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AVEVA Catalog

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

Quick Access Toolbar

The quick access toolbar is at the top right hand corner of the AVEVA Catalog window. The General discipline is selected by default, the toolbar contains a set of common menu short cuts. The main work area of AVEVA Catalog includes a Catalog Explorer which is central to navigation of the Catalog and Properties databases. For a full explanation of the Catalog Explorer and common AVEVA E3D Design user interface refer to Common Functionality. AVEVA Catalog General Catalog Explorer Common Functionality

Project tab

The Project tab provides access to a number of key project commands and facilities. All the displayed options are available for selection common to all products with the exception of the Options functionality. The functionality enables the editing/viewing of user preferences specific to the AVEVA E3D Design product and discipline. Units, Explorer Settings, Show Tooltips and Coordinates are common throughout AVEVA E3D Design products, refer to Units and Coordinates for further information. Representation Rules are specific to AVEVA Catalog. Project Options Units Explorer Settings Show Tooltips Coordinates Units Coordinates

Drawing Representation Settings

The Drawing Representation Settings allow a system administrator to define the appearance of a component, as displayed in a 3D graphical view depending on the following drawing representation settings: The functionality available from the Drawing Representation Settings enables a representation types to be defined, each corresponding to a given combination of these representation settings. Reference types can then reference such a type to change the appearance of a displayed component. A set of sub windows show all the representation types currently defined, use the upper part of the main window to edit the lists by adding, removing or modifying individual entries. Entries can be cut, replaced, copied, inserted after or before the current selection. The File entry near the top of the window shows where the current type set, as listed on the window, is stored. Each representation type is defined by the following settings: The range of drawing levels to be shown The obstruction level The centerline flag The tube flag. The range of drawing levels to be shown The range of drawing levels to be shown The obstruction level The obstruction level The centerline flag The centerline flag The tube flag. The tube flag. A keyword A description A drawing level range An obstruction level The centerline flag The tube flag. A keyword A keyword A description A description A drawing level range A drawing level range An obstruction level An obstruction level The centerline flag The centerline flag The tube flag. The tube flag. Drawing Representation Settings Drawing Representation Settings

Disciplines within AVEVA Catalog

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

Multi-Purpose Windows

AVEVA Catalog uses multi -purpose windows to carry out tasks, such as the creation of a new catalog element or the modification of an existing catalog elements, refer to the relevant functionality for further information. Or the creation of a category for any discipline from the same window by selecting the desired Purpose. Refer to Attributes of DATA Elements for further information. Attributes of DATA Elements

the catalog database

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

How it works

Once a component is selected, a Specification Reference (SPREF) is identified and held in the Model database. The SPREF points to a Specification Component (SPCOM) in the specification, this in turn points to a catalog component (SCOM, SPRF and son on) in the catalog. When working within the Piping, Equipment, Electrical, Structures or Supports disciplines, selecting any tab provides access to features specific to that discipline. When working within a disciplines AVEVA Catalog uses multi-purpose windows. For example, it is possible create either a pipework or structures specification from the same window by selecting the desired purpose. For an explanation of common window functionality refer to Multi-Purpose Windows Multi-Purpose Windows , Electrical, Structures Supports Multi-Purpose Windows

Hierarchy

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

Create Catalog

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

Create Section

A Catalog Database Element (CATA) can contain a number of Catalog Sections which are administrative elements, there are two types: Piping Sections (SECT) and the Structural Sections (STSE). They are principal administrative elements by which the Catalog is divided and arranged. A SECT or STSE can only be created below a CATA element. Use the Create Section window to create a new SECT element in the catalogue hierarchy the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Depending on the discipline currently selected in AVEVA Catalog a default purpose selection is made, for example, PIPE is selected by default when in the AVEVA Catalog Pipework discipline. Select the Use defined Storage Area check box to add elements to a defined storage area, refer to Storage Areas for further information. Note: If the PIPING discipline is selected, the Create Section window is displayed. Storage Areas Note : Create Section Create Section Use defined Storage Area Storage Areas

Create Category

Sections, which subdivide an overall catalog (CATA), are obligatory. Categories, which subdivide Sections, are optional (although their use is recommended). A Category (CATE element) is an administrative element, which can be created below a section (SECT element). Depending on the purpose of a Category the appropriate element is created in the Catalog DB (CATE for piping and Structural Category (STCA) for structures). Use the Create Category or Create Structural Section window to create a new CATE or SCTA element in the catalog hierarchy, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Depending on the discipline currently selected in AVEVA Catalog a default purpose selection is made, for example PIPE is selected by default when in the AVEVA Catalog Pipework discipline. Select the Use defined Storage Area check box to add elements to a defined storage area, refer to Storage Areas for further information. The CATE or SCTA element is displayed in the Catalog Explorer and the Model View window is displayed. Storage Areas Create Category Create Structural Section AVEVA Catalog AVEVA Catalog Use defined Storage Area Storage Areas Catalog Explorer Model View

Model View

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

Parts

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

Units

Unit types can be set up which can then be linked to relevant attributes of the various elements which appear throughout the databases. The unit hierarchy is as follows, the UNIT element is a top level administrative element, which owns a Measurement Set element (MSET) which in turn owns a Measurement Type element (MTYPE) and finally an Attribute List Element (ATLIST). Refer to Unit Types for further information. Unit Types

Groups

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

Text Definition

Use the dual purpose Text Definition window to create or modify a Text Definition (TEXT elements) which can be used to store any textual data at almost any level in the database hierarchy displayed in the Catalog Explorer. The text string is stored in the STEX attribute of the Text element, is restricted to a maximum of 120 characters. The text must not be enclosed between apostrophes unless you want to form part of the text string. Text Definition Catalog Explorer.

Detail and Material Text

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

the general discipline

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

Model Settings

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

Copy Element and Rename

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

Catalog Copy

Use the Catalog Copy window to copy catalog items from read only databases to local write databases. The read only databases may be foreign databases or locally copied MASTER databases that you has no write access to. The following restrictions should be observed: The Catalog Copy window is divided into the following frames: Copy Options Select either the Same Name or the Prefix option. If the Prefix option is selected, the string in the adjacent text gadget is used as the prefix to the Copy To name. The Include Reference toggle is used to include any references for any SCOM, SPRF or SFIT items that are included in the Copy From frame, as these references may or may not exist in the same part of the hierarchy. Catalog Explorer Displays all the catalog elements in the current set of databases. Copy From Displays all the items that are to be copied in the current sequence. Copy To Displays the name of the database items that to be created when the Apply Copy option is applied. It also shows the database item name in the target database into which the item is to be copied. Copy to Location Displays all the possible locations in the target databases, where the Copy From items can be copied to. Copy Options Select either the Same Name or the Prefix option. If the Prefix option is selected, the string in the adjacent text gadget is used as the prefix to the Copy To name. The Include Reference toggle is used to include any references for any SCOM, SPRF or SFIT items that are included in the Copy From frame, as these references may or may not exist in the same part of the hierarchy. Catalog Explorer Displays all the catalog elements in the current set of databases. Copy From Displays all the items that are to be copied in the current sequence. Copy To Displays the name of the database items that to be created when the Apply Copy option is applied. It also shows the database item name in the target database into which the item is to be copied. Copy to Location Displays all the possible locations in the target databases, where the Copy From items can be copied to. The Copy From frame can be populated by right clicking in the Catalog Explorer frame to display a sub-menu, Add Elements to Copy From and Add Members to Copy From or by clicking either of the two top options to the right of the Catalog Explorer frame. Or by clicking either of the two top options to the right of the Catalog Explorer frame. Either option adds the current element or its members to the Copy From pane. Once the Copy From pane has been populated, the right click functionality on the Catalog Explorer is only active if the Catalog Explorer item's owner is the same as the one in the pane. The options are also only active based on the current catalog explorer item and the Copy From pane owner type. Items can be removed from the Copy From pane by using the right click functionality: Or by clicking the two lower options to the left of the Copy From pane: The Copy From pane can also be populated by using the Include References toggle and Update option. These are only active if any items in the grid are of type SCOM, SPRF or SFIT and will look for any references for example: GMRE, PTRE, NGMRE, DTRE, PSTR, GSTR and BLFARRAY. Any items not already in the Copy From pane are added. If the Include References toggle is not checked then the references are removed from the pane. The Update option allows any new items that have been added to the pane after the Include References toggle has been ticked to be added to the pane. When the Copy From pane is populated the Copy To pane is also populated. The Copy To pane is populated with the name the item is to be given when the Apply Copy option is applied. The green tick indicates that the name does not already exist in the target databases. Any items where the specified name does exist in the target databases will be highlighted with a red dot sphere and will not be copied. The target databases are defined by any database in the current MDB that can be written to. The Copy To column now needs to be populated with the new location in the target databases. Select an owning element in the Catalog Explorer frame to copy to, making it the currently selected item. If the selected item in the Catalog Explorer frame is of the correct owner type and the database can be written to then a Set copy location from Explorer right click option is available in Copy To pane. For example, if the element members that are to be copied are of type CATA then an owning element of type CATA in the destination database from the Catalog Explorer frame must be selected then select Set copy location from Explorer. If an owning element of the correct type is already present when the Copy From grid is populated then the Copy To Location pane is also populated with any items in the target databases where the items in the Copy From pane can be created. For example, in the following figure a number of SPRF items are copied which need to be created at an Structural Category (STCA) level. Therefore the pane is populated with all STCA elements in all databases that can be written to in the Multiple Database (MDB). When an item is selected in the Copy to Location pane, the location of the selected items in the Copy To pane can be set by either right clicking on the Copy To Location pane. Or by clicking the options located to the right of the pane. Once the Copy To grid is populated and contains any items that have a name and copy location that both contain a green tick, Apply becomes active. When Apply is clicked, all the items that can be copied (items with green ticks in both columns of the Copy To grid) are copied from the Copy From pane to the location in the Copy To pane with the applied name. All references that are included in the copy are reset to the newly created references in the target databases. The Catalog Copy window is then cleared ready for the next copy sequence. The system only allows items to be copied at the same level in the hierarchy within a copy sequence. The owning hierarchy must exist (or be created) in the database where the items are going to be copied to. Only members of top level items (for example: SPWL, CATA and so on) can be copied, as it is not possible to specify into which database an item is to be copied without actually having an existing item in the target database. The system only allows items to be copied at the same level in the hierarchy within a copy sequence. The system only allows items to be copied at the same level in the hierarchy within a copy sequence. The owning hierarchy must exist (or be created) in the database where the items are going to be copied to. The owning hierarchy must exist (or be created) in the database where the items are going to be copied to. Only members of top level items (for example: SPWL, CATA and so on) can be copied, as it is not possible to specify into which database an item is to be copied without actually having an existing item in the target database. Only members of top level items (for example: SPWL, CATA and so on) can be copied, as it is not possible to specify into which database an item is to be copied without actually having an existing item in the target database. Note: If the destination database does not have an owning element of the correct type then it must be created in the database hierarchy. For example in the case of a CATA refer to Create Catalog. Note: Different elements can be created in different locations in the target databases. Create Catalog Catalog Copy Catalog Copy Copy Options Same Name Prefix Prefix Copy To Include Reference Copy From Catalog Explorer Copy From Copy To Apply Copy Copy to Location Copy From Copy From Catalog Explorer Add Elements to Copy From Add Members to Copy From Catalog Explorer Catalog Explorer Copy From Copy From Copy From Copy From Copy From Copy From Include References Update Copy From Include References Update Include References Copy From Copy To Copy To Apply Copy Copy To Catalog Explorer Catalog Explorer Set copy location from Explorer Copy To Catalog Explorer Set copy location from Explorer Note : Create Catalog Copy From Copy To Location Copy From Copy to Location Copy To Copy To Location Note : Copy To Apply Apply Copy To Copy From Copy To Catalog Copy

Storage Areas

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

Material Properties

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

Import data

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

Specification List

The currently configured specifications within the catalog database are categorized and displayed in the Specification List window, by default the highest element in the hierarchy, specification worlds are displayed. Use the Spec World Types drop-down to filter specifications relevant to a specific design discipline (Piping, Structural Steel, and so on). The options are as follows: Once the relevant specification world element has been selected, all the specifications which are members of that world are displayed in the window. Select a specification in the list to make it the current selection in the Catalog Explorer. To view the specification, click Display Spec, the selected specification is displayed. The functionality available from the window is common throughout AVEVA applications. All Piping Heating & Ventilation Cable Trays Hanger & Support Equipment Structural Steel. All All Piping Piping Heating & Ventilation Heating & Ventilation Cable Trays Cable Trays Hanger & Support Hanger & Support Equipment Equipment Structural Steel. Structural Steel. Note: All applicable Spec World elements are shown in the Spec Worlds list. This facility reads the Purpose attributes of the Specification Worlds to find the required elements, so it will only work correctly if these have been set. Use the All setting to find a required specification if it is not displayed. Specification List Spec World Types Note : Spec Worlds Purpose All Catalog Explorer Display Spec

Specification Structure

The Specification Structure window displays a summary of the currently selected specification in the hierarchy. Use the window to quickly view the structure and content of the selected specification. To view the structure and content of the specification, identify the specification in the Catalog Explorer as the CE, then click Specification. The Specification Structure window is then populated with the detail of the newly selected specification. Specification Structure Catalog Explorer Specification Specification Structure

Surface Treatment Definition

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

Symbol Set

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

Selection Tables

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

Search

A search facility is provided as an extension to several windows within AVEVA Catalog. The Search window can be invoked from a number of other windows such as the Task sub window of the Create Part World. Using this search functionality is different from the common search functionality available throughout all disciplines, refer to Search for further information. The example below shows the Search window invoked from the Create Part World window. The individual components of the search window (DB Type, Element Types, and so on) is pre populated by the displayed window, however these values can be amended. Use the DB Type drop-down to specify which database to search, possible values are: In most cases, only the Catalog and Property databases will be relevant when using AVEVA Catalog. In the Element Types field enter a space delimited list of elements types to search. Click the box to the right of this displays the Select Element Types to search for window. The list of elements displayed in this window are dependent on the Database Type, selected in the DB Type drop-down list. Pick from the list of Available Element Types by highlighting an entry and click Add ->> to include the element in the Selected Element Types list. To remove an element from the list of Selected Element Types highlight an entry and click <<-Remove. Click OK to return to the search window. By default the Search In field is pre-populated with an asterisk. The asterisk value is a wildcard which indicated the search will be conducted on all elements in the database hierarchy. If the search is to be carried out below a certain position in the database hierarchy, specify the name of the element to search below in the Search In field (for example DRA/PRJ/TMP/PIPING/A0). Alternatively select the item in the Catalog Explorer and click Add CE. Click Reset to reset the Search In field to its default value. Use the grid part of the window to build a list of criteria to be used when conducting the search. These conditions allow the search to test certain criteria based on the values of attributes within the specified elements. There will normally be a pre-populated entry depending on the displayed window. Click in a cell in the Attribute column to expand a list of valid attributes available to the element. The list of attributes is dependant on the selection made in the Element Types field. Click in the cell in the operator column to expand a list of available comparison criteria, possible selections are as follows: = Attribute value is equal to <> Attribute value is more than or less than < Attribute value is less than <= Attribute value is less than or equal to > Attribute value is more than => Attribute value is equal to or more than Like Attribute value is like (specified string). Attribute value is equal to Attribute value is more than or less than Attribute value is less than Attribute value is less than or equal to Attribute value is more than Attribute value is equal to or more than Attribute value is like (specified string). To remove an entry from the list of search criteria click Remove Statement. Click Choose Result Cols to display the Search Results Presentation Settings window allowing you to alter the presentation of the search results: In the Search Result Presentation Settings window select the required attributes to be displayed in the search results by selecting the check box beside the attribute. Change the order attributes are displayed by selecting Move Up or Move Down. The list of attributes is dependent on the Element Types selected. Click Referenced Attributes to display the Choose Referenced Attributes for xxxx window allowing the Referenced Attributes to be displayed. Select Referenced Attributes from the hierarchical list and click Add ->> to include them in the Selected Attributes list. To remove entries from the list of Selected Attributes highlight an entry and click <<-Remove. When all the fields of the search window have been populated, click Find to begin the search. The time taken to display search results is dependent on the size of the database and complexity of the search criteria. A search results window is displayed as follows, results are displayed in a grid list. Click to highlight an entry. Depending on the window that originally launched the search, it may be possible to select multiple entries by holding CTRL while making selections. Click Use Result to pass the selection back to the window that invoked the search window. Note: These are the databases that are available to a standard project, additional databases may appear in the list if an administrator has customized the project. Create Part World Search Create Part World Search Create Part World Note : Element Types Select Element Types to search for DB Type Available Element Types Add ->> Selected Element Types <<-Remove OK Catalog Explorer Add CE Reset = <> < <= > => Like Remove Statement Choose Result Cols Search Results Presentation Settings Search Result Presentation Settings Move Up Move Down Referenced Attributes Choose Referenced Attributes for xxxx Add ->> Selected Attributes <<-Remove Find CTRL Use Result

Convert Spec

The Convert Spec window allows older style specifications to be converted into new style GPART families or TABGRO elements types depending on the discipline which is active, such as Piping or Structures. The conversion process takes all the referenced catalog data from the incoming specification and creates the new structure, it will also create a new specification with the GPART reference. For non-piping specifications, the Convert Spec creates a TABGRO>CTABLE>TABITE structure to match the incoming spec, so that the new selection option can be used when in Model.The Convert Spec may not be displayed instantly, before the window is displayed a conversion list is built. While this process takes place a progress bar is displayed at the bottom of the AVEVA Catalog window. Use the Discipline drop-down list, to select the type of specification to convert, the Source specification list is populated with applicable specifications. From the Source specification list, click to highlight the specification to be converted. Select an entry in the Source specification list to display possible target elements in the database hierarchy displayed in the Catalog Explorer for the converted spec to output to. These are listed in the Destination Spec Worlds/Table Groups and Destination Part Worlds. If no destinations are listed new elements can be created, select Create Spec World (displays the Create Specification World) or select Create Part World (displays the Create Part World). Click to highlight an entry from the Destination Spec Worlds/Table Groups and Destination Part Worlds. Click Apply to convert the specification and create the desired database hierarchy in the Catalog Explorer. Create Part World Convert Spec Discipline Source specification Source specification Source specification Catalog Explorer Destination Spec Worlds/Table Groups Destination Part Worlds Create Spec World Create Specification World Create Part World Create Part World Destination Spec Worlds/Table Groups Destination Part Worlds Apply Catalog Explorer.

Surface Treatment

Use the functionality to be create table groups elements for the purpose of setting up specific Surface Treatments (refer to Surface Treatment Definition for further information) for parts prior to being applied to a model in the Model application. Create a new table group element in the catalog hierarchy, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines, refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. A Table Group (TABGRO element) must be created below a Specification World (SPWL). Once the new table group administrative element is created, the TABGRO window is displayed. Refer to Selection Tables for further information. A TABGRO must be created for the following types of selection table: When dealing with a Surface Treatment a TABGRO will reference a PART family listing all the surface treatments that are to be available to the project (refer to Create Part Family for Inside and outside surface treatments can be assigned based on the PSPE attributes of the PIPE or HVAC elements. In this case, the TABGRO (Table Group) and all the TABITE elements (Table Items) must have their purpose attributes set to IPSP and OPSP. IPSP Selection criteria for the inside surface treatment SPEC of PIPES/HVAC based in the PSPE. OPSP Selection criteria for the outside surface treatment SPEC of PIPES/HVAC based in the PSPE. FACE Selection criteria for the surface treatment SPEC based on the FACE CODE of the owning ZONE. GENE Generic Selection Criteria for the surface treatment SPEC. IPSP Selection criteria for the inside surface treatment SPEC of PIPES/HVAC based in the PSPE. IPSP Selection criteria for the inside surface treatment SPEC of PIPES/HVAC based in the PSPE. OPSP Selection criteria for the outside surface treatment SPEC of PIPES/HVAC based in the PSPE. OPSP Selection criteria for the outside surface treatment SPEC of PIPES/HVAC based in the PSPE. FACE Selection criteria for the surface treatment SPEC based on the FACE CODE of the owning ZONE. FACE Selection criteria for the surface treatment SPEC based on the FACE CODE of the owning ZONE. GENE Generic Selection Criteria for the surface treatment SPEC. GENE Generic Selection Criteria for the surface treatment SPEC. Surface Treatment Definition Multi-Purpose Windows Selection Tables Create Part Family Surface Treatment Definition Multi-Purpose Windows Table Group Specification World Selection Tables Create Part Family

Integration with AVEVA ERM

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

Piping discipline

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

Piping Component

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

Specific piping hierarchy

The piping specific hierarchy contains information such as branch, reducer, nominal bore, bolting or connection tables which are part of the catalog database. These tables are a collection of similar elements in the database which the administrator can group together elements to help with creation of specifications such as bore ranges, branch and reducer types, wall thickness and pipe data. Refer to Wall Thickness Table, Pipe Data Table and Create Nominal Bore World for further information. On all windows, click Apply or OK to save the changes or click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the window. The Connection Compatibility Table hierarchy holds a list of all the compatible connection types for Piping Components in a set project. Refer to Coco Table for further information. The Bolt Table hierarchy contains information describing the nature of the bolted connections of Piping Components in a project. Refer to Bolt Diameter and Length Tables for further information. Table World The Table World (TABWL) is a top level administrative element, which can own one or several administrative table elements: Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options. Refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. Nominal Bore Table A Nominal Bore Table (NOMTAB) element is the administrative element for a nominal bore table and must be created below a Table World (TABWLD) element. Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. Once the administrative elements have been created, the Size Range window is displayed. By default, the Name fields are automatically populated, the Description is Unset and the Purpose is set to PIPE, as the currently active discipline is PIPING. Click to highlight the desired bore sizes in the Available Nominal Bores (mm) list. Multiple bores can be selected at once by left clicking and dragging the mouse pointer. To remove particular highlighted entries hold down the CTRL key and left click on a bore size. ADD > Adds highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window. ADD ALL >> Adds all highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window. Remove < Removes the highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window. Remove All << Removes all the highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window. ADD > Adds highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window. ADD ALL >> Adds all highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window. Remove < Removes the highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window. Remove All << Removes all the highlighted bore size to the Nominal Bores part of the Size Range window. Create Branch Tables Branch tables are used as a way of selecting the type of fitting used for example BW could indicate a Butt Weld Tee, SW a Socket Weld Tee, WOL a Butt Weld Outlet Boss and SOL a Socket Weld Outlet Boss. A Branch Table (BRTAB) element must be created below a Table World (TABWLD) element. Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. Once the BRTAB is created, the Branch Table window is displayed. By default, the name fields are automatically populated, the description is Unset and the Purpose is set to BRAN, as the currently active discipline is PIPING. Click to highlight the desired bores in the Available Nominal Bores (mm) list by left clicking on the desired bore size. Multiple bores can be selected at once by left clicking and dragging the mouse pointer down the list. ADD > Adds highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table. ADD ALL >> Adds all of the highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table. Remove < Removes the highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table. Remove All << Remove all of the highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table. ADD > Adds highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table. ADD ALL >> Adds all of the highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table. Remove < Removes the highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table. Remove All << Remove all of the highlighted bore size to the Branch Size part of the Branch Table. Short codes are under user control and are stored in the defaults file: PMLUI\dflts\cat-pipetablecodes. Once the desired bores have been added to the Branch Table, short codes can be added. From the Cell Click Action part of the Branch Table, click Add. In the Main Bores part of the Branch Table window, click on the required empty cells to add the short code. To add the short code to multiple cells, select multiple cells by holding down CTRL and left clicking and dragging the mouse pointer. To remove short codes, from the Cell Click Action part of the Branch Table window, select Clear and left click on the cell within the Branch Table. To return the mouse pointer to normal operation, from the Cell Click Action part of the Branch Table window, select None. Reducer Sizes The Reducer Sizes check box is only active when used in conjunction with the Specification creation windows. When a Spec is associated with a Specification Table this check box allows the quick switching between windows allowing faster edits to be made. Create Reducer Tables The Reducer Table creation window behaves in exactly the same manner as the Branch Table window. To avoid repetition this section only lists the differences between the two. A Reducer Table must be created below a Table World (TABWLD) element. Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. Once the Reducer Table (BRTAB) element, the Reducer Table window is displayed. By default, the name fields are automatically populated, the description is Unset and the Purpose is set to REDU, as Reducer has been selected from the Create Specification Table group. The only difference in behaviour to the Branch Table window is the list of Short Codes available for selection, by default, these are: Short codes are under user control and are stored in the defaults file: PMLUI\dflts\cat-pipetablecodes. Populate the table as described in the previous section. COCO Table The Connection Compatibility Table (CCTA) holds a list of all the compatible connection types for Piping Components in a set project. A CCTA is an administrative element which exists at the same level as CATA in the hierarchy. A CCTA has Connection Compatibility (COCO) elements as its members, each of which has a pair of coded connection types stored as its CTYPE attribute. These connection types are those referred to in the PCON attribute of a Piping Component’s P-points. Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. Once the Coco table element is created, the Connection Compatibility Table window is displayed. From the Connection Types part of the Connection Compatibility Table window, select the required connection types from the list of available connections. Multiply selections can be made by holding down the CTRL key and using the left click on the mouse. From the Connection Types part of the Connection Compatibility Table window, click to highlighted a connection type to the Connections grid then by click Add >. Add > Adds the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table. Add All >> Adds all of the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table. Remove < Removes the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table. Remove All << Remove all of the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table. Add > Adds the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table. Add All >> Adds all of the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table. Remove < Removes the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table. Remove All << Remove all of the highlighted connection type to the Connections part of the Connection Compatibility Table. Nominal bore size table Branch and reducer tables Pipe data tables Wall thickness tables. Nominal bore size table Nominal bore size table Branch and reducer tables Branch and reducer tables Pipe data tables Pipe data tables Wall thickness tables. Wall thickness tables. Note: The Nominal Bore Table does not provide wall thickness data in the model, refer to Wall Thickness Table for further information. Note: For nominal bores that are not included in the standard nominal values, refer to Create Nominal Bore World for further information. Note: If the connection compatibility table is from a read-only Master project, an error message is displayed. The table is displayed and the data in the Connections grid is readable but the table will be in read-only mode. Note: When a connection type is added from the Connections Types list to the Connections grid, it is removed from the Connections Types list and vice versa. Wall Thickness Table Pipe Data Table Create Nominal Bore World Bolt Diameter and Length Tables Multi-Purpose Windows Wall Thickness Table Create Nominal Bore World Multi-Purpose Windows Multi-Purpose Windows Multi-Purpose Windows Multi-Purpose Windows Wall Thickness Table Pipe Data Table Create Nominal Bore World Apply OK Cancel Coco Table Bolt Diameter and Length Tables Table World Multi-Purpose Windows Nominal Bore Table Table World TABWLD Note : Wall Thickness Table Note : Create Nominal Bore World Multi-Purpose Windows Size Range window Name Description Unset Purpose Available Nominal Bores (mm) ADD > Nominal Bores Size Range ADD ALL >> Nominal Bores Size Range Remove < Nominal Bores Size Range Remove All << Nominal Bores Size Range Create Branch Tables Branch Table BRTAB Table World TABWLD Multi-Purpose Windows Branch Table Unset Purpose Available Nominal Bores (mm) ADD > Branch Size Branch Table ADD ALL >> Branch Size Branch Table Remove < Branch Size Branch Table Remove All << Branch Size Branch Table Branch Table, . Cell Click Action Branch Table Add Main Bores Branch Table Cell Click Action Branch Table Clear Branch Table Cell Click Action Branch Table None Reducer Sizes Reducer Sizes Specification creation Create Reducer Tables Reducer Table Branch Table Reducer Table a Table World (TABWLD) Multi-Purpose Windows Reducer Table BRTAB Reducer Table Unset Purpose Create Specification Table Branch Table ECC CONC SWGE SWGC COCO Table Multi-Purpose Windows Connection Compatibility Table Note : Connections Connection Types Connection Compatibility Table Connection Types Connection Compatibility Table Connections Add > Note : Connections Types Connections Connections Types Add > Connections Connection Compatibility Table Add All >> Connections Connection Compatibility Table Remove < Connections Connection Compatibility Table Remove All << Connections Connection Compatibility Table

Bolt Table Utilities

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

Bolt Sets (BTSE)

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

Create Nominal Bore World

For users who require bores, that are not included in the standard nominal values, functionality is available for the creation of tables that will hold the required bores in the AVEVA Catalog database. When being switched from module to module, the Catalog database is scanned for a Nominal Bore World (NBRWLD) element. Purpose on NBRWLD can be set to either BLEN or BDIA depending on whether the elements are being used to store metric/imperial equivalent Bolt Lengths or Bolt Diameters. If so, the nominal bore-checking routine is switched to the user defined nominal bores. Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. A NBRWLD administrative element is added to the database hierarchy and display in the Catalog Explorer and the Bolt Diameter/Length Table is displayed. Multi-Purpose Windows Multi-Purpose Windows Catalog Explorer Bolt Diameter/Length Table

Wall Thickness Table

Wall thickness tables are a reference list of elements with a bore and a wall thickness value. The Create Wall Thickness Table window is displayed with a default name based on the current element and must be created below a TABWLD element in the catalog hierarchy. It is also an administrative element. Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. A Wall Thickness Table is added to the database hierarchy and the Wall Thickness Table window is displayed. The Wall Thickness Table builds a set of wall thickness elements (WTHELE) matching the bore sizes in the specification to which it's applied. The bore sizes selected must match those in the specification from the Available Nominal Bores list. Click to highlight the desired bores in the Available Nominal Bores (mm) list by left clicking on the desired bore size. Multiple bores can be selected at once by clicking and dragging the mouse pointer down the list. Click Add > to populate the Nominal Bores column, to add the complete bore list to the Nominal Bore column, click Add All >>. After the addition of the required bores to the Nominal Bores column, the Remove and Remove All options become active allowing the removal of bores from the Nominal Bores list. After setting the required bores, the Wall Thickness values can be entered. For each nominal bores enter a wall thickness into the corresponding blank field. When all the Wall Thickness values have been entered, click Apply to create the Wall Thickness Table (WHTAB) element in the database hierarchy displayed in the catalog hierarchy. Multi-Purpose Windows Create Wall Thickness Table Multi-Purpose Windows Wall Thickness Table Wall Thickness Table Available Nominal Bores Available Nominal Bores (mm) Add > Nominal Bores Nominal Bore Add All >> Nominal Bores Remove Remove All Nominal Bores Wall Thickness Apply Wall Thickness Table

Pipe Data Table

Pipe Data Tables are designed to store bore specific data and are referenced by a specification. Each specification references its own specific pipe data table. Each pipe data table owns a number of pipe data elements matching the bore sizes of the specification components. Each pipe data element has attributes to identify wall thickness, corrosion allowance and flange excess allowance and these will be accessible for each component. The Create Pipe Data Table window is displayed with a default name based on the current element and must be created below a TABWLD element in the catalog hierarchy. It is also an administrative element. Many multi-purpose windows provide similar functionality through the create and modify options, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines. Refer Multi-Purpose Windows to for further information. A Pipe Data Table is added to the catalog hierarchy and the Pipe Data Table window is displayed. By default, the Name fields are automatically populated, the Description is Unset and the Purpose is set to PIPE, as the currently active discipline is Piping. Multi-Purpose Windows Pipe Data Tables Create Pipe Data Table Multi-Purpose Windows Pipe Data Table Name Description Unset Purpose

Create/Modify Permissible Specifications

Use the functionality to restrict the pipe, insulation and tracing specifications available for selection at project level. Note: This is an administrator function, use to create or modify the specifications available for selection. Note :

Sloperef

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

The pipe slope

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

Piping tools

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

Convert Spec

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

Keys

When generating spools, SPOOLER needs to know what type of connection or joint is been used, this is identified by the Isodraft Connection Key (CKEY) attribute of the COCO element. Refer to Specifying Pipe End Conditions for use by Isodraft for further information. To view and edit the currently configured CKey for the Coco table identified as a CE in the Catalog hierarchy. Click CE to populate the Edit Ckeys window with the CCTA elements Ckeys (connection type). Use the part of the Set CKeys part of the Edit CKeys window to filter the CTYPE and CKey attributes displayed, refer to Filter CKey for more information. Modify the CKey attribute used, refer to Filter CKey for further information or delete selected entries in the CKeys list. Filter CKey Filter CKey Specifying Pipe End Conditions for use by Isodraft CE Edit Ckeys Set CKeys Edit CKeys Filter CKey Filter CKey

A catalog database

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

Table Group

Selection Tables (specification) are general purpose tables which can be used to control the choice of components available for selection by populating the table with specific General Parts (GPARTs) for use in the Design. Refer to Selection Tables for further information. Use table group functionality to create administrative elements for the purpose of selecting equipment and equipment electrical components using specifications. Refer to Selection Table Hierarchy for further information. The Create Table Group window creates a new table group element which is an administrative element in the catalog hierarchy. The functionality is common throughout all disciplines, refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. Once the new table group administrative element is created, the TABGRO window is displayed. The TABGRO window acts as a task hub for all the tasks associated with the creation and modification of selection table(s) (CTABLE). Table Attributes Use the Table Attributes part of the table group window to define the general attributes for the selection table. It is recommended to give individual selection tables a unique description. Table Header Use the Add Heading part of the TABGRO window to define a description for the table header (TABHEA) element, as there can be many selection tables within one group it is recommended to give each selection table in the group an unique description. Once the description has been defined, the window is then displayed as Edit Heading. The description previously defined is displayed along with an auto generated name. The Purpose defines in which discipline the selection table will be displayed, by default it is blank. Use the Edit Questions part of the TABGRO window to add, remove or modify TABHEAQ elements. Table Item Table items (TABITE) have a reference to the corresponding part and hold the selection answers for that part (TABITEM). Use the search criteria to find the GPART elements that will appear in the table, click Add Items (Search), the functionality available is common throughout AVEVA products. Refer to Search for further information. To add the currently selected GPART items in the Catalogue Explorer to the list of TABITE elements in the table, click Add Items (from CE) or navigate to a GPART element or to a Part Hierarchy Element (PRTELE) element that owns GPARTelements and select these. For a detailed explanation of GPARTS refer to Create Part Family for more information. Add the selection data (answers (entry in table rows)) to columns (questions (column headers)) in the table. Select one or more entries in the list of table items. Click Edit Selection to display the Edit Items part of the TABGRO window which allows answer values to be set for each of the selected table items. In the answer field enter a value if desired, such as VPUMP, this will appear in the selection table presented in the Equipment discipline and can be used for filtering the selection of equipment items available to design users. Note: A Table Group (TABGRO element) must be created below a Specification World (SPWL). Note: The selection criteria or filters are defined by the questions and answers in the CTABLE, the table header element holds the question (TABHEAQ) column heading) and the table items (TABITE) elements have the answers (TABITEM) entry in table row). Note: There is a special case for a Question with Purpose TYPE. This will be used by the equipment selection application to filter automatically on User Defined Element Type. For example, if the project has a User Defined Element Type (UDET) :VPUMP, then the Equipment application user will be presented only with Table Items that have answer VPUMP to the TYPE question. Selection Tables Multi-Purpose Windows Search Create Part Family Selection Tables Selection Table Hierarchy Create Table Group Multi-Purpose Windows Note : Table Group Specification World Table Attributes Table Attributes Table Header Add Heading Edit Heading Edit Questions Note : Table Item Search Add Items (from CE) Create Part Family Edit Selection Edit Items Note :

Nozzle Specification

Use the Nozzle Specification window to build up a specification by reference to the attribute settings of existing nozzles in the catalog database. The specification simply acts as an index to allow any required nozzle to be located easily. To build such a specification, navigate to the catalog element (CATA, SECT or CATE) that contains all nozzles that are to be accessed using the new specification. Use the upper part of the window to specify details of the overall SPEC element to be created; the lower part lists all nozzles below the current level in the catalog which can be used to specify which ones are to be included in the specification. If required, change the default settings for Spec, Description and Standard. The Spec World option lists all available SPWL elements for the appropriate generic type (as controlled by the setting of the PURP attribute). If more than one is available, select the one below that the new SPEC element is to be created. The left-hand list is populated with the category (CATE) elements, while the right-hand list is populated with the nozzles in the selected category. By default, all listed nozzles are incorporated into the specification. To prevent one or more nozzles or complete categories being included in the specification, select them in the relevant list and click Remove below that list. The 'removed' entries will only be shown (marked with a * symbol) if the Hidden option above the list is set to On. To reverse the process, select a 'removed' entry and click Re-Instate. When the lists are populated with only those nozzles which can be selectable using the new specification, click OK to build the specification. Create Specification The Create Specification window available in the Spec Generator application is used when creating Specifications for Nozzles or Structural Steel. While within Spec Generator, in the Create group, select Specification to display the Create Specification window. In principle, an empty Specification element can be created and then modify it by reference to any specified catalog item. In practice, you can only create Specifications for structural profiles or equipment nozzles using this method. To create a Specification in this way (perhaps for later modification), check the CE is a SPWL element. Use a meaningful Name and Description to identify the specification amongst many others. The Generic Type option currently restricts choice to Equipment (with a corresponding Spec Type of Nozzles) or Structural Steel (with a corresponding Spec Type of Steel Sections, that is Profiles). Select the required option. Note: The functionality is only available in the Equipment discipline and at least one Specification World with its PURP attribute set to indicate its suitability for storing nozzle specifications has been created. Set the purpose for NOZZLE spec to EQUI, and the SPEC purpose set to NOZZ. Nozzle Specification Note : Spec Description Standard Spec World Remove Hidden On Re-Instate OK Create Specification Create Specification Spec Generator Create Specification Create Specification Name Description Generic Type Equipment Spec Type Nozzles Structural Steel Spec Type Steel Sections

Equipment Electrical Component Selection

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

features to AVEVA

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

Cable Tray

Use the Create Category window to create a cable tray element (CTRAY), including types such as elbows, tees, crosses, risers, straights and so on. By default, the category name has a CATE extension and the purpose is set to TRAY, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines, refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. The definition of cable tray elements is as in other modules, is a task of building up the model data using the references and modelling techniques, refer to Model View for further information. Once defined all elements can then be used in other catalog element structures, for example, General Parts (GPARTs), Table Groups (TABGROs) and subsequently used in Model using appropriate selection techniques. Multi-Purpose Windows Model View Create Category Multi-Purpose Windows Model View

Cable Cores

Use the Create Category window to create a cable core element (CORE). By default, the category name has a CATE extension and the purpose is set to CORE, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines, refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. The definition of cable core elements is as in other modules, is a task of building up the model data using the references and modelling techniques, refer to Model View for further information. The definition of cores is slightly different to other category types, and includes the additional function shown in the category window. An option for Cable Core Set is available in the Model References part of the category window. Cable Core Set (CCORSET) elements are specific to the cable element, and contains Cable Core Elements (CABCOR) which contain information such as number, purpose, description, core tag and core group. Clicking on the CCORSET displays the following sub window: To create a new cable core, click New, the Cable Core window is automatically populated with a number and type by default. The following fields are also available: Number (NUMB) Name of element is specified or hierarchy description Purpose (PURP) Description code word Description (DESC) Description of element Core Tag Cable core tag Core Group Cable core conductor group Number (NUMB) Name of element is specified or hierarchy description Purpose (PURP) Description code word Description (DESC) Description of element Core Tag Cable core tag Core Group Cable core conductor group The above screenshot shows a populated cable core window which would result in the following database hierarchy: The SCOM here would typically reference a CCORSET, if more than one cable core set is required, the SCOM can be copied using the normal copy routine in the category grid. Use the normal copy functionality from main menu for the CCORSET element in the category, then use the category window to re-reference the new CCORSET element. Once defined all elements can then be used in other catalog element structures, for example, General Parts (GPARTs), Table Groups (TABGROs) and subsequently used in Model using appropriate selection techniques. Multi-Purpose Windows Model View Create Category Multi-Purpose Windows Model View Cable Core Set Model References New, Cable Core

Cable Node Representation

Use the Create Category window to define the necessary representation of the cable nodes in design, which will eventually be drawn on drawings as symbols. By default, the category name has a CATE extension and the purpose is set to REPR, the functionality is common throughout all disciplines, refer to Multi-Purpose Windows for further information. Once defined all elements can then be used in other catalog element structures, for example, General Parts (GPARTS), Table Groups (TABGROs) and subsequently used in Model using appropriate selection techniques. Elements would be defined as in the example shows above, the geometry is defined to make the symbol as you wish to see it eventually in design. Once defined as SCOM elements, it would be then required to create GPART Family, example. Multi-Purpose Windows Create Category Multi-Purpose Windows

Interference Class Defaults

Use the functionality available from the Interference Class Defaults window to add, delete or reload rules. Class The Classes available for selection from the drop-down list are defined by the Cable Properties Elements (CABDATA) in the MASTER/PROP world. Material type The Material types available for selection from the drop-down list are Perforated and Unperforated. Calculation The Calculations (rules for the fill level checks) are available for selection from the drop-down list. There are three ‘out of the box’ calaculations (rules), see below, however if required, calculations can be added to the cblCalculationStore in the following location PMLLIB\design\objects\cblCalculationStore.pmlobj. All the calculations are listed in PMLLIB\design\objects\cblCalculationStore.pmlobj which can be found using the window code. Each calculation is one method in the cblCalculationStore, to add a new calculation, create a method in that file following the example of the existing methods, then register it to the list of calculations inside the method .constructCalculationList(). Reload classes Use to reload the rules in the Interference Class Defaults window. Add a rule Use to add a new rule to the Interference Class Defaults window, select a Class, Material and Calculation available for selection. Delete a rule Use to delete a rule from the Interference Class Defaults window, click to select a rule in the window then click the button. A Confirm window is displayed, click Yes to delete the rule or No to discard any changes. Reload classes Use to reload the rules in the Interference Class Defaults window. Add a rule Use to add a new rule to the Interference Class Defaults window, select a Class, Material and Calculation available for selection. Delete a rule Use to delete a rule from the Interference Class Defaults window, click to select a rule in the window then click the button. A Confirm window is displayed, click Yes to delete the rule or No to discard any changes. Refer to Cable Properties Element (CABDATA) for further information. Note: As long as the added calculations satisfy the specified criteria the fill level calculations will be successful when selected from the Interference Class Defaults window. Interference Class Defaults Class Cable Properties MASTER/PROP Material type Material types Perforated Unperforated Calculation Calculations Note : Interference Class Defaults Reload classes Interference Class Defaults Add a rule Interference Class Defaults Class Material Calculation Delete a rule Interference Class Defaults Confirm Yes No

working with HVAC

When working within the HVAC - Preview discipline of AVEVA Catalog, specific hierarchy can be created and additional tools specific to piping are available. All HVAC components used in the design are selected from the Catalog database by setting the Specification Reference for the corresponding design element so that it points to the required catalog entry. Each catalog item is defined in terms of two subsidiary sets of data: To enable the HVAC Preview functionality in Paragon, select PROJECT > Options > Discipline, then click to check the Enable check box. A Geometry Set, which defines the overall physical shape of the item in terms of a set of 3D basic shapes (known as primitives). A geometry set can include negative 3D primitives to represent holes. A Point Set, which defines a number of reference points and directions superimposed on the geometric shape so that individual parts of that shape can be identified and manipulated. These reference points, each of which represents a 1D point position, are called p-points. A range of catalog components with similar overall geometry will all reference the same geometry set and point set, so that the amount of data needed to represent all possible items is kept to a minimum. The dimensions of the items are not fixed in the catalog but are expressed in terms of Design parameters. dimensions are allocated to these parameterised dimensions when the item is used in a specific part of the design model: they may either be set explicitly or derived from associated dimensions of other design components to which the item is to be connected. A Geometry Set, which defines the overall physical shape of the item in terms of a set of 3D basic shapes (known as primitives). A geometry set can include negative 3D primitives to represent holes. A Geometry Set, which defines the overall physical shape of the item in terms of a set of 3D basic shapes (known as primitives). A geometry set can include negative 3D primitives to represent holes. A Point Set, which defines a number of reference points and directions superimposed on the geometric shape so that individual parts of that shape can be identified and manipulated. These reference points, each of which represents a 1D point position, are called p-points. A Point Set, which defines a number of reference points and directions superimposed on the geometric shape so that individual parts of that shape can be identified and manipulated. These reference points, each of which represents a 1D point position, are called p-points. A range of catalog components with similar overall geometry will all reference the same geometry set and point set, so that the amount of data needed to represent all possible items is kept to a minimum. The dimensions of the items are not fixed in the catalog but are expressed in terms of Design parameters. dimensions are allocated to these parameterised dimensions when the item is used in a specific part of the design model: they may either be set explicitly or derived from associated dimensions of other design components to which the item is to be connected. A range of catalog components with similar overall geometry will all reference the same geometry set and point set, so that the amount of data needed to represent all possible items is kept to a minimum. The dimensions of the items are not fixed in the catalog but are expressed in terms of Design parameters. dimensions are allocated to these parameterised dimensions when the item is used in a specific part of the design model: they may either be set explicitly or derived from associated dimensions of other design components to which the item is to be connected. HVAC - Preview HVAC Preview PROJECT > Options > Discipline Enable

Specifications

HVAC specifications are much like piping specifications, AVEVA provide three ‘out of box’ specifications: The functionality available from the AVEVA Specification window is identical to that previous described, refer to Specifications for further information. Mandatory headings in the specification table are: PSHA Component shape - RECT, CIRC or FLAT. PWID Duct width or diameter for circular components. PHEI Duct height (for circular components set to 0). PSHA Component shape - RECT, CIRC or FLAT. PWID Duct width or diameter for circular components. PHEI Duct height (for circular components set to 0). AVEVA-RECTANGULAR AVEVA SIMDUCT-CLASS-C AVEVA SIMDUCT-CLASS-F. AVEVA-RECTANGULAR AVEVA-RECTANGULAR AVEVA SIMDUCT-CLASS-C AVEVA SIMDUCT-CLASS-C AVEVA SIMDUCT-CLASS-F. AVEVA SIMDUCT-CLASS-F. Note: In AVEVA Catalog - the POINTS for pHeight, pWidth (for circular). The PDShape must currently be set using the Attributes window (if it is not in the Catalog window). Specifications AVEVA Specification Specifications Note : AVEVA Catalog Attributes Catalog

HVAC Standards

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

HVAC Custom Setting

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 : Link Custom Settings to Specification

Convert Custom Setting

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

HVAC Defaults

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.

Working with structures

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

Specific structures hierarchy

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.

Profile

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

Joints

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 Joints

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

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)

Templates

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

Rule Sets

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.

Understanding Parameters

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.

attributes for 2D and 3D

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

SLH Tasks

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 : Catalog Explorer

Components

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 : 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

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 :

Structural Specifications

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

Import Automatic Joint Specification

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

Working with supports

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

Administration Data

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

Administration option 1

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

Administration option 2

The Options (2) tab displays further default options. Options (2)

Zone ID

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

Active Standards

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

Ancillary Data

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

list of available ancillary support standards

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 design parameters for the selected ancillary for each bore size.

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 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

design parametrs

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

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

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

Hanger Data

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

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

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

hanger supports a pipe

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

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

Structure Data

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 : Detail Rtext Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases Detail Rtext

The Framework Selections/Restrictions tab

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