tm-1100 Aveva Plant (12 Series) Pipework Modelling Rev 2.0 PDF

Pipework Modelling
TM-1100
TRAINING GUIDE
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Pipework Modelling TM-1100
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Contents
1
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.1
Aim .................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2
Objectives ......................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3
Prerequisites .................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4
Course Structure.............................................................................................................................. 9
1.5
Using this guide ............................................................................................................................... 9
2
Pipework Modelling ............................................................................................................................... 11
2.1
Entering a Design Session............................................................................................................ 12
2.2
Piping Specifications..................................................................................................................... 12
2.3
Setting the Appropriate Specification.......................................................................................... 13
2.4
Pipework Toolbar ........................................................................................................................... 13
2.5
Pipe Creation Form ........................................................................................................................ 14
2.6
Pipe Branches ................................................................................................................................ 14
2.7
Pipe Branch Heads and Tails........................................................................................................ 15
2.7.1
Attributes for heads of branches .............................................................................................. 15
2.7.2
Attributes for tails of branches.................................................................................................. 15
2.8
Pipe Branch Head / Tail Positioned Explicitly............................................................................. 16
2.9
Pipe Branch Head / Tail Connected ............................................................................................. 17
2.10 Pipe Branch Components (Pipe Fittings).................................................................................... 17
2.11 Creating Branch Components (Pipe Fittings)............................................................................. 18
2.12 Component Creation Form ........................................................................................................... 18
2.13 Component Selection Form .......................................................................................................... 19
2.13.1
The components Tab ............................................................................................................... 19
2.13.2
The Specs. Tab ........................................................................................................................ 19
2.13.3
The Errors Tab ......................................................................................................................... 20
2.13.4
The Options tab........................................................................................................................ 20
2.14 Branch Components List Order ................................................................................................... 21
2.15 Typical Design Explorer showing Tube....................................................................................... 21
2.16 Arrive and Leave Points ................................................................................................................ 23
2.17 Quick Pipe Routing ........................................................................................................................ 24
2.18 Extended Handle Pop-ups ............................................................................................................ 24
2.19 Rotational Handle Pop-ups ........................................................................................................... 26
2.20 Quick Pipe Routing (Example)...................................................................................................... 27
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Pipe Routing a worked example........................................................................................................... 29
3.1
Entering AVEVA Plant ................................................................................................................... 30
3.2
Entering the Piping Application ................................................................................................... 30
3.3
Piping Hierarchy............................................................................................................................. 30
3.4
Pipe Creation form ......................................................................................................................... 30
3.5
Creating Piping Components ....................................................................................................... 33
Exercise 1 Pipe Branch Worked Example................................................................................................ 42
Exercise 2 - Creating a Second Branch....................................................................................................... 42
Exercise 3 - Building the Pipework.............................................................................................................. 43
3.6
Copying Branches ......................................................................................................................... 49
Exercise 4 - Completing the Pipework ........................................................................................................ 54
4
Replacing Components......................................................................................................................... 59
4.1
Replacing Components using the same Piping Spec................................................................ 59
4.2
Replacing Components using an Alternative Piping Spec ....................................................... 60
4.2.1
Fixed Cut Mitred Bends............................................................................................................ 60
4.2.2
Variable Cut Mitred Bends ....................................................................................................... 63
Exercise 5 - Replacing Components ........................................................................................................... 63
5
Data Consistency Checker ................................................................................................................... 65
5.1
Possible Types of Data Error........................................................................................................ 65
5.1.1
Angular Alignment.................................................................................................................... 65
5.1.2
Axial Alignment......................................................................................................................... 65
5.1.3
Consistent Bores ...................................................................................................................... 65
5.1.4
Connection Types .................................................................................................................... 65
5.1.5
Minimum Tube Length .............................................................................................................
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Starting the Data Consistency Checks........................................................................................ 66
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5.2.1
Specifying Parameters and Tolerances ................................................................................... 66
5.2.2
Minimum Tube length............................................................................................................... 67
5.3
Data Consistency Check Report Format ..................................................................................... 67
5.3.1
Data Consistency Diagnostic Messages.................................................................................. 67
5.4
Some Examples of Data Consistency Diagnostic Messages.................................................... 68
5.4.1
Branch Head Errors ................................................................................................................. 68
5.4.2
Branch Tail Errors .................................................................................................................... 69
5.4.3
Plain Branch Errors .................................................................................................................. 69
5.4.4
ComponentSpecific Diagnostics ............................................................................................ 70
5.4.5
EndComponent Diagnostics................................................................................................... 71
Exercise 6 - Data consistency check........................................................................................................... 72
6
Interference or Clash Detection ........................................................................................................... 73
6.1
Displaying Obstructions ............................................................................................................... 74
6.2
Executing a Clash Run .................................................................................................................. 74
Exercise 7 Clash Detection........................................................................................................................ 75
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Hole Management .................................................................................................................................. 77
7.1
Introduction to Hole Management................................................................................................ 77
7.1.1
Hole Element Storage .............................................................................................................. 78
7.1.2
Request and Approval Workflow.............................................................................................. 78
7.1.3
Non-penetration Managed Holes ............................................................................................. 80
7.1.4
Use of the Hole Management Application................................................................................ 81
7.2
Creating the Fixing Area ............................................................................................................... 81
7.3
Creating single Pipe Penetration.................................................................................................. 82
7.4
Pipe Penetration Example Couplings .......................................................................................... 85
7.5
Creating Multiple Pipe Penetrations ............................................................................................ 86
7.6
Pipe Penetration Examples........................................................................................................... 88
7.7
Requesting Holes........................................................................................................................... 89
7.8
Approving Holes ............................................................................................................................ 90
7.9
Reject and Redundant Holes ........................................................................................................ 91
Exercise 8 Hole Management .................................................................................................................... 91
8
Isometric Production ............................................................................................................................. 93
Exercise 9 Isometric Production............................................................................................................... 93
9
Sloping / Falling Pipelines .................................................................................................................... 95
9.1
Orientation and Positioning Components in Falling Pipelines................................................. 95
9.2
Creating Sloping Pipes.................................................................................................................. 96
Exercise 10 - Creating Sloping Pipes .......................................................................................................... 97
9.3
Controlling the Pipe Component Slope ....................................................................................... 97
Exercise 11 - Controlling Pipe Component Slope...................................................................................... 99
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Alternative Positioning Forms........................................................................................................ 101
10.1 Position>Component>Plane Through ....................................................................................... 101
10.2 Positioning Piping Items Relative to Other Design Items ....................................................... 101
10.2.1
Position>Component>BoP/ToP (Infront) ............................................................................... 101
10.2.2
Position>Component>BoP/Top (Behind)............................................................................... 102
10.3 Position>Component>BoP/Top - Nonorthogonal Pipelines.................................................. 102
10.3.1
Positioning Onto another Item................................................................................................ 102
10.4 Positioning Under another Item ................................................................................................. 102
10.4.1
Positioning Infront another Item ............................................................................................. 103
10.4.2
Positioning Behind another Item ............................................................................................ 103
10.5 Position>Component>Clearance ............................................................................................... 103
10.5.1
Position>Component>Clearance (Infront) ............................................................................. 103
10.5.2
Position>Component>Clearance (Behind) ............................................................................ 104
10.6 Position>Component>Clearance - Nonorthogonal Pipelines ............................................... 104
10.6.1
Positioning with Clearance Onto another Item....................................................................... 104
10.6.2
Positioning with Clearance Under another Item..................................................................... 104
10.6.3
Positioning with Clearance In-front another Item ................................................................... 105
10.6.4
Positioning with Clearance Behind another Item ................................................................... 105
10.7 Forwards and Backwards ........................................................................................................... 105
10.8 Alternative Positioning Example ................................................................................................ 106
Exercise 12 Alternative Positioning........................................................................................................ 108
11
Pipe Assemblies .............................................................................................................................. 109
11.1 Using Pipe Assemblies during Piping Design .......................................................................... 109
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Pipe Splitting .................................................................................................................................... 113
12.1 Pipe Splitting at a component .................................................................................................... 113
12.2 Pipe Splitting on a Plane ............................................................................................................. 114
12.2.1
Elements to Split .................................................................................................................... 115
12.2.2
Split Pipe Options, (Split Pipe on Plane)................................................................................ 115
12.2.3
Moving Down Stream Components ....................................................................................... 115
12.2.4
Plane definition....................................................................................................................... 115
12.2.5
Assembly Selection................................................................................................................ 116
12.2.6
Split Pipe ................................................................................................................................ 116
12.3 Split Pipe into Segments............................................................................................................. 117
Exercise 17 - Pipe Splitting......................................................................................................................... 118
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Pipe Editing (Component Bore/Specification) .............................................................................. 119
13.1 Changing Component Spec........................................................................................................ 119
Exercise 18 - Pipe Editing (Component Bore/Specification)................................................................... 122
13.2 Changing Component Nominal Bore ......................................................................................... 123
Exercise 19 Changing Component Nominal Bore................................................................................. 125
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Pipe routing is probably the activity that consumes most time on any large project and it is also one, which
causes the most problems. Pipe routing in PDMS has always been one of the major strengths of the system,
as you will discover in this module.
1.1
Aim
The aim of the course is to provide the skills required to use the PDMS Piping Design application in the most
productive way, to introduce some of the techniques that are used in the other Design applications and
have an understanding of Piping components, routing, checking isometrics and simple Clash detection.
1.2
Objectives
At the end of this Piping Design training course, the participants will able to:
1.3
Understand the basic concepts of Pipes and Branches.

Understand the use of piping specifications in AVEVA Plant.
Understand the concept of branch heads and tails and the importance of component list order
and flow direction within a branch.
Create position and orientate piping components.
Orient and position components in falling pipelines.
Apply Insulation and Tracing to the pipelines
Use more complex positioning with relation to other design items.
Run Data Consistency Checks to screen or file including Parameters and Tolerances and to
understand most of the diagnostic messages.
Perform simple Clash Checks
Perform Check Isometrics.
Create and use Piping Design Assemblies.
Understand pipe splitting on components or by using Assemblies.
Prerequisites
The participants must have completed the PDMS Introduction and Basics course.
1.4
Course Structure
Training will consist of oral and visual presentations, demonstrations and set exercises. Each workstation
will have a training project, populated with model objects. This will be used by the trainees to practice their
methods, and complete the set exercises.
1.5
Using this guide
Certain text styles are used to indicate special situations throughout this document, here is a summary;
Menu pull downs and button press actions are indicated by bold dark turquoise text.
Information the user has to Key-in will be red and Bold
Annotation for trainees benefit:
Additional information
Refer to other documentation

System prompts should be bold and italic in inverted commas i.e. 'Choose function'
Example files or inputs will be in the courier new font, colours and styles used as before.
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CHAPTER 2
Pipework Modelling
The following Chapter describes how PDMS is used for modelling pipework. There is a separate design
hierarchy for pipe routing, as shown below. In principle, each pipe element may own a number of branches.
In turn, branches may own a number of piping components like valves and reducers.
The difference between pipes and branches is that a branch is only considered to have two ends, while a
pipe may have any number of ends, depending on the number of branches it owns.
Below shows a pipe with three ends and two branches. The second branch is
connected to the first at the tee.
This brings in another rule that says that although a branch only has two ends,
it may own components (in this case a tee), which connects to other branches.
These simple concepts enable any number of piping configurations to be
developed, and form the basis of all the PDMS Pipework you will encounter.
Alternatively the branch could leave the tee through the offline leg as
shown.
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2.1
Entering a Design Session
To start the PDMS application, Select All Programs > AVEVA > PDMS 12.0 > Run PDMS
Your Trainer will provide a shortcut User Name and Password to PDMS but typically it will be as follows:
On the AVEVA PDMS Login box, enter

Project
Username
Password
MDB
Module
SAM
USERA
A
TRAINA
Design
and then click
OK
A default screen layout will be displayed comprising the general menu bar for the application and a Design
Explorer window showing all the objects from the current project database. You can reposition and, in some
cases, resize Designs windows. If you select a named file from the load form selector then the screen will be
returned to the layout at the time of saving.
Once the Design application has been started, check that you are running in the
Pipework application, this can be seen on the top of the design framework, if it does
not say Pipework Application, then select Design > Pipework, this will then change
to the correct application.
2.2
Piping Specifications
In the same way that design offices have standard piping specifications, PDMS has a set of specifications
from which you can choose. In fact all the components you will use in PDMS must be defined in the
Catalogue and be placed in a Specification before you can use them. In the Training Project there are three
such specifications:
A1A
A3B
F1C
=
=
=
ANSI CLASS 150 CARBON STEEL

ANSI CLASS 300 CARBON STEEL
ANSI CLASS 150 STAINLESS STEEL
These specifications contain all the fittings you will require for the course exercises.
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2.3
Setting the Appropriate Specification
The first task when building a pipe is to decide which specification you are going to use. For the Training
Project, the first letter in the pipe name represents the specification to be used. For example, the pipe /150B-5 has the letter B to represent the specification.
The specification letters are as follows: A = /A1A
B = /A3B
C = /F1C
Having decided on the appropriate specification, this is then set
as an attribute of the pipe. Any subsequent branches will
automatically be assigned with the same specification (although
this can be re-specified if required).
When you enter the Piping Application the Default Specification
Form is displayed.
The default Insulation and Tracing Specifications can also be
set using this form but are only active when ticked.
2.4
Pipework Toolbar
The Pipework Toolbar is used to Manipulate Pipes, Branches and Branch Components.
The default Piping
Specification can be
reset using this Icon.
Default Pipe
Specification
Used for the Creation

of Pipes
Modifying Pipes
Display Piping
Components Creation
Form
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Used for reselecting
Piping Components.
A range of Piping
Components can be
deleted using this
icon.
Used to Align
components.
Used to Orientate
Components.
2.5
Pipe Creation Form
To Display the Pipe Creation form, select the Show pipe creation form icon from the Pipework Toolbar
The Create Pipe form is now displayed

Pipes hold reference data i.e. Insulation and Tracing
Specs, and also the Temperature and Pressure of
the pipe.
Before creating the pipe we must first navigate to the

correct zone using the Design Explorer,
The Bore field indicated on the form is the nominal

bore for this pipe and does not affect the pipe route.
2.6
Pipe Branches
Branches serve two purposes:
They define the start and finish points of a pipe route (known as the Head and Tail in PDMS).
They own the piping components, which define the route.
The position and order of the piping components below branch level determine the physical route. In PDMS
you only ever need to consider the fittings, because the pipe that appears between fittings is automatically
set (or implied) by PDMS according to the specifications of the fittings.
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2.7
Pipe Branch Heads and Tails
All branches need to have a start and end point. These can be a position in space (3D co-ordinates), the
flange face of a nozzle, a tee or various other points in your design. Heads and tails are set up via a series
of attributes that belong to the branch element.
Note the Branch head is at the face of Nozzle 1 and the Branch Tail is at the face of Nozzle 2.
2.7.1
Attributes for heads of branches
HPOS The position in the zone where the branch starts.

HCON The connection type of the branch end (Up to a 4 character code for flanged, butt weld, screwed,
etc.).
HDIR The direction in which the start of the branch is pointing (as if you were looking down the bore).
HBOR The bore of the pipe (this can be metric or imperial).
HREF The name of the item to which the branch head is connected (e.g. /C1101-N1). If this is not set, then
the branch is open to the atmosphere for a vent or drain.
HSTU This is a reference to the catalogue, which determines the material of the first piece of pipe, between
the start of the branch and the first fitting (this still needs to be set, even if there is a fitting connected
directly to the head).
2.7.2
Attributes for tails of branches
TPOS The position in the zone where the branch ends.

TCON The connection type of the branch end (Up to a 4 character code for flanged, butt weld, screwed,
etc.).
TDIR The direction in which the end of the branch is pointing (as if you were looking back down the bore).
TBOR The bore of the pipe (this can be metric or imperial).
TREF The name of the item to which the branch tail is connected (e.g. /150-A-3). If this is not set, then the
branch is open to the atmosphere for a vent or drain.
You do not need to specify each of these attributes every time you create a branch. On most occasions
when you set a head or tail, you will be connecting to another pipe or to a nozzle. The act of connecting
to another item sets all the attributes at once.
A Pipe is just an administration element it is the pipe Branch that holds the geometry. When you select
Apply on the Pipe Form the Modify Pipe form is automatically displayed so that the branch head and tails
can be specified.
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2.8
Pipe Branch Head / Tail Positioned Explicitly
After clicking the Change button on the Head Detail pane above, the following form appears:
When setting the Branch Head or Tail explicitly you
need to specify each of the previously described
Branch attributes.
Bore: Nominal Bore size of the pipe. The pull-down
list contains all sizes available in the specification.
Connection: Short code eg: FBB,FBD defining the
Head connection type
Position: Position in world co-ordinates
The Head Direction is the direction of the flow and

the Tail Direction is opposite to the flow.
Refer to the AVEVA coding standards for a full

definition of connection types.
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2.9
Pipe Branch Head / Tail Connected
Use the Change button on the Head Connection pane to connect the head to another database item, e.g.:
Nozzle, Branch Head/Tail, etc
Using the graphical Pick Button, select an item to
connect the pipe head to.
A list of available connections form is displayed,
Select the appropriate connection and then press
Connect.
This sets the pipe head attributes HPOS and HDIR
2.10
Pipe Branch Components (Pipe Fittings)
When you first define a head and tail for a branch, your branch will consist of one piece of pipe running in a
straight line between the head and tail positions. This will appear as a dotted line between the two points
unless the head and tail are aligned along a common axis and have the same bore. (The dotted line
indicates that the branch route is geometrically incorrect.)
The next step in designing a pipe is to create and position a series of fittings, which define the pipe route you
require. Just as on a drawing board, you need to decide which piping components are needed in order to
satisfy the requirements of the process. The components must be arranged so that the pipe meets its design
needs. However, unlike on the drawing board, you do not need to know any fitting dimensions; PDMS
derives these automatically from the catalogue.
To create components, you need to select an item from the list of fittings available to you from the
associated piping specification. Typical fitting types are Elbows, Tees, Reducers, Flanges, Gaskets and
Valves etc. There is some intelligence build into the PDMS forms so that by placing for example a valve the
associated Gaskets and Flanges will also be created.
For all piping components, you will need to carry out the following steps: Select the component from the piping specification, position the component and set the orientation.
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The tube is not created explicitly; it is created automatically and implied between adjacent fittings.
2.11
Creating Branch Components (Pipe Fittings)

The Component Types list shows the piping
components that are available in the current piping
specification, set at the Pipe and Branch level.
Using the Select button, you could select
components from an alternative specification if
required.
Components are created by selecting the required
fitting from the list
2.12 Component Creation Form

The Component Creation form shows details of all
the Sub-Types available in the piping specification.
.
For example a Flange may be Slip-on, Weld Neck,
Screwed or Blind.
You will be required to select the Sub-Type you
require.
Items are created in order with or against the flow of
the pipe.
A tick box is available to automatically create
adjacent components. This is very useful for creating
the flanges of in-line flanged components. For
example, if a Valve is added the gaskets and flanges
will also be added.
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2.13
Component Selection Form
From the Pipework Toolbar, select the Show pipe component selection
form icon, the component Selection form is now displayed.
2.13.1 The components Tab

The Component Selection form can be used to change an existing
component Sub Type or Spec. after it has been added, preserving its
connections to adjoining components wherever possible. The selected
component type will be displayed in the Type window, i.e. Flange etc.
From the available Sub-Types list select the SLIP ON FLANGE. The
Component is changed and this can be seen in the graphical view
If the component has a different fitting-to-fitting length this can be reconnected using the Reconnection
Button.
2.13.2 The Specs. Tab

The Specs. tab allows the user to select an alternative specification and set Insulation or Tracing.
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2.13.3 The Errors Tab

The Errors tab displays any errors which may result if an unsuccessful Reconnection operation is
attempted.
2.13.4 The Options tab
Descriptions
This option allows you to select the nature of the information shown for selected
Components in the lists in the Components panel
The Descriptions of the component can be shown in Full,
R Text, S Text, T Text or just as a Cat-Ref.
Tag component
can be used to turn the Component marker on and off (on by default).
Tag constraints
can be used to turn on and off the highlighting of Components which could
give bad connectivity if an adjacent Component is changed.
Auto reconnect
if selected, automates the function of the Reconnection button on the

Components tab. Errors which may result if an unsuccessful Reconnection
operation is attempted will automatically appear on the Errors panel
Reconn. free ends
if selected, re-establishes connectivity if the Pipe Head (or Tail) becomes

disconnected as a result of Component reselection
Ignore positioned
if selected, ignores elements which have their RLOCK attribute set to 0.

(RLOCK is the attribute for the branch members creation status code used
by Router.) Selecting this option does not stop the model editor moving the
Component, but by default the Component with RLOCK= 0 will not be
moved when it is reconnected to the Component being changed
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2.14
Branch Components List Order
With equipment and structures, the order in which you create items is of no importance to the final outcome.
With piping components, the order in which they are laid out, as well as their individual positions and
orientations, determines the final pipe route.
To help with this a Component Position Pointer is displayed.

Below is an example Design Explorer list showing the components of a branch /100-B-1/B1
As you can see by default there is no TUBE shown in the explorer

window,
2.15
Typical Design Explorer showing Tube

Tube is shown by changing the Explorer setting
Settings > Explorer
Select Show TUBI/ROD
The example below shows the Explorer Window with the Tube Shown.
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When using PDMS the list order will become second nature to you after you have created a number of
branches, but for the time being you should be aware of it and should consider carefully where your next
item is going to be inserted by watching the Component pointer and Design Explorer.
When you are creating a component at the pipe branch head or pipe branch tail you must ensure that
you are positioned at the Branch.
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2.16
Arrive and Leave Points
Piping components have Ppoints (similar to those for equipment primitives).

The significance of Ppoints is twofold. First, they define the connection points, and second, they
determine the branch flow through the component by means of Arrive and Leave attributes.
For the reducer shown below, you will see that the large end is at P1 and the small end is at P2. If you use
this component to increase the bore of the branch, the flow in the direction of the branch will be from P2 to
P1. In order to tell PDMS the flow direction you want, you set two numeric attributes, Arrive and Leave, to
the ppoint numbers you want. In this case, Arrive would be set to 2 and Leave would be set to 1. (The
default is Arrive 1 Leave 2). This is included for information, as the forms and menus will handle all
connections.
Z
Y
Z
P2
Y
P2
P3
P0
P0
X
P1
P1
Reducer
Couplings / Nipples
Z
P2
P0
P0
P1
P2
P1
Bends / Elbows
Nozzles
Z
P2
Y
P2
P0
P0
X
P1
P1
X
P3
Tees / Branch fittings / Olet fittings
Caps / Plugs / Blinds / Flanges

Z
P2
P0
P2
P0
P1
X
Gate Valves / Ball Valves
P3
P1
Check Valves
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2.17 Quick Pipe Routing

The Quick Pipe Routing Handle has three parts,
Extend Route Handle
Cardinal Direction Handles -
Rotational Handles
This is used to extend the route in the direction indicated by

the handle.
These are used to change the direction of the routing to
one of the cardinal directions from the current frame of
reference.
These allow the extended route handle to be interactively
directed by the user.
Cardinal
Direction
Handles
Rotational
Handles
Extend Route
Handle
The quick pipe routing handle is used to define a routing vector within the constraints of the currently
selected badly defined route. A badly defined route is defined in general terms as where either, there is a
bad alignment between two components, the head or tail of a branch is incomplete, i.e. where the head/tail
attributes are left in their default state, the head/tail is positioned but not connected and the head/tail
connection type is unset.
This usually equates to the dotted line representation of implied tube, where implied tube cannot be drawn.
An exception to the above could be where a Pipe Branch does not have specification reference set.
The handle can be dragged by using either primary or secondary mouse buttons. By default the handle will
move in multiples of the currently defined linear increments.
If the secondary mouse button is clicked as the cursor is over the pipe routing handle, the user will be
presented with a context sensitive menu. The menu will display the available options which relate to the
drag.
2.18 Extended Handle Pop-ups

The following options are available on the Extend Handle before a drag.
Enter Offset
This gives the Constrained Move form which allows you to enter an offset from the
current handles position in the current routing direction.
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Enter Leg Length

Distance From Origin
Extend Through Feature

Orient to Point
Align with Direction

Explicit Direction
Component Choice
Distance Feedback
Show Rotation Handles

Cancel
This gives the Leg Length form which lets you enter an absolute distance of
the handle from the last previous change in the directions position.
This displays the Explicit Distance form which allows you to enter an
absolute distance of the handle from the previous components origin
position.
This allows you to identify features with which to align, along the current
route direction.
This directs the handle either directly to a point feature or rotates about the
vertical axis, maintaining horizontal offset, when a linear feature is
identified.
This allows you to identify features with which the handle is to be aligned.
This gives the Enter Direction for <direction> Axis form which lets you enter
an explicit direction for the handle.
This allows you to select the type of Component that is created by the
Routing Handle when a change in direction occurs. The Component can be
set to either Elbows or Bends.
This allows you to select how the Routing Handle displays distance
feedback. This can be set to either Offset (offset from the previous handles
position), Leg Length (distance of the handle from the last previous change
in directions position), or From Origin (distance of the handle from the
previous Components origin position). Use the D 'hotkey' to cycle through
the options.
This toggles the display of the Rotation Handles (selected by default).
This returns the handle and selection to its original state before the drag
The following option is only available when the end being routed to is ill-defined, i.e. there is no End Route
Handle displayed:
Connect To
This enables you to select an element which the route end can be
connected to, eg unconnected Nozzles, Tees etc.
The following options are available on the Extend Handle on completion of a drag, i.e. when the secondary
mouse button has been used to drag the handle and no special actions are active:
Extend
Cancel
This leaves the handle at the shown position.

This returns the handle and selection to its original state before the drag.
The following options are available when in snap to feature mode and the end being routed to is ill-defined
or unconnected and the identified feature is a connectable p-point of an item to which an end can be
connected, e.g. a Nozzle with no connection reference set:
Extend
Connect
Connect and Complete
Cancel
This leaves the handle at the shown position

This leaves the handle at the shown position and connects the ill-defined
end to the identified target.
This establishes a connection to the identified item and completes the route
and exits the route mode when applicable.
This returns the handle back to its original state before the drag.
The following options are available when in snap to feature mode and the end being routed to is well
defined and the identified feature is the End Route Handle.
Extend
Complete
Cancel
leaves the handle at the shown position

completes the route and exits the route mode when applicable.
returns the handle back to its original state before the drag.
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2.19 Rotational Handle Pop-ups

The following options are available on the Rotation Handle before a drag
Enter Value
This gives the Rotate Selection About form, enabling you to enter a value to rotate
the graphical selection about the selected rotational axis
Orient to Point
This allows you to pick a p-line through a point with which to orient the Rotation
Handle.
Align with Direction
This allows you to identify features with which the handle is to be aligned. Planes
will be displayed to indicate a p-point direction (pointer symbol) or a p-line direction
(symbol). Clicking and releasing the SHIFT key will reverse the direction of the
handle.
Align With
This displays the Enter Direction For <direction> Axis form which allows you to align
the handle with a specified direction, or as close as possible to the given direction,
about the axis of the Branch.
Rotate Handle
Allows you to rotate the Locator Handle, using the same movement options as the
main Rotation Handle menu. These options move the Locator Handle only, they do
not move the Graphical Selection. Alternatively a 'freehand' movement of the Rotate
Handle can be accomplished by clicking the H key with the handle selected and
the left mouse button held down.
The Locator Handle may be rotated independently of the Graphical Selection in
order to change the frame of reference for the next operation on the Graphical
Selection.
Rotate Handle>To World
Cancel
This option aligns the Locator Handle with the World co-ordinate system,
without rotating the Graphical Selection.
The Locator Handle Y axis points North, and the Z axis points Up.
This removes the shortcut menu and deselects the selected Locator Handle
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2.20 Quick Pipe Routing (Example)

The tasks of setting up pipes, branches and components are simplified by the use of forms and menus. The
main thing to remember when using the application is which specification you are currently using as a
default.
The course exercises and examples will illustrate different means of pipe routing by giving examples of
many of the situations you will encounter.
The quick pipe routing functionality will allow the user to correct the path of a pipe wherever there is an ill
defined route within a branch, i.e. where the dotted line is displayed instead of implied tube.
Highlight the dotted line, and select the Model Editor icon from the Model Editor Toolbar. The Pipe
Component Modification handle will now appear at the component leave end.
Enter the feature highlighting mode by clicking the F key on the keyboard or by selecting Selection >
Feature Highlighting from the pull down menu
Select the pipe component modification handle and press the right mouse button. From the pop-up select
Component Choice > Use Bends. Holding down the left mouse button, drag the pipe modification handle
across to the other end and still holding down the left mouse button, click the right mouse button. A second
pop-up appears, select complete
The bend and the implied tube are added to complete the route
The bend that has been added by the system can later be
changed to a smaller radius bend or an elbow.
If the component choice had been Use Elbows, then this

would not have completed the route due the default elbow
component is the first elbow component in the specification
i.e. a 45 degree elbow
Selecting the Pipe component modification handle with the

right hand mouse button will result in the implied tube been
shown translucently
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CHAPTER 3
Pipe Routing a worked example
The following worked example demonstrates how to build Pipe /100-B-8 and Branch /100-B-8/B1 and the
piping component build sequence.
Note Your Trainer will provide the Stabiliser Equipment.
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3.1
Entering AVEVA Plant
Enter PDMS SAM project,

Start > All Programs > AVEVA > PDMS 12 > Run PDMS or use the Icon provided by your Trainer.
Project Sample
Username USERA
Password A
MDB TRAINA
Module Design
OK
3.2
Entering the Piping Application
Pipework is created in the Piping Application

Design > Pipework
The first time you enter the Pipework application the
Default Specification Form will be displayed
Select spec - A3B
Select OK
3.3
Piping Hierarchy
Create the hierarchy in which branch is to be routed, the piping zone /PIPE.ZONE may have been created
on an earlier course.
Create a New Zone or Navigate to the existing Pipe Zone (/PIPE.ZONE)
Create>Zone
Name PIPE.ZONE
Set Zone Purpose to PIPE Piping
3.4
Pipe Creation form
Select the Show pipe creation form Icon on the Pipework Toolbar
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Enter the Pipe Name 100-B-8
Select the Bore 100
Click the Apply Button
The Pipe Spec. will automatically be set to the default spec selected earlier. In this case /A3B
The Branch Head and Branch Tail will be connected to Equipment Nozzles.
Select the Change
Connection pane
Button
from
the
Head
Note: Head Detail is used to set the position of

the Branch Head explicitly and we will use this
option later, whilst Head Connection is used to
connect the Branch Head to for example a
nozzle or tee
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The new pipe will be connected to equipment /D1201 and /P1501. Add these equipments to the graphical
display.
Use the Pick Button and identify nozzle D1201/N3 to
set the Name to Nozzle D1201/N3 select Connect
Once you have connected the Branch Head the Pipe
form will again be displayed.
In the same way as you connected the Pipe Head,
connect the Pipe Tail to nozzle P1501A/N1
This leaves a dotted line joining the head and tail.
The form can be dismissed or docked for use later
Navigate to the Pipe Branch you have just created.
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3.5
Creating Piping Components
In PDMS pipe (or tube) is not routed explicitly. Components are positioned and the tube is implied between
them.
Display the Pipe Component Creation Form from the Show pipe component creation form Icon on the
Pipework Toolbar
Note where possible we will create the main pipe route and add valves and other in-line fittings later.
Connect a Flange and associated Gasket to the Branch Head,
which is in turn is connected to a Nozzle.
PDMS can select an appropriate Gasket so select a Flange from
the Component Types
Select Flange
In the Design Explorer you must be at Branch Level
Select the Weld Neck Flange (WN), ensure the component

creation is With Flow and the Auto. Create Adjacent button is
Ticked.
Select Connect
Using the same form select a Weld Neck Flange for the Pipe Tail.
In the Design Explorer navigate back up to Branch Level.
Change the creation form to Against Flow

Select Connect
There will now be a Gasket and Flange at the Branch Head and the Branch Tail.
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Using the model editor, create the first Elbow after the Flange that is connected to the Branch Head.
Select the Dotted Pipe using the LH Mouse button.
Select Model Editor Icon from the Main Menu Form
Using the LH Mouse Button drag the Pipe Route Handle Down 500mm and release the mouse button.
Drag the West Handle 500 mm in the west direction
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Note: The Blob (or Sphere) on the branch will be deleted automatically later in the tutorial. It will appear
in the member list as an Elbow.
An elbow is created at each Change in direction. This could be changed to a Bend (if there are bends
available in the spec)
Bends and Elbows can be selected using the Component Choice option shown on the right click menu
below.
The pull down is displayed by clicking the RH Mouse Button whilst hovering over the Model Editor Axis
Other options are also available from this pull down and some will be used later.
Exit Model Editor Mode by deselecting the Model Editor Icon
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Create an Elbow at the flange connected to the Branch Tail
Navigate to the flange on the Branch Tail using the LH Mouse Button.
Note the Component Pointer moves to the Flange to indicate where the next component will be created.
The Display shows the component creation is against flow from the last time we used the Component
Creation form. The component Creation Form will still be displaying Flanges.
Select the Choose Button
and reselect Elbow
Select a 90Deg. Elbow with Sub Type (EL90)
Make sure Against Flow is selected.
Select Connect
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Position the elbow through a North Position of N 302600 by dragging the Elbow using Model Editor Mode.
Rotate the elbow through 180 Deg
Note: The World Co-ordinates are displayed at the bottom of the main graphics window. Fine
adjustment can be obtained using the up and down arrows on the keyboard
Model Editor Increments are adjusted using: Selection > Set Increments
The default setting is 50mm and 5mm for fine adjustment.
Set the Fine Increment to 1.00 and select OK

Alternatively you could position the elbow explicitly using Position > Explicitly (AT) from the Main Menu
Enter the North Position of N 302600 and Apply
Note: this method can not be used on falling pipes
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On falling pipes components could be positioned using Position > Component > Plane Through
Select Through Coordinate
Enter the coordinate of N 302600
Select OK and Apply
Standard Orientation commands can also be used to direct components.
Create a Tee and position it through W 313575

Make sure you have selected a 100NB Equal Tee.
SType TEE
The Tee will be created Against Flow.
Select the following Configuration icon. to leave by

the offline leg (P3).
Select Connect
Note there are 3 ways the a Tee can be Selected :
Flow Through Tee
The Designer can select the appropriate selection

method depending on the pipe route.
Leave by Connection
Arrive by Connection
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Using Model Editor Drag the Tee through W 313575
The pipe can be completed using Quick Pipe Route Mode

First Select the Dotted Part of the Pipe and enter Model Editor.
Select Selection > Feature Highlighting or by Pressing F Whilst in the Model Editor
Drag one Arrow over the other Arrow using the Right Hand Mouse Button. Release the Mouse Button
and Select Complete.
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Note: the Blob that was created earlier will automatically be deleted.
Place 2 Gate valves in the branch. The valves will be placed in the correct position later in the exercise.
Select a Valve Sub Type GATE Valve on the Components Creation Form
Use Place and identify Branch Leg for Valve
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As there is a choice of Flanges the Component Creation form is displayed
Select Weld Neck Flange (WN) and then Click Done
Choose another GATE valve and position it in a similar way.
Pipe showing typical valve placement
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Position the valve and its connected components Fitting to Fitting with the second Elbow using the Model
Editor.
Make sure you are NOT in Feature highlighting Mode using the F button whilst in Model Editor.
It is possible to move the valve assembly to other legs in the branch, these are indicated in blue.
You can connect the Flange to the elbow
You can also rotate the Valve in its axes.
Exercise 1 Pipe Branch Worked Example

Create pipe 100-B-8 and Pipe Branch 100-B-8/B1 as shown in worked example above.
Exercise 2 - Creating a Second Branch

To complete the pipe create a second Branch that connects the tee to the second pump /P1501B, build up
the Branch components as before.
A new branch is created using the Show pipe modification form
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Select the <New Branch> Button

Connect the Branch Head to the Tee and the Pipe Tail to the Suction Nozzle of pump /P1501B
Remember you can connect Flanges, quick route elbows and then add the valve.
Make sure when creating your components you have set the Create Components Form to the correct
Branch using the <Set Branch> button.
Exercise 3 - Building the Pipework

Start to build up the Pipework on the plant. Refer to the drawings for positions and components required
along each pipe. Remember to select the correct specification for each pipe. In general, the naming
convention of the pipes is built up from pipe size, the third character of the specification (A3B) and a line
number.
Initially, create the following pipes:
Pipe 80-B-7
When you create this pipe if the Nozzles are correct, i.e. both the same size and
inline the tube will be implied and displayed. You should only need to create the
flange connections, remember this is done by being positioned at the branch level
in the Design Explorer.
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Pipe 150-B-6
The Flanges and elbows at both the Head and Tail of this pipe should be created fitting to fitting. The elbows
are rotated as required using Model Editor. This is quite a simple pipe so it could easily be routed using
quick route mode.
The First elbow is rotated using Model

Editor to face East.
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Pipe 250-B-5
The Elbow can be lifted in-line with the next item in the branch using The Align selection / component Icon
Create and position a Tee as described earlier. Reducers are created in a similar way to Tees; make sure
you select the correct Icon when selecting the bore.
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Pipe 200-B-4
The bottom section of this pipe has a small offset of about 15 Deg.
The two bottom elbows should be lined using Align selection /
component as described earlier.
The Elbow can be directed to face towards the next elbow using the
Direct selection / component Icon.
Navigate to the next Elbow and direct it in a similar way using the Direct selection / component Icon.
100-C-13
This pipe must be routed to piping spec F1C as it is stainless steel, the pipe head can be connected as we
have done before. The pipe tail however must be created explicitly.
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To set the Branch Tail, Select the Tail Detail Change button on the Create Pipe Branch form.
Set the details as shown on the form.

Bore 100
Connection OPEN (The pipe will have an open end.)
Direction W (as this is the opposite direction to the
pipe route direction.)
West
303000
North 308280
Up
104937
Select Apply
The pipe should be routed onto the Pipe Bridge. The steelwork for this pipe bridge is created using the
macro !!traRunMacro('pipeway.pmlmac').
Navigate to a Structural Zone or create one /STRU.ZONE. Open a command line window using: Display >
Command Line. Type !!trarunmacro('pipeway.pmlmac') into the command line and make sure it is typed
in lower case. The steelwork will now be created.
Create the Gasket, Flange and the first two elbows as described before. The third elbow is created and
position with the Bottom of Pipe (BOP) onto the steelwork using the Quick Pipe Router.
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Enter Model Editor with feature highlighting enabled (F).
Select the dotted part of the pipe in Model Editor Mode.
Make sure feature highlighting is enabled (F)
Slide the mouse over the steelwork, when you are positioned over Top of Steel (TOS) pline, the extended
route handle will be displayed.
Select 1/2 OD behind Pline Feature, this will place the BLOB with BOP on TOS.
Continue the pipe in Quick Router Mode, the pipe can be finished using Auto Complete.
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3.6
Copying Branches
If you have branches of a pipe that contain similar components you may copy a complete branch then move
it into position. To create a copy, select the branch to be copied then choose Create > Copy > Offset
This will display the Copy form you will need to reconnect the branch head and tail and also rename the new
branch.
150-A-57
This pipe should be routed using /A1A which is a 150# Carbon Steel specification. The second Branch will
be copied as described later. Route Branch /150-A-57/B1 from the open Pipe Bridge to /P1502B/N1.
The Pipe Tail of this pipe will be connected to the suction of pumps P1502A and P1502B, which has 300#
Flanges. As there are no 300# flanges in our piping spec we are going to select them from spec /A3B this is
done by setting The Alternative Spec.
The Pipe Starts with an Open End on the Pipe Bridge.
Create the new pipe as described previously but the Branch Head is created using Modify branch head and
specifying the position explicitly.
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The Branch Head Position should be set as shown

Bore
Connection
Direction
150
Open
W
West
North
Up
303000
308530
104965
Note the Direction is opposite to the flow and

the positions are westings and not eastings.
You will need to use the command line at Branch level to select the Head Tube when a Pipe Branch
starts with on Open end.
Select the Branch in the Design Explorer
Display the Command Line Display > Command Line and enter the command sel hstu
Connect the Branch Tail to /P1502B/N1
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Selecting components from an Alternative Specification

On the Component Creation Form
Use Alternative Spec. button Select
Select A3B
Once the alternative spec has been selected

the Use Alternative Spec. Tick Box will be
activated.
Select Done
Once an alternative spec is selected you can toggle between the Branch Spec and Alternative Spec.
Create the Gasket and Flange at the Pipe Tail from the alternative spec
Make sure you also tick the Use Alternative Spec box on the component creation form.
Remember to Un Tick Use Alternative Spec once the selection is complete.
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Branch /150-A-57/B1 is created as shown below: -
We will now copy the branch to create the other branch /150-A-57/B2.
Navigate to the Branch
Select Create > Copy > Offset
As we do not know the distance between nozzles we will copy Element to Element
Select Offset from Element to Element

Identify the two nozzles
This will set the Offset X to -2390
Number of Copies 1
Apply
Yes
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Delete the Tee and Elbow shown using Delete range of

piping components
and identifying the Tee and Elbow
Connect the Head and Tail of the Branch using the Pipe
Modification form.
The Branch Head should connect to the Tee and the
Branch tail should connect to Nozzle /P1502A/N1
Orientate the elbow through 180 deg

The Modified pipe should be as shown below.
The Branch should be named 150-A-57/B2

Select Modify > Name from the main menu.
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Exercise 4 - Completing the Pipework

Attempt the rest of the pipes, your Trainer will offer assistance as required.
80-B-14
The Branch Head should be connected to the
nozzle the Branch Tail Bore should be set to
80NB other branch tail detail should be left as
default.
The pipe is routed from the branch head and
completed by connecting the branch tail to the
last member in both cases using the pipe
modification form.
Valve /FCV-113 is an Instrument Control

Valve and is selected as an Instrument in the
spec.
In-line equipment like Instrument Valves are
normally named using Modify > Name
The Tee that is required for the bypass is an 80 x 50

unequal Tee.
When the Tee is selected there are several Tee Types
available for example Set-on, Sockolet and Butt Weld.
Select 50 and TEE which is an 80 x 50 Butt Weld Tee.
Once familiar with the Selection Types used they can be
filtered using Filter By
Note The Globe Valve, Flange and Gasket on the By-pass should be selected from the A300 Spec
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80-A-11
The branch heads on the above pipe should be connected to the branch tails of 80-B-14. The Gasket,
Flange and first Tee should be selected from Spec /A3B.
100-C-12
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100-B-2
150-A-3
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100-B-1
50-B-9
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Typical Detail of Reducers
Note: The flanged Valves should be selected from spec /A300
40-B-10
Note The fittings used on this pipe are screwed NPT.
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Replacing Components
It may become necessary to replace existing components. This is done using the Component Selection
Form.
4.1
Replacing Components using the same Piping Spec.
In the following example we will change a gate valve to a Globe Valve and reconnect the components.
Display Pipe /100-B-1
Navigate to the GATE valve indicated.
Select the Show pipe component selection form Icon
Select the Globe valve (GLOB) the valve will be reselected.

As the Globe Valve is a different size the Reconnection
button is activated.
To reconnect all the associated components select the
Reconnection Button.
The Globe valve is displayed.
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4.2
Replacing Components using an Alternative Piping Spec
In the following example we will change an elbow to a Mitred Bend. Mitred bends have been improved with
the introduction of a default geometry set, the number of cuts (ncuts) attribute and a number of dynamic ppoints added for dimensioning etc.
Ncuts 0
4.2.1
Ncuts 1
Ncuts 3
Fixed Cut Mitred Bends
Pipe Spec /A150 in the Sample Project has been supplied with Mitred Bends. We will select a Bend using
that spec to investigate how Mitred Bends are used.
Navigate to Elbow 2 of Pipe /100-C-13
We will change this Elbow to a bend using the Pipe Component Selection Form from the Pipework
Toolbar.
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On the Specs Tab change the spec to A150
Return to the Components Tab and change the

Type from Elbow to Bend
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Set the Bend Radius to 300
Select a 1 Cut Mitre
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4.2.2
Variable Cut Mitred Bends
When you select a Var Cut Mitred Bend you need to set the number of cuts (Ncuts) using modify attributes.
Select VAR CUT Mitred Bend

Select Ncuts to 10 on the Modify > Attributes Form Select Apply
Note: The Ncuts Attribute is only used if the bend catalogue parameter number 4 is set to -1, this is
described later.
Exercise 5 - Replacing Components

Using the Above example investigate replacing piping components.
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CHAPTER 5
Data Consistency Checker
This Chapter shows you how to check the logical consistency of your design data, enabling you to find and
correct the most common types of design error.
You will normally carry out data consistency checks before you run the clash detection facilities. It is more
convenient to do a data check on individual pipes than to do the whole Plant in one go. There may be too
many errors to sort out at once.
5.1
Possible Types of Data Error
The data consistency checking utility, available within Designs Piping and Structural applications, checks
the following aspects of your design (piping examples shown):
5.1.1
Angular Alignment
Checks that components which are to be connected together are aligned in the same direction:
PA is W30N
PL is E
5.1.2
Axial Alignment
Checks that components which are to be connected together are aligned on a common axis:
offset axes
5.1.3
Consistent Bores
Checks that components which are to be connected together have consistent bores:
Leave Bore
50
5.1.4
Arrive Bore
100
Connection Types
Checks that components which are to be connected together have compatible connection types:
Flange
connection
5.1.5
Screwed
connection
Minimum Tube Length
Checks that no length of tube is less than a prescribed minimum (which may depend on its bore).
Component A
Component B
Tube too short to

allow
for practical assembly
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5.2
Starting the Data Consistency Checks
To carry out data consistency checking from within the Piping application, select Utilities>Data
Consistency. You will see the following form:
By using this form, you can generate a diagnostic report on the data consistency of any part of your design.
You may list the report on your screen (in the area in the lower half of the form), or you may send it to a file
from which you can print a hard copy version. Select Screen or File and, in the latter case, specify the
directory and filename. Choose the hierarchic level at which you want to check the design using the Check
list near top left of the form. The default is the current element.
Navigate to Pipe 100-B-8
Select Check Pipe and Apply
5.2.1
Specifying Parameters and Tolerances
The data checking utility allows a margin of acceptable error before it diagnoses that you may have a
problem. These builtin tolerances have default values, but you may set your own values if you prefer.
Select the Piping Button
The above example shows the default settings for Angle, Offset, Ratio and Max. Angle.
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5.2.2
Minimum Tube length
As an example, by default your report will warn you of all lengths of tube in your design which are shorter
than 100mm. This allows you to decide whether each such length is adequate for welding procedures, bolt
withdrawal, access, and so on. You can change the acceptable minimum length from 100mm, and may set
different minima for up to ten different pipe bore ranges if you wish.
For example:
A minimum length of 150mm for bores between 25 and 50.
A minimum length of 300mm for bores between 50 and 100.
To change any of the consistency check tolerances, use the appropriate Parameters button on the form
(Piping for our current examples). And then select Tube Range.
You will see a subsidiary form on which you can change any of the current tolerances before carrying out
the data checks.
5.3
Data Consistency Check Report Format
The report comprises a header, giving the date and time, followed by an itemised list of the elements being
checked, together with numbered diagnostic messages describing any potential problems.
For example:
DATE 11 FEBRUARY 99 TIME 14.12
PIPE /PIPE2
BRAN /PIPE2/B1
B 10 TAIL REFERENCE NOT SET
END
If no problems are found, you will see the message:
*** NO DATA INCONSISTENCIES ***
5.3.1
Data Consistency Diagnostic Messages
You will find a full list of the data consistency diagnostic messages, each identified by a reference number,
in the DESIGN Reference Manual. With experience, you will be able to identify which messages indicate
errors which must be corrected, and which are merely warnings of potential problems.
As an example, we will consider the design feature shown below, namely a Pipe to Pipe connection, and will
look at some of the messages which might result.
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A230
GASK
HEAD
D430
(On GASK)
FLAN
FLOW
PArrive
GBD
TAIL
HCONN
FBD
PLeave
TCONN
GBD
E730
(On FLAN)
B230
PIPE A
FBD
PIPE B
The connection as shown is a valid one. If any of the connection types were changed, you might see the
following messages:
A230
CONNECTION TYPE HCONN NOT SAME AS TERMINAL CONNECTION TYPE

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

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

The connection types GBD-FBD in this example must be listed as compatible in the COCO tables.
E730
LEAVE CONNECTION TYPE (of the Flange) NOT COMPATIBLE WITH TCONN
The connection types FBD-GBD in this example must be listed as compatible in the COCO tables.
5.4
Some Examples of Data Consistency Diagnostic Messages
The following examples explain the significance of some of the messages you might see during this training
course:
5.4.1
Branch Head Errors
The following diagnostics apply only to the Head of a Branch:

A 10
HEAD REFERENCE NOT SET

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This error would occur if, for example, the Insulation Specification pointed to by ISPEC had been
deleted.
5.4.2
Branch Tail Errors
The same type of errors may occur to the Tail of a Branch. The message numbers are the same as for the
Head errors but are preceded by a B.
B 10
TAIL REFERENCE NOT SET

The Tail reference should only be unset (i.e. zero) if the Tail connection type TCONN is set to
OPEN, VENT, CLOS or DRAN.
5.4.3
Plain Branch Errors
The following diagnostics can occur only for Branches with no piping components:
C500
TUBE TOO SHORT BETWEEN HEAD AND TAIL

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

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

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

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

This does not necessarily indicate an error. It is output as a warning.
5.4.4
ComponentSpecific Diagnostics
The following errors apply to individual piping components and, in some cases, to their adjacent
connections. Some of the errors also apply to Nozzles.
5.4.4.1 AllComponent Diagnostics

These are applicable to any component, regardless of its position in the network:
D100
REFERENCE SPREF UNSET

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

Multiway Components may be left unconnected only if the connection type of the relevant ppoint
is OPEN, CLOS, VENT, DRAN or NULL.
D310
CONN REFERENCE POINTS TO NONEXISTENT BRANCH

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

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

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

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

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

You have probably forgotten to select the piping Component.
D600
LEAVE BORE NOT SAME AS BORE OF LSTUBE

The bore of the leave ppoint of this Component is not the same as the bore of the tube following
theComponent.
D610
LEAVE CONNECTION TYPE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CONNECTION TYPE OF LSTUBE

The connection type of the leave ppoint of this Component is not compatible with the tube following
the component.
5.4.5
EndComponent Diagnostics
These are applicable only to the last component in a Branch:

E700 LEAVE TUBE LESS THAN TUBE MINIMUM. ACTUAL TUBE LENGTH IS ...
The distance between the leave ppoint of the current component and the tail position, TPOS, is greater
than
zero and less than the specified minimum tube length (default: 100mm).
E710 BAD LEAVE GEOMETRY
The position and direction of the leave ppoint of this component are not correct with respect to the position,
TPOS, and direction, TDIR, of the tail. The error could be caused by incorrect positioning of this
component,
the Tail, or both.
E720 LEAVE BORE NOT SAME AS TBORE
The bore of the leave ppoint of this component is not the same as the tail bore, TBORE.
E730 LEAVE CONNECTION TYPE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH TCONN
The connection type of the leave ppoint of this component is not compatible with the tail connection type
TCONN.
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Exercise 6 - Data consistency check

Data Consistency Check all the pipes you have created so far. Try to correct any inconsistencies. Your
Trainer will help you to interpret your checks.
Continue building the rest of the Pipework, checking each one as you build it.
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Interference or Clash Detection
This chapter provides an overview of the clash detection facilities available within PDMSDESIGN.
For a full description of PDMS Clash Detection please refer to TM-1003 Design Utilities.
The Clash utility is run using Utilities > Clashes
Note: The clash form is displayed as it was the last time it was used; in our case we have not done a
clash run and so the Clash List shows None.
Run the following macros which will add extra steelwork and foundation information to your model: Navigate or create the civil zone /CIVIL.ZONE Purp CIV
On the Command line type
!!trarunmacro('foundations.pmlmac')
Navigate or create the steelwork zone /STRU.ZONE Purp STL

!!trarunmacro('equiprack.pmlmac')
The above macro may fail and turn of the synonym translation; this must be switched back on else all PML
macros will fail to work!
$s+
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6.1
Displaying Obstructions
Obstructions levels need to be activated in order for them to be seen in AVEVA Plant.
Select Settings > Graphics Select the Representation Tab and set the Obstruction to 25%
The obstruction area around equipments, Piping Components and Walkways will now be displayed.
6.2
Executing a Clash Run
The Clash utility is run using Utilities > Clashes

Select Check CE on the Clash Display.
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100-B-8
The above shows a typical reroute of pipe 100-B-8 to avoid clashes, a hole is still required in the floor plate
and this is discussed in the next chapter.
Exercise 7 Clash Detection

Clash Check each of your pipes you have created so far and correct any Clashes you detect.
Continue building the rest of the Pipework. Perform a Data Consistency Check and Clash Check on each
Pipe.
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CHAPTER 7
Hole Management
On a typical AVEVA Plant project it is necessary for designers to create holes in panel elements, i.e. deck
plates, grating, walls, floors, etc. Due to the implications on design integrity and cost, the hole creation
process needs to be controlled and managed.
The Piping Designer would not be able to create holes in floor plates or wall panels as these items would
have been created by another design discipline for example the Structural Department. These design items
would be held in another database for which the Piping Designer would only have read access.
A method of requesting, approving or rejecting a hole between disciplines is required; this is known as Hole
Management.
The Piping Designer locates and sizes the hole and then makes a request for the hole to be created by the
other discipline.
For the purposes of the training we will assume that we are both the Piping Designer and the Structural
Approver so that the full workflow can be discussed.
7.1
Introduction to Hole Management
PDMS controls and manages holes using the Hole Management application which facilitates:
Communication of hole data between disciplines including Request and Approval processes.
Ensuring holes are only created by users with appropriate write access permissions.
Performing validation checks on managed holes and providing feedback to users on the hole status.
Generation of reports for managed holes.
Generally in AVEVA Plant projects discipline Designers do not have write access to items created by other
disciplines, i.e. a Piping Designer does not have write access to Structural elements and Structural
Designers do not have write access to Piping elements, etc.
With Hole Management penetration holes are specified and requested by the penetrating discipline,
normally piping, HVAC or equipment designers and approved by the penetrated discipline, normally
structural Designers. For cases where a penetration is required, say, for a steel section through a deck/floor
plate, the hole would be specified, requested and approved by the structural discipline.
The specification of a penetration hole by the relevant discipline in the appropriate Design application
creates a virtual hole in the panel element, consisting of a FRMW and two FIXING elements. Each fixing
element has a Specification Reference (Spref) attribute that points to the hole definition in the catalogue. An
Association (ASSOC) element that references all of the hole elements is also created.
Once the virtual hole has been created the penetrating discipline enters the Hole Management application
and requests the hole. The owner of the panel, normally the Structural discipline, then reviews and approves
(or rejects) the hole request using the mechanism provided by the Hole Management application.
The act of approving the request creates the actual hole as a PFIT owned by the PANE element. The Hole
Management application checks and validates the hole using the association restrictions and stores data on
the hole history and status. Only valid holes may be approved. For a structural penetration the Structural
Designer may be both the requester and approver, although specific company procedures, controlled by
DAC, may be required if the Originator and Reviewer need to be different.
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7.1.1
Hole Element Storage
The virtual hole FIXING elements are stored in a FRMW owned

by a STRU whose Purpose attribute is set to HOLE, for
example:
The STRU element is normally pre-defined by the System

Administrator in the specific Design database.
If a suitable STRU does not exist, the following error message is
displayed:
The Hole Management associations are stored in an Association

Group (ASSOGP) element owned by an Association World
(ASSOWL) element. The ASSOGP must also have its Purpose
attribute set to HOLE.
The ASSOWL and ASSOGP elements are normally pre-defined by the
System Administrator. An association is created for each hole and
named on a simple sequential numbering system.
Each association has several members of different element types that
are not within the scope of this training guide. The Design Explorer may
look like this:
If no ASSOGP element with the Purpose set to HOLE can be found,
the Hole Management application will create an ASSOGP in the first
writeable ASSOWL element and set the Purpose attribute.
If no writeable ASSOWL element can be found the following error
message is displayed.
7.1.2
Request and Approval Workflow
Once the penetration hole has been specified and the virtual hole created, the Hole Management
application provides a series of tasks for the Originator (Penetrating discipline) and Reviewer (Structural
discipline). These tasks are:
Originator Tasks
Request
Redundant
Cancel Request
Delete Entry
Reviewer Tasks
Approve
Reject
Agree Redundant
There are three main workflow scenarios for the request/approval cycle that are detailed in the following
sections.
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7.1.2.1 Hole Creation/Modification Workflow
In this workflow the Originator creates the virtual hole and then either requests it or deletes the entry.
Once requested, the Originator may cancel the request and delete the entry prior to it being reviewed.
If rejected by the Originator
If requested and not cancelled or deleted, the Reviewer checks the hole details and, if OK, approves the
hole, thereby creating the actual hole.
If the Reviewer rejects the hole then the Originator can either modify the virtual hole and re-request the
hole or cancel the request and delete the entry.
7.1.2.2 Redundant Hole Workflow
In this workflow the actual hole has been created. The Originator decides that the hole is now redundant
and sets its status to Redundant.
Before the Originator can delete the entry the Reviewer must agree that the hole is redundant.
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7.1.2.3 Rejected Hole Workflow
In this workflow the actual hole has been created. The Reviewer, possibly due to changed conditions,
decides to reject the hole. The Originator has the option to:
Modify the hole and re-request it, whereby it will go through the normal review and approval cycle.
Cancel the request, in which case the virtual hole details remain
Delete the entry, in which case the entire hole is deleted and the virtual hole and association deleted.
The actual hole is deleted and the panel restored to its original state.
7.1.3
Non-penetration Managed Holes
In addition to penetration holes, the Hole Management application enables creation of non-penetration holes
in structural panels. These holes fall into two general categories:
Holes that are required, say, for access to a piece of equipment, a valve or other design item.
Holes that are created by a panel fitting, e.g. a hatch, door, window, etc.
For non-penetration managed holes that are not created by a fitting, with the exception of a User Defined
hole type, the virtual hole is created as a single FIXING in a new FRMW, as described for penetration
holes. This fixing has a Specification Reference (Spref) attribute that points to the hole definition in the
catalogue. An Association (ASSOC) element that references all of the hole elements is also created.
Approving the hole creates an SFIT owned by the PANE.
User Defined hole shapes are created using a template and negative extrusion in a similar way as described
below for Fitting holes.
For non-penetration holes that are created by a panel fitting, the virtual hole is created as a single FIXING
in a new FRMW. The fixing owns a Template (TMPL) element that owns a negative extrusion (NXTR) whose
vertices describe the required hole shape. The fitting is created as a FIXING element owned by the PANE
whose Spref attribute points into the catalogue to the selected fitting. An Association (ASSOC) element that
references all of the hole elements is also created. Approving the hole creates an NXTR owned by the
PANE that is a copy of the virtual hole NXTR.
Non-penetration managed holes, of either type, may be associated with any other element in Design. The
holes have the same request/approval process as penetration holes, however, as they are created solely by
the structural discipline the Structural Designer may be both the requester and approver.
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7.1.4
Use of the Hole Management Application
The Hole Management application, as with other applications that use associations, is passive, i.e. the user
is not alerted if a hole association is broken or invalidated. The user must enter the Hole Management
application and actively verify if the association is still valid.
The use of the application will vary from company to company. In some it may be down to the individual
Designers to request and approve holes, whilst in others it may be the discipline lead Designer or a
designated user who performs the tasks.
7.2
Creating the Fixing Area
The information about the hole size and position is held in a FIXIng which is held in a STRU with the purp of
the STRU set to Hole, on a project this design area would be created by the project administrator.
For the purposes of the training the fixing area will need to be created.
Navigate to the SITE STABILIZER
Display the command line

Display > Command Line
NEW ZONE /HOLE-MANAGEMENT
PURP HOLE
NEW STRU /HOLES
PURP HOLE
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7.3
Creating single Pipe Penetration
There are three ways that the Pipe penetration can be selected, shown on the pipe branch and subsequent
isometric.
Pipe Attachment (ATTA) selected from a special Penetration Spec.

This first method is very useful as the current piping spec does not need a special penetration
attachment.
Pipe Attachment (ATTA) selected from the current piping specification.

This method would allow the use of a different attachment representation on Isometric.
Pipe Coupling (COUP) selected from the current piping specification.

This method is very useful if penetration material is needed on the piping isometrics. Typical uses of
this are penetration sleeves or water tight seals.
In this first example a single penetration where pipe 100-B-8 goes through the floor plate /BOT-PANEL will
be created with the piping attachment (ATTA) selected from the current piping spec.
Add Pipe /100-B-8 and Panel /BOT-PANEL to the

screen.
Select Utilities > Pipe Penetrations > Create

From the main window pull down
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Select Pick Penetrated Items
Identify the Panel /BOT-PANEL

Select Pick Penetrating Items
Identify the Pipe /100/B-8
From the Specification pull down select

From Pipe Spec
The bottom part of the form will change and a
marker type pull down is displayed.
Select ATTA
Select OK
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A Specification Choose Form is displayed if there is

more that one ATTA available.
Select FLOR TRUE Penetration ATTA Unset
Select OK
Set the form as shown
As only one pipe has been selected Single or

Merged hole penetrations is greyed out.
Class: Standard Types

Type: Circular Hole Type D
Clearance 0
Diameter 200
OK
A penetration Atta will be created in the pipe

branch this shows as a grating on the piping
isometric.
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A fixing will have been created in the database ready
for creating the hole using the Hole Management
Application later.
7.4
Pipe Penetration Example Couplings
As discussed earlier it is possible to select Pipe Couplings instead of an attachment, pipe spec /SP/DR07C
has examples of typical penetration sleeves.
The following example shows a penetration coupling placed in a branch modelled using /SP/DR07C
Specification From Pipe Spec
Marker Type COUP
A choose form is displayed showing the
available couplings.
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7.5
Creating Multiple Pipe Penetrations
To demonstrate the Multiple Pipe Penetrations it will be necessary to copy an existing pipe and then create
one hole that both pipes use.
Add equipment /E1302A, Panel /TOP-PANEL and Pipe /80-B-7 to the Graphics display as shown.
Copy Pipe
Navigate to Pipe /80-B-7
Create > Copy Offset
Y = -550
Apply
Yes
Select Utilities > Pipe Penetrations > Create

From the main window pull down
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Set up the Penetration form as shown
Select Pick Penetrated Items
Identify /TOP-PANEL
Select Pick Penetrating Items
Identify 80-B-7 and /Copy-of-80-B-7/B1

Specification Penetrations
Select OK
Set up the form as shown
Merged penetrations ticked
Class Standard Types
Type Symmetrical (Oval) Hole Type HO
Clearance
10
Width
750
Height
200
Rotation
90
OK
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7.6
Pipe Penetration Examples

Class: Standard Hole
Type:
Circular Hole with Kick Plate.
Class: Standard Hole

Type:
Rectangular Hole with Kick Plate.
Class: Pipe Penetration Piece Table

Type:
NB80 Water Tight Flange
Class: Pipe Duct

Type:
Compound Filled Pipe Ducts
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7.7
Requesting Holes
Now the holes have been defined a request must be made for the holes to be created in the appropriate
panel.
Navigate to the owner of both panels
FRMW EROWC
Select Utilities > Hole Management from the main

menu to display the Hole Association Management
Form
Check the Panel Checkbox
associations in the panels.
to
display
the
Select Refresh
Select both holes and
Select Manage Selected Holes.
Under the Requester Tasks heading Select Request
Yes
Expand the Hole validation results panel and
check that all results are passed.
Expand the Hole History panel and note that the

status has changed to REQUESTED
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7.8
Approving Holes
Remember the Piping Designer would not normally be able to approve the holes; Hole Approval is the
responsibility of the discipline that owns the Panel or Floor.
Remove all items from the Graphics Screen
Select Utilities > Hole Management from the main
menu to display the Hole Association Management
Form
Check the Panel Checkbox
associations in the panels.
to
display
the
Select Both Holes

Add to 3D view using the R.H. Mouse Button
Select the First Hole and Select Navigate to using

the R.H. Mouse Button
Select Manage Selected Holes.
Under the Reviewers Tasks

Select Approve
The Hole will now be created.
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7.9
Reject and Redundant Holes
There may be many reasons why a hole can not be approved or required for example the position may not
be suitable or the Pipe may have moved.
The Hole Management Approval Manager allows cross discipline Approval, Rejection or redundancy of
Holes.
Remember this is normally a cross discipline operation.
Should it be considered that the Hole position is not suitable the hole request can be rejected.
In the example shown below the second hole has been rejected and the status of the Hole is set to
Rejected.
If a hole is not required because for example the pipe has been rerouted then the Hole can be set as
redundant. It can not simply be deleted because the plate may have already been cut so there is a
mechanism in Hole management for Holes to be Redundant and for that to be agreed.
In the following Example Hole two is Redundant.
Exercise 8 Hole Management

Using the above examples create holes to accommodate the pipes that pass through the floor plates.
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CHAPTER 8
Isometric Production
Module 13 Isometric Production Training Manual explains in full PDMS Isometric Production System. Please
refer to this manual.
Check Isometric Plots can be obtained directly in Design
Select Utilities > Pipe Isometric
Isometrics can be printed directly from this form.
Exercise 9 Isometric Production

Once the pipes are have clear Data Consistency and Clash Check, a Check Isometric can be produced.
Investigate the End Connections, Geometry and Material List.
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CHAPTER 9
Sloping / Falling Pipelines
All the previous pipework examples involved only orthogonal pipelines, that is, all lengths of tube were either
horizontal or vertical. In practice, you often need to include lengths of tube, which slope at angles between
components. This chapter describes how to position and manipulate sloping pipework..
9.1
Orientation and Positioning Components in Falling Pipelines
PDMS 90Deg Elbows are capable of having a variable angle they are not fixed at 90deg. Variable angle
elbows can be directed to the angle of the slope.
In the example below a tee has been added to the falling line to demonstrate how an offset error would be
introduced. This error is corrected in PDMS using variable angle zero radius bends.
Bends are normally made from tube so adding a bend would only affect tube length and as the bend we use
has no radius the effect is negligible; bends made from tube do not appear on the isometric material list.
The following example shows how bends are used to correct falling lines.
The diagram shows the tee still falling with the main branch; a bend is used at the start of the new branch to
reduce the offset error.
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In this next example the tee is horizontal and two bends are used one at each side to correct the fall.
You should always check contract procedure to establish how to design sloping pipes.
The Auto Slope form allows the user to set the leave direction. This can be set to either up or down for each
elbow in a branch. The slope can be specified either as a rate of fall or as an angle.
9.2
Creating Sloping Pipes
Navigate to branch 1 of pipe /100-C-13. In the piping application select Modify > Slope
Leave the fall to 1/100
Select OK
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PDMS will now step through each elbow in the branch. You are required to select the slope for each elbow.
In each case select YES indicating the slope is up.
As the pipe is open ended finishing at the battery limit the following form is displayed.
As we wish the pipe end to remain in the same place we will select NO,
the pipe tail will remain in the same position but the orientation will
adjust to suit the sloping pipe. Should Yes be selected the Pipe Tail will
be repositioned at the leave of the last component.
The pipe will now be sloping this can be checked using Query > General as we have done earlier. You
should find the elbow direction to be of the form N 0.5729 U.
Exercise 10 - Creating Sloping Pipes

Navigate to branch 1 of pipe /100-C-13 and modify the pipe slope as described above.
9.3
Controlling the Pipe Component Slope
We are now going to add a tee, a new branch and a bend to correct the slope of pipe /100-C-13 that we
have just made slope.
Add a Tee to 500mm from the 3rd
elbow.
Use the RH Mouse Pull Down so
you can set it 500 from the change
in direction
As you will remember from previous discussion the P3 leave direction

of the tee will not be directly up.
New Branch
Create a new branch and connect the pipe head to the tee, as in
previous exercises the bore of the Pipe Branch Tail should be set
100mm but it can be left at the world origin for connection later.
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The first item in this new branch must be a bend,
Create a bend and select the Variable Angle (EV)
and Radius bend in the choose form
Set the Radius to Define and 0.00
Your branch should look like this.
We will now need to direct

the bend up to remove the
offset.
To direct the Bend up use

Orientate > Component > Leave
from the main top pull down.
Set the Direction to be U and tick

the Change Angle Box.
Select
Dismiss
Apply
and
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Add an elbow and position it 1000mm

from the Bend.
Use Orientate Component Slope to

set the slope of the Elbow.
Orientate>Component>Slope
Set the Slope to Up and apply the

Form
Set the Slope to Up
The PL of the elbow will now be sloping. The angle should be Direction N 0.5729 U.
Exercise 11 - Controlling Pipe Component Slope

Create a tee, new branch and a bend to correct the slope as described above.
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10 Alternative Positioning Forms

The following are some examples of positioning piping components in space and relative to other
components.
10.1
Position>Component>Plane Through
The Plane Through form lets you position the current element using a specific co-ordinate, as in this
example, or by using the cursor, or with respect to any other previously positioned item.
10.2
Positioning Piping Items Relative to Other Design Items
You often need to position a piping component so that it, or its attached tube, is either just touching, or is a
fixed distance from, another element in the design (another piping item, a structural beam or column, etc.).
Until now we have always identified the position of a piping item by reference to its centreline (more strictly,
its origin or P0). For relative positioning, it is often more convenient to use one of the extremities of the item
as the reference, such as the topofpipe (ToP) or bottomofpipe (BoP), as we shall see in the following
examples.
10.2.1 Position>Component>BoP/ToP (Infront)
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Note: BoP/ToP in this context refer to the same point, namely the furthest side of the component. Thus,
the form settings Top of Pipe Clearance 50 Infront ID Cursor would achieve the same result. This
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10.2.2 Position>Component>BoP/Top (Behind)
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10.3
Note: As in the preceding example, BoP/ToP here refer to the same point. Thus, the form settings Top
of Pipe Clearance 50 Behind - D Cursor would achieve the same result.
Position>Component>BoP/Top - Nonorthogonal Pipelines
For nonorthogonal pipelines, the following options are applicable:
10.3.1 Positioning Onto another Item
Position Bottom of Pipe Clearance 50 Onto ID Cursor
10.4
Positioning Under another Item
Position Bottom of Pipe Clearance 50 Under ID Cursor
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10.4.1 Positioning Infront another Item
10.4.2 Positioning Behind another Item
10.5
Position>Component>Clearance
10.5.1 Position>Component>Clearance (Infront)
Note: The form settings Clearance 50 Onto ID Cursor would achieve the same result in this example.
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10.5.2 Position>Component>Clearance (Behind)
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10.6
Note: The form settings Clearance 50 Under ID would achieve the same result in this example.
Position>Component>Clearance - Nonorthogonal Pipelines
10.6.1 Positioning with Clearance Onto another Item
10.6.2 Positioning with Clearance Under another Item
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10.6.3 Positioning with Clearance In-front another Item
10.6.4 Positioning with Clearance Behind another Item
10.7
Forwards and Backwards
When using the above examples the designer is required to work with the flow in Forwards Mode or
against the Flow in Backwards Mode. This can be changed on the command line using the command
FOR or BAC.
It can however be selected using the Piping Components Form.
Select Create > Components
The Piping Components form should be used in

conjunction with the Members form
Select Display > Members
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When you use the Forwards and Backwards Radio Buttons the Members window is inverted
Select Forwards
In Forwards Mode the first component in this

example is a flange.
Select Backwards
In Backwards mode the first component in this

example is a Valve.
10.8
Make sure you always close the form in

Forwards Mode
Alternative Positioning Example
Continuing from the elbow created in the previous exercise we are going to create two more elbows but this
time we are going to position the elbows relative to the steelwork.
Set-up the design display to include pipe /100-C-13 and the pipe bridge steelwork /PIPEWAY
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Create a New Elbow and position it 300mm after the column
Use Position > Component > Plane Clearance
Set the form as shown with a 300mm Clearance.

Select Apply and Identify Column /COL-B3
Your elbow should be positioned as shown.
Direct the Elbow leave to point up using Orientate Component > Leave.
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Another elbow is created and positioned so that the bottom of pipe is resting on the steelwork.
Position > Component >BOP/TOP
Select Bottom of Pipe, Clearance 0, Behind, ID Cursor, Apply and Identify beam /AB4H
The Branch can be completed by specifying the tail
as follows:
Bore
Direction
100
E
Position
W322000
N305440
U106457
Exercise 12 Alternative Positioning

Create and Position the Elbows relative to the steelwork as described above.
Investigate using the Members window - Forwards and Backwards Mode.
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CHAPTER 11
11 Pipe Assemblies
Designers can use Pipe Assemblies that can be inserted into pipes both in the normal design process and
during Pipe Splitting Operations. The creation of these Pipe Assemblies is covered in TM-1303 - Project
Design Administration.
Pipe Assemblies are stored in Application Worlds and Areas.
11.1 Using Pipe Assemblies during Piping Design

Navigate to and display /250-B-5
From The Pipework Toolbar Select Show pipe component

form
On the component Creation Form

Select -
Assemblies
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The Assemblies are selected using the Sub-Type Pull down and
selecting the required assembly
Select Samples Assembly Area
Select gate valve set
Place the assembly on the pipe /250-B-5
Select OK
Select WN and OK
Select OK
Select WN and OK
If a piping component can not automatically be selected via the selection type (STYPE) a warning
message followed by a choose form is displayed to allow the Designer to pick the correct component.
The Flanges in spec /A3B do not have the same selection types (STYPE) as the spec that the
assembly was built from so a message and a choose form would normally be displayed.
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Exercise 14 - Using Pipe Assemblies during Piping Design

Using the above example place the Gate Valve Assembly into the pipe /250-B-5 the Flange assembly can
be created in a similar way.
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CHAPTER 12
12 Pipe Splitting
It is often necessary to split Pipes into more than one Branch or Pipe. Splitting Pipes is used to make the
Isometric clearer or perhaps as a process requirement. Pipes can be split on components, on planes or into
segments (or spools). Pipe assemblies are used to aid in the splitting of pipes.
12.1
Pipe Splitting at a component

Display Pipe /100-C-12 as shown
We will split the Pipe at Elbow 3 of Branch /100-C12/B1
The Pipe Splitting form is displayed using Utilities >
Pipe Splitting
Select Split pipe by moving Component

Select New Pipe
Select Split
Identify Elbow 3
The Pipe will be split into two pipes, the upstream

branch will keep the same name whilst the
downstream branch will be given a new name
/100-C-12-Split(1)
The bypass should be included in this pipe
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Navigate to Pipe /100-C-12-Split(1)
Select Modify > Hierarchy > Include
The form will be opened on Pipe /100-C-12-Split(1)

Locate the Bypass Bran /100-C-12/B2
Select Include CE
The Bypass branch will now be included in the pipe

/100-C-12-Split(1)
The Pipe and Branches should be renamed as
required.
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12.2
You should always run a Data Consistency Check if you edit a Pipe
Pipe Splitting on a Plane
To aid with the following example Pipes /100-C-13, /100-C-12 and the pipe Bridge Steel /PIPEWAY have
been added to the screen.
In the following example we will split both pipes using a pair of flanges 1500mm from the southern most pipe
bridge column.
The Pipe Splitting form is displayed using Utilities > Pipe Splitting
Note: The Split Pipe has been divided into sections for ease on explanation.
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12.2.1 Elements to Split

There are 3 options for adding pipes to the Elements
to Split which are self explanatory Add Pipe
Branches
/100-C12-B2 and /100-C-13-B1.
12.2.2 Split Pipe Options, (Split Pipe on Plane)

There are various ways that the pipe split can be identified, in the example we will split the pipe on a plane.
Other split options are described later.
The pipe will be split on a plane that we will define
later.
Select Split pipes on a plane
12.2.3 Moving Down Stream Components
There are three options following the pipe split: Existing

New Pipe
New Branch
- Will just insert Pipe Assembly into the existing Branch

- The pipe will be split into new pipes
- The pipe Branch will be split into extra branches.
Select Existing
12.2.4 Plane definition

The plane is used to describe the position of the split, set the
following:
Plane Size
Select
3000
Tick Fill
Split Infront of the pick at a distance
and a distance of
1500
Select
Create plane
Pick any Pipe leg to place the cutting plane orthogonally Identify any of the pipes.
Pick to position the cutting plane Pick the South West Pipe Bridge Column (F-1)
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The Cutting Plane should be drawn as shown
12.2.5 Assembly Selection

We will split the pipe using a pair of flanges
Select
Sample assembly area
Description
FLAN GASK FLAN
Assembly build origin
Build to primary origin
12.2.6 Split Pipe

To Split the pipes select the Split Button
Select Yes
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The pipes should be split as shown below.
12.3 Split Pipe into Segments

This option can be used if you wish to split the pipe in for example 2000 lengths.
Select Split pipes into segments
Split By Component picks
Select a Segment Length of 2000

As before Select a Weld Neck Pipe Assembly
Select the Split Button
You will now be prompted to select the start and end of the leg to be split.
Select Elbow 3 and Flange 2 of pipe branch /100-C13-B1
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Exercise 17 - Pipe Splitting

Using the above examples:
Split Pipes /100-C-13, /100-C-12 on a plane
Split Pipe /100-C-12 into segments
Try splitting a Pipe into two pipes
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CHAPTER 13
13 Pipe Editing (Component Bore/Specification)

The modify Pipe / Branch components form can be used to change the Pipe, Insulation and Tracing Specs
and also resize the piping components. It can be accessed from either Modify > Pipe > Component bore /
Specification or Modify > Branch > Component bore / Specification.
In the example we will change the Branch and Insulation Spec and resize some components.
Navigate to and display pipe /250-B-5
13.1 Changing Component Spec

Select Modify > Pipe > Component bore / Specification
Using the Right Hand Mouse Button on the display window displays the
Modification Pull Down
Use the Right Hand Mouse and Select All
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In this case we do not wish to change the pipe spec on the Flanges and Gaskets as they are connected to
300# Nozzles
Identify all Gaskets and Flanges using the L.H. Mouse Button with the <Ctrl> Key held down this will deselect the Flanges and Gaskets leaving the rest selected.
The Selection is also shown in the Graphics Window
Use the Right Hand Mouse and Select Modify Specification
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The current Piping Spec will be displayed, Select Spec A1A using the pull down and OK
The right hand end of the form displays details of the component specification reference and description
changes. These should be reviewed prior to using the Apply Button.
In our case there are no errors but typical errors are shown below.
Any errors should be reviewed using the Error Message Tab as you can see in the above example the Tee
shows a comment No selection available
Select the Error Messages Tab
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The spec that the Branch has been changed to does not contain a 250NB Butt Weld Tee, this will need to be
resolved manually and could involve selecting a different component type.
Select Apply to make the changes
Exercise 18 - Pipe Editing (Component Bore/Specification)

Using the above example change the piping specification from /A3B-TRA to /A1A-TRA on the piping
components, make sure that the Flanges and Gaskets are not changed. Run a Data Consistency check on
the modified Pipe.
In a similar way change the insulation spec to W
The Branch Temperature will also need to be set to 150 Deg using Modify > Attributes at Branch and Pipe
Level. In order to see the insulation you will need to show the insulation using Settings > Graphics
Representation and setting the Insulation to 25%
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13.2 Changing Component Nominal Bore

The modify Pipe / Branch components form can be used to resize the piping components. It can be
accessed from either Modify > Pipe > Component bore / Specification or Modify > Branch >
Component bore / Specification.
In the example we will resize some components.
Navigate to and display pipe /250-B-5
Select the two elbows and the reducer using the Cursor
Select Modify > Branch > Component bore / Specification
Use the Select from graphics button to select the components for change.
Using the Right Hand Mouse button Select Modify Bore
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Change the bore to 150mm and OK
You can see that there is no available reducer so it will not be changed
Select Apply
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As you can see from the above example the Elbows have changed size the connecting pipework should be
changed manually.
Exercise 19 Changing Component Nominal Bore

Using the above example investigate changing component Nominal Bore
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Understand the basic concepts of Pipes and Branches.

Using this guide

Refer to other documentation

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Entering a Design Session

On the AVEVA PDMS Login box, enter

and then click

ANSI CLASS 150 CARBON STEEL

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Setting the Appropriate Specification

Used for the Creation

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Pipe Creation Form

The Create Pipe form is now displayed

Before creating the pipe we must first navigate to the

The Bore field indicated on the form is the nominal

Branches serve two purposes:

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Pipe Branch Heads and Tails

Attributes for heads of branches

HPOS The position in the zone where the branch starts.

Attributes for tails of branches

TPOS The position in the zone where the branch ends.

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Pipe Branch Head / Tail Positioned Explicitly

The Head Direction is the direction of the flow and

Refer to the AVEVA coding standards for a full

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Pipe Branch Head / Tail Connected

This sets the pipe head attributes HPOS and HDIR

Pipe Branch Components (Pipe Fittings)

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Creating Branch Components (Pipe Fittings)

2.12 Component Creation Form

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Component Selection Form

2.13.1 The components Tab

2.13.2 The Specs. Tab

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2.13.3 The Errors Tab

2.13.4 The Options tab

if selected, automates the function of the Reconnection button on the

Reconn. free ends

if selected, re-establishes connectivity if the Pipe Head (or Tail) becomes

if selected, ignores elements which have their RLOCK attribute set to 0.

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Branch Components List Order

To help with this a Component Position Pointer is displayed.

As you can see by default there is no TUBE shown in the explorer

Typical Design Explorer showing Tube

Settings > Explorer

Select Show TUBI/ROD

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