Guia de Edicion de Catalogos y Especificaciones PDF

Converting Existing Specs and Catalogs for Use in
Autodesk® AutoCAD® Plant 3D

As many of us know, changing from one software solution to another is not an easy task. In most cases,
companies must put applications through a rigorous process to set them up to meet company standards.
When changing from one program to another, it is ideal to maintain the largest amount of customized
data possible. This guide covers converting your current Bentley® AutoPLANT, Intergraph® CADWorx®,
or CSV-formatted specs and catalogs into AutoCAD Plant 3D specs and catalogs. We go through the
process for conversions as well as take an in-depth look into the mapping and the setup of the mapping
inside of the AutoCAD Plant 3D Spec Editor.
Understanding Conversion Mapping
To successfully convert your current specifications from an external format into the AutoCAD
Plant 3D Specs and/or Catalog format you may need to add/edit the mapped properties within
the Class Mapping Dialogue Box. [File > Convert > Settings > *select appropriate option* (see
image 1)]. The mapping configuration controls how the external Specs and/or Catalogs are
translated into AutoCAD Plant 3D Specs and/or Catalogs.
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When adding or adjusting existing classes you should be sure to adjust the Class Mapping,
Geometry Mapping and the Property Translations.
Converting Existing Specs and Catalogs for Use in Autodesk® AutoCAD® Plant 3D
Class Mapping
Image 2
The Class Mapping tab (Image 2) is where the external format’s general properties are setup to
match AutoCAD Plant 3D’s general properties.
The adjustments made within this tab are saved inside a configuration file. These files are
ATPToP3dClassMapping.xml, CSVToP3dClassMapping.xml and CWToP3DClassMapping.xml.
They are found inside of the AutoCAD Plant 3D route folder (C:\Program
Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2014\PLNT3D).
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Know the Difference between Global Properties and Class Specific Properties
Global properties are the common properties amongst all components. These include Long
Description, Material, Short Description etc. These properties can be mapped globally instead of
having to assign their AutoCAD Plant 3D equivalent property individually.
Class specific properties refer to properties unique to a specific type of component. An example
is a 90 degree elbow/bend. One of the properties for an elbow/bend in AutoCAD Plant 3D is
PathAngle, this field would be mapped to the external formats equivalent, but this is unique to a
certain type of component, and would therefore be mapped at a class level.
Class specific properties override Global properties. Therefore if you have the same AutoCAD
Plant 3D field mapped inside the Global and Class Properties, the value in the Class Property
will be applied.
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If you would like a certain external class property override to be applied to one port only you will
make use of the “#” symbol. (see image 4)
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Image 4
External Class name and Plant 3D matching class name:
If your Spec/Catalog is failing to convert 100%, one of the reasons may be that the class of a
certain component has not been mapped. Create a new class (see image 5) and specify what the
corresponding class is in AutoCAD Plant 3D (see image 6). Once that is done you can start
assigning properties from your external Spec/Catalog to match the P3D properties (see image 7).
Image 5
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Image 6
“Match or Apply” Defined
When the apply option is selected, for a row, the value/text underneath the “External Property
Name” column will become the value/text for the property that is listed underneath the “Plant 3D
Property Name” column. I.E. if there is a row underneath the column “Plant 3D Property Name”
called PathAngle and that same row contains a value of 90 underneath the “External Property
Name” column and the “Match or Apply” column is set to Apply, the result will be that the
PathAngle property in the AutoCAD Plant 3D catalog will be 90. (see image 5)
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Image 7
When the match option is selected the property under the “External Property Name” column
represents a column with its own values/text inside of the external Spec/Catalog. The match
option lets the property listed under the “Plant 3D Property Name” take on whatever value/text is
listed underneath that specific column within the external Spec/Catalog. (see image 8, 9 and 10)
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Image 8
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Image 10
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Geometry Mapping
Image 11
The Geometry Mapping tab (see image 11) is where the external parametric dimensions are
translated into AutoCAD Plant 3D parameters.
We need to define the external components property/ies the converter will use to locate the
correct object and translate it into an AutoCAD Plant 3D component. (see image 12).
Image 12
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Once this is defined we will then specify which AutoCAD Plant 3D Shape the External object will
use when it is converted to a P3D object. (see images 13 and 14):
Image 13
Image 14
NOTE: The AutoCAD Plant 3D component name without an underscore extension can be used
for beveled ends, buttwelded ends or flanged ends. The underscore extension defines other end
types e.g. _OFOF would indicate 2 ports both either socketed or threaded.
The next step is to define (in this instance) the END_COND_1 and END_COND_2 (see image
15) so that the converter will choose the correct external component and bring it into a P3D
Catalog/Spec accurately.
Image 15
Now we are ready to start matching the P3D Parameters with the corresponding external
parameters.
Each AutoCAD Plant 3D Shape has its own list of parameters (see image 16). These parameters
will vary from object to object.
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Image 16
The P3D Parameters and the External Corresponding Parameters can now be matched
accordingly (see image 17).
Image 17
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Property Translation
Image 18
The Property Translation Tab (see image 18) is used to ensure that values which apply to all
components from our external Spec/Catalog are correctly translated when the conversion
process takes place.
You are able to add in additional values and these will apply to all the classes.
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Converting Specs/Catalogs:
To Convert AutoPlant Specs/Catalogs
1. Access File > Convert > AutoPlant Specs and Catalogs…

2. Select Add
3. Navigate too and select the Specs, Catalogs or both that you would like to convert
4. Add the location you would like the converted Specs/Catalogs placed in
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5. Select Convert
6. Monitor the progress
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7. Review Results
8. View and interpret the Log File
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9. Based on the results you can take appropriate action to ensure a 100% successful
conversion.
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To Convert CADWorx Specs
1. Access File > Convert > CADWorx Specs…

2. Select Add
3. Navigate to and select the Spec you would like to convert
4. Select the Library containing Referenced Files
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Note: The correct Path needs to be selected for the Library. It often happens that the
incorrect path is selected resulting in the CADWorx specs not being converted.
LIB_MM is NOT the correct folder but rather the folder one level up (Plant
Folder).
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5. Select the Data File
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6. Add the location you would like the converted Specs placed in
7. Select Convert
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8. Monitor the Progress
9. Review Results
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To Import CSV Files
1. When importing CSV files, it is vital to have the correct folder structure.
2. Access File > Convert > CSV files

3. Add the folder containing the DataTables and MiscTables folders.
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4. Select whether this CSV file needs to be imported as a Spec or a Catalog
5. Add the location you would like the converted Specs placed in
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6. Select Convert
7. Monitor the Progress
8. Review Results
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Converting Existing Specs and Catalogs for Use in

Autodesk® AutoCAD® Plant 3D

Understanding Conversion Mapping

External Class name and Plant 3D matching class name:

“Match or Apply” Defined

To Convert AutoPlant Specs/Catalogs

1. Access File > Convert > AutoPlant Specs and Catalogs…

6. Monitor the progress

8. View and interpret the Log File

To Convert CADWorx Specs

1. Access File > Convert > CADWorx Specs…

3. Navigate to and select the Spec you would like to convert

4. Select the Library containing Referenced Files

5. Select the Data File

8. Monitor the Progress

To Import CSV Files

2. Access File > Convert > CSV files

4. Select whether this CSV file needs to be imported as a Spec or a Catalog

7. Monitor the Progress

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