Section 4 - Line Numbering ........................................................................................ 20 Setting up a Line Numbering system.................................................................................................... 20 Line Numbering System Dialogue Box .......................................................................................... 20 Other Line Numbering Commands ....................................................................................................... 21 Line Number Assign ....................................................................................................................... 21 Line Number Annotate ................................................................................................................... 21 Line Number By ............................................................................................................................. 21 Line Number Count ........................................................................................................................ 21 Line Number Increment.................................................................................................................. 22 Line Number Decrement ................................................................................................................ 22 Matching Pipework Information ............................................................................................................ 22 Match Component Size .................................................................................................................. 22 Match Component Specification .................................................................................................... 23 Match Component Size and Specification ..................................................................................... 23 Match Component Line Number .................................................................................................... 23
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CADWorx Training Match Component All Settings ....................................................................................................... 24 Exercise - Setup and Using the Line Numbering System .............................................................. 24 CADWorx Spec View Palette ............................................................................................................... 27 Exercise - Using the Spec View Palette......................................................................................... 28 Line View Palette – Line Isolate Tab .................................................................................................... 30 Exercise - Using the Line View Palette .......................................................................................... 31
Section 5 - Creating a 2D/3D Drawing ....................................................................... 33 2D/3D Drafting and Modelling Overview .............................................................................................. 33 Mode Convert ....................................................................................................................................... 33 Preparing first 3D Model ....................................................................................................................... 33 Exercise - Drawing in 3D Solids and Convert into 2D ................................................................... 45
Section 6 - UCS Manipulation and the use of Viewpoints ....................................... 47 Preparing the Model ............................................................................................................................. 47 Point and Shoot UCS ........................................................................................................................... 49 VIEWFLAT ..................................................................................................................................... 49 VIEWNORTH ................................................................................................................................. 49 VIEWEAST ..................................................................................................................................... 50 VIEWSOUTH ................................................................................................................................. 50 VIEWWEST .................................................................................................................................... 50 UCSNEXT ...................................................................................................................................... 50 Compass ........................................................................................................................................ 50 Viewpoint Commands ........................................................................................................................... 51 Predefined Views ........................................................................................................................... 51 View Manager ................................................................................................................................ 52 3DORBIT command ....................................................................................................................... 52
Section 7 – Continue with the 3D Model ................................................................... 53 Modelling Overview .............................................................................................................................. 53 Preparing the 3D Model ........................................................................................................................ 53 Using Auto Route ........................................................................................................................... 61 Using Auto Weld function ............................................................................................................... 63 Placing pipework using Automatic Welds ...................................................................................... 63 Using Auto Connect ....................................................................................................................... 65 Exercise - Using Auto Connect ...................................................................................................... 69 Controlling Bolts and Gaskets .............................................................................................................. 70 Tick Mark ........................................................................................................................................ 70 Stud Bolts ....................................................................................................................................... 71 Gasket ............................................................................................................................................ 73 Weld Gap ....................................................................................................................................... 75 Adding Pipework by Line Name ........................................................................................................... 76 Exercise – Alternate for Router ...................................................................................................... 78 Continue adding Pipework by Line Name ............................................................................................ 79 Exercise – Alternate for Router ...................................................................................................... 80 TopWorks ............................................................................................................................................. 82
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CADWorx Training Line View Palette – Find Tab................................................................................................................ 84 Adding TopWorks........................................................................................................................... 85 Exercise - Placing TopWorks ......................................................................................................... 88 Insulation View...................................................................................................................................... 89 Exercise - Adding Insulation .......................................................................................................... 93 Clash ..................................................................................................................................................... 94 Loading the Clash View Palette ..................................................................................................... 94 Options ........................................................................................................................................... 96 Exercise - Using the Clash View Palette........................................................................................ 98 Pipe Support Palette ........................................................................................................................... 100 Inserting Single Pipe Supports ..................................................................................................... 102 Placing Elbow Supports ............................................................................................................... 104 Placing Multiple Pipe Supports .................................................................................................... 106 Editing Supports ........................................................................................................................... 108 Discontinuity View............................................................................................................................... 112 Loading the Discontinuity View Palette ........................................................................................ 112 Exercise - Using the Discontinuity View Palette .......................................................................... 114
Section 9 - Working with Projects............................................................................ 125 Definitions ........................................................................................................................................... 125 Project .......................................................................................................................................... 125 Specification ................................................................................................................................. 126 Catalog ......................................................................................................................................... 126 Loading the Specification Editor ......................................................................................................... 128 Working with the Specifications Editor ............................................................................................... 129 Component data ........................................................................................................................... 131 Branch data .................................................................................................................................. 131 Creating a new Specification .............................................................................................................. 133 Exercise – Create a new Specification ........................................................................................ 134 Loading Catalog Editor ....................................................................................................................... 137 Working with the Catalog Editor ......................................................................................................... 138 Component data ........................................................................................................................... 139 Add a new Component to the Catalog ............................................................................................... 140
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Section 10 - Working with a Project Database ........................................................ 143 Database Overview ............................................................................................................................ 143 Database Links ................................................................................................................................... 143 Live Database Dialogue Box Settings ................................................................................................ 144 On/Off ........................................................................................................................................... 144 Database Type ............................................................................................................................. 145 Live DB - Path .............................................................................................................................. 145 Start Up Dialogue Options ........................................................................................................... 145 Synchronize Database ................................................................................................................. 146 Export to Database ...................................................................................................................... 147 Auditing the Database .................................................................................................................. 148 Working with the Database ................................................................................................................. 149 Loading the Project Database ...................................................................................................... 149 Pipework Data Input Form ........................................................................................................... 149 Database Reports ........................................................................................................................ 149 Exercise - Working with the Project Database ............................................................................. 149 Exercise - Creating Project Database Reports (Advanced User Training Only) ......................... 150
Section 11 – CAESAR II Interface ............................................................................ 151 Stress Interface................................................................................................................................... 151 Transferring CADWorx Plant Data into CAESAR II ..................................................................... 151 Transfer of CAESAR II Data into CADWorx Plant ....................................................................... 152 Adding Pipework Restraints ............................................................................................................... 153 Restraints ..................................................................................................................................... 153
Section 12 - Producing Layout Drawings................................................................ 156 Layouts Overview ............................................................................................................................... 156 Creating a Layout View ................................................................................................................ 156 Automatic Dimensioning .............................................................................................................. 157 Pipework Centrelines ................................................................................................................... 159 Associative Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 159 Drawing Annotation ............................................................................................................................ 159 Text Height ................................................................................................................................... 160 Elevation ...................................................................................................................................... 160 Component ................................................................................................................................... 160 Adding Line Numbers................................................................................................................... 161 Graphics ....................................................................................................................................... 163 Working with Sections .................................................................................................................. 164 Creating a Section View in the layout .......................................................................................... 165 2D Representation ....................................................................................................................... 165 BOM Setup ................................................................................................................................... 166 System variables affecting BOM Appearance ............................................................................. 168 Exercise - Working with Layouts .................................................................................................. 169
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Section 14 – Modelling HVAC and Cable trays ....................................................... 174 HVAC and Cable trays Overview ....................................................................................................... 174 Creating HVAC components .............................................................................................................. 174 Creating a HVAC Square Straight ............................................................................................... 174 Creating a HVAC Square Tee ...................................................................................................... 175 Creating a HVAC Square Straight ............................................................................................... 176 Creating a HVAC Straight Bend ................................................................................................... 178 Editing HVAC components .......................................................................................................... 179 Custom HVAC Components ............................................................................................................... 180 Create a HVAC Vent .................................................................................................................... 180 HVAC Catalogue ................................................................................................................................ 181
Section 1 - Using the Steel Module .......................................................................... 184
Drawing the Steel User Shape .................................................................................................. 189
Section 3 - Creating a Simple HVAC Support .................................................... 190 •
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Section 4 - Creating a 3D Pipework Rack .......................................................... 192 Creating Pipework Rack Support Columns............................................................................. 192
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Right-Click Menu ........................................................................................................................ 273
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Section 1 - Introduction Overview This course has been produced to teach you how to use CADWorx Plant’s features and utilities to get the best efficiency and productivity gains possible. The course demonstrates the functionality of combining AutoCAD with CADWorx Plant to create an impressive engineering pipework design solution. We starts with the simpler features and, by creating a small plant model, build to more complex commands. As the course progresses, we will use the features to produce the associated GAs and isometrics, as well as other required outputs.
Pre-requisites To participate effectively, you should have a good, working, knowledge of 3D AutoCAD, as well as a general understanding of process piping systems, in both their terminology and their design.
Principle Aims After completing this course, you should be able to: • Create 3D piping models and generate 2D layout drawings from them • Generate automatic isometrics using ISOGEN • Modify the default CADWorx Plant specifications and generate new specifications as required • Create HVAC, steel frames, stairs, ladders and handrails etc. using the HVAC and Steelwork modules • Create pumps and vessels using the Equipment module • Generate Bills of Material for use in GAs • Automatically generate a database, populated with data from the model and link drawings to an existing database
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Section 2 - Accessing Commands As CADWorx Plant runs on AutoCAD, all commands can be accessed in a similar way. As such, you can access commands using any of the following methods.
Plant Menu The Plant menu contains most of the commands available in CADWorx Plant. In these training documents, the menu options will be referred to with a “greater than” sign. For example, in the image below the option highlighted would be referred to as Plant > Accessory > 2D Representation.
Plant Toolbars The Plant toolbars contain most of the commands available in CADWorx Plant, grouped into relevant categories. For example, there is a Flanged Valves toolbar and a Line Numbers toolbar. CADWorx Plant toolbars retain all the functionality of AutoCAD toolbars and can be resized and docked, or even modified, if required.
Command Line CADWorx Plant commands can be entered at the AutoCAD command line. For example, entering ROUTER at the command line starts the CADWorx Plant Automatic Routing utility.
There are also shortened command aliases, which are automatically installed with CADWorx Plant and can be used to increase the speed of command entry. For example, the command alias, RT, can
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CADWorx Tool Palettes The CADWorx Tool Palettes allow you to access many commands via a dockable window, which can be used with, or instead of the CADWorx Plant toolbars.
CADWorx Tool Palettes work in exactly the same way as the standard AutoCAD Tool Palettes, they can be moved, docked to the edge of the AutoCAD window, resized etc. There are also Auto-hide and Visibility options, so the Tool palettes either do not use up a lot of screen space, or are transparent, so that you can view the model behind the Tool Palette. CADWorx Tool Palettes can be edited and modified using the CUI.
CADWorx Ribbons The CADWorx Ribbons allow you to access many commands via the Ribbon instead of using the CADWorx Menu. If using this option, it is recommended that you use the Spec View palette, otherwise you will need to create all components using the command line or use the CADWorx Plant toolbars as well. There are three Ribbon menus, CADWorx Plant I, CADWorx Plant II and CADWorx Steel / HAVC.
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Section 3 - Setup Drawings Open CADWorx Plant. When you open CADWorx Plant for the first time the next dialogue box appears. Choose the environment that you want to use.
Start a new drawing using the Metric.dwt template.
Startup Options
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You can use CADWorx Plant with or without a database. The databases that can be used with CADWorx Plant are Microsoft Access, SQL and Oracle. The dialog box shown above will only be displayed if a database connection has been previously created. Click on the Settings… button to review the database to be used and to change the default setting for new drawings.
Setup dialogue Box The main CADWorx Plant settings and variables can be modified and reviewed using the Plant Setup dialogue box. There are the next tabs in this dialogue box: • Current Drawing -> View/Set general settings as Main Size, Reduction Size, Pipe Specification, Drawing Mode and Fitting Mode. • Configuration Settings -> Additional setting in the Configuration file. • Specification / Size -> Set your Size and Spec. • Configuration Layers -> Overview of the layers that are used by CADWorx Plant. • Piping Rules -> All kind of rules used by drawing your pipeline.
To open the Setup dialogue box, you can either select Setup from the Settings toolbar, go to Plant > Setup, or enter SETUP at the command line.
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Current Drawing In this tab you can view the current Main/Reduction size and Specification. For changing these setting see tab Specification / Size. You can also set here the Drawing Mode and Fitting Mode.
It is possible to convert your drawing into another mode.
In the ribbon menu you see the next converting buttons
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The following settings can be used, with the associated commands: • 2D Double Line - CONVERTDOUBLE • 2D Single Line - CONVERTSINGLE • 3D Solids - CONVERTSOLID • (Isometric – CONVERTISO)
To select the default fitting mode, you can either select Socket Weld or Threaded from the Setup dialogue box or select the same from the Setting toolbar. Setting the default fitting mode can reduce the number of prompts required when creating CADWorx components.
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You also can change the colours of the Compass, Dimension and Highlight which are used by placing components into the drawing. It is possible to switch Compass and Dimension On and Off. All settings in this tab are stored into the drawing.
Configuration Settings In the tab Configuration Settings you can modify the configuration file. This dialogue box enables you to modify the registry recorded configuration file. The default configuration file is C:\CADWorx 2013\Plant\System\Metric.cfg (or Imperial.cfg for Imperial use), although any number of custom configuration files can be created and restored as required.
With the Save As… button you can save your changes into a configuration file. The name of the current configuration file is displayed in this tab. With the Load… button you can load another configuration file. With the Apply and Close button you save your changes into the current configuration file and close the dialogue box. The next settings are stored in the configuration (.cfg) file:
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The Configuration Settings The Configuration Layers The Piping Rules
The settings from the tab Current Drawing and Specification / Size are stored into the drawing.
Specification and Line Size In the tab Specification / Size you can select the Specification and the Main and Reduction size. But first of all you have to select a project by selecting the Browse button. In this training we use the Sample_Metric.prj file. In this project are four specs available (150_MM, 300_MM, 600_MM and Example_MM). Just select the spec that you want to use with one mouse click.
In the right window you can select your Main and Reduction size. The settings in this tab are stored into the drawing.
You can also use the
ribbon menu button for setting the Specification and the Size.
In CADWorx we use the next kind of specs: Imperial Nominal Bore and Imperial Lengths - e.g. 150.spc Imperial Nominal Bore and Metric Lengths - e.g. 150_M.spc
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Configuration layers In this dialogue box, you can add, rename and delete CADWorx layers. The default CADWorx layers cannot be deleted, but they can be renamed and their line types and colours can be modified.
Piping Rules In this tab you can set the piping rules. These rules decide how piping components are placed into the drawing.
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Current Settings To confirm the Current Settings you can either select the Current Settings button from the Setting toolbar or enter CURRENT at the command line.
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Exercise - Basic Drawing setup 1. Open CADWorx Plant 2013 and create a drawing using the metric template.
2. Save the drawing file as CADWorxPlant1.dwg and store the file in a new directory C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises.
3. Open the Setup dialogue box.
4. Use the button to save your configuration setting into the file: C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises\Project.cfg 5. Use the
button to load the just created file:
C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises\Project.cfg 6. Check the configuration file name in the Configuration Settings tab.
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7. Select the project file Sample_Metric.prj in the Size / Specification tab. This file is stored in the C:\CADWorx 2013\Plant\Spec folder.
8. Set the specification to ANSI Class 150 pipe with metric nominal bore sizes and metric lengths.
9. Set the main size to 200 and set the reduction size to 100.
10. Set the Fitting Mode to Threaded.
11. Set the Drawing Mode to 2D Double Line. 12. Set the piping rule “Apply Gasket Insertion Rule” on Automatic. 13. Save all settings with the button ”Apply & Close”.
14. Display the Current Settings dialogue box. 15. Set the AutoCAD variable LUPREC on 2, for 2 decimal precision.
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Section 4 - Line Numbering You can use CADWorx Plant with the line numbering system either enabled or disabled. When enabled, line numbers give a quick, efficient method of finding and isolating pipelines.
Setting up a Line Numbering system To open the Line Numbering System dialogue box, you can either select Line Number Setup from the Line Numbers toolbar, enter NUMBERSETUP at the command line, or go to Plant > Accessory > Line Numbers > Setup.
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You can set up line numbering systems using any of the categories from the project database. These categories may be split up using separators defined by you, for example, you could add the diameter symbol (Ø) before the nominal diameter (the short code for the diameter symbol is ALT + 0216). Line Numbering System Options When this switch is enabled, all components that are placed in the drawing receive a line number. There are two methods of line numbering in CADWorx, Static and Dynamic.
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Other Line Numbering Commands Line Number Assign This function allows you to assign a new line number to existing components. In Static mode, the line number will be replaced exactly as it is previewed in the setup dialogue. To use this command either click the Line Number Assign button on the Line Numbers toolbar, go to Plant > Accessory > Line Numbers > Assign, or enter NUMBERASSIGN at the command line.
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Line Number Annotate This function allows you to annotate pipelines with their line numbers. The text size is based upon the AutoCAD environment variable TEXTSIZE and is placed on the default text layer. You can select individual components to be annotated by selection. During the labelling process, the rubber-band line identifies which component is being labelled.
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Line Number By This function allows you to set the line number from either a P&ID project, the current drawing or by selecting a component. Except the P&ID option, this command can only be used when the line numbering system is set to static.
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Line Number Count This function sets the current line number count value. To utilise this option, you must have the COUNT category in your current line number, you must also have your line numbering system set to Dynamic, if not, an error message will be displayed.
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Line Number Increment Use this function to increment the line number count value by one.
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Line Number Decrement Use this function to decrement the line number count value by one.
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Matching Pipework Information You can set system information for existing components using the options on the Setting toolbar.
Match Component Size To set the current main and reduction sizes from an existing component, you can either select the Size button from the Setting toolbar, or enter COMP2SIZE at the command line, or select Plant > Utility > Set Component > Size.
If the component selected has both a main and reduction size set (e.g. reducing tee), CADWorx will allow you to reverse them, if required.
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Match Component Specification To set the current specification from an existing component, you can either select the Spec button from the Setting toolbar, or enter COMP2SPEC at the command line, or select Plant > Utility > Set Component > Spec.
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Match Component Size and Specification To set the current main and reduction sizes, and the current specification, from an existing component, you can either select the Size-Spec button from the Setting toolbar, or enter COMP2SIZESPEC at the command line, or select Plant > Utility > Set Component > Size-Spec.
As with the Match Component Size option, CADWorx will allow you to reverse the main and reduction sizes, if required.
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Match Component Line Number To set the current line number from an existing component, you can either select the Line button from the Setting toolbar, or enter COMP2LINE at the command line, or select Plant > Utility > Set Component > Line.
You can only use this command if your line numbering system is set to Static.
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This command allows you to set the current line number by selecting a component with the required line number. Any components created after running this command will use the new line number. This command will only work if LineNumberSystem = 2 (Static).
Match Component All Settings To set the current main size, reduction size, specification and line number you can either select the All button from the Setting toolbar, or enter COMP2ALL at the command line, or select Plant > Utility > Set Component > All.
You can only use this command if your line numbering system is set to Static.
Not on the Ribbon menu This command allows you to set the main size, reduction size, current specification and line number by selecting a component. Any components created after running this command will use the new line number, size and specification as the component previously selected.
This is a very efficient method of setting and modifying line numbers once a model has been started and the line numbering systems and line numbers have been established.
Exercise - Setup and Using the Line Numbering System 1. Open CADWorxPlant1.dwg filed in directory C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises.
2. Save the drawing as CADWorxPlant2.dwg in the same folder.
3. XREF in Foundations.dwg drawing at (0,0). Foundations.dwg is located in the C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters directory.
4. Insert the drawing PipeEndPoints.dwg at (0,0), then explode the block. PipeEndPoints.dwg is located in the C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters directory.
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5. Set the Line Number using the following settings.
a. Setup the line numbering system to SIZE-SERVICE-COUNT-SPEC
b. Set the service to HM1 (Hot Medium 1) and the Line Count to 4100
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Enable the Line numbering system (Dynamic Size/Spec)
6. Set Osnap on with the settings Endpoint and Center. 7. Draw a Pipe from Point D1 to Point D2. Use the PIPW command.
Command: PIPW Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]: ]: Pick point D1 Measuring length from elbow corner...
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Pick point D2
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Press Enter to quit
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8. Double click on the pipeline to check the line number
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CADWorx Spec View Palette This palette provides an alternative method to the toolbars for placing components in the model. You can also set the main and reduction sizes, the specification and the line numbering system using this palette.
You can open the Spec View palette by selecting Plant > Palettes > Spec View Palette, or by entering Spec View at the command line, or by selecting the Spec View button on the Palettes toolbar.
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The Spec View tab lists all components available for the current size and specification. Any components not in the spec, or not in the current size range are not displayed. You can choose any of the available components from the list and place them into the model in the same way as using toolbars.
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After the Line numbering system is set up, the values can be altered from the Spec View palette. This can be done by manually entering the value or by selecting from a drop-down list. To manually edit the line number, right-click in the category and enter the required value. To set up the drop-down list, use the dialogue box shown below. You can activate it by selecting the
button from the Spec View palette.
All available categories will be displayed in the list on the left, and values can be added into the dropdown using the utility on the right.
Exercise - Using the Spec View Palette 1. Open the Spec View Palette
2. Set the main size to 250 3. Set the service to CM1 (Cold Medium 1) and the Line Count to 4300 by right-clicking in the category on the Spec View palette and entering the values in manually
4. Draw Pipe from Point C1 to Point C2 using the Spec View Palette.
5. Set the main size to 100
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6. Set service to RSL (Refrigerant Supply Line) and the Line Count to 7100
7. Draw Pipe from Point B1 to Point B2 8. Set the Specification to 300_MM 9. Set service to RRL (Refrigerant Return Line) and the Line Count to 7200
10. Draw Pipe from Point A1 to Point A2
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Line View Palette – Line Isolate Tab The Line View Palette is made up of two tabs, the Line Isolate tab and the Find tab. The find tab will be covered in Section 7.
The Line Isolate tab allows you to isolate components based on their line number or specification. The components can be isolated alone, or alternatively the components can be partially isolated. i.e. hiding any “pipe” items which do not match the criteria specified, but keeping equipment and steel etc. visible.
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The buttons at the top of the palette are Refresh List, Show All Components, Select Line Number by Component, Isolate Selected Line Numbers, Set Layer Options, and Help.
Refresh List will update the list with all current Line Numbers in the model. Use this button if new Line Numbers created do not appear in the list.
Show All Components will restore all items which have been hidden using the Isolate option.
Select Line Number by Component allows users to pick any Pipe component in the model and will isolate all items with a matching line number.
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Isolate Selected Line Numbers will isolate all line numbers which are highlighted in the list.
The Set Layer Options dialogue box allows you to include/exclude certain layers when the Isolate Type is set to Layer Isolate. By default, all layers are visible for line isolate. The user can exclude certain layers by selecting them in the dialogue box.
There are three options you can choose from when isolating items. Full will hide everything except Pipe components with the selected line number(s).
Partial will hide only pipe items which do not have the selected line number(s). Layer will hide all nonCADWorx components based on the layer setup.
Right clicking on the line number list also displays the Isolate Selected Line Numbers, Show All Components, and Refresh List options.
Note: If components have been hidden using the Line Isolate tab, these components will not be listed in the Find tab.
Exercise - Using the Line View Palette 1. Use Isolate Type “Full” and the
button to isolate the line
100-RSL-7100-150_MM.
2. Use Isolate Type “Partial” and the
button to isolate the line
100-RSL-7100-150_MM. What is the difference with point 1?
3. Change the spec for the line 100-RSL-7100-150_MM into 300_MM
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Command: CHANGESPEC Select mode [Automatic/Manual] : Enter for Automatic Select line to change: Select the pipeline
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4. Double click on the line to check the new line number. 5. Show all pipe lines again by using the
Section 5 - Creating a 2D/3D Drawing 2D/3D Drafting and Modelling Overview It is important for users to be able to create either a 2D single line, 2D double line or 3D drawing. Although you can draw your pipelines in 2D single line and 2D double line, it is easier to create your pipelines direct in 3D. With the mode convert options you can easily switch from 3D solids to 2D single or double line.
Mode Convert You can use the Mode Convert function to change pipework produced by CADWorx Plant from one mode to another. e.g. from 2D (double or single line) to 3D solids and back as required.
To load the Mode Convert function, you can either select Solids from the Setting Toolbar, or by selecting Plant > Accessory > Mode Convert > 3D Solids or by entering CONVERTSOLID at the command line.
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Preparing first 3D Model Open CADWorxPlant2.dwg and save the drawing as CADWorxPlant3.dwg in the same folder.
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Use the CONVERTSOLID command to convert all 2D pipelines into 3D Solids. Choose a SW isometric view.
Open the Spec View Palette and change the settings as required so that the line number is 250-CM14300-150_MM.
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We will now start placing components from the left end of the existing pipe with this line number.
To make this easier, turn Snap off, Ortho on and Osnap on (Endpoint and Center only).
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We will use 3D CADWorx commands to create the pipe run as shown below.
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Command: 90LR ELL, 90%D LR S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPB Pick point or [Start/Corner/otherEnd]: Pick ENDpoint of pipe Pick other direction: Select a point downwards (with Ortho ON)
Command: PIPW Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]: Enter for last point Measuring length from pipe end...
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: E for Elevation Enter elevation or [Pick point/Alignment/Move]: 2900
Be sure that the red dimension line is including the elbow, only than you can draw this pipe run correctly. If this is not the case you can use the option “Toggle length”.
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 4762 in the +Y direction
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: E for Elevation
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Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 2352.7 in the +Y direction
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: ]: E for Elevation Enter elevation or [Pick point/Alignment/Move]: 5900
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 2362 in the +X direction
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Pick a point in the –Y direction to create an elbow and a peace of pipe
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Enter to quit the command
Use the erase command to erase the last piece of pipe. Do not use the undo command, because this will undo the whole pipe segment.
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Command: FLGW FLG, RFWN 150LB S/STD BORE, ASTM A-105 Pick start point or [Buttweld end] : B for Buttweld end Pick start point or [Face end] : Enter for last point
The drawing should resemble the one shown below:
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Now we will create the next bypass loop.
First, open CADWorxPlant3.dwg and save the drawing as CADWorxPlant4.dwg in the same folder.
Set the reduction size on 150mm, use a SE isometric view and select the Weldolet form the Spec View palette.
Command: WOL WELDOLET, SCH STD, ASTM A-105 Pick start point: Select a point on the vertical pipe with osnap NEA Specify insertion point or [poinT distance/Component distance/Pipe end point distance]: Pick just a point on the vertical leg Pick direction: Pick a point in the correct direction with ortho on
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CADWorx Training Command: CHANGEELEV Elevation change [BOP correction/Arbitrary] : Press Enter for Arbitrary Enter world elevation: 2000 Select objects: L for Last 1 found, 1 group Select objects: Press Enter to accept Pick base point: Select a point on the weldolet
Check the elevation of the weldolet with your mouse. Just move your mouse on the weldolet without clicking. See next picture.
Down in the box you can see the elevation 2000.
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Increment the line number, the bypass line number should now read 150-CM1-4301-150_MM.
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Command: PIPW Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]: Enter for last point Measuring length from pipe end...
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 300 in the +X direction
In this case we the length of the pipe is 300 (excluding the elbow). Use the option “Toggle length” and notice the difference! See next picture.
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: T
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Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 500 in the +Y direction
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Enter to quit the command
It is more easy, but not necessary, to go to PLAN view for the next coming commands.
Place next the weld neck flange without changing the main size. It is still on 250mm.
Command: FLGW FLG, RFWN 150LB S/STD BORE, ASTM A-105 Pick start point or [Buttweld end] : B for insertion point on the buttweld end Pick start point or [Face end] : Enter for last point Pick direction: Pick in the correct direction
The 250mm flange is placed against a 150mm pipe. Undo (command U) this placement and change the “Apply Size Rule” in the tab Piping Rules of the Setup dialogue box.
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Draw the flange again and notice the change of size.
Change the main size now to 150mm if you want.
Command: GLBF GLOBE VALVE, 150LB FLG Pick point or [Start/Middle] : Enter for last point
It is now possible to complete this bypass by stretch the globe valve in the centre of the bypass line and then mirror all the other components. But we prefer the next commands to finish it.
Command: FLGW FLG, RFWN 150LB S/STD BORE, ASTM A-105 Pick start point or [Buttweld end] : Enter for last point Command: PIPW Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]: Enter for last point Measuring length from pipe end...
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:.XY Enter Per of Use the XY filter and select with osnap Perpendicular the crossing pipeline (with EL 5900). to (need Z): Just pick a point
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:T Toggle the length again. Now the length is including elbow.
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Select component to connect branch pipe and main pipe Select the weldolet see next picture
Select now the globe valve, select the middle grip and move it to the middle of the pipeline.
Command: MOVECOMPONENT Hit Tab key to pass over obstacles. Specify insertion point or [TAB key/poinT distance/Component distance/Pipe end point distance/insertion Justification]: .Y Enter MID of Use the Y filter and select the osnap Midpoint the left peace of pipe (with EL 600) of (need XZ): Select a point in the +Y direction
Double click on the Globe valve or use the CEDIT command
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Exercise - Drawing in 3D Solids and Convert into 2D Open the drawing CADWorxPlant4.dwg from C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises and save it as CADWorxPlant5.dwg in the same folder.
Create the following line using information found in the images below. Create 250-CM2-4200-150_MM in 3D Solid mode
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Section 6 - UCS Manipulation and the use of Viewpoints In this section we will cover the use of CADWorx Plant point and shoot User Coordinate Systems (UCS) and the use of AutoCAD Views, which significantly increase 3D drawing efficiency.
Preparing the Model Open the drawing CADWorxPlant5.dwg from C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises and save it as CADWorxPlant6.dwg.
XREF in C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\PipeworkRack.dwg at a position of (0,0) with an orientation of zero.
XREF in C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\V-101.dwg at a position of (0,0) with an orientation of zero.
Convert all the pipework again to 3D Solids, the pipework should now appear similar to the image shown below (with a Realistic visual style selected).
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Point and Shoot UCS Although you can draw in CADWorx Plant without changing your UCS, we will explain the point and shoot system in the UCS.
To allow you to see the current UCS, you should ensure the UCSICON option is turned on at all times and set to Origin, so that it is displayed, if possible, at 0,0,0 of the current coordinate system.
When moving the UCS, it is recommended that you position it on the centreline of the current components that are being drawn, this will keep everything in the same plane.
To change the UCS, you can use UCS NEXT or choose the appropriate plane (North, East, South, West or Flat) and place the icon as required.
If the rubber band line is not visible or is displayed incorrectly, then you are attempting to draw ‘out of plane’. If you see a broken pencil icon and unexpected lines on the screen, instead of the selected pipe and components, your current plane is perpendicular to the viewpoint. If this occurs, you should change the viewpoint.
When dimensioning or annotating an isometric or 3D model, you should place the UCS icon on a node or a centreline of the pipeline being worked on, this will force text to have the same orientation as the pipeline.
CADWorx Plant has five standard planes. These are as follows:
VIEWFLAT To set the Flat UCS, you can either select Flat from the UCS Toolbar, select Plant > UCS > Flat, or enter VIEWFLAT (alias VF) at the command line.
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VIEWNORTH To set the North UCS, you can either select North from the UCS Toolbar, select Plant > UCS > North, or enter VIEWNORTH (alias VN) at the command line.
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VIEWEAST To set the East UCS, you can either select East from the UCS Toolbar, select Plant > UCS > East, or enter VIEWEAST (alias VE) at the command line.
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VIEWSOUTH To set the South UCS, you can either select South from the UCS Toolbar, select Plant > UCS > South, or enter VIEWSOUTH (alias VS) at the command line.
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VIEWWEST To set the West UCS, you can either select West from the UCS Toolbar, select Plant > UCS > West, or enter VIEWWEST (alias VW) at the command line.
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UCSNEXT If you are unsure, which UCS you require, you can cycle through all five point and shoot UCS options.
To use the UCSNEXT option, you can either select Next from the UCS Toolbar, select Plant > UCS > Next, or enter UCSNEXT at the command line.
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Compass This command allows you to easily identify the required UCS option, without cycling through all the available options. This command does this by displaying a compass type preview of the desired point
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A View North UCS will be orientated in the East – West direction. This indicates a vertical plane looking in a North direction.
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In the screenshot above, the Point and Shoot orientations View North and View West each allow normal placement of text and other objects and a positive X direction. As the display's orientation is changed, the compass changes accordingly.
Viewpoint Commands The direction from which a 3D model is viewed is referred to as the viewpoint. AutoCAD’s methods for viewing a 3D model are described below. For detailed instructions on using each of these methods, refer to the related topics in AutoCAD Help.
Predefined Views
You can select any of the ten predefined views, both orthographic and isometric, from the View toolbar or the View Manager dialogue box. You can also return to a previous viewpoint using the View toolbar.
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You can use the View Manger dialogue box to select any views that have been created in the model, such as Model views, Layout views and the Current view, as well as the predefined views. The location, camera direction, clipping information, current UCS and perspective information about each of the created views is also displayed in this dialogue box.
In all, when you save a view, the following settings are saved:
Magnification, centre point, and view direction View category that you assign to the view (optional) The location of the view (the Model tab or a specific layout tab) Layer visibility in the drawing at the time the view is saved User Coordinate System 3D perspective Live section Visual style Background
3DORBIT command You can use the 3DORBIT command to create custom views.
When 3DORBIT is active, the target of the view stays stationary and the camera location, or viewpoint, moves around the target. However, it appears as if the 3D model is turning as the mouse cursor is dragged. Using this feature, you can specify any view of the model.
While the command is active, you can right-click to display additional options from a shortcut menu.
After you moved the viewpoint, you can save it to a named view by using the VIEW command.
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Section 7 – Continue with the 3D Model Modelling Overview The section will continue you how to model in 3D and how to use the Routing, Auto Connect and Auto Weld commands. We will also use the Layer by Line Number feature.
Preparing the 3D Model Open the drawing CADWorxPlant6.dwg from C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises and save it as CADWorxPlant7.dwg.
XREF in C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\E-101 Steel.dwg.
XREF in C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\E-101.dwg.
Set the current size to 200, the current spec to 150_MM and the line number to 200-HM1-4102150_MM. We will now create the line from the N3 nozzle to connect to the 200-HM1-4100-150_MM header.
The model should look as shown below, when the line has been completed.
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Use the Line View palette and view only the line 200-HM1-4100-150_MM with the isolate type partial. Use the Spec View palette to draw the pipeline.
Start by placing a flange at the N3 nozzle.
Command: FLGW FLG, RFWN 150LB S/STD BORE, ASTM A-105 Pick start point or [Buttweld end] : CEN of Pick centre of the face of nozzle
Command: PIPW Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]: Enter for last point Measuring length from pipe end... Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 550 in the +X direction. This is the length of the pipe.
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Command: _FLGW 200 FLG, RFWN 150LB S/STD BORE, ASTM A-105 Pick start point or [Buttweld end] : B fot Buttweld end Pick start point or [Face end] : Press Enter for last point Pick direction: Pick a point downwards
Command: GATF GATE VALVE, 150LB FLG Pick point or [Start/Middle] : Press Enter for last point Add a TAG to this valve of GA-HM1-4102B. Command: _FLGW 200 FLG, RFWN 150LB S/STD BORE, ASTM A-105 Pick start point or [Buttweld end] : Press Enter for last point
Command: 90LR ELL, 90%D LR S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPB Pick point or [Start/Corner/otherEnd]: Press Enter for last point Pick other direction: Pick the correct direction Command: PIPW Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]: Enter for last point
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CADWorx Training Measuring length from pipe end... Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 300 in the +Y direction Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Press Enter to quit Before continuing, ensure you have a reduction size selected of 100.
Command: ECC REDUCER, ECC S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPB Pick point or [Large end/Small end] : Press Enter for last point Pick direction of flat side or [Up/Down]: Pick a point downwards
Notice that now the main size is 100mm and the reduction size 200.
Command: FLGW FLG, RFWN 150LB S/STD BORE, ASTM A-105 Pick start point or [Buttweld end] : B fot Buttweld end Pick start point or [Face end] : Press Enter for last point
Command: CNTF CONTROL VALVE, 150LB FLG. Pick point or [Length/Start/Middle] : Press Enter for last point Add a TAG to this valve of CV-HM1-4102.
Command: _FLGW 200 FLG, RFWN 150LB S/STD BORE, ASTM A-105 Pick start point or [Buttweld end] : Press Enter for last point
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CADWorx Training Command: ECC REDUCER, ECC S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPB Pick point or [Large end/Small end] : S for Small end Pick point or [Large end/Small end] : Press Enter for last point Pick direction of flat side or [Up/Down]: Pick a point upwards
Command: PIPW Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]: Enter for last point Measuring length from pipe end... Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 300 in the +Y direction Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 0 in the + Z direction, no pipe is place , only the elbow Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Press Enter to quit
Go to the tab “Piping Rules” of the Setup dialogue box and set the piping rule “Apply Flange Insertion Rule” on Automatic – Use Spec Setting.
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CADWorx Training Command: GATF GATE VALVE, 150LB FLG Pick point or [Start/Middle] : Press Enter for last point Notice that the flange is automatically placed with the valve. Add a TAG to this valve of GA-HM1-4102A.
Command: _FLGW 200 FLG, RFWN 150LB S/STD BORE, ASTM A-105 Pick start point or [Buttweld end] : Press Enter for last point
Command: PIPW Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]: Enter for last point Measuring length from pipe end... Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:1400 in the +Z direction Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: T for using the length of the pipe including the elbow Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:.y of MID Select the mid-point of the header 200-HM1-4100-150_MM of (need XZ): Pick just a point in the +Y direction Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: PER to the header 200-HM1-4100-150_MM Select component to connect branch pipe and main pipe Select the TEE, S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPD
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Double click on the tee or use the CEDIT command number of the TEE into 200-HM1-4100-150_MM
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The Heat Exchanger and Pipework should look like the sketch below:
We will now place the bypass for this valve assembly. This should look as shown below when completed.
Command: WOL WELDOLET, SCH STD, ASTM A-105 Pick start point: Select a point on the left vertical pipe Specify insertion point or [poinT distance/Component distance/Pipe end point
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Set the main size on 100mm. Use the
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Command: _COMP2SIZE Select component to set size: Select the weldolet Reverse main and reduction [Yes/No] : y
Command: PIPW Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]: Measuring length from elbow corner...
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: PER to the right vertical pipe Select component to connect branch pipe and main pipe Select the Weldolet from the list.
Command: GLBF GLOBE VALVE, 150LB FLG Pick point or [Start/Middle] : M for Middle insertion point Pick point or [Start/Middle] : Pick a point on the pipe (use osnap MID or NEA) Specify insertion point or [poinT distance/Component distance/Pipe end point
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Add a TAG to this valve of GL-HM1-4102.
Using Auto Route It is sometimes desirable to route the centreline of a pipe without any fittings or inline components. You can do this in CADWorx Plant using the Auto route utility. To use this command either go to Plant > Accessory > Auto Route > Router, or enter ROUTER at the command line.
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Open the drawing CADWorxPlant7.dwg from C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises and save it as CADWorxPlant8.dwg.
Set your USC to world and XREF the drawing C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\P-100.dwg.
We will now create the pump discharge line using the Auto Route feature.
Set the current line number to 150-CMT-4201-150_MM.
The routing line will look like the image below once completed.
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Command: ROUTER Specify start point or [Position/Reference]: CEN Select CENter of nozzle Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/…]: E for Elevation Enter elevation change or [World/Pick] : W for World Enter world elevation: 1533.35 Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: S for Slope Enter slope in degrees (+ or -) or [Meter/Foot/Drop/Rise/Continuous]: 45 Specify next point or [Slope/…]: 1550.8 Whilst dragging in the +Y direction Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: .Y Select point on header with line number 250-CM2-4200-150_MM of(need XZ): Select point in +Y direction Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: PER Select point on header with line number 250-CM2-4200-150_MM Elevation to use [Current/Last] : C for Current
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CADWorx Training Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: Press Enter to quit After enabling Auto Weld gaps, we will now add pipe and elbows to the line just created.
Using Auto Weld function The AutoWeldGap feature can be used to minimise the number of commands required to place welds, by automatically placing them at each buttweld connection. Set the piping rule “Apply Weld Insertion Rule” on “Automatic – Buttweld Only”
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