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Table of Contents
CADWorx Equipment License Agreement Installation 3 9
Conventions ...................................................................................................................................9 Equipment Program Support........................................................................................................10 Installation Overview ....................................................................................................................11 Installation Start............................................................................................................................11 External Software Lock (ESL) ......................................................................................................18 ESL Installation ............................................................................................................................19 Startup Defaults............................................................................................................................22 Configuration ................................................................................................................................23
Setup
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Equipment Setup..........................................................................................................................29 Layers...........................................................................................................................................30 Edit Config File .............................................................................................................................33
Equipment Palette
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Equipment Palette ........................................................................................................................36 Placement ....................................................................................................................................37 Components .................................................................................................................................46 Vessel Components .....................................................................................................................47 Pump Components.......................................................................................................................77
FAQ
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Creating a Base Profile ................................................................................................................85 Running CADWorx Equipment with CADWorx Plant...................................................................86 Knowledge Base Articles .............................................................................................................87 Xref Bind Restriction.....................................................................................................................88 AutoCAD Redo Limitations ..........................................................................................................88
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CHAPTER 1
Installation
In This Chapter
Conventions ....................................................................... 9 Equipment Program Support ............................................. 10 Installation Overview.......................................................... 11 Installation Start ................................................................. 11 External Software Lock (ESL)............................................ 18 ESL Installation .................................................................. 19 Startup Defaults ................................................................. 22 Configuration...................................................................... 23
Conventions
Before reviewing this guide, it is important to understand the terms and conventions used in the documentation. Use the information below to identify the convention and the type of information. Convention
<INSTALL-DIR>
Type of Information
This refers to the CADWorx installation directory on your computer. For example, C:\CADWorx Equipment. Substitute your installation directory anywhere this notation is used. This refers to your AutoCAD installation directory. For example, C:\AutoCAD 2000i. Substitute your installation directory anywhere this notation is used.
<ACAD-DIR>
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This refers to your CD-ROM drive. Substitute your CD-ROM drive letter anywhere this notation is used. Items that need to be typed in or appear at the AutoCAD command line. This refers to user responses to command prompts. CADWorx and AutoCAD commands. Command line options. AutoCAD system variables or keywords. Key combinations for which the user must press and hold down one key and then press another, for example, CTRL+P, or ALT+F4.
Options
CAPITALS KEY+KEY
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Installation Overview
CADWorx Equipment is installed on the system hard drive using the installation program called SETUP.EXE located on the CD ROM. This installation program has been designed to allow full installation and ease of updating. This section will explain the operation of the installation program, the format of CADWorx Equipment program on the CD ROM, and the options available to the user. The installation process is relatively simple to accomplish. After starting the installation program the user will be prompted for the required information. If the computer that the installation is being performed has auto run enabled, the setup procedure will automatically start. The CD ROM contains various files, all of which are compressed into files that the installation can read. The only way to extract these files out is to run the installation program (SETUP.EXE).
Installation Start
Quick Start
Run the SETUP.EXE. To start CADWorx Equipment, pick the icon created during installation. Dialogs will carry the user through the rest of the installation. First time execution of the program will require certain startup parameters to be set. Most of the time, the defaults will be sufficient.
Procedure
The installation is similar to most other Windows installations. The following information will be required: What drive will be used? Which version of AutoCAD will CADWorx Equipment use? What directory will CADWorx Equipment be installed in? The name of the Windows program group. The type of the hardware lock
Once these items are known, the installation process can be started. The installation process is detailed in the steps below:
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2. Select the Start button. 3. Select Run. 4. In the command line type in <CD-DRIVE>:\SETUP.EXE, (or use the Browse... button to locate SETUP.EXE on the CD ROM drive) 5. Select the OK button and this will start the installation procedure. The next two questions pertain to AutoCAD version and install directory. The installation program will automatically try to locate a compatible AutoCAD install directory.
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CADWorx 2009 is compatible with the following AutoCAD versions: AutoCAD 2009 (32 bit version only) AutoCAD 2008 (32 bit version only) AutoCAD 2007 AutoCAD 2006 CADWorx 2009 is compatible with the following Autodesk vertical products: AutoCAD Mechanical 2009/2008/2007/2006 AutoCAD Electrical 2009/2008/2007/2006 Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 2009/2008/2007/2006 AutoCAD Architecture 2009/2008, Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007/2006 AutoCAD MEP 2009/2008, Autodesk Building Systems 2007.1/2007/2006 AutoCAD Land Desktop 2009/2008, Autodesk Land Desktop 2007/2006 AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009/2008, Autodesk Civil 3D 2007/2006 AutoCAD Map 3D 2009/2008, Autodesk Map 3D 2007/2006 CADWorx 2009 is NOT compatible: AutoCAD 2009 (64 bit version) AutoCAD 2008 (64 bit version) Any Autodesk vertical product based on 64 bit version of AutoCAD 2008 or AutoCAD 2009 AutoCAD Electrical 2009/2008 (64 bit version) AutoCAD Mechanical 2009/2008 (64 bit version) Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 2009/2008 (64 bit version) AutoCAD LT Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Revit
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The next step questions where to install CADWorx Equipment. The drive and directory location will be required. Once the target disk drive and directory are known, the installation program checks their existence and available space. If the target directory does not exist, it is created.
The next step asks for the Windows program group. The dialog will show all current program groups on the machine. The user can either choose a new one, or overwrite the entries in an existing group.
The next step asks for the hardware lock type and color. The installation will install the necessary files and drivers for the option chosen.
During the installation process, a progress bar will be displayed along with the status of the installation process.
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Icon Properties
CADWorx Equipment can be run from any location on any directory (network or local). The user has to add all support search paths that might be required to find certain project or job folders. These search paths can be added or modified from the CADWorx Equipment profile. CADWorx Equipment uses the AutoCAD command line switch /P (User Profile) for starting and running the within AutoCAD. If AutoCAD 2009 is installed in C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2009, the properties of the shortcut created will resemble the following: "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2009\Acad.exe" /P CADWORX_EQUIPMENT The installation program will automatically create a CADWORX_EQUIPMENT user profile. The profile can be created manually by adding the support file search paths (shown below) and the template file location. The CADWorx Equipment support directory has to be first in the search path because the ACAD.RX file used to load CADWorx Equipment is found in the <INSTALLDIR>\SUPPORT directory. The ACAD.RX file is a text file that AutoCAD uses to load ARX routines. If the user wants another support directory to be first, copy the ACAD.RX file into that directory. The CADWorx Equipment menu is loaded by the ARX file. Note: To setup the profile for another user login on the same machine, run the utility SETUP_PROFILE_EQUIPMENT.EXE. This utility is located in the root install directory of CADWorx Equipment
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ESL Installation
The following topics explain how to install the different types of hardware locks supported by CADWorx Equipment.
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7. The Activity Log has a box in the top left that will allow you to bring up just the information specific to each protocol. Bring up the Activity Log for the protocol you want to use. Make sure there are no error messages here. 8. For TCP/IP Protocol, the Activity Log should say something like: "Server IP address: 111.111.111.111" "Server Host Name: PDC_NT01" 9. To speed up response time to the Network key, you may "unload" the any protocols that you are not planning on using with the NetHasp License Manager. This can be done from the Remove pull down menu.
NETHASP.INI modification for TCP/IP Protocol: 1. To configure this protocol, you must know the IP address of the machine where the Red Network hardware lock is attached. Example: 111.111.111.111 2. Modify the NETHASP.INI file located at ..\CADWorx\ASSIDRV\NETHASP.INI with the following changes. [NH_COMMON] NH_TCPIP = Enabled [NH_TCPIP] NH_SERVER_ADDR = 111.111.111.111 NH_USE_BROADCAST = Disabled You may also have to modify other entries in [NH_TCPIP] Section depending on your network setup. The most common entries to modify are: NH_TCPIP_METHOD 3. Copy the NETHASP.INI file into AutoCAD EXE (ACAD.EXE) directory: Example: AutoCAD 2006 - (C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2009); Example: AutoCAD 2007 - (C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2008); Example: AutoCAD 2008 - (C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2007); Example: AutoCAD 2008 - (C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2006); For CADWorx Design Review, copy the NETHASP.INI into the C:\Program Files\COADE\COADE CADWorx Design Review 2008 directory 4. Start CADWorx Equipment.
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3. Install and run the Monitor Utility that is located in the <INSTALLDIR>\ASSIDRV\NetHASPMonitorSetup.exe. If NetHASP Monitor cannot find the Red Network ESL, than the CADWorx Equipment will not find the Red Network ESL
Startup Defaults
When starting CADWorx Equipment for the first time, the user will be prompted for the system of measurement to be used in the drawing, i.e., imperial measurements with imperial pipe size, metric measurements with imperial pipe size, or metric measurements with metric pipe size. If imperial is chosen, then the default configuration file would be the IMPERIAL.CFG located in the <INSTALL-DIR>\SYSTEM directory. If metric measurements were chosen, then the default configuration file would be METRIC.CFG located in the <INSTALL-DIR>\SYSTEM directory. These configuration files can be located anywhere desired. The user can also use a CADWorx P&ID configuration file. These configuration files can be chosen with the Restore button located in the Edit Configuration dialog. This dialog will only appear once and the configuration file location and name is then stored in the registry.
Choose Environment
Use these radio buttons to chose the initial drawing environment as explained above.
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Configuration
The Configuration File dialog enables the user to modify the registry recorded configuration file. The default configuration file is <INSTALLDIR>\SYSTEM\IMPERIAL.CFG (or METRIC.CFG for metric use). Any configuration file can be saved or restored as desired by simply clicking on the browse button to the right of the file name when the item has been highlighted.
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Drawing Prototype
This section allows the user to select the drawing environment type with the three radio buttons supplied here. When the Imperial - Inch radio button is selected, the program restores the <INSTALL-DIR>\SYSTEM\IMPERIAL.CFG. When the Metric-Inch or MetricMetric radio button is selected, the program restores the <INSTALLDIR>\SYSTEM\METRIC.CFG. For AutoCAD 2000i, 2002 2004 and 2005, the default template, IMPERIAL.DWT (METRIC.DWG for metric) is also stored in the registry. Therefore each time the program is started, the corresponding template will be used. In AutoCAD 2000 the default prototype template is not stored in the registry and must be selected each time. Note: The radio buttons only change the setting for the default configuration files (IMPERIAL.CFG or METRIC.CFG in the <INSTALL-DIR>\SYSTEM\ directory). If you are using a different configuration file, use the SystemMeasure (see page 28) variable below to change the drawing prototype setting.
List
This list box allows the user to select or highlight a variable that needs changing. Use the edit box below to change the variable after it has been selected. See the next topic, Startup Variables (see page 25) for more information on the items in this list.
Save
Use this button to save the current configuration file to its present location.
Save As
Use this button to save the current configuration file to another location.
Restore
Use this button to restore a saved configuration file to the current drawing environment. This will place the configuration files location in the registry and it will be used the next time CADWorx Equipment is initialized.
Cancel
Use this button to undo any action performed and to cancel out of this dialog.
Help
Use this button to display Help.
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Startup Variables
These startup parameters provide default values each time the program is started. This file can be modified as desired for the required drawing defaults. The last configuration file is stored in the registry and will be used again and again until it has been changed to another with the Restore button. The program accesses the configuration file whenever it is started. If this file does not exist, the program will prompt the user to select the initial drawing environment as explained earlier. If the default templates cannot be found, another dialog will appear indicating that the program will need to be re-installed. The following lines of information will be displayed in the dialog and placed in this file. Each line below will have a description immediately following it outlining its purpose.
AlphaSizeControl
Default value: 0 Allowed values: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 This variable controls how many decimal places are used in Alpha Size. Setting this variable to 0 (zero) will place no decimals in Alpha Size. Setting the variable to a value from 1 to 9 will place 1 to 9 decimal places in Alpha Size. Setting this variable to 10 (ten) will suppress trailing zeros in Alpha Size. Example with value a of 0: For Imperial pipe size: 4 1/2" would be 4 1/2" or 6" would be 6" For Metric pipe size: 50 would be 50 or 60.3 would be 60 Example with value a of 3: For Imperial pipe size: 4 1/2" would be 4.500" or 6" would be 6.000" For Metric pipe size: 50 would be 50.000 or 60.3 would be 60.300 Example with value a of 10: For Imperial pipe size: 4 1/2" would be 4.5" or 6" would be 6" For Metric pipe size: 50 would be 50 or 60.3 would be 60.3 Note: If you want decimals to display in Alpha Size in Imperial or Metric, the ideal setting is 10.
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EquipmentToolTipSetting
Default value: 1 Allowed values: Positive integer This variable controls the items the user sees in the tool tip display, when the mouse hovers over a equipment component. 0 : All tool tips are turned off. 1: The overall equipment name and component description are displayed in the tool tip. For Nozzle, the diameter and flange rating are also displayed. 2: Extended tool tips are displayed.
Note: A setting of 2 has the following restrictions: a) If CADWorx Equipment is loaded with CADWorx Plant, the extended tool tips will not be displayed. b) If the CADWorx Equipment component is in an XREF drawing, the extended tool tips will not be displayed.
LanguageFile
Default value: ENGLISH.DIC Allowed values: Valid and properly formatted language file This variable controls the language of all CADWorx dialogs and prompts. The specified file must be present in the <INSTALL-DIR>\SUPPORT directory for proper operation of CADWorx Equipment.
MaterialFile
Default value: MaterialDivision1.txt Allowed values: Valid and properly formatted material file. This option allows the user to use a different material file for each project. Note: This file must exist in the <INSTALL-DIR>\System directory.
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PlatformHandRailFile
Default value: Default_I.rail (Default_M.rail for metric) Allowed values: Valid and properly formatted hand rail configuration file. This option allows the user to use a different hand rail configuration file for each project. Note: This file must exist in the <INSTALL-DIR>\System directory.
PlatformLadderFile
Default value: Default_I.ladder (Default_M.ladder for metric) Allowed values: Valid and properly formatted ladder configuration file. This option allows the user to use a different ladder configuration file for each project. Note: This file must exist in the <INSTALL-DIR>\System directory.
ReferenceLine
Default value: 0 Allowed values: 0 (false) or 1 (true) This option allows the user to specify the placement of certain components such as nozzles, saddles, platforms, etc., as being positioned with reference to the location point (value 1) or the parent element's insertion location to which the component is attached (value 0).
SaveLastProfileUsed
Default value: 1 Allowed values: 0 (false) or 1 (true) When a drawing file is double-clicked in Windows Explorer or if AutoCAD is started using an icon without specifying any profile, AutoCAD always loads the last profile used. Setting this value to 0 will prevent CADWorx from saving the last profile used i.e., CADWorx will only start if the proper icon is used.
SteelLibraryDirectory
Default value: <INSTALL-DIR>\Steel_I (<INSTALL_DIR>\Steel_M for metric) Allowed values: Valid directory name This variable locates the data file used for drawing Steel. The data files can be located anywhere on the local machine, local network or wide area network. Note: This directory can be set as READ-ONLY.
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SystemMeasure
Default value: 1 Allowed values: 0, 1, or 2 This variable is set according to the type of system that is currently being used by CADWorx Equipment. 0 sets the metric system with metric input. 1 sets the imperial system with nominal inch input. 2 sets the metric system with nominal inch input.
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CHAPTER 2
Setup
In This Chapter
Equipment Setup ............................................................... 29 Layers ................................................................................ 30 Edit Config File................................................................... 33
Equipment Setup
Equipment menu: Setup
By selecting SETUP from the pulldown menu, a dialog providing all available options will be displayed. A complete description of each function or area on this dialog follows below.
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Layers
The following dialog is used for changing the default names, line types, and colors of the startup layers. The user can also add and delete layers here. Some layers are mandatory for use with CADWorx Equipment and cannot be deleted. Changes made here will affect the current drawing session similar to the AutoCAD LAYER command.
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Note: If the configuration file's permission is set to read-only, only the cancel button will be enabled.
Name
After picking a layer name in the list box above, this edit box allows the layer to be renamed. The layer name may be anything that is allowed by AutoCAD. Wild card characters are not allowed.
Linetype
This button searches through the CFM.LIN and the ACAD.LIN (only if found in AutoCAD search path) and presents all the line types in these files for use in the startup procedure as shown below.
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Color
This button provides the standard color dialog for selecting the color of the layer.
Add
This button allows the user to add any layers required. These layers will be created when the drawing is initialized with CADWorx Equipment.
Update
This button updates the list box after the name of the layer has been changed. Changing focus to another location will accomplish the same effect.
Delete
This button simply deletes any layer that is not needed. Some layers cannot be deleted which will cause this button to be grayed out.
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CHAPTER 3
Equipment Palette
In This Chapter
Equipment Palette.............................................................. 36 Placement .......................................................................... 37 Components....................................................................... 46 Vessel Components........................................................... 47 Pump Components ............................................................ 77
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Equipment Palette
Equipment menu: Equipment Palette
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The dialog shown above is the CADWorx Equipment palette. It is the central dialog that will allow the user to create and modify any CADWorx Equipment component. The first two rows are icons that represent every component that can be created by CADWorx Equipment The last two icons on the second row allow the user to access the CADWorx Equipment setup dialog and the online help respectively. The User Shapes group box allow the user to attach any user shape drawing and user created data onto any vessel parent component or onto a vessel nozzle child component. The drop down box below the group box displays all the equipment objects present in the current drawing. This is followed by two tabs representing the placement and components that make up the currently selected equipment. These two tabs are described in further detail below.
Placement
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New
The new button creates a new equipment and add its to the equipment drop down list in the equipment manager. It displays the following dialog to enter the name of the equipment.
The starting location of the equipment always defaults to 0, 0, 0 and is marked by the X attribute. The X attribute is a block (xatb.dwg) and is located in the <INSTALLDIR>\Support directory. The X attribute is required and should not be removed.
Rename
The rename button allows the renaming of the current equipment being displayed in the equipment manager. It displays the following dialog allowing the user to enter a new name for the equipment.
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Delete
The delete button deletes the current equipment being displayed in the equipment manager. It will erase any components associated with the equipment and remove it from the drop down list in the equipment manager. A confirmation message will be displayed requiring the user to confirm the deletion.
Location
The location group represents the point in the drawing where this equipment will be drawn. By default, all equipment start at 0, 0, 0. This can be changed by entering a X, Y and/or Z value in the edit boxes provided. The user can also click on the Specify Onscreen button and pick a location in the drawing.
Rotation
The rotation edit box is provided to rotate the entire equipment by the specified angle. By default, the rotation angle is set to 0.0. The user can enter any angle and the program will rotate the entire equipment by the specified angle around the world Z axis. The user can also click on the Specify On-screen button and pick a rotation around the location of the equipment.
Orientation
The orientation combo box allows the user to change the orientation of the entire equipment. There are two choices available: Vertical and Horizontal. By default, all equipment are vertically oriented. Note: Users should note that Platforms and Legs can only be drawn when the equipment is vertical. Saddles can only be drawn when the equipment is horizontal. If these components are drawn, the user will not be able to change the orientation.
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Options
The hollow option will cause the program to create hollow equipment components. Please note that this option can significantly slow down the performance of the model based on the number of components in each equipment.
Reference line
This option allows the user to specify a reference line that can then be used to specify certain components such as nozzles, saddles, platforms etc. The option is saved in the configuration file. However, each reference value is stored with each equipment. Clicking on the check box enables the system and allows the user to enter a value. When the equipment being drawn is vertical, the value lies along the Z axis. When the equipment is horizontal, the value lies along the X axis.
PV Elite
The PV Elite Import and Export buttons provide a bi-directional link to COADE PV Elite (pressure vessel analysis) program. These buttons will import or export the equipment that is selected in CADWorx Equipment dialog. After the pressure vessel analysis has been performed, the data can be transferred back into the drawing environment. PV Elite information will then be stored in the drawing providing future analysis capabilities based on the previous information.
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Nozzle Schedule
Nozzle Schedule - Setup
Command line: NSCHSETUP
This dialog provides the user with the ability to customize the Nozzle Schedule to any style or layout desired. This utility can specify column widths, provide the schedule flow direction (top to bottom or bottom to top), provide user specified headings for columns, and allow the user to specify the alignment of column data. The columns can be arranged in any order. By selecting (click on the desired columns) an entry and using the Add / Remove button, the user can decide which columns will be displayed in the Nozzle Schedule. The template for this information will be stored in the configuration file as specified at the top of the dialog.
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The list box on the right hand side of the dialog lists all the columns that are selected. The user can select one or more columns to sort by. They can also use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to change the order in which the Nozzle Schedule is sorted. The Column Sort allows additional sorting on each column. Ascending means sorting from small numbers to larger numbers (Ex: 1 to 100) and from A to Z.
Nozzle Accumulation:
The Nozzle Schedule Sort Order does NOT control accumulation of nozzle components. Accumulation is determined based on the following nozzle shape parameters: Nozzle type: Pump/Vessel nozzle. Pump/Vessel nozzle parametric parameters: User specified. Nozzle Diameter Nozzle Schedule Nozzle Material Nozzle Flange Type, Flange Rating, Flange Material. Nozzle Outside Projection (equivalent to the pump nozzle's length parameter) Nozzle Inside Projection (not applicable to a pump nozzle)
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This is the main Nozzle Schedule generator.The Total option provides one tag for a total number of nozzle components similar in parametric parameters. There are various options that will modify the output of the Nozzle Schedule generator that will be discussed after each prompt. If no Nozzle components are detected or selected, the generator will halt. This following functionality is also available for NSCHTOTAL.
Command: NSCHSINGLE Enter tag option [Counter/Manual placement/Automatic placement] <Automatic>:
Counter This option allows the user to start the tag counter from any positive non-zero integer. Once set, the command resumes requesting the user pick Manual or Automatic placement of tags. Manual placement This option inserts tags manually. It prompts the user for the location of the tag and there will be a rubber band line attached to the component extending to the desired tag location. The process will continue until the last components tag has been placed. The following option requires the user to pick a point on the drawing that will be the upper right corner of the users Nozzle Schedule's heading.
Select upper right corner of BOM heading:
Automatic placement The following option inserts tags automatically. In model space, it places the tag in the direction (tag to component) provided in the next prompt. In paper space, this prompt will not appear.
Enter tag placement angle <45>: enter angle or enter
If the user is in paper space, the Nozzle Schedule generator will switch to the last Mview for component selection.
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Components
The components tab displays the equipment components as they are added to the equipment. A right click menu is available for Cut/Copy/Paste and Delete.
AutoCAD UNITS setting controls the display of most numeric data in the grid.
Move Options
The user has the ability to move components up or down. The grid option will move components up or down based on the order they are displayed on the grid. The model option will move components up or down based on the their location in the model.
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Vessel Components
Cylinder
Toolbar:
The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Length This is the distance from the starting point to the ending point of the component. Diameter Basis This provides a combo box where the user can select either the inside or outside diameter. Diameter This is the diameter of the component based on the setting above - Diameter Basis. Thickness This is the thickness of the component. Material This field provides a dialog to select the material from. The common list dialog (see page 89) will use the file specified by the MaterialFile (see page 26) configuration file variable.
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Elliptical Head
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The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Length This is the distance from the starting point to the ending point of the component. Diameter Basis This provides a combo box where the user can select either the inside or outside diameter. Diameter This is the diameter of the component based on the setting above - Diameter Basis. Thickness This is the thickness of the component. Flip Orientation This field allows the user to flip the orientation of the component. Material This field provides a dialog to select the material from. The common list dialog (see page 89) will use the file specified by the MaterialFile (see page 26) configuration file variable. Head Factor This field is the head factor of the elliptical head.
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Torispherical Head
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The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Length This is the distance from the starting point to the ending point of the component. Diameter Basis This provides a combo box where the user can select either the inside or outside diameter. Diameter This is the diameter of the component based on the setting above - Diameter Basis. Thickness This is the thickness of the component. Flip Orientation This field allows the user to flip the orientation of the component. Material This field provides a dialog to select the material from. The common list dialog (see page 89) will use the file specified by the MaterialFile (see page 26) configuration file variable. Crown Radius This field is the crown radius for the torispherical head. Knuckle Radius This field is the knuckle radius for the torispherical head.
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Spherical Head
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The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Length This is the distance from the starting point to the ending point of the component. Diameter Basis This provides a combo box where the user can select either the inside or outside diameter. Diameter This is the diameter of the component based on the setting above - Diameter Basis. Thickness This is the thickness of the component. Flip Orientation This field allows the user to flip the orientation of the component. Material This field provides a dialog to select the material from. The common list dialog (see page 89) will use the file specified by the MaterialFile (see page 26) configuration file variable.
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Cone
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The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Length This is the distance from the starting point to the ending point of the component. Diameter Basis This provides a combo box where the user can select either the inside or outside diameter. Bottom Diameter (Vertical Cone) or From Diameter (Horizontal Cone) This is the diameter of the component based on the setting above - Diameter Basis. Thickness This is the thickness of the component. Material This field provides a dialog to select the material from. The common list dialog (see page 89) will use the file specified by the MaterialFile (see page 26) configuration file variable. Top Diameter (Vertical Cone) or To Diameter (Horizontal Cone) This field specifies the end diameter of the cone. Concentric This field provides a combo box where the user can specify the cone to be concentric or not.
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Shell Section This field provides a combo box where the user can specify the cone to be a shell section or not. Cone Length This field is available only if the cone is not a shell section and specifies the length of the conical portion of the component. Rotation Angle This field is available only if the cone is eccentric and specifies the rotation angle of the cone.
The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Length This is the distance from the starting point to the ending point of the component. Diameter Basis This provides a combo box where the user can select either the inside or outside diameter. Diameter This is the diameter of the component based on the setting above - Diameter Basis. Thickness This is the thickness of the component. Material This field provides a dialog to select the material from. The common list dialog (see page 89) will use the file specified by the MaterialFile (see page 26) configuration file variable.
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Body Flange
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The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Length This is the distance from the starting point to the ending point of the component. Diameter Basis This provides a combo box where the user can select either the inside or outside diameter. Diameter This is the diameter of the component based on the setting above - Diameter Basis. Thickness This is the thickness of the component. Flip Orientation This field allows the user to flip the orientation of the component.
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Material This field provides a dialog to select the material from. The common list dialog (see page 89) will use the file specified by the MaterialFile (see page 26) configuration file variable. Flange Face ID Flange Face OD Flange Face Thickness Gasket ID Gasket OD Gasket Thickness Flange ID This is the flange inside diameter of the component. For a blind flange this field can be set to zero, and all hub related fields will be disabled. The hub related fields will be enabled if the flange ID field is set back to a greater than zero value. Flange OD Flange Thickness Large Hub Thickness Small Hub Thickness Hub Length
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Skirt
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The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Length This is the distance from the starting point to the ending point of the component. Diameter Basis This provides a combo box where the user can select either the inside or outside diameter. Diameter This is the diameter of the component based on the setting above - Diameter Basis. Thickness This is the thickness of the component. Flip Orientation This field allows the user to flip the orientation of the component.
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Material This field provides a dialog to select the material from. The common list dialog (see page 89) will use the file specified by the MaterialFile (see page 26) configuration file variable. Basering Type This field specifies what type of basering should be attached to the skirt. These are: a. None b. Simple - No Gussets c. With Gussets d. With Top Plates e. Continuous Top Plate Base Diameter Basering ID Basering OD Bottom Plate Thickness Top Plate Radial Width Top Plate Thickness Top Plate Width Gusset Height Gusset Width Distance Between Gussets Gusset Thickness Number Of Bolts
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Box
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The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Dimension basis This field specifies whether the dimensions specified for this box are based on in inside or outside dimensions. Length Width Height Thickness Start offset X This field allows the user to specify an offset distance along the X axis of the box. It is applied at the start point of the box. Start offset Y This field allows the user to specify an offset distance along the Y axis of the box. It is applied at the start point of the box. End offset X This field allows the user to specify an offset distance along the Y axis of the box. It is applied at the end point of the box. End offset Y This field allows the user to specify an offset distance along the Y axis of the box. It is applied at the end point of the box.
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Rotation angle This field allows the user to specify a rotation angle for the box.
Stiffening Ring
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This component cannot be created by itself and must be attached to one of the following components: 1. Cylinder (see page 47) 2. Cone (see page 51) The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Distance This field represents the distance from the bottom of the component this component is attaching to. Ring Type There are two ring types. They are: a. Bar Ring b. Section Ring Inside Diameter This field represents the inside diameter of the stiffening ring if the ring type is a Bar Ring. This field is not applicable if the ring type is Section Ring.
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Outside Diameter This field represents the outside diameter of the stiffening ring if the ring type is a Bar Ring. This field is not applicable if the ring type is Section Ring. Thickness This field represents the thickness of the stiffening ring if the ring type is a Bar Ring. This field is not applicable if the ring type is Section Ring. Member Size This field allows the user to specify what kind of section to use to build the ring. It displays the Steel Selection Dialog (see page 91). Material This field provides a dialog to select the material from. The common list dialog (see page 89) will use the file specified by the MaterialFile (see page 26) configuration file variable.
Nozzle
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This component cannot be created by itself and must be attached to one of the following components: 1. Cylinder (see page 47) 2. Elliptical Head (see page 48) 3. Torispherical Head (see page 49) 4. Spherical Head (see page 50) 5. Cone (see page 51) 6. Welded Flat Head (see page 52) 7. Nozzle (For modeling or nozzle on nozzle, see instructions at the bottom of the page) CADWorx Equipment nozzles are recognized by the ISOGEN module of CADWorx Plant Professional when they piping connected to the nozzle are sent to ISOGEN. The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Distance This field represents the distance from the bottom of the component this component is attaching to.
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This field also has an expansion dialog as shown below. The nozzle placement dialog allows for advanced options when placing nozzles. A figure on the dialog shows the various data values. This figure will change based on the kind of component this nozzle is attached to. To bring the nozzle placement dialog click on the "..." button in the distance edit box. When the Nozzle direction field (enabled only for nozzle on cone) is set to Apex, the Distance field becomes the radial distance of the nozzle from the centerline of the cone.
Nozzle Details This field allows the user to set various nozzle details in one dialog. The dialog has two modes - Nominal and Actual. To bring the nozzle details dialog click on the "..." button in the Nozzle details edit box.
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When the nozzle basis is set to Nominal, CADWorx Equipment provides a look up system for flange dimensions and schedule information. The drop down list for diameter, flange rating, flange type and schedule are populated based on the entries of the NozzleDropDown.tbl file located in the <INSTALLDIR>\System directory. The user can select a diameter from the drop down list for diameter. They can then specify a rating and flange type which will enable CADWorx Equipment to look up the flange dimensions from the FlangeImperial.dat (FlangeMetric.dat for metric) file. If a flange type of N/A is selected, the user can enter flange thickness and flange OD manually in the edit boxes provided. The user can also specify the schedule of the flange. If the schedule is set to N/A, the user can enter a wall thickness manually through the edit box provided.
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When the nozzle basis is set to Actual, the user can enter actual diameter of the nozzle to be created. The user is also responsible for providing all other required values including Flange thickness, Flange OD and Wall thickness. The user can enter a flange and nozzle material through the edit boxes provided or pick a material out of a list by clicking on button next to the edit boxes. The Nozzle extension dialog allows you to add an elbow to the nozzle. Four parameters control the creation of this type of nozzle. Elbow radius multiplier: This parameter sets the radius of the elbow. An valid radius value can be set. (Examples: 1.5 for long radius, 1.0 for short radius) Elbow Angle: This parameter sets the angle of the elbow. An valid angle between 5 and 90 degree can be set. Horizontal Projection: This parameter sets the horizontal projection value. Straight run angle direction: This angle is measured relative to the layout angle.
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The nozzle pad parameters are set in the nozzle pad dialog. Pad width. This parameter sets the nozzle pad width; the distance from the outer edge of nozzle pad to the nozzle outside diameter. Pad thickness. This parameter sets the nozzle pad thickness. Pad material. This parameter sets the nozzle pad material.
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Layout Angle Outside Projection Inside Projection Using a nozzle as a base component to attached other nozzles and components: One benefit of this feature is it can be used to model a sump head using a nozzle without a flange and an elliptical head. The nozzle flange can be turned off by setting both the Flange rating and Flange type to "N/A". The base nozzle can be selected by clicking on the grid marked "Nozzle" (as shown below), and the elliptical head then can be added by clicking the elliptical head button.
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The same procedure can be followed to add a nozzle to an existing nozzle. The base nozzle has to be selected first by clicking on the grid marked "Nozzle" and then clicking the nozzle button. Note: Nozzle as a parent component feature only valid for vessel components only.
Platform
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This component cannot be created by itself and must be attached to one of the following components: 1. Cylinder (see page 47) 2. Elliptical Head (see page 48) 3. Torispherical Head (see page 49)
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4. Spherical Head (see page 50) 5. Cone (see page 51) The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Distance This field represents the distance from the bottom of the component this component is attaching to. This component uses the PlatformHandRailFile (see page 27) configuration file variable to create the hand rails that are part of the platform. Start Angle This field represents the start angle of the platform. End Angle This field represents the end angle of the platform. Width This field is the width of the platform. Height This field is the height of the platform. Clearance This field is the clearance from the component which this platform attaches to. Ladder This field allows the user to specify if a ladder should be drawn with the platform or not. If a ladder is required, this component uses the PlatformLadderFile (see page 27) configuration file variable to create the ladder. Ladder Start Elevation This field represents the starting elevation (world) of the ladder (if requested). Ladder End Elevation This field represents the ending elevation (world) of the ladder (if requested). Ladder Cage This field allows the user to specify that the ladder be caged. Specific parameters of the cage are controlled by the PlatformLadderFile (see page 27) configuration file variable. Ladder Layout Angle This field represents the layout angle for the ladder. Ladder Vessel Clearance
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Ladder Platform Clearance Ladder Alignment This field represents the ladder alignment and has two choices - Platform or Vessel. Material This field provides a dialog to select the material from. The common list dialog (see page 89) will use the file specified by the MaterialFile (see page 26) configuration file variable.
Saddle
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This component cannot be created by itself and must be attached to one of the following components: 1. Cylinder (see page 47)
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The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Distance This field represents the distance from the bottom of the component this component is attaching to. Width Height Contact Angle Plate Thickness Wear Pad Width Wear Pad Thickness Wear Pad Contact Angle Base Plate Length Base Plate Width Base Plate Thickness Number of Ribs Rib Thickness Web Thickness Web Location
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Material This field provides a dialog to select the material from. The common list dialog (see page 89) will use the file specified by the MaterialFile (see page 26) configuration file variable.
Lugs
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This component cannot be created by itself and must be attached to one of the following components: 1. Cylinder (see page 47) 2. Elliptical Head (see page 48) 3. Torispherical Head (see page 49) 4. Spherical Head (see page 50) 5. Cone (see page 51) 6. Welded Flat Head (see page 52)
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The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Distance This field represents the distance from the bottom of the component this component is attaching to. Lug Type There are three types of lugs: a. Simple b. With Top Plate c. With Top Plate Ring Number of Lugs Distance Between Gussets Gusset Height Gusset Width Gusset Thickness Bottom Plate Radial Width Bottom Plate Length Bottom Plate Thickness Top Plate Radial Width Top Plate Length Top Plate Thickness
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Material This field provides a dialog to select the material from. The common list dialog (see page 89) will use the file specified by the MaterialFile (see page 26) configuration file variable.
Legs
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This component cannot be created by itself and must be attached to one of the following components: 1. Cylinder (see page 47) 2. Elliptical Head (see page 48) 3. Torispherical Head (see page 49) 4. Spherical Head (see page 50) 5. Cone (see page 51)
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The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Distance This field represents the distance from the bottom of the component this component is attaching to. Number of Legs This field represents the number of legs. Leg Length This field represents the length of Member Offset Rotation Angle This field represents the overall rotation angle applied to all the legs relative to the component the legs are attaching to. Member Size This field allows the user to specify what kind of section to use to build the ring. It displays the Steel Selection Dialog (see page 91). Member Rotation Angle This field represents the rotation angle applied to each member of the leg. Baseplates This field allows the user to specify whether baseplates should be created or not. Baseplate Offset Baseplate Length Baseplate Width Baseplate Thickness Baseplate Rotation Angle Material This field provides a dialog to select the material from. The common list dialog (see page 89) will use the file specified by the MaterialFile (see page 26) configuration file variable.
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User Shape
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This component cannot be created by itself and must be attached to all vessel parent components and to a vessel nozzle component. User Shape data file *.dat and its corresponding drawings must be store in a directory which path is listed in the configuration file. The naming convention for any user shape drawing are as follow: [datafilename] + [size].dwg where: [datafilename] - the name of the user shape data file, excluding the extension name (.dat) [size] data file. - size that corresponding to the data specified in the user shape
Please refer to the davit user shape example included in the User Shape folder located in your CADWorx Equipment installation directory. All available data files located in the user shape directory can be selected first from the Data file drop down selection. Once the data file has been selected then the available drawing(s) can be selected from the Size drop down selection. The user shape drawing is attached to the selected parent or nozzle components by clicking the Insert button.
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The location of inserted user shape can be adjusted using the User shape placement dialog. The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed.
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Distance This field represents the distance from the bottom of the component this component is attaching to. This field also has an expansion dialog as shown below. The user shape placement dialog allows for advanced options when placing user shapes. A figure on the dialog shows the various data values. This figure will change based on the kind of component this user shape is attached to. To bring the user shape placement dialog click on the "..." button in the distance edit box. When the User Shapes direction field (enabled only for user shape on cone) is set to Apex, the Distance field becomes the radial distance of the user shape from the centerline of the cone.
Layout Angle Additional user data entries listed in the user shape data file. This additional user data showing in the grid can be modified manually through the grid or through the data file itself by editing it using any text editor. However the value changes in the grid will be saved in the drawing only, not the data file.
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Pump Components
Impeller
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The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Width Diameter Extension Diameter Extension Length Flip Orientation This field allows the user to flip the orientation of the component.
Shaft
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The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Length Diameter
Coupling
Toolbar:
The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Length Diameter
Motor
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The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to select a motor size through the use of the common list dialog (see page 89). Cylinder Length Cylinder Radius Shaft Length Shaft Diameter Flip Orientation
Box
Toolbar:
The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Dimension basis This field specifies whether the dimensions specified for this box are based on in inside or outside dimensions.
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Length Width Height Thickness Start offset X This field allows the user to specify an offset distance along the X axis of the box. It is applied at the start point of the box. Start offset Y This field allows the user to specify an offset distance along the Y axis of the box. It is applied at the start point of the box. End offset X This field allows the user to specify an offset distance along the Y axis of the box. It is applied at the end point of the box. End offset Y This field allows the user to specify an offset distance along the Y axis of the box. It is applied at the end point of the box. Rotation angle This field allows the user to specify a rotation angle for the box.
Pump Base
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This component cannot be created by itself and must be attached to one of the following components: 1. Impellar (see page 77) The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Length This field represents the length of the pump base. Width This field represents the width of the pump base. Height This field represents the height of the pump base. Start X This field represents the start X coordinate of the starting point of the pump base. The value is relative to the starting point of the component it attaches to. Start Y This field represents the start Y coordinate of the starting point of the pump base. The value is relative to the starting point of the component it attaches to. Start Z This field represents the start Z coordinate of the starting point of the pump base. The value is relative to the starting point of the component it attaches to. Plane This field represents the plane to which the pump base is parallel to. There are three planes available: a. XY b. YZ c. ZX Rotation Angle
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Pump Nozzle
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This component cannot be created by itself and must be attached to one of the following components: 1. Impellar (see page 77) The following are descriptions of each property of this component. Description This field allows the user to enter any alpha or numeric description. This description will be visible even when the component is collapsed. Distance This field represents the distance from the bottom of the component this component is attaching to. Nozzle Details This field allows the user to set various nozzle details in one dialog. The dialog has two modes - Nominal and Actual. To bring the nozzle details dialog click on the "..." button in the Nozzle details edit box.
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When the nozzle basis is set to Nominal, CADWorx Equipment provides a look up system for flange dimensions. Pump nozzles are always of type FFWN. The drop down list for diameter and flange rating are populated based on the entries of the NozzleDropDown.tbl file located in the <INSTALL-DIR>\System directory.
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The user can select a diameter from the drop down list for diameter. They can then specify a rating which will enable CADWorx Equipment to look up the flange dimensions from the FlangeImperial.dat (FlangeMetric.dat for metric) file.
When the nozzle basis is set to Actual, the user can enter actual diameter of the nozzle to be created. The user is also responsible for providing all other required values including Flange thickness and Flange OD. Layout Angle Length Suction Side Direction
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CHAPTER 4
FAQ
In This Chapter
Creating a Base Profile ...................................................... 85 Running CADWorx Equipment with CADWorx Plant ........ 86 Knowledge Base Articles ................................................... 87 Xref Bind Restriction .......................................................... 88 AutoCAD Redo Limitations ................................................ 88
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7. Start AutoCAD with this icon. 8. AutoCAD will display a message indicating that it can not find this profile and will create it based on the AutoCAD defaults.
4. Start Windows Explorer and browse to the CADWorx Plant support directory (e.g. C:\CADWorx Plant\Support). 5. Locate the file ACAD.RX and open it using NOTEPAD.EXE
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6. Type CADWorxEquipment2009.arx into this file below the entry for CADWorxPlant2009.arx. If CADWorxEquipment2009.arx is above CADWorxPlant2009.arx, CADWorx Plant tool tips will not function. Save changes to this file and close the file.
7. Start CADWorx Plant. CADWorx Equipment will also start simultaneously. If the Equipment pull down menu does not load, run the command LOADMENUEQUIP.
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Error: Unhandled Access Violation Exception http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=2860312&linkID=247 5323 Difference between AUDIT and RECOVER commands http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=2878383&linkID=247 5323 Recover damaged drawing when RECOVER command is not successful http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=2896262&linkID=247 5323
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APPENDIX A
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Wild-card characters
Character # (pound) @ (at) . (period) * (asterisk) ? (question mark) ~ (tilde) [...] [~...] - (hyphen) , (comma) ` (reverse quote)
Definition Matches any single numeric digit Matches any single alphabetic character Matches any single nonalphanumeric character Matches any character sequence, including an empty one, and it can be used anywhere in the search pattern: at the beginning, middle, or end Matches any single character If it is the first character in the pattern, it matches anything except the pattern Matches any one of the characters enclosed Matches any single character not enclosed Used inside brackets to specify a range for a single character Separates two patterns Escapes special characters (reads next character literally)
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APPENDIX B
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To bring the Select Steel Member dialog click on the "..." button in the Member edit box.
This dialog scans the SteelLibraryDirectory (see page 27) for valid CADWorx Steel data files and populates this dialog. Once the type is selected, the program will load all data files available into the data file drop down box. When a data file is selected from the list, all members available in the file are loaded into the list. The user can the select the desired member and click OK to exit the dialog. Steel pipes can be drawn using either ANSI Nominal/Actual parameters or CADWorx Steel data file parameters. The ANSI Nominal/Actual fields can be activated by selecting the Pipe component from the Select Type pull-down menu. Note: The ANSI pipe data files, ScheduleMetric.dat and ScheduleImperial.dat are located in the .../System directory.
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Index
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AlphaSizeControl 25 AutoCAD Redo Limitations 88
L
LanguageFile 26 Layers 30 Legs 71 Local Lock Installation 19 Location 39 Lugs 69
B
Body Flange 53 Box 57, 79
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CADWorx Equipment License Agreement 3 Common List Dialog 89 Components 46 Cone 51 Configuration 23 Conventions 9 Coupling 78 Creating a Base Profile 85 Cylinder 47
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MaterialFile 26 Motor 78 Move Options 46
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NetHASP License Manager / NETHASP.INI Instructions 20 Network Lock Installation 20 New 38 Notes on Network ESLs 19 Nozzle 59 Nozzle Schedule 41 Nozzle Schedule - Add / Remove 42 Nozzle Schedule - Alignment & Flow Direction 42 Nozzle Schedule - Column Width and Title 42 Nozzle Schedule - Columns Available 42 Nozzle Schedule - Columns Selected 42 Nozzle Schedule - Move Up & Move Down 42 Nozzle Schedule - Run 45 Nozzle Schedule - Setup 41 Nozzle Schedule - Sort Order 43
D
Delete 39
E
Edit Config File 33 Elliptical Head 48 Equipment Palette 35, 36 Equipment Program Support 10 Equipment Setup 29 EquipmentToolTipSetting 26 ESL Installation 19 External Software Lock (ESL) 18
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FAQ 85
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Options 40 Orientation 39
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Icon Properties 15 Impeller 77 Installation 9 Installation Overview 11 Installation Start 11
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Placement 37 Platform 65 PlatformHandRailFile 27 PlatformLadderFile 27 Procedure 11 Pump Base 80 Pump Components 77 Pump Nozzle 82
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Knowledge Base Articles 87
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PV Elite 40
Q
Quick Start 11
R
Reference line 40 ReferenceLine 27 Rename 38 Rotation 39 Running CADWorx Equipment with CADWorx Plant 86
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Saddle 67 SaveLastProfileUsed 27 Setup 29 Shaft 77 Skirt 55 Software Installation on Network Drive 17 Spherical Head 50 Startup Defaults 22 Startup Variables 25 Steel Selection Dialog 91 SteelLibraryDirectory 27 Stiffening Ring 58 SystemMeasure 28
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Torispherical Head 49 Troubleshooting Network Locks 21
U
User Shape 73
V
Vessel Components 47
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Welded Flat Head 52
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Xref Bind Restriction 88