TM-2220 AVEVA Marine (12.1) Pipework Modelling Rev 3.0

AVEVA Marine
(12.1)
Pipework Modelling
TM-2220
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Pipework Modelling TM-2220
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Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 11
1.1 Aim................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Objectives ....................................................................................................................................... 11
1.3 Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................. 11
1.4 Course Structure ............................................................................................................................ 11
1.5 Using this guide ............................................................................................................................. 12
2 Piping in AVEVA Marine (Basic Concepts) ......................................................................................... 13
2.1 Starting an Outfitting Session ...................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Piping Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Setting the Appropriate specification .......................................................................................... 14
2.4 Pipework Toolbar ........................................................................................................................... 14
2.5 Pipe Design Hierarchy ................................................................................................................... 14
2.6 Pipe Creation (Worked Example) .............................................................................................. 16
2.7 Pipe Branch Heads and Tails ........................................................................................................ 17
2.8 Pipe Branch Head/Tail Positioned Explicitly/Graphically .......................................................... 19
2.8.1 Positioning Explicitly ................................................................................................................. 19
2.8.2 Ship Reference Grids ............................................................................................................... 20
2.8.3 Positioning Graphically ............................................................................................................. 21
2.8.4 Explicit and Graphical Combination ......................................................................................... 22
2.8.5 Copy to Head/Tail..................................................................................................................... 23
2.9 Pipe Branch Head/Tail Connected ............................................................................................... 24
2.10 Pipe Branch Components (Pipe Fittings) .................................................................................... 25
2.11 Component Creation...................................................................................................................... 26
2.11.1 Component Creation Form ....................................................................................................... 27
2.12 Saving the Pipe .............................................................................................................................. 29
2.13 Adding Flange Offset Type Flanges ............................................................................................. 30
2.14 Adding Flange Allowance Type Flanges ..................................................................................... 31
2.15 Additional Command Window Queries........................................................................................ 33
2.15.1 Wall Thickness Queries ........................................................................................................... 33
2.15.2 Corrosion Allowance Queries ................................................................................................... 33
2.15.3 Flange Allowance Queries ....................................................................................................... 33
2.16 Changing Components ................................................................................................................. 34
2.17 Branch Components List Order ................................................................................................... 36
2.18 Modifying Pipes and Branches ..................................................................................................... 37
2.19 Arrive and Leave Points ................................................................................................................ 39
3 Using the Model Editor .......................................................................................................................... 41
3.1 Quick Pipe Routing ........................................................................................................................ 41
3.2 Extended Handle Pop-ups ............................................................................................................ 42
3.3 Rotational Handle Pop-ups ........................................................................................................... 42
3.4 General Use of Model Editor ......................................................................................................... 42
3.5 Quick Pipe Routing using Elbows - (Worked Example) ............................................................. 43
3.6 Pipe Routing using Bends via a Pipe Fabrication Machine - (Worked Example) .................... 45
3.7 Changing to another Fabrication Machine Bend ........................................................................ 47
3.8 Replacing Bends with Mitre Bends from an Alternative Piping Specification ........................ 49
3.8.1 Fixed Cut Mitred Bends ............................................................................................................ 49
3.8.2 Variable Cut Mitred Bends ....................................................................................................... 50
Exercise 1 - Quick Pipe Routing .................................................................................................................. 51
3.9 Setting the Increment Values ........................................................................................................ 52
3.10 Moving Inline Components ........................................................................................................... 53
3.11 Move Handle ................................................................................................................................... 55
3.12 Moving Inline Components into another Part of the Same Branch .......................................... 56
3.13 Rotating a Component using the Pipe Modification Handle ..................................................... 57
3.14 Orientate a Component to a Point ................................................................................................ 57
3.15 Align a Component with a Direction ............................................................................................ 58
3.16 Align with a Direction Relative to Axis ........................................................................................ 58
3.17 Rotate by Entering a Value ........................................................................................................... 59
3.18 Move an Elbow / Bend in one Direction ....................................................................................... 60
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3.20 Move using Align with Feature ..................................................................................................... 61
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3.21 Move using Snap to Point Feature ............................................................................................... 61

3.22 Move using Offset From Feature .................................................................................................. 62
3.23 Moving Bends / Elbows - (Worked Example) .............................................................................. 63
4 Creating In-line Components and Branches ....................................................................................... 65
4.1 Add Flanges to another Component within the Pipeline ........................................................... 65
4.2 Insert a Tee Fitting ......................................................................................................................... 67
4.3 Branch Creation on a Set On Tee ................................................................................................. 69
4.4 Creating a branch on a Tee - (Worked Example) ........................................................................ 70
4.5 Place a Valve into a Pipeline ......................................................................................................... 74
4.6 Place / Add a Reducer into a Pipeline .......................................................................................... 75
4.7 Deleting Components .................................................................................................................... 77
4.1 Delete a Range of Piping Components ........................................................................................ 78
Exercise 2 Adding In Line Components ................................................................................................... 79
4.2 Positioning using Ships Reference .............................................................................................. 81
4.3 Direct Selection / Component ....................................................................................................... 82
4.4 Align Selection / Component ........................................................................................................ 82
4.5 Align and Direct - (Worked Example) ........................................................................................... 83
4.6 Copy an Inline Component ........................................................................................................... 85
4.7 Copy a Branch ................................................................................................................................ 86
4.8 Deleting a Pipeline / Branch .......................................................................................................... 87
Exercise 3 Align / Direct Component / Selection, Copy and Delete ...................................................... 88
4.9 Modify the Components Arrive / Leave ....................................................................................... 89
4.10 Change Length ............................................................................................................................... 90
4.11 Group Functions ............................................................................................................................ 91
4.11.1 Moving a Single Pipeline / Multiple Pipelines Including Branches ........................................... 91
5 Sloping Pipes ......................................................................................................................................... 93
5.1 Overview of Variable Angle Bend and Variable Angle PPoint Correction Methods ............... 93
5.2 Creating Sloping Branches Variable Angle Bend Method - (Worked Example) ................... 95
5.3 Variable Angle Ppoints .................................................................................................................. 98
5.3.1 Variable Angle PPoints with Quick Pipe Router ....................................................................... 99
5.3.2 Setting the Nominal Direction on a Component ..................................................................... 102
5.3.3 Retrospective Sloping of Pipes .............................................................................................. 103
Exercise 4 Sloping Pipes Variable Ppoints ......................................................................................... 110
6 Moving / Copying / Mirroring Of Pipes .............................................................................................. 111
6.1 Creating Points ............................................................................................................................. 111
6.1.1 Creating Points - (Worked Example)...................................................................................... 111
6.1.2 Create Branch ........................................................................................................................ 113
6.1.3 Insert Flange Set .................................................................................................................... 116
6.1.4 Insert Valve Set ...................................................................................................................... 117
6.1.5 Insert Expansion Loop ........................................................................................................... 118
6.1.6 Insert ByPass ......................................................................................................................... 118
6.1.7 Copy Selection ....................................................................................................................... 119
6.1.8 Mirror Selection ...................................................................................................................... 120
Exercise 5 Moving / Copying and Mirroring of Pipes ........................................................................... 122
7 Tapped Components Boss Connections ....................................................................................... 123
7.1 Stub In Connection Types ........................................................................................................... 124
7.2 Creating a Stub in Connection ................................................................................................... 125
7.3 Modifying an Existing Connection ............................................................................................. 127
7.4 Catalogue Fittings in Paragon .................................................................................................... 128
Exercise 6 Creating and Modifying Stub In Branch Connections ....................................................... 129
8 Further Concepts ................................................................................................................................. 131
8.1 Alternative Positioning Forms .................................................................................................... 131
8.1.1 Move Form ............................................................................................................................. 131
8.1.2 Move Branch Form ................................................................................................................. 137
8.1.3 Drag Move and Drag Move Branch Forms ............................................................................ 137
8.1.4 Alternative Positioning Forms (Worked Example) .............................................................. 138
8.2 Adding / Controlling Insulation .................................................................................................. 142
8.2.1 Controlling Insulation between Components ......................................................................... 143
8.2.2 Controlling Insulation using an Attachment Point (ATTA) ...................................................... 144
8.3 Adding Tracing ............................................................................................................................. 146
8.4 Additional Pipe Utility Functions ................................................................................................ 147
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Show Pipe Dimensions .......................................................................................................... 147

8.4.2 Clear Pipe Dimensions ........................................................................................................... 147

8.5 Pipe Design Attributes ................................................................................................................ 148
8.5.1 Example of Pipeline Level Attributes...................................................................................... 148
8.5.2 Example of Branch Level Attributes ....................................................................................... 148
8.5.3 Example of Component Level Attributes ................................................................................ 149
Exercise 7 Insulation, Move and Move Drag Forms .............................................................................. 149
9 Pipework Modification ......................................................................................................................... 151
9.1 Pipework Component Bore and Specification Modification ................................................... 151
9.1.1 Modify Components Form ...................................................................................................... 151
9.1.2 Component Selection ............................................................................................................. 152
9.1.3 Modifying Component Specification ....................................................................................... 153
9.1.4 Error Messages ...................................................................................................................... 154
9.1.5 Highlighting ............................................................................................................................. 155
9.1.6 Choosing a Component ......................................................................................................... 156
9.1.7 Multiple Component Changes ................................................................................................ 156
9.1.8 Modifying Component Bore .................................................................................................... 157
9.1.9 Modifying Insulation and Tracing Specification ...................................................................... 157
10 Piping Assemblies ........................................................................................................................... 159
10.1 Using Assemblies in Pipework Design ...................................................................................... 159
11 Splitting and Merging Pipes............................................................................................................ 163
11.1 Splitting Options .......................................................................................................................... 163
11.1.1 Split Pipes on a Plane ............................................................................................................ 164
11.1.2 Split Pipes into Segments ...................................................................................................... 166
11.1.3 Split Pipe by Moving Components ......................................................................................... 166
11.1.4 Assembly Tab ......................................................................................................................... 167
11.1.5 Performing the Split ................................................................................................................ 168
11.1.6 Splitting Pipes on a Plane - (Worked Example) ..................................................................... 168
11.1.7 Splitting into Segments (Worked Example) ........................................................................ 171
11.2 Merge Branch / Pipe..................................................................................................................... 173
11.2.1 Merge Pipes - (Worked Example) .......................................................................................... 173
Exercise 8 Splitting and Merging Pipes ................................................................................................. 174
12 Pipe Penetrations and Hole Management ..................................................................................... 175
12.1 The Penetration Toolbar .............................................................................................................. 175
12.2 Creating Single Pipe Penetrations ............................................................................................. 175
12.2.1 Creating a Pipe Penetration - ATTA from Pipe Spec ............................................................. 176
12.2.2 Creating a Pipe Penetration Coupling From Pipe Spec ...................................................... 180
12.2.3 Pipe Penetration Examples (Standard Types) ....................................................................... 182
12.3 The Hole Management Utility ...................................................................................................... 183
12.3.1 Create Holes Section ............................................................................................................. 183
12.3.2 Merge Holes ........................................................................................................................... 187
12.3.3 Modify Holes ........................................................................................................................... 188
12.3.4 Utilities .................................................................................................................................... 189
12.4 Non-Penetration Managed Holes Free Holes ......................................................................... 194
12.4.1 Free Holes .............................................................................................................................. 194
12.5 Seal Plates .................................................................................................................................... 199
12.6 Hole Management ........................................................................................................................ 200
12.6.1 Hole Association Filters .......................................................................................................... 200
12.6.2 Show Tags ............................................................................................................................. 203
12.6.3 Translucent Penetrated .......................................................................................................... 203
12.6.4 Hole Associations Options ..................................................................................................... 203
Exercise 9 Hole Creation ......................................................................................................................... 206
Exercise 10 - Lubricating Oil System Piping Arrangement ..................................................................... 207
13 Data Consistency Checker.............................................................................................................. 219
13.1 Possible types of Data Error ....................................................................................................... 219
13.1.1 Design Tolerances ................................................................................................................. 220
13.1.2 Starting the Data Consistency Checks................................................................................... 220
13.1.3 The Report Format ................................................................................................................. 221
13.1.4 Data Consistency Diagnostic Messages ................................................................................ 221
13.1.5 Some Examples of Diagnostic Messages .............................................................................. 222
13.1.6 Pipe Route Diagnostics .......................................................................................................... 225
13.1.7 Wall Thickness Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 225
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Exercise 11 - Data Consistency Check ...................................................................................................... 225

14 Pipe Production Information........................................................................................................... 227
14.1 Definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 227
14.1.1 Pipe Piece .............................................................................................................................. 227
14.1.2 Pipe Spool .............................................................................................................................. 227
14.2 The Pipe Production Pipe Check Form...................................................................................... 228
14.2.1 Setting up Production Checks ................................................................................................ 229
14.2.2 Define Auto Resolve Preferences .......................................................................................... 229
14.2.3 Define Auto-Naming Preferences .......................................................................................... 230
14.2.4 Generating Spools.................................................................................................................. 230
14.2.5 Auto-naming Pipe Pieces ....................................................................................................... 231
14.3 The Pipe Production Checks Form ............................................................................................ 231
14.3.1 Running a Production Check ................................................................................................. 232
14.3.2 Examples of Different Results ................................................................................................ 233
14.3.3 Expanding the Machines Results Panel ................................................................................ 235
14.3.4 Modifying Production Information........................................................................................... 235
14.3.5 Changing or Assigning a Machine ......................................................................................... 236
14.3.6 Editing End Excess ................................................................................................................ 236
14.3.7 Applying a Minimum Feed Excess to a Leg ........................................................................... 236
14.3.8 Revalidating the Pipe Piece ................................................................................................... 237
14.3.9 Finishing Viewing Results ...................................................................................................... 237
14.3.10 Viewing Production Information ......................................................................................... 237
14.3.11 Removing Machine Information ......................................................................................... 238
14.3.12 Removing Fabrication Information ..................................................................................... 238
14.3.13 View Log ............................................................................................................................. 239
Exercise 12 - Production Checks ............................................................................................................... 239
15 Pipe Sketches ................................................................................................................................... 241
15.1 Creating Pipe Sketches Using Outfitting ................................................................................... 241
15.1.1 Using the Form ....................................................................................................................... 241
15.1.2 The Outputs ............................................................................................................................ 247
15.1.3 The Error List Tab .................................................................................................................. 248
15.1.4 Pipe Sketch Creation (Worked Example) ........................................................................... 249
Exercise 13 - Create Pipe Sketches Using Outfitting............................................................................... 253
15.2 Creating Pipe Sketches Using Marine Drafting ........................................................................ 254
15.2.1 How to use the Pipe Sketch Form .......................................................................................... 256
15.2.2 Design Elements to Search Under ......................................................................................... 256
15.2.3 Filter the Spools Using ........................................................................................................... 256
15.2.4 Search Results ....................................................................................................................... 257
15.2.5 Display Button and Arrow Controls ........................................................................................ 257
15.2.6 Sketch Creation Options ........................................................................................................ 258
15.2.7 Create Sketches ..................................................................................................................... 258
Exercise 14 Creating Pipe Sketches Using Outfitting Draft ................................................................. 259
16 Bending Machine NC Output .......................................................................................................... 261
16.1 Accessing the Form ..................................................................................................................... 261
16.1.1 Applying Filters to a Search ................................................................................................... 262
16.2 NC Outputs ................................................................................................................................... 264
16.2.1 Example NC Outputs ............................................................................................................. 266
16.3 Bending Machine NC Output (Worked Example) ................................................................... 267
Exercise 15 Creating NC Outputs ........................................................................................................... 270
17 Isometric Production ....................................................................................................................... 271
17.1 Accessing Isodraft ....................................................................................................................... 271
17.2 Option Files .................................................................................................................................. 273
17.3 Isometric Preview from Outfitting .............................................................................................. 273
Exercise 16 - Isometric Production............................................................................................................ 273
18 Standard Reporting ......................................................................................................................... 275
18.1 Standard Reporting with Templates .......................................................................................... 275
18.2 Running a Standard Report from a Saved Template - (Worked Example) ............................. 276
18.3 Quick Reports - (Worked Example) ............................................................................................ 278
18.3.1 Run the Report ....................................................................................................................... 278
Exercise 17 Standard Reporting ............................................................................................................. 278
19 Appendix A (Model Editor Pop-ups and Extended Route Handles) ........................................... 279
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19.1 Extended handle Pop-ups ........................................................................................................... 279

19.2 Rotational Handle Pop-ups ......................................................................................................... 280

19.3 Extended Route Handles ............................................................................................................. 281
19.3.1 1/2 OD behind / in front of ...................................................................................................... 281
19.3.2 1/2 OD behind / in front of Vertex Feature ............................................................................. 281
19.3.3 1/2 OD behind / in front of Ppoint Feature ............................................................................. 281
19.3.4 1/2 OD behind / in front of Linear Edge Feature .................................................................... 281
20 Appendix B ....................................................................................................................................... 283
20.1 Auto-naming Pipe Spools ........................................................................................................... 283
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CHAPTER 1
1 Introduction
Alongside the other primary outfit modelling processes pipe routing is an activity that consumes a lot of time
on any project. Pipe routing in AVEVA Marine has always been one of the many strengths of the system, as
the user will discover in this module.
1.1 Aim
The aims of the course are to provide the skills required to use the AVEVA Marine Pipework application in
the most productive way. To introduce some of the techniques used in the other Outfitting applications. To
have an understanding of Pipe sketches / Pipe isometrics, Pipe Production Information and Pipe Reports.
1.2 Objectives
At the end of this Pipework training course, the participants will able to:
Understand the basic concepts of pipes and branches.

Understand the use of piping specifications in AVEVA Marine.
Understand the concepts of branch heads and tails; the importance of component list order and
flow direction within a branch.
Create, position and orientate piping components.
Modify/change pipe, branch and components
Use of Model Editor
Use of fabrication machine data
Manipulation of sloping pipes
Alternative methods of routing, copying and mirroring
Use of boss connections
Alternative methods of positioning
Apply insulation and tracing specifications to the pipes
Modification of bore and specification
Use of assemblies
Splitting and merging of pipes
Penetration and hole management
Run data consistency checks for specific parameters and tolerancees
Extract production information from the pipe model
Produce Sketches & Isometrics
Create bending machine NC data
Generate Standard Reports
1.3 Prerequisites
The participants must have completed the AVEVA Marine TM-2201 Outfitting Foundations course.
1.4 Course Structure
Training will consist of oral and visual presentations, demonstrations and set exercises. Each workstation
will have a training project, populated with model objects. This will be used by the trainees to practice their
methods and complete the set exercises.
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1.5 Using this guide
Certain text styles are used to indicate special situations throughout this document, here is a summary;
Menu pull downs and button click actions are indicated by bold turquoise text.
Information the user has to key-in will be in bold, red text.
Annotation for trainees benefit:-
Additional information
System prompts should be bold, italic and in inverted commas i.e. 'Choose function'
Example files or inputs will be in the bold courier new font.
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CHAPTER 2
2 Piping in AVEVA Marine (Basic Concepts)
2.1 Starting an Outfitting Session
To start the AVEVA Marine application, select All Programs > AVEVA Marine>
Design > Marine 12.1 > Outfitting
The AVEVA Marine - Outfitting Login form appears, enter the following data:
Project Training
Username PIPE
Password PIPE
MDB PIPEFWD,
Check the Integrate Engineering

and Schematics check box.
Then click the Login button.
Setting the project to Training on the AVEVA Marine Outfitting Login form will result in the use of the
Marine Training Project, this will be referred to as MTP for the remainder of this guide.
A default screen layout will be displayed comprising the application pull-down menu and a Design Explorer
showing all the objects from the current project database. The user can reposition and, in some cases,
resize the Outfitting windows.
Once the Outfitting module has been started, the user must check that the
Pipework application is running. This can be seen on the top of the design
framework. If it does not show Pipework, select Design > Pipework from the
application pull-down menu to change to the correct application.
2.2 Piping Specifications
In the same way that design offices have standard piping specifications for different systems or materials,
AVEVA Marine has a set of specifications from which the user can choose. In fact all the components to be
used in AVEVA Marine must be defined in the Catalogue and be placed in a Specification before they can
be used. In the MTP there are several specifications. However for the purposes of this training the following
will be used:
SP_LO = Lubricating Oil System Specification
This specification contains all the fittings required for the course exercises.
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2.3 Setting the Appropriate specification
The first task when building a pipe is to decide which specification the user is going to use.
Having decided on the appropriate specification, this is then set as an attribute of the pipe. Any subsequent
branches will automatically be assigned with the same specification (although this can be re-specified if
required).
To display the Default Specification form, select the Set Default Pipe Specification button from the
Pipework Toolbar.
The Insulation and Tracing can also be set as an attribute of the pipe.
If the tick boxes are checked then the Insulation / Tracing will become
part of the default specification for any subsequent pipes when using
the Create > Pipe from the application pull-down menu.
2.4 Pipework Toolbar
The Pipework Toolbar is used to manipulate pipes, branches and branch components.
1. Set Default Pipe Specification

2. Default Pipe Specification
3. Show pipe creation form
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 4. Show pipe modification form
5. Show pipe component creation form
6. Show pipe component selection
form
7. Delete range of piping components
8. Align selection / component
9. Direct selection / component
2.5 Pipe Design Hierarchy
There is a separate design hierarchy for pipes, as shown below. In principle, each pipe element may own a
number of branches. In turn, branches may own a number of piping components such as valves, reducers
etc.
The difference between pipes and branches is that a branch is considered to only have two ends, while a
pipe may have numerous ends, depending on the number of branches it owns.
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Navigate to PIPE 403_FWC-007 and add it to the 3D

View. This pipe can be found in ZONE 403-PIPE owned
by SITE PIPE_4DK_FWD.
This pipe has three ends and two branches, where the
second branch is connected to the first at the tee.
This introduces another rule that although a branch only

has two ends, it may own components (in this case a tee),
which connect to other branches.
These simple concepts enable any number of piping configurations to be developed, and form the basis of
all the AVEVA Marine Pipework functionality the user will encounter.
BRANCH 2
BRANCH 1
TEE
Remove PIPE 403_FWC-007 from the 3D View.
Branches serve two purposes:
They define the start and finish points of a pipe route (known as the Head and Tail in AVEVA
Marine)
They own the piping components, which define the route
The position and order of the piping components below branch level determine the physical route. In AVEVA
Marine the user only ever needs to consider the fittings, because the pipe that appears between fittings is
automatically set (or implied) by AVEVA Marine according to the specifications of the fittings.
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2.6 Pipe Creation (Worked Example)
The following sections include a worked example which covers pipe creation, branch positioning, connecting
a branch head/tail and adding/changing components.
It is usual to create pipe elements in situ allowing the user to reference other model elements. Add the
following elements into the 3D View.
The Outfitting elements are owned by ZONE

403-PIPE and 403-EQUIP belonging to
PIPE_4DK_FWD and EQUIP_4DK_FWD
respectively
The Hull Design elements are owned by

BLOCK F401.
To display the Create Pipe form, select

the Show pipe creation form button from
the Pipework Toolbar.
The Create Pipe form is now displayed
Pipes hold reference data i.e. Insulation and Tracing Specs,

Temperature, Pressure and Slope Ref. of the pipe.
The Bore field indicated on the form is the nominal bore for this pipe
and does not affect the pipe route.
Before creating the pipe the user must first navigate to the correct
ZONE using the Design Explorer, in this case ZONE 403-PIPE.
Key in the Pipe Name, 403_LOS-003 in accordance with the

diagram.
Select the Primary System for the pipe to be Lubricating Oil
System.
Select the required Pipe specification SP_LO.
Select the Bore to be 150mm, the Insulation to be W, Tracing to be
E-TRACING, Temperature to be 60degC, Pressure to be 1600000
pascal and Slope Ref to none then click the Apply button.
The new PIPE has been created in the ZONE 403-PIPE.
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2.7 Pipe Branch Heads and Tails
All branches need to have a start and end point. These can be a position in space (3D co-ordinates), the
flange face of an equipment nozzle or pipe, a tee or various other points in design. Heads and tails are set
up via a series of attributes that belong to the branch element.
TAIL FLAN 2
GASK 2
Head is connected to the NOZZLE2

of EQUI LOS1005.
Direction Tail is connected to the Head of

of Flow pipe 403_LOS-002/B2
FLAN 1
GASK 1
ELBO 1 HEAD
The pipe illustrated above will be created as part of the Worked Example in the forthcoming sections.
The attributes for heads of branches are: -
HPOS - The position in the zone where the branch starts.

HCON - The connection type of the branch end (Up to a 4 character code for flanged, butt weld,
screwed,etc.).
HDIR - The direction in which the start of the branch is pointing (as if the user was looking down the
bore).
HBOR - The bore of the pipe (this can be metric or imperial).
HREF - The name of the item to which the branch head is connected (i.e. /<EQUIPMENT NAME>-
N1 (N1 is the nozzle identifier on the equipment)). If this is not set, then the branch is open to the
atmosphere for a vent or drain.
HSTU -This is a reference to the catalogue, which determines the material of the first piece of pipe,
between the start of the branch and the first fitting (this still needs to be set, even if there is a fitting
connected directly to the head).
The attributes for tails of branches are: -
TPOS - The position in the zone where the branch ends.

TCON - The connection type of the branch end (Up to a 4 character code for flanged, butt weld,
screwed, etc.).
TDIR - The direction in which the end of the branch is pointing (as if the user was looking back down
the bore).
TBOR - The bore of the pipe (this can be metric or imperial).
TREF - The name of the item to which the branch tail is connected (i.e. /101C-YY027). If this is not
set, then the branch is open to the atmosphere for a vent or drain.
It is not necessary to specify each of these attributes every time the user creates a branch. When
referring to a head or tail, usually the user will be connecting to another Pipe or to a Nozzle. The act of
connecting to another item sets all the attributes at once
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After clicking the Apply button on the Create Pipe form, the newly created pipe complete with branch
appears in the Design Explorer. The Modify Pipe form appears, this has a section for the Head/Tail
Details
Used to set the Modify Pipe form to the

Pipe selected in the Design Explorer
Used to change the details of the pipe.
Used to change the details of the branch.
Used to position the branch head explicitly

or graphically
Used to connect the branch head
Used to position the branch tail explicitly or

graphically
Used to connect the branch tail
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2.8 Pipe Branch Head/Tail Positioned Explicitly/Graphically
From the Modify Pipe form, select the Change button from the Head
Detail section.
The Modify Pipe form changes and displays the Modify Branch Head details. When setting the branch
head or tail explicitly the user needs to specify each of the previously described branch attributes.
Bore - This is the nominal bore for the pipe, all the sizes specified in the pipe
specification are available from the pull down list
Connection - This is a list of all the compatible

connection types for the piping components.
When pipe modelling, if an attempt is made to
connect two pipe components then the some
checks are made by the system.
The first check is made between PL (Pipe
Leave) of first component against the P1 of the
next component. The second check is made
between PL of first component and the P2 of
the next component. If this 2nd match is valid
then the component is flipped, and connected
to the first. If no matching pair is found then an,
incompatible connection type error message is output and the second
component is displaced 100 from the first.
Direction - The head Direction is the direction of the flow and the tail Direction
is opposite to the flow.
2.8.1 Positioning Explicitly
Position wrt World - This is the position with respect to the World i.e. absolute co-ordinates. In AVEVA
Marine each element has a default orientation, they all lie in a particular orientation with respect to the axis
system labelled X, Y and Z. These axes relate to the World co-ordinates as follows:
X = Forward or East
-X = Aft or West
Y = Port or North
-Y = Starboard or South
Z = Up
-Z = Down
The axis system used in the World relates to the ships co-ordinate system using pos
51 + 500, Lg (Horz) 7 + 250, Lg (Vert) 21 . The user can also key-in absolute coordinates for X, Y, and
Z.
Clicking the right hand mouse button in the Position wrt World section
enables a context sensitive menu allowing the user to change the format
to Format XYZ, Format ENU or Format Grid
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2.8.2 Ship Reference Grids
The ships reference grids may be displayed using Utilities > Ship Reference Grids
To show the RSO (Reference Surface Objects) which define the basic ship
shape, drag from the RSOWLD into the 3D viewer.
It may be necessary to change the translucent of the RSOs via the Drawlist to
achieve the views as shown.
View showing frame gridlines
View showing Lg Horizontal and Lg Vertical gridlines
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2.8.3 Positioning Graphically
In addition to entering the position manually the user can select the
Pick Position link label. This allows the user to indicate a position
in the 3D View using the Positioning Control toolbar options.
This section will show how the user can determine the position of
the head/tail by referencing elements in the current Drawlist.
Selecting the Pick Position link label as shown will open the Positioning Control toolbar and the user will
Modify Pipe Select Head Position (Snap) Snap
id using the form as shown.
Set the Positioning Control

toolbar to Graphics and Intersect
Indicate the intersecting grid lines LP25 and LP5

as shown
The resulting position will be

transposed on to the Modify Pipe
form.
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2.8.4 Explicit and Graphical Combination
Alternatively a combination of the previous method may be more suitable when the user needs to offset from
a particular position.
For example the X position is known, i.e. Frame 163 500mm, but the Y position and Z values need to be
determined using the graphical selection. Add element HPANEL F401-FL162_3P to the 3D View.
Key in 163 and -500 in the Frame and Offset text

boxes respectively. Check the Lock checkbox as
shown and click the Pick Position link label. From
the Positioning Control tool bar select Graphics
and Intersection.
With the view Looking X indicate the intersection between the edge of
the hole and LP20.
The Y and Z positions will then be transposed on to the Modify Pipe form.
In reality these positions will be incorrect as they will

cause a clash. Consequently the user can edit the Y
value to offset away from the edge of the hole. In this
case the value will be altered by 100mm.
The Head in the new position will be seen in the graphical display.
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2.8.5 Copy to Head/Tail
From the previous scenarios where the head position has been determined either explicitly and/or by Pick
Position, the user can click the Apply button to fix the position. Alternatively there maybe instances when it
is advantageous to copy the head position to the branch tail, or conversely; if the tail has been positioned, to
copy that position to the branch head.
From the Modify Branch Head section of the form click the
Copy to Tail button
This updates the tail position information. Also because the

head/tail positions cannot be the same the Modify Branch
Tail section of the form immediately becomes available to
allow for modification.
The Modify Branch Tail section contains a Copy to

Head button.
Key in a Frame number of 170 for the tail position and click the
Apply button to fix the Tail position.
The branch will appear as a dotted line, the reason for this
will be explained later in this guide.
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2.9 Pipe Branch Head/Tail Connected
The previous scenarios have shown the head/t space, i.e. not connected to any
other items. This may be the case if the connecting elements do not yet exist in the model or are outside the
boundary of the compartment/zone currently being modelled. However it is often necessary to connect
directly to other elements in the 3D View.
From the Modify Pipe form, under the Head Connection section click the Change button. The Modify Pipe
form changes to allow the user to connect the branch head to a nozzle or another branch. Using the Pick
button indicate the branch/nozzle to connect to, a list of available connections is displayed. The Name box
can also be filled in.
For the head connection, indicate the discharge connection of EQUI

LOS1005 to connect to and click the Connect button to make the
connection. This sets the branch head attributes.
Make sure that the head connects to a tail or equipment

nozzle and also that the tail connects to a head or an
equipment nozzle. This is to allow for the direction of flow.
The dotted line now appears at the nozzle of the connected equipment signifying that the connection has
been made.
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Repeat this for the other connection; in this case it is the head connection of BRAN 403_LOS-002/B2.
The user can either enter the name or select the branch in the 3D View. A
list of the branch s connections is displayed. From the available list select
the head connection, the selected connection is indicated in the 3D View.
Click the Connect button to makes the connection and set the branch tail
attributes.
For the tail the connection type needs to be set

to the PArrive of the first component in the
connected branch. Click the Change button to
set the Connection Type to FBP so that the
branch can terminate with a gasket and click
the Apply button. For this spec
The Modify Pipe form can now be closed.
2.10 Pipe Branch Components (Pipe Fittings)
When it is first defined the head and tail for a branch will consist of a single piece of pipe running in a
straight line between the head and tail positions. This will appear as a dotted line between the two points
unless the head and tail are aligned along a common axis and have the same bore. The dotted line indicates
that branch route is geometrically incorrect.)
BRAN EQUI
403_LOS-002/B2 Tail LOS1005/N1
Tail Connection Ref Head Connection Ref
BRAN
403_LOS-003/B1
Head
The next stage is to create and position the fittings, which define the pipe route required. Just as on a
drawing board, the user needs to decide which piping components are needed in order to satisfy the
requirements of the process. The components must be arranged so that the pipe meets its design needs.
However, unlike on the drawing board, the user does not need to know any fitting dimensions, as AVEVA
Marine derives these automatically from the Catalogue.
To create components, the user needs to select an item from the list of fittings available from the associated
piping specification. Typical fitting types are Bends, Elbows, Tees, Reducers, Flanges, Gaskets, Valves, etc.
There is some intelligence built into the AVEVA Marine forms so that by placing a Valve for instance the
associated Gaskets and Flanges will also be created. For all piping components, the user will need to carry
out the following steps:
Select the component from the piping specification

Position the component and set the orientation.
The tube is created automatically and implied between adjacent fittings.

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2.11 Component Creation
From the Pipework Toolbar select the Show pipe component

creation form icon.
The Component Creation form now appears. This shows all of the
Component Types for the piping components that are available in the
current piping specification, which was set at the pipe and branch level.
The user could select components from an alternative specification if

required by clicking the Select button. A list of Alternative
Specifications appears.
On selection of an alternative specification the Use Alternative

Spec. check box is activated. Click the Done button to accept the
new specification.
However for this training the SP_LO specification will be used.
To cancel the alternative specification, uncheck the Use Alternative

Spec. check box. Although the alternative specification is shown on
the form the Component Types listed are from the SP_LO
specification.
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2.11.1 Component Creation Form
Components are created by selecting the required fitting type from the
Component Types list i.e. Flange. Once the fitting type has been selected
a list of available Sub-Types will be displayed.
The Component Creation form shows details of all the Sub-Types available in the specification. i.e. for a
flange slip-on, weld neck, loose or blank.
The items are created in order, With Flow or Against Flow of the branch.
As the icon is selected the branch toggles between the head/tail position.
Tail - Branch Against Flow Head - Branch With Flow
A check box is available to allow Auto. Create Adjacent components.

This is very useful for adding the flanges attached to in-line flanged
components, i.e. if a valve is added the gaskets and flanges will also be
added.
Select the required flange from the Sub-Type list, FLOF. Select the Against Flow icon, check the Auto.
Create Adjacent and Skip Connected Comps. check boxes and click the Connect button. The new flange
complete with gasket will be added to the branch. Appearing in both the 3D View and Design Explorer.
Now add a FLOF flange and gasket to the head of the pipe:
Ensure that the branch level is selected in the hierarchy to
achieve the correct result.
Now perform a Savework.
The "Use Alternative Spec" check box at the bottom of the form relates to the added associated
elements. If this is on, then the associated element, i.e. gaskets and flanges for a valve will be selected
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Complete the simple pipe as shown below by adding an elbow to the flange at the head and then
repositioning it.
Navigate to the flange and ensure that it is highlighted in the Design

Explorer, use the Component Creation form to connect an elbow to
it:
Select Elbow from the Component Types

list followed by EL90.
With the With Flow check box checked click

the Connect button
Ensuring that the elbow is the current element, click the Model Editor button from the Model Editor toolbar.
The Model Editor will appear on the elbow, drag

the rotation handle through 90 degrees so that
the leave connection of the elbow is pointing in
the +Z direction.
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Click the right hand mouse button on the Y axis linear handle of the Model Editor and from the context
sensitive menu select Align with Feature from the options. Position the cursor over any of the
connections at the tail of the branch until the elbow aligns with the connection as shown. Select the
connection with left mouse button to position the elbow..
In this very simple example the pipe is such that the routing is now complete. The implied tubing is shown
joining the elbow and the flanges.
The use of the Model Editor

will be covered in greater
detail in Chapter 3.
Implied Tubing
2.12 Saving the Pipe
To save the changes to the pipe, click Design > Save Work or click the Save Work
button on from the Default toolbar.
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2.13 Adding Flange Offset Type Flanges
Slip on flanges have a flange offset value, this is the distance from the flange face to the end of the tube. For
the FLOF flanges used in the SP_LO spec this value is calculated using the wall thickness parameter. The
example below shows P1 would have a PDIST of 0 and P2 a PDIST of the Pipe Wall Thickness + 2mm
(PWALLT(1) + 2mm).
The Flange Offset is the Distance between P1 and P2
Therefore with the P2 PDIST value being (PWALLT(1) + 2mm) for a 150NB pipe with a wall thickness of
6.3mm the flange offset will be 6.3 + 2mm = 8.3 mm
The wall thickness can be checked keying in Q HWALLT in the Command

Window while at the BRAN level.
Also the flange offset (distance between flange face and tube end) can be
checked keying in Q FITLEN in the Command Window while at the FLAN level.
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This is not the only method of setting the flange offset

value. If the FLSO type flanges belonging to the
SP/DR07C spec are considered. The flange offset
value is determined by using an Insertion Depth
parameter in the catalogue.
The PDIS value is the flange thickness (PARA[5]) the

insertion depth (PARA[6]). This value is fixed for each
flange because it does not rely on any external variable,
i.e. the wall thickness of the attached tube.
2.14 Adding Flange Allowance Type Flanges
Flanges which require the end of the tube to be flared, deformed to form the raised face, need to have
additional material to allow for the deformation process. This extra tube is the flange allowance. The value of
the flange allowance is calculated using the Pipe Data Table (PDATAB). The PDATAB contains a flange
allowance parameter field which allows the user to add an expression for each bore size. i.e. (10* ATTRIB
PWALLT(1)), the PDATAB holds a reference to the Wall thickness table (WTHTAB)
Consider the illustration shown below, if the wall thickness is 6.3 mm the flange allowance value would be
10 x 6.3 = 63 mm
For the flange allowance to be used, the flange

catalogue component has to have the CompType
attribute set to ALLO
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Navigate to the BRAN 403_LOS-002/B1 and select the Show pipe component creation form icon. The
Component Creation form is displayed. Select the Flange from the Component Types list.
If the Component Creation form is already open the user

can click the Set Branch button to allow reselection of the
Component Type.
The Component Creation form changes and shows all the

available flange sub-types available for the pipe size, select
FLAL - LOOSE FLANGE DIN2642 and click the Place button.
Identify branch leg for Flange
Use the left mouse button to select the approximate place in the
branch for the insertion of the flanges.
The flanges are placed in the branch

the user is prompted to select the
second flange. In this case select
the FLAL type again and click the
Done button.
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The flange allowance can be checked by keying in Q FLALLO in the Command

Window while at the FLAN level.
The loose attribute on the flange will be automatically set to

true. This can be checked by keying in Q LOOSE in the
Command Window.
The impact of this can then be seen in Isodraft on the dimensioned view and material list. Also there will be
no welds in the Weld Table for the loose flanges.
The use of Isodraft is covered in Chapter 17 of this training guide.
2.15 Additional Command Window Queries
2.15.1 Wall Thickness Queries
Q p(Ppoint number) wall

Q p1 WALL query the wall thickness at p1
Q LWALLT Leave wall thickness
Q AWALLT Arrive wall thickness
Q HWALLT Head wall thickness from branch
Q TWALLT Tail wall thickness from branch
Q WTEREF(Ppoint number) query the wall thickness element associated with p1
Q ATWREF Arrive tube wall thickness reference
Q LTWREF Leave tube wall thickness reference
Q PWALLT(Ppoint number) wall thickness at a given Ppoint
Q LTWALL Leave tube wall thickness
Q ATWALL Arrive tube wall thickness
Q SCHED/ULE Piping Schedule taken from the associated wall thickness table
Q PCWALL Wall thickness of connected component Ppoint
Q PA WALL Pipe Arrive Wall thickness
Q PL WALL Pipe Leave Wall thickness
2.15.2 Corrosion Allowance Queries
Q p(Ppoint number) corrosion

Q CORROS/ION Tube corrosion
Q LCORRO Leave corrosion allowance
Q ACORRO Arrive corrosion allowance
Q TCORRO Tail Corrosion from branch
Q HCORRO Head Corrosion from branch
Q PCORRO/SION(Ppoint number) Corrosion at a given Ppoint
Q LTCORR Leave tube corrosion allowance
Q ATCORR Arrive tube corrosion allowance
Q PA CORROSION Pipe arrive Corrosion
Q PL CORROSION Pipe Leave Corrosion
2.15.3 Flange Allowance Queries
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2.16 Changing Components
Navigate to the component to be changed, in this case the FLAL flange previously added to PIPE 403_LOS-
002.
From the Pipework Toolbar select the

Show pipe component selection form
button, the Component Selection form
is displayed.
The Component Selection form can be used to change an existing

component Sub Type or Spec. after it has been added, preserving its
connections to adjoining components wherever possible. In the Type
window the selected component type will be displayed, i.e. Flange etc.
From the available Sub-Types list select the FLANGE WN DIN 2633.
The component is changed and this can be seen in the 3D View.
Change it again to SLIP-ON DIN2576.
If the component has a different fitting-to-fitting length this can be reconnected using the Reconnection
button.
The Specs. tab allows the user to select an alternative specification, and
apply insulation or tracing.
The Errors tab displays

any errors which may
result if an unsuccessful
operation is attempted.
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The Options tab
Description This option allows the user to select the format of the component
description on the Components tab. The Descriptions of the
component can be shown in Full, R Text, S Text, T Text or just as a
Cat-Ref.
Tag component Can be used to turn the component marker on and off (on by default).
Tag constraints Can be used to toggle the highlighting of components which could give
bad connectivity if an adjacent component is changed.
Auto reconnect If selected, this automates the function of the Reconnection button on
the Components tab. Errors which may result if an unsuccessful
Reconnection operation is attempted will automatically appear on the
Errors tab
Reconn. free ends If selected, this re-establishes connectivity if the pipe head (or tail)
becomes disconnected as a result of component reselection
Ignore positioned If selected, this ignores elements which have their RLOCK attribute set
to 0. (RLOCK is the attribute for the branch members creation status
code used by Router.) Selecting this option does not stop the model
editor moving the component, but by default the component with
RLOCK= 0 will not be moved when it is reconnected to the component
being changed
The functionality provided by this form can also be used to change other fittings within a pipe, i.e. from
an elbow to a bend or to switch valve types.
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2.17 Branch Components List Order
With equipment and structures elements that are created in AVEVA Marine, the order in which the user
creates the elements is of no importance to the final result.
With piping components, the order in which they are set out, as well as their individual positions and
orientations, determines the final pipe route.
To help with this a Component Position Pointer is displayed at the current element. This aids the user to
determine the selection of With Flow or Against Flow on the Component Creation form. The direction and
position of the Component Position Pointer is determined by the selection. This indicates the position of
the new component being created.
Below shows the Design Explorer showing the components of BRAN 403_LOS-002/B1.
It can be seen by default there is no tube in the hierarchy of the branch.

The tube can be shown by changing the Design Explorer settings. Select
Settings > Explorer from the application pull-down menu to display the
Explorer Settings form. Check the Show TUBI/ROD check box and click
the OK button.
The Design Explorer will then show the TUBI elements.
When using AVEVA Marine the hierarchy order will become second nature
to the user after a period of time. However, during the initial stages the
user should pay attention to it and should carefully consider where the
next item is going to be inserted by paying attention to the Component
Position Pointer and Design Explorer.
When a component is being created at the branch head or tail then

the user must ensure that the branch is the current element. This was
demonstrated in the previous worked example see section 2.11.1.
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2.18 Modifying Pipes and Branches
If the user has a requirement to modify the pipe or branch once it has been created, then by selecting the
pipe in the 3D View or from the Design Explorer and then clicking the Show pipe modification form icon
from the Pipework Toolbar the Modify Pipe form will appear.
Alternatively if the Modify Pipe form is already open the user can navigate to the pipe in the Design
Explorer and click the Set Pipe button on the Modify Pipe form. Allowing the user to navigate between
pipes without having to close the form and reopen it each time
The form displays the existing branches owned by the pipe in the
Connectivity table. Highlighting the branch which requires
modifying in this table will display the head and tail details and
connection information for this branch. The selected branch will
also be highlighted in the 3D View
Branch B1
selected for
modification.
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Branch B2
selected for
modification.
The form is also used to create a new branch by clicking the New Branch button. The user can then define
the head and tail position for the new branch which can also be seen in the Design Explorer.
The form also contains two Change Detail buttons that allow the user to change the details for the pipe and
selected branch respectively.
Both result in similar forms being presented to the user, the example
shown is the result of clicking the Change Detail for a branch. The
only difference for the pipe is that the user is also allowed to change
the bore.
Change Detail for pipe
Change Detail for branch
If the Show pipe modification form or Set Pipe button is selected and the user has not selected a valid
pipe, branch or component then a warning will be displayed.
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2.19 Arrive and Leave Points
Piping components have P points (similar to those for equipment primitives).The significance of P points is
two fold. First, they define the connection points, and second, they determine the branch flow through the
component by means of Arrive and Leave attributes. For the reducer shown below, it can be seen that the
large end is at P1 and the small end is at P2. If this component is used to increase the bore of the branch,
the flow in the direction of the branch will be from P2 to P1. In order to tell AVEVA Marine the flow direction
desired, the user sets two numeric attributes, Arrive and Leave, to the p point numbers desired. In this case,
Arrive would be set to 2 and Leave would be set to 1. (The default is Arrive 1 Leave 2). This is included for
information, as the forms and menus will handle all connections.
Z
Y
Z P2 Y
P2
P3
P0 X
P0
P1 X
P1
Reducer Couplings / Nipples
Z Z
X Y
Y
P2
P0 P0
P1 P2
P1 X
Bends / Elbows
Z Nozzles
Z P2
Y
Y
P0 P2
P0
P1 X P1 X
P3
Caps / Plugs / Blinds / Flanges Tees / Branch fittings / Olet fittings
Z Y P2
P2 Z Y
P0
P0
P1
X
X P1
Gate Valves / Ball Valves P3 Check Valves
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CHAPTER 3
3 Using the Model Editor
In the previous worked example the use of the Model Editor was briefly encountered to position an elbow,
this will now be expanded upon in the following chapter.
3.1 Quick Pipe Routing
For this section add pipes 403_LOS-004 and 403_LOS-002 and equipment items LOS1004 and LOS1009
belonging to zones 403-PIPE and 403-EQUI respectively to the 3D View.
To access the Quick Pipe Routing functionality

the user must select the Model Editor button
from the Model Editor tool bar
C
403_LOS-004.
The Quick Pipe Routing handles will appear

and the elements in the 3D View will become
translucent with the exception of the branch.
Model Editor can also be accessed via

Edit > Model Editor from the application
pull-down menu.
The Quick Pipe Routing Handle has three parts,
Extend Route Handle This is used to extend the route in the direction indicated by
the handle.
Cardinal Direction Handles These are used to change the direction of the routing to
one of the cardinal directions from the current frame of
reference.
Rotational Handles These allow the extended route handle to be interactively
directed by the user.
Cardinal
Direction
Handles
Rotational
Handles
Extend Route
Handle
The quick pipe routing handle is used to define a routing vector within the constraints of the currently
selected badly defined route. A badly defined route is defined in general terms as follows:
There is a misalignment between two components

The head or tail of a branch is incomplete, i.e. where the head/tail attributes are left in their
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is unset.

This usually equates to the dotted line representation of the implied tube, where the implied tube cannot be
drawn. An exception to the above could be where a pipe branch does not have specification reference set.
The handle can be dragged by using either primary or secondary mouse buttons. By default the handle will
move in multiples of the currently defined linear increments. If the secondary mouse button is clicked as the
cursor is over the pipe routing handle, the user will be presented with a context sensitive menu. The menu
will display the available options which relate to the drag.
3.2 Extended Handle Pop-ups
The following options are available on the Extend Route Handle before a drag.
See Appendix A for a full

description of each option.
The appearance of these

options changes if the pipe
has a Slope Ref set, see
chapter 5
3.3 Rotational Handle Pop-ups
The following are additional options available on the Rotation Handle before a drag.
See Appendix A for a full description of each option.
3.4 General Use of Model Editor
If an element needs modification i.e. moving using the model editor, this can be done by selecting the
element when the Model Editor is active; or alternatively clicking the right mouse button on the element to be
moved, which activates a context sensitive menu from which the user can select the Model Editing option.
Using the right mouse button context sensitive menu has the same affect as clicking the Model Editor
button on the Model Editor toolbar
The functionality relating to

this will be shown in greater
details later in this Training
Guide.
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3.5 Quick Pipe Routing using Elbows - (Worked Example)
The tasks of setting up pipes, branches and components are simplified by the use of forms and menus. The
main thing to remember when using the application is which specification is currently in use as a default.
The course exercises and examples will illustrate different means of pipe routing by giving examples of
many of the situations the user will encounter.
The quick pipe routing functionality will allow the user to define the path of a pipe wherever there is a
defined route within a branch, i.e. where the dotted pipe frame is displayed instead of implied tube. Navigate
to the PIPE 403_LOS-004.
Indicate the dotted pipe frame line and select the Model Editor button from the Model Editor toolbar. The
Quick Pipe Routing handle will now appear at the leave of the component.
It may be necessary to switch the Quick Pipe

Routing handle to the arrive of the other
component, to do this click the single handle at
this connection. In this case this is the
connection at the L.O. Filter as shown.
Select the pipe component modification handle and from the right
mouse button context sensitive menu select Component Choice >
Use Elbows.
Drag the Extend Route Handle 500mm in the X direction, this will pla
Repeat this by 500mm in the +Z direction to complete the elbow.
Enter the feature highlighting mode by pressing the F key on the keyboard or
by selecting Selection > Feature Highlighting from the application pull down
menu
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Right click on the +Z direction Extend

Route handle and holding down the
right mouse button, drag the cursor
across towards the other flange. A
proposed translucent route will be
displayed connecting the
components.
Release the right mouse button and

select Complete from the context
sensitive menu that appears.
The elbows and the implied tube are

added to complete the route
The elbow that has been added

by the system can later be
changed to a bend or a smaller
radius elbow.
The users should be aware that it is also possible to drag the modification handle some known distances
and directions to define the route prior to using the feature highlighting function to complete the route. This
maybe required in order to prevent a collision.
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3.6 Pipe Routing using Bends via a Pipe Fabrication Machine - (Worked Example)
If bends are to be used instead of elbows, the zone, pipe or branch must have the BendMacReference
attribute set. The BendMacReference must point to a valid Fabrication Machine World (FMWL), Fabrication
Machine Group (FMGRP) or Fabrication Machine (FMBEND).
In the MTP project there is a single Fabrication Machine World, Fab_Machines

which owns two Fabrication Machine Groups, Bending_3D and Bending_2D.
Each of the Fabrication Machine Groups own two bending machines. This
instance there may be more than one FMWL or FMGRP to allow for different
locations of the bending machines, i.e. different fabrication shops.
In order for the pipe to be bent on the bending machine the comptype attribute on the variable angle /
variable radius bend must be set to VAR in Paragon. There are several criteria that can be checked to
ensure the pipe can be bent, outside diameter, wall thickness and material reference. However it is not
essential for wall thickness and material reference to be allowed for if they are not required. This provides
the user with a flexible approach to the set up.
If the user assigns either the FMWL or FMGRP as the BendMacReference the system will apply the radius
of the first bending machine in the hierarchy. For example, using the hierarchy shown above, if the user
assigns the FMWL then the system will attempt to add 3D bends. In order to achieve a 2D bend either the
FMGRP or FMBEND that owns the 2D data must be assigned. For this reason the structure of the FMWL
should be carefully considered.
At this stage in the work flow the only aim is to create a bend with the correct radius that can be bent
later. The assignment of the actual bending machine that will perform the task is carried out later, see
Chapter 14 Pipe Production Information
From the Design Explorer navigate to PIPE 403_LOS-004, right click on the pipe and select Attributes
The Attributes of /403_LOS-004 form will appear. Set the BendMacReference attribute by keying in
/Fab_Machines. As explained previously this is the name of the Fabrication Machine World (FMWL).
As before, click the Model Editor button from the Model Editor toolbar and click on the dotted of the branch
to invoke the Quick Pipe Router.
For the purposes of this

section, with the exception of
the elbow at the tail of the
branch the previously created
elbows have been removed.
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Right click on the Extend

Route handle pointing in -X
direction and select
Component Choice > Use
Bends from the context
sensitive menu.
Ensure Feature Highlighting mode is on, via Selection from the application pull-down menu or press the F
key. Right click on the -X direction Extend Route handle and holding down the right mouse button, drag the
cursor across towards the elbow. A proposed translucent route will be displayed connecting the
components.
Release the right mouse button and select

Complete from the context sensitive menu
that appears.
The bends and the implied tube are added

to complete the route
Alternatively the bends can be added in the same fashion as elbows using the Component Creation form
and then manipulated using the Model Editor, but clearly this is not as efficient as using the Quick Pipe
Routing functionality.
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From the Component Types list select Bend, the form changes to show the available bend i.e. VAR
ANGLE VAR RADIUS BEND. The Bend information defaults to Machine
The priority is to check the one, pipe or branch element for a Fabrication
Machine i.e. the BendMacReference attribute set to point to a valid
Fabrication Machine World, Group or Machine and validate the bend
against this.
When an attempt is made to get a bend radius from the bending machine,
all bending dimensions are searched to find an appropriate tube O.D.
(Outside Diameter).
This will set the Radius on the Component Creation form to Machine and
the value in the field below will be set automatically.
If no matching dimensions are found the radius cannot be set,

requiring the radius to be set by the user.
3.7 Changing to another Fabrication Machine Bend
If the bend Radius is too large and needs to be changed to a smaller bend radius for design reasons, then
the BendMacReference attribute for the zone, pipe or branch will need to be changed to another Fabrication
Machine World (FMWL), Group (FMGRP) or Machine (FMBEND)
Navigate to the BRAN 403_LOS-004/B1 and set the BendMacReference attribute for the branch to the 2D
FMGRP, /Bending_2D using the Attributes form. Navigate to the BEND1 element in the Design Explorer
and click the Show pipe component selection form icon.
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The Component Selection form is displayed. Selecting VAR ANGLE VAR RADIUS BEND, will result in the
user being presented with a question alert form, enquiring Bend Radius is 504.9 - Do You want to
change the Bend Radius to 336.6 - Machine Defined click the Yes button
The bend radius is

changed to suit the new
fabrication machines
settings. This process
could be repeated for all
the required bends and
elbows within the branch.
For the Fabrication Machine to work, the catalogue component (SCOM)

for the bend needs to have the CompType attribute set to VAR
If the DfBRadius (Default Fabrication Bend Radius) pseudo attribute is queried

this will show the bending machine radius. If changes have been made to the
assignment of the bendmacref since the creation of the bend this might not be
the actual radius
If the attribute BendMacReference has not been set on the

zone, pipe or branch element then an error message will
inform the user if the DfBRadius is queried.
The actual radius of a bend can be determined by Q RAD in the Command

Window. This is a more useful query for the modeller.
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3.8 Replacing Bends with Mitre Bends from an Alternative Piping Specification
Mitred Bends are often used on overboard discharges, exhaust systems etc., The Pipe Specification /A150
referenced by the MTP has been supplied with Mitred Bends.
3.8.1 Fixed Cut Mitred Bends
Using the Design Explorer navigate to the first bend belonging to branch 403_LOS-004/B1 and click the
Show pipe component selection form button.
The Component Selection form is displayed, choose the Specs tab and the select the A150 specification
from the displayed specification list, then choose the Components tab.
The list of available bends is displayed including VAR ANGLE VAR RADIUS x CUT MITRE BEND, select
the required mitred bend, the changes can be seen graphically.
1 Cut Mitre 2 Cut Mitre 4 Cut Mitre 6 Cut Mitre
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3.8.2 Variable Cut Mitred Bends
Variable cut mitred bends allow the user to specify the number of cuts required. When the user selects a
VAR ANGLE VAR RADIUS VAR CUT MITRE BEND, they need to set the number of cuts (Ncuts) using
Modify Attributes form.
From the Component Selection form select the VAR ANGLE VAR RADIUS VAR CUT MITRE BEND, the
bend graphically will now look like a normal radius bend.
With the bend selected in the Design Explorer click the right mouse button and select from
the menu. From the Attributes form that appears edit the Ncuts attribute by keying in 10.
The Ncuts Attribute is only used if the bend catalogue parameter number 4 is set
to -1in Paragon.
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Exercise 1 - Quick Pipe Routing
In ZONE 403-PIPE create a new pipe 403_LOS-005 of 150n.b. using the SP_LO and the Primary System
set to Lubricating Oil System.
Add equipment LOS1009, L.O. filter and MPS4001, Main Engine belonging to ZONE 403-EQUIP into the 3D
View.
Route the pipe 403_LOS-005 between the two items, the head being at LOS1009/N1 and the tail at the
MPS4001/N21. Use the Quick Pipe Routing functions with elbows as the component choice. The height of
the route is to be the same as pipe 403_LOS-002. Use a combination of cursor dragging and Distance from
Origin to achieve the leg dimensions up to the 45 degree bends, the remainder of the route should then be
possible to complete in a single function. Ensure the BendMacReference attribute on the pipe is set to
3D_MACH_01 and convert the elbows to 3D bends where indicated.
Then Save Work
Iso1 View Orientation
TAIL
= Use 3D bends initially,
800 * 4off in total.
403_LOS-005
MPS4001
* *
*
1600 * 1675
Flow
Direction HEAD
400
LOS1009
Using the 2D_MACH_01 as the BendMacReference, change the bend radius to 2D.
Remember that the F key is used to toggle Feature Highlighting

As before add FLOF flanges and gaskets
HEAD TAIL
at the head and the tail of the branch.
Remember when adding

the flange to have the
Auto. Create Adjacent
check box checked so
the Gasket is also
added.
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3.9 Setting the Increment Values
Add PIPE 403_LOS-002 to the 3D View. Select Selection > Set Increments from the application pull-
down menu.
The Set Increments form is displayed, the Linear increment setting will change the value used when the
handle is dragged, the Fine linear increment will change the value used when the keyboard arrows are
incorporated, and the Angular increment will change the value used when the rotational handle is dragged.
The Linear increment is specified in the currently active units, or units can be specified by using AVEVA
Marine units of measure syntax. The Linear increment controls the delta value used when dragging a
graphical selection using a linear or planar handle. The default step size is 50mm or 2 inches.
The Fine linear increment has the same function as the linear increment, but with a default step size in
5mm. After the selection has been dragged into an approximate position, fine 'nudges' are achieved by
using the '2' and '8' numeric keypad keys or the arrow keys with the mouse button held down
The Angular increment controls the value used when dragging a graphical selection using a rotation
handle. The default angular increment is 5 degrees
Change the value of the Fine linear increment to 1mm as shown and click the OK button
Now select the pipe modification handle, click the arrows on the keyboard and the increments now should
just move 1mm at a time. Note that a graphical aid indicates the direction of flow within the branch.
The dimension may differ to that When the Model Editor is active a graphical aid
shown in the screen shot. indicates the direction of flow within the branch.
Fine linear increment Angular increment
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3.10 Moving Inline Components
This section will introduce the use of Enter Offset and Enter Distance From.
Activate the Model Editor and select the flanges belonging to PIPE 403_LOS-002. The Pipe Component
Modification Handle will appear. Move the cursor over the left Pipe Component Modification Handle and
from the right mouse button context sensitive menu select Enter Offset, the Constrained Move form
appears, key in the Offset value of 200mm. With this method of moving the component there is a Preview
option available. Click the Preview button, if the Preview is acceptable then click the OK button.
Alternatively, move the cursor over the right Pipe Component Modification Handle and from the right mouse
button context sensitive menu select Enter Distance From > /Origin . The
Distance from Leave/Origin/Branch Tail form appears showing the current distance, key in the distance
from value required. Once again the Preview and OK buttons can be used as before.
If the opposite direction (left) Pipe

Component Modification Handle is
selected, the menu will change to
Enter Distance From > Arrive /
Origin / Direction Change
It can bee seen from the above that the options are context sensitive. It should also be noted that the
Direction Change option will be replaced by depending upon the
configuration of the branch.
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The numerical value that is displayed in the 3D View when using the Model Editor is known as the Distance
Feedback. By default the value is set to the Arrive or Leave of the selection depending upon which Pipe
Component Modification Handle is selected. This can be changed by clicking the right hand mouse button
while on the Pipe Component Modification Handle and selecting Distance Feedback > From Leave / From
Origin / From Direction Change / From Current Position
The user can cycle through the different Distance Feedback options available by pressing the D hot key.
As already mentioned the options that are available to the user are dependent upon the configuration of the
branch and will change to suit. This is indicated in the screen shots below.
These options can also include instead of Direction Change .
The From Current Position option will initially display a value of 0, but can be used in conjunction with the
drag functionality to offset the selection by a delta value, in this case 100mm.
The Pipe Modification handle will be the same for valves, flanges, reducers
etc. A tee component can be moved the same way unless it is connected to
the third connection
To aid manipulation of the graphical selection it is also possible to change to position of the handles
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3.11 Move Handle
In the previous section the Pipe Modification Handle was in the correct position prior to moving the fitting.
There are frequently times when this need to be changed before any move can be carried out. To change
the position of the handles move the cursor over the Pipe Component Modification Handle and from the right
mouse button context sensitive menu select Move Handle > Opposite End of Selection or End of
Selection depending upon the handle selected.
This can best be demonstrated on a group of components. Navigate to PIPE 403_LOS-002 and select the
valve at the head of the pipe. The Pipe Modification Handle will be positioned at the centre of the selection
as shown. With the mouse button over handle pointing in the Y direction from the right mouse button
context sensitive menu select Move Handle > End of Selection. The Pipe Modification Handle will be
repositioned to the corresponding end of the selection.
Again with the mouse button over handle

pointing in the Y direction from the right
mouse button context sensitive menu select
Move Handle > Opposite End of Selection.
The Pipe Modification Handle will be
repositioned to the other end of the selection.
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3.12 Moving Inline Components into another Part of the Same Branch
Inline components that have not been connected to another branch can be moved into another part of the
pipeline so long as it is within the same branch.
Select the inline component to reposition, then select the Model Editor icon from the Model Editor Toolbar.
The Pipe Component Modification handle will now appear on the component to move.
Feature highlighting has to be inactive to move the component to other legs in the branch .Press the F key
to toggle this on/off.
The current status of feature highlighting can also be checked by selecting

Selection from the application pull-down menu.
Select the Pipe Component Modification handle and drag the inline component to its new position.
If at any point during the use of the Model Editor the user wishes to cancel the operation the Esc key
can be used to return the graphical selection back to its original position.
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3.13 Rotating a Component using the Pipe Modification Handle
Select the component to rotate, then select the Model Editor icon from the Model Editor toolbar. The pipe
modification handles now appear on the component.
Select the pipe component modification rotational handles with the left mouse button. Holding down the
button, drag the rotational handle to the required angle. The delta value for the current rotation and the result
direction can be seen.
3.14 Orientate a Component to a Point
Select the component to orientate, now select the Model Editor icon from the Model Editor toolbar. The
pipe modification handles now appear on the component.
Move the cursor over the component s modification handle and from the right mouse button context
sensitive menu select Orient To Point. Now move the cursor over the P-points of the other components,
when the orientation is correct select the P-point to fix the rotation
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3.15 Align a Component with a Direction
Select the component to align then select the Model Editor icon from the Model Editor toolbar. The pipe
Move the cursor over the component s modification handle and from the right mouse button context
sensitive menu select Align with Direction. Now move the cursor over the P-points of the other
components, the directional plane will be highlighted and the component will be aligned, when the alignment
is correct select the P-point to fix the rotation.
3.16 Align with a Direction Relative to Axis
Select the component to align, now select the Model Editor icon from the Model Editor toolbar. The pipe
Move the cursor over the components modification handle and from the right mouse button context sensitive
menu select Align with. The Enter Direction For Z Axis form appears, key in X 45 Z and then click the
Preview button. If the preview is correct then click the OK button, if not enter another direction and repeat
process.
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3.17 Rotate by Entering a Value
Select the component to rotate, now select the Model Editor icon from the Model Editor toolbar. The pipe
Move the cursor over the components modification handle and from the right mouse button context sensitive
menu select Enter Value, the Rotate Selection about U form appears. Key in the rotational value required,
in this case key in -45 and then click the Preview button.
If the preview is correct then click the OK button, if not enter another value and repeat process. Please note
that these are absolute angles taken from the starting position
return the valve to its original position.
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3.18 Move an Elbow / Bend in one Direction
Select the elbow / bend to move, now select the Model Editor icon from the Model Editor toolbar. The pipe
As the cursor is moved over the pipe modification handles, the axis line is highlighted. Move the cursor over
the required axis for the direction the component needs to be moved, from the right mouse button context
sensitive menu select Enter Value . The Move Selection form now appears, key in the move value in this
case -300mm and click the Preview button. If the preview is correct then click OK
3.19 Move an Elbow / Bend in Two Directions
Move the cursor over the two lines forming a plane for the axes i.e. XZ, YZ, and XY on the pipe modification
handles,
The axes lines are highlighted. From the right mouse button context sensitive menu select Enter Value .
The Move Selection form now appears, key in the values, in this case key in 500mm, -300mm and click the
Preview button. If the preview is correct then click OK
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3.20 Move using Align with Feature
As the cursor is moved over the pipe modification handles the axis line is highlighted. Move the cursor over
the required axis, from the right mouse button context sensitive menu select Align with Feature . A
directional arrow appears, move the cursor over another P-point that the component needs to be aligned
with. When the correct P-point is identified, select it and the elbow will be aligned with the P-point.
If the cursor was moved over the two lines forming a

plane for the axes i.e. XZ, YZ, and XY on the pipe
modification handles, then the component will be
aligned through the two directions.
3.21 Move using Snap to Point Feature
Holding the cursor over the pipe modification handle and from the right mouse button context sensitive menu
select Snap to Point . Now move the cursor over the part to snap to, the P-Point will be displayed and the
part will be displayed in its new position. If the position is correct then indicate the P-point.
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3.22 Move using Offset From Feature
As the cursor is moved over the pipe modification handles the axis line is highlighted. Move the cursor over
the required axis and from the right mouse button context sensitive menu select Offset From Feature .
The Offset From Feature form appears, key in offset value in relation to the direction of the axis selected, in
this case 1000mm and click the OK button. Move the cursor over the P-point that the component needs to
be offset from. When P-point is selected the component will be offset by the value entered on the form.
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3.23 Moving Bends / Elbows - (Worked Example)
Navigate to ZONE 403-PIPE and run in file 403_LOS-QPR01.txt by dragging the file into the Command
Window. Navigate to the PIPE 403_LOS-QPR01 and set the 3D View to Iso 3. Select the elbow to move, in
this case Elbow 2 and then select the Model Editor button from the Model Editor toolbar. The pipe
With the cursor over the Pipe Modification Handle from the right mouse button context sensitive menu select
Move Handle > Snap to point, move the cursor over the Arrive P-point as shown and select it. The Pipe
Modification Handle has now moved. Once again with the cursor over the Pipe Modification Handle from the
right mouse button context sensitive menu select Snap to Point
Pick the leave Ppoint (P2) of Elbow 1, the first elbow is moved to the second elbow.
Select the Pipe Modification Rotational Handle and rotate the elbow to the correct orientation as shown.
Once the elbow is correctly positioned indicate the dotted pipe frame line. With the cursor over the Pipe
Modification Handle from the right mouse button context sensitive menu select Component Choice > Use
Elbows.
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Then to complete the route a similar sequence to that as below might be used:
If the Model Editor is not active right clicking on an inline component allows the user to select Pipe
Editing / Model Editing. This will change the appearance of the handles accordingly; in this case
selecting Model Editing allows the user to position the component outside the constraints of the pipe.
Right clicking again and selecting Pipe Editing will reset the handles back to the Pipe Component
Modification handle. However this will only be possible if the geometry of the pipe allows i.e. there are
no dotted lines indicating incomplete geometry.
To modify the head or tail using the Model Editor the user must fence the direction arrow as shown.
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CHAPTER 4
4 Creating In-line Components and Branches
4.1 Add Flanges to another Component within the Pipeline
Navigate to the BRAN 403_LOS-002/B1 where the components are going to be

added.
If the user has been active on another branch and the Component Creation
form is already active in the graphical interface, the user must be sure to set the
branch by clicking the Set Branch button from the Component Creation form.
This works in a similar fashion to the Set Pipe button on the Modify Pipe form.
Select the Show pipe component creation form button from the Pipework
toolbar.
The Component Creation form now appears, select the component that the
flanges are to be added to from the 3D View or from the Design Explorer, in
this case select ELBO 3. In the 3D View the elbow is identified and the
component position pointer is shown going with the flow.
From the Component Creation form select Flange from the Component
Types. The form now shows the available Sub-Types.
Select the SType FLOF, then choose the Against Flow icon this will reverse
the component position pointer to the arrive position P1
Make sure that the Auto. Create Adjacent and Skip Connected Comps
check boxes are both checked and then click the Connect button.
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This has created a pair of flanges with connecting gasket (FLAN 2, GASK 2 and FLAN 3). The form changes
to allow the user to select an alternative flange type for the mating flange. Select the SType FLOF, then click
the Done button.
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4.2 Insert a Tee Fitting
For this example it will be assumed that the branch is a set-on, i.e. saddled, consequently the Set-on Tee
from the specification will be used. Add PIPE 403_LOS-005 and EQUI /LOS1008 to the 3D View.
Using the Design Explorer, navigate to the branch where the set-on tee is to be added,
select the Show pipe component creation form button from the Pipework toolbar.
The Component Creation form is now displayed, on the form under

the Component Types select Tee. Set the Filter By to TESO, Conn.
Bore to 150 and select the 150 TESO TEE SET ON. From the
Connection Information section choose the configuration of the tee,
for this example we will use Flow through tee
1 2 3
1.Flow through tee Creates a tee with the flow and the
configuration set to leave by the inline leg P2
2.Leave by connection Creates a tee against the flow and the

configuration set to leave by the offline leg P3
3.Arrive by connection Creates a tee with the flow and the

configuration set to arrive by the offline leg P3
Ensure that the With Flow icon is selected.
Click the Place button. Indicate with the cursor the branch leg where
the tee is to be placed, the set on tee is added.
The set on tee does not have any graphical representation, but it can be seen in the Design Explorer.
The connection is made by the tube as opposed to a fitting.
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The direction of the set-on tee may need to be changed. To do this the direction of P3 must be known.
Select the TEE from the Design Explorer followed Query > General from the application pull-down menu.
From the Query form select P3. This shows that P3 lies in the direction of X, which in this case is the
direction required.
If the branch was required to be connected to the top of the pipe, in a +Z direction. The user can fence in the
Tee and select the Model Editor icon from the Model Editor toolbar. The Pipe Component Modification
handle now appears on the component allowing it to be rotated.
Move the set-on tee to a position along the pipe that aligns with the nozzle on the equipment as shown
below:
An equal tee, reducing tee, boss or

weld olet would be added in the same way
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4.3 Branch Creation on a Set On Tee
Using the tee component that has just been inserted, a new branch can now be
created and connected to it. Select Show pipe modification form from the
Pipework toolbar.
The Modify Pipe form appears, click the New Branch button, this create
head and tail are still undefined, select the new branch B2. This changes the Modify Pipe form to allow the
user to identify the head and tail position for the new branch.
Under the Head Connection section click the Change button, now under the Connect Branch Head to
section click the Pick button. Indicate the pipe to display the list of available connections.
Select the connection required, in this case Tee1, this will display the connection in the graphical view, if the
connection is correct click the Connect button.
The tail position could be connected the same way, but for this example it will be set to the default position
0, 0, 0. Under the Tail Detail section click Change. Set the Connection to Open, the Direction to Z (up) and
the Position wrt World to X0, Y0, Z0. Click the Apply button
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Indicate the dotted pipe frame line and select the Model Editor icon from the Model Editor toolbar, the Pipe
Component Modification handle will now appear at the leave of the component.
With the cursor over the Pipe Modification Handle, click and hold down the left mouse button, drag the
handle in the X direction (forward) the required leg length.
the fitting, in this case an elbow

because the system expects a
change in direction at this point
This branch will need to be

deleted prior to the next
exercise.
Using the current catalogue a set-on tee would need to have the LOffline attribute set to True prior to
pipe sketch creation. If this is not done the fitting will split the main pipe.
4.4 Creating a branch on a Tee - (Worked Example)
Often it is a requirement to create branches which only contain one or two components. The example below
shows a branch B2 that only contains two components; a flange and a gasket, connected to a tee on the
main branch B1:
BRANCH B2
gasket
flange
BRANCH B1
flange
tee
flange
A common occurrence might be that another pipe will connect to the gasket of branch B2.
Add PIPE 403_LOS-003 to the 3D View and make the branch the current element.
Select the Show pipe component creation form button from the Pipework
toolbar.
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The Component Creation form is now displayed, on the form under the
Component Types select Tee. Set the Filter By to TEE, Conn. Bore to
150 and select the 150mm TEE BW DIN2615. From the Connection
Information section set the configuration of the tee to Flow through tee
Click the Place button. Indicate with the cursor the branch leg where the
tee is to be placed.
For this worked example the direction of the

tee is not important.
Click the Show pipe modification form button.
Click the New Branch button to add the branch to the form and in the Head Connection section click the
Change button. Click the Pick button and indicate the Tee in the 3D View.
Click the Connect button.
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Set the tail to be at World Co-ordinates 0, 0, 0 and click the Apply button. This will have to be changed
subsequently.
Ensuring that the new branch is selected, click the Show pipe component creation form icon. Select
Flange followed by the SLIP ON FLANGE DIN2576, ensure Auto Create Adjacent check box on the
Component Creation form is not checked, ensure With Flow is selected. and click the Connect button.
Repeat the process for the gasket. Remember that the connecting flange
highlighted in the Design Explorer for the gasket to be created in the
correct position.
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The Design Explorer should now show the newly created flange and
gasket.
Gaskets do not have a graphical representation in the Training

Environment.
To complete the procedure the tail must be connected to the last member via the Modify Pipe form. From
the Tail Connection section click the Change button followed by the Connect button in the Connect
Branch Tail to section, as shown.
The head of a new pipe can connect to the tail of the newly created
403_LOS-003/B2 when routing.
In this example only two components have been added to the branch, however additional components
can be added and/or the quick routing techniques shown earlier can also be used.
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4.5 Place a Valve into a Pipeline
An isolating valve will be inserted into branch 403_LOS-002/B1 close to the connections with EQUI
LOS1004. Add the pipe to the 3D View and using the Design Explorer ensure the branch or one of its
members is the current element. From the Pipework toolbar select the Show pipe component creation
form icon, the Component Creation form is displayed. Check that the branch name on the form is correct,
if not the Set Branch button can be used. From the Component Creation form, select Valve from the
Component Types list.
The form now shows the available Sub-Types
Select the SType FLGBUTT, now click the Place button. The user
will be prompted to dentify branch leg for Valve
Indicate the branch leg.
The valve complete with flanges and gaskets is placed in the

indicated branch leg.
The user must then select the flange type to connect to the valve. Select the type required, in this case
Stype FLOF and click the Done button.
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4.6 Place / Add a Reducer into a Pipeline
Once again use BRAN 403_LOS-002/B1 to which the reducer can be added. Using the Design Explorer
ensure the branch or one of its members is the current element. From the Pipework toolbar select the
Show pipe component creation form icon, the Component Creation form is displayed. Check that the
branch name on the form is correct, if not the Set Branch button can be used. From the Component
Creation form, select Reducer from the Component Types list.
The form now shows the available Sub-Types and the Reducer Information; select the correct configuration
for the reducer, in this case Arrive minor bore, leave major bore
1. Arrive major bore, leave minor bore

2. Arrive minor bore, leave major bore
1 2
Select the Leave Bore of 200mm and select the 200mm CONC
REDUCER CONC. from the list. Ensure that the With Flow button is
selected and click the Place button. On the top of the graphical
window there is a message prompt asking the user to dentify
branch leg for Reducer:
Indicate the branch leg as shown
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The reducer is placed in the indicated branch leg, but because the tail of
the branch is set to 150NB, the implied tube can not be completed.
Return to the Component Creation form and change the

configuration to Arrive major bore, leave minor bore. Select the:
150mm CONC REDUCER CONC. from the list and click the
Connect button. The second reducer is added to the pipeline branch
and because the nominal bores are now the same the implied tube
will be completed.
Exit the Component Creation form.
Select the Model Editor button from the Model

Editor toolbar. Click on the second reducer created,
drag the handle to the required position and exit the
Model Editor.
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4.7 Deleting Components
Using the Design Explorer or the 3D View indicate the component to be deleted, in this case it is the
reducer created in the previous section. Select the Delete CE button from the Default Toolbar or
alternatively select Delete > CE from the pull down menu.
Alternatively, individual components can be deleted directly from the Design

Explorer by using the right mouse button context sensitive menu and selecting
Delete.
A Confirm alert form appears, asking the user to confirm the deletion? Click the Yes button to delete the
component, removing it from the Design Explorer and the 3D View.
Delete the other reducer using an alternative method to the first..
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4.1 Delete a Range of Piping Components
It is possible to graphically indicate the first and last component of a range and then delete them in one
operation. In this case the valve, flanges and gaskets belonging to PIPE 403_LOS-002.
Select the Delete range of piping components icon from the Pipework toolbar. The user is prompted to
Identify start of range selection to delete , indicate the first component. A second prompt now appears
Identify end of range selection to delete , indicate the last component.
The components are highlighted in the 3D View and a Confirm alert form appears, asking the user to
confirm the deletion? Click the Yes button to delete the range of components.
Alternatively the components to be deleted can be highlighted by holding down the

Ctrl key on the keyboard while indicating them from the 3D View or by fencing them
in using a window and then selecting Edit > Delete Selection from the application
pull-down menu.
For information relating to the deletion of pipes or branches refer to section 4.9
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Exercise 2 Adding In Line Components
Using PIPE 403_LOS-005 as a datum re-route the adjacent pipes 403_LOS-004 and 403_LOS-002 using
the Model Editor functions. In general, the spacing between the pipe centrelines is to be 300mm. Assign a
BendMacRererence attribute on the pipes to 2D_MACH_01. The 45 degree bends are deliberately
misaligned.

There are three sections where the implied tube
cannot be created. These will be handled in
403_LOS-005
subsequent sections of the guide
* = Elbows rotated through 90 degrees.
$ = 45 degree bend.
300
300
403_LOS-004
$ $
200
403_LOS-002
* *
Add flanged butterfly valves to pipes 403_LOS-004 and 403_LOS-002 and rotate them so that the actuator
connections are on the port (Y) side. Use the FLOF slip-on flanges.
* = Face of leave flange 550mm

from origin of elbow.
$ = Face of leave flange

500mm from origin of elbow.
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Insert a 100n.b. butt weld tee in the X direction in to PIPE 403_LOS-005. The Y position of the tee is to be
aligned with the nozzle connections of EQUI LOS1008. Create a second branch containing a globe valve
and components as shown. The tail of the new branch is connected to the tee and the head is connected to
the first component in the branch.
Then Save Work
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4.2 Positioning using Ships Reference
The Position - Ship Reference form is a tracking form which means when the user navigates to an
element, the form automatically updates to the current databases element, showing its position both in terms
of the ship reference and of absolute position XYZ, (refer to diagram in section 2.8.2 Ship Reference Grids).
The form allows the user to specify the position of the elements in the design. Changing either Offset or
World Position shows the new position of the object in the 3D View using an encapsulating box. The system
also updates the boxes to reflect the new position.
Position of Elements
FR, LH, LV Defines the position of the element either with respect to the ship s
reference gridlines with an offset or as an absolute value (World
Position)
Reset Resets the form to the current database position of the element. i.e.
it reverts back to its original position on the database
Apply Modifies the selected elements to the defined position. If the value
is incorrect then use the Undo button on the Model Editor toolbar.
Navigate to PIPE 403_LOS-002 and highlight the elbow. Select Position > Using Ship References from
the application pull-down menu. The Position Ship Reference form appears.
If an element has no position attribute, the user does not have the correct
access, or the element is locked, the form will be inactive
A bounding box is added to the component and the origin P0 is highlighted. In the Position Ships
Reference form change the LH Offset to be 200, the bounding box is repositioned.
If the new position is satisfactory click the Apply button.
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4.3 Direct Selection / Component
The Direct Selection/Component function allows elbows, bends, etc. to be directed to face towards the
next component. In this case the bends belonging to PIPE 403_LOS-004 are not orientated correctly to be
able to add the implied tube. This can be seen by orientating the view to PlanY
Select the bend to direct, BEND 3, select the Direct selection / component button from the Pipework
toolbar. The bend angle is changed to suit.
Repeat this for BEND 4, this bend angle will be changed again and the implied tube will be added between
the two bends.
This function will also rotate the component if the component is orientated incorrectly.
In this case the angles of the components have changed from the original 45 degrees. If this is
undesirable the following function maybe more applicable.
4.4 Align Selection / Component
The Align Selection/Component feature allows a component or a selection of components to be moved

along the axis of the branch to be aligned with the adjacent item in the branch.
In the 3D View, indicate the component or components to be aligned in the branch. Once again this can be
BEND 3 of PIPE 403_LOS-004. Select the Align selection / component button from the Pipework toolbar.
When using this function the angle of the bend remains unchanged
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4.5 Align and Direct - (Worked Example)
This worked example will involve another area of incomplete BRAN 403_LOS-004/B1 as a result of the last
exercise. This branch needs to be modified to avoid a clash with PIPE 403_LOS-005.
Firstly the existing elbow needs to be changed as it is a 90 degree elbow. For

the SP_LO spec it is not permissible to cut a 90 degree elbow to be 45 degrees
because this is a waste of material. Instead this elbow must be changed to a 45
degree elbow. Indicate ELBO 2 and select the Show Pipe Component
Selection Form button from the Pipework toolbar.
Another elbow has to be added to the branch which can be manipulated.

Indicate FLAN 4 and select the Show Pipe Component Creation Form
button from the Pipework toolbar.
From the Component Types section select Elbow, followed by EL90

ELBOW 90 DEG. Ensure the Against Flow is selected and click the
Connect button.
With the elbow still the current

element click the Align
Selection/Component button on the
Pipework toolbar.
The origins of the elbows are now

aligned in the X axis.
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Select the Model Editor button from the Model Editor toolbar and select the 45 degree elbow, ELBO 2.
Drag the elbow in the +Z direction by 300mm.
De-activate the Model Editor and then select the 90 degree elbow, ELBO 3 and click the Direct
Selection/Component button on the Pipework toolbar.
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4.6 Copy an Inline Component
From the Design Explorer or 3D View select the inline component to copy, in this case TEE 1 belonging to
BRAN 403_LOS-005/B1. Now from the application pull-down menu select Create > Copy > Offset
or
The Copy with Offset form appears and in the 3D View the axes are displayed on the component. Key in
number of copies 1 and the offset against the required direction. In this case, 500mm in the +V (to port)
direction. Click the Apply button to add the copy to the 3D View allowing the user to visually check the
result.
A Confirm alert form appears, asking if the user wants to Retain created copies? Click the Yes button.
Clicking No will cancel the copying operation
The inline component is now copied. If no more copies are to be made the Copy with Offset form can be
closed by clicking the Dismiss button.
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4.7 Copy a Branch
If the user requires a branch that contains similar components to an existing branch, the complete branch
may be copied and then moved into its correct position.
To create the copy, select the branch that it is to be copied from the Design Explorer, in this case BRAN
403_LOS-005/B2. From the application pull-down menu select Create > Copy > Offset
The Copy with Offset form appears and in the 3D View the axes are displayed on the component. Key-in
the number of copies and the offset against the required direction. The form retains the information from any
previous copies that have been performed. Click the Apply button to add the copy to the 3D View allowing
the user to visually check the result.
A Confirm alert form appears, asking if the user wants to Retain created copies? Click the Yes button.
The branch is now copied, if no more copies are to be made the Copy with Offset form can be closed by
clicking the Dismiss button.
Using the Design Explorer, navigate to the newly created branch, from the right mouse button context
sensitive menu select Rename. The Name form appears, key in the new name and then click the Apply
button.
Click the Dismiss button to close the Name form.
The head and tail positions for the branch will now need to be reconnected
The same procedure can be used to copy a pipe that contains branches
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4.8 Deleting a Pipeline / Branch
Using the Design Explorer indicate the pipe/branch to be deleted and select the Delete CE button from the
Default toolbar or select Delete > CE from the application pull-down menu.
Alternatively, the pipe/branch can be deleted directly from the Design

Explorer by using the right mouse button context sensitive menu and
selecting Delete.
The pipe/branch is highlighted in the 3D View and a Confirm alert form appears, asking the user to confirm
the deletion? Click the Yes button to delete the component, removing it from the Design Explorer and the
3D View.
If a pipeline/branch has been deleted by mistake and the changes have not yet been saved then
clicking the Undo icon from the Model Editor toolbar, will restore the element to the Design Explorer
and 3D View.
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Exercise 3 Align / Direct Component / Selection, Copy and Delete
Correct the missing implied tube at the tail of BRAN 403_LOS-002/B1, this will require inclusion of a 90
degree elbow rotated 30 degrees from the vertical because the 200mm offset is not great enough for a 45
degree rotation. Use the Align Selection/Component and Direct Selection/Component functions to
achieve the desired results.
Iso3 View Orientation Look X View Orientation
30 deg
Correct the branch configuration for PIPE 403_LOS-005 that was created as part of the previous exercise
and used in the previous sections. Any additional branches/fittings should be deleted to leave a single
branch in the original position, aligned with EQUI LOS1008. The branch will have a simple flange and
gasket arrangement as shown. Use the Modify > Hierarchy > Reverse Order command on the branch to
swap the head / tail.
Make a copy of 403_LOS-001 and position it 5 metres X (aft) of the original. Rename the pipe and
branches to suit 403_LOS-101. Extend the tail of BRAN 403_LOS-101/B1 by 1000mm in both the X and Y
directions as shown.
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4.9 Modify the Components Arrive / Leave
From time to time due to changes in the pipework design configuration it may become necessary to change
the orientation of an inline component. For example a tee fitting may require the branch to be changed from
P3 to P2.
Navigate to the TEE 1 belonging to BRAN 403_LOS-005/B1. Select Modify >

Component > Arrive / Leave, from the application pull-down menu. The Mod Comp
Arrive/Leave form appears
It can be seen that normally the Arrive is P1 and the Leave P2 with a P3 as the point where the alternative
branch will connect:
This can be reconfigured to suit the requirements of the user. For instance it may be a requirement to set the
Leave as P3 and keep the Arrive as P1 which will result in P2 being the free connection for the branch. This
can be achieved using the pull down menus on the form and clicking the Apply button:
In the above instance the user would have to reconfigure the connection for the branch and reposition
it.
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4.10 Change Length
Using the Pipe Modification Handles it is possible to move a leg of a branch and at the same time change
the lengths of the connected legs to suit.
Navigate to PIPE 403_LOS-101 that was created in the previous exercise. Select the implied tube as
shown, which also highlights the two elbows and the valve. Select the Model Editor button from the Model
Editor toolbar. The Pipe Modification Handles now appear.
Select the axis to modify the length and drag the handle to the required position. The lengths of the legs
adjacent to the moved leg have changed.
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4.11 Group Functions
4.11.1 Moving a Single Pipeline / Multiple Pipelines Including Branches
It is possible to move a single pipeline or multiple pipelines using the Model Editor by selecting them from
the 3D View.
This is done either by fencing the items by holding down the left mouse button and trapping everything
inside a window or by holding down the Ctrl key on the keyboard and indicating each item.
Navigate to PIPE 403_LOS-101. Graphically select the elements by fencing in as shown below. Select the
Model Editor button from the Model Editor toolbar, the Pipe Modification Handles now appears,
Select the handle for the direction the pipes are to be moved in and drag the handle to the required position.
The Pipe Modification Rotational Handles are also active to allow the user to rotate the pipes if required.
Rotate the selected pipe as shown.
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CHAPTER 5
5 Sloping Pipes
The previous sections have involved only orthogonal pipelines, that is, all lengths of tube were either
horizontal or vertical. In practice pipes often include lengths of tube which slope at angles between
components.
There are three ways of handling this scenario:-

True Representation all components are accurately modelled to reflect the requirements. This
often requires the inclusion of bends, elbows or mitres with relatively small angles. There is no
assumption that the primary fittings will be ground or the weld gaps modified to create the angles for
slope. This method will not be detailed here as it simply a case of adding the required fittings as
already explained in this guide.
Variable Angle Bend/Weld Method this involves the inclusion of an additional variable angle zero
radius bend or weld that is therefore invisible in the 3D View. It assumes that the primary fittings will
be ground or the weld gaps modified to create angles for the slope. This will be covered in the
following sections
Variable Angle Ppoint Method this requires the setting of an angular tolerance on certain ppoints
which can then be used to allow for a certain amount of angular misalignment. This has the benefit
of being more intelligent, not requiring any additional components and will work in conjunction with
Quick Pipe Routing. It assumes that the primary fittings will be ground or the weld gaps modified to
create angles for the slope. This will be covered in the following sections
5.1 Overview of Variable Angle Bend and Variable Angle PPoint Correction Methods
In AVEVA Marine, 90 degree elbows/bends are capable of having a variable angle. They are not fixed at 90
degrees. Variable angle elbows/bends can be directed to the angle of the slope as shown in the illustration.
In the example below a tee has been added to the falling line to demonstrate how an offset would be
introduced. This offset can be removed in AVEVA Marine using either the zero radius Variable Angle
Bend/Weld or Variable Angle Ppoint methods.
Offset
Variable Angle Variable Angle

Elbow / Bend Elbow / Bend
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For the Variable Angle Bend method, bends are normally made from tube, adding a bend will only affect the
tube length. Because the bend being added has no radius the effect is negligible; bends made from tube do
not appear on the isometric material list.
The following illustrations show how the correction can be applied to reduce the offset.
The first example shows the P1 and P2 of the tee aligned with the main branch. A zero radius variable angle
bend can be connected to the P3 of the tee, or the P3 of the tee can be a variable angle ppoint. Both
methods are possible in this case
Offset
Reduced
Allowance made
at P3 of Tee
Variable Angle
Variable Angle
Elbow / Bend
Elbow / Bend
Offset
Reduced
In the example above a set-on tee has been used,
here an equal tee has been used to highlight that an
offset still exists.
Allowance made
at P3 of Tee
In this next example the tee is horizontal and two bends are used one at each side to correct the fall. This
can only be achieved with the use of zero radius variable angle bend method
Variable Angle
0 Radius Bend
Variable Angle
Elbow / Bend
Variable Angle Variable Angle

0 Radius Bend Elbow / Bend
The Auto Slope form lets the user set the leave direction either up or down
for each elbow in a branch. The user can specify the slope either as a rate
of fall or as an angle.
The inclusion of 0 radius bends will cause the Production Checks to

fail because the pipe bending machine will not be able handle a bend
of this type, requiring the pipe to be nominated as manual bend. See
chapter 14 for further details
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5.2 Creating Sloping Branches Variable Angle Bend Method - (Worked Example)
The user can orientate a component to achieve a specific slope between it and the next component in the
branch, for drainage purposes etc. To be able to create sloping pipelines variable angle elbows or bends
must be used. Add PIPE 210_DRN-010 belonging to ZONE 210-PIPE to the 3D View. This pipe contains
two unconnected branches.
This pipe will be used for another

worked example in this chapter, so
create a copy of the pipe prior to
modification.
Indicate one of the components so that the function will be applied to the owning branch and select Modify >
Branch Slope from the application pull-down menu. The AutoSlope form appears allowing the user to
specify the slope of the Fall or as an Angle using the radio
buttons. Click the corresponding button and enter the slope value in the adjacent text-box. Select the Fall
radio button, key in 20 and click the OK button.
When the user sets one value, the other value is calculated automatically.
The user will now be presented with several Confirm alert forms, one for each horizontal leg of the branch,
asking Slope Head YES for Up NO for Down , Click the Yes or No button to specify whether the slope of
the pipe in relation to the Head is Up or Down from the Head. In this case click No to re-orientate the current
component through the necessary angle.
The Confirm alert form will continue to appear for each elbow / bend, a final Confirm alert form appears
asking Position Tail at leave of last member , click the No button.
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The P3 of the tee will need to be aligned with the elbows belonging to BRAN 210_DRN-010/B2. Right click
on the tee and from the right mouse button context sensitive menu select Model Editing, followed by a right
click on the handle and from the right mouse button context sensitive menu select Move Handle > Snap to
Indicate the P3 connection of the tee.
Right click on the handle that is parallel with the tube and select Align with feature..., indicate the aid
pointing in the Z direction on the completed elbow belonging to BRAN 210_DRN-010/B2 as shown to align
the tee correctly.
BRAN 210_DRN-010/B2 needs to be connected to the P3 of the tee. From the Modify Pipe form, select
branch B2 and from the Tail Connection section click the Change button.
From the Tail Connection section click the Change button, followed by Pick to allow the selection of the
tee and finally click Connect to connect the Tail to the tee.
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Navigate to ELBO 3 belonging to BRAN 210_DRN-010/B2 and click the Delete CE button on the Default
toolbar.
Navigate to BRAN 210_DRN-010/B2 in the Design Explorer and select the Show pipe component
creation form button from the Pipework toolbar.
Select Bend from the Component Types list.
Set the Radius setting to Define, key in a value of 0mm, select Against
Flow and click the Connect button to add the bend at the tail.
With the bend selected click the Direct

selection/component button on the
Pipework toolbar.
The implied tube will now appear because the zero

radius variable angle bend has allowed for the
misalignment.
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5.3 Variable Angle Ppoints
This method allows the user to set a default slope for a pipe via the Create Pipe form. This is known as the
Slope Ref (SLOREF). The availability and name of Slope Ref is determined via the Paragon module within
AVEVA Marine. Each Slope Ref is determined by the Slope Element (SLOELE)
The SLOREF attribute is present on PIPE, BRAN and SPEC elements.
The Slope Element has four values that need to be considered:-

Default Slope - this is the optimum angle for the slope, i.e. 1 in 5 for the above.
Minimum Slope - the minimum slope below which the fluid will not drain
Maximum Slope - the maximum slope above which the fluids drains too quickly, leaving the solids in
the pipe.
Minimum Vertical Slope the minimum vertical slope beyond which both fluids and solids will drain.
These can best be explained by the following illustrations.
If the Slope Ref is set against a pipe this will be

checked by the system prior to creating
production information. See Chapter 13 Data
Consistency Checks
To allow for the instances of misalignment between the sloping and non-sloping components an OFFTOL
attribute has been added to the P3 off the tees and P2 off the flanges. In effect creating a tolerance cone
within which the misalignment is acceptable. To compliment this a Nominal Direction (NOMDIR) gives the
exact direction when the components are connected. This is covered later in this chapter.
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5.3.1 Variable Angle PPoints with Quick Pipe Router
One of the advantages of using the Variable Angle PPoints is that it can be used in conjunction with the
Quick Pipe Router. Add pipes 210_DRN-011 and 210 _DRN-010 to the 3D View. 210_DRN-011 is currently
an incomplete pipe that requires routing in order to make the connection at the tee belonging to PIPE
210_DRN-010. Activate the Model Editor and click on dotted line to show the Quick Pipe Router handles.
The right mouse button context sensitive menu will show the additional sloping pipe options that can be
used for branches which have the SLOREF attribute set:-
No Slope this ignores the SLOREF value to maintain a

horizontal route.
Default Slope Up/Down this uses the SLOREF value when
dragging the handles and sets whether there is a fall or rise in
relation to the direction from head to tail.
Slope Angle - this opens the Set Slope Angle form that
allows the user to nominate an alternative angle. The value
entered must be within the Minimum and Maximum slope angle
range set against the SLOELE in Paragon
The value entered must be within the Minimum and Maximum

slope angle range set against the SLOELE in Paragon.
Attempting to key in a value outside this range will result in an
Error alert form appearing.
Once the Default Slope Up/Down has been set the slope can be applied to the pipe by dragging the Quick
Pipe Router handles.
The user can influence the information provided during the dragging from the right mouse button context
sensitive menu by right clicking on the handle and selecting Distance Feedback > Show Orthogonal
Length or Show True Length. These are additional to and can be used in conjunction with the other
Offset, Leg Length and From Origin options already discussed.
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5.3.1.1 Creating Sloping Pipes Variable Angle PPoints Method - (Worked Example)
Navigate to PIPE 210_DRN-011, select the Model Editor button from the Model Editor toolbar and click on
the dotted line representing the incomplete pipe geometry. On the Quick Pipe Router handles from the right
mouse button context sensitive menu select Default Slope Down as well as Distance Feedback > Leg
Length/Show Orthogonal Length from the menu. This branch currently has a slope ref set of 1 in 20.
Drag the X direction handle to achieve a leg length of 3500mm, the vertical distance or fall of the pipe is
shown in the Distance Feedback information to the user. This can then be followed by 550mm in the Y
direction as shown.
Ensure that Feature Highlighting is enabled. Drag the X direction handle to align with the plane of the tee.
To complete the route drag the handle in the Y direction towards the tee, a temporary elbow depicted by a
3D View will remove this element.
In order to complete the route

successfully the slope ref must be
set on both branches.
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Navigate to SITE PIPE_2DK_FWD and run in file 210_QPR_DRN-ZONE_01.txt by dragging the file into
the Command Window. This will add an incomplete pipe and a pipe support to the 3D View as shown.
The branch has a slope reference already defined which be

used to ensure the pipe is placed correctly on top of the
support.
Select the Model Editor button from the Model Editor toolbar and click on the dotted line representing the
incomplete pipe geometry. On the Quick Pipe Router handles from the right mouse button context sensitive
menu select Default Slope Down.
Drag the Z direction handle down and hover the cursor over the Pline on the top of the flange of the pipe
support as shown. The OD in front/behind aids will appear as shown.
With the cursor positioned over the OD in front aid press the P key to obtain an alternative result as
shown. The title of the aid will now change to OD in front of Slopped Linear Edge.
Release the mouse button to fix the vertical

position and then drag the X direction handle
in the direction of the pipe support.
The P hot key can be used for sloping

pipes to obtain an alternative solution.
The resulting leg will be positioned on top of

the support.
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5.3.2 Setting the Nominal Direction on a Component
It maybe necessary to allow for a sloping branch that is connected to a horizontal connection, i.e. a drain
from an equipment item. Add pipes 403_DRN-015, 403_DRN-016, 403_DRN-017 and EQUI MPS4001 to
the 3D View.
The pipes have a slope ref set of 1in20. Using the Quick Pipe Router
directly away from the flange will result in an elbow/bend being placed
at the connection with the flange as shown. This is because the
flange is directed in an orthogonal orientation which is not co-linear to
the tube.
To overcome this, the Nominal Direction of the P2 of the flange must be set
prior to use of the Quick Pipe Router. Navigate to FLAN 1 belonging to
BRAN 403_DRN-017/B1 and select Orientate > Component > Slope from
the application pull-down menu.
The Slope form indicates the current direction of the flange, in this case it is Y. The lower section of the
form shows how the slope is determined, either using the form values which allow the user to key in a Fall or
via the slope set on the branch. The slope is specified as both a ratio and angle and the user can specify
whether the direction will slop Up or Down.
For this case the Slope should be set to Down and use the default value of 1/20 which has come from the
branch. The flange being modified is at the head of the branch so With Flow should be selected. Click the
Slope button on the form to update the New Direction text field, followed by the Apply button.
The nominal direction can

be queried using Q
NOMDIR from the
Command Window
The subsequent use of the Quick Pipe Router will no longer
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5.3.3 Retrospective Sloping of Pipes
It has already been seen how an orthogonally routed pipe can be manipulated to suit an angle. An improved
method of doing this, which can refer to the Slope Ref. is via the Slope Pipe form. Add PIPE 210_DRN-010
to the 3D View and select Modify > Pipe Slope from the application pull-down menu.
It is not essential to have the Slope

Ref set to be able to use this form.
The Slope Pipe form appears showing a

new 3D View of the pipe, indicating with
the use of aids the result of the proposed
slope.
The left side of the form allows the user

to set the slope as a ratio or angle and
whether the slope should be Up or
Down, in relation to the direction of flow.
The grid gadget contains a list of branch

legs, indicating the start and finish, the
drop as a result of the proposed slope
and the length. The selected leg is
highlighted in the 3D View on the form.
The section below the grid gadget provides information and tools to manipulate the selected leg.
The application of the slopes will modify the vertical legs of the pipe try to obtain the slope. As a result the
alteration of a vertical leg directly from the form is not possible, instead it is often altered as a consequence
of the other legs being modified.
Select Leg 3 from the grid gadget.
The area under the grid gadget is

updated to show the details of the leg
allowing the user to alter the slope or
even remove the slope completely by
un-checking the Slope Leg check box.
The First Anchor/Second Anchor

radio buttons allow the user to fix a
feature in the selected leg using the
Anchor Type scrollable list.
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The options available from the scrollable list are subtly different for First Anchor/Second Anchor because
the order of the anchors is determined by the direction of flow. To anchor the Leg Start the First Anchor
options would be used and to anchor the Leg Finish the Second Anchor would need to be selected.
Setting the anchors determine how the slope will be applied to the pipe by fixing the anchor points to a pre-
determined position. The options can be considered as follows:-
None the anchor points are not required which means the vertical height can be manipulated to
suit the modifications to the pipe.
Leg Start/Finish the position of start/finish of the leg is to be maintained
Leg Component the position of component within the leg is to be maintained in relation to another
feature.
Leg Position the position of the leg is to be maintained in relation to another feature.
Further consideration needs to be given to the options visible when the Leg Component and Leg Position
options are employed. They are very similar in application, both requiring the user to indicate an element to
which the component/leg can be anchored. Select Leg 5 from the grid gadget.
When using the Slope Pipe form the items to be anchored to, in this case the STRU elements can be
added to the 3D View on the form by dragging and dropping from the Design Explorer.
Selecting Leg Component from the Anchor Type scrollable list changes the form to allow the user to select
the Component to be anchored, in this case TEE 1. Clicking the Pick Element link label allows the user to
select the element in the 3D View to be used as the reference position. In this case the section belonging to
STRU 210_Drain_Support_01 from ZONE 210-STRCT belonging to SITE OUTSTEEL_2DK_FWD. Once
the element has been selected the Anchor Point and From scrollable list become active allowing the
selections of Top, Centre or Bottom and the keying in of the Offset value.
Clicking the Apply button will modify the pipe so that the component P0 is positioned
accordingly. In this case the Bottom of TEE1 is offset 0mm from the Top of the section.
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Alternatively, using Leg 4 and selecting Leg Position from the Anchor Type scrollable list changes the
form to allow the user to select the Distance along the leg to be anchored. This can either be keyed in or
using the Pick Position link label indicate a feature in the 3D View to determine the position value. A
graphical aid is added to the leg at the specified position and the form is updated with the value.
The remainder of the form functions in a similar fashion to the Leg Component option using the Pick
Element link label to select the element in the 3D View. Once the element has been selected the Anchor
Point and From scrollable list become active allowing the selections of Top, Centre or Bottom and the
keying in of the Offset value.
Clicking the Apply button will modify the pipe so that the Leg Position indicated is
positioned accordingly. In this case Distance 2738.57mm, determined by the flange of the
angle iron section, the Bottom of the pipe is offset 0mm from the Top of the section.
The anchor points that are specified are only set until the user clicks the Apply button. Consequently it is
better to set all anchor points for the whole pipe rather than one leg at a time.
If the settings on the form result in a

different slope to that specified as the
Nominal Slope at the top of the form or,
result in incorrect connections with other
fittings in the pipe, the graphical aid will
become red. This indicates that the
proposed slope is not favourable.
However clicking the Apply button will
perform the modification allowing the
user to force the pipe to be modified.
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It is also possible for the user to obtain some indication of any potential problems by clicking the Show
Messages link label. The opens the Slope Pipe Messages form as shown.
The Back button on the bottom of the form allows the user to step back through the settings that have been
made on the form prior to using the Apply button. Any applied changes can of course be removed using the
Undo button as usual.
5.3.3.1 Retrospective Sloping of Pipes (Worked Example)
Add PIPE 210_DRN-010 to the 3D View.
Select Modify > Pipe Slope from the application

pull-down menu.
The default Nominal Slope will be used and the

tube will be placed onto a STRU to act as a pipe
support.
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Add STRU 210_Drain_Support_01, (or the copy of), from ZONE 210-STRCT
belonging to SITE OUTSTEEL_2DK_FWD as shown to the 3D View.
Select Leg 4 from the grid gadget.
With the First Anchor radio button selected and the Anchor Type set to
Leg Position click the Pick Position link label. In the 3D View indicate
the Pline on the end of the flange as shown.
The Distance value is updated on the form. Click the Pick Element link
label and indicate the section in the 3D View.
Click the Apply button.
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The pipe will be sloped down using the Nominal Slope of 1in20 so that the tube rest on the top of the section
as shown.
Ensure the P3 of the TEE 1 is aligned to the elbows belonging to BRAN 210_DRN-010/B2. From the right
mouse button context sensitive menu select Model Editing, followed by a right click on the handle and from
the right mouse button context sensitive menu select Indicate the P3
connection of the tee.
Right click on the handle that is parallel with the tube and select Align with feature..., indicate the aid
pointing in the Z direction on the completed elbow belonging to BRAN 210_DRN-010/B2 as shown to align
the tee correctly.
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Navigate to TEE 1 in the Design Explorer and from the application pull-down menu select Orientate >
Component > Slope. From the Slope form key in a New Direction value of Z and click the Apply button
followed by the Dismiss button.
Connect BRAN 210_DRN-010/B2 to the P3 of the tee. From the Modify Pipe form, select branch B2 and
from the Tail Connection section click the Change button.
From the Tail Connection section click the Change button, followed by Pick. Selection the tee and click the
Connect button.
Delete ELBO 3 belonging to BRAN 210_DRN-010/B2.
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Exercise 4 Sloping Pipes Variable Ppoints
Perform the following tasks:-
Add pipes 210_DRN-007, 210_DRN-008 and 210_DRN-009 belonging to zone 210-PIPE to the 3D
View.
Leg 7
Using the Variable Ppoint method as shown previously, slope pipe 210_DRN-008 using the default
Slope Ref. of 1in20, but do not slope Leg 7.
Align the tee below 210_DRN-008/B2 using the Model Editor and set Nominal Direction on the
tee to Z.
Set the Slope Ref. on branch 210_DRN-008/B2 and connect the tail to the tee to complete the
exercise.
View Looking Y
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CHAPTER 6
6 Moving / Copying / Mirroring Of Pipes
So far in this guide the creation of the pipe routes has used a combination of directly adding components
using the Component Creation form or via the use of the Model Editor functionality. An alternative to these
options is to use the 2D Pipe Sketching functions. These are accessed from the Pipe Utilities toolbar by
clicking the 2D Pipe Sketching button.
The 2D Pipe Sketching form allows the user

to create a number of aid points, in order to
Create Branch, Insert Flange Set, Insert
Valve Set, Insert Expansion Loop and
Insert ByPass. The form also allows the
user to Copy Selection and Mirror
Selection.
6.1 Creating Points
Clicking the Create Point button allows the user to create aid points in the 3D View. The buttons that are
available for the manipulation of the aid points are as follows:-
1. Create Point
2. Add(Insert) Point
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. Delete
4. Delete All Aid Point
5. Aid Points List
6. Orthogonal Mode On / Off
7. Offset Mode On / Off
6.1.1 Creating Points - (Worked Example)
Using the Design Explorer navigate to the ZONE 403-PIPE. Drag the file
403_2D_Sketch_01.txt in to the Command Window. This will add two pipes, remove
PIPE 403_2D_SKETCH_EX from the 3D View. Set the view to look in the Y direction.
From the 2D Pipe Sketching form check the orth and offset check boxes, then select the
Create Point icon.
The user is Pick Point, <esc> to exit (Snap) Snap: Positioning Control
toolbar is activated, set this to Ppoint and Snap and then select the Ppoint on the upper
flange
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The Input Offset form is displayed, key in the Z value of -1000.00, check the Add Point check box and then
click the Apply button.
Although the view direction

here is in the Y direction the
user can change this during
the creation of the aid
points.
If the Add Point check box

is not used the aid point will
not be created. This can be
used to offset from a feature
without creating aid points.
In the Input Offset form key in X -1000.00, Z 0.00 and then click the Apply button.
In the Input Offset form key in the X 0.00, Z 500.00 and then click the Apply button. On the 2D Pipe
Sketching form select Point 1 from the Aid Points scrollable list, and then click the Delete button. This will
remove point one and then reorder the aid point numbers.
Other aid points can be added and deleted as required using

the Position Control Toolbar and the create points icons from
the 2D Pipe Sketching form.
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6.1.2 Create Branch
The results of the Create Branch function depends upon whether the branch is selected or unselected in
the 3D View when the function is invoked.
6.1.2.1 Branch Selected:
If the pipeline is selected in the 3D View then this will create a branch that will be connected. From the 2D
Pipe Sketching form select the Create Branch button. The Input Input
use the default setting of 0 and click the OK button.
This will create the branch from head to tail, if the

branch is required to be from tail to head then Modify
>Hierarchy > Reverse Order can be used after
creation of the branch.
The CHOOSE TEE form is now displayed select the required tee i.e. 50.00 TRUE TEE BW DIN2615
then click the OK button. The CHOOSE ELBO form is displayed, select the required elbow i.e. STYP EL90
and then click the OK button.
The CHOOSE FLAN form is displayed, select the required flange

i.e. STYP FLOF and then click the OK button.
If the user has checked the Use Bends check box the CHOOSE ELBO form will
not be displayed and the bend will be created in accordance with the assigned
BendMacReference.
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The branch is created and connected
The Undo button can be used to undo the previously

created branch
6.1.2.2 Branch Unselected:
If the branch is not selected in the 3D View then this will create a new branch that will not be connected.
Using the Create Point button, create a new aid line to represent a route with two 90 degree bends. Use the
ortho check box with Positioning Control toolbar set to Screen and Cursor. This allows the user to click
directly in the 3D View, so long as the view has an orthogonal orientation to create the route. W hen the aid
lines have been completed press the Esc key.
It is this method of adding the aid points quickly as if they are being sketched that gives the form the
name of 2D Pipe Sketching.
Because the branch is not selected in the 3D View the user must ensure the
selection is made from the Design Explorer in order for the new branch to be
created below the correct pipe.
If the user is not in the correct position in the Design Explorer, the Error alert
form shown will appear.
With the branch selected in the Design Explorer select the Create Branch button from the 2D Pipe
Sketching form. The CHOOSE FLAN form appears, select the required flange i.e. STYP FLOF, click the
OK button, the CHOOSE ELBO form is now displayed select the required elbow i.e. STYP EL90 and then
click the OK button.
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If the user has checked the Use Bends check box the CHOOSE ELBO form will
not be displayed and the bend will be created in accordance with the assigned
BendMacReference.
The branch is created but not connected
If the user checks the Quick Pipe Router check box, then the connection will be left so the user can use the
quick pipe routing functionality.
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6.1.3 Insert Flange Set
Indicate the tube element in the 3D View into which the flange set will be inserted, then using the Create
Point button create the required aid points to form a line crossing the pipe line at the required location
/locations. When the aid lines have been completed press the Esc key. From the 2D Pipe Sketching form
select the Insert Flange Set button.
The CHOOSE FLAN form is now displayed, select the required flange i.e. STYP FLOF and then click the
OK button.
There is only one gasket type available from the SP_LO pipe
specification so the CHOOSE GASK form does not appear in this
case.
The flanges and gasket are added to the branch at the intersection of the aid line / lines and the branch
centre line.
If the aid line crosses the tube more than once then a flange set will be
added to the pipe line at every intersection point.
If the tube is not selected then an Error alert form No

pipe elements selected OK button and then select the tube to
retry.
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6.1.4 Insert Valve Set
Indicate the tube element in the 3D View into which the valve set will be inserted, then using the Create
Point button create the required aid points to form a line crossing the pipe line at the required location
/locations. When the aid lines have been completed press the Esc key. From the 2D Pipe Sketching form
select the Insert Valve Set button.
The CHOOSE FLAN form is now displayed, select the required flange i.e. STYP FLOF and then click the
OK button. The CHOOSE VALV form is now displayed, select the required valve i.e. STYP GLOBE and
then click the OK button. The Valve set (Flange, Gasket, Valve, Gasket, Flange) is added to the branch at
the intersection of the aid line / lines and the branch centre line.
If the aid line crosses the pipeline more than once then a Valve set will be added to the pipe line at
every intersection point.
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6.1.5 Insert Expansion Loop
Indicate the tube element in the 3D View into which the expansion loop will be added, then using the Create
Point button create the required aid points to form a loop crossing the pipe line at the required locations.
When the aid lines have been completed press the Esc key. From the 2D Pipe Sketching form select the
Insert Expansion Loop button.
The CHOOSE ELBO form is now displayed, select the required elbow i.e. STYP
EL90 and then click the OK button. The elbows are added to create the expansion
loop at the intersections of the aid lines and the branch centre line.
This assumes the Use Bends check box has not been used.
6.1.6 Insert ByPass
Indicate the tube element in the 3D View into which the bypass will be added, then using the Create Point
button create the required aid points to form the bypass crossing the pipe line at the required locations.
When the aid lines have been completed press the Esc key. From the 2D Pipe Sketching form select the
Insert ByPass button.
The CHOOSE TEE form is now displayed, select the required tee i.e. 50.00 TRUE
TEE BW DIN2615 d then click the OK button. The CHOOSE ELBO form is
displayed, select the required elbow i.e. STYP EL90 and then click the OK button.
This assumes the Use Bends check box has not been used.
The tees and elbows/bends are added to create the bypass at the intersections of
the aid lines and the branch centre line.
A ByPass may only be created in a continuous length of tube, consequently

it must be created before the elements to be by passed are created, i.e. filter
and valves.
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6.1.7 Copy Selection
From the 3D View select the pipe elements to copy and from the 2D Pipe Sketching form select the Copy
Selection button. The user is now prompted to Pick source pipe component:
connection.
The complete branch has been fenced in for selection.
Pick target pipe component: select the component, in this case the flange
at the Head of the branch. An Input form is displayed allowing the user to input an offset value, the default
value of 0 is to be used, click the OK button. The selected pipe elements are now copied to the new
location.
In this scenario the complete branch was selected for copying and as a result a new branch was
created and the relative Head/Tail position maintained. However the branches are not connected.
The Input form can be used to specify an offset in relation to the direction arrow in the 3D View.
Copying and inserting components into tubes at an angle to the copied elements, is not supported.
Where possible the application will try to build the copy correctly but most copied elements will retain
the orientation of the original
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6.1.8 Mirror Selection
The Mirror Selection function allows the user to mirror a selection of piping elements.
By default if a tube element is selected then the whole pipe will be active, consequently it may be necessary
to be more specific with the selection by fencing in the desired elements. Once the selection has been
made, click the Mirror Selection button from the 2D Pipe Sketching form. The bottom of the 2D Pipe
Sketching form changes. Click the Pick Mirror Direction button, the selected pipe elements are highlighted
Pick Element for Mirroring
This allows the user to pick an element to set the mirroring direction, i.e. if the
vertical TUBI element is selected then the mirror direction will be perpendicular to this, or if the centre of the
elbow is selected then this will give a mirror direction of
The Mirror direction can also

be modified by keying in a
value.
Select the flange element, the mirror plane is added. The Mirror Direction can now be changed by keying in
a new value of X
Click the Pick Mirror Position icon, Pick Position For Mirroring (Cursor) Snap:
The Position Control toolbar can be used, select Graphics and Cursor, and select the edge of the flange.
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The mirror plane position is now moved to the edge of the selected flange, now click the Mirror button. The
selected elements are mirrored around the mirror plane.
If no pipe element is selected when the user clicks the Mirror button, then
the Error alert form shown appears.
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Exercise 5 Moving / Copying and Mirroring of Pipes
Add the PIPE 403_2D_SKETCH_EX to the 3D View.
Using the 2D Pipe Sketching utilities form, modify the pipe as shown below. Position of branches,
bypass, valve set and expansion loops to be determined by the user. All flanges to be positioned
200mm from main.
1. Insert Expansion
Loop
5. Copy
Selection from #4
4. Create Branch
(initially Tail in +Z)
2. Insert ByPass
3. Insert Valve
6. Mirror Selection Set
after #5
7. Create Branch
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CHAPTER 7
7 Tapped Components Boss Connections
This utility provides a new set of components which can now be used to provide surface connectivity on to
tube and other tube based elements such as elbows, bends, reducers, and tees.
The utility uses the intersection of the Main Branch with the head / tail vector of a second branch to
determine the connection position. The head / hail of the Sub In Branch (second branch) will then move to
this position.
The utility covers six different types of connection, Insert Connection, Surface Connection, Saddle
Connection, Tapped Boss, Welded Boss and Extruded Connection.
For the Tapped Boss and Welded Boss connections the components used are based upon the
dimensions of half couplings and weldolets respectively.
There are two components for each type of connection within Paragon, one for the head and another for the
tail. Each component has a Ppoint (PTPOS), which allows its position to be determined by the head / tail
position of the Stub In Branch at the intersection with the Main Branch. The Olet fitting can be positioned
within the tube or connected to reducers, tees or elbows.
When a connection is made, the connected

head or tail position is adjusted to suit the
position of the connecting fitting.
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7.1 Stub In Connection Types
Insert Connection The Main Branch is drilled and then the Stub in Branch
piece inserted into the hole, the stub in branch is inserted so that the end of
the tube is flush with the inside wall of the main branch tube.
Surface Connection The Main Branch is drilled to the inside diameter of

the Stub in Branch and then the Stub in Branch connected to the surface of
the Main Branch.
Saddle Connection The Main Branch and the Stub in Branch are
formed to make the connection. The Stub in Branch will be flush
with the surface of the Main Branch.
Tapped Boss The Tapped Boss is welded is to the Main Branch and the
Stub in Branch is screwed in to the boss using a thread, in this case NPT.
Welded Boss This Welding Boss is welded to the Main Branch, and then the
Stub in Branch is butt welded to the boss.
Extruded Connection The Main Branch is extruded to form a

connection for welding, the stub in branch is then butt welded to
the extruded connection.
Currently this is a manual extrusion because there is no link

to any extrusion machines.
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7.2 Creating a Stub in Connection
The Pipe Stub In Connections form is accessed by clicking the Connect Stubin Branch button from the
Pipe Utilities toolbar.
The Pipe Stub In Connection form is divided in to two sections, Main Branch and Stub In Branch. The
Main Branch is assumed to be the larger of the connected branches and will eventually be the branch that
contains the Olet fitting.
Where an intersection is found between the Main and Stub In branch, the branch end position is calculated
and a cylindrical representation of the component and label is displayed.
From the Main Branch section of the Pipe Stub in Connections form click the Select link label. The user is
Identify Main Branch : e Main Branch from the 3D View, in this
case it is PIPE 403_DRN-003. The name of the branch will be added to the form.
If required the Main Branch can be changed, by clicking the Reselect link
label and repeating the procedure.
From the Stub In Branch section of the Pipe Stub In Connections form, select the Select link label, the
Identify Stub in Branch :
graphical view.
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A graphical aid is added to the 3D View as well as an indication of the head and tail of the Stub In Branch.
The Stub In Branch section of the form is also update with the following:-
Insert Depth - the value is dependent upon the type of connection which in some cases will vary
according to the wall thickness.
Connected End this can be changed from Head to Tail using the scrollable list
Branch Type. this can be changed to Inset Connection, Surface Connection, Saddle
Connection, Tapped Boss, Welded Boss and Extruded Connection.
In the example shown the Connected End would need to be set to Tail. To complete the connection click the
Apply button followed by the Dismiss button to close the form and remove the graphical aids from the 3D
View.
In the Design Explorer it can be seen that an OLET has been added to the Main Branch and the
Connected End, in this case the tail, has been connected it. The results of different Insert Depths and
Branch Types can best be seen in wireframe by pressing the F8 key.
The function is capable of handling situations where the centrelines

of the branches are offset, but the insertion depth cannot be
calculated in these cases. Consequently the user will have to
estimate the value and key it in manually in to the text box on the
form. Any manual input will be lost if an alternative Branch Type is
subsequently selected.
If the vector of the Stub In Branch does not intersect the Main Branch
an Error alert form is displayed.
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7.3 Modifying an Existing Connection
To modify an existing connection type the procedure is the same as creation, select the Connect Stubin
Branch button from the Pipe Utilities toolbar.
From the Main Branch section of the Pipe Stub in Connections form click the Select link label and select
the Main Branch in the 3D View as before.
From the Stub In Branch section of the Pipe Stub In Connections form, click the Select link label and
select the Stub In Branch in the 3D View as before. The Pipe Stub In Connections form is populated with
the existing connection information.
The user can now modify the Branch Type from the scrollable list or amend the Insert Depth, once the
changes have been made click the Apply and then Dismiss buttons.
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7.4 Catalogue Fittings in Paragon
The MAS catalogue contains a set of Olet fittings specifically for connecting Stub In branches. The main
feature of these Olets is that the P3 position and direction is determined by the position of the connected
branch.
As mentioned previously there are two fittings for each connection type one for the Head connection and
another for the Tail.
The new component categories are listed below
/00TVSAH Saddle Connection for Head (CompType Attribute set to SSAH)

/00TVSAT Saddle Connection for Tail (CompType Attribute set to SSAT)
/00TVVVH Stub in Connection for Head (CompType Attribute set to STUH)
/00TVVVT Stub in Connection for Tail (CompType Attribute set to STUT)
/00TVEXH Extruded Boss Connection for Head (CompType Attribute set to SEXH)
/00TVEXT Extruded Boss Connection for Tail (CompType Attribute set to SEXT)
/00TVSUH Stub In Insert Tee Connection for Head (CompType Attribute set to SSUH)
/00TVSUT Stub In Insert Tee Connection for Tail (CompType Attribute set to SSUT)
/BBTY5XH Welding Boss NPT Connection for Head (CompType Attribute set to TAPH)
/BBTY5XT Welding Boss NPT Connection for Tail (CompType Attribute set to TAPT)
/BFTWXXH Welding Boss BW Connection for Head (CompType Attribute set to BOSH)
/BFTWXXT Welding Boss BW Connection for Head (CompType Attribute set to BOST)
The above components have also been added to their relevant Part Family to aid population of the piping
specifications. They are shown below in the order below the Part Word in Paragon
PRTELE/STUB-IN.PRTWLD/00TVEXT (CompType Attribute set to SEXT)

PRTELE/STUB-IN.PRTWLD/00TVEXH (CompType Attribute set to SEXH)
PRTELE/STUB-IN.PRTWLD/00TVSAT (CompType Attribute set to SSAT)
PRTELE/STUB-IN.PRTWLD/00TVSAH (CompType Attribute set to SSAH)
PRTELE/STUB-IN.PRTWLD/00TVSUT (CompType Attribute set to SSUT)
PRTELE/STUB-IN.PRTWLD/00TVSUH (CompType Attribute set to SSUH)
PRTELE/STUB-IN.PRTWLD/BBTY5XT (CompType Attribute set to TAPT)
PRTELE/STUB-IN.PRTWLD/BFTWXXH (CompType Attribute set to BOSH)
PRTELE/STUB-IN.PRTWLD/BFTWXXT (CompType Attribute set to BOST)
PRTELE/STUB-IN.PRTWLD/BBTY5XH (CompType Attribute set to TAPH)
PRTELE/STUB-IN.PRTWLD/BBTVVVT (CompType Attribute set to STUT)
PRTELE/STUB-IN.PRTWLD/BBTVVVH (CompType Attribute set to STUH)
The components shown above could be changed or copied to suit individual shipyards standards, i.e.
Rtext, and Graphical Representation.
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Exercise 6 Creating and Modifying Stub In Branch Connections
Add pipes 403_DRN-001, 403_DRN-002 and 403_DRN-003 to the 3D View and use the various
Branch Type settings and Insert Depth values to create the connection between the member
branches.
If time permits add some branches that will intersect with the bends belonging to these pipes and
create the connections with these elements.
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CHAPTER 8
8 Further Concepts
8.1 Alternative Positioning Forms
The following forms can be used to compliment the Model Editing, Pipe Editing and Quick Pipe Router
functionality already shown so far in this guide. For the purposes of pipe modelling there are four main forms
to consider which are all available from the application pull-down menu:-
Move form - accessed using
Drag Move form - accessed using
Move Branch form - accessed using
Drag Move Branch form - accessed using
8.1.1 Move Form
Add file 403_Alt_Pos_Pipes.txt below ZONE 403-PIPE, navigate to PIPE

403_POS_01 and select ELBO 1 to demonstrate the Move form.
The Move form is used to move the current element in a given direction. This
can be a specified distance in that direction, to a position relative to another
element, or relative to a plane through a given component.
All of the forms have four common tabs:-

Distance
Through
Clearance
Towards
8.1.1.1 Distance Tab
Movement The Distance tab allows the user to move the

Direction current element so that its origin or nominated
PPoint moves a distance in a given direction.
Distance
The Parameters section of the Move form allows the user to set the following:-
Origin using a scrollable list to select Origin, Arrive or Leave.
Distance
Direction
WRT sets the frame of reference for the direction of movement With
Respect To a specified element.
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The WRT setting can be influenced by the four buttons as explained:-
- Direction with respect to itself
- Direction with respect to owner or first ancestor that has an orientation

- Direction with respect to the World
- Direction with respect to a picked element
For very simple movements the Parameters section of the form can be employed on its own with the Target
section using the Relative To setting of No Target, for example:-
Before After
However the Target section of the form provides additional functionality:-

Relative To - allows the user to select from numerous options to determine how the element is
positioned in relation to the target element or position.
In Front / Behind
On Top / Under From / Towards
Distance To
Distance
On Top
Distance From
Distance
Under
Movement
Movement Direction
Direction
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With the Relative To option set to something other than No Target, the Select options become available to
the user. The setting of this option determines how the remainder of this form will function as shown:-
Selecting the Element option allows the user to specify the element to be
referenced either by keying in the name or by clicking the Pick Target
Element button and indicating the element in the 3D View.
Alternatively, selecting the Position option forces the users to click the
Pick Target Position button. This allows the user to use the Positioning
Control toolbar to perform an EDG pick to specify the position in the 3D
View.
The resulting position is indicated in the 3D View as an aid as shown.

In this case HPANEL F401-DK4_2 has been used.
The remaining options of Next, Tail, Previous, Head and Current require
no additional input.
Checking the Plane Through Target check box allows the user to specify
the direction of the Plane. The current element is moved so that its origin
moves a given distance in a given direction, where the distance is
measure from intersection of direction of movement and the reference
plane. The reference plane is specified relative to the element or position
nominated in the Select scrollable list.
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8.1.1.2 Through Tab
The Through tab allows the user to move the

element in a given direction until it reaches a point
Plane or is relative to a plane perpendicular to the
Through direction of movement through another point.
Movement
Direction
The Parameters section of the form is identical to that detailed for the
Move tab with the exception that there is no Distance input text box.
Unlike the Move tab the Target section must be used to perform an
operation. The Target section of the form is similar to that detailed for the
Move tab. However there is no Relative To scrollable list and the
Through scrollable list is the same as the Select version on the Move
tab.
Checking the Plane Through Tangent check box allows the user to
specify the direction of the Plane. The current element is moved so that its
origin moves to the intersection of the direction of movement and the
reference plane. The reference plane is specified relative to the element
or position nominated in the Through scrollable list.
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8.1.1.3 Clearance Tab
Movement
Direction The Clearance tab allows the user to move the
element in a given direction so that its obstruction
volume or a Ppoint is a given clearance from another
element. The clearance is measured in the same
direction as the movement.
Clearance
The Parameters section of the Clearance tab differs

slightly in that the Origin also contains an All option
which allows for any obstruction volumes. The user can
also specify the amount of Clearance required.
The remainder of this form works in the same fashion as

the Move tab.
The illustration below shows how the Clearance tab can

be used in conjunction with the Relative To options to
great effect.
In Front / Behind
Clearance Clearance
In Front Behind
Movement
Direction
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On Top / Under From / Towards
Clearance To
Clearance
On Top Clearance From
Clearance
Under
Movement
Movement
Direction Direction
Towards Tab
The Towards tab allows the user to move the

element a given distance in a direction specified in
terms of another element.
Distance
Movement
Direction
Towards
Target
The Towards tab is much simpler than the previous tabs, but uses the
Parameters and Target sections in an identical manner.
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8.1.2 Move Branch Form
The Move Branch form is identical to the Move form with the
exception of the Origin option in the Parameters section of the form.
The only options available are Head and Tail.
As implied the form is only used to reposition the head or tail of the
branch using the same methods as previously covered on the Move
form.
8.1.3 Drag Move and Drag Move Branch Forms
The Drag Move and Branch Drag Move forms are

identical to the Move and Move Branch forms
except that it applies the Drag rules to a constrained
network.
In the previous examples the positioning commands

do not move the connected elements. The
construction of the constrained network depends on
the direction of the drag operation and the type of
item to be dragged.
Refer to the Dragging Equipment and Piping

Networks section of the Design Reference
Manual for information relating to the
boundaries of a constrained network.
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8.1.4 Alternative Positioning Forms (Worked Example)
Add PIPE 403_POS_01, HPANEL F401-DK4_2 and F401-FL157_3 to the 3D View as shown in the Iso3
view below
Select ELBO1 and from the

application pull-down menu
The Drag Move form will appear.
Select the Clearance tab.
From the Parameters section of the form set the Origin scrollable
list option to Leave, key in a Clearance value on 200mm and key in
a Direction of Z.
From the Target section of the form set the Relative To scrollable
list to Behind and with the Select option set to Element click the
Pick Target Element button.
In the 3D View indicate the

HPANEL F401-DK4_2.
This will populate the Name text box on the form.
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Remove HPANEL F401-DK4_2 from the 3D View and select an Iso1 view orientation.
From the Parameters section of the form set the Origin

scrollable list option to All, key in a Clearance value on
100mm and key in a Direction of X.
From the Target section of the form set the Relative To

scrollable list to Behind and with the Select option set to
Element click the Pick Target Element button.
In the 3D View indicate the HPANEL F401-FL157_3.
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Close the Drag Move form.
Add PIPE 403_POS_02 to the 3D View.
Select ELBO2 of PIPE 403_POS_02 and Position >

Move from the application pull-down menu
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The Move form will appear.
Select the Distance tab.
From the Parameters section of the form set the Origin

scrollable list option to Origin, leave the Distance value set to
the default of 0mm and key in a Direction of Y.
From the Target section of the form set the Relative To

scrollable list to Towards, check the Plane Target Through
check box and key in a Plane direction of X 45 Y. With the
Select option set to Element click the Pick Target Element
button.
In the 3D View indicate the ELBO 1 of BRAN 403_POS_01/B1.
Click the Apply button
The result of the move can be better seen from a Plan view as shown.
Plane
Plane Direction
X 45 Y
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8.2 Adding / Controlling Insulation
Insulation can be added at pipeline or branch level, AVEVA Marine controls the insulation from the insulation
specification that is created in the Paragon module.
The insulation can be controlled by the range of temperature and

bore to control the thickness of insulation to be added. The image
shows an extract from the Paragon module.
When a pipe is first created, using the Create Pipe form the insulation
specification and temperature can be specified for the pipeline. In this case the
thickness is dependent upon the bore and temperature.
Alternatively, the user can select the thickness of the insulation directly. In this
case the temperature and bore are irrelevant for the purpose of insulation
Once this information exists against a routed pipe the insulation can be displayed by selecting Settings >
Graphics from the application pull-down menu. The Graphics Settings form appears. The Representation
tab contains an Insulation pull down allowing the user to set the translucency of the insulation.
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Sometimes insulation may not be required over the total length of the branch, for example the section of a
pipe below a deck may not require insulation. The insulation can be terminated at a component in the pipe
by setting the components Insulation Specification attribute (Ispec) to Nulref. This will remove the
insulation from the component and the implied pipe downstream of the component. The insulation can be
removed from further components in the pipe if required, using the same method.
8.2.1 Controlling Insulation between Components
Navigate to PIPE 403_LOS-001.
In this example, the insulation is to be removed from the pipe below the penetration flange (COUP 2). To
achieve this, navigate to the upstream component, in this case COUP 1. From the right mouse button
context sensitive menu select Attributes The Ispec of the coupling is currently /W.
Change the Ispec attribute to Nulref by editing it directly from the Attributes form. Repeat this for the elbow
below the deck. The insulation is removed between the coupling and the penetration flange.
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8.2.2 Controlling Insulation using an Attachment Point (ATTA)
Insulation can be stopped and started at points along the implied tubing, independent of the pipe
components, by placing an Attachment Point (ATTA) into the leg of the pipe.
To allow insulation to be turned on or off at the ATTA the Specification Break (Spkbrk) attribute of the
ATTA needs to be set to True.
Using PIPE 403_LOS-001, place an ATTA above the deck flange using the Component Creation form as
shown.
The ATTA has been created between the penetration flange (COUP2) and
FLAN1.
The ATTA can be moved into the desired position using the Model Editor.
Navigate to the ATTA and from the right mouse button context sensitive menu select Attributes Set the
Spkbrk attribute to True by clicking the check box.
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Change the Ispec attribute to Nulref. The insulation is removed between the ATTA and the next
downstream component, FLAN1.
To query the Ispec status of a component or ATTA, with the element the CE key in Q Ispec in the
Command Window.
It is also possible to change the Spkbrk and Ispec attributes by keying commands into the Command
Window. To set the Spkbrk to True, navigate to the ATTA and key in Spkbrk true.
To set the Ispec to Nulref, key in Ispec Nulref. To reset the Ispec to show insulation, key in Ispec /W.
(W is the insulation name).
The gaps in insulation can also be seen on the isometric

produced for the pipe. The gaps in the dashed line show
the areas where the insulation was removed.
It is also possible to edit the Stext attribute of the ATTA to display a note on the isometric. In this case, the
Stext attribute was set to Insulation Break.
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8.3 Adding Tracing
A tracing specification is required for pipelines that may need some form of heating i.e. fresh water pipelines
exposed to the elements. This specification is set up from the Paragon module.
Tracing can be added to a pipe from the Create Pipe or Modify Pipe forms. From the Tracing menu select
the type of tracing required and click the Apply button
If a piping isometric is produced the tracing on the pipe will be shown as a chain-dotted line.
Insulation
Tracing
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8.4 Additional Pipe Utility Functions
Two additional functions on the Pipe Utilities toolbar that have not yet been mentioned are the Show Pipe
Dimensions and Clear Pipe Dimensions buttons.
8.4.1 Show Pipe Dimensions
To display the pipe / branch dimensions, navigate to the required pipe / branch in the Design Explorer and
then click the Show Pipe Dimensions icon from the Pipe Utilities toolbar. The pipe / branch dimensions
will be displayed in the 3D View.
In congested
areas it may
be necessary
to zoom closer
to see the
dimensions
In this case PIPE 403_LOS-002 has been shown.
8.4.2 Clear Pipe Dimensions
To clear the pipe dimensions click the Clear Pipe Dimensions button from the Pipe Utilities toolbar.
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8.5 Pipe Design Attributes
To view the attribute information, navigate to the required level in the

Design Explorer and from the right mouse button context sensitive
menu select Attributes .
8.5.1 Example of Pipeline Level Attributes
8.5.2 Example of Branch Level Attributes
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8.5.3 Example of Component Level Attributes
Exercise 7 Insulation, Move and Move Drag Forms
Using PIPE 403_POS_01, 403_POS_02 and 403_POS_03 perform the following tasks:-
Add insulation to the branches and view the different graphical settings.
Modify the insulation to be different thicknesses
Modify the Ispec and introduce Attas to control the insulation at various points.
Manipulate the elements and branches using the Move and Drag Move forms
Incorporate different elements to determine positions, i.e. HPANEL F401-DK4_2 and F401-
FL157_3
The screen shot shows

the pipe arrangement as
a result of the previous
worked example.
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CHAPTER 9
9 Pipework Modification
9.1 Pipework Component Bore and Specification Modification
This utility provides a method for the user to modify the bore or specifications of one or all of the
components in a pipe or branch. In addition to these modifications, the utility also allows the setting of
insulation and tracing specs. The same Modify Components form is used for modifying both component
specification and bore.
To display the Modify Components form; navigate to the required pipe or one of its branches. Select
Modify > Pipe > Component bore / Specification or Modify > Branch > Component bore /
Specification from the application pull-down menu.
9.1.1 Modify Components Form
Add PIPE 403_LOS-010 to the 3D View. The Modify Components form is a multi function form capable of
changing both specifications and bores.
The Component List tab is the main tab which has the following functions at
the top of the form:-
Current Element allows the user to move to another pipe or branch and modify its.
Select from 3D View accepts a group of components selected graphically and highlights
them in the lower section of the form.
Insulation Spec checking this shows the insulation settings in a separate column on the
form.
Tracing Spec checking this shows the tracing settings in a separate column on the
form.
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The grid gadget that dominates the remainder of the form has the following columns:
Design Element The components in the selected branch or pipe

Component Description A description of the component
PBOR The bore at any of the p-points regardless of flow direction
Spec Component Current specification reference of the component
New Spec Component New specification reference of the component
New Component Description New description of the component
New PBOR New bore of the component
Apply changes to like components checking this applies one component change to all identical
instances in the Component List.
9.1.2 Component Selection
A series of components can be selected graphically by fencing in the components and then clicking the
Select from 3D View button. This accepts the selection and highlights the components in the Component
List.
Components can be added or removed from the selection by holding down the Ctrl/Shift keys and
selecting/deselecting components in the Component List.
In the Design Element column of the Modify Components form, it can be seen that every component
has a Leave Tube element. This includes elements which do not physically have a leave tube, such as
gaskets, flanged valves etc. This is because AVEVA Marine requires each component to have a LSTU
(Leave Specification Tube) attribute. Although the leave tube for these elements is zero length, they are
still shown on this form to allow the specification to be changed to match the adjoining components.
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9.1.2.1 Modification Options
The options available are accessed from the right mouse button context sensitive menu over a selected
field. In each case the modify option applies only to the highlighted items.
The options are,

Modify Specification Modifies the specification of the components selected in
the list.
Modify Bore Modifies the bore of the components selected in the list
Modify Insulation Spec Modifies the insulation specification of the components
selected in the list.
Modify Tracing Spec Modifies the tracing specification of the components
selected in the list.
Select Component Allows the user to choose an equivalent component
where the modification process fails to offer a component
complying with the new specification or bore
Select All Selects all of the components in the list
Clear New Specifications > Selected/All

Clears the entries for the Selected or All components in the list allowing
the user to restart the selection process.
Allows the user to save the contents of the Components
List as an Excel file
Presents the user with a print preview of the Component
List.
9.1.3 Modifying Component Specification
To modify the specification of a set of components, select the Modify

Specification option from the right mouse button context sensitive
menu. The Select Piping Spec form is displayed.
The user is able to set the desired specification from the Specification
scrollable list and specify how the selected specification will be applied
from the Pipe/Branch Reset scrollable list.
The Pipe/Branch Reset scrollable list has three options:-

Components Only, applies the specification to the selected
components.
Pipe and Branches, applies the specification to the components
selected, the Pipe and all of the owned Branches.
Branch, applies the specification to the components selected
and all of the owning Branches.
The latter two options will change the PSPEC attribute of the Pipe and/or Branches to that of the
selected specification accordingly
Select SP_LO and Components Only from the Specification and

Pipe/Branch Reset scrollable lists respectively and click the Apply
button.
Normally any items which are not in the same spec as the current branch are ignored by this process.
This allows for items such as pipe supports and special components to remain untouched. However if
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Clicking Apply actions the search process to find equivalent components in the selected specification. The
Component List is refreshed to show the new components. At this point the form only contains a
suggestion of what the new components will be and has not made any changes to the model.
In this case an error occurred during the search process because the selected
specification could not find a suitable replacement.
For the highlight colour to become visible the user must click in the form which removes the selection
highlight.
A selection summary panel is displayed at the bottom of the form to show the
results of the specification selection process.
Refer to section 9.1.5 for the meaning of the Highlight colours.
9.1.4 Error Messages
If when modifying the specification of components the selection process

encounters a problem, for example if no selection is available for an element,
an error message is displayed and No selection available
New Spec Component column. This error message prompts the user to
check the error log for more details.
With the Error Messages tab selected, the form lists the
components selected for modification which produce an
error in the selection process. When the selection process
takes place, each selected item is scanned to find an
equivalent in the new specification. Where an item cannot
be found, an error is indicated with a description in the
error list, as shown in the example.
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9.1.5 Highlighting
The purpose of the Highlighting tab is to provide visual feedback to the user regarding the success of the
impending changes. It can be seen that components in the form are highlighted green when a new
component has been successfully selected. Components are highlighted in orange if there is a failure
selecting a new specification, as shown in the example below.
These colours are the system default colours. These defaults can
be changed by from the Highlighting tab. The form changes to
display the default highlighting colours.
These colours can be changed to the user preferences.

Alternatively, clicking the Off radio button will remove the
highlighting for the selection. In the example below, the successful
selection colour has been changed to cyan.
The Reset to Default button can be clicked to undo the changes to the highlighting
display settings, returning them to the original default settings.
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9.1.6 Choosing a Component
For items where no selection is available, the user may use Select Component from the right mouse button
context sensitive menu.
This displays the Choose Option form as shown:
The Specs tab is selected first to set the new specification, in this
case SP_LO.
The Components tab is then selected so that an equivalent item

can be chosen from the form, in this case STYP FLOF. Clicking OK
adds the selected equivalent component to the Component List
tab on the Modify Components form. Once the selection is
complete click the Apply button to perform the modification.
These component changes are shown in the graphical view.

The before and after graphical views are as shown:
If the changes are unacceptable, the Undo button reverts the arrangement back to the original components.
9.1.7 Multiple Component Changes
The user may wish to apply one component change to all like instances in the list where no alternate
selection is available. To do this the Apply changes to like components check box should be checked.
With this option applied component changes will automatically be applied to all elements in the list that have
the same type as the one being changed via the above process.
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9.1.8 Modifying Component Bore
To modify the bore of a set of components, the user navigates to the required pipe or branch and invokes
the Modify Components form from the application pull-down menu as previously described. The form once
again shows a Component List based on the selected pipe or branch.
The components required for bore change are selected graphically and these are highlighted in the
Component List as before. The Modify Bore option is selected from the right mouse button context
sensitive menu to display the Select Bore form, with a drop-down list of available bore sizes.
The required bore is selected from the list and clicking OK populates the Component List with the new bore
size. If the results are satisfactory, clicking the Apply button, accepts the changes. Selecting the Error
Messages tab will display a list showing any anomalies, these can be corrected by inserting or deleting
reducers.
9.1.9 Modifying Insulation and Tracing Specification
To show the Insulation and Tracing Specs the Insulation Spec and Tracing Spec check boxes need to be
selected.
Here there is no insulation on the visible components so '-' is inserted in the list. When the user wishes to
change the insulation or tracing specification, the appropriate option is chosen from the right-mouse button
context sensitive menu. A list of available specs is shown in the displayed form and the required one is
selected. Clicking OK automatically changes the spec and refreshes the Component List. In this case, there
is no requirement to click the Apply button on the Modify Components form.
After clicking OK, the new Insulation spec list is as shown.
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CHAPTER 10
10 Piping Assemblies
Building pipes in AVEVA Marine is often a case of building single components into a complex arrangement
of branches and components. In marine engineering there are sometimes fixed configurations of
components which can be reused many times in a design and these form the basis of assemblies.
An assembly in AVEVA Marine is a series of components and branches in a

predefined configuration which may be copied into the design many times.
Alternatively, an assembly definition may be created to access existing
macros or forms. A typical piping assembly is shown above.
10.1 Using Assemblies in Pipework Design
Add PIPE 403_LOS-002 to the 3D View and make BRAN 403_LOS-002/B1 the
current element.
Assemblies are accessed from the Component Creation form in the

Pipework application in the same way as any other component type.
Select Assemblies from Component Types, a list of assembly types

and subtypes is shown on the Component Creation form.
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The form opens showing a 3D View of the currently selected assembly

belonging to the current Sub-Type. A Sub-Type may contain numerous
assemblies.
The user can select an alternative by Sub-Type which allows the user to
select from the members held within. In this case the Pipe Assembly Area
03 Sub-Type has been selected followed by the Flanged Butt Weld Tee
with Weld Neck assembly. The 3D View is updated to show the selected
assembly.
When the selection has been made, the user is able to insert an instance of the assembly in a straight tube
or connected to a component by clicking the Place button or Connect buttons respectively.
If the assembly contains directional or multi bore components, the user will be asked to supply the relevant
details via the CHOOSE and Input forms during the building process.
The behaviour of these forms is determined during the creation of the assembly. This is covered in
detail in the Project Administration (Outfitting) guide, TM-2252.
Click the Place button and indicate the implied tube:
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The arrangement of this assembly and the current pipe specification requires the user to select the size and
type of tee to be used and also the direction of the P3 of the tee.
In this case a new branch has been created but the branch head is
left for completion later. It is also possible for the assembly to be
completed with the tail at the leave of the flange. This happens
automatically if the offline branch of the assembly has a connection
type of OPEN, CLOS, VENT or DRAN.
A similar result would be achieved using the Connect button on the

Component creation form, but in this case, the tee would be
connected to the previous component to the insertion point.
Origins By default, assembly origins are at the arrive point of the first component in the first
branch of the assembly. Certain assemblies need to be positioned using a different
position, so it is possible to define an assembly origin at some other point in the
assembly. i.e. a simple assembly consisting of a flange, gasket and flange may
need to be positioned by the face of the first flange. The assembly origin point is
configurable using the assembly application, so if an origin has been defined, it will
automatically be used to position the assembly. If an assembly is connected to a
component then the position is derived by connecting the first component to the
existing one.
User interaction In the case when a reducer is part of an assembly, the arrive end is determined by
the size of pipe at the insertion point. The leave of the reducer cannot be
determined automatically by the copy process as it may be a number of different
values. The same applies for a reducing tee where the branch size may be
determined by the header size. Another problem arises when the first component in
the assembly is a directional component like an elbow, tee, eccentric reducer etc.
These all have to be orientated to ensure that they are inserted in the correct
position and orientation. When the system cannot decide the orientation or size of a
component automatically, the user is prompted to enter a value or to choose a
component from the specification.
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CHAPTER 11
11 Splitting and Merging Pipes
403_LOS-SplitJoin_Pipes.txt below ZONE 403_PIPE, this will add several pipes to the 3D
View. Add to this HPANEL F204-R_TB16_2
This utility allows pipes to be split at a defined point and merged.
A pipe may be split into segments within the same branch, new branch or new pipe. At the split points, the
system inserts assemblies such as flange sets, couplings etc. Multiple pipes may be split on a single plane.
To display the Split Pipe form, select Utilities > Pipe Splitting.
The Split Pipe form has two tabs:-

Split / Merge tab this is main tab used to set up the
Split and Merge functions
Assembly tab is used to select the assembly that will
be inserted when splitting
11.1 Splitting Options
The upper section of the form allows the user to determine how the split function will be used.
There are three options for splitting:-
Split Pipes on a Plane - Splits the pipe by inserting an assembly

component at the intersection with a plane.
Split pipes into segments - Splits the pipe into segments using user
defined dimensions. The splitting is defined between two points that are
selected by the user.
Split pipe by moving Component - Splits the pipe at the selected component. The selected component
and all those downstream will then be added to a new pipe or branch.
The appearance of the form differs depending on the selection.
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The radio buttons below the Move down-stream components to section determine the resulting
configuration of the pipes and branches. The options are:-
Existing - Components are inserted at the split position in the currently selected branch.
New Pipe - Components downstream of the split are inserted into a new pipe in the hierarchy.
New Bran - Components downstream of the split are inserted into a new branch owned by the
current pipe.
11.1.1 Split Pipes on a Plane
11.1.1.1 Branches to Split
When using the Split Pipes on a Plane option the system allows the
user to collect a group of pipes using the Design Explorer or 3D View
using a variety of methods.
Add CE - the user can navigate to any element in the Design Explorer and add it, or any pipes underneath
the current element to the Branches to Split grid gadget.
Add Selected - the user can select a number of pipes in the 3D View by dragging a crossing window across
the required pipes with the cursor. The selected pipes are then added to the Branches to Split grid gadget by
clicking the Add Selected button.
ID Selection - this method is similar to the above. However, the user can dynamically update the list by
picking any pipe component. To add pipes to the list, the ID Selection button the user can then indicate the
pipes to be add to the gird gadget. When the user has finished selecting pipes to add, the Escape key is
pressed to end selection.
Clear all - clicking this button clears Branches to Split grid gadget.
In this case, the four horizontal pipes have been selected by fencing in the flanges and clicking the Add
Selected button.
When splitting pipes on a plane this section of the form does not need to be
populated if the user intends to use the ID Split button.
Individual pipes can be removed by clicking the right mouse button

and selecting the Remove from list option. Clicking the Remove
from list button removes the pipe from the Elements to split list.
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11.1.1.2 Plane Definition
The main aim of this section of the form is to determine the

position and direction of the plane. To achieve the user can key
in the relevant position directly in to the text fields shown.
Alternatively the user can click the Define Plane link label to
allow the user to select a position in the 3D View in conjunction
with the Positioning Control toolbar.
The user is then prompted to A Position (Snap) Snap: . In this case the face of a flange has been
indicated.
The plane can be seen in the 3D View and the positions are transposed on to the form as shown.
By default the plane is shown solid and with the dimensions of 1000mmx1000mm. The appearance and
visibility of the plane can be changed by keying in an alternative size and manipulating the Fill and on/off
check boxes.
The position of the plane can be altered by keying in alternative values to those shown or by using the
Nudge arrow buttons on the form to move pane relative to Plane Direction.
In this case the Plane size

has been changed to
500mm, the Fill check box
has been unchecked and
plane has been nudged
500mm in the +X direction.
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11.1.2 Split Pipes into Segments
The Split Pipes in to Segments option allows a single branch to be split into segments of a given length
between selected components or selected features that are adjacent to the pipe. This function does not
require the creation of a plane and is not capable of handling multiple branches.
The Split Pipe Length section of the form allows the user to determine
how lengths are to be used by the function. The user can choose
between Segment Length and Cut-pipe Length and key in the
required value.
The Minimum Final Tube Length restricts the length of the final tube.
If the final tube length is below this value, the previous spools are
adjusted to make the final length within this value.
The use of this form is demonstrated in worked example later in this

chapter.
11.1.3 Split Pipe by Moving Components
The Split Pipe by moving Component option allows a single branch to be split at an indicated component.
This function does not require the creation of a plane and is not capable of handling multiple branches. Also
considering the indicated component will be moved to a New Pipe or New Branch, the Existing radio
button is not available. Consequently the appearance of the form is different as shown.
Clicking the Split butto Pick a
Indicating a component in the 3D View will result in the component and

the downstream elements to be moved to a new pipe or branch.
In this case it is the valve belonging to PIPE 403_LOS_SPLITTING-

001 that is indicated. With the New Pipe radio button selected the
results can be seen by referring to the Design Explorer as shown:-
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11.1.4 Assembly Tab
The Assembly tab is only relevant when the function

requires the addition of new components, i.e. the Split
Pipes on a Plane and Split Pipes into Segments options.
The resulting tab is very similar in use to the Assemblies

that are added via the Component Creation form. It allows
the user to select the assembly that will be inserted at the
various split points.
The users can select alternative assemblies by clicking on

the Filter Assemblies By scrollable list.
The Assembly build origin scrollable list allows the user to

determine whether to build the assembly using the primary
or secondary origin.
The primary and secondary origin points allow some control over where the assembly is positioned relative
to the splitting point. One of the most common types of assembly is likely to be a set of break flanges where
the relevant points for positioning the assembly are on either flange face. In this case the primary origin point
would be defined as the leave point (upstream flange face) and the secondary origin would be defined as
being the arrive point (downstream flange face). A representation of the splitting procedure is as shown:
Splitting
Plane
Assembly built to
Primary Origin
Primary Secondary
Origin Origin Assembly built to
Secondary Origin
Assembly
Definition
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11.1.5 Performing the Split
The Perform Commands belonging to the Split / Merge tab contains several context sensitive buttons:-
Split this is available for all three splitting options and used to invoke the splitting function
once all the settings have been made by the user.
ID Split this is only available when using the Split Pipes on a Plane function and allows the
user to indicate the branches to be split without the need to populate the Branches
to Split grid gadget.
Flow this adds a flow direction arrow to the 3D View to enable the user to determine
which side of the split represents the downstream components.
Undo used to undo the previous actions.
Dismiss closes the form.
11.1.6 Splitting Pipes on a Plane - (Worked Example)
Ad the following elements into the 3D

View:-
PIPE 403_LOS_SPLITTING-001
HPANEL F204-R_TB16_2
Select from the application pull-down menu.
From the Split Pipe form ensure the Split Pipes on a Plane radio
button is selected.
Using the 3D View set the view orientation to Plan > Y and fence in the four flanges
as shown. Click the Add Selected button.
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From the Plane Definition section of the form click the Define Plane link label. Set the Positioning Control
toolbar to Graphics and Snap and indicate the aft face of the HPANEL as shown.
The plane can be seen in the 3D View and the positions are added to the Split Pipe form.
In this case the pipes will be split by a flange and gasket arrangement 250mm forward of the aft face of the
bulkhead.
Key in a value of 250mm in the Nudge text box and click the left
hand arrow button.
The plane will now be position on the forward side of the bulkhead as seen
in this Iso 2 view.
From the Assembly tab, select Pipe

Assembly Area 01 and Flange &
Gasket Assembly.
Ensure the Assembly build origin is set

to Build to Primary Origin.
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From the Split / Merge tab select the New Pipe radio button
from the Move downstream components to section and click
the Split button.
The intended split positions are

indicated in the 3D View and the user
is presented with a Confirm alert box.
Click the Yes button.
The pipes will be split at the designated position by the selected assembly.
This is also reflected by the creation of new pipes in the Design Explorer.
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11.1.7 Splitting into Segments (Worked Example)
Add PIPE 403_LOS_SPLITTING-005 to the 3D View.
Select Utilities > Pipe Splitt from the application pull-down menu.
From the Assembly tab, select Pipe Assembly Area 01 and Flange &
Gasket Assembly.
Ensure the Assembly build origin is set to Build to Primary Origin.
From the Split / Merge tab, ensure the Split Pipes into Segments
radio button and the Split By option of Component Picks is selected.
Select the Existing radio button in the Move downstream components

to section of the form.
With the Split Pipe Length option set to Segment Length, the value to
1500mm and Minimum Final Tube Length to 100mm click the Split
button.
The user is then prompted to Identify start of range selection to Select:
Indicate FLAN 1 of the branch as shown.
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Identify end of range selection to Select:
Indicate FLAN 2 of the branch as shown.
The Split Length is defined as the spool length (Segment Length) or tube length (Cut-pipe Length) so
in this case, it is the face to face length between flanges. Tube length around bends and elbows is
calculated as the centre line length.
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11.2 Merge Branch / Pipe
The Merge branch / pipe function allows the user to do the

following:-
Merge two adjacent branches
Merge two adjacent pipes.
11.2.1 Merge Pipes - (Worked Example)
Add pipes 403_LOS_SPLITTING-002 and 403_LOS_SPLITTING-002-Split(1) to the 3D View.
The current configuration of these pipes will be as a result of the previous worked example, section 11.2. 6.
During which the pipes were split on a plane.
403_LOS_SPLITTING-002-
Split(1)
403_LOS_SPLITTING-002
From the Perform Commands section of the Split Pipe form click the Merge button.
Pick a Piping component source element:

Select the pipe 403_LOS_SPLITTING-002-Split(1)
The user is Pick Piping Component target element:

Select the pipe 403_LOS_SPLITTING-002
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The user is presented with a Confirm alert box asking

This is because the source pipe is now
empty. Click the Yes button.
The two pipes are now merged in to 403_LOS_SPLITTING-002 (the target pipe)
Exercise 8 Splitting and Merging Pipes
Using the supplied macro files, experiment with the following functions:-
Split Pipe on Plane

Split Pipe in to Segments
Split pipe by moving Component
Merge Branch / Pipe
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CHAPTER 12
12 Pipe Penetrations and Hole Management
On a typical AVEVA Marine project the Piping Designer would not be able to create holes in decks or
bulkheads as these items would have been created by another design discipline i.e. the Hull Department.
These design items would be held in another database for which the Piping Designer would only have read
access.
A method of requesting, approving or rejecting a hole between disciplines is required; this is known as Hole
Management.
The Piping Designer locates and sizes the hole and then makes a request for the hole to be created by the
other discipline.
Some of this functionality is available from Utilities option from the application pull-down menu however this
has been now condensed on to the Penetration toolbar
12.1 The Penetration Toolbar
The Penetration toolbar is active in the Pipework applications and contains the following buttons:-
1. Hole Management Utility
2. Create Penetration
3. Modify Penetration
4. Hole Manager
1 2 3 4
12.2 Creating Single Pipe Penetrations
There are three ways that a pipe penetration can be selected.
Pipe Attachment (ATTA) selected from the current piping specification, this method will allow the
use of a different attachment representation on the isometric.
Pipe Coupling (COUP) selected from the current piping specification, this method is very useful
if penetration material is needed on the piping isometric. Typical uses of this are penetration
sleeves or water tight bulkhead/deck flanges.
Pipe Attachment (ATTA) selected from a special penetration specification, this is very useful as
the current piping specification does not need a special penetration attachment.
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These can all be achieved by clicking the Create Penetration button on the Penetration
toolbar.
This opens the Create Penetration form as shown which allows the
user to use the Pick Penetrated Items and Pick Penetrating Items
buttons. The options at the bottom of the form then influence the type of
penetration created.
12.2.1 Creating a Pipe Penetration - ATTA from Pipe Spec
In this first example a single penetration is created where PIPE 403_LOS_SPLITTING-001 goes through
HPANEL F204-R_TB16_2.
With the relevant items present in the 3D View the Pick Penetrated
Items button is clicked. The user is prompted to
The Hpanel is indicated in the 3D View.
The selected element is added to the form. The Pick Penetrating Item
button is clicked and the user is prompted to
The Pipe is indicated in the 3D View.
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The pipe is now added to the form.
In this example the user wishes to use the attachment (ATTA) from the
current pipe specification, SP_LO. From the Specification scrollable list
select From Pipe Spec.
This will allow the user to set the Marker Type to ATTA and click the
OK button.
A specification CHOOSE form will be displayed if there is more

than one ATTA available in the current pipe specification.
If only one ATTA is present in the specification, this will be used as the default and the Hole Management
Definition form will be displayed
The Single or Merged hole penetrations area at the top of the form enables individual single holes or
a merged hole to be specified as a multiple penetrating item by selecting the appropriate radio button.
As there is only one penetrating item in this example the options are disabled. This will be detailed later
with the use of the Managed Hole Utility form.
Set the form as Shown
Class Standard Types
Type Circular Hole Type D
The outside diameter of the tube is 114.3mm so initially the Diameter

will be 115mm. Setting the Clearance to 25 will automatically set the
Hole shape parameters i.e. 114.3 + 2 x 25 (Clearance) = 165
The Hole Type section area of the form contains a Class scrollable list that enables the user to select the
class of hole, i.e. Standard Types, Piping penetration piece tables and Pipe Duct.
The content of the Type scrollable list changes depending on the Class
selected. The example below shows Standard Types.
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The Type scrollable list has the following entries.
The default is Circular Hole Type D.
The Hole shape parameters section of the form displays different parameter textboxes for the different hole
types. For a Circular Hole Type D the only parameter is Diameter.
The Diameter value is defaulted to the Outside Diameter of the selected pipe, i.e. 115mm (114.3 OD).
The Penetrating item clearance section of the form contains the Clearance
textbox that enables a clearance around the penetrating item to be specified. As
already mentioned the Diameter value has increased from 115 to 165 i.e. the pipe
OD + 2 x Clearance.
er.
The Diameter textbox can be altered directly by keying in a value, in this case
200mm.
than the specified clearance.
ed diameter (the outer of the

two fixing extrusions shown).
The Set to Minimum button resets the hole shape parameters to the minimum value(s)
required to create a valid hole. In this example clicking the button would set the Diameter
back to 165.
The number and description of parameters in the Hole shape parameters area of the form varies
depending on the Hole type selected.
The Positioning area of the form enables an offset in the X and Y directions for the penetration hole to be
specified by entering appropriate values in the X Offset and Y Offset textboxes. This enables the
penetrating item to be eccentric to the penetration hole, which may be required in some circumstances.
The Rotation gadget enables the hole shape be rotated to align the hole in a different direction. This is only
relevant on non-circular hole shapes. The rotation value may be set by using the up or down arrow or by
entering a value in the textbox.
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Clicking the OK button on the Hole Management Definition form creates the FRMW
FIXING elements, one for the clearance diameter and one for the penetration hole, in the STRU whose
Purpose attribute is set to HOLE. In this case it is STRU VH_Stru_Fwd in the SITE
HM_Virtual_Holes_Fwd.
The top level fixing is auto-numbered using the format HM-VH-nnnn, where nnnn is a four digit sequential
number starting at 0001. The secondary level fixing is auto-numbered using the format HM-VH-nnnn-SUB-
nn, where HM-VH-nnnn is the name of the top level fixing and nn is a two digit sequential number starting at
01.
The association is created in the ASSOGP whose Purpose attribute is set to HOLE and is automatically
named using the format HM-ASSOC-nnnn, where nnnn is a four digit sequential number starting at 0001.
A penetration ATTA will be created in

the pipe branch. This is shown as a
grating on the piping isometric.
A fixing has been created in the database ready for creating the hole
using the Hole Association Manager form later in the process.
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12.2.2 Creating a Pipe Penetration Coupling From Pipe Spec
The same process is repeated as above, this time the user selects the Marker Type of COUP as shown.
The CHOOSE COUP form is displayed, showing the

available couplings from the specification, select
BHDCOUP-S PENETRATIING WATERTIGHT BILKHD
& DECK PIECE SLOPING and then click the OK button
This component can cater for angled connections

and allow the fitting to be flipped to either side of the
penetrated item.
The penetration flange has been placed on the forward face of the Hpanel as shown in this Iso2 view. From
the Positioning section of the Hole Management - Definition form click the Flip Side button to reposition
the penetration flange as shown in the Iso3 view
The diameter of the coupling is fixed by the catalogue and does not affect
the diameter of the hole to be cut in the steel. In this case the flange
diameter is 220mm so a suitable value of 240mm maybe entered in the
Diameter text box.
The penetration flange is

shown on the resulting
isometric sketch, depicting the
side of the Hpanel that the
component is to be placed.
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An alternative to this would be use of one of the penetration sleeve options. Once again the diameter would
need to be altered to suit the outside diameter of the sleeve used.
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12.2.3 Pipe Penetration Examples (Standard Types)
Circular Hole - Type D Symmetrical (Oval) Hole - Type HO Asymmetrical Hole Type HOR
Rectangular Hole Type HR Triangular Hole Type HT Rectangular Hole (w/ears) TYPE HRM
Circular Hole Type D with kicker plate Circular Hole Type D with Sleeve
Rectangular Hole Type HR with kicker plate Rectangular Hole Type HR with sleeve
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12.3 The Hole Management Utility
From the Penetration toolbar clicking the Hole Management

Utility button will display the Managed Hole Utility form.
The Managed Hole Utility form is divided into four sections,

Create Holes, Merge Holes, Modify Holes and Utilities.
It will be noticed that there is some overlap between the

previously discussed Create Penetration form and the
Managed Hole Utility form.
12.3.1 Create Holes Section
The Create Holes section of the Managed Hole Utility form allows the user to create holes one by one
using the Create Hole function or create all the holes for a BLOCK, SITE, ZONE, or just a Hull or Outfitting
panel using the Auto Penetrate CE button. Before either of these options are selected it may be necessary
to set the clearance
Clearance This is the clearance that will be applied around the

tube element of the branch.
Auto penetrate CE This can be used from any hierarchy

position and the application will find all clashes of HVAC/Pipe with
Outfitting Panels or Hull Panels (PANE/HPANEL) to indicate
where new penetrations are required.
Create Hole This allows the user to specifically pick the penetrated item followed by the penetrating item
to create the hole. This provides greater control to the user.
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12.3.1.1 Clearance
The Clearance text box allows the user to key in a value for the clearance. This value is added to the
outside diameter of tube.
Clearance with Tube Only:
Clearance set to 0mm, the outside diameter of the tube is used for the
hole in the steel.
Clearance with Reducer:
Clearance set to 0mm, the largest diameter of reducer is used for the
hole in the steel.
Clearance with Flange:
Clearance set to 0mm, the outside diameter of the tube is ignored and
the flange diameter with an allowance is used instead.
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12.3.1.2 Auto Penetrate CE
Navigating to any hierarchy position using the Design Explorer and then clicking the Auto Penetrate CE
button the application will find all clashes of Pipe with Outfitting Panels or Hull Panels (PANE/HPANEL) to
indicate where new penetrations are required.
Using the Design Explorer navigate to the HPANEL F204-R_TB16_2 and add it to the 3D View. Using a
value of 20mm as the Clearance, click the Auto Penetrate CE button.
Once the analysis is complete, the pipes and associated virtual holes are added to the 3D View and the
Hole Association Manager form is displayed.
Only the pipes used for the Pipe Splitting chapter have been
shown here, but there are others.
In some cases, i.e. if a BLOCK is selected, the analysis can

take longer. A progress bar is used to track the completion
rate.
The Hole Association Manager form is also displayed with the details of the newly created virtual holes.
The Hole Association

Manager form will not be
displayed if no virtual holes are
created.
If more than 30 virtual holes

have been created a
confirmation message to
display the Hole Association
Manager form will be
displayed.
The use of this form will be

covered in section 12.6 Hole
Management.
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12.3.1.3 Create Hole
The Create Hole function allows the user to create holes one at a time using a similar method to that shown
for the Create Penetration form shown previously.
From the Managed Hole Utility form, click the Create Hole button.
The user Pick Panel to penetrate
T Pick penetrating item e to create the virtual hole.

The virtual hole is created and can be seen in the 3D View.
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12.3.2 Merge Holes
The Merge Holes section of the Managed Hole Utility form allows the user to merge two or more holes into
one virtual hole.
Pick Holes This allows the user to pick the penetrations to

merge
Merge Holes This merges the previously picked penetrations

into one virtual hole. By default this button is unavailable until
the Pick Holes button has been used.
From the Managed Hole Utility form the user can click the Pick Holes button. The user is prompted to
Pick penetration to merge
The user must then indicate the penetrations which are to be merged into one virtual hole.
A minimum of two penetrations must be picked to allow the holes to be

merged.
Once the penetrations have been selected, the user can click the Merge Holes button to complete the
creation. The merged penetrations can now be seen in the 3D View.
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12.3.3 Modify Holes
The Modify Holes section of the Managed Hole Utility form allows the user to modify, manage or delete
penetrations.
Modify CE This displays the Hole Management - Definition

form as shown previously.
Manage Holes This displays the Hole Association Manager

form allowing the user to manage the selected holes. This will be
detailed later in this chapter, separately from the other two
options.
Delete Hole This allows the user to pick a penetration to be

deleted. This will also remove all of the hole associations.
12.3.3.1 Modify CE
Using the 3D View, select the penetration to modify and click the Modify CE button to display the Hole
Management Definition form. Alternatively it can also be displayed by selecting the Modify Penetration
button from the Penetration toolbar.
or
The form is displayed and the selected penetration in the 3D View is highlighted and the positioning axis is
displayed.
The Hole Management Definition form has been

discussed previously, refer to section 12.2.1.
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12.3.3.2 Delete Hole
Clicking the Delete Holes button form the Managed Hole Utility form allows the user to pick a penetration
to be deleted.
Using the 3D View the user can indicate the penetration to be deleted. The response to this function is
dependent upon the current status of the penetration:-
If the hole has no status, i.e. it has not been processed by the Hole Association Manager form it
will be deleted.
Confirm alert box
Error alert box informing the user
that the deletion is not permitted.
12.3.4 Utilities
The Utilities section of the Managed Hole Utility form allows the user to add hull and outfitting panels
within the volume of the selected Pipe/HVAC element, add the Pipe/HVAC elements with in the volume of
the selected hull or outfitting panel and also produce a hole report.
Add Structure This allows the user to pick the penetrating

item to add the penetrated structure to the 3D graphical view
Add Pipe/HVAC This allows the user to pick a panel to add

all Pipes/HVAC penetrating the structure to the 3D graphical
view.
Hole Report This allows the user to produce a Hole report,

the Report Headings for Hole, Penetrated, and Penetrating can
be selected from the Managed Hole Reports form.
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12.3.4.1 Add Structure
To see the effect of this function remove all HPANEL elements from the 3D View.
From the Managed Hole Utility form, click the Add Structure button.
The use Pick penetrating item in this case PIPE 403_LOS_SPLITTING-001 is

indicated in the 3D View. The penetrated HPANEL is added to the 3D View.
12.3.4.2 Add Pipe/HVAC
To see the effect of this function remove all pipes from the 3D View.
From the Managed Hole Utility form, click the Add Pipe/HVAC button.
Pick Panel HPANEL F204-R_TB16_2 is indicated in the 3D

View. The penetrating pipes are added to the 3D View.
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12.3.4.3 Hole Report
From the Managed Hole Utility form, click the Hole Report button.
The Managed Hole Reports form is displayed.

The form is divided into two main sections, Hole
Association Filter and Report Headings.
12.3.4.3.1 Hole Association Filter
This section allows the user to search for Managed Holes and displays the search results in the Hole
Report. The filter criteria specify which Managed Holes will be reported.
Current Element This displays any holes associated

with the currently selected element only.
Graphical Selection This applies filtering to all

managed holes associated with elements in the current
graphical selection.
All Managed Holes This applies filtering to all

managed holes in the MDB
Discipline This specifies holes for all disciplines or for a single discipline using
the scrollable list.
Status This specifies holes at any Status or specifies holes at a single Status
using the scrollable list.
Valid This specifies holes in relation to their validity or all holes regardless of
validity using the scrollable list.
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The Display: section of the form has several check boxes:-

Invalid This includes the hole associations that have any bad references, invalid references or
invalid data.
Outfitting Panels This selects the holes in outfitting panels.
Hull Plates This selects the holes in hull panels.
The Display options are not relevant if the Current Element radio button is being used. Consequently
they are greyed out.
The Apply Filter link label refreshes the Hole Report according to the element and filtering options selected.
The Headings required on the report must be selected before clicking Apply Filter because the
heading data is collected when the filters are applied.
12.3.4.3.2 Report Headings
The Report Headings section of the Managed Hole Reports form, allows the user to select the headings
that are required on the report from the three categories:-
Hole information
Penetrated item information
Penetrating items information
The user can select the specific headings to be included in the report
by checking the individual check boxes. In addition to this there are
the Select All Headings and Clear Headings link labels to aid
population of the form.
Once the headings have been specified the user can click the Apply Filter link label from the Hole
Association Filter section of the form. A message on the form now informs the user how many managed
holes will be included on the report.
The report can now be displayed by clicking the Preview

button.
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The Managed Hole Reports form appears, containing and Export to Excel and Print Preview link label.
A right mouse button context sensitive menu is also

available to the user. This will allow the user to perform
the following tasks:-
Navigate To > Association/Penetrated Item/
Penetrating Item
Add to 3D view
Remove from 3D view
Focus on Hole
Export list to Excel
Print list.
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12.4 Non-Penetration Managed Holes Free Holes
Occasionally the Outfitting user may require a hole through a Hull or Structural panel that is not for a pipe
penetration. This is known as a non-penetration managed hole. The requested hole will then be controlled
using the Hole Association Manager form.
Free Holes are standard hole shapes, some of which include sleeves or kicker plates. In addition to these
there is a User Defined shape available. This option is also available in other Outfitting modules.
12.4.1 Free Holes
From the application pull-down menu, selecting Utilities > Pipe

Penetration > Create Hole from the main menu displays the Create
Hole form.
Clicking the Pick Item for Hole button prompts the user to
.
Unlike penetration holes, only one penetrated item may be

selected.
The Hole Type list shows the available holes. The first six entries are
the same hole types available for penetration holes. The remaining
hole types are various shapes with additional components, i.e. kicker
plates or sleeves.
The last entry is User Defined which enables a user defined shape
for the hole to be specified, this is covered in one of the following
sections.
The user can select a Hole Type and click the OK button.
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The Hole Management Free Hole Definition form now appears.
The selected Hole Type is displayed in the 3D View, on the

penetrated item. Default sizes are used with aid graphics that
indicate the Hole X and Hole Y directions and the default X and Y
offsets from the Hpanel origin.
PIPE 403_LOS_SPLITTING-001 is shown in the screen shot to provide scale and an indication of the
position.
The default hole location is the pick position from the penetration item selection. This default position may be
subsequently changed using the X Offset and Y Offset text boxes.
The form has three tabs:
Hole Definition to define the shape, size, position and rotation of the hole.
Coaming (The Coaming tab is to be removed in a future product release so it is therefore not
described in this training guide)
Associated elements to define the element(s) the hole is to be associated with, e.g. items of
equipment, valve handles etc.
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12.4.1.1 Free Hole Definition - Hole Definition Tab
From the Hole Definition tab, the user can change

the following details and parameters, to suit the
required hole.
The Hole Type may be changed from that specified

on the Create Penetration form by simply selecting
a different type from the list. The graphical
representation of the Hole Type will change to the
new type.
The Hole shape parameters area of the form

changes depending on the hole type selected, with
the relevant parameters shown for that hole type.
For example, for a Rectangular Hole Type HR
with Kicker Plate has parameters for the hole
Width and Height, hole corner radius, and Kicker
Plate Height and Thickness.
The Hole Position and Orientation area of the

form enables the X Offset and Y Offset, i.e. X and
Y distances from the panel origin, to be set. The
values default to the picked position and reflect the
displayed values on the graphical aids.
The X Offset and Y Offset values may be changed

manually by entering the required value in the
appropriate textbox.
Alternatively, clicking the Align in X or Align in Y

buttons prompts the user to
and activates the Positioning Control
toolbar. The user may pick any position, using any
of the positioning control options to align the hole
with in the specified direction. The X Offset or Y
Offset values are changed automatically to reflect
the picked position.
Clicking the icon prompts the user to . A new hole position may
be picked on the panel using the cursor, as with the initial panel selection. The X Offset and Y Offset values
are updated accordingly.
The Rotation gadget enables the rotation around the Z axis of the hole to be specified either by entering a
value in the textbox or using the up or down arrows to change the angle in 5 increments.
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12.4.1.2 User Defined Hole Type
There is an option in the hole type area of the form for

User Defined free hole definition. This allows the user to
create hole shapes other than the standard options
available.
Selecting the User Defined hole type displays the Loop

Vertex Editor form.
A default hole, an NXTR with four vertices, with

dimensions of 200mmx200mm is added to the 3D View.
The hole shape may be defined by adding, deleting or

modifying vertices to the NXTR loop in the same way as
editing a panel or normal negative extrusion.
For more information on the use of the Loop

Vertex Editor form, refer to training guide TM-2221
Structural Modelling, Chapter 3.
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12.4.1.3 Free Hole Definition - Associated Elements Tab
On the Associated elements tab the elements associated with

the hole are shown in the Current association items grid gadget.
Initially these include the panel, hole reference and coaming
reference, if relevant.
Clicking the Pick Items button prompts the user to

. Any item(s) may be picked to associate the
hole with. The selection process is terminated by pressing the
Esc key. The selected item(s) will also appear in the Current
associated items grid gadget.
Selecting an associated item from the grid and clicking the

Remove selected item button removes it from the grid and all
references to it from the association.
The Primary Panel and Hole

Reference items are required
to create the hole and
attempting to remove them
displays a message alert box.
In this case, the Branch has been added to the Current association items list.
Having specified all of the requirements for the hole, clicking the OK button on the Hole Management
Free Hole Definition
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12.5 Seal Plates
Standard Seal Plates are mainly used for holes created using the ATTA method. The COUP method often
incorporates a fitting that makes the seal plate unnecessary. They can be defined for a penetration by
making the ATTA or Virtual Hole (FIXING) the current element and selecting Utilities>Pipe Penetration >
Seal Plates from the application pull-down menu.
This will display the Seal Plates form as shown.
The form allows the user to perform the following tasks:-

Key in the Plate Overlap value in relation to the current hole
size
Key in the Plate Thickness for the thickness of the seal plate
Select the Panel Side from the scrollable list.
Once the values are set clicking the Update button on the form creates
the seal plate
The seal plate will be visible in the 3D View and a FRMW will be
created below the virtual hole coaming STRU. In this case
VH_Coaming_Stru_Fwd
The Remove button on the Seal Plates form allows the user to delete the plate that has previously been
created and closes the form.
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12.6 Hole Management
In order to inform the structural department that a hole is required the user needs to request the hole using
the Hole Association Manager. This is achieved in several ways, by clicking the Hole Manager button on
the Penetration toolbar, by clicking the Manage Holes button on Hole Management Utility form or by
selecting Utilities > Hole Management from the application pull-down menu.
12.6.1 Hole Association Filters
This section allows the user to filter the Managed Holes to be displayed on the Hole Association Manager
form.
Current Element This displays any holes associated

with the currently selected element only.
List of Elements This activates the Elements to

Manage section of the form. This will be detailed later in
this section
All Managed Holes This applies filtering to all

managed holes in the MDB
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Discipline This specifies holes for all disciplines or for a single discipline using
the scrollable list.
Status This specifies holes at any Status or specifies holes at a single Status
using the scrollable list.
Claimed This specifies holes in relation to their claimed state using the scrollable
list.
Valid This specifies holes in relation to their validity or all holes regardless of
validity using the scrollable list.
The Display: section of the form has several check boxes:-

Invalid This includes the hole associations that have any bad references, invalid references or
invalid data.
Outfitting Panels This selects the holes in outfitting panels.
Hull Plates This selects the holes in hull panels.
The Display options are not relevant if the Current Element radio button is being used. Consequently
they are greyed out.
The Apply Filter link label refreshes the form according to the element and filtering options selected.
For instance, navigate to HPANEL F204-R_TB16_2 in the Design Explorer and select the Current
Element radio button. From the Discipline scrollable list select Piping and click the Apply Filter link label.
This will result in only pipe elements that penetrate the single hull panel being displayed.
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Alternatively selecting the List of Elements radio button will activate the Elements to Manage section of
the form. This allows the user to be more specific about which Outfitting and/or Hull Panels to filter on.
The user can add elements into the list by navigating to them in the Design Explorer and clicking the Add
Current Element link label.
Clicking the Refresh link label will update the contents of the Hole Associations grid gadget
Elements can be removed by using the right mouse button context sensitive menu and selecting Remove
element.
Alternatively selecting one of the elements in the grid gadget and clicking the Reset link label will remove all
unselected elements.
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12.6.2 Show Tags
The Show Tags check box is an aid for the user to identify the selected hole association in the 3D View.
12.6.3 Translucent Penetrated
The Translucent Penetrated check box is also an aid for user which makes the penetrated item translucent
in the 3D View.
12.6.4 Hole Associations Options
The Hole Associations grid gadget has several options available from
the right mouse button context sensitive menu:-
Navigate To this option has a sub-menu containing
Association, Penetrated Item and Penetrating Item. This
allows the user to navigate to these elements in the Design
Explorer.
Validate this allows the user to check the validity of the
selected association.
Add to 3D View this adds the virtual hole, penetrated item
and penetrating item to the 3D View.
Remove from 3D View this removes the virtual hole,
penetrated item and penetrating item from the 3D View.
Focus on Hole this centres the 3D View and zooms to the
selected association.
Modify Definition this opens the Hole Management
Definition form to allow the user to modify the hole if required.
Add Penetrated this adds the penetrated item to the 3D
View.
- this allows the user to save the Hole
Associations to Excel.
Print Preview this opens a Print Preview of the Hole
Associations.
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12.6.4.1 Managing Hole Associations
The following is the procedure for handling Hole Associations
From the Hole Associations grid gadget, select the item required
and from the right mouse button context sensitive menu select
Validate.
Before the request and approval procedure can be started the user
must check that the association is still valid, i.e. that the pipe has
not been moved etc.
The result of the validation

will be displayed in the
Hole Associations grid
gadget.
From the Hole

Association Manager
form click the Manage
Selected Holes link label.
The Hole Management form is now

displayed.
The top of the form shows the List of

Holes detailing similar information to the
previous Hole Associations grid gadget.
There are also three fold-up panels:-

Selected hole data
Hole validation results
Hole History
There is also a text box that allows the

user to add a Hole Comment with an
accompanying Save button.
The bottom section of the form has two

headings:-
Originator Tasks
Reviewer Tasks
As the Outfitting user is likely to be

creator of the hole, it is only the
Originator Tasks that are available for
use. The options that are available are
dependent upon the current status of
the hole. Initially the only options are
Request and Delete Entry.
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Click the Request link label. A Confirm alert form appears asking the user
click the Yes button.
The status of the hole can now be seen in the Hole History section. Finally click the Return to Hole
Associations link label.
The approval of the hole is performed by Hull engineers using the Planar Hull application and is not covered
as part of this guide. The Hull engineers would use the same Hole Association Manager form to approve
or reject the hole. On approval, the hole is created in the panel. This is reflected on the Hole Management
form which shows the status as APPROVED. The status could also be REJECTED if the Hull engineers
have some objections. This will be visible to the Outfit user from the form.
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Exercise 9 Hole Creation
Navigate to ZONE 403-PIPE in the Design Explorer and drag file .txt in to
the Command Window.
Use the Add Structure button on the Managed Hole Utility form to add HPANEL F204-R_TB16_2
to the 3D View and create the required penetrations.
Use the following information:-

Pipes 403_HOLE_EX_01 and 403_HOLE_EX_02 to be merged
Pipe 403_HOLE_EX_04 to use coupling with the Stype of MACB2OR
Pipe 403_HOLE_EX_05 that penetrates the Hull Panel at an angle will need the hole to be modified
to suit the angle.
Pipe 403_HOLE_EX_06 to use coupling with the Stype of MACB201
Pipes 100NB 200NB should have a clearance of 5mm
Pipes 250NB 300NB should have a clearance of 10mm
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Exercise 10 - Lubricating Oil System Piping Arrangement
The following exercise requires the user to complete the piping arrangement for the Lubricating Oil system in
way of the main engine as shown below. The aim is to simulate how AVEVA Marine is used in a real
shipyard, where the following applies:-
Modelling is carried out in situ referencing existing design elements
Arrangement is in accordance with a diagram
Component information is obtained from a specification, in this case SP_LO as already seen in this
guide.
The pipes will be created in ZONE 403-PIPE using the following EQUI items owned by ZONE 403-EQUIP:-
MPS4001
LOS1004
LOS1005
LOS1006
LOS1007
LOS1008
LOS1009
LOS1019
LOS1020
All pipes should be correctly connected.
All steel work penetrations use the relevant couplings from the pipe spec, Stype BHDCOUP-S.
Here is a view of the completed arrangement with the Main Engine (MPS4001) hidden for clarity:-
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Here is a view of the arrangement with the Main Engine (MPS4001) included, but translucent:-
Take some time to study the arrangement and the Diagram before starting. Remember in a real project the
user has to decide on the routing of the pipework and positioning of the components. The existing pipes are
only a guideline. For further assist please also see the pipe isometrics on the following pages.
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CHAPTER 13
13 Data Consistency Checker
13.1 Possible types of Data Error
The data consistency checking utility, available within the Outfitting Pipework application, checks the design
for occurrences of the following types of error.
Angular Alignment
Checks that components which are to be connected together are aligned in the same direction:
Axial Alignment
Checks that components which are to be connected together are aligned on a common axis:
Consistent Bores
Checks that components which are to be connected together have consistent bores:
Connection Types
Checks that components which are to be connected together have compatible connection types:
Minimum Tube Length

Checks that no length of tube is less than a prescribed minimum (which may depend on its bore).
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13.1.1 Design Tolerances
The misalignment between adjacent components can be measured using any of the following three
parameters.
The offset distance between the p-arrive and p-leave axes
The displacement angle between the p-arrive and p-leave axes
The ratio of the offset to the projected distance between the p-arrive and p-leave p-points
(equivalent to the tangent of the angle parameter).
The user can specify maximum permissible values for any of these parameters, as well as minimum
acceptable lengths of tube between components. The user can even specify different minimum lengths for
different bore sizes. If any part of the design falls outside the current design limits, an error message will
warn the user.
13.1.2 Starting the Data Consistency Checks
To carry out data consistency checking from within the Piping

application, select Utilities > Data Consistency from the application
pull-down menu. This will display the Data Consistency Checker form
as shown.
This form is used to can generate a diagnostic report on the data

consistency of any part of the design.
The user may list the report on the screen (in the area in the lower half
of the form), or send it to a file from which a hard copy can be printed.
Select Screen or File radio button and, in the latter case, specify the
directory and filename. Then choose the hierarchic level at which to
check the design using the Check scrollable list. The default is the
current element.
For specifying parameters and tolerances, the data checking utility allows a margin of acceptable error
before it diagnoses that the user may have a problem. These built in tolerances have default values, but
may be set to own values if preferred. Click the Piping button from the Parameters section of the form
followed by the Tube Range button.
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As an example, by default a report will warn the user of all lengths of tube in design which are shorter than
100mm. This allows the user to decide whether each such length is adequate for welding procedures, bolt
withdrawal, access, and so on. The user can change the acceptable minimum length from 100mm, and may
set different minima for up to ten different pipe bore ranges if desired. i.e.:
A minimum length of 150mm for bores between 25 and 50.

A minimum length of 300mm for bores between 50 and 100.
In this case set the Tube value to 50mm which will be used for all sizes and
click the OK button.
13.1.3 The Report Format
The report comprises a header, giving the date and time, followed by an itemised list of the elements being
checked, together with numbered diagnostic messages describing any potential problems. i.e.:
DATE 11 FEBRUARY 99 TIME 14.12

PIPE /PIPE2
BRAN /PIPE2/B1
B 10 TAIL REFERENCE NOT SET
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If no problems are found, the user will see the message:
*** NO DATA INCONSISTENCIES ***
13.1.4 Data Consistency Diagnostic Messages
The user will find a full list of the data consistency diagnostic messages, each identified by a reference
number, in the Design Reference Manual. With experience, the user will be able to identify which messages
indicate errors which must be corrected, and which are merely warnings of potential problems.
As an example, a Pipe to Pipe connection, and some of the messages which might result will be considered.
A230
GASK HEAD TAIL FLAN
FLOW
PArrive PLeave
GBD HCONN TCONN FBD

FBD GBD
D430 E730
(On GASK) B230 (On FLAN)
PIPE A PIPE B
The connection as shown is a valid one. If any of the connection types were changed, the user might see
the following messages:
A230 CONNECTION TYPE HCONN NOT SAME AS TERMINAL CONNECTION TYPE

The connection types FBD-FBD in this example must be the same.
B230 CONNECTION TYPE TCONN NOT SAME AS TERMINAL CONNECTION TYPE

The connection types GBD-GBD in this example must be the same.
D430 BAD ARRIVE CONNECTION TYPE

The connection types GBD-FBD in this example must be listed as compatible in the COCO tables.
E730 LEAVE CONNECTION TYPE (of the Flange) NOT COMPATIBLE WITH TCONN
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13.1.5 Some Examples of Diagnostic Messages
The following examples explain the significance of some of the messages the user might see during this
training course:
13.1.5.1 Branch Head Errors
The following diagnostics apply only to the Head of a Branch:
A 10 HEAD REFERENCE NOT SET

The Head reference should only be unset (i.e. zero) if the Head Connection Type HCONN is set to
OPEN, VENT, CLOS or DRAN.
A 20 HEAD REFERENCE POINTS TO NONEXISTENT ELEMENT

This error would result from the deletion of a component, such as a Nozzle, to which the Head of the
Branch was originally connected.
A 30 BAD HEAD RETURN REFERENCE

The Head is connected to an element that does not refer back to the Branch. This can occur when
the Head of a Branch is connected to another Branch, implying that a Tee should be placed
somewhere along the second Branch. The error can also occur when two or more branches are
inadvertently connected to the same terminal.
A200 DIRECTION HDIR NOT SAME AS TERMINAL DIRECTION

If the Head is connected to a terminal, such as a Nozzle or Tee, then the direction HDIR should
always be identical to that of the appropriate p point of the terminal.
A210 POSITION HPOS NOT SAME AS TERMINAL POSITION

If the Head is connected to a terminal, such as a Nozzle or Tee, then the position HPOS should
always be identical to that of the appropriate p point of the terminal.
A230 CONNECTION TYPE HCONN NOT SAME AS TERMINAL CONNECTION TYPE

If the Head is connected to a terminal, such as a Nozzle or Tee, then the connection type HCONN
should always be identical to that of the appropriate p point of the terminal.
A300 REFERENCE HSTUBE UNSET

There is more than 1mm of tube between the Head and the p arrive of the first Component (or the
Tail), but HSTUBE is unset.
A310 REFERENCE HSTUBE REFERS TO A NONEXISTENT SPCOM

This may occur if part of the Specification has been deleted.
A320 HSTUBE PROBLEM, CATREF IN SPCOM IS UNSET

This indicates an error in the Specification.
A330 HSTUBE PROBLEM, CATREF IN THE SPCOM REFERS TO NONEXISTENT Catalogue

COMPONENT
This may occur if part of the Catalogue has been deleted or if the CATREF is unset.
A400 HBORE NOT SAME AS BORE OF HSTUBE

The bore of any tube leading from the Head, determined from the Catalogue, should always be
identical to HBORE.
A410 HCON NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CONNECTION TYPE OF HSTUBE

The connection type of any tube leading from the Head, determined from the Catalogue, should be
compatible with HCONN.
A420 ISPEC REFERENCE POINTS TO NONEXISTENT ELEMENT

This error would occur if, i.e., the Insulation Specification pointed to by ISPEC had been deleted.
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13.1.5.2 Branch Tail Errors
The same type of errors may occur to the Tail of a Branch. The message numbers are the same as for the
Head errors but are preceded by a B. i.e.:
B 10 TAIL REFERENCE NOT SET

The Tail reference should only be unset (i.e. zero) if the Tail connection type TCONN is set to
OPEN, VENT, CLOS or DRAN.
13.1.5.3 Plain Branch Errors
The following diagnostics can occur only for Branches with no piping components:
C500 TUBE TOO SHORT BETWEEN HEAD AND TAIL

The distance between the Head position, HPOS, and the Tail position, TPOS, is greater than zero
and less than the specified minimum tube length (default: 100mm).
C510 BAD HEAD TO TAIL GEOMETRY

Either the Head position, HPOS, does not lie at a positive distance along the line through TPOS in
the direction TDIR or the Tail position, TPOS, does not lie at a positive distance along the line
through HPOS in the direction HDIR.
The following illustration shows some typical examples:
C520 HBORE NOT SAME AS TBORE

When there are no components on the branch, the Head bore, HBORE, should be identical to the
Tail bore, TBORE.
C530 HCONN IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH TCONN

This implies that the Head is connected directly to the Tail with no Tube or piping components in
between; hence the Head connection type, HCONN, must be compatible with the Tail connection
type, TCONN.
C540 THIS BRANCH HAS NO COMPONENTS

This does not necessarily indicate an error. It is output as a warning.
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13.1.5.4 Component Specific Diagnostics
The following errors apply to individual piping components and, in some cases, to their adjacent
connections. Some of the errors also apply to Nozzles.
These are applicable to any component, regardless of its position in the network:
D100 REFERENCE SPREF UNSET

This probably means that the user has forgotten to choose the piping component correctly.
D300 CONN REFERENCE NOT SET

Multi way Components may be left unconnected only if the connection type of the relevant p point
is OPEN, CLOS, VENT, DRAN or NULL.
D310 CONN REFERENCE POINTS TO NON EXISTENT BRANCH

This may occur if the Branch which is pointed to by the CONN reference has been deleted.
D320 BAD CONN RETURN REFERENCE

This may occur if the Branch which is pointed to by the CONN reference has been reconnected to
another terminal.
D400 ARRIVE TUBE LESS THAN TUBE MINIMUM. ACTUAL TUBE LENGTH IS ...
The distance between the arrive p point of this component and the leave p point of the previous
component (or Head) is greater than zero and less than the specified minimum tube length (default:
100mm).
D410 BAD ARRIVE GEOMETRY

The position and direction of the arrive p point of this component are not correct with respect to the
leave p point of the previous component (or Head). The error could be caused by incorrect
positioning of this component, the previous component (or Head) or both.
The following illustration shows some typical examples:
D420 BAD ARRIVE BORE

The bore of the arrive p point of this component is not equal to the bore of the preceding tube or, if
this component is not preceded by tube, to the bore of the leave p point of the previous component
(or HBORE).
D430 BAD ARRIVE CONNECTION TYPE

The connection type of the arrive p point of this component is not compatible with the preceding
tube or, if this component is not preceded by tube, to the connection type of the leave p point of the
previous component (or HCONN).
D500 REFERENCE LSTUBE UNSET

The user has probably forgotten to select the piping Component.
D600 LEAVE BORE NOT SAME AS BORE OF LSTUBE

The bore of the leave p point of this Component is not the same as the bore of the tube following
the Component.
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D610 LEAVE CONNECTION TYPE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CONNECTION TYPE OF LSTUBE
The connection type of the leave p point of this Component is not compatible with the tube following
the component.
13.1.5.5 End Component Diagnostics
These are applicable only to the last component in a Branch:
E700 LEAVE TUBE LESS THAN TUBE MINIMUM. ACTUAL TUBE LENGTH IS ...
The distance between the leave p point of the current component and the tail position, TPOS, is
greater than zero and less than the specified minimum tube length (default: 100mm).
E710 BAD LEAVE GEOMETRY

The position and direction of the leave p point of this component are not correct with respect to the
position, TPOS, and direction, TDIR, of the tail. The error could be caused by incorrect positioning
of this component, the Tail, or both.
E720 LEAVE BORE NOT SAME AS TBORE

The bore of the leave p point of this component is not the same as the tail bore, TBORE.
E730 LEAVE CONNECTION TYPE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH TCONN

The connection type of the leave p point of this component is not compatible with the tail connection
type TCONN.
D740 ANGLE OF COMPONENT IS GREATER THAN MAXIMUM ANGLE

The Piping Specification has a range of angles for bends and elbows, the specified elbow falls out of
the angle range.
13.1.6 Pipe Route Diagnostics
D950 ELEMENT IS PART OF A BOTTOM POCKET

Indicates that a Drain may be required at the low point of the Branch.
D940 ELEMENT IS PART OF A TOP POCKET

Indicates that a Vent may be required at the high point of the Branch.
13.1.7 Wall Thickness Diagnostics
D900 INCONSISTENCY IN SETTING PIPE WALL THICKNESS

Indicates that the Pipe Wall Thickness across adjacent components is not the same as specified in
the Pipe Specification Wall ThicknessData Table.
Exercise 11 - Data Consistency Check
Apply a data consistency check to all the pipes that were created in the previous exercise.
Try to correct any inconsistencies that may occur.
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CHAPTER 14
14 Pipe Production Information
Production checks allow the user to check pipe pieces and pipe spools to bring them to production
readiness in accordance with the user defined fabrication machines.
The fabrication checks are run against the criteria set against the fabrication machines. These are currently
limited to pipe bending and automatic flange welding machines.
14.1 Definitions
14.1.1 Pipe Piece
A pipe piece is the lowest level in the fabrication hierarchy of a pipe. It relates to a continuous piece of tube
that can be fabricated from stock material. The pipe piece holds references to the components at the start
and end of the piece. The system derives the pipe piece. The user can create or delete pipe pieces.
14.1.2 Pipe Spool
A pipe spool is a prefabricated part of a pipe or branch. This is often considered as the deliverable, supplied
as a complete item by the pipe fabrication shop, that is sent to the ship for installation. Pipe spools typically
comprise of a bent or straight pipe with welded flanges or couplings at each end. There can also be more
complex fabrications with branches, reducers, valves and other components.
The system derives the spools.
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14.2 The Pipe Production Pipe Check Form
To display the Pipe Production Checks form, select Utilities > Production Checks
The representation of the Pipe Production Checks form is

dependent upon the state of the current element.
If no pipe or pipe element is selected the Pipe Production Checks
form will display the following Select a pipe or element below a
pipe to view the pipe spools .
If a pipe or pipe element with no spools is selected the Pipe

Production Checks form Pipe spools
have not yet been generated for this pipe Generate Spools
link label is available to the user.
The lower section of the form displays the Setup Production

Checks. This section is for the setup options for production checks
and includes:-
Select Default Fabrication Machines - this allows the

user to select the fabrication machines to be used when
running the production checks.
Define Auto-Resolve Preferences - this allows the user
to determine whether the material excesses should be
added automatically by the system as a result of a check
against a bending machine.
Define Auto-Naming Preferences this allows the user
to set up the auto-naming of the spools. It is only available
from the free user login (Default is ON)
If a pipe or pipe element with spools is selected the Pipe Production

Checks form will display the following.
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14.2.1 Setting up Production Checks
Production checks are preformed in accordance with the fabrication machines that are selected using the
options below the Setup Production Checks section of the Pipe Production Checks form.
The system checks the pipe pieces against the bending and flange welding machines that are nominated in
the default list. This allows the system to identify and assign the fabrication machines.
To select the default bending machine and flange welding machine to be used in the production checks,
click the Select Default Fabrication Machines link label. The lower pane displays a selectable list of
available fabrication machines.
The selection can be made at any of the three levels, FMWLD, FMGRP or FMBEND/FMWELD, in this case
the FMWLD has been selected. Click Apply button to use the selected machines or the Back button to
cancel the operation.
There are limitations on reporting production checks failures that can occur if too many machines are
selected. It is not possible for the form to display all errors on all machines. In this case the View Log
link label can be used.
14.2.2 Define Auto Resolve Preferences
To define auto-resolve preferences click Define Auto-Resolve Preferences. The lower pane will change to
display the available preferences.
If the user checks the Include End Excess check box, the system adds excess pipe material to the end of
the pipe piece if needed. If the user checks the Include Feed Excess check box, the system adds feed
excess to the pipe piece if needed.
End and feed excesses are the additional material quantities required by the bending machine to bend the
pipe. This is required for the clamp and loading length of the selected machine and will eventually become
waste. The customer will decide the standard approach for this setting which will be applicable to all users.
For instance it may be a requirement for the user to have these boxes unchecked. This will require the user
to evaluate the route and fitting positions if an excess is required.
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14.2.3 Define Auto-Naming Preferences
Auto-naming enables the automatic naming of new spools when they are generated. Consequently this
needs to be set up prior to the use of the Generate Spools link label. When selected, each newly created
spool will be automatically named using the auto-naming rules. If auto-naming is turned off then spools will
be given default names (Spool1, Spool2...).
Auto-Naming can only be accessed using the free user login, but has been shown in the screen shots.
The following steps need to be followed in order to set up or change the Auto-Naming preferences.
Select the Define Auto-Naming Preferences link label
Check the Use Auto Naming Rules check box and select the Define Naming
Rules
This opens the Name Settings form.
The auto-naming of pipe spools is already set up

for the MTP. If further details are required refer to
Appendix B - Auto-naming Pipe Spools
14.2.4 Generating Spools
From the Design Explorer select the required pipe, in this case 403_LOS-002 and select Utilities >
Production Checks, the Pipe Production Checks form appears. If desired the Auto-Naming preferences
should be defined at this stage. In this case select the Generate Spools link label to name the spools using
the default format.
Alternatively an element owned by the pipe could be selected from the 3D View. In
each case the form tracks the currently selected pipe or pipe element.
Clicking the Generate Spools link label will create a PSLIST which owns the
PSPOOL (pipe spools) elements and the PPLISTS which own the PPIECE (pipe
piece) elements.
The PSPOOL elements contain numerous attributes that can be used to

populate the pipe sketches later.
The PPIECE elements have a PPCutLength and PPFinLength attribute
which is the cut and finished length of the tube allowing for the stretch factors
on the bending machine.
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14.2.5 Auto-naming Pipe Pieces
Now that that Pipe Pieces have been created if the user wishes to auto-name the pipe pieces to aid
recognition later this is best performed at this stage. Navigate to the Pipe in the Design Explorer and select
Utilities > Auto-naming > CE Offspring from the application pull-down menu.
An auto-naming rule
should be available with
the project, but in the
event that modification is
required refer to
Appendix B - Auto-
naming Pipe Spools as
a guide.
14.3 The Pipe Production Checks Form
The Pipe Production Checks form now displays the Pipe Spools etc. The form has four new sections that
allow the user to control different aspects of the production checks on the pipe and its spools.
Pipe Spools - this section shows the spools for the currently
selected pipe.
Pipe Tasks -this section shows tasks relating to the entire pipe
and includes:-
Validate Pipe - this runs the production checks against
the entire pipe. The checks run for each spool in the
pipe that requires validation
View Production Information - this displays the
production information currently associated with each
pipe spool and pipe piece.
Remove Machine Information - this lets the user
remove any associated fabrication machine information
for all pipes and pipe pieces within the pipe
Remove Fabrication Information this will allow the
user to delete all spools and pipe piece data within a
pipe element.
View Log This displays a log viewer for the spool
Generation and Validation
Tasks for Spool - this section shows tasks that are related to
the currently selected spool and include:-
Validate Spool - this runs the production checks
against the currently selected spool
View Production Information - this displays the
production information currently associated with the
spool and piece parts it contains.
Remove Machine Information - this lets the user
remove any associated fabrication machine information
for the selected spool.
Navigation - this section is for navigation relating to the

currently selected spool and includes:-
View Spool in Graphics - this zooms the 3D View to
the selected spool.
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14.3.1 Running a Production Check
The Pipe Spools section of the form indicates the Production

Status of the spools belonging to the current pipe. Initially
production checks will need to be run against every spool in the
pipe, to do this click the Validate Pipe link label from the Pipe
Tasks section of the form. To run checks against a single pipe
spool select Validate Spool. These options run the production
checks and show the results in the lower pane of the form
The production checks run using the fabrication machines

associated with the individual pipe piece of the spool.
Consequently if no machines are associated with the pipe piece,

as is the often the case when initially validating, then the system
will check against all machines defined in the default machine
list.
When the checks have run the spool list at the top of the form displays the results of the check for each
spool. There are three possible production status values:-
Successful This means that the production checks were successful
Failed This means that some part of the production check failed
Valid for production This means the spool had already been validated so was not rechecked.
The lower part of the form shows the result for each pipe piece of the selected spool. A list of piece parts
shows the production check results per piece, and each piece has one of the three status values associated
with it.
Selecting a pipe piece from the list displays the detailed

results of the check in the Detailed Results section of the
form. The information displayed in this part of the form
depends on the results of the check.
In this example, PIPE 403_LOS_002 has its bend radius

changed to 4D, consequently the Production Status will be
displayed as Failed because this radius cannot be bent by
any of the default bending machines.
To overcome this, the radius can be

changed using the previously shown
functions or, in some cases the spool
can be Set to Manually Bent on the
form. This ignores all bending data
completely and assumes that any
production issues will be overcome by
the fabricators.
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Once the Set to Manually Bent link label is selected, the pipe piece
Production Status changes to Successful.
The use of the Set to Manually Bent option has been included
in this section for completeness. It is not the normal procedure
information. In most circumstances the user would have to

return to Outfitting and modify the bend radius to suit the
Bending Machine.
The appearance of this data is different depending on whether

the spool has just been validated with a Production Status of
Successful; or has already been validated with a Production
Status of Valid for Production and the user has clicked the
View Production Information link label from Tasks for
Spools section of the form.
14.3.2 Examples of Different Results
14.3.2.1 Successful Check with No Modifications
This is the result where the check succeeded against both bending
and flange welding machines. If applicable the section shows which,
bending machine was used and which flanges can be pre-welded. In
the example shown the pipe piece requires both bending
2D_MACH_01 and welding machine WMACH_02 with no excesses
The Machine Insertion Direction informs the user which end of the
spool is loaded on to the bending machine. This provides valuable
information in relation to whether the excesses are required. This will
either be displayed as Clutch Head or Clutch Tail and corresponds
with head/tail of the owning branch.
These are the default results for spool 403_LOS-002-PS05 if routed in accordance with the exercise.
14.3.2.2 Successful Check with Modifications
In this example the check succeeded against both bending and

welding machines and some excesses were needed to make the
pipe piece pass the checks
As well as bending and flange welding machines information there

is a list of excesses the pipe requires. In the example shown it can
be seen that both bending and flange welding machines are
required. The Arrive of Tube requires an excess of 453.9mm
(Machine Defined).
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Selecting the Arrive of Tube or Leave of Tube link label on the form
will show a tag in the 3D View so the user can see how it applies to
the pipe piece. This is particularly use for the feed excesses.
These are the default results for spool 403_LOS-002-PS01 if routed in

accordance with the exercise.
14.3.2.3 Failed Check with Modifications Required
If the pipe piece requires excess to pass the checks, but the user has set up the auto resolve preferences
not to include excess automatically, then the check will fail. In this case the results display the excesses
required. The user can accept these excesses to make the pipe piece pass the checks by clicking the Apply
excesses link label or alternatively evaluate the route to remove the excess.
These are the default results for spool 403_LOS-002-PS01 if only

a single bending machine is set as the default, in this case
2D_MACH_01.
The user can also select the Set to Manually Bent link label and
so ignore the bending machine checks.
14.3.2.4 Non Resolvable Failure
The validation may fail for a more serious reason in

relation to the Data Consistency of the pipe. This should
be resolved prior to continuing with the Pipe Production
Checks functions.
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14.3.3 Expanding the Machines Results Panel
The Detailed Results information may be expanded to display more information by clicking on the fold-up
panel button.
14.3.4 Modifying Production Information
The production information for the pipe piece can also be modified. This is done by clicking the Modify
Production Information link label.
This is used to change the fabrication machines, and also modify the end and feed excess.
An example where this could be used is if the feed excess has to be longer than the clamp length in
order for the pipe to be placed in a saw for removal of the excess.
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14.3.5 Changing or Assigning a Machine
To change or assign a bending machine or flange welding machine select the appropriate link label. If no
machine is associated with the pipe piece then the Change Bending/Welding Machine link label will read
Assign Bending/Welding Machine.
If the tube is straight then there are no bending machine options. If there are no pre welded flanges then
there will be no flange welding machine options.
Select the required machine and then click the Apply button. To cancel any changes and go back to the
previous screen, click the Back button.
After selecting a new machine click the Accept Changes link label at the bottom of the
panel.
14.3.6 Editing End Excess
Users can add their own end excess by entering a value in the
User Defined text box, then click Accept Changes to set the new
values
End excess must be given to spools that are to be nominated

as spool type FITT, i.e. spools that are to be given excess to
provide an allowance for fitting at ship. Refer to Chapter 15
Pipe Sketches for details.
14.3.7 Applying a Minimum Feed Excess to a Leg
Users can add their own feed excess by entering a value in the
Minimum Feed text box, then click Accept Changes to set the
new values
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14.3.8 Revalidating the Pipe Piece
After changing the production information the user must revalidate

the pipe piece by clicking Revalidate Pipe Piece link label. This runs
the pipe production check on the pipe piece using the new values. As
before the result of the validation will be displayed.
14.3.9 Finishing Viewing Results
To return to the main form after viewing the results of the validation
click the Finish Viewing Results link label.
14.3.10 Viewing Production Information
The user can view production

information assigned to the
pipe piece of a spool without
having to go through the
validation process.
To do this click View
Production Information link
label from either the Pipe
Tasks or Spool Tasks
sections of the form.
If the link label from Pipe

Tasks section is selected the
resulting form will contain all of
the spools for selection, as
shown. If the link label from
the Spool Tasks section is
used then only the production
information for that spool is
available.
This displays a view of the production information assigned to each

pipe piece in the same way as clicking the Modify Production
Information link label from the Detailed Results section, as shown
previously.
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14.3.11 Removing Machine Information
To remove all machine information associated with a single pipe spool or all the spools on a pipe click the
Remove Machine Information link label from either the Pipe Tasks or Spool Tasks sections of the form.
As before the result depends on which link label was selected, in this case the link label below the Pipe
Tasks section was used.
14.3.12 Removing Fabrication Information
The Remove Fabrication Information link label from the Pipe Tasks section will delete all production data
by removing the PSLIST (Pipe Spool List) and the PPLIST (Pipe Piece List) from the pipe.
A Pipe Production Checks alert Are you sure you want to remove all
pipe spools and pipe pieces associated with the pipe? Yes button to remove or the No button
to cancel.
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14.3.13 View Log
If the spool fails the validation the user can click the View Log link label to find out additional information.
This information is presented on two tabs Spool Generation and Validation.
For instance, there are limitations on reporting the production check failures that can occur if numerous
default machines are selected. It is not possible for the form to display all errors on all machines. In this case
the View Log link label can be used.
The information for Spool Generation and Validation can be saved to file using the Save button or printed
using the Print button.
Exercise 12 - Production Checks
Use the Pipe Production Checks form to validate the remaining pipes created in the previous
exercises.
Auto-name the pipe pieces after spool generation.
For pipes 403_LOS-002 and 403_LOS-010 add user given end excess to both the arrive and leave
tube of the highlighted pipe piece. These spools will be given a spool type of FITT in the following
chapter.
403_LOS-010
403_LOS-002
All of the bends have been created using a 2D radius. Assign the alternative 2D bending machine
2D_MACH_02 to pipes 403_LOS-004 and 403_LOS-005.
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CHAPTER 15
15 Pipe Sketches
The following chapter deals with the creation of pipe sketches that are required as an output in order to
fabricate the spools prior to installation. There are two methods of achieving this data at present, one using
the Outfitting module and the other via Marine Drafting, both are covered in this chapter. The sketches
include dimensions and scale drawings of a pipe spool along with tables of relevant manufacturing
information.
There may be attributes belonging to the PSPOOL level that require updating prior to the creation of the
spool sketch drawing. In practice these are likely to be UDAs specific to the working practices of the
customer which are then reflected on the completed pipe sketch. The updating of the attributes can be
achieved using the standard AVEVA Marine tools.
15.1 Creating Pipe Sketches Using Outfitting
15.1.1 Using the Form
Within Outfitting the creation of the sketches is carried out using the Pipe Spool
Drawing form. The form is accessed by clicking the Create Pipe Spool Drawing
button on the Pipe Utilities tool bar.
The form is comprised of the following three tabs:-

Create Drawing
Drawing Options
Error List
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15.1.1.1 Drawing Options Tab
Upon initial use of the form the user must select the Drawing Options tab to specify some settings.
The Drawing Options tab contains the following sections:-

Drawing Options used to key in the Department and Registry name, or alternatively check the
Using DESI Hierarchy check box which will automatically complete these text fields accordingly.
These fields are not populated by default and consequently require an input from the user upon
initial opening of the form.
ISO Options section:-
o ISO Option File Path allows the user to browse to an alternative Iso Option File
o Result File Path - allows the user to specify an alternative location for the plotfiles
o ISO Template Path - allows the user to set the path for the Drawing Template
o Drawing Type - allows the user to set the required Drawing Template
Preview Displays a preview of the selected Drawing Template.
Any changes that have been made can be applied using the Apply button on the bottom of the form or
alternatively the Pipe Spool Drawing form can be dismissed using the Dismiss button.
Modifying the values in the form and clicking Apply updates the Iso Option File.
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In the example shown above the Using DESI Hierarchy check box has been used. It can be seen that this
uses the SITE and ZONE names to determine the DEPT and REGI.
The Drawing Type has also been changed to /DRA/PRJ/TMP/ISO-PipeSketch/A4-D which has updated
the Preview.
The Preview shown is a plotfile of drawing template created in Outfitting Draft.
Clicking the Apply button will update the Iso Option File. The
Drawing Dept and Registry have now been added.
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15.1.1.2 Create Drawing Tab
The Create Drawing tab is the main focus for the general user for pipe spool sketch creation.
The upper section of the form consists of three buttons:-

CE - allows the user to navigate to another pipe or any of its member elements
to update the form without having to close it. The Current Element is
specified beside the button.
Create Drawing - will begin the drawing creation process for the selected pipe spools.
Refresh - allows the user to update the form without closing it.
The middle section of the form consists of a grid gadget listing the spools associated with the Current
Element. Information is provided about the pipe spools in the form off five headings:-
Pipe - This is the name of the owning pipe
Spool - This is the name of the pipe spool
Prod.Stat - This is the current production status of the pipe spool in relation to the Pipe
Production Checks procedure. There are two possibilities;
o Valid - the pipe can be sketched
o Invalid the pipe needs to be validated via the Pipe Production Checks process.
Drwg.Stat - This is the current status of any drawings. There are two possibilities:-
o None the drawing has not been created
o Created a drawing exists of the pipe spool.
Spool Type - This is the type of spool in relation to how it will be fitted and consequently how it
will be handled by the fabrication workshop. There are three possibilities:-
o SHOP a fully fabricated pipe that requires no modification at ship, the pipe sketch is
fully dimensioned for production purposes.
o FITT a fabricated pipe with excesses to the ends and loose flanges, this allows some
modification to be performed at ship
o SITE the pipe is not fabricated at all, the spool is run on SITE. The pipe sketch is
only required as an approximate indication of the route and for a list of fittings. No
dimensions are required on the sketch.
The bottom of the grid gadget provides a total of the number of spools owned by the pipe in relation to the
Current Element.
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If the user has checked the Show Spool Dimension box as shown, indicating a spool in the list will result in
the primary dimensions being added to the 3D View.
There is also a right mouse button context sensitive menu available from the
grid gadget. These can be grouped in to nine functions:-
Preview Drawing is a toggle that once set allows the user to quickly
view the images of the spool sketch. The image that is seen by the
user in Outfitting is in fact the plotfile. An example of how this works
will be demonstrated in the forthcoming worked example
Navigate Spool on Explorer is a toggle that navigates the user to the
selected spool in the Design Explorer
Zoom-in Selected Spool in 3D View is a toggle that zooms to and highlights the selected spool in
the 3D View
Change Spool Type this sets the spool type to SHOP, FITT or SITE as described above
Setup Printer opens a Print form that allows the user to set up the printer options.
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Print Drawing prints the selected spool sketches according to the printer setup. A message window
will then appear informing the user of the success and failure values of the printing operation.
Print Preview With Current List opens a Print Preview form showing the contents of the current
list. This can be used to print the list for reference.
Save to Excel opens the current list as a book within Microsoft Office Excel
Show Filter is a toggle that allows the user to set up filters by dragging column headers to the top of
the list to create a group.
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15.1.2 The Outputs
The pipe sketches are created by selecting

the spools from the grid gadget, the
standard Ctrl and Shift mechanism can be
employed, and then clicking the Create
Drawing button.
An additional AVEVA Marine console

window will appear momentarily while the
background procedure is being performed.
The Pipe Spool Drawing form will then be

refreshed and the list gadget will be updated
created Drwg. Stat. column.
As already explained the user can now turn

on the Preview Drawing toggle available
from the right mouse button context
sensitive menu. The 3D View will then be
replaced with a view of the pipe sketch as
shown.
The form will remain in preview mode until the

toggle is turned off, allowing the user to view all of
the spool sketches currently in the list.
In the event that the user selects a spool that does

not have a drawing the user will be presented with
a suitable message.
The user is in fact viewing a plofile of the drawing

which is stored in accordance with the Result File
Path and Registry Name set in the Drawing
Options tab. The directory name being determined
as follows:-
<Result File Path><Registry Name>
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A drawing also exists in the Department and Registry which can be view using either Outfitting Draft or
Marine Drafting.
From the preview and the drawing it can be seen that the function creates both an Isodraft representation as
well as views in a more traditional format.
Once the drawings have been created in the Department and Registry as demonstrated any subsequent
creation will overwrite the existing drawings. In the event that a different Department or Registry has been
specified by the user in the Drawing Options tab, selecting a spool that has already had a drawing created
will result in a confirmation message being presented to the user. It informs the user that a spool drawing
already exists and states the owning Department and Registry.
Clicking the Yes button will move the drawing in to the original
Registry and create any new drawings selected in the new
Department and Registry.
Clicking the No button will not update the drawing in the original
Registry and create any new drawings selected in the new
Department and Registry.
This provides the users with a warning that the drawings already exist so that they can question whether the
new or old Department/Registry is correct.
15.1.3 The Error List Tab
The Error List tab is used to capture any problems that might have occurred during the spool sketch
creation. For example a warning message is displayed to the user in the event that a Boss Connection is
present in the pipe.
In the example shown PIPE 403_DRN-003 has been used.
The Error List tab will display automatically if there are errors present and show the spool name and a
description of the error.
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15.1.4 Pipe Sketch Creation (Worked Example)
Add PIPE 403_LOS-010 to the 3D View.
With 403_LOS-010 the Current Element select the Create Pipe Spool Drawing
button from the Pipe Utilities tool bar.
The Pipe Spool Drawing form will appear as shown.
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Select the Drawing Options tab
Key in the following:-

Dept. Name = Sketch_Example_DEPT
Regi. Name = Sketch_Example_REGI
Result File Path = %pdmsuser%\pskectch
It will be necessary to create the folder below the %pdmsuser% folder for the Result File Path
Select the Drawing Template /DRA/PRJ/TMP/ISO-PipeSketch/A4-D from the scrollable list.
In the Message alert form that appears click the OK button.
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Select the Create Drawing tab once again
Right click on spool 403_LOS-010-PS04 and select

Zoom in Selected Spool in 3D View from the right
mouse button context sensitive menu.
The 3D View will zoom in to the selected pipe spool.
Right click on spool 403_LOS-010-PS04 again and select Change Spool Type
(FITT) from the right mouse button context sensitive menu.
Use the Shift button on the

keyboard in conjunction with
the mouse to select all of the
pipe spools on the form and
click the Create Drawing
button.
The application will take some

time to create all of the
selected sketches.
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Upon completion,
right click on spool
403_LOS-010-PS04
and select Preview
Drawing from the
right mouse button
context sensitive
menu
Note that the excess and flange note has

been added at each end of the spool.
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Exercise 13 - Create Pipe Sketches Using Outfitting
Select some of the other pipes that were created in the previous exercise to create pipe sketches
for. If the previous exercise had been completed they should have all been through the validation
procedure
Use the Drawing Options tab to set up alternative Departments and Registries
Create an alternative Result File Path and assign it using the Drawing Options tab
Create some new pipe sketches for a single pipe
Re-assign the Department and Registry
Create some new sketches and overwrite the original sketches. Take note of the messages
presented to the user. Remember that to see the difference the spool type can be changed for the
spool.
Open Outfitting Draft to check the results in relation to where the sketches have been stored.
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15.2 Creating Pipe Sketches Using Marine Drafting
Using the AVEVA Marine Automatic Drawing Production (ADP) the user can produce pipe sketches
automatically using pipe that have been validated by the Pipe Production Checks form from the Outfitting
application. The sketches include dimensions and scale drawings of a pipe spool along with tables of
relevant manufacturing information.
This is performed using the Marine Drafting application,

select Design > Modules > Marine Drafting from the
application pull-down menu.
The user is then presented with a Confirm alert form. Click

the Yes button to change modules.
It may be necessary to open the Design Explorer by selecting View >Explorers > Design Explorer
from the application pull-down menu.
To create the pipe sketches the user must first navigate to the correct position in the Design Explorer, i.e.
Zone or Pipe, in this case PIPE 403_LOS-002 and obtain a list of the spools for that element. This is done
using the Pipe Sketches form, select AutoDP > Pipe Sketches... from the application pull-down menu.
Failure to navigate to the correct element will result is an Error alert form being presented to the user.
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The Pipe Sketches form appears with the name of the selected
pipe in the Design Element to search under text box and a list of
the member spools in the Search Results grid gadget.
The content of the form can be altered by selecting another

element in the Design Explorer and clicking the CE button to add
the element name to the form. The use would then have to click
the Search button to add the member spools to the grid gadget.
There are additional filter options on the form which is useful if the
element selected is a Zone and the user only wishes to search
form sketches which contain specific characters.
The next stage is to ensure that the owning Registry for the pipe
sketches has been set.
It may be necessary to open the Draft Explorer by selecting

View >Explorers > Draft Explorer from the application pull-
down menu.
In the Draft Explorer, navigate to REGI Pipe_Spool_Drawings_FWD owned by DEPT DRAWINGS_FWD

and click the REGI CE in the Sketch Creation Options section of the form. This will add the name of the
Registry to the Create Sketches in Registry text box.
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15.2.1 How to use the Pipe Sketch Form
The form allows the user to filter by name and select the pipe spools
that require sketches to be created. The user can also select the
template to be used for the sketches and the position in the draft
database to store the sketches. The user can then generate the
sketches.
15.2.2 Design Elements to Search Under
This is the name of the root design element, and must be either a zone or a pipe. The user can populate the
fields using the CE button or by typing in the name. The system validates all types input. If the CE button is
used, the text box displays the name and the form initialises.
15.2.3 Filter the Spools Using
This part of the form allows the user to filter the spools under the root element according to several criteria.
When the user has selected the criteria, click the Search button.
All or Part of the spool name Include spools with names matching the text the user enters, either
wholly or partially.
Production Status This offers three options via a scrollable list, Any, Valid, and Not
Valid
Any Matches all spools, both validated and not validated

Valid Matches pipe spools valid for production
Not Valid Matches only spools not valid for production.
Sketch Status This offers three options via a scrollable list, Any, Created and Not
Created
Any Matches all spools, both with and without pipe

sketches
Created Matches only pipe spools with pipe sketches
Not Created Matches only pipe spools without pipe sketches
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15.2.4 Search Results
This list is a collection of all pipe spool elements of the root

element, filtered by the criteria above. The system
processes only pipe spools selected in this list when the
user clicks the Create Sketches button.
Name This is the name of the pipe spool

Valid TRUE or FALSE, depending on whether the pipe spool has been validated in Outfitting
using the Pipe Production Checks form.
Sketch If the sketch has been created this field displays the name of the resulting drawing, if the
sketch has not yet been created this field displays FALSE
Drawn This field gives the date that the drawing was created. If no drawing exists the field will
display ---, if the search finds more than one drawing then it will display the number of times
the drawing has been created, i.e 2 times, 3 times etc.
The Search Results grid gadget also has a right mouse

button context sensitive menu with following options:-
Select All This selects all pipe spools in the list.

Clear Selection This unselects all pipe spools in the list.
Print Sketch This prints the selected sketch.
Delete Sketch This deletes the selected sketch.
15.2.5 Display Button and Arrow Controls
Clicking the Display button will open the drawing of the selected pipe spool for viewing. The user can
display only one sheet at a time. However the up/down arrows allow the user to navigate up and down the
list to display each sketch.
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15.2.6 Sketch Creation Options
The Sketch Creation Options are at the bottom of the Pipe Sketches form.
Sketch Template This must be an existing DRWG element that can be used as a template for
the pipe sketch drawing. The CE button allows for a quick capture of the
current drawing
Create Sketches in Registry The named element must be an existing Registry element into which the
system puts all new pipe sketch drawings. The CE button allows for a quick
capture of the current element.
Log File The system records the progress of the creation process as text that is
written to a file. This field shows the file name the system will write to. The
system overwrites the file if it has already been used.
15.2.7 Create Sketches
The user must select the desired spools from the Search Results grid
gadget and click the Create Sketches button.
The pipe sketches will be created and can be seen in the Draft Explorer.
The pipe can be viewed in a 3D View. In the Draft Explorer navigate to a VIEW owned by the selected pipe
sketch (DRWG).
Select View > 3D View from the application pull-down menu.
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The relevant pipe spool will be displayed.
Once created, the sketches can be displayed by using

the Display button on the form as already mentioned or
by navigating to the drawing or sheet in the Draft
Explorer and selecting Open Sheet from the right
mouse button context sensitive menu.
Here is a typical example of a pipe spool sketch
Exercise 14 Creating Pipe Sketches Using Outfitting Draft
Perform the following task:-
Create pipe sketches for the previously validated pipes.
Return to Outfitting using the same login details as before

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CHAPTER 16
16 Bending Machine NC Output
So far in the AVEVA Marine standard applications it has only been possible to obtain Bending Machine data
in the form of bending programs on pipe sketches. In additional to this there is a requirement to be able to
output this information in file format for numerous pipe pieces.
16.1 Accessing the Form
To access the form the current element must be a Site, Zone, Pipe, Pipe Spool List (PSLIST), Pipe Spool
(PSPOOL), Pipe Piece List (PPLIST), or a Pipe Piece (PPIECE). The form can then be accessed by
selecting Utilities > Bending Machine NC Output from the application pull-down menu.
This will open the Fabrication NC Reports form as shown below. The form is divided into four main
sections:-
Find Bent Pieces in: is a text field showing the name of the
current element used for the search.
Filter the Pipe Pieces using: is a selection of search criteria
based on the pipe piece name, bore range and bending machine
Search Results is a grid gadget that displays the results of the
search based on the filters and CE. The user must select which
pipe pieces are to be reported on.
Report Options allows the user to select a file name and location
using the Browse button.
When the form is initially opened a search is

performed with out any filters being applied.
If the user has a Site selected as the CE when

opening the form or the Search button clicked a
confirmation message will be presented to the user.
This section assumes that the Pipe Pieces have

been named using the Utilities > Auto-naming > CE
Offspring from the application pull-down menu. Auto-
naming at this stage in the work flow will require the
pipes to be validated a second time.
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The user can select the Pipe Pieces using the cursor in the grid gadget, the standard use of Ctrl and Shift
keys can be employed to improve the selection.
The user can also use the right mouse button context sensitive menu to Select All or Clear Selection from
the grid gadget.
The Create Report button will remain inactive until the file name has been provided by the user.
Once the file name has been selected the user can output the information to the file using the Create
Report button.
16.1.1 Applying Filters to a Search
Using the previous screen shot as an example it is easy to see how the filters can influence the results of the
search.
16.1.1.1 Pipe Piece Name Filter
This allows the user to filter the search to only find Pipe Pieces containing the supplied string in the name.
The use of wildcards (*) can be applied.
For example keying in *002* in to Pipe Piece name text box and clicking the Search button will result in the
following:-
This relies on the Pipe Pieces being

named using the Utilities >
Autonaming > CE Offspring from the
application pull-down menu. Auto-
naming in this fashion requires the pipe
to be validated a second time.
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16.1.1.2 Bore Range Filter
This allows the user to key in a range or single pipe bore to filter the search. The values entered are
included in the results.
For example the initial search on ZONE 403-PIPE included pipes of 80 to 150 nominal bore, keying in a
range of 80 to 100 and clicking the Search button will result in the following:-
The 150n.b. pipes are not listed.
This screen shot assumes that Pipe

403_DRN-003 has passed the
Production Checks in order to
demonstrate the Error List tab in
section 15.1.3 of the Creating Pipe
Sketches Using Outfitting chapter
Alternatively, keying a single pipe size in both fields will result in only pipes of that bore appearing, as shown
16.1.1.3 Bending Machine Filter
This allows the user to filter the search to only find Pipe Pieces that can be bent using a particular fabrication
machine.
For example, selecting 2D_MACH_02 (No.2 2D Bending Machine) from the scrollable list and clicking the
Search button will result in the following:-
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16.2 NC Outputs
The following criteria needs to be satisfied for valid outputs to be available:-
The Pipe must have been through Production Checks process to have a Pipe Piece List and
member Pipe Pieces.
The Pipe Piece must contain a bend
The pipe must be Validated
If the first two criteria are not satisfied the Pipe Pieces will not be shown on the form.
If the last two criteria are not satisfied the Pipe Pieces will appear on the form but the output created will
indicate that the criteria have not been satisfied.
If the Pipe Piece needs to be validated the grid will indicate this with a FALSE entry in the Valid column and
the Bending Machine column will have an Unset value.
grid will be indicate this with a TRUE entry in the Valid column, but the Bending Machine will again be
Unset
Clicking the Browse button allows the user to

navigate to the desired location and specify
the file name. Click the Save button to confirm
the file name and location.
If the file name has previously been used the

user is asked whether they wish to overwrite
it.
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Once a location and file name have been specified using the Browse button and the pipes pieces have
been selected the Create Report button becomes active.
If the file name specified has been used previously, clicking the Create
Report button will result in the appearance of a Confirm alert
message asking the user if they wish to overwrite it. Click the Yes
button to overwrite the file.
The user will then be informed that the file has been created and
asked whether they wish to view the file on screen. Click the Yes
button to view the file on screen.
The contents of the file will then displayed for

the user to see.
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16.2.1 Example NC Outputs
The following are some typical outputs that can be achieved using the Fabrication NC Reports form.
The upper section of the report provides general information. This is followed by Bending Data for each of
the Pipe Pieces selected on the form.
The examples shown are as a result of opening the files using Wordpad.
Mach Machine name

NoA Number of actions
Dir Direction of first feed 1 = negative or 0 = positive
B.Rad Bend radius
Ch.sum A comparison value, i.e. between pipe sketches and the NC Output.
Quantity The cut length of the tube for manufacture.
O.D. Outside diameter
Thk. Pipe thickness
Mtrl code Material code from the tube component
The following is an example of a report where one of the Pipe Pieces has not been validated and the other
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16.3 Bending Machine NC Output (Worked Example)
Using the Design Explorer navigate to ZONE 403-PIPE as shown.
From the application pull-down menu select Utilities > Bending Machine
The Fabrication NC Reports form will appear.
In the Pipe Piece name (All or Part) text box key in

*LOS-004* and click the Search button.
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The filter will have been applied.
Click the Browse button to navigate to a file.
Key in a new file name Pipe_403_LOS-004.txt in to

which the output will be created and click the Save
button.
The Save in File text field will now be populated with the directory path and file name selected.
Select all the available Pipe Pieces that are

present on the grid gadget and click the
Create Report button.
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From the Confirm alert message click the Yes button to view
the file.
The output will then be displayed on

screen
Navigate to the location of

the saved file and view the
output.
The example shows the

result of the file being
opened using Wordpad.
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Exercise 15 Creating NC Outputs
Perform the following task:-
Create NC Outputs using the pipes created in the previous exercises below ZONE 403-PIPE.
Apply different Bore Range settings
Repeat using filter for 2D_MACH_02 only
Keeping the form open, clear all filters and search using PIPE 403_LOS-002
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CHAPTER 17
17 Isometric Production
Detail Isometric production is the subject of other courses, however, since a requirement of all piping
designers is the production of check or stress isometrics, the basic techniques of what is a simple operation
are covered here.
17.1 Accessing Isodraft
Before the user can produce an isometric, it is necessary

that the pipe(s) or branch(es) have been checked using the
Data Consistency utility. The isometric will fail if
components have lost their Spref (specification reference),
are poorly aligned or overlap. A visual check, ensuring that
no dashed line appears is not sufficient.
From Outfitting, the user can access Isodraft using Design

> Modules > Isodraft
Isodraft uses option files to control the appearance, content

and type of isometric. Option files exist for both metric and
imperial output. Before selecting an option file, navigate to a
suitable pipe or branch in the Design Explorer in this case
PIPE 403_LOS-002.
Unlike the Pipe Sketch creation functions, Isodraft

does not require the pipes to have been processed by
the Pipe Production Checks form.
From the application pull-down menu, select Isometrics > Standard
The Standard Isometric form appears and names the current element.
The available option files are listed. Select Basic_Training.met and
then click the Apply button. This will generate an isometric in the
graphical viewing area.
CE The element in the Design Explorer becomes the current

element. Navigating to another pipe or branch and then clicking the CE
button will update the form and re-clicking Apply will generate an
isometric of the new pipe or branch.
Detail This can be changed to Detail List allowing multiple pipes or

branches to be selected and multiple isometrics generated.
Produce This can be changed to generate the following:-

Transfer files - used to interface with other systems.
Batch macro Used when large quantities of isometrics are
required. Any such macro is usually run overnight.
Bolt Report - Bolts are only generated in Isodraft, so this
function generates a report of bolts for pipes and branches
identified in the detail list.
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Alternatively, select Detail List from the Detail scrollable list. The Isodraft Detail List form appears. Select
the pipe / pipes or just a branch from the Members list and click the Add button.
Use Control > Close to dismiss the form and click the Apply button
on the Standard Isometric form to create the isometric.
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17.2 Option Files
Within differing companies and the projects they undertake, there will be specific isometric
requirements; backing sheet details, dimensioning, material list contents etc. It is the
responsibility of the administrator to create the option files required and inform designers of
their significance.
The Basic_Training.met option file was used to create the Isodraft screen shots for Exercise 10
Lubricating Oil Piping Arrangement. It is a copy of the BASIC.MET file, but the Character Size is
slightly bigger for the screen shots and the Co-
AVEVA Marine.
The ADVANCED.MET option file will not work on the pipes the user has created, since it requires part-
numbers to be generated in the Design DB. This option is used in conjunction with the Spooler module
of AVEVA Marine
17.3 Isometric Preview from Outfitting
It is possible to preview the isometric within Outfitting by selecting either, Utilities > Pipe Isometric or
Utilities > System Isometric. This uses a default option file, the selection of which cannot be changed by
the user in Outfitting.
Exercise 16 - Isometric Production
Produce isometrics of the pipes created in the previous exercises.
Return to Outfitting and use the Pipe Isometric and System Isometric options.
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CHAPTER 18
18 Standard Reporting
The AVEVA Marine database stores a large amount of 3D engineering information. The user can extract this
data both graphically, in the form of drawings, or in text form, by producing reports. This session describes
the principles and practice of producing reports.
Users can produce a report by running a report template (Reports) or one based on their own selection
criteria (Quick Reports) from within the Outfitting module.
18.1 Standard Reporting with Templates
The template specifies what the report will contain, whether it will be sent to the screen or a file, and how it
will be laid out.
There is a directory of example reports supplied with the product. This can be found in the directory
$PDMSUI/reports. Under this directory there is a templates directory. This contains sample templates
which can be used to generate standard reports. The templates are AVEVA Marine macros. The best way to
see how they are defined is to select Utilities > Standard Reporting > Reports > Modify from the main
menu, and look at the settings for the fields on the forms displayed.
Templates have the file extension .tmp, and

the corresponding reports have a file
extension .rep.
Most of the examples are based on the

sample project supplied with the product.
Here are some of the sample templates:-
catalogue_param This report lists Branch members, with their CATREFs and the parameters of the
CATREFs.
catalogue_ptgmref This report lists Branch members, with their CATREFs followed by the PTREFs and
GMREFs of the CATREFs.
centre_line The centre-line length of each Branch is listed. There is also an Imperial version of
this report template.
line_list This report will list Branches, sorted by the name of the Pipe which owns them. The
Pipe Specification, the Head and Tail bores and the Head and Tail references are
given.
nozz_sched This is a Nozzle schedule, which lists all Nozzles sorted by name, and shows the
P1 bore, connection type and direction, and the position of each Nozzle.
pipe_mto This report shows material information for all Branch members, sorted by type,
Detail Text and Material Text. The Tube length and quantity of each component are
totalled. There is an Imperial version of this report template.
steel_mto This is a material take-off list for structural components.
tube_mto This report totals all Tubing. The Specification Reference, P1 Bore, Detail Text and
Material Text are shown.
tube_gradient This report gives the gradient of each tubing component.
tube_area_vol This report uses derived properties to report on the area and volume of tubing.
valve_list This report is an example of selective reporting.
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18.2 Running a Standard Report from a Saved Template - (Worked Example)
Select Utilities > Standard Reporting > Reports >

Run
The file Browser will be displayed allowing the user to navigate to where the Report
Templates are held i.e. C:\AVEVA\Marine\OH12.1.SP2\PDMSUI\reports\templates, this shows all the
available Template Reports.
Choose the report template required, in this example select pipe_mto.tmp and click the Open button. The
Report Details form will be displayed. On this form the user will need to complete all fields. The information
requested by this form is dependent on the settings of the Runtime Prompts form, defined during the
template creation.
The information required by this form is totally dependent on what has been defined within the Template. In
this example the Filename and Hierarchy fields should be completed.
Filename If the user specifies a filename, the report will be saved as the given filename in the location
specified. If the user leaves this field empty, the report will be sent to the screen. In this
case leave the Filename field blank.
Hierarchy Here the user should specify the elements where the report should start its searches. The
report will be produced for all these elements and elements owned by them.
Enter /403-PIPE then click the OK button.
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If there is a Command Window already open, the report will be displayed there, otherwise the report will be
displayed in a new Command Output window.
Examples of other Runtime prompts which are set in the Template creation stage are shown below.
Types Here the user should state all element Types that are to be reported on. The report will be
produced for all the elements given.
With Defines the criteria that must match the elements before they will be reported on. This is
sometimes referred to as a filter but works in the same way as the other occurrences in
AVEVA Marine.
Volume Allows the setting of limits. The report may be generated on elements that are Completely
or Partially Within the limits.
From Allows the user to specify where the search will take place. The Default is MDB
Creating a Standard Report Template is covered in TM-2204 AVEVA Marine (12.1) Reporting Guide
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18.3 Quick Reports - (Worked Example)
The Create a Quick Report form is displayed by selecting Utilities > Standard Reporting > Quick
Reports from the application pull-down menu. This form allows the user to create reports with only basic
formatting. This is not a template that can be saved.
The user can enter a filename where the output will be written. Alternatively, if the user just wants to see the
report on the screen the File text box can be left blank, or check the Term checkbox, in which case any
filename given will be ignored. If Term is selected, a window will be displayed to show the results or the
report, unless there is already a form currently displayed to which the results may be written to.
The options performed by the buttons on the Quick Reports form are:
Types AVEVA Marine element types can be specified. i.e. BRAN, MEM, BEND, ELBOW, TEE. In
this example enter BRAN.
With This option is a means of narrowing down the report. Enter an AVEVA Marine expression, in
this case HBORE GE 100, which is head bore greater than or equal to 100mm.
Columns These are the AVEVA Marine attributes to be output to the report. The attributes specified
will be used as headings to the column. The user can enter expressions, enclosed in round
brackets. The following example outputs the type, name, the first four characters of the
owner's name, and the head bore of the Branch.i.e.TYPE NAME (SUBSTR (NAME OF
OWNER, 1, 4)) HBORE
Hierarchy Enter the element or elements at the top of the hierarchy that the user wants to report on.
The user can give a list of elements which are entered with a slash character before each
name, except for WORLD. In this example enter /403-PIPE.
18.3.1 Run the Report
Click the Apply button to generate the report.
Exercise 17 Standard Reporting
1. Run the report line_list.tmp for Zone 403-PIPE to show the type of output created.
2. Create a Quick Report to list all the branches with spec SP_LO, with the hierarchy set at SITE
PIPE_4DK_FWD. Create columns to display Name, Pspec, Hbore, and Tbore. (the With field will be
PSPEC EQ /SP_LO)
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APPENDIX A
19 Appendix A (Model Editor Pop-ups and Extended Route Handles)
19.1 Extended handle Pop-ups
Enter Offset This displays the Constrained Move form which lets the user enter an
offset from the cu
Enter Leg Length This displays the Explicit Distance form which lets the user enter a
distance from the previous change in direction.
Distance From Origin This displays the Explicit Distance form which allows the user to enter a
distance from the .
Extend Through Feature This allows the user to identify features to extend to, along the current route
direction.
Offset From Feature This displays the Offset From Feature form which allows the user to enter
an offset value before indicating the feature in the 3D View.
No Slope This is a toggle, if selected it indicates that no slope will be applied when
the handle is dragged.
Slope Angle This displays the Set Slope Angle form that allows the user to key an angle
for the slope.
Orient to Point This directs the handle either directly to a point feature or rotates about the
vertical axis, maintaining horizontal offset, when a linear feature is
identified.
Align with Direction This allows the user to identify features with which the handle is to be
aligned.
Explicit Direction This displays the Enter Direction for <X/Y/Z> Axis form which lets the
user enter an explicit direction for the handle.
Component Choice This allows the user to select the type of component that is created by the
Routing Handle when a change in direction occurs. The Component can be
set to either Elbows or Bends.
Distance Feedback This allows the user to select how the Routing Handle displays distance
feedback. This can be set to either Offset
position), Leg Length (distance of the handle from the previous change
in direction), or From Origin (distance of the handle from the previous
position). Use the D 'hotkey' to cycle through the
options.
Show Rotation Handles This toggles the display of the Rotation Handles.
Cancel This returns the handle and selection to its original state before the drag
The following options are only available when the branch has a Slope Ref set that defines the angle of the
slope:-
Normal to Feature This allows the user to identify features with which to align the handle whilst
allowing for the currently set slope.
Default Slope Up/Down The slopes the resulting pipe either up or down in accordance with the
slope ref value when the handle is dragged.
Distance Feedback There are two additional options available when the branch has a slope ref
set. True Length (shows the feedback as a value along the axis of the leg)
and Orthogonal Length (shows the values as horizontal and vertical
components)
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The following options are available on the Extend Handle on completion of a drag, i.e. when the secondary
mouse button has been used to drag the handle and no special actions are active:
Extend This leaves the handle at the shown position.

Cancel This returns the handle and selection to its original state before the drag.
being routed to is well

defined and the identified feature is the End Route Handle.
Extend leaves the handle at the shown position

Complete completes the route and exits the route mode when applicable.
Cancel returns the handle back to its original state before the drag.
19.2 Rotational Handle Pop-ups
Enter Value This displays the Rotate Selection About <X/Y/Z> form, enabling the user to enter
a value to rotate the graphical selection about the selected rotational axis
Orient to Point This allows the user to pick a ppoint to which to orient the Rotation Handle.
Align with Direction This allows the user to identify features with which the handle is to be aligned.
Planes will be displayed to indicate a p-point direction (pointer symbol) or a p-line
direction (symbol). Pressing the SHIFT key will reverse the direction of the handle.
Align With This displays the Enter Direction For <X/Y/Z> Axis form which allows the user to
align the handle with a specified direction.
Rotate Handle Allows the user to rotate the handles prior to any repositioning of an element, using
the previous four options. These options move the Handles only, they do not move
any elements. This allows the handles to be repositioned in order to change the
frame of reference for the next operation.
Rotate Handle > To World

This is an addition to the above and aligns the handles to the World axes.
Cancel This removes the shortcut menu and deselects the selected handle
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19.3 Extended Route Handles
Below are some extensions to the pipe routing handle, they allow the pipe to be positioned 1/2 the pipe o/d
away from the selected feature.
19.3.1 1/2 OD behind / in front of
19.3.2 1/2 OD behind / in front of Vertex Feature
19.3.3 1/2 OD behind / in front of Ppoint Feature
19.3.4 1/2 OD behind / in front of Linear Edge Feature
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APPENDIX B
20 Appendix B
20.1 Auto-naming Pipe Spools
This opens the Name Settings form.
Check the Auto Naming On/Off check box and click the Define Naming Rules
button.
This opens the Naming Rules form.
If an Element Rule needs to be created to suit a

pipe spool.
Click the Element Rules button.
This opens the Define Rules form.
In the Element Rules Definition section of the

form, key in Pipe Spools in the Name textbox
and PSPOOL in the Types textbox
Click the Include button to add the rule to the list

followed by the OK button to close the form.
The new element rule is added below the

User Defined Rules section. This is
controlled via the File > Location > User
pull-down.
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On the Naming Rules form click the button shown to

open the Select a Naming Rule form.
Select the required name in the list, in this case Pipe Spools.
This will then be added to the Naming Rules

form.
Key in a name of Piping Spool Naming, edit

the Format to be !!ce.owner.owner.name & '-
PS' & !INDEX and key-in the indices of 00.
Click the Insert button.
This is the same format as the spool naming that is delivered with the MTP
Check the Use Rule check box, navigate to an existing

PSPOOL element in the Design Explorer and click the Test
button to check the naming rule.
Click the OK button to close the form.
This will return the user to the Naming Settings form.
Select File > Save from the pull-down.
Click OK to close the form.
If the user wishes the name to include the owning branch then they can
use !!ce.belrfa[1].owner.namn & '-PS' & !INDEX
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3.21 Move using Snap to Point Feature ............................................................................................... 61

Copyright 1974 to current year. 6

8.4.2 Clear Pipe Dimensions ........................................................................................................... 147

Copyright 1974 to current year. 7

Exercise 11 - Data Consistency Check ...................................................................................................... 225

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19.2 Rotational Handle Pop-ups ......................................................................................................... 280

Understand the basic concepts of pipes and branches.

1.4 Course Structure

1.5 Using this guide

2 Piping in AVEVA Marine (Basic Concepts)

2.1 Starting an Outfitting Session

Check the Integrate Engineering

Then click the Login button.

2.2 Piping Specifications

SP_LO = Lubricating Oil System Specification

2.3 Setting the Appropriate specification

2.4 Pipework Toolbar

1. Set Default Pipe Specification

2.5 Pipe Design Hierarchy

Navigate to PIPE 403_FWC-007 and add it to the 3D

This introduces another rule that although a branch only

Remove PIPE 403_FWC-007 from the 3D View.

Branches serve two purposes:

2.6 Pipe Creation (Worked Example)

The Outfitting elements are owned by ZONE

The Hull Design elements are owned by

To display the Create Pipe form, select

The Create Pipe form is now displayed

Pipes hold reference data i.e. Insulation and Tracing Specs,

Key in the Pipe Name, 403_LOS-003 in accordance with the

The new PIPE has been created in the ZONE 403-PIPE.

2.7 Pipe Branch Heads and Tails

Head is connected to the NOZZLE2

Direction Tail is connected to the Head of

The attributes for heads of branches are: -

HPOS - The position in the zone where the branch starts.

The attributes for tails of branches are: -

TPOS - The position in the zone where the branch ends.

Used to set the Modify Pipe form to the

Used to change the details of the pipe.

Used to change the details of the branch.

Used to position the branch head explicitly

Used to connect the branch head

Used to position the branch tail explicitly or

Used to connect the branch tail

2.8 Pipe Branch Head/Tail Positioned Explicitly/Graphically

Connection - This is a list of all the compatible

2.8.1 Positioning Explicitly

2.8.2 Ship Reference Grids

View showing frame gridlines

View showing Lg Horizontal and Lg Vertical gridlines

2.8.3 Positioning Graphically

id using the form as shown.

Set the Positioning Control

Indicate the intersecting grid lines LP25 and LP5

The resulting position will be

2.8.4 Explicit and Graphical Combination

Key in 163 and -500 in the Frame and Offset text

In reality these positions will be incorrect as they will

2.8.5 Copy to Head/Tail

This updates the tail position information. Also because the