TUT FPIPE Foran Marine

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5 FPIPE

The FPIPE module is the part of the FORAN System devoted to the complete management of the equipment elements, pipelines, ventilation diagrams and duct lines, cable tray lines, line supports (hangers) and auxiliary structures (foundations, ladders, ...).

purpose

5.1 Basic tasks5.2 Equipment handling5.3 Piping5.4 Ducts (HVAC)5.5 HVAC Diagrams5.6 Cable-Trays5.7 Supports5.8 Pipe spooling5.9 HVAC spooling5.10 Structural outfitting

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5.1.1 Load the 3D model5.1.1.1 Equipment & accommodation5.1.1.2 Lines and related penetrations & supports5.1.1.3 HVAC Diagrams5.1.1.4 Structure5.1.1.5 Auxiliary structures5.1.1.6 Supports5.1.1.7 Reference files5.1.1.8 Create theoretical lines & surfaces

5.1.2 Navigate the scene5.1.3 Objects selection5.1.4 Hide/deactivate objects5.1.5 Clash detection5.1.6 Manage penetrations5.1.7 Save modifications5.1.8 Generate auxiliary polygonal lines5.1.8.1 Generate auxiliary contours5.1.8.2 Generate auxiliary points

5.1.9 Manage design incidences

tasks

Actions needed in any of the working modes, mostly about the preparation of the scene for thedesign process.

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Task 5.1 FPIPE. Basic tasks

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File / Opencommand

This command displays the Open window.

Select the de desired element type to read from the project database in order to bring what needed to the 3D scene to work on it.

Available options are:

Equipment (this option includes accommodation elements too).

Lines (all kind of lines: pipes, ducts & cable trays, and associated penetrations and supports).

HVAC Diagrams (3D ventilation diagrams).

Structure (loading it directly from the database).

Auxiliary structures (structural outfitting).

Supports (to use a more advanced selection mode to load the desired supports).

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Task 5.1.1 FPIPE. Load the 3D model

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File / Open / Equipmentcommand

In the upper area of the displayed Element Multi Selector window element types, and the defined zones and systems lists are shown.

Default selection of types in this window is equipment, more types can be added.

Left clicking or left clicking and dragging on the desired zone/s and system/s names will display the equipment names defined in such areas in the lower area of the window.

In the Deck tab of this window, it is possible to choose accommodation elements by deck to display them among the equipment in the list on the lower part of the window.

Select the desired Representation Mode(Detailed or Simplified) for the elements to be read.

Select the desired element/s (equipment or accommodation objects) in the list on the lower part of the window.

By enabling the Apply user attributes filterbox, in the upper right side of the dialog window, and setting the desired conditions using the Edit button, it is also possible to filter the displayed elements according to the desired criteria.

Ok will load selected elements into the scene.

Cancel close the window without changes.

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Task 5.1.1.1 FPIPE. Load equipments & accommodation elements

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File / Open / Linescommand

In the upper area of the displayed Lines Multi Selector window the defined zone and system lists are shown.

Left clicking or left clicking and dragging on the desired zone/s and system/s names will display the lines identifiers defined in such areas in the lower area of the window.

In the middle right side of the same window there are three line type selectors. Pipe lines is the default option, but ducts and/or cable trays element could be selected just by left clicking on the appropriate button.

Select the desired line/s (pipes, ducts or/and cable trays) from the list in the lower part of the window.

Finally there are two more buttons in this dialog, they are used to select to load penetrations and supports associated to the selected lines.


Cancel close the window without changes.

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Task 5.1.1.2 FPIPE. Load lines and related penetrations & supports

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File / Open / HVAC Diagramcommand

In the left area of the displayed Diagram Multi Selector window the defined Diagram tree is shown.

Left clicking on the + symbol besides the desired system name will display the HVAC diagrams defined in it.

In the right side of the same window there is the Node tree that can be activated by choosing the Open node tree option. When it is activated it is possible to see defined nodes in the selected Diagram. Use Select by button to display the filter dialog where to select the criteria for the nodes to be shown in the above tree. Clear selection to erase any previous selection of nodes.

It is possible to select the desired Diagram/s or the desired Nodes from one of both trees to read only selected elements.

Read will load selected elements into the scene.

Close to exit from the dialog without any change.

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Task 5.1.1.3 FPIPE. Load HVAC Diagrams

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File / Open / Structurecommand

This command allows to read structure elements directly from the project database.

In the displayed Structure part selectionwindow the desired element types, block and parts to load shall be selected using the available options.

The system allows to apply Filters for the parts to be displayed in the Parts list.


Close will finish this command execution.

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Task 5.1.1.4 FPIPE. Load structure

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File / Open / Auxiliary structurecommand

In the displayed Auxiliary Structure Multi Selector window select the block/s which contains the desired elements.

This is the default option, but it is also possible to select by zones, clicking on the Zone tree button in the lower part of the window.

Then, in the lower list, select the desired auxiliary structure/s.

By activating Open element list it is also possible to Read only some elements from the selected Auxiliary Structure.

The possibility to use user attributes and position filters is also available.



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Task 5.1.1.5 FPIPE. Load auxiliary structure

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In the displayed Support Multi Selectorwindow select the desired supports, using the upper support zones tree or just the lower simple support list.

The possibility to use different kinds of filters is also available, by clicking on the Filter button.

In the Scope and Mode boxes it is possible to set the support information and related elements to be read.



File / Open / Supportscommand

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Task 5.1.1.6 FPIPE. Load supports

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FPIPE. Load reference files

(.BDG, .REM & .SCN)

File / Open / Structure (BDG) command

This command will open a browser to select the .BDG file to load. Several files of this type could be loaded at the same time to bring several blocks to the 3D scene.

File / Recover from / Reference filecommand

This command will open a browser to select the .REM or .REM.XMlfile to load.

File / Recover from / Scene filecommand

This command will display the Recover from scene file window which allows to open a browser to select the desired file, showing their description and their contained information in the Selection field.

Recover will load this information into the scene.

Close will end the command execution when finished.

The .scn files read from the database the elements that were in the scene when the file was created.

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Objects / Theoretical lines / Create command

This command will display the Theoretical Lines dialog, where line types to generate, and their ranges shall be decided.

There is also possible to select defined Zones and Decks to generate their contours.

Ok to accept.

Cancel to exit without modifications.

Objects / Theoretical surfaces / Createcommand

This command will display the Theoretical surfaces window.

Select the desired defined Bulkheads and Decks and use the available settings to generate the required surfaces.

Ok to accept.

Cancel to exit without modifications.

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Task 5.1.1.8 FPIPE. Create theoretical lines & surfaces

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Tabkey

Press the Tab key to activate the navigation mode. The mouse pointer will change to a small arrow inside a circle. Press it again to exit this mode.

In the navigation mode some options are available to examine the 3D scene:

ZOOM IN/OUT: Knowing that in FPIPE module the observer is always outside of the 3D scene, it is possible to vary the zoom factor. To do so there are several possibilities:

Opening a window with the right button of the mouse, dragging between the two opposite corners. The area contained in that window is magnified to fit the graphic area as well as possible.

Combining the Shift key plus the vertical dragging of the mouse while left button is pressed or using the mouse roll, so the system zooms in (moving down) or zooms out (moving up). Here it is indifferent the speed of the mouse, being enough to detect motion, since the factor varies at a constant speed.

Clicking the F2 function key, so the scene is fitted completely inside any graphic area.

SCENE ROTATION:

Dragging with the left button of the mouse horizontally on the screen, the scene rotates around its vertical axis (normally Z, except when it is changed in the General command).

Dragging with the left button of the mouse vertically on the screen, the scene rotates its vertical axis in the vertical plane where the observer is.

The centre of rotation is, as a default, the scene centre. It could be changed:

Calling the View / Centre command.

Combining the Control key plus the mouse dragging while left button is pressed, this is the function panning.

Pointing to an object with the mouse and right clicking while the left button is pressed, will set this point as the centre of the scene.

Clicking the F2 function key, so the scene is fitted completely inside the graphic area and the rotation centre becomes again the default scenecentre.

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Task 5.1.2 FPIPE. Navigate the scene

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Edition / Selectcommand

To be able to modify, transform, request information of, one already existing object it is necessary to select it.

To select objects the Select command in the Edition menu can be used.

The available option are:

Select last to select the last created object.

Select all to select all the object in the scene.

Objects could be selected also in a graphical way:

Combining the Shift key plus the left button of the mouse, it is selected the object situated just below the cursor position, when the selection point corresponds to the type indicated by the cursor aspect (vertex, connection, face centre, ...)

Combining the Shift key plus a window opened dragging with the left button of the mouse, they are selected all the objects cut by the window, no matter if they are visible or behind any others.

Clicking with the right button of the mouse on any object matching the current selector type, it is opened the object popup menu (which depends on the type of the object pointed), where atypical option is to select either the single object or the complete scene.

To unselect an element just follow the same steps an choose the unselect or unselect alloptions.

There are more advanced selection methods available, using the Tools / Scene managerwindow.

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Task 5.1.3 FPIPE. Objects selection

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Edition / Visibility / Selection invisiblecommand

Selected objects can be done invisible.

To do so use the Edition / Visibility / Selection invisible command. Or right click on one of the selected objects and choose the appropriate option in the displayed [E] Selection menu.

To do invisible objects visible again, use the Edition / Visibility / All visible command.

It is also possible to remove the selected elements from the scene (not from the project database using this command).

To do so, use the File / Deactivate command. Alternatively right click on one of the selected objects and choose the appropriate option in the displayed [E] Selection menu.

File / Deactivatecommand

Task 5.1.1To bring one deactivated object into the scene again it will be necessary to re-load it from the project database.

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Task 5.1.4 FPIPE. Hide/deactivate objects

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Tools / Clash detectioncommand

This command allows to check scene element clashes, to avoid or solve them. There are three commands in the Clash detection menu.

There are to ways to proceed:

If it is desired to check clashes between already created elements the way to proceed shall be:

Select all the elements to check clashes with (usually all already created objects in the scene whose position is correct and it is

not going to be modified).

Run the Group command in the Clash detection menu.

Deselect all these elements and select those of elements in the scene for which the user wants to check their clashes against the previously defined group.

Execute the Detect command in the Clash detection menu. This will display the Clash check window. From this window clash detection options can be configured. A Calculation margin (free distance for a wrapping surface covering every modelled object could also be defined.

Click Run button to execute the clash check. This will automatically display the Clash list window where the clashes found will be shown with all their related information.

If it is desired to check clashes online while generating new objects the way to proceed shall be:

Select all already created elements and run the Group command in the Clash detection menu.

Execute the Detect command in the same menu and tick the On-line clash check option of the Clash check window. Click the Ok button.

Work normally; if any clash of the existing elements with the just generated ones occurs, a beep warning, which may be activated or not, will sound, and a small icon, located below the graphic area window, will show whether there are clashes (red bulb) or not (green bulb).

Regardless the method used to calculate the clashes, once obtained, there is only one way to visualize and handle the clashes: execute the View command in the Clash detection menu, and the Clash list window will be displayed.

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Task 5.1.5 FPIPE. Clash detection

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Objects / Penetrationscommand

This command will display the Penetrations menu.

Select the Read command to display a window where all already existing penetrations on the project will be listed, with all their related information.

The Edit command will display the Penetration edition (Outfitting mode) window, where a new penetration may be defined, modified, dimensioned, placed and requested to the people working in the structural modules, to be studied and generated by them.

The main window buttons are:

Create to define a new penetration request.

Delete to erase an existing penetration request.

Edit to select an existing penetration to modify it.

Update to save modifications.

Ignore to rule out modifications

Close to exit this window

There, the desired penetrations could be selected to be loaded into the scene from the project database.

An alternative way to load penetrations in a scene is

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Task 5.1.6 FPIPE. Manage penetrations

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File / Savecommand

This command is used to store generated elements or modified ones in the project database.

The save action is always permanent, and cannot be undone, so be careful when saving modifications or new elements in a project.

There are also another ways to save information, using auxiliary files.

To do so select the Save to option, also in the File menu. A new menu will be displayed, and there the auxiliary file type will be chosen.

Scene file: the Saving to scene file window will be displayed, where file name, path, a brief description and contained elements can be typed/selected before saving the file.

Reference file: theSaving to reference file window will be displayed, where file name, path, a brief description and contained elements can be typed/selected before saving the file.

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Task 5.1.7 FPIPE. Save modifications

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Objects / Auxiliary polygonalcommand

1- Open the Auxiliary polygonal menu

2- Execute the New command

3- Define the points of the auxiliary polygonal through the 3D Point list dialog window. A polygonal is created by defining points in sequence. There are many numerical and graphical options to do so.

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Auxiliary polygonal are used while working on the FPIPE to generate auxiliary lines and paths.

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Task 5.1.8 FPIPE. Generate auxiliary polygonal lines

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Objects / Auxiliary contourcommand

1- Open the Auxiliary contour menu.

2- Execute the New command.

3- Select the desired plane where the contour will be placed.

4- Generate the contour shape by defining points in sequence.

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Task 5.1.8.1 FPIPE. Generate auxiliary contours

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Objects / Auxiliary pointcommand

1- Open the Auxiliary point menu.

To add a reference point in the 3D model (which could be used as a reference when placing equipment, routing distributors)proceed as follows:

2a- Execute the New command.

3a- Select the desired point coordinates using the available options.

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To generate a special point:

2b- Execute the New from command.

3b- Select the desired point option.

These points could be exported to a .xml auxiliary file, to be loaded and used again in other working sessions.

Task 5.1.8.2 FPIPE. Generate auxiliary points

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Objects / Design incidences / Incidences managercommand

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Open the Incidences manager.

To create a new incidence:

1- Click on New button.

2- Select the desired Id. and attributes for the new incidence.

3- Click on New button to associate any element(s) to the incidence.

4- Click on 3D Point to set the incidence reference point.

5- Click on Update to save the incidence.

To modify an already existing incidence:

7- Select the desired incidence from the list.

1- Click on Modify button. Follow previous instructions from task 1.

To remove an already created incidence:

7- Select the desired incidence from the list.

1- Click on Delete button.

To show/hide incidence labels into the scene:

7- Select the desired incidence(s) from the list.

6- Use the appropriate button to show / hide the incidence labels.

To generate a report of the defined incidences:

6- Use the List button. Close to exit

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Task 5.1.9 FPIPE. Manage design incidences

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Task 5.2 FPIPE. Equipment Handling

5.2.1 Add / Modify / Delete a piece of equipment5.2.2 Place / Remove a piece of equipment5.2.3 Express Positioning

tasks

Learn how to generate, place and edit pieces of equipment.

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Equipment / Equipment managercommand

Execute this command and the Equipment Manager dialog will be displayed.

To create a new equipment:

1- Click on the New button.

2- Select the equipment Zone and System.

3- Type the equipment Identification, Description and Long description.

4- Click on the Component tab to display the Class / Component tree.

5- Select the equipment desired Component.

6- Again in the Element tab use the Edit and Edit macro parametersbuttons to modify the user attributes and the macro parameters of the element.

7- Press Update when finished.

To modify an equipment:


8- Select the element from the list.

1- Click on Edit button. Change what is required.


To delete an equipment:


8- Select the element from the list.


Close to exit

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Task 5.2.1 FPIPE. Add / Modify / Delete a piece of equipment

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Equipment / Positioncommand

Execute this command and the Equipment position manager dialog will be displayed.

To place a not yet positioned equipment:

1- Select the desired equipment Zone and System.

2- Select from the list the equipment to be placed.

3- Click on Place button.

4- The window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the graphical window will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the equipment. Middle button will display the 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the equipment shall be defined using one of the available point definition options. Once a piece of equipment has been placed, it is possible to move to, rotate and in general can be applied geometrical transformations.

To modify the position of an already placed equipment:


2- Select from the list the equipment to be re-placed.

3- Click on Modify button. Follow previous task 4 instructions.

To remove an already placed equipment:


2- Select from the list the equipment to be removed.

3- Click on Remove button.

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Task 5.2.2 FPIPE. Place / Remove a piece of equipment

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Equipment / Express Positioningcommand

Execute this command and the Equipment Express Positioning dialog will be displayed.

AA-- To create an equipment from existing component:

11-- Select the desired equipment Component.

22- Select Mode:

CC-- Create one element.

DD-- Create Several elements at a time.

55-- Select Zone, System and ID mask for equipment identification. ID mask can only a single name or, if Create Several elements at a timemode is selected, it must have an especial character * to be substituted by auto-numbers.

Also, if last mode is selected, Copies field can be selected to create more than one equipment (10 copies max.).

Create one element mode allows another option Positioning Yes or No, if Yes is clicked, both steps, creation and positioning, is made at the same moment.

BB-- To create an equipment and related component from existing class:

33-- It is mandatory to select the class from the tree and the 3D model from library tree.

44-- A mask to component name must be written, otherwise a sequentialnumber is used to. The rules for this mask is the same than Equipment ID Mask:

- It can have only a name

- or the special character * can be used to create a sequence of numbers beginning in 00001 (20 characters)

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Task 5.3 FPIPE. Piping

5.3.1 Set the attributes for pipe segments5.3.2 Generate a pipe segment from a polygonal line5.3.3 Generate (or branch) a pipe segment from it first element5.3.4 Modify the attributes/route of a segment5.3.4.1 Modify the length of a pipe element5.3.4.2 Separate a element from a segment

5.3.5 Insert a fitting5.3.6 Add a fitting5.3.7 Modify a fitting position5.3.8 Modify the line id. of a segment5.3.9 Copy a segment5.3.10 Join/Split a segment5.3.11 Angular elements5.3.12 Delete an element/segment5.3.13 Topological movement of equipment

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Actions needed in the handling of pipes.

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Piping / Segment attributescommand

Piping

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1- Run the Working area command

2- Select the Zone and System through the Working Zone & Systemdialog window

3- Run the Segment attributes command

4- Set the attributes for the pipe segments through the PipeLineSegment Attributes dialog window

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Task 5.3.1 FPIPE. Set the attributes for pipe segments

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Piping / New segment / From polygonalcommand

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Create the auxiliary polygonal line that defines the routing of the new pipe segment.

1- Open the New segment submenu.

2- Run the From polygonal command.

3- Select the auxiliary polygonal line, if not already selected.

Set the attributes of the pipe segment .

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Task 5.3.2 FPIPE. Generate a pipe segment from a polygonal line

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Piping / New segment / First objectcommand

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2- Run the First object command.

Set the attributes of the pipe segment .

3- Select the Type of pipe element to be the new pipe segment, through the Type of Element dialog window.

If Pipe or Elbow / Bend type options are selected type the appropriate parameters in the right side of the window. After clicking Ok button the window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the graphical area will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button will display the 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined using one of the available point definition options.

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If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting Attributeswindow. Click Ok. The window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the graphical area will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button will display the 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined using one of the available point definition options.

If one of the two Branch options is selected, the program will ask for the selection of an existing line to add the branch to. So select graphically such line element (straight pipe, elbow or reducer) and a position definition window will be displayed, to define the position and the insertion point of the branch.

Task 5.3.3 FPIPE. Generate (or branch) a pipe from its first element

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Piping / Modify segment / Routingcommand

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1- Open the Modify segment submenu.

2- Select the Routing command.

Select the appropriate option from the Actions available

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This option is used to change any of the technological attributes of an existing pipe segment, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings which compose it, as long as the possible change allows it(i.e. a new material specification may not contain the same classes, materials, pressures, ...).

First of all select the desired segment .Task 5.1.3

3- To open the PipeLine Segment Attributes window to edit or modify them.

4- To modify the segment route, modifying its polygonal.

5- To see online segment changes in the scene.

Ok to accept.

Close to cancel command execution.

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Task 5.3.4 FPIPE. Modify the attributes of a pipe segment

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Piping / Modify pipe / Lengthcommand

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1- Open the Modify pipe submenu.

2- Select the Length command.

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This option is used to change the length of an existing straight pipe, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings which compose it as long as the possible change allows it.

First of all select the desired pipe straight element .Task 5.1.3

3- Use the available options to change the pipe length to the desired one.

Ok to accept.


Task 5.3.4.1 FPIPE. Modify the length of a pipe

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Piping / Modify segment / Separatecommand

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3- Use the dialog window arrows to select the next or the previous element.

There are two Separate buttons, each one can be used to separate the selected element from the segment in the corresponding end.

Close to exit.

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Select the desired element.


2- Select the Separate command.

Task 5.3.4.2 FPIPE. Separate a element from a segment

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Piping / New element / Insert elementcommand

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1- Open the New element submenu.

2- Select the Insert element command.

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To replace a portion of a straight pipe in a pipe segment with a fitting, so the routing and final dimensions do not vary. For flanged fittings, in the same step they can be inserted the two counter-flanges, and the possible gaskets and bolts/nuts.

First of all select a pipe line element to insert the new element in.Task 5.1.3

3- Select the desired fitting and options in the Fitting Attributesdialog window.

Ok to accept and then a position configuration dialog will be displayed where the fitting shall be placed in the desired position, using the available options.

Cancel to exit the command execution without changes.

Task 5.3.5 FPIPE. Insert a fitting

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Piping / New element / Add elementcommand

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2- Select the Add element command.

3- Select the desired segment end to add the new element. Use Change to choose the right one and Ok to accept.

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To add a new pipe element at any end of a pipe segment, regardless the type (straight pipe, bended or fitting) so the pipe length will be increased in the added element length. For flanged fittings, in the same step they can be added the two counter-flanges, and the possible gaskets and bolts/nuts.

First of all select a pipe line segment to add the new element to.Task 5.1.3

4- Select the desired fitting type and its desired parameters in the Type of Element dialog.

Ok accept.


If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting Attributes window. Click Ok.

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Task 5.3.6 FPIPE. Add a fitting

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Piping / Modify element / Element positioncommand

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1- Open the Modify element submenu.

2- Select the Element position command.

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To change the position and/or orientation of a fitting in a pipe segment, even from the current straight pipe to any other with enough length. For fittings with adjacent ones (counter-flanges, gaskets, ...) it is possible to apply the movement to the complete set at a time.

First of all select a pipe line element to modify.Task 5.1.3

3- Select the desired fitting position and orientation in the line.

Ok accept.


Task 5.3.7 FPIPE. Modify a fitting position

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Piping / Modify segment / Line-Idcommand

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Select a segment.


2- Select Line-Id command.

3- Type the desired new Line id for the selected segment. Insulation type and Fluid can be also changed.

Apply to save modifications.

Close to exit this window.

Task 5.3.8 FPIPE. Modify the line id. of a segment

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Piping / Copy segmentcommand

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Select a segment.

1- Select Copy segment command.

2- Type the Line id of the new segment/s.

3- Select the desired transformation type for the copy.

4- Select the desired number of copies (only if Movement is the selected Copy type).

Use the available options to select define the copy Movement or Symmetry, using the 3D Vector and 3D Plane dialogs respectively.

Penetrations tick is used to select also to copy the penetrations related to the segment (only if Movement is the selected Copy type).

Ok to apply modifications.


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Piping / Modify segment / Join/Split command

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Select a line.


2- Select the Join/Split command.

3- Use the arrows to move the element where the segment will be split.

Split to split the segment by the highlighted element.

If there are more than one segment in the selected line, Join button will be active, select it to join these segments.


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Task 5.3.10 FPIPE. Join/Split a segment

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Piping / Modify segment / Angular elementscommand Piping

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Select a segment or a line.

11-- Open the Modify segment submenu.

22-- Select the Angular elements command.

33-- Select element to be modified.

44-- Select modification option. Only offers option from SMAT.

55-- Activate the preview of solution proposed.

66-- Applies solution to real 3D model.

77-- Confirms all changes.

88-- Preview of solution.

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Piping / Delete elementcommand

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To delete an element, select it.

1- Select Delete element command.

2- Use Main field arrows to select the next or the previous element.

Use Extend selection field arrows to add/remove elements to/from current selection.

Delete to erase selected element/s.

Cancel to exit without any modification.

To delete a segment, select it.

1- Select Delete segment command.

Yes to confirm deletion.

No to cancel it.

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Piping / Delete segmentcommand

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Task 5.3.12 FPIPE. Delete an element/segment

sheet 41-130

Equipment / Topological movecommand

Piping

mode

11

To apply a topological move to an element, select it.

11-- Select Topological move command.

22-- Select New vector to define the equipment movement.

33-- Apply movement

44-- Rebuild segments is activated, select segments to be rebuilt and click on command.

55-- After rebuilding, if some corrections are applied a list of it appears in this window.

66-- OK confirms modifications.

77-- Updates can be previewed in the 3D scene. 22

Task 5.3.13 FPIPE. Topological movement of equipment

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sheet 42-130

Task 5.4 FPIPE. Ducts (HVAC)

5.4.1 Manage duct components library5.4.1.1 Manage duct fitting types5.4.1.2 Manage duct fitting classes5.4.1.3 Manage duct standard components5.4.1.4 Manage duct fitting type components

5.4.2 Set the attributes for duct segments5.4.3 Generate a duct segment from a polygonal line5.4.4 Generate a duct segment from it first element5.4.5 Modify the attributes/route of a duct segment5.4.5.1 Modify the length of a duct5.4.5.2 Separate an element from a segment

5.4.6 Insert a fitting5.4.7 Add a fitting5.4.8 Modify a fitting position5.4.9 Modify the line id. of a segment5.4.10 Copy a segment5.4.11 Join/Split a segment5.4.12 Delete an element/segment5.4.13 HVAC Reports

tasks

Actions needed in the handling of ventilation ducts (HVAC).

purpose

sheet 43-130

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Ducts / Components managercommand

1- Open the Components manager

2- Using the Component manager it is possible to:

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Ducts (hvac)

mode

Manage duct fittings types .

Manage duct fittings classes .

Manage duct standard components .

Manage duct fitting type components .

Refresh button to update the dialog information from the Database.

Close to exit the dialog.

Task 5.4.1.1

Task 5.4.1.2

Task 5.4.1.3

Task 5.4.1.4

Task 5.4.1 FPIPE. Manage duct components library

sheet 44-130


To create a new duct Class belonging to the selected duct Type.

Ducts (HVAC)

mode

To create a new duct Componentbelonging to the selected duct Type.

To modify the properties (Name and Description) of the selected duct Type.

To associate / modify user attributesassigned to the selected duct Type. All duct Classes and Componentsbelonging to the selected duct Typewill inherit these attributes.

To Paste belonging to the selected duct Type a previously Cut or Copied duct Class or Component.

Task 5.4.1.1 FPIPE. Manage duct fitting types

sheet 45-130


To create a new duct Class belonging to the selected duct Class.

Ducts (HVAC)

mode

To create a new duct Componentbelonging to the selected duct Class.

To modify the properties (Name and Description) of the selected duct Class.

To associate / modify user attributesassigned to the selected duct Class. All duct Classes and Componentsbelonging to the selected duct Classwill inherit these attributes.

To Paste belonging to the selected duct Class a previously Cut or Copied duct Class or Component.

To Copy selected duct Class into a different duct Type or Class.

To Cut selected duct Class from the current parent duct Type or Class and move it to a different one.

To Erase the selected duct Class.

Task 5.4.1.2 FPIPE. Manage duct fitting classes

sheet 46-130


Ducts (HVAC)

mode

To modify the properties (Name and Description) of the selected duct Component.

To associate / modify user attributesassigned to the selected duct Component. All duct Elements created using this ductComponent will inherit these attributes and all the ones coming from the parents Classes and Type.

To Copy selected duct Component into a different duct Type or Class.

To Cut selected duct Component from the current parent duct Type or Class and move it to a different one.

To Erase the selected duct Component.

Task 5.4.1.3 FPIPE. Manage duct standard components

sheet 47-130


Ducts (HVAC)

mode

1- Type the Name and Description of the Component.

2- Select to represent the object by a Macro or a system geometry.

3- Select the desired Macro file or system geometry.

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4- Select the function of the component inside a duct spool.

5- Set the desired dimensions for the selected geometry.

6- Select this option to allow the definition of the dimensions of this component for each simple element to be created from it.

Task 5.4.1.4 FPIPE. Manage duct fitting type components

sheet 48-130

Ducts / Segment attributescommand


2- Select the Zone and System through the Working Zone & System dialog window


4- Set the attributes for the ducts segments through the DuctLine Segment Attributes dialog window. When the Enable component selection option is selected it is necessary to select a Duct and an Elbow component to be use by default in the new segment.

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Ducts (HVAC)

modeTask 5.4.2 FPIPE. Set the attributes for duct segments

sheet 49-130

Ducts / New segment / From polygonalcommand

Create the auxiliary polygonal line that defines the routing of the new duct segment.




Set the attributes of the duct segment .

Task 5.1.8

Task 5.4.2

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Ducts (HVAC)

modeTask 5.4.3 FPIPE. Generate a duct segment from a polygonal line

sheet 50-130

Ducts / New segment / First objectcommand



Set the attributes of the duct segment .

3- Select the Type of element to be the new segment, through the Type of Element dialog window.

If Duct (tray) or Elbow / Bend type options are selected type the appropriate parameters in the right side of the window. After clicking Ok button the window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the graphical area will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button will display the 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined using one of the availablepoint definition options.

Task 5.4.2

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If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting Selector, in the Component tab, where it is possible to select among created fitting type duct components and system geometrical standard objects. Then, the Element tab can be used to assign modify user attributes and to modify, when available, the element geometrical parameters.

Click Ok. The window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the graphical area will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button will display the 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined using one of the available point definition options.

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Ducts (HVAC)

modeTask 5.4.4 FPIPE. Generate a duct segment from its first element

sheet 51-130

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Ducts / Modify segment / Routingcommand



Select the appropriate option among the available Actions.

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This option is used to change any of the technological attributes of an existing duct segment, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings which compose it as long as the possible change allows it (i.e. the duct change from rectangular to circular wont change fitting shapes,...). Line geometric modifications always force to re-define spools.


3- To open the Duct Line Segment Attributes window to edit or modify them.



6- To swap section sides if the element has a rectangular shape.

Ok to accept.


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Ducts (HVAC)

modeTask 5.4.5 FPIPE. Modify the attributes of a duct segment

sheet 52-130

Ducts / Modify straight / Lengthcommand

1- Open the Modify straight submenu.


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This option is used to change the length of an existing straight element, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings which compose it as long as the possible change allows it.

First of all select the desired straight element .Task 5.1.3

3- Use the available options to change the element length to the desired one.

Ok to accept.


Ducts (HVAC)

mode

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Task 5.4.5.1 FPIPE. Modify the length of a duct

sheet 53-130

Ducts / Modify segment / Separatecommand



Close to exit.

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Ducts (HVAC)

modeTask 5.4.5.2 FPIPE. Separate a element from a segment

sheet 54-130

FPIPE. Insert a fitting

Ducts / New element / Insert elementcommand



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To replace a portion of a straight duct in a segment with a fitting, so the routing and final dimensions do not vary.

First of all select a duct straight element to insert the new element in.Task 5.1.3

3- Select the desired fitting and options in the Fitting Selector dialog.



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Ducts (HVAC)

modeTask 5.4.6

sheet 55-130

Ducts / New element / Add elementcommand




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To add a new duct element at any end of a segment, regardless the type (straight, bended or fitting) so the line length will be increased in the added element length.

First of all select a duct line segment to add the new element to.Task 5.1.3


Ok accept.


If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting Selector window. Click Ok.

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Ducts (HVAC)

modeTask 5.4.7 FPIPE. Add a fitting

sheet 56-130

Ducts / Modify element / Element positioncommand



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To change the position and/or orientation of a fitting in a segment, even from the current straight duct to any other with enough length.

First of all select a duct line element to modify.Task 5.1.3


Ok accept.


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Ducts (HVAC)

modeTask 5.4.8 FPIPE. Modify a fitting position

sheet 57-130

Ducts / Modify segment / Line-Idcommand

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Select a segment.



3- Type the desired new Line id for the selected segment. Material and Insulation types can be also changed.



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Ducts (HVAC)

modeTask 5.4.9 FPIPE. Modify the line id. of a segment

sheet 58-130

Ducts / Copy segmentcommand

Select a segment.

1- Select Copy segment command Only movement is available in this working .


3- Select the desired number of copies.

4- Use the available options to select the direction and distance to move the new segments to.

Penetrations tick is used to select also to copy the penetrations related to the segment.



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Ducts (HVAC)

mode

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sheet 59-130

Ducts / Modify segment / Join/Split command

Select a line.







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Ducts (HVAC)

mode

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Task 5.4.11 FPIPE. Join/Split a segment

sheet 60-130

Ducts / Delete elementcommand


1a- Select Delete element command.






1b- Select Delete segment command.


No to cancel it.

Ducts / Delete segmentcommand

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Ducts (HVAC)

mode

1b1b

1a1a

Task 5.4.12 FPIPE. Delete an element/segment

sheet 61-130

Ducts / Reports / Bill of materialscommand

To create a bill of materials of elements in scene:

11-- Select Bill of materials command.

22-- Select elements to proceed.

33-- Select format for output file:

- System creates columns for: Zone, System, Line, Segment, Element Sq., Class, Component,Spool Id, Piece Id, Geometry, Material, Mat. Thickness (mm), Insulation, Ins. Thickness (mm),I Section (mm x mm), O Section (mm x mm), Weight (Kg), Centre Of Gravity coordinates (mm), Surface (m2) and Length (mm).

- User must predefine the columns of report (FDE).

44-- Assign ASCII file to save all info.

55-- Ok to create the report with selected option.

The file can be opened in Excel to be edited later.

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Ducts (HVAC)

mode

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Task 5.4.13 FPIPE. HVAC Reports

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sheet 62-130

Task 5.5 FPIPE. HVAC Diagrams

5.5.1 Set the diagrams attributes5.5.2 Add / Modify / Delete a HVAC Diagram5.5.3 Set / Unset the working HVAC Diagram5.5.4 Diagram routing5.5.5 Diagram from 3D model5.5.6 Node Transformation / Deletion / Copy5.5.7 Node connections5.5.8 Node management5.5.9 Diagram calculations

tasks

Actions needed in the creation, calculation and balance of ventilation 3D diagrams.

purpose

sheet 63-130

Diagrams / Diagram settings command

HVAC Diagrams

mode

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1- Execute the Diagram settings command.

2- Use the Preferences dialog to set the desired Diagram technical parameters.

Use the Labelling tab options to set the desired diagram labels properties and attributes.

Save button to store selected values as the project default ones.

Ok button to accept selected values and close dialog.

Cancel to exit this window.

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Task 5.5.1 FPIPE. Set the diagrams attributes

sheet 64-130

Diagrams / Diagram manager command

HVAC Diagrams

mode

Execute this command and the Diagram Manager dialog will be displayed.

To create a new HVAC diagram:

1- Click on the New button. The manager will be closed and the programme will display the cross icon in the right upper corner of the graphical screen. Use the middle button to display the 3D Point dialog and use the available option to select the diagram Fan position in the 3D model.

2- Type the diagram Identification, Description and select the new diagram System.

3- Use the Edit attributes button to associate modify the diagram user attributes.


To modify a HVAC diagram:

6- Select the desired diagram from the Diagrams tree.

1- Click on Edit button.

2 & 3- Modify the desired diagram characteristics.


To delete a HVAC diagram:



Close button to exit the dialog.

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Task 5.5.2 FPIPE. Add / Modify / Delete a HVAC Diagram

sheet 65-130


HVAC Diagrams

mode

Execute this command and the Diagram Manager dialog will be displayed.

To Set working diagram:


2- Click on Set working diagram button.

To Unset working diagram:


2- Click on Unset working diagram button.


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Task 5.5.3 FPIPE. Set / Unset the working HVAC Diagram

sheet 66-130


HVAC Diagrams

mode

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After setting the working diagram

1- Select Node routing command.

2- Select desired routing option.

Done when finished.


Task 5.5.3

To create a new Node or a new Node list.

Task 5.5.4.1

To select an existing Node to connect to it the current new Node or Node list

Task 5.5.4.2

To select an existing Duct type Node to connect to it the current new Node or Node list

Task 5.5.4.3

Task 5.5.4 FPIPE. Diagram routing

sheet 67-130


HVAC Diagrams

mode

Use the marked dialog area options to define a Point or a list of Points added to the dialog lower Node list.

3D Point to add a single node to the list using the 3D Point dialog available options.

New polygonal button to define a list of nodes using the 3D Point list dialog options.

Existing polygonal button to add an already defined auxiliary polygonal to the list.

Done when finished.


Task 5.5.4.1 FPIPE. Diagram routing (New node)

sheet 68-130


HVAC Diagrams

mode

Use the marked dialog combobox to select a Node from the working diagram or just click on the desired one in the graphical scene.

Selected Node will be added to the Node list.

The Existing node option remains activated so as many existing nodes from the working diagram as desired can be added to the list just selecting them one by one.

Done when finished.


Task 5.5.4.2 FPIPE. Diagram routing (Existing node)

sheet 69-130


HVAC Diagrams

mode

Use the marked dialog combobox to select a Duct type Node from the working diagram or just click on the desired one in the graphical scene.

Use the given selection bar, the numerical available fields or the Reference Point button to define the new node connection along the previously selected diagram duct segment.

Selected Node will be added to the Node list after clicking in the accept tick button .

The Existing node option remains activated so as many existing nodes from the working diagram as desired can be added to the list just selecting them one by one.

Done when finished.


Task 5.5.4.3 FPIPE. Diagram routing (Existing duct)

sheet 70-130


HVAC Diagrams

mode

11

Set the desired working diagram .

Load the desired Duct lines to be imported as part of the current diagram .

1- Select Diagram from 3D model command.

2- Use the Diagram from 3D dialog available options to select or unselect 3D Duct elements clicking on them in the graphical screen, at the same time the dialog shows a preview of the resulting diagram branch.

Task 5.5.3

Task 5.1.1.2

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3- Use the Node connection combobox to select among the possible connections (if there is any) between the current working diagram and the new diagram line to be added.

Ok when finished.


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Task 5.5.5 FPIPE. Diagram from 3D model

sheet 71-130

Diagrams / Node transformation command

HVAC Diagrams

mode

11


1- Select Node transformation command.

2- Select the desired option among the available ones in the Node transformation dialog.

Task 5.5.3

Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.

Close to exit without any modification.

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Available options are:

Move to apply a given movement to the desired Node(s).

Rotate to apply a given rotation to the desired Node(s).

Delete to remove the desired Node(s).

Copy (movement) to do a copy the desired Node(s), applying a given movement to the copied ones.

Copy (rotation) to do a copy the desired Node(s), applying a given rotation to the copied ones.

Copy (symmetry) to do a copy the desired Node(s), applying a symmetry to the copied ones.

Task 5.5.6 FPIPE. Node transformation / deletion / copy

sheet 72-130


HVAC Diagrams

mode

4- Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.


When Move option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be moved.

1- To do so just click on the Working diagram button. The next toolbar appears in the upper right corner of the screen.

2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen, just by clicking on it.

The Downstream option allows to move at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.

3- Define the desired movement by using the 3D Vector button.

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Task 5.5.6.1 FPIPE. Node transformation (Move)

sheet 73-130


HVAC Diagrams

mode



When Rotate option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be rotated.



The Downstream option allows to rotate at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.

3- Define the desired rotation by using the 3D Point and Direction buttons to define the rotation axis and the Angle available field and bar.

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Task 5.5.6.2 FPIPE. Node transformation (Rotate)

sheet 74-130


HVAC Diagrams

mode

3- Apply to erase Nodes.


When Delete option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be erased.



The Downstream option allows to delete at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.

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Task 5.5.6.3 FPIPE. Node transformation (Delete)

sheet 75-130


HVAC Diagrams

mode



When Copy (movement) option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be copied.

1- To do so just click on the Working diagram or on the Other diagram button. (In the

second case it is needed to read into the scene previously the desired second diagram, and then click on it in the graphical screen).

The next toolbar appears in the upper right corner of the screen.


The Downstream option allows to move at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.

3- Define the desired movement by using the 3D Vector button.

4- Select the number of Copies to be done.

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Task 5.1.1.3

Task 5.5.6.4 FPIPE. Node transformation (Copy (movement))

sheet 76-130


HVAC Diagrams

mode

When Copy (rotation) option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be copied.






3- Define the desired rotation by using the 3D Point and Direction buttons to define the rotation axis and the Angle available field and bar.

4- Select the number of Copies to be done.



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Task 5.1.1.3

Task 5.5.6.5 FPIPE. Node transformation (Copy (rotation))

sheet 77-130


HVAC Diagrams

mode

When Copy (symmetry) option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be copied.






3- Define the desired symmetry plane using the 3D Plane button.



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Task 5.1.1.3

Task 5.5.6.6 FPIPE. Node transformation (Copy (symmetry))

sheet 78-130


HVAC Diagrams

mode

11


1- Select Node connections command. And select from the graphical screen one of the points to be connected.

2- Click on the Second node button to display the complete dialog and now select from the graphical screen the second point.

Task 5.5.3

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3- Select from both points connections lists the desired ones and press the Connect nodes button.(In the Fan Node, always the line connected to the connection named 1 is the Return line, and the one connected to the connection 2 is the Supply one).

Swap nodes button allows the user to move the second node to the left area of the dialog, to connect it to the next Node.

New button allows to create new available connections in the desired Node.


Task 5.5.7 FPIPE. Node connections

sheet 79-130


HVAC Diagrams

mode

11


1- Select Node manager command.

2- Select from the Node Tree the desired one to be edited.

3- Click on New to create a new node, Edit to modify and existing one or Renumber to give new names to all the defined nodes in a sequential order.

4- Select the desired Type of Node.

5- In function of the selected Node Type, the technological information requested is different. Introduce the desired values.

Update to accept Node modifications.

Ignore to discard them.


Task 5.5.3

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Task 5.5.8 FPIPE. Node management

sheet 80-130

Diagrams / Calculations / Diagram calculations command

HVAC Diagrams

mode

11

Set the desired working diagram . Be sure that all connection are correct and that the sum of all inlet and outlet flows is zero to be able to do the diagram calculation.

1- Select Calculations / Diagram calculations command.

2- Select from the Node List the desired one to be edited.

3- Modify any technical attribute of the selected Node.

4- Press Apply to store modifications.

5- Press Calculate diagram to recalculate it when all the desired modifications has been made.

Report button to generate a FDS document containing this information.


Task 5.5.3

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Task 5.5.9 FPIPE. Diagram calculations

sheet 81-130

Task 5.6 FPIPE. Cable-Trays

5.6.1 Set the attributes for c.t. segments5.6.2 Generate a c.t. segment from a polygonal line5.6.3 Generate a c.t. segment from it first element5.6.4 Modify the attributes/route of a c.t. segment5.6.4.1 Modify the length of a c.t.5.6.4.2 Separate a element from a segment

5.6.5 Insert a fitting5.6.6 Add a fitting5.6.7 Modify a fitting position5.6.8 Modify the line id. of a segment5.6.9 Copy a segment5.6.10 Join/Split a segment5.6.11 Delete an element/segment5.6.12 Cable tray reports

tasks

Actions needed in the handling of cable trays (c.t).

purpose

sheet 82-130

Trays / Segment attributescommand


2- Select the Zone and System through the Working Zone & Systemdialog window


4- Set the attributes for the trays segments through the or Cable Tray Segment Attributes dialog window.

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Cable-Trays

mode

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Task 5.6.1 FPIPE. Set the attributes for c.t. segments

sheet 83-130

Trays / New segment / From polygonalcommand

Create the auxiliary polygonal line that defines the routing of the new cable tray segment.




Set the attributes of the tray segment .

Task 5.1.8

Task 5.6.1

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Cable-Trays

modeTask 5.6.2 FPIPE. Generate a c.t. segment from a polygonal line

sheet 84-130

Trays / New segment / First objectcommand



Set the attributes of the c.t. segment .

3- Select the Type of element to be the new segment, through the Type of Element dialog window.

If Duct or Elbow / Bend type options are selected type the appropriate parameters in the right side of the window. After clicking Ok button the window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the graphical area will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button will display the 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined using one of the available point definition options.

Task 5.6.1

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If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting Selectorwindow and type the appropriate parameters needed for the selected object, in the right side of the window.

Click Ok. The window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the graphical area will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button will display the 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined using one of the available point definition options.

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modeTask 5.6.3 FPIPE. Generate a c.t. segment from its first element

sheet 85-130

Trays / Modify segment / Routingcommand



Select the appropriate option among the available Actions.

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This option is used to change any of the technological attributes of an existing c.t. segment, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings which compose it as long as the possible change allows it (i.e. the cable tray change from rectangular to circular wont change fitting shapes,...). Line geometric modifications always force to re-define spools.


3- To open the Cable Tray Segment Attributes window to edit or modify them.



6- To swap section sides if the element has a rectangular shape.

Ok to accept.


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Cable-Trays

mode

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Task 5.6.4 FPIPE. Modify the attributes of a c.t. segment

sheet 86-130

Trays / Modify straight / Lengthcommand

1- Open the Modify straight submenu.


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This option is used to change the length of an existing straight element, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings which compose it as long as the possible change allows it.

First of all select the desired straight element .Task 5.1.3

3- Use the available options to change the element length to the desired one.

Ok to accept.


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modeTask 5.6.4.1 FPIPE. Modify the length of a c.t.

sheet 87-130

Trays / Modify segment / Separatecommand



Close to exit.

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modeTask 5.6.4.2 FPIPE. Separate a element from a segment

sheet 88-130

Trays / New element / Insert elementcommand



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To replace a portion of a straight tray in a segment with a fitting, so the routing and final dimensions do not vary.

First of all select a pipe line element to insert the new element in.Task 5.1.3

3- Select the desired fitting and options in the Fitting Selector dialog.



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modeTask 5.6.5 FPIPE. Insert a fitting

sheet 89-130

Trays / New element / Add elementcommand




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To add a new c.t. element at any end of a segment, regardless the type (straight, bended or fitting) so the line length will be increased in the added element length.

First of all select a c.t. line segment to add the new element to.Task 5.1.3


Ok accept.


If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting Selector window. Click Ok.

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modeTask 5.6.6 FPIPE. Add a fitting

sheet 90-130

Trays / Modify element / Element positioncommand



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To change the position and/or orientation of a fitting in a segment, even from the current straight c.t. to any other with enough length.

First of all select a c.t. line element to modify.Task 5.1.3


Ok accept.


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modeTask 5.6.7 FPIPE. Modify a fitting position

sheet 91-130

Trays / Modify segment / Line-Idcommand

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Select a segment.



3- Type the desired new Line id for the selected segment. Material and Insulation types can be also changed.



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Cable-Trays

modeTask 5.6.8 FPIPE. Modify the line id. of a segment

sheet 92-130

Trays / Copy segmentcommand

Select a segment.

1- Select Copy segment command.


3- Select the desired number of copies.

Use the available options to select the direction and distance to move the new segments to.

Penetrations tick is used to select also to copy the penetrations related to the segment.



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mode

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sheet 93-130

Trays / Modify segment / Join/Split command

Select a line.







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Cable-Trays

modeTask 5.6.10 FPIPE. Join/Split a segment

sheet 94-130

Trays / Delete elementcommand


1a- Select Delete element command.






1b- Select Delete segment command.


No to cancel it.

Trays / Delete segmentcommand

1a1a

1b1b

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modeTask 5.6.11 FPIPE. Delete an element/segment

sheet 95-130

Trays / Reports / Bill of materialscommand





- System creates columns for: Zone, System, Line, Segment, Element Sq., Material, Mat. Thickness (mm).





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Task 5.6.12 FPIPE. Cable tray Reports

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Task 5.7 FPIPE. Supports

5.7.1 Set supports settings5.7.2 Create a support structure node5.7.3 Recursive mode of support generation5.7.4 Modify support position5.7.5 Modify support geometry5.7.6 Reconnect support5.7.7 Associate a support to a parent support5.7.8 Copy support(s)5.7.9 Generate a support(s) building report5.7.10 Bill of materials

tasks

Generation and manage of pipe, duct and cable tray supports.

purpose

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Supports / Supports settingscommand

1- Select Support settings command.

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2- Select the appropriate line Type.

3- Type the desired Support user Id. Mask (* means a sequential generated number)

4, 5- Type the desired Part user Id. Mask and fabrication code masks to be used in profiles and plates. (These three masks are, as a default, the same used by all parts in the project and defined in the structure modules, but can be changed here to use a different mask in the Structural Outfitting and Supportsmodes in the outfitting modules).

Save to save the changes.

Ok to accept and exit.

Cancel to exit without changes.

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Task 5.7.1 FPIPE. Set supports settings

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Supports / Library managercommand

1- Select Library manager command.

2- Right Click on a library to generate a new structure node

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3- Select the New macro node option (New model node could be used too, but as it is not a geometric macro, it wont be a configurable geometry, it will be a static structure).

Type the desired node name.

Right click on the just created macro node to display the node menu.

4- Select the Set macro file option, and choose the desired macro file name in the browser displayed.

Now, this new geometry can be selected to be use as a support or as a structural outfitting substructure.

If a model node has been create the steps will be very similar, but in this case a block to add the substructure must be selected, and the browser opened is a substructure model browser.

See to create a substructure model.

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Task 5.10.9

Task 5.7.2 FPIPE. Create a support structure node

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Supports / Recursive modecommand

1- Select Recursive mode command.

2- Select the supported element in the graphical window.

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3- Select the desired Block to associate the support parts to.

4- Select the required position and orientation and the plane where the support will be leaned on or hung from, using the 3D Plane button and selecting the plane in the graphical window.

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5- Tick all the options in the Settings dialog and press the Geometry button

6- In the displayed library browser select the desired support geometry.

Apply to place a support; a new one will be displayed to be positioned.

Cancel to stop generating supports.

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Task 5.7.3 FPIPE. Recursive mode of support generation

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Supports / Edit logical supportcommand

Select the desired support and set it as working support.

1- Select Edit logical support command.

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Ticking the On-line update option, or clicking the Update button will modify the support geometrical representation, while executing this command.

Ok to accept changes

Cancel to exit without modifications

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Task 5.7.4 FPIPE. Modify support position

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Supports / Edit substructurecommand

Select the desired support and set it as working support.

1- Select Edit substructure command.

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2- Select the desired new geometry from the substructure browser.



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Task 5.7.5 FPIPE. Modify support geometry

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Supports / Reconnect supportcommand

Select the desired support.

1- Select Reconnect support command.

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2- Select on the graphical window new element to be supported.

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Ticking the On-line update option, or clicking the Update button will modify the support geometrical representation, while executing this command.



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Task 5.7.6 FPIPE. Reconnect support

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Supports / Support Mangercommand

1- Select Support Manager command and dialog will be displayed.

Select the desired support from the list or by a graphical selection on the screen.

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2- Click the Edit button.

3- Click the Set parent button.

Select from the displayed list or by a graphical selection on the screen the desired parent support.

4- Click Update and the Close.

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Task 5.7.7 FPIPE. Associate a support to a parent support

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Select the desired support(s) in the scene.

1- Open the Advanced tools submenu.

2- Open the Grouped supports submenu.

3- Execute the Copy command.

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4- Review the list of selected supports. OK to accept.

5- Select the type of copy:

Selection of supported element option allows the user to click on a distributor, and the first selected support will be moved to such position, the same movement will be applied to the rest of selected supports, if there is any, but in they should

be reconnect later .

Supports / Advanced tools / Grouped supports / Copycommand

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Multicopy by movement option gives the user the possibility to define the movement for the copied support(s) and the number of copies to be done. In this case all the new

supports should be reconnect later .

Next button to do the copy.

Close to abort.

Task 5.7.6

Task 5.7.8 FPIPE. Copy support(s)

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Supports / Advanced tools / Multiple supports / Properties and reportscommand

Select the desired support(s) in the scene.

1- Open the Advanced tools submenu.

2- Open the Multiple supports submenu.

3- Execute the Properties and reports command.

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4- Select the desired report Sketch and press Execute button.

5- Set the Report configuration options.

OK button to generate the Report.

Cancel to exit.

Task 5.7.9 FPIPE. Generate a support(s) building report

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Supports / Reports / Bill of materialscommand





- System creates columns for: Block, Zone, Supp. ID, Parent. ID, Piece ID, Sub Structure, Type,Status, System, Line, Mod. Date, Mod. User, Weight (Kg), Surface (m2), Centre Of Gravity (mm).





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Task 5.7.10 FPIPE. Supports Bill of materials

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Task 5.8 FPIPE. Pipe spooling

5.8.1 Define spools5.8.2 Define isometric5.8.3 Delete spools/isometric definitions5.8.4 Spool state management5.8.5 Isometric state management

tasks

Generation and manage of pipe spools and isometrics.

purpose

sheet 108-130

Piping / Define spoolcommand

1- Select the desired Working area to define spools.

2- Select Define spool command.

There are two methods to define spools, Manual or Automatic.

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3b- In the Automatic method the Spool Auto-definition dialog is displayed.

4b- Click the Define button to star the process; pipes in the selected area will be divided in several spools.

Close to exit.

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3a- In the Manual method the Spool definition dialog is displayed.

4a- Select from the scene (using the available Selection tools) the elements which form each one of the desired spools. To accept a defined spool just click on Define spool (this button will be active only when selected elements form a valid spool). Once defined, spool elements will become invisible, and the system will be ready to select a new spools.

Show list displays a selected element identifier list. It is possible to this dialog to add or remove element from the current spool.

Close to exit without modifications.

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Task 5.8.1 FPIPE. Define spools

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Piping / Define isometriccommand

1- Select the desired Working area to define isometrics.

2- Select Define isometric command.

There are two methods to define spools, Manual or Automatic.

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3b- In the Automatic method the Isometric auto-definition dialog is displayed.

4b- Choose the appropriate Selection criteriaand click the Define button to star the process; pipes in the selected area will be divided in several spools.

Since each shipyard has its own isometric definition method, the manual command allows a more personalized definition procedure.

Close to exit.

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3a- In the Manual method the Isometric definition dialog is displayed.

4a- Select from the scene (using the available Selection tools) the spools and elements which form each one of the desired isometrics. To accept a defined isometric just click on Define isometric (this button will be active only when selected elements form a valid isometric). Once defined, isometric elements will become invisible, and the system will be ready to select a new isometric.

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