CDWX Plant Professional 2014 Manual

CADWorx Plant Training Manual
December 13, 2012

CADWorx Plant Training
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Contents
Section 1 - Introduction ................................................................................ 10
Overview ................................................................................................................. 10
Pre-requisites .......................................................................................................... 10
Principle Aims ......................................................................................................... 10
Section 2 - Accessing Commands .............................................................. 11
Plant Menu .............................................................................................................. 11
Plant Toolbars......................................................................................................... 11
Command Line ....................................................................................................... 11
CADWorx Tool Palettes .......................................................................................... 12
CADWorx Ribbons.................................................................................................. 12
Section 3 - Setup Drawings .......................................................................... 13
Startup Options ....................................................................................................... 13
Setup dialogue Box................................................................................................. 14
Current Drawing...................................................................................................... 15
Configuration Settings ............................................................................................ 16
Specification and Line Size .................................................................................... 17
Configuration layers ................................................................................................ 18
Piping Rules ............................................................................................................ 18
Current Settings ...................................................................................................... 19
Exercise - Basic Drawing setup .......................................................................... 19
Section 4 - Line Numbering .......................................................................... 21
Setting up a Line Numbering system ..................................................................... 21
Line Numbering System Dialogue Box ............................................................... 21
Other Line Numbering Commands ......................................................................... 22
Line Number Assign ............................................................................................ 22
Line Number Annotate ........................................................................................ 22
Line Number By .................................................................................................. 22
Line Number Count ............................................................................................. 22
Line Number Increment ...................................................................................... 23
Line Number Decrement ..................................................................................... 23
Matching Pipework Information .............................................................................. 23
Match Component Size ....................................................................................... 23
Match Component Specification ......................................................................... 23
Match Component Size and Specification .......................................................... 24
Match Component Line Number ......................................................................... 24
Match Component All Settings............................................................................ 24
Exercise - Setup and Using the Line Numbering System .................................. 25
CADWorx Spec View Palette ................................................................................. 27
Exercise - Using the Spec View Palette ............................................................. 28
Line View Palette – Line Isolate Tab ...................................................................... 29
Exercise - Using the Line View Palette ............................................................... 30
Section 5 - Creating a 2D/3D Drawing ......................................................... 31
2D/3D Drafting and Modelling Overview ................................................................ 31
Mode Convert ......................................................................................................... 31
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Preparing first 3D Model ......................................................................................... 31

Exercise - Drawing in 3D Solids and Convert into 2D ........................................ 40
Section 6 - UCS Manipulation and the use of Viewpoints ........................ 41
Preparing the Model ............................................................................................... 41
Point and Shoot UCS ............................................................................................. 42
VIEWFLAT .......................................................................................................... 42
VIEWNORTH ...................................................................................................... 42
VIEWEAST .......................................................................................................... 42
VIEWSOUTH ...................................................................................................... 43
VIEWWEST ......................................................................................................... 43
UCSNEXT ........................................................................................................... 43
Compass ............................................................................................................. 43
Viewpoint Commands ............................................................................................. 44
Predefined Views ................................................................................................ 44
View Manager ..................................................................................................... 44
3DORBIT command ............................................................................................ 45
Section 7 – Continue with the 3D Model ..................................................... 46
Modelling Overview ................................................................................................ 46
Preparing the 3D Model .......................................................................................... 46
Using Auto Route ................................................................................................ 52
Using Auto Weld function .................................................................................... 53
Placing pipework using Automatic Welds ........................................................... 54
Using Auto Connect ............................................................................................ 56
Exercise - Using Auto Connect ........................................................................... 59
Controlling Bolts and Gaskets ................................................................................ 61
Tick Mark ............................................................................................................. 61
Stud Bolts ............................................................................................................ 61
Gasket ................................................................................................................. 63
Weld Gap ............................................................................................................ 65
Adding Pipework by Line Name ............................................................................. 66
Continue adding Pipework by Line Name .............................................................. 69
TopWorks ............................................................................................................... 70
Line View Palette – Find Tab.................................................................................. 71
Adding TopWorks................................................................................................ 72
Exercise - Placing TopWorks .............................................................................. 74
Insulation View........................................................................................................ 75
Exercise - Adding Insulation ............................................................................... 79
Clash ....................................................................................................................... 80
Loading the Clash View Palette .......................................................................... 80
Options ................................................................................................................ 82
Exercise - Using the Clash View Palette ............................................................ 84
Pipe Support Palette ............................................................................................... 85
Inserting Single Pipe Supports............................................................................ 86
Placing Elbow Supports ...................................................................................... 88
Placing Multiple Pipe Supports ........................................................................... 89
Editing Supports .................................................................................................. 90
Discontinuity View................................................................................................... 94
Loading the Discontinuity View Palette............................................................... 94
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Exercise - Using the Discontinuity View Palette ................................................. 95

Section 8 - Advanced piping options .......................................................... 96
Change size ............................................................................................................ 96
Exercise – Change Size ...................................................................................... 96
Change spec ........................................................................................................... 97
Exercise – Change Spec .................................................................................... 98
Advanced grips ....................................................................................................... 98
Exercise – Advanced grips ................................................................................. 99
Move Components................................................................................................ 100
Exercise – Move Components .......................................................................... 100
Autoroute Command ............................................................................................ 101
Exercise – Autoroute Command ....................................................................... 101
Section 9 - Working with Projects ............................................................. 103
Definitions ............................................................................................................. 103
Project ............................................................................................................... 103
Specification ...................................................................................................... 104
Catalog .............................................................................................................. 104
Loading the Specification Editor ........................................................................... 105
Working with the Specifications Editor ................................................................. 106
Component data................................................................................................ 107
Branch data ....................................................................................................... 107
Creating a new Specification ................................................................................ 108
Exercise – Create a new Specification ............................................................. 109
Loading Catalog Editor ......................................................................................... 112
Working with the Catalog Editor ........................................................................... 113
Component data................................................................................................ 114
Add a new Component to the Catalog ................................................................. 115
Exercise – Add a new Component to the Catalog ............................................ 116
Section 10 - Working with a Project Database ......................................... 117
Database Overview .............................................................................................. 117
Database Links ..................................................................................................... 117
Live Database Dialogue Box Settings .................................................................. 118
On/Off ................................................................................................................ 118
Database Type .................................................................................................. 118
Live DB - Path ................................................................................................... 118
Start Up Dialogue Options ................................................................................ 119
Synchronize Database ...................................................................................... 119
Export to Database ........................................................................................... 120
Auditing the Database ....................................................................................... 121
Working with the Database................................................................................... 122
Loading the Project Database........................................................................... 122
Pipework Data Input Form ................................................................................ 122
Database Reports ............................................................................................. 122
Exercise - Working with the Project Database ................................................. 122
Exercise - Creating Project Database Reports (Advanced User Training Only)
.......................................................................................................................... 123
Section 11 – CAESAR II Interface .............................................................. 124
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Stress Interface..................................................................................................... 124

Transferring CADWorx Plant Data into CAESAR II .......................................... 124
Transfer of CAESAR II Data into CADWorx Plant ............................................ 125
Adding Pipework Restraints ................................................................................. 126
Restraints .......................................................................................................... 126
Section 12 - Producing Layout Drawings ................................................. 128
Layouts Overview ................................................................................................. 128
Creating a Layout View ..................................................................................... 128
Automatic Dimensioning ................................................................................... 129
Pipework Centrelines ........................................................................................ 130
Associative Dimensions .................................................................................... 130
Drawing Annotation .............................................................................................. 131
Text Height ........................................................................................................ 131
Elevation ........................................................................................................... 131
Component ........................................................................................................ 131
Adding Line Numbers ....................................................................................... 132
Graphics ............................................................................................................ 133
Working with Sections ....................................................................................... 134
Creating a Section View in the layout ............................................................... 135
2D Representation ............................................................................................ 135
BOM Setup ........................................................................................................ 136
System variables affecting BOM Appearance .................................................. 138
Exercise - Working with Layouts ....................................................................... 138
Section 13 - User Shapes ........................................................................... 139
User Shapes Overview ......................................................................................... 139
Creating User Shapes .......................................................................................... 139
The User Component Create Command .......................................................... 139
Draw the User Shape ........................................................................................ 141
Section 14 – Modelling HVAC and Cable trays ........................................ 143
HVAC and Cable trays Overview ......................................................................... 143
Creating HVAC components ................................................................................ 143
Creating a HVAC Square Straight .................................................................... 143
Creating a HVAC Square Tee........................................................................... 144
Creating a HVAC Square Straight .................................................................... 145
Creating a HVAC Straight Bend ....................................................................... 146
Command: HVAC.............................................................................................. 146
Pick location or [Change endpoint]: .................................................................. 146
Pick rotation or [Up/Down/Roll/mirrorX/mirrorY/mirrorZ]: U .............................. 146
Pick rotation or [Up/Down/Roll/mirrorX/mirrorY/mirrorZ]: ................................. 146
Editing HVAC components ............................................................................... 147
Custom HVAC Components ................................................................................. 148
Create a HVAC Vent ......................................................................................... 148
HVAC Catalogue .................................................................................................. 149
Section 1 - Using the Steel Module ........................................................... 151
Steel Overview...................................................................................................... 151
Steel Commands .................................................................................................. 151
Steelwork Sections ............................................................................................... 151
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Steel Properties Dialogue ..................................................................................... 152

User Input Dialogue .............................................................................................. 153
Creating Data File ................................................................................................. 154
Section 2 – Creating a Steel User Shape .................................................. 155
Creating the Cross-Section Drawing .................................................................... 155
Adding Steel Parameters ...................................................................................... 156
Drawing the Steel User Shape ............................................................................. 156
Section 3 - Creating a Simple HVAC Support .......................................... 157
Exercise - Create the Flat Bar Data File:- ............................................................ 157
Section 4 - Creating a 3D Pipework Rack ................................................. 159
Creating Pipework Rack Support Columns .......................................................... 159
Creating Steelwork Members ............................................................................... 161
Editing Steelwork Members .................................................................................. 163
Create Pipework Rack Base Plates ..................................................................... 164
Creating Pipework Rack Assemblies ................................................................... 166
Section 6 – Steel Frame Creation Dialogue .............................................. 167
Section 7 – Automatic Ladders, Stairs and Handrails ............................ 172
Create Steel Frame .............................................................................................. 172
Creating Stairs ...................................................................................................... 185
Adding Baseplates ................................................................................................ 187
Creating ladders ................................................................................................... 188
Add handrails ........................................................................................................ 190
3D Parametric Equipment........................................................................... 192
Overview ............................................................................................................... 192
Setup Equipment .................................................................................................. 192
Layers................................................................................................................ 192
Configuration File .............................................................................................. 193
Equipment Palette ................................................................................................ 194
Section 1 - Creating a 3D Pump ................................................................. 195
Centrifugal Pump .................................................................................................. 195
Setup Model ...................................................................................................... 195
Pump Body ........................................................................................................ 196
Pump Motor....................................................................................................... 196
Pump Base Plate .............................................................................................. 197
Pump Nozzles ................................................................................................... 198
Section 2 - Model Heat Exchanger ............................................................ 200
E-101 Heat Exchanger ......................................................................................... 200
Setup model ...................................................................................................... 200
Create Heat Exchanger Nozzles .......................................................................... 204
Create Heat Exchanger Support Saddles ............................................................ 205
Section 3 - Creating Vessel and Tanks ..................................................... 206
Vertical Vessel ...................................................................................................... 206
Setup Model ...................................................................................................... 206
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Support Skirt ..................................................................................................... 207

Vessel Body ...................................................................................................... 207
Vessel Nozzles ................................................................................................ 208
Vessel Stiffening Ring ....................................................................................... 208
Vessel Jacket .................................................................................................... 208
Manway Nozzle ................................................................................................. 208
Vessel Manway Door ........................................................................................ 209
Vessel Access Ladder ...................................................................................... 209
Nozzle Schedules ............................................................................................. 210
Exercise - Create a Vertical Vessel ...................................................................... 211
Isogen Isometrics ........................................................................................ 214
Overview ............................................................................................................... 214
I-Configure ............................................................................................................ 214
Setup Isometric Directory.................................................................................. 214
Project Directory Setup ..................................................................................... 215
Setting Template Styles .................................................................................... 216
CADWorx ISOGEN Settings................................................................................. 217
Default Style ...................................................................................................... 217
Selecting ISOGEN Styles Manually ..................................................................... 217
Isometric production ............................................................................................. 218
Isogen Out ......................................................................................................... 218
Isogen Batch ..................................................................................................... 220
Exercise - Isogen isometric production ................................................................ 220
PCF Functions ...................................................................................................... 221
Isogen PCF In ................................................................................................... 221
Isogen PCF Out ................................................................................................ 221
Exercise - Using Isogen PCF commands............................................................. 223
I-Configure Settings .............................................................................................. 224
I-Configure Wizards .............................................................................................. 226
CADWorx Design Review ........................................................................... 227
Overview ............................................................................................................... 227
Section 1 – Workspace ............................................................................... 228
Default Workspace ............................................................................................... 228
Component List..................................................................................................... 229
CADWorx Properties ............................................................................................ 230
XRef View ............................................................................................................. 231
Layer properties .................................................................................................... 232
Line Number View ................................................................................................ 233
Properties ............................................................................................................. 234
Saved Views and Animations ............................................................................... 235
Section 2 – Opening Files in CDR ............................................................. 236
Section 3 – Basic Navigation ..................................................................... 237
Right-Click Menu .................................................................................................. 239
Section 4 – Views and Animations ............................................................ 241
Views .................................................................................................................... 241
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Adding a New View ........................................................................................... 241

Animations ............................................................................................................ 241
Creating a New Animation ................................................................................ 241
Recording an Animation .................................................................................... 241
Creating an Animation by Adding Frames Manually ........................................ 242
Editing an Animation ......................................................................................... 242
Section 5 – Redlining .................................................................................. 244
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Section 1 - Introduction
Overview
This course has been produced to teach you how to use CADWorx Plant’s
features and utilities to get the best efficiency and productivity gains possible.
The course demonstrates the functionality of combining AutoCAD with
CADWorx Plant to create an impressive engineering pipework design
solution. We starts with the simpler features and, by creating a small plant
model, build to more complex commands. As the course progresses, we will
use the features to produce the associated GAs and isometrics, as well as
other required outputs.
Pre-requisites
To participate effectively, you should have a good, working, knowledge of 3D
AutoCAD, as well as a general understanding of process piping systems, in
both their terminology and their design.
Principle Aims
After completing this course, you should be able to:
• Create 3D piping models and generate 2D layout drawings from them
• Generate automatic isometrics using ISOGEN
• Modify the default CADWorx Plant specifications and generate new
specifications as required
• Create HVAC, steel frames, stairs, ladders and handrails etc. using the
HVAC and Steelwork modules
• Create pumps and vessels using the Equipment module
• Generate Bills of Material for use in GAs
• Automatically generate a database, populated with data from the model
and link drawings to an existing database
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Section 2 - Accessing Commands

As CADWorx Plant runs on AutoCAD, all commands can be accessed in a
similar way. As such, you can access commands using any of the following
methods.
Plant Menu
The Plant menu contains most of the commands available in CADWorx Plant.
In these training documents, the menu options will be referred to with a
“greater than” sign. For example, in the image below the option highlighted
would be referred to as Plant > Accessory > 2D Representation.
Plant Toolbars
The Plant toolbars contain most of the commands available in CADWorx
Plant, grouped into relevant categories. For example, there is a Flanged
Valves toolbar and a Line Numbers toolbar. CADWorx Plant toolbars retain all
the functionality of AutoCAD toolbars and can be resized and docked, or even
modified, if required.
Command Line
CADWorx Plant commands can be entered at the AutoCAD command line.
For example, entering ROUTER at the command line starts the CADWorx
Plant Automatic Routing utility.
There are also shortened command aliases, which are automatically installed
with CADWorx Plant and can be used to increase the speed of command
entry. For example, the command alias, RT, can be used instead of the full
ROUTER command. Additional command aliases can be created by
modifying the ACAD.PGP file to include the new command aliases.
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CADWorx Tool Palettes

The CADWorx Tool Palettes allow you to access many commands via a
dockable window, which can be used with, or instead of the CADWorx Plant
toolbars.
CADWorx Tool Palettes work in exactly the same way as the standard
AutoCAD Tool Palettes, they can be moved, docked to the edge of the
AutoCAD window, resized etc. There are also Auto-hide and Visibility options,
so the Tool palettes either do not use up a lot of screen space, or are
transparent, so that you can view the model behind the Tool Palette.
CADWorx Tool Palettes can be edited and modified using the CUI.
CADWorx Ribbons
The CADWorx Ribbons allow you to access many commands via the Ribbon
instead of using the CADWorx Menu. If using this option, it is recommended
that you use the Spec View palette, otherwise you will need to create all
components using the command line or use the CADWorx Plant toolbars as
well. There are three Ribbon menus, CADWorx Plant I, CADWorx Plant II and
CADWorx Steel / HAVC.
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Section 3 - Setup Drawings

Open CADWorx Plant and start a new drawing using the Metric.dwt template.
When this “Startup” dialogue box doesn’t appear you have to set the
STARTUP variable on 1 and it will appear the next times.
Command: STARTUP
Enter new value for STARTUP <0>: 1
When you open CADWorx Plant for the first time the next dialogue box
appears. Choose the environment that you want to use.
Startup Options
You can use CADWorx Plant with or without a database. The databases that
can be used with CADWorx Plant are Microsoft Access, SQL and Oracle. The
dialog box shown above will only be displayed if a database connection has
been previously created. Click on the Settings… button to review the
database to be used and to change the default setting for new drawings.
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Setup dialogue Box

The main CADWorx Plant settings and variables can be modified and
reviewed using the Plant Setup dialogue box. There are the next tabs in this
dialogue box:
• Current Drawing -> View/Set general settings as Main Size, Reduction
Size, Pipe Specification, Drawing Mode and Fitting Mode.
• Configuration Settings -> Additional setting in the Configuration file.
• Specification / Size -> Set your Size and Spec.
• Configuration Layers -> Overview of the layers that are used by
CADWorx Plant.
• Piping Rules -> All kind of rules used by drawing your pipeline.
To open the Setup dialogue box, you can either select Setup from the
Settings toolbar, go to Plant > Setup, or enter SETUP at the command line.
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Current Drawing
In this tab you can view the current Main/Reduction size and Specification.
For changing these setting see tab Specification / Size.
You can also set here the Drawing Mode and Fitting Mode.
It is possible to convert your drawing into another mode.
In the ribbon menu you see the next converting buttons Ribbon CW
Plant I
The following settings can be used, with the associated commands:

• 2D Double Line - CONVERTDOUBLE
• 2D Single Line - CONVERTSINGLE
• 3D Solids - CONVERTSOLID
• (Isometric – CONVERTISO)
To select the default fitting mode, you can either select Socket Weld or
Threaded from the Setup dialogue box or select the same from the Setting
toolbar. Setting the default fitting mode can reduce the number of prompts
required when creating CADWorx components.
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The default fitting mode must be selected before creating the required
CADWorx components and any existing components cannot be switched
between Socket Weld and Threaded, and vice versa.
You also can change the colours of the Compass, Dimension and Highlight
which are used by placing components into the drawing. It is possible to
switch Compass and Dimension On and Off.
All settings in this tab are stored into the drawing.
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Configuration Settings
In the tab Configuration Settings you can modify the configuration file. This
dialogue box enables you to modify the registry recorded configuration file.
The default configuration file is C:\CADWorx 2013\Plant\System\Metric.cfg (or
Imperial.cfg for Imperial use), although any number of custom configuration
files can be created and restored as required.
With the Save As… button you can save your changes into a configuration
file. The name of the current configuration file is displayed in this tab. With the
Load… button you can load another configuration file. With the Apply and
Close button you save your changes into the current configuration file and
close the dialogue box.
The next settings are stored in the configuration (.cfg) file:
• The Configuration Settings

• The Configuration Layers
• The Piping Rules
The settings from the tab Current Drawing and Specification / Size are stored
into the drawing.
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Specification and Line Size

In the tab Specification / Size you can select the Specification and the Main
and Reduction size. But first of all you have to select a project by selecting the
Browse button. In this training we use the Sample_Metric.prj file. In this
project are four specs available (150_MM, 300_MM, 600_MM and
Example_MM). Just select the spec that you want to use with one mouse
click.
In the right window you can select your Main and Reduction size.
The settings in this tab are stored into the drawing.
You can also use the ribbon menu button for setting the Specification
and the Size.
In CADWorx we use the next kind of specs:

Imperial Nominal Bore and Imperial Lengths - e.g. 150.spc
Imperial Nominal Bore and Metric Lengths - e.g. 150_M.spc
Metric Nominal Bore and Metric Lengths - e.g. 150_MM.spc
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Configuration layers
In this dialogue box, you can add, rename and delete CADWorx layers. The
default CADWorx layers cannot be deleted, but they can be renamed and
their line types and colours can be modified.
Piping Rules
In this tab you can set the piping rules. These rules decide how piping
components are placed into the drawing.
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Current Settings
To confirm the Current Settings you can either select the Current Settings
button from the Setting toolbar or enter CURRENT at the command line.
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Exercise - Basic Drawing setup

1. Open CADWorx Plant 2013 and create a drawing using the metric
template (CADWorx Plant Metric Units Template).
2. Save the drawing file as CADWorxPlant1.dwg and store the file in a new
directory - C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises.
3. Open the Setup dialogue box and go to the tab Configuration Settings.
4. Use the button to save your configuration setting into the file:
C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises\Project.cfg
5. Use the button to load the just created file:

C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises\Project.cfg
6. Check the configuration file name.
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7. Select the project file Sample_Metric.prj in the Specification / Size tab.

This file is stored in the C:\CADWorx 2013\Plant\Spec folder.
8. Set the specification to ANSI Class 150 pipe with metric nominal bore
sizes and metric lengths.
9. Set the main size to 200 and set the reduction size to 100.
10. Set the Fitting Mode to Threaded.
11. Set the Drawing Mode to 2D Double Line.
12. Set the piping rule “Apply Gasket Insertion Rule” on Automatic.
13. Save all settings with the button ”Apply & Close”.
14. Display the Current Settings dialogue box.
15. Set the AutoCAD variable LUPREC on 2, for 2 decimal precision.
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Section 4 - Line Numbering

You can use CADWorx Plant with the line numbering system either enabled
or disabled. When enabled, line numbers give a quick, efficient method of
finding and isolating pipelines.
Setting up a Line Numbering system

To open the Line Numbering System dialogue box, you can either select Line
Number Setup from the Line Numbers toolbar, enter NUMBERSETUP at the
command line, or go to Plant > Accessory > Line Numbers > Setup.
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Line Numbering System Dialogue Box
You can set up line numbering systems using any of the categories from the
project database. These categories may be split up using separators defined
by you, for example, you could add the diameter symbol (Ø) before the
nominal diameter (the short code for the diameter symbol is ALT + 0216).
Line Numbering System Options

When this switch is enabled, all components that are placed in the drawing
receive a line number. There are two methods of line numbering in CADWorx,
Static and Dynamic.
The Static option uses the currently selected size and spec for all future
components, even if the actual size and/or spec is changed. However, you
can manually modify these fields in the NUMBERSETUP dialogue box.
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The Dynamic option updates the line number for new components every time
you change the selected size and/or spec. When Dynamic is selected, you
cannot manually change the size or spec shown in the line number for new
components.
Of course, you can manually change the line number of an existing

component, or add a line number, if one was not added automatically using
the Component Edit dialogue box.
Other Line Numbering Commands

Line Number Assign
This function allows you to assign a new line number to existing components.
In Static mode, the line number will be replaced exactly as it is previewed in
the setup dialogue. To use this command either click the Line Number Assign
button on the Line Numbers toolbar, go to Plant > Accessory > Line Numbers
> Assign, or enter NUMBERASSIGN at the command line.
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Line Number Annotate

This function allows you to annotate pipelines with their line numbers. The text
size is based upon the AutoCAD environment variable TEXTSIZE and is
placed on the default text layer. You can select individual components to be
annotated by selection. During the labelling process, the rubber-band line
identifies which component is being labelled.
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Line Number By
This function allows you to set the line number from either a P&ID project, the
current drawing or by selecting a component. Except the P&ID option, this
command can only be used when the line numbering system is set to static.
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Line Number Count

This function sets the current line number count value. To utilise this option,
you must have the COUNT category in your current line number, you must
also have your line numbering system set to Dynamic, if not, an error
message will be displayed.
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Line Number Increment

Use this function to increment the line number count value by one.
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Line Number Decrement

Use this function to decrement the line number count value by one.
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Matching Pipework Information

You can set system information for existing components using the options on
the Setting toolbar.
Match Component Size

To set the current main and reduction sizes from an existing component, you
can either select the Size button from the Setting toolbar, or enter
COMP2SIZE at the command line, or select Plant > Utility > Set Component >
Size.
If the component selected has both a main and reduction size set (e.g.
reducing tee), CADWorx will allow you to reverse them, if required.
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Match Component Specification

To set the current specification from an existing component, you can either
select the Spec button from the Setting toolbar, or enter COMP2SPEC at the
command line, or select Plant > Utility > Set Component > Spec.
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Match Component Size and Specification

To set the current main and reduction sizes, and the current specification,
from an existing component, you can either select the Size-Spec button from
the Setting toolbar, or enter COMP2SIZESPEC at the command line, or select
Plant > Utility > Set Component > Size-Spec.
As with the Match Component Size option, CADWorx will allow you to reverse
the main and reduction sizes, if required.
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Match Component Line Number

To set the current line number from an existing component, you can either
select the Line button from the Setting toolbar, or enter COMP2LINE at the
command line, or select Plant > Utility > Set Component > Line.
You can only use this command if your line numbering system is set to Static.
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This command allows you to set the current line number by selecting a
component with the required line number. Any components created after
running this command will use the new line number. This command will only
work if LineNumberSystem = 2 (Static).
Match Component All Settings

To set the current main size, reduction size, specification and line number you
can either select the All button from the Setting toolbar, or enter COMP2ALL
at the command line, or select Plant > Utility > Set Component > All.
You can only use this command if your line numbering system is set to Static.
Not on the Ribbon menu
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This command allows you to set the main size, reduction size, current
specification and line number by selecting a component. Any components
created after running this command will use the new line number, size and
specification as the component previously selected.
This is a very efficient method of setting and modifying line numbers once a
model has been started and the line numbering systems and line numbers
have been established.
Exercise - Setup and Using the Line Numbering System

1. Open CADWorxPlant1.dwg filed in directory C:\Training\CADWorx
Plant\Exercises.
2. Save the drawing as CADWorxPlant2.dwg in the same folder.
3. XREF in Foundations.dwg drawing at (0,0). Foundations.dwg is located in

the C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters directory.
4. Insert the drawing PipeEndPoints.dwg at (0,0), then explode the block.

PipeEndPoints.dwg is located in the C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters
directory.
5. Set the Line Number using the following settings.
a. Setup the line numbering system to SIZE-SERVICE-COUNT-SPEC
b. Set the service to HM1 (Hot Medium 1) and the Line Count to 4100
c. Enable the Line numbering system (Dynamic Size/Spec)
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6. Set Osnap on with the settings Endpoint and Center.
7. Draw a Pipe from Point D1 to Point D2. Use the PIPW command.
Command: PIPW
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]<last point>: ]: Pick point D1
Measuring length from elbow corner...
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Pick point D2

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Press Enter to quit
8. Double click on the pipeline to check the line number
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CADWorx Spec View Palette

This palette provides an alternative method to the toolbars for placing
components in the model. You can also set the main and reduction sizes, the
specification and the line numbering system using this palette.
You can open the Spec View palette by selecting Plant > Palettes > Spec
View Palette, or by entering Spec View at the command line, or by selecting
the Spec View button on the Palettes toolbar.
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The Spec View tab lists all components available for the current size and
specification. Any components not in the spec, or not in the current size range
are not displayed. You can choose any of the available components from the
list and place them into the model in the same way as using toolbars.
After the Line numbering system is set up, the values can be altered from the
Spec View palette. This can be done by manually entering the value or by
selecting from a drop-down list. To manually edit the line number, right-click in
the category and enter the required value.
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To set up the drop-down list, use the dialogue box shown below.
You can activate it by selecting the button from the Spec View palette.
All available categories will be displayed in the list on the left, and values can
be added into the drop-down using the utility on the right.
Exercise - Using the Spec View Palette

1. Open the Spec View Palette
2. Set the main size to 250
3. Set the service to CM1 (Cold Medium 1) and the Line Count to 4300 by
right-clicking in the category on the Spec View palette and entering the
values in manually
4. Draw Pipe from Point C1 to Point C2 using the Spec View Palette.
5. Set the main size to 100
6. Set service to RSL (Refrigerant Supply Line) and the Line Count to 7100
7. Draw Pipe from Point B1 to Point B2
8. Set the Specification to 300_MM
9. Set service to RRL (Refrigerant Return Line) and the Line Count to 7200
10. Draw Pipe from Point A1 to Point A2. Notice the different colour of this
pipe, it is on a different layer (Layer: “_300_MM”).
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Line View Palette – Line Isolate Tab

The Line View Palette is made up of two tabs, the Line Isolate tab and the
Find tab. The find tab will be covered in Section 7.
The Line Isolate tab allows you to isolate components based on their line
number or specification. The components can be isolated alone, or
alternatively the components can be partially isolated. i.e. hiding any “pipe”
items which do not match the criteria specified, but keeping equipment and
steel etc. visible.
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The buttons at the top of the palette are Refresh List, Show All Components,
Select Line Number by Component, Isolate Selected Line Numbers, Set Layer
Options, and Help.
Refresh List will update the list with all current Line Numbers in the model.
Use this button if new Line Numbers created do not appear in the list.
Show All Components will restore all items which have been hidden using the
Isolate option.
Select Line Number by Component allows users to pick any Pipe component
in the model and will isolate all items with a matching line number.
Isolate Selected Line Numbers will isolate all line numbers which are
highlighted in the list.
The Set Layer Options dialogue box allows you to include/exclude certain
layers when the Isolate Type is set to Layer Isolate. By default, all layers are
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visible for line isolate. The user can exclude certain layers by selecting them
in the dialogue box.
There are three options you can choose from when isolating items. Full will
hide everything except Pipe components with the selected line number(s).
Partial will hide only pipe items which do not have the selected line number(s).
Layer will hide all non-CADWorx components based on the layer setup.
Right clicking on the line number list also displays the Isolate Selected Line
Numbers, Show All Components, and Refresh List options.
Note: If components have been hidden using the Line Isolate tab, these
components will not be listed in the Find tab.
Exercise - Using the Line View Palette

1. Use Isolate Type “Full” and the button to isolate the line
100-RSL-7100-150_MM.
2. Use Isolate Type “Partial” and the button to isolate the line
100-RSL-7100-150_MM. What is the difference with point 1?
3. Change the spec for the line 100-RSL-7100-150_MM into 300_MM
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Command: CHANGESPEC
Select mode [Automatic/Manual] <Automatic>: Enter for Automatic
Select line to change: Select the pipeline
Select a spec to change to: Select spec 300_MM
Select a component to keep its position or <Enter to finish>: Enter to finish
4. Double click on the line to check the new line number.

5. Refresh the list and show all pipe lines again by using the button.
6. Delete Points A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1 and D2.
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Section 5 - Creating a 2D/3D Drawing
2D/3D Drafting and Modelling Overview

It is important for users to be able to create either a 2D single line, 2D double
line or 3D drawing. Although you can draw your pipelines in 2D single line and
2D double line, it is easier to create your pipelines direct in 3D.
With the mode convert options you can easily switch from 3D solids to 2D
single or double line.
Mode Convert
You can use the Mode Convert function to change pipework produced by
CADWorx Plant from one mode to another. e.g. from 2D (double or single
line) to 3D solids and back as required.
To load the Mode Convert function, you can either select Solids from the
Setting Toolbar, or by selecting Plant > Accessory > Mode Convert > 3D
Solids or by entering CONVERTSOLID at the command line.
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Preparing first 3D Model

Exercise:
Open CADWorxPlant2.dwg and save the drawing as CADWorxPlant3.dwg in
the same folder.
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Use the CONVERTSOLID command to convert all 2D pipelines into 3D

Solids. Notice that after this command the current setting is set to 3D Solids.
Choose a SW isometric view.
Open the Spec View Palette and change the settings as required so that the
line number is 250-CM1-4300-150_MM.
We will now start placing components from the left end of the existing pipe
with this line number.
To make this easier, turn Snap off, Ortho on and Osnap on (Endpoint and
Center only).
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We will use 3D CADWorx commands to create the pipe run as shown below.
Command: 90LR
ELL, 90%D LR S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPB
Pick point or [Start/Corner/otherEnd]<last point>: END of Pick ENDpoint of pipe
Pick other direction: Select a point downwards (with Ortho ON)
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Command: PIPW
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]<last point>: Enter for last point
Measuring length from pipe end...

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: E for Elevation
Enter elevation or [Pick point/Alignment/Move]: 2900
Be sure that the red dimension line is including the elbow, only than you can
draw this pipe run correctly. If this is not the case you can use the option
“Toggle length”.

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 4762 in the +Y direction

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: E for Elevation

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 2352.7 in the +Y direction

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: ]: E for Elevation

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 2362 in the +X direction

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Pick a point in the –Y direction to create an
elbow and a peace of pipe

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Enter to quit the command
Use the erase command to erase the last piece of pipe. Do not use the undo
command, because this will undo the whole pipe segment.
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Command: FLGW
FLG, RFWN 150LB S/STD BORE, ASTM A-105
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: B for Buttweld end
Pick start point or [Face end] <last point>: Enter for last point
The drawing should resemble the one shown below:
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Now we will create the next bypass loop.
First, open CADWorxPlant3.dwg and save the drawing as

CADWorxPlant4.dwg in the same folder.
Set the reduction size on 150mm, use a SE isometric view and select the
Weldolet form the Spec View palette.
Command: WOL
WELDOLET, SCH STD, ASTM A-105
Pick start point: NEA of Select a point on the vertical pipe (short piece) with osnap NEA
Specify insertion point or [poinT distance/Component distance/Pipe end point
distance]: Pick just a point on the vertical leg (set osnap off)
Pick direction: Pick a point in the correct direction with ortho on
Command: CHANGEELEV
Elevation change [BOP correction/Arbitrary] <Arbitrary>: Press Enter for Arbitrary
Enter world elevation: 2000
Select objects: L for Last
1 found, 1 group
Select objects: Press Enter to accept
Pick base point: Select a point on the weldolet
Check the elevation of the weldolet with your mouse. Just move your mouse
on the weldolet without clicking. See next picture.
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Down in the box you can see the elevation 2000.
Command: PIPW
The size of the pipe is wrong. The size should be 150mm and our current size
is still 250mm. Press the ESC button to cancel the PIPW command.
Now we can do one of the two next options:
• Change the “Apply Size Rule”.
or
• Change the current size.
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First we change the “Apply Size Rule” in the tab Piping Rules of the Setup
dialogue box and try it again.
Command: PIPW
Notice that the size is now correct, although the current size is still 250mm.
mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 300 in the +X direction
In this case the length of the pipe is 300 (excluding the elbow).
Use the option “Toggle length” and notice the difference! See next picture.
mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: T


mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Enter to quit the command
Use now the Size button to set the current size to 150mm.
Command: _COMP2SIZE
Select component to set size: Select the weldolet
Reverse main and reduction [Yes/No] <No>: y
Main size set to 150...
Reduction size set to 250...
Or
Command: _COMP2SIZE
Select component to set size: Select the 150mm pipe
Main size set to 150...
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Complete the bypass loop with the next commands.
Command: FLGW
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: B for insertion point on the buttweld end
Pick start point or [Face end] <last point>: Enter for last point
Pick direction: Pick in the correct direction
Command: GLBF
GLOBE VALVE, 150LB FLG
Pick point or [Start/Middle] <last point>: Enter for last point
It is now possible to complete this bypass by stretch the globe valve in the
centre of the bypass line and then mirror all the other components.
But we prefer the next commands to finish it.
Command: FLGW
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: Enter for last point
Command: PIPW

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:.XY Enter PER to Use the XY filter and select
with osnap Perpendicular the crossing pipeline (with EL 5900).
to (need Z): Just pick a point when the pipe is horizontal.

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:T Toggle the length again. Now the length is
including elbow.

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: PER to Select the right vertical leg
Select component to connect branch pipe and main pipe Select the weldolet see next picture
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Select now the globe valve, select the middle grip and move it to the middle of
the pipeline.
Command: MOVECOMPONENT
Hit Tab key to pass over obstacles.
Specify insertion point or [TAB key/poinT distance/Component distance/Pipe end
point distance/insertion Justification]: MID of Select the pipe.
Now we will change the line number of the bypass.

Follow the next steps:
1. Go to plan view
2. Double click on the bypass (e.g. pipe) and copy (Ctrl+ C) the line
number 150-CM1-4300-150_MM
3. Use the button Global Edit Ribbon CW Plant I and select the whole
bypass.
4. Copy the line number in the correct field and change the 4300 into
4301.
Double click on the Globe valve or use the CEDIT command
Ribbon CW Plant I and enter the Tag GL-CM1-4301 for this valve.
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Exercise - Drawing in 3D Solids and Convert into 2D

Open the drawing CADWorxPlant4.dwg from C:\Training\CADWorx
Plant\Exercises and save it as CADWorxPlant5.dwg in the same folder.
Create the following line using information found in the images below.
Create 250-CM2-4200-150_MM in 3D Solid mode
Tips:
• Use SW Isometric view
• Use start point: 21127.95, 2183, 4136.55
• Erase the last piece of pipe and draw the flange instead
Convert the whole drawing into 2D double mode and the bypass loop 150-
CM1-4301-150_MM into 2D single mode.
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Section 6 - UCS Manipulation and the use of

Viewpoints
In this section we will cover the use of CADWorx Plant point and shoot User
Coordinate Systems (UCS) and the use of AutoCAD Views, which
significantly increase 3D drawing efficiency.
Preparing the Model

Exercise:
Plant\Exercises and save it as CADWorxPlant6.dwg.
XREF in C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\PipeworkRack.dwg at a position

of (0,0) with an orientation of zero.
XREF in C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\V-101.dwg at a position of (0,0)

with an orientation of zero.
Convert all the pipework again to 3D Solids, the pipework should now appear
similar to the image shown below (with a Realistic visual style selected).
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Point and Shoot UCS

Although you can draw in CADWorx Plant without changing your UCS, we will
explain the point and shoot system in the UCS.
To allow you to see the current UCS, you should ensure the UCSICON option
is turned on at all times and set to Origin, so that it is displayed, if possible, at
0,0,0 of the current co-ordinate system.
When moving the UCS, it is recommended that you position it on the

centreline of the current components that are being drawn, this will keep
everything in the same plane.
To change the UCS, you can use UCS NEXT or choose the appropriate plane
(North, East, South, West or Flat) and place the icon as required.
If the rubber band line is not visible or is displayed incorrectly, then you are
attempting to draw ‘out of plane’. If you see a broken pencil icon and
unexpected lines on the screen, instead of the selected pipe and components,
your current plane is perpendicular to the viewpoint. If this occurs, you should
change the viewpoint.
When dimensioning or annotating an isometric or 3D model, you should place

the UCS icon on a node or a centreline of the pipeline being worked on, this
will force text to have the same orientation as the pipeline.
CADWorx Plant has five standard planes. These are as follows:
VIEWFLAT
To set the Flat UCS, you can either select Flat from the UCS Toolbar, select
Plant > UCS > Flat, or enter VIEWFLAT (alias VF) at the command line.
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VIEWNORTH
To set the North UCS, you can either select North from the UCS Toolbar,
select Plant > UCS > North, or enter VIEWNORTH (alias VN) at the command
line.
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VIEWEAST
To set the East UCS, you can either select East from the UCS Toolbar, select
Plant > UCS > East, or enter VIEWEAST (alias VE) at the command line.
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VIEWSOUTH
To set the South UCS, you can either select South from the UCS Toolbar,
select Plant > UCS > South, or enter VIEWSOUTH (alias VS) at the command
line.
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VIEWWEST
To set the West UCS, you can either select West from the UCS Toolbar,
select Plant > UCS > West, or enter VIEWWEST (alias VW) at the command
line.
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UCSNEXT
If you are unsure, which UCS you require, you can cycle through all five point
and shoot UCS options.
To use the UCSNEXT option, you can either select Next from the UCS
Toolbar, select Plant > UCS > Next, or enter UCSNEXT at the command line.
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Compass
This command allows you to easily identify the required UCS option, without
cycling through all the available options. This command does this by
displaying a compass type preview of the desired point and shoot orientation.
This is not really a true compass, but does provide you with a choice of planes
to select.
A View North UCS will be orientated in the East – West direction. This
indicates a vertical plane looking in a North direction.
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In the screenshot above, the Point and Shoot orientations View North and
View West each allow normal placement of text and other objects and a
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positive X direction. As the display's orientation is changed, the compass

changes accordingly.
Viewpoint Commands
The direction from which a 3D model is viewed is referred to as the viewpoint.
AutoCAD’s methods for viewing a 3D model are described below. For detailed
instructions on using each of these methods, refer to the related topics in
AutoCAD Help.
Predefined Views
You can select any of the ten predefined views, both orthographic and
isometric, from the View toolbar or the View Manager dialogue box. You can
also return to a previous viewpoint using the View toolbar.
View Manager
You can use the View Manger dialogue box to select any views that have
been created in the model, such as Model views, Layout views and the
Current view, as well as the predefined views. The location, camera direction,
clipping information, current UCS and perspective information about each of
the created views is also displayed in this dialogue box.
In all, when you save a view, the following settings are saved:
9 Magnification, centre point, and view direction

9 View category that you assign to the view (optional)
9 The location of the view (the Model tab or a specific layout tab)
9 Layer visibility in the drawing at the time the view is saved
9 User Coordinate System
9 3D perspective
9 Live section
9 Visual style
9 Background
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3DORBIT command
You can use the 3DORBIT command to create custom views.
When 3DORBIT is active, the target of the view stays stationary and the
camera location, or viewpoint, moves around the target. However, it appears
as if the 3D model is turning as the mouse cursor is dragged. Using this
feature, you can specify any view of the model.
While the command is active, you can right-click to display additional options
from a shortcut menu.
After you moved the viewpoint, you can save it to a named view by using the
VIEW command.
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Section 7 – Continue with the 3D Model
Modelling Overview
The section will continue you how to model in 3D and how to use the Routing,
Auto Connect and Auto Weld commands. We will also use the Layer by Line
Number feature.
Preparing the 3D Model

Exercise:
XREF in C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\E-101 Steel.dwg.
XREF in C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\E-101.dwg.
Set the current size to 200, the current spec to 150_MM and the line number
to 200-HM1-4102-150_MM. We will now create the line from the N3 nozzle to
connect to the 200-HM1-4100-150_MM header.
The model should look as shown below, when the line has been completed.
Turn SNAP off and ORTHO and OSNAP on.
Select a SE isometric view.
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Ribbon CW Plant I
Use the Line View palette and view only the line 200-HM1-4100-150_MM with
the isolate type partial.
Use the Spec View palette to draw the pipeline.
Start by placing a flange at the N3 nozzle.
Command: FLGW
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: CEN of Pick centre of the face of nozzle
Command: PIPW

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 550 in the +X direction. This is the length of
the pipe.

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 800 in the -Z direction
This is the length of only the pipe, use the option “Toggle length” if necessary!

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Command: _FLGW
200 FLG, RFWN 150LB S/STD BORE, ASTM A-105
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: B fot Buttweld end
Pick start point or [Face end] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
Pick direction: Pick a point downwards
Command: GATF
GATE VALVE, 150LB FLG
Pick point or [Start/Middle] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
Add a TAG to this valve of GA-HM1-4102B.
Command: _FLGW
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
Command: 90LR
Pick point or [Start/Corner/otherEnd]<last point>: Press Enter for last point
Pick other direction: Pick the correct direction
Command: PIPW


Before continuing, ensure you have a reduction size selected of 100.
Command: ECC
REDUCER, ECC S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPB
Pick point or [Large end/Small end] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
Pick direction of flat side or [Up/Down]: Pick a point downwards
Notice that now the main size is 100mm and the reduction size 200.
Command: FLGW
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: B fot Buttweld end
Pick start point or [Face end] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
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Command: CNTF
CONTROL VALVE, 150LB FLG.
Pick point or [Length/Start/Middle] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
Add a TAG to this valve of CV-HM1-4102.
Command: _FLGW
Command: ECC
REDUCER, ECC S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPB
Pick point or [Large end/Small end] <last point>: S for Small end
Pick point or [Large end/Small end] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
Pick direction of flat side or [Up/Down]: Pick a point upwards
Command: PIPW


Command: 90LR
Pick point or [Start/Corner/otherEnd] <last point>: Enter for last point
Pick other direction: Pick the correct direction
Go to the tab “Piping Rules” of the Setup dialogue box and set the piping rule
“Apply Flange Insertion Rule” on Automatic – Use Spec Setting.
Command: GATF
GATE VALVE, 150LB FLG
Pick point or [Start/Middle] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
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Notice that the flange is automatically placed with the valve.
Add a TAG to this valve of GA-HM1-4102A.
Command: _FLGW
Command: PIPW

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:1400 in the +Z direction

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: T for using the length of the pipe including the
elbow

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:.y
of MID Select the mid-point of the header 200-HM1-4100-150_MM
of (need XZ): Pick just a point in the +Y direction
mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: PER to the header
200-HM1-4100-150_MM
Select component to connect branch pipe and main pipe
Select the TEE, S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPD
Double click on the tee or use the CEDIT command Ribbon CW Plant I and
check the line number of the TEE, it should be 200-HM1-4100-150_MM.
Change the line number of the control valve (including his flanges and
gaskets) into 200-HM1-4102-150_MM.
The Heat Exchanger and Pipework should look like the sketch below:
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We will now place the bypass for this valve assembly. This should look as
shown below when completed.
Command: WOL
WELDOLET, SCH STD, ASTM A-105
Pick start point: Select a point on the left vertical pipe
distance]: MID of Select MIDpoint of left vertical pipe
Pick direction: Pick the correct direction
Set the main size on 100mm. Use the Ribbon CW Plant I
Command: _COMP2SIZE
Select component to set size: Select the weldolet
Reverse main and reduction [Yes/No] <No>: y
Command: PIPW
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]<last point>:

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: PER to the right vertical pipe
Select component to connect branch pipe and main pipe Select the Weldolet from the list.
Command: GLBF
GLOBE VALVE, 150LB FLG
Pick point or [Start/Middle] <last point>: M for Middle insertion point
Pick point or [Start/Middle] <last point>: Pick a point on the pipe (use osnap MID or NEA)
distance/insertion Justification]: MID of Select MIDpoint of pipe
Add a TAG to this valve of GL-HM1-4102.
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Using Auto Route

It is sometimes desirable to route the centreline of a pipe without any fittings
or inline components. You can do this in CADWorx Plant using the Auto route
utility. To use this command either go to Plant > Accessory > Auto Route >
Router, or enter ROUTER at the command line.
Ribbon CW Plant I
Exercise:
XREF the drawing C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\P-100.dwg.
We will now create the pump discharge line using the Auto Route feature.
Set the current line number to 150-CMT-4201-150_MM.
The routing line will look like the image below once completed.
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Command: ROUTER
Specify start point or [Position/Reference]: CEN Select CENter of nozzle
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/…]: E for Elevation
Enter elevation change or [World/Pick] <World>: W for World
Enter world elevation: 1533.35
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: S for Slope
Enter slope in degrees (+ or -) or [Meter/Foot/Drop/Rise/Continuous]: 45
Specify next point or [Slope/…]: 1550.8 Whilst dragging in the +Y direction
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: .Y Select point on header
with line number 250-CM2-4200-150_MM
of(need XZ): Select point in +Y direction
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: PER to Select point on
header with line number 250-CM2-4200-150_MM
Elevation to use [Current/Last] <Last>: C for Current
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: Press Enter to quit
After enabling Auto Weld gaps, we will now add pipe and elbows to the line
just created.
Using Auto Weld function

The AutoWeldGap feature can be used to minimise the number of commands
required to place welds, by automatically placing them at each buttweld
connection.
Set the piping rule “Apply Weld Insertion Rule” on “Automatic – Buttweld Only”
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Placing pipework using Automatic Welds
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Command: _ROUTEBWLR
Enter an option [Elbows only/Pick points/Select polyline] <Select polyline>: Press Enter to
accept
Select polyline or 3dpoly: Select the routing line just created
If you zoom into any of the buttwelds, you will notice the weld gap
components between the pipes and elbows.
Follow now the next steps:

• Erase the first piece of pipe.
• Draw the gate valve against the elbow, first flange is automatically
placed. Use the Endpoint of the correct weld.
• Draw the second flange of the gate valve.
• Draw the missing piece of pipe from last flange to the nozzle. Use the
option Connect and the flange against the nozzle is automatically
placed.
Command: PIPW
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: C for Connect
Pick point: Snap to the centre of the flange
• Set the valve tag to GA-CMT-4201.

• Erase the last piece of pipe.
• Draw the pipe again from the elbow and perpendicular to the header.
Use the Endpoint of the correct weld.
• Insert a reducing tee into the header.
• Check the line number of the reducing tee and the two welds, it should
be 250-CM2-4200-150_MM.
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The completed pump discharge line should look as shown below.
Set the “Apply Weld Insertion Rule” on No again before continuing.
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Using Auto Connect

You can use this function to minimise command line entries because it makes
intelligent assumptions about the location and direction of the required
component. It does this by using the end point of the last component as the
start point of the selected component, as well as automatically continuing in
the same direction. If you place a component that has two directions, such as
an elbow or tee, you will be prompted to select only the second direction.
Exercise:
Set the current line number to 250-CM1-4300-150_MM and the current

reduction Size to 150.
Select a Left View and zoom into the vertical loop on the CM1 line. Erase the
bottom piece of pipe and both elbows.
Stretch the bottom of the pipework vertically upwards by 600mm. The drawing
should now reflect the image shown below.
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We will now add valves and reducers between the two pipes.
First, place a weld neck flange at the open pipe end.
Be sure that you switched weld gap off.
Command: FLGW
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: B for Buttweld end
Pick start point or [Face end] <last point>: END of Select end of pipe on the right
Pick direction: Pick a point downwards
We are now ready to start modelling using auto connect
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You can start the Auto Connect command by selecting Auto Connect from the
Settings toolbar, or by selecting Plant > Utility > Drawing Control > Auto
Connect or by entering CONNECTTOG at the command line.
Now place the following components:

• Gate valve
• Flange
• 90° elbow (in the –X direction)
• Pipe (300 mm)
• Eccentric reducer 250x150 (flat side in the –Y direction)
• Flange
• Control valve
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Now either continue placing components in the same way to connect up to the
vertical pipe on the left, or use the mirror command to mirror the components
on the right onto the left side of the control valve. When completed the
components should look as shown below.
Now turn off Auto Connect.
Change the line number of the control valve (including his flanges and
gaskets) into 250-CM1-4300-150_MM.
We will now add the following valve tags using the component edit dialogue
box.
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Exercise - Using Auto Connect

Using information from the image below, create the 100-RSL-7102-300_MM

line using the Auto Connect option.
Tips:
• Use a SW Isometric view
• Start at the nozzle of the heat exchanger
• Draw the 90 LR Elbow, 300 mm pipe and the 45 LR Elbow in plan view
using polar
• See the picture on the next page how it should look like
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Controlling Bolts and Gaskets

CADWorx allows for the efficient placement of bolts using the AutoBolt utility.
This utility can be loaded from the gasket toolbar.
CADWorx also allows for the efficient placement of gaskets using the
AutoGasket feature. This feature can be enabled from the Configuration file.
Details of how to use these features and also any other functions provided on
the Gasket toolbar are shown below.
Tick Mark
To start the Tick Mark utility, you can either select the Tick Mark button from
the Gasket toolbar, or enter TICK at the command line.
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The Tick Mark symbol is used to show symbolically which side of the
extension line (of a dimension) the gasket is on. This command is dependent
upon the DIMSCALE system variable being set properly.
The initial prompt allows you to set the desired thickness, but will not appear
again during the single drawing session. You can change the thickness during
the next prompt.
Command: TICK
Enter gasket thickness <3.00>:
Pick dimension extension line [Change]: Select the Extension Line
Pick side: Click on the Gasket side of the Extension Line
Stud Bolts
Standard
To start the Standard Bolt command, you can either select the Standard
button from the Gasket toolbar, or enter PLACEBOLT at the command line.
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This feature allows you to insert stud bolt sets into the drawing environment
for bill of materials extraction. This option allows you to insert a stud bolt set
anywhere in the drawing. Before starting this command you should ensure
that your current size and specification are set correctly.
Command: _PLACEBOLT
STUD BOLTS W/ NUTS
Pick start point <last point>: Select Endpoint of Gasket
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Non-Standard
To start the Non-Standard Bolt command, you can either select the Non-
Standard button from the Gasket toolbar, or enter NONSTDBOLT at the
command line.
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This command allows you to insert a custom stud bolt set anywhere in the
drawing. Before starting this command you should ensure that your current
size and specification are set correctly.
Command: _NONSTDBOLT
Enter abbreviated description: NON STD STUD BOLTS
Enter description: STUD BOLTS W/ DOUBLE NUTS & WASHERS
Enter diameter of stud: 16
Enter length of stud: 200
Enter number of stud in set: 12
Enter weight for set: 24
Enter index code <0000>: Press Enter to accept
Enter sort location number <0>: Press Enter to accept
Hit enter when finished...
Pick start point <last point>: Select Endpoint of Gasket
Automatic
To start the Automatic Bolt command, you can either select the Automatic
button from the Gasket toolbar, or enter AUTOBOLT at the command line.
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You can use this command to assign stud bolt sets of similar sizes and
specifications to all the gaskets in the selection set. Gaskets of different sizes
and specifications will be handled automatically.
Command: _AUTOBOLT
Select mode [Automatic/Manual] <Automatic>:
When Automatic selected:

Select line: Select the required pipeline
When Manual selected:

Select piping components to assign bolts: Select the required components
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Piping rule for bolts

When the “Apply Bolt Insertion Rule” is set on Automatic, bolts are
automatically placed with the gaskets.
Gate valve with bolts
Gasket
To start the Gasket command, you can either select the Gasket button from
the Gasket toolbar, or enter GAS at the command line.
You can use the Semi-Circle on the outer portion of both Gasket sections to
allow for easy OSNAP selection, which is useful for dimensioning. You will
find that it is relatively easy to select the centre of the circle from a zoomed
out view.
If you need to place a flange face against a gasket, you can select the
Endpoint OSNAP and select the desired side of the gasket to place the flange
exactly in the correct position. This will provide a method of placing the flange
when the last point option is no longer available.
You can also use this routine for creating ring type joints. The data files used
for ring type joints have an extra column indicating the ring number. The
gasket routine checks for this additional column and adds this ring number to
the bill of materials description. The distance between the faces of adjoining
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flanges (under compression) will be used in this file instead of the actual
depth of the ring.
Command: GAS
GASKET, 3MM THK, 300LB
Pick start point <last point>: Select the required point
Piping rule for gaskets

When the “Apply Gasket Insertion Rule” is set on Automatic, gaskets are
automatically placed with flanges and valves.
Gate valve with flanges and gaskets
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Weld Gap
To start the Weld Gap command, you can either select the Weld Gap button
from the Gasket toolbar, or enter WELD at the command line.
Command: WELD
WELD GAP, 3MM THK
Pick start point <last point>: Select the required point
Pick direction to cut back: Select the required direction
Using this command also allows for the creation of a weld list from the
drawing, by providing an exact number of gaps or engagements in the model.
You can generate this weld list by entering WELDTOTAL at the command
line.
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Command: _WELDTOTAL
Select objects: Select the welds for in the report
Qty. Spec. Nominal Actual Thk. Linear Lg.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
14 150_MM 150.0000 168.3000 7.1000 7402.22
After completing this command, you will be given the total number of welds,
the thickness and the total amount of linear weld required for each pipe size.
You can then copy this information into a text editor or an Excel spreadsheet
etc., as required.
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Adding Pipework by Line Name

In CADWorx, you can place pipework on a layer with the same name as the
specification, which is the default setting, or you can enable
LayerByLineNumber in the configuration file. In this section you will learn how
to place pipelines on specific layers and also how to place socket weld
pipework.
Exercise:
Open the configuration settings tab and set the “LayerByLineNumber“ variable
on 1.
We will now create a pipe line using the AUTOROUTE command, which is the
same as the PIPW command. See the cyan pipe line in the picture below.
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Set the line number on 100-RRL-7202-300_MM
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The same as
Command: AUTOROUTE
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference] <last point>: CEN of Pick the center of the nozzle

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 904.8 Whilst dragging in the + X direction

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Type the L for the option “component List”
and select the LR 90 Elbow
Pick other direction: Drag in the correct upper direction

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:L Type the L for the option “component List”
and select the Gate Valve
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mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:E for elevation
Enter elevation or [Pick point/Alignment/Move]:3050

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:@500<135 500 is the length of the pipe
including the elbows and the angle is 135

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:.Y Select a point on the centreline of 100-RRL-
7200-300_MM header
to (need XZ): Select just a point while the pipe is horizontal

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:PER to Pick a point perpendicular centreline of
100-RRL-7200-300_MM header
Select component to connect branch pipe and main pipe Select the Tee from the list
Breaking pipe into two pipe...
Add the Tag GA-RRL-7202 to the gate valve.
Check the name of the layer of the last pipeline and change the colour of the
layer into cyan.
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Continue adding Pipework by Line Name

Exercise:
We will now create the line between the heat exchanger and the pump suction
nozzle using a routing line. The line number should be 150-CMT-4202-
150_MM. This should look as shown below once completed.
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Follow the next steps:

• Set the line number on 150-CMT-4202-150_MM
• Use the AUTOROUTE or PIPW command to complete the line
In the ROUTER or PIPW command you need to use a few options to get this
exercise done. See below.
Command: AUTOROUTE
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]<last point>: Cen of Pick the center point of the
nozzle on the heat exchanger

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: A
Enter an option [Center/BOP/TOP/Left/Right]<Center>: B for BOP (Bottom of Pipe)

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: E
Enter elevation or [Pick point/Alignment/Move]: P
Pick point: END of Pick point on top of steel foundation

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: T Use this option if required. The length
should be with elbow.

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: C for Connect
Pick point: CEN of Pick the centre of the pump nozzle
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TopWorks
CADWorx enables you to add intelligent handwheels, referred to as
TopWorks, to valves in the specification editor or individually in the drawing
environment.
If you edit a specification so that a valve is associated with a TopWorks data

file, every time you place the valve, the TopWorks will automatically be drawn,
although you will be prompted for a direction.
Follow the next steps to open the valve spec information:

• Select the button in the Spec View palette.
• The current spec will open automatically.

• Select the valve in this spec.
Select the field Topworks and all different topworks are visible in a list for
selecting.
After selecting a Topwork you can see

the data file with all Topworks data by selecting the button
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Line View Palette – Find Tab

You can use the LineView Palette to isolate lines and find items within the
model. The Find tab can be used to search for, and zoom to, any component
in the model. The search fields are TAG, Code (Part No), Line Number, Short
Annotation, Long Annotation, or ID_Count.
As soon as you begin typing in any of the search string boxes, the component
list is updated automatically.
When you have identified the required component in the list, you can zoom to
that item in the model, or access the CEDIT dialogue directly from the Find
tab of the Line View palette.
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Adding TopWorks
Exercise:
We will now begin adding TopWorks to the valves, starting with the gate
valves on line number 250-CM1-4300-150_MM. Use the Find tab of the Line
View palette to find and zoom to the valves - V-CM1-4300A and V-CM1-
4300B.
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Using the TOPADD or TOPWORKSADD command, place a

_Sample_Wheel_MM onto each gate valve.
Command: _TOPWORKSADD
Select valves:1 found, 1 group Select the valve
Select valves: Enter to finish selection
Specify topworks direction [Angle]: Select a point in the World –X direction
Spindle direction for ISOGEN: West
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Now place a _Sample_Gear1_MM onto the control valve - CV-CM1-4300.
Place a _Sample_Wheel_MM onto the globe valve on the bypass – GL-CM1-

4301.
Place a _Sample_Lever1_MM onto the gate valve – GA-CMT-4201.
The layer that TopWorks are drawn on is determined by the TopWorksSetting

variable in the configuration file.
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If you place the wrong TopWorks, or place the TopWorks at the wrong angle,
you can use the TOPWORKSCHANGE command to change the orientation of
the TopWorks or even delete the TopWorks. This command can also be used
the redraw the TopWorks, in case you have modified the TopWorks datafile.
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Exercise - Placing TopWorks

Using the information in the table below, add TopWorks to the other valves in
the model. Use the Find Tab on the Line View Palette to find and zoom to the
valves. Ensure you place the TopWorks so that they do not clash with other
components.
Valve No Line Number Valve Type

GA-RRL-7202 100-RRL-7202-300_MM _Sample_Lever1_MM
GA-RSL-7102A 100-RSL-7102-300_MM _Sample_Wheel_MM
GA-RSL-7102B 100-RSL-7102-300_MM _Sample_Wheel_MM
CV-RSL-7102 100-RSL-7102-300_MM _Sample_Actuator_MM
GL-RSL-7102 100-RSL-7102-300_MM _Sample_Wheel_MM
GA-HM1-4102A 200-HM1-4102-150_MM _Sample_Wheel_MM
GA-HM1-4102B 200-HM1-4102-150_MM _Sample_Wheel_MM
CV-HM1-4102 200-HM1-4102-150_MM _Sample_Actuator_MM
GL-HM1-4102 200-HM1-4102-150_MM _Sample_Gear1_MM
Save the drawing
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Insulation View
The Insulation View palette contains advanced insulation features. These
include allowing you to create a template configuration file containing details
of your insulation.
The InsulationView palette is accessible from Plant > Palettes > Insulation
View or by typing INSULATIONVIEW at the command line.
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In the InsulationView palette there are two tabs – Settings and Apply. In the
Settings tab, you can create a configuration file containing insulation
configurations that can be applied to CADWorx components. This file has a
file extension of “.inu”.
The Save button saves the current data in the configuration setup table to the
configuration file.
The Save As button allows you to save the current data in the configuration
setup table to a new file.
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The Open button allows you to select an existing configuration file. The
configuration setup table will then display the data from the selected file.
The Add to Drawing button adds the currently selected row of the
configuration setup table into the current AutoCAD drawing. All insulation
configurations that have been added to the current AutoCAD drawing will
appear in the Apply tab of the InsulationView palette.
The Options button displays the following dialog box.
In the Options dialogue box, you can choose which layer to place the
insulation on. You can either place insulation on layer that has the same
name as the layer on which the CADWorx components are placed, but with
an “_I” suffix, or you can place all the insulation on a single new layer. You
can use the Colour button to choose a default colour for the new layer.
The check boxes at the bottom of the dialog allow you to turn off the display of
graphics for gaskets, weld gaps and user shapes.
The Metric/Inch Unit System allows you to select whether you want insulation
thicknesses in millimetres or inches, but only if you are using a metric/imperial
configuration.
The Thickness drop down list allows you to enter only numeric values greater
than zero. The value you enter is the actual insulation thickness. You can
select an existing value from the list, or enter a new value. You must enter this
parameter to create an insulation configuration. If you are using an Imperial
drawing environment, you must enter a value in inches. If you are using a
Metric drawing environment, you must enter a value in millimetres.
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If you are using a Metric/Imperial drawing environment, you can enter a value
in inches or millimetres, depending on the settings in the Insulation Options
dialogue box.
The Density drop down list allows you to enter only numeric values greater
than zero. The value you enter is used to calculate the insulation weight. You
can select an existing value or enter a new value. You must enter this
parameter to create an insulation configuration. If you are using an Imperial
drawing environment, you must enter a value in lb/in^3. If you are using a
Mixed Metric or Metric drawing environment, you must enter a value in
g/cm^3.
The five remaining drop down lists, Mastic, Heat Tracing, Insulation, Jacketing
and User, each represent a specific description of the insulation being used.
You can input any alphanumeric character into these fields. You are not
required to enter these parameters to create an insulation configuration.
The Add button adds the current values from the drop down lists to the
configuration setup table.
The Modify button modifies the currently selected row of the configuration
setup table to the values from the drop down lists.
The Remove button deletes the currently selected row from the configuration
setup table.
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In the Apply tab, you can apply any of these insulation configurations to
CADWorx components.
The Remove button deletes the selected row from the Available
Configurations table.
The Select Mode toggle allows you to choose how to select components on
which to place insulation.
The Insulation Mode toggle allows you to choose whether to add Insulation
Data and Graphics to components or Insulation Data Only.
Insulation
The Add button adds the currently selected insulation in the Available
Configurations table to components in the drawing.
The Modify button modifies existing insulation information and graphics on

selected components to match the insulation currently selected in the
Available Configurations table.
The Remove button removes existing insulation information and graphics from
selected components.
If graphics were not shown or have been removed, the Regenerate button can
be used to generate graphics on selected components.
Graphics
The Add button adds graphics to selected components that have had graphics
previously removed, or have been added as Data Only.
The Remove button removes graphics from selected components.
Visibility
The Isolate button isolates graphics on selected components.
The Hide/Show button hides or shows graphics on selected components.
The Show All button shows all graphics that has been previously hidden in the
current drawing.
The Refresh button manually updates the Available Configurations table and
the Available Insulations list.
The Report button creates a complete report containing all insulation

components in the model. The report is created in HTML format and is
itemised by the different types of insulation data and calculates totals of
weight, volume and length.
The Edit button allows you to globally edit the insulation data on all
components with the selected insulation type.
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The Filter can be used to filter the list of line numbers by using wild cards. The
Filter is only displayed when Select Mode is set to Line Numbers.
Additionally, when the Select Mode is set to line numbers, a right click menu
is available in the line number list, with further options. These options change
what is displayed in the line number list.
The Select All/Clear All option will select or unselect all line numbers
displayed in the list.
The List Insulated Line Numbers option lists only insulated line numbers.
The List Un-Insulated Line Numbers option lists only un-insulated line
numbers.
The List Data Only Line Numbers option lists only line numbers that have
insulation information, but no graphics.
The List Un-Insulated Components option lists only un-insulated components.
The List All option refreshes the list and displays all line numbers.
If any line number in the list has one or more insulation configuration, there
will be a plus (+) sign displayed to left. When you expand the list, the
insulation information will be displayed. If you right-click on an insulation
configuration, a menu will appear with the following options.
The Modify option modifies the selected insulation information and graphics to
match the insulation currently selected in the Available Configurations table.
The Remove option removes the all items of the selected insulation
configuration from the selected line number.
Exercise - Adding Insulation

Add insulation with the following information to line numbers

200-HM1-4100-150_MM and 200-HM1-4102-150_MM
Thickness 25
Density 0.0138
Mastic PITTWRAP CW-30
Heat Tracing ELECTRIC
Insulation CALCIUM SILICATE
Jacketing PVC
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Clash
The Clash utility allows the user to run interactive clash detection on AutoCAD
3D solids present in the drawing and any attached XREF drawings.
Loading the Clash View Palette

You can open the Clash View Palette by selecting Clash View from the
Palettes toolbar, or by selecting Plant > Palettes > Clash View, or by entering
CLASHVIEW at the command line.
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The Clash On and Clash Off radio buttons will temporarily turn the clash
system on and off.
The Show Clashes option will show or hide the clash entities that have been
previously created in the model.
The Refresh button can be used to refresh the clash list.
The Export button can be used to export the Clash List, including clash
coordinates, to a text file. The file will be exported to the same directory as the
model drawing file. The name of the file will be the drawing name with
_Clash.txt appended.
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Display by Status
All new clashes are given a status of New, which can be subsequently
changed to Active, Resolved or Approved. These radio buttons control which
type of clashes are displayed in the list.
Clash List
Every clash that is found is given a number (#) and the CADWorx descriptions
of the two components which are clashing are listed. Each clash is coloured
depending on its status. The colours can be set using the Options dialogue.
Zooming to a Clash
If you left-click on a clash within the list, CADWorx will zoom in to the clashing
objects and this will be highlighted with a clash entity. The clash entity is
displayed as a circle with the clash area shown as a hatch pattern.
Right clicking on the list displays the following options:
Clash Status New (or Active, Resolved or Approved): These options will allow
you to change the status of each clash.
Clash Zoom To: This option allows you to zoom to the clashing components.
Clash Viewer: This option will display a dialogue box which allows you to view
the clashing components.
Clash Isolate Selected: This option isolates the currently selected clash in the
model.
Clash Isolate All: This option creates clash entities for all clashes and isolate
them.
Clash Show All: This option will show all components in the drawing.
If you wish to remove all clash entities from the model, you can run the
command CLASHDELETEALLOBJECTS.
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Options
Start up
This option controls the default clash detection mode on drawing start up.
On: Clash detection is always on for every drawing.
Off: Clash detection is off for every drawing.
Display Prompt: The program will ask you every time a drawing is opened if
you want to run clash detection or not.
On clash detection
This option controls what happens when a clash is detected.
Do Not Report: CADWorx will not indicate to you if a clash has been detected.
Show Tray Notification: CADWorx will notify you through the tray bubble
notification that a clash has occurred.
Show Palette: CADWorx will display the palette every time a clash is
detected.
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The Connected Steel Check option controls whether the clash detection
system checks for connected steel members. If this option is unchecked, steel
members that are touching each other will be reported as a clash.
If the Detect Clashes Within Blocks option is turned on, the system will detect
clashes within any blocks in the current drawing.
If the Synchronise Clashes from XREFs option is enabled, CADWorx will

check for clashes in XREFs and update the master drawing. Only "New"
clashes in the master drawing which are from an XREF drawing will have the
status updated to match the status that is saved in the XREF drawing.
If the Synchronise Layers from XREFs in enabled, CADWorx will check for
clash layer data in XREFs and update the master drawing clash layer data to
match. If a layer in an XREF is excluded from clash detection, the XREF layer
will also be excluded in the master drawing.
If the Ignore Insulation Clashes option is enabled, CADWorx will ignore all
clashes generated from components created by the CADWorx Insulation View
palette.
The Connectivity Tolerance value is the tolerance for checking component

connectivity. If two components are connected, it will not be reported as a
clash, even if the actual solids intersect.
The Clash Zoom Factor value controls the zoom factor used during the Clash
Zoom To option.
Color Options
These options allow you to control the color of the clash entities, both in the
drawing and in the list.
Layers
You can use this option to turn off certain layers which you do not want to be
included in the clash detection. XREF layers are also included in this list.
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Exercise - Using the Clash View Palette

Change the status of the clash 250 PIPE and UC152X152x23 WIDE FLAGE
to Active.
View just the active clashes within the list. Click on the Active toggle at the top
of the palette.
Set the in the options dialogue box on

100 and double click on the row (#4) to zoom into the clash area.
Right-click on the clash entity, select the Clash Viewer and view the selected
clash, close the Clash Viewer.
Right-click on the clash entity, select the Clash Isolated Selected and view the
selected clash.
Right-click on the clash entity, select the Clash Show all.
Use the CLASHDELETEALLOBJECTS command to remove the clash

objects.
Erase the two pieces of pipe (with length 50mm) between the elbows and
connect the elbows. Notice that the clash is gone from the Clash View Palette.
Save the drawing.
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Pipe Support Palette

The pipe support palette allows the addition of dynamic pipe supports for both
pipe and elbow components. You can open the Pipe Support Palette by
selecting Pipe Support Modeler from the Palettes toolbar, or by selecting
Plant > Palettes > Pipe Support Modeler, or by entering PIPESUPPORTVIEW
at the command line.
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Pipe supports are categorised into Pipe (black) and Elbow (blue).
Pipe supports are stored in a .PSA file. Each support in this file is an
assembly made up of one or more pipe support components. These
components are stored in .SUP files, which are located in the
PipeSupportDirectory (specified in the configuration file). The .SUP files are
text files, and can be edited in a text editor, such as Notepad.
Creation of a new pipe support would simply involve selecting the required
components (SUP files) to build up the assembly.
Many pipe supports have a variable value. These are specified as -1 in the
.SUP file. With a variable field, you can specify the length etc. at the time of
drawing the support.
In addition to the list displaying all the available pipe supports, there are four
main sections of the modeller.
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In the Configuration Setup section of the palette, you can create new Pipe
Support Assembly (.PSA) files. The .PSA files save the various support
assembly configurations created. The path to the required .PSA file is set in
the configuration file, under the setting of PipeSupportDirectory. The drop
down list will display all .PSA files that are available in the
PipeSupportDirectory.
In the Drawing section of the palette, you can select how pipe supports are
added into the model and then use the Insert button to place the pipe support.
There are three methods of inserting pipe supports:

Single – This method allows you to insert a single pipe or elbow
support on a selected pipe or elbow.
Multiple – This method allows you to select a pipe, before choosing a

start point and an end point, between which CADWorx will place pipe
supports. A support spacing is also entered before CADWorx inserts
multiple pipe supports, spaced by the spacing entered.
Free – This method allows you to place a support without selection a

component.
The Detect Steel check box detects CADWorx steel items to set the correct
size for the beam clamp, as long as a beam clamp is used as the last
component in the pipe support assembly.
The Repeat Insert check box is used when placing multiple similar supports
that are not equal distances apart.
In the Modify section of the palette, you can regenerate and replace pipe
supports, as well as updating the pipe support information from the
specification.
In the File section of the of the palette, you can Add, Modify, Remove and
Copy pipe supports, as well as, moving pipe supports in the list, so that
commonly used pipe supports are easily locatable.
We will look as these last two sections in further detail later in this section.
Inserting Single Pipe Supports

Exercise:
We will now insert a single pipe support onto Line Number 250-CM2-4200-
150_MM.
The support to be inserted is the Clevis Hanger Flat Top–Rod–Plate [6-1600]
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Before inserting the pipe support, check the Detect Steel checkbox.
This pipe support is available in a size range of [6-1600]. The support will
automatically size depending on the pipe selected.
The first prompt is to select the pipe the support will be inserted onto. Select
the pipe as shown below.
Next specify the insertion point along that pipe for the support. This point has
to be a point on the centerline of the pipe selected. Select the Midpoint of the
pipe. The support will be attached to the pipe and sized automatically. If the
Detect Steel checkbox is unchecked, it is possible to manually select points
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Placing Elbow Supports

An elbow support works in a very similar way to a Pipe support. Place an
Adjustable Base type Elbow support onto the elbow shown below – again on
pipeline – 100-RSL-7102-300_MM.
For each support, only one variable length component is allowed. Set the first
(top) pipe length to 250, and leave the second pipe as -1 (variable).
As before the support sized automatically to meet the steel centerline, as

Detect Steel is still enabled. The support should appear similar to the one
shown below.
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Placing Multiple Pipe Supports

We will now place multiple U Bolts onto the pipeline with line number 250-
CM1-4300-150_MM, which is on the pipe rack.
Select the U bolt Pipe support and select the Multiple option before clicking
Insert.
When prompted select the pipe 250-CM1-4300-150_MM – shown highlighted

below.
The first prompt for multiple supports is to select the start point. This is
location of the first support of the group. We want the supports to be attached
to the steel on the pipe rack, this is 127.95mm from the +X end of the pipe.
We will specify this using the FROM OSNAP.
Select a pipe: Select the Pipe

Specify start point: FROM
Base point: CEN Select the Endpoint of the pipe in the +X direction
of <Offset>: @-127.95,0
Specify end point: Select the Endpoint of the pipe in the -X direction
Specify support spacing: 3000
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Specify support direction angle or [Down/Up/Mirror] <Down>: Pick point vertically downwards
Support direction for ISOGEN: Down
8 supports of 8 have been created...
Editing Supports
Pipe supports can be modified and regenerated using the modify section of
the Pipe Support Modeller. There are three buttons in the Modify section.
Regenerate button: This button prompts you to select support components in

the model to recreate the support graphics, based on what is set in the current
.PSA file. Use the regenerate button any time you need to recreate a support
based on a new assembly sequence or if the parametric values for the
support have changed since the support was originally inserted into the
model.
Replace button: This button replaces the selected components in the model
with the support that is selected in the list.
Spec Change button: This button updates the spec information for the support
based on what is currently set in the .PSA file.
We will now edit the .SUP file for the UBolt to increase its diameter and then
regenerate the supports previously created. The supports will regenerate
using the data in the .PSA file, which references the edited .SUP file.
Select the UBolt support from the list in the Pipe Support modeler palette and
click the Modify button. This button allows modification of the actual files used
to create the pipe supports (.PSA and .SUP).
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The Data tab allows the creation and modification of support assemblies,
including the addition of further components to assemblies, and modification
of the .SUP data file. There is only one component in the UBolt assembly –
that of the UBolt.
Click the Open button to open the UBolt.SUP data file. The file is a text file
and will open in Notepad.
Edit the file, and edit the row for 250 NS. Decrease the diameter (BOLT OD)
to 19.05 and decrease the leg length to 171.45.
Save the file and return to the Modify Support dialogue.
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The second tab is the Spec Tab – this contains all the specification
information on the Pipe support, including the size range (start and end sizes),
Tag, Descriptions and BOM information. Additionally, the ISOGEN Identifier
and the SKEY (Symbol KEY, used when producing ISOGEN isometrics) and
the restraint type for CAESAR II can also be specified here.
Also in this tab are the Insulation Options. If the pipe is insulated, these
options can be used to automatically select a larger size support component
based on the insulation thickness. For example: A 6 inch nominal size (6.625
inch actual OD) has 4 inch thick insulation, 14.625 OD (6.625 actual OD + 8
insulation OD) support will be looked up in the data file. If a 14.625 OD is not
available in the data file, the next larger size support can be used if this option
is selected.
Save the modifications to the support and return to the Pipe Support Modeler.
Select the Regenerate button and select all 8 UBolt supports previously
created.
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CADWorx will regenerate the supports with the modified data, and the
components will appear with a smaller diameter and shorter leg length.
Save the drawing.
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Discontinuity View
The Discontinuity View palette checks for four different types of modeling
issues: Disconnected, Un-connected, Overlap and Not on Line.
Loading the Discontinuity View Palette

You can open the Discontinuity View Palette by selecting Discontinuity View
from the Palettes toolbar, or by selecting Plant > Palettes > Discontinuity
View, or by entering DISCONTINUITYVIEW at the command line.
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The buttons at the top of the palette are as follows:
Refresh: Will refresh the data in the palette
Show All Types: Show all issues in the palette
Show Disconnected and Un-connected Only: Only shows disconnected and

un-connected issues in the palette
Show Not On Line Only: Only shows not on line issues in the palette
Show Overlap Only: Only shows overlap issues in the palette
Tolerance Settings: Shows the tolerance settings in the palette
Color / Auto Refresh Settings: Shows the color and Auto Refresh settings in
the palette
Remove Select Overlaps: Deletes the selected overlaps from the model DWG
file
Export to File: Exports all data from the palette to a Microsoft Excel (*.csv) file
Help: Show the help file
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Settings
Tolerance Min: Set the minimum connection tolerance. Two components that
are separated by distance greater than the minimum tolerance but less
the maximum tolerance are considered disconnected.
Tolerance Max: Set the maximum connection tolerance. Two components that
are separated by distance greater than the maximum tolerance are
considered un-connected.
Color: Arrow and Text color settings.
Auto Refresh: Check this box to automatically update the palette when the
drawing is opened.
Columns
#: Shows a number from the palette that will coincide with the highlighted
number in the drawing. The arrow and text color setting will be used for
the graphics drawn in the model
Line Number: Shows the line number of the component.
Type:
Disconnected: Shows components that are not connected with in the
minimum tolerance.
Un-connected: Shows components that are not connected with in the
maximum tolerance.
Overlap: Shows components that are duplicated at the same locations.
The number in parenthesis (n) is the number of overlap
components at this location.
Not on line: Shows components that are not connected to the pipe
centerline (typically OLET type component).
Gap: Show the distance between the two components. The value will
be 0.0 for overlap components
Long Description: Shows the long description of the component.
Category: Shows the category of the component.
Component Type: Shows the command used to draw the component.
(X,Y,Z): Show the world X,Y,Z coordinate of the component center point.
Exercise - Using the Discontinuity View Palette

Create an overlapping component and check the palette to see the
notification. Select the overlap in the list and use the Remove Selected
Overlaps button to remove the overlap.
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Section 8 - Advanced piping options
Change size
With this option you can change the size of a single component or of a
complete pipe run.
You can start this command by by entering CHANGESIZE at the command
line or press the on the Setup Size/Spec ribbon menu.
In this command are two options Automatic and Manual. Choose Automatic
when you want to change the size of a complete pipe run. Choose Manual
when you want to change the size of a single component or some
components.
Command: CHANGESIZE
Exercise – Change Size

Change the size of the line 150-CM1-4301-150_MM into 100mm using the
Automatic option.
Command: CHANGESIZE
Select mode [Automatic/Manual] <Automatic>: A or Enter for Automatic
Select line to change: Select a component on the line
Select a size to change to. Choose the new size 100mm
Enter an option[Change current component/add Reducing component/caNcel]: C for changing
the red highlighted component (weldolet) into 100mm
Enter an option[Change current component/add Reducing component/caNcel]: C for changing
the red highlighted component (weldolet) into 100mm
Select a component to keep its position or <Enter to finish>: Select the globe valve
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Change now the size of the globe valve, flanges and the two pieces of pipe
into 125mm using the option Manual.
Command: CHANGESIZE
Select mode [Automatic/Manual] <Automatic>: M for manual
Select component or <Enter to finish>:Specify opposite corner: 8 found, 7 groups Select the
globe valve, flanges and the two pieces of pipe
Select component or <Enter to finish>: Enter to finish
Select a size to change for Pipe. Choose the new size 125mm
Enter an option [Change current component/add Reducing component/caNcel]: R for
reducing component
Select a reducer component to insert at 90 Long Radius Elbow Buttweld: Choose for
concentric reducer
Enter an option [Change current component/add Reducing component/caNcel]: R for
reducing component
Select a reducer component to insert at 90 Long Radius Elbow Buttweld: Choose for
concentric reducer
Check the size and the line number of the components. Notice that the line
number is automatically changed.
Change spec
With this option you can change the spec of a single component or of a
complete pipe run.
You can start this command by by entering CHANGESPEC at the command
line or press the on the Setup Size/Spec ribbon menu.
In this command are two options Automatic and Manual. Choose Automatic
when you want to change the spec of a complete pipe run. Choose Manual
when you want to change the spec of a single component or some
components.
Command: CHANGESPEC
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Exercise – Change Spec

Change the spec of the branch line 100-RSL-7102-300_MM into 600_MM
using the Automatic option.
Command: CHANGESPEC
Select mode [Automatic/Manual] <Automatic>: A or Enter for Automatic
Select line to change: Select a component on the line
Select a spec to change to. Choose the new spec 600_MM
Check the line number and spec of the components with the CEDIT
command. Notice that the colour of the components is changed. This because
it is now on layer "_100-RSL-7102-600_MM"
Advanced grips
Some of the CADWorx components have one or more grip points in the shape
of a cross.
For a piece of pipe we see the next new grip points.
The cross shaped grip points at the end of the pipe can be used to continue
drawing new pipe components. The possibilities are exactly the same as the
PIPW and AUTOROUTE command.
The cross shaped grip points in the middle of the pipe can be used to insert a
tee connection.
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For a flange we see a cross shape grip at the face of the flange. With this grip
point you can easily draw a contra flange and you can continue with drawing
other components.
An elbow has the cross shape grip at the quadrant. From here you can draw
for example an Elbolet or change the elbow into a Tee
Exercise – Advanced grips

Start a new drawing based on a metric template.
Draw just a piece of pipe with the line number 150-CMT-8000-150_MM.
Draw the next new components, as shown in the picture below, by only using
the advanced grips:
• Tee in the middle of the pipe
• Elbow at the right side and on the elbow an elbowlet butt welded (150 x
80)
• Left a flange and a contra flange
• On the left elbow an elbowlet sock welded (150 x 50)
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Move Components
You can use the normal AutoCAD grips to move components like a valve or
tee in a pipe line.
At the command line you see the next options.
Command: MOVECOMPONENT
Hit Tab key to pass over obstacles.
Specify insertion point or [TAB key/poinT distance/Component distance/Pipe end
point distance/insertion Justification]:
• TAB key – use the TAB key to pass over obstacles

• poinT distance – you can select another reference point for the dimension
line
• Component distance – you can select a component as reference for the
dimension line
• Pipe end point distance – you can change the reference point for the
dimension line to the other end of the pipe
• Insertion Justification – you can change the insertion point of the moving
component
Exercise – Move Components

Move the valve V-CM1-4300B to the location as shown in the picture below.
Change also the position of the hand wheel.
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Autoroute Command
We already know that you can use the AUTOROUTE command to draw the
pipe lines and that the AUTOROUTE command is the same as the PIPW
command.
In this chapter we explain the options within this command.
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Command: AUTOROUTE
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]<last point>:
mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:
• component List – choose a component from a list that you want to draw
• Slope – enter a slope value in degrees, meters, foot or rise
• Elevation – enter the next elevation
• Plane – Change the plane of the compass and the XY plane
• Reference – enter a reference point where you want to start or continue
• Fitting mode – choose the end type of the components
• Undo – Undo the last pipe segment in this command
• Connect – select a component to connect and exit the command
• Toggle length – toggle the length (of the dimension line) from length
including the next elbow or excluding the next elbow
• Alignment – enter an option [Center/BOP/TOP/Left/Right]<Center>:
Choose for center of pipe, bottom of pipe, top of steel, left or right.
Exercise – Autoroute Command

Set the line number on 150-CMT-9000-150_MM.
Draw two welding neck flanges in PLAN view like in the next picture. One
flange down at an elevation of 4000 and one flange at an elevation of 0. Use
the CHANGEELEV command to change the elevation.

Isolate the line 150-CMT-9000-150_MM with the Line View palette and
choose a SW Isometric view.
Start the AUTOTOUTE command at the end of the horizontal flange. You can
also use the advanced grips to draw the pipe.
Command: AUTOROUTE
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]<last point>: CEN of the horizontal flange

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:C of connect
Pick point: Select the end point of the vertical flange
Routing preview mode [Components/Lines]<Lines>: L for lines
Select line to preview route: Select a line for the route
Select line to preview route: Select another line for the route
Select line to preview route: Enter when ready
Would you like to select again? [Yes/No] <No> Enter No to finish or Yes to select again

Section 9 - Working with Projects

When you want to start drawing piping components, you first have to choose
a project.
In a project you have one or more specifications and for each specification a
catalog. There is also a base catalog linked to the project.
The specification tells you which components you may use. All kind of
information of the components is stored into the spec.
In the catalog you will find the measurements and weight of all the
components that are defined in the specifications.
CADWorx Plant is supplied with several template projects, in which you can
find specifications: 150, 300, 600, 900 and 1500 pound pressure ratings etc.
as well as DIN, PVC, SABS, Sanitary and Victaulic specifications, among
others.
Definitions
To understand the working of projects, specifications and catalogs better, we
give first a short definition of each item.
Project
A project is a .prj file and is default located in the C:\CADWorx
2013\Plant\Spec folder. See the setting “SpecificationDirectory” of the tab
Configuration Settings in the Setup dialogue box.
In the project you define which specs can be used for that project. In our
_Sample_Metric project we have the specs 150_MM, 300_MM, 600_MM and
Example_MM
For each spec in the project there is a catalog. For example the catalog for
spec 150_MM
At least there is also a base catalog linked to the project. In our

_sample_Metric project (.prj) it is the base catalog _Sample_Metric (.cat)
When a new spec is added to the project, the required catalog tables for this
spec are copied from the base catalog.

Specification
The specification is stored in a project. In the specification you find all the
components that you want to use. In the picture bellow you see some of the
components of spec 150_MM.
For each component in the spec you can define all kind of information, as size
range, end type, schedule and material, short and long description.
Catalog
A catalog is a file in which the measurement and the weight are stored of all
the components. There are three kinds of catalogs.
1. Global catalog (.cat file)

2. Industrial catalog (.ids file)
3. Company catalog (.cmp file)
A catalog file is default located in the C:\CADWorx 2013\Plant\Spec folder.

See the setting “SpecificationDirectory” of the tab Configuration Settings in the
Setup dialogue box.
A base catalog is one the three mentioned catalogs (global, Industrial or

company) and is always linked to the project. The name of the base catalog is
in this example _Sample_Metric.cat.
Beside that has each spec in the project his own catalog information and we
call this the project catalog.

Loading the Specification Editor

You can open the Specification Editor by entering SPECEDIT at the
command line.
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In the Specification Editor you first have to open a project file. Select the
upper left book, select open and choose the project _Sample_Metric.prj
Answer the question “Do you want to update project from base catalogs?”
with Yes. The project catalog is now synchronized with the base catalog and
you don’t get this message the next time, unless you change one of those
catalogs.
Select the spec you want to view, for example spec 150_MM.
You also can start the Specification Editor form the Spec View palette, by
pressing the button. Now you don’t have to open the _Sample_Metric.prj,
because it is already selected in the Spec View palette. The current spec
opens automatically in the spec editor.

Working with the Specifications Editor

In the specification editor are two tabs, the Home and View tab.
In the home tab you can:

• Add Specification – Add a new specification to the project.
• Update From Catalog – Do you want to update project from base
catalog.
• Import Legacy Specification – Here you can import specs (.spc file)
from older CADWorx versions.
• Transfer project data – Transfer project data from one project into
another project.
• Transfer Catalog Data – Transfer catalog data from one catalog into
another catalog.
In the View tab you can select what you want to view.
• Project Specs – View a list with all the project specs. In this list you can
select the spec that you want to view/modify.
• Properties – View a properties window with all kind of general settings
of the selected spec.
• Base Catalog Data – Opens a window with the base catalog data. In
this example the base catalog data from the file _Sample_Metric.cat.
• Project Catalog Data – Opens a window with the project catalog data.
Each spec in the project has its own catalog data.

Component data
After selecting a component in the spec, you will find all kind of information
about this component in the tab Component. For new components you can
enter new data and for existing components you can modify the data in this
dialogue box.
Branch data
In the tab Branch you will see the branch table of the selected spec. For each
Main size and Branch size you can define which branch connection is allowed
to use. Right click with your mouse in the field and you can select all kind of
branch connections like tees, olets and stub/ins.

Creating a new Specification

Follow the next steps to add a new specification to a project.
1. Load the specification editor.

2. Open a project.
3. Press the button “Add Specification”.
Enter the name of the new spec and all the other values. Press the OK button.
4. Select the new spec in the “Project Specs” window.

5. Right click your mouse in the “Spec” window
Here you can choose “Add” for adding a single component or “Add
Multiple” for adding multiple components in one time.
6. Enter the next information for each item in the spec

• Choose a component data table. This is a data table from the base
catalog file that is linked with the project.

• Select an end Type data table and Schedule & Material data table.
• Enter all other relevant information as Short and Long description.
7. Enter Branch information if required. Choose the tab “Branch”.
8. Select the Apply button.
Off course it is possible to copy a spec, to remove a spec from the project and
to rename a spec. Use the right mouse button. See next picture.
Exercise – Create a new Specification

1. Make a copy of the spec 150_MM and rename it in Training.
• Open the drawing CADWorxPlant15.dwg from C:\Training\CADWorx
Plant\Exercises and save it as CADWorxPlant16.dwg. You can
overwrite the existing CADWorxPlant16.dwg.
• Open the specification editor.
• Open the project _Sample_Metric
• Right click on spec 150_MM and choose the option Copy.
• Richt click now on spec Copy of 150_MM and choose the option
Rename. Rename the spec in Training.
• Open the spec Training by double clicking on it.
2. Check how many gate valves are in this spec and view the project catalog
data of these gate valves.

3. Add a 300 pound butt welded gate valve to the spec. Select an existing
gate valve, press the right mouse button and select “Add”. Enter the next
values for this valve.
• Data table GATE_F_300
• Size range 100-150
• Layer name training
• Long description GATE VALVE, 300LB FL
• Select Optional Component
Press the Add button
4. Press the green arrow to see the

measurement and weight information for this valve in the base catalog file.
5. Check again the project catalog for this spec and mention the
GAT_F_300.
6. Close the Specification Editor and save the _Sample_Metric.prj.

7. Reload the spec by pressing the and the “Reload File” button.
8. Go to your drawing in Plant and open the Spec View palette. Go to the tab
Settings and enable “Show optional components”. Select the new spec
“Training” and size 150mm in the Spec View tab.
9. Place the 150mm GATE VALVE, 300LB FL somewhere in the drawing.

Loading Catalog Editor

You can open the Catalog Editor by entering SPECEDIT at the command line.
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In the Catalog Editor you first have to open a catalog file. Select the upper left
book, select open and choose the catalog _Sample_Metric.cat
Mention that you use the same CADWorx command to open a project and to
open a catalog.

Working with the Catalog Editor

In the catalog editor are two tabs, the Home and View tab.
In the home tab you can:

• Add Table
o Size Table – Add a new size table.
o Material Table – Add a material table.
o Schedule Table – Add a new schedule table.
o Thickness Table – Add a new thickness table.
o End Type Table – Add a new end type table.
o Category Table – Add a new category table.
o Data Table – Add a new data table.
• Legacy Catalog Data
o Import By Spec – Here you can import specs (.spc file) from older
CADWorx versions.
o Import From Data File – Here you can import data files from older
CADWorx versions.
• Transfer data
o Transfer Catalog Data – Transfer catalog data from one catalog into
another catalog.
o Transfer project data – Transfer project data from one project into
another project.
In the View tab you can select what you want to view.
• Catalog Data – View a list with all the catalog date. In this list you can
select the date that you want to view/modify.
• Base Catalog Data – Not Applicable
• Properties – View a properties window with all kind of general setting of
the selected catalog data.
• Component Tables – Show all used component tables for this catalog.
• EndType Tables – Show all used end type tables for this catalog.

Component data
After selecting a component in the catalog data list, you will see the
measurement and weight of the selected component. In the list below you see
the measurement and weight per size of a 300 pound flanged gate valve.
Other information as description, end type and an explanation of the differtent

measurement is displayed in the properties dialogue box.

Add a new Component to the Catalog

Follow the next steps to add a new component to the Catalog.
1. Load the catalog editor.

2. Open the catalog file.
3. Select a similar component, as that you want to add, in the Catalog Data
dialogue box, press the right mouse button and select Add Data Table.
4. Enter the required data in the New Data Table dialogue.

5. Select the new component in the Catalog Data list and right click your
mouse in the component data window and select “Add MAINSIZE”.
6. Select the required sizes.

7. Enter the measurement and the weight in the table.
8. Save the values for this new component. Right click on the tab.
9. Close the catalog editor and save the catalog.
Exercise – Add a new Component to the Catalog

1. Add a new gate valve to the _Sample_Metric catalog. Use the same
information as displayed in the pictures of the previous chapter.
2. Add this new gate valve into our Training spec.
3. Reload the spec by pressing the and the “Reload File” button.
4. Place the new gate valve (150mm) in the drawing and check the
measurement and weight.

Section 10 - Working with a Project Database
Database Overview
Working models using the 2D and 3D commands may be required to be
relayed to others. CADWorx achieves this by the production of automated
Bills of Materials (BOM). Drawing files can be linked to a database from the
start of a project or they can be appended into an existing database.
This section covers the setting up of these database links. Once created, the
pipework database can be used to automatically generate a multitude of
different reports.
Database Links
The link to the database can be set up, either by creating the database first
and adding all new drawings into it (as well as appending existing drawings
into it), or by using the Append To Database function to create a new
database containing information from existing drawings.
You can open the Live Database Settings by selecting Plant > Accessory >
Database > Setup, or by entering LIVEDB at the command line.
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The live database settings dialogue box will appear with the database turned
off.

After making any changes to the live database settings, click OK to save the
changes. All changes to live database settings take effect in the next drawing
session, as shown below.
If a component is erased from the drawing and there is an active database,

the component will be marked for deletion in the database. If the drawing is
saved, and closed, the item is deleted from the database. If the drawing is not
saved the item will not be deleted in the model and the additional information,
saved in the database, will be restored.
Live Database Dialogue Box Settings

On/Off
This toggle turns the live database system on and off.
When the system is on, all components drawn are updated to the database
instantaneously. Changes can be made either in the drawing or in the
database.
When the system is off, all CADWorx Plant component information is stored
within the drawing only.
Database Type
These options toggle the type of database to be used as the live database in
CADWorx Plant. Depending on the Database Type chosen, the path to the
database or schema is displayed below.
For further information regarding setting up the Oracle and SQL Server
options, please refer to Oracle.txt and SQLServer.txt located in the
<INSTALL-DIR>\SYSTEM directory.
Live DB - Path
Once the database type is chosen, click on the Create Table button to create
the PIPE table in the database. This is for creating a completely new
database table. If the database type is MS Access, the user can select an
existing database by clicking on the Select File button.

Start Up Dialogue Options

There are three options for the startup dialogue.
No dialog (new drawings are in live DB).

This option requires that a new drawing be given a name and saved
immediately on creation. Drawings that use a live database should be in the
same directory as the appropriate configuration file.
No dialog (new drawings are not in live DB).

This option does not add new drawings to the live database, although they
can be added to the live database using the DBFGEN command.
Show dialog
This option displays the following dialogue box every time a new drawing is
created. The dialogue box allows you to add drawings to the live database, if
required.
The Settings… button allows you to change the settings that control whether
this dialogue box appears on drawing start up or not.
Synchronize Database
This function checks all components in the drawing and updates them
according to the current values in the database. This function will check every
component in the current drawing.
You can run the Database Synchronise utility by selecting Plant > Accessory
> Database > Synchronise, or by entering SYNC at the command line.
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After entering the command, you will be prompted to confirm the

synchronisation of the drawing with the database, as shown below.

As the Synchronise function is used to update the drawing, it is particularly

useful when several users are accessing the same database.
If a drawing has a live database attached, you can enter the database and
change fields located within the PIPE table. The column values that can be
modified are the ALPHA_SIZE, SHORT_DESC, LONG_DESC, TAG,
LINE_NUM, DB_CODE and WEIGHT. Changing any other column value will
have no effect on the drawing.
If you change the value in the SPEC_FILE column, the values in all other
columns will be ignored. The SPEC_FILE column value must be changed to
an existing valid specification, and if so, the column values listed above will be
updated according to the information derived from the new specification.
When changing the specification in this way, the base rating of the new
specification must match the base rating of the original specification. For
example, changing a component from a 150lb rated specification to a 300lb
rated specification will cause discontinuity within the drawing. This
discontinuity will not present itself until a mode convert is performed on the
component.
Export to Database
This function is used to export CADWorx component information to Microsoft
Access or Microsoft Excel. After running the command, you must select the
components to be exported, before a dialogue box is displayed prompting you
for the type of database required.
You can run the Export To Database utility by selecting Plant > Accessory >
Database > Export, or by entering DBFGEN at the command line.
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You can select the components to be exported in a few ways, by selecting all
required components manually on screen; or by selecting line numbers, either
from a list or by selecting a component with the required line number on
screen.

The Append/Sync toggle appends or synchronises the drawing and the

database file. It will remove entries from the database that no longer exist in
the drawing and automatically update any components in the database to
match the drawing. This command also performs a database audit.
The disabled edit boxes at the bottom of the dialogue box display the Access
File (or the Excel File) and the current directory and are automatically filled in
when the browse button is used. Multiple users can update the same
database at the same time.
The New toggle creates a new database based on the chosen directory and
Database Type. If a live database is being used, the function will prompt you
to update the live database as shown below.
Command: _DBFGEN
DBFGEN can only update live database...
Continue to update live database [Yes/No] <Yes>: Press Enter to Continue
The example below shows new database being created and old file being
overwritten.
Command: _DBFGEN
Select components to write to database...
Enter an option [Line number/Select components] <Select components>:
Select objects: ALL To select all components in the drawing
677 found
Select objects: Press Enter to Continue
Working 677 of 677
Auditing database...
Checking objects in this drawing with rows in the database...
Audit completed...
27 component(s) has/have not been written to database...
327 row(s) added to the database...
Completed writing to C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises\Project.mdb
Auditing the Database

This function can be used to ensure that there is an entry in the database for
every CADWorx component in the drawing.
It also allows you to delete any problems that are evident in the drawing
compared to the database.
You can run the Database Audit utility by selecting Plant > Accessory >
Database > Audit, or by entering DBAUDIT at the command line.
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Command: _DBAUDIT
Checking objects in this drawing with rows in the database...
Checking external database references for this drawing...
Audit completed...

In the example below, the function found a row in the database that is not in
the drawing. You have the option to delete this row in the database or to
simply ignore it.
A row with ID_Count of 100004 is not referenced...

Delete row from database? Yes/<No>: Y To delete the row
1 row(s) removed from the database...
Working with the Database

Once a link has been established with the database, it may be necessary to
review this data or generate reports from it. In this section, we will look at how
the data is shared with the Microsoft Access database and CADWorx Plant
Professional. (This course does not cover the Oracle and SQL Server
interfaces). We will then explore the creation of forms and reports and how
these can be used.
Loading the Project Database

Open the project database created earlier, which is located in the same folder
as the project drawings.
Pipework Data Input Form

You can create forms for efficient data input within Microsoft Access and
subsequently modify these forms as required in order to meet specific
customer requirements. These forms can then be used to review and modify
existing data in the database.
Database Reports
You can create reports in the Microsoft Access database and modify these as
required in order to meet specific company requirements.
Exercise - Working with the Project Database

Plant\Exercises and save it as CADWorxPlant16.dwg. You can overwrite the
existing CADWorxPlant16.dwg.
Create a new database using the database export utility. Name this database
Project1.MDB.
Open the database and review the data.
Delete the database and then use the database setup options to create a live
database, in the same directory as the drawing, with a name of Project.MDB.
Close and reopen the drawing, selecting Insert Into DB, when prompted, to
update the database.
Open the, now updated, database and review the data.

Exercise - Creating Project Database Reports (Advanced User

Training Only)
Using the database created for the exercise above, complete the following
tasks.
Create a pipework report, which selects pipe sorted by an area code.
Create a valve report displaying all valve tags.

Section 11 – CAESAR II Interface
Stress Interface
CADWorx Plant has a bi-directional interface with the pipework stress
analysis package CAESAR II. This facility allows pipework produced in
CADWorx Plant to be transferred directly to CAESAR II for analysis and any
changes made by the analyst are subsequently transferred back to the 3D
model. This minimises errors and saves time creating pipework in CAESAR II.
Once analysis has been completed, it is necessary to communicate the
results to the customer. The following section describes how the data is
transferred between CADWorx Plant and CAESAR II.
Transferring CADWorx Plant Data into CAESAR II

You can transfer CADWorx Plant Professional data to CAESAR II using the
CAESAR II Out command, which can be started by selecting Plant >
Accessory > CAESAR II > System Out, or by entering C2OUT at the
command line.
Running the command opens a dialogue box, prompting you to supply the
name and the location of the CII file to be created. By default, this file takes
the name of the drawing file from which it was produced, with a .C2 file
extension. This is the standard file format for CAESAR II files.
Exercise:
Isolate the 250-CM1-4300-150_MM and 150-CM1-4301-150_MM lines. Run
the C2OUT command and save the CAESAR II file into the exercise folder.
Command: _C2OUT
Enter an option [Database/Line number/Select components] <Select components>: S Select
all components on screen
Select objects: Specify opposite corner: 62 found, 54 groups
Provide start locations [Yes/No] <No>: N To allow CADWorx to create node numbers
automatically
Writing component number: 55 [PrgmCode=203]...finished
After completing the selection, a dialogue box confirms the successful

creation of the CAESAR II file.
The file can now be used in CAESAR II for stress analysis.

Transfer of CAESAR II Data into CADWorx Plant

Once the stress analysis in CAESAR II has been completed and all necessary
changes have been made, the data can be transferred back into CADWorx
Plant.
You can transfer CAESAR II data back into CADWorx Plant using the
CAESAR II In command, which can be started by selecting Plant > Accessory
> CAESAR II > System In, or by entering C2IN at the command line.
Running this command then displays a dialogue box prompting you to select
the required file.
You will then have to select the default specification, which should be the
same as the original specification.
Command: _C2IN
Please set a default Specification <150_MM>: Press Enter to accept
Prepared c:\cadworx 2012\plant\Spec\150_MM.spc specification...
New components populated by [Caesar/Environment] <Environment>: E For Environment

Working component number: 55 [PrgmCode=62]

Adding Pipework Restraints

As well as using the Pipe Support Palette, you can add simple pipework
support symbols in CADWorx Plant to indicate the type and location of
supports within the pipework model, which can then be used by CAESAR II
for model analysis.
There are six different basic restraints used in CADWorx Plant. If required,
you can change the symbol shown in the CADWorx Plant model, by modifying
the files H1.dwg – H6.dwg, saved in the <INSTALL-DIR>\SUPPORT
directory.
Restraints
Below are the initial prompts for each type of restraint. At the end of this
section are the extended prompts for all restraints.
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Translational
You can add a translational restraint using the Translational button on the
Restraints toolbar or by entering TRANSLATIONAL at the command line.
Anchor
You can add an anchor restraint using the Anchor button on the Restraints
toolbar or by entering ANCHOR at the command line.
Spring
You can add a spring restraint using the Spring button on the Restraints
toolbar or by entering SPRING at the command line.
Rotational
You can add a rotational restraint using the Rotational button on the
Restraints toolbar or by entering ROTATIONAL at the command line.
Snubber
You can add a snubber restraint using the Snubber button on the Restraints
toolbar or by entering SNUBBER at the command line.
Guide
You can add a guide restraint using the Guide button on the Restraints toolbar
or by entering GUIDE at the command line.
The extended prompts shown below are for all restraints.
Pick location on component for restraint: Select point on component

If you do not select a location on a component at the start of these

commands, the restraint will not have the necessary information (size,
specification, etc.) for CAESAR II to generate accurate results. Therefore,
CADWorx will prompt for a component selection, this would be the component
that the restraint is attached to. At this point, you should select a component
centreline so that CADWorx can extract the information required to place with
the restraint. If you do not select a component centreline, CADWorx will add
any information to the restraint and the restraint will not be transferred to
CAESAR II.
Even if you do not select a point on an existing component, you must still
follow the prompts shown below.
Enter or pick rotation [Up/Down]: Select point in required direction

Enter depth <250>: Enter value or select point on screen
Enter length or diameter <250>: Enter value or select point on screen
If a component has been selected, you can enter a description if required.

This can be changed afterwards, using the CEDIT command.
Enter assembly identification number <250-1 RESTRAINT>: Press Enter to accept default
value or enter required ID

Section 12 - Producing Layout Drawings
Layouts Overview
After creating our models, we can then efficiently and accurately relay this
information to third parties.
This can of course be done using isometrics, but another way this is achieved
in CADWorx Plant is by the production of general arrangement and detail
drawings. CADWorx Plant uses the inherent capabilities of AutoCAD, such as
layouts, viewport plotting and layer commands to generate the drawings. After
creating the drawing, the CADWorx Plant utilities can be used to annotate and
dimension these drawings.
To create the general arrangement drawings, you can use either the existing
drawing, or start a new drawing and reference all relevant files into this
drawing.
Creating a Layout View

Exercise:
Plant\Exercises and save it as CADWorxPlant16.dwg. You can overwrite
again the existing CADWorxPlant16.dwg.
Rename Layout1 to Plan1, then set the Paper Size to A1 (841.00 x 594.00
MM) using the Page Setup Manager.
Now insert the _iso_a1 border from the Plant\Support folder into Paper
Space, at a Border Insertion Location of (-8,-20)

Add a viewport, on the VIEWL layer, from the bottom left of the drawing
border to the top right of the drawing border, with a Left view selected and a
2D Wireframe visual style.
Now, set the viewport scale to 1:30 and enable Zoom Lock.
Automatic Dimensioning
This function allows you to automatically dimension a selected set of
components. There are options to set the dimensions offset distance and to
dimension to flange faces.
You can start the Automatic Dimension command by selecting Plant >
Dimension > Automatic, or by entering AUTODIM at the command line.
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First set the DIMSCALE on 30.

Add automatic dimensions onto the valve assembly to the left of the layout,
ensuring you are in model space before starting the command.
Command: AUTODIM
Enter an option [Flange/Offset/Selection] <Selection>: F
Flange dimensioning [ON/Off] <Off>: ON To dimension to flange faces
Enter an option [Flange/Offset/Selection] <Selection>: O
Enter offset distance: 800 To set the offset distance to 800
Enter an option [Flange/Offset/Selection] <Selection>: Enter

Select objects: Specify opposite corner: 42 found, 42 groups, 42 total Select pipework
Select objects: Enter to finish selection
Pick centroid point of dimensions: Select a point between GL-CM1-4301and CV-CM1-4300
After running the command, the layout should look similar to the image below.
By default, the dimensions are placed in model space, on the DIM1 layer. If
required, you can move the dimensions to paper space using the Change
Space command, which can be started by entering CHSPACE at the
command line, or by selecting Modify > Change Space.
Pipework Centrelines
If you require more detailed pipework centrelines, for example at elbows, you
can manually add additional lines in the layout, as required.
Associative Dimensions
Ensure the DIMASSOC system variable is set to 2, so that Associative
Dimensions are enabled. Now add additional dimensions in the model.

Drawing Annotation
There are a number of utilities for annotating drawings in CADWorx Plant.
Text Height
This function changes the height of selected text by matching it with other
text. This is useful when the user is zoomed by an unknown factor in paper
space.
You can start the Text Height command by selecting Plant > Text > Height, or
by entering TEXTHEIGHT at the command line.
Running the command presents you with the following options:

Entire drawing – This option automatically selects all text in the drawing.
Layer – This allows you to enter a layer for selection. The default text layer in
CADWorx Plant is called Text.
Selection – This option allows you to select individual text items.
Elevation
This command reads the component’s elevation and allows you to place it in
the drawing as a text item. The default option is the elevation of the centreline,
but you can also place the BOP (Bottom Of Pipe) and TOP (Top Of Pipe).
You can start the Elevation command by selecting Plant > Text > Annotate >
Elevation, or by entering ANOTELEV at the command line.
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Command: _ANOTELEV
Select component to annotate elevation:
Enter an option [BOP/TOP/Centerline] <Centerline>: C To place the elevation of the
centreline
Start point or [Leader/Justify]: L To place a leader line
Specify next point: Select point to place annotation
Component
This command reads data from the selected component and allows you to
place it in the drawing as a text item.
You can start the Annotate Component command by selecting Plant > Text >
Annotate > Component, or by entering ANOTCOMP at the command line.
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This is similar to the annotation elevation command above.
Command: _ANOTCOMP
Annotation type [Short/Long/Tag] <Short>: T To place the Tag
Select component to annotate description:
Start point or [Leader/Justify]: L To place a leader line
Specify next point: Select point to place annotation

Create a copy of the Plan1 layout and rename Plan2. Delete the dimensions
from this layout. We will now use the above annotation commands to add
valve tags, elevations and short descriptions to the components shown below.
The annotated area should look like the image below.
Adding Line Numbers

As well as placing the above information, we can also annotate the model with
the line number, using the Line Number Annotate command. You can start the
Line Number Annotate command by selecting the Line Number Annotate
button on the Line Numbers toolbar, or by entering NUMBERANNOTATE at
the command line.
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We will now add line numbers to the viewport, as shown in the image below.

Graphics
These ten dialogue boxes allow you to add additional graphics to the model.
The graphic drawings are located in the <INSTALL-DIR>\SUPPORT directory
and can be modified using AutoCAD, if required. If you modify the drawings,
you must incorporate the same number of attributes as are currently in the
drawings.
You can start the various Graphics commands by selecting the Plant >
Graphics menu, or by entering the appropriate command at the command
line.
For example to load the Sections command, you can select Plant > Graphics
> Section, or enter SECTIONS at the command line. All commands are the
name of the menu item, with an S appended to the end (except Misc, where
the command is MISC).
The graphics options are split into 10 subsections, which are listed below.
Section …
Detail …
Plan …
Elevation …
Instrument …
Arrow …
Misc …
Dots …
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ISO …

Working with Sections

If more detail is required of a particular area, it may be useful to create a
section view of the area. You can do this in CADWorx Plant using the
VIEWBOX command, which allows you to create automatically clipped view
by generating a wireframe box.
You can start the View Box command by selecting Plant > Utility > View >
Box, or by entering VIEWBOX at the command line.
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Before starting this command, go to the model tab, select a SouthWest

Isometric view and then run the command.
Enter a View Set Name of HeatExchanger, then enter point listed in the image
below.
Use the Select All button to create view of all sides of the view box.
You can then use the Isolate Box button to confirm exactly which components
are in, or partially in, the view box. Use the Show All button to show all
components again. Select a view in the Views list, then click the Set Current
button to set the selected view current.

Click OK to create the view box and the associated views. If you need to
make any changes to the view box, you can edit it using the View Box Edit
command, which is available by selecting Plant > Utility > View > Edit, or by
entering VIEWEDIT at the command line and selecting the view box, or by
double-clicking on the view box in the model.
Creating a Section View in the layout

Create a new layout called Sections1, with a landscape ISO-A1 page setup,
then add a single viewport on the bottom left side of the layout with the
HeatExchanger-Left view selected and 2D Wireframe visual style.
Now, set the viewport scale to 1:16, enable Zoom Lock and then use the grips
to resize the viewport to match the dimensions of the view box.
Now copy the viewport to the bottom right side of the layout, disable Zoom
Lock, change the selected view for this viewport to HeatExchanger-Front and
enable Zoom Lock again. Finally, use the grips to resize the viewport to match
the dimensions of the view box.
Now copy the viewport to the top right side of the layout, disable Zoom Lock,
change the selected view for this viewport to HeatExchanger-Top and enable
Zoom Lock again. Finally, use the grips to resize the viewport to match the
dimensions of the view box.
Using the commands and techniques learnt over the last few sections, add
information to the viewports.
2D Representation
2DREP allows you to create a flat 2D representation of a 3D model. In
addition, it removes hidden lines, but retains layer and colour information. The
command works in both model space and paper space. In model space, the
2D representation is created as a block. You can start the 2D Representation
command by selecting Plant > Accessory > 2D Representation, or by entering
2DREP at the command line.
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There is a variation of this command called 2DREPH, which allows you to

display the hidden lines of the 3D model.
Use the 2D Representation command to create a flat representation of the

three viewports in the Sections1 layout.
If you selected to turn the viewports off, you can turn them back on using the
AutoCAD properties dialogue box.

BOM Setup
You can open the Bill of Material Setup dialogue box by selecting Plant > Bill
of Material > Setup, or by entering BOMSETUP at the command line.
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This dialogue box allows you to customise the BOM schedule to any style or
layout desired. Using this dialogue box you can specify column widths, set the
grow direction, provide user specified column headings, set the text alignment
of each column and set the selection and order of the columns in the BOM.
The selections made in this dialogue box are saved in the configuration file
listed at the top of the dialogue box.
BOM Columns Selected

The BOM Columns Selected list displays all columns that have been included
in the BOM and their order in the BOM from left (top of list box) to right
(bottom of list box).
Select an entry from the Database Columns Available list or the BOM
Columns Selected list and use the Add and Remove buttons to add and
remove these columns to and from the BOM Columns Selected list.
You can also add or remove a column by double-clicking on the required

column in either list.

The Sort Order… button is used for setting the order by which these columns
are sorted and accumulated.
Alignment & Grow Direction

The Alignment radio buttons specify the alignment for the currently selected
column.
The Grow Direction radio buttons allows you to start the BOM at the top of the
page growing downwards or at the bottom of the page growing upwards.
Move Up/Down
The Move Up and Move Down buttons allow you to select the order of the
columns in the BOM Columns Selected list. Highlight a column in the BOM
Columns Selected list and click the Move Up button to place it further left or
click on the Move Down button to place it further right.
Column Title and Column Width

The Column Title edit box allows you to specify a column heading for the
selected column in the BOM Columns Selected list.
The Column Width edit box allows you to specify a column width for the
selected column in the BOM Column Selected list.
Sort Order
The Database Columns Available list contains all the columns that you can
sort the BOM by. You can move one or more columns from this list into the
BOM Columns Selected list, which is the list CADWorx uses for ordering the
list, as well as accumulating components. For example, if two valves have
different TAG values and you do not want these values to be accumulated,
you must add TAG to the BOM Sort Order. You can then use the Move Up
and Move Down buttons to change the order in which the BOM is sorted and
accumulated.

System variables affecting BOM Appearance

In the tab configuration settings of the Setup dialogue box, the following
variables are related to the BOM and tag properties:
BOMScheduleDirection – This variable controls whether the BOM Schedule

will be placed in the Upward direction (0) or the downward direction (1).
BOMScheduleSpacing – This variable provides the user the means of

controlling the spacing on the Bill of Material schedule
BOMTagGridFactor – This variable controls the BOM tag grid density on the
drawing.
BOMTagOptimize - This variable is used to control the tagging algorithm for

the Bill of Material. Settings 0, 1 or 2
BOMTagRadiusFactor - This variable is used to control the radius of the tag

bubbles. It will size the bubbles using this factor multiplied by the AutoCAD
setvar TEXTSIZE.
BOMTagSpacingFactor - This variable controls how far BOM bubbles are

from the model or components within the drawing.
Exercise - Working with Layouts

Plant\Exercises.
Add two new viewports, a right view and a front view, of the line with line
number 100-HM1-4102-150_MM and 200-HM1-4102-150_MM. Use the
automatic dimension utility to add dimensions to the bypass pipework.
Now add any required additional dimensions to the plan view using AutoCAD
associative dimensions.
Add any other required annotations to the layout.
Place the BOM on the upper right side of the drawing.

Section 13 - User Shapes
User Shapes Overview

Occasionally, you may need to create a non-standard component in
CADWorx that cannot be represented by a standard component. In CADWorx
Plant, you can represent these components as a User Shape. We will now
look at creating User Shapes.
Creating User Shapes

Exercise:
Open the drawing Weldoflange User Shape.dwg in the C:\Training\CADWorx
Plant\Masters directory. We will now create a 250x100, 150_MM specification
weldoflange as a user shape.
The User Component Create Command

We will now create the User Shape from this drawing, using the Create User
Shape command, which can be started by selecting the Create button on the
Miscellaneous toolbar, or by entering USERCREATE at the command line.
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Command: USERCREATE
Select first our project Sample_Metric.prj. Then spec 150_MM, main size 250
and reduction size 100. After pressing the OK button the next dialogue box
appears.

Enter the next values:

• Name: Weldoflange
• Folder: UserShape_M
• Long description: Weldoflange
• Density: 7.8417
• Weight: 5
• Select “Save to catalog” and select “Reducing”
Check also the other values, it should be the same as in the previous picture.
Follow the next steps to create the usershape.

1. Press the “Select 3D Solid…” button and select the 3D weldoflange
(left symbol) and pick the insertion point (end of line).
2. Press the “Select 2D Double Line…” button and select the 2D Double
line weldoflange (middle symbol) and pick the insertion point (end of
line).
3. Press the “Select 2D Single Line…” button and select the 2D Single
line weldoflange (right symbol) and pick the insertion point (end of line).
4. Press the “Define Connections…” button and enter the values that are
shown on the next page.
5. Press the “OK” Button to finish.

The number of connections is limited to 9.

Pick direction: Pick a direction in the -Y angle
Set size for this connection [Main/Reduction]:M for Main
Set End Type for this connection:[Buttweld/Socket/Threaded/Flanges]<Butt weld
End Type>:B Choose Buttweld
Pick connection point or <Enter to finish>: Pick the END or CEN point of the flange of the 3D
symbol
Pick direction: Pick a direction in the +Y angle
Set size for this connection [Main/Reduction] <Main>:R for Reduction
Set End Type for this connection:[Buttweld/Socket/Threaded/Flanges]<Butt weld
End Type>:F Choose Flanges
Pick connection point or <Enter to finish>: Enter to finish
Draw the User Shape

Set the line number on 250-CM2-4200-150_MM.
Now we first have to place a TAP on the pipeline. Set the size on 250mm and
use the TAP command.
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Command: _TAP
Pick point: Select a point on the line 250-CM2-4200-150_MM
Pick direction: Pick a point in the +Y direction. This is also the direction of the user shape
Weldoflange!
Select entity: Select the pipeline again
Now we can draw the user shape Weldoflange.

Reload the spec by pressing the and the “Reload File” button.

Go to the tab Settings of the Spec View palette and select the option “Show
All Components”.
Set the main size on 250mm and the reduction size on 100mm and select the
Weldofange from the Spec View palette.
Command: USE1
Weldoflange
Pick point or [Change connection]<last point>: Pick the END point on the TAP
Convert the Weldoflange into 2D Double and 2D Single line.
Draw a contra flange, an elbow and a piece of pipe by using the cross shaped
grip.

Section 14 – Modelling HVAC and Cable trays
HVAC and Cable trays Overview

CADWorx Plant allows you to create HVAC and Cable Trays using two
different methods. The first is using the HVAC command, in which you enter
every dimension required to create the HVAC components manually, or the
HVACC (HVAC Catalogue) command which allows you to select the required
component from a HVAC catalogue. In this section, we will use both options.
Creating HVAC components

Start a new drawing using the CADWorx Metric template and save the
drawing as HVAC and Cable Tray.dwg in the folder
C:\Training\CADWorxPlant\Exercises
Start the HVAC command, then using the instructions below, create the
HVAC components.
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Creating a HVAC Square Straight

In a South West isometric view, create the following Square Straight.

Now select the Pick Points button and place the square straight from -76.2,
1800, 7700 to 19898.8, 1800, 7700.
Command: HVAC
Pick start point: -76.2,1800,7700
Pick end point: 19898.8,1800,7700
Creating a HVAC Square Tee

Start the HVAC command and add a Square Tee component to the end of the
Square Bend, using the information below.
Use the Pick Points button to place the selected HVAC component at the end
of the Square Straight.
Command: HVAC
Pick location or [Change endpoint]: C
Pick location or [Change endpoint]: C
Pick location or [Change endpoint]: Select Endpoint of Square Straight
Pick rotation or [Up/Down/Roll…]: Select point in –Y direction

Creating a HVAC Square Straight

Start the HVAC command and add a Square Straight component to the
branch of the Square Tee, using the details below.
Use the Pick Points button to place the selected HVAC component.
Command: HVAC
Pick start point: Select branch of Straight Tee
Pick end point: 2902.4 Whilst dragging in the +Y direction

Creating a HVAC Straight Bend

Start the HVAC command and add a Square Bend using the information
below.
Use the Pick Points button to place the selected HVAC component at the end
of the Square Straight.
Command: HVAC
Pick location or [Change endpoint]: Select Endpoint of Square Straight
Pick rotation or [Up/Down/Roll/mirrorX/mirrorY/mirrorZ]: U
Pick rotation or [Up/Down/Roll/mirrorX/mirrorY/mirrorZ]: Select point in +Y direction

Editing HVAC components

You can edit HVAC components by double-clicking on the component, which
opens the HVAC Component Edit dialogue box. You can also start the HVAC
Component Edit dialogue box by selecting Plant > HVAC > Edit or by entering
HCEDIT at the command line and then selecting the required component.
Edit the Square Bend just placed and click the Solid radio button. Confirm the
Square Bend is now solid in the drawing before setting the Square Bend back
to Hollow.

Custom HVAC Components

As with piping components, you can create your own shapes and attach
intelligence to it using the HGENERIC command. This command allows you
select a non-CADWorx block and add CADWorx data to it.
You can also create a HVAC User Shape by drawing a polyline, adding all
required HVAC descriptions etc. as text items in the drawing and then adding
this drawing to the C:\CADWorx 2012\Plant\HVAC directory.
In the following section, we will create a custom HVAC vent using the
HGENERIC command.
Create a HVAC Vent

Change to the World UCS, then draw a rectangle around the open end of the
Square Bend and a circle with radius of 200 and a centre of 20498.8, 5902.4,
6850.00000. Select the rectangle and circle and run the command LOFT.
Move the solid created onto the HVAC layer, then run the HGENERIC
command on the solid and enter the following details.

HVAC Catalogue
In addition to the normal HVAC command, you can use the HVAC Catalogue
command to place HVAC quickly from a catalogue, which works in the same
way as the pipe component data files.
You can also place these components onto a routing line. Use the ROUTER
command to draw routing line from 3000, -2125, 50 to 3000, -180, 50 to
21000, -180, 50.
Run the command HVACC, select the Sample_M data file, the Square
Straight HVAC type and the PTN-004.0002 member. Click the Select Line(s)
button and select the routing line just created.

If using a database, you can use the HDBFGEN command to add HVAC
components to the project database. You can also use this command to
export the selected components to a Microsoft Excel file.
To import HVAC components from a project database or a Microsoft Excel file

use the command HDBFIN.
As we have not added the weight of the normal HVAC components to them
(not the HVACC components), use the command HWGTUPDATE, after
ensuring all HVAC components are hollow, with a thickness of 3, to
automatically update the weight of all components. Confirm the update by
checking the HVAC Component Edit dialogue box.
Go to the layout tab and create a layout similar to the example in the image
below.
Generate a HVAC Total BOM using the HBOMTOTAL command, which is

also available by selecting Plant > HVAC > Bill of Material > Run > Total.
XREF the HVAC and Cable tray drawing into the master model.

Section 1 - Using the Steel Module
Steel Overview
This module allows you to quickly and easily create simple steelwork
structures. It does not allow you to create comprehensive steel detail
drawings.
Steel Commands
You can start the Steel commands by selecting the required command from
Plant > Steel or by selecting the command from the Steel toolbar or by
entering the command at the command line.
Steelwork Sections
The first twelve items on the steel toolbar give access to the Draw Steel
dialogue box.
This dialogue box allows you to draw all available steel shapes in the drawing.
The available steel members are:
• Wide Flange
• Channel
• Angle
• Double Angle
• Tee
• Flat Bar
• Round Bar
• Structural Pipe
• Structural Tubing
• Z Shape
• Channel Lip
• Angle Lip
You can draw steel members either by picking the required points in the
drawing or by selecting an existing line. In the Draw Steel dialogue box, you
can specify the Rotation Angle of the steel member around the centreline, the
Insertion Location and the Centreline Location. After opening the dialogue
box, select the required Data File and Member, this will complete the Details
section at the bottom of the dialogue box.

Steel Properties Dialogue

The Steel Properties dialogue box displays the available properties of the
selected steel member. At the top of the dialogue box, the data file of the
selected steel member is displayed. You can manually update the Weight
and Length fields at the top of the dialogue box using the Manual Update
check boxes. The member length is calculated using the maximum length of
the steel solid, rather than the centreline length.
The values shown at the top of the dialogue box are saved in the steel data
file and are required for CADWorx to draw the steel member. The values
shown in the bottom of the dialogue box are also saved in the steel data file,
but are optional and can be left blank if not required.

User Input Dialogue

You can use this dialogue box to create custom steel members, using steel
plate components. The length and width are automatically appended to the
long annotation as the member is drawn.

Creating Data File

If you require a steel member size that is not part of the default CADWorx
Steel components, you can create a custom data file using Notepad, or any
text editor, in the appropriate CADWorx Steel folder.

Section 2 – Creating a Steel User Shape

CADWorx Steel enables you to create custom steel user shapes based on a
drawing of the steel cross-section.
Creating the Cross-Section Drawing

Start a new drawing using a metric template without a database, if prompted.
Save the drawing as Custom Profile.dwg in the D:\CADWorx
2012\Plant\Steel_M\User Shapes directory.
Draw a polyline using the information below. Once completed, it should look
like the image below.
Command: _PLINE
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Specify next point or [Arc/Close/Halfwidth/Length/Undo/Width]: -25,25
Specify next point or [Arc/Close/Halfwidth/Length/Undo/Width]: C To close the
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Section 3 - Creating a Simple HVAC Support
Exercise - Create the Flat Bar Data File:-

Use the information below to create a bespoke data file using Notepad, or any
text editor.
Save the file as HVAC Support Steel.dat in the C:\CADWorx

2012\Plant\Steel_M\Flat Bar directory.
Save the drawing as HVAC Supports.dwg in the C:\Training\CADWorx

Plant\Exercise folder, then XREF the drawing CADWorxPlant18.dwg into the
current drawing.
Enter the command FBSHAPE and select the HVAC Support Steel data file
and the FB150x3 member. Change the Rotation angle to 90°, the Insertion
Location to the middle-right and the Centreline location to Top. Select the
Pick Points button then place the flat bar from corner to corner of the steel
plate under the cable tray.
Command: FBSHAPE
Pick start point: END of Select front left corner of top of Base Plate
Pick end point: 350 Whilst dragging in the +X direction
Now use the –ARRAY command (with the hyphen at the start) to create a
support at each column.
Command: –ARRAY
Select objects: 2 found, 1 group Select the support
Enter the type of array [Rectangular/Polar] <R>: R
Enter the number of rows (---) <1>: Press Enter to accept
Enter the number of columns (|||) <1> 7
Specify the distance between columns (|||): 3000
There will now be supports at the required locations. Detach the XREF, save
the drawing and close it. Now, open CADWorxPlant18.dwg and attach HVAC
Supports.dwg.

Section 4 - Creating a 3D Pipework Rack

Start a new drawing using a metric template. Save the drawing as
ExamplePipeworkRack.dwg in the Exercises folder.
Creating Pipework Rack Support Columns
Select the Wide Flange button from the Steel toolbar to open the Draw Steel
dialogue box.

Select United Kingdom (UC) data file and the UC254x254X89 member.
Change the Rotation Angle, Insertion Location and Centreline Location as
shown in the image above. Now use the Pick Points button to place the
member using the information below.
Command: _WSHAPE
Pick start point: 0,0,0
Pick end point: @0,0,3500
Repeat the command for a second column.
Command: _WSHAPE
Pick start point: 0, 2000,0
Pick end point: @0,0,3500
The two columns should appear similar to the image below.

Creating Steelwork Members
Select the Wide Flange button from the Steel toolbar to open the Draw Steel
dialogue box.
Select United Kingdom (UB) data file and the UB254x146X37 member.
Change the Rotation Angle, Insertion Location and Centreline Location as
shown in the image above. Now use the Pick Points button to place the
member using the information below.

Command: _WSHAPE
Pick start point: 0,130,3500
Pick end point: 0,1870,3500
Alternatively, it is possible to select the Pick Points button and place the beam
by picking the MID points at the top of the two columns.
Now use the COPY command to copy the member just created 500mm in the
–Z direction, then a further 500mm in the –Z direction.
The model should now appear as shown in the image below.

Editing Steelwork Members
Select the Edit button from the Steel toolbar and select the middle horizontal
steel member just created to open the Draw Steel dialogue box.
Change the Type to Channels, select the Channel United Kingdom (C) and
the C254x89 member.

Create Pipework Rack Base Plates

Use the information in the image below to add base plates, with bolt holes, at
the base of each column.
After clicking Pick Point, select (0,0,25) as the centre of the base plate, then
copy the base plate 2000mm in the +Y direction, to the base of the other
column.
The pipework rack, with base plates, is now complete.


Creating Pipework Rack Assemblies

Use the -ARRAY command to create 5 consecutive Pipework Racks.
Command: -ARRAY Note the hyphen at the start of the command

Select objects: Specify opposite corner: 14 found, 7 groups
Enter the type of array [Rectangular/Polar] <R>: R
Enter the number of rows (---) <1>: Press Enter to accept
Enter the number of columns (|||) <1> 5
Specify the distance between columns (|||): 4000
The completed pipework rack should appear similar to the example shown
below.

Section 6 – Steel Frame Creation Dialogue

The Steel Frame Creation button located on the steel toolbar allows you to
enter Plans, Rows and Columns to create a skeleton of lines onto which steel
members can be placed.
Plans
This section allows you to create different plans for the current frame. You
can specify the distance from one plan to the next in the distance column for
each plan, as well as specifying X and Y offset values. These offset values
are added to the insertion point before the row and column lines for this plan
are created.
The Add button adds a new plan to the current frame. The Remove button
removes the selected plan(s) from the current frame. If the Repeat
Rows/Columns toggle is off, the remove button removes all rows and columns
associated with the plan that is being removed.
Rows
This section allows you to create different rows for the current frame. You can
specify the distance from one row to the next in the distance column for each
row. If the Repeat Rows/Columns toggle is turned OFF, the rows are for the
currently selected plan.
Columns
This section allows you to create different columns for the current frame. You
can specify the distance from one column to the next in the distance column
for each column. If the Repeat Rows/Columns toggle is turned OFF, the
columns are for the currently selected plan.

In the example above, there is a plan at elevation/distance 0, with 2 rows

associated with it. One with distance 0 and one with distance 2000. There
are also 2 columns associated with this plan. One with distance 0 and one
with distance 3000.
The Repeat Rows/Columns toggle is checked, so these rows and columns

are repeated on the second plan, at distance 1000. The frame create should
appear as shown below.

We will now remove the bottom plan, at elevation/distance 0, our frame

creation dialogue box should appear as shown below.
We have no rows or columns selected for the plan with distance 0 and have
the exact same layout as before at distance 1000. Therefore, our frame will
appear as shown below.

We will now add another row and another column to our frame, with distance
3000, so that we have 3 rows, each separated by 2000 and 3 columns, each
separated by 3000.
This frame should appear as shown below.

We will now combine the last frame and the second frame we made together
to create a multi-level frame. We will do this by adding another plan onto our
frame, at an elevation of 2000 (distance of 1000 from the first plan). We will
then turn off the Repeat Rows/Columns toggle. We currently have two plans
exactly the same, but at different elevations, select the second elevation on
the left and remove the third row and the third column from it. We now have
different frames at each elevation.
This frame should appear as shown below.
CADWorx Steel can export steel component data using the SEXPORT
command. This command allows you to export CIS/2 files, CAESAR II
Structural files and Robobat files.

Section 7 – Automatic Ladders, Stairs and

Handrails
CADWorx has the ability to create stairs, ladders, handrails and steel frames
automatically using different steel members.
In this section, we will create a stair and a ladder along with a steel frame and
some grating, and then place handrails around the edges.
Create Steel Frame

Use the information shown in the image below to complete the Frame
Creation dialogue box.

The frame should appear as shown below.
Now place steel members onto the lower vertical lines using the Select Line(s)
button in the Draw Steel dialogue box. First, change to a Front view and then
place UC203x203x46 wide flanges onto the lower vertical lines, using the
information shown below.

Now place UB203x133x30 wide flanges onto the lower horizontal lines using
the information shown below.

Add UC152x152x23 wide flanges onto the upper vertical lines using the
information shown below.

Finally, add UVB203x133x25 wide flanges onto the upper horizontal lines
using the information shown below.


The completed frame should appear as shown below.
As the steel is currently clashing, we will now use Steel Cope command to
remove these clashes.
Command: SCOPE
Select objects to cope: Select all horizontal members
Select coping boundaries: Select all vertical members
Coping type [Bolted/Welded] <Welded>: W

To show grating on the frame, we will use structural plate, which can have the
weight updated to represent grating. Alternatively, we could add a hatch
pattern to create the appearance of grating, or we could create the grating
using flat bar steel members.
Use the Pick points button to create the grating on top of the platform.
Command: SPLATE
Pick first point: Select one corner of top of frame
Specify next point or [Undo]: Select next corner of top of frame
Specify next point or [Undo]: Press Enter to accept
Plate extrude direction [Positive/Negative] <Positive>: N

We will now place a second platform in a similar way to before.
Use the information shown below to fill in the Steel Frame creation dialogue
box to create the skeleton framework.
The second platform will appear as shown.

Use the information below to create the vertical steel members.

Use the information below to create the horizontal steel members.

The finished frame should appear like the example below.
As with the first frame, add steel plate to represent the grating.

The completed frames should appear as shown below.

Creating Stairs
You can automatically create stairs in CADWorx using coordinates and
dimensions specified in the Stair dialogue box. You can specify the Top Point
and the Base Elevation of the stairs and CADWorx will automatically create
the stairs using the specified steel members.
The Stair dialogue box has three tabs. The Position tab is for the positioning
of the stairs. You must specify the top point and bottom elevation of the
stairs. You can enter these points manually or pick points on screen. You
can also select a rotation angle, if required.
The Dimensions tab allows you to customise the stairs by editing a number of
variables. A diagram on the right of the dialogue box shows which variables
relate to which measurement of the stairs. The angle variable cannot be
modified, it is calculated by CADWorx and is for information only.
The Sizes tab allows you to select which steel members are to be used to
draw the stairs. Any steel member of any type can be selected from the
existing steel data files to draw the stairs.
We will now draw the stairs from the main platform to the second platform.
Run the SSTAIR command and enter the following settings.

The stairs should appear as shown in the example below.
Now place the bottom stairs using the following information.

The stairs should appear as shown in the example below.
Adding Baseplates
We will now add steel base plates to both platforms using the information
below.

Creating ladders
You can automatically create ladders using coordinates and dimensions,
similar to the automated stair creation. The ladders are made up from steel
bars and rungs. You can also add cages onto the ladder, specifying the
required member sizes and a few dimensions to create the required cage.
To start the steel ladder dialogue box, select the Ladder button from the Steel
toolbar.
There are four tabs in this dialogue box – Position, Dimensions, Cage and
Sizes. In the Positions tab you can enter the required coordinates or select
them on screen. In this tab you can also specify a Rotation angle, if required.
In the Dimensions tab you can specify the required dimensions of the ladder
using the diagram as a guide. An offset can be entered in the Offset field,
allowing the exact location of the ladder to be selected.
If the Sloped ladder toggle is enabled then the ladder can be sloped, instead
of vertical. The slope will be determined from the chosen coordinates.
The Cage tab is used to specify the dimensions of the cage on a ladder, if one
is selected. Enable the Caged ladder toggle to add a cage onto the ladder.
The default dimensions will automatically populate the various fields, allowing
you to modify them as required.
The Sizes tab allows you to select the required steel members to create the
ladder and cage.
We will now create a steel ladder using the following information.
Use the information shown below to complete the Dimensions tab.

We will also add a cage onto the ladder using the Caged ladder check box on
the cage tab, leave the cage settings as the defaults.
Leave the settings in the Size tab as the defaults.
The ladder will appear as shown in the example below.

Add handrails
Select the Hand Rail button from the Steel toolbar to open the Hand Rail
dialogue.
In the Dimensions tab, you can specify the number of rails, along with the rail
spacing distance and the maximum post spacing, along with various offsets.
You can add/remove rails using the add/remove buttons.
In the Sizes tab, you can specify steel member sizes to be used in hand rail
creation.
You can place hand rails onto existing lines, polylines, arcs and circles or
alternatively you can select points in the drawing. After selecting the line or
points to place the hand rail on, you must then specify the direction away from
the platform.
Insert the Handrail Outline drawing from the C:\Training\CADWorx

Plant\Masters directory. Explode the block after inserting it into the drawing.
This drawing is two routing lines created by tracing along the edges of the
platform and down the stairs.
We will now place handrails onto these two routing lines. Use the information
below to complete the hand rail dialogue box.

Use the Select line button and select one of the routing lines. After selecting
the line, pick a point perpendicular to the polyline. Repeat for the second line.
The completed handrails should appear and the finished platform should look
similar to the one shown below.

3D Parametric Equipment
Overview
CADWorx Equipment, which is supplied with CADWorx Plant Professional is
designed to enable the creation of solid representations of tanks, vessels,
pumps and heat exchangers.
Setup Equipment
You can open the CADWorx Equipment Setup dialogue box by selecting
Equipment > Setup, or by entering EQUIPSETUP at the command line.
Layers
Clicking the Layers button opens the Layer Control dialogue box.
This dialogue box allows you to add, rename and delete layers. Layers
already created by the system cannot be deleted, although you can change
the line type and colour. This dialogue box does not affect the normal layer
control functions available within AutoCAD.
Layer names and types produced by CADWorx Equipment are stored in the
project configuration file. This allows you to create standard company or
project configurations to help with standardisation.
Configuration File
You can open the Configuration File dialogue box by clicking the Edit Config
File button in the Equipment Setup dialogue box.
CADWorx Equipment uses a configuration file in which you can store

information specific to particular piece of equipment or project. This file can
be uniquely named and stored in the same directory as the particular piece of
equipment it is related to. You could also use the same configuration file as
used in CADWorx Plant.

Equipment Palette
This palette is the main interface, which is used to model all CADWorx
equipment items.
You can load the Equipment palette by selecting Equipment > Equipment
Palette, or by entering EM at the command line.
This is the main interface where you can name a new item of equipment and
decide on starting location/rotation. You can select equipment with a vertical
or horizontal orientation and whether the item is to be modelled solid or
hollowed out. The buttons at the top of the dialogue box are used to create
various equipment component parts and will be covered in greater detail as
we work through this section.

Section 1 - Creating a 3D Pump
Centrifugal Pump
Start a new drawing using a metric template, save this drawing as P-100.dwg
in the Exercises directory.
Setup Model
From the Placement tab, start a new equipment item with the equipment
name of P-100
Use the information below to complete the placement tab.

Pump Body
From the Components tab, insert an Impeller. Change the Width to 168 and
change the name to IMPELLER
From the Components tab, insert a Shaft. Accept the default settings, but
change the name to SHAFT.
From the Components tab, insert a Coupling. Accept the default settings, but
change the name to COUPLING.
Now change to a North West Isometric View and select a Realistic visual
style. The partially complete pump should appear similar to the image shown
below.
Pump Motor
From the Components tab, insert a Motor, accepting the default settings.
The partially complete pump should appear similar to the image shown below.

Pump Base Plate

In the Components list, select the Impeller component, which will highlight the
item. With the item highlighted, insert a Pump Base component.
Modify the base plate as shown below.

The partially complete pump should appear similar to the image shown below.
Pump Nozzles
In the Components list, select the Impeller component, which will highlight the
item. With the item highlighted, insert two nozzle components.
Modify the nozzles as shown below. Additionally, change the direction of the
Discharge nozzle to +Z.

The complete pump should appear similar to the image shown below. Ensure
your drawing is saved.

Section 2 - Model Heat Exchanger
E-101 Heat Exchanger

Start a new drawing using a metric template and save it as E-101.dwg in the
Exercises directory.
Setup model
Create a heat exchanger using the information shown below.

Add a Body Flange to start the heat exchanger.
Add another Body Flange using the information below.

Add a Cylinder and using the information below.

Add another Cylinder using the information below.
Add an Elliptical Head using the information below.

Create Heat Exchanger Nozzles

On the first cylinder (Channel) add the following nozzles.
On the second Cylinder (Main Shell) add the following nozzles.

Create Heat Exchanger Support Saddles

Add the two saddles shown below to the second cylinder (Main Shell). The
second saddle is simply a copy of the first with a different description and
distance set.

Section 3 - Creating Vessel and Tanks
Vertical Vessel
Start a new drawing using a metric template, save this drawing as V-101.dwg
in the Exercises directory.
Setup Model
Use the information below to start the vessel.

Support Skirt
Start the vessel with a skirt component. Enter details as shown below
Vessel Body
Add an Elliptical Head with a description of BOTTOM HEAD.
Add a Cylinder with a description of SHELL 1. Modify the length to 3750.
Add a second Cylinder with a description of SHELL 2. Modify the length to

3750.
Add an Elliptical Head with a description of TOP HEAD.

Vessel Nozzles
Add Nozzles using the information shown below.
Location Description Position Size Flange Length

Bottom Head N1 Bottom Centre 50 RF Class 150 300
Shell 2 N2 600 Above Weld Line 90° 250 RF Class 150 150
Shell 2 N3 2750 Above Weld Line 0° 80 RF Class 150 150
Top Head N4 Top Centre 250 RF Class 150 150
Add default reinforcing pad to nozzle N2 using the nozzle details dialogue
box.
Vessel Stiffening Ring

Add a stiffening ring to Shell 2 using the information below.
Vessel Jacket
We will now represent a vessel jacket using CADWorx Equipment vessel
insulation. Add insulation with a thickness of 50mm to both Cylinders.
Manway Nozzle
Add another nozzle using the information below. This nozzle will represent
the manway. Make this a radial nozzle by checking the Radial Nozzle option
in the Nozzle Placement dialogue box, which can be opened by clicking the
ellipsis button next to Distance.

Vessel Manway Door

Add a manway door using a blind flange. Select nozzle N5 in the components
list and add a body flange. If a body flange is created while a nozzle is
selected, CADWorx will add a blind flange to the nozzle, instead of a body
flange.
If you are using an Imperial configuration file, you can use an ANSI flange
lookup table to fill in the dimensions of the blind flange.
Vessel Access Ladder

Add a platform to Shell 2 with an access ladder using the information below.

Nozzle Schedules
You can open the Nozzle Schedule Setup dialogue box by selecting
Equipment > Utility > Nozzle Schedule > Setup or by entering NSCHSETUP
at the command line. Add Outside_Projection into the list on the right and
change the column width to 100.
Now create a single nozzle schedule, which should appear as shown below.
This vessel is now complete. Ensure the drawing is saved.

Exercise - Create a Vertical Vessel
Start a new drawing using a metric template. Save is as V-999 in the

Exercises directory.
Using the skills learnt during the previous exercises, create a vertical storage
vessel from a skirt, elliptical head, cylinder and an elliptical head. Change the
length of the cylinder to 5000. Add a nozzle to the cylinder, changing the
layout angle to 180, the distance to 2000, the outside projection to 500 and
the nozzle details to match those below.

Now add another nozzle onto this nozzle, by selecting the nozzle in the
components list and selecting nozzle. Change the distance to 250, the
outside projection to 200 and the nozzle details to match those below.
The nozzles should look like the ones below.

Now add a user shape to the cylinder by selecting Davit_M in the data file
drop down under user shapes in the Equipment palette. Choose the size as
NP6x500, then click Insert. Change the distance to 2000 and the angle to
135. The user shape and nozzles should look like those below.

Isogen Isometrics
Overview
ISOGEN is an automatic isometric generation program which is installed as
an add-on module to CADWorx Plant Professional. CADWorx exports the
necessary information and then runs ISOGEN to generate isometric details.
There are currently two methods to configure ISOGEN for use with CADWorx
- Project Manager, which is installed with CADWorx Plant Professional, and I-
Configure. I-Configure is installed separately by running the file Setup.exe
located in the C:\CADWorx 2012\Plant\Isogen\I-Configure directory. After
installing I-Configure run the ISOGEN.bat file located in the CADWorx Plant
Support folder. As Project Manager is being phased out, we will concentrate
on I-Configure.
I-Configure
The I-Configure dialogue is the main user interface for ISOGEN, this is used
to control all the settings and template files for the project. Initially we are
required to create an isometric directory.
Setup Isometric Directory

In the main windows interface go to Start > All Programs > Alias Piping
Solutions > I-Configure > I-Configure

The first step is to create a new isometric directory. This directory will contain
the Projects and Styles used by ISOGEN. Select the Create New Isometric
Directory button.
Browse and setup the Isogen Isometric directory as

C:\Training\CADWorxPlant\Isogen. (Spaces are not valid characters)
Project Directory Setup

The next step is creating a new Project directory. Select the Create New
Project button.
Within each project directory, at least one style must be present, so the
Available Styles list will also be displayed.
Fill in the New Project Name field (spaces are not valid characters). Now we
can choose the styles we wish to add to the Project. We will add the Final-
Basic and Final-Cut-List styles. Un-tick all styles except these two and click
OK. I-Configure will run through each of the selected templates and configure
the new styles with the relevant settings from the template.

Setting Template Styles

Select the Create New Styles Directory button.
The new Styles dialogue appears similar to the previous dialogue. Again the
template styles are listed and the required style can be selected. Un-tick all
other styles, except Final-Fab. Rename this style by clicking in the Name
column and typing in the new name (spaces are not valid characters). Click
OK to create this style.
The final step which needs to be taken is to export the styles for isometric
production.
Select the Final-Basic Style and go to File > Export
Repeat this for the other two styles.

CADWorx ISOGEN Settings
Default Style
The CADWorx configuration file contains a variable called
ISOGENDefaultStyle
This variable allows the user to browse to an ISOGEN project directory and
connect via the FLS file without having to set up and create the ISOGEN
project using Project manager or I-Configure. When running isometrics, the
default style set is used without prompting the user to select a project or style.
Selecting ISOGEN Styles Manually

If a user has not set ISOGEN up on the machine, the ISOGEN OUT dialogue
will be empty. However the Select… button allows the selection of a Style
manually without having to set one up. Simply use the Select… button to
browse for the FLS file for the required style – these can be I-Configure or
Project Manager Styles.

Isometric production
Isogen Out
The Automatic Isometric function can be loaded from the drop down menu
Plant > Accessory > ISOGEN > ISOGEN Out or by typing ISOGENOUT at the
command line.
Open CADWorxPlant18.dwg and run the Isogen Out command.
The Isogen Configuration dialogue will appear, select the required style from
the Style pull down list.

When selecting the style if you receive the following message
Check that the I-Configure style has been exported (File > Export when in I-
Configure)
Command: ISOGENOUT
Enter an option [Line number/Select components] <Select components>: L
Enter an option [List/Select component] <Select component>: L Select Line
Number 250-CM1-4300-150_MM
Exported Nozzle: V-101$N2 @ 1700.0000,7560.0000,5900.0000
PIPELINE-REFERENCE set to 250-CM1-4300-150_MM
Processed 44 component(s) to file...
The Isogen results box will appear. Select the Open Plot Files… button and
review the drawings that have been produced. After reviewing, close all the
Isometric drawings.

Isogen Batch
The Automatic Isometric function can be loaded by selecting
Plant > Accessory > ISOGEN > ISOGEN Batch or by typing ISOGENBATCH
at the command line.
Use filters to select the 7000 series lines *7* as shown below, then use
ISOGENBATCH on all lines.
If users wish to change the BOM mark numbers, they can use the
BOMMARKS command and manually assign a BOM mark number to
particular components.
Exercise - Isogen isometric production

Using the information from the previous section, produce Isogen isometrics for
the following pipework lines:
Using the Isogen Out command
150-CMT-4201-150_MM and 150-CMT-4202-150_MM
Using the Isogen Batch Command

200-HM1-4102-150_MM and 250-CM2-4200-150_MM

PCF Functions
The Pipe Component File format (PCF) was designed to enable different
piping systems to communicate information using a common file format.
It is important that the specification information between each product type is

matched to enable the function to work correctly.
Isogen PCF In
The Automatic Isometric function can be loaded by selecting
Plant > Accessory > ISOGEN > PCF In or by typing PCFIN at the command
line.
This function draws components into the current drawing. The exterior PCF is
produced from an IDFGEN file with the PCFGEN.EXE. Utilise this function to
import PCF files from any system that produces this format.
The function will present a selection dialogue and then request a default
specification.
Isogen PCF Out

The Automatic Isometric function can be loaded by selecting Plant >
Accessory > ISOGEN > PCF Out or by typing PCFOUT at the command line.
This produces a PCF from components selected in the drawing, for use as an
import file by the following Alias programs ISOGEN, IGEN and SPOOLGEN.
The function presents the standard file selection dialogue and prompts for a
file name. After providing a file name, the function then prompts you to select
components from the drawing. It allows selection by normal AutoCAD
methods (window, crossing, etc.) or by specifying a line number (see dialogue
box below).
Command: PCFOUT

Select line number 250-CM1-4300-150_MM as shown below.
Enter an option [Line number/Select components] <Select components>: L

Enter an option [List/Select component] <Select component>: L
Processed 44 component(s) to file...

Exercise - Using Isogen PCF commands

Review the PCF file using MS Notepad. The contents should look like
example below.

I-Configure Settings
Various Options on the appearance and content of the isometric can be
configured using the I-Configure interface. Selecting the Style will display a
number of options in tree view. By default the Overview tab will be displayed,
this allows you to set the more common I-Configure options.
Alternatively, clicking the Detail tab displays a larger list, which allows you to
set the more rarely used options.

An example of these settings is shown below.

I-Configure Wizards
You can also set certain parameters using the I-Configure Wizards, which are
displayed when the Overview tab is selected.
There are four wizards:

• Drawing Setup Wizard
• Dimensioning Wizard
• Welding Wizard
• Reports Wizard
These are step by step wizards, with instructions on every slide.
An example of a wizard is shown below.

CADWorx Design Review

Overview
CADWorx Design Review (CDR) is designed to allow navigation and design
review of CADWorx Plant Professional models.
CDR delivers interactive realistic visualisation, real time walkthroughs, and

mark-ups and redlining of even the largest and most complex 3D CADWorx
models to transform design review.
Navigating and examining the model to improve quality and compress the
review process is effortless with CADWorx Design Review. The post-
production value of the 3D CADWorx model is significantly increased by the
wide access to intelligent information that CDR offers.

Section 1 – Workspace
Default Workspace
The CDR interface is intuitive and easy to use. Below is the default CDR
workspace.
On the right of the screen are the Plan View and Elevation View windows.
These display a plan view and an elevation view of the model, and a pointer
to indicate the users current position and the direction in which they are
facing.
Users can drag this pointer around the window to navigate around the model.
On the left hand side of the screen are a number of palettes. The available
palettes are listed below.

Component List
The Component List palette displays a list of all the CADWorx components in
the model.
Components in the list can be selected and can have their visibility changed.
Using the Check boxes will show/hide the item, or by entering a percentage
into the Visibility % column the transparency can be altered.

CADWorx Properties
The CADWorx Properties palette groups all components into their respective
CADWorx categories, whether they are Piping Items, Steel items, Equipment
items or HVAC items.
Components in the list can be selected and can have their visibility changed.
Using the Check boxes will show/hide the item, or by entering a percentage
into the Visibility % column the transparency can be altered.

XRef View
The XRef View palette displays any XRefs which are present in the model and
their path relative to the master drawing. Using the Check boxes will
show/hide the XRef, or by entering a percentage into the Visibility % column
the transparency can be altered.

Layer properties
The Layer Properties palette lists all the AutoCAD layers present in the model,
including any XREF layers. These layers can be selected from within the list,
and all items on the highlighted layer will be selected. Using the Check boxes
will show/hide the layers, or by entering a percentage into the Visibility %
column the transparency can be altered.

Line Number View
The Line Number View palette displays all the line numbers in the model,
including those present in XREFs. Components in the list can be selected
and can have their visibility changed. Using the Check boxes will show/hide
the XREF, or by entering a percentage into the Visibility % column the
transparency can be altered.

Properties
The Properties palette can be used to adjust various properties within the
CDR environment. The background colour can be changed. The background
is a gradient fill so two colours can be selected from the colour chart.
Shadows can be added to the model, either hard shadows or soft shadows (or
no shadows).
Also the drawing properties can be adjusted. The Use Non Selection Gray
Scale check box allows the user to choose whether or not when selecting
items all non-selected objects are greyed out or kept at their original colour.
These non-selected items can also be set to change their transparency using
the Non-selection visibility Percent slider.
The colour of selected items can be selected using the colour chart.

Saved Views and Animations
The Saved Views and Animations palette allows users to view and edit their
saved views and animation within the model. Views can be restored and can
be added into animations. Animations can also be recorded live whilst
navigating around the model. This palette will be covered in further detail in
Section 3.

Section 2 – Opening Files in CDR

CDR facilitates the opening of DWG files and DWF files from AutoCAD as
well as Hoops Streaming files and Hoops Meta files. CDR automatically
creates a HSF file during the initial opening of a file to allow quicker
subsequent openings of the file by avoiding the conversion process each
time.
Open up file Piping.dwg from the C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters

directory.
To open multiple .dwg files, highlight all the required files and open them
together...
To open additional files into the current scene use the Merge w/ Current
Model check box, or alternatively check the Merge Models When Opening
option from the menu.
(Access the menu by clicking on the in the top left corner)
Merge the rest of the files from the directory into the model.

Section 3 – Basic Navigation

Investigate navigating around the model. This model provides scope for using
the various different types of navigation.
Use the Zoom Extents tool to zoom to the extents of the model. This can be a
useful tool if you ever get lost in a model for example.
Zoom into an area using the Zoom Window tool and Walk around the building.
Activating walk mode automatically brings up the Navigation Control Pad
Users can use this as an alternative to clicking and dragging on areas in the
model to walk. The four main large arrows in the Navigation Control Pad are
for walking in the four directions. The user will walk in exactly that direction
which the click on.
The two arrows at the top allow the user to turn either to the left or to the right.
Again the view will turn in exactly that direction and stay on the same point –
i.e. no walking forward/backwards.
On the right hand side of the Navigation Control Pad is the elevation control.
This allows the viewpoint to be moved vertically either up or down.

On the left is the Tilt Control. This is similar to tilting your head up or down.
Alternatively the user can navigate around the model simply by clicking and
dragging in a direction on the model.
You can scroll the mouse wheel (if available) to tilt. Additionally, you can
press the space bar to return the tilt back to horizontal.
Click and hold the mouse wheel and drag either up or down to change
elevation.
When walking around the model, hold SHIFT to move at 2x speed. Hold
CTRL to move at 0.5x speed.
Using the Properties palette change the Non-Select Visibility Percent to 75
Using the XREF View palette, double-click on the Heat Exchanger drawing
The rest of the model will become semi-transparent except for the heat
exchanger and will zoom into the heat exchanger.
Users can also display the model in a shaded or wireframe render mode.
In addition to walk there are the Zoom, Pan, Orbit and Turntable Orbit
operators. Try using some of the other Navigation modes.

The measure feature can be selected from the Operators panel on the ribbon.
Select the Measure tool and measure a known length on the model. To use
the measure tool, click on a component, hold the mouse key down and drag
to another location and release the mouse key. The start and end
coordinates and the overall length will be displayed in the bottom left of the
screen.
Right-Click Menu
Pressing the right mouse button at any time displays the following menu.
Operators allow the user to select one of the four navigation modes.

The 3D Sectioning Tool can be used to temporarily hide part of the model.
Practise with this tool to hide the top of the model.
The Test Performance option allows users to compare their machines

performance with other machines and to display Model Information.
The Render Mode options include those on the render modes ribbon and one
other.
You can also turn off tooltips.

Section 4 – Views and Animations
Views
Adding a New View

Saved Views contain the Camera position and focus point, section plane,
speeds, rendering conditions and perspective/orthogonal modes.
Activate Select mode
Pick the first vertical steel on the pipe work rack and then click the View
Selected button. Save this view by clicking on the Save Camera Position
button
To rename a saved view, click on the appropriate view in the <click here to
change name> area.
Animations
Creating a New Animation
Users have three options when producing an animation, recording the
animation, adding frames manually or a combination of both.
Recording an Animation
To record an animation, choose Begin New Animation from the Animation
ribbon.
Animation 1 will be added to the Saved Views and Animations Palette.
You can rename the animation by typing the new name in the box to the right
of the name.

Click the Record button to begin recording the animation.
Orbit, pan and walk through the model, then click Record again to stop the
recording. Click Play to play the recording.
Creating an Animation by Adding Frames Manually

To create an animation by adding frames manually choose Begin New
Animation from the Animation ribbon.
Animation 2 will be added to the Saved Views and Animations Palette.

Highlight Animation 2 and click the Add frame to animation 2 button.
Move around the model and add another frame. Repeat this until the
animation is finished and click Play. CADWorx Design Review will
automatically interpolate between frames to produce a smooth animation.
Editing an Animation
After creating an animation, users can edit it by adding or deleting frames
manually or by edited the animation path.
Click Show Animation Path on the Animation Ribbon.
The animation path will appear with an orientation triad for each of your saved
views/frames.

Red points toward what you will see, the other arrows point up and right. The
crosses in the line represent the software generated steps.
Double-clicking any of the snapshot locators will enable a manipulator control

which will allow six axis movement.
Click and drag the centre to move the snapshot in any direction; clicking on an
arrow restricts movement to a line defined by the arrow.
Mouse-over and click the circular arrow to adjust your yaw, pitch and roll.
After editing the animation path, click Play and review the changes. When
playing the animation, users can skip to the beginning, go to the next frame or
the previous frame and skip to the end.

Section 5 – Redlining
Redlining allows you to add annotation directly over a viewpoint. It is mutually
exclusive to the navigation modes so that when you are redlining, you cannot
navigate and vice versa.
Redlines can be added to a saved viewpoint.
To use the redline tools go to the Edit tab on the CDR Ribbon.
The Redline tool allows freehand redlining of the model.
The Rectangle draws a rectangle shape from corner to corner.

The Circle draws a circle, starting with the centre of the circle.
Annotate allows text labels to be added into the model.
Annotate Model allows notes with leaders to be attached. Click and hold the
mouse button down on the position on the model where you wish the
annotation leader to be pointing to and drag to the position on the view where
you wish the Note to appear and release. Type in the text required for the
note.
To erase Annotations use the backspace key.

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December 13, 2012

Preparing first 3D Model ......................................................................................... 31

Exercise - Using the Discontinuity View Palette ................................................. 95

Stress Interface..................................................................................................... 124

Steel Properties Dialogue ..................................................................................... 152

Support Skirt ..................................................................................................... 207

Adding a New View ........................................................................................... 241

Section 2 - Accessing Commands

CADWorx Tool Palettes

Section 3 - Setup Drawings

Setup dialogue Box

It is possible to convert your drawing into another mode.

The following settings can be used, with the associated commands:

All settings in this tab are stored into the drawing.

The next settings are stored in the configuration (.cfg) file:

• The Configuration Settings

Specification and Line Size

In CADWorx we use the next kind of specs:

Exercise - Basic Drawing setup

5. Use the button to load the just created file:

6. Check the configuration file name.

7. Select the project file Sample_Metric.prj in the Specification / Size tab.

10. Set the Fitting Mode to Threaded.

11. Set the Drawing Mode to 2D Double Line.

14. Display the Current Settings dialogue box.

15. Set the AutoCAD variable LUPREC on 2, for 2 decimal precision.

Section 4 - Line Numbering

Setting up a Line Numbering system

Line Numbering System Dialogue Box

Line Numbering System Options

Of course, you can manually change the line number of an existing

Other Line Numbering Commands

Line Number Annotate

Line Number Count

Line Number Increment

Line Number Decrement

Matching Pipework Information

Match Component Size

Match Component Specification

Match Component Size and Specification

Match Component Line Number

Match Component All Settings

Not on the Ribbon menu

Exercise - Setup and Using the Line Numbering System

2. Save the drawing as CADWorxPlant2.dwg in the same folder.

3. XREF in Foundations.dwg drawing at (0,0). Foundations.dwg is located in

4. Insert the drawing PipeEndPoints.dwg at (0,0), then explode the block.

5. Set the Line Number using the following settings.

a. Setup the line numbering system to SIZE-SERVICE-COUNT-SPEC

c. Enable the Line numbering system (Dynamic Size/Spec)

6. Set Osnap on with the settings Endpoint and Center.

Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting

Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting

8. Double click on the pipeline to check the line number

CADWorx Spec View Palette

Exercise - Using the Spec View Palette

2. Set the main size to 250

5. Set the main size to 100

7. Draw Pipe from Point B1 to Point B2

8. Set the Specification to 300_MM

Line View Palette – Line Isolate Tab

Exercise - Using the Line View Palette

3. Change the spec for the line 100-RSL-7100-150_MM into 300_MM