributes is dependent on the Element Types selected.
Click Referenced Attributes to display the Choose Referenced Attributes for xxxx window allowing the Referenced Attributes to be displayed.

Select Referenced Attributes from the hierarchical list and click Add ->> to include them in the Selected Attributes list.
To remove entries from the list of Selected Attributes highlight an entry and click <<-Remove.
When all the fields of the search window have been populated, click Find to begin the search. The time taken to display search results is dependent on the size of the database and complexity of the search criteria.
A search results window is displayed as follows, results are displayed in a grid list.
Click to highlight an entry. Depending on the window that originally launched the search, it may be possible to select multiple entries by holding CTRL while making selections.
Click Use Result to pass the selection back to the window that invoked the search window.
Note:
These are the databases that are available to a standard project, additional databases may appear in the list if an administrator has customized the project.

Create Part World
Search
Create Part World
Search
Create Part World
Note
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Element Types
Select Element Types to search for
DB Type
Available Element Types
Add ->>
Selected Element Types
<<-Remove
OK
Catalog Explorer
Add CE
Reset
=
<>
<
<=
>
=>
Like
Remove Statement
Choose Result Cols
Search Results Presentation Settings
Search Result Presentation Settings
Move Up
Move Down
Referenced Attributes
Choose Referenced Attributes for xxxx
Add ->>
Selected Attributes
<<-Remove
Find
CTRL
Use Result


The Convert Spec window allows older style specifications to be converted into new style GPART families or TABGRO elements types depending on the discipline which is active, such as Piping or Structures.
The conversion process takes all the referenced catalog data from the incoming specification and creates the new structure, it will also create a new specification with the GPART reference.
For non-piping specifications, the Convert Spec creates a TABGRO>CTABLE>TABITE structure to match the incoming spec, so that the new selection option can be used when in Model.The Convert Spec may not be displayed instantly, before the window is displayed a conversion list is built. While this process takes place a progress bar is displayed at the bottom of the AVEVA Catalog window.

Use the Discipline drop-down list, to select the type of specification to convert, the Source specification list is populated with applicable specifications. From the Source specification list, click to highlight the specification to be converted.
Select an entry in the Source specification list to display possible target elements in the database hierarchy displayed in the Catalog Explorer for the converted spec to output to. These are listed in the Destination Spec Worlds/Table Groups and Destination Part Worlds.
If no destinations are listed new elements can be created, select Create Spec World (displays the Create Specification World) or select Create Part World (displays the Create Part World).
Click to highlight an entry from the Destination Spec Worlds/Table Groups and Destination Part Worlds.
Click Apply to convert the specification and create the desired database hierarchy in the Catalog Explorer.

Create Part World
Convert Spec
Discipline
Source specification
Source specification
Source specification
Catalog Explorer
Destination Spec Worlds/Table Groups
Destination Part Worlds
Create Spec World
Create Specification World
Create Part World
Create Part World
Destination Spec Worlds/Table Groups
Destination Part Worlds
Apply
Catalog Explorer.


Use the functionality to be create table groups elements for the purpose of setting up specific Surface Treatments (refer to Surface Treatment Definition for further information) for parts prior to being applied to a model in the Model application.
Create a new table group element in the catalog hierarchy, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines, refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. A Table Group (TABGRO element) must be created below a Specification World (SPWL).

Once the new table group administrative element is created, the TABGRO window is displayed. Refer to Selection Tables for further information.
A TABGRO must be created for the following types of selection table:
When dealing with a Surface Treatment a TABGRO will reference a PART family listing all the surface treatments that are to be available to the project (refer to Create Part Family for
Inside and outside surface treatments can be assigned based on the PSPE attributes of the PIPE or HVAC elements. In this case, the TABGRO (Table Group) and all the TABITE elements (Table Items) must have their purpose attributes set to IPSP and OPSP.
IPSP Selection criteria for the inside surface treatment SPEC of PIPES/HVAC based in the PSPE.
OPSP Selection criteria for the outside surface treatment SPEC of PIPES/HVAC based in the PSPE.
FACE Selection criteria for the surface treatment SPEC based on the FACE CODE of the owning ZONE.
GENE Generic Selection Criteria for the surface treatment SPEC.
IPSP Selection criteria for the inside surface treatment SPEC of PIPES/HVAC based in the PSPE.
IPSP Selection criteria for the inside surface treatment SPEC of PIPES/HVAC based in the PSPE.
OPSP Selection criteria for the outside surface treatment SPEC of PIPES/HVAC based in the PSPE.
OPSP Selection criteria for the outside surface treatment SPEC of PIPES/HVAC based in the PSPE.
FACE Selection criteria for the surface treatment SPEC based on the FACE CODE of the owning ZONE.
FACE Selection criteria for the surface treatment SPEC based on the FACE CODE of the owning ZONE.
GENE Generic Selection Criteria for the surface treatment SPEC.
GENE Generic Selection Criteria for the surface treatment SPEC.

Surface Treatment Definition
Multi-Purpose Windows
Selection Tables
Create Part Family
Surface Treatment Definition
Multi-Purpose Windows
Table Group
Specification World
Selection Tables
Create Part Family


For more detailed information about setting up AVEVA ERM integration, the notification mechanism and workflows for catalog and part list integration, refer to the AVEVA ERM-Design Integration User Guide located at: C:\Programs(x86)\AVEVA\Everything3D2.10\ERMIntegration\AVEVAERMIntegrationUserGuide.pdf.


When working within the Piping discipline of AVEVA Catalog, piping specific hierarchy can be created and additional tools specific to piping are available.


Piping Component (COMP) is an element defining a piece of pipework. It consists of a list of values (known as component parameters) and references to a 3D pointset element and a 3D geomset element. The pointset and geomset make use of the component parameter values in defining the size, geometry and connection types of the Piping Component. Refer to Piping Component (COMP; SCOM) for further information.

Piping Component (COMP; SCOM)
Piping Component (COMP; SCOM)


The piping specific hierarchy contains information such as branch, reducer, nominal bore, bolting or connection tables which are part of the catalog database.

These tables are a collection of similar elements in the database which the administrator can group together elements to help with creation of specifications such as bore ranges, branch and reducer types, wall thickness and pipe data. Refer to Wall Thickness Table, Pipe Data Table and Create Nominal Bore World for further information. On all windows, click Apply or OK to save the changes or click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the window.
The Connection Compatibility Table hierarchy holds a list of all the compatible connection types for Piping Components in a set project. Refer to Coco Table for further information.
The Bolt Table hierarchy contains information describing the nature of the bolted connections of Piping Components in a project. Refer to Bolt Diameter and Length Tables for further information.
Table World
The Table World (TABWL) is a top level administrative element, which can own one or several administrative table elements:

Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options. Refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information.
Nominal Bore Table
A Nominal Bore Table (NOMTAB) element is the administrative element for a nominal bore table and must be created below a Table World (TABWLD) element.

Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information.
Once the administrative elements have been created, the Size Range window is displayed. By default, the Name fields are automatically populated, the Description is Unset and the Purpose is set to PIPE, as the currently active discipline is PIPING.

Click to highlight the desired bore sizes in the Available Nominal Bores (mm) list. Multiple bores can be selected at once by left clicking and dragging the mouse pointer. To remove particular highlighted entries hold down the CTRL key and left click on a bore size.
ADD >
Adds highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window.
ADD ALL >>
Adds all highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window.
Remove <
Removes the highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window.
Remove All <<
Removes all the highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window.
ADD >
Adds highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window.
ADD ALL >>
Adds all highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window.
Remove <
Removes the highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window.
Remove All <<
Removes all the highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window.

Create Branch Tables
Branch tables are used as a way of selecting the type of fitting used for example BW could indicate a Butt Weld Tee, SW a Socket Weld Tee, WOL a Butt Weld Outlet Boss and SOL a Socket Weld Outlet Boss. A Branch Table (BRTAB) element must be created below a Table World (TABWLD) element.

Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. Once the BRTAB is created, the Branch Table window is displayed.
By default, the name fields are automatically populated, the description is Unset and the Purpose is set to BRAN, as the currently active discipline is PIPING.

Click to highlight the desired bores in the Available Nominal Bores (mm) list by left clicking on the desired bore size. Multiple bores can be selected at once by left clicking and dragging the mouse pointer down the list.
ADD >
Adds highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table.
ADD ALL >>
Adds all of the highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table.
Remove <
Removes the highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table.
Remove All <<
Remove all of the highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table.
ADD >
Adds highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table.
ADD ALL >>
Adds all of the highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table.
Remove <
Removes the highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table.
Remove All <<
Remove all of the highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table.

Short codes are under user control and are stored in the defaults file: PMLUI\dflts\cat-pipetablecodes.
Once the desired bores have been added to the Branch Table, short codes can be added. From the Cell Click Action part of the Branch Table, click Add.
In the Main Bores part of the Branch Table window, click on the required empty cells to add the short code.

To add the short code to multiple cells, select multiple cells by holding down CTRL and left clicking and dragging the mouse pointer.
To remove short codes, from the Cell Click Action part of the Branch Table window, select Clear and left click on the cell within the Branch Table.
To return the mouse pointer to normal operation, from the Cell Click Action part of the Branch Table window, select None.
Reducer Sizes

The Reducer Sizes check box is only active when used in conjunction with the Specification creation windows. When a Spec is associated with a Specification Table this check box allows the quick switching between windows allowing faster edits to be made.
Create Reducer Tables
The Reducer Table creation window behaves in exactly the same manner as the Branch Table window. To avoid repetition this section only lists the differences between the two. A Reducer Table must be created below a Table World (TABWLD) element.

Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. Once the Reducer Table (BRTAB) element, the Reducer Table window is displayed.
By default, the name fields are automatically populated, the description is Unset and the Purpose is set to REDU, as Reducer has been selected from the Create Specification Table group.

The only difference in behaviour to the Branch Table window is the list of Short Codes available for selection, by default, these are:
Short codes are under user control and are stored in the defaults file: PMLUI\dflts\cat-pipetablecodes. Populate the table as described in the previous section.

COCO Table
The Connection Compatibility Table (CCTA) holds a list of all the compatible connection types for Piping Components in a set project. A CCTA is an administrative element which exists at the same level as CATA in the hierarchy. A CCTA has Connection Compatibility (COCO) elements as its members, each of which has a pair of coded connection types stored as its CTYPE attribute. These connection types are those referred to in the PCON attribute of a Piping Component’s P-points.

Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. Once the Coco table element is created, the Connection Compatibility Table window is displayed.

From the Connection Types part of the Connection Compatibility Table window, select the required connection types from the list of available connections. Multiply selections can be made by holding down the CTRL key and using the left click on the mouse.
From the Connection Types part of the Connection Compatibility Table window, click to highlighted a connection type to the Connections grid then by click Add >.
Add >
Adds the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table.
Add All >>
Adds all of the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table.
Remove <
Removes the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table.
Remove All <<
Remove all of the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table.
Add >
Adds the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table.
Add All >>
Adds all of the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table.
Remove <
Removes the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table.
Remove All <<
Remove all of the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table.

Nominal bore size table
Branch and reducer tables
Pipe data tables
Wall thickness tables.
Nominal bore size table
Nominal bore size table
Branch and reducer tables
Branch and reducer tables
Pipe data tables
Pipe data tables
Wall thickness tables.
Wall thickness tables.
Note:
The Nominal Bore Table does not provide wall thickness data in the model, refer to Wall Thickness Table for further information.
Note: For nominal bores that are not included in the standard nominal values, refer to Create Nominal Bore World for further information.
Note:
If the connection compatibility table is from a read-only Master project, an error message is displayed. The table is displayed and the data in the Connections grid is readable but the table will be in read-only mode.
Note:
When a connection type is added from the Connections Types list to the Connections grid, it is removed from the Connections Types list and vice versa.

Wall Thickness Table
Pipe Data Table
Create Nominal Bore World
Bolt Diameter and Length Tables
Multi-Purpose Windows
Wall Thickness Table
Create Nominal Bore World
Multi-Purpose Windows
Multi-Purpose Windows
Multi-Purpose Windows
Multi-Purpose Windows
Wall Thickness Table
Pipe Data Table
Create Nominal Bore World
Apply
OK
Cancel
Coco Table
Bolt Diameter and Length Tables
Table World
Multi-Purpose Windows
Nominal Bore Table
Table World
TABWLD
Note
:
Wall Thickness Table
Note
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Create Nominal Bore World
Multi-Purpose Windows
Size Range window
Name
Description
Unset
Purpose
Available Nominal Bores (mm)
ADD >
Nominal Bores
Size Range
ADD ALL >>
Nominal Bores
Size Range
Remove <
Nominal Bores
Size Range
Remove All <<
Nominal Bores
Size Range
Create Branch Tables
Branch Table
BRTAB
Table World
TABWLD
Multi-Purpose Windows
Branch Table
Unset
Purpose
Available Nominal Bores (mm)
ADD >
Branch Size
Branch Table
ADD ALL >>
Branch Size
Branch Table
Remove <
Branch Size
Branch Table
Remove All <<
Branch Size
Branch Table
Branch Table,
.
Cell Click Action
Branch Table
Add
Main Bores
Branch Table
Cell Click Action
Branch Table
Clear
Branch Table
Cell Click Action
Branch Table
None
Reducer Sizes
Reducer Sizes
Specification creation
Create Reducer Tables
Reducer Table
Branch Table
Reducer Table
a Table World (TABWLD)
Multi-Purpose Windows
Reducer Table
BRTAB
Reducer Table
Unset
Purpose
Create Specification Table
Branch Table
ECC
CONC
SWGE
SWGC
COCO Table
Multi-Purpose Windows
Connection Compatibility Table
Note
:
Connections
Connection Types
Connection Compatibility Table
Connection Types
Connection Compatibility Table
Connections
Add >
Note
:
Connections Types
Connections
Connections Types
Add >
Connections
Connection Compatibility Table
Add All >>
Connections
Connection Compatibility Table
Remove <
Connections
Connection Compatibility Table
Remove All <<
Connections
Connection Compatibility Table


Bolting tables are part of the bolt table hierarchy which contains information describing the nature of the bolted connections of piping components in a project. Although the Bolt Table is part of the Catalog database, and so must be set up using AVEVA Catalog, it has been designed for the exclusive use of Isodraft, only a summary is presented here. Refer to Bolting for further information.
Bolt Tables (BLTAB) elements are an administrative element which are used to hold Bolt Length Tables (LTAB) elements, Bolt List (BLIS) elements and Multi Bolt List (MBLI) elements. LTAB elements store Standard Bolt Lengths for specific diameters (DTAB element). BLIS elements are used to group together standard bolt elements (SBOL) and MBLI elements are used to group together multiple bolt elements (MBOL).

Bolting


The Bolt Set (BTSE) element is the administrative element for the catalog bolting information, refer to Bolting Tables for further information.

Bolting Tables


For users who require bores, that are not included in the standard nominal values, functionality is available for the creation of tables that will hold the required bores in the AVEVA Catalog database.
When being switched from module to module, the Catalog database is scanned for a Nominal Bore World (NBRWLD) element. Purpose on NBRWLD can be set to either BLEN or BDIA depending on whether the elements are being used to store metric/imperial equivalent Bolt Lengths or Bolt Diameters. If so, the nominal bore-checking routine is switched to the user defined nominal bores.

Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. A NBRWLD administrative element is added to the database hierarchy and display in the Catalog Explorer and the Bolt Diameter/Length Table is displayed.

Multi-Purpose Windows
Multi-Purpose Windows
Catalog Explorer
Bolt Diameter/Length Table


Wall thickness tables are a reference list of elements with a bore and a wall thickness value. The Create Wall Thickness Table window is displayed with a default name based on the current element and must be created below a TABWLD element in the catalog hierarchy. It is also an administrative element.

Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. A Wall Thickness Table is added to the database hierarchy and the Wall Thickness Table window is displayed.
The Wall Thickness Table builds a set of wall thickness elements (WTHELE) matching the bore sizes in the specification to which it's applied. The bore sizes selected must match those in the specification from the Available Nominal Bores list.

Click to highlight the desired bores in the Available Nominal Bores (mm) list by left clicking on the desired bore size. Multiple bores can be selected at once by clicking and dragging the mouse pointer down the list.

Click Add > to populate the Nominal Bores column, to add the complete bore list to the Nominal Bore column, click Add All >>.

After the addition of the required bores to the Nominal Bores column, the Remove and Remove All options become active allowing the removal of bores from the Nominal Bores list.
After setting the required bores, the Wall Thickness values can be entered. For each nominal bores enter a wall thickness into the corresponding blank field.

When all the Wall Thickness values have been entered, click Apply to create the Wall Thickness Table (WHTAB) element in the database hierarchy displayed in the catalog hierarchy.

Multi-Purpose Windows
Create Wall Thickness Table
Multi-Purpose Windows
Wall Thickness Table
Wall Thickness Table
Available Nominal Bores
Available Nominal Bores (mm)
Add >
Nominal Bores
Nominal Bore
Add All >>
Nominal Bores
Remove
Remove All
Nominal Bores
Wall Thickness
Apply
Wall Thickness Table


Pipe Data Tables are designed to store bore specific data and are referenced by a specification. Each specification references its own specific pipe data table.
Each pipe data table owns a number of pipe data elements matching the bore sizes of the specification components. Each pipe data element has attributes to identify wall thickness, corrosion allowance and flange excess allowance and these will be accessible for each component.
The Create Pipe Data Table window is displayed with a default name based on the current element and must be created below a TABWLD element in the catalog hierarchy. It is also an administrative element.

Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Refer Multi-Purpose Windows to for further information. A Pipe Data Table is added to the catalog hierarchy and the Pipe Data Table window is displayed.

By default, the Name fields are automatically populated, the Description is Unset and the Purpose is set to PIPE, as the currently active discipline is Piping.

Multi-Purpose Windows
Pipe Data Tables
Create Pipe Data Table
Multi-Purpose Windows
Pipe Data Table
Name
Description
Unset
Purpose


Use the functionality to restrict the pipe, insulation and tracing specifications available for selection at project level.

Note:
This is an administrator function, use to create or modify the specifications available for selection.

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Each piping specification in the catalog has a sloperef attribute which is determined by a slope element (SLOELE). When creating a new pipe, the sloperef is set automatically from the sloperef of the specification. If a specification has a sloperef set, this will be transferred onto any new pipes using this specification in the future. Refer to Slope Element and Pipe Slope Element Editor Window for further information.
The sloperef can be set in the conventional way using the search tools to find suitable tables. Click Search, the Tasks > Cad Attributes > Search (Slope Element Ref) populates the lower part of the Specification window.

By default, SLOELE automatically populates the Element Types field. Click Find to search for all SLOELE elements and populates the window.

To set the sloperef, highlight the required slope table, then click Use Selected.

Pipe Slope Element Editor Window
Slope Element
Pipe Slope Element Editor Window
Search
Tasks > Cad Attributes > Search (Slope Element Ref)
Element Types
Find
Use Selected


The Pipe Slope Element Editor window is a dual purpose window with create (default) or modify functionality.
In practice a SLOELE stores 4 angles, during modelling the only angle considered is the default slope angle. The other angles define a range which is checked by Data Consistency Checking Utility (DATACON):
Use the Slope Mode drop-down to select the determine how the four slope angles are defined in the Pipe Slope Element Editor window.
minimum slope angle to maximum slope angle is an allowable range
minimum vertical angle defines a point where the slope is not considered.
minimum slope angle to maximum slope angle is an allowable range
minimum slope angle to maximum slope angle is an allowable range
minimum vertical angle defines a point where the slope is not considered.
minimum vertical angle defines a point where the slope is not considered.
1 in
Angle
Percent
Value in.
1 in
1 in
Angle
Angle
Percent
Percent
Value in.
Value in.
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Offtol is an attribute which allows the direction of a ppoint to vary by a small amount. It is used on piping components where slopes are applied. They are designed to replace zero length bends which are commonly used for slopes. When pipes are sloped, it often means that the welds between the components and tubes need to be adjusted so that a slope is introduced. Offtol controls the angle of this process, in AVEVA Catalog, the Offtol attribute is set to 12 degrees to allow for a maximum possible slope of 1 in 5 (11.7 degrees).

Pipe Slope Element Editor
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Slope Mode
Pipe Slope Element Editor


Piping Tools (utilities) Piping provides functionality to which can be used to convert an older style specification to a new one, view and modify the Isodraft CKey, produce a report detailing the SKEYs and PConns for all the elements in the selected specifications or modify the connection types on the Ppoints of elements.

Refer to Symbol Key Report and Connections for further information.

Symbol Key Report
Connections
Symbol Key Report
Connections


The functionality available from the Convert Spec window is identical to that from Convert Spec functionality available for selection in the General discipline, refer to Convert Spec for further information.

Convert Spec
Convert Spec
General
Convert Spec


When generating spools, SPOOLER needs to know what type of connection or joint is been used, this is identified by the Isodraft Connection Key (CKEY) attribute of the COCO element. Refer to Specifying Pipe End Conditions for use by Isodraft for further information.
To view and edit the currently configured CKey for the Coco table identified as a CE in the Catalog hierarchy.

Click CE to populate the Edit Ckeys window with the CCTA elements Ckeys (connection type).

Use the part of the Set CKeys part of the Edit CKeys window to filter the CTYPE and CKey attributes displayed, refer to Filter CKey for more information. Modify the CKey attribute used, refer to Filter CKey for further information or delete selected entries in the CKeys list.

Filter CKey
Filter CKey
Specifying Pipe End Conditions for use by Isodraft
CE
Edit Ckeys
Set CKeys
Edit CKeys
Filter CKey
Filter CKey


A Catalog database may contain a single ‘universal’ catalog, but it will more commonly contain a general catalog plus one or more specialized catalogs specific to particular design functions.
Sections and Categories are administrative elements which separates particular types of catalog data into logical parts of the database hierarchy. Sections, which subdivide an overall CATA, are obligatory; Categories, which subdivide Sections, are optional (although their use is recommended).
In the case of using the Equipment discipline, elements are stored in the hierarchy as templates or components under template or component categories. The functionality available to create template or component categories are identical to that described in Multi -Purpose windows, refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information.

Multi-Purpose Windows
Multi-Purpose Windows


Selection Tables (specification) are general purpose tables which can be used to control the choice of components available for selection by populating the table with specific General Parts (GPARTs) for use in the Design. Refer to Selection Tables for further information.
Use table group functionality to create administrative elements for the purpose of selecting equipment and equipment electrical components using specifications. Refer to Selection Table Hierarchy for further information.
The Create Table Group window creates a new table group element which is an administrative element in the catalog hierarchy. The functionality is common throughout all disciplines, refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information.

Once the new table group administrative element is created, the TABGRO window is displayed. The TABGRO window acts as a task hub for all the tasks associated with the creation and modification of selection table(s) (CTABLE).

Table Attributes
Use the Table Attributes part of the table group window to define the general attributes for the selection table. It is recommended to give individual selection tables a unique description.

Table Header
Use the Add Heading part of the TABGRO window to define a description for the table header (TABHEA) element, as there can be many selection tables within one group it is recommended to give each selection table in the group an unique description.

Once the description has been defined, the window is then displayed as Edit Heading. The description previously defined is displayed along with an auto generated name. The Purpose defines in which discipline the selection table will be displayed, by default it is blank.

Use the Edit Questions part of the TABGRO window to add, remove or modify TABHEAQ elements.

Table Item
Table items (TABITE) have a reference to the corresponding part and hold the selection answers for that part (TABITEM).
Use the search criteria to find the GPART elements that will appear in the table, click Add Items (Search), the functionality available is common throughout AVEVA products. Refer to Search for further information.
To add the currently selected GPART items in the Catalogue Explorer to the list of TABITE elements in the table, click Add Items (from CE) or navigate to a GPART element or to a Part Hierarchy Element (PRTELE) element that owns GPARTelements and select these. For a detailed explanation of GPARTS refer to Create Part Family for more information.

Add the selection data (answers (entry in table rows)) to columns (questions (column headers)) in the table. Select one or more entries in the list of table items. Click Edit Selection to display the Edit Items part of the TABGRO window which allows answer values to be set for each of the selected table items.
In the answer field enter a value if desired, such as VPUMP, this will appear in the selection table presented in the Equipment discipline and can be used for filtering the selection of equipment items available to design users.

Note:
A Table Group (TABGRO element) must be created below a Specification World (SPWL).
Note:
The selection criteria or filters are defined by the questions and answers in the CTABLE, the table header element holds the question (TABHEAQ) column heading) and the table items (TABITE) elements have the answers (TABITEM) entry in table row).
Note:
There is a special case for a Question with Purpose TYPE. This will be used by the equipment selection application to filter automatically on User Defined Element Type. For example, if the project has a User Defined Element Type (UDET) :VPUMP, then the Equipment application user will be presented only with Table Items that have answer VPUMP to the TYPE question.

Selection Tables
Multi-Purpose Windows
Search
Create Part Family
Selection Tables
Selection Table Hierarchy
Create Table Group
Multi-Purpose Windows
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Table Group
Specification World
Table Attributes
Table Attributes
Table Header
Add Heading
Edit Heading
Edit Questions
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Table Item
Search
Add Items (from CE)
Create Part Family
Edit Selection
Edit Items
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Use the Nozzle Specification window to build up a specification by reference to the attribute settings of existing nozzles in the catalog database. The specification simply acts as an index to allow any required nozzle to be located easily.
To build such a specification, navigate to the catalog element (CATA, SECT or CATE) that contains all nozzles that are to be accessed using the new specification.

Use the upper part of the window to specify details of the overall SPEC element to be created; the lower part lists all nozzles below the current level in the catalog which can be used to specify which ones are to be included in the specification.
If required, change the default settings for Spec, Description and Standard.
The Spec World option lists all available SPWL elements for the appropriate generic type (as controlled by the setting of the PURP attribute). If more than one is available, select the one below that the new SPEC element is to be created.
The left-hand list is populated with the category (CATE) elements, while the right-hand list is populated with the nozzles in the selected category. By default, all listed nozzles are incorporated into the specification. To prevent one or more nozzles or complete categories being included in the specification, select them in the relevant list and click Remove below that list. The 'removed' entries will only be shown (marked with a * symbol) if the Hidden option above the list is set to On. To reverse the process, select a 'removed' entry and click Re-Instate.
When the lists are populated with only those nozzles which can be selectable using the new specification, click OK to build the specification.
Create Specification
The Create Specification window available in the Spec Generator application is used when creating Specifications for Nozzles or Structural Steel.
While within Spec Generator, in the Create group, select Specification to display the Create Specification window.

In principle, an empty Specification element can be created and then modify it by reference to any specified catalog item. In practice, you can only create Specifications for structural profiles or equipment nozzles using this method.
To create a Specification in this way (perhaps for later modification), check the CE is a SPWL element.
Use a meaningful Name and Description to identify the specification amongst many others.
The Generic Type option currently restricts choice to Equipment (with a corresponding Spec Type of Nozzles) or Structural Steel (with a corresponding Spec Type of Steel Sections, that is Profiles). Select the required option.
Note:
The functionality is only available in the Equipment discipline and at least one Specification World with its PURP attribute set to indicate its suitability for storing nozzle specifications has been created. Set the purpose for NOZZLE spec to EQUI, and the SPEC purpose set to NOZZ.

Nozzle Specification
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Spec
Description
Standard
Spec World
Remove
Hidden
On
Re-Instate
OK
Create Specification
Create Specification
Spec Generator
Create
Specification
Create Specification
Name
Description
Generic Type
Equipment
Spec Type
Nozzles
Structural Steel
Spec Type
Steel Sections


Equipment Electrical Component Selection

Equipment elements can contain electrical component (ELCONN) elements that represent electrical components within an equipment. Cables are connected to ELCONN elements. The Equipment application allows Table Groups to be created for the purpose of selecting equipment electrical components in the Model application. This is achieved by using the Table Group window described in the previous section. The only difference is in the Sub-Discipline must be set to ELEC on the Table attributes sub window. For other electrical elements, refer to Electrical for further information.

Electrical
Table Group
Electrical


When working within AVEVA Electrical, in AVEVA Catalog, addition features are available specific to Electrical discipline.
A Catalog database may contain a single ‘universal’ catalog, but it will more commonly contain a general catalog plus one or more specialized catalogs specific to particular design functions
Sections and Categories are administrative elements which separates particular types of catalog data into logical parts of the database hierarchy. Sections, which subdivide an overall CATA, are obligatory; Categories, which subdivide Sections, are optional (although their use is recommended). In this case, Cable Tray, Cable Cores or Cable Node Representation.
Electrical elements are created and stored in the hierarchy as templates or components under template or component categories. Refer to Electrical Component for further information.

Cable Tray
Cable Cores
Cable Node Representation
Cable Tray
Cable Cores
Cable Node Representation
Electrical Component


Use the Create Category window to create a cable tray element (CTRAY), including types such as elbows, tees, crosses, risers, straights and so on. By default, the category name has a CATE extension and the purpose is set to TRAY, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines, refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information.

The definition of cable tray elements is as in other modules, is a task of building up the model data using the references and modelling techniques, refer to Model View for further information.

Once defined all elements can then be used in other catalog element structures, for example, General Parts (GPARTs), Table Groups (TABGROs) and subsequently used in Model using appropriate selection techniques.

Multi-Purpose Windows
Model View
Create Category
Multi-Purpose Windows
Model View


Use the Create Category window to create a cable core element (CORE). By default, the category name has a CATE extension and the purpose is set to CORE, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines, refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information.

The definition of cable core elements is as in other modules, is a task of building up the model data using the references and modelling techniques, refer to Model View for further information. The definition of cores is slightly different to other category types, and includes the additional function shown in the category window.

An option for Cable Core Set is available in the Model References part of the category window.
Cable Core Set (CCORSET) elements are specific to the cable element, and contains Cable Core Elements (CABCOR) which contain information such as number, purpose, description, core tag and core group. Clicking on the CCORSET displays the following sub window:

To create a new cable core, click New, the Cable Core window is automatically populated with a number and type by default.

The following fields are also available:
Number (NUMB)
Name of element is specified or hierarchy description
Purpose (PURP)
Description code word
Description (DESC)
Description of element
Core Tag
Cable core tag
Core Group
Cable core conductor group
Number (NUMB)
Name of element is specified or hierarchy description
Purpose (PURP)
Description code word
Description (DESC)
Description of element
Core Tag
Cable core tag
Core Group
Cable core conductor group
The above screenshot shows a populated cable core window which would result in the following database hierarchy:

The SCOM here would typically reference a CCORSET, if more than one cable core set is required, the SCOM can be copied using the normal copy routine in the category grid.

Use the normal copy functionality from main menu for the CCORSET element in the category, then use the category window to re-reference the new CCORSET element.

Once defined all elements can then be used in other catalog element structures, for example, General Parts (GPARTs), Table Groups (TABGROs) and subsequently used in Model using appropriate selection techniques.

Multi-Purpose Windows
Model View
Create Category
Multi-Purpose Windows
Model View
Cable Core Set
Model References
New,
Cable Core


Use the Create Category window to define the necessary representation of the cable nodes in design, which will eventually be drawn on drawings as symbols. By default, the category name has a CATE extension and the purpose is set to REPR, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines, refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information.

Once defined all elements can then be used in other catalog element structures, for example, General Parts (GPARTS), Table Groups (TABGROs) and subsequently used in Model using appropriate selection techniques.
Elements would be defined as in the example shows above, the geometry is defined to make the symbol as you wish to see it eventually in design.
Once defined as SCOM elements, it would be then required to create GPART Family, example.

Multi-Purpose Windows
Create Category
Multi-Purpose Windows


Use the functionality available from the Interference Class Defaults window to add, delete or reload rules.

Class
The Classes available for selection from the drop-down list are defined by the Cable Properties Elements (CABDATA) in the MASTER/PROP world.

Material type
The Material types available for selection from the drop-down list are Perforated and Unperforated.

Calculation
The Calculations (rules for the fill level checks) are available for selection from the drop-down list.

There are three ‘out of the box’ calaculations (rules), see below, however if required, calculations can be added to the cblCalculationStore in the following location PMLLIB\design\objects\cblCalculationStore.pmlobj.

All the calculations are listed in PMLLIB\design\objects\cblCalculationStore.pmlobj which can be found using the window code. Each calculation is one method in the cblCalculationStore, to add a new calculation, create a method in that file following the example of the existing methods, then register it to the list of calculations inside the method .constructCalculationList().

Reload classes
Use to reload the rules in the Interference Class Defaults window.
Add a rule
Use to add a new rule to the Interference Class Defaults window, select a Class, Material and Calculation available for selection.
Delete a rule
Use to delete a rule from the Interference Class Defaults window, click to select a rule in the window then click the button. A Confirm window is displayed, click Yes to delete the rule or No to discard any changes.

Reload classes
Use to reload the rules in the Interference Class Defaults window.

Add a rule
Use to add a new rule to the Interference Class Defaults window, select a Class, Material and Calculation available for selection.

Delete a rule
Use to delete a rule from the Interference Class Defaults window, click to select a rule in the window then click the button. A Confirm window is displayed, click Yes to delete the rule or No to discard any changes.
Refer to Cable Properties Element (CABDATA) for further information.
Note:
As long as the added calculations satisfy the specified criteria the fill level calculations will be successful when selected from the Interference Class Defaults window.

Interference Class Defaults
Class
Cable Properties
MASTER/PROP
Material type
Material types
Perforated
Unperforated
Calculation
Calculations
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Interference Class Defaults
Reload classes
Interference Class Defaults
Add a rule
Interference Class Defaults
Class
Material
Calculation
Delete a rule
Interference Class Defaults
Confirm
Yes
No


When working within the HVAC - Preview discipline of AVEVA Catalog, specific hierarchy can be created and additional tools specific to piping are available.
All HVAC components used in the design are selected from the Catalog database by setting the Specification Reference for the corresponding design element so that it points to the required catalog entry.
Each catalog item is defined in terms of two subsidiary sets of data:
To enable the HVAC Preview functionality in Paragon, select PROJECT > Options > Discipline, then click to check the Enable check box.

A Geometry Set, which defines the overall physical shape of the item in terms of a set of 3D basic shapes (known as primitives). A geometry set can include negative 3D primitives to represent holes.
A Point Set, which defines a number of reference points and directions superimposed on the geometric shape so that individual parts of that shape can be identified and manipulated. These reference points, each of which represents a 1D point position, are called p-points.
A range of catalog components with similar overall geometry will all reference the same geometry set and point set, so that the amount of data needed to represent all possible items is kept to a minimum. The dimensions of the items are not fixed in the catalog but are expressed in terms of Design parameters. dimensions are allocated to these parameterised dimensions when the item is used in a specific part of the design model: they may either be set explicitly or derived from associated dimensions of other design components to which the item is to be connected.
A Geometry Set, which defines the overall physical shape of the item in terms of a set of 3D basic shapes (known as primitives). A geometry set can include negative 3D primitives to represent holes.
A Geometry Set, which defines the overall physical shape of the item in terms of a set of 3D basic shapes (known as primitives). A geometry set can include negative 3D primitives to represent holes.
A Point Set, which defines a number of reference points and directions superimposed on the geometric shape so that individual parts of that shape can be identified and manipulated. These reference points, each of which represents a 1D point position, are called p-points.
A Point Set, which defines a number of reference points and directions superimposed on the geometric shape so that individual parts of that shape can be identified and manipulated. These reference points, each of which represents a 1D point position, are called p-points.
A range of catalog components with similar overall geometry will all reference the same geometry set and point set, so that the amount of data needed to represent all possible items is kept to a minimum. The dimensions of the items are not fixed in the catalog but are expressed in terms of Design parameters. dimensions are allocated to these parameterised dimensions when the item is used in a specific part of the design model: they may either be set explicitly or derived from associated dimensions of other design components to which the item is to be connected.
A range of catalog components with similar overall geometry will all reference the same geometry set and point set, so that the amount of data needed to represent all possible items is kept to a minimum. The dimensions of the items are not fixed in the catalog but are expressed in terms of Design parameters. dimensions are allocated to these parameterised dimensions when the item is used in a specific part of the design model: they may either be set explicitly or derived from associated dimensions of other design components to which the item is to be connected.

HVAC - Preview
HVAC Preview
PROJECT > Options > Discipline
Enable


HVAC specifications are much like piping specifications, AVEVA provide three ‘out of box’ specifications:

The functionality available from the AVEVA Specification window is identical to that previous described, refer to Specifications for further information.
Mandatory headings in the specification table are:
PSHA
Component shape - RECT, CIRC or FLAT.
PWID
Duct width or diameter for circular components.
PHEI
Duct height (for circular components set to 0).
PSHA
Component shape - RECT, CIRC or FLAT.
PWID
Duct width or diameter for circular components.
PHEI
Duct height (for circular components set to 0).

AVEVA-RECTANGULAR
AVEVA SIMDUCT-CLASS-C
AVEVA SIMDUCT-CLASS-F.
AVEVA-RECTANGULAR
AVEVA-RECTANGULAR
AVEVA SIMDUCT-CLASS-C
AVEVA SIMDUCT-CLASS-C
AVEVA SIMDUCT-CLASS-F.
AVEVA SIMDUCT-CLASS-F.
Note:
In AVEVA Catalog - the POINTS for pHeight, pWidth (for circular). The PDShape must currently be set using the Attributes window (if it is not in the Catalog window).

Specifications
AVEVA Specification
Specifications
Note
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AVEVA Catalog
Attributes
Catalog


HVAC standards are a collection of specifications and customer settings available for selection in the HVAC Editor window. Use the functionality from the HVAC Standards window to add company specific specifications, custom settings and to link a custom setting to a specification (for linking refer to Link Custom Settings to Specification for further information).

Note:
For this release both a specification and a custom settings must be selected in the HVAC Standards window.

HVAC Editor
HVAC Standards
Link Custom Settings to Specification
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HVAC Standards