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EPLANT 2015
EPLANT-P&ID
Process and Instrumentation Diagrams
Reports and Data Sheet generation
User Manual
Version 2015.0 - July 11, 2015
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INDEX
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1.1
1.2
2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.8
2.9
2.10
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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
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6.1
6.1.1
INTRODUCTION
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONVENTIONS
INSTALLATION
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT
INSTALLATION FROM CD
INSTALLATION FROM INTERNET
LICENSE SETUP
NETWORK INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION ERRORS
HARD-LOCK MISSING
AUTHORIZATION CODES
INVALID EPLANT COMMANDS
PROJECTS OF PREVIUOS VERSIONS
ICON LOSS IN MENU
COMPATIBILITY WITH EPLANT-Piping
WORKING METHODOLOGY
GENERAL CRITERIA
PROJECT
PROJECT SETUP
PROJECT SYMBOLOGY
PROJECT DATA SHEET TEMPLATES
GRAPHIC MODULE
BASIC CONCEPTS
DRAWING FILE STRUCTURE
P&ID GRAPHIC COMMANDS
Lines
Equipments
Symbols
Other Commands in PID menu
P&ID UTILITIES
EXTERNAL FILES AND DATA BASE QUERY
P&ID USING CRITERIA
FLOW COMPOSITION TABLES
DATA BASE MODULE
INTRODUCTION
OPEN DATABASE MODULE
FILE
PROJECT SETUP
DIAGRAMS
COMPONENTS
P&ID TRANSFER TO DATA BASE
DATA SHEETS
UTILITIES
CHANGES WITH RESPECT TO LAST PREVIOUS VERSIONS
Current version 2015.0
Compatibility with projects of previous versions
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1.
INTRODUCTION
This manual gives information about how to install and use the EPLANT-P&ID system.
Other valuable source of information is the Multimedia Tutorial available in the same directory as these
manuals, where a simple project is developed.
1.1
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
EPLANT-P&ID is a computer aided design system for the generation of Process and Instrumentation
Diagrams, Flow Diagrams and to automatically obtain lines, equipments, instruments, valves and fittings
reports from data loaded in the diagrams.
The system is made by a graphic application running on AutoCAD 2004 up to 2016, ZWCAD+ 2012,
ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1, ZWCAD+ 2015 SP2 and a database module in VisualFox.
EPLANT-P&ID allows to easily generating any type of diagrams using a predefined symbol library and
drawing commands. Data loaded into the diagrams are automatically sent to a database module to
generate reports and data sheets. Any graphic modification is automatically transferred to the database
module.
EPLANT-P&ID attains a high degree of consistency in report generation through the project development,
due to the system architecture based on storing the information in one place and referencing it in different
documents.
The system installs a symbol library ready for use. See it in the Appendix A. In any case, the user can
easily change and add new symbols and also transform an existing P&ID drawing into the EPLANT-P&ID
format.
1.2
CONVENTIONS
Conventions used in this manual:

Indication of command selection from the AutoCAD popup menu:
[Menu 1] / [Option 1] / [Option 2] / [Command]
command syntax (when indicated)
This format is interpreted in the following way:

[Menu 1] is the popup menu bar name, it can be [PID] [Util. PID/FD] [Flow D.]. It is the first level of
selection.
[Option 1] is the selection among the menu options. It could be, for example:
[Control Valves] in the [PID] menu.
Some commands are executed in this way. Other may require one more level.
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2.
INSTALLATION
2.1
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
The same to install AutoCAD 2004 up to 2016.

The EPLANT-P&ID graphic application uses about 2 Mbytes. Most of the EPLANT-P&ID requires very
little additional memory. Memory requirement directly depends of the size of the AutoCAD drawing files.
Two different License types are supported: hard-lock based License without expiration date and Web
License with Expiration date (internet connection required).
There are currently three different models of hard-lock supported: Sentinel connected locally, HARDkey
connected locally or in a server. For the Sentinel model alone, the license requires also an Authorization
Code stored in the PID_LIC.DAT license file, located in the main system installation directory.
The selection of the protection mode is done in the System Setup from the Data Base Module.
EPLANT-P&ID is a system continually evolving. To verify the currently installed version:
[PID Utilities] / [EPLANT-P&ID Version]
2.2
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT
Any of the following combinations:

AutoCAD 2004 with Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
AutoCAD 2007 with Windows XP.
AutoCAD 2008 on Windows Vista.
AutoCAD 2009 on Windows Vista.
AutoCAD 2010 32 bits / 64 bits with Windows Vista 32 / 64 or Windows 7 32 / 64.
AutoCAD 2011 32 bits / 64 bits with Windows Vista 32 / 64 or Windows 7 32 / 64.
AutoCAD 2012 32 bits / 64 bits with Windows 7 32 / 64.
AutoCAD 2013 32 bits / 64 bits with Windows 7 32 / 64.
AutoCAD 2014 32 bits / 64 bits with Windows 7/8 32 / 64.
ZWCAD+ 2012 on Windows XP / or Windows 7 32 / 64.
ZWCAD+ 2014 SP1 on Windows XP / or Windows 7/8 32 / 64.
ZWCAD+ 2015 SP2 on Windows XP / or Windows 7/8 32 / 64.
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2.3
INSTALLATION FROM CD
To start the installation: place the CD identified as EPLANT Demo / Installation in a CDRom driver. From
the Explorer, select the program Setup.exe.
After selecting the installation language, select from the EPLANT-P&ID menu bar, the Install V 2015.0
option. Follow the indications of the install program. Once the program has been installed, in case this is
the first time EPLANT-P&ID is installed and only if the hard-lock type is Sentinel, the corresponding driver
needs to be installed also. Select from the GENERAL DATA bar the option: Install Driver Sentinel and
follow the instructions.
The EPLANT-P&ID installer copies files to the installation directory and generates shortcuts in the
\Start\Programs\EPLANT-P&ID menu for the Data Base module, the graphic module and for the
documentation. It installs also the tutorial project already done in the \TEST directory nested in the main
installation directory.
2.4
INSTALLATION FROM INTERNET
In this case, the installation is done after downloading the pide_2015.exe file and executing it. The
installation is the same as from the CD.
2.5
LICENSE SETUP
There are three different Protection modes to enabling an EPLANT-P&ID license. They are setup from the
Data Base module: System Setup and refer to the Hard-lock type used:
In the case the License Type is set to Local Sentinel, the license file PID_LIC.DAT must be placed in the
main system installation folder. If there are network licenses, this file must contain as many lines as the
number of users. Each line will have each hard-lock serial number and the corresponding Authorization
Code. Every computer used to run EPLANT-P&ID would have the hard-lock attached to it and will need to
install the Sentinel Driver as stated in 2.3.
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In the case the License Type is set to Local HARDkey, the hard-lock must be connected to the computer
where the system is used. Each hard-lock will enable one license to be used in the local machine.
In the case the License Type is set to Net HARDkey, the hard-lock must be connected to the computer
acting as server and where the system is installed. In this machine the Network License Manager needs to
be running. It is the hkservidor.exe program that can be found in the main system installation flder. In this
case, the number of licenses enabled is stored directly in the hard-lock.
In the case the License Type is set to Web License, the License must be Activated in the computer where
it will be used. With the EPLANT Web License Manager (ep_web.exe in the main installation folder) a
Web License Serial Number must be Registered in the user computer, selecting the License Serial
Number file that must be requested to an EPLANT Distributor or directly to: support@e-eplant.com.
This file is modified during the Registration process and must be sent back to the same EPLANT
Distributor (or to us if a Distributor is not available in your country) for its activation.
The Web License requires an internet connection to work and can be moved to another computer simply
by repeating the registration and sending the file. Moving the license to another machine automatically
disables it in the previously registered one.
2.6
NETWORK INSTALLATION
If the EPLANT-P&ID system is to be used in a network, the easiest option is to install it in a server
directory. This simplifies any system update.
In every computer used to run EPLANT-P&ID the installation directory must be mapped using a letter.
The ep_client.exe program must be run in order to register the server installation directory on each local
machine also. This program can also be used in the case of any change of the main installation directory
(physical or because of a different disk mapping). This program allows to locally change the License Type
also, but limited to the machine running it.
In case of use of the Sentinel model hard-lock, the license file PID_LIC.DAT must be placed in the main
system installation folder and must contain as many lines as the number of users. Each line will have each
hard-lock serial number and the corresponding Authorization Code.
It is convenient to locate project directories in a server disk: different users can be working at the same
time on the same project. In any case, project directories can also be located in a local disk.
2.7
INSTALLATION ERRORS
2.7.1 HARD-LOCK MISSING

If executing the data base or the graphic module the following message appears:
**ERROR: hard-lock missing
depending of the Protection Mode selected, one of the following cases applies:
Local Sentinel Hard-lock
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The Sentinel Driver is not installed. See 2.3.

The hard-lock is not connected to the computer where the system is being used.
Local HARDkey Hard-lock
The hard-lock is not connected to the computer where the system is being used.
Net HARDkey Hard-lock
The hard-lock is not connected to the computer where the system is installed and that is working as
server.
The License Manager is not running in the computer where the system is installed, it is the
hkservidor.exe program.
Web Leasing License
The License has not been Activated yet: use the EPLANT Web License Manager to check its status.
The License has Expired: a new Web License is needed.
2.7.2 AUTHORIZATION CODES

If executing the data base or the graphic module the following message appears:
**ERROR: Authorization Code file is missing:
means that the the Protection Mode is setup to Local Sentinel and the \eplant\pid\pid_lic.dat file is missing
This file mut be contain the authorization code corresponding to the connect hard-lock. In case of network
installation, this file mut contained all codes corresponding to all license.
Otherwise, if the following error appears:
Authorization code invalid
Means that the code stored in the pid_lic.dat file is from antoher version or for another serial number, that
is, another hard-lock.
2.7.3 INVALID EPLANT COMMANDS

If selecting a command from the EPLANT-P&ID menu, the command is not recognized by AutoCAD, it
means that the graphic application is not currently loaded in the AutoCAD environment. To achieve this,
the dwg drawing file must be opened from the Windows Explorer, after closing any previous AutoCAD
session if any.
2.8
PROJECTS OF PREVIOUS VERSIONS
In case of opening a drawing file belonging to a project generated with a prevoius EPLANT version, a
dialog box will appear warning that the project is of a previous version. In this condition the graphic
application cannot work and the project must be opened at least once with the data base module in order
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to update the required project files. No current settings will be modified and there is not loss of information
whatsoever.
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2.9
ICON LOSS IN MENU
It may happen if the EPLANT menu files are changed from the Read Only status in which they are set
during the installation.
If the icons included in the EPLANT toolbars menus disappear at once, it means that AutoCAD
recompiled the EPLANT menu. To solve this problems there are two ways:
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From an AutoCAD session add the following path the Support Files Searching Path: \eplant\pid\bmp
that is where the icons images are stored.
Delete all EPLANT menu files located in the \eplant\pd folder and having the NMS, NMR, NMC and
CUI extension. Do not delete those with MNU extension.
Open a drawing file on an EPLANT project. This will recomplie the EPLANT menu with its icons.
2.10
COMPATIBILITY WITH EPLANT-Piping
EPLANT-P&ID V2015.0 is compatible with the EPLANT-Piping V2015.0. Data extracted from P&IDs can
be directly checked for consistency from the EPLANT-Piping module. The EPLANT-Piping module can
also import P&ID Line definitions.
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3.
WORKING METHODOLOGY
3.1
GENERAL CRITERIA
EPLANT-P&ID is software designed to increase the process engineering quality and productivity.
It can do lot of useful things, but for its proficient use, some basic concepts and where the user must take
care are needed to guarantee information consistency.
Being an open system, it allows the user to work with predefined information that can always be modified.
Symbology and other parameters used by the system are easily modified.
In the following chapters, the system basic schema is described.
3.2
PROJECT
EPLANT-P&ID works in files organized in "Projects". A project is a functional unit that allows to associate
the same configuration to a set of diagrams and to automatically integrating the information of all
separated diagrams.
Physically, a project is a directory on any level, with the following structure:
[disk]:\...\[project]\PID The *.DWG files in the PID project directory are considered Process and
Instrumentation Diagrams.
[disk]:\...\[project]\FD In this directory are stored the Flow Composition Tables in XLS format.
[disk]:\...\[project]\DBF_D In this directory the project database files are stored.
[disk]:\...\[project]\DATA_SH
[disk]:\...\[project]\LINK
In this directory the data sheet files are generated.
In this directory the external files linked to project diagrams are stored.
The PID directory need a copy of the \PID\ACAD.LSP system file to automatically load the EPLANT-P&ID
every time a drawing is open in case AutoCAD is used or a copy of \PID\ZWCAD.LSP in case ZWCAD is
used.
The DBF_D project directory contains files with DBF, FPT and IDX extensions: project files have the
project name as prefix. Only DBF and FPT files contain project information, IDX files are automatically
rebuilt if missing.
3.3
PROJECT SETUP
On starting a new project, four configuration files, located in the DBF_D project directory, contain default
settings. To modify this data, the Project Setup option in the Data Base module can be used. See 5.3 for
more details.
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3.4
PROJECT SYMBOLOGY
The symbols used by the project are blocks located in the Project Symbology Directory set in the project
setup. These blocks must have a definition according the rules detailed in the 5.3 chapter. Default
symbology installed by the system is shown in Apendix A.
The user can redefine and also define new symbols. In this case, the *.SLD slide files associated to each
symbol must be rebuit.
There is a block used for document referencing placed in the symbolgy directory also. It has the following
structure:
BLOCK
ATTRIBUTE
PROMPT
VISIBLE
WIDTH
USE
PID_DO
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NDOC
Document Number
YES
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P&ID document number
FLOW_TABL
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Flow Composition
XLS file
NO
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base module to complete the
Line List
The PID_DOC block is inserted in P&ID header with a command in the Utilities menu.
Other special blocks are:
BOX UNF circular box to mark valve tags
CAR VAL rectangular box to mark valve tags
3.5
PROJECT DATA SHEET TEMPLATES
To generate Data Sheets the system uses the Excel templates stored in the Project Template Directory
set in the project setup. See 5.8 for more details.
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4.
GRAPHIC MODULE
4.1
BASIC CONCEPTS
Opening AutoCAD from a drawing file placed in the \PID project directory, the EPLANT-P&ID graphic
module is automatically loaded with messages about the system environment being set. The standard
AutoCAD menu is modified adding two new bars: PID and PID Utilities.
To enable this automatic loading, a copy of the system ACAD.LSP file must be present in the \PID project
directory in case using AutoCAD or a copy of the system ZWCAD.LSP in case using ZWCAD. The data
base module makes provision for that every time it is run.
It is convenient to to create a new drawing file from the prototype drawing \PID\PID.DWG located in the
main system directory.
In P&ID drawings, each symbol has attributes for its identification in the drawing and to allow data
extraction to the data base module. Other data, typically those related to associativity and conectivity (line
number of an instrument, line ends, etc.) are also stored in the drawing file, but they can only be
interpreted by the EPLANT-P&ID system.
4.2
DRAWING FILE STRUCTURE
Drawing containing P&IDs must be placed in the \[project]\PID directory.

It is advisable to know the data structure used by this module, to be able to use the system better. In any
case you can skip these details going to 4.3.
P&ID module recognizes five different data structures: Each structure joins elements according a common
layer and/or blocks having codified names. There are codified layers for piping lines and equipments: each
piping line is on a layer with name LL[n], where n is an integer number; each equipment is on a layer with
name EE[n], where n is an integer number. These layers are automatically generated and it is better not to
use them for other purposes.
Each data structure is made by blocks. The project setup specifies the first part of the block names (it is
the BLOCK field in the [project]ATR.DBF, see 2.5). Here below each data structure is described in detail.
LINES
Layer LLn. The following elements are drawn in that layer:
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The graphic representation of the linea (AutoCAD LINE elements or any other element).
To load the linea number. Only one block for each line is allowed. This block needs the attribute LINE.
Valve blocks placed on piping lines, with names beginning with VLC, VLR, VLG.
Fitting blocks placed on piping lines, with names beginning with FIT.
Instrument blocks placed on piping lines, with names beginning with INS.
Tie-Ins blocks placed on piping lines, with names beginning with TIE.
Blocks placed on piping lines, with names beginning with IN TR indicating that the line is insulated
and/or has tracing. These blocks have two attributes, with name INS and TRA that are loaded with the
isnulation and tracing codes. Only one block of this kind is needed from the line. If the line is not
insulated its use is not necessary.
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EQUIPMENTS
Layer EEn. The following elements are drawn in that layer:
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Schematic Equipment drawing. It can be any kind of graphic element.

EQUIP block, with the EQUIP attribute, to load the Equipment Number. There must be only one EQUIP
block for each equipment.
- Nozzle blocks placed on equipments, with names beginning with NOZ.
- Instrument blocks placed on equipments, with names beginning with INS.
- Valve blocks directly connected to equipments, with names beginning with VLC, VLR, VLG.
- Fitting blocks directly connected to equipments, with names beginning with FIT.
Equipments can be associated with another block (named DES_EQU) to store additional parameters and
placed in any position in the drawing.
EQUIPMENT NOZZLES
Blocks with names beginning with NOZ. They have the attribute NOZZLE to load the nozzle name and the
DIAM attribute, to load its nominal diameter. Nozzles must be placed on one equipment layer to be linked
with it.
VALVES
Three different valve types are discriminated: control (block name beginning with VLC), relief (VLR),
generic (VLG).
Vaves have the TAG attribute to load tag number, the DIAM attribute to load the diameter (in case it is
different from the nominal diameter of the corresponding piping line). Relief valves have the DIAM2
attribute also, to load the secundary diameter.
There are two different cases:
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The valve is placed over a piping line or Equipment: it has the same line or equipment layer. It could
have been created directly on the line or equipment, taking automatically its layer or being moved with
the Add Elements to Line or Equipment command.
The valve is a piping line end: it must be on a different layer with respect to the line layer. The most
convenient way is to place it on layer 0.
FITTINGS
Blocks with names beginning with FIT, with the TAG attribute to load tag number, the DIAM and DIAM2
attributes to load main and secundary diameter. The same considerations as in the case of valves apply.
INSTRUMENTS
Blocks with names beginning with INS. They have three attributes: UNI, NUM, FUN. The same
considerations as in the case of valves apply. The tag results concatenating the three attributes, that are
loaded both separated and concatenated in the data base instrument table.
TIE-INS
Blocks with names beginning with TIE. They have the TAG attribute. The symbol must be on the same
layer as that of an existing line. The new line can be loaded in the data base module.
O Tie-In ser geralmente uno das extremidades da linha nova.
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GENERIC LINE ENDS

They are signs used as piping line ends in case of a generic end with no particular associated drawing.
They are blocks with names beginning with BOX, with the END attribute, where the line end is loaded.
They must be on layer 0 or different that LL* and EE*.
LINE CONTINUATION
They are signs used as piping line ends in case the line continues in another diagram, placed in another
drawing file.
They are blocks with names beginning with END, with the END attribute, where the final line end is loaded
and the DOC attribute where the continuation diagram number is loaded. It must be placed in layer 0 or
different that LL* and EE*.
All segments of the same line drawn in different diagrams must have the same ends: there must be only
one true (which is not a line continuation) FROM end and one true TO end. All intermediate ends must be
line continuation blocks. The system verifies the end consistency and shows found errors in the line error
table.
GENERIC SYMBOLS
They are symbology blocks, for example arrows, with names beginning with SYM.
TYPICAL ASSEMBLIES
They are symbology blocks with some repetitive set of symbols inside them, with names beginning with
TIP. After inserting them they must be exploded, to allow the system to recognize them.
The system uses the NDOC and FLOW_TABLE attributes of the PID DOC block, that contain the P&ID
document number and the related Flow Compostion table file name (if any). See 3.4.
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4.3
P&ID GRAPHIC COMMANDS
The Process and Instrumentation Diagrams drawing is generated using the commands found in the [PID]
menu bar. The most used commands are also available from several toolbars menues. A detailed
description of each available command is shown below. For details on the drawing file structure see
Appendix A.
4.3.1 Lines
Selecting [P I D]./ [LINES] the following menu opens:
Define New Line Name

Using a dialog box allows to generate a new piping line. It generates a new line codified layer LLn, where
n is an integer number. Inserts the LINE block in this layer and loads its LINE attribute with the line
number.
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Name Change
Prompts to select a line element and allows to modify the number of the selected line.
Draw Line
Prompts to select a line type from a menu. An AutoCAD color is associated to each line type. Color
asignation can be modified from the project setup. Once the line type is selected the LINE command is
activated to allow drawing the line. This command can be called any time.
Append Elements
Prompts to select an element belonging to the line to which new elements are to be added. Then prompts
to select those elements.
From To
Asigns ends to a piping line. In this way the data base module knows the line ends.
Each end can be: a line, an equipment, a valve, a fitting, an instrument, a line end sign.
The command prompts to select the line and then in succession one element of each end. In case of
selection of a block, if it is on a line or equipment layer, the corresponding end is asigned to the line or
equipment name. If it is on a layer different from LLn and EEn, the end is asigned to the tag attribute of the
selected block.
Cut Line
Prompts to select two crossing lines and the one with less hierarchy it is cut. Hierarchy is defined by the
color associated to each line with respect to the definitionnof colors by function.
Rejoin Line
Allows to reconnect two line segments of a line. It is used to reconstruct a line from two segments
produced by inserting and deleting a symbol.
4.3.2 Equipments
Selecting [P I D]./ [EQUIPMENTS] the following menu opens:
Define New Equipment

Using a dialog box allows to generate a new equipment. It generates a new equipment codified layer EEn,
where n is an integer number. Allows to select an equipment symbol from a menu, inserts this symbol and
loads its EQUIP attribute with the equipment name.
In case of drawing a new equipment from scrap, select the first icon that is associated to the EQUIP block.
In this case, the equipment will be initially defined only by the name block. To complete the equipment
definition, the [Append Elements] command will be used.
If there are stand by equipments, the letter or number that identifies them uniquenessly must be separated
by a blank space from the name (example: TK-01 A).
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Name Change
Prompts to select an equipment element and allows to modify the name of the selected equipment.
Append Elements
Prompts to select an element belonging to the equipment to which new elements are to be added. Then
prompts to select those elements.
Parametric Symbols
The same as the first command, but with the possibility to interactivelly define the insertion scales of the
symbol being selected.
Equipment Nozzles
Allows to place an equipment nozzle associated with an existing equipment.
4.3.3 Symbols
Control Valves / Relief Valves / Generic Valves
Inserts a block with the valve symbology. Symbols are selected from an icon menu and, if the block is
inserted over a line, the line is cut by the symbol length and the symbol is oriented as the line and placed
in the same layer.
New symbols can be defined and added to the menu, generating the corresponding slide. To allow the line
cut, in the symbol definition a line segment on the layer EPLANT-LINSERT (that will be kept off) must be
included. The line cut will be made using this line as reference. If this line is not found, the command
prompts to type the cut distance.
Fittings
The same as valves.
Instruments
Inserts a block with the valve symbology. Symbols are selected from an icon menu.
Tie-Ins
The same as instruments.
Symbols
The same as valves.
Generic Line End
Line Continuation
Insulation / Tracing
Typical Assemblies
The same as instruments. Typics are blocks that joint together repetitive elements. After inserting them,
they must be exploded and the resulting elements are to be joined to a line or equipment.
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4.3.4 Other Commands in PID menu

Line / Equipment Characteristics
Highlights a line or equipment. Selecting any element of a line it highlights all elements associated to it,
and then highlights both associated ends, if any, displaying the line and ends names. In case of an
equipment, highlights its elements and displays its name. In both cases allows to open any External
Document linked with the selected Line or Equipment if any and perform a query to an External Table if
this option is set on in the Project Setup.
Highlight: List
Allows to select the object to display from a sorted list in a dialog box. The list includes only objects drawn
in the current drawing file. Selecting the Accept button, the object is highlighted and a cross is drawn over
it, as a help to locate it. As in the case of Lines and Equipments, it allows to open any External Document
linked with the selected component, if any, and perform a query to an External Table if this option is set on
in the Project Setup. Avaliable objects to list are the following:
Component Characteristics
Is similar to the previous commnand, but allows to graphically select the object to query. After the
selection, the object is highlighted. It allows to open any External Document linked with the selected
component, if any, and perform a query to an External Table if this option is set on in the Project Setup.
Report to Data Base

Extracts information stored in the current drawing file to send it to the data base module. This option has
to be selected any time the data base needs to be syncronized with the graphic data. Generation of these
reports can be disabled from the project setup.
It generates two text files with the same name as the current drawing and extension PID and ERR. The
first contains data to be read for the data base module and is placed in the DBF_D project directory. The
second is generated in the project directory and contains all formal errors found in the current drawing, the
same errors that are displayed in the command line.
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These errors are called formal because they do not tell of a diagram error, but of a lack of information
needed by the system and not very noticeable (end line definition missing, valves not placed over a line
and the like). These errors must be corrected on the graphic.
New Lines / Equipments
This command checks line and equipment definitions in the whole drawing file. If more than a LINE /
EQUIP blocks are found in the same layer, automatically generates a new LL* / EE* codified layer for
each additional block and changes to that layer the corresponding blocks.
It is useful to copy lines and equipments (using the AutoCAD COPY command) and next to define a new
line or equipment.
The remaining graphic elements, for example the line elements, are to be manually assigned to the
corresponding line using the [Add] command.
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4.4
P&ID UTILITIES
The [PID Utilities] menu has general commands useful to manipulate text, attributes, line tipes, etc. The
menu structure and a detailed description of each available command is given below.
Define New Symbol

Allows to create a new symbol and easily verify the existing names already in use.
Attribute Editing
Selecting a symbol with attributes opens a dialog box to allow editing the attributes recognized by the
system. The same dialog box is used to automatically request attribute input whenever a new symbol is
inserted.
Box over Attributes
Selecting a symbol with attributes (which in the project setup has enabled attribute box) it inserts the
specified box centered with respect the center attribute. These boxes must contain only one element and
of closed type (circle, polyline, elipse, etc.). This block is automatically inserted after the insertion of a
symbol defined having a box attribute.
Move Box with Attributes
Selecting a box element allows to move the box along with the symbol linked attributes as well as the
refference line.
Insert new Description Block
Selecting a block which enable the use of Description Blocks (equipment by default) promts to select the
insertion point and allows to load ist attributes.
Link existing Description Block
In case of a link failure between an object and its linked description block the correct link can be fixed
using this command.
Generic Attributes
Allows to access to commands that simplifies working with many attributes at a time. Opens the following
menu:
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Load/Modification
Calls the DDATTE command to load or modify attributes.
Copy All
Copies all attributes values from a source block to other blocks that are selected. Copies all attributes with
matching TAG names.
Copia Select
Allows to select attributes to copy. Source attributes can be selected from different blocks. Copies
attributes with matching TAG names.
Load Value
Selecting an attribute, highlights it and reads its TAG. Prompts for a text to load in that attribute of a
selected group of blocks.
Change Value
Selecting an attribute, highlights it and reads its TAG. Substitutes and existing text with a new one in all
attributes with that tag in a selected group of blocks.
Add Value
Similar to the previous one, but adding a text to the right to each existing attribute value. Make sure that
the attribute shows up with a highlight. If the command shows nothing and goes on, an invisible attribute
was selected. For this reason is advisable to set all attribute to visible, using the ALL ON option in this
very menu.
Normal Vision
Is the command ATTDISP NORMAL
All ON
Is the command ATTDISP ON
All OFF
Is the command ATTDISP OFF
Position Modification
Identifing an attribute, prompts a new inserton point.
Angle Modification
Identifing an attribute, prompts a new inserton angle.
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General Groups commands of general use.
Blocks/Attributes Definitions
Displays all block and attribute names recognized by the system. These names must be equal to those
the system is actually using. To modify them use the data base module. See 5.3.
Automatic Slides Generation
Automatically generates slides for blocks in the Project Symbology library.
Automatic Symbol Placement
Inserts in the current drawing the current Symbology block for library documentation.
Conversion Groups commands for automatic and semi-automatic conversion from plain P&ID drawings
to EPLANT-P&ID format. Allows to automatically convert EPLANT-P&ID diagrams from versions older
than V2009.
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Convert Text->Line
This command allows to convert a TEXT element into a Line definition. It is used to convert a P&ID drawn
with AutoCAD alone. Selecting a text, reads its value, generate a new line definition with the same name
and delete the original text element.
Convert Text->Equipment
This command allows to convert a TEXT element into an Equipment definition. It is used to convert a
P&ID drawn with AutoCAD alone. Selecting a text, reads its value, generate a new equipment definition
with the same name and delete the original text element.
Copy Text->Attribute
This command allows to load a text value into an attribute selecting both in succession. It is used to
convert a P&ID drawn with AutoCAD alone.
Block Conversion
This command allows to convert an existing P&ID in the same diagram but with the structure required by
the EPLANT-P&ID system. If the diagram was generated with an EPLANT-P&ID with a version older than
2.0 it automatically rebuilds line ends also.
This command uses the file \PID\PID_CONV.DBF that contains the name block equivalence, to
automatically change block names to comply with the classification criteria set in the current EPLANTP&ID project.
This file has two fields:
OLD_NAME contains the current block name
NEW_NAME contains the new block name to assign
Any error detected during the conversion is written in the file .CER with the same drawing name and
placed in the project directory. After the conversion is advisable to PURGE the drawing file, to delete
unreferenced layers.
Convert P&ID older than V2009
Allows to automatically convert EPLANT-P&ID diagrams from versions older than V2009 with no data
loss.
Layer Visibility Contros layers visibility. There are the following options:
All ON
Set ON all layers.
ALL Lines ON
Set ON all line layers.
ALL Equipments ON
Set ON all equipment layers.
One Line ON
Set ON one line, typing its name.
One Equipment ON
Set ON one equipment, typing its name.
ALL Lines OFF
Set OFF all line layers.
ALL Equipments OFF
Set OFF all equipment layers.
One Line OFF
Set OFF one line, selecting it.
One Equipment OFF
Set OFF one equipment, selecting it.
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Inserts P&ID Diagram Number

Inserts the PID DOC block to load the P&ID document number and the associated Flow Current table file
name, if any.
EPLANT P&ID Version
Displays the current running system version.
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4.5
EXTERNAL FILES AND DATA BASE QUERY
Process and Instrumentation Diagram, can be linked with external files. Available elements in the models
that can be linked and the corresponding link parameters are as follows:
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Equipments: by Equipment Name.

Piping Lines: by Line Number.
Any piping Component with a Tag attribute: the Tag value.
Depending on the project setup, the association can be established in two alternate ways:
By Table
A table allows to link each element in EPLANT models with one or more documents contained in external
files. If the file name only is specified, the file is searched in the LINK project directory, otherwise the full
path (it can be any) is used instead. To load this table use the Documents Link Table option in the Utilities
menu in the data base module. In this case the EPLANT-P&ID specific table can be used or the EPLANTPiping table for the same project can be shared instead.
Direct
The link between the 3D model and external files is automatically established placing those files in the
LINK project directory and naming the files with the link parameter value corresponding to the element
type.
For example, the TK-001 equipment is automatically linked with the files named TK-001.JPG, TK001.XLS, etc. File format and the number of different files related to a specific object can be any. The
relation can be strictly enforced (file names must be equal to the parameter value) or the parameter value
can be interpreted as the file name prefix, depending on project setup.
To open those files, any of the available query commands can be used, depending on the element
involved: Component Characteristics and Line or Equipment Highlight.
Upon opening the window with the required characteristics, if there is at least one external file linked to the
selected element, the External Data button will be enabled. Pressing it, if there is only one external file,
that very file will be automatically opened, otherwise a window with the list of all found files will allow to
select the one to open.
From the Process and Instrumentation Diagrams it is also possible to query the information stored in the
EPLANT-P&ID data base module with respect to elements drawn in the diagrams themselves. The PID
Data button is always enabled in the windows showing element characteristics resulting from the same
query commands described in the last chapter: Component Characteristics and Line or Equipment
Highlight.
4.6
P&ID USING CRITERIA
P&ID can be drawn working in any layer. Only blocks beginning with LINE and EQU are automatically
generated on codified layers. See 4.2.1 for details.
The Add command can be used any time to add elements to a line or equipment.
It is advisable to insert valves, symbols and fittings on lines already placed in a codified layer, to allow to
automatically inherit that layer.
The Highlight of a line is used to verify the proper asignmet of their elements and to check the line ends.
The same command selecting from a list allows to identify a line inside a diagram.
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Each time a drawing is modified, the Report to DB command must be selected if the some report is
needed from the database module. Always check the ERR file for errors that must be corrected in the
drawing.
It is not advisable to merge two different P&ID drawings, originally drawn in separated files, in the same
drawing file, because this force to modify all the layers of one drawing to avoid layers superpositions.
The AutoCAD handle have not to be disabled, because is used in the syncronization mechanism with
the data base module.
Use the WBLOCK command with discretion.
If a line has a diameter change, but its name continues to be the same, all objects placed on the changed
diameter are always associated to the diameter found in the line definition. To allow to import a different
diameter, this value must be loaded in the DIAM attribute of each block. If this attribute is left void, the
diameter asigned to the component is by default the line diameter.
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4.7
FLOW COMPOSITION TABLES
For the system to read and process the Flow Composition Tables, this option must be enabled in the
project setup:
The block used to load the document number in each diagram has an additional attribute to specify the
name of the XLS file that contain the flow composition table associated to the diagram. Each diagram can
be linked to a different flow table, all of them placed in the FD project folder.
Although the table format can be any, it must honour the following minimum criteria:
1) The table proper must be created in a sheet named table and the data related to each flor must be
placed as columns, like the following example:
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2) The mapping between the reading cells in the table sheet and the corresponding writing field in the
DBF table of the data base module where the Line List is stored is done in the database_map sheet:
In the first column (DBF_Field) the writing field name is identified, in the second (Column) the first column
that correspond to a flow (in the table sheet) and in the second (Row) the line which corresponds to each
field.
During the data base automatic update, these tables are processed and their data transferred to the Line
List.
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5.
DATA BASE MODULE
5.1
INTRODUCTION
The EPLANT-P&ID database module automatically integrates data coming from all project diagrams,
loading it into seven different tables. The system generates all the needed files in the project DBF_D
directory. It does not require a License.
5.2
OPEN DATABASE MODULE
From the Start button select the EPLANT-P&ID Data Base option.
Executing the Data Base module, the following menu will appear:
Only few general options are enabled, not referring to any specific project.
After the system installation, and also after a version upgrade, the Protection Type selection must be
verified. To open the System Setup select:
and from the main men select the License Type button:
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See chapter 2.5 for details. To enter to the System Setup the license is not required, as well as for using
general options in the UTILITIES menu bar.
For all other options a valid license is required.
5.3
FILE
The bar File opens the following options:
Open Project
Allows to select a directory (any level, with a name no more than five characters long) that will be
regarded as the Project directory. The first time a project is opened with EPLANT-P&ID, the command will
prompt if the user wants to transform it in an EPLANT-P&ID project.
This option automatically generates some nested directories and copies reference files. It enables also
most of the options in the menu bars, verifies project files existence (if they are missing they are
automatically copied from system seeds) and performs the searching of the *.PID in the \DBF_D project
directory. These files are generated from the graphic module with the [Report to Data Base] command and
contain information corresponding to P&IDs that are automatically loaded into the database module.
During this updating process, any detected error is displayed into the screen and written in the
\[project_code]\DB_PID.ERR file that can be opened with the last option of the Utilities bar menu.
The project working graphic directory is nested into the project directory and have the PID name. Do not
open this directory as project.
The system can detect the following errors during the updating process:
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Line Blocks placed in layers different than LLn.

Equipment Blocks placed in layers different than EEn.
Undefined Line ends.
Control and Relief valves and instrumnents that are defined as Line Ends placed on layers LLn o EEn.
If they are Line ends they must be in a layer different than LLn and EEn.
Generic valves and fittings not in LLn layers.
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System Setup
Allows modifying system settings that are used to generate default setting for new projects. It is also used
to change the interface language and to Enable/Disable automatic version checking.
Project Setup
Allows modifying Project settings for example the report language.
5.4
PROJECT SETUP
Selecting the Project Setup options the following dialog box opens:
Exiting with the Accept button all modifications are stored on disk. The project setup is contained in the
following files:
\[project_code]\DBD_D\[project_code]SET.DBF
\[project_code]\DBD_D\[project_code]ATR.DBF
When a new project is generated, those files contain default values copied from the system setup files,
which can also be modified with the corresponding option in the File menu.
Each button in this dialog box allows having access to sets of related parameters to modify them. Let's
detail each option. Use the Help button to understand the meaning of each parameter.
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Selecting the General Settings the following dialog box will opens:
The Symbology Directory defines the directory used to store all symbols used by the graphic module.
The default ISA directory contains predefined symbols according to ISA standard. The user can modify
them and also generate other symbology directories, if different standards are used in different projects.
The Data Sheet Template Directory defines the directory used to store all templates for data sheets.
The language refers to the language used in the report generation.
Enable Graphic Reports: allows to disable this options for read'only projects.
The project name is associated to a global variable named PRJ_NAME, that can be referenced in all
report definitions.
Verify Registered Applications checks for the presence of other registered applications in the graphic
file, apart from EPLANT-P&ID and AutoCAD which generally are associated with corrupted objects
within the drawing file.
Lines/Equipments/Tags unique on the whole project. The names of Lines, Equipments and Tags are
verified unique inside each P&ID drawing file. If this option is checked the verification of uniqueness is
extended to the whole Project.
Loads Flow Table into Line List. This options enables to read flow compositions from XLS files and to
loads its content in the corresponding lines, matchint the flow number specified in P&IDS for each line
definition.
Search for new Updates / Versions. This options only appears in the System Setup and allows to
automatically verify is a newer version of EPLANT-Piping is available to download.
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Selecting the General Parameters option in the main setup dialog box, the following window opens:
All but the last three parameters are used in the graphic module. Checked the Help button to get more
information about each parameter.
Selecting the Block Attributes option in the main setup dialog box, the following window opens:
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This option allows to access the file [project]ATR.DBF to modify block names, attributes and fields
automatically loaded and associated to each object recognized by the system. For each object the
following fields are specified:
OBJECT
Component type: Line number, Equipment name, Valve name (separated in control, relief and generic),
piping fittings, instruments, line continuation symbol, insulation and tracing symbol.
BLOCK PREFIX
Block name first part used to identify the component type.
ATR1, ATR2, ATR3, ATR4, ATR5, ATR6
Names of up to six attributes associated to each block. The values of these attributes are automatically
extracted.
FIELD1, FIELD2, FIELD3, FIELD4, FIELD5, FIELD6
Names of up to six field names in the data bases, automatically loaded with data coming from attributes.
The name in the FIELDi field is interpreted as the field name that is loaded with the value of the ATRi
attribute.
CONC1, CONC2, CONC3, CONC4, CONC5, CONC6
Names of up to six of the attributes identified in the ATR1/2/3/4/5/6 fields. The tag number associated to
all blocks, excluded those for line and equipments, is automatically built concatenating the attributes of
these fields, separating each value with the character specified in the CONC_SYM field. This tag number
is automatically loaded in each table into the TAG field. In case of lines, the LINE field is loaded with the
line name or equipment associated to each object.
The following general rules applies:
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Lines: the line number is loaded in the fixed name field LINE, in the line table. The writing field does
not to be specified in the project setup. The line number is disassembled into its components, using the
project line format. Those components are stored into the following fixed name fields:
LINE_N
line number
FLOW_N
flow number
FLUID
fluid
DIAM
nominal diameter
PCLA
piping material class
ICLA
insulation class
UNIT
unit
AREA
area
Line ends are automatically loaded in the fields specified by the FIELD1 and FIELD2 field contents. In
case of continuation ends, the document numbers are loaded into the DOC1 and DOC2 fields.
Equipments: the equipment name is loaded into the field specified in the FIELD1 field. The equipment
definition block can contain more attributes that can be stored in the FIELD2 and upper.
Additionally, if the equipment is linked to a Description Block, the values of its attributes D_i and
DES_EQU are loaded into the D_i and DES_EQU fields of the equipment table, the content of the
DESCRIPT field is loaded with the composition between pairs of the T_i and D_i attributes.
Equipment Nozzles: the nozzle name and the diameter are loaded in the FIELD1 and FIELD2 fields.
The name of the corresponding equipment is automatically loaded in the EQUIP field in the nozzle
table. It is not necessary to explicity set the equipment field.
Valves, Fittings, Instruments, Tie-Ins: the line number or the equipment number associated to each
component is automatically loaded into the fixed name LINE field in the corresponding table. The
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writing field does not to be specified in the project setup. In case of line, the line number is
automatically disassembled into its components, using the project line format. Those components are
stored into the same fields as in the case of the line table.
The tag and other parameters are loaded into the fields associated to these components. The tag is
always loaded in the corresponding table in the fixed name TAG field. The attribute that is loaded as
tag is specified with the CONC1/2/3/4/5 fields.
If a field is loaded with information extracted from the line number and also by an attribute, this one
takes precedence over line definition.
Default system setup values are consistent with blocks, attribute and field names of the system data
bases. This default configuration is detailed below. It may be changed, respecting the rules stated above.
With this definition, for example, all blocks beginning with VLC are Control Valves. In the corresponding
data base table the following fields will be automatically loaded:
TAG with the valve tag (concatenating the values corresponding to the UNI, FUN, NUM valve attributes)
loaded in the TAG attribute
DIAM with the value loaded in the DIAM attribute, in case it contains any value
LINE with the line or equipment name and in case of a line, also with the fields LINE_N, FLUID, DIAM,
PCLA, UNIT, AREA will be loaded. The TAG and LINE fields are always loaded, they never need to be
specified.
Those names are used all around the manual to identify system blocks and attributes.
Selecting the Attribute Load and Boxes option in the main setup dialog box, the following window opens:
This option allows to access the file [project]ATR.DBF to enable attribute loading during symbol insertion
and define boxes on attributes. For each object the following fields are specified:
OBJECT
Component type: Line number, Equipment name, Valve name (separated in control, relief and generic),
piping fittings, instruments, line continuation symbol, insulation and tracing symbol.
LOAD ATTRIBUTES ON INSERT
If this field contains the number one, after inserting a symbol, the Attribute Edit window will open allowing
to input attribute values. The same Attribute Edit window can be called anytime after the symbol insertion.
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BOX ON ATTRIBUTE
If this field contains the number one, after inserting a symbol the command also inserts a block (that will
be automatically exploded) with the name referenced in the next field and centered with respect the
attribute name stated in this field. A reference line between the box and the symbol is also drawn.
The box attribute name can be any (avoid interference with other prefixes) but it must contain only one
graphic element (a closed type element such as CIRCLE, POLYLINE, ELIPSE, etc). This block must be
placed in the project symbology directory.
CENTERED ATTRIBUTE
It is the attribute used to center the Attribute Box.
LISTS OF ATTRIBUTES LINKED WITH THE BOX
Contains the list of the attributes (separeted by a blank space) that are linked with the box and are moved
along the box by the Move Box with Attributes command. At least it will contain the cenetered attribute.
Default system setup values are consistent with blocks, attribute and field names of the system data
bases. It may be changed, respecting the rules stated above.
Selecting the Line Types and Colors option in the main setup dialog box, the following window opens:
This window allows to assign an AutoCAD Color and Linetype to each type of lines, identified by their
function. The top-down order in this table is also the hierachy to decide which line to cut with the
corresponding command used in line intersections.
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Selecting the Object Layers and Colors option in the main setup dialog box, the following window opens:
Due to the fact that all symbols take the layer of the line or equipment where they are placed, the
elements used in block definitions are placed on fixed name layers and the colors associated to these
layers are set in this window. In this way it is very easy to change colors to a whole simbology library, by
means of redefining this table only.
Selecting the External Data Link option in the main setup dialog box, the following window opens:
This dialog box allows to set the link pattern between P&ID diagrams and any external file that can be
opened from the diagrams.
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Selecting the External Table Connection option in the main setup dialog box, the following window
opens:
Checking the option: External Table Connection Enabled, it is possible to automatically relate a DBF
format file outside the EPLANT-P&ID system to any of the internal EPLANT-P&ID tables. From the menu
Utilities main menu option, the External Table Connection option allows to perform consistency checkings.
See 5.7. In the case of using two keys to relate tables, the first one must always be the drawing file.
If the Query from Diagrams is checked, it is possible to perform a query to the external table from the
dialog box displaying the characteristics of any Component, Line and Equipment inside P&IDs.
Selecting the Line number format option in the main setup dialog box, the following window opens:
Allows to modify the Line Number Format used in the current project. The information in the window is
interpreted in the following way:
Complete format: represents the format associating a number to each parameter, separating each number
for the same character used as separator in the line number.
Parameters are defined based in the correspondence with the complete format definition.
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Each parameter can have a different length in each line. Up to nine different parameters are supported
and only successive numbers beginning from 1 can be used.
The displayed values are consistent with the following example:
Line number: 6"-GO-600-001-A1.1-B1. The system will classified the line number in the following way:
Complete Line Number (as loaded in the LINE field of the line table and in all others, excluding
equipments) = 6"-GO-600-001-A1.1-B1.
Line Number (as loaded in the LINE_N field of the line table and in all others, excluding equipments) =
001.
Fluid =
GO.
Diameter =
6"
Piping Class
= A1.1.
Insulation Class = B1
Unit =
not specified
Area =
600
Selecting the DATA SHEETS button, the following windows appears:
It allows to setup the rules used to create the data sheet file name and where to generate data sheet files.
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5.5
DIAGRAMS
The first option allows displaying information about project drawing files and their reporting updating status
in the database module. From this bar the following menu opens:
The Browse option opens a window of the kind shown below:
The left most field displays all files with DWG extension in the project graphic directory PID, with their last
modification date and time. In the Report Status field, the current graphic report status is shown for each
diagram. Four different cases can happen:
Report OK
The graphic report is updated with respect the last revision of the diagram.
Update Graphic Report
The Report to DB must be executed again in the drawing file because of possible changes in the
corresponding drawing.
Never Computed
The Report to DB must be executed in the drawing, because it was never executed. No information from
this diagram in currently loaded in the database module.
Graphic file no longer exists In this case, in some time in the past, a Graphic Report was executed from a
diagram that no longer exist now. May be the original drawing file was deleted or renamed. In any case, if
the report contains information that we don't want to compute now, the corresponding PID or FDR file in
the project DBF_S directory must be deleted and the project open again to delete all information
associated to it.
The Reports shows the following menu, common across the whole program:
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The Text File and XLS File options in any Report option generates the report in a text file using an
internal text file report generator. All report formats to text files are stored in the following files:
\[project]\DBF_D\[project]RTH.DBF/FPT
\[project]\DBF_D\[project]RTF.DBF
Selecting the Text File option the following menu opens:
Selecting the Generate button prompts for the Output File Name and the report is generated.
Selecting the Modify Format button, the following window opens:
Modify Header. A window will open on the header definition that is basically a text file with the header
fixed parts in it. Any variable text can be placed on it during the report generation, assigning the H code to
it. With the Easy Header option checked, the Header of each column is defined as the Header Column
that appears in the Modify Definition option.
Modify Format. A window will open displaying the current report format. Each record corresponds to a
variable to be written in the report body or header. Follows a description of the meaning of each field.
- Field Definition: contains the information to report. Place the field name to list. Any open table can be
referenced. Accepts the Visual Fox 6.0 syntax.
- X Pos: is the position of writing, in characters units, from the left margin starting with 1
- Y Pos: is the position of writing, in lines units, from the upper margin starting with 1. For fields in the
report body, this line is the current line: the 1 is the current one, the 2 are the following one, etc.
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Width: it is the number of characters written from this field. It overwrites anything below. Fields are
written in the order that appear in this window.
Memo: logic field: if T (true) the corresponding field contains a reference to a memo field, whose
content is formatted using the specified width and generating as many lines needed to write the whole
memo text. If left blank, only one line is used to write the field content. Only one Memo field can be
defined for a report.
Code: G/H. It can have three possible values:
Void: for fields to be written in the report body. There can be an arbitrary number of these fields.
H: it is a header field. There can be an arbitrary number of these fields.
G: it is the definition of a Group: when its value changes a new header is written. Only one Group field
can be defined for a report. In this case, the table to list must be sorted with this field.
Add Field. The window of the previous option will open with a void new record to fill with the new field.
Copy allows to copy and renamed an already defined format.
Format Import allows to import a Format Definition from another project.
Format Delete allows to delete am existing format.
Select Active. In case more than one format is defined for the current report option, it allows to select a
different format.
Preview. It generates a preview window.
The Document Number and the Revision Number are associated to the NDOC and NREV global variables
that can be placed in any report definition.
Selecting the XLS File option, the following menu opens:
The Generate button will generate the report in an Excel file, while the Modify Format will open a window
similar to the Text File Modify Report in which, instead of X and Y coordinate position to place each report
field, we have the Cell position and instead of a Header an Excel Template file is used.
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COMPONENTS
When one of the following options of the main bar menu is activated:
the following menu opens:
The Browse Data option allows to access all objects of the type selected from the main menu, in this
case, to the Line List. Information coming from the project P&IDs cannot be modified from the data base
module, but more information can be loaded, either as new lines or loading descriptions fields. Data
coming from diagrams can only be modified in the graphic module.
In the special case of lines, if the same line is defined in more than one diagram and the line continuation
is respected in every diagram, all different segments are condensed in only one reference, with its true
from and to ends. If any error is found it could be accessed throu the last menu option Errors.
Selecting this option, the Filter windows opens to allow to select objects based on locical conditions. See
the Help button for details. The same filter will be available in all the Report options:
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Selecting the Add items option a new object can be added. In this case all fields are input from the data
base and can be always be modified or deleted. This option is used if there are objects that do not show
up in the drawn diagrams.
Selecting the Delete items only manually loaded objects can be deleted.
The Modify manual loaded data opens a window on those lines that were manually loaded in the data
base module only. Any characteristic can be modified. Records can be marked for deletion selecting with
the mouse the small rectangular box at the very left of the first field value (it will be marked as a black
box). New lines can be added with the options Browse and Append in the menu bar. In any case, to add
new objects it is advisable to select the Add Items option.
Selecting the Reports option, the same options detailed in 5.5 are available.
Selecting the Errors option, from the menu in the main bar menu, displays the errors found during the
loading of data coming from graphic diagrams, if any.
In case of lines, the following errors are detected: line number duplicated in the same drawing, missing
line end, both line ends equal to each other, continuity error between different segment of the same line
placed in different diagrams.
In case of Equipments the errors warned are different equipments with the same name.
In case of any other object the errors the errors warned are different objects with the same tag number.
For all objects, the Errors options opens a menu with the Browse and Listing options. The first option allow
to access the error table, the other one to report it.
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P&ID TRANSFER TO DATA BASE
The parameters processed by the systema and the corresponding data flow are detailed below. Default
configuration is assumed. Table structure can be modified, but system fields cannot be changed nor
deleted.
LINES
The Line table gets from the P&IDs the following fields:
- FILE
Dwg file name where the line is defined
- LINE
Complete Line Name
- FLOW_N
Flow number (loaded in the line definition block), if any.
- END1
From End
- END2
To End
- NDOC
Document Number associated to the P&ID
- FLOW_TABLE
Name of the XLS file with Flow Composition associated to the P&ID.
- BLOCK
Name of the Line definition block.
Interpreting the line number format, the following fields are automatically loaded:
- LINE_N
Line number
- FLUID
fluid
- DIAM
nominal diameter
- PCLA
piping class
- ICLA
insulation class
- AREA
area
- UNIT
unit
The remaining fields can either be manually loaded or being automatically completed with data coming
from the Flow Composition table associated to the P&ID using two fields: Flow_Table + Flow_N
EQUIPMENTS
The Equipment table gets from the P&IDs the following fields:
- FILE
Dwg file name where the equipment is defined
- EQUIP
Equipment Tag
- NDOC
- BLOCK
Name of the Equipment definition block.
From the table PID_DES.DBF corresponding to the used block, gets the fields:
- OBJ_TYP
Equipment Type Code (used as default name for Data Sheet Template)
- DES_EQU
Equipment Description (field DES_language-code)
- D_i
Parameters loaded into the attributes D_i of the Description block (if there is one
linked to the equipment)
- DESCRIPT
Composition of the attributes T_i (titles) and attributes D_i (values) of the
Description block (if there is one linked to the equipment)
The remaining fields can be manually loaded.
VALVES, INSTRUMENTS, FITTINGS, TIE-INS

The corresponding table gets from the P&IDs the following fields:
- FILE
Dwg file name where the equipment is defined
- TAG
Component Tag
- LINE
Complete Line Name or Equipment Tag connected
- NDOC
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BLOCK
Name of the component definition block
If the component is connected to a line, interpreting the line number format, the following fields are
automatically loaded:
- LINE_N
Line number
- FLUID
fluid
- DIAM
nominal diameter
- PCLA
piping class
- ICLA
insulation class
- AREA
area
- UNIT
unit
From the PID_DES.DBF tablec corresponding to the used component, the following fields are
automatically loaded:
- OBJ_TYP
Equipment Type Code (used as default name for Data Sheet Template)
- DES_VLC
Control Valve Description. The name of this field follows from the component code:
VLC, VLR, VLG, INS, FIT, TIE.
If the LINE field contains a Line Number, all fields that are common in the line and component tables are
automatically copied. For example, if the TEMP_NORM field of the line table is also defined in the
Instrument table, the value loaded in the line table is automatically copied to the other one. Example:
If the LINE field has an Equipment Tag, apart from this very mechanism (copy from the Equipment table
for equal field names) another procedure will be activated to transfer attributes values stored in
Description blocks linked to Equipments. In this case, the table DES_ATR.DBF in the Symbology flder is
analyzed looking for all registers with the same OBJ_TYP of the equipment. In our example, the OBJ_TYP
is the EQUT code:
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The values in the D_1, D_2, D_3 and DESCRIPT come from the Description block linked to this
equipment in the P&ID, in our case:
Analyzing the table DES_ATR.DBF:
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we can see that attributes T_2 and T_3 of the description block for this OBJ_TYP correspond to the
SERVICE and FLUID fields in the copy table. The result in the Instrument table is the following:
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DATA SHEETS
In the Equipments, Control Valves, Relief Valves, Generic Valves, Fittings and Instruments menu bar
there are an additional option to generate Data Sheets that will contain information from:
Information extracted from diagrams and automatically loaded into the data base.
Manually loaded information into the data base.
Information extracted from the Project XLS Referente File:
Selecting this option the following window opens:
If the revision is not set, the name of the data sheet files that will be created is formed with the Data Sheet
Template name corresponding to each object and loaded in the OBJ_TYP field of the Block Description
Table or to the composition of both the FAB_CODE (fabrication code) and FAB_MODEL (model) that can
be manually loaded. This first part will be followed by the object Tag. The opposite order can be set in the
project setup.
To modify the generation in separate folders open the Data Sheet section in the Project Setup.
If the revision is set, the data sheet name can contain the revision name appended at the end.
Data Sheet Templates must be Excel templates (XLT extension) and placed in the Project Template
Directory, as defined in the Project setup.
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Each template can have an arbitrary disposition of the data, must be conform to the following rules:
1) The Data Sheet itself must be defined in the sheet named Data_Sheet, as shown in the example
below:
2) The writing positions in the data sheet and the reading source must be specified in the sheet named
database_map:
Where in the first column named DBF_File/XLS_File the reading source is specified. It can be any of the
following:
- The Alias name of the corresponding data base table (i.e.: VLC = Control Valves)
- REF.Project_ref: the content of a cell in the sheet named Project_ref of the XLS Project Reference file
(it can be oponed from the data sheet generation window) and used to store reference project data, not
depending on revision.
- rev: the content of a cell in the sheet named rev_revision of the XLS Project Reference file and used to
store data of that very revision (i.e. sheet rev_A for revision A, as specified in the data sheet generation
window). The writing position is fixed.
- rev.+: the same as above, but the writing position is honoured only if the cell is void. If this is not the
case, a new position is checked in the following line.
- rev.-: the same as above, but the writing position is honoured only if the cell is void. If this is not the
case, a new position is checked in the previous line.
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In the second column named DBF_Field/XLS_Cell the reading field name is specified (if from a DBF table)
or the reading cell name (if from a XLS file
In the two following columns the writing column and row in the data sheet are specified.
Generating a new revision, the previous one can be used as the new template.
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UTILITIES
The Utilities option in the main menu opens the following menu:
The Reload Data option updates the material project database directly from the graphic report files
(\[project]\DBF_D\*.PID). Generally there is no need to update the database in this way, because when a
project is opened, an automatic update takes place. In any case, selecting this option, the following
prompts appears:
With the first option the update is performed taking into account only those graphic reports that have been
changed since the last project opening. This option can be used when the project is already open, some
diagrams are modified and we need to update the reports.
The second option updates all graphic reports, disregarding their generation and loading status. In either
cases, manually added information are not changed.
The Text Editor option allows editing text files.
The DBF Editor allows opening for edit a DBF file, with or without an index file. Don't use this option to
edit system tables that can always be edited directly from other menu options.
The Create New DBF option allows generating a new DBF table, defining its structure.
The Modify DBF Structure option allows modifying the structure of an existing DBF table.
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The Export DBF to XLS option allows to export a DBF table to an XLS format file. Do not use this option
if the exported file has to be reimported into EPLANT. For this purpose, use the Export DBF to CSV
instead.
The Export DBF to CSV option allows to convert a DBF table into a text file with the CSV format. Use this
command when the DBF table is to be edited in Excel outside EPLANT. This very file will be imported into
the same DBF table using the Import DBF from CSV option. See Project Setup / General Parameters to
set separator character for columns and decimal places.
The Import DBF from CSV option allows to import a file in CSV format into a DBF table. Only those
columns with the same name in both files will be imported. For better results, always work on a CSV file
exported with the option above.
Simbol's Descriptions allows to assign a description to each symbol available in a given standard. This
description will appear associated to each icons in the menu used to place the symbols. The description is
loaded in a table with the fixed name PID_DES.DBF placed in the directory of the corresponding standard.
Selecting this options the following window opens:
With the Browse / Modify button the descriptions are loaded. Block Uopdate automatically syncronizes
the directory and the table content.
Description Blocks allows to automatically preload a text in each attribute of the Description Blocks
(used for equipments) when inserted in the diagram. These texts are associated to the Data Sheet name
corresponding to each equipment. Selecting this options the following window opens: The System
With the Browse / Modify new texts can be added.
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Import Setup from Another Project This command allows to import the structure of all project tables
from another project. The Project Setup can be imported as well.
MTO for Piping allows the automatic generation of piping materials associated to all P&IDs. The
generartion process works in this way:
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Each valve, fitting or instrument block is translated to the equivalent EPLANT-Piping Generic Code,
using an equivalence table. The component is generated with the unit quantity and the line name,
piping class, main and secundary diameters are obtained from the diagram.
For each piping line a component with the PIP (pipe) code is generated with the main diameter, piping
class and line number. The quantity (its length) is set to zero, to be manually modified later on directly
in the EPLANT-Piping module.
Each generated component is searched in the corresponding project piping class. If the component is
found, the remaining characteristics (end codes, rating, schedule, material code, additional code) are
completed, otherwise it is stored in a separated error table to allow analizing the error later.
Each valve having flanged ends automatically generates two corresponding flanges. The flange is
searched for in the valve piping class as welding neck type (WNF code). If not found it is searched
again as slip on type (SLI flange). The first one found is generated, otherwise the error is stored in the
error table.
Each PIP component activates the generation of an elbow, in the same fashion of the flange
generation. First the code 90E (long radius elbow) is searched in the piping class, if not found the
search is redone with the 90S (short radius elbow). The quantity is set to zero.
Components are generated in a table that can be displayed, to check for errors. The process ends with
the generation of the fixed name file P&ID.PD1, containing all the generated materials in the EPLANTPiping format and stored in the DBF project directory.
Selecting this option, the following menu opens:
Equivalence P&ID Blocks Piping Allows to load the table with the equivalence between the block names
used in the P&IDs and the Generic Component Code used by the EPLANT-Piping module. If during the
generation of a new material estimate the command detects blocks not referenced in this table, these
blocks are displayed and written in the \project\DB_PID.ERR file, that can be open with the last option in
the Utilities menu. This file is erased each time a project is open.
Errors Specification Searching After a new MTO generation, shows all errors found in specification
searching.
Intermediate data for generation After the generation of a new MTO, allows to access the generated
material table that is used to generate the estimate P&ID.PD1 file for the EPLANT-Piping module.
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Generate New MTO Generates a new piping material estimate for the current project, based on the
detailed above.
The Documents Link Table option allows to load document names associated to each Tag in the P&IDs
in case the link pattern for the current project is defined by a Table. If more than one document is
associated with the same Tag, one line per document is required.
The External Table Connection option in the main Utilities menu opens the following window:
It allows to perform the checking operations that are selected: to detect objects only present in diagrams
(and missing in the connected external table) or the opposite. The results can be displayed or stored in a
text or DBF file.
The Updating Errors option in the main Utilities menu opens a window on the database project log file:
\[proyecto]\DBF\[proyecto]ERR.DBF that contains any error detected during the opening of a project or an
update. Every time a project is opened, this file is overwritten.
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CHANGES WITH RESPECT TO LAST PREVIOUS VERSIONS
Only the last version is documented here. For a complete list of modifications see our web site in the
download section.
6.1
Current version 2015.0
Main changes with respect the last version 2014.0 are the followings:
GENERAL UTILITIES:
EPLANT Web License Manager V2.1
EPLANT Web License schema has been changed with respect to the previous one.
This manager must be used to Register the License Serial Number in the User Machine. This operation
generates the Request License file that has to be sent to your EPLANT Distributor to have the License
Activated for you.
This manager can also be used to check the License Status.
Internet connection is required for License Registration, Checking and using EPLANT-Piping with a Web
License.
A free Web License for testing with a duration of one month can be requested.
Production Licenses has a duration of one year and are paid Licenses.
Educational Licenses are available for a discout fee. Ask your EPLANT Distributor for details.
New Web License Schema
Look above for details and in the documentation after intalling this version. This licenses are now
compatible with any CAD version supported by EPLANT-Piping.
AutoCAD 2016
This EPLANT-Piping version is compatible with the latest 2015 version of AutoCAD both 32 and 64 bits.
ZWCAD+ 2015 SP2
This EPLANT-Piping version is compatible with the latest ZWCAD+ 2015 SP2. It is not compatible with the
previous ZWCAD+ 2015.
6.1.1 Compatibility with projects of previous versions

In case of a project of version 4.3 (August 02 , 1999) or later the project has to be opened once with the
data base module to automatically update setup files.
After that, open each PI&D and execute the menu command:
P&ID Utilities / Conversion / Convert P&ID older than V2009
After the conversion execute the menu command:
P&ID / Report to Data Base
In case of a project of version 4.2 (January 12, 1998) or previous the \[project]\DBF_D\*.* files must be
deleted and the project must be open at least once from the data base module.
Project setting must be revised because many changes were done with respect to older version formats.
The Report to Data Base must be executed again for each PI&D.
If the existing project has information manually loaded into the data base tables, this information must be
saved in the new table using VisualFox. No automatic provision is taken.
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In case of a project of version 3.1 or previous, the P&IDs are to be moved to the new PID project directory.
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Appendix A: Default ISA Symbology

Autodesk and AutoCAD registered trademark of Autodesk Inc.

Conventions used in this manual:

command syntax (when indicated)

This format is interpreted in the following way:

The same to install AutoCAD 2004 up to 2016.

Any of the following combinations:

INSTALLATION FROM INTERNET

2.7.1 HARD-LOCK MISSING

The Sentinel Driver is not installed. See 2.3.

2.7.2 AUTHORIZATION CODES

2.7.3 INVALID EPLANT COMMANDS

PROJECTS OF PREVIOUS VERSIONS

ICON LOSS IN MENU

COMPATIBILITY WITH EPLANT-Piping

In this directory the data sheet files are generated.

P&ID document number

This file is read by the data

PROJECT DATA SHEET TEMPLATES

DRAWING FILE STRUCTURE

Drawing containing P&IDs must be placed in the \[project]\PID directory.

Schematic Equipment drawing. It can be any kind of graphic element.

GENERIC LINE ENDS

P&ID GRAPHIC COMMANDS

Define New Line Name

Define New Equipment

4.3.4 Other Commands in PID menu

Report to Data Base

Define New Symbol

General Groups commands of general use.

Inserts P&ID Diagram Number

EXTERNAL FILES AND DATA BASE QUERY

Equipments: by Equipment Name.

P&ID USING CRITERIA

FLOW COMPOSITION TABLES

DATA BASE MODULE

OPEN DATABASE MODULE

The bar File opens the following options:

Line Blocks placed in layers different than LLn.

Selecting the DATA SHEETS button, the following windows appears:

The Browse option opens a window of the kind shown below:

Selecting the XLS File option, the following menu opens:

the following menu opens:

P&ID TRANSFER TO DATA BASE

VALVES, INSTRUMENTS, FITTINGS, TIE-INS

Name of the component definition block

Analyzing the table DES_ATR.DBF:

Selecting this option the following window opens:

With the Browse / Modify new texts can be added.

Selecting this option, the following menu opens:

CHANGES WITH RESPECT TO LAST PREVIOUS VERSIONS

Current version 2015.0

6.1.1 Compatibility with projects of previous versions

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