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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Piping Design Area and Design Area .....................................................................
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Appendix A:
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Markers ......................................................................................................................................
Envelope Verification Dates .....................................................................................................
Approval Manager > Enter Dynamics Mode ............................................................................
Structural Database Records .....................................................................................................
Placing Spheres .........................................................................................................................
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Preface
Preface
About this reference material
Interference Checker/Manager is organized by subject and commands on the Interference Checker/Manager
interface and graphics environment. It is divided into several sections.
Section 1 - provides general information including project organization.
Section 2 provides information about understanding envelopes, interference, checking, plotting, and
reporting, distributed processing, queue setup, and a PDS Overview.
Section 3 briefly explains the Interference Management options. They allow you to access each of
the options available in the interference checking process. It also explains the Interference Checker
Data command, which defines the way envelope processing and interference detection are done.
Section 4 explains the use of the Envelope Builder, Clash Detection with Non-PDS Models,
Envelope Verification, and Envelope Diagnostics options. This includes information on creating
envelopes which must be done prior to interference checking. It explains Envelope Verification which
checks the dates of the model and its corresponding envelope to make sure that the envelope is up-to-date
with the model. Envelope Diagnostics and its envelope diagnostics graphics are also explained.
Section 5 explains the use of the Interference Checker option for an entire project or for separate
design areas. It also contains information on PD_Designs Piping Clash Check command.
Section 6 explains the use of the Interference Approval Manager and Interference Management
Data options. It also contains information on PD_Designs Piping Clash Review command.
Section 7 explains the Interference Plot Manager and the Interference Plot Management Data
options used when plotting interference clashes.
Section 8 explains the Interference Report Manager and the Interference Report Management
Data options. The Interference Report Manager option is used to generate user-defined interference
management reports. The Interference Report Management Data option is used to define the network
address and pathname in the Project Control Database.
Section 9 explains the Scheduled Envelope Build/Clash Detection options used to run envelope
generation and clash detection as a batch process.
Appendix A - provides troubleshooting information including error messages, tips, and questions and
answers.
Appendix B provides information on tables related to interference checking used in the Interferences
class.
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General Conventions
This document contains many visual cues to help you understand the meaning of certain
words or phrases. The use of different fonts for different types of information allows you to
scan the document for key concepts or commands. Symbols help abbreviate and identify
commonly used words, phrases, or groups of related information.
Typefaces
Italic
Bold
Sans serif
Bold Typewriter
Indicates what you should literally type in. For example,
Key in original.dat to load the ASCII file.
Normal Typewriter
Indicates an actual file or directory name. For example,
The ASCII report is stored in the layout.rpt file.
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Symbols
This document uses the following symbols to represent mouse buttons and to identify special
information:
<C>
<D>
<R>
<T>
Command button
Data button (usually the left mouse button)
Reset/reject button (usually the right mouse button)
Tentative button (usually the center mouse button)
Note Important supplemental information.
Warning Critical information that could cause the loss of data if not followed.
Need a hint used with activities and labs, provides a tip or hint for doing the
exercises.
Keyboard Conventions
The following list outlines the abbreviations this document uses for keyboard keys and
describes how to use them in combination. You can make some menu selections through the
use of keyboard accelerators, which map menu selections to key combinations.
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ALT
CTRL
DEL
ENTER
ESC
Alternate key
Control key
Delete key
Enter key
Escape key
CTRL+z
ESC,k
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Click
Select
Tentative-select
Double-click
Drag
To press and hold the data button (<D>) while moving the mouse or
hand-held cursor.
Type
Key in
To type in data and press ENTER to enter the data and execute the
default action.
In a dialog box, pressing TAB after keying in data will
enter the data and move the cursor to the next field.
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1.
Interference Checker/Manager (PD_Clash) creates envelope files for all models in the
specified project, design area, or for individual models which have an envelope builder
specific to each discipline in the Interference Checker/Manager. It also collects envelope data
for the models that have envelope files which were previously created by one of the other
PDS modules. The checker/manager processes the specified design volume and identifies all
of the interference clashes.
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Welcome to Interference
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1.1
Interference Checker/Manager
Introduction
The Interference Checker/Manager (PD_Clash) product processes a specified design volume
for interference clashes, reviews interferences, and reviews or revises the approval status of
interferences. You can check for interferences at any stage of the design process. Also, you
can redirect clash checking through a pipe queue to a server or to another workstation on the
same LAN.
1.1.1
Project Organization
Since a process plant such as a refinery can be extremely large, PDS uses the following
organization to break the plant into smaller units that can be handled more easily.
A Project is a convenient grouping of all of the items that constitute a plant. The project is
the fundamental structure for working in PDS. The project constitutes the entire volume of the
project.
A Design Area represents a specified volume of the project for a specific discipline. This
volume is defined by the models it comprises. Design volumes can be used to break up the
project into smaller areas for interference checking or reporting. This speeds up processing
when only a portion of the project has changed. The models or model components that are
not within the volume will not be checked.
A Design Area Pre-defined Volume represents a pre-defined volume of the project for a
specific discipline. This volume is defined by the pre-defined coordinates of High, Low,
Easting, Northing, and Elevation. The volume is defined by using the Project Environment
Manager. Make sure that the pre-defined volume encompasses all the models that you want
to be checked. The models or model components that are not within the volume will not be
checked.
A model is a 3D Microstation file that has a defined discipline and is located within the
volume of the project. A model represents a subdivision of the project based on work
responsibility, completion of schedules, and computer response time.
A Volume Filter can be used to decrease the volume of a project, area, or pre-define volume to
further decrease the processing time when only a sub-part requires checking or reporting.
The Project Administrator controls the creation and modification of PDS 3D projects. Each
project consists of a project control database, project design database, piping and equipment
models, reference models (structural, HVAC, and electrical raceway), a set of drawings, and a
collection of reference data. The reference data may be specific to one project or shared by
more than one project.
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Interference Detection
2.
Interference Detection
This section provides information required to understand the terminology and philosophy
involved with interference detection, see:
Understanding Design Areas and Volumes See Understanding Design Areas and
Volumes, page 20 for more information.
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Basic Interference Checklist See Basic Interference Checklist, page 31 for more
information.
2.8
2.9
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2.1.1
Project
This option on the Interference Checker form performs clash checking for all of the
envelope files defined for the project and creates interference, difference, and batch queue
error reports. To specify a smaller volume for a single interference check, set the Volume
Filter toggle to On after selecting a design area.
The dotted rectangle signifies the volume that is processed using the Project option.
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The dotted rectangle signifies the volume that is processed using the Design Area option.
The name of the selected design area is DesA1.
2.1.3
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2.1.4
Volume Filter
This toggle on the Interference Checker form creates a Volume Filter for one run of the
Interference Checker. When set to Volume Filter On, you can define the low and high
Easting, Northing, and Elevation for one run of the Interference Checker in the following
fields. When set to Volume Filter Off the system will use the default or pre-defined volume.
The dotted rectangle signifies the volume that is processed when the Volume Filter has been
activated and the volume to be checked has been specified.
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Understanding Interference
Envelopes
2.2.1
The envelope building process and its results will vary depending on the way
the Interference Checker Data command is defined. The settings that affect
envelope building are,
Dual or Single Design Area Ownership
Exclusion of Interferences by Discipline
Exclusion of Interferences by Model Status
Insulation Inclusion or Exclusion for Equipment Envelopes
Construction Tolerances for Equipment Envelopes
The envelope builder command performs the following tests to detect whether or not model
graphics, which are not associated with the design area selected, encroach on the volume
represented by the design area:
If the envelope file that corresponds to the model is up-to-date with respect to the
model, the envelope builder will not re-create the envelope file.
If the envelope file that corresponds to the model is not-up-to-date with respect to the
model, but it has interference envelopes in the volume of the selected design area, then
the envelope file for the model is re-created.
If the envelope file that corresponds to the model is not-up-to-date with respect to the
model and it does not have any interference envelopes that fall within the volume of the
selected design area, then the envelope builder determines if the model has any
components that falls in the volume of the selected design area. If so, the envelope file
for that model is re-created.
Log files are batch queue error reports for the envelope builder data server. These files
will have the extension .blg and are created on the server or workstation in the c:\temp
directory from which it was submitted and contains information regarding the error.
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Piping, equipment, structural, raceway, and HVAC envelope files are created through the PDS
Interference Checker/Manager module. All Architectural files will have their interference
envelope files created within the Architecture product. Envelopes for MicroStation files are
created through the PD_Clash envelope builder using the generic envelop builder.
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vcpipe1.env
eqmdl1.env
Number of clashes = 3
28-Jun-93
Time:
13:43:33
vcpipe1
Item Name
_________
Table
_____
Row
___
X Coord
_______
Y Coord
_______
Z Coord
_______
PIPING
P601-12IN-1C0031-N
Not approved
524291
E 28 6" Plant
N 0 0" Plant
El 0 0" Plant
PIPING
P603-8IN-1C0031-N
Not approved
524299
E 25 0" Plant
N 3 0" Plant
El 0 0" Plant
28-Jun-93
Time:
13:43:47
vcpipe1
eqmdl1
Item Name
_________
E90LR
P601-12IN-1C0031-N
Not approved
TEST
E90LR
P601-12IN-1C0031-N
Not approved
TEST
Table
_____
Row
___
X Coord
_______
Y Coord
_______
Z Coord
_______
524297
E 17 0" Plant
N 10 0" Plant
El 0 0" Plant
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E 14 0" Plant
N 11 6" Plant
El -1 6" Plant
524298
E 10 0" Plant
N 10 0" Plant
El 0 0" Plant
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E 10 0" Plant
N 11 6" Plant
El -1 6" Plant
Interference Markers All interferences within the project are graphically represented
by markers and are used by the Interference Approval Manager. Each time the
Interference Checker detects an interference within the project, a marker is written to
one of the marker files. The marker files are created in the project directory during
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project creation. They are named after the project database and have a .dgn file
extension. A marker design file is also created as each design area is defined in the
Project Control Database. The interference markers are numbered in the .int report with
a system-assigned sequential number starting with 1. A marker design file is created for
each design area; the name of the file is the same as the area name and the file extension
indicates the discipline, for example, 1=piping, 2=equipment, and so forth.
Error File. If an error is found while running the Interference Checker, the system
writes the item name and an error code in a file named after either the project or design
area, depending on the option selected to run the Interference Checker, with a .icl file
extension in the c:\temp directory. Run-time errors are written to a file with a .err file.
Log files Each batch job creates a log file with a .ilg file extension. Any run-time
errors will be listed in these log files in the c:\temp directory.
Project Control Database Records The following tables are updated by Interference
Checking:
Job Data A record is created each time Interference Checking is run.
Clash Data Per Project A record is created for each clash in the project. The
unique_clash_id uniquely identifies a clash.
Interference Clash Data Per Job A record is created each time a clash is
encountered.
Component Interference Clash Data Per Project A record is created for each
model item that is involved in one or more clashes.
These records are used by subsequent executions of the Interference Checker and
Interference Approval Manager.
Clash Plots These files are named by the system as the marker number with the
extension .plt and placed in the c:\temp directory; or you can use the Interference Plot
Management Data to specify a node and directory. You can also define that the system
generates a default or detailed clash. The system automatically generates the plots
through the PDifc_plot queue. For more information, see Plot Clashes, page 98. These
files can be reviewed interactively through MicroStation, or they can be plotted. The
plot shown on the following page is a detailed plot.
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2.4
Understanding Interference
Approving
The Interference Approval Manager is used to review all interferences in a project or area and
revise the approval status of single interference markers or a group of interference markers.
2.5
2.6
Understanding Interference
Reporting
The PDS Interference Report is generated automatically during interference detection and
reports specifically on clashing items.
The Interference Report Manager creates and revises report formats, discrimination data
and report files. The interface and process for interference reporting is similar to that used in
the PDS Report Manager module. These reports are more specific project-control reports.
The Interference Report Management Data option establishes a default node and path for
report files.
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Envelope Builder
Generate envelope files using the Envelope Builder option. The system generates
envelopes files named after the model; they have a .env file extension.
Review the batch log file if it is generated. If errors occur, batch queue error reports for
the envelope builder data server are stored in c:\temp and named after the project,
design area, or model; they have a .blg extension. The file contains a detailed
description of the processed files.
Envelope Verification
Review the verification errors file if it is generated. If errors are found during the
verification process, a log file containing detailed information of the errors is generated
and named after the project or design area; it has a .err extension. The location of this
file is determined by the Interference Report Management Data. If a .err file is
generated, it usually indicates that an envelope does not exist, is out of date, or the
software is having difficulty accessing the files. It can also indicate problems with
individual envelopes.
Envelope Diagnostics
Use the Envelope Diagnostics to generate and interactively view a MicroStation-type
graphics file; it is named after the model and has a .til file extension, and is in the same
directory as the model. This file can be viewed using the Create and Review
Diagnostics File, or it can be viewed in MicroStation.
Review the envelope diagnostics file if it is generated. If errors are found during the
diagnostics process, a log file containing detailed information of the errors is generated
and stored in c:\temp. It is named after the model and has a .evd extension.
Interference Checker
Process design areas or the entire project using the Interference Checker command.
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Define the matrix for discipline responsibility and define intra-discipline checking. Also
define single or dual responsibility to design areas.
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The system generates marker files, which hold all found clashes. These marker files are
named after the project or design area. In the case of a design area, the file extension is
the number that represents the discipline of the design area. For instance, for a Piping
design area, the file extension would be .1.
Review the interference report generated by the system named after the project or
design area with a file extension of .int.
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Clash Categories
2.8
Clash Categories
The Interference Approval Manager and the reports created by the Interference Checker
distinguish between three categories of interference clashes:
Hard A clash between actual physical components, equipment, or structures.
Soft A clash between nonphysical space envelopes, for example, insulation,
maintenance accessways, or safety envelopes.
Clash Precedence
The precedence for reporting clashes is Hard, Soft, and Construction. This results in
interference clashes being reported in one of the following categories. The report will contain
only the category of clashes with the highest precedence in accordance with the following
precedence table:
Hard - Hard
Hard - Soft
Hard - Construction
Soft - Soft
Soft - Construction
Construction - Construction.
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Project Setup
2.9
Project Setup
The following items list specific consideration of which you should be aware during project
setup:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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It is necessary that all servers and workstations be loaded with the latest release of PDS
and nucleus software. The PDS software between servers and workstations must be
compatible to run correctly. It is highly recommended that you read the Release Notes
of the PD_CLASH README file when new releases are issued so that you will be
informed of any changes made to the product. The CAD Support person would most
likely do this.
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example, you might select a design area option and receive the results
for one design area. You might correct a few of the interferences and
then run interference checking with the Project option. Remember, the
interference checker will only report new clashes, therefore, old clashes
would not be reported again although they may still exist in the design
area that was first checked.
6.
Edit the control script to identify the location of the project data.
7.
Model Files
A set of model files for the project must be defined before you can use the Interference
Checker/Manager. The file privileges for the specified files will be verified. Refer to the
following documents for information on creating and manipulating PDS 3D Models:
Piping Design Graphics Reference Guide
PDS Equipment Modeling Reference Guide
MicasPlus ModelDraft Reference Guide
PE HVAC Modeling Reference Guide
EE Raceway Modeling Reference Guide
FrameWorks Plus Reference Guide.
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Redirected Processing
2.9.1
Redirected Processing
Since interference checking is process intensive, the Interference Checker/Manager allows
you to redistribute interference checking to another workstation or server on the LAN. Each
workstation involved must have PD_Shell and PD_Clash loaded as (l)ocal or (c)lient. If you
are redirecting to a server, the applications may be loaded as (s)erver. The following list
describes the three redistribution functions.
Redirection Functions
Administration This function consists of assigning pairs of files for comparison and
tracking their progress through a process called checkerserver, and reporting clash data
to the project database through a process called markerserver. This job is run through a
batch queue, PDclash_server.
Processing This function consists of processing all interference-checking tasks
assigned by the Administration function. Usually, the Activation is done on one
workstation and Administration and Processing are done on another workstation/server.
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Node 2
(Administration)
PDclash_server@node2(Batch) Receives the activation message from Node 1 to
begin Administration and invoke Processing. By default this queue is created
automatically at software installation as a batch queue. It is started on Node 2 by
the pipe queue of the same name which resides on Node 1, PDclash_server@node1.
When processing is complete, it compiles the marker data and creates a report sent
by email to Node 1.
(Processing)
PDclash_checker@node2(Batch) Executes the interference checking assignment.
This queue is always a batch queue, and is created automatically at software
installation.
PDcheck_1@node2(Pipe to local) Is created automatically at software installation.
However, when setting up for redirected processing, this queue is not used. Its
existence is not required for redirected processing nor will its absence prevent
redirected processing.
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Interference Management
3.
Interference Management
This option activates the Interference Management form. It is used to provide access to the
Interference commands. These commands build and verify envelope files, process the
envelope files for interference clashes, review interferences, report on and plot clashes, and
review or revise the approval status of interferences.
3. Management
Commands
Envelope Builder Creates and updates interference envelopes for PDS and non-PDS
model files. For more information, see Envelope Builder, page 60.
Interference Checker Detects interference clashes in the specified model, design
area, project, or volume. For more information, see Interference Checker, page 90.
Interference Checker Data Makes the envelope-building process and the
interference-detection process more specific. You can specify single or dual design area
ownership for use in Interference Approval Manager and Interference Plot
Manager. You can specify a discipline matrix used by Interference Checker and
Interference Builder to define the combinations of disciplines that are to be checked or
specify intra-discipline checking. You can exclude interference detection by model
status range and include or exclude equipment insulation during interference detection.
You can also define whether or not to consider the construction tolerance for certain
equipment envelopes. For more information, see Interference Checker Data, page 41.
Interference Approval Manager Reviews and revises interferences on a project or
area wide basis. For more information, see Interference Approval Manager, page 112.
Interference Management Data Checks the model files and displays the complete
file specifications of those files which are interference checkable. For more
information, see Interference Management Data, page 180.
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Interference Plot Manager Plots interference clashes based upon search criteria
using Interference Management data or markers selected interactively. The clashes are
given unique plot numbers within the group of interference clashes being plotted. For
more information, see Interference Plot Manager, page 190.
Interference Plot Management Data Specifies the network address and path name
in the Project Control Database to define where the system sends all plot files. For
more information, see Interference Plot Management Data, page 196.
Interference Report Manager Uses definition data to generate user-defined
interference management reports. For more information, see Clash Report Manager
Form, page 198.
Interference Report Management Data Specifies the network address and path
name in the Project Control Database to define where the system sends all Interference
Management reports. For more information, see Interference Report Management
Data, page 238.
Scheduled Envelope Build/Clash Detect Defines a schedule for building envelopes
and running clash detection. For more information, see Scheduled Envelope Builder
and Clash Detection, page 239.
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Models in the specified discipline are NOT checked against each other and are NOT
checked internally.
Models in the specified discipline are checked against models from all other disciplines.
The third part of the No Intra Discipline Interference Check command (all models from all
disciplines checked against each other) would not be used; dual-design area ownership
specifies that a design area can only own a clash if it owns at least one of the conflicting
components.
The possibilities are limitless. You can combine all of the Interference Checker Data
options to specify the exact interference-detection process that is needed.
Commands
Single (1) Design Area Ownership / Dual (2) Design Area Ownership This toggle
allows you to detect clashes when more than one design area needs to own, review, or
approve a clash. For more information, see Single/Dual Design Area Ownership, page
43.
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Along with the No Intra Discipline Interference Check command, you can also specify
dual-design area ownership. (See the Single (1) Design Area Ownership / Dual (2) Design
Area Ownership discussion on the following pages for more information.) Dual-design area
ownership ensures that only the design areas that own a component involved in a clash can
own the clash. Therefore, with the combination of No Intra Discipline Interference Check
command and dual-design area ownership, the interference-detection process would be as
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Single Ownership Ownership assigned to the first design area to find the clash.
Dual ownership does not mean that ownership is automatically given to both design areas
when a clash is found. It means that ownership is available to both design areas when
interference detection is run on each.
This is another filter that can be used in conjunction with all other Interference Checker
Data options to affect the interference detection process.
This toggle does not define ownership assignments once clashes have been
found. It acts as another filter in the interference detection process.
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Because clashes are stored in the database, reports can still be run on both
design areas involved in a clash, even if interference detection has not been run
on both design areas. However, clashes are only written to the applicable
design areas marker file during the interference detection process for each
design area. Therefore, clashes can only be reviewed and approved in design
areas on which interference detection has been run.
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By default, clash checking is done in Single (1) Design Area Ownership mode. In this mode,
each clash belongs to the design area in which it was first found. When clash checking is done
in this mode, clashes involving models that do not belong to the design area being checked are
still assigned to that design area.
For instance, if design area C were checked for interferences in the Single (1) Design Area
Ownership mode, the system would compare all models that fall within the specified volume,
including:
- All models against themselves
- All design area A models against design area B models
- All design area C models against design area A models
- All design area C models against design area B models.
The system ignores the Dual (2) Design Area Ownership setting when
checking areas in the Clash discipline, because there are no models in the
Clash discipline.
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If design area C were checked for interferences in the Dual (2) Design Area Ownership
mode, the system would compare models in design area C with models falling within the
specified volume including:
- All design area C models against themselves
- All design area C models against design area A models
- All design area C models against design area B models.
The clashes found involving, for instance, design area C models against design area A models
would be owned by design area C. Clashes could be reviewed and approved in design area C
and reports could be run on either design area C or design area A. You could not review or
approve clashes in design area A until you had run interference detection on it.
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Design Area
P1
P2
P3
E1
E2
E3
R1
R2
R3
R-R, S-R
R-R, S-R
R-R, S-R
S1
S2
S3
S-S
S-S
S-S
This discipline matrix results in the minimum number of comparisons between models in the
project, while ensuring that all potential clashes are reported (that is, all possible combinations
of models have been checked).
With the dual clash ownership option enabled, clashes involving other
design areas of the same discipline as the primary design area will not be
reported with the primary design area. For example, when checking
design area P1 in the previous example, although clashes between design
area P1 and design area P2 (and between design area P1 and P3) are
reported, clashes that are internal to design area P2 and internal to design
area P3, and clashes between design area P2 and design area P3 are not
reported.
With the discipline matrix described above, clashes reported in two
design areas (that is, dual clashes), can only exist within the design areas
of a single discipline. In other words, dual clashes can only be intradiscipline clashes.
The dual clash ownership option is more applicable where each
engineering department is responsible for its clashes and selected interdiscipline clashes. In other words, a centralized interference checking
organization does not exist.
The user must decide which discipline departments will manage which
inter-discipline clashes. In the preceding example, the structural
department, although responsible for internal structural clashes, is not
responsible for managing any inter-discipline clashes, while the
electrical department is only responsible for managing internal electrical
clashes and structural-electrical clashes.
This setup has a restriction that both the piping design areas and the
equipment design areas must be checked independently of each other,
although the same department may be responsible for both disciplines.
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It is the responsibility of the people defining the interference matrices to ensure that
all possible discipline combinations are considered.
An Equipment designer may only be responsible for intra-disciplinary (Equipment against
itself) clashes and clashes involving Equipment and Structural models. This designer would
need to define intra-disciplinary checking for Equipment (Equipment against itself) and
Equipment against Structural within the Equipment matrix.
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Frequently, designers are specifically interested in potential clashes involving models of their
own discipline with models from one or more other disciplines. The Discipline Matrix
Interference Check command allows designers the flexibility to check only for clashes that
fall within the scope of their responsibilities. See the following examples.
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For the Raceway designer, most of the clashes that may be of concern are found between the
Structural and Raceway disciplines. The Raceway matrix would limit envelope building and
interference detection to only those two disciplines for all Raceway design areas.
A Structural designer only concerned with clashes between and within Structural models
would want to specify that only intra-disciplinary checking be performed for all Structural
design areas.
It is important not to confuse the function of the Intra Discipline Interference Check
command with a matrix that only performs intra-disciplinary checks for a discipline.
The Intra Discipline Interference Check command not only checks the specified
discipline against itself and each model internally, it checks that discipline against all
other disciplines and all disciplines against each other. The Intra Discipline
Interference Check command would not be appropriate in this case, since the
Structural Designer only wants to find Structural against Structural clashes.
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A Piping designer may be interested in how Piping is going to affect all disciplines, including
Piping. In this case, a Piping matrix that includes all disciplines or the Intra Discipline
Interference Check command could be specified for the Piping Discipline.
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When a matrix is defined, the system only includes models that belong to the disciplines
involved in the matrix for interference checking. The responsible engineering discipline, as
defined in the Model Data Table (PDtable_113, column 15) of the Project Control Database,
is used to determine which models to include in the envelope-building process. All models
defined with the responsible engineering discipline of Equipment or Structural are included.
Once the envelopes have been built, the Interference Checker only checks the combinations
of disciplines specified in the matrix. Redundant comparisons are not performed.
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Commands
Models within the specified discipline are checked against each other and are
checked internally.
Models within the specified discipline are checked against models from all other
disciplines.
All models from all disciplines are checked against each other.
Select a discipline from the Primary Discipline field. This discipline becomes the
Active Discipline. Select the Intra Discipline Interference Check command, and
click Accept. You can continue with this two-step process for as many disciplines as
necessary.
You should specify a matrix for the disciplines that do not require this
sort of checking.
If a matrix is defined after this command has been specified, the system
overrides this command and uses the matrix definition. If the command is
specified after a matrix has been defined, the system overrides the matrix and
uses the command.
The engineering discipline, as defined in the Model Data Table (PDtable_113, column
2) of the Project Control Database is used for determining the discipline of a model for
this command.
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Intra Discipline Interference Check Allows you to define that the interferencedetection process for the Active Discipline includes all possible combinations for that
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3.1.3
The model status for each model is defined using the Project Environment command in the
Project Administrator. Defining the model status is part of creating or revising a model.
When the Model Status field is selected, the Model Status code list (SN1605) is displayed.
This code list can be modified using the Revise option of Standard Note
Library Manager command in the Reference Data Manager module.
This code list is delivered with the following definitions:
1
11
12
21
Undefined
Preliminary
Temporary
Permanent
The model status for each model is recorded in the Model Data Table (PDtable_113) of the
Project Control Database.
The range you specify on the Interference Checker Data form is checked against the
numbers in the Model Status code list (SN1605). The range you specify is recorded in the
Project Control Data Table (PDtable_103) of the Project Control Database and is then used to
determine which models are excluded.
For instance, if your low range is set to 11 and your high range is set to 12, all of the models
that are defined with a model status of Preliminary or Temporary, using the delivered Model
Status code list, would not be included during the interference building or checking process.
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The model status set for models is independent of the model status set for the
DesignReview Label Builder.
Because the models that fall within the selected range are not included in any interference
processing, they are not displayed when you select the Model option within the Envelope
Builder or for the Single/Pair Model Check option within the Interference Checker.
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4.
Envelopes
This section provides information on envelopes in the following order:
4.1
Envelope Builder This option activates the Envelope Builder form. It is used to
create envelope files for all of the models in the specified project, design area or
individual model. See Envelope Builder, page 60 for more information.
4.2
PDS Clash Detection with Non-PDS Models See PDS Clash Detection with NonPDS Models, page 77 for more information.
4.3
4.4
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Envelope Builder
This command activates the Envelope Builder form. It is used to create envelope files for all
of the models in the specified project, design area or individual model.
All structure models must be propagated before you can use the Envelope
Builder to create envelope files for the models. Otherwise, the envelopebuilding process will fail and errors messages can occur.
Envelope File
An envelope file contains the basic geometric definition of whatever design object is in the
design model. The purpose of the envelope file is to define, for the clash checker, the size,
shape, area, volume (which is adjusted to include insulation/fire protection if defined in the
model), location, name, and any other information that might uniquely identify a component
and its properties. Think of it as an envelope of information surrounding an element or
elements.
The envelope building process and its results will vary depending on the way
the Interference Checker Data command is defined. The settings that affect
envelope building are shown below.
Dual or Single Design Area Ownership
Exclusion of Interferences by Discipline
Exclusion of Interferences by Model Status
Insulation Inclusion or Exclusion for Equipment Envelopes
Construction Tolerances for Equipment Envelopes
For more information, see the Interference Checker Data, page 41.
Model Status
The Envelope Builder includes the model status of each component involved in a clash. This
status is not that of the clash in which the model is involved, but the status of the components
model. Models that are of a status that has been excluded using the Interference Checker
Data command are excluded from the model building process.
The Interference Checker reports the model status of each component involved in a clash in
the interferences report named after the project or design area with the .int file extension. See
the Interference Checker Output section of Understanding Interference Checking, page 25, for
more information.
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Exclusion Tables
Exclusion tables are used during envelope generation to make intelligent envelopes.
Interference detection then reports more precise clash information.
See the Reference Data Manager Reference Guide for detailed information on each of the
following tables.
COMPONENT INSULATION EXCLUSION DATA (PDtable_231)
The Component Insulation Exclusion Data is used to completely or partially exclude the
insulation of components on insulated lines with respect to interference checking.
For each piping component, piping specialty, or instrument component (excluding pipes) on
an insulated line, the Piping Envelope Builder will search the Component Insulation
Exclusion Data Table on the basis of the following data to determine whether or not insulation
should be completely excluded from that components interference envelope.
green nominal piping diameter of the component (range search)
red nominal piping diameter of the component (range search)
heat tracing requirements (range search)
insulation purpose (range search)
normal operating temperature (range search)
For piping commodities, the Piping Envelope Builder searches for the components
commodity name in the Component Insulation Exclusion Data Table using the preceding data.
If the commodity name is not specified in the exclusion table for those conditions, the
Piping Envelope Builder searches for the components model code using the same data.
If a match for those conditions is found on the basis of model code, the applicable
insulation thickness will not be added to the components interference envelope.
Otherwise, the insulation thickness will be included in the components interference
envelope.
For piping specialties and instrument components, the Piping Envelope Builder searches for
the components model code in the Component Insulation Exclusion Data Table using the
preceding data. If the component is defined in the exclusion table for those conditions, the
applicable insulation thickness will not be added to the components interference envelope.
Otherwise, the insulation thickness will be included in the components interference envelope.
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If the piping commodity is defined in the exclusion table for those conditions, the
applicable insulation thickness will not be added to the components interference
envelope.
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The piping segment data (heat tracing requirements, insulation purpose, and normal operating
temperature) are determined on the basis of the piping segment that is associated with the first
connect point of the applicable component.
You must rerun the Envelope Builder before changes to this table are
reflected in the envelope file.
FLANGE INSULATION EXCLUSION DATA (PDtable_232)
The Flange Insulation Exclusion Data provides for partial exclusion of flange insulation
thickness from the generation of interference envelopes.
The Piping Envelope Builder searches for matching data in this table for each bolted end of
each piping component or instrument component on an insulated line that are determined to
be insulated.
The Piping Envelope Builder searches for matching data on the basis of the following data to
determine whether or not insulation should be excluded from the flange outside diameter of
that bolted end of the component.
nominal piping diameter of the bolted end (range search)
heat tracing requirements (range search)
insulation purpose (range search)
normal operating temperature (range search)
If matching criteria is found in the exclusion table for these conditions, the applicable
insulation thickness will not be added to the flange outside diameter of the bolted end of that
components interference envelope. Otherwise, the insulation thickness will be included in
the components interference envelope.
You must rerun the Envelope Builder before changes to this table are
reflected in the envelope file.
The piping segment data (heat tracing requirements, insulation purpose, and normal operating
temperature) are determined on the basis of the piping segment associated with the first
connect point of the applicable component.
The Piping Eden modules for the interference envelopes that are to consider the partial
exclusion of insulation from the flange outside diameter of a bolted end, must be
revised to accommodate this option. If you do not change any or all of the Piping
Eden modules for the interference envelopes, this table will have no impact and the
interference envelopes will include complete insulation, when applicable.
PIPING CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCE EXCLUSION DATA (PDtable_233)
The Piping Construction Tolerance Exclusion Data can be used to completely or partially
exclude construction tolerance from being added to interference envelopes. This feature only
applies to Piping vs. Piping construction tolerances.
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For each piping or instrument component, excluding pipes, the Piping Envelope Builder
searches Table 233 on the basis of the following data to determine whether the Piping versus
Piping construction tolerance should be excluded from that components interference
envelope.
green NPD of the component (range search)
red NPD of the component (range search)
For piping commodities, the Piping Envelope Builder searches for the components
commodity name in the Piping Construction Tolerance Exclusion Data Table using the
preceding data.
If the piping commodity is defined in the exclusion table for those conditions, the
applicable construction tolerance will not be added to the components interference
envelope.
If the commodity name is not specified in the exclusion table for those conditions, the
Piping Envelope Builder will search for the components model code using the same
data. If a match for those conditions is found on the basis of the model code, the
applicable construction tolerance will not be added to the components interference
envelope.
For piping specialties and instrument components, the Piping Envelope Builder searches for
the components model code in the Piping Construction Tolerance Exclusion Data Table
using the preceding data. If the component is defined in the exclusion table for those
conditions, the applicable construction tolerance will not be added to the components
interference envelope. Otherwise, the construction tolerance will be included in the
components interference envelope.
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51 pipe-like commodity name 1 52 pipe-like commodity name 2 53 pipe-like commodity name 3 54 pipe-like commodity name 4 55 pipe-like commodity name 5 56 pipe-like commodity name 6 57 pipe-like commodity name 7 58 pipe-like commodity name 8 59 pipe-like commodity name 9 60 pipe-like commodity name 10 You can also define up to 10 piping commodities, piping specialties, or instrument
components to be treated as pipe-like components for interference detection. These
components can be defined by model code in the Commodity Name Table of the Piping Job
Specification Table Library. The following entries in the Commodity Name Table are
reserved for this purpose.
61 pipe-like model code 1 62 pipe-like model code 2 63 pipe-like model code 3 64 pipe-like model code 4 65 pipe-like model code 5 66 pipe-like model code 6 67 pipe-like model code 7 68 pipe-like model code 8 69 pipe-like model code 9 70 pipe-like model code 10 -
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The system uses the Piping Material Class (PMC) to retrieve the correct Weld
Clearance Table, as each Weld Clearance Table is named using the Piping Material
Class, i.e. WELD_1C0031.
2.
The system uses the weld type and the Nominal Piping Diameter of the weld as input to
the Weld Clearance Table to determine the radius increase and the overall length
increase for the graphic indicator at the weld.
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The clash envelope builder then uses the output of the Weld Clearance Table to draw
the cylinder representing the clash envelope.
The weld clearance envelopes are drawn as two shapes, one for each pipe, using the
radius increase and overall length increase measurements.
Welds at model limits are a special case. For these welds, the envelope
builder places half of the graphic indicator for the weld in each envelope
file.
4. Envelopes
The interference checker considers clashes involving weld envelopes as construction type
clashes. The weld clearance clash will be considered a more severe clash than the construction
/ construction type clash.
Weld envelopes are regenerated based on the current weld type information
each time the envelope builder is run. Therefore, whenever the welds are
revised in the model, the Envelope Builder must be run prior to running
Interference Detection, to consider the potential impact of the new weld types
on the clash envelopes. The weld clearance envelopes will be inserted as
additional shapes with a hard-soft type denoting the shape as a construction
tolerance shape. The weld clearance is an additional shape at a connect point
of an existing component. Note that:
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The envelope builder does not generate weld construction tolerance shapes at
tap locations.
Interactive clash checking in Piping Design will not perform weld construction
tolerance checking.
Mechanics
When the envelope option is anything other than Project or Model, a volume is required. This
volume can be pre-defined by the user or calculated by the software using the models in the
design area. Models in the project that overlap are checked. The envelope file determines
overlap when it is current with the model; otherwise, the model file determines overlap.
The envelope file is current if it was created since the model was last modified, as recorded in
the PDtable_113 of the project database. If no date is stored in the database, the time from the
physical model file is used for the comparison. Missing envelope files are recognized as out of
date by the software.
For structural models, the propagated file time, if it exists, is checked against the envelope file
time. If no time is stored in the database for the propagated file, the time of the last
modification to the propagated file is checked against the envelope file time. If the envelope
file is older, the envelope file will be created.
The propagated file times for structural models are updated only when PDS is
used to create or regenerate the propagated file. Changing anything in the
model outside of PDS does not update the times stored in the PDS the project
database. Therefore, the Envelope Builder and Interference Checker will not
recognize that the envelope file is out of date if updates were made outside of
PDS.
If there are model components that are within the same volume represented by the selected
design area but are not associated with that design area, the Envelope Builder does one of the
following:
If the interference envelope is up-to-date for models residing within the volume but not
included in the selected design area, the Envelope Builder does re-create interference
envelopes.
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If a model or any of its components reside within the volume but not included in the
selected design area and the interference envelope for that model either does not exist or
is not up-to-date, the interference envelope is recreated.
The piping envelope builder does not create insulation envelopes for
internal refractory. The range of values, 30 through 39, for insulation
purpose is interpreted by the piping envelope builder as internal
insulation.
Application Considerations
For the Model option, the system selects the correct interference envelope builder for each
models discipline, including piping, equipment, structural, raceway, HVAC, and
PLANTGEN, so envelope files can be created in the Interference Management environment
rather than within each disciplines more specific application. For the architectural and userdefined disciplines, the system uses a generic envelope builder.
The discipline is determined by the default discipline of the model unless a different
Application Type for that model has been specified. The Application Type is defined in the
Project Environment Manager on the Create Model Data form within the Project
Administrator. This field automatically contains the default discipline of the model but can
be changed. For instances, a piping model for circular HVAC ducting can be treated as an
HVAC model for clash checking when the Application Type for that model is defined as
HVAC.
Cutbacks performed in FrameWorks will not be reflected in the envelope.
PD_Clash will not report clashes in any situation where the memberlines have
a common joint. This may result in clashes not being reported. For example,
if a beam is placed by top center on the top of a solid, since the cardinal line
matches the outer line of the solid, no clash will be reported.
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For more information on Application Types, see the Create Model section of
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Commands
Project Creates envelope files for all of the models in the project. See the Create
Project Envelope Files, page 69, for more information.
Piping Design Area Creates envelope files for all of the models in a piping design
area. See the Piping Design Area, page 70, for more information.
Piping Design Area Predefined Volume Creates envelope files for all of the
models in a design area with the predefined volume defined in the project database. See
the Piping Design Area Predefined Volume, page 72, for more information.
Design Area Creates envelope files for all of the models in a design area. See the
Design Area, page 73, for more information.
Design Area Predefined Volume Creates envelope files for all of the models in a
design area with the predefined volume defined in the project database. See the Design
Area Predefined Volume, page 74, for more information.
Model Creates an envelope file for a single model. See the Model, page 76, for
more information.
Submit Immediately/Delayed Submit Submits or delays submission of the job.
When the toggle is set to Delayed Submit, the system will display the following fields
and allow you to delay submission until a more convenient time.
Include User Defined Disciplines/Exclude User Defined Disciplines Specifies
whether to generate envelope files for models in user defined disciplines when
generating PDS envelope files.
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Field Descriptions
Easting Displays the predefined easting coordinates for the selected design area.
Northing Displays the predefined northing coordinates for the selected design area.
Elevation Displays the predefined elevation coordinates for the selected design area.
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Field Descriptions
Easting Displays the predefined easting coordinates for the selected design area.
Northing Displays the predefined northing coordinates for the selected design area.
Elevation Displays the predefined elevation coordinates for the selected design area.
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4.1.4
Design Area
This option activates a list of design areas available for envelope creation. The Envelope
Builder creates envelope files for all of the models associated with the selected design area.
The Structural Envelope Builder uses the propagated (frozen) version of the structural model
when creating interference envelopes. However, this requires that the model management
data is loaded for the sparse structural models through the Project Environment Manager.
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Field Descriptions
Easting Displays the predefined easting coordinates for the selected design area.
Northing Displays the predefined northing coordinates for the selected design area.
Elevation Displays the predefined elevation coordinates for the selected design area.
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Model
This option activates a list of disciplines, piping design areas, and models available for
envelope creation. When you select the By Model option, the envelope builder will build an
envelope for any model selected, regardless of date.
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Piping
2.
Equipment
3.
Structural
4.
HVAC
5.
Raceway
6.
Architectural
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For the first six predefined disciplines, as well as PLANTGEN, PDS calls specific routines for
clash detection based on their data structures and requirements. For the four user-defined
disciplines that are not specified as PLANTGEN, PDS uses the generic envelope builder,
instead of an envelope builder specifically created for the first six disciplines (piping,
equipment, structural, HVAC, raceway, and architectural). This generic envelope builder has
some limitations which are discussed later in this section.
The following disciplines
use specific routines to
build envelope files:
1. Piping
2. Equipment
3. Structural
4. HVAC
5. Raceway
6. Architectural
7. PLANTGEN
8.
9.
10.
User-defined
User-defined
User-defined
Types of elements
The generic envelope builder acknowledges only certain MicroStation elements.
Shapes (Type 6) inside Surfaces and Solids (Types 18 and 19)
If you model a Complex Shape with a Hole, make sure that the Hole
element has the HOLE bit set. Otherwise, the envelope may not
generate correctly.
Complex Shapes (Type 14) inside Surfaces and Solids (Types 18 and 19)
Surfaces (noncapped solid) (Type 18)
Solids (capped solid) (Type 19)
Cones & Cylinders (Type 23)
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In this case, the envelope builder would create an envelope based on the projected
cuboid solid that the cell resembled.
Another example would be 2 hexagonal shapes connected by 6 rectangular shapes, so
that the cell resembles a projected hexagon.
In this example, the envelope builder would create an envelope based on the projected
hexagonal solid that the cell resembled.
Limitations
For the PDS-supported model types, PDS has access to either database records or
MicroStation user data. This allows PDS to track clashes for reporting purposes, associating
names with the clashing elements in reports and plots, and for storing the clash approval status
of elements (for example, if a clash is deemed acceptable by you). This type of information is
not available for user-defined disciplines (exclusive of PLANTGEN). Therefore, the generic
envelope builder uses a pseudo-occurrence number for the clashing item. This number is
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Cells containing only Type 6 Shapes, or Type 6 Shape and Type 14 Complex Shapes,
forming non-projected solids, such as triangular or truncated pyramids. The system
creates envelopes for these cells using a projected solid of minimum thickness (20
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made up of the byte and sector location of the MicroStation element. Also, no name label can
be associated with the clashing item in clash reports and clash plots.
As a result of using the byte and sector of the item, if the clashing item has its position moved
in the MicroStation design file (the byte/sector number position, NOT the
physical/geographical location in the model), PDS clash detection does not recognize the
previously reported clashing item as the same item. It clears the old clash (since the item at
the previous byte/sector position is no longer there or the same), and considers the clash a new
one. This repositioning of the MicroStation elements (byte and sector number position)
occurs when items are deleted, revised with certain commands, and when the model is
compressed.
This means that if you approved a clash involving an item in a non-PLANTGEN, user-defined
discipline, and the byte/sector number for that item was changed, the clash will be reported
again, as a new clash, and you will need to reapprove it.
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4.3
Envelope Verification
This option activates the Envelope Verification form. It is used to verify the integrity of the
envelope file and to determine if the creation dates of the envelope files are up to date with the
system dates of the corresponding model files.
A log file is created automatically if any errors are found in any of the interference envelopes
and a Warning dialog box appears informing you of the existence of the file. The existence
of this file usually indicates problems with the disciplines envelope builder. It is created in
the directory and network address specified for Interference Management reports. It is named
after the project or design area number with a option is displayed for immediate review of
problems when they are found.
As a means of isolating problems between the disciplines Envelope Builder and the
Interference Checker, the Envelope Verification option verifies the following conditions,
and records errors in the .err file:
The range of a shape to be completely contained within the range of the applicable
components interference envelope.
The range of a components interference envelope to be contained within the range of
the applicable model.
Interference envelopes represented as a hole or void are to be either a cylinder, not
including a cone, or a projected shape.
Also, the following situations are included in the .err file:
Components which have the same linkage within a model do not have unique
identification. This situation is reported as an error and usually indicates that one of the
following problems exists:
The MicroStation Copy command was used to copy a component in the model.
The disciplines model creation product has created a component which does not
have a component identification that is unique within that model.
The disciplines Envelope Builder has created a components interference envelope
with an incorrect component identification such that it is not unique within that
model.
Use the Envelope Builder option to update the envelope files that are in the
Need to be Updated category. The Envelope Builder updates only those
envelope files which are out of date.
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Components that contain two or more subcomponents that are not connected. This
report entry includes the components primary description and the range of each
subcomponent. The range is included since the subcomponents ranges must overlap to
be connected.
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It is recommended that you verify that all envelope files are available prior to
running the Interference Checker. If an envelope is unavailable for a clash session,
and clashes involved with this envelope file have already been approved, these
clashes will be reset to 1 - unapproved.
Commands
Project Checks all of the envelope files in a project.
Piping Design Area Displays a list of piping design areas and allows you to select
the design area to be verified. All of the envelope files within the specified piping
design area are processed.
Piping Design Area Predefined Volume Displays a list of piping design areas with
predefined volumes and allows you to select the design area to be verified. All of the
envelope files within the specified piping design area are processed.
Design Area Displays a list of design areas and allows you to select the design area
to be verified. All of the envelope files within the specified design area are processed.
Design Area Predefined Volume Displays a list of design areas with predefined
volumes and allows you to select the design area to be verified. All of the envelope files
within the specified design area are processed.
The system places each of the files for the selected option in one of the three status fields as
displayed and described below:
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Status Fields
Up to date The interference envelope is up-to-date with the model. The model
number is displayed.
Needs to be Updated The interference envelope is not up-to-date with the model
and must be re-created. Either the model has been reviewed or revised since the
interference envelopes were last generated or the interference envelopes do not exist.
The model number, the date of the last model file modification, and the envelope file
generation date are displayed.
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Error Mounting File System An error occurred while mounting the file system
where the model resides. The model number is displayed.
Does NOT Exist An interference envelope has never been created for the model.
Commands
Display Error Report This option displays the found during the Envelope
Verification process.
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4.4
Envelope Diagnostics
This option creates and allows you to review MicroStation-type graphics from
the interference envelopes for a selected model in a design file. This
generated file has a .til extension. Any previously-created graphics are
deleted automatically from the envelope diagnostics file before creating new
envelope diagnostic graphics.
Construction tolerance envelopes are not included in the
graphics display.
The range of a shape, to be completely contained within the range of the applicable
components interference envelope.
The range of a components interference envelope, to be completely contained within
the range of the applicable model.
Envelope shapes representing holes or voids must be cylinders (right or skewed) or
projected shapes. Holes or voids represented by cones are not permitted.
The following situations are also included in the .evd file:
Components that contain two or more subcomponents that are not geometrically
connecteddo not have overlapping ranges. This report entry includes the components
primary description and the range of each subcomponent. The range is included since
the subcomponents ranges must overlap to be connected.
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Also, as a means of isolating problems between the Envelope Builder and the Interference
Checker, the Envelope Diagnostics option verifies the following conditions and records
errors in the .evd file:
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Components which have the same linkage within a model do not have unique
identification. This situation is reported as an error and usually indicates that one of the
following problems exists:
The MicroStation Copy command was used to copy a component in the model.
The disciplines model creation product has created a component which does not
have a component identification that is unique within that model. If this problem
occurs, it should be reported to Intergraph immediately.
The disciplines Envelope Builder has created a components interference envelope
with an incorrect component identification such that it is not unique within that
model. If this problem occurs, it should be reported to Intergraph immediately.
Commands
Create Diagnostic File Create a diagnostics file for the selected model.
Create and Review Diagnostic File Create a diagnostics file and enter a graphics
environment to review the file.
Review Diagnostic File Review a previously created diagnostics file (displays only
if a diagnostics file is available). Also, the envelope display includes model graphics
from the reference file that is attached.
Envelope display will not include construction tolerances.
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If prompted to...
Do this:
Select Discipline
Select Model
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5.
Interference Checking
This section provides information on interference checking, including information on the
Piping Clash Check Command from the Piping Design module in the following order:
5.1
5.2
Piping Clash Check Command See Piping Clash Check, page 108 for more
information.
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5.1
Interference Checker
This command activates the Interference Checker form. It checks for interference clashes
within the specified project volume. You can process the entire active project, a design area, a
single model, a pair of models, or a specified volume.
The interference detection process and its results will vary depending on the
settings defined on the Interference Checker Data form. These settings
include:
Dual or Single Design Area Ownership
Exclusion of Interferences by Discipline
Exclusion of Interferences by Model Status
Insulation Inclusion or Exclusion for Equipment Envelopes
Construction Tolerances for Equipment Envelopes
See Interference Checker Data, page 41, for more information.
Exclusion Tables
The following tables are used during envelope generation to make intelligent envelopes.
Interference detection then reports more precise clash information.
See the Reference Data Manager Reference Guide for detailed information on each of the
following tables.
Component Insulation Exclusion Data (231)
Flange Insulation Exclusion Data (232)
Piping Construction Tolerance Exclusion Data (233)
Commodity Name Table
See the Creating Pipe-like Components for Interference Detection section for more
information on how to use the Commodity Name Table in the Piping Job Specification Table
Library.
If you revise these tables after clashes have been reported or excluded, the system does the
following:
If selected components are added to a table, the Interference Checker eliminates those
false clashes as if you had revised them by revising the piping model itself.
If selected components are removed from the table, the Interference Checker reports
those clashes as if they had never been excluded.
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Changes to these tables are not reflected in the results of the Interference
Checker until the interference envelopes have been re-created and interfence
detection has been rerun.
False Clashes
The Interference Checker does not report false clashes in the following situations:
A female-ended piping component is connected to a male-ended equipment nozzle.
Piping is connected to a female-ended equipment nozzle which is insulated.
You must re-create equipment interference envelopes so that the nozzle
connect point locations are added before false clashes will be eliminated.
Two equipment envelopes of the same type, as listed below, are clashing.
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You must re-create equipment interference envelopes so that the envelope type
is added to the definition of the equipment interference envelopes before false
clashes will be eliminated.
Application Type
The Interference Checker considers the discipline of a model to be that which is defined in
the Application Type field on the Create Model Data form in the Project Administrator. If
the Application Type is not specified, the discipline in which the model was created is used
for interference processing.
Mechanics
The type of option that you select for interference processing, such as the Project or Design
Area, is recorded in the clash management data in the Project Control Database. If Access
Control is enabled, the initials of the responsible user are written to this database
(PDtable_131), enabling you to track who initiated the process.
When the volume is predefined or when the volume filter toggle is used, the system records
that volume. If the volume is not predefined, the system-calculated volume for the project or
design area is recorded in the clash management data.
Interference processing requires the following values for the standard note type 1208 in the
projects Standard Note Library.
o 1 unknown
o 2 project mode
o 3 design area mode
o 4 predefined volume mode
The Volume Filter toggle requires the following values for standard note type 1209 in the
projects Standard Note Library.
o 1 volume filter is inactive
o 2 volume filter is active
Interference processing requires that the Clash Job Data Table, PDtable_131, in the Project
Control Database maintains this data in the following columns:
o clash_check_option short
o volume_filter_option short
o volume_low_x integer
o volume_low_y integer
o volume_low_z integer
o volume_high_x integer
o volume_high_y integer
o volume_high_z integer
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Processing Time
Running the Interference Checker for an entire project takes considerably longer than running
it for a design area. If the project workload is being shared, one of the design area options
would be the most efficient. The design area options are less time consuming and create
individual sets of reports rather than one set of reports for the entire project. Adhere to using
either the Project option or one of the Design Area options for the life of the project for the
most consistent results.
When you initiate a batch process using the Interference Checker, the integrity
of the marker model is verified. If the marker model is not valid (for instance,
if it is copied from the projects seed model using File > Copy), a dialog box
appears indicating that the marker file should be re-created. (See Interference
Management Data, page 180, for more information.) This must be done in
order to continue. No Interference Management data is lost as a result of
updating the marker model. Also, if the marker file is already in use, the
system displays a lock status message.
Project Performs clash checking for all of the envelope files defined for the project
and creates interference, difference, and batch queue error reports.
Piping Design Area Activates a list of piping design areas available for clash
checking. After a piping design area has been selected, the system defines a volume that
encompasses all models within the selected piping design area. It then performs an
interference check on all models and parts of models, including models from all other
disciplines, that are in the defined volume. To specify a larger or smaller volume for a
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single interference check, set the Volume Filter toggle to On after selecting a piping
design area.
Piping Design Area Predefined Volume Activates a list of piping design areas with
predefined volumes available for clash checking. After a piping design area has been
selected, the system uses the predefined volume that has been specified by using the
Project Environment Manager. This volume is displayed on the form. The system
then performs an interference check on all models and parts of models, including
models from all other disciplines, that are in the predefined volume.
The Interference Checker does not include models that are in the selected piping design
area that do not fall within the predefined volume.
Design Area Activates a list of design areas available for clash checking. After a
design area has been selected, the system defines a volume that encompasses all models
within the selected design area. It then performs an interference check on all models
and parts of models, including models from all other disciplines, that are in the defined
volume. To specify a larger or smaller volume for a single interference check, set the
Volume Filter toggle to On after selecting a design area.
Design Area Predefined Volume Activates a list of design areas with predefined
volumes available for clash checking. After a design area has been selected, the system
uses the predefined volume that has been specified by using the Project Environment
Manager. This volume is displayed on the form. The system then performs an
interference check on all models and parts of models, including models from all other
disciplines, that are in the predefined volume.
The Interference Checker does not include models that are in the selected design area
that do not fall within the predefined volume.
This command can be used in conjunction with the Clash discipline to check areas
using the Design Volume Coordinate System. See Design Area Predefined Volume,
page 74 and the Project Administrator (PD_Project) Reference Guide for more
information.
Single/Pair Model Check Activates a form which allows you to select a single
model or a pair of models to be re-checked. It also allows you to define the discipline
and design area ownership for each run of this option.
This option can only be used if interference checking has already been
run on the design area you will select for ownership of clashes. It is
used to recheck items that have been revised to avoid rerunning an entire
area.
You can specify multiple pairs or single models to be checked. An individual report and
accompanying clash plots, if applicable, are created for each pair or single run specified.
The report and clash plot are uniquely named on the basis of the model index number
for the applicable models.
The Interference Approval Manager displays the results of the clashes found
according to the design area ownership specified for each single or pair. The results are
appended to previous interference detection for the design area.
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Use the Select Design Area Ownership for Clashes command to define ownership for
a clash if the models are in more than one design area.
Use the Select Models for Clashes command to select the model or models to be
included in the interference checking process. You can select one or two models to be
included.
The pair option only reports interferences that exist between an item in
model A and an item in model B. It does not check for interferences that
are internal to model A or internal to model B.
Plot Clashes Plots interference clashes based upon search criteria using
Interference Management data. The clashes are plotted as they are found during the
Interference Checking process and are given a unique clash ID and plot number within
the group of interference clashes being plotted. See Plot Clashes, page 98, for more
information.
Submit Immediately/Delayed Submit Submits or delays submission of the job.
When the toggle is set to Delayed Submit, the system displays the following fields and
allow you to delay submission until a more convenient time.
Only the clashes found within the range of the Volume Filter are
available for review after an interference detection run using this option.
All clashes are again available for review when interference detection is
run for a design area or for the project.
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Volume Filter Creates a Volume Filter for one run of the Interference Checker.
When set to Volume Filter Off the system will use the default or predefined volume.
When set to Volume Filter On, you can define the low and high Easting, Northing, and
Elevation for one run of the Interference Checker.
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Default Report Active / User Defined Interference Report Defines that either the
default report or a user-generated report is created during interference checking. The
default report is the Interference Report which has a .int file extension.
When the toggle is set to User Defined Interference Report and you place a data point
in the provided field, the system displays a list of all of the reports you have created
through the Interference Report Manager. The report you select is generated during
the interference detection process.
If you have not defined a report record consisting of an existing format file and
an existing discrimination data file, no reports will be displayed for you to
select. You must define the reports first.
If you select a user-defined report and Access Control is enabled, the initials
for the responsible user are written to the Clash Review History data table,
PDtable_135.
If a user-defined report accesses a format file containing the DZ10 index, plots
are generated automatically during report creation. Clashes are plotted in the
order in which they are reported. The Plot Clashes command should not be
used in this situation.
Generate And Verify Envelopes / Do No Generate And Verify Envelopes
Specifies whether to perform envelope creation and verification as a batch job prior to
clash detection.
Errors found during verification stop the batch job, and must be
corrected before clash detection can be run. Refer to Appendix A for a
list of Envelope Verification Errors.
Print / Delete Submits the generated report output file to the specified print queue
and deletes the output file.
Print / Save Submits the generated report output file to the specified print queue and
saves the output file.
Save Saves the output file without printing.
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Plot Clashes
This command is used to plot interference clashes based upon search criteria using
Interference Management data. The Interference Checker must be run at some point before
using this option.
If a user-defined report accesses a format file containing the DZ10 index, plots
are generated automatically during report creation. Clashes are plotted in the
order in which they are reported. The Plot Clashes command should not be
used in this situation during the interference-detection process.
Default Plot
Each plot contains the following information:
A unique plot number for easy identification within the group of interference clashes
being plotted.
The model numbers of the components involved in the clash.
The clash types of the model. The short version of the clash type is used if it exists in
the Standard Note Library, otherwise the long version is used.
The models categorized as Model A and Model B. Clashing components are
categorized as Model A and Model B in the order of their clash precedence, which is
hard, soft, and construction, respectively.
When a clash is found between components which both contain
insulation where each component could be clashing with the other
components insulation, the system randomly defines one component as
Model A, hard, and the other as Model B, soft.
The design area number corresponding to the model number for each component
involved in the clash.
The previous item requires a change to the format of the clash plot
border for the 5.0 release. You must copy the clash plot border,
borderifc.dgn, from the \pd_clash\border product directory into your
project directory. This copy is not part of the Automated Upgrade
Process because you may not wish to override your existing border file.
You must also copy the ifc.i file into your project directory for plotting
purposes. It is delivered but the copy is not part of the Automated
Upgrade Process.
The Review Action from the Clash Review History Data Table (PDtable_135),
including the information that the clash has been approved as a real or false clash.
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The Review Date from the Clash Review History Data Table (PDtable_135).
The Review Comments from the Clash Review History Data Table (PDtable_135), as
many as 100 characters to the pertinent construction tolerance value, if applicable.
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Detailed Plots
Detailed clash plots include the model representation in addition to the interference envelopes
for components other than the two components involved in the clash.
All components falling within the clash plots volume and existing in the two applicable
models is displayed with the two clashing components and the corresponding interference
envelopes.
The envelope graphics of the two clashing components are plotted with weight of 4 and
a style of dashed.
The model graphics of the two clashing components are plotted a weight of 2 and a
style of solid.
The model graphics of the other components are plotted with a weight of 0 and a style
of solid.
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There is a primary discipline called the Action Discipline for every model combination. The
Action Discipline is defined using the Project Administrator and indicates the job
responsibility or who should take "action" to resolve the clash. The Action Discipline is at the
top of each clash so that clashes may be easily sorted and routed to the person responsible for
the clashes in that discipline.
When a plot queue is selected, it is used for all graphic interference clash
reports that are being plotted in one batch process.
Commands
Unplotted Clashes Specifies that only unplotted clashes of the specified types be
plotted.
Unapproved Clashes Specifies that only unapproved clashes of the specified types
be plotted.
Unreviewed Clashes Specifies that only unreviewed clashes of the specified types
be plotted.
Select Markers From List Displays a list of markers for the clash types selected so
that you can specify which clashes are plotted.
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Select Single Marker / Range of Markers Allows you to select a single marker or
a range of markers.
Default Clash Plots / Detailed Clash Plots Submits either default or detailed clash
plots. See the examples of each in the following sections.
Submit Immediately/Delayed Submit Submits or delays submission of the job.
When the toggle is set to Delayed Submit, the system displays the following fields for
you to specify the submission time.
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Interference Report
This report contains all unapproved clashes, sorted first by model combinations then by the
type of clash. For instance, all clashes detected between model A and model B would be
grouped together. A synopsis of the clashes is included at the beginning of the report; it
indicates the number of clashes found with each pair checked. This report also includes the
model status of any components involved in a clash for the Piping, Structural, HVAC,
Equipment, Architecture, or PLANTGEN disciplines. This status is that of the model and not
of the clash.
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These reports are named after the project or design area with a .int file extension and are
created each time the checker is run. The interference report is created on the workstation or
server in the directory from which the Interference Checker was submitted unless otherwise
specified using the Interference Report Management Data option.
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Item Name
_________
GAT
W38bc0311-4IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
Table
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Row
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X Coord
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Y Coord
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Z Coord
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6815826
6815821
6815826
6815768
6815855
6816055
6816062
6816057
6816062
6815847
6816091
6816291
6816298
Not approved
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W38bc0311-4IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
Not approved
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FWN
W38bc0311-4IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
Not approved
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W38bc0311-4IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
Not approved
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W38bc0311-4IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
Not approved
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FWN
W38bc0311-3IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
Not approved
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GAT
**W38bc0311-4IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
Not approved
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GAT
**W38bc0311-4IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
Not approved
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**W38bc0311-4IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
Not approved
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**W38bc0311-4IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
Not approved
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**W38bc0311-4IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
Not approved
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FWN
**W38bc0311-3IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
Not approved
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**W38bc0311-4IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
Not approved
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**W38bc0311-4IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
6816293
6816298
Not approved
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GAT
**W38bc0311-4IN-2C0032-HF-2 "
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Do this:
Identify Pipeline
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Select View Select this option and identify the screen view to display the active
clash.
Restore View Select this option to restore the active view(s) to the initial viewing
parameters for the clash being checked.
Previous/Next Marker Number Select either of these options to review the
next/previous marker. The system updates the window coordinates about the clash in
the selected view.
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6.
Interference Managing
Interference Approval Manager See Interference Approval Manager, page 112 for
more information.
Interference Management Data See Interference Management Data, page 180 for
more information.
Piping Clash Review (in the PD_Design Module) See Piping Clash Review (in the
PD_Design Module), page 181 for more information.
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Commands
Project Reviews and revises interferences for the active project.
Piping Design Area Reviews and revises interferences for a selected piping design
area.
Design Area Reviews and revises interferences for a selected design area.
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Commands
Approve Edits and reviews existing clashes, manipulates views, and approves changes to
existing clashes. For more information, see Approve, page 115.
Approve From List Approves existing clashes. See Approve From List, page 119.
Checker Run Dates Displays the exact date and time that the IFC Checker was run. See
Checker Run Dates, page 121.
Review Clash History Displays all available information about the clashes. See Review
Clash History, page 122.
Create Unapproved Clash Report Creates a report containing all clashes found and is
sorted by model combination. For more information, see Create Unapproved Clash Report,
page 124.
Checker Reference Data Reviews Checker Reference Data defined by the Project Data
Manager module of Project Administrator including a review of the action and responsible
disciplines. This information is for review only.
Measure Distance Measures the distance between any two components.
Mass Clash Approve Reviews and approves multiple clashes associated with a clash item.
For more information, see Mass Clash Approval, page 130.
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Approve
The Action Discipline toggle is only displayed when clashing models are not
from the same discipline.
Field Descriptions
Project Name Displays the name of the active project.
Design Area Displays the name of the active design area.
Date Displays the date the checker was run. The information in this field is set with
the Checker Run Dates option. For more information, see Checker Run Dates, page
121.
Responsible User: Displays the code number of the responsible user. This field is
filled in if access control is set on the project and will be the userid that was keyed in to
access the project through access control. Once the clash is approved, the users initials
are written to the Clash Review History data table, PDtable_135.
Clash Type Describes the current type of clash. This field is the one above the
Review Unapproved/Approved Clash toggle.
Marker Number Displays the number of the current clash. Select a marker number
with the left and right arrows, select the field and key in a marker number, or select the
Keyin Marker Number option and key in a marker number.
Model and Area Name Displays the names of the models and corresponding design
areas that have components involved in a clash.
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This command activates the Interference Approval Manager form. It is used to edit and
review existing clashes, manipulate views, and approve changes to existing clashes.
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Item Displays descriptions of the clashing components in the Item fields which are
located below the Model fields. The system accesses the user-defined labels in the
Label Description Library to create: the primary description, which is displayed on the
top line with a limit of 20 characters; and the secondary description, which is displayed
on the bottom line and has a limit of 40 characters. These descriptions are defined with
the Clash Management Labels option on the Create Label Data form in the
Reference Data Manager.
Comments: Displays existing comments about the active clash. Select the field, and
key in any necessary additional information.
Commands
Review Unapproved Clash Reviews unapproved clashes.
Approve Clashes By Item Approves items by clash type.
The system displays the Approve by Item A or Approve by Item B toggle and a
display list of possible clash types.
Clash Status Approves or unapproves the current clash. Depending on the status of
the displayed clash, the Unapprove Clash, Approve Real Clash or the Approve False
Clash option will be highlighted. For more information, see Approve From List, page
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Unapprove Clash changes the status of a clash from approved to unapproved.
Approve Real Clash approves the clash as a real clash in the Project Control Database.
Approve False Clash approves the clash as a false clash in the Project Control
Database.
Action Discipline: Displays the Action Discipline for every model combination
unless both models are from the same discipline. The Action Discipline is defined
using the Project Administrator and indicates the job responsibility or who should
take action to resolve the clash. This toggle only appears if there are two different
disciplines involved in a clash.
Select View Zooms in and updates selected views. Select the option and then
select the views that you want to update.
Plot Active Clash Plots the clash in the active view immediately, placing the
temporary plot files in the c:\temp directory. It either plots default or detailed clashes
depending on the way the toggle has been defined using the Project Data Manager
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module of Project Administrator. You can review this setting using the Checker
Reference Data command.
Do this:
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The system displays the Plotter Queue list, showing the available plotters. Select a
plotter from the list and click Accept to plot the clash.
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Select View
This option activates the Select View form. It is used to zoom in on selected views. The
views are updated as they are selected for review. The system can zoom in on the complete
interference clash or to the intersection of the interference clash.
The system only displays boxes for views that are currently active.
6.2.1.2
Envelope Diagnostics
This option displays the envelope graphics for immediate review only. However, if there are
no <model_no.env> files, the system displays an error message.
6.2.1.3
Enter Dynamics
This option displays the active clash in dynamics. This enables you to rotate clashes
orthogonally or in 3D about a particular point.
As you place data points in the active view, the clashing objects rotate. Each new data point is
used to control the rotational axis and the direction that the clashing objects rotate about the
axis. You can see this more clearly with the reference models attached.
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When the markers are displayed, they are sorted in order of the clash type and then by the
unique clash ID.
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This option activates the Approve From List form. It is used to approve existing clashes
according to clash type. Refer to the Clash Categories article in the Introduction for more
information on the types of clashes.
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Commands
Select Single Marker / Range of Markers Allows you to select a single marker or
a range of markers.
Select Clash Marker or Exit Select the clash markers to be approved. For the
Select Range of Markers option, select the first and last clash marker in the range of
makers to be approved.
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This command only shows the unapproved/approved clashes for the most recent clash
detection run. It will show a complete history of the dates for interference checker runs on the
area chosen.
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This option activates the Checker Run Dates form. It is used to display the exact date and
time that the clashes were detected.
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Commands
Marker Number Lists the marker numbers of the clashes.
Review User ID Lists the identification number of the user that is assigned through
the control shell.
Responsible User ID Lists the identification number of the user that is responsible
for a particular clash.
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Commands
Print / Delete Submits the generated report output file to the specified print queue
and deletes the output file.
Print / Save Submits the generated report output file to the specified print queue and
saves the output file.
Save Saves the output file without printing.
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During interference detection, the system uses a set of cylinders to emulate the volume of a
model graphic. These settings determine the number and size of the cylinders to be used.
Commands
Construction Tolerances Enabled/Disabled Disabled on this form. The setting
displayed is the setting that has been set by the Project Data Manager. By default,
construction tolerances are disabled for an existing interference marker model.
Review Action Discipline Displays the primary discipline called the Action
Discipline for every model combination. The Action Discipline is defined using the
Project Administrator and indicates the job responsibility or who should take action to
resolve the clash. The Action Discipline is at the top of each clash so that clashes may
be easily sorted and routed to the person responsible for the clashes in that discipline.
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Reviews Checker Reference Data defined by the Project Data Manager module of Project
Administrator which is used to specify emulation data for use in analyzing interference
envelopes. This information is for review only.
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Clash Plot Graphics Disabled on this form. The setting displayed is the setting that
has been set by the Project Data Manager. It is set to Default to plot the default clash
plot graphics or to Detail to specify that the Interference Checker plot more detailed
clash plot graphics.
Field Descriptions
Torus Displays the number of cylinders (per 90 degrees) to be used in representing a
torus (elbow).
Truncated Cone Displays the cylinder length to be used in representing a cone
(reducer or valve body).
Semi-ellipsoid Displays the cylinder length to be used in representing a semiellipsoid (cap or head).
Length and distance entries are in working units (MU:SU:PU format).
For these fields the smaller the value the greater the precision and the
slower the processing time for interference detection.
Slicing Tolerance Displays the thickness of the slice that the software uses to
subdivide the shapes in a model to do the internal computations. This should not be
confused with Construction Tolerances (sometimes referred to as construction
clearances), which are used to maintain distances between items in the model.
Because the Slicing Tolerance is related to the size of model items, use caution
if you edit this value to a larger number as some small items may be missed.
Interference Marker Symbology Displays the levels, weights and colors defined
for the marker. These fields are used to set the design file level for unapproved and
approved interference clash markers.
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Operating Sequence
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This list only shows clash items with more than one clash of the selected
type. For example, a piece of equipment with two Hard versus Hard
clashes and one Hard versus Soft clash would display all three clashes in
a listing of All Clash Types, both Hard versus Hard clashes in a listing
of Hard versus Hard clashes, and no clashes in a listing of Hard
versus Soft clashes.
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5.
Select the Approve False Clash button or the Approve Real Clash button, depending
on the nature of the clashes.
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6.3
View Commands
Options
Viewing Modifies the view to define what is seen in it.
View More Modifies the view to define what is seen.
Viewing Direction Modifies the viewing direction.
View Depth Modifies the view depth.
Open/Close Allows a view to be opened or closed. The items in the sub-menu are
view numbers. The views that are darkened are open.
Bottom-to-Top Makes the bottom view fully visible, even if the view is fully
obscured before this item is chosen.
Cascade Stacks views in numerical order with the lowest numbered view entirely
visible and the title bar of each remaining view visible.
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These commands provide view manipulations. All of these commands result in modifying
what is seen in selected views. These commands only manipulate the view of the model but
do not manipulate the actual model.
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Levels Defines which levels are displayed in a view. Changes take effect only if
applied with the Apply button.
All PDS level control is manipulated using Category Control. Intergraph does
not recommend using native Microstation level controls (i.e. on/off, color, line
type, etc.) in conjunction with any PDS application.
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Render Converts and displays views in one of the following ways: wiremesh,
hidden line, filled hidden line, constant, smooth, phong, phong stereo, or phong
antialias. Also, FlyThrough activates the FlyThrough Producer setting box, which is
used to create simple animations, called sequences, for visualizing 3D models.
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Rotation Opens the change view rotation box, which is used to control view
rotation. Changes take effect only if applied with the Apply button.
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Commands
Move and Center View Repositions graphics within the same view.
Window Volume Defines a window display volume using precision inputs.
Window Center Defines a new center point for a window view.
Window Area Defines a window viewing area by two data points.
Window Origin Defines a window view by the window origin.
Refresh Views Refreshes the specified views.
Viewing Options Sets the screen display and view control options.
Zoom In Changes the magnification to focus on a smaller display area.
Zoom Out Changes the magnification to focus on a larger display area.
Fit Displays all elements in a selected view.
View Equipment Modifies a screen view allowing only the elements making up an
equipment item to be displayed.
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Window to Named Item Defines a window viewing area about a specified named
item.
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Commands
Move to (absolute move) These options define the absolute coordinate for the point
in the direction to be defined. Select the direction and type the absolute coordinate or
snap to an element to retrieve its corresponding coordinate.
Move (delta move) These options define the change in the selected coordinate for
the point in the direction to be entered. Select only one of the directions.
Construct Point Constructs a new active point using multiple inputs. You can
move the point along absolute or delta coordinates. Each input moves the coordinate
indicator until you select Accept.
Distance and Direction Specifies the exact distance the point will be moved and in
what general direction. This option can be used in conjunction with the Construct
Point command.
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The Move Window and Center command allows you to define a new window center by
moving a specified direction and distance from the current window center. You can define
any distance and direction, inside or outside the viewing volume.
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Operating Sequence
1.
Select View by selecting one of the screen views from the indicators at the top of the
form.
2.
Specify Window Center by specifying the new window center in the selected screen
view. The system updates the selected view with the new window center.
OR
Select either the Construct Point or the Distance and Direction option.
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Construct Point
6.3.1.2
Construct Point
Commands
Move to (absolute move) These options define the absolute coordinate for the point
in the direction to be defined. Select the direction and type the absolute coordinate or
snap to an element to retrieve its corresponding coordinate.
Move (delta move) These options define the change in the selected coordinate for
the point in the direction to be entered. Select only one of the directions.
Distance and Direction Specifies the exact distance the point will be moved and in
what general direction. This option can be used in conjunction with the Construct
Point command.
Compute Offset Allows you to compute an offset.
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This command constructs a new active place point using multiple inputs. It allows you to
compute an offset distance or define absolute or delta coordinate values. Each input moves
the coordinate indicator until you select Accept to accept the displayed location and send the
coordinate location to the active independent command.
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Settings in the models type 63 data determine the form display for horizontal and vertical
angles. For the horizontal angle, the system will display either CCW from East or CW from
North. For the vertical angle, the system will display either CCW from Plan or CW from
Plan.
You can use the Project Data Manager to define the horizontal angle in one of two ways:
The angle can be measured as a clockwise offset (looking at a plan view) from North
(North=0). (This is the default setting in the delivered seed data.)
The angle can be measured as a counterclockwise offset (looking at a plan view) from East
(East=0).
Commands
Move to (absolute move) These options define the absolute coordinate for the point
in the direction to be defined. Select the direction and type the absolute coordinate or
snap to an element to retrieve its corresponding coordinate.
Move (delta move) These options define the change in the selected coordinate for
the point in the direction to be entered. Select only one of the directions.
Horizontal Angle Vertical Angle Type the angles in decimal degrees or select one
of the standard angles from the bottom of the form. Negative values are acceptable for
both options. The vertical angle is positive for a point above the active point and
negative for a point below the active point.
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This command moves the active place point a specified or calculated distance in a specified
direction or along a defined angle.
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Active Direction The direction is defined by the segment pipe run at the active
segment point.
Up from Slope The active direction is defined as perpendicular to the sloped
direction and in a generally upward direction. In other words, the vertical angle is
increased by 90 degrees.
Down from Slope The active direction is defined as perpendicular to the sloped
direction and in a generally downward direction. In other words, the vertical angle is
decreased by 90 degrees.
Invert The direction is defined by rotating the horizontal and/or vertical angles
about the active flow centerline.
The Up from Slope and Down from Slope options specify a point that
represents the end of a pipe run normal to a sloped pipe run. These options are
intended for use when the previous point is a branch point on a sloped pipe
run.
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Window Volume
6.3.2
Window Volume
Commands
Move to (absolute move) These options define the absolute coordinate for the point
in the direction to be defined. Select the direction and type the absolute coordinate or
snap to an element to retrieve its corresponding coordinate.
Move (delta move) These options define the change in the selected coordinate for
the point in the direction to be entered. Select only one of the directions.
Construct Point Constructs a new active point using multiple inputs. You can
move the point along absolute or delta coordinates. Each input moves the coordinate
indicator until you select Accept.
Distance and Direction Specifies the exact distance the point will be moved and in
what general direction. This option can be used in conjunction with the Construct
Point command.
Operating Sequence
1.
Select View by selecting one of the screen views from the indicators at the top of the
form.
2.
Specify Window Volume by specifying the new window view in the selected screen
view. The system updates the selected view with the new window volume.
OR
Select either the Construct Point or the Distance and Direction option.
Viewing Options
This command provides access to a set of options that allow you to manipulate the model
views for each screen or window.
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The Window Volume command allows you to define a new window volume by moving a
specified direction and distance from the current window volume.
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The Plan View, Iso View, Looking North, Looking South, Looking East, and Looking
West commands allow you to set the view orientation to one of the standard viewing
directions. You can specify more than one screen with the same view.
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Update Window
The Update View commands updates the screen display for a virtual screen or a specified
view.
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The Rotate About View commands allow you to rotate a view about the selected axis (X, Y
or Z). The angle follows the Right Hand Rule with the thumb pointing toward the positive
axis.
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6.3.2.0.5
Rotation 3 Points
Operating Sequence
1.
Enter first point @x axis origin by placing a data point to define the origin of the X
axis.
2.
Enter second point on x axis by placing a data point to define the positive direction
of the X axis.
3.
Enter point to define y axis by placing the third data point to define the Y axis. The
viewing plane will be parallel to the plane defined by the three data points.
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The Rotation 3 Points command allows you to rotate the view orientation so that you are
looking normal to the X and Y planes defined by the three points. The first two data points
define the X axis. The line between the first and third data points define the Y axis.
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Commands
Std. Sets a standard orientation of Top, Bottom, Back, Left, Iso(metric), or Right
Iso(metric).
View Sets the view for which rotation is displayed.
Step Sets the rotation increment in degrees for each click on a "+" or "-" control.
"+" control Rotates the view in the positive direction by the specified Step amount.
"-" control Rotates the view in the negative direction by the specified Step amount.
Apply Applies the displayed rotation to the chosen View.
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Color Shading
6.3.2.0.7
Color Shading
Select the option for the type of rendering to be performed and select the screen view to be
processed.
For Permanent Color Shading, select a view number from the form (1-8). The
selected view will display with the specified render option until you change it.
For Color Shading, place a data point in the screen view to be updated. The rendered
view will revert to wireframe display when it is updated.
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The Permanent Color Shading and Color Shading options are used to render the contents
of a screen view. When you select either of the color shading options the system displays a
list of render options.
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Render Options
Wiremesh
This option renders the contents of a view(s) as a wiremesh display. Wiremesh display is
similar to the default wireframe display in that all elements are transparent and do not obscure
other elements. In a wiremesh display, however, curved surfaces are represented by a
polygonal mesh rather than a simple wireframe. This representation can increase the realism
of curved surfaces, although it may also increase the amount of clutter as more lines are
displayed for surfaces that would normally be hidden.
Cross-Section
This option renders the contents of a view as a cross-section. If an auxiliary coordinate
system (ACS) is active, the cross-section is cut at the X-Y plane of the ACS. Otherwise it is
cut at the views active depth (parallel to the view).
Hidden Line
This option renders the contents of a view as a polygon display. In a polygon display, only
parts of elements that would actually be visible are displayed. Lines hidden behind objects
are removed to create a more realistic representation. MicroStation accomplishes this by
decomposing each element into polygons. Hidden line removal processing is much slower
than wireframe and wiremesh display, and the processing time is roughly equivalent to the
other, more realistic type of rendering.
Constant Shading
This option renders the contents of a view as a constant shaded model. In a constant shaded
model, each element is displayed as one or more polygons filled with a single (constant)
color. The color is computed once for each polygon from the element color, material
characteristics, and lighting configuration (see 3D concepts in the users guide). Curved
surfaces are decomposed into a mesh of polygons. Each polygon is shaded with a single color
and surfaces appear tiled.
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Smooth Shading
Phong Shading
This option renders the contents of a view as a Phong shaded model. This is the most realistic
type of rendering supported by MicroStation.
In a Phong shaded model, the color of each pixel is recomputed. Phong shading is useful for
producing high-quality images when speed is not critical and very exact lighting effects are
desired. If light sources are close to the objects being rendered, such as a spotlight shining on
a home, Phong shading may be the only way to see the exact location of the light beam.
Large numbers of computations slow display time considerably. In most instances, Phong
shaded models are very similar to smooth shaded models and do not justify the increased
processing time.
Stereo
This option renders the contents of a view as a 3D image. It creates a stereo pair of images
and merges the two images into a single image, which you can view by wearing red/blue
glasses. Put on the red/blue glasses making sure that the red lens is over the left eye and the
blue lens is over the right eye. View the image with your eyes level and square to the screen.
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This option renders the contents of a view as a smooth (Gouraud) shaded model. In smooth
shaded models, the appearance of curved surfaces is more realistic than in constant shaded
models because polygon color is computed at polygon boundaries and color is blended across
polygon interiors. This gives surfaces a smooth appearance.
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Camera View
This option activates options used to define the target, position, and clipping planes for a view
camera.
Camera Setup
This option lets you set the target, position, and clipping planes for a view camera and turn on
the camera for the view. The camera lens is set with the Camera Lens option.
To define the camera target use a data point. The point becomes the focal point (center) of the
view. Objects beyond the target point will appear smaller due to the nature of the perspective
projection. Objects in front of the target point will appear larger and may be excluded from
the viewing pyramid.
Place a data point to define the camera position. A dynamic pyramid displays to show the
viewing volume with the camera at the pointer location.
Place a data point to define the front clipping plane (display depth). Any elements or portions
of elements in front of this plane are not displayed.
Place a final data point to define the back clipping plane (display depth). Any elements or
portions of elements beyond this plane are not displayed, but the view is turned on.
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Camera Position
Camera Target
This option lets you set the target of a view camera without changing the camera position.
This is like standing in one position and moving the camera to view different targets.
Camera Lens
This option activates the camera lens settings display list. This list lets you set the angles and
focal lengths of view camera lenses.
The camera lens settings displayed are for the view chosen from the view number option.
Angle/Focal Length
The lens angle for the camera of the chosen view can be specified in degrees or as the lens
focal length in millimeters (mm). You can also specify the lens by choosing a standard lens
from the Standard option menu. The angles and focal lengths of the standard lenses are:
Standard Lens
Angle
Fisheye
Extra Wide
Wide
Normal
Portrait
Telephoto
Telescopic
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Camera Off
This option turns the camera view off.
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This option lets you set the position of a view camera without changing the camera target.
This is like focusing the camera at an object and moving around to obtain different views of
the object.
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Views
The Views commands allow you to manipulate views between two specified windows.
Copy View copies a selected view display from one window to another.
Swap View option allows you to change from either the right or left screen display.
View On option activates eight view options which correspond to the window views (1-4) on
the right screen and window views (5-8) on the left screen.
View Off option allows you to select and place a data point in the window view(s) to turn
specified views(s) off.
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Level Symbology On
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This command provides the option to enable the display of reference models with the active
reference model symbology.
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The Form Right Screen / Form Left Screen toggle sets forms to be automatically displayed
on the right (front) screen or the left (back) screen. This option is only relevant for dual-screen
configurations.
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Commands
Update Left Updates the screen display for the left virtual screen.
Update Right Updates the screen display for the right virtual screen.
Update All Updates the screen display for both left and right virtual screens.
Update View Updates the screen display for the selected window view.
Align View Aligns two views so that they display the same volume.
Copy View Copies one view to another view.
View On Turns on selected screen views.
View Off Turns off selected screen views.
View Toggle Turns On or Off the display of any of the eight screen views.
Move Up Moves you (pans) up in the selected view.
Move Down Moves you (pans) down in the selected view.
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Viewing Direction
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Plan View Orients a screen view to the plan view orientation (Top).
Iso View Orients a screen view to the isometric viewing direction.
South Elevation Orients a screen view looking south.
North Elevation Orients a screen view looking north.
West Elevation Orients a screen view looking west.
East Elevation Orients a screen view looking east.
Rotate View - Element Rotates a view to align it with an existing planar element.
Rotate View - Absolute Rotates a view to a specific orientation.
Rotate View - Relative Rotates a view counterclockwise about its center.
Rotate about Z Axis Rotates view about the Z axis.
Rotate about X Axis Rotates view about the X axis.
Rotate about Y Axis Rotates view about the Y axis.
Rotate View by 3 Points Rotates a view as specified by data points.
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Match Planar Element Rotates a view to align it with an existing planar element.
Dialog View Rotation Activates the MicroStation View Rotation dialog box.
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Commands
Set Active Depth Sets the active depth; type the working unit value (relative to the
current active depth) of displacement.
Set Display Depth Specifies the front and back of a range in a 3D view to be
displayed along the Z axis.
Set Active Depth - Absolute Sets the active depth along the Z axis for a specified
view.
Set Display Depth - Absolute Sets the display depth for a view. Specify the front
and back values which are the distances along the view Z axis from the global origin to
the front and back planes of the desired view cube.
Set Active Depth - Relative Sets the display depth for the active view, where depth
is the distance, in working units, to move the active depth along the Z axis.
Set Display Depth - Relative Sets the display depth for a view. Specify the front
and back values which are the relative distance along the view Z axis from the front and
back planes of the existing view cube to the front and back planes of the desired view
cube.
Show Active Depth Displays the active depth for a specified view.
Show Display Depth Shows the display depth for a specified view.
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File Commands
These commands provide file manipulations. These commands allow you to
plot interference, compress the design file, save the active MicroStation and
PDS parameters, and exit the graphics session.
Commands
File Allows you to to plot clashes, save the active MicroStation and PDS
parameters and exit the graphics session.
Print Print, is available only on Windows NT. If you are running PDS on
MicroStation version 5.0, the Print command provides access to the MicroStation
Print command. If you are running PDS on MicroStation 95, the Print command
provides access to the MicroStation Plot command.
Compress Design Compresses the design file.
Exit Exits the design file.
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File Commands
Commands
Plot Clashes Prints default or detailed clash plots. See Plot Clashes, page 170 for more
information.
File Design Saves the active MicroStation and PDS parameters.
Exit Exits the graphics environment and saves all changes to the design file.
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These commands allow you to plot and diagnose problems in design files.
They also allow you to define the active options for the file and what
reference models are attached and displayed.
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Plot Clashes
This option activates the Plot Clashes form. It is used to automatically plot interference
clashes based upon search criteria using Interference Management data. The Interference
Checker must be run at some point before using this option.
Default Plot
Each plot contains the following information:
A unique plot number for easy identification within the group of interference clashes
being plotted.
The model numbers of the components involved in the clash.
The clash types of the model. The short version of the clash type is used if it exists in
the Standard Note Library, otherwise the long version is used.
The models categorized as Model A and Model B. Clashing components are
categorized as Model A and Model B in the order of their clash precedence, which is
hard, soft, and construction, respectively.
When a clash is found between components which both contain
insulation where each component could be clashing with the other
components insulation, the system randomly defines one component as
Model A, hard, and the other as Model B, soft.
The design area number corresponding to the model number for each component
involved in the clash.
The previous item requires a change to the format of the clash plot
border for the 5.0 release. You must copy the clash plot border,
borderifc.dgn, from the PD_Clash product directory into your project
directory. This copy is not part of the Automated Upgrade Process
because you may not wish to override your existing border file.
You must also copy the ifc.i file into your project directory for plotting
purposes. It is delivered but the copy is not part of the Automated
Upgrade process.
The Review Action from the Clash Review History Data Table (PDtable_135),
including the information that the clash has been approved as a real or false clash.
The Review Date from the Clash Review History Data Table (PDtable_135).
The Review Comments from the Clash Review History Data Table (PDtable_135), as
many as 100 characters to the pertinent construction tolerance value, if applicable.
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There is a primary discipline called the Action Discipline for every model combination. The
Action Discipline is defined using the Project Administrator and indicates the job
responsibility or who should take "action" to resolve the clash. The Action Discipline is at the
top of each clash so that clashes may be easily sorted and routed to the person responsible for
the clashes in that discipline.
When a plot queue is selected, it is used for all graphic interference clash
reports that are being plotted in one batch process.
Commands
Unplotted Clashes Specifies that only unplotted clashes of the specified types be
plotted.
Unapproved Clashes Specifies that only unapproved clashes of the specified types
be plotted.
Unreviewed Clashes Specifies that only unreviewed clashes of the specified types
be plotted.
Default Clash Plots / Detailed Clash Plots Submits either default or detailed clash
plots. See the examples of each in the following sections.
Submit Immediately/Delayed Submit Submits or delays submission of the job.
When the toggle is set to Delayed Submit, the system displays the following fields for
you to specify the submission time.
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File Design
6.5.1.3
Exit
The Exit command is used to exit the graphics environment. Exiting a design file does NOT
save the active parameters set in the file. To save the active parameters, you must use the File
Design command.
Select the Exit command to exit a design file and save the changes.
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The File Design command allows you to save the active parameters defined in the current
design session. This command saves:
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Element Commands
The Element pull-down provides the Analyze command .
6.6.1
Analyze
The Analyze option opens the Element Information settings box, which is used to change
the attributes of an element(s) and review design file data associated with them, such as
geometry and database attributes.
DO NOT use the Analyze command to change any properties of a PDS element.
This feature should be used only as an investigative tool in PDS applications. It is
permissible to use this command on non-intelligent, user-defined elements in the
model file; however, use of this command should be limited to those elements.
When the Analyze command is active and a single graphics element is selected, the displayed
data pertains to that element. Use the Next command to display data on any nested elements.
The element type is shown in the title bar. The type number is shown in the upper left corner
of the settings box.
Refer to the MicroStation Users Guide for more information on the Analyze command.
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Setting Commands
Command Groups
Colors Modifies the colors used in the graphics environment. Use the File Design
command from the File palette to save your settings before exiting the design file.
Each tile in the color palette represents a color in the active color table. To modify a
color, you must first select it. The selected color has an enlarged tile in which its index
number (0-255) is displayed. The view background color is in the lower right corner of
the palette, denoted by "B."
Double-clicking a tile opens the Modify Color dialog box, which is used to modify the
color.
Fonts Opens the Fonts setting box. To see a type sample for a font, select in the list
box.
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The Settings commands provide the ability to modify rendering, fonts and colors used during
a graphics session.
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Rendering Opens the Rendering Settings box, which is used to adjust rendering
settings. It controls distance cuing, which determine how atmospheric fading is set in
the view. You can also set the Fog Color in this dialog box, which can be used to create
a realistic atmospheric haze.
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User Commands
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These commands provide access to PDS help and to the user preferences and button
assignment that are specific to your system.
Help
Displays Help for the PDS 3D products.
User Preferences
The User Preferences command changes things that apply only to your system such as how
memory is used on your system, how windows are displayed, how various items on the screen
are laid out and behave, how reference files are attached by default, and so on. As the name
implies, you can adjust these settings to suit your preferences.
Button Assignments
The Button Assignments command changes digitizing tablet or mouse button assignments.
You can change the 3D Data and 3D Tentative buttons assignments, as well as 10 cursor
button assignments for cursor button menus.
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6.9
The form also highlights and allows you to re-create any marker file that has an incorrect data
structure or has become corrupted. For example, if you have manually copied the projects
model seed file as the interference management model, you have the option to revise the
model with the correct data structure.
Field Descriptions
Marker File Node Name Displays the node name of the location of the marker file.
Marker File Path Name Displays the path name where the marker file resides.
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This option locates and reviews those interference clashes that have been reported for the
active model. It is only available in the PD_Design module but is included here to provide
the full scope of PDS clash review information. It can be used to help identify and correct
interference clashes. This option operates similarly to the Interference Manager option in
the Interference Checker/Manager module including the ability to revise any Interference
Management data in the active piping model.
As you review the clashes, the system highlights the two components involved in the clash.
Field Descriptions
Project Name Displays the name of the active project.
Design Area Displays the name of the active design area.
Date Displays the date the checker was run. The information in this field is set with
the Checker Run Dates option in the Interference Checker/Manager module.
Clash Type Describes the current type of clash. This field is the first field on the
left.
Clash Status Displays the clash status as approved or unapproved.
Marker Number Displays the number of the current clash. Select a marker number
with the left and right arrows, select the field and key in a marker number, or select the
Keyin Marker Number option and key in a marker number.
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Model / Area Name Displays the names of the model files and the design area that
have components involved in a clash.
Item Displays descriptions of the clashing components in the Item fields which are
located below the Model fields. The system accesses the user-defined labels in the
Label Description Library to create:
the primary description, which is displayed on the top line with a a limit of 20
characters; and
the secondary description, which is displayed on the bottom line and has a limit of
40 characters.
These descriptions are defined with the Clash Management Labels option on the
Create Label Data form in the Reference Data Manager.
Comments: Displays existing comments about the active clash.
Commands
Clashes Unapproved / Clashes Approved Displays either unapproved or approved
clashes.
Plot Clashes Select this option to immediately plot the clash being reviewed. The
system generates temporary plot files in the c:\temp directory. This option uses the
last-used queue or the default queue if nothing has been plotted during the current
session.
Select View Select this option and identify the screen view to display the active
clash.
Restore View Select this option to restore the selected view to its original viewing
parameters.
Keyin Marker Number Select this option and key in a marker number. The system
updates the window coordinates about the clash in the selected view.
Field Descriptions
Clash Type Describes the current clash type (such as hard/hard or hard/soft).
Status Displays the approval status of the current clash.
Marker Number Displays the number of the current clash. Select a marker number
with the left and right arrows, select the field and key in a marker number, or select the
Keyin Marker Number option and key in a marker number.
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Model / Area Displays the names of the models and the design files associated with
the clashing components.
If prompted to...
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Commands
Select View Identifies the screen view to display the active clash.
Restore View Restores the active view(s) to the initial viewing parameters for the
clash being checked.
Previous/Next Marker Number Reviews the next/previous marker. The system
updates the window coordinates about the clash in the selected view.
If prompted to...
Do this:
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Parameters
Project Name Displays the active project name.
Design Area Displays the active design area name.
Clash Type Displays the clash type.
Date Displays the date and time the clashes were detected.
Unapprove Clash Changes the status of the clash from approved to unapproved.
Approve Real Clash Approves the clash as a real clash in the Project Control
Database.
Approve False Clash Approves the clash as a false clash in the Project Control
Database.
Review Unapproved Clash / Review Approved Clash Specifies if you want to
review approved or unapproved clashes.
Clash Marker Displays the number of the current clash. Select a marker number
with the left and right arrows; or, select the field and key in a marker number.
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Item A Displays the model name and the corresponding design area that has the one
item of the clash. The descriptions of the clashing component display below the model
name and design area.
Comments Displays existing comments about the active clash. You can also select
the field and type in any additional information.
Highlight Clash Highlights the clash in the selected view.
Select View Zooms in and updates the selected view. Click Select View then select
the view you want to update.
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Item B Displays the model name and the corresponding design area that has the one
item of the clash. The descriptions of the clashing component display below the model
name and design area.
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Default Plot
Each plot contains the following information:
A unique plot number for easy identification within the group of interference clashes
being plotted.
The model numbers of the components involved in the clash.
The clash types of the model. The short version of the clash type is used if it exists in
the Standard Note Library, otherwise the long version is used.
The models categorized as Model A and Model B. Clashing components are
categorized as Model A and Model B in the order of their clash precedence, which is
hard, soft, and construction, respectively.
When a clash is found between components which both contain
insulation where each component could be clashing with the other
components insulation, the system randomly defines one component as
Model A, hard, and the other as Model B, soft.
The design area number corresponding to the model number for each component
involved in the clash.
The previous item requires a change to the format of the clash plot
border for the 5.0 release. You must copy the clash plot border,
borderifc.dgn, from the PD_Clash product directory into your project
directory. This copy is not part of the Automated Upgrade Process
because you may not wish to override your existing border file.
You must also copy the ifc.i file into your project directory for plotting
purposes. It is delivered but the copy is not part of the Automated
Upgrade process.
The Review Action from the Clash Review History Data Table (PDtable_135),
including the information that the clash has been approved as a real or false clash.
The Review Date from the Clash Review History Data Table (PDtable_135).
The Review Comments from the Clash Review History Data Table (PDtable_135), as
many as 100 characters to the pertinent construction tolerance value, if applicable.
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Detailed Plots
Detailed clash plots include the model representation in addition to the interference envelopes
for components other than the two components involved in the clash.
All components falling within the clash plots volume and existing in the two applicable
models is displayed with the two clashing components and the corresponding interference
envelopes.
The envelope graphics of the two clashing components are plotted with a line weight of
4 and a style of dashed.
The model graphics of the two clashing components are plotted with a line weight of 2
and a style of solid.
The model graphics of the other components are plotted with a weight of 0 and a style
of solid.
When a plot queue is selected, it is used for all graphic interference clash
reports that are being plotted in one batch process.
There is a primary discipline called the Action Discipline for every model combination. The
Action Discipline is defined using the Project Administrator and indicates the job
responsibility or who should take "action" to resolve the clash. The Action Discipline is at the
top of each clash so that clashes may be easily sorted and routed to the person responsible for
the clashes in that discipline.
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Commands
Unplotted Clashes Specifies that only unplotted clashes of the specified types be
plotted.
Unapproved Clashes Specifies that only unapproved clashes of the specified types
be plotted.
Unreviewed Clashes Specifies that only unreviewed clashes of the specified types
be plotted.
Approved Real Clashes Specifies that only approved real clashes be plotted.
Approved False Clashes Specifies that only approved false clashes be plotted.
Select Markers From List Displays a list of markers for the clash types selected so
that you can specify which clashes are plotted.
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Default Clash Plots / Detailed Clash Plots Submits either default or detailed clash
plots. See the examples of each in the following sections.
Submit Immediately/Delayed Submit Submits or delays submission of the job.
When the toggle is set to Delayed Submit, the system displays the following fields for
you to specify the submission time.
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Field Descriptions
Node Name Key in or accept the network address where the Interference
Management plot files are sent.
File Path Key in or accept the path name where the files are placed.
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Interference Reporting
8.
Interference Reporting
This section provides information on interference reporting, including information on
managing the report files.
8.1
8.2
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Commands
Report Format Creates, revises, copies, or deletes only the record of a format file.
Report Discrimination Data Creates, revises, copies, or deletes the record of a
discrimination data file. The chosen action is also performed on the actual report
discrimination data file.
Report Creates, revises, deletes, approves, or multi-creates report records used to
define or generate reports.
Report Management Data Creates a Project Control Database record of the
default node name and path for the report definition files. This option is primarily used
for setup.
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Using the Report Format option, you can create a numbered record for each format file so that
it can be accessed for report processing. The format record is a record in the Project Control
Database used to name and locate a specific format file. Unlike the format file, the format
record is created interactively. It is called a record to classify it as a block of data that is used
for report processing but is not an actual file.
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Group Workflow
There is a definite workflow for at least the first time you create a report. First, use the Report
Management Data option to specify defaults for the node name and path of the report
definition files. By defining the defaults first, you can prevent keying in a node name and
path on each form. If you want to use a different node name or path than the defined default,
simply place a data point in that field and key in the modification.
The following steps can be done in any order: create your format record, discrimination data
record, and discrimination data file using the Report Format and Report Discrimination Data
options. Reports cannot be generated until the format file, the discrimination data file, and
their corresponding records have been established.
Finally, use the Report option to create the actual report.
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8. Reports
This form enables you to create, copy, revise, or delete a record of the location of the format
file in the project control database. An option is also provided that enables you to copy a
record and its corresponding ASCII format files.
The format file defines the data that will be reported and the way in which that data will be
displayed. Reports cannot be generated unless a format file exists and a record of the files
location has been entered into the project control database.
Options
Create Displays the Format Creation/Revision form, which enables you to add a
new record of a format file in the project control database. For more information, see
Format Creation/Revision Form, page 203.
Copy Displays the Format Creation/Revision form, which copies the record of an
existing format file from the project control database along with the corresponding
ASCII format file. For more information, see Format Creation/Revision Form, page
203.
Revise Displays the Format Creation/Revision form, which modifies a record of an
existing format file in the project control database. For more information, see Format
Creation/Revision Form, page 203.
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Delete Displays the Deletion form, which deletes an existing record of a format file
from the project control database. If the record of the format file is deleted, reporting
cannot be performed. For more information, see Format Deletion Form, page 205.
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Field Descriptions
Number A unique number of up to 24 characters. Specifies the short name in the
project control database used to identify the record of the format file.
Description A description of up to 40 characters for the format file.
File Specification The file name of the format file to reference.
Path The disk location of the format file. This field retains the active setting.
Node The nodename of the system on which the format file is located. This field
retains the active setting.
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This form creates or revises a record in the project control database; this record defines the
location of a format file. The format file itself defines the contents and format of the report.
Both the location specification and the format file must exist to report on PDS data.
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2.
3.
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This form deletes a report record from the project control database and canoptionally delete
the associated file. This form is used with format files and their database records,
discrimination data files and their database records, and search criteria files and their database
records.
Operating Sequence
1.
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Set the Delete File/Do Not Delete File toggle as needed. Then click Accept.
The specified record is deleted. If specified, the associated file is also deleted.
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8. Reports
This form creates, copies, revises, and deletes a discrimination data file from the specified
directory. The associated record in the project control database is also copied, revised, or
deleted as needed.
A discrimination data file is an ASCII file that designates which models will be included in a
report. That is, discrimination data specifies the scope of the report. The project control
database record specifies the name and location of the discrimination data file that is to be
associated with a specific report.
Options
Create Displays the Discrimination Data Creation form, which creates a new
discrimination data file. The associated project control database record is also created.
Copy Displays the Discrimination Data Revision form, which copies an existing
data file. The associated project control database record is also copied.
Revise Displays the Discrimination Data Revision form, which modifies
discrimination data. You can use this option to revise the contents of the discrimination
data file, the location of the discrmination file, and the associated record in the project
control database.
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Delete Displays the Deletion form, which deletes a discrimination data file as well
as its associated record in the project control database. For more information, see
Discrimination Data Deletion Form, page 219.
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Commands
Discipline Extent Predefines the disciplines of the clashes to be reported with the
clash report. All disciplines are reported by default. Using this option, you can select
the disciplines to include from a list of the active projects discipline. For example, if
you select the Piping discipline, only clashes which involve at least one piping
component are reported.
Geographic Extent Predefines the volume of the clashes to be reported with the
clash report by selecting one of the following options.
Active Project includes all clashes within the volume of the entire project.
Select by Design Area Ownership includes all clashes within the volume of the
selected design areas. The clashes are selected on the basis of the primary design area
for either component A or component B in the Clash Data Per Project Table,
(PDtable_132).
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Select by Models includes all clashes within the volume of the selected models. The
clashes are selected on the basis of the model number for either component A or
component B in the Clash Data Per Project Table, PDtable_132.
Interference Search Criteria Predefines the extent of clashes to be reported with the
clash report by specifying search criteria for any of the clash management data within
the Project Control Database. See Project Search Criteria Form, page 212 for more
information.
Field Descriptions
Number Key in a unique number to name the discrimination data record with up to
24 characters in the Project Control Database. This number is a short name to identify
the record of the discrimination data file.
Description Key in a description of the discrimination data file with up to 40
characters in the Project Control Database.
File Specification Key in the filename of the discrimination data file to reference.
The system verifies that the file does not already have a record in the project.
File Path Displays the disk location of the discrimination data file. This field
retains the active setting.
File Node Displays the node name where the discrimination data file is located.
This field retains the active setting.
Clash Area Select the clash area on which to report from a list of all possible design
areas where interference checking can be performed. This information is part of the
search criteria for reporting and must be defined. It can be modified by selecting the
related attribute in the tables where it exists.
Clash Approval Select the clash approval from a list of three approval categories.
This information is part of the search criteria for reporting.
Clash Type Select the clash type from a list of available clash types. This
information is part of the search criteria for reporting.
Review Action Selects the Review Action on which to report from a list of all
possible actions on the basis of the Clash Review History Data Table (PDtable_135).
The clash report must include the unique clash id in order for the clashes
to be reported.
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Geographic Extent
Predefines the volume of the clashes to be reported with the clash report by selecting one of
the following options.
Active Project includes all clashes within the volume of the entire project.
Select by Models includes all clashes within the volume of the selected models. The clashes
are selected on the basis of the model number for either component A or component B in the
Clash Data Per Project Table, PDtable_132.
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Select by Design Area Ownership includes all clashes within the volume of the selected
design areas. The clashes are selected on the basis of the primary design area for either
component A or component B in the Clash Data Per Project Table, (PDtable_132).
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Field Descriptions
Select Table to define search criteria: Selects the table that holds the attributes that
relate to the specific data occurrences to restrict for reporting. After a table is selected,
you select specific attributes within that table. For each of the selected attributes, you
set the search criteria with logical operators for the rows of data within the selected
table or related tables. The related tables are listed in the bottom field.
Search Criteria which will affect data retrieved from above Table: Displays the
tables that are associated to the selected table by predefined relationships between
attributes. These tables, therefore, affect the actual data that is reported from the
selected table. Remember that the search criteria defined in the selected table in the top
field, and all related tables in the bottom field, is what actually affects the data that is
retrieved. This can result in a very narrow search criteria for the report.
Since this field is meant to inform you of the tables that affect the data retrieved from
the attributes you specify, it is a read-only field.
Commands
Clear All Search Criteria Removes any previously defined project search criteria.
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Select the table to define the search criteria and click Accept to
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For any date attribute selected, the system displays the Define Date/Time
form. See the Define Date/Time section for more information.
Select the attribute to be restricted.
The system displays the selected attribute in a separate
field and displays a list of operators.
Select Operator
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Define Date/Time
Date attributes, when used in the search-criteria selection process, activate the Define
Date/Time form. It is used to define the search criteria date and time. The operator, which
you select on the Project Search Criteria, form defines the dates on which to report before,
after, or equal to the date selected on this form.
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Field Descriptions
Time Offset Modifies the currently set date, which is displayed in the Date/Time
Setting fields, to an earlier or later date and time. Modification of any of the fields in
the Time Offset field results in an immediate update of the Date/Time Setting field.
Weeks Modifies the number of weeks defined in the Date/Time Setting field.
Days Modifies the number of days defined in the Date/Time Setting field.
Hours Modifies the number of hours defined in the Date/Time Setting field.
Minutes Modifies the number of minutes defined in the Date/Time Setting field.
Date/Time Setting Defines the date and time that is used along with the operator set
on the Project Search Criteria form to set the search criteria for the report.
Month Defines the month used as search criteria. You can move from month to
month with the month switch set where the name of the month is displayed.
Day Defines the day used as part of the search criteria.
Year Defines the year used as part of the search criteria.
Hr Defines the hour used as part of the search criteria.
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Commands
Before/After Modifies the Date/Time Setting fields with the data specified in the
Time Offset fields to before or after its current setting.
Now Sets the defined date and time to the setting for the current date and time on the
system.
Today Sets the defined date to the setting for the current date on the system.
Yesterday Sets the defined date to the day before the current date on the system.
Tomorrow Sets the defined date to the day after the current date on the system.
If prompted to...
Do this:
Select Operator
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Commands
Discipline Extent Predefines the disciplines of the clashes to be reported with the
clash report. All disciplines are reported by default. Using this option, you can select
the disciplines to include from a list of the active projects discipline. For example, if
you select the Piping discipline, only clashes which involve at least one piping
component are reported.
Geographic Extent Predefines the volume of the clashes to be reported with the
clash report by selecting one of the following options.
Active Project includes all clashes within the volume of the entire project.
Select by Design Area Ownership includes all clashes within the volume of the
selected design areas. The clashes are selected on the basis of the primary design area
for either component A or component B in the Clash Data Per Project Table,
(PDtable_132).
Select by Models includes all clashes within the volume of the selected models. The
clashes are selected on the basis of the model number for either component A or
component B in the Clash Data Per Project Table, PDtable_132.
Interference Search Criteria Predefines the extent of clashes to be reported with
the clash report by specifying search criteria for any of the clash management data
within the Project Control Database. See the Project Search Criteria Form, page 212
section for more information.
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Field Descriptions
Number Key in a unique number to name the discrimination data record with up to
24 characters in the Project Control Database. This number is a short name to identify
the record of the discrimination data file.
Description Key in a description of the discrimination data file with up to 40
characters in the Project Control Database.
File Specification Key in the filename of the discrimination data file to reference.
The system verifies that the file does not already have a record in the project.
File Path Displays the disk location of the discrimination data file. This field
retains the active setting.
File Node Displays the nodename where the discrimination data file is located. This
field retains the active setting.
Clash Area Select the clash area on which to report from a list of all possible design
areas where interference checking can be performed. This information is part of the
search criteria for reporting and must be defined. It can be modified by selecting the
related attribute in the tables where it exists.
Clash Approval Select the clash approval from a list of three approval categories.
This information is part of the search criteria for reporting.
Clash Type Select the clash type from a list of available clash types. This
information is part of the search criteria for reporting.
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8. Reports
This form deletes a report record from the project control database and canoptionally delete
the associated file. This form is used with format files and their database records,
discrimination data files and their database records, and search criteria files and their database
records.
Operating Sequence
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2.
Set the Delete File/Do Not Delete File toggle as needed. Then click Accept.
The specified record is deleted. If specified, the associated file is also deleted.
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Report Form
8.1.4
Report Form
When you select Report from the Report Manager form, the Report form is displayed.
8. Reports
This form creates, revises, and deletes report records and report files. A report record holds
specifications for a report; these specifications include the report name, the report description,
and which format file, discrimination data file, and search criteria data file to use to generate a
report.
The report name is not the title that is printed on the report; the title is included
in the format file.
At the end of each report, a parameters page is included that contains the following
information:
Report Output The report number, report title, report creation/revision date, and
report node, path, and file name.
Format The report format number, description, and node, path, and file name.
Discrimination Data The report discrimination data number, description, and file
location (network address, path, and file name). The following discrimination data is
also included: list of model numbers (with discipline), volume (if applicable), search
criteria (if applicable), and sorting sequence.
Search Criteria The report search criteria number, description, and file location
(node, path, and file name. The following search criteria data is also included: list of
model numbers (with discipline), volume (if applicable), search criteria (if applicable),
and sorting sequence.
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Options
Create Displays the Report Creation form, which creates a report record and
generates a report. For more information, see Report Creation Form, page 223.
Revise Displays the Revise Report form, which regenerates a report from an
existing or revised report record. For more information, see Revise Report Form, page
226.
Delete Displays the Deletion form, which deletes an existing report record and the
corresponding report. For more information, see Report Deletion Form, page 229.
Approve Displays the Report Approval form, which approves an existing report.
For more information, see Report Approval Form, page 231.
Multi-Create Displays the Report Multiple Submit form, which submits multiple
reports to the printer. For more information, see Report Multiple Submit Form, page
234.
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Use this form to create a report record and to generate a report. Because report records are
stored in the project control database, you can use them repeatedly as needed.
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Report Format File The name of the format file to be used to generate the active
report. When you select this field, a list of available format files is displayed. Select
the appropriate format file, and click Accept.
Report Discrimination File The name of the discrimination data file to be used to
generate the active report. When you select this field, a list of available discrimination
data files is displayed. Select the appropriate discrimination data file, and click Accept.
Report Search Criteria The name of the search criteria data file to be used to
generate the active report. When you select this field, a list of available search criteria
files is displayed. Select a search criteria file, and click Accept.
Select this field a second time to specify a different search criteria file. To clear a
specification, click Accept without selecting a file.
If the report discrimination data selected for the active report has search
criteria data defined within it, and you specify a search criteria in this
field, the search criteria specified in the Report Search Criteria field
takes precedence over the search criteria contained in the discrimination
data.
Revision Number The revision number (up to three characters) for the report.
Last Revision Number The revision number of the last report generated. This is a
read-only field; you cannot edit it.
Revised By The user (up to five characters) who checked the report. This field is
optional.
Revision Description The description (up to 40 characters) of the report revision.
This field is optional.
Print/Delete Submits the report output file to the specified print queue and then
deletes the report output file. When you select this option, a list of available print
queues is displayed. Click on a queue to select it.
Print/Save Submits the report output file to the specified print queue and saves the
report output file. When you select this option, a list of available print queues is
displayed. Click on a queue to select it.
Save Saves the report output file without printing the report.
Submit Immediately/Submission is Delayed Specifies when the report will be
processed. When this toggle is set to Submission is Delayed, additional fields display
for you to specify the date and time that the report is to be generated.
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1.
2.
3.
Select the appropriate print/save/delete option, and select a queue if the report is to be
printed.
4.
5.
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8.1.4.2
This form revises an existing report record and generates a report from the project control
database. An option is also provided to update (in some cases) the report record without
generating a report output file. Similarly, you can choose to generate an updated report output
file without updating the report record.
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Report Search Criteria The name of the search criteria data file to be used to
generate the active report. When you select this field, a list of available search criteria
files is displayed. Select a search criteria file, and click Accept.
Select this field a second time to specify a different search criteria file. To clear a
specification, click Accept without selecting a file.
If the report discrimination data selected for the active report has search
criteria data defined within it, and you specify a search criteria in this
field, the search criteria specified in the Report Search Criteria field
takes precedence over the search criteria contained in the discrimination
data.
Revision Number The revision number (up to three characters) for the report.
Last Revision Number The revision number of the last report generated. This is a
read-only field; you cannot edit it.
Revised By The user (up to five characters) who checked the report. This field is
optional.
Print/Delete Submits the report output file to the specified print queue and then
deletes the report output file. When you select this option, a list of available print
queues is displayed. Click on a queue to select it.
Print/Save Submits the report output file to the specified print queue and saves the
report output file. When you select this option, a list of available print queues is
displayed. Click on a queue to select it.
Save Saves the report output file without printing the report.
Submit to Batch Immediately/Delayed Submit to Batch Specifies when the report
will be processed. When this toggle is set to Delayed Submit to Batch, additional
fields display for you to specify the date and time that the report is to be generated.
Revise Data Only/Revise Report and Data Specifies revision of the report data
only (Revise Data Only) or revision of the report data and the report output file (Revise
Report and Data). To revise the report specification without updating the report
output file, make the necessary changes, set this toggle to Revise Data Only, and click
Accept. To revise the report output file only, set this toggle to Revise Report and
Data without modifying any of the fields, and click Accept. To modify both the report
file and the report output file, make the necessary changes, set this toggle to Revise
Data Only, and click Accept.
If you update any field other than Report Number and Report Title,
this toggle is automatically set to Revise Report and Data, and the
report output file is generated.
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1.
2.
Select Report
From the displayed list, select the report to be revised. Then click Accept.
The fields update to display the selected report file specifications.
3.
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Select the appropriate print/save/delete option, and select a queue if the report is to be
printed.
5.
6.
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8. Reports
This form deletes a report record from the project control database and canoptionally delete
the associated file. This form is used with format files and their database records,
discrimination data files and their database records, and search criteria files and their database
records.
Operating Sequence
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Set the Delete File/Do Not Delete File toggle as needed. Then click Accept.
The specified record is deleted. If specified, the associated file is also deleted.
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Options
Number The 24-character unique name (as called short name) of the report record.
Description The 40-character description of the report record.
Operating Sequence
1.
2.
From the displayed list, select a report to approve. Then click Accept.
The Approval form is displayed.
For more information, see Approval/Revision Interface Form, page 232.
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Use this form to select a report to approve. Approving a report means that a database attribute
is set from not approved (the default) to approved. This approval status provides a way for
you to flag reports that you have run and verified that the output data is valid. When a report
is revised, the approval status is automatically reset to not approved.
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The first time a report is approved, only the Approved By field is active. All other fields are
purely informational. The data displayed in these fields is read from the Revise Report form.
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Checked By The initials (up to five characters) of the person who ran the report with
the revised information. This field is read-only; you cannot edit it.
Revision Description Displays a short description of the revision. This field is
read-only; you cannot edit it.
Operating Sequence
1.
2.
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1.
2.
3.
Select the appropriate print/save/delete option, and select a queue if the report is to be
printed.
4.
5.
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8.1.5
This form creates a record in the project control database of the node name and path of the
report definition files. This option is used primarily for setup.
Fields
Report Path Specifies the default path of the report output files.
It is recommended that you not send output reports to your systems
temporary (that is, tmp or temp) directory.
Report Node Specifies the default node name of the system on which report output
files are located.
Report Format Path Specifies the default path of the format files.
Report Format Node Specifies the default node name of the system on which
format files are located.
Report Discrimination Data Path Specifies the default path of the discrimination
data files.
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Report Discrimination Data Node Specifies the default node name of the system
on which discrimination data files are located.
Report Search Criteria Data Path Specifies the default path of the report search
criteria data files.
Report Search Criteria Data Node Specifies the default node name of the system
on which report search criteria data files are located.
Operating Sequence
1.
2.
Accept or Exit
In the fields provided, key in the default paths and node names for the report output
files, format files, discrimination data files, and search criteria data files. Then click
Accept.
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Field Descriptions
Node Name Key in or accept the network displayed address where the Interference
Management reports are sent.
File Path Key in or accept the path name where the reports are placed.
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9.
9. Scheduled
Envelope Build /
Clash Detection
Select Schedule from the list of services, and click Startup to define the startup option.
(Select Task Scheduler on Windows 2000.)
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Set the Startup Type to Automatic. Click OK on the Service dialog box, and click Start on
the dialog box to start the schedule service if it is not already running.
The logon user (system account or "this account") will impact how you set the
account mapping in NT Batch Manager. For additional information, see the
System Administrator Responsibilities section of the PDS Project Setup
Technical Reference (DEA5067).
For Windows 2000, the Task Scheduler service must be run as the system
account. If you want scheduled jobs to run as a specific user account you
should set the AT Service Account.
Open Task Scheduler. On the Advanced menu, click AT Service
Account.
Click This Account, and then type the user account that will run tasks
that are scheduled by using the at command.
In the Password and Confirm Password fields, type the correct
password for the account.
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Operating Sequence
1.
Select Option.
Select Scheduled Envelope Build/Clash Detect from the Interference Management
form.
The Scheduled Build Envelope/Clash Detection form is displayed.
2.
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9.1
Create/Revise Envelope
Builder/Clash Detection Schedule
These options are used to create or revise a schedule for running the Envelope Builder and
Interference Checker on a periodic basis. You can establish multiple scheduled jobs for each
project.
This operation is the same as running Interference Checker with the toggle set to Generate
and Verify Envelopes. At the scheduled time,
Envelope generation is run for all the models defined by the area/volume.
If there are no errors in envelope generation the clash check is processed for the
area/volume.
Field Descriptions
Shell Script The Shell Script field is filled in automatically using the convention
envclash_<archival_index_no>.
Number Type up to 24 alphanumeric characters for the name of the envelope
build/interference check schedule.
Description Type up to 40 alphanumeric characters for the description of the
envelope build/interference check schedule.
File Specification and Path Type the file name and directory path for the Envelope
Builder/Interference Checker Data file. This file defines the time of day for the build
and check, the frequency of the build and check, and the settings for the interference
check.
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Operating Sequence
1.
Select Option.
Select the Create or Revise option from the Scheduled Build Envelope/Clash
Detection form.
For the Revise option, a list of all scheduled build/check batch jobs for the active
project is displayed.
Select Schedule.
Select the schedule to be revised; then choose the Confirm button.
The Scheduled Build Envelope/Clash Detection Creation/Revision form is displayed
showing the information about the selected scheduled build/check batch job.
3.
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Clash Detection
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Accept Information.
Choose the Confirm button to accept the specified information.
A form is displayed to define the schedule frequency and time.
5.
Select Option.
Select the frequency of the build/check batch job: Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.
A set of fields is displayed to type the day and time.
6.
Select the day of the week/month, and set the time of day (hours and minutes) for the
build/check batch job. Then choose the Confirm button.
A form is displayed to define the Interference Checker options.
7.
Select Option.
Select the appropriate Interference Checker options. Refer to Interference Checking,
page 89 for information on these options.
8.
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Operating Sequence
1.
Select Option.
3.
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Clash Detection
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Review Schedule
9.1.2
Review Schedule
The Review Schedule option lists all scheduled envelope/clash jobs for the active project and
displays the following basic data.
archival number
frequency of build/check
time of day for build/check
network address for build/check
9. Scheduled
Envelope Build /
Clash Detection
Operating Sequence
1.
Select Option.
Select the Review Schedule option from the Scheduled Build Envelope/Clash
Detection form.
The Review Envelope Build/Clash Detection Schedule form is displayed.
2.
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Appendix A:
Troubleshooting PD Clash
Appendix A Troubleshooting PD
Clash
This section provides information on troubleshooting PD Clash, including the following:
A.1
Message Files
A.2
Tips
A.3
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A.1
Message Files
The PDS 3D products share common message files contained in the
win32app\ingr\pdshell\msg directory.
pdsmc.msg - command field messages
pdsme.msg - error and warning messages
pdsmp.msg - prompts and messages
pdsms.msg - status messages.
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A.2
Markers
Situation
Sometimes, when a clash is detected, the offending item is moved, and interference detection is rerun, the area
index numbers get reset to 0 in the project database.
Resolution
There are only three things that can set an interference marker to 0:
One of the models involved in the clash has been reassociated with a different area, or
The volume coordinates for the predefined volume get redefined so that the clash (from the first run) that
used to reside within the original volume now lies outside the newly defined volume.
In both of these cases, the clash will be picked up on the next run, on the area within which the clash lies.
It will have the same marker number, and all clash history will be intact.
The other way marker numbers can be set to 0 is if an envelope file that existed on a previous run does
not exist on subsequent runs or if the file is corrupted. For example, a .env file is manually deleted and
does not get clash checked on a rerun. If the clash has been previously reported, its area_index_no will
be set to 0 until the next run where the .env file is left to be checked and updated.
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Placing Spheres
Situation
Spheres placed with the Microstation Place Sphere command will generate invalid envelopes. The generated
envelopes are flat disks instead of spheres. The affected envelope builders include the generic envelope builder
used for non-PDS models and any other PDS envelope builder which creates envelopes for spheres placed with
the Microstation Place Sphere command.
Resolution
A surface of revolution with a 180 degree arc creates a spherical envelope.
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Interference Tables
product_version_no
report_path
report_node
report_format_path
report_format_node
report_filter_path
report_filter_node
piping_eden_path
piping_eden_node
eden_table_path
eden_table_node
piping_spec_path
piping_spec_node
assembly_path
assembly_node
model_builder_path
model_builder_node
design_review_path
design_review_node
std_note_lib_path
std_note_lib_node
eqp_eden_path
eqp_eden_node
tdf_table_path
tdf_table_node
clash_report_path
clash_report_node
clash_plot_path
clash_plot_node
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
short
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
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,
,
,
,
,
discipline_indx_no
discipline_name
intra_disc_ifc_flg
discipline_mtrx_a
discipline_mtrx_b
,
,
,
,
,
short
character(20)
short
integer
integer
discipline_indx_no
area_index_no
area_name
area_description
volume_low_x
volume_low_y
volume_low_z
volume_high_x
volume_high_y
volume_high_z
interference_mode
area_lock_owner
area_lock_status
area_lock_date
clash_rpt_index_no
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
short
short
character(10)
character(40)
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
short
character(10)
short
integer
integer
# Model Data
table number = 113 , number of columns = 17
1 ,
2 ,
3 ,
4 ,
5 ,
6 ,
7 ,
8 ,
9 ,
10,
11,
12,
13,
14,
15,
16,
17,
256
model_index_no
discipline_indx_no
area_index_no
partition_no
model_no
model_description
model_file_spec
path_name
network_address
lock_owner
lock_status
lock_date
verification_date
revision_date
responsible_disc
model_type
model_status
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
short
short
short
character(10)
character(40)
character(14)
character(36)
character(26)
character(10)
short
integer
integer
integer
short
short
short
, index 1
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Interference Tables
###################################################
Job Data (PDtable_131) One record is created per clash run (unique_sequence_no). This
table tracks discipline, area, and other data. The env_creation_date is not currently used.
Presently there is no difference between unique_sequence_no and system_unique_no,
although there may be in the future.
###################################################
# Interference Management Data
# Clash Management Data
table number = 131, number of columns = 7
1 ,
2 ,
3 ,
4 ,
5 ,
6 ,
7 ,
8 ,
9 ,
10,
11,
12,
13,
14,
15,
system_unique_no
discipline_indx_no
area_index_no
unique_sequence_no
completion_date
control_user_no
env_creation_date
clash_check_option
volume_filter_opt
volume_low_x
volume_low_y
volume_low_z
volume_high_x
volume_high_y
volume_high_z
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
short
short
integer
integer
short
integer
short
short
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
interger
, index 1
###################################################
Clash Data per Project (PDtable_132) One record is created per clash per project
(unique_clash_id). A unique clash number is generated, which is never deleted or reused.
Tracks current status of clash with the: clash type, plot date, review date,
approved/unapproved, etc.
###################################################
# Clash Data Per Project
table number = 132, number of columns = 16
1 ,
2 ,
3 ,
4 ,
5 ,
6 ,
7 ,
8 ,
9 ,
10,
11,
12,
13,
14,
15,
16,
unique_clash_id
if_approval_status
comp_a_unique_id
comp_b_unique_id
model_index_no_a
model_index_no_b
discipline_index_a
discipline_index_b
recent_clash_type
recent_plot_date
recent_review_date
recent_sequence_no
area_index_no
action_discipline
recent_seq_no_b
area_index_no_b
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
short
integer
integer
integer
integer
short
short
short
integer
integer
integer
short
short
integer
short
, index 1
, standard note 1203
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###################################################
Clash Data per Job (PDtable_133) A new record is created each time a run is made, and it
points to unique_clash_id entry in PDtable_132. For example, when a clash is found during a
run, a record is written to this table. Each time the same clash is found in subsequent runs, an
additional record is written to the table. The recent_sequence_no points to
unique_sequence_no in PDtable_131 generated for that clash run. Clash type and volume
ranges of clashing components are tracked.
###################################################
# Clash Data Per Job
table number = 133, number of columns = 16
1 ,
2 ,
3 ,
4 ,
5 ,
6 ,
7 ,
8 ,
9 ,
10,
11,
12,
13,
14,
15,
16,
system_unique_no
unique_clash_id
unique_sequence_no
clash_type
comp_a_range_x_lo
comp_a_range_y_lo
comp_a_range_z_lo
comp_a_range_x_hi
comp_a_range_y_hi
comp_a_range_z_hi
comp_b_range_x_lo
comp_b_range_y_lo
comp_b_range_z_lo
comp_b_range_x_hi
comp_b_range_y_hi
comp_b_range_z_hi
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
integer
integer
short
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
,
,
,
,
index 1
index 2
index 3
standard note 1204
, index 4
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Component Clash Data per Project (PDtable_134) One record is created per project per
clashing model item. It is never reused or deleted. Multiple clashes experienced by a single
component are tracked. Therefore, if a component clashes with 6 different items, only one
entry appears in PDtable_134, and all other clashes are indexed to this entry.
###################################################
# Component Clash Data Per Project
table number = 134, number of columns = 7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
258
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
unique_comp_id
comp_table_number
comp_row_number
model_index_no
primary_descript
secondary_descript
comp_model_status
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
short
integer
integer
character(20)
character(40)
short
, index 1
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Interference Tables
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Clash Review History Information (PDtable_135) One record is created per clash when it is
reviewed after a run. Each time this clash is reviewed by the Interference Manager, the record
in PDtable_135 is updated. If the same clash is present on the next run, a new record is
created in Table 135 with the same unique_clash_id. If a clash is never reviewed in the
Interference Manager, a record for that clash will not be created in PDtable_ 135.
###################################################
# Clash Review History Information
table number = 135, number of columns = 8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
system_unique_no
unique_clash_id
review_date
review_user_no
responsib_user_no
action
review_comment
approval_method
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
integer
integer
short
short
short
character(100)
short
, index 1
###################################################
Clash Plot History Information (PDtable_136) One record is created per clash plot.
###################################################
# Clash Plot History Information
table number = 136, number of columns = 4
1
2
3
4
,
,
,
,
system_unique_no
unique_clash_id
plot_date
plot_user_no
,
,
,
,
integer
integer
integer
short
, index 1
###################################################
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Component Insulation Exclusion Data (PDtable_231) This table allows you to completely or
partially exclude the insulation of components that are on insulated lines, during interference
checking. If this table is not loaded, the insulation thickness is completely included in the
components interference envelope.
###################################################
# Component Insulation Exclusion Data
table number = 231, number of columns = 13
1 ,
2 ,
3 ,
4 ,
5 ,
6 ,
7 ,
8 ,
9 ,
10,
11,
12,
13,
system_unique_no
commodity_name
model_code
gcp_npd_from
gcp_npd_to
rcp_npd_from
rcp_npd_to
heat_tracing_from
heat_tracing_to
insul_purpose_from
insul_purpose_to
nor_oper_temp_from
nor_oper_temp_to
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
character(6)
character(6)
short
short
short
short
short
short
short
short
double
double
,
,
,
,
standard
standard
standard
standard
note
note
note
note
200
200
220
220
###################################################
Flange Insulation Exclusion Data (PD_table 232) This to define the applicable insulation
thickness to be added to the flange outside diameter of the bolted end of that components
interference envelope. If this table is not loaded, the insulation thickness is completely
included in the components interference envelope.
###################################################
# Flange Insulation Exclusion Data
table number = 232, number of columns = 9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
260
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
system_unique_no
bolted_npd_from
bolted_npd_to
heat_tracing_from
heat_tracing_to
insul_purpose_from
insul_purpose_to
nor_oper_temp_from
nor_oper_temp_to
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
short
short
short
short
short
short
double
double
,
,
,
,
standard
standard
standard
standard
note
note
note
note
200
200
220
220
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Glossary
Glossary
Glossary
The sequence of directories, beginning with the root directory (/) that
locates a file. See also path name and relative path name.
active depth
The plane in a 3-D design upon which you can place elements and perform
manipulations.
active process
application software
batch processing
batch queue
branch point
cancel button
The button located in the upper right corner of a form containing a red X or
the word cancel. Select the cancel button to exit the form or option.
cell
character
client
column
command
confirm button
A button that appears in the upper right corner of a form and contains a
green check mark or the word confirm. Select the confirm button to initiate
a specified option.
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coordinate
coordinate system
coordinates
core files
The image files written by System V for a number of reasons, the most
common of which are memory violations, illegal instructions, bus errors,
and user-generated quit signals.
cursor
The pointer that the user moves on the screen to indicate an item or area.
data button
The mouse button used to place data points and tentative points, to accept
previously selected elements, and to select commands from forms and
menus.
data point
A point placed by pressing the data button on the mouse. Data points select
commands from the panel menus and Menu Bar, place elements, identify
and accept elements, and activate windows and perform window
manipulations.
database
database table
The part of the database that is made of rows and columns and contains
information about the project and design elements.
default
delete
delimiter
device
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Glossary
display-list box
A small box with horizontal dashes located at the end of a form key-in field.
When selected, a list of the data available for that field is displayed. Input
can then be selected from the list with a data point instead of keying in the
information.
domain
dragging
Another term for the dynamic function that attaches the cursor to an element
so you can see it move.
easting
entity
envelope file
file specification
A UNIX path name that tells the system where to locate a file.
filename
form
The name of the entire path or directory hierarchy to a file, including the file
name. See also relative path name.
gadget
header
The first items of information in a file which precede any actual data. The
header contains information on the structure and contents of the file.
hierarchy
icon
Informix
Ingres
interference envelope
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Glossary
directory
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invert elevation
isometric
key
key-in field
keypoint
keyword
menubar
The strip at the top of the screen that contains icons for selecting
commands.
message area
The area that appears in the MicroStation Command Window when you are
working in a design file. It is divided into the Command Status field, the
Current Command field, the Prompt field, and the Key-in field.
model
network
NFS
Network File System, the system that provides access to data that is
distributed among machines through an interconnection of host computers
and workstations. NFS allows you to mount a remote resource to your local
workstation so you can access the data as though it were local. NFS is
usually used to access centralized data on a server.
node
node address
node name
northing
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Glossary
NQS
Network Queuing System, the software package that allows you to define
network-wide batch and device queues. Use of NQS involves setting up
local resource queues on the system(s) where the resources reside and
setting up pipe queues on the systems that are to have access to the
resources.
Oracle
origin
origin point
orthogonal view
A view which is a projection of the model onto a plane along lines which
are orthogonal to the plane.
parameter
path
path name
The sequence of directories leading to a file. See also absolute path name
and relative path name.
PDS
pipe queue
plane
A spatial element in geometry that may or may not have a boundary, but is
level, having no elevations or depressions, and is three-dimensional.
RDB
Reference Database.
reference database
rotate
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nozzle
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row
rubberbanding
The animation dynamic that enables you to specify the position of a data
point while the element changes as you move the cursor.
schema
schema file
A file that outlines the overall logical structure of a rule base or a database.
server
Structured Query
Language SQL
style
surface
symbology
table
toggle
user name
values
Data, either entered by the user or determined by the software, that are
stored in an attribute.
variable
vector
view
virtual memory
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Glossary
working directory
Glossary
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Index
Index
B
basic interference checklist 31
batch
envelope builder 239
interference checker 239
interference checking 25
bottom-to-top 133
button assignments 179
C
camera 134
lens 157
off 157
position 157
setup 156
target 157
view 156
cascade 133
center
window 137
checker
reference data 127
run dates 121
checklist
basic interference 31
clash
categories 33
category considerations 91
checker
PD_Design 108
discipline 75
history review 122
management
setup 45
ownership 45
dual 45
plot management 196
plotting 98
precedence 33
clash check 184
schedule 239
color
shading 153
colors 177
component
insulation exclusion data 61
compress design 168
constant shading 154
construct point 141
construction
tolerance
exclusion data 62
tolerances for equipment envelopes 42
construction clash category 33
copy 134
report discrimination data 217
view 163
create
envelope builder schedule 242
interference checker schedule 242
unapproved clash report 124
cross-section 154
Index
A
action discipline 116
active project 209, 211, 217
align view 163
analyze 176
data
piping clash
check 108, 184
review 181
application
considerations 67
type 92
Approval form 232
approval manager
approve 115
approve from list 119
checker reference data 127
checker run dates 121
create unapproved clash report 124
plot clashes 170
review clash history 122
approve 115
from list 119
graphics environment 114
approving reports 232
area
window 137
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D
default
plot 98
report active 96
defining pipe-like components 63
delete
envelope builder schedule 245
interference checker schedule 245
design
area 21, 73
pre-defined volume 21
predefined volume 74
understanding 20
design area
ownership 41, 209, 211, 217
design area ownership 43
dialog view rotation 152, 166
discipline 116
clash 75
extent 209, 217
matrix 47
discipline matrix 52
display depth
set for review commands 162
distance and direction 143
dual design area ownership 41, 43
dual ownership
of clashes 45
E
east elevation 165
element
commands 176
enter dynamics 117, 118
envelope 59
builder 23, 60
design area 73
predefined volume 74
model 76
piping
design area
predefined volume 72
piping design area 70
project 69
schedule 239
create 242
delete 245
review 247
revise 242
diagnostics 24, 85, 117, 118
verification 81
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envelope (continued)
verifications 24
envelopes 23
equipment
insulation 42
error
messages 250
error messages 251
exclusion
by discipline 47
exclusion tables 61, 90
exit 168, 169, 175
F
false clashes 85, 91, 116, 181
FAQs 249
file 168
commands 168, 169
design 169, 175
envelope 60
marker 252
user-defined envelope 77
filled hidden line 154
fit 137
flange
insulation exclusion data 62
fonts 177
forms
left/right screen 161
G
geographic extent 209, 211, 217
grid on/off 164
H
hard clash category 33
help 179
hidden line 154
highlight clash 117
I
IFCMGR
enter dynamics 118
envelope diagnostics 118
select view 118
input 26
insulation 42
exclusion data 61, 62
interference
approval
manager 30, 112, 114
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Index
introduction 18
interference
checker summary 18
management
clash categories 33
project
organization 18
setup 35
iso view 165
isometric
view 147
item
window in 137
Index
interference (continued)
checker 89, 90
design area 21
pre-defined volume 21
input 26
output 26, 105
PDS interference report 26
PD_Design 108
piping
design area 21
pre-defined volume 21
plot clashes 98, 190
project 20
schedule 239
create 242
delete 245
review 247
revise 242
checker data 41
commands 39
detection 19
exclusion by discipline 47
introduction 19
management
clash categories 33
data 180
interference checker
input 26
output 26
managing 111
markers 27
matrix 52
commands 51
modifying 50
process 49
reviewing 50
understanding 49
why define 47
model status ranges 42
plot management data 196
plot manager 190
plotting 189
report management data 238
reporting 197
understanding 30
understanding 19
units 18
interference check 184
interference search criteria 210, 212, 217
intra discipline interference check 47, 51
K
key-in
marker number 117
L
lens 157
level
symbology
off 160, 164
on 159, 164
levels 135
looking
east 147
north 147
south 147
west 147
M
magnify 137
markers 252
match
planar element 150, 166
matrix 47, 52
measure distance 114
model 76
files 36
status 60
modify interference matrix 50
move
and center view 137, 139
down 163
left 164
right 164
up 163
window 139
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N
next 134
no intra discipline interference check 51
non-PDS models 77
north elevation 165
O
open
close 133
output 26
interference checker 105
ownership 41
design area 43
of clashes 45
P
PDS
review clash 186
PDS interference report 26
PDtable_135 96
PDtable_231 61
PDtable_232 62
PDtable_233 62
permanent color shading 153
phong shading 155
piping
clash
check 108, 184
review 181
construction tolerance exclusion data 62
design
area 70
predefined volume 72
plan view 147, 165
planar element
match 150
plot 196
active clash 116
clashes 98, 169, 170, 190
discipline extent 209, 217
geographic extent 209, 211, 217
management data
interference 196
plots
default 98
plotting
understanding 30
precedence
clash 33
precision input
construct point 141
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Index
S
schedule
envelope builder 239
interference checker 239
select
view 116, 118
select by models 210, 211, 217
set
active depth 167
absolute 167
relative 167
display depth 167
absolute 167
relative 167
view orientation 147
set display depth 162
settings
commands 177
setup 35
shading
color 153
show
active depth 167
display depth 167
single design area ownership 41, 43
smooth shading 155
soft clash category 33
south elevation 165
stereo 155
swap 134
T
table
insulation exclusion data
component 61
flange 62
piping construction tolerance exclusion 62
tables 255
exclusion 61
tile 133
tips on PD Clash 249
tips on using PD Clash 252
tools
review PDS clash 186
troubleshooting 249
typefaces 13
Index
review (continued)
PDS clash 186
revise
envelope builder schedule 242
interference checker schedule 242
report discrimination data 217
rotate
3 points 151
about view (x,y,z) 149
view
about x axis 165
about y axis 165
about z axis 165
absolute 165
by 3 points 165
element 165
relative 165
rotation 136
U
understanding
design areas 20
interference
approving 30
checking 25
envelopes 23
plotting 30
reporting 30
interferences 19
volumes 20
update 134
all 163
left 163
right 163
view 163
window 148
user
commands 179
defined envelope files 77
defined interference reports 96
preferences 179
utilities
review PDS clash 186
V
view
commands 133
depth 167
manipulations 158
more 163
off 163
on 163
rotation 152, 166
toggle 163
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view (continued)
update 148
viewing options 145
viewing
direction 165
viewing options 137, 145
camera view 156
color shading 153
dialog view rotation 152
form screen 161
match planar element 150
rotate about view 149
rotation 3 points 151
set view orientation 147
update window 148
views 158
volume
filter 22, 95
window 145
volumes understanding 20
W
weight
display toggle 164
west elevation 165
window
area 137
center 137
move 139
named item 137
origin 137
update 148
volume 137, 145
wiremesh 154
with/without reference models 117
Z
zoom
in 137
out 137
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Interference Checker/Manager
(PD_Clash)
Users Guide Addendum
February 2003
DPDS3-PB-200006B
For PDS version 07.02.00.**
This document supplements DPDS3-PB-200006A.
Table of Contents
Clash Categories (replaces 2.8)................................................................................ 277
Exclusion of Interferences By Discipline (replaces 3.1.2)....................................... 279
PDS Clash Detection with Non-PDS Models (replaces 4.2) ................................... 287
Interference Tables (replaces Appendix B) ............................................................. 291
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The Interference Approval Manager and the reports created by the Interference Checker
distinguish among three main categories of interference clashes:
Hard A clash between actual physical components, equipment, or structures.
Soft A clash between nonphysical space envelopes, for example, insulation,
maintenance accessways, or safety envelopes.
Construction A clash or discrepancy between the user-defined distance and the
actual distance of two components in specified disciplines defined using PD_Project.
For instance, if piping components are required to be at least 1" away from all
structural components but one is found closer, a Construction clash is reported.
In addition to these categories, clash plotting and reporting display various clash subtypes
according to the particular disciplines and envelope types involved, such as Fireproofing
versus Insulation or Hard versus Soft Operating.
Clash Precedence
The precedence for reporting clashes is Hard, Soft, and Construction. This results in
interference clashes being reported in one of the following categories. The report will
contain only the category of clashes with the highest precedence in accordance with the
following precedence table:
Hard - Hard
Hard - Soft
Hard - Construction
Soft - Soft
Soft - Construction
Construction - Construction.
Note: The clash subtypes used in clash plotting and reporting do not affect the clash
precedence listed here. For example, a clash of subtype Fireproof-Insulation
would still be considered a Hard-Soft clash when determining precedence.
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This command allows you to define a matrix of discipline combinations for each
discipline for envelope-building and interference-detection purposes. If you do not define
a matrix for a specific discipline, you can specify whether intra-disciplinary interference
detection is turned on for each discipline. You must select one of the three options for
each Active Discipline that you define.
Note: It is important to remember that all clashes found between all disciplines during
an interference checker run, are owned only by the first design area that finds it
unless dual-design area ownership has been specified.
The default mode is that no discipline matrix is defined and that the Intra Discipline
Interference Check command is enabled.
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For the Raceway designer, most of the clashes that may be of concern are found between
the Structural and Raceway disciplines. The Raceway matrix would limit envelope
building and interference detection to only those two disciplines for all Raceway design
areas.
A Structural designer only concerned with clashes between and within Structural models
would want to specify that only intra-disciplinary checking be performed for all
Structural design areas.
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Caution: It is important not to confuse the function of the Intra Discipline Interference
Check command with a matrix that only performs intra-disciplinary checks for
a discipline. The Intra Discipline Interference Check command not only
checks the specified discipline against itself and each model internally, it
checks that discipline against all other disciplines and all disciplines against
each other. The Intra Discipline Interference Check command would not be
appropriate in this case, since the Structural Designer only wants to find
Structural against Structural clashes.
A Piping designer may be interested in how Piping is going to affect all disciplines,
including Piping. In this case, a Piping matrix that includes all disciplines or the Intra
Discipline Interference Check command could be specified for the Piping Discipline.
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Note: It is important to remember that all clashes found between all disciplines during
an interference checker run are owned only by the first design area that finds it
unless dual-design area ownership has been specified.
282
When a matrix is defined, the system only includes models that belong to the disciplines
involved in the matrix for interference checking. The responsible engineering discipline,
as defined in the Model Data Table (PDtable_113, column 15) of the Project Control
Database, is used to determine which models to include in the envelope-building process.
All models defined with the responsible engineering discipline of Equipment or
Structural are included.
Once the envelopes have been built, the Interference Checker only checks the
combinations of disciplines specified in the matrix. Redundant comparisons are not
performed.
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Commands
Intra Discipline Interference Check Allows you to define that the interferencedetection process for the Active Discipline includes all possible combinations for that
discipline:
Models within the specified discipline are checked against each other and are
checked internally.
Models within the specified discipline are checked against models from all other
disciplines.
All models from all disciplines are checked against each other.
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Select a discipline from the Primary Discipline field. This discipline becomes the
Active Discipline. Select the Intra Discipline Interference Check command, and
click Accept. You can continue with this two-step process for as many disciplines as
necessary.
Note: You should specify a matrix for the disciplines that do not require this sort of
checking.
Caution: If a matrix is defined after this command has been specified, the system
overrides this command and uses the matrix definition. If the command is
specified after a matrix has been defined, the system overrides the matrix
and uses the command.
The engineering discipline, as defined in the Model Data Table (PDtable_113,
column 2) of the Project Control Database is used for determining the discipline of a
model for this command.
No Intra Discipline Interference Check Allows you to define that the
interference-detection process for the Active Discipline includes the following:
Models within the specified discipline are not checked against each other and are
not checked internally.
Models within the specified discipline are checked against models from all other
disciplines.
All models from all disciplines are checked against each other.
Select a discipline from the Primary Discipline field. This discipline becomes the
Active Discipline. Select the No Intra Discipline Interference Check command,
and click Accept. You can continue with this two-step process for as many
disciplines as necessary.
Note: You should specify a matrix for the disciplines that do not require this sort of
checking.
Caution: If a matrix is defined after this command has been specified, the system
overrides this command and uses the matrix definition. If the command is
specified after a matrix has been defined, the system overrides the matrix
and uses the command.
The engineering discipline, as defined in the Model Data Table (PDtable_113,
column 2) of the Project Control Database is used for determining the discipline of a
model for this command.
Discipline Matrix Interference Check Allows you to define a discipline matrix
for each discipline. Select a discipline from the Primary Discipline field to define it
as the Active Discipline. Then select a discipline from the Primary Discipline field
to begin defining the matrix. From the Against Discipline field, select all of the
disciplines to be checked against the discipline that is highlighted in the Primary
Discipline field. You can continue with this two-step process as many times as
necessary, and click Accept.
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If the discipline matrix is set for the Clash discipline, select the appropriate modeling
disciplines for the Primary and Against Disciplines for the clashes to be reported.
For example, to report piping-piping clashes in the Clash discipline, set the Active
Discipline to Clash, the Primary Discipline to Piping, and the Against Discipline to
Piping.
The responsible engineering discipline, as defined in the Model Data Table
(PDtable_113, column 15) of the Project Control Database is used for determining the
discipline of a model for this command.
If prompted to...
Do this:
Select Discipline
Note: Once you have selected the Active Discipline, you cannot change it until you
reactivate the Exclusion of Interferences by discipline command.
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PD_Clash can be used to run interference checks on models that are not created with
PDS. In PDS, a project can define up to ten engineering disciplines on which clash
detection can be run. Under each discipline, areas, and models within the areas, are
created and used for interference checking. These disciplines are,
1. Piping
2. Equipment
3. Structural
4. HVAC
5. Raceway
6. Architectural
7. - 10. User-definable, PLANTGEN or Clash
Six of the allowable ten disciplines are predefined by PDS. The other four disciplines are
user-definable, that is; you can define up to four additional, non-PDS disciplines that can
be used with PDS clash detection. For example, you could have models created with your
own, in-house, package; these models can be referred to in PDS models and drawings, for
DesignReview sessions, and for clash detection.
The models in the four user-definable disciplines need to meet the following guidelines:
They must be created outside of PDS,
They must be MicroStation-based 3D models, and
They must be made part of the PDS project.
PLANTGEN can be specified as one or more of the four, user-definable disciplines so
that you can check as-built models created with PLANTGEN.
Note: One of the four user-defined disciplines can be specified as a Clash discipline,
which allows the system to check design areas using the Design Volume
Coordinate System. If you need to use the Clash discipline in an existing project
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that already uses all four user-defined disciplines, you must convert one userdefined discipline to a Clash discipline.
Refer to Design Area Predefined Volume, page 74 and the Project Administrator
(PD_Project) Reference Guide for more information on the Clash discipline.
For the first six predefined disciplines, as well as PLANTGEN, PDS calls specific
routines for clash detection based on their data structures and requirements. For the four
user-defined disciplines that are not specified as PLANTGEN, PDS uses the generic
envelope builder, instead of an envelope builder specifically created for the first six
disciplines (piping, equipment, structural, HVAC, raceway, and architectural). This
generic envelope builder has some limitations which are discussed later in this section.
The following disciplines use
specific routines to build
envelope files:
1. Piping
2. Equipment
3. Structural
4. HVAC
5. Raceway
6. Architectural
7. PLANTGEN
8.
User-defined
9.
User-defined
10.
User-defined
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Types of elements
The generic envelope builder acknowledges only certain MicroStation elements.
Shapes (Type 6) inside Surfaces and Solids (Types 18 and 19)
Note: If you model a Complex Shape with a Hole, make sure that the Hole element
has the HOLE bit set. Otherwise, the envelope may not generate correctly.
Complex Shapes (Type 14) inside Surfaces and Solids (Types 18 and 19)
Surfaces (noncapped solid) (Type 18)
Solids (capped solid) (Type 19)
Cones & Cylinders (Type 23)
Cells with nested primitives using types 18, 19, and/or 23
Cells containing only Type 6 Shape elements modeled in such a way that the resulting
graphic could otherwise be created as a projected solid. In such cases, the system uses
the projected solid to create the envelope. One example would be a cell containing 6
shape elements comprising the faces of a cuboid.
In this case, the envelope builder would create an envelope based on the projected
cuboid solid that the cell resembled.
Another example would be 2 hexagonal shapes connected by 6 rectangular shapes, so
that the cell resembles a projected hexagon.
In this example, the envelope builder would create an envelope based on the projected
hexagonal solid that the cell resembled.
Nested cells that can be interpreted as a projected solid (that is, nested cells with only
SHAPEs forming a projected solid.) are also processed in this manner.
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Cells containing only Type 6 Shapes; or Type 6 Shapes, Type 15 Ellipses, and Type
14 Complex Shapes and forming non-projected solids, such as triangular or truncated
pyramids. The system creates envelopes for these cells using a projected solid of
minimum thickness (20 UORs) for each planar shape. Any nested cells satisfying this
condition are also processed. Other element types irrelevant to clashes, such as Types
7, 17, 22, and 33 (Text, TextNode, PointString, and Dimension respectively) are
tolerated and ignored.
SmartSolids set to display as Surfaces, rather than Wireframes. After performing
Change smart solid display with the SURFACES option (instead of wireframe), the
resulting cell will have the following types of elements in it:
If necessary, some Type 14s (complex shapes)
If necessary, some Type 24s and other nested elements (BSPLINE surfaces)
Some Type 38s (SmartGeometry).
These types of cells are also processed.
Bsplines
Projected surfaces or solids
Revolved surfaces or solids
If you have elements other than these, they will not be used during PDS clash detection.
Limitations
For the PDS-supported model types, PDS has access to either database records or
MicroStation user data. This allows PDS to track clashes for reporting purposes,
associating names with the clashing elements in reports and plots, and for storing the
clash approval status of elements (for example, if a clash is deemed acceptable by you).
This type of information is not available for user-defined disciplines (exclusive of
PLANTGEN). Therefore, the generic envelope builder uses a pseudo-occurrence number
for the clashing item. This number is made up of the byte and sector location of the
MicroStation element. Also, no name label can be associated with the clashing item in
clash reports and clash plots.
As a result of using the byte and sector of the item, if the clashing item has its position
moved in the MicroStation design file (the byte/sector number position, NOT the
physical/geographical location in the model), PDS clash detection does not recognize the
previously reported clashing item as the same item. It clears the old clash (since the item
at the previous byte/sector position is no longer there or the same), and considers the
clash a new one. This repositioning of the MicroStation elements (byte and sector number
position) occurs when items are deleted, revised with certain commands, and when the
model is compressed.
This means that if you approved a clash involving an item in a non-PLANTGEN, userdefined discipline, and the byte/sector number for that item was changed, the clash will
be reported again, as a new clash, and you will need to reapprove it.
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This section provides database information for easy reference during the Interferences
course. It includes information on how interference checking affects and is affected by
various tables, and it includes tables from the Project Control Database and the Material
Reference Database.
The following tables are from the Project Control Database and the Material Reference
Database, which are delivered in \win32app\ingr\pdshell\ddl.
product_version_no
report_path
report_node
report_format_path
report_format_node
report_filter_path
report_filter_node
piping_eden_path
piping_eden_node
eden_table_path
eden_table_node
piping_spec_path
piping_spec_node
assembly_path
assembly_node
model_builder_path
model_builder_node
design_review_path
design_review_node
std_note_lib_path
std_note_lib_node
eqp_eden_path
eqp_eden_node
tdf_table_path
tdf_table_node
clash_report_path
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
short
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
291
27,
28,
29,
30,
31,
32,
33,
34,
35,
36,
37,
38,
39,
40,
41,
clash_report_node
clash_plot_path
clash_plot_node
mdl_status_low_dr
mdl_status_high_dr
mdl_status_low_ic
mdl_status_high_ic
area_owner_opt_ic
eqp_insul_opt_ic
eqp_con_tol_opt_ic
clash_rpt_index_no
report_search_path
report_search_node
sup_tdf_table_path
sup_tdf_table_node
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
short
short
short
short
short
short
short
integer
character(36)
character(26)
character(36)
character(26)
,
,
,
,
,
discipline_indx_no
discipline_name
intra_disc_ifc_flg
discipline_mtrx_a,
discipline_mtrx_b,
, short
, character(20)
, short
integer
integer
292
discipline_indx_no
area_index_no
area_name
area_description
volume_low_x
volume_low_y
volume_low_z
volume_high_x
volume_high_y
volume_high_z
interference_mode
area_lock_owner
area_lock_status
area_lock_date
clash_rpt_index_no
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
short
short
character(10)
character(40)
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
short
character(10)
short
integer
integer
,
,
,
,
standard
standard
standard
standard
note
note
note
note
1605
1605
1605
1605
# Model Data
table number = 113 , number of columns = 17
1 ,
2 ,
3 ,
4 ,
5 ,
6 ,
7 ,
8 ,
9 ,
10,
11,
12,
13,
14,
15,
16,
17,
model_index_no
discipline_indx_no
area_index_no
partition_no
model_no
model_description
model_file_spec
path_name
network_address
lock_owner
lock_status
lock_date
verification_date
revision_date
responsible_disc
model_type
model_status
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
short
short
short
character(10)
character(40)
character(14)
character(36)
character(26)
character(10)
short
integer
integer
integer
short
short
short
, index 1
###################################################
Job Data (PDtable_131) One record is created per clash run (unique_sequence_no). This
table tracks discipline, area, and other data. The env_creation_date is not currently used.
Presently there is no difference between unique_sequence_no and system_unique_no,
although there may be in the future.
###################################################
# Interference Management Data
system_unique_no
discipline_indx_no
area_index_no
unique_sequence_no
completion_date
control_user_no
env_creation_date
clash_check_option
volume_filter_opt
volume_low_x
volume_low_y
volume_low_z
volume_high_x
volume_high_y
volume_high_z
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
short
short
integer
integer
short
integer
short
short
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
, index 1
293
###################################################
Clash Data per Project (PDtable_132) One record is created per clash per project
(unique_clash_id). A unique clash number is generated, which is never deleted or reused.
Tracks current status of clash with the: clash type, plot date, review date,
approved/unapproved, etc.
###################################################
# Clash Data Per Project
table number = 132, number of columns = 16
1 ,
2 ,
3 ,
4 ,
5 ,
6 ,
7 ,
8 ,
9 ,
10,
11,
12,
13,
14,
15,
16,
unique_clash_id
if_approval_status
comp_a_unique_id
comp_b_unique_id
model_index_no_a
model_index_no_b
discipline_index_a
discipline_index_b
recent_clash_type
recent_plot_date
recent_review_date
recent_sequence_no
area_index_no
action_discipline
recent_seq_no_b
area_index_no_b
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
short
integer
integer
integer
integer
short
short
short
integer
integer
integer
short
short
integer
short
, index 1
, standard note 1203
###################################################
Clash Data per Job (PDtable_133) A new record is created each time a run is made, and
it points to unique_clash_id entry in PDtable_132. For example, when a clash is found
during a run, a record is written to this table. Each time the same clash is found in
subsequent runs, an additional record is written to the table. The recent_sequence_no
points to unique_sequence_no in PDtable_131 generated for that clash run. Clash type
and volume ranges of clashing components are tracked.
###################################################
# Clash Data Per Job
table number = 133, number of columns = 17
1 ,
2 ,
3 ,
4 ,
5 ,
6 ,
7 ,
8 ,
9 ,
10,
294
system_unique_no
unique_clash_id
unique_sequence_no
clash_type
comp_a_range_x_lo
comp_a_range_y_lo
comp_a_range_z_lo
comp_a_range_x_hi
comp_a_range_y_hi
comp_a_range_z_hi
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
integer
integer
short
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
, index 1
, index 2
, standard note 1204
11,
12,
13,
14,
15,
16,
17,
comp_b_range_x_lo
comp_b_range_y_lo
comp_b_range_z_lo
comp_b_range_x_hi
comp_b_range_y_hi
comp_b_range_z_hi
env_pair_type
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
short
###################################################
Component Clash Data per Project (PDtable_134) One record is created per project per
clashing model item. It is never reused or deleted. Multiple clashes experienced by a
single component are tracked. Therefore, if a component clashes with 6 different items,
only one entry appears in PDtable_134, and all other clashes are indexed to this entry.
###################################################
# Component Clash Data Per Project
table number = 134, number of columns = 7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
unique_comp_id
comp_table_number
comp_row_number
model_index_no
primary_descript
secondary_descript
comp_model_status
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
short
integer
integer
character(20)
character(40)
short
, index 1
###################################################
Clash Review History Information (PDtable_135) One record is created per clash when it
is reviewed after a run. Each time this clash is reviewed by the Interference Manager, the
record in PDtable_135 is updated. If the same clash is present on the next run, a new
record is created in Table 135 with the same unique_clash_id. If a clash is never reviewed
in the Interference Manager, a record for that clash will not be created in PDtable_ 135.
###################################################
# Clash Review History Information
table number = 135, number of columns = 8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
system_unique_no
unique_clash_id
review_date
review_user_no
responsib_user_no
action
review_comment
approval_method
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
integer
integer
short
short
short
character(100)
short
, index 1
, index 2
295
###################################################
Clash Plot History Information (PDtable_136) One record is created per clash plot.
###################################################
# Clash Plot History Information
table number = 136, number of columns = 4
1
2
3
4
,
,
,
,
system_unique_no
unique_clash_id
plot_date
plot_user_no
,
,
,
,
integer
integer
integer
short
, index 1
296
system_unique_no
commodity_name
model_code
gcp_npd_from
gcp_npd_to
rcp_npd_from
rcp_npd_to
heat_tracing_from
heat_tracing_to
insul_purpose_from
insul_purpose_to
nor_oper_temp_from
nor_oper_temp_to
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
character(6)
character(6)
short
short
short
short
short
short
short
short
double
double
,
,
,
,
standard
standard
standard
standard
note
note
note
note
200
200
220
220
###################################################
Flange Insulation Exclusion Data (PD_table 232) This to define the applicable insulation
thickness to be added to the flange outside diameter of the bolted end of that components
interference envelope. If this table is not loaded, the insulation thickness is completely
included in the components interference envelope.
###################################################
# Flange Insulation Exclusion Data
table number = 232, number of columns = 9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
system_unique_no
bolted_npd_from
bolted_npd_to
heat_tracing_from
heat_tracing_to
insul_purpose_from
insul_purpose_to
nor_oper_temp_from
nor_oper_temp_to
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
integer
short
short
short
short
short
short
double
double
,
,
,
,
standard
standard
standard
standard
note
note
note
note
200
200
220
220
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Index
clash
categories, 277
detection
non-PDS models, 287
exclusion by discipline, 279
matrix, 279, 282
modify, 283
review, 283
tables, 291
database tables, 291
exclusion
by discipline, 279
interference
categories, 277
detection
non-PDS models, 287
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Interference Checker/Manager
(PD_Clash)
Users Guide Addendum
October 2004
DPDS3-PB-200006C
For PDS version 07.03.00.**
This document supplements DPDS3-PB-200006B.
Table of Contents
PDS Clash Detection with Non-PDS Models (replaces 4.2)....................................301
Approve (replaces 6.2.1)...........................................................................................306
Envelope Verification Error Messages (replaces A.1.1) ..........................................310
300
PD_Clash can be used to run interference checks on models that are not created with
PDS. In PDS, a project can define up to ten engineering disciplines on which clash
detection can be run. Under each discipline, areas, and models within the areas, are
created and used for interference checking. These disciplines are,
1. Piping
2. Equipment
3. Structural
4. HVAC
5. Raceway
6. Architectural
7. - 10. User-definable, PLANTGEN or Clash
Six of the allowable ten disciplines are predefined by PDS. The other four disciplines are
user-definable, that is; you can define up to four additional, non-PDS disciplines that can
be used with PDS clash detection. For example, you could have models created with your
own, in-house, package; these models can be referred to in PDS models and drawings, for
DesignReview sessions, and for clash detection.
The models in the four user-definable disciplines need to meet the following guidelines:
They must be created outside of PDS,
They must be MicroStation-based 3D models, and
They must be made part of the PDS project.
PLANTGEN can be specified as one or more of the four, user-definable disciplines so
that you can check as-built models created with PLANTGEN.
Note: One of the four user-defined disciplines can be specified as a Clash discipline,
which allows the system to check design areas using the Design Volume
Coordinate System. If you need to use the Clash discipline in an existing project
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that already uses all four user-defined disciplines, you must convert one userdefined discipline to a Clash discipline.
Refer to Design Area Predefined Volume, page 74 and the Project Administrator
(PD_Project) Reference Guide for more information on the Clash discipline.
For the first six predefined disciplines, as well as PLANTGEN, PDS calls specific
routines for clash detection based on their data structures and requirements. For the four
user-defined disciplines that are not specified as PLANTGEN, PDS uses the generic
envelope builder, instead of an envelope builder specifically created for the first six
disciplines (piping, equipment, structural, HVAC, raceway, and architectural). This
generic envelope builder has some limitations which are discussed later in this section.
The following disciplines use
specific routines to build
envelope files:
1. Piping
2. Equipment
3. Structural
4. HVAC
5. Raceway
6. Architectural
7. PLANTGEN
8.
User-defined
9.
User-defined
10.
User-defined
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Note: If you model a Complex Shape with a Hole, make sure that the Hole element
has the HOLE bit set. Otherwise, the envelope may not generate correctly.
Complex Shapes (Type 14) inside Surfaces and Solids (Types 18 and 19)
Surfaces (noncapped solid) (Type 18)
Solids (capped solid) (Type 19)
Cones & Cylinders (Type 23)
Cells with nested primitives using types 18, 19, and/or 23
Cells containing only Type 6 Shape elements modeled in such a way that the resulting
graphic could otherwise be created as a projected solid. In such cases, the system uses
the projected solid to create the envelope. One example would be a cell containing 6
shape elements comprising the faces of a cuboid.
In this case, the envelope builder would create an envelope based on the projected
cuboid solid that the cell resembled.
Another example would be 2 hexagonal shapes connected by 6 rectangular shapes, so
that the cell resembles a projected hexagon.
In this example, the envelope builder would create an envelope based on the projected
hexagonal solid that the cell resembled.
Nested cells that can be interpreted as a projected solid (that is, nested cells with only
SHAPEs forming a projected solid.) are also processed in this manner.
Cells containing only Type 6 Shapes; or Type 6 Shapes, Type 15 Ellipses, and Type
14 Complex Shapes and forming non-projected solids, such as triangular or truncated
pyramids. The system creates envelopes for these cells using a projected solid of
minimum thickness (20 UORs) for each planar shape. Any nested cells satisfying this
condition are also processed. Other element types irrelevant to clashes, such as Types
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7, 17, 22, and 33 (Text, TextNode, PointString, and Dimension respectively) are
tolerated and ignored.
SmartSolids set to display as Surfaces, rather than Wireframes. After performing
Change smart solid display with the SURFACES option (instead of wireframe), the
resulting cell will have the following types of elements in it:
If necessary, some Type 14s (complex shapes)
If necessary, some Type 24s and other nested elements (BSPLINE surfaces)
Some Type 38s (SmartGeometry).
These types of cells are also processed.
Bsplines
Projected surfaces or solids
Revolved surfaces or solids
If you have elements other than these, they will not be used during PDS clash detection.
Clash Detection with Pelican Forge Models
If you are using Pelican Forge SupportModeler with PDS, you can use envelope files
generated in the Pelican Forge software for clash detection, instead of envelope files
generated using the generic envelope builder. To do so, you should run the Pelican Forge
envelope builder from within the Pelican Forge environment before using PDS to
generate the other envelope files for clash detection. Also, when generating envelopes in
PDS, you should set the User Defined Disciplines toggle on the Envelope Builder form
to Exclude User Defined Disciplines. If you use the generic envelope builder to generate
envelope files for the Pelican Forge models, the envelope files will not contain the object
descriptions that appear in the files generated by the Pelican Forge envelope builder.
To use Pelican Forge envelope files, you must set the enviroment variable
PDS_PF_DISCIPLINE to the Pelican Forge discipline number or discipline name from
pdtable_111. Please refer to the Project Setup Technical Reference for more information
on setting environment variables.
Limitations
For the PDS-supported model types, PDS has access to either database records or
MicroStation user data. This allows PDS to track clashes for reporting purposes,
associating names with the clashing elements in reports and plots, and for storing the
clash approval status of elements (for example, if a clash is deemed acceptable by you).
This type of information is not available for user-defined disciplines (exclusive of
PLANTGEN). Therefore, the generic envelope builder uses a pseudo-occurrence number
for the clashing item. This number is made up of the byte and sector location of the
MicroStation element. Also, no name label can be associated with the clashing item in
clash reports and clash plots.
304
As a result of using the byte and sector of the item, if the clashing item has its position
moved in the MicroStation design file (the byte/sector number position, NOT the
physical/geographical location in the model), PDS clash detection does not recognize the
previously reported clashing item as the same item. It clears the old clash (since the item
at the previous byte/sector position is no longer there or the same), and considers the
clash a new one. This repositioning of the MicroStation elements (byte and sector number
position) occurs when items are deleted, revised with certain commands, and when the
model is compressed.
This means that if you approved a clash involving an item in a non-PLANTGEN, userdefined discipline, and the byte/sector number for that item was changed, the clash will
be reported again, as a new clash, and you will need to reapprove it.
305
This command activates the Interference Approval Manager form. It is used to edit and
review existing clashes, manipulate views, and approve changes to existing clashes.
Note: The Action Discipline toggle is only displayed when clashing models are not
from the same discipline.
Field Descriptions
Project Name Displays the name of the active project.
Design Area Displays the name of the active design area.
Date Displays the date the checker was run. The information in this field is set with
the Checker Run Dates option. For more information, see Checker Run Dates, page
121.
Responsible User: Displays the code number of the responsible user. This field is
filled in if access control is set on the project and will be the userid that was keyed in
to access the project through access control. Once the clash is approved, the users
initials are written to the Clash Review History data table, PDtable_135.
306
Clash Type Describes the current type of clash. This field is the one above the
Review Unapproved/Approved Clash toggle.
Marker Number Displays the number of the current clash. Select a marker
number with the left and right arrows, select the field and key in a marker number, or
select the Keyin Marker Number option and key in a marker number.
Model and Area Name Displays the names of the models and corresponding
design areas that have components involved in a clash.
Item Displays descriptions of the clashing components in the Item fields which are
located below the Model fields. The system accesses the user-defined labels in the
Label Description Library to create: the primary description, which is displayed on
the top line with a limit of 20 characters; and the secondary description, which is
displayed on the bottom line and has a limit of 40 characters. These descriptions are
defined with the Clash Management Labels option on the Create Label Data form
in the Reference Data Manager.
Comments: Displays existing comments about the active clash. Select the field,
and key in any necessary additional information.
Commands
Sort by Model Pair / Sort by Clash ID Determines the order in which clashes are
displayed.
Note: If you change this toggle while reviewing clashes, the clash list is reset, and
the first clash in the list displays.
Review Unapproved Clash Reviews unapproved clashes.
Approve Clashes By Item Approves items by clash type.
The system displays the Approve by Item A or Approve by Item B toggle and a
display list of possible clash types.
Clash Status Approves or unapproves the current clash. Depending on the status
of the displayed clash, the Unapprove Clash, Approve Real Clash or the Approve
False Clash option will be highlighted. For more information, see Approve From
List, page 119.
Unapprove Clash changes the status of a clash from approved to unapproved.
Approve Real Clash approves the clash as a real clash in the Project Control
Database.
307
Approve False Clash approves the clash as a false clash in the Project Control
Database.
Action Discipline: Displays the Action Discipline for every model combination
unless both models are from the same discipline. The Action Discipline is defined
using the Project Administrator and indicates the job responsibility or who should
take action to resolve the clash. This toggle only appears if there are two different
disciplines involved in a clash.
Select View Zooms in and updates selected views. Select the option and then
select the views that you want to update.
Plot Active Clash Plots the clash in the active view immediately, placing the
temporary plot files in the c:\temp directory. It either plots default or detailed clashes
depending on the way the toggle has been defined using the Project Data Manager
module of Project Administrator. You can review this setting using the Checker
Reference Data command.
The system displays the Plotter Queue list, showing the available plotters. Select a
plotter from the list and click Accept to plot the clash.
If prompted to...
308
Do this:
309
When running envelope file verification, you might encounter one or more of the
following error messages.
ERROR - component # range not within design range
Reason: There is an invalid component with a range from -2147483648 to 2147483647
(which is the entire design volume).
Recovery: Look for this component in the .evd file and delete it. Then go into
MicroStation and fence rotate the model by 0 degrees or find the offending element and
correct it.
ERROR - duplicate linkages
Reason: There are components with duplicate linkages.
Recovery: Go into the design file and run diagnostics.
ERROR - shape # range not within component # range
Reason: There is an invalid shape with range outside of component valid range.
Recovery: Look for this component in the envelope file and delete it. Go into
MicroStation and fence rotate the model by 0 degrees.
ERROR - Unable to open XXX
Reason: The system cannot find the file or cannot read the file.
Recovery: Make sure the system where the file resides is turned on and the file has
read permissions.
ERROR: - cylinder primary vector invalid
Reason: The primary direction vector has a value outside the range of 0.999 to 1.001.
ERROR: - cylinder secondary vector invalid
Reason: The secondary direction vector has a value outside the range of 0.999 to 1.001.
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When running envelope file verification, you might encounter one or more of the
following warning messages.
WARNING - component # has disjoint shapes
Reason: A component has been placed, but the shapes are not connected.
Recovery: This can be OK, but check your file to make sure this is what you intended.
WARNING - envelope file is empty
Reason: The design file is empty or there is a problem with the design file.
Recovery: Check the log file and any errors and check the model file for problems.
WARNING: - connect point X not within component range, where X is a number (1,
2, 3 ...)
Reason: The specified point on the shape is not within the component range.
WARNING: - cylinder center point not within component range
Reason: The specified point on the shape is not within the component range.
WARNING: - cylinder length less than 20 UORs
Reason: The specified length is less than the minimum of 20 UORs.
WARNING: - cylinder radius less than 20 UORs
Reason: The specified radius is less than the minimum of 20 UORs.
WARNING: - conic center point 1 not within component range
Reason: The specified point on the shape is not within the component range.
WARNING: - conic center point 2 not within component range
Reason: The specified point is not within the component range.
WARNING: - conic radius 1 less than 20 UORs
Reason: The specified radius is less than the minimum of 20 UORs.
WARNING: - conic radius 2 less than 20 UORs
Reason: The specified radius is less than the minimum of 20 UORs.
WARNING: - toroid center point not within component range
Reason: The specified point is not within the component range.
WARNING: - torus radius less than 20 UORs
Reason: The specified radius is less than the minimum of 20 UORs.
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Index
approval manager
approve, 306
Approve command, 306
clash
detection
non-PDS models, 301
error messages, 310
314
interference
detection
non-PDS models, 301, 306
non-PDS models
clash detection, 301
interference detection, 301
warning messages, 312