HVAC custom settings is the detailing specification from the previous version of HVAC. These settings specify the maximum length (for straight HVAC ducting), material, gauge, size, joint type, sheet material and which default to use for the selected custom setting.
Use the functionality available form the HVAC Custom Settings window to add or delete settings for Rectangular, Circular and Flat Oval components.

Link Custom Settings to Specification
Use this functionality to define which custom settings are associated with a particular specification. This means in the model application when choosing a custom component whilst working in a particular specification, the custom component can be chosen with a custom setting which is linked with the current specification, for example: has the expected material and gauge.
Note:
For this release, gauge, stiffener and max spacing may be set in a custom setting but these are not used when creating custom components in the model.

HVAC Custom Settings
Note
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Link Custom Settings to Specification


Use the functionality available from the HVAC Custom Setting Converter window to covert a detailing specification from the previous version of HVAC (in the previous version a text file) and transfer it to Paragon. Where each custom setting is stored under a Catalog (CATA) element as a SECT.

From
File
Navigate to location of the required detailing specification.
Sheet Material
The material (custom setting) associated with the detailing specification is displayed.
Filename
The file name of the detailing specification is displayed.
To
Current Cata
Use to specify where the detailing specification will be place once converted.
Rename
If required rename the detailing specification.
Description
Enter a description for the converted detailing specification.
Sheet Material
If required, select a new custom setting for the material, available material settings are:
A material from a Material World (MATW) element must be selected for the newly converted custom setting, any materials (for example: SOLI) with purpose HVAC can be selected here.

File
Navigate to location of the required detailing specification.
Sheet Material
The material (custom setting) associated with the detailing specification is displayed.
Filename
The file name of the detailing specification is displayed.

Current Cata
Use to specify where the detailing specification will be place once converted.
Rename
If required rename the detailing specification.
Description
Enter a description for the converted detailing specification.
Sheet Material
If required, select a new custom setting for the material, available material settings are:
A material from a Material World (MATW) element must be selected for the newly converted custom setting, any materials (for example: SOLI) with purpose HVAC can be selected here.
On successful conversion of the previous detailing specification a message is displayed in the Messages pane of the HVAC Custom Setting Converter window.

HVAC Custom Setting Converter
From
File
Sheet Material
Filename
To
Current Cata
Rename
Description
Sheet Material
Messages
HVAC Custom Setting Converter


Each custom setting has defaults associated with it, AVEVA supply two ‘out of the box’ defaults: AVEVAHVACMDFLTS (AVEVA HVAC metric defaults) and AVEVAHVACIDFLTS (AVEVA HVAC imperial defaults). These defaults hold default values for dimensions of the custom (parameterized) components.


When working within structures, in AVEVA Catalog, addition features are available specific to structures.


The structures specific hierarchy contains information such as profiles, joints and fittings which are part of the catalog database. A profile, joint or fitting category must reside below a STSE which in turn must reside below a CATA element.


A structural profile is a 2D cross-sectional shape defined by a series of vertex elements placed at each change in direction of the shape.
The shape must have a minimum of three vertices. Each vertex is defined with the following attributes
When defining the vertices the following practices should be observed to make sure the correct results are achieved:
When creating an enclosed shape consider using two touching SPRO components to simplify the shape.
Profiles require a Geometry Set, a Pline Set, a Data Set and a Specification to function correctly. The profiles are usually defined parametrically such that a single definition may be used for a wide variety of similar shaped profiles with different dimensions.
All structural profiles have a Generic Type set via the GTYPE attribute of the SPRF element. A Gtype is an abbreviated description (a maximum of four letters) that refers to a generic shape of a profile, for example a BEAM, TUBE, ANG and so on.
There are a number of reserved GTYPES as listed below:
ANGL
Equal or Unequal Angle
PLTG
Plate Girder
BFLA
Bulb Flat
Box Girder
RBAR
Round Bar
BOXG
RTUB
Rectangular or Square Tube
CEE
Flanged C Profile
TFC
Tapered Flange Channel
CTUB
Circular Tube
TFI
Tapered Flange I
FBAR
Flat Bar
TFT
Tapered Flange Tee
HBAR
Hexagonal Bar
TFTW
Tapered Flange, Tapered Web Tee
PFC
Parallel Flange Channel
TWT
Tapered Web Tee
PFI
Parallel Flanged I
ZED
Z Profile
PFT
Parallel Flange Tee

The reserved Gtypes are held in the file %AVEVA_DESIGN_DFLTS%UI-GTYPE-SELEM. This is a read only file. If new Gtypes are required then the read only attribute must be removed from the file and then use the to edit the list.
Vertex numbering should maintain rotational order, either clock wise or anti-clockwise.
Lines between vertices should not self intersect or cross each other.
Vertex numbering should maintain rotational order, either clock wise or anti-clockwise.
Vertex numbering should maintain rotational order, either clock wise or anti-clockwise.
Lines between vertices should not self intersect or cross each other.
Lines between vertices should not self intersect or cross each other.

Gtype
Description
Gtype
Description
ANGL
PLTG
BFLA
RBAR
BOXG
RTUB
CEE
TFC
CTUB
TFI
FBAR
TFT
HBAR
TFTW
PFC
TWT
PFI
ZED
PFT


Joint (JOIN) - a 3D structural Component defining a physical means of attaching one Section to another. It consists of a list of component parameters and references to a Structural Pointset element, a 3D Pointset element and a 3D Geomset element. The two Pointsets and the Geomset make use of the component parameter values in defining the size and geometry of the Component. Refer to Joint (JOIN; SJOI) for further information.
Structural joints are catalog components that are referenced via the Spref attribute of an SJOI element and are associated with the owning and attached members of the connection.
Joints may be complex or a simple, depending on the engineering requirement, that is the time and effort spent on their creation. Joints can consist of positive and/or negative 3D geometry components and may be any shape that can be defined by these components.
Joints are usually defined parametrically such that a single definition may be used for different size combinations of the Owning and Attached section’s Gtype.

Joint (JOIN; SJOI)
Joint (JOIN; SJOI)


Merged joint design templates and catalog specifications are provided in the sample data, example PML callback functions for three different types of merged joint are also included.
The design templates, catalog data and PML callbacks are all linked and required to run the merged joint functionality. For example, the system calls a PML function when a design template is instanced, and the created MFIX element references a specification component.


Fitting (FITT) - a 3D structural Component defining an object which is physically attached to a Section but is not part of the structure formed by Sections and Joints. For example, a Fitting may be used to attach a pipe hanger to a Section. The element consists of a list of 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 and geometry of the Component. Refer to Fitting (FITT; SFIT) for further information.

Fitting (FITT; SFIT)
Fitting (FITT; SFIT)


It is possible to define parameters for a template which can later be used in Model. A Template Category must reside below a STSE which in turn must reside below a CATA element. The Create Structural Category window is similar in layout to a standard , refer to Create Parts from Template Area for further information.

Create Structural Category
Create Parts from Template Area


Rules can be created and used for a variety of purposes. The primary purpose of rules is to set the default value of design parameters in catalog and template items. Rules like these are useful for properties which must be aligned with a standard but cannot be derived formulaically.
For example, below is a table defining the number of bolt hole rows needed for a joint connecting two I-Sections:
150mm - 200mm
2
200mm - 300mm
3
300mm - 500mm
4
> 500mm
5
This logic could have previously been achieved using a number of IFTRUE expressions, or by manual entry of a design parameter when creating every instance of the joint. Using the rule set functionality, this logic can instead be stored in the catalog and applied to every joint as it is created, to set the default value for the number of bolt-hole rows.
A Rule Set World (RLSWL) element can be created directly under a WORLD element to store Rule Set (RLSET) elements in a generic location.
A RLSET element contains a collection of Rule (DRULE) elements which all have the same purpose.


There are several different types of parameters available in Paragon. Profile geometry components normally only use those defined for the profile, however, Design Parameters may be used.


2D and 3D geometry components have a number of attributes that control the representation in the graphics window. The most important of these attributes are:
Tubeflag
The Tubeflag attribute may be set to TRUE or FALSE (the default) and is effectively an ON/OFF flag for component visibility. For structural geometry components it is essential that Tubeflag is set to TRUE, i.e. ON.
Level
The Level attribute contains two numbers indicating the inclusive range of the drawing levels that the component will be displayed on, e.g. if a components Level attribute is set to 4 8, the component will be visible on drawing levels 4 through 8 inclusive in the graphics window.
For SPRF components it is usual to create three geometry definitions with the appropriate components on different drawing levels, for example:

Simplified: Level 0 – 4 Obstruction value 0
This representation is used in Draft if an isometric view of the profile is required.

Actual: Level 5 – 8 Obstruction value 2
This representation is used for most 3D and 2D graphics as it is the true representation of the profile.

Obstruction: Level 9 -10 Obstruction value 1
This representation is used for the obstruction volumes of the profile.
Obstruction
The Obstruction attribute informs the clash detection facility whether a geometry component should be considered as:
Hard
Obstruction value of 2
Soft
Obstruction value of 1
None
Obstruction value of 0
Hard
Obstruction value of 2
Soft
Obstruction value of 1
None
Obstruction value of 0
The SANN, SREC and SPRO creation sub forms have a Representation option that enables pre-set values for Level, Obstruction and Tubeflag to be set. The following table gives the details of the Representation available:
Default
0-10
2
FALSE
Profile Obstruction
3-5
2
TRUE
Profile Detail
6-8
0
TRUE
Profile Centerline
6-8
0
FALSE
Piping Obstruction
0-10
2
FALSE
Piping Reserved
0-10
1
FALSE
Piping Detail
0-10
2
TRUE
Piping Centreline
0-10
0
FALSE
Detail with No Obst
2-10
0
TRUE
Detail Volume
2-10
2
TRUE
Obstruction Volume
9-10
2
TRUE
Insulation Volume
7-10
1
TRUE
Reserved Volume
8-10
1
TRUE

Tubeflag
Level
Obstruction


Use the SLH Catalog Tasks window to create parts and components which are used by defaults and assemblies in the SLH application.
All the tasks that a user would carry out that are associated with the creation or modification of parts or components are available for selection from this central window, which acts as a task hub.

Note:
Create or navigate to the required SLH Catalog hierarchy in the Catalog Explorer.

SLH Catalog Tasks
Note
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Catalog Explorer


From the Categories part of the SLH Catalog Tasks window, select Create alongside the Treads field. The Create SLH Tread Category window is displayed.

Enter the Name to be assigned to the new SLH Catalog Component and enter a Description (text description of the catalog).
Use the Stair or Step Ladder radio buttons to create a SLH Catalog component for either a stair flight or a step ladder.
Use the Variable or Fixed radio buttons to fix or allow you to modify the dimensions and attributes of the SLH Catalog Component.
Click Create to create a Catalog SLH Category (SCTA element) in the database hierarchy. Refer to Catalog Sections (SECT and STSEC) and Categories (CATE and STCA) for further information. The Model View window of the SLH Catalog Component is displayed.
Or
Click Task List to return to the SLH Catalog Tasks window.
The Model View window of the SLH Catalog Component is populated with parameters which define the size, geometry and other characteristics of components. They are used in setting the attributes of the Pointsets, Geomsets and Datasets to which component elements refer.
Refer to Catalog Sections (SECT and STSEC) and Categories (CATE and STCA), Elements Used in Both Types of Catalog Section/Category and Elements Used in Structural Sections/Categories.

Note:
The Stair and Step Ladder radio buttons are only available for SLH Tread Catalog components.

Catalog Sections (SECT and STSEC) and Categories (CATE and STCA)
Catalog Sections (SECT and STSEC) and Categories (CATE and STCA)
Elements Used in Both Types of Catalog Section/Category
Elements Used in Structural Sections/Categories
Categories
SLH Catalog Tasks
Create
Treads
Create SLH Tread Category
Name
Description
.
Stair
Step Ladder
Note
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Stair
Step Ladder
Variable
Fixed
Create
Catalog Sections (SECT and STSEC) and Categories (CATE and STCA)
Model View
Task List
SLH Catalog Tasks
Model View
Catalog Sections (SECT and STSEC) and Categories (CATE and STCA)
Elements Used in Both Types of Catalog Section/Category
Elements Used in Structural Sections/Categories


Component Parts (GPART) elements are used in the catalog to fully describe the SLH components, the GPART elements reference SLH templates and SLH component (SFIT) elements which are used by defaults and assemblies.
The GPART element has the same standard attributes as a Specific Component (SPCO), including Catalog Reference (CATREF), DETREF, Material Text (MATXT), Component Properties (CMPREF) and Bolt Reference (BLTREF), along with other attributes specific to the Part.
Parts can be added to the Selection Tables for selecting Parts in the design module, and these can be used for all disciplines except piping.
There are many different combinations of SLH catalog component parts that can be created, because of this the Paragon application uses a common layout for the windows that are presented to you. For the same reason this document only includes a detailed description of how to create one specific type of SLH catalog component parts. The information can be applied to the same processes that are used to create all other types of SLH catalog components parts.
Note:
The PURPOSE attribute determines what the GPART element is used for in SLH.

Note
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Specific features are available for the creation and modification of structural specifications when working within structures.


Use the Automatic Joint Spec window to import an automatic joint specification file. The automatic joint specification is created as a SPEC element below the currently selected SPWL element in the hierarchy. Refer to Create Specification World for further information.

Type a path and filename in the field or click Open File to navigate to the required location and select the automatic joint specification file.
Creates the automatic joint specification.
If a SPWL element is not currently selected in the hierarchy, an error message is displayed.

Create Specification World
Automatic Joint Spec
Create Specification World
Open File


When working within supports, in AVEVA Catalog, additional features are available that are specific to supports.


Controls some of the design limits within which supports can be created and sets the criteria that the Supports application uses to locate support zones.
The default values/settings that display on the windows are those that exist when the Supports application is first installed.
Note that the user can modify some of the defaults on the Options(1) tab using the Supports Application Defaults window (refer to Application Defaults for further information).
The Supports Admin Data window modifies values in /MDS/OPTION/DEFAULTS, which are the defaults that are set for the Supports Application Defaults window in Model.
Changes made are only applied to the database when Apply is clicked. Cancel removes the window. If changes have been made, but not applied, a window displays asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting.

Options(1)
Supports Application Defaults
Application Defaults
Supports Admin Data
Supports Application Defaults
Apply
Cancel


The defaults on the Options (1) tab are grouped into three sections: Application Tolerances, Hangers and Framework Connection Details.

Options (1)
Application Tolerances
Hangers
Framework Connection Details


The Options (2) tab displays further default options.

Options (2)


The defaults on the Miscellaneous tab are grouped into three sections: Form Size Control, Active Icons and Zone ID.

Zone ID
The settings within the Zone ID section represent the criteria that the Supports application uses to select suitable zones for creation of support frameworks. Supports uses the attributes and values to determine the list of zones where support frameworks and hangers can be created.

Miscellaneous
Form Size Control
Active Icons
Zone ID
Zone ID


Sets the active state of all support types in the catalog, this controls the availability of supports for use on the project by the user.
Tabs along the top of the window allow you to select the support type and the list of available supports displays the corresponding supports. The active status for each support is indicated by the colour of the first column, green indicates active and amber indicates inactive. Multiple supports can be selected in the list of available supports and you can Activate or Deactivate them respectively. If a single support is selected, the active status of individual bore sizes can also be defined using the list of available bore sizes.
Changes made are only applied to the database when Apply is clicked. Cancel removes the window. If changes have been made, but not applied, a window displays asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting.
If any other windows that have similar functionality are open, for example:
You are asked if that window can be closed.

Click Yes to close the window and open the Supports Active Standards window.
Click No or Cancel to leave the original window open and cancel the process.
If you select Yes and changes on the original window are not applied, you are asked to apply changes.

Click Yes to apply the changes and open the Supports Active Standards window.
Click No to cancel the changes and open the Supports Active Standards window.
Click Cancel to leave the original window open and cancel the process.

Click Full to make all supports active, click Brief to activate a small subset of supports for demonstration purposes.
Ancillary Data
Hanger Data
Structure Data
Trunnion Data
Ancillary Data
Ancillary Data
Hanger Data
Hanger Data
Structure Data
Structure Data
Trunnion Data
Trunnion Data

Ancillary Data
Hanger Data
Structure Data
Trunnion Data
Activate
Deactivate
Apply
Cancel
Ancillary Data
Hanger Data
Structure Data
Trunnion Data
Yes
Supports Active Standards
No
Cancel
Yes
Yes
Supports Active Standards
No
Supports Active Standards
Cancel
Full
Brief


Sets the design parameter definitions for all the ancillary support components that can be 3D modelled using design parameters in the catalog. It allows you to define the physical dimensions of all the ancillaries to match a given vendor.
The supplied parameters are generally based on, but not exclusively:
Carpenter & Paterson Ltd
Pipe Suspension Equipment Catalog No. 7/94

Carpenter & Paterson Ltd

Pipe Suspension Equipment Catalog No. 7/94
References to the supplier figure numbers are provided on the relevant part of the window. The window also provides material descriptions. The window allows you to set minimum and maximum design values associated with certain attributes of the ancillary, and contains information used during Material Take Off (MTO) extraction using automatic drawing production.
The component descriptions can also contain rules that modify the geometry of the component in certain situations. For example, by adding stiffening webs for pipe shoes where the height of the shoe exceeds a given value.
Changes made are only applied to the database when Apply is clicked. Cancel removes the window. If changes have been made, but not applied, a window displays asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting.

Apply
Cancel


The left hand side of the window displays the list of available ancillary support standards. Filter criteria can be used to specify which ancillary support standards are displayed in the list. Refer to GUI Grid Data for further information.
Select the Show Active Ancillaries check box to display only active ancillary support standards.
Hanger and trunnion support types are explained. Refer to Hanger Data and Trunnion Data for further information.
Lighting support types are explained. Refer to Lighting Support Defaults for further information.
Structural framework support types are explained. Refer to Structure Data for further information.
When a support type is highlighted, the support standard Name, Replacement Name and Description appear at the top of the window. The information is outside of the tabbed areas and displays on all tabs.
The plotfile for the selected standard displays on the right hand side of the window. To zoom in to an area of the plotfile, click and drag the middle mouse button to create a zoom area. To restore the original size, right-click and select Reset Limits from the drop-down menu.
The information on the window is grouped into two parts. Design detail in the Standard part of the window applies to component design. The Bore Specific part of the window contains data associated with the specified size (bore) of component.
Click Apply before selecting another standard, otherwise any changes are lost.
Support Standard
The support type selected in the list of available ancillary support standards displays, and cannot be changed. The support standard is the code used internally within the software by the Supports application.
Standard Replacement Name
The Standard Replacement Name is used on all windows in the Supports application when referring to the support type defined by the support standard. It is also output in place of the support standard name on automatic drawing production drawings. The name can be modified by editing the text in the field. All characters in the replacement name must be alpha/numeric.
Description
The text in this field is configurable to suit each design project, and only displays in the Model module during the creation of Supports. The description in the field does not affect any associated Material Take Off (MTO) details output in automatic drawing production, as the details are stored in the catalog database.
Support Class
The support class drop-down list defines the classification of an ancillary. The support classification is used to define compatible ancillaries for each ancillary type.
Active
Allows you to specify which of the available support standards are available for use in the project by the user.
Select the check box to include the currently selected support standard in selection lists.
Deselect the check box to exclude the currently selected support standard from selection lists.
The active setting overrides any subsequent active setting that displays on the Parameters tab. Refer to Parameters Tab for further information.
Pipe Weight
Determines if the ancillary is calculated as part of the pipe weight on the MTO.
Select the check box to include the currently selected ancillary to the pipe weight on the MTO.
Deselect the check box to exclude the currently selected ancillary from the pipe weight on the MTO.
Isometric MTOC Flag
Determines if the material for an ancillary appears in the material list on the piping isometric.
Select the check box to include the material in the isometric material list.
Deselect the check box to exclude the material from the isometric material list.
Offline
Allows you to specify which of the available ancillaries can be created as logical offline. Setting an ancillary as logical offline allows the ancillary to be created away from the centerline of the pipe. For example, you may want to create an ancillary on a flange, a tee or on the start of a bend.
Select the check box to enable offline creation of the ancillary.
Deselect the check box to disable offline creation of the ancillary.
Vendor Reference
Details the vendor figure number associated with the component build parameters that are detailed on the Supports Ancillary Defaults window.
Pipe Specification Material Code
The pipe material is specified here:
For example, the text value, CS, represents the setting stored at a valid PIPE specification, at the uda :MDSPipeMat, for use by the supports application. These settings are configurable and not restricted to the example display values.
Propcon - MDS Ancillary Material
The ancillary component material is selected from the materials available from all Material World (MTWL) elements contained in the AVEVA Catalog (properties) database.
SKey
The symbol key that is stored against the SDTE of the specification is displayed here. A symbol key specifies a symbol representation for a support type on an isometric drawing.
SKey Override
You can override the symbol key that is stored against the SDTE of the specification. Input an alternative symbol key value in the field to modify the symbol representation for a support type on an isometric drawing.
Additional Welds
Specifies the number of additional welds that can be associated with the ancillary support.
Additional Trunnion Welds
Specifies the number of additional trunnion welds that can be associated with the ancillary support.
Support Function
The ancillary support function is specified here. For example, AN for an anchor support.
You can assign a support function to a chosen preliminary support standard so that it can be identified as a particular support type (for example, anchor) when the time comes to convert the preliminary support into a detailed support type.
When coupled with similar support types on ancillaries, hangers and trunnion standards, it becomes possible to check that the support type being created when using an existing preliminary support matches that already specified during initial design.
By default, ancillary, hanger and trunnion standards are assigned a default support function corresponding to their standard code. For example, AT, AN, FH, VH, TT, these are fully configurable.
To specify a support function for an ancillary, refer to Ancillary Data for further information.
To specify a support function for a hanger, refer to Hanger Data for further information
To specify a support function for a trunnion, refer to Trunnion Data for further information.
Support Behaviour
Specifies the default behaviour for a user defined ancillary that is copied from a support ancillary. The default behaviour of the user defined ancillary is determined from the behaviour of the specified support ancillary when created in Model.
The example displays a GT500 that has been copied from a GT06 and has specified support behaviour of GT06.

The user defined GT500 is added as an associated ancillary to an XAT001 in Model. If the shoe height of the XAT001 is modified to 150mm, a confirm window displays asking the user to reposition the guides or lugs. This default behaviour is identical to that of a GT06.

Detail Rtext
AVEVA provides a library of Multi Discipline Supports (MDS) catalog content in the AVEVA Catalog Project (ACP), that is reissued periodically to accompany product updates.
Much of the MDS out-of-the-box content can be customized in local projects using the Application Defaults, and where appropriate updates to these are delivered along with product updates, enabling those local projects to take advantage of new functionality and catalog content.
The Detail Rtext functionality allows you to customize the MDS Detail Texts in the Application Defaults, removing the need to modify the ACP directly and maintain them when an update is received.
Input a text expression in the Detail Rtext field that will evaluate at the hanger.
The following text expressions are valid:
The following text expression would not evaluate to a text result:
Specifies the geometry set for a user defined ancillary that is copied from a support ancillary. The filter type determines the range of support standard numbers that can be selected for the copied user defined ancillary. For example, if Guides For Shoes is selected from the drop-down list, the available range of support standard numbers is from GT500 to GT569. Refer to Geometry Sets for further information.
Specifies the support standard number for a user defined ancillary that is copied from a support ancillary.
Copies the support data from the currently selected support ancillary to the user defined ancillary. If an existing support type is detected, a Confirm window displays asking you to confirm the copy. Click Yes to copy the support data.

CS Carbon Steel
SS Stainless Steel
FG Fibre Glass
GV Galvanized
PL Plastic
CN Cupro Nickel
ALL represents ANY material, for example, valid for all pipe specifications.
CS Carbon Steel
CS Carbon Steel
SS Stainless Steel
SS Stainless Steel
FG Fibre Glass
FG Fibre Glass
GV Galvanized
GV Galvanized
PL Plastic
PL Plastic
CN Cupro Nickel
CN Cupro Nickel
ALL represents ANY material, for example, valid for all pipe specifications.
ALL represents ANY material, for example, valid for all pipe specifications.
Note:
The check box is inactive for Ancillary Components (AC), Branch Bracings (BR) and Manufacturer Hangers (MH) ancillaries because it should not be possible to create these ancillary types as logical offline.
Note:
If the Detail Rtext field does not display, make sure Application Defaults updates 00087 and 00088 are installed (refer to Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases for further information) together with the latest version of AVEVA E3D Design and ACP.
Important:
When an existing support standard is copied into the user defined supports catalog, the catalog datasets, pointsets and geometry sets are copied from the source to the target databases in the MDU project. In general, the user can make changes to the geometry set of the copied item without restriction. Modifications to pointsets and datasets must only be carried out if required, modifications to existing data dkeys or p-points may destabilize the operations of the copied support against the functionality provided in the source support standard.

Hanger Data
Trunnion Data
Lighting Support Defaults
Structure Data
Parameters Tab
Ancillary Data
Hanger Data
Trunnion Data
Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases
Geometry Sets
GUI Grid Data
Hanger Data
Trunnion Data
Lighting Support Defaults
Structure Data
Name
Replacement Name
Description
Reset Limits
Standard
Bore Specific
Apply
Support Standard
Standard Replacement Name
Standard Replacement Name
Description
Support Class
Active
Parameters
Parameters Tab
Pipe Weight
Isometric MTOC Flag
Offline
Note
:
Vendor Reference
Supports Ancillary Defaults
Pipe Specification Material Code
Propcon - MDS Ancillary Material
SKey
SKey Override
Additional Welds
Additional Trunnion Welds
Support Function
Ancillary Data
Hanger Data
Trunnion Data
Support Behaviour
Detail Rtext
Detail Rtext
Note
:
Detail Rtext
Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases
Detail Rtext
Guides For Shoes
Geometry Sets
Confirm
Yes
Important:


The Parameters tab displays a table of the design parameters for the selected ancillary for each bore size. The listed parameters can be modified.

Click and drag the vertical column separator lines to modify the width of table columns.
When a table row is selected, the selected bore size is populated in the Size, Alt Expression and User Des Pars tabs. For example, when switching to the Size tab, the selected bore is displayed and can be modified.
Right-click the currently selected cell to display a drop-down menu.

Copy
Copies the currently selected cell value. The value is stored on the clipboard for a later paste operation.
Paste
Pastes the cell value that is stored on the clipboard into the currently selected cells.
Fill Down
Copies the cell value from the top cell in a selection of cells and pastes it into all cells in the selection.
Fill Up
Copies the cell value from the bottom cell in a selection of cells and pastes it into all cells in the selection.
Copy
Copies the currently selected cell value. The value is stored on the clipboard for a later paste operation.
Paste
Pastes the cell value that is stored on the clipboard into the currently selected cells.
Fill Down
Copies the cell value from the top cell in a selection of cells and pastes it into all cells in the selection.
Fill Up
Copies the cell value from the bottom cell in a selection of cells and pastes it into all cells in the selection.
Nom Bore
Defines the size (bore) of the pipe. The pipe defaults apply to the size of the pipe selected.
Active
The setting determines the pipe bore sizes that the support ancillary can be attached to.
If the cell contains a tick symbol, the support ancillary can be attached to the pipe bore size.
If the cell contains a cross symbol, the support ancillary cannot be attached to the pipe bore size.
Click on a cell to modify the Active setting.
Shop
The setting determines whether the material for an ancillary appears on the piping isometric material list under the FABRICATION MATERIALS (SHOP TRUE) or ERECTION MATERIALS (SHOP FALSE) heading of the MTO.
If the cell contains a tick symbol, the material for the ancillary appears on the piping isometric material list under the FABRICATION MATERIALS (SHOP TRUE).
If the cell contains a tick symbol, the material for the ancillary appears on the piping isometric material list under the ERECTION MATERIALS (SHOP FALSE).
Material Code
Provides the same information as Pipe Specification Material Code, but overrides the standard setting for the selected bore.
Ancillary Material
Provides the same information as Propcon - MDS Ancillary Material, but overrides the standard setting for the selected bore.

Pipe Specification Material Code
Propcon - MDS Ancillary Material
Parameters
Size
Alt Expression
User Des Pars
Size
Copy
Paste
Fill Down
Fill Up
Nom Bore
Active
Active
Shop
Material Code
Pipe Specification Material Code
Ancillary Material
Propcon - MDS Ancillary Material


The Size tab allows the design parameters for a specific bore size to be modified. The displayed design parameters correspond to the selected table row on the Parameters tab.

The design parameter descriptions that display on the Size (and Parameter) tabs are taken from the DTREF of the SCOM. The SCOM can be located in the hierarchy. For example, for an AT01, all the SCOM are collected for /ATTA-AT01.

Where the CATE cannot be found, the design parameter descriptions display as unset, and the message Cannot collect SCOM DBREFS and get descriptions displays on the status bar. If the CATE is found, but one or more design parameter descriptions are unset, it displays as unset.
Preview
The preview displays a graphical view of the selected ancillary bore. Updates to values in the list of parameters on the left hand side of the window are updated in real time in the preview.
Right-click the Eye on the top right hand side of the preview to display a drop-down menu.

Display Axes
Select the option to display the axis in the preview.
Display Ppoints
Select the option to display Ppoints in the preview.
Display Reflection
Select the option to display reflective lighting in the preview.
Draw Holes
Select the option to display holes in the preview.
Draw Obstruction
Select the option to display obstruction values in the preview.
Capture screenshot
Single
Creates a screenshot of the of the currently displayed preview.
The screenshot is saved as a *.png file. Use the Save screenshot window to navigate to the desired location and name the saved file.
All sizes
Creates a screenshot of the preview for all nominal bore sizes.
The screenshots are saved as *.png files. Use the Browse For Folder window to navigate to the desired location for the saved files. The files are autonamed using a combination of the support standard and bore size.
Display Axes
Select the option to display the axis in the preview.

Display Ppoints
Select the option to display Ppoints in the preview.

Display Reflection
Select the option to display reflective lighting in the preview.

Draw Holes
Select the option to display holes in the preview.

Draw Obstruction
Select the option to display obstruction values in the preview.

Capture screenshot

Creates a screenshot of the of the currently displayed preview.
The screenshot is saved as a *.png file. Use the Save screenshot window to navigate to the desired location and name the saved file.
Creates a screenshot of the preview for all nominal bore sizes.
The screenshots are saved as *.png files. Use the Browse For Folder window to navigate to the desired location for the saved files. The files are autonamed using a combination of the support standard and bore size.
All modifications are reflected in the relevant table on the Parameters tab.
On returning to the Parameters tab, all modifications can be viewed. If the modifications are satisfactory, all the changes can be applied to the database by clicking Apply.

Size
Parameters
Size
Parameter
Cannot collect SCOM DBREFS and get descriptions
Preview
Eye
Display Axes
Display Ppoints
Display Reflection
Draw Holes
Draw Obstruction
Capture screenshot
Single
Save screenshot
All sizes
Browse For Folder
Parameters
Parameters


The Alternate Expression tab provides for alternative expressions and alternative design parameters for a particular bore

The feature is used to change the geometry of a component in certain situations.

The Supports application checks the alternative expression each time the component is modified. if the expression is true, the alternative design parameters to the right of the expression are used.
The example displays an alternative expression for an AT01 ancillary. When design parameter 5 is greater than 100mm, design parameter 7 is set to 6mm and design parameter 9 is set to 25mm. The Supports application creates stiffeners on the AT01 pipe shoe 6mm thick and located 25mm from each end of the shoe.

Alternate Expression


The User Des Pars tab displays the design parameters that the user can modify during the creation or subsequent modification of a support.

The example displays component AT01 with a bore size of 20mm. The user can modify two of the design parameters for AT01:
When the user modifies the values using the Supports application, the minimum and maximum values are checked and a warning message displays if any values are outside of the allowable ranges. You must make sure suitable minimum and maximum values are input for the design parameters.
In some situations it may be necessary to restrict a user-editable parameter to a single value. For example, for AT01 with 20mm bore, the shoe height can be fixed to 100mm to match the component available in a given supplier catalog. In this case the minimum and maximum values are both set to 100.
Design parameter 2 - support length, which contains minimum and maximum values of 100mm and 350mm.
Design parameter 5 - support height, which contains minimum and maximum values of 50mm and 180mm.
Design parameter 2 - support length, which contains minimum and maximum values of 100mm and 350mm.
Design parameter 2 - support length, which contains minimum and maximum values of 100mm and 350mm.
Design parameter 5 - support height, which contains minimum and maximum values of 50mm and 180mm.
Design parameter 5 - support height, which contains minimum and maximum values of 50mm and 180mm.

User Des Pars


The Support Compatibility tab defines which associated ancillaries are available to the user for each particular ancillary type.

The fields at the top of the window display details for the currently selected ancillary. Refer to Standard Tab for further information.
Each ancillary type is associated with a particular support class. For example, an AT01 is associated with a welded shoe support class. The support class of the selected ancillary displays at the top right of the Supports Ancillary Data window.
Only one of each compatible ancillary support class can be added to an ancillary. For example, to add both a stop and a guide to a shoe, set (on the shoe) the compatible ancillaries support classes to 'STOP FOR SHOE' and 'GUIDE FOR SHOE' and then set the support classes of the stop and the shoe.
The list of available support classes contains all available support classes.
The list of compatible support classes contains all available support classes that are compatible with the currently selected ancillary.
To make a support class available, select an item in the list of available support classes and click the right arrow at the side of the list. The item is transferred to the adjacent list. Click the left arrow to reverse the action.
The list of compatible ancillaries contains all compatible ancillaries (populated from the selections made in the list of compatible support classes).
The list of restricted ancillaries allows you to specify the ancillaries that are excluded during support creation.
To exclude an ancillary from support creation, select an item in the list of compatible ancillaries and click the right arrow at the side of the list. The item is transferred to the adjacent list. Click the left arrow to reverse the action.
The combination of the lists defines the ancillary types that the user can select from.

Standard Tab
Support Compatibility
Standard Tab
Supports Ancillary Data


The Selection Configuration tab contains checks and restrictions for each ancillary.

The Common part of the Selection Configuration tab applies to all ancillaries. The Trunnion Ancillary part of the tab applies only to trunnion ancillaries and becomes active if the support class of the selected ancillary contains the word TRUNNION.
Primary Component
Select the check box to define that the ancillary can be created as a standalone ancillary, not just as an associated ancillary.
If the support class of the currently selected ancillary starts with the word FOR, the check box is deactivated.
Available on Framework
Select the check box to define that the ancillary can be created on a framework.
Only Available on Framework
Select the check box to define that the ancillary is only available on a framework structure.
Minimum Elevation
Specifies the elevation (height) at which an ancillary can be created at and above. For example, setting a value of 5000 means the ancillary can be created at any elevation at 5000mm and above, but not below 5000mm. If a value of -1000 is input, the support can be created at any elevation below 1000mm.
The default setting is *, indicating that there is no restriction on the elevation at which the ancillary can be created.
Pipe Direction
Select the Vertical check box to define that the ancillary can be created on a vertical pipe.
Select the Horizontal check box to define that the ancillary can be created on a horizontal pipe. If the ancillary is allowed on a horizontal pipe, it must pass the maximum slope check.
Select the Ignore Max Pipe Slope check box to define that the ancillary can be created on a pipe with a slope value greater than the defined maximum pipe slope in the Supports application defaults. Refer to Max. Pipe Slope (MDSSUPPMS) for further information.
Component Type
By default, the Supports application positions the trunnion ancillary on the head or the base of the trunnion.
The Head option button indicates that the trunnion ancillary is positioned on the head of the trunnion.
The Base option button indicates that the trunnion ancillary is positioned on the base of the trunnion.
If the trunnion ancillary is in the support class FOR TRUNNION BASE or PIPE REST INLINE, it is defined as a base component. If the trunnion ancillary support class contains the word BASE or BEARING, it is defined as a base component. All other trunnion ancillaries are defined as head components.
Head Components Allowed
The Head Components Allowed part of the tab applies only to trunnion ancillaries and becomes active if the selected ancillary is a trunnion head component.
Select the Tube check box to define that the head component of the trunnion ancillary can be positioned on a pipe tube.
Select the Elbow check box to define that the head component of the trunnion ancillary can be positioned on an pipe elbow.
Select the Reducer check box to define that the head component of the trunnion ancillary can be positioned on a pipe reducer.
Select the Tee check box to define that the head component of the trunnion ancillary can be positioned on a pipe tee.
Trunnion Types Allowed On
The list of allowed trunnions contains all trunnions that the currently selected trunnion ancillary can be created on.
The list of restricted trunnions allows you to specify the trunnion types that the ancillary cannot be created on.
To restrict an ancillary from being created on a trunnion type, select an item in the list of allowed trunnions and click the right arrow at the side of the list. The item is transferred to the adjacent list. Click the left arrow to reverse the action.

Max. Pipe Slope (MDSSUPPMS)
Selection Configuration
Common
Selection Configuration
Trunnion Ancillary
Primary Component
Available on Framework
Only Available on Framework
Minimum Elevation
Pipe Direction
Vertical
Horizontal
Ignore Max Pipe Slope
Max. Pipe Slope (MDSSUPPMS)
Component Type
Head
Base
Head Components Allowed
Head Components Allowed
Tube
Elbow
Reducer
Tee
Trunnion Types Allowed On


Sets the configuration of hanger templates. Each hanger configuration can have a replacement name that is more meaningful to the user, and a description to suit a particular design project.
The hanger templates only apply to the Supports application when the Project Hanger Interface (MDSHANGIF) default value is set to MDS (refer to Project Hanger Interface (MDSHANGIF) for further information). Three sets of hanger templates are supplied with the application, one for each of the hanger components manufacturer/supplier. For example, Platforms Stairs and Ladders (PSL), GRINNELL (now ANVIL) and PIHASA.
Changes made are only applied to the database when Apply is clicked. Cancel removes the window. If changes have been made, but not applied, a window displays asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting.

Important:
The hanger template configurations that display in the Supports Hanger Data window must represent the same hanger components included in the actual hanger templates defined in various application data worlds APPLDW/SUPPORT/HANGERS/<suffix>. The modelled hanger templates are held for each hanger component manufacturer/supplier in their respective databases. (Refer to Hanger Design Templates for further information).

Project Hanger Interface (MDSHANGIF)
Important:
Supports Hanger Data
Hanger Design Templates
only
Project Hanger Interface (MDSHANGIF)
Apply
Cancel


The left hand side of the window displays the list of available hanger template types; each type represents a hanger configuration. There are two basic hanger types: Fixed Hangers (FH) and Variable Hangers (VH). Filter criteria can be used to specify which hanger template types are displayed in the list. Refer to GUI Grid Data for further information.
When a Hanger configuration is highlighted, the support standard Name, Replacement Name and Description appear at the top of the window. The information is outside of the tabbed areas and displays on all four tabs.
The plotfile for the selected hanger configuration displays on the right hand side of the window. To zoom in to an area of the plotfile, click and drag the middle mouse button to create a zoom area. To restore the original size, right-click and select Reset Limits from the drop-down menu.
Click Apply before selecting another standard, otherwise any changes are lost.
Support Standard
The hanger template configuration selected in the list of available hanger template types displays, and cannot be changed. The support standard is the code used internally within the software by the Supports application.
Standard Replacement Name
The Standard Replacement Name name is used on all windows in the Supports application when referring to the hanger configuration defined by the support standard. It is also output in place of the support standard name on automatic drawing production drawings. The replacement name is based on the hanger configuration. Refer to Hanger Template Configuration for further information.
Description
The text in this field is configurable to suit each design project, and only displays in the Model module during the creation of Supports. The description in the field does not affect any associated Material Take Off (MTO) details output in automatic drawing production, as the details are stored in the catalog database.
Hanger Template Configuration
Each hanger template configuration contains its own specific design characteristics, based on these considerations:
The hanger template configuration is defined as a combination of three basic components, the top (T), middle (M) and bottom (B) component. For example, a T1 M2 B5 hanger is made up of a T1 type top connection, M2 type middle connection and a B5 type pipe connection.
Based on the component combination and other attributes of the hanger template, the supports application can determine the incorporation of the hanger template into the design.
You can select the T, M and B components that represent the hanger from the Hanger configuration drop-down lists.
Active
Enables you to specify which of the available hanger template configurations are available for use on the project by the user:
True
Select the option button to include the currently selected hanger template configuration in selection lists.
False
Select the option button to exclude the currently selected hanger template configuration from selection lists.
True
Select the option button to include the currently selected hanger template configuration in selection lists.
False
Select the option button to exclude the currently selected hanger template configuration from selection lists.
SKey
The symbol key that is stored against the SDTE of the specification is displayed here. A symbol key specifies a symbol representation for a support type on an isometric drawing.
SKey Override
You can override the symbol key that is stored against the SDTE of the specification. Input an alternative symbol key value in the field to modify the symbol representation for a support type on an isometric drawing.
Support Function
The hanger support function is specified here. For example, FH for a Fixed Hanger.
By default, ancillary, hanger and trunnion standards are assigned a default support function corresponding to their standard code. For example, AT, AN, FH, VH, TT, these are fully configurable.
To specify a support function for an ancillary, refer to Ancillary Data for further information.
To specify a support function for a hanger, refer to Hanger Data for further information
To specify a support function for a trunnion, refer to Trunnion Data for further information.
Detail Rtext
AVEVA provides a library of Multi Discipline Supports (MDS) catalog content in the AVEVA Catalog Project (ACP), that is reissued periodically to accompany product updates.
Much of the MDS out-of-the-box content can be customized in local projects using the Application Defaults, and where appropriate updates to these are delivered along with product updates, enabling those local projects to take advantage of new functionality and catalog content.
The Detail Rtext functionality allows you to customize the MDS Detail Texts in the Application Defaults, removing the need to modify the ACP directly and maintain them when an update is received.
Input a text expression in the Detail Rtext field that will evaluate at the hanger.
The following text expressions are valid:
The following text expression would not evaluate to a text result:
Is it a single or double configuration?
Should the hanger be connected to a vertical or to a horizontal pipe?
Should the pipe be insulated?
Should the steelwork connection be a double-channel connection? What type of beams can be used for the steelwork connection?
If it is a variable spring hanger, where is the spring located? Is it below the pipe? Is it located above the pipe but below the steelwork? Is it located on top of the steelwork?
Is the Hanger connected to the pipe using a pipe clamp or to a welded lug?
Is it a single or double configuration?
Is it a single or double configuration?
Should the hanger be connected to a vertical or to a horizontal pipe?
Should the hanger be connected to a vertical or to a horizontal pipe?
Should the pipe be insulated?
Should the pipe be insulated?
Should the steelwork connection be a double-channel connection? What type of beams can be used for the steelwork connection?
Should the steelwork connection be a double-channel connection? What type of beams can be used for the steelwork connection?
If it is a variable spring hanger, where is the spring located? Is it below the pipe? Is it located above the pipe but below the steelwork? Is it located on top of the steelwork?
If it is a variable spring hanger, where is the spring located? Is it below the pipe? Is it located above the pipe but below the steelwork? Is it located on top of the steelwork?
Is the Hanger connected to the pipe using a pipe clamp or to a welded lug?
Is the Hanger connected to the pipe using a pipe clamp or to a welded lug?
Note:
If the Detail Rtext field does not display, make sure Application Defaults updates 00087 and 00088 are installed (refer to Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases for further information) together with the latest version of AVEVA E3D Design and ACP.

Ancillary Data
Hanger Data
Trunnion Data
Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases
GUI Grid Data
Name
Replacement Name
Description
Reset Limits
Apply
Support Standard
Standard Replacement Name
Standard Replacement Name
Hanger Template Configuration
Description
Hanger Template Configuration
T
M
B
Hanger configuration
Active
True
False
SKey
SKey Override
Support Function
Ancillary Data
Hanger Data
Trunnion Data
Detail Rtext
Detail Rtext
Note
:
Detail Rtext
Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases
Detail Rtext


The SoftTypes tab allows you to view hanger template configuration soft types. The configurations use the same template as the hanger configuration defined in the SoftTypes column, but are handled differently by the Supports application.

Note: The hanger template configuration in the SoftTypes column is the master template used by the hanger standard that displays in the Standard column.

SoftTypes
SoftTypes
Note
:
SoftTypes
Standard


If a hanger supports a pipe through a lug, ancillary or trunnion, this tab allows you to view the standard supports that can be used for the support.

Click a component in the Bottom Hanger Types column. The Support Standards column displays the standard types that it can be associated with.
The associations can only be modified using the command line interface.

Bottom Hanger Types
Support Standards


The Allowed Rod Sizes tab allows you to view the range of available rod sizes for a given hanger configuration.

Click an entry in the Nominal Pipe Size column. The available rod sizes for the selected bore and hanger configuration display in the Allowed Rod Sizes column.
The associations can only be modified using the command line interface.

Allowed Rod Sizes
Nominal Pipe Size
Allowed Rod Sizes


Sets the available support standards that can be used in a project, replacement support names and descriptions can also be specified.
Framework types prefixed FT can be organized into groups, which makes selection of a framework easier for the user.
The window also defines which ancillaries are available to the user for a particular framework support.
Alternative codes can be defined to replace the Supports application default codes to suit an alternative standard.
Changes made are only applied to the database when Apply is clicked. Cancel removes the window. If changes have been made, but not applied, a window displays asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting.

FT
Apply
Cancel


The left hand side of the window and gui data

The left hand side of the window displays the list of the available framework support types. Filter criteria can be used to specify which framework support types are displayed in the list. Refer to GUI Grid Data for further information.
When a support type is highlighted, the support standard Name, Replacement Name and Description appear at the top of the window. The information is outside of the tabbed areas and displays on all tabs.
The plotfile for the selected configuration displays on the right hand side of the window. To zoom in to an area of the plotfile, click and drag the middle mouse button to create a zoom area. To restore the original size, right-click and select Reset Limits from the drop-down menu.
Click Apply before selecting another standard, otherwise any changes are lost.
Support Standard
The support type selected in the list of available framework support types displays, and cannot be changed. The support standard is the code used internally within the software by the Supports application.
Standard Replacement Name
The Standard Replacement Name is used on all windows in the Supports application when referring to the support type defined by the support standard. It is also output in place of the support standard name on automatic drawing production drawings. The name can be modified by editing the text in the field.
Description
The text in this field is configurable to suit each design project, and only displays in the Model module during the creation of Supports. The description in the field does not affect any associated Material Take Off (MTO) details output in automatic drawing production, as the details are stored in the catalog database.
Active
Allows you to specify which of the available support standards are available for use in the project by the user.
Select the check box to include the currently selected support standard in selection lists.
Deselect the check box to exclude the currently selected support standard from selection lists.
Isometric MTOC Flag
Determines if the material for a support appears in the material list on the piping isometric. The setting is applied to the MTOC attribute of the selected component (for example, the Source Reference (SREF) Attachment Point (ATTA) for the framework)
Select the check box to include the material in the isometric material list.
Deselect the check box to exclude the material from the isometric material list.
The isometric MTOC flag overrides any subsequent shop flag settings that display on the Parameters tab. Refer to Parameters Tab for further information.
SKey
The symbol key that is stored against the SDTE of the specification is displayed here. A symbol key specifies a symbol representation for a support type on an isometric drawing.
SKey Override
You can override the symbol key that is stored against the SDTE of the specification. Input an alternative symbol key value in the field to modify the symbol representation for a support type on an isometric drawing.
Detail Rtext
AVEVA provides a library of Multi Discipline Supports (MDS) catalog content in the AVEVA Catalog Project (ACP), that is reissued periodically to accompany product updates.
Much of the MDS out-of-the-box content can be customized in local projects using the Application Defaults, and where appropriate updates to these are delivered along with product updates, enabling those local projects to take advantage of new functionality and catalog content.
The Detail Rtext functionality allows you to customize the MDS Detail Texts in the Application Defaults, removing the need to modify the ACP directly and maintain them when an update is received.
Input a text expression in the Detail Rtext field that will evaluate at the hanger.
The following text expressions are valid:
The following text expression would not evaluate to a text result:
Note:
If the Detail Rtext field does not display, make sure Application Defaults updates 00087 and 00088 are installed (refer to Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases for further information) together with the latest version of AVEVA E3D Design and ACP.

Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases
GUI Grid Data
Name
Replacement Name
Description
Reset Limits
Apply
Support Standard
Standard Replacement Name
Description
Active
Isometric MTOC Flag
SKey
SKey Override
Detail Rtext
Detail Rtext
Note
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Detail Rtext
Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases
Detail Rtext


The Framework Selections/Restrictions tab allows you to specify the ancillaries that are available to the user during framework support creation.

The fields at the top of the window display details for the currently selected framework. Refer to Standard Tab for further information.
The list of available selections contains all available ancillaries.
The options below the list provide filtering for specific ancillary types.
To make an ancillary available, select an item in the list and click the right arrow at the side of the list. The item is transferred to the adjacent list. Click the left arrow to reverse the action. The * character represents all ancillary types.
The list of available restrictions allows you to specify the ancillaries that are excluded during framework support creation. The functionality of the list of available restrictions is identical to the functionality of the list of available selections.
The combination of the lists defines the ancillary types that the user can select from.
In the example, the * character is used for the list of available selections, indicating that all ancillary types are made available. The list of available restrictions indicates the exclusion of AN06, AN08 and all LT type ancillaries from the Supports application.

Standard Tab
Framework Selections/Restrictions
Standard Tab


The Framework Codes tab contains alternative descriptions for the support codes used by the Supports application.

For example, some of the support codes associated with an FT09 support are:
FT09-1-1
FT09-2-1
FT09-3-1
FT09-4-1
FT09-5-1
FT09-6-1
FT09-1-2
FT09-2-2
FT09-3-2
FT09-4-2
FT09-5-2
FT09-6-2
FT09-1-3
FT09-2-3
FT09-3-3
FT09-4-3
FT09-5-3
FT09-6-3
FT09-1-4
FT09-2-4
FT09-3-4
FT09-4-4
FT09-5-4
FT09-6-4
FT09-1-5
FT09-2-5
FT09-3-5
FT09-4-5
FT09-5-5
FT09-6-5
FT09-1-6
FT09-2-6
FT09-3-6
FT09-4-6
FT09-5-6
FT09-6-6
FT09-1-1
FT09-2-1
FT09-3-1
FT09-4-1
FT09-5-1
FT09-6-1
FT09-1-2
FT09-2-2
FT09-3-2
FT09-4-2
FT09-5-2
FT09-6-2
FT09-1-3
FT09-2-3
FT09-3-3
FT09-4-3
FT09-5-3
FT09-6-3
FT09-1-4
FT09-2-4
FT09-3-4
FT09-4-4
FT09-5-4
FT09-6-4
FT09-1-5
FT09-2-5
FT09-3-5
FT09-4-5
FT09-5-5
FT09-6-5
FT09-1-6
FT09-2-6
FT09-3-6
FT09-4-6
FT09-5-6
FT09-6-6
The codes are dependent on the steelwork size used and the number of cross bars. In some circumstances the standard may have a different standard code for different steelwork sizes with the same configuration. The settings can be used to print the correct code in the MODEL module, on the ADP drawing and in the material list of the piping isometric if required.
For example, if an alternative code of M10A1 is specified for FT09-1-1, for ADP and isometric production, the code FT09-1-1 code is replaced with M10A1.
The list of available support codes displays the fixed support codes for the selected framework and the alternative code, if defined. The * character indicates that the fixed code is used, which is the default setting.
Edit Selected Row
To modify the Alternative Code for the currently selected row in the list of available support codes, input a value in the field to replace the * character. Press Enter to populate the list of available support codes with the modified value.
Edit Column
An alternative code can be specified for a range of fixed codes, by making appropriate selections in the From and To drop-down lists. Input an Alternative Code in the field to replace the stored values. Press Enter to populate the list of available support codes with the modified value.

Framework Codes
Edit Selected Row
Alternative Code
Enter
Edit Column
From
To
Alternative Code
Enter


Sets the available trunnion types that can be used on a project, and which trunnion bore sizes can be used with each pipe bore.
The window also allows you to specify the pipe sizes that the selected trunnion can be attached to, and if the trunnion material type appears on the piping isometric.
You can also select which trunnion base plate standards are available to the user.
Changes are only applied to the database when Apply is clicked. Cancel removes the window. If changes have been made but not applied, a window displays asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting.

Apply
Cancel


The left hand side of the window displays the list of available trunnion support types (TT series). Filter criteria can be used to specify which trunnion support types are displayed in the list. Refer to GUI Grid Data for further information.
When a trunnion is highlighted, the support standard Name, Replacement Name and Description appear at the top of the window. The information is outside of the tabbed areas and displays on all tabs.
The plotfile for the selected trunnion displays on the right hand side of the window. To zoom in to an area of the plotfile, click and drag the middle mouse button to create a zoom area. To restore the original size, right-click and select Reset Limits from the drop-down menu.
Click Apply before selecting another trunnion type, otherwise any changes are lost.
Support Standard
The trunnion name selected in the list of available trunnion support types displays, and cannot be changed. The support standard is the code used internally within the software by the Supports application
Standard Replacement Name
The Standard Replacement Name is used on all windows in the supports application when referring to the support type defined by the support standard. It is also output in place of the support standard name on automatic drawing production drawings. The name can be modified by editing the text in the field.
Description
The text in this field is configurable to suit each design project, and only displays in the Model module during the creation of Supports. The description in the field does not affect any associated Material Take Off (MTO) details output in automatic drawing production, as the details are stored in the catalog database.
Active
Allows you to specify which of the available support standards are available for use in the project by the user.
Select the check box to include the currently selected support standard in selection lists.
Deselect the check box to exclude the currently selected support standard from selection lists.
The Active setting overrides any subsequent active setting that displays on the Active/Shop Flag tab. Refer to Active/Shop Flag Tab for further information.
Vendor Reference
Not available at this release.
Elevation Restriction
Specifies the elevation (height) at which a trunnion can be created at and above. For example, setting a value of 5000 means the trunnion can be created at any elevation at 5000mm and above. If a value of -1000 is input, the trunnion can be created at any elevation below 1000mm.
The default setting is *, indicating that there is no restriction on the elevation at which the trunnion can be created.
Pipe Specification Material Code
The pipe material is specified here:
For example, the text value CS represents the setting stored at a valid PIPE specification, at the uda :MDSPipeMat, for use by the Supports application. These settings are configurable and not restricted to the example display values.
SKey
The symbol key that is stored against the SDTE of the specification is displayed here. A symbol key specifies a symbol representation for a support type on an isometric drawing.
SKey Override
You can override the symbol key that is stored against the SDTE of the specification. Input an alternative symbol key value in the field to modify the symbol representation for a support type on an isometric drawing.
Support Function
The trunnion support function is specified here. For example, TT for a Trunnion.
By default, ancillary, hanger and trunnion standards are assigned a default support function corresponding to their standard code. For example, AT, AN, FH, VH, TT, these are fully configurable.
To specify a support function for an ancillary, refer to Ancillary Data for further information.
To specify a support function for a hanger, refer to Hanger Data for further information
To specify a support function for a trunnion, refer to Trunnion Data for further information.
Isometric MTOC Flag
Determines if the material for the trunnion appears in the material list on the piping isometric.
Select the check box to include the material in the isometric material list.
Deselect the check box to exclude the material from the isometric material list.
The isometric MTOC flag overrides any subsequent shop flag settings that display on the Active/Shop Flag tab. Refer to Active/Shop Flag Tab for further information.
Detail Rtext
AVEVA provides a library of Multi Discipline Supports (MDS) catalog content in the AVEVA Catalog Project (ACP), that is reissued periodically to accompany product updates.
Much of the MDS out-of-the-box content can be customized in local projects using the Application Defaults, and where appropriate updates to these are delivered along with product updates, enabling those local projects to take advantage of new functionality and catalog content.
The Detail Rtext functionality allows you to customize the MDS Detail Texts in the Application Defaults, removing the need to modify the ACP directly and maintain them when an update is received.
Input a text expression in the Detail Rtext field that will evaluate at the hanger.
The following text expressions are valid:
The following text expression would not evaluate to a text result:
CS Carbon Steel
SS Stainless Steel
FG Fibre Glass
GV Galvanized
PL Plastic
CN Cupro Nickel
ALL represents ANY material, for example, valid for all pipe specifications.
CS Carbon Steel
CS Carbon Steel
SS Stainless Steel
SS Stainless Steel
FG Fibre Glass
FG Fibre Glass
GV Galvanized
GV Galvanized
PL Plastic
PL Plastic
CN Cupro Nickel
CN Cupro Nickel
ALL represents ANY material, for example, valid for all pipe specifications.
ALL represents ANY material, for example, valid for all pipe specifications.
Note:
If the Detail Rtext field does not display, make sure Application Defaults updates 00087 and 00088 are installed (refer to Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases for further information) together with the latest version of AVEVA E3D Design and ACP.

Active/Shop Flag Tab
Ancillary Data
Hanger Data
Trunnion Data
Active/Shop Flag Tab
Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases
GUI Grid Data
Name
Replacement Name
Description
Reset Limits
Apply
Support Standard
Standard Replacement Name
Standard Replacement Name
Description
Active
Active/Shop Flag Tab
Vendor Reference
Elevation Restriction
Pipe Specification Material Code
SKey
SKey Override
Support Function
Ancillary Data
Hanger Data
Trunnion Data
Isometric MTOC Flag
Active/Shop Flag
Active/Shop Flag Tab
Detail Rtext
Detail Rtext
Note
:
Detail Rtext
Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases
Detail Rtext


Active
The setting of the check boxes determines the pipe bore sizes that the selected trunnion type can be attached to.
If the Active check box is selected on the Standard tab, all check boxes are selected by default, you can deselect the required check boxes for the project.
If the Active check box is not selected on the Standard tab, this setting overrides all the check box settings, all bore sizes are defined as not active, even if the check box is selected.
Shop Flag
The setting of the check boxes determines whether the material for a trunnion appears on the piping isometric material list under the FABRICATION MATERIALS (SHOP TRUE) or ERECTION MATERIALS (SHOP FALSE) heading of the Material Take Off (MTO).
If the Isometric MTOC Flag check box is selected on the Standard tab, all check boxes are selected by default, you can deselect the required check boxes for the project.
If the Isometric MTOC Flag check box is not selected on the Standard tab, this setting overrides all the check box settings, all shop flag settings are defined as not active, even if the check box is selected.

Active
Active
Standard
Active
Standard
Shop Flag
Isometric MTOC Flag
Standard
Isometric MTOC Flag
Standard


Sets the available trunnion types that can be used on a project, and which trunnion bore sizes and trunnion components are available to the user.

Trunnion Bores List
The size of the pipe is specified by clicking the Bore up/down arrows. The available trunnion bores for the selected trunnion type and pipe bore display in the Trunnion Bores list.
To make a trunnion bore size available to the user, select an item in the Inactive list and click the right arrow at the side of the list. The item is transferred to the adjacent Active list. Click the left arrow to reverse the action.
The default trunnion bore displays at the top of the Active list.
Trunnion Sizes
The trunnion size is the length of the trunnion from the bottom of the trunnion baseplate, (not the bearing plate) to the center of the pipe to which it is welded/clamped.
The minimum and maximum trunnion size for the selected trunnion type and pipe bore can be set, as well as the default trunnion size (length).
Components for Trunnion Bore List
The available ancillary components for the selected trunnion are listed. A list is available for each component type based on support class. Refer to Support Class for further information.
The support classes for trunnions are:
To make a trunnion component available to the user, select an item in the Inactive list and click the right arrow at the side of the list. The item is transferred to the adjacent Active list. Click the left arrow to reverse the action.
The default trunnion component displays at the top of the Active list.
Preview
The preview part of the Component Selection tab allows you to view a 2D representation of the currently selected trunnion component.
Right-Click Menu
You can right-click either the list of active trunnion bores or the list of active trunnion bore components to display a drop-down menu.

Make default (move to top)
Select from the drop-down menu to define the selected trunnion bore/trunnion component as the default.
Move up
Select from the drop-down menu to move the selected trunnion bore/trunnion component up one position on the list of active trunnion bores/list of active trunnion components.
Move down
Select from the drop-down menu to move the selected trunnion bore/trunnion component down one position on the list of active trunnion bores/list of active trunnion components.
Make default (move to top)
Select from the drop-down menu to define the selected trunnion bore/trunnion component as the default.
Move up
Select from the drop-down menu to move the selected trunnion bore/trunnion component up one position on the list of active trunnion bores/list of active trunnion components.
Move down
Select from the drop-down menu to move the selected trunnion bore/trunnion component down one position on the list of active trunnion bores/list of active trunnion components.

TRUNNION BASE PLATE
TRUNNION BEARING PLATE
TRUNNION COLLAR PLATE
TRUNNION CLAMP
ISOLATION BLOCK
BREAK OUT PLATES
INLINE REINFORCING PLATE
TRUNNION BASE PLATE
TRUNNION BASE PLATE
TRUNNION BEARING PLATE
TRUNNION BEARING PLATE
TRUNNION COLLAR PLATE
TRUNNION COLLAR PLATE
TRUNNION CLAMP
TRUNNION CLAMP
ISOLATION BLOCK
ISOLATION BLOCK
BREAK OUT PLATES
BREAK OUT PLATES
INLINE REINFORCING PLATE
INLINE REINFORCING PLATE

Trunnion Bores List
Bore
Trunnion Bores
Inactive
Active
Active
Trunnion Sizes
Components for Trunnion Bore List
Support Class
Inactive
Active
Active
Preview
Component Selection
Right-Click Menu
Make default (move to top)
Move up
Move down


Sets the available defaults required to create a lighting support.
Click Reset to revert the Lighting Support Defaults window to the default values/settings.
Changes are only applied to the database when Apply is clicked. Cancel removes the window. If changes have been made but not applied, a window displays asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting.

Type
The text field is used to identify a lighting support type.
Code
The PML (Programmable Macro Language) string expression specifies the support code of the lighting support that is used for output in DRAW or reports.
Origin
Defines the support origin that is used when positioning the support. Any positional attribute or p-point reference can be specified.
Replacement Type
The alternative support type to be output in DRAW or reports.
Max. Height
The maximum height at which the support can be created. The value can also be set locally within the support template to provide different maximum values for different conditions (for example, a different zone or elevation).
Min. Height
The minimum height at which the support can be created. The value can also be set locally within the support template to provide different minimum values for different conditions (for example, a different zone or elevation).
Bracket Limit
If the support height is less/greater than this value, then bracket(s) are removed from or added to the support. The bracket limit can also be specified locally within the support template.
Type
Specifies the item within the design database that represents the lighting equipment to be supported.
Filter
The PML filter expression can be used to specify attributes that define the lighting equipment more precisely.
Origin
Specifies the origin of the lighting. When the support is created, its origin is placed at the lighting origin. Any positional attribute or p-point reference (for example, DP1, P2) can be specified. The lighting origin is normally positioned in the middle of the support when viewed from the Z (vertical) direction.
Y Direction
Used during lighting support creation to orientate the support so that the Y axis is aligned with the Y direction of the specified lighting. Any positional attribute, local axis of lighting (for example, Y45N) or p-point reference (for example, DP1 or P1) can be specified. Lighting is assured to be on the horizontal plane.

Reset
Lighting Support Defaults
Apply
Cancel
Type
Code
Origin
Replacement Type
Max. Height
Min. Height
Bracket Limit
Type
Filter
Origin
Y Direction


The Supports application contains functionality to include GRIDSY grids (available in Model) in the Area Based ADP (ABA) location plan. The use of SCTN based grid definitions is maintained. The functionality enables the use of multiple grid systems across the 3D model. Suitable grid systems are automatically selected in the ABA location plan during drawing generation.

In order to include a GRIDSY grid in AVEVA Catalog, it is first necessary to set up a grid in Model.
You can define the list of available grids, the pattern for tagging of gridlines (Programmable Macro Language (PML) expression) and origin of support coordinates that display on the drawing.
The administration data is stored in the MDSAPPDEFAULTS database below CATA MDS/ABAGRIDDATA/DEFAULTS.
The default values/settings indicated on the window are those that exist when the Supports application is first installed.
Changes made are only applied to the database when Apply is clicked. To keep the changes the Save Work operation must to be performed.
Click Cancel to close the window. If changes have been made, but not applied, a window displays asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting.

Gridline Tag Patterns
The gridline tag patterns allow you to customise the way in which grid data is tagged within the ABA location plan which is created in the Draw application. PML expressions can be input into the GRDLN Tag and SCTN Tag fields which are evaluated against the selected gridlines.
Expressions are evaluated against the X and Y gridlines that are automatically selected when generating the support, such expressions can therefore comprise of any of the gridline attributes or any attribute from the hierarchy above (provided that STRING output is maintained).
When the ABA location plan is created, the result is written into the ATEXT attribute of a SLAB. It can contain explicit sequences that have special meanings in Draw, for example '/#' which is interpreted as a newline character and splits the resulting text into two lines.
Support Datum Origin Coordinates
The support datum origin coordinates settings allow you to define the calculation process for the support datum dimensions used in the ABA location plan in the Draw application.
The Support Coordinates Origin drop-down list contains the following types of support datum calculation:
List of Valid Grids
You can define the available grid systems for use with the ABA location plan.
To add a grid to the list of valid grids, select the grid (GRIDSY, Structure (STRU) or Framework (FRMW) grid element) to be added on the Catalog Explorer and click ADD CE.
Click Remove Selected to delete the currently selected grid from the list of valid grids.

Matching Grid - The origin of the selected grid is used.
Zone, Site, World - The origin of the specified element in the hierarchy above the support is used.
Named Item - The origin of the specified named item in the design database is used.
Matching Grid - The origin of the selected grid is used.
Matching Grid - The origin of the selected grid is used.
Zone, Site, World - The origin of the specified element in the hierarchy above the support is used.
Zone, Site, World - The origin of the specified element in the hierarchy above the support is used.
Named Item - The origin of the specified named item in the design database is used.
Named Item - The origin of the specified named item in the design database is used.
Note:
The Supports ABA Grid Data window is not required for REFGRID grids, they take their tag format directly from the grid line data. In order to use REFGRID grids, the location plan task uses the mdsAbaLocPlanRefGrd function. An example can be seen in the AvevaPlantSample project task /mds_aba_location_plan_task.
If an attempt is made to include a REFGRID grid, an error message is displayed. This can be safely ignored.

Supports
Note
:
Supports ABA Grid Data
Supports
Apply
Save Work
Cancel
Gridline Tag Patterns
GRDLN Tag
SCTN Tag
Support Datum Origin Coordinates
Support Coordinates Origin
Matching Grid
Zone, Site, World
Named Item
List of Valid Grids
ADD CE
Remove Selected


Sets user defined ancillary selection criteria for the generation of supports. These criteria are used in addition to the standard checks that are performed on ancillaries when they are created. For example bore, temperature and material checks.
The administration data is stored in the MDSAPPDEFAULTS database below CATA MDS/SELECTION-CRITERIA.
The default values/settings that display on the windows are those are those that exist when the Supports application is first installed.
Click Reset to revert the User Defined Ancillary Selection Criteria window to the default values/settings.
Changes made are only applied to the database when Apply is clicked. To keep the changes the Save Work operation must be performed.
Click Cancel to close the window. If changes are made, but not applied, a window displays asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting.

Temperature Check
You can override the default temperature check that is performed at branch level.
For example, the temperature check can be modified to be carried out at pipe level by changing the expression field to temp of PIPE.
The validity of the PML expression is checked by AVEVA Catalog, if an error is detected an error message displays and the Expression field is highlighted.

User Defined Criteria
You can input customized ancillary checking expressions in the Criteria 1 to 5 fields.
For example, the paint code of a branch can be specified, the user is then only able to create the ancillary if the paint code matches that defined in the Programmable Macro Language (PML) expression.

Input an ancillary selection criteria description in the Description field.
Input a valid PML expression in the Expression field.
Tick the Active check box to activate the ancillary selection criteria.
The supports hierarchy is separate from the branch and pipe. The initial element expected in the criteria expression is the SUPPO element. The previous component on the selected branch, nearest to the SUPPO element is represented by the compref attribute on the SUPPO.
User Defined Functions
In addition to the standard expression functionality, it is also possible to create a user defined function to perform more advanced checking.
You can assign a user defined check function to the Criteria fields. The value in the expression field is the full function call to the user defined function. For example, the expression can be called !!checkCriteria1().

User Defined Check Function - Creation and Usage Rules
The following rules must be observed when assigning a function:
User Defined Check Function - Example Listing
The example user defined check function enables the user to create a support only when the paint spec of the branch is either '12345-STD-PIP-001-RAL1069' or '12345-STD-PIP-001-RAL1070'.
The user defined check function must be created in a standard text file. As the function name is checkCriteria1 the file should be saved as checkcriteria1.pmlfnc
It is recommended that check functions are saved in a separate folder to AVEVA E3D Design and that the pmllib environment variable in AVEVA E3D Design startup is modified to point to it.
For example:
Create a folder called pmllib in c:\userpml\
Save checkcriteria1.pmlfnc to c:\userpml\pmllib\
Modify the environment variable for pmllib to add this new search path. For example:
Enter Model, type PML REHASH ALL into the command line and press Enter. The pml index is updated allowing the user defined file to be used.
Refer to the Using PML in AVEVA Products for further information regarding PML customization.
Define function !!functionName() is BOOLEAN
If !!ce.compref.type.eq(‘BRAN’) then
 !bran = !!ce.compref (if the compref is the branch itself)
else
 !bran = !!ce.compref.owner (if the compref is a branch component)
endif
define function !!checkCriteria1() is BOOLEAN
 --get the paint spec of the pipe branch
 var !paintSpec ptsp of bran of compref

 --make sure that the paint spec of the of the pipe is one of the types specified
      below

 if !paintSpec.neq('12345-STD-PIP-001-RAL1069') and
 !paintSpec.neq('12345-STD-PIP-001-RAL1070') then
  return FALSE
 else
  return TRUE
 endif

endfunction
The function entered in the expression field must be in the correct format. For example, !!functionName()
The user defined function file must have a BOOLEAN return type. For example, the function file definition must in the following format:
Define function !!functionName() is BOOLEAN
The function cannot be called with any arguments. For example, the function brackets must be empty.
When the user defined check function is run, the current element is the datum support of the pipe so all processing must be done on this basis. For example, to interrogate the branch the following commands can be used.
If !!ce.compref.type.eq(‘BRAN’) then
 !bran = !!ce.compref (if the compref is the branch itself)
else
 !bran = !!ce.compref.owner (if the compref is a branch component)
endif
The function entered in the expression field must be in the correct format. For example, !!functionName()
The function entered in the expression field must be in the correct format. For example, !!functionName()
The user defined function file must have a BOOLEAN return type. For example, the function file definition must in the following format:
Define function !!functionName() is BOOLEAN
The user defined function file must have a BOOLEAN return type. For example, the function file definition must in the following format:
The function cannot be called with any arguments. For example, the function brackets must be empty.
The function cannot be called with any arguments. For example, the function brackets must be empty.
When the user defined check function is run, the current element is the datum support of the pipe so all processing must be done on this basis. For example, to interrogate the branch the following commands can be used.
If !!ce.compref.type.eq(‘BRAN’) then
 !bran = !!ce.compref (if the compref is the branch itself)
else
 !bran = !!ce.compref.owner (if the compref is a branch component)
endif
When the user defined check function is run, the current element is the datum support of the pipe so all processing must be done on this basis. For example, to interrogate the branch the following commands can be used.

Reset
User Defined Ancillary Selection Criteria
Apply
Save Work
Cancel
Temperature Check
User Defined Criteria
Description
Expression
Active
User Defined Functions
User Defined Check Function - Creation and Usage Rules
!!functionName()
Define function !!functionName() is BOOLEAN
User Defined Check Function - Example Listing
Enter
Using PML in AVEVA Products


The Supports application contains functionality to enable the creation and modification of compensating plates in order to fill any gaps between frameworks and ancillaries. In order to create compensating plates within Model, it is first necessary to set up a number of administrative options.
The administration data is stored in the MDSAPPDEFAULTS database below CATA MDS/COMPENSATING-PLATES/DEFAULTS.


Sets the minimum and maximum gap sizes and the calculation process for plate thicknesses and rounding distances.
The default values/settings indicated on the window are those that exist when the Supports application is first installed.
Click Reset to revert the Supports Compensation Options window to the default values/settings.
Changes made are only applied to the database when Apply is clicked. To keep the changes the Save Work operation must be performed.
Click Cancel to close the window. If changes have been made, but not applied, a window displays asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting.

Gap
The gap settings allow you to define when a compensation can be used and which type of compensation to use in a particular situation.
It is also possible to define the maximum gap for a plate to be used. If the gap is between the maximum for a plate and the maximum for a profile, then a compensating profile (FIXING) is created.
The dimensional value of the Minimum field defines the minimum space required for the user to create a compensating plate. If the gap is less than this value then it is not regarded as a gap and no compensation is created.
The dimensional value of the Maximum for Plates field defines the maximum space required for the user to create a compensating plate. If the gap is equal or less than this value (and not less than the Minimum) then plates (PANE) are created to fill the gap.
The dimensional value of the Maximum for Profile field defines the maximum space required for the user to create a compensating profile. If the gap is equal or less than this value but greater than the maximum value for plates, then a profile (FIXING) is placed to fill the gap.
Plate Thickness
The plate thickness settings allow you to define the calculation process for the thickness of the compensating plate.
The Calculation Method drop-down list contains the following types of plate thickness calculation:
The Visually Accommodate option can be set to either On or Off using the drop-down list. If there is a gap or overlap, the actual thickness of the top plate can be accommodated so that it fits the gap. Adding an extra design parameter to the plate alters the height.
Rounding
The rounding settings allow you to define the calculation process for the rounding of the compensating plate.
The X and Y values for the compensating plate are the length and width values. In order to obtain these sizes a calculation can be performed, refer to Compensation Sizes for further information.
After the X or Y size of the compensating plate is calculated, it is rounded according to the specified parameters.
The Calculation Method drop-down list contains the following types of rounding calculation:
The X-size value and Y-size value fields allow you to define the nearest value to round to. For example, an X-size value of 10mm rounds the result to the nearest 10mm.
To disable rounding, set the X and Y size values to 0mm.
Greater or equal to the gap - The overall thickness of all plates must either fit the gap or overlap it. There must be no remaining gap.
Less or equal to the gap - The overall thickness of all plates must never overlap the gap. Plates either fit the gap or some gap remains.
Closest to the Gap - There can be either an overlap or a gap remaining, Plates of thicknesses are selected so the overall thickness is as close to the gap size as possible.
Greater or equal to the gap - The overall thickness of all plates must either fit the gap or overlap it. There must be no remaining gap.
Greater or equal to the gap - The overall thickness of all plates must either fit the gap or overlap it. There must be no remaining gap.
Less or equal to the gap - The overall thickness of all plates must never overlap the gap. Plates either fit the gap or some gap remains.
Less or equal to the gap - The overall thickness of all plates must never overlap the gap. Plates either fit the gap or some gap remains.
Closest to the Gap - There can be either an overlap or a gap remaining, Plates of thicknesses are selected so the overall thickness is as close to the gap size as possible.
Closest to the Gap - There can be either an overlap or a gap remaining, Plates of thicknesses are selected so the overall thickness is as close to the gap size as possible.
Always Up - The resulting value from the calculation is always rounded upwards. For example, if the resulting X size is 33mm and the rounding X value is set to 10mm then it is rounded up to 40mm.
Always Down - The resulting value from the calculation is always rounded downwards. For example, if the resulting X size is 38mm and the rounding X value is set to 10mm then it is rounded down to 30mm.
To Closest Value - The resulting value from the calculation is rounded to the nearest number. For example, if the resulting X size is 38mm and the rounding X value is set to 10mm then it is rounded up to 40mm.
Always Up - The resulting value from the calculation is always rounded upwards. For example, if the resulting X size is 33mm and the rounding X value is set to 10mm then it is rounded up to 40mm.
Always Up - The resulting value from the calculation is always rounded upwards. For example, if the resulting X size is 33mm and the rounding X value is set to 10mm then it is rounded up to 40mm.
Always Down - The resulting value from the calculation is always rounded downwards. For example, if the resulting X size is 38mm and the rounding X value is set to 10mm then it is rounded down to 30mm.
Always Down - The resulting value from the calculation is always rounded downwards. For example, if the resulting X size is 38mm and the rounding X value is set to 10mm then it is rounded down to 30mm.
To Closest Value - The resulting value from the calculation is rounded to the nearest number. For example, if the resulting X size is 38mm and the rounding X value is set to 10mm then it is rounded up to 40mm.
To Closest Value - The resulting value from the calculation is rounded to the nearest number. For example, if the resulting X size is 38mm and the rounding X value is set to 10mm then it is rounded up to 40mm.

Compensation Sizes
Reset
Supports Compensation Options
Apply
Save Work
Cancel
Gap
Minimum
Maximum for Plates
Maximum for Profile
Plate Thickness
Calculation Method
Greater or equal to the gap
Less or equal to the gap
Closest to the Gap
Visually Accommodate
On
Off
Rounding
Compensation Sizes
Calculation Method
Always Up
Always Down
To Closest Value
X-size value
Y-size value