Pipe Fabrication

Pipe FabricationThe AVEVA Outfitting suite allows the user to provide all of the required information to produce pipes direct from the 3D model. Catalogue data provides all relevant fabrication information for the component. Project and process relevant attributes are added at the design phase. 3D Engineering and Design systems must allow for the final steps of production to be carried out without any additional effort and interfaces. Pipe Fabrication contains integrated features to support the complete production process from design tofabrication and assembly.

During pipe production various workflow and outsourcing scenarios are common. The fabrication data provided by Pipe Fabrication allows for high flexibility for handling peaks in the workload during the main outfitting phase. The mechanical prefabrication process requires a significant amount of investment. The data provided by the Pipe Fabrication allows for a smooth flow of information to the pipe fabrication vendors.

Pipe Fabrication can be tailored for specific needs using a set of functions for configuration of the fabrication environment. The user can also perform production checks during the design phase.

Pipe Fabrication offers a configurable reporting/drawing tool for pipe sketches containing production information and an isometric view. Also all pipe production data can be extracted in a neutral format for interfacing with other pipe production control systems. The NC Data is provided in a machine independent neutral (XML) format. Post processing of this data to machine dependent CNC data can be easily added as postprocessors for the different vendor specific languages.

The pipe fabrication process consists of four stages:

At the model stage, the user defines the fabrication related features. For example, fabricated pipe ends, assignment of bending machines and design checks for fabrication. Additional catalogue components are provided as part of Pipe Fabrication. Refer to Modelling for further information.

Spooling is based on the design data and fabrication checks are performed as configured. Only a successful fabrication check allows writing of the valid spool information to the database. Refer to Spooling and Checks for further information.

Drawing production uses the design and fabrication information to create pipe sketches or isometrics views. The material can be defined for shop or site and different types of isometrics can be generated for fabrication and installation. Refer to Spooling and Checks for further information.

Spool data can be published or only the NC relevant information for mechanical prefabrication. Refer to Export Fabrication Data for further information.

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication to display the pipe fabrication functions.

The user can generate Pipe Spool Sketches from the Drafting module too.

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ConfigurationPipe Fabrication allows the user to configure the following:

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Configuration to display the configuration functions.


• Fabrication Machine Manager. Refer to Fabrication Machine Manager for further information.• Optimisation Criteria for Bending & Welding. Refer to Optimisation Criteria for Bending and Welding for further information.• Galvanisation Tank Volume. Refer to Galvanisation Tank Volume for further information.• Weld Gaps. Refer to Weld Gaps for further information.• Modelling Consistency Checks. Refer to Modelling Consistency Checks for further information.• Threaded Ends. Refer to Threaded Ends for further information.• Defaults. Refer to Defaults for further information.

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Fabrication Machine ManagerThe Fabrication Machine Manager allows the user to define the attributes of the Pipe Bending, Welding and Extrusion machines, with their physical limits, such as local collision restrictions when the machine is in situ, maximum/minimum bore limits and material stretch/spring back factors.

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Configuration > Fabrication Machine Manager to display the Fabrication Machine Manager window. The Fabrication Machine Manager window differs depending on which Fabrication Machine Type is selected by the user.

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The Display Name/Description check box displays either the Name or the Description of the fabrication element. The user can change this by selecting from the drop-down list.

When the box is left unchecked the Description displays.

When the box is checked the Name displays.

To create a new Fabrication World, click Create Fabrication Machine World to display the Create Fabrication Machine World window.

The user must enter a Name and Description and click Apply.

Click the Copy check box to allow the user to copy an existing Fabrication Machine World and enter the name to be copied in the text box.

To create a group of machines click, Create Fabrication Machine Group to display the Create Fabrication Machine Group window.





Select the Copy check box to allow the user to copy an existing Fabrication Machine Group and enter the name to be copied in the text box.

Select a Fabrication machine type from the Machine Type drop-down list, the user can select from Bending Machine, Welding Machine or Extrusion Machine.

Bending MachineWhen Bending Machine is selected from the Machine Type drop-down list, the Fabrication Machine Manager window displays the current Bending Machine.


The user can change the current bending machine by selecting from the Bending Machine drop-down menu.

Click Create Bending Machine to display the Create Bending Machine window allowing the user to create a new Bending Machine.


Select the Copy check box to allow the user to copy an existing Bending Machine and enter the name to be copied in the text box.

Other options available to the user on the Fabrication Machine Manager window are:

Right-click within the grids for Bending Dimensions, Collision Planes, Springback and Stretch Factors to display a pop-up menu of available options associated with eachtab.

Bending DimensionsClick the Bending Dimensions tab to display a list of all the bending dimension data for the selected element.

STFProportional

Enter a proportional stretch factor for the bending machine.

STF Constant Enter a constant stretch factor for the bending machine.

Bending Direction

Select from the drop-down list to define the bend direction, viewed from the front of the bending machine.Select Right to allow the bending machine to bend to the right.Select Left to allow the bending machine to bend to the left.Select Up to allow the bending machine to bend to the upwards.

Pipe Rotation Select from the drop-down list to define the pipe rotation direction.Select Clockwise to allow the bending machine to rotate the pipe tube clockwise only.Select Counter clockwise to allow the bending machine to rotate the pipe tube counter clockwise only.Select Both to allow the bending machine to rotate the pipe tube in both directions.

Incremental Springback

Select the check box to allow the user to define the springback for an individual bending angle, for example, 5 degree steps.Leave the check box unchecked and the Springback angle is defined for 20deg and 120deg only. A linear interpolation is used between these two values.

Create Creates a new row at the end of the table.

Copy Creates a copy of the currently selected row.

Delete Deletes the selected row.

Export to Excel Exports the data to Excel.

Print Preview Displays the dimension data in the Print Preview window.



The full list of Bending Dimension attribute descriptions is:

Click Click picture to enlarge to display the Bending Machine Information window. The Bending Machine Information window displays a graphical representation of the machine

dimensions.

Collision PlanesThe user can create one or more collision planes for each Bending Machine. The Collision Plane attributes are two maximum and two minimum positions. These planes are a basic representation of the Bending Machine and its location in the workshop and are used by the system as Clash planes when bending the pipe. The Bending machine feeds, rotates and bends a pipe while the system makes sure it does not clash with any of the collision planes during this process.

Click the Collision Planes tab to display a list of all the Collision Plane data for the selected Bending Machine and a graphical representation of each selected Plane in a graphical view.

OD Pipe outside Diameter.

WThickness Pipe Wall Thickness.

PIP Maximum insertion length for a pipe (plane end).

PIF Maximum insertion length for a pipe with a pre-welded flange.

PIL Maximum insertion length for a pipe with a pre-welded lap joint stub end (LJSE).

MLF Minimum length for the first straight. If no value is given, the Grip length value is used.

Grip Grip length of the bending machine indicating the minimum length between bends.

MLL Minimum length for the last straight.

BRatio Bend radius ratio to outside diameter. By default, the PIR field is populated when the Bratio value is modified.

PIR Bend radius in mm. By default, the Bratio field is populated when the PIR value is modified



The list is a multi-select panel allowing several planes to display in context.

The axes, displayed only once, indicate the bending machine feed origin, from which all other dimensions are taken.

The full list of Collision Plane attribute descriptions is:

Stretch FactorClick the Stretch tab to display a list of all the stretch data for the selected Bending Machine.

The full list of Stretch Factor attribute descriptions is:

SpringbackClick the Springback tab to display a list of all the springback data for the selected Bending Machine.

If the Incremental Springback check box is left unchecked, the user can enter a constant Springback angle for 20 and 120 degrees.

If the Incremental Springback check box is checked, the user can define individual Springback angles. The example below contains defined individual angles of 10 degrees. The springback must be specified in degrees of over bending to reach the design angle after bending. For bend simulation, the over-bended angle is used for stretch calculation and collision tests.

X Min, Y Min, Z Min Minimum Plane Position X, Y, Z

X Max, Y Max, Z Max Maximum Plane Position X, Y, Z

OD Pipe Outside Diameter.

WThickness Pipe Wall thickness.

Matref Material reference of tube.

STFProportional Proportional stretch factor.

STFConstant Constant stretch factor.



The full list of Springback attribute descriptions are:

Welding MachineWhen Welding Machine is selected from the Machine Type drop-down list, the Fabrication Machine Manager window displays the current Welding Machine.

The user can change the current welding machine by selecting from the Welding Machine drop-down menu.

Click Create Welding Machine Click picture to enlarge to display the Create Welding Machine window allowing the user to create a new Welding Machine.


Select the Copy check box to allow the user to copy an existing Flange Welding Machine and enter the name to be copied in the text box.

Click to display the Welding Machine Information window. The Welding Machine Information window displays a graphical representation of the welding parameters.

OD Pipe Outside Diameter.

WThickness Pipe Wall thickness.

Matref Material reference of tube.

Bending Angle Actual bending angle.

Springback Angle Springbacked angle.



Weldable FlangesClick the Weldable Flanges tab to display a list of defined SKey’s for flange components that can be used on a welding machine.

Welding DimensionsClick the Welding Dimensions tab to display a list of all the welding dimension data for the welding machine.

The functionality of the Welding Dimensions tab allows the user to define the minimum tube length between two welds.

The full list of Welding Dimension attribute descriptions is:

Weld ConnectionsClick the Weld Connections tab to display a list of all the weld connection data for the selected welding machine.

The connection types in the Weld Connections tab are used to check the minimum tube length for welding, when weld elements are not used in the design.

OD Pipe Outside Diameter

WThickness Pipe Wall Thickness

Matref Material reference for pipe

WHN Minimum distance (tube length) between two manual welds

WMN Minimum distance (tube length) between two machine welds

WON Minimum distance (tube length) between two orbital welds



If weld elements are used in the design, the weld elements are used to check the minimum tube length for welding, independent from connection type of the adjacent component.

Extrusion MachineSelect Extrusion Machine from the Machine Type drop-down list to display the current Extrusion Machine in the Fabrication Machine Manager window. The user can select an alternative Extrusion Machine from the Extrusion Machine drop-down list.

Click Click picture to enlarge to display the Extrusion Machine Information window. The Extrusion Machine Information window displays a graphical representation of the extrusion

parameters.

Extrusion Dimensions



Click the Extrusion Dimensions tab to display a list of all the extrusion dimension data for the selected extrusion machine.

The full list of Extrusion Dimension attribute descriptions is:

Minimum Distance between ExtrusionsClick the Dist. between Extrusions tab to display a list of data that defines the minimum distance between extrusions.

The full list of Extrusion Dimension attribute descriptions is:

ReportTo save a Bending Machine, Flange Welding Machine or Extrusion Machine report, click Save Report to display the Save Report file browser.

MOD Pipe Outside Diameter of the main pipe.

WThickness Pipe Wall thickness of the main pipe.

Matref Material reference of the pipe.

BOD Pipe Outside Diameter of branch.

EAB Minimum distance from the centre of an extrusion to the next bend.

EAK Minimum distance from the centre of an extrusion to a plain pipe end.

EAH Height of the extrusion from the end of the main pipe.

EHE Height of the extrusion machine from the floor (bottom of pipe).

ANT Angle tolerance against the perpendicular direction of the main pipe.

MOD Pipe Outside Diameter of the main pipe.

BODA Pipe Outside Diameter of the branch.

BODB Pipe Outside Diameter of the neighbouring branch.

EAA Minimum distance from the centre of an extrusion to the next extrusion.



The user must navigate to a directory where the report is to be saved and enter a Filename in the text box.


Optimisation Criteria for Bending and WeldingDuring the bending, welding and extrusion checks, a custom configurable optimisation can be applied to minimise costs or waste of material.

The data is stored in the Application Data World (APPLDW) element, the user must have the correct access permissions to proceed.

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Configuration > Optimization Criteria for Bending and Welding to display the Optimization Priorities window.

The user can assign an individual order for the optimisation, this is then considered by the pipe fabrication check algorithm. The algorithm checks both bending directions. If both bending directions are possible the optimisation criteria is used to decide the way the welding and bending is done.

Click Apply to modify the optimisation or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Optimization Priorities window.

Click OK to close the Optimization Priorities window.


Minimize cut length Select the result that has the shortest cut length.

Maximize pre-weldedflanges

Select the result that has the greatest number of pre-welded flanges.

Minimize pipe overhang

Select the result that has the longest machine insertion length in the bending machine.

Single, pre-welded flanges not clutched

If only one flange can be welded before bending, this is always left outside the machine. The other bending direction is not considered.

Maximize machineextrusions

Select the result that has the greatest number of machine extrusions.

Moves the currently selected optimisation priority up one place.

Moves the currently selected optimisation priority down one place.


Galvanisation Tank VolumeThe user can specify the dimensions of the galvanisation tanks available for the galvanising of pipes.

The data is stored in an Application Data World (APPLDW) element, the user must have the correct access permissions to proceed.

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Configuration > Galvanization Tank Volume to display the Galvanization Tank Configuration window.

The user can modify the Name, Width, Depth and Height fields for the currently selected galvanisation tank.




Click Dismiss to close the Galvanization Tank Configuration window.

Refresh Refreshes the Galvanization Tank Configuration window.

Create Creates a new galvanisation tank, the user must enter a Nameand populate the Width, Depth and Height fields.

Delete Deletes the currently selected galvanisation tank.


Weld GapsThe user can define the weld gap and cut length values for each piping specification.


From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Configuration > Weld Gap to display the Weld Gap Config window.

Weld Gap TableClick in the Weld Gap Table tab to define the physical weld lengths for different piping specifications.

The user can modify the currently selected Weld Gap value.

Click Apply to modify the weld gap, click Dismiss to close the Weld Gap Config window.

Weld Gap OptionsClick the Weld Gap Options tab to define the weld handling information.


Specification Select a Specification from the drop-down list to display the associated weld gap information.

Refresh Refreshes the Weld Gap Table window.



The user can modify the values in the SHOP, FIELD and SITE fields to define the weld specification for each weld type.

The Welds for Fitting to Fitting Connection part of the Weld Gap Options tab allows the user to specify the weld type for fitting welds.

The Welds for Slip-On Flanges part of the Weld Gap Options tab allows the user to specify the weld type for slip-on flanges.

Click Apply to modify the weld gap options, click Dismiss to close the Weld Gap Table window.

The gap weld values are used as a Design Parameter when welds are added to the 3D model.

Do Not Create Welds Welds are not created for Fitting to Fittingconnections.

Welds with Zero Weld Gap Welds are created in the model with a gap length set to zero.

Welds with Weld Gap from Spec or Weld Gap Table

Welds are created and have a physical length, the weld fittings change position accordingly.

Inner Weld A weld is created on the inner surface of the connection.

Inner/Outer Welds Welds are created on both the inner and outer surfaces of the connection.




Modelling Consistency ChecksPipes that are still being designed can be checked for fabrication readiness. Some of the checks require configurable dimensions or minimum distances.

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Configuration > Modelling Consistency Check to display the Consistency Check Configuration window.

In the above example the minimum distance between the branch and the next flange can be defined for the main pipe.

In the above example the minimum distance between the branch and the next flange can be defined for the branch pipe.

Click Apply to modify the configurable dimensions or minimum distances.

Click OK to modify the configurable dimensions or minimum distances and close the Consistency Check Configuration window.

Click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Consistency Check Configuration window.


Check Items Select a Check Item from the drop-down list to display the associated configurable dimensions or minimum distances.

New Creates a new configurable dimension or minimum distance at the bottom of the list, the user must populate the relevantfields.

Insert Creates a new configurable dimension or minimum distance above the currently selected row, the user must populate therelevant fields.

Delete Deletes the currently selected configurable dimension or minimum distance.


Threaded EndsThread length information for threaded pipe ends can be modified by the user.

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Configuration > Threaded Ends to display the Threaded Ends window.




The user can modify the Connection, Description, Bore and Length fields for the currently selected threaded end.

Click Apply to modify the threaded end or Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Threaded Ends window.

Click OK to close the Threaded Ends window.

Register a New Thread TypeTo register a new thread type, a new COCDES element must be created in Paragon. Refer to Catalogues and Specifications User Guide for further information.

New Creates a threaded end in the list of available threaded ends. The user must populate the Connection, Description, Bore and Length fields.

Copy Copies the currently selected threaded end.

Delete Deletes the currently selected threaded end.

Refresh Refreshes the Threaded Ends window.

Up Moves the currently selected threaded end up one place.

Down Moves the currently selected threaded end down one place.

• A new SCOM element with a Connection Type Description must be created in Paragon. Alternatively the user can modify an existing SCOM element. Refer to Catalogues and Specifications User Guide for further information.



The thread type must be referenced using the Thread Engagement Configuration window.



DefaultsFunctionality is available to define the default values for pipe fabrication checks and other behavioural aspects of Pipe Fabrication.


From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Configuration > Defaults to display the Pipe Fabrication Defaults window.




Default excess for loosecomponents

Defines the default excess added when a component is set to loose.

Default excess for insertconnection

Defines the default excess length for an insert connection. A description of how to correctly define an insert connection is explained, refer to Non-standard Branch Connections for further information.

Default excess for surfaceconnection

Defines the default excess length for a surface connection. A description of how to correctly define a surface connection is explained, refer to Non-standard Branch Connections for further information.

Default excess for saddleconnection

Defines the default excess length for a saddle connection. A description of how to correctly define a saddle connection is explained, refer to Non-standard Branch Connections for further information.

Default excess for bossconnection

Defines the default excess length for a boss connection. A description of how to correctly define a boss connection isexplained, refer to Non-standard Branch Connections for further information.

Default excess for mitreconnection

Defines the default excess length for a mitre connection.

Negative first feed

Select the check box for the first feed value to be a negative value.

Leave the check box unchecked for the first feed value to be a positive value.

XYZ Bending Table

Select the check box for the bending table to show x, y and z coordinates for spool.Leave the check box unchecked for the bending table to show feed, rot and bend coordinates for spool.

Allow automated feedexcess

Select the check box to allow feed excess during fabrication checks.

Allow automated end excess for bendingmachine

Select the check box to allow for an end excess, suitable for the bending machine, to be added when required.

Allow automated end excess for extrusionmachine

Select the check box to allow for an end excess, suitable for the extrusion machine, to be added when required.

Always set spool type toShop

Select the check box for the spool type not to be overwritten by the fabrication check functionality. It is always SHOP.

Show "Modelling consistency check not passed" on Spool Drawing

Select the check box to add a watermark to the spool drawing, indicating the modelling consistency check status.





ModellingFunctionality is available for the user to assign a bending machine, define fabricated pipe ends and carry out a modelling consistency check.

Pipe Routing using Bends via a Pipe Fabrication MachineTo use bends via Pipe Fabrication Machine, it is necessary to fulfil three criteria.

The example below shows a specification containing a predefined radius (RADI) value for a BEND heading.

The example below shows a SCOM element, the CompType attribute value is VAR.

Click picture to enlargeAVEVA Outfitting then attempts to find a valid radius for bends from the BendMacReference attribute of the branch, pipe and zone sequentially in the hierarchy.

Note If no matching dimensions are found, the radius cannot be set, requiring the radius to be set by the user.


• The branch, pipe or zone must have the BendMacReference attribute set. The BendMacReference attribute must point to a valid Fabrication Machine World (FMWL), Fabrication Machine Group (FMGRP) or Fabrication Machine (FMBEND) which has a bending dimension (FMBDIM) matching exactly the tube outside diameter.

• The piping specification must not have a predefined radius (RADI) value for a BEND heading. AVEVA Outfitting first tries to set the radius of the bend via the specification selectors. If this is not available, AVEVA Outfitting then checks that the BendMacReference is available.

• For the bend radius to be set via a Pipe Fabrication Machine, a variable angle / variable radius Bend component (SCOM) must be defined in Paragon. The component CompType attribute must be set to VAR.




Assign Bending Machine ReferenceThe user can define a default Bending Machine Reference for a pipe specification. The user can then modify a Bending Machine Reference in the pipe structure.

Default Bending Machine Reference in Pipe SpecificationThe user can specify a default bending machine reference to each pipe specification using Paragon.

Whenever a pipe is created, the BendMacReference attribute is populated with the default value assigned to the piping specification.

Run Paragon and navigate to the pipe specification to which a default bending machine reference is to be assigned.

Modify the Value field of the :PFBendMacReference attribute, the value must point to a valid Fabrication Machine World (FMWL), Group (FMGRP) or Machine (FMBEND).

The bending machine reference must be located in the current MDB.

Run AVEVA Outfitting and create a pipe with the modified pipe specification. Refer to Create Pipe for further information.

By default, the BendMacReference attribute is assigned with a valid default bending machine reference from the pipe specification.

Modify Bending Machine Reference in Pipe ModelsIf a pipe bend Radius is too large and needs to be changed to a smaller bend radius for design reasons, then the BendMacReference attribute for the zone, pipe or branch can be modified to point to another Fabrication Machine World (FMWL), Group (FMGRP) or Machine (FMBEND).

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Modelling > Assign Bending Machine to display the Assign Bending Machine window.




Click CE to identify the currently selected SITE, ZONE, PIPE or BRAN as the working element.

The list of elements displays the Name, element type and BendMacReference attribute value of each element in the selected pipe structure. The user can select one or moreelements to modify.

Select the Highlight selected elements check box to highlight the selected table item in the 3D graphical view.

Select FMWLD, FMGRP or FMBEND and click Apply to assign a new BendMacReference.

The Assign Bending Machine part of the Assign Bending Machine window allows the user to assign a new bending machine and modify the bend radius of the selectedelement.

Click a Apply to assign a new bending machine and modify the bend radius of the selected element.

Modify Bend RadiusIf the Modify Bend radius check box is selected, the bend radius of the selected element is modified by default.

Assign Bending Machine

Select an FMWLD, FMGRP or FMBEND from the drop-down list to assign a BendMacReference attribute value to the selected element.

Modify Bend Radius Select the check box to modify the bend radius of the selected element by default. Refer to Modify Bend Radius for further information.

Tidy Select the check box to tidy the BendMacReference attribute value of the selected element by default. Refer to TidyBendMacReference Element for further information.



The example below shows the modified bend radius as part of a pipe structure.

Tidy BendMacReference ElementIf the Tidy check box is selected, the BendMacReference attribute value of the selected element is tidied by default. If the BendMacReference attribute value of a branch is the same value as the owning pipe, the attribute value is removed from the branch.

The example below shows a pipe and branch with a duplicate BendMacReference attribute value.

When the Tidy check box is selected, the BendMacReference attribute value is removed from the branch.

DetailsThe Details tab displays a list of change details for the pipework structure, calculated when the user assigns the bending machine.


ErrorsThe Errors tab displays a list of errors for the pipework structure, calculated when the user assigns the bending machine.



Bending Error TypesThere are three different error types that can be checked for:

There is not enough straight tube length before or after a bend to change the bend radius. An instance can occur when changing a bending machine reference that uses a larger radius value.The example below shows the effect of enlarging a bend radius on a tube.

The new bending machine reference does not have a suitable bending dimension for the outside diameter of the target pipe.

The BendMacReference attribute value is not defined for any of BRAN, PIPE and ZONE elements in the pipework structure.

• Not enough tube length before/after bend.

• Bending machine cannot handle the outside diameter

• BendMacReference is not defined.


Fabricated Pipe EndsFunctionality is available for the user to define a plain, slanted or threaded pipe end.

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Modelling > Fabricated Pipe Ends to display the Fabricated Pipe Ends window.

The Fabricated Pipe Ends window allows the user to define the pipe end by selecting a pipe model and, if necessary, a reference plane. A Note can be specified to display on the drawing.


Create Plain/SlantedEnds

Allows the user to specify the angle for the Plain or Slanted End and display a Drawing Note.

Enter a value of 0 in the Slanted Angle field to define a Plain End.If required, enter a statement in the Drawing Note field, the default is Plain End. The note displays on the drawing.Click Create Plain/Slanted Ends. The user must select a pipe end in the 3D graphical view.

Enter a value (greater than 0) in the Slanted Angle field to



define the angle of the Slanted End in degrees.If required, enter a statement in the Drawing Note field, the default is Trim pipe end to {deg}. The note displays on the drawing.

Note {deg} is replaced by the value of the Slanted Anglevalue in the drawing.

Click Create Plain/Slanted Ends. The user must select a pipe end in the 3D graphical view.

Create Slanted Ends with ReferencePlane

Allows the user to create a slanted end by referencing a plane.Enter a value (greater than 0) in the Slanted Angle field to define the angle of the Slanted End in degrees.Enter a dimensional value in the Clearance field to define the reference plane clearance.If required, enter a statement in the Drawing Note field, the default is Trimpipe end to {deg}. The note displays on the drawing.

Note {deg} is replaced by the value of the Slanted Angle value in the drawing.

Click Create Slanted Ends with Reference Plane.The user must select the plane to be used as the pipe end cutting standard in the 3D graphical view.

Note A curved hull must not be used as the reference plane.

Create Thread End

Allows the user to define a Threaded End.Click Create Thread End. The user must select a pipe end in the 3D graphical view.

Select a Thread Type from the Thread Type drop-down list.The user can configure the Thread Type, refer to Threaded Ends for further information.The Threaded End consists of four attributes:

The Thread information is shown on the drawing.If a tube has thread information, the build length value starts with '*' as prefix.

• Connection• Description• Bore of Picked Tube• Thread Length

The assembly table contains the thread information.

Remove Fabricated End

Deletes the Fabricated End (Slant or Thread). The user must select a pipe end in the 3D graphical view.

Display Fabricated End

Displays information for the created Fabricated End.


Modelling Consistency CheckA check can be carried out for pipe fabrication validity.




From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Modelling > Modelling Consistency Check to display the Modelling Consistency Check window.

The Modelling Consistency Check window allows the user to check a pipe fabrication, view the check results and define the checks to be processed.

When a Modelling Consistency Check has been performed, suggested error fixes display at the bottom of the Modelling Consistency Check window.

The example below displays an error in the pipe indicating an invalid gasket. The suggested fix is to remove the gasket from the from the pipe. The user can click Delete to

CE Identifies the currently selected PIPE or BRAN as the working element.

Check The Modelling Consistency Check is performed. The Check results display as a coloured circle in the list of selected elements:

• Green = passed• Amber = warning• Red = failed.

Stop Cancels the Modelling Consistency Check currently being performed.

Results The Results tab displays a description of the Modelling Consistency Check Errors. The Check results display as a coloured circle in the description:

• Green = passed• Amber = warning• Red = failed.

Check CE

The Check CE tab displays a detailed error report for the currently selected error description in the Results tab.

Options The Options tab allows the user to define the checks to be included in the Modelling Consistency Check.


Select the check box to include the check in the Modelling Consistency Check. Clear the check box to omit the check from the Modelling Consistency Check.

Click Apply to include only the selected check boxes in the Modelling Consistency Check



remove the invalid gasket.

The example below displays an error in the pipe indicating that Flange 2 and Flange 3 of the branch are misaligned. The suggested fix is to align the flanges. The user can click Fix Flange 2 of BRANCH/CHECK 4 to fix the alignment if Flange 2. The user can click Fix Flange 3 of BRANCH/CHECK 4 to fix the alignment if Flange 3.

Additional Information for Saddle ComponentsThe STUB-IN creation form can be used for SADDLE connections. A component which has specific COMPTYPE (Component Type) can be used for SADDLE connection.

(The COMPTYPE should be SSAH or SSAT for SADDLE connection).



The user can query the COMPTYPE of the currently selected element. Enter q comptype in the Command Window.

The user can query the CATREF of the currently selected element. Enter q catref in the Command Window.

The user can query the COMPTYPE of the currently selected element, in Paragon. Enter q comptype in the Command Window.


Spooling and ChecksPipe spool generation makes sure that all pipe spools include the necessary adjustments to be suitable for production in an automatic and configurable manner. The following must be considered:


• Spooling must be part of design and pipe production.• The limit of pipe spool can be manually set.• Pipe production checks must be a one step application, available interactively via a window and also in bulk mode for any list of pipe spools built from an explorer level. For

example, blocks and areas.• A spool can contain the following pipe components:

• Welded Flanges• Lap joint flanges and stub ends• Caps • Bended pipes• Stub in branches, for example OLET or SET-ON TEE• Branch build via extrusion• Welds• Couplings• Any other manually welded components.

• The bending logic addresses the complete pipe bending process information in a comprehensive manner in order to make sure all design configurations can be effectivelyproduced. Machine welding and extrusions are tested in the same way.

• The following general errors can occur:• Minimum distances for bending not met• Collision with bottom, bending machine or other constraints defined by collision planes• Height for extrusion machine does not allow extrusion



• Minimum distances between welds not fulfilled.• All errors display an error message. The error message must be meaningful and combined with visualisation. Guided changes are possible, for example, for additional

excesses or switches to manual bends.• The dimensions and constraints of fabrication machines are stored in configuration tables in the Fabrication Machine World. The Fabrication Machine World can be attached

on a branch, a pipe or for a complete zone. A link can be set from the piping specification to the Fabrication Machine World and is used during piping.• If flanges are welded before bending there is an impact on the bending process. The bending machine must have a clutch, which can grip a flanged end, this influences the

maximum pipe length for bending.• During bending, welding and extrusion checks, a custom configurable optimisation can be applied to minimise costs or waste of material. The user can assign an individual

order for the optimisation, this is then considered by the pipe fabrication check algorithm. In each case the algorithm checks both bending directions, if both are possible, the optimisation criteria is used to decide the welding and bending process.

• The user can override fabrication checks and optimisation. For example, the user can manually define a clutch piece or an explicit feed length. When a manual override is entered, the bending check algorithm considers the override and only tests, for example, the predefined working direction.

• The most cost effective way of fabrication, is mechanical fabrication in a workshop. For welding, bending and extruding, pipe production checks must be carried out to verify machine specific dimensions. If this is not possible, the pipe length is estimated and cut to an exact size at a later date.

• Additional cuts are allowed:• A bended elbow can be cut down to the radius.• For flanges at the end of a straight pipe, with an extrusion, the pipe is oversized to allow for extrusion and cut prior to flange welding.• Between two elbows, a feed excess must be added to allow for grip length. The excess is cut to an exact size at a later date. The resulting two pieces are welded

together, leading to an additional weld.


Weld HandlingThe Weld Handling functionality allows the user to create, modify, and delete welding.

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Spooling & Checks > Weld Handling to display the Weld Handling window.

Click to identify the currently selected element as the working element.

The Create part of the Weld Handling window allows the user create and define a weld.


Spec. Select the radio button to create a weld element from the current pipe spec. The weld thickness is pre-defined bythe spec.

Config. Select the radio button to create a weld element from a common weld spec. The weld thickness can be modifiedaccording to the design circumstance.

Zero Gap The check box becomes active when the user selects the Config. radio button.Select the check box to define a weld thickness of 0.



The Modify part of the Weld Handling window allows the user modify the currently selected weld.

The weld list displays weld information for the welds that can be modified.

The Weld List part of the Weld Handling window allows the user to export the checked weld.

Fabrication Type

According to Welding methods, the user can select Manual, Machine, or Orbital, and can define Shop, Site, and Field.

Create Weld Creates a weld for the selected pipe with specific options for Fitting to Fitting Connection and Slip-On Flanges.Refer to Weld Gaps for further information.

Create weld through Picking

Creates a weld by picking the specific element in the 3D graphical view.

Append Weld Number

Select the check box, the next available weld number is assigned to the current weld, by default.Leave the check box unchecked for the user to assign the weld number manually.

Note The weld number is a unique value. Duplicate weld numbers are highlighted by application.

Modify the properties of the Weld set in the 3D graphical view (Shop, Type)

Refreshes the weld list.

Navigate on 3D view Select the check box to display the selected weld in the 3D graphical view.

Mark Weld Info Select the check box to display the weld information for the selected element in the 3D graphical view.


Modify SpoolThe Modify Spool window provides functionality for the user to define pipe end & feed excess, loose components and spool limits.

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Spooling & Checks > Modify Spool to display the Modify Spool window.




The User End & Feed Excess part of the Modify Spool window allows the user display and modify the end and feed excess values.

Show User End Excesses

Displays or hides the end excess values in the 3D graphical view.

Set User End Excess

The user can set the end excess values by picking a tube element in the 3D graphical view.The End Excess window displays.

Input a dimensional value in the Start and End fields.Click Apply to accept the modified end excess values, Reset to discard any changes or Dismiss to close the User End Excess window. The user is returned to the Modify Spool window.



The Component Attributes part of the Modify Spool window allows the user display and modify the component attributes.

Modify Component AttributesThe Component Attributes window allows the user to define the attributes for piping components.

From the Modify Spool window click Modify Component Attributes to display the Component Attributes window.

Show User Feed Excess

Displays all feed excess settings.

Set User Feed Excess

Click to display the Feed Excess window.

Input a dimensional value in the Feed Excess field.Click Apply to accept the modified feed excess value, Reset to discard any changes or Dismiss to close the Feed Excess window. The user is returned to the Modify Spool window.

Show Loose Component

Displays or hides the loose component value in the 3D graphical view

Modify ComponentAttributes

Click to display the Component Attributes window. Refer to Modify Component Attributes for further information.

Displays the attribute settings for the previous piping component.

Displays the attribute settings for the next piping component.

Loose Component Select the check box to specify the piping component as a Loose Component.

Apply Default Loose Excess

The check box becomes active when the user selects the Loose Component check box, the Offline Component check box must



Click Apply to modify the component attributes, Reset to discard any changes or Dismiss to close the Component Attributes window. The user is returned to the Modify Spool window.

The Spool Limits part of the Modify Spool window allows the user display and modify the spool limits. A spool limit can be added or deleted. The spool limit is created with a field WELD component.

The Set Machine Insertion Direction part of the Modify Spool window allows the user define the bending direction for the spool.

(200.00mm) be left unchecked and the component must be positioned at the end of a spool.Select the check box to define a Default Loose Excess of 200mm for the piping component.

Offline Component Select the check box to specify the piping component as an Offline Component.

Shop FabricationMaterial

Select the check box to specify the piping component as a Shop Fabrication Material component.

Show Spool Limits Displays or hides the spool limits for the currently selected pipe in the 3D graphical view. Each spool limit displays as a filled square.

Set Spool Limit The user can create a spool limit for a coupling component using a cursor pick in the 3D graphical view.The user is prompted to Pick first component or <ESC> to finish :Possible spool limit positions display as a square without fill, existing spool limits display as a filled square.

The user must then pick a second component adjacent to the first component. The second component is used to decide the exact position for a new spool limit.A confirm window displays asking the user to set the spoollimit. Click Yes to create a new spool limit.

If the new spool limit is close to an existing spool limit, a confirm window displays asking the user to reset the spoollimit. Click Yes to create a new spool limit.



Click Set Machine Insertion Directions to display the Machine Insertions window and define the bending direction.

Click Apply to set the machine insertion direction or Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Machine Insertions window. The user is returned to the Modify Spool window.

The Create Multiple Spool part of the Modify Spool window allows the user define a Spool Drawing (SPLDRG) element.

SPLDRG elements can be viewed in the Fabrication Explorer. From the main menu bar, select Display > Explorers > Fabrication Explorer to display the FabricationExplorer.

To create a multiple spool, from the Modify Spool window, click Create Multiple Spool to display the Multiple Spool window.

Arrive Select the radio button and specify the Arrive to define the spool arrive end as the machine insertion direction.

Leave Select the radio button and specify the Leave to define the spool leave end as the machine insertion direction.

Auto By default, the bending direction is assigned after the bending check algorithm has checked and optimised both directions.

Creates the currently selected Department (ISODEP), Registry (ISOREG) or Spool Drawing (SPLDRG) element.

Department Select from the drop-down list to create a Departmentelement. Enter a Department Name in the field to the right of the drop-down list, the element displays in the FabricationExplorer.

Registry Select from the drop-down list to create a Registry element. Enter a Registry Name in the field to the right of the drop-down list, the element displays in the Fabrication Explorer.

Spool Drawing Select from the drop-down list to create a Spool Drawing element. Enter a Spool Drawing Name in the field to the right of the drop-down list, the element displays in the FabricationExplorer.

Adds a spool to a spool drawing by picking the spool in the 3D graphical view.

Removes a spool from a spool drawing by picking the spool in the 3D graphical view.



The bottom part of the Modify Spool window allows the user define the links with Fabrication Checks and Weld Handling. Functionality is also available to clear all Aid Texts from the 3D graphical view.

The user can decide to include field or not include field components into the Spool drawing.

Update Part Number Creates Fabrication or Installation Isometrics.

Fabrication Checks Click to display the Fabrication Check window. Refer to Fabrication Check for further information

Weld Handling Click to display the Weld Handling window. Refer to WeldHandling for further information

Clear All Removes all Aid Texts from the 3D graphical view.


Spool AttributesThe Spool Attributes window allows the user to modify the spool name and other attributes. Functionality is also available to add a new attribute column to the list of availablecolumns.

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Spooling & Checks > Additional Spool Attributes to display the Spool Attributes window.

The user can add new columns using the ppGetColumnsForSpool.pmlfnc file, located in the pmlfnc folder. The following example describes how to add a new attribute column, called Paint, to the list of spool attributes.

The graphic below indicates the Paint attribute of the PP_PROD_TEST1/PS/001 element.


Open the ppGetColumnsForSpool.pmlfnc file. The highlighted text in the example below displays the text required to be added to the file.


CE Identifies the currently selected element as the working element. The list of spool attributes is populated with all spools under the current element.

Export Exports the spool data to an excel file.

Highlight whenselected

Select the check box to highlight the selected spool in the 3D graphical view.




If there is no value list, input an empty string (‘’).

The user must then reload the Spool Attributes window to the application using the Command Window, enter pml reload form !!pfSpoolAttributes.


The example below displays the Spool Attributes window with the new column inserted.

The user can add new drop-down value list using the ppGetColumnsForSpool.pmlfnc file, located in the pmlfnc folder. The following example describes how to add a value list to the Paint attribute column.

Open the ppGetColumnsForSpool.pmlfnc file. The text in the example below displays the text required to be added to the file.


The user must then reload the Spool Attributes window to the application using the Command Window, enter pml reload form !!pfSpoolAttributes.


The example below displays the Spool Attributes window with the new drop-down value list.

Alternatively, the user can add a new drop-down value list using the ppGetColumnsForSpool.pmlfnc and pfGetValueListForSpool.pmlfnc files.

Open the ppGetColumnsForSpool.pmlfnc file. The highlighted text in the example below displays the text required to be added to the file.


Open the pfGetValueListForSpool.pmlfnc file. The highlighted text in the example below displays the text required to be added to the file.

• !columns[1] = The attribute name of the spool• !columns[2] = The column title for the attribute in the list of spool attributes.• !columns[3] = Possible value list or function name which has a value list.




Fabrication CheckThe Fabrication Check window provides functionality to check pipe models for production readiness.


CE Identifies the currently selected element as the working



The list of available pipes displays the currently selected pipes, together with the fabrication status.

Right-click to display a pop-up menu of available options associated with the selection.

element. The list of available pipes is populated with all pipes under the current element.

Validate Validates the current selection for production readiness. After validation, all errors and production information displays in the Check Results and the Details tabs.After validation, the pipe status is set to ready for production if there are no errors.

Release Sets the pipe status to ready for production, regardless of outstanding production errors.

Zoom when selected

Select the check box to display the currently selected element in the 3D graphical view.

Modify Spool Click to display the Modify Spool window. Refer to ModifySpool for further information.

Weld Handling Click to display the Weld Handling window. Refer to WeldHandling for further information.

Select Default FabricationMachines

Click to display the Default Fabrication Machines part Fabrication Check window. Refer to Default Fabrication Machines for further information.

Validate Pipes

Runs the fabrication checks against the currently selected pipes and displays the result. Spools and pieces are generated after validation if there are no outstanding errors.

Validate Pipes With

Click to display the Select Fabrication Machines window.



The list of available pipe spools displays the currently selected pipe spools, together with the fabrication status.

Click OK to run the fabrication checks against the currently selected pipes with the selected fabrication machines.Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Select Fabrication Machines window.

Set to Manually Bent

All pipe pieces containing bends in the selected pipe are set to manually bent.

Select Default FabricationMachines

Selects the default fabrication machines to be used instead of the fabrication machines specified by BendMacReference in fabrication checks. Refer to Default Fabrication Machines for further information.

Release Generates spool and piece elements for the currently selected pipes, the status is set to Ready for fabrication regardless of outstanding warnings.

Delete SpoolInformation

Deletes fabrication information for all pipe spools and pipe pieces in the currently selected pipes.

Add CE Adds all pipes under the CE element to the pipe list.

Remove Selected

Removes the currently selected pipes from the pipe list.

Remove All Removes all pipes from the pipe list.

Select All Selects all pipes in the list of available pipes.

Unselect All Deselects all pipes in the list of available pipes.

Add to 3D View

Adds the selected pipes to the 3D graphical view.

Remove from 3D View

Removes the selected pipes from the 3D graphical view.

OptimizationPriorities

Displays the Optimization Priorities window. The user can order theoptimisation priorities for the fabrication check. The modified priorities are temporary and is invalid after closing the Fabrication Check window. The functionality of the Optimization Priorities window is explained as part of the process for defining Optimisation Criteria for Bending and Welding. Refer to Optimisation Criteria for Bending and Welding for further information.

Zoom To Displays the currently selected pipes in the 3D graphical view.

Navigate To Navigates to the selected pipe in the Design Explorer.




Validate Spools

Runs the fabrication checks against the currently selected spools.

Validate Spools With


Click OK to run the fabrication checks against the currently selected spools with the selected fabrication machines.Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Select Fabrication Machineswindow.


All pipe pieces containing bends in the selected pipe spool are set to manually bent.

Select Default Fabrication Machines


Release Generates spool and piece elements for the currently selected spools, sets the status to Ready for fabrication regardless of outstanding warnings.

Delete Spool Information

Deletes fabrication information for all pipe spools and pipe pieces in the currently selected spools.

Modify Name

Individual spools can be renamed by selecting Modify Name from the shortcut menu to display the Name window.



The list of available pipe pieces displays the currently selected pipe pieces, together with the fabrication status.


In the Name field, input the name for the spool element.Click Apply to rename the spool or Dismiss to discard any changes and close the Name window.

Rename Spools

Renames the currently selected spools by using auto-naming rules. If auto-naming is turned off, the menu is disabled.

Rename All Spools

Renames all spools in the spool list by using auto-naming rules. If auto-naming is turned off, the menu is disabled.

Change Spool Type

Sets the spool type of selected pipe spool. The user can select SHOP, FITT or SITE.

Zoom To Displays the currently selected pipe spool in the 3D graphical view.

Navigate To

Navigates to the selected pipe spool in the Design Explorer.

Highlight Highlights the last selected pipe spool in the 3D graphical view.

Validate Pipe Pieces

Runs the fabrication checks against the currently selected pipe pieces.

Validate Pipe Pieces With


Click OK to run the fabrication checks against the currently selected pipe pieces with the selected fabrication machines.Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Select Fabrication Machines window.



The Results tab displays a description of the Fabrication Check errors. The check results display are classified as:

The Details tab displays all values from the fabrication check. The values are stored in PPIECE elements.

Default Fabrication MachinesClick Select Default Fabrication Machines from the Fabrication Check window. The Default Fabrication Machines panel displays and is populated with a list of the available default fabrication machines.

When the default fabrication machines are selected, Fabrication Check uses only the default fabrication machines, instead of using the BendMacReference attribute of the zone, pipe and branch.


The selected pipe piece is set to manually bent.

Select Default Fabrication Machines


Delete Piece Information

Deletes fabrication information for the currently selected pipe pieces.

Zoom To Displays the currently selected pipe piece in the 3D graphical view.

Navigate To Navigates to the selected pipe piece in the Design Explorer.

Highlight Highlights the last selected pipe piece in the 3D graphical view.

• Amber = warning• Red = failed.• i = information.



Select the check box to define the default fabrication machines for the Fabrication Check.

Click Select machines from current element to display the default fabrication machines available for the currently selected element.

Click Apply to select the default fabrication machines or Back to discard any changes and return to the Fabrication Check.


Galvanisation Tank CheckThe Galvanization Tank Check window allows the user to check the validity of a galvanisation tank against a pipe spool.

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Spooling & Checks > Galvanization Tank Check to display the Galvanization Tank Check window.

The list of available spools displays the currently selected pipe spools.


CE Identifies the currently selected element as the working element.

Select Galvanization Tank Select a galvanisation tank from the drop-down list to validate against the currently selected pipe spool.

Check Checks the validity of the galvanisation tank against the currently selected pipe spool.

Stop Cancels the current check.





DrawingsThe user can create three different types of drawing:

• Pipe Spool Drawings. Refer to Pipe Spool Drawings for further information.• Fabrication Isometrics. Refer to Fabrication Isometrics for further information.• Installation Isometrics. Refer to Installation Isometrics for further information.


Pipe Spool Drawings

All of the tasks that a user would carry out that are associated with the creation, modification, and drawing options and errors of Pipe Spool Drawings are initiated from a central Pipe Spool Drawing window which acts as a task hub.

The user must navigate to the Pipe Zone in the Design Explorer.

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Drawings > Spool Drawings to display the Pipe Spool Drawing window.


The Create Drawing tab contains a list of available spools that displays the currently selected pipe spools together with the drawing status.

The Drawing Options tab allows the user to define the options for the drawing.


Add CE Identifies the currently selected element as the working element.

Create Drawing Creates a Pipe Spool Drawing from the selected spools in the list of available spools.

Refresh Refreshes the Pipe Spool Drawing window.

Show Spool Dimension Select the check box to open the drawing when it has been created.



The Error List tab displays any errors encountered during the creation of the pipe spool drawing. To display the error list, select the Error List tab.

Dept. Name Enter a name to be used for the Department (ISODEP) element.

Regi. Name Enter a name for the Registry (ISOREG) element.

Using DESI Hierarchy

Select the check box to use the zone and site elements, in the Design Explorer, as the Dept. Name and Regi. Name.elements for the created pipe spool drawing.

Using MarineEnvironment

Select the check box to use predefined elements as the Dept. Name and Regi. Name. elements for the created pipe spooldrawing.

Naming Rule File Path

Displays the file path for the naming rule file. The user can navigate to a different location.The naming rule file can consist of:


Result File Path Displays the file path for the created pipe spool drawing. The user can navigate to a different location.

ISO Template Path Select a drawing template from the drop-down list.

Drawing Type Select a drawing type from the drop-down list. The format and sheet size for determined for the created pipe spool drawing.

Preview A preview of the drawing displays on the right side of the Pipe Spool Drawing window.




Fabrication IsometricsFrom the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Drawings > Fabrication Isometrics to display the Fabrication Isometrics window.

The Create Drawing tab contains a list of available items that displays the currently selected elements together with the drawing status.

The Drawing Options tab allows the user define the options for the drawing.

The Error List tab displays any errors encountered during the creation of the drawing. To display the error list, select the Error List tab.

The example is a created Fabrication Isometrics drawing.


Add CE Identifies the currently selected element as the working element with specific element type.

Create Drawing Creates a Fabrication Drawing from the selected items in the list.

Refresh Refreshes the Fabrication Isometrics window.

Use Hierarchy Select the check box to use the current hierarchy to identify source elements.

Element Type Select the element type to be displayed in the items list from the drop-down list.

ISO Option File Path Displays the file path for the ISO option file. The user can navigate to a different location.

Result File Path Displays the file path for the created drawing. The user can navigate to a different location.



The example drawing contains a Bending Table.

The user can define the Feed value, in the Bending Table, as a negative value. Refer to Defaults for further information. The Bending table is shown only for PSPOOL elements.


Installation IsometricsFrom the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Drawings > Installation Isometrics to display the Installation Isometrics window.


The functionality of the Installation Isometrics window is identical to the Fabrication Isometrics window. Refer to Fabrication Isometrics to for further information.

The example is a created Installation Isometrics drawing.





Export Fabrication DataThe Export Bending Machine NC Data window allows the bending machine information to be saved as XML file. For example, the bending activities of a specified list of pipepieces.

From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Export Fabrication Data > Bending Machine NC Data to display the Bending Machine NC Data window.

The list of available pipe pieces displays the pipe pieces for the currently selected element.l



File The user can select a file option from the drop-down list.Select One File to create a single file.Select By Pipe Piece to create a file for each pipe piece.Select By Spool to create a file for each pipe spool.Select By Pipe to create a file for each pipe.



Name The user can select a file option from the drop-down list.Select Element Name, the name of the element(PPIECE, PSPOOL or PIPE) is used as the name of the output file.Select Date & Sequence, the current date, time and sequence number is used as the name of the output file. For example, 20121107235358-1.xml.

Folder Displays the file path for the created XML file. The user can navigate to a different location.

XYZ Bending Table Select the check box for the bending table to show x, y and z coordinates.Leave the check box unchecked for the bending table to show feed, rot and bend coordinates.

Save Options Saves the selected options to a file.

Export Exports the NC data of the selected pipe pieces to XML.


Pipe Sketch Backing Sheet AdminFunctionality is available for the user to create and define a pipe sketch backing sheet.



Create Backing SheetTo create a backing sheet the user must create a Library element to store the backing sheet information.

To create a Library element, select Draft > Administration followed by Draft > Sheet Libraries.

Select Create > Library.

Select Create > Sheet Library to display the Sheet Library window.

Click Apply to create the Sheet Library, Reset to discard any changes or Dismiss to close the Sheet Library window.

The created Department and Library elements display in the Design Explorer.

Navigate to the Sheet Library and set the SpPurp attribute to PSPOOL.

To create a Backing Sheet, select Create > Backing Sheet to display the Backing Sheet window.



Width Enter a value to define the width of the backing sheet. Alternatively select a Sheet size from the drop-down listto the right of the Height field.

Height Enter a value to define the height of the backing sheet. Alternatively select a Sheet size from the drop-down listto the right of the Height field.

Ruleset Reference Select a Ruleset from the drop-down list or select unset.


Backing Sheet Select a pre-defined backing sheet from the drop-down list.

Width Enter a value to define the width of the backing sheet.



Click Apply to create the Backing Sheet, Reset to discard any changes or Dismiss to close the Backing Sheet window.

The Backing Sheet opens as an outline, the Backing Sheet elements display in the Design Explorer.

Note Elements below the Backing Sheet are required for the appearance of the Backing Sheet and are divided into the manageable sections.

The naming conventions used are important as well as the SPURP and FUNC.

Create a NoteTo create a Note, select Create > NOTE > Back/Over… Title to display the Create NOTE window.

Enter a name and location for the note.

Click OK to create the Note or Cancel to discard any changes and close the Backing Sheet window.

Alternatively select a Sheet size from the drop-down listto the right of the Height field.

Height Enter a value to define the height of the backing sheet. Alternatively select a Sheet size from the drop-down listto the right of the Height field.


Position and Populate Backing SheetThe Pipe Spool Drawing Admin window allows the user to position and define the Backing Sheet information.

Select Draft > Drawing Template Admin followed by Configure > Pipe Spool Drawing Admin to display the Pipe Spool Drawing Admin window.

Select the Backing Sheet from the Backing Sheet Ref drop-down list to display a plot preview of the Backing Sheet.

Create / Modify TextThe user can create/modify the displayed text on the Pipe Spool Drawing. From the Pipe Spool Drawing Admin window (with the plot preview displayed), select Create / Modify Text, to display the Create / Modify Text part of the Pipe Spool Drawing Admin window.




The user can enter the relevant keyword and justification/positioning values and click Add. The process can be repeated for the remaining keyword elements.

The list of available keywords displays all keywords associated with the selected note.

Click Back to Main Tasks to return the user to the plot preview of the Backing Sheet.

The keyword controls the configurable text contents on the drawing template. The keyword for configurable text is wrapped with a ? character, (?matpos?). These keywords represent the specified data on the pipe spool drawing.

The keyword TEXP elements display in the Design Explorer.

Functionality is available for the user to position the keyword TEXP elements in Modify Mode.

The properties of the keyword TEXP elements affect the display of the resulting table.

Note Select the note from the drop-down list to associate keywords.


Keyword Enter a Keyword for the currently selected note.

Expression Enter an Expression for the currently selected note.

Height Enter a Height value for the keyword.

Justification Select from the drop-down list to define the horizontal alignment of the keyword.

Alignment Select from the drop-down list to define the vertical alignment of the keyword.

Position Enter a Position value for the keyword. Alternatively the user can select a position by picking in the 3D graphical view.

Colour Select from the drop-down list to define the colour of the keyword.

Add Adds a keyword to the list of available keywords.

Edit Allows the user to modify a keyword.

Delete Removes a keyword from the list of available keywords.



Graphical NotesThe user can insert a symbol or a logo as a graphical note on the Backing Sheet. A Symbol Library can be created below the Library element and an existing Symbol Templateadded.

Symbol Templates are used for graphics that are commonly used for pipe sketches. Refer to Draw Administrator Guide for further information

.

The following example describes the processes required to create a graphical note. In this case a Symbol Library is created below the LIBY and an existing Symbol Template is added.

Select Draft > Symbol Libraries followed by Create > Symbol Library to display the Symbol Library window.

Navigate to SYTM DRA/MAS/BACKS/LOGO/CADC.

Copy and paste the image, rename to SYTM to STD/BACKS/LOGO/COMPANY.

The AVEVA company Logo is added to the Symbol Library.

Select Draft > Sheet Libraries followed by Create > Note > Back/Over.Name /STD/BACKS/ISO-PipeSketch/A4_1/Logo.

Select Settings > UserDefaults and set the 2D Symbols default to /STD/BACKS.

Make sure that the Backing Sheet is open.

Select Draw > Local Symbol and ignore the error message.

Select the Note /STD/BACKS/ISO-PipeSketch/A4_1/Logo from the Draft Explorer.

From the 2D Draughting window, click 2D Symbol.

From the 2D Symbols window Click Create New and navigate to the symbol.

Do not indicate an approximate position on the Backing Sheet, click Cancel to position the Symbol at 0,0.



Set the X/Y Scale fields to 0.2 and click Apply.

From the 2D Symbols window, select Position > By > Explicit to display the Explicit by window

Enter the X and Y positions and click Apply to accept the positional values or Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Explicit By window.

Note Functionality is available for the user to position elements in Modify Mode.

The Backing Sheet contains the AVEVA logo.


The Symbol Template (SYTM) elements display below the Symbol Library (SYLB) element.

Frame NoteFrame Notes can be considered to be the static geometry and keywords that represent approximately 60-70% of the Backing Sheet. The example below indicates only the Frame1 and Frame2 notes belonging to the delivered /DRA/MAS/BACKS/ISO-PipeSketch/P4_E Backing Sheet.



Select Draft > Sheet Libraries followed by Create > Note > Back/Over.Name:-/STD/BACKS/ISO-PipeSketch/A4_1/Frame1The frame is constructed using the Outfitting Draft 2D Draughting functions.

The text comprises solely of titles for the text fields on the Backing Sheet. These can be added using the Pipe Spool Drawing Admin window.

MTO Table NoteThe following example MTO Table Note is a table that is populated with data from the pipe spool, which requires additional administrative information.

Select Draft > Sheet Libraries followed by Create > Note > Back/Over.Name:-/STD/BACKS/ISO-PipeSketch/A4_1/MtoTableThe X and Y positions of the Note must be defined; in this case the values are used to position the top left corner of the MTO table:

Set the SpPurp to TABLE and the Function to MTO.

The creation of the lines and text elements follow a very strict convention:

• X = 10mm• Y = 287mm.



If this is considered, the MTO table can be broken down into the following elements:

Create the four horizontal lines, each with a length of 190mm and a spacing of 4mm. Note that the FirstLine and LastLine are in the same position.

Create the six ColumnLines.

Note It is the direction of ColumnLine1 that defines the direction of the rows.

Make sure that the lines have the correct names and are in the correct order in the Draft Explorer.

Create the 8 TEXP elements. It may be easier to add them using the GUI from the Drawing Template Administration and then edit the BTEXT attribute.

MTO Table Entries NoteThe hierarchy does not list the MTO Tables Entries next, but it has been considered that this is the most sensible note element to cover in relation to this technical document.

Select Draft > Sheet Libraries followed by Create > Note > Back/Over.Name:-/STD/BACKS/ISO-PipeSketch/A4_1/MtoTableEntriesThe X and Y positions of the Note must be defined; in this case the values are:

Set the SpPurp to CELLS and the Function to MTO.

Create the FirstLine and LastLine lines, each with a length of 190mm and a spacing of 4mm.

Note Note that he lines are not in the same position.

Create the six ColumnLines.

Note It may be easier to copy the lines from the MTO Table rename and reposition them afterwards.

Note The direction of ColumnLine1 defines the direction of the rows.

Make sure that the lines have the correct names and order in the Draft Explorer.

Each of the table entries notes on the Backing Sheet has a reserved area RECT element.

In this case, it is 190mm x 40mm and the origin is in the same place as the XYPos of the NOTE, top left in this case.

Create the RECT, setting the OCODE (Origin Code) to TopLeft.

Create the 7 TEXP elements. It may be easier to add them using the GUI from the Drawing Template Administration. Two of them use a keywords recognised by the application while the remainder use an expression. These can be broken down as:

• X = 10mm• Y = 287mm.

Matpos

Qty Cut Length of component.!!pipespoolcalcexpr('spool','QTY')

unit The units can be customised.The TEXP, which is used to represent units on the backing sheet, can contain special ETEXT.The value of ETEXT in the TEXP can consist of:"<distanceUnit>-DIST/<quantityUnit>-QTY".


If <distanceUnit> is "UNIT" or the value of ETEXT is unset, a distanceunit comes the from current distance unit (!!distanceFMT). If the user assigns these values, the drawing uses the units as shown:


bore !!pipespoolcalcexpr('spool','BORE')

desc spool.dtxr



Note When using the expressions the keyword used is not important, the keyword must recognisable by the administrator.

The final step is to set the LVIS attribute of the NOTE to False, so that the elements are hidden.

Ring FlangeFlanges contain a Flange Allowance value in the catalogue; the value can affect both MTO and assembly tables.

The example below displays a Flange Allowance value in the Pipe Data Table window.

The user can query the Flange Allowance for the currently selected flange, Enter Q FLALLOW in the Command Window. The example below displays the Flange Allowance as31.8mm

The example below displays an MTO Table indicating the Quantity and Build values of the currently selected flange.

The example below displays an Assembly Table indicating the Flange Allowance as a value of 32, this is derived from the Quantity value minus the Build value.


Bending Table NoteThe note is used to represent a Bending Table Title. The process to insert a BendingATable Note is explained as part of the process to insert an MTO Table Note, with the exception of the SpPurp and Function values. Refer to MTO Table Note for further information.

The SpPurp and Function values for a BendingATable Note are:

Bending Table Entries NoteThe note is used to represent Bending Table Contents The process to insert a BendingATableEntries Note is explained as part of the process to insert an MTO Table Note, with the exception of the SpPurp and Function values. Refer to MTO Table Note for further information.

The SpPurp and Function values for a BendingATableEntries Note are:

Note The LVIS attribute must be changed to False after creating a BendingATableEntries Note.

The lines for a bending table are controlled by the purpose attribute value of the STRA elements for the Backing Sheet.

To add lines to the bending table, define the Purpose attribute value as unset for all of the STRA elements for the Backing Sheet.

ac Finished Length for component.When the length is preceded by a '*', the pipe has a mitre or a thread.!!pipespoolcalcexpr('spool','AC')

matrno spool.catref.namn

• SpPurp = TABLE• Function = BENDINGA

• SpPurp = CELLS• Function = BENDINGA





To remove lines from the bending table, define the Purpose attribute value as LINE for all of the STRA elements for the Backing Sheet.

The user can modify the BTEXT attribute for a BendingATableEntries Note.

Note The ETEXT attribute value must not be changed. The attribute is used as a KEY for codes.

The example below displays the BTEXT attribute value modified to AAA, BBB and CCC.

The bending table displays:



Note If the BTEXT attribute value is empty, the bending table displays the default values.

Assembly Table NoteThe note is used to represent an Assembly Table Title. The process to insert an AssemblyATable Note is explained as part of the process to insert an MTO Table Note, with the exception of the SpPurp and Function values. Refer to MTO Table Note for further information.

The SpPurp and Function values for an AssemblyATable Note are:

Assembly Table Entries NoteThe note is used to represent Assembly Table Contents The process to insert an AssemblyATableEntries Note is explained as part of the process to insert an MTO Table Note, with the exception of the SpPurp and Function values. Refer to MTO Table Note for further information.

The SpPurp and Function values for an AssemblyATableEntries Note are:

The LVIS attribute must be changed to False after creating a AssemblyATableEntries Note.

Welding Table NoteThe note is used to represent a Welding Table Title. The process to insert a WeldingATable Note is explained as part of the process to insert an MTO Table Note, with the exception of the SpPurp and Function values. Refer to MTO Table Note for further information.

The SpPurp and Function values for a WeldingATable Note are:

Welding Table Entries NoteThe note is used to represent Welding Table Contents The process to insert a WeldingATableEntries Note is explained as part of the process to insert an MTO Table Note, with the exception of the SpPurp and Function values. Refer to MTO Table Note for further information.

The SpPurp and Function values for a WeldingATableEntries Note are:

Note The LVIS attribute must be changed to False after creating a WeldingATable Note.

Endpoint Table NoteThe note is used to represent an Endpoint Table Title. The process to insert a EndpointATable Note is explained as part of the process to insert an MTO Table Note, with the exception of the SpPurp and Function values. Refer to MTO Table Note for further information.

The SpPurp and Function values for an EndpointATable Note are:

Note The EndpointATable Note can be removed if not required.

Endpoint Table Entries NoteThe note is used to represent Endpoint Table Contents The process to insert a EndpointATableEntries Note is explained as part of the process to insert an MTO Table Note, with the exception of the SpPurp and Function values. Refer to MTO Table Note for further information.

The SpPurp and Function values for an EndpointATableEntries Note are:

Note The LVIS attribute must be changed to False after creating an EndpointATableEntries Note.

Note The EndpointATableEntries Note can be removed if not required.

Removing Connection Numbers on a DrawingConnection numbers on the drawing are controlled by the EndPointTable and EndPointTableEntries elements for the Backing Sheet.

• SpPurp = TABLE• Function = ASSEMBLY

• SpPurp = CELLS• Function = ASSEMBLY

• SpPurp = TABLE• Function = WELDING

• SpPurp = CELLS• Function = WELDING

• SpPurp = TABLE• Function = ENDPOINT

• SpPurp = CELLS• Function = ENDPOINT



The connection numbers on a drawing do not display of the element attributes are not populated.

Note The EndPointTable and EndPointTableEntries elements can be removed if not required.

Same Scale for ViewsThe SHEE attribute for the drawing template allows the user to display the drawing views at the same scale or not at the same scale.

Set the Function attribute to SAME-SCALE to display the drawing views at the same scale.

Set the Function attribute to SAME-SCALE to display the drawing views at the same scale.



Set the Function attribute to unset to display the drawing views not at the same scale.

SpoolInfo Table NoteThe note is used to represent Spool information. For example COG, Weight and Surface Treatment Codes. The process to insert a SpoolInfoTable Note is explained as part of the process to insert an MTO Table Note, with the exception of the SpPurp and Function values. Refer to MTO Table Note for further information.

The SpPurp and Function values for an SpoolInfoTable Note are:

Note The SpoolInfoTable Note can be removed if not required.


SpoolInfo Table Entries NoteThe note is used to represent Spool Information Contents The process to insert a SpoolInfoTableEntries Note is explained as part of the process to insert an MTO Table Note, with the exception of the SpPurp and Function values. Refer to MTO Table Note for further information.

The SpPurp and Function values for an SpoolInfoTableEntries Note are:

Note The LVIS attribute must be changed to False after creating an SpoolInfoTableEntries Note.

Note The SpoolInfoTableEntries Note can be removed if not required.

Centre of GravityThe Centre of Gravity ETEXT value in the TEXP can be:

!!pfpipespoolcalcexpr('spool','NOGRID;')

ETEXT consists of a position condition and a splitter. For example:

|GRID;,| using a semi-colon (;)

In the example ETEXT is unset or ' ' (blank)

• SpPurp = TABLE• Function = OTHERDATA

• SpPurp = CELLS• Function = OTHERDATA



In the example ETEXT is |;XYZ|

In the example ETEXT is |NOGRID;ENU|

In the example ETEXT is |GRIDX;, |

In the example ETEXT is |GRIDY;, |

In the example ETEXT is |GRIDZ;, |

WeightThe weight ETEXT value can be:

!!pfpipespoolcalcexpr('spool','TOT_WEIGHT')

Surface Treatment Code (In/Out)The Surface Treatment In ETEXT value can be:

!!pfpipespoolcalcexpr('spool','PUINCD')

The Surface Treatment Out ETEXT value can be:

!!pfpipespoolcalcexpr('spool','PUOUCD')

Additional Reserved SpacesAdditional Reserved Spaces can also applied for each of the views that are applied by the Template.

These are owned by a NOTE element which has an LVIS attribute set to False.

Keywords for UDAsIf the keyword needs to refer to a UDA then the expression follows the format of SPOOL.:<var> where <var> is the UDA name, for example, SPOOL.:BLOCK.

Bar CodeIn order to use European Bar Code on the drawing, it is necessary to download the Free 3 of 9 font from the URL http://www.barcodesinc.com/free-barcode-font.

After font download, the font must be registered with the windows font administration tool.

Note The Free 3 of 9 font can only be used as a True Type Font.

The user must install the Free 3 of 9 font to \Windows\Fonts folder.


The font must then be configured using ADMIN. Refer to Administrator User Guide for further information

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To access the Bar code font in Outfitting, the Font attribute value must match the Font ID defined in the ADMIN module.






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