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Pipe .............................................................................................................................................. 85
Valves........................................................................................................................................... 87
Instruments ................................................................................................................................... 88
Supports ....................................................................................................................................... 89
Bends ........................................................................................................................................... 92
Elbows .......................................................................................................................................... 94
Flanges......................................................................................................................................... 96
Gaskets ........................................................................................................................................ 97
Multi-Port ...................................................................................................................................... 98
Alternative Texts ........................................................................................................................... 99
Piping Features ................................................................................................................................. 115
Branches .................................................................................................................................... 115
Taps ........................................................................................................................................... 122
Nozzles....................................................................................................................................... 128
Alternative Texts ......................................................................................................................... 129
Cable Tray Components ................................................................................................................... 133
Cable Tray .................................................................................................................................. 133
Supports ..................................................................................................................................... 134
Bends ......................................................................................................................................... 137
Elbows ........................................................................................................................................ 139
Multi-Port .................................................................................................................................... 141
Cable Tray Features ......................................................................................................................... 142
Branches .................................................................................................................................... 142
Taps ........................................................................................................................................... 146
Duct Components ............................................................................................................................. 151
Duct ............................................................................................................................................ 151
Valves......................................................................................................................................... 153
Instruments ................................................................................................................................. 154
Supports ..................................................................................................................................... 155
Bends ......................................................................................................................................... 158
Elbows ........................................................................................................................................ 159
Gaskets ...................................................................................................................................... 161
Multi-Port .................................................................................................................................... 162
Duct Features ................................................................................................................................... 163
Branches .................................................................................................................................... 163
Taps ........................................................................................................................................... 167
Nozzles....................................................................................................................................... 172
Enclosures ........................................................................................................................................ 173
Part Numbers ............................................................................................................................. 173
Component Attributes ................................................................................................................. 178
Component Tags ........................................................................................................................ 179
Weld Numbers ............................................................................................................................ 182
Spool Identifiers .......................................................................................................................... 185
Cut Pieces .................................................................................................................................. 188
Joints and Assemblies ................................................................................................................ 190
Messages ................................................................................................................................... 194
Graphics............................................................................................................................................ 196
Definitions ................................................................................................................................... 196
Layers......................................................................................................................................... 203
Scale .......................................................................................................................................... 204
Additional .................................................................................................................................... 205
Documentation Comments
We welcome comments or suggestions about this documentation. You can send us an email at:
PPMdoc@intergraph.com.
Documentation updates for supported software versions are available from Intergraph Smart
Support (https://smartsupport.intergraph.com).
Isogen Configuration supports horizontal positioning of the dimension standout. For more
information, see Preferred Standout Dimension in Standouts (on page 259). (P2 AL:11970)
The Welds and Joints category has been re-organized to improve its overall layout. For
more information, see Welds and Joints (on page 479). (P2 AL:14803)
You can show multiple revision clouds on the isometric drawing. For more information, see
Revisions Highlighted in Settings (on page 239). (P2 AL:15644)
The number of user-definable Alternative Text (AText) strings that the software supports has
been expanded. For more information, see Alternative Texts (on page 559). (P2 CP:74293)
Isogen Configuration supports a new file path macro, $SYMBOLSHARE$. This macro
enables you to reference the SharedContent folder when specifying any path within an
isometric drawing style. Previous versions of the software required you to specify a
hard-coded path to reference any file located in the SharedContent folder. (P2 CP:105056)
Drawing Sheet has been added as an OidType, enabling you to pull properties directly
from the Drawing Sheet object. For more information, see Drawing Frame in Attributes (on
page 562). (P2 CP:123112)
The software supports user-specified reference dimension placement locations on a piping
isometric drawing. As part of this new functionality, the Placement property has been
renamed as Automatic Placement, and a new setting, Off, has been added. For more
information, see Automatic Placement and User Defined Placement in Column References.
(P3 CP:176166)
The software supports output of a double-banked material list on the isometric drawing.
Previous versions of the software supported offsetting the material list section only along the
Y (or vertical) direction of the drawing using Section2 Y Offset and Section3 Y Offset. Now
you can also offset the material list section along the X (or horizontal) direction of the
drawing using Section2 X Offset and Section3 X Offset. You can set this option using
Materials > Drawing Material List > User Defined. For more information, see Section2 X
Offset and Section3 X Offset in User Defined. (P3 CP:250733)
When you select a cable tray or HVAC isometric drawing style in the Management Console
and open Isogen Configuration, the software may also restrict the drawing properties that are
available for editing. The next example shows how the software populates the group of
Components options, depending on which isometric drawing style that is active: Piping (1) or
HVAC (2).
Drawing Manager
Sets property values for system controls, including pre- and post-processors and the names of
the input files that Isogen uses during drawing generation. You can also define properties that
control the content and appearance of the extracted drawing.
In this version of the software, cable tray and HVAC isometric drawing options
are limited to beta access. As such, isometric options specific to cable tray and HVAC drawings
are not visible in Isogen Configuration by default. To turn on cable tray and HVAC options so
that you have access to the full array of isometric drawing settings provided by the software,
please contact Intergraph Support (http://www.intergraph.com/support).
The Drawing Manager category includes the style groups listed below. Every style group is
further broken down into options groups, with each options group containing a collection of
associated isometric drawing properties.
Drawing Generation organizes options that control the format of the data that is output on
the isometric drawing, such as units format, deviations, and calculations. For more
information, see Drawing Generation (on page 15).
Drawing File organizes options groups that define the backing sheet, such as the paper
size, margins, template file location, and folder location of the output file. For more
information, see Drawing File (on page 36).
Pre and Post Processors organizes options groups that control how pre- and
post-processor applications run and interact with Personal Isogen. For more information, see
Pre and Post Processors (on page 42).
Input Files organizes options groups that define the names and locations of the input data
files that Isogen uses. Options are also available for setting the
PIPELINE-REFERENCE-LOCATION-DEFINITION section of the Data Definition (DDF) file,
heat treatment, and NDE testing data. For more information, see Input Files (on page 44).
Reports organizes options groups that define Isogen output and report files. For more
information, see Reports (on page 49).
Drawing Generation
Controls the format of the data that is output on the isometric drawing, such as the units format,
deviations, and calculations.
The Drawing Generation style group contains the options groups listed below.
The style groups listed below are not applicable for all isometric drawing types.
Available style groups depend on the type of isometric drawing style that is currently active:
Pipeline, Cable Tray, or HVAC.
Overview sets properties related to the drawing style and backing sheet used during
drawing generation. You can also define materials, weld, and cut list output. For more
information, see Overview (on page 16).
Units sets properties that control the format of the units used for bolts and dimensions. For
more information, see Units (on page 20).
Drawing Splitting sets properties related to split control. For more information, see Drawing
Splitting (on page 22).
Weights sets properties that control the output and format of weight data. For more
information, see Weights (on page 27).
Centre of Gravity sets properties that control center-of-gravity calculations. For more
information, see Centre of Gravity (on page 29).
Tolerances sets properties that control dimensional and angular deviations. For more
information, see Tolerances (on page 30).
Dates sets properties that control the output of the date on isometric drawings and related
files. For more information, see Dates (on page 34).
Centreline Lengths sets properties that control how Isogen determines the lengths of
bends and elbows. For more information, see Centreline Lengths (on page 35).
Actions sets properties that control behavior of PCFGEN and IDFGEN. For more
information, see Actions (on page 36).
Overview
Specifies the drawing style and type of backing sheet used when the isometric drawing is
generated. Properties also allow you to define the output of the materials, weld, and cut list on
the drawing.
Isometric Type
Sets the type of isometric drawing that Isogen produces.
Available settings depend on the type of isometric drawing style that is currently
active: Pipeline, Cabletray, or HVAC.
Combined produces drawings that contain Fabrication, Erection, and Offshore
information.
Erection/Offshore produces Erection/Offshore type isometric drawings.
Fabrication Only produces Fabrication only isometric drawings.
Flat Spool (Flat) produces individual flat spool isometric drawings where maximum legs
are flat.
Flat Spool (Parallel) produces individual flat spool isometric drawings where maximum
legs are parallel
Spool produces individual spool isometric drawings with As-Built orientation.
Material List Only suppresses the generation of isometric drawings.
Combined Material produces a combined material list only, without pipeline, cable tray,
or duct graphics (the type of graphics that the software suppresses depends on the
active isometric drawing style).
Erection Material produces an Erection material list only, without pipeline, cable tray, or
duct graphics (the type of graphics that the software suppresses depends on the active
isometric drawing style).
Fabrication Material produces a Fabrication material list only, without pipeline, cable
tray, or duct graphics (the type of graphics that the software suppresses depends on the
active isometric drawing style).
Spool Material produces a Spool material list only, without spool graphics.
Defines:
Option Switch - 21, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.IsometricType
North Direction
Controls the viewing direction (isometric orientation), or the direction that the north arrow
points on the isometric drawing. Acceptable orientation options are: Top Left, Top Right,
Bottom Left, or Bottom Right.
Defines:
Option Switch - 42, Pos1
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.NorthDirection
Rotation Angle
Controls the rotation of the isometric drawing in a clockwise direction by a user-specified
number of degrees.
Type 0 to orient isometric drawings in the horizontal plane using the North Direction
setting. This is the default setting.
Alternatively, type the number of degrees by which to orient the isometric drawing in the
horizontal plane in a clockwise direction. This user-specified value overwrites the North
Direction setting.
Where pipelines or components are oriented in a non-primary, or skewed,
direction, the subsequent isometric drawing output can be congested and difficult to read.
The ability to orient pipelines or components in the horizontal plane so that the majority of
sections are rotated to a primary direction can simplify isometric drawing output. The
example below shows pipe oriented in a southeasterly direction:
The next example shows the same pipe rotated 45º so that it is now in a southerly direction:
Defines:
Option Switch - 42, Pos 4-7
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.DrawingRotationAngle
Drawing
Controls isometric drawing generation. Select the check box to generate the drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - 21, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Visible
Drawing Frame
Controls plotting of the standard Isogen drawing frame. Select the check box to plot the
standard Isogen drawing frame.
Defines:
Option Switch - 18
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.Visible
Material List
Controls the display of the material list on the isometric drawing.
Select the check box to plot the material list. To turn off all material list types, except the
material control file and cut list, clear the check box. The software controls the output of
these two files separately.
Defines:
Option Switch - 23, Pos 1
I-Configure - MaterialList.Visible
Weld List
Turns on and off the display of the weld, or operations, summary on the isometric drawing.
Select the check box to plot the weld list.
This property is not available for cable tray or HVAC isometric drawings.
Defines:
Option Switch - 53, Pos 2
I-Configure - WeldList.Visible
Cut List
Turns on and off the display of the cut piece list and cut piece identifiers. The cut list is a
report on the cut pieces that Isogen has determined to be in the pipeline. Select the check
box to show the cut piece list and numbers on the isometric drawing.
The Active List setting controls whether the cut list report is fixed or
user-defined.
Defines:
Option Switch - 2, Pos 1
I-Configure - CutList.Visible
Output Format
Controls the 2D CAD file format that Isogen creates. This property is not available for Cable
Tray or HVAC isometric drawings. Select one of the supported formats:
AutoCAD DXF (DXF)
MicroStation (DGN)
Smart DWG (DWG)
Smart DGN (DGN)
Smart DGN v8 .DGN)
SmartSketch (IGR)
Shape2d (SHA)
POD2
POD3
Isogen
Postscript
With Smart DGN v8 output, template backing sheets are suffixed with .dg8.
To use .dg8 templates:
Rename the .DGN v5 template backing sheets to .dg5.
Rename the .dg8 templates to .dgn.
Defines:
Option Switch - 71, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.OutputFormat
Units
Controls the format of the units used for bolts and dimensions.
Only those properties that are available for the type of isometric style that is currently
active (pipeline, cable tray, or HVAC) will display on the Options panel.
Metric / Inch Bores uses millimeter lengths and inch pipe bores.
Imperial / Inch Bores uses inch lengths and inch pipe bores.
You can specify the changeover point from where lengths are reported in inches
only, to feet and inches.
Imperial / MM Bores uses inch pipe bores with lengths in feet and inches.
Parts
Specifies the unit format that Isogen uses for dimensions.
Imperial uses for inch lengths and widths.
Metric uses millimeter lengths and widths.
Defines:
Option Switch - 41, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Control.Units
Bolt Length
Controls the units that Isogen uses for bolt lengths.
As Drawing uses the setting defined by the Drawing Manager > Drawing Generation
> Units > Pipes and Fittings settings.
INCH uses inch diameters.
MM uses millimeter diameters.
Defines:
Option Switch - 65, Pos 1
I-Configure - MaterialList.BoltLengthUnits
Bolt Diameter
Controls the units that Isogen uses for bolt diameters.
As Drawing uses the Drawing Manager > Drawing Generation > Units > Pipes and
Fittings setting.
INCH uses inch diameters.
MM uses millimeter diameters.
Defines:
Option Switch - 65, Pos 2
I-Configure - MaterialList.BoltDiameterUnits
Drawing Splitting
Provides options related to split control.
The properties that display for this options group depend on the type of active
isometric drawing style: pipeline, cable tray, or HVAC. Some properties are specific to piping
isometric drawings, while others are specific to cable tray or HVAC isometric drawings.
Unless you also select Ignore User Split Points, Isogen ignores the Automatic
Drawing Splitting setting if manually-added pipeline split points are present in the
pipeline data file.
Because Isogen applies the setting to all the pipelines in a run, we recommend that you
only set the number of drawings in special cases, such as for single pipeline runs.
For Cabletray and HVAC isometrics:
Select the check box to calculate the volume of isometric graphics that Isogen can
satisfactorily display on the selected sheet size, and generate the required number of sheets
to contain the data. To use the Number of Sheets setting to specify a fixed number of
drawings, clear the check box. Clearing the Automatic Drawing Split check box allows you
to directly dictate how many isometric drawings Isogen produces for the pipeline.
For all isometric drawing types, if you need to use the Material Part
Number property, we recommend that you do not set Automatic Drawing Split to force
single sheet isometric drawings.
Defines:
Option Switch - 7, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.AutoDrawingSplit
Number of Drawings
Specifies the number of drawing sheets required for split control.
For automatic control of drawing numbers, type 0. To specify the number of drawings, type a
value in the range 1-99.
Unless you select Ignore User Split Points, Isogen ignores the Number of Drawings
setting if manually placed pipeline split points are present in the pipeline data file.
Number of Drawings dictates how many drawing sheets are extracted for a pipeline.
Because this setting applies to all the pipelines in a run, you should use this property
only for special cases for single pipe runs.
To use Number of Drawings, you must clear the Automatic Drawing Splitting check
box.
Defines:
Option Switch - 7, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.NoOfDrawing
This property is not available for cable tray or HVAC isometric drawings.
Number of Sheets
Specifies the number of drawing sheets required for split control.
For automatic control of sheet numbers, type 0. To specify the number of sheets, type a
value in the range 1-99.
To use Number of Sheets, you must clear the Automatic Drawing Splitting check
box.
This property is not available for piping isometric drawings.
Defines:
Option Switch - 7, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.NoOfDrawing
False suppresses the output of coordinate data and outputs a drawing continuation
message that points to the end of continuation components (1). Requires that Show
Coordinates at Split Points also be set to False. If Show Coordinates at Split Points
is set to True, Isogen displays a full set of coordinates and a drawing continuation
message that points to the drawing split point (2).
Weights
Controls the output and format of weight data on the isometric drawing.
Output
Controls how Isogen displays component weights on the isometric drawing.
None outputs no weight information. Applies to all outputs, including such things as
material lists, weight output on the drawing frame, and material control files. This is the
default setting.
kgs inputs and outputs all weights in kilograms (Kgs).
lbs inputs and outputs all weights in pounds (Lbs.)
Linear Denominator specifies the units Isogen uses for the linear weight
denominator, regardless of the units used for weights.
Defines:
Option Switch - 41, Pos 4
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.WeightOutput
Linear Denominator
Specifies the units used for the linear weight denominator, regardless of the units used for
weights.
None uses the default units for linear denominator. For example, use LBS/FT when
weight is in pounds (Lbs.), and KGS/M when weight is in kilograms (Kgs.).
m outputs the linear denominator in meters.
ft outputs the linear denominator in feet.
Use the Output setting to specify the weight unit.
Defines:
Option Switch - 41, Pos 4
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.LinearWeightDenominator
Centre of Gravity
Controls center-of-gravity and weight calculations. This options group is available only for piping
isometric drawings.
Enabled
Controls whether center-of-gravity and weight calculations are performed.
Select the check box to perform the center-of-gravity and weight calculations that are set by
Dry Pipe Calculations, Wet Pipe Calculations, Show Insulation Weight, and Show Wet
Weight. To suppress all center-of-gravity and weight calculations, clear the check box.
Defines:
Option Switch - 82, Pos 1
I-Configure - Supplementary.CentreOfGravity.Enabled
Per Pipeline
Controls whether the center-of-gravity and weight calculations are per pipeline or per
drawing/spool.
Select the check box to calculate center-of-gravity and weight per pipeline. To calculate
center-of-gravity and weight per drawing/spool, clear the check box.
You must also select Enabled.
Defines:
Option Switch - 82, Pos 1
I-Configure - Supplementary.CentreOfGravity.PerPipeline
Tolerances
Sets properties for controlling deviations (dimensional and angular), remainders from dimension
calculations, and tolerances.
Difference Limit
Controls how Isogen interprets and acts up small dimensional deviations detected in the
input data file. These deviations can lead to small, unwanted skews being generated on the
isometric drawing. You can use Difference Limit to define a dimensional cut-off value,
whereby Isogen ignores any offset coordinate numerically below this value.
Set to the required dimensional tolerance in millimeters or inches. For example, you can
type 1.0 mm or 0.04 inch. When set to 0, no dimensional offset tolerance is set.
Defines:
Option Switch - 116, Pos 1-3
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.MinOffset
Angle Limit
Controls how Isogen interprets and acts upon small angular deviations detected in the input
data. These deviations can lead to small, unwanted skews being generated on the isometric
drawing. You can define an angular cut-off value with this property so that any skew that has
an angular deviation below this value is ignored by Isogen and not treated as a skew.
To specify a user-defined angle tolerance, type a value in the range 1-10, such as 0.5 for
0.5-degrees. Type 0 for no angular offset tolerance. This is the default setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - 115
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.MinAngleOffset
Diagnostics
Sets properties related to the type and level of information output in diagnostic type messages.
Only those properties that are available for the type of isometric style that is currently
active (pipeline, cable tray, or HVAC) will display on the Options panel.
Diagnostic Level
Controls the amount of information written to the message file.
Low writes Isogen program version and plot file generation messages to the message
file.
Medium writes plot and module run messages to the message file.
High writes plot, module run, and ISOPLOT messages to the message file.
Defines:
Option Switch - 55, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.DiagnosticLevel
Set Disconnected
Specifies an IDFGEN-generated diagnostic. Select the check box to set the data to
disconnected when an increased tolerance is used to connect components.
A message is always output if the pipeline does not connect using increased tolerance.
This property is not available for piping isometric drawings.
Defines:
Option Switch - 55, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.SetPipeLineDisconnected
Version Information
Controls inclusion of the weight of additional material associated with supports for
center-of-gravity calculations.
Include includes the weight of additional materials.
Ignore excludes the weight of additional materials.
Defines:
Option Switch - 40, Pos 6
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.SupportAdditionsWeight
Test Only
Allows test isometrics to be produced for proving isometric output or to resolve drawing
production issues.
Defines:
Option Switch - 21, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.TestIso
Dates
Controls the output of the date on the drawing and in drawing-related files.
Date Format
Controls the format of the date that is output on the isometric drawing and in the Summary
files.
None displays no date.
British displays the date in British format (dd/mm/yy)
European displays the date in European format (dd/mm/yy).
American displays the date in American format (mm/dd/yy).
Defines:
Option Switch - 6, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.DateFormat
Date Source
Determines the source used to output the date.
Data File uses the date contained in the pipeline data file.
System uses the system clock date.
Defines:
Option Switch - 6, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.DateSource
Centreline Lengths
Calculation Method
Controls how Isogen determines the length of bends and elbows. This property is available
only for piping isometric drawings.
Calculate the distance around curve of Bends/Elbows calculates the centerline
length using the distance around the radius.
Calculate the distance to intersection of Bends/Elbows calculates the centerline
length using the distance from the end point to the intersection point.
Defines:
Option Switch - 24, Pos 4
I-Configure - MaterialList.CentrelineLengths
Actions
Controls the behavior of PCFGEN and IDFGEN.
If No Item Code
Controls IDFGEN's output of components present in the Piping Component File (PCF) that
have no item code specified.
Default sets components with no item code to Not On Material List.
Generate Blank Item Code assigns a blank item code and description and output to
the material list.
Defines:
Option Switch - 74, Pos 8
I-Configure - MaterialList.ComponentsWithNoItemCodesInPCF
Drawing File
Defines the backing sheet, such as the paper size, margins, template file location, and folder
location of the output file.
The Drawing File style group contains the options groups listed below.
Sheet Size controls properties that set standard and non-standard paper sizes. For more
information, see Sheet Size (on page 37).
Drawing Area Size sets properties that control settings for the drawing frame. For more
information, see Drawing Area Size (on page 37).
Output File sets properties that define isometric drawing output. For more information, see
Output File (on page 39).
Sheet Size
Sets standard and non-standard paper sizes.
Size
Specifies a standard paper size for the isometric drawing. You can select from European
sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3, A4), ANSI sizes (A, B, C, D, E), or Custom.
If you set Size to Custom, then you must also set Custom Height and Custom
Width.
Defines:
Option Switch - 14, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.DrawingSize
Custom Height
Sets the height of a non-standard paper size. You must use Custom Height and Custom
Width together. Set both properties to zero or to a suitable value.
For PostScript output, set the paper size using Size
Defines:
Option Switch - 15, Pos 1-4
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.CustomHeight
Custom Width
Sets the width of a non-standard paper size. You must use Custom Height and Custom
Width together. Set both properties to zero or to a suitable value.
Defines:
Option Switch - 16, Pos 1-4
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.CustomWidth
Left Margin
Specifies the distance between the outer edge of the drawing sheet and the outer line of the
drawing frame on the left side of the drawing.
Type 0 for no reserved area, or type the required distance.
Defines:
Option Switch - 10
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.LeftMargin
Top Margin
Specifies the distance between the outer edge of the drawing sheet and the outer line of the
drawing frame at the top of the drawing.
Type 0 for no reserved area, or type the required distance.
Defines:
Option Switch - 12
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.RightMargin
Right Margin
Controls the numbering of overflow drawing sheets.
Next Identifier specifies that the second isometric drawing has the next sheet number
in the sequence.
Alpha suffix specifies that the second isometric drawing has the same sheet number
as the first one, with a character suffix, for example, A, B, and so forth.
Overflow Sheet Numbering applies only when you set Material List Overflow
to Continuation Sheet to produce a second sheet that displays the material list
continuation.
Defines:
Option Switch - 30, Pos 1
I-Configure - MaterialList.OverflowDrawingID
Bottom Margin
Specifies the distance between the outer edge of the drawing sheet and the outer line of the
drawing frame at the bottom of the drawing.
Type 0 for no reserved area, or type the required distance.
Defines:
Option Switch - 13
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.BottomMargin
Output File
Defines settings related to isometric drawing output.
Only those properties that are available for the type of isometric style that is currently
active (pipeline, cable tray, or HVAC) will display on the Options panel.
Path
Specifies the folder into which drawings are written. Type the full path location for the
required folder. Alternatively, click Browse and navigate to the required file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.PlotFilePath
Overwrite
Overwrites and deletes any plot files existing with the same name.
Select the check box to allocate the plot file name using the selected sequence method after
deleting previously generated files. To allocate the next available plot file and generate the
name using the selected sequence method, clear the check box.
Defines:
Option Switch - 31, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.OverwritePlotFile
Page Length
Controls the number of lines per page on any printed output (reports) generated by Isogen.
Type the required number of lines to be output per page, or type 0 to use the default value
of 55 lines per page.
Defines:
Option Switch - 63
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.PrintedOutputPageLen
Postscript Size
Specifies the Postscript plotter size. Select one of the European or ANSI sizes listed below:
European Sizes:
A0 - 841 x 1189 mm
A1 - 594 x 841 mm
A2 - 420 x 594 mm
A3 - 297 x 420 mm
A4 - 210 x 297mm
ANSI Sizes
A - 8.5" x 11"
B - 11" x 17"
C - 17" x 22"
D - 22" x 34"
E - 34" x 44"
Defines:
Option Switch - 14, Pos 3-4
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.PostScriptSize
File Length
Controls the physical length of the plot file that is generated by Isogen. Setting File Length
is required only when you set Drawings Per File to One per file, and the required plot file
length is different than the default value of 3275mm.
Type the required value for the plot file length in millimeters. The maximum length is limited
to 3350mm. To use the default value (3275mm) for the plot file length, type 0.
Defines:
Option Switch - 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.PlotFileLength
Settings
Sets properties that control how pre- and post-processor applications run and interact with
Personal Isogen.
Pre-processor
Specifies the external application to run before Isogen begins processing the input Isogen
data file (IDF) or piping component file (PCF). As such, this file can be used to modify the
IDF or the PCF.
Type the full path location and filename of the required file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.AuxiliaryPrograms.StartProgram
Pre-processor Timeout
Specifies the external application to run before Isogen begins processing the input Isogen
data file (IDF) or piping component file (PCF). As such, this file can be used to modify the
IDF or the PCF.
Type the full path location and filename of the required file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.AuxiliaryPrograms.StartProgram
POD-processor
Specifies the full path location and filename of the external application to run before Isogen
output is translated to the final drawing output. Specifying the external application allows you
to complete some minor editing of the drawing output.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.AuxiliaryPrograms.PodGraphicsProgram
POD-processor Timeout
Specifies the number of seconds that elapse before the external application specified by the
POD-Processor setting is terminated and Isogen begins processing.
Type the required value (integer). The default time is 60 seconds.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.AuxiliaryPrograms.PodGraphicsTimeout
Post-processor
Specifies external application to run after all Isogen processes have finished. You can use
the post-processing file to perform such tasks as checking in the output drawings to a
drawing control system.
Type the full path location and filename of the required file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.AuxiliaryPrograms.EndProgram
Stop on Error
Controls whether Isogen runs if the pre-processor application experiences an error and fails.
Select the check box to suppress running Isogen if the pre-processor application fails. To
run Isogen even if the pre-processor application fails, clear the check box.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.AuxiliaryPrograms.StopOnError
Input Files
Organizes a collection of properties that define the names and locations of the input data files
Isogen uses. Includes properties for setting the
PIPELINE-REFERENCE-LOCATION-DEFINITION section of the Data Definition (DDF) file,
heat treatment, and NDE testing data.
The Input Files style group contains the options groups listed below.
Not all of the options groups listed below are available for all isometric drawing types.
The groups that display depend on the type of isometric drawing style that is currently active:
Pipeline, Cable Tray, or HVAC.
Summary sets properties that lists the names and locations of the input data files Isogen
uses. For more information, see Summary (on page 45).
Pipeline Attributes defines properties that set options in the
PIPELINE-REFERENCE-LOCATION-DEFINITION section of the Data Definition (DDF) file.
For more information, see Pipeline Attributes (on page 46).
Header Attributes set options in the PIPELINE-REFERENCE-LOCATION-DEFINITION
section of the Data Definition (DDF) file. This style group is specific to cable tray and HVAC
isometric drawings. For more information, see Header Attributes (on page 48).
Heat Treatment sets properties that set options for heat treatment and NDE testing data.
For more information, see Heat Treatment (on page 48).
Summary
Lists the names and locations of the input data files Isogen uses. For example, Isogen can
calculate weights of components if a data file containing weight information is available. You can
also edit the contents of the input file.
Input Files
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Type specifies the type of input file. Available file types are listed below:
OPTION-SWITCH-LONG
DRAWING-DEFINITION
POSITIONED-TEXT
User alternative control files.
ALTERNATIVE-TEXT
MATERIAL-LIST-DEFINITION
WELDING-DEFINITION
TITLE-BLOCK
SPECIAL-INSTRUMENTS
Path defines the full path location and file name of the input file. Click Browse to
navigate to the required file. For a Smart 3D Global Workshare configuration, use the
$SYMBOLSHARE$ macro and type the path that is relative to the SharedContent
folder.
Content opens a free-form text box in which you can edit the contents of the text file.
Click Browse to open the text editor. Edit the data as needed, and then click OK to
save your changes. To close the text editor without saving your changes, click Cancel.
For more information about Isogen file types, see Appendix: Isogen Files.
The value that displays on the Input Files icon is a count of how many data files have
been defined. The example below indicates the three data files are currently defined.
Pipeline Attributes
Sets options in the PIPELINE-REFERENCE-LOCATION-DEFINITION section of the Data
Definition (DDF) file.
Enabled
Controls whether the pipeline attributes file is created. To create the file, select the check
box. Clear the check box to suppress creation of the file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.PipeLineAtts.Enabled
Path
Specifies the full path location and filename of the pipeline attributes file. Type the full path
location and filename of the file. Alternatively, click Browse and navigate to the file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.PipeLineAtts.Path
Data
Defines the data required for the PIPELINE-REFERENCE-LOCATION-DEFINITION in the
Data Definition (DDF) file.
Open the free-form text box, type your data, and then click . The software updates
the active style and displays the text under the Data property label.
The data that you enter is written to the DDF when Enabled is also selected.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.PipeLineAtts.Text
Header Attributes
Sets options in the PIPELINE-REFERENCE-LOCATION-DEFINITION section of the Data
Definition (DDF) file.
These options are specific only to cable tray and HVAC isometric drawings and do
not apply to pipeline isometrics.
Enabled
Controls whether the drawing attributes file is created. To create the file, select the check
box. Clear the check box to suppress creation of the file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.PipeLineAtts.Enabled
Path
Specifies the full path location and filename of the drawing attributes file. Type the full path
location and filename of the file. Alternatively, click Browse and navigate to the file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.PipeLineAtts.Path
Data
Defines the data required for the PIPELINE-REFERENCE-LOCATION-DEFINITION in the
Data Definition (DDF) file.
Open the free-form text box, type your data, and then click . The software updates
the active style and displays the text under the Data property label.
The data that you enter is written to the DDF when Enabled is also selected.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.PipeLineAtts.Text
Heat Treatment
Sets options for heat treatment and NDE testing data.This options group is available only for
piping isometric drawings.
Enabled
Controls the creation of the heat treatment/NDE file. To create the file, select the checkbox.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.HeatTreatment.Enabled
Path
Specifies the name and location of the heat treatment/NDE file. Type the full path location
and filename of the file. Alternatively, click Browse and navigate to the file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.HeatTreatment.Path
Data
Defines the data required for heat treatment/NDE testing.
Open the free-form text box, type your data, and then click . The software displays
the text under the Data property label.
The data that you type data written to the DDF when Enabled is selected.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.HeatTreatment.Text
Reports
Controls the format and content of the report files generated by Isogen. There are many different
reports that Isogen can output when generating an isometric drawing. Some of the most
common Isogen reports are the material control file, the cut list summary file, the spool
information file, and the weld summary file.
You configure output reports using the Report Definition panel. For more information about the
Report Definition view, see the Isogen Configuration User's Guide. You can access this
document using the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.
Report Types
Lists the reports that Isogen can output during isometric drawing generation process.
To select a report, double-click the report name. Alternatively, click Add Attribute . The
Report Definition window opens and displays the options listed below so that you can
configure the report as needed. For detailed information about configuring reports, see Specify
the report output location and Define the report layout in the Isogen Configuration User's Guide,
available with the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.
File Formatting
Provides a collection of properties that define the report file format. File formatting properties
that are available for each report type are listed under Common Properties. Report-specific
properties are listed under the respective report type heading.
Bending File
Report Creation
Defines whether the file is opened in appended mode or overwrite mode.
Append to report appends the file.
Overwrite report overwrites the file.
Content
Determines the information included in the bending report.
Standard includes pipe fabrication information, including details of each cut piece. List
the length, diameter, end preparation, material part number, and other related details to
assist manufacturing. Also output angle and radius details, and give distances to and
between bends.
Full includes the same pipe fabrication information as with Standard and also include
details to enable profiling the shaped ends of pipe and cutting holes for tees, olets, and
crosses.
Cut list
Report Creation
Defines whether the file is opened in appended mode or overwrite mode.
Append to report appends the file.
Overwrite report overwrites the file.
User Defined
Specifies whether the software uses the user-specified properties to control the data that is
output to the cut list summary file or uses the standard cut list file. Select the check box to
use the user-specifies properties. To create a standard cut list summary file, clear the check
box.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.SummaryFile.UserDefined
Material control
User Defined
Specifies whether the software creates a standard material control file or uses the
user-specified properties to control the data that is output to file. Select the check box to
create the material file using the user-defined properties. To create a standard material
control file, clear the check box.
You must ensure that the column headers match the column positions set in the
MLD file.
Defines:
Option Switch - 23, Pos 4
I-Configure - MaterialList.SummaryFile.UserDefined
Report Creation
Defines whether the file is opened in appended mode or overwrite mode.
Append to report appends the file.
Overwrite report overwrites the file.
Individual Entries
Controls whether individual entries are output to the material control file when material
accumulation is used on the material list. This allows components with different attributes to
be listed correctly but avoids non-accumulation of materials that can often create overflow
drawings. Select the check box to output individual entries to the material control file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.SummaryFile.IndividualEntries
Include Bolts
Specifies whether bolts are included in the summary file. Select the check box to include
bolts in the material control file. This is the default setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - 65, Pos 3
I-Configure - MaterialList.SummaryFile.IncludeBolts
Header Output
Controls the output of material headings.
Pipeline outputs headings for each pipeline.
Drawing outputs headings for each drawing.
Single outputs a single output of the headings.
Defines:
Option Switch - 65, Pos 3
I-Configure - MaterialList.SummaryFile.MaterialHeadings
Unique Delimiter
Defines the character used as a delimiter when the file format is delimited. Acceptable
characters are listed below:
Blank
Comma ( , )
Semi-colon ( ; )
Colon ( : )
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.SummaryFile.UniqueDelimiter
Neutral report
Report Creation
Defines whether the file is opened in appended mode or overwrite mode.
Append to report appends the file.
Overwrite report overwrites the file. This is the default setting.
Output Cut Pieces
Controls whether output components are grouped by cut piece. Select the check box to
output components to the report file by cut piece. This is the default setting. To suppress this
grouping so that each component has its own entry in the report file, clear the check box.
An example is the component grouping Pipe-Pulled Bend-Pipe. Because these
three components form a single cut piece, only one entry is written to the Neutral report file if
Output Cut Pieces is selected. If Output Cut Pieces is not selected, three entries are
written to the report file: one for each component.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.NeutralFile.OutputCutPieces
Group By
Specifies how components are grouped in the Neutral report file.
Pipeline groups component output on a per pipeline basis.
Sheet groups component output on a per sheet basis.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.NeutralFile.GroupBy
Record Length
Defines the length of each record. This property is available only when Format is set to
Fixed. Type a number in range 1-9999 that specifies the number of characters to pad or
truncate. If you type 0, trailing white space is trimmed from each record.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.NeutralFile.RecordLength
Repeatability return
Reorder Bypass
Controls by-pass component re-ordering. Select the checkbox to re-order components at
by-pass closure points.
Defines:
Option Switch - 109, Pos 6
I-Configure - Supplementary.RepeatFile.ByPass
Component Information
Controls if and how component information is written to the repeatability return file.
Off suppresses writing component information to the repeatability return file.
With Numeric writes numeric component information to the file
With Alphabetic writes full alphanumeric component information to the file (4 character
maximum).
Defines:
Option Switch - 109, Pos 5
I-Configure - Supplementary.RepeatFile.ComponentInfo
Content
Controls the type of repeatability return file output.
Standard outputs only of only successfully processed pipelines. This is the default
setting for a standard repeatability return file type (FOR052).
Original outputs the original repeat information.
Revised outputs the original repeat information and new records for spool information.
Original ASCII outputs an ASCII version of the original repeat information.
Revised ASCII outputs an ASCII version of the original repeat information.
Defines:
Option Switch - 109, Pos 1
I-Configure - Supplementary.RepeatFile.Content
Part Numbers
Controls whether material list part number information is written to the repeatability return
file. Select the checkbox to write material list part number information to the repeatability
return file.
Defines:
Option Switch - 109, Pos 8
I-Configure - Supplementary.RepeatFile.MatList
Split Points
Controls whether split points are written to the repeatability return file. Select the checkbox
to write split point information.
Defines:
Option Switch - 109, Pos 3
I-Configure - Supplementary.RepeatFile.SplitPoints
Spool Identifier
Controls whether spool identifier information is written to the repeatability return file.
Off suppresses writing any spool identifier information to the file.
Numeric writes spool identifier to the file.
Alphabetic writes full alphanumeric spool identifier information to the file (4 character
maximum).
Defines:
Option Switch - 109, Pos 4
I-Configure - Supplementarty.RepeatFile.SpoolID
Start Point
Controls whether the start point for data extraction is written to the repeatability return file.
Select the checkbox to write the data extraction start point.
Defines:
Option Switch - 109, Pos 2
I-Configure - Supplementary.RepeatFile.StartPoint
Weld Numbers
Controls whether weld number information is written to the repeatability return file. Select
the checkbox to write the information to the file.
Defines:
Option Switch - 109, Pos 7
I-Configure - Supplementary.RepeatFile.WeldNos
Site assembly
Report Creation
Defines whether the file is opened in appended mode or overwrite mode.
Append to report appends the file.
Overwrite report overwrites the file.
Spool information
Report Creation
Defines whether the file is opened in appended mode or overwrite mode.
Append to report appends the file.
Overwrite report overwrites the file.
Traceability
Unique Part Number
Controls whether unique part numbers are used. Also defines the type of suffix used for
unique part numbers.
Alpha - Use an alphabetic suffix.
Numeric - Use a numeric suffix.
Off - Turn off all unique part number facilities.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.UniquePartNumber
Part Number Suffix
Controls sequencing of the identifier suffix used for part numbering on the isometric drawing.
Continuous generates unique part number suffixes as a continuous sequence across
all output drawings. For example, 6.1 to 6.6 on Drg 1 of 2 and 6.7 to 6.11 on Drg 2 of 2.
Per Drawing generates part number suffixes with a new sequence for each drawing.
For example, 6.1 to 6.6 on Drg 1 of 2 and 6.1 to 6.5 on Drg 2 of 2.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.IdentifierSuffix
Show
Controls whether the unique part numbers table is plotted. To plot the table, select the
checkbox.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.PlotUniquePtNoTable
Continuous Down
Controls the direction of the unique part numbers table. Select the checkbox to set the table
direction so that it is down. To set the table direction so it is down, clear the checkbox.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.ContinuousDown
Start X
Defines the starting X position of the list in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.StartX
Start Y
Defines the starting Y position of the list in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.StartY
Vertical Spacing
Sets the vertical spacing between each horizontal line in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.VerticalSpacing
Text Height
Sets the text height to be used. Type a value (real number) in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.TextHeight
Maximum Entries
Controls the maximum number of entries before an overflow drawing is created if you have
selected the Overflow checkbox.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.MaxEntries
Overflow
Controls whether an overflow drawing is created when the Maximum Entries setting is
exceeded. Select the checkbox to create an overflow drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.TableOverflow
Layer
Sets the drawing layer for the unique part number table. Type the required value in the
range 1-50.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.DrawingLayer
Weld summary
Report Creation
Defines whether the file is opened in appended mode or overwrite mode.
Append to report appends the file.
Overwrite report overwrites the file.
Output Rules
Controls what is output to the Neutral report file.
Output Rules only displays in the Reports panel when the Neutral report tab is
active in the Report Definition panel.
Default
Controls the output of components in the report file.
Include outputs all components to the report file. This is the default setting.
Exclude suppresses the output of all components.
This property implies all components. However, you can use the individual component
type setting to override Default. The table below illustrates the relationship between the
Default setting and the settings of the individual component types.
Default Include
Output all components except bolts.
Bolts Exclude
Default Exclude
Suppress output of all components except flanges.
Flanges Include
Penetration plates and pseudo-components, such as set-on tees and taps, are not
output to the Neutral report file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.NeutralFile.Output.Default
Bolts
Controls the output of bolt components in the Neutral report file.
Include outputs bolt components to the report file. This is the default setting.
Exclude suppresses the output of bolt components.
Inherit uses the setting defined in Default.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.NeutralFile.Output.Bolts
Fittings
Controls the output of fitting in the Neutral report file.
Include outputs fittings to the report file. This is the default setting.
Exclude suppresses the output of fittings.
Inherit uses the setting defined in Default.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.NeutralFile.Output.Fittings
Flanges
Controls the output of flange components in the Neutral report file.
Include outputs flange components to the report file. This is the default setting.
Exclude suppresses the output of flange components.
Inherit uses the setting defined in Default.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.NeutralFile.Output.Flange
Gaskets
Controls the output of gasket components in the Neutral report file.
Include outputs gasket components to the report file. This is the default setting.
Exclude suppresses the output of gasket components.
Inherit uses the setting defined in Default.
Defines:
Option Switch -N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.NeutralFile.Output.Gasket
Instruments
Controls the output of instrument components in the report file.
Include outputs instrument components to the report file. This is the default setting.
Exclude suppresses the output of instrument components.
Inherit uses the setting defined in Default.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.NeutralFile.Output.Instrument
Miscellaneous
Controls the output of miscellaneous components in the Neutral report file.
Include outputs miscellaneous components to the report file. This is the default setting.
Exclude suppresses the output of miscellaneous components.
Inherit uses the setting defined in Default.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.NeutralFile.Output.Miscellaneous
Pipe
Controls the output of pipe components in the Neutral report file.
Include outputs pipe components to the report file. This is the default setting.
Exclude suppresses the output of pipe components.
Inherit uses the setting defined in Default.
Defines:
Option Switch -N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.NeutralFile.Output.Pipe
Supports
Controls the output of support components in the Neutral report file.
Include outputs support components to the report file. This is the default setting.
Exclude suppresses the output of support components.
Inherit uses the setting defined in Default.
Defines:
Option Switch -N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.NeutralFile.Output.Support
Valves
Controls the output of valve components in the Neutral report file.
Include outputs valve components to the report file. This is the default setting.
Exclude suppresses the output of valve components.
Inherit uses the setting defined in Default.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.NeutralFile.Output.Valve
Welds
Controls the accumulation of welds.
Normal accumulates welds normally.
None suppresses the accumulation of welds but lists each one separately in the
material list.
Suppress suppresses the accumulation of welds in the material list.
Defines:
Option Switch - 74, Pos 6
I-Configure - MaterialList.WeldAccumulation
POD Attributes
Lists the attributes available for piping object data (POD) files. To add an attribute to a report,
double-click its name in the list, or click Add Attribute . Use the options in the Report
Definition panel to define the attribute for the Neutral file report. For more information, see
Define the report layout.
POD Attributes only displays in the Reports panel when the Neutral report tab is
active in the Report Definition panel.
System-Isometric-
Name of the drawing generated from a system POD.
Reference
Pipeline Attributes
Lists the attributes available for the pipeline.
Double-click an attribute name to add it to the Report Layout area. Alternatively, click Add
Attribute . Then use the options in the Report Definition panel to configure the report as
needed. For more information, see Define the report layout.
Not all of the pipeline attributes listed in the table below are permissible for all
report types. As such, the report that is currently active in the Report Definition panel
determines which pipeline attributes appear in the attributes list.
To make a report active, select the report type tab in the Report Definition panel.
Spool-Naming-Rule Text string that specifies the spool prefix, type of identifier
(alpha or numeric), and the length of the spool identifier.
Support-Weld-Prefix-
Erection Prefix used to identify erection pipe support welds.
Support-Weld-Prefix-
Fabrication Prefix used to identify fabrication pipe support welds.
Support-Weld-Prefix-
Offshore Prefix used to identify offshore pipe support welds.
Component Attributes
Lists the attributes available to all components.
Double-click an attribute name to add it to the Report Layout area. Alternatively, click Add
Attribute . Then use the options in the Report Definition panel to configure the report as
needed. For more information, see Define the report layout.
Not all of the component attributes listed below are permissible for all report
types. As such, the report that is currently active in the Report Definition panel determines
which component attributes appear in the attributes list.
Bolt-Item-Description Material description for bolts with the same item code.
COMPONENT-Attribute1
User-specified component attribute. Up to 100 attributes can be
to
COMPONENT-Attribute100 defined and can be used for any purpose.
Coords-X X coordinate.
Coords-Y Y coordinate.
Coords-Z Z coordinate.
Value for the required cut piece length of the pipe or bend.
Cut-Piece-Length
Overrides Isogen's normal cut piece length calculation.
Equipment Centre Point Coordinate at the X position related to the center or intersection
X of the component.
Equipment Centre Point Coordinate at the Y position related to the center or intersection
Y of the component.
Equipment Centre Point Coordinate at the Z position related to the center or intersection
Z of the component.
Item-Description Material description for components with the same item code.
Port-Reference1 to
Port reference number for a multi-port component.
Port-Reference10
Size1 Units Units of dimension for the size of the main pipe.
Size2 Units Units of dimension for the size of the branch pipe.
Slip-Plate-Tail-
Direction of tail on slip plate, slip ring, or spectacle blind.
Direction
Denotes from which ends of the pipe have any associated field
Welding-Allowance
fit weld (FFW) allowances taken.
Material Attributes
Lists the material attributes available for the pipeline.
Double-click an attribute name to add it to the Report Layout area. Alternatively, click Add
Attribute . Then use the options in the Report Definition panel to configure the report as
needed. For more information, see Define the report layout.
Not all of the material attributes listed below are permissible for all report types.
As such, the report that is currently active in the Report Definition panel determines which
pipeline attributes appear in the attributes list.
Identifier for the component that uniquely defines its bore and
Item Code
dimension.
MaterialOf
Material type, such as carbon-steel or iron.
Construction
MATERIAL-OF-
CONSTRUCTION Material type, such as carbon-steel or iron.
OUTSIDE-DIAMETER /
OUTSIDE-DIAMETER2 Outside diameter on the pipe.
WALL-THICKNESS /
Pipe wall thickness.
WALL-THICKNESS2
Weld Attributes
Lists the attributes available for welds.
Double-click an attribute name to add it to the Report Layout area. Alternatively, click Add
Attribute . Then use the options in the Report Definition panel to configure the report as
needed. For more information, see Define the report layout.
Not all of the weld attributes listed below are permissible for all report types. As
such, the report that is currently active in the Report Definition panel determines which pipeline
attributes appear in the attributes list.
Spool Attributes
Lists the attributes available for spools.
Double-click an attribute name to add it to the Report Layout area. Alternatively, click Add
Attribute . Then use the options in the Report Definition panel to configure the report as
needed. For more information, see Define the report layout.
Not all of the spool attributes listed below are permissible for all report types.
As such, the report that is currently active in the Report Definition panel determines which
pipeline attributes appear in the attributes list.
Miscellaneous Attributes
Lists the attributes that are available to report the specialized information related to some
component types.
Double-click an attribute name to add it to the Report Layout area. Alternatively, click Add
Attribute . Then use the options in the Report Definition panel to configure the report as
needed. For more information, see Define the report layout.
Not all of the attributes listed below are permissible for all report types. As
such, the report that is currently active in the Report Definition panel determines which pipeline
attributes appear in the attributes list.
Allowance Cut-piece allowance for the end of the pipe where it is placed.
HAND
Highest Number Highest number generated on the previous run of the pipeline.
Highest Offshore Highest offshore number generated on the previous run of the
Number pipeline.
INFORMATION Attribute
1 to User-defined information attribute. Up to 100 attributes can be
INFORMATION Attribute used for any purpose.
100
PIPELINE-DATA-
File name of the input data file.
FILENAME
Referenced Item
Primary direction of the referenced item.
Direction
SERVICE/COMMODITY
SPECIFIC-WELD-PREFIX
SPOOL-CL-N.S.
Weight Weight of the component or the weight per unit length of pipe.
Weld Diameter Units of dimensions (in or mm) used for weld diameter.
Weld Number 1 to
Weld Number 9 User-defined weld number. Up to 10 numbers can be defined.
Alternative Texts
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
The preview graphics shown below illustrate the default AText setting.
Nozzle Label
Indicates the nozzle name attached to items of equipment. The default value is NOZZLE?.
? Value: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Drawing Area
Sets properties that define isometric drawing objects, such as components, enclosures, and
detail sketches.
The Piping Components and Piping Features style groups are available only for piping
isometric drawings. Likewise, the cable tray and HVAC style groups (Cable Tray
Components, Cable Tray Features, Duct Components, and Duct Features) are available
only when a cable tray or HVAC isometric drawing style, such as Iso_CableTray or
Iso_HVAC, is active.
In this version of the software, cable tray and HVAC isometric drawing options are limited to
beta access. As such, isometric options specific to cable tray and HVAC drawings are not
visible in Isogen Configuration by default. To turn on cable tray and HVAC options so that
you have access to the full array of isometric drawing settings provided by the software,
please contact Intergraph Support (http://www.intergraph.com/support).
The Drawing Area category includes the style groups listed below. Every style group is further
broken down into options groups, with each options group containing a collection of associated
isometric drawing properties.
Piping Components organizes options groups that control the output and format of pipe
and other isometric drawing objects, including supports, flanges, elbows, and so forth. For
more information, see Piping Components (on page 83).
Piping Features organizes options groups that define piping features, such as branches,
assemblies, nozzles, and taps. For more information, see Piping Features (on page 114).
Cable Tray Components organizes options groups that control the output and format of
cable trays and other isometric objects, including supports, elbows, and so forth. For more
information, see Cable Tray Components (on page 132).
Cable Tray Features organizes options groups that define cable tray features, such as
branches and taps. For more information, see Cable Tray Features (on page 141).
Duct Components organizes options groups that control the output and format of duct work
and other isometric drawing objects, including supports, flanges, elbows, and so forth. For
more information, see Duct Components (on page 150).
Duct Features organizes options groups that define duct features, such as branches, taps,
and nozzles. For more information, see Duct Features (on page 162).
Enclosures organizes options groups that control the output and format of enclosures for
drawing objects. For more information, see Enclosures (on page 172).
Graphics organizes options groups that define how to represent pipeline components on
the isometric drawing. Properties are also available that define the layer names and the
colors assigned to layer numbers. For more information, see Graphics (on page 195).
Content organizes options groups that control what is shown on the isometric drawing, such
as the north arrow, continuation messages, and insulation indicators. For more information,
see Content (on page 206).
Detail Sketches organizes options groups that define the characteristics of detail sketches
on the isometric drawing. Properties are also available for local details sketches and
information notes. For more information, see Detail Sketches (on page 228).
Revision Clouds organizes options groups that control the output of revision changes on
the isometric drawing. For more information see Revision Clouds (on page 238).
Text organizes options groups that control all aspects of the fonts that appear on the
isometric drawing. For more information, see Text (on page 242).
Piping Components
Controls the output and format of isometric drawing objects, including pipe, supports, flanges,
elbows, and so forth.
The Piping Components style group contains the options groups listed below.
Pipe defines settings for the output and format of pipe on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Pipe (on page 85).
Valves defines settings for instruments that are outputs on the isometric drawing For more
information, see Valves (on page 86).
Instruments defines settings for instruments that are output on the isometric drawing. For
more information, see Instruments (on page 87).
Supports defines settings for supports that are output on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Supports (on page 89).
Bends defines settings for bends that are output on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Bends (on page 91).
Elbows defines settings for elbows that are output on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Elbows (on page 93).
Flanges defines settings for flanges that are output on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Flanges (on page 95).
Gaskets defines settings for gaskets that are output on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Gaskets (on page 96).
Multi-Port defines settings for multi-port components that are output on the isometric
drawing. For more information, see Multi-Port (on page 97).
Alternative Texts sets AText values related to the output and format of isometric drawing
objects. For more information, see Alternative Texts (on page 98).
Pipe
Defines settings for pipe on the isometric drawing. For example, you can show insulation or heat
tracing is plotted on the drawing.
Insulation Style
Specifies whether to show insulation alongside pipe only or alongside pipe and components.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None suppresses insulation indication.
Alongside Pipe plots dashed insulation lines alongside pipe only, with a gap of 1 mm.
Alongside Pipe and Components plots dashed insulation lines alongside pipe and all
components, both with a 1 mm gap.
Defines:
Option Switch - 61, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.InsulationStyle
Tracing Style
Specifies where heat tracing is shown on the isometric drawing.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
Alongside Pipe uses the default to plot chain dotted tracing lines alongside the pipe
only, with a gap of 1 mm.
None suppresses tracing indication.
Alongside Pipe and Components plots chain dotted tracing lines alongside pipe and
all components, both with a 1 mm gap.
Defines:
Option Switch - 62, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.TracingStyle
Valves
Defines settings for valves on the isometric drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - 95, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowIsometricSpindles
Instruments
Defines settings for instruments that are output on the isometric drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - 95, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowIsometricSpindles
Identification
Specifies whether to use the instrument tag or the item code in the material list or any
material control file that is generated. Typically, 3D design systems have parameters for
both the instrument name (tag) and the specification reference (item code), but only one of
these can be selected for output.
Use Tag outputs the default for the instrument name (tag).
Use Item Code outputs the instrument item code.
Defines:
Option Switch - 59, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.InstIdentificaiton
Supports
Defines settings for supports that are output on the isometric drawing.
Show
Specifies an IDFGEN-generated diagnostic. Select the check box to set the pipeline to
disconnected when an increased tolerance is used to connect the pipeline.
A message is always output if the pipeline does not connect using increased
tolerance.
Defines:
Option Switch - 55, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.SetPipeLineDisconnected
Format
Specifies the format for support dimensions.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None suppresses the display of support dimensions on the isometric drawing.
Identification
Specifies whether support names are shown on the isometric drawing and whether the
names are boxed or un-boxed. This property also controls whether supports are in the
material list (BOM) and whether the tag or specification reference (item code) is in the item
code field.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
No Tags / Spec Ref suppresses output of support names (tags) on the isometric
drawing and output of the specification reference (item code) in the item code field of
the material list.
Unboxed Tags / Tags outputs un-boxed support names (tags) on the isometric
drawing, and outputs support names in the item code field of the material list.
Boxed Tags / Spec Ref outputs boxed support names (tags) on the isometric drawing,
and outputs the specification reference in the item code field of the material list.
Unboxed Tags outputs un-boxed support names (tags) on the isometric drawing, and
excludes supports from the material list.
Boxed Tags outputs boxed support names (tags) on the isometric, and excludes
supports from the material list.
Defines:
Option Switch - 64, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SupportIdentification
Bends
Defines settings for bends that are output on the isometric drawing.
Representation
Defines how bends appear on the isometric drawing.
Square
Round
If this property is not set, the supporting graphic appears as shown below:
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.BendRepresentation
Radius
Sets the bend radius in millimeters. Use this property only if you set the Representation to
Round. Type a value in the range 0-9. The example below shows a radius that is set to 8
mm.
Elbows
Defines settings for elbows that are output on the isometric drawing.
Representation
Defines how elbows appear on the isometric drawing.
Square
Round
If this property is not set, the supporting graphic appears as shown below:
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.ElbowRepresentation
Radius
Controls the radius depiction (in millimeters) for elbows on the isometric drawing. Type a
value in the range 3mm to 9mm. In the example below, Radius is set to 4.5mm.
Leg Length
Specifies a plotted leg length for elbows, tees, and crosses. Leg Length does not apply to
fabricated (pulled) bends or set-on (stub-in) type tees or crosses.
Specify the required leg length in whole millimeters. For example, for a 12mm leg length,
type 12.
The maximum suggested value is 18 (18mm), and the minimum suggested value is 6
(6mm).
If you set the Leg Length to 0, the software uses a default value of 9mm.
Defines:
Option Switch - 95
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.ComponentLegLength
Flanges
Defines settings for flanges that are output on the isometric drawing.
Enclosure Style
Specifies the style of the enclosure box used for flange rotation angles on the isometric
drawing when Show Flange Rotation is also selected.
No Box outputs angle data without an enclosure box.
Diamond Ends outputs a diamond-ended enclosure box.
Round Ends outputs a round-ended enclosure box.
Square Ends outputs a square-ended enclosure box.
Defines:
Option Switch - 124, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.FlangeRotationStyle
Gaskets
Defines settings for gaskets that are output on the isometric drawing.
Show
Controls the output of gaskets on the isometric drawing.
True outputs a gasket fitting shape on the isometric drawing
Isogen does not normally output a fitting shape to depict a gasket on the
isometric drawing. Where a gasket is present between two flanged components, a gap
appears between the components.
False suppresses the output of the gasket fitting shape.
Defines:
Option Switch - 17, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowGaskets
Multi-Port
Defines settings for multi-port components that are output on the isometric drawing.
Connection Style
Controls the connection leg depiction of multi-port components.
All Dotted displays dotted connection lines on all multi-port connections.
Dotted for Clarity displays dotted connection lines only when needed for picture clarity,
such as when two or more ports are positioned on the same side with attached pipe
work running parallel to each other.
Not shown suppresses the display of dotted connection lines shown.
Defines:
Option Switch - 95, Pos 5
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.MultiPortConnections
Alternative Texts
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
The preview graphics shown below illustrate the default AText setting.
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
MM Label
Denotes millimeters. Used with arrowed dimensions on angle and multi-way valves to indicate
leg length. The default value is MM.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Offset Label
Indicates a dimensional offset, such as eccentric reducer, reducing flange, and all forms of offset
blocks. The default value is OFFSET.
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Bend Label
Identifies mitre and lobster back type bends. Used in conjunction with AText -217 (Mitre Bend
Callout) and AText -218 (Lobster Bend Callout). The default value is BEND.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
$ Supported: Yes
Orifice Callout
Outputs text that points to orifice plates and is followed by a relevant direction letter. The default
value is TAPPING.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Gearbox Label
Used in conjunction with directional information taken from a GEARBOX type record in the
pipeline data input file and which is appended to this AText. The default value is GEARBOX
ORIENTATION.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Set On Label
Plots a message that points to a user-positioned set on connections.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Set In Label
Plots a message that points to a user-positioned set in connections. The default value is STUB
END.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: NS1xNS2
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: NS1xNS2
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: NS1xNS2
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: NS1xNS2
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Piping Features
Defines properties for piping features, such as branches, nozzles, and taps.
The Piping Features style group contains the options groups listed below.
Branches controls settings for branches. For more information, see Branches (on page
115).
Taps controls settings for taps. For more information, see Taps (on page 121).
Nozzles defines settings for nozzles. For more information, see Nozzles (on page 127).
Alternative Texts sets AText values related to the output of piping features. For more
information, see Alternative Texts (on page 129).
Branches
Defines settings for branches.
Primary Direction outputs the orientation direction message showing rotation from
primary direction.
Defines:
Option Switch - 70, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.OrientationFrom
Defines:
Option Switch - 70, Pos 4
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.OletBranchOrientationMessage
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
CentreLine originates dimensions from the centerlines of the main run.
If this property is not set, the supporting graphic appears as shown below:
Defines:
Option Switch - 81, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapBranchDimension
Open the free-form text box, type your data, and then click . The software updates
the style and displays the specified text under the Tap Branch Suppression property label.
The suppressed components are defined by the component type SKEY, such as
VALVEVB**, or by component type as listed below:
ALL suppresses the output of all tapped branches.
PIPE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on pipe.
FITTING suppresses the output of all tapped branches on fittings.
FLANGE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on flanges.
VALVE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on valves.
INSTRUMENT suppresses the output of all tapped branches on instruments.
MISC-ITEM suppresses the output of all tapped branches on miscellaneous
components.
Where tapped branches have been suppressed, part numbers and weld numbers can
still be output on the isometric.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.TapBranchSuppression
False suppresses the generation of an item code and a material description and plotted
pad shape. This is the default setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - 77, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowRPads
Taps
Defines settings for taps.
Tap on Pipe
Suppresses the drawing of tapped branches for particular components.
Tapped branch connections can sometimes be difficult to draw clearly on an isometric,
particularly where a number of fittings are in close proximity. Isogen can suppress the
drawing of tapped branches for particular components. This enables you to use a detailed
sketch to show branch connections as an alternative.
Open the free-form text box, type your data, and then click . The software updates
the style and displays the specified text under the Tap Branch Suppression property label.
The suppressed components are defined by the component type SKEY, such as
VALVEVB**, or by component type as listed below:
ALL suppresses the output of all tapped branches.
PIPE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on pipe.
FITTING suppresses the output of all tapped branches on fittings.
FLANGE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on flanges.
VALVE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on valves.
INSTRUMENT suppresses the output of all tapped branches on instruments.
MISC-ITEM suppresses the output of all tapped branches on miscellaneous
components.
Where tapped branches have been suppressed, part numbers and weld numbers can
still be output on the isometric.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.TapBranchSuppression
Tap on Component
Controls the dimensioning of tapped branches on actual fitting components, such as valves
and flanges.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
A tapped branch is a collection of components attached to a connection tapping
point.
None suppresses the display of tapped branch dimensions.
Full displays dimensions for tapped branches as set for the main pipeline.
Pipe Only displays dimensions only for pipes and pipe-type components (elbows, tees,
reducers, and so forth).
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnCpt
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnPipeFittings
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
CentreLine originates dimensions from the centerlines of the main run.
If this property is not set, the supporting graphic appears as shown below:
Defines:
Option Switch - 81, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapBranchDimension
Open the free-form text box, type your data, and then click . The software updates
the style and displays the specified text under the Tap Branch Suppression property label.
The suppressed components are defined by the component type SKEY, such as
VALVEVB**, or by component type as listed below:
ALL suppresses the output of all tapped branches.
PIPE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on pipe.
FITTING suppresses the output of all tapped branches on fittings.
FLANGE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on flanges.
VALVE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on valves.
INSTRUMENT suppresses the output of all tapped branches on instruments.
MISC-ITEM suppresses the output of all tapped branches on miscellaneous
components.
Where tapped branches have been suppressed, part numbers and weld numbers can
still be output on the isometric.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.TapBranchSuppression
Nozzles
Defines settings for nozzles.
Show
Controls whether equipment nozzle indicators are plotted (in dotted line style) on the
isometric drawing.
True displays equipment nozzle indicators.
False suppresses the display of equipment nozzle indicators. This is the default setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - 111, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowNozzles
Alternative Texts
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Thickness Label
Shows thickness of a penetration plate on the drawing.
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
Cable Tray
Defines settings for cable tray on the isometric drawing. For example, you can show how
insulation is plotted on the drawing.
Insulation Style
Specifies whether to show insulation along cable tray only or along cable tray and
components.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None suppresses insulation indication.
Alongside Cable Tray plots dashed insulation lines alongside cable tray only, with a
gap of 1 mm.
Alongside Cable Tray and Components plots dashed insulation lines alongside cable
tray and all components, both with a 1 mm gap.
Defines:
Option Switch - 61, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.InsulationStyle
Supports
Defines settings for supports that are output on the isometric drawing.
Show
Specifies an IDFGEN-generated diagnostic. Select the check box to set the pipeline to
disconnected when an increased tolerance is used to connect the pipeline.
A message is always output if the pipeline does not connect using increased
tolerance.
Defines:
Option Switch - 55, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.SetPipeLineDisconnected
Format
Specifies the format for support dimensions.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None suppresses the display of support dimensions on the isometric drawing.
Identification
Specifies whether support names are shown on the isometric drawing and whether the
names are boxed or un-boxed. This property also controls whether supports are in the
material list (BOM) and whether the tag or specification reference (item code) is in the item
code field.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
No Tags / Spec Ref suppresses output of support names (tags) on the isometric
drawing and output of the specification reference (item code) in the item code field of
the material list.
Unboxed Tags / Tags outputs un-boxed support names (tags) on the isometric
drawing, and outputs support names in the item code field of the material list.
Boxed Tags / Spec Ref outputs boxed support names (tags) on the isometric drawing,
and outputs the specification reference in the item code field of the material list.
Unboxed Tags outputs un-boxed support names (tags) on the isometric drawing, and
excludes supports from the material list.
Boxed Tags outputs boxed support names (tags) on the isometric, and excludes
supports from the material list.
Defines:
Option Switch - 64, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SupportIdentification
Bends
Defines settings for bends that are output on the isometric drawing.
Representation
Defines how bends appear on the isometric drawing.
Square
Round
If this property is not set, the supporting graphic appears as shown below:
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.BendRepresentation
Radius
Sets the bend radius in millimeters. Use this property only if you set the Representation to
Round. Type a value in the range 0-9. The example below shows a radius that is set to 8
mm.
Elbows
Defines settings for elbows that are output on the isometric drawing.
Representation
Defines how elbows appear on the isometric drawing.
Square
Round
If this property is not set, the supporting graphic appears as shown below:
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.ElbowRepresentation
Radius
Controls the radius depiction (in millimeters) for elbows on the isometric drawing. Type a
value in the range 3mm to 9mm. In the example below, Radius is set to 4.5mm.
Leg Length
Specifies a plotted leg length for elbows, tees, and crosses. Leg Length does not apply to
fabricated (pulled) bends or set-on (stub-in) type tees or crosses.
Specify the required leg length in whole millimeters. For example, for a 12mm leg length,
type 12.
The maximum suggested value is 18 (18mm), and the minimum suggested value is 6
(6mm).
If you set the Leg Length to 0, the software uses a default value of 9mm.
Defines:
Option Switch - 95
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.ComponentLegLength
Multi-Port
Defines settings for multi-port components that are output on the isometric drawing.
Connection Style
Controls the connection leg depiction of multi-port components.
All Dotted displays dotted connection lines on all multi-port connections.
Dotted for Clarity displays dotted connection lines only when needed for picture clarity,
such as when two or more ports are positioned on the same side with attached pipe
work running parallel to each other.
Not shown suppresses the display of dotted connection lines shown.
Defines:
Option Switch - 95, Pos 5
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.MultiPortConnections
Branches
Defines settings for branches.
Primary Direction outputs the orientation direction message showing rotation from
primary direction.
Defines:
Option Switch - 70, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.OrientationFrom
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
CentreLine originates dimensions from the centerlines of the main run.
Defines:
Option Switch - 81, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapBranchDimension
Open the free-form text box, type your data, and then click . The software updates
the style and displays the specified text under the Tap Branch Suppression property label.
The suppressed components are defined by the component type SKEY, such as
VALVEVB**, or by component type as listed below:
ALL suppresses the output of all tapped branches.
PIPE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on pipe.
FITTING suppresses the output of all tapped branches on fittings.
FLANGE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on flanges.
VALVE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on valves.
INSTRUMENT suppresses the output of all tapped branches on instruments.
MISC-ITEM suppresses the output of all tapped branches on miscellaneous
components.
Where tapped branches have been suppressed, part numbers and weld numbers can
still be output on the isometric.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.TapBranchSuppression
Taps
Defines settings for taps.
Tap on Component
Controls the dimensioning of tapped branches on components.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
A tapped branch is a collection of components attached to a connection tapping
point.
None suppresses the display of tapped branch dimensions.
Full displays dimensions for tapped branches as set for the main run.
Cable Tray Only displays dimensions for cable trays and similar components (elbows,
tees, reducers, and so forth) only.
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnCpt
Tap on Fittings
Controls the dimensioning of tapping points on cable tray-type components, such as
elbows/teed elbows, bends/teed bends, tees, and crosses. A tapped branch is a collection
of components attached to a connection tapping point.
None suppresses dimensioning of tapped branches on fittings.
Full dimensions tapped branches on fittings.
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnPipeFittings
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
CentreLine originates dimensions from the centerlines of the main run.
Defines:
Option Switch - 81, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapBranchDimension
Open the free-form text box, type your data, and then click . The software updates
the style and displays the specified text under the Tap Branch Suppression property label.
The suppressed components are defined by the component type SKEY, such as
VALVEVB**, or by component type as listed below:
ALL suppresses the output of all tapped branches.
PIPE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on pipe.
FITTING suppresses the output of all tapped branches on fittings.
FLANGE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on flanges.
VALVE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on valves.
INSTRUMENT suppresses the output of all tapped branches on instruments.
MISC-ITEM suppresses the output of all tapped branches on miscellaneous
components.
Where tapped branches have been suppressed, part numbers and weld numbers can
still be output on the isometric.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.TapBranchSuppression
Duct Components
Controls the output and format of isometric drawing objects, including duct, supports, elbows,
and so forth.
The Duct Components style group contains the options groups listed below.
Duct defines settings for the output and format of duct on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Duct (on page 151).
Valves defines settings for instruments that are outputs on the isometric drawing For more
information, see Valves (on page 86).
Instruments defines settings for instruments that are output on the isometric drawing. For
more information, see Instruments (on page 87).
Supports defines settings for supports that are output on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Supports (on page 89).
Bends defines settings for bends that are output on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Bends (on page 91).
Elbows defines settings for elbows that are output on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Elbows (on page 93).
Gaskets defines settings for gaskets that are output on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Gaskets (on page 96).
Multi-Port defines settings for multi-port components that are output on the isometric
drawing. For more information, see Multi-Port (on page 97).
Alternative Texts sets AText values related to the output and format of isometric drawing
objects. For more information, see Alternative Texts (on page 98).
Duct
Defines settings for duct on the isometric drawing. For example, you can show insulation or heat
tracing is plotted on the drawing.
Insulation Style
Specifies whether to show insulation along duct only or along duct and components.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None suppresses insulation indication.
Alongside Duct plots dashed insulation lines alongside duct only, with a gap of 1 mm.
Alongside Duct and Components plots dashed insulation lines alongside duct and all
components, both with a 1 mm gap.
Defines:
Option Switch - 61, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.InsulationStyle
Tracing Style
Specifies where heat tracing is shown on the isometric drawing.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
Alongside Duct uses the default to plot chain dotted tracing lines alongside the duct
only, with a gap of 1 mm.
None suppresses tracing indication.
Alongside Duct and Components plots chain dotted tracing lines alongside duct and
all components, both with a 1 mm gap.
Defines:
Option Switch - 62, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.TracingStyle
Valves
Defines settings for valves on the isometric drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - 95, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowIsometricSpindles
Instruments
Defines settings for instruments that are output on the isometric drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - 95, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowIsometricSpindles
Identification
Specifies whether to use the instrument tag or the item code in the material list or any
material control file that is generated. Typically, 3D design systems have parameters for
both the instrument name (tag) and the specification reference (item code), but only one of
these can be selected for output.
Use Tag outputs the default for the instrument name (tag).
Use Item Code outputs the instrument item code.
Defines:
Option Switch - 59, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.InstIdentificaiton
Supports
Defines settings for supports that are output on the isometric drawing.
Show
Specifies an IDFGEN-generated diagnostic. Select the check box to set the pipeline to
disconnected when an increased tolerance is used to connect the pipeline.
A message is always output if the pipeline does not connect using increased
tolerance.
Defines:
Option Switch - 55, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.SetPipeLineDisconnected
Format
Specifies the format for support dimensions.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None suppresses the display of support dimensions on the isometric drawing.
Identification
Specifies whether support names are shown on the isometric drawing and whether the
names are boxed or un-boxed. This property also controls whether supports are in the
material list (BOM) and whether the tag or specification reference (item code) is in the item
code field.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
No Tags / Spec Ref suppresses output of support names (tags) on the isometric
drawing and output of the specification reference (item code) in the item code field of
the material list.
Unboxed Tags / Tags outputs un-boxed support names (tags) on the isometric
drawing, and outputs support names in the item code field of the material list.
Boxed Tags / Spec Ref outputs boxed support names (tags) on the isometric drawing,
and outputs the specification reference in the item code field of the material list.
Unboxed Tags outputs un-boxed support names (tags) on the isometric drawing, and
excludes supports from the material list.
Boxed Tags outputs boxed support names (tags) on the isometric, and excludes
supports from the material list.
Defines:
Option Switch - 64, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SupportIdentification
Bends
Defines settings for bends that are output on the isometric drawing.
Representation
Defines how bends appear on the isometric drawing.
Square
Round
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.BendRepresentation
Radius
Sets the bend radius in millimeters. Use this property only if you set the Representation to
Round. Type a value in the range 0-9. The example below shows a radius that is set to 8
mm.
Elbows
Defines settings for elbows that are output on the isometric drawing.
Representation
Defines how elbows appear on the isometric drawing.
Square
Round
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.ElbowRepresentation
Radius
Controls the radius depiction (in millimeters) for elbows on the isometric drawing. Type a
value in the range 3mm to 9mm. In the example below, Radius is set to 4.5mm.
Leg Length
Specifies a plotted leg length for elbows, tees, and crosses. Leg Length does not apply to
fabricated (pulled) bends or set-on (stub-in) type tees or crosses.
Specify the required leg length in whole millimeters. For example, for a 12mm leg length,
type 12.
The maximum suggested value is 18 (18mm), and the minimum suggested value is 6
(6mm).
If you set the Leg Length to 0, the software uses a default value of 9mm.
Defines:
Option Switch - 95
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.ComponentLegLength
Gaskets
Defines settings for gaskets that are output on the isometric drawing.
Show
Controls the output of gaskets on the isometric drawing.
True outputs a gasket fitting shape on the isometric drawing
Isogen does not normally output a fitting shape to depict a gasket on the
isometric drawing. Where a gasket is present between two flanged components, a gap
appears between the components.
False suppresses the output of the gasket fitting shape.
Defines:
Option Switch - 17, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowGaskets
Multi-Port
Defines settings for multi-port components that are output on the isometric drawing.
Connection Style
Controls the connection leg depiction of multi-port components.
All Dotted displays dotted connection lines on all multi-port connections.
Dotted for Clarity displays dotted connection lines only when needed for picture clarity,
such as when two or more ports are positioned on the same side with attached pipe
work running parallel to each other.
Not shown suppresses the display of dotted connection lines shown.
Defines:
Option Switch - 95, Pos 5
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.MultiPortConnections
Duct Features
Defines properties for cable tray features, such as branches and taps.
The Duct Features style group contains the options groups listed below.
Branches controls settings for branches. For more information, see Branches (on page
142).
Taps controls settings for taps. For more information, see Taps (on page 146).
Nozzles defines settings for nozzles. For more information, see Nozzles (on page 127).
Alternative Texts sets AText values related to the output of piping features. For more
information, see Alternative Texts (on page 129).
Branches
Defines settings for branches.
Primary Direction outputs the orientation direction message showing rotation from
primary direction.
Defines:
Option Switch - 70, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.OrientationFrom
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
CentreLine originates dimensions from the centerlines of the main run.
Defines:
Option Switch - 81, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapBranchDimension
Open the free-form text box, type your data, and then click . The software updates
the style and displays the specified text under the Tap Branch Suppression property label.
The suppressed components are defined by the component type SKEY, such as
VALVEVB**, or by component type as listed below:
ALL suppresses the output of all tapped branches.
PIPE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on pipe.
FITTING suppresses the output of all tapped branches on fittings.
FLANGE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on flanges.
VALVE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on valves.
INSTRUMENT suppresses the output of all tapped branches on instruments.
MISC-ITEM suppresses the output of all tapped branches on miscellaneous
components.
Where tapped branches have been suppressed, part numbers and weld numbers can
still be output on the isometric.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.TapBranchSuppression
Taps
Defines settings for taps.
Tap on Duct
Controls the dimensioning of tapped branches on duct-type components, such as elbows,
tees, and duct.
None turns off dimensions for tapped branch dimensions. This is the default setting.
Full turns on tapped branch dimensions.
Duct Only turns off tapped branch dimensions, except for those on duct and duct-type
components.
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnPipe
Tap on Component
Controls the dimensioning of tapped branches on components.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
A tapped branch is a collection of components attached to a connection tapping
point.
None suppresses the display of tapped branch dimensions.
Full displays dimensions for tapped branches as set for the main run.
Duct Only displays dimensions for duct and duct-type components (elbows, tees,
reducers, and so forth) only.
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnCpt
Tap on Fittings
Controls the dimensioning of tapping points on duct-type components, such as elbows/teed
elbows, bends/teed bends, tees, and crosses. A tapped branch is a collection of
components attached to a connection tapping point.
None suppresses dimensioning of tapped branches on fittings.
Full dimensions tapped branches on fittings.
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnPipeFittings
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
CentreLine originates dimensions from the centerlines of the main run.
Defines:
Option Switch - 81, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapBranchDimension
Open the free-form text box, type your data, and then click . The software updates
the style and displays the specified text under the Tap Branch Suppression property label.
The suppressed components are defined by the component type SKEY, such as
VALVEVB**, or by component type as listed below:
ALL suppresses the output of all tapped branches.
PIPE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on pipe.
FITTING suppresses the output of all tapped branches on fittings.
FLANGE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on flanges.
VALVE suppresses the output of all tapped branches on valves.
INSTRUMENT suppresses the output of all tapped branches on instruments.
MISC-ITEM suppresses the output of all tapped branches on miscellaneous
components.
Where tapped branches have been suppressed, part numbers and weld numbers can
still be output on the isometric.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.TapBranchSuppression
Nozzles
Defines settings for nozzles.
Show
Controls whether equipment nozzle indicators are plotted (in dotted line style) on the
isometric drawing.
True displays equipment nozzle indicators.
False suppresses the display of equipment nozzle indicators. This is the default setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - 111, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowNozzles
Enclosures
Controls the output and format of enclosures for drawing objects.
The Enclosures style group contains the options groups listed below.
Not all of the options groups listed below are available for all isometric drawing types.
The groups that display depend on the type of isometric drawing style that is currently active:
Pipeline, Cable Tray, or HVAC.
Part Numbers settings for part number enclosures. For more information, see Part
Numbers (on page 173).
Component Attributes defines settings for component attribute enclosures. For more
information, see Component Attributes (on page 177).
Component Tags defines settings for component tag enclosures. For more information, see
Component Tags (on page 178).
Weld Numbers defines the assignment of weld enclosures. For more information, see Weld
Numbers (on page 182).
Spool Identifiers defines settings for spool identifier enclosures. For more information, see
Spool Identifiers (on page 185).
Cut Pieces defines settings for cut piece enclosures. For more information, see Cut Pieces
(on page 187).
Joints and Assemblies defines settings for joints and assemblies. For more information,
see Joints and Assemblies (on page 190).
Messages defines settings for message enclosures. For more information see, Messages
(on page 193).
Part Numbers
Defines settings for part number enclosures.
Show
Suppresses the plotting of part numbers and associated enclosure boxes on the drawing.
True displays part numbers on the isometric drawing.
False suppresses the display of part numbers on the isometric drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - 76, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.PartNoVisible
Size
Controls the number of characters used for the size of circle, double circle, and eclipse
enclosure style.
Valid entries are from 1 to 8 characters or Variable size, which dynamically sizes the
enclosure. The default setting is 2. The example below shows the default setting used for
the circle enclosure style:
The number of characters defines the minimum size at which the circle, double
circle, or ellipse is drawn. If there are more characters than the value set, the enclosure is
dynamically adjusted to suit. The Variable size setting allows the circle, double circle, and
ellipse to be smaller than the default of 2 characters, but again dynamically adjusts to suit
the number of characters.
Defines:
Option Switch - 76, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.PartNoEnclSize
Length
Sets a fixed length for part numbers (1-9 characters or variable). Select a fixed part number
length or Variable from the list.
Defines:
Option Switch - 76, Pos 4
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.PartNoLength
Number of Spaces
Sets the number of spaces used for Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 enclosures (as specified by
the Additional Items Style setting).
Set the number of spaces to use. If no value is set, Isogen uses a default value of 2.
Defines:
Option Switch - 73, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.PartNoSpaces
Style
Specifies the part number enclosure box shape.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None displays no enclosure box. Only plots the part number.
Square Ends
Round Ends
Diamond Ends
Circle
Double Circle
Ellipse
The size at which the circle, double circle, and ellipse is drawn is controlled by
the Size setting (default 2 characters), which defines the minimum size for the enclosure. If
there are more characters than the value set, the enclosure dynamically adjusts to
accommodate.
Defines:
Option Switch - 76, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.PartNoEnclosureStyle
Additional Items Style
Specifies the style for part number enclosures.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None displays no enclosure style.
Type1 Square
Type1 Round
Type1 Diamond
Type2 uses Style to define the style of end used with Type 2 additional enclosure.
Number of Spaces needs to be set to control the number of blank spaces used.
If Style is set to Circle, Double Circle, or Ellipse, then Type 2 Additional Items Style
is switched off, as this uses the same setting.
For Type2, the enclosure style for the box with the part numbers in it is defined using
the Style setting.
All pipe part numbers, which are usually output as messages along the pipe, are
converted to arrowed out type messages.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.AdditionalEnclosureStyle
Component Attributes
Defines settings for component attribute enclosures.
Data
Specifies the text that is output to the data definition (DDF) file for the component attribute
enclosure.
Open the free-form text box, type your data, and then click . The software updates
the style and displays the specified text under the Data property label.
Component Tags
Defines settings for component tag enclosures.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
Square-ended box
Diamond-ended box
Round-ended box
Triangular
Diamond
Rectangular
Circular
Elliptical
Hexagonal
Defines:
Option Switch - 60, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.CptTagEnclStyle
Instrument Size
Specifies the size of the enclosure for instrument text. You can select 1 through 4 characters
on each of the two available lines within an instrument balloon, or you can specify no
balloon.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
No Balloon suppresses plotting of a balloon around the instrument name.
1 Character plots a balloon size at least 1 character on each line.
2 Character plots a balloon size at least 2 character on each line.
3 Character plots a balloon size at least 3 character on each line.
4 Character plots a balloon size at least 4 character on each line.
5 Character plots a balloon size at least 5 character on each line.
Defines:
Option Switch - 123, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.InstIDEnclosureSize
Instrument Style
Specifies the shape of the instrument name box.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
No Box reverts to using the Instrument Size setting .
Diamond displays a diamond-ended box enclosure.
Round displays a round-ended box enclosure.
Triangular displays a triangle-shaped enclosure.
Diamond displays a diamond-shaped enclosure.
Square displays a square-ended box enclosure.
Circle displays a circular-shaped enclosure.
Ellipse displays an elliptical-shaped enclosure.
Hexagon displays a hexagonal-shaped enclosure.
To reduce the chances of these enclosures becoming quite large, especially the
diamond and triangle enclosures, limit the display to only 2 or 3 characters.
Defines:
Option Switch - 123, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.InstIDEnclosureStyle
Support Style
Controls the enclosure shapes used for supports when you set the support enclosure style
to Boxed Tags / Spec Ref or Boxed Tags. For more information, see Identification.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
Default Rectangle
Round Ends
Diamond Ends
Triangle
Diamond
Rectangle
Circle
Ellipse
Hexagon
Defines:
Option Switch - 64, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SupportTagEnclStyle
Weld Numbers
Defines the assignment of weld enclosures. You can define up to six enclosure definitions, each
of which can apply to one or more of the six weld types. You can also use the Enclosure Editor
to modify the style, shape, and label length of an existing weld enclosure definition. The editor
can also be used to define additional enclosure assignments.
Support welds assigns the enclosure definition to support welds only across all
categories. To exclude a category, clear its checkbox. In the example below, only
Fabrication support welds are assigned a weld enclosure.
Add Enclosure opens an enclosure panel so that you can define a new weld
enclosure.
Enclosure style specifies the weld enclosure type. The available types are simple,
extended, or one of the four special extended types.
Simple Enclosure represents an enclosure with a single field that shows the
weld number and prefix, if set.
Extended Enclosure is a segmented enclosure. Each segment contains a weld
attribute. An extended enclosure can have up to 10 segments.
Enclosure shape specifies the shape of the enclosure. Available shapes depend
on the selected enclosure type.
Label length controls the number of characters used for a simple enclosure. Valid
entries are from 1 to 8 characters and Variable size, which dynamically sizes the
enclosure. The default setting is 2. This option appears only when a simple
enclosure type is select for Enclosure style.
Attribute specifies the attribute that appears in the enclosure. This option appears
only when an extended or special extended enclosure type is selected for
Enclosure style.
Width controls the number of characters displayed in each segment. Select a
number in the list. This option appears only when an extended or special extended
enclosure type is selected for Enclosure style.
Force all welds as special applies only to objects with Enclosure style set to one
of the special extended enclosure types.
Select the checkbox to force all welds to adopt the special layout for their enclosure.
This option appears only when an extended enclosure type is selected for Enclosure
style.
To allow the generation of an enclosure containing only the weld number, when the data
for all the other fields in an enclosure are missing, clear the checkbox.
Spool Identifiers
Defines settings for spool identifier enclosures.
Layout
Controls the size of the spool ID enclosure.
Specifying a mixture of new line and blank character indicators that are used by the software
to pad-out the Style setting effectively increases the size of the enclosure. The size of the
text, which is controlled by the Text Size setting, that is displayed within any increased size
enclosure is not increased in size. The data string associated with each identifier consists of
a combination of the @, $, and ? characters.
The @ character signals a blank (space) requirement.
The $ character signals a new line requirement.
The ? character indicates where the actual data from the declared record should be
located in the 'padded-out' record.
Setting the value to the text string @$@@?@@$@ increases the Style with the
diamond-end enclosure as shown in the example below:
Use the increase in size with care as it affects the isometric representation
considerably.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SpoolIDEnclosureStyle
Style
Specifies the enclosure shape for the spool identifiers.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None uses no enclosure.
Square Brackets encloses spool identifiers in the standard square brackets or a double
box enclosure.
The size at which the circle, double circle, and ellipse is drawn is controlled by
the Spools > Settings > Spool Identifiers > Size setting (default 2 characters), which
defines the minimum size for the enclosure. If there are more characters than the value set,
the enclosure dynamically adjusts to suit.
Defines:
Option Switch - 39, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SpoolIDEnclosure
Cut Pieces
Defines settings for cut piece enclosures.
Style
Specifies the part number enclosure box shape.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None displays no enclosure box. Only plots the part number.
Square Ends
Round Ends
Diamond Ends
Circle
Double Circle
Ellipse
The size at which the circle, double circle, and ellipse is drawn is controlled by
the Size setting (default 2 characters), which defines the minimum size for the enclosure. If
there are more characters than the value set, the enclosure dynamically adjusts to
accommodate.
Defines:
Option Switch - 76, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.PartNoEnclosureStyle
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None displays no box enclosure.
The site assembly uses AText -478, default J--such as J1 or JA--to prefix the flange
assembly identification.
The size that the circle, double circle, and ellipse is drawn at is controlled by the Site
Assembly Size setting (default 2 characters), which defines the minimum size for the
enclosure. If there are more characters than the value set, the enclosure dynamically
adjusts to suit.
Defines:
Option Switch - 79, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SiteAssemblyIDEnclosure
The number of characters defines the minimum size at which the circle, double
circle, or ellipse is drawn. If there are more characters than the value set, the enclosure is
dynamically adjusted to suit. The Variable size setting allows the circle, double circle, and
ellipse to be smaller than the default of 2 characters, but again dynamically adjusts to suit
the number of characters.
Defines:
Option Switch - 79, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SiteAssemblyIDEnclSize
Fabrication Assembly Style
Controls the enclosure style for fabrication assembly identifiers that Isogen outputs on the
isometric drawing.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None displays assembly identifiers in no box enclosure.
Diamond Ended displays assembly identifiers in a diamond-ended box enclosure.
Round Ended displays assembly identifiers in a round-ended box enclosure.
Triangle displays assembly identifiers in a triangular-shaped enclosure.
Diamond displays assembly identifiers in a diamond-shaped enclosure.
Square Ended displays assembly identifiers in a square-ended box enclosure.
Circle displays assembly identifiers in a circular enclosure.
Suppressed suppresses the display of assembly identifiers.
Double Circle displays assembly identifiers in a circular-shaped enclosure inside
another circle.
Ellipse displays assembly identifiers in an elliptical-shaped enclosure.
Defines:
Option Switch - 79, Pos 5
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.FabricationAssemblyIDEnclosure
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None displays assembly identifiers in no box enclosure.
Diamond Ended displays assembly identifiers in a diamond-ended box enclosure.
Round Ended displays assembly identifiers in a round-ended box enclosure.
Triangle displays assembly identifiers in a triangular-shaped enclosure.
Diamond displays assembly identifiers in a diamond-shaped enclosure.
Square Ended displays assembly identifiers in a square-ended box enclosure.
Circle displays assembly identifiers in a circular enclosure.
Suppressed suppresses the display of assembly identifiers.
Double Circle displays assembly identifiers in a circular-shaped enclosure inside
another circle.
Ellipse displays assembly identifiers in an elliptical-shaped enclosure.
Defines:
Option Switch - 79, Pos 6
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.OffshoreAssemblyIDEnclosure
Messages
Defines settings for message enclosures.
You can increase the size an enclosure by specifying a mixture of new line and blank character
indicators that are used by the software to pad-out the normal message record. The data string
associated with each identifier consists of a combination of the @, $, and ? characters. Setting
the value to the text string @@?@@ increases the message enclosure.
The @ character signals a blank (space) requirement.
The $ character signals a new line requirement.
The ? character indicates where the actual data from the declared record is be located in
the padded-out record.
Ideally, the message enclosure should only contain two or three characters, and
should also be used with care, as a large message considerably affects the isometric
representation.
Round Layout
Controls the physical size of the round enclosure used to contain user input messages.
Type the data string in the box.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.MessageRoundEnclosure
Circle Layout
Controls the physical size of the circle enclosure used to contain user input messages. Type
the data string in the box.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.MessageCircleEnclosure
Diamond Layout
Determines the source used to output the date.
Data File uses the date contained in the pipeline data file.
System uses the system clock date.
Defines:
Option Switch - 6, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.DateSource
Pointed Layout
Controls the physical size of the pointed-ended enclosure used to contain user input
messages. Type the data string in the box.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.MessagePointedEnclosure
Square Layout
Controls the physical size of the square enclosure used to contain user input messages.
Type the data string in the box.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.MessageSquareEnclosure
Triangle Layout
Controls the physical size of the triangle enclosure used to contain user input messages.
Type the data string in the box.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.MessageTriangleEnclosure
Graphics
Defines the representation of pipeline components on the isometric drawing. Properties are also
available that define the layer names and the colors assigned to layer numbers and that control
how graphics are grouped in the output CAD file.
The Graphics style category contains the options groups listed below.
Definitions defines the representation of pipeline components on the isometric drawing. For
more information, see Definitions (on page 196).
Layers defines settings for layer numbers. For more information, see Layers (on page 203).
Scale the scale of the pipeline within drawing area of the plotted isometric. For more
information, see Scale (on page 203).
Additional defines additional data for the data definition (DDF) file. For more information,
see Additional (on page 204).
Grouping sets grouping parameters for the output of objects on the isometric drawing. For
more information, see Grouping (on page 206).
Definitions
Defines the representation of pipeline components on the isometric drawing.
Definitions
Specifies how to represent pipeline components or facilities on the drawing. For example,
you can specify that valves are to be drawn 1.5 times normal size with a line thickness of 1
on layer 5, and appear in the color blue. The software uses this collection to construct the
corresponding drawing definition (DDF) file. You enter the data using a grid. To open the
grid, click Show .
Applies To specifies the pipeline, pipeline component, or facility to which the definition
is applied. This is set using a list, which includes the allowable settings for this property.
In most instances, the drawing graphics that the setting modifies is clear. For
example, FLOW-ARROWS affects flow arrows. However, some settings are more
ambiguous. Refer to the table below for more information:
DIMENSION-TEXT
d Numerical dimensioning text
END-CONNECTORS
a Hygienic end connection fittings
LAGGING Insulation
Lower NS defines the minimum bore as an integer or real number. Type a value in the
current nominal size units.
When there are two or more definitions with the same Applies To setting, you can use
a zero (0) in the first of the lower bore positions to signal there is no lower bore, as
shown in the example below.
Pipeline 0 2
Pipeline 2.5 6
Pipeline 8 0
The software displays the Lower NS and Upper NS options together, rather
than separated.
Upper NS defines the maximum bore as an integer or real number. Type the required
value in the current nominal size units.
When there are two or more definitions with the same Applies To setting, you can use
a zero (0) in the last maximum bore position to signal there is no maximum bore limit, as
shown in the example below:
Pipeline 0 2
Pipeline 2.5 6
Pipeline 8 0
Colour specifies the index number that represents a specific color as defined in the
output drawing software. AutoCAD uses a fixed 256 color pallet starting at 1 (red) to
256. In MicroStation, in addition to a default color pallet, each design file can have a
unique custom color table. For example, color index number 3 may be red in one design
file, but it may be green in another.
The table below shows a color comparison between a sampling of AutoCAD and
MicroStation color index numbers.
1 3
2 4
3 2
4 7
5 1
6 5
7 0
8 9
9 14
For specific information about AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other third party
drawing software color tables, refer to the product documentation delivered with your
software.
The table below shows the index numbers applicable to the software and their mapped
colors.
Numeric
Mapped Color
Value
0 Black
1 Blue
2 Cyan
3 Green
4 Magenta
5 Red
6 Yellow
7 White
8 Dark Blue
9 Dark Cyan
10 Dark Green
11 Dark Magenta
12 Dark Red
13 Dark Yellow
14 Dark Gray
15 Light Gray
Layer defines a number that corresponds to the layer. This number is an integer that
identifies the required layer (level) to which the component type is to be assigned. Type
a value in the range 1-50.
Scale specifies an integer value for the scale that represents an increase or decrease to
the basic 100% standard symbol size for all types of fitting. Type a value in the range 75
- 200.
Thickness Actual defines the actual thickness (width) of the plotted line in millimeters
(a real number). Type a value in the range 0.0 to 10.0.
Line Style specifies the number that corresponds to the line style that is to be output on
the isometric drawing. A line style is a simple pattern of lines and gaps. In the Line
Style list, the 12 line styles generated by Isogen, shown below, are listed by default.
Isogen-generated line styles apply only for showing heat tracing on the isometric
drawing. They do not apply for piping. User-specified line styles can be applied for
showing either heat tracing or piping.
1000
1001
1002
1003
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
You can define additional line styles using Line Style Table.
The value that displays on the Definitions icon indicates the number of columns
currently defined in the report. In the example below, three columns are currently
defined.
When finished, click . The software updates the style and displays the text under
the Line Style Table property label.
The software displays any line style number that you save to Line Style Table in the
Drawing Area > Graphics > Definitions > Line Style list.
The software supports up to 1000 user-specified line styles.
Layers
Defines settings for layer numbers.
Layers
Isogen-generated line styles apply only for showing heat tracing on the isometric
drawing. They do not apply for piping. User-specified line styles can be applied for showing
either heat tracing or piping.
Stores the definitions of the layer names and colors assigned to layer numbers.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Colour specifies the optional color integer number to override the default color as
defined in the output drawing system.
Number identifies the integer number that corresponds to the layer defined in
Definitions (on page 196).
Name specifies a name for the layer. For example, delivered layers include PIPE,
FITTINGS, DIMTEXT, DIMLINES, and MATLIST.
The value that displays on the Layers icon indicates the number of layers currently
defined for the active isometric drawing style. In the example below, 11 layers are
currently defined:
Scale
Defines the scale of the pipeline within drawing area of the plotted isometric.
Drawing Area
Increases or decreases the scale of the pipeline picture part of the isometric only, while
leaving all other parts, such as the drawing frame, material list, title block and line summary
areas, unaltered. Use Drawing Area to re-scale the pipeline picture and all text pointing to
it.
Type 0 or 100 to use the default scale, or type a number to increase or decrease the scaling
effect as a percentage.
Defines:
Option Switch - 34
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.PipeLineScale
Drawing Size
Controls the finished isometric drawing size. You can increase or decrease the final plotted
isometric size from the size defined by Drawing Size, or Custom Height and Custom
Width.
Type the number that represents the percentage by which to increase or decrease the final
isometric drawing size. For example, if you type 71, the software generates a drawing
reduced by 71% of the set size. If you type 120, the software generates a drawing increased
by 120% of the set size. If you type 0 or 100, there is no scaling change. The software
generates the isometric drawing at the size defined by Drawing Size or Custom Height
and Custom Width.
Defines:
Option Switch - 32
I-Configure - Drawing.Control.IsoScale
True Scale
Attempts to adjust the length of sections of pipe to be proportional to their actual physical
length. Select the check box to use true scaling of isometrics (proportional pipe lengths).
Defines:
Option Switch - 95, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.TrueScale
Additional
Defines additional data for the data definition (DDF) file.
Enabled
Controls whether the data specified in the DDFLines setting is added to the DDF file. To
include the data, select the check box.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.AdditionalData.Enabled
Data
Specifies a block of text to be added to the data definition (DDF) file.
Open the free-form text box, type your data, and then click . The software updates
the style and displays the specified text under the Data property label.
Grouping
Sets grouping parameters for the output of objects on the isometric drawing.
Group graphics by UCI
Controls how components are grouped in the output CAD file. When you select this option,
graphics are grouped based on the Unique Component Identifier (UCI). For example, if you
output a pipeline in which an olet/support has been placed in the middle of a pipe, the
resulting isometric drawing splits that pipe into two segments on each side of the
component. In this instance, you can use Option Switch 98 to keep the entire pipe together
in the drawing.
Typically, the 3D system that generates the drawing data supplies this UCI. Selecting this
option makes it easier to correlate the 2D isometric drawing with the 3D data when both are
published to SmatPlant Foundation.
Defines:
Option Switch - 98, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawings.Controls.GroupGraphicsbyUCI
Content
Controls what is shown on the isometric drawing. For example, you can set the direction of the
north arrow and specify how nominal size information appears on the isometric drawing.
The Content style category contains the options groups listed below.
Not all of the options groups listed below are available for all isometric drawing types.
The groups that display depend on the type of isometric drawing style that is currently active:
Pipeline, Cable Tray, or HVAC.
North Arrow controls how the North arrow is shown on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see North Arrow (on page 207).
Continuations defines settings for continuation messages. For more information, see
Continuations (on page 207).
Nominal Sizes defines settings for the output of nominal size data. For more information,
see Nominal Sizes (on page 211).
Widths defines settings for the output of nominal size data. For more information, see
Widths.
Insulation and Tracing defines settings for the representation of insulation and heat
tracing. For more information, see Insulation and Tracing (on page 213).
Spec Breaks defines the appearance of specification breaks on the isometric drawing. For
more information, see Spec Breaks (on page 215).
Flow Arrows defines settings for displaying flow arrows on pipe and in-line components.
For more information, see Flow Arrows (on page 215).
Ghost Gap For more information, see Ghost Gap (on page 217).
Alternative Text sets AText values related to the content of the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Alternative Texts (on page 217).
North Arrow
Show Enclosure
Controls whether the north arrow, as specified by North Direction, is displayed on the
isometric drawing enclosed within a box.
True displays the north arrow enclosed in a box.
False suppresses the display of the north arrow in an enclosed box.
Defines:
Option Switch - 42, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.NorthArrowBox
Continuations
Defines settings for continuation messages.
Only those properties that are available for the type of isometric style that is currently
active (pipeline, cable tray, or HVAC) will display on the Options panel.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
Blank outputs a standard drawing continuation message.
Drawing Identifier outputs a drawing continuation message that includes
CLIENT-DRAWING-IDENTIFIER.
Pipe Reference outputs a drawing continuation message includes pipeline name.
Sequence Number outputs a drawing continuation message that includes
PIPELINE-DRAWING-SEQUENCE-NUMBER.
Spool Drawing Sequence Number outputs a drawing continuation message that
includes SPOOL-DRAWING-SEQUENCE-NUMBER.
Defines:
Option Switch - 38, Pos 4
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.PipeNameStyle
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
Blank outputs a standard drawing continuation message.
Continuation Name outputs a drawing continuation message that includes the name of
the continuation.
Defines:
Option Switch - 38, Pos 4
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.PipeNameStyle
Show Coordinates
Controls whether the coordinate information for continuations and ISO TEXT are shown on
the isometric drawing.
Select the check box to display the coordinate information. This is the default setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - 5, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowPipeLineCont
False suppresses the output of coordinate data and outputs a drawing continuation
message that points to the end of continuation components (1). Requires that Show
Coordinates at Split Points also be set to False. If Show Coordinates at Split Points
is set to True, Isogen displays a full set of coordinates and a drawing continuation
message that points to the drawing split point (2).
Nominal Sizes
Defines settings for the output of nominal size data.
Units in Drawings
Controls how nominal size information is output in a number of tables and lists appearing on
the isometric drawing. Isogen does not have an option when outputting the nominal size on
whether the units (typically the “ character) is appended to the output text. To give you
control over the output of the nominal size units, the software adds keywords to the
appropriate control files.
Select the check box to append the keyword OUTPUT-UNITS to N.S, N.S.SEC and
N.S.THIRD when this appears in the control files for tables and lists appearing on the
isometric drawing. An example is shown below.
PRINTED-M/C-DATA-ITEMS
'PIPELINE-REFERENCE' 1 L
'REVISION' 18 L
'ITEM-CODE' 24 L
'N.S.' 41 L OUTPUT-UNITS
'QTY' 57 N
'GROUP' 64 L
Clear the check box to append the keyword SUPPRESS-UNITS to N.S, N.S.SEC and
N.S.THIRD when this appears in the control files for tables and lists appearing on the
isometric drawing.
You can control nominal size units for the following output tables and report files:
Material List – Style 2
Material List – Style 3
Material List – Style 4
Material Control File
Cut Pipe List
Cut Pipe Report File
Weld List
Welding Report File
Site Welding Report File
Operations List (default – units output)
Site Assembly Report File (default – units output)
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowNSUnitsOnDrg
Units in Report
Controls whether nominal size is output at branch (tee/olet/cross) and reducer locations.
True outputs nominal size information at branches and reducers as normal.
False suppresses the output of nominal size information at branches and reducers.
Defines:
Option Switch - 41, Pos 8
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.NominalSize
Separate displays nominal size output at set-on tees and crosses separately.
Defines:
Option Switch - 41, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.TeeCrossNS
Insulation Style
Specifies whether to show insulation alongside pipe only or alongside pipe and components.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None suppresses insulation indication.
Alongside Pipe plots dashed insulation lines alongside pipe only, with a gap of 1 mm.
Alongside Pipe and Components plots dashed insulation lines alongside pipe and all
components, both with a 1 mm gap.
Defines:
Option Switch - 61, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.InsulationStyle
Tracing Style
Specifies where heat tracing is shown on the isometric drawing.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
Alongside Pipe uses the default to plot chain dotted tracing lines alongside the pipe
only, with a gap of 1 mm.
None suppresses tracing indication.
Alongside Pipe and Components plots chain dotted tracing lines alongside pipe and
all components, both with a 1 mm gap.
Defines:
Option Switch - 62, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.TracingStyle
Spec Breaks
Defines the appearance of specification breaks on the isometric drawing.
Enclosure
Controls the shape of the enclosure that surrounds the indication of a specification break
(specification change) on the isometric drawing.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None suppresses the display of an enclosure around the specification break reference
on the isometric drawing.
Square Ended displays a square-shaped box enclosure around the specification break
reference on the isometric drawing.
Diamond Ended displays a diamond-shaped enclosure around the specification break
reference on the isometric drawing.
Round Ended displays a round-ended box enclosure around the specification break
reference on the isometric drawing.
Hexagonal Ended displays a hexagonally-shaped enclosure around the specification
break reference on the isometric drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - 114, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SpecBrkEnclosure
Representation
Specifies single or dual specification break indication boxes on the isometric drawing.
Single indicates a single specification. Boxed message consisting of the new
specification reference pointing to the position on the pipeline where the change occurs.
Dual indicates two specifications. Two boxed messages containing the current and new
specification references are positioned at the point on the pipeline where the change
occurs.
Defines:
Option Switch - 114, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SpecBrkRepresentation
Flow Arrows
Defines settings for displaying flow arrows on pipe and in-line components. Flow arrows are
used to show the flow direction of fluid or gas in the pipeline.
Show on Pipe
Controls the use of flow arrows that are plotted directly on the pipe. Their purpose is to show
the flow direction of fluid or gas in the pipeline. The size of the flow arrow is controlled by the
Scale setting.
True displays flow arrows on pipe on the isometric drawing.
False suppresses the display of flow arrows on pipe.
You can generate this type of flow arrow only if the relevant information is included in
the input pipeline data file.
You can also use a separate type of flow arrow that is plotted alongside in-line fittings,
either as well as, or instead of, the one output on pipe.
Defines:
Option Switch -112, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowFlowArrows
Show on Components
Controls the use of flow arrows that are plotted alongside certain types of in-line
components. Their purpose is to show the fluid or gas flow direction in a pipeline.
True displays flow arrows. This is the default setting.
False suppresses the display of flow arrows.
Defines:
Option Switch -17, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowCptFlowArrows
Scale
Scales flow arrows that are plotted directly on the pipe.
Type a value in the range 5 to 15 to plot pipeline flow arrows at an alternative scale factor. A
value of 5 produces smaller arrows, whereas a value of 15 produces larger ones.
You can generate this type of flow arrow only if the relevant information is included in
the input pipeline data file.
You can also use a separate type of flow arrow, which is plotted alongside in-line
fittings, either as well as or instead of, the flow arrow annotation output on pipe.
Defines:
Option Switch - 112, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.FlowArrowScale
Ghost Gap
Length
Controls the plotted length of a ghost gap element. A ghost gap is a physical gap on the
plotted isometric drawing that can be used when generating individual isometrics, or as a
link between related, but unconnected, pipelines or subsystems on a system isometric
drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - 110, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.GhostGapDimension
Alternative Texts
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
Nominal Size
Denotes the pipe nominal size. By setting the AText to blank, the nominal size message is
suppressed. Using the question mark (?) character determines the format used for outputting
the nominal size message. The default value is ? NS.
$ Supported: Yes
Equipment Connection
Denotes CONNected TO where a pipeline branch end is connected to an equipment nozzle.
The default value is CONN. TO.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Pipeline Connection
Denotes CONTinued ON at the point where a pipeline/branch end is continued onto another
drawing. Used in conjunction with END-CONNECTION type record. Also used with AText -255
(Drawing Label) to create a CONT. ON DRG 2 type message when a pipeline is split across
multiple drawings (isometric drawing area and material list overflow).For more information, see
Alternative Texts (on page 246) in Drawing Area > Text. The default value is CONT. ON.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Continued From
Denotes CONTinued FROM. This message is plotted when a pipeline is split onto two or more
drawings, such as CONT. FROM DRG 1.
The text DRG comes from AText -255 (Drawing Label).
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Continuation Jacket
Denotes continuation of core pipe used on a jacket pipeline. The default value is CONT
JACKET.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Continuation Core
Denotes continuation of jacket pipe on a core pipeline. The default value is CONT CORE.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Vent Callout
Plots an indicator that points to a vent position at any open-ended pipe. It is used in conjunction
with an END-POSITION-VENT type record. The default value is VENT.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: Various
$ Supported: Yes
Drain Callout
Plots a message that points to a drain position on any open-ended pipe. Used in conjunction
with an END-POSITION-DRAIN type record. The default value is DRAIN.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Open Callout
Produces a message at any open-ended pipe. Used in conjunction with an
END-POSITION-OPEN type record.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Closed Callout
Produces a message at any open-ended pipe. Used in conjunction with an
END-POSITION-OPEN type record. The default setting for this AText value is blank.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Null Callout
Produces a message at any miscellaneous pipe end. Used in conjunctions with an
END-POSITION-NULL type record. The default setting for this AText value is blank.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Pipe Summary Ft
Indicates unit type feet in pipe centerline length region. The default value is FT.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
ATexts -400 through -411 are used in the line summary area along the bottom of the
isometric drawing and can have their values changed or made blank. If the AText value is
changed, then its associated symbol is drawn. If set to blank, then the symbol is not drawn. In
these ATexts, the inclusion of the dollar sign character ( $ ) creates a forced line feed that
results in the text being plotted over two lines.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
User Note 1
Represents any user-specified general information on the drawing frame. A typical example is
PULLED BEND RADIUS IS 3X NOMINAL PIPE BORE. No default text.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
User Note 2
Represents any user-specified general information on the drawing frame. A typical example is
PULLED BEND RADIUS IS 3X NOMINAL PIPE BORE. No default text.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Detail Sketches
Defines the characteristics of detail sketches on the isometric drawing. Options are also
available for local details sketches and information notes.
The Detail Sketches style group contains the options groups listed below.
Settings specifies the characteristics of detail sketches on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Settings (on page 229).
Local Sketches stores the properties for local detail sketches and information notes. For
more information, see Local Sketches (on page 235).
Alternative Texts sets AText values related to detail sketches. For more information, see
Alternative Texts (on page 236).
Settings
Specifies the characteristics of detail sketches on the isometric drawing.
Path
Defines the full path to the detail sketch folder containing SYM, DWG, or DXF data or sets
the location of a DGN .cel file (cell library). To reference a path relative to the Smart 3D
SharedContent folder, use the $SYMBOLSHARE$ macro instead of a hard-coded path.
Use the Sketch Mapping setting to specify the symbol filename.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.Path
Fixed Position
Controls positioning of detail sketches along the top of the drawing border. Select the check
box to position detail sketches left to right along top of drawing border. For normal detail
sketch placement, where sketches run right to left along the top of the drawing border, clear
the check box
This isometric drawing property is not used in the current version of the software.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.PositionFix
Position
Defines the location of detail sketches on the isometric drawing.
Default plots detail sketches along the top of the drawing. The horizontal positioning of
the detail sketches is controlled by the North arrow setting. Usually, Isogen displays the
sketches from right to left (Figure 1). However, if there is no North arrow, the sketches
are displayed from left to right (Figure 2).
Fixed plots detail sketches along the top of the drawing from right to left, regardless of
the position of the North arrow.
Local plots detail sketches as close as possible to the related component.
Overflow plots overflow detail sketches to a separate sheet.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.SketchPosition
Height
Sets the height of user-generated sketches. This setting must be the same for all sketches.
Type a value (integer or decimal number).
If drawing units are set to millimeters, the value should not exceed 50 mm.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.SketchHeight
Width
Sets the width of user-generated sketches. Type a value (integer or decimal number).
If you set drawing units to millimeters, the value should not exceed 50 mm.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.SketchWidth
Label Type
Specifies whether you want sketches ordered alphabetically (A, B, C...) or numerically (1, 2,
3...).
Alpha orders sketches alphabetically.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.LabelType
Label Layer
Specifies the layer on which the label text resides. For example, the label text in Detail A is
the letter A.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.LabelLayer
Colour
Sets the drawing color for the detail sketch. This value is expressed as an integer number
representing the color number as defined in the output drawing system.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.Colour
Label X
Provides the X-coordinate of the label text, relative to the bottom left corner of a sketch.
Type the required value.
Label Y
Provides the Y-coordinate of the label text, relative to the bottom left corner of a sketch.
Type the required value.
Text Font
Specifies a font corresponding to a font entry in the font information (FIF) file. Select the font
type from the list.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.TextFont
Text Height
Specifies the size of the label text. Type a value (integer or real number). This setting
overrides the Text Size setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.TextHeight
Text Weight
Controls the character thickness of the cross-reference text.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.TextWeight
Note Position
Specifies the location of informational notes.
Default plots notes along the bottom of the drawing.
Local plots notes along the bottom of the isometric, near the reference.
OverFlow outputs only one copy of each unique information note on a single isometric
in cases of duplicate occurrences.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.NotePosition
Note Format
Specifies the format of informational notes, which refer to a pipeline, spool, or component in
the drawing.
The format of the detail sketch, information note and, drawing output, must be
consistent. If Format is set to DXF, then Note Format and Output Format must also be set
to DXF. These properties change automatically when the Output Format or Template
Format settings change.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.NoteFormat
Note Height
Specifies the height of the informational notes. Type the required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.NoteHeight
Note Width
Specifies the width of the informational notes. Type the required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches.NoteWidth
Library
Opens the Detail Sketch Manager, which allows you to place parameters on the selected
detail sketch so that correct relevant values, such as weld numbers, part number, and
angles, are displayed on the isometric drawing. For more information, see Configure a detail
sketch.
You must use the Path property to set the full path location to the detail
sketch folder.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.DetailSketches
Local Sketches
Local Sketches
Stores the properties for local detail sketches and information notes.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Identifier specifies the detail sketch or Information note string identifier. The following
are examples:
Detail Sketch - SK1.dxf
Information Note - note_N.dxf or note_S.dxf
For AutoCAD and SmartSketch, the file format extension must be shown in the ID,
such as SK1.dxf or SK1.igr.
For MicroStation, specify just the name of the sketch as found in the graphic cell
library, as in SK1.
Inclusion of _N - as in GenNote_N.dxf or GenNote_N - as part of the information
note name signifies a general note, which is output on every sheet.
Inclusion of _S - as in SpecNote_S.dxf or SpecNote_S - signifies a specific note,
which is only output on the sheet on which the component having this particular
note attached is output.
Height specifies a single value for the height of the detail sketch or information note in
millimeters.
Width defines the width of the detail sketch/information note. Type a single value in
millimeters.
Label X specifies the horizontal cross-reference position measured from the bottom left
corner of the detail sketch in millimeters.
Label Y specifies the vertical cross-reference position measured from the bottom left
corner of the detail sketch in millimeters.
Text Height sets the text height to be used. Type a value in millimeters or inches,
depending on the setting of the drawing units.
The value that displays on the Local Sketches icon is a count of how many
attributes have been defined for output in the user-defined cut list. The example below
indicates that three attributes are currently defined.
Alternative Texts
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
$ Supported: Yes
Detail Sketch
? Value:
Identifier
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Revision Clouds
Controls the output of revision changes on the isometric drawing.
The Revision Clouds style group contains the option groups listed below.
Settings sets properties that control the output of revision changes. For more information,
see Settings (on page 239).
Identifiers sets property that control the output of revision identifiers on the isometric
drawing. For more information, see Identifiers (on page 241).
Settings
Sets properties that control the output of revision changes. Revision output is triggered only
when the component and pipeline revisions match. During isometric drawing generation, the
software considers each component individually. When a revision match occurs, the component
is highlighted on the isometric drawing.
Enabled
Controls the output of the revision block to the Data Definition (DDF) file. When the
component revision matches the pipeline revision, the revision output is triggered.
True outputs the revision block to the DDF.
False suppresses output of the revision block.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Revisions.Enabled
Revisions Highlighted
Specifies which components are highlighted and the corresponding revision identifier is
output on the isometric drawing.
Current highlights only those components with a revision attribute that matches the
pipeline revision. This is the default setting.
Multiple highlights all components that have a revision attribute and displays the
corresponding revision identifier of each.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Revisions.RevisionOutput
Layer
Controls on what layer the revision box is placed. Type the number that corresponds to the
layer in the drawing system. The default setting is 0.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Revisions.Layer
Fill Colour
Controls the color of the revision box. The default setting is the color associated with the
Layer attribute.
Type the index number that corresponds to the color defined in the drawing system.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Revisions.Colour
Distance
Controls the distance from the component centerline to the revision cloud.
Type a value in 1/10th millimeters. The default setting is 50.
This value should not exceed the setting of a standard leg length.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Revisions.Distance
Colour
Controls the fill color of the revision box when Enclosure Style is set to Polygon. The
default setting is the color associated with the Layer attribute.
Type the index number that corresponds to the color defined in the drawing system. For
example, for AutoCAD you can type 1 = Red and 2 = Yellow.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Revisions.Colour
Enclosure Style
Controls the output of the enclosure type that surrounds the revision block to the Data
Definition file
Polygon highlights revised components with a polygon. This is the default setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Revisions.EnclosureType
Identifiers
Sets properties that control the output of revision identifiers within a user-specified enclosure
on the isometric drawing.
Enabled
Controls the output of revision identifier text on the isometric drawing. To output the text,
select the check box. By default, this setting is turned off.
Using this setting requires that you also select Drawings > Revisions >
Enabled.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawings.Revisions.TextIdentifier
Enclosure
Specifies the shape of the enclosure that surrounds the record identifier output text. The
default setting is Triangle.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Revisions.TextEnclosure
Height
Specifies the revision identifier text height. Type a value in 1/10th millimeters. By default, the
height of revision identifier text is the same as the drawing text height.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Revisions.TextHeight
Text
Controls all aspects of the fonts that appear on the isometric drawing.
The Text style group contains the options groups listed below.
Settings defines the type of font and its size (including weight) for text that is output on the
isometric drawing. For more information, see Settings (on page 243).
Static Fonts controls the use of the Isogen font information (FIF) file. For more information,
see Static Fonts (on page 245).
Dynamic Fonts defines the parameters of the user-defined fonts that are available for
output on the isometric drawing. For more information, see Dynamic Fonts (on page 245).
Alternative Texts sets AText values related to the fonts that appear on the isometric
drawing. For more information, see Alternative Texts (on page 246).
Settings
Defines the type of font and its size (including weight) for text that is output on the isometric
drawing.
Size
Specifies the size of the text characters on the drawing.
Small (2.1 mm) outputs small characters, 2.1 mm high.
Medium (2.5 mm) outputs medium-sized characters, 2.4 mm high. This is the default
setting.
Large (2.8 mm) outputs large-sized characters, 2.8 mm high.
XLarge (3.5 mm) outputs extra-large characters, 3.5 mm high.
XXLarge (4.2 mm) outputs extra-large characters, 4.2 mm high.
XXXLarge (4.9 mm) outputs extra-large characters, 4.9 mm high.
Or User outputs characters with a height defined by Custom Size.
Title block text, which is always output using large characters (2.8 mm) and
material list text, which is controlled by properties of the material list object, are not affected
by this setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - 4, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.TextSize
Custom Size
Specifies a user-defined size to 1/10mm precision. Type a value in the units shown. Values
must be between 1mm and 9.9mm.
Use this option only if Drawing Area.Text.Settings.Size is set to User.
Defines:
Option Switch - 4, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.TextSize
Font
Defines the font that Isogen uses when outputting text on the isometric drawing. Use the
Font list to select the font type.
Defines:
Option Switch - 4, Pos 7-9
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.TextFont
Width
Specifies the character width when using a fixed-width font.
Type the value required (in the range 10-99) in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - 4, Pos 3-4
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.TextWidth
Weight
Specifies the thickness of the text.
Type a value as an integer in the range 10-99 in millimeters or inches
Use this option only if Size is set to User.
Defines:
Option Switch - 4, Pos 5
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.TextWeight
Isometric
Controls the output of dimension text and messages.
Select the check box to place dimension text and messages along a section of pipe in
isometric projection (oblique angle\slanted text). Text oblique angle is adjusted to be parallel
to the dimension standout direction. Isogen attempts to set a vertical dimension standout for
horizontal sections of pipeline wherever practical.
This feature is only available for .dxf format output styles generated using the
piping object data (POD) file interface.
Defines:
Option Switch - 8, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.IsometricText
Static Fonts
Controls the use of the Isogen font information (FIF) file. If required, it can be used to turn off the
use of fonts in the Isogen output files. By default, there is always a path to the supplementary
fonts file. If one does not exist, for example, you delete it, it is recreated automatically. However,
if you select Enabled, this setting is persisted.
When importing a style, the Enabled property is turned off before import starts, and
only resets if there was previously a FONT-INFORMATION-FILE (or IDF -152 record) reference
in the imported style.
Enabled
Controls whether fonts are enabled. By default, this property is turned on.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Fonts.Enabled
Path
Specifies the Isogen font information (FIF) file. Type the full path location and filename of
the file. Alternatively, click Browse , and navigate to the file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Fonts.Path
Dynamic Fonts
Defines the parameters of the user-defined fonts that are available for output on the isometric
drawing.
Dynamic Fonts
Controls the output of user-specified dynamic fonts on the isometric drawing.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Number specifies the Isogen font number. This value is used to cross-reference Isogen
control options to determine which fonts should be used on the isometric drawing. The
value that you enter must be 3 digits and cannot exist in the Isogen font information
(FIF) file (Fontstd.fif). The first 300 numbers are reserved exclusively for use in the FIF
file. As such, the value you enter must be 301 or higher.
Name specifies the name of the user-specified font.
The TrueType font name that you type enter must already be installed on the
computer. Type the name of the font exactly as it appears in the C:\Windows\Fonts
folder.
To view a list of installed fonts, Open the Control Panel, and double-click Fonts.
Correction Factor specifies the factor by which the width of characters are adjusted so
that the font neither falls short of nor overlaps the boxes/gaps that are provided for the
text on the drawing. The default setting is 1. Typically, this value is adjusted up or down
by 1 or 2 after viewing the isometric drawing output.
AutoCAD Style Name specifies the AutoCAD text style name.
Microstation Number specifies the MicroStation-specific index number of the required
font. This option is required only if you want to view the correct font on the screen.
Multibyte Width specifies the factor by which the width of all multibyte characters are
adjusted so that the font neither falls short of nor overlaps the boxes/gaps that are
provided for the text on the drawing. The default setting is 2. Typically, this value is
adjusted up or down by 1 or 2 after viewing the isometric drawing output.
The value that displays on the Dynamic Fonts icon is a count of how many
attributes have been defined for output in the user-defined cut list. The example below
indicates that three attributes are currently defined.
Alternative Texts
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
ATexts -244 to -249 are used to output directions in conjunction with other ATexts on
items that carry a direction setting on the component record in the pipeline input data file. The
appropriate direction as defined by ATexts -244 to -249 is appended to the specific fitting text to
make a composite message, such as DIAL FACE WEST.
X Coordinate
Labels the positive X coordinate. The default value is E.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Y Coordinate
Labels the positive Y coordinate. The default value is N.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
-X Coordinate
Labels the negative X coordinate. The default value is W.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
-Y Coordinate
Labels the negative Y coordinate. The default value is S.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Z Coordinate
Labels the positive Z coordinate. The default value is EL+.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
-Z Coordinate
Labels the negative Z coordinate. The default value is EL-.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Degree Symbol
Produces a software-generated degree ( º ) symbol, which is output at all angle indicators
requiring a degree symbol (bends, falls, and so on).
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Primary +Z Label
Appends a primary direction as part of a composite message. The default value is UP.
For more information, see Alternative Texts (on page 98) in Drawing Area > Piping
Components.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Primary -Z Label
Appends a primary direction as part of a composite message. Used in conjunction with ATexts
-243 (PRIMARY FLAT DIRECTION), -278 (DIAL FACE CALLOUT), -280 (TAPPING), -281
(SLIP PAINT CALLOUT), and -282 (SIGHT GLASS CALLOUT).The default value is DOWN.
For more information, see Alternative Texts (on page 98) in Drawing Area > Piping
Components.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Primary +Y Label
Appends a primary direction as part of a composite message. Used in conjunction with ATexts
-243 (PRIMARY FLAT DIRECTION), -278 (DIAL FACE CALLOUT), -280 (TAPPING), -281
(SLIP PAINT CALLOUT), and -282 (SIGHT GLASS CALLOUT). The default value is NORTH.
For more information, see Alternative Texts (on page 98) in Drawing Area > Piping
Components.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Primary -Y Label
Appends a primary direction as part of a composite message. Used in conjunction with ATexts
-243 (PRIMARY FLAT DIRECTION), -278 (DIAL FACE CALLOUT), -280 (TAPPING), -281
(SLIP PAINT CALLOUT), and -282 (SIGHT GLASS CALLOUT). The default value is SOUTH.
For more information, see Alternative Texts (on page 98) in Drawing Area > Piping
Components.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Primary +X Label
Appends a primary direction as part of a composite message. Used in conjunction with ATexts
-243 (PRIMARY FLAT DIRECTION), -278 (DIAL FACE CALLOUT), -280 (TAPPING), -281
(SLIP PAINT CALLOUT), and -282 (SIGHT GLASS CALLOUT). The default value is EAST.
For more information, see Alternative Texts (on page 98) in Drawing Area > Piping
Components.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Primary -X Label
Appends a primary direction as part of a composite message. Used in conjunction with ATexts
-243 (PRIMARY FLAT DIRECTION), -278 (DIAL FACE CALLOUT), -280 (TAPPING), -281
(SLIP PAINT CALLOUT), and -282 (SIGHT GLASS CALLOUT). The default value is WEST.
For more information, see Alternative Texts (on page 98) in Drawing Area > Piping
Components.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Drawing Label
Used in conjunctions with AText -256 to generate a drawing identifier of the form DRG n OF n in
cases where a pipeline is split into multiple isometric drawings. The default value is DRG.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
NS Metric Units
Indicates the nominal size for metric bore units. For example, if set to mm, the output is 32mm
NS. If set to Blank, the output is 32NS.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: Unknown
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Underline Character
Acts as an character. The default value is the underline character ( _ ).
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Dimensions
Sets properties that control the display and format of dimension and coordinate data on the
isometric drawing.
The Piping Components and Features style group is available only for piping isometric
drawings. Likewise, the cable tray and HVAC style groups (Cable Tray Components and
Features and Duct Components Features) are available only when a cable tray or HVAC
isometric drawing style, such as Iso_CableTray or Iso_HVAC, is active.
In this version of the software, cable tray and HVAC isometric drawing options are limited to
beta access. As such, isometric options specific to cable tray and HVAC drawings are not
visible in Isogen Configuration by default. To turn on cable tray and HVAC options so that
you have access to the full array of isometric drawing settings provided by the software,
please contact Intergraph Support (http://www.intergraph.com/support).
The Dimensions category includes the style groups listed below. Every style group is further
broken down into options groups, with each options group containing a collection of associated
isometric drawing properties.
Dimension Style organizes options groups that specify the dimension styles that are output
on the isometric drawing. For more information, see Dimension Style (on page 256).
Piping Components and Features organizes options groups that control the
representation of component dimensions on the isometric drawing. For more information,
see Piping Components and Features (on page 270).
Cable Tray Components and Features organizes options groups that control the
representation of cable tray component dimensions on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Cable Tray Components and Features (on page 289).
Coordinates organizes options groups that control the representation of coordinate data on
the isometric drawing. For more information, see Coordinates (on page 312).
Display Format organizes options groups that control the display of metric and imperial
dimensions and angle data on the isometric drawing. For more information, see Display
Format (on page 319).
Skews and Falls organizes options groups that control the representation of such things as
skews, falls, slopes, callouts, and tolerances on the isometric drawing. For more information,
see Skews and Falls (on page 327).
Reference Dimensions organizes options groups that control the display of reference
dimensions on the isometric drawing. For more information, see Reference Dimensions (on
page 342).
Reference Planes organizes options groups that define reference planes for the Reference
Plane Definition file (RPDF). These properties provide the ability to reference grids for
coordinate callouts on isometric drawings. For more information, see Reference Planes (on
page 347).
Dimension Style
Controls the dimension styles that are output on the isometric drawing.
The Dimension Style style group contains the options groups listed below.
Standard Dimensions sets standard dimensions. For more information, see Standard
Dimensions (on page 256).
Overall Dimensions sets overall dimensions. For more information, see Overall
Dimensions (on page 257).
Standouts controls the format of the dimension line standout. For more information, see
Standouts (on page 259).
Dimension Location controls the location of the dimension text in relation to the dimension
line. For more information, see Dimension Location (on page 262).
Dual Units sets the units of measure output. For more information, see Dual Units (on page
263).
Additional Allowance sets the display of additional allowances on the isometric drawing.
For more information, see Additional Allowance (on page 264).
Suppress Branch Dimensions controls the display of branch dimensions on the isometric
drawing. For more information, see Suppress Branch Dimensions (on page 265).
Vertical Dimensions sets the representation of vertical pipe, cable tray, or duct dimensions.
For more information, see Vertical Dimensions (on page 267).
The type of vertical dimensions that this property controls is determined by the active
isometric drawing style: pipeline, cable tray, or HVAC.
Standard Dimensions
Sets standard dimensions.
Format
Controls the dimension format plotted on the isometric drawing.
Click Show to display graphical representations of the options listed below, and then
select the appropriate setting.
Basic plots ordinary string dimensions, support/message dimensions, and reference
dimensions on the isometric drawing.
Combined Erec/Offsh - Basic plots ordinary string dimensions. Do not dimension
separately erection pipe fittings (bends, elbows, tees, and so forth), support/message
dimensions and reference dimensions on the isometric drawing.
Composite plots composite dimensions together with support/message dimensions and
reference dimensions on the isometric drawing.
Combined Erec/Offsh - Composite plots composite dimensions. Do not dimension
separately erection pipe fittings (bends, elbows, tees, and so forth), support/message
dimensions and reference dimensions on the isometric drawing.
Support plots only support/message and reference dimensions on the isometric
drawing.
Reference Only plots only reference dimensions on the isometric drawing. Suppress all
other dimensions.
Full String plots full string dimensions, support/message dimensions, and reference
dimensions on the isometric drawing. All components are dimensioned individually.
Pipe Only plots pipe dimensions, support/message dimensions, and reference
dimensions on the isometric drawing. Suppress fitting dimensions.This setting is
available only for piping isometric drawings.
Cable Tray Only plots cable tray dimensions, support/message dimensions, and
reference dimensions on the isometric drawing. Suppress fitting dimensions. This
setting is available only for cable tray isometric drawings.
Duct Only plots duct dimensions, support/message dimensions, and reference
dimensions on the isometric drawing. Suppress fitting dimensions. This setting is
available only for HVAC isometric drawings.
Defines:
Option Switch - 9, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.Format
Overall Dimensions
Sets overall dimensions.
Style
Controls the use of overall dimensions. You can specify whether overall dimensions are
plotted, and if they are, which type.
Click Show to display graphical representations of the options listed below, and then
select the appropriate setting.
None plots no overall dimensions.
Across Branches plots overall dimensions across branches (tees, olets and crosses).
Valves / Across Branches plots overall dimensions to valve centers and across
branches.
Defines:
Option Switch - 118, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.Overall
Break at Spools
Controls the output of overall dimensions across spool breaks.
True outputs overall dimensions across fabrication items only.
False outputs overall dimensions across component categories.
Overall dimensions to valve centers are only available to valves that have a
spindle.
Defines:
Option Switch - 118, Pos 4
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.OverallAcrossFabItemsOnly
Standouts
Use text size (2.8 mm)
Use the text size of 2.8 mm. When you select this property, Composite Standout and
Overall are not available.
Composite Standout
Controls dimension line standout distances for the conditions listed below:
String and composite dimensions that are normally plotted as the middle layer of
multi-layer dimensions.
Dimensioned messages, support dimensions and reference dimensions on the inner
layer, but only when Dimensions > Piping Components and Features > Supports >
Standout is not set. For cable tray and HVAC drawings, you must set Dimensions >
Cable Tray Components and Features > Supports > Standout or Dimensions >
Duct Components and Features > Supports > Standout, respectively.
Overall dimensions on the outer layer, but only when Overall is not set.
Composite Standout is available only if Use text size (2.8 mm) is not selected.
In the Composite Standout box, type a value that equals the required standout distance for
string and composite dimensions on the middle layer in mm or inches. In the example
below, Composite Standout is set to 18, so all dimension lines are 18 mm away from the
pipe.
When you set the value to 0 (zero), which is the default, the standard dimension line
standouts listed below are used depending on the Text Size setting:
Small
String / Composite Dimension Standout = 12 mm.
Messages / Support & Reference Dimension Standout = 6 mm.
Overall Dimension Standout = 18 mm.
Medium
String / Composite Dimension Standout = 1 4mm.
Messages / Support & Reference Dimension Standout = 7 mm.
Overall Dimension Standout = 21 mm.
Large
String / Composite Dimension Standout = 16 mm.
Messages / Support & Reference Dimension Standout = 8 mm.
Overall Dimension Standout = 24 mm.
XLarge
String / Composite Dimension Standout = 18 mm.
Messages / Support & Reference Dimension Standout = 9 mm.
Overall Dimension Standout = 27 mm.
XXLarge
String / Composite Dimension Standout = 20 mm.
Messages / Support & Reference Dimension Standout = 10 mm.
Overall Dimension Standout = 30 mm.
XXXLarge
String / Composite Dimension standout = 22 mm.
Messages / Support & Reference Dimension Standout = 11 mm.
Overall Dimension Standout = 33 mm.
Defines:
Option Switch - 8, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.StandoutComposite
The software ignores values greater than or equal to 11 mm and substitutes the
appropriate standard dimension line standout distance.
The software uses values greater than 11 mm to set the dimension line standout
distance for string and composite dimensions on the middle layer. The inner
dimension layer for dimensioned messages, Support dimensions and reference
dimensions are then be set to 0.5 x this distance, while the outer layer overall
dimensions is set to 1.5 x this distance.
Overall
Controls the overall dimension standout in millimeters. Overall is only available if Use text
size (2.8 mm) is not selected.
Type a value in the range 0 and 99.
Dimension Location
Controls the location of the dimension text in relation to the dimension line.
Above Line
Controls whether the dimension line is broken to make space for the dimension characters.
True positions the text on top of dimension line.
Defines:
Option Switch - 9, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.USAStyle
Dual Units
Sets the units of measure output.
Double Units
Controls whether measurements are output in both imperial and metric units, or just one.
True outputs measurements in both imperial and metric units.
False outputs measurements in one type of unit only. This is the default setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - 9, Pos 7
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.DoubleUnits
Additional Allowance
Sets the display of additional allowances on the isometric drawing.
Format
Controls how additional allowances are displayed alongside or as part of dimensions.
Click Show to display graphical representations of the options listed below, and then
select the appropriate setting.
Suppress displays no additional allowances.
Dim + Allowance displays the dimension plus the additional allowance.
Dim Includes Allowance adds the allowance to dimension. Select this setting only if
you are using a Spool isometric drawing style
If this property is not set, the supporting graphic appears as shown below:
Defines:
Option Switch - 9, Pos 5
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.AdditionalAllowanceFormat
Nominal Size
Specifies a branch bore limit to suppress dimensions.
Type a value in the range 0-999 to suppress the dimensions of branches having a bore
equal to or less than the defined value. Value is in 1/16th of an inch or mm, depending on
the bore units. For example, the branch in the example below has a pipe bore of less than
the value stated in Nominal Size. Consequently, it is not dimensioned.
Width/Diameter
Specifies a branch bore limit to suppress dimensions. This property is specific to HVAC
isometric drawings.
Type a value in the range 0-999 to suppress the dimensions of branches having a bore
equal to or less than the defined value. Value is in 1/16th of an inch or mm, depending on
the bore units. For example, the branch in the example below has a pipe bore of less than
the value stated in Nominal Size. Consequently, it is not dimensioned.
Width
Specifies a branch width limit to suppress dimensions. This property is specific to cable tray
isometric drawings.
Type a value in the range 0-999 to suppress the dimensions of branches having a bore
equal to or less than the defined value.
Defines:
Option Switch - 81, Pos 4-6
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.BranchBoreLimit
Component Count
Controls the dimensioning of branches based on the number of components. Branches with
a specified number of components are un-dimensioned.
Type a value in the range 0-99 to suppress dimensions for branches having a number of
components equal to or less than the specified value. Gasket and bolt entries are counted
as components. For example, the branch in the example below has six components: a
weldolet, a weld neck flange, two gaskets, a valve and a blind flange. In this example,
Component Count has been set to 7, so the branch has not been dimensioned.
Any branch containing pipe (100 record), fixed length pipe (101 record), or pipe block (103
record) does not have branch dimension suppression applied to it.
Branch dimension suppression using this property does not apply to tapped branches.
Nominal Size and Component Count work independently of each other or together,
depending upon your requirements.
Vertical Dimensions
Sets the representation of vertical pipe, cable tray, or duct<SP3DEnd) dimensions.
The type of vertical dimensions that this property controls is determined by the active
isometric drawing style: pipeline, cable tray, or HVAC.
Style
Controls how vertical pipe positions are indicated on the isometric drawing.
Click Show to display graphical representations of the options listed below, and then
select the appropriate setting.
Normal displays normal vertical pipe, cable tray, or duct dimensions, with elevations at
intersection points when the level changes.
Suppressed suppresses all vertical pipe, cable tray, or duct dimensions, replaced by
elevations in the form of text messages at all positions where dimensions would
normally be output.
Defines:
Option Switch - 119
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.VertOption
Click Show to display graphical representations of the options listed below, and then specify
the appropriate settings. Select the valve, and then use the left arrow ( ) and right arrow (
) to move the selected valve between the To End or To Centre columns, depending on
your project requirements. In the example below, compression, socket weld, flanged, butt weld,
and plain end valves will be dimensioned to their ends. Hygienic and screwed end valves are
dimensioned to their center points.
Limit
Specifies the bore limit. Type a value in the range 0-999.
If you set Limit and the valve is above this limit, the software generates end
dimensions.
Defines:
Option Switch - 81, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.ValveLlimit
False dimensions angle, 3-way, and 4-way valves and instruments using a message.
This is the default setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - 9, Pos 8
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.NonLinearValves
Supports
Sets the representation of dimensions for supports on the isometric drawing.
Format
String dimensions supports in string format.
As Pipe Dimensions
Controls on which side of the pipeline supports are drawn.
True draws support dimensions on the same side of pipeline as the normal dimensions.
False draws support dimensions on the opposite side of the pipeline to the normal
dimensions. When As Pipe Dimensions is set to False, the software ignores any
distance set by Standout.
Defines:
Option Switch - 40, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.SuppDimAsDim
Standout
Specifies the support dimension standout.
Type a value in the range 0 and 99. To set no support dimension line stand-out distance,
type 0 (the default setting). This software default is used for all support dimensions.
The software ignores this property when As Pipe Dimensions is set to False.
Defines:
Option Switch - 40, Pos 3-4
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.SuppStandOut
To Centre
Controls whether support dimensioning obeys the same rules as centerline dimensioning.
True obeys the same rules as centerline pipe dimensioning.
False obeys regular string/overall values.
Defines:
Option Switch - 40, Pos 7
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.SuppDimToCentre
Options
Defines selective support dimensioning.
Click Show to display graphical representations of the options listed below, and then
select the appropriate setting.
All dimensions all supports.
Fabrication dimensions only fabrication supports.
Erection dimensions only erection supports. The example below shows only one of two
supports dimensioned. The support that is dimensioned has its category set to
Erection.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
CentreLine originates dimensions from the centerlines of the main run.
If this property is not set, the supporting graphic appears as shown below:
Defines:
Option Switch - 81, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapBranchDimension
Tap Branches
Sets the representation of dimensions for tapped branches on the isometric drawing. A tapped
branch is a collection of components attached to a connection tapping point.
Tap on Pipe
Controls the dimensioning of tapped branches on pipe-type components, such as elbows,
tees, and pipe.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
A tapped branch is a collection of components attached to a connection tapping
point.
None turns off dimensions for tapped branch dimensions. This is the default setting.
Pipe Only turns off tapped branch dimensions, except for those on pipe and pipe-type
components.
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnPipe
Tap on Component
Controls the dimensioning of tapped branches on actual fitting components, such as valves
and flanges.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
A tapped branch is a collection of components attached to a connection tapping
point.
None suppresses the display of tapped branch dimensions.
Full displays dimensions for tapped branches as set for the main pipeline.
Pipe Only displays dimensions only for pipes and pipe-type components (elbows, tees,
reducers, and so forth).
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnCpt
Tap Headers
Sets the representation of dimensions for tap headers on the isometric drawing. A tapped
branch is a collection of components attached to a connection tapping point.
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnPipeFittings
Show Separate
Controls how bends are dimensioned.
True plots separate dimensions for the pipe and bend sections of pulled bends.
False plots combined dimensions for the pipe and bend sections of pulled bends. This
is the default setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - 9, Pos 6
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.SeparatePulledBends
Gaskets
Sets the representation of dimensions for gaskets on the isometric drawing.
Show
Specifies gasket dimensions. You can choose not to show gasket dimensions, to include the
dimension with the component, or to treat the dimension separately.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None suppresses gasket dimensions.
Defines:
Option Switch - 9, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.Gaskets
Precision
Controls precise dimensioning of gaskets.
1 mm outputs gasket dimensions to the nearest millimeters.
Defines:
Option Switch - 119, Pos 5
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.GasketDimPrecision
Welds
Sets the representation of weld dimensions on the isometric drawing.
Show
Controls the dimensioning of welds.
True enables the dimensioning of welds.
False suppresses the dimensioning of welds.
Defines:
Option Switch - 119, Pos 7
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.WeldDimensioning
Accuracy
Allows welds to be dimensioned to the nearest 10th millimeter.
Nearest mm dimensions welds to the nearest millimeter.
Nearest 10th mm dimensions welds to the nearest 10th millimeter. If the decimal place
value is zero, the dimension is output in whole millimeters.
Defines:
Option Switch - 119, Pos 8
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.WeldDimensionAccuracy
Defines:
Option Switch - 119, Pos 4
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.FabWeldsInPipe
Penetration Plates
Sets the representation of dimensions for penetration plates on the isometric drawing.
Pipes
Controls the dimensioning of pipes passing through penetration plates.
Dimension From Adjacent Plate Face dimensions pipes passing through penetration
plates from the adjacent plate face.
Dimension From Same Plate Face dimensions pipes passing through penetration
plates dimensioned from the same plate face.
If this property is not set, the supporting graphic appears as shown below:
Defines:
Option Switch - 119, Pos 6
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.PipesThroughPenetrationPlates
Jacketed Pipe
Sets the representation of dimensions for jacketed pipe on the isometric drawing.
Style
Controls the dimensioning used for jacketed pipework on the isometric drawing.
Full displays full jacket dimensioning.
Minimal suppresses jacketed dimensioning.
Defines:
Option Switch - 9, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.JacketDimensioning
Curved Pipe
Sets the representation of dimensions for curved pipe on the isometric drawing.
Style
Controls the dimensioning of curved pipe.
Message outputs curved pipe dimensions as a message.
Standard outputs curved pipe dimensions as a standard dimension.
Suppress outputs curved pipe dimensions.
Defines:
Option Switch - 84, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.CurvedPipeDimensioning
Threshold
Defines the minimum radius at which bends are output as curved pipe on the isometric
drawing. Type a value in the range 0-99.
Curved pipe can be drawn only in primary planes.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.CurveThreshold
Angle Style
Controls the dimensioning of curved pipe.
Message outputs curved pipe angles as a message.
With dimension outputs curved pipe angles as part of dimensions.
Suppress suppresses curved pipe angles.
Defines:
Option Switch - 84, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.CurvedPipeAngleStyle
Radius Style
Controls the dimensioning of curved pipe.
Message outputs curved pipe radii as a message.
Suppress suppresses curved pipe radii.
Defines:
Option Switch - 84, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.CurvedPipeRadiusStyle
Supports
Sets the representation of dimensions for supports on the isometric drawing.
Format
String dimensions supports in string format.
To Centre
Controls whether support dimensioning obeys the same rules as centerline dimensioning.
True obeys the same rules as centerline pipe dimensioning.
False obeys regular string/overall values.
Defines:
Option Switch - 40, Pos 7
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.SuppDimToCentre
Options
Defines selective support dimensioning.
Click Show to display graphical representations of the options listed below, and then
select the appropriate setting.
All dimensions all supports.
Fabrication dimensions only fabrication supports.
Erection dimensions only erection supports. The example below shows only one of two
supports dimensioned. The support that is dimensioned has its category set to
Erection.
Standout
Specifies the support dimension standout.
Type a value in the range 0 and 99. To set no support dimension line stand-out distance,
type 0 (the default setting). This software default is used for all support dimensions.
The software ignores this property when As Cabletray Dimensions is set to
False.
Defines:
Option Switch - 40, Pos 3-4
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.SuppStandOut
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
CentreLine originates dimensions from the centerlines of the main run.
Defines:
Option Switch - 81, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapBranchDimension
Tap Branches
Sets the representation of dimensions for tapped branches on the isometric drawing. A tapped
branch is a collection of components attached to a connection tapping point.
Tap on Component
Controls the dimensioning of tapped branches on components.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
A tapped branch is a collection of components attached to a connection tapping
point.
None suppresses the display of tapped branch dimensions.
Full displays dimensions for tapped branches as set for the main run.
Cable Tray Only displays dimensions for cable trays and similar components (elbows,
tees, reducers, and so forth) only.
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnCpt
Tap Headers
Sets the representation of dimensions for tap headers on the isometric drawing. A tapped
branch is a collection of components attached to a connection tapping point.
Tap on Fittings
Controls the dimensioning of tapping points on cable tray-type components, such as
elbows/teed elbows, bends/teed bends, tees, and crosses. A tapped branch is a collection
of components attached to a connection tapping point.
None suppresses dimensioning of tapped branches on fittings.
Full dimensions tapped branches on fittings.
If this property is not set, the supporting graphic appears as shown below:
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnPipeFittings
Pulled Bends
Sets the representation of dimensions for pulled bends on the isometric drawing.
Show Separate
Controls how bends are dimensioned.
True plots separate dimensions for the pipe and bend sections of pulled bends.
False plots combined dimensions for the pipe and bend sections of pulled bends. This
is the default setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - 9, Pos 6
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.SeparatePulledBends
Click Show to display graphical representations of the options listed below, and then specify
the appropriate settings. Select the valve, and then use the left arrow ( ) and right arrow (
) to move the selected valve between the To End or To Centre columns, depending on
your project requirements. In the example below, compression, socket weld, flanged, butt weld,
and plain end valves will be dimensioned to their ends. Hygienic and screwed end valves are
dimensioned to their center points.
Limit
Specifies the bore limit. Type a value in the range 0-999.
If you set Limit and the valve is above this limit, the software generates end
dimensions.
Defines:
Option Switch - 81, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.ValveLlimit
False dimensions angle, 3-way, and 4-way valves and instruments using a message.
This is the default setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - 9, Pos 8
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.NonLinearValves
Supports
Sets the representation of dimensions for supports on the isometric drawing.
Format
String dimensions supports in string format.
As Duct Dimensions
Controls on which side of the duct supports are drawn.
True draws support dimensions on the same side of duct as the normal dimensions.
False draws support dimensions on the opposite side of the duct to the normal
dimensions. When you set this option to False, the software ignores any distance set by
Standout.
Defines:
Option Switch - 40, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.SuppDimAsDim
To Centre
Controls whether support dimensioning obeys the same rules as centerline dimensioning.
True obeys the same rules as centerline pipe dimensioning.
False obeys regular string/overall values.
Defines:
Option Switch - 40, Pos 7
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.SuppDimToCentre
Options
Defines selective support dimensioning.
Click Show to display graphical representations of the options listed below, and then
select the appropriate setting.
All dimensions all supports.
Fabrication dimensions only fabrication supports.
Erection dimensions only erection supports. The example below shows only one of two
supports dimensioned. The support that is dimensioned has its category set to
Erection.
Standout
Specifies the support dimension standout.
Type a value in the range 0 and 99. To set no support dimension line stand-out distance,
type 0 (the default setting). This software default is used for all support dimensions.
The software ignores this property when As HVAC Dimensions is set to False.
Defines:
Option Switch - 40, Pos 3-4
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.SuppStandOut
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
CentreLine originates dimensions from the centerlines of the main run.
Defines:
Option Switch - 81, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapBranchDimension
Tap Branches
Sets the representation of dimensions for tapped branches on the isometric drawing. A tapped
branch is a collection of components attached to a connection tapping point.
Tap on Duct
Controls the dimensioning of tapped branches on duct-type components, such as elbows,
tees, and duct.
None turns off dimensions for tapped branch dimensions. This is the default setting.
Full turns on tapped branch dimensions.
Duct Only turns off tapped branch dimensions, except for those on duct and duct-type
components.
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnPipe
Tap on Component
Controls the dimensioning of tapped branches on components.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
A tapped branch is a collection of components attached to a connection tapping
point.
None suppresses the display of tapped branch dimensions.
Full displays dimensions for tapped branches as set for the main run.
Duct Only displays dimensions for duct and duct-type components (elbows, tees,
reducers, and so forth) only.
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnCpt
Tap Headers
Sets the representation of dimensions for tap headers on the isometric drawing. A tapped
branch is a collection of components attached to a connection tapping point.
Tap on Fittings
Controls the dimensioning of tapping points on duct-type components, such as elbows/teed
elbows, bends/teed bends, tees, and crosses. A tapped branch is a collection of
components attached to a connection tapping point.
None suppresses dimensioning of tapped branches on fittings.
Full dimensions tapped branches on fittings.
If this property is not set, the supporting graphic appears as shown below:
Defines:
Option Switch - 121, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.TapOnPipeFittings
Pulled Bends
Sets the representation of dimensions for pulled bends on the isometric drawing.
Show Separate
Controls how bends are dimensioned.
True plots separate dimensions for the pipe and bend sections of pulled bends.
False plots combined dimensions for the pipe and bend sections of pulled bends. This
is the default setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - 9, Pos 6
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.SeparatePulledBends
Gaskets
Sets the representation of dimensions for gaskets on the isometric drawing.
Show
Specifies gasket dimensions. You can choose not to show gasket dimensions, to include the
dimension with the component, or to treat the dimension separately.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None suppresses gasket dimensions.
Defines:
Option Switch - 9, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.Gaskets
Precision
Controls precise dimensioning of gaskets.
1 mm outputs gasket dimensions to the nearest millimeters.
Defines:
Option Switch - 119, Pos 5
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.GasketDimPrecision
Coordinates
Controls the representation of coordinate data on the isometric drawing.
The Coordinates style group contains the options groups listed below.
Display specifies where coordinate data is displayed on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Display (on page 313).
Bends and Branches specifies the output and display of coordinate data at bends and
branches. For more information, see Bends and Branches (on page 317).
Supports specifies for which type of pipe supports, if any, coordinate data is shown on the
isometric drawing. For more information, see Supports (on page 318).
Heat Tracing controls the output of coordinates on heat traced components. For more
information, see Heat Tracing (on page 318).This style group is only available for piping
isometric drawings.
Display
Specifies where coordinate data is displayed on the isometric drawing.
The properties that display depend on the type of active isometric drawing style:
pipeline, cable tray, or HVAC. Some properties are specific to piping isometric drawings, while
others are specific to cable tray or HVAC isometric drawings.
Show at Vent
Controls the display of coordinate data at vent positions and ISO TEXT on the isometric.
True displays the coordinate data. This is the default setting.
False suppresses the display of the coordinate data.
The AText number for the ISO TEXT used for connections to vent positions is
-230; the default value is VENT.
Defines:
Option Switch - 5, Pos 5
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowVentPosition
Show at Drain
Controls the display of coordinate data at drain positions and ISO TEXT are shown on the
isometric.
True displays the coordinate data. This is the default setting.
False suppresses the display of the coordinate data.
The AText number for the ISO TEXT used for drain position is -239.The default
value is DRAIN.
Defines:
Option Switch - 5, Pos 6
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowDrainPosition
Show at Nozzle
Controls the display of coordinate data at connection to equipment nozzles and ISO TEXT
are shown on the isometric drawing.
True displays the coordinate data. This is the default setting.
False suppresses the display of the coordinate data.
The AText number for the ISO TEXT used for connections to equipment nozzles
is -208. The default value is CONN. TO.
Defines:
Option Switch - 5, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowEquipConn
Show at BIP
Controls the display of coordinate data for break-in points (BIPs) on the isometric drawing.
True displays the coordinate data. This is the default setting.
False suppresses the display of the coordinate data.
Defines:
Option Switch - 5, Pos 8
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowBIP
Style
Controls the output type for supplementary coordinates, that is, coordinates at bends or at
branches. You can choose output with arrows or witness lines.
Arrowed outputs coordinates and elevations as arrowed-out message type. This is the
default setting.
Witness lines outputs coordinates and elevations along witness lines.
This property does not apply to end connection coordinates. It also does not
apply if you have set Show at Bends and Elbows or Show at Branches to Full.
Defines:
Option Switch - 66, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.CoordType
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None displays no elevations and coordinates on the isometric drawing.
Elev at changes outputs elevations when changed.
Elev and Coords at changes outputs elevations and coordinates that have changed.
Full outputs a full set of coordinates.
Defines:
Option Switch - 66, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.CoordOutputBends
Show at Branches
Controls the display of coordinates at branch intersections.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None displays no elevations and coordinates on the isometric drawing.
Elev at changes outputs elevations when changed.
Elev and Coords at changes outputs elevations and coordinates that have changed.
Full outputs a full set of coordinates
Defines:
Option Switch - 66, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.CoordOutputBranches
Supports
Specifies for which type of supports, if any, coordinate data is shown on the isometric drawing.
Supports
Controls the output of coordinates at different types of supports.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None suppresses the display of coordinates on all supports.
Fabrication outputs coordinates at Fabrication supports only.
Erection outputs coordinates at Erection supports only.
Offshore outputs coordinates at Offshore supports only.
All outputs coordinates at all supports.
Defines:
Option Switch - 66, Pos 6
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.CoordSupports
Heat Tracing
Heat Tracing Components
Controls whether coordinates are output on heat traced components.
Off suppresses coordinates on heat traced components.
On outputs coordinates on heat traced components.
If this property is not set, the supporting graphic appears as shown below:
Defines:
Option Switch - 66, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.CoordOutputHTCpts
Display Format
Defines the display for metric and imperial dimensions and coordinates and angle data on the
isometric drawing.
The Display Format style groups contains the options groups listed below.
Metric Coordinates sets the format for metric coordinates output on the isometric drawing.
For more information, see Metric Coordinates (on page 320).
Metric Dimensions sets the format for metric dimensions output on the isometric drawing.
For more information, see Metric Dimensions (on page 321).
Imperial Dimensions and Coordinates controls the format of imperial dimensions and
coordinates output on the isometric drawing. For more information, see Imperial Dimensions
and Coordinates (on page 321).
Angles controls the output and display of angle information on the isometric drawing. For
more information, see Angles (on page 322).
Alternative Texts sets AText values directly related to the display of metric and imperial
dimensions and coordinates on the isometric drawing. For more information, see Alternative
Texts (on page 326).
Metric Coordinates
Metric Coordinates
Sets the format used for metric coordinates.
mm plots coordinates in millimeters, for example 1234.
m plots coordinates in meters (M.mm), for example 1.234.
10th mm plots coordinates in 1/10th millimeters, for example 1234.5.
Defines:
Option Switch - 41, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.MetresCoordinates
Metric Dimensions
Metric Dimensions
Sets the format used for metric dimensions.
mm plots dimensions in millimeters, for example 1234.
m plots dimensions in meters (M.mm), for example 1.234.
10th mm plots dimensions in 1/10th millimeters, for example 1234.5.
Defines:
Option Switch - 41, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.MetresDimensions
Angles
Controls the output and display of angle information on the isometric drawing.
Style
Controls the output of angle information for bends and elbows in the pipeline.
All outputs all angle information on the isometric (including angles that are exactly 90-
and 180-degrees.)
All except 90/180 deg outputs all angle information on the isometric drawing except
angles that are within 0.5-degrees of 90- and 180-degrees.
All except within 10th degree of 90/180 deg outputs angle information on the
isometric drawing unless when rounded angles are within .1-degree of 90- and
180-degrees.
None suppresses angle information on the isometric drawing.
You must set Style to None if you are using it with Drawing > Format >
Show Bend Angle.
Defines:
Option Switch - 67, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.AngleStyle
Type
Controls whether the angles output for bends and elbows are the included or deflected
angle.
Deflected
Included
If Type is set, AText -396 is combined with the angle information and displayed
on the isometric drawing.
Accuracy
Controls the accuracy at which angle data is output on the isometric drawing.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
Default outputs all angles to the Isogen default accuracy of 0.1 degrees with no trailing
zeros. For example, 80.16 is output as 80.2 degrees, and 80.01 is output as 80
degrees.
Nearest Degree outputs angles to the nearest degree.
Nearest 10th Degree (1 decimal place) outputs angles to the nearest 0.1 degrees.
Nearest 100th Degree (2 decimal places) outputs angles to the nearest 0.01 degrees.
If this property is not set, the supporting graphic appears as shown below:
Defines:
Option Switch - 67, Pos 4
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.AngleAccuracy
Alternative Texts
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
Inch Label
Denotes the inch sign indicator is used in imperial dimensions, coordinates, and nominal size
outputs. The default value is ".
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Foot Label
Denotes the feet sign indicator is used in imperial dimensions and coordinates. The default
value is '.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Length Indicator
Used on the isometric drawing in conjunction with dimension text on curved pipe and teed
reducer branches.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Elbow or
? Value:
Bend Angle
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Style
Sets the representation of skews on the isometric drawing.
Skew Representation
Controls the method used to depict sloping (falling) sections of a line that are skewed in the
horizontal plane.
3D box displays the full 3D box or triangle.
2D Skew + Fall displays the 2D skew box or triangle plus fall indicator.
Defines:
Option Switch - 67, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SkewRepresentation
Overall
Controls how skew sections containing branch connections are depicted in terms of the
skew indication on the isometric drawing. Such skews may be shown as either a single,
overall enclosure or as a series of separate box or triangle enclosures.
Individual depicts skews with a series of separate box or triangle enclosures, one
enclosure per branch.
Overall depicts a single overall skew.
Defines:
Option Switch - 97
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SkewOverall
Component Count
Optionally permits simple skewed branch legs to have the normal skew box/triangle
enclosure suppressed and replaced by a single pipe length dimension and a text message
giving the branch orientation.
When used to suppress the normal box enclosure, the value set represents the maximum
number of fittings permitted in the branch. Branches found to contain more fittings than this
are drawn with the normal skew box/triangle enclosure.
Type a value in the range 0-99. If you type 0 (the default setting), all branches are drawn
with normal skew box/triangle depiction. If you type a value in the range 1-99, the software
suppresses the skew box/triangle depiction on branch legs whose number of components is
less than or equal to the value set, and output an orientation message.
This property is available only on straight through branches. Any change in
direction along the branch automatically causes the software to default to normal skew
box/triangle output.
Defines:
Option Switch - 70
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SkewMinCpts
Where olets are used in such cases, a text message indicates the orientation direction if
the branch is not developed.
In both cases, the angle between the vertical branch and the sloping (falling) pipeline,
cable tray, or duct is indicated.
Defines:
Option Switch - 68
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SkewInVerticalBranch
Dimensions
Sets the output and format of skew dimensions and skew angles on the isometric drawing.
Style
Specifies how Isogen plots skewed sections on the isometric drawing, along with the form of
skew dimensioning Isogen uses.
Box - normal standout depicts a skew box with normal dimensioning.
Triangle - normal standout depicts a skew triangle with normal dimensioning.
Triangle - skew standout depicts a skew triangle with normal dimensioning. Isogen
uses the value set in Dimensions > Skews and Falls > Standout.
Triangle - alternative depicts a skew triangle with alternative dimensioning. Actual
dimensions are positioned close to the sides of triangle with no witness lines.
Defines:
Option Switch - 99, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SkewDimStyle
Standout
Controls the dimension line standout distance used on boxed or triangle skew dimensions.
Type 0 to use the dimension line standout setting defined in Dimensions. Dimension
Style.Composite Standout, except when Style is set to Triangle - Alternative. In these
cases, the default dimension position is 4 mm. Alternatively, type the value (real number)
used as an alternative dimension line standout in mm or inches, depending on the setting of
the drawing units. Used when Style is set to Triangle - Skew standout.
Defines:
Option Switch - 100
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SkewDimStandout
Angle Style
Controls the output of skew angles on skewed section of the drawing.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
Both Angles With Arrowheads displays both skew angles with arrow heads on the arc
radius.
Both Angles Without Arrowheads displays both skew angles without arrow heads on
the arc radius.
Not Shown suppresses the output of skew angles.
With Arrowheads displays a single skew angle with arrow heads on the arc radius.
Without Arrowheads displays a single skew angle without arrow heads on the arc
radius.
Defines:
Option Switch - 99, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SkewAngleStyle
Hatching
Controls the output and appearance of skew hatching.
The properties that display depend on the type of active isometric drawing style:
pipeline, cable tray, or HVAC. Some properties are specific to piping isometric drawings, while
others are specific to cable tray or HVAC isometric drawings.
Show
Controls skew hatching.
True turns on skew hatching.
False turns off skew hatching.
Defines:
Option Switch - 101, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SketchHatching
Spacing
Controls the spacing of the hatching lines in 1/10 millimeters. Type a value (in the range
0-10) that equals the alternative hatch line spacing.
Defines:
Option Switch - 101, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SketchSpacing
Cut Off
Specifies the hatch line length cut-off in millimeters. Type a value in the range 0-99. For
example, type 25 for a 25mm cut-off value. In this case, hatch lines in excess of 25mm long
are not be plotted. This gives a partial hatched effect.
Defines:
Option Switch - 101, Pos 3-4
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SketchHatchCutOff
Fall Representation
Specifies how sections of falling lines (downward slopes) are indicated on the isometric
drawing. This option determines the method of how the fall value is indicated numerically on
the isometric drawing.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None suppresses the falling line indication.
D deg outputs angle to nearest degree.
D.d deg outputs to nearest 1/10th degree.
D.dd deg outputs angle to nearest 1/100th degree.
deg.min outputs angle in degrees and minutes.
G grad outputs gradient to nearest grad.
G.g grad outputs gradient to nearest 1/10th grad.
G.gg grad outputs gradient to nearest 1/100th grad.
Incline~1/16th"/ft outputs incline to nearest 16th of an inch per foot.
Incline~1/100"/ft outputs incline to nearest 100th of an inch per foot.
Incline~1mm/m outputs incline to nearest mm per meter.
Incline~5mm/m outputs incline to nearest 5 mm per meter.
Incline~10mm/m outputs incline to nearest 10 mm per meter.
P% outputs percentage to nearest whole value.
P.p% outputs percentage to nearest 1 decimal place.
P.pp% outputs percentage to nearest 2 decimal place.
Ratio~5 (>1:30) outputs ratio to nearest 5 when greater than 1:30.
Ratio~5 (>1:100) outputs ratio to nearest 5 when greater than 1:100.
Ratio~1 outputs ratio to nearest 1.
Cut Off
Defines the minimum slope treated as a fall. Slopes steeper than the cut-off value are
shown with a 2D or 3D box or triangle skew indication as appropriate.
Type 0 to use a 5° angle cut-off or its equivalent depending upon the type of indication
selected by Fall Representation. This is the default setting. Alternatively, type a value that
defines a cut-off number to suit the type of indication selected by Fall Representation.
For fall cut off of 5 Degrees, type 5 or 0.
For fall cut off of 1:11 Ratio, type 11.
For fall cut off of 9 Percent, type 9.
For fall cut off of 5 Grads, type 5.
For fall cut off of 1" Per foot, type 1.
For fall cut off of 88 mm per meter, type 88.
Defines:
Option Switch - 20
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.FallCutOff
Always set Cut Off to 0 when sloping pipeline indication has been suppressed by
Fall Representation.
Callouts
Sets the insertion of orientation direction references and messages on the isometric drawing.
Primary Direction outputs the orientation direction message showing rotation from
primary direction.
Defines:
Option Switch - 70, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.OrientationFrom
Defines:
Option Switch - 70, Pos 4
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.OletBranchOrientationMessage
Tolerances
Specifies how the software handles dimensional and angular deviations in the pipeline input
data.
Difference Limit
Controls how Isogen interprets and acts up small dimensional deviations detected in the
input data file. These deviations can lead to small, unwanted skews being generated on the
isometric drawing. You can use Difference Limit to define a dimensional cut-off value,
whereby Isogen ignores any offset coordinate numerically below this value.
Set to the required dimensional tolerance in millimeters or inches. For example, you can
type 1.0 mm or 0.04 inch. When set to 0, no dimensional offset tolerance is set.
Defines:
Option Switch - 116, Pos 1-3
I-Configure - Drawing.Dimensions.MinOffset
Angle Limit
Controls how Isogen interprets and acts upon small angular deviations detected in the input
data. These deviations can lead to small, unwanted skews being generated on the isometric
drawing. You can define an angular cut-off value with this property so that any skew that has
an angular deviation below this value is ignored by Isogen and not treated as a skew.
To specify a user-defined angle tolerance, type a value in the range 1-10, such as 0.5 for
0.5-degrees. Type 0 for no angular offset tolerance. This is the default setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - 115
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.MinAngleOffset
Alternative Texts
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
Fall Label
Denotes a FALLing (sloped) line. Used in conjunction with the Fall symbol. You can use the ?
symbol to determine the format used for outputting the falling line messages. The default value
is FALL ?.
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Horizontal Label
Distinguishes horizontal skew angles from vertical skew angles on the isometric drawing.
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
Reference Dimensions
Defines the display of reference dimensions on the isometric drawing.
The Reference Dimensions style group contains the options groups listed below.
Settings defines reference dimension properties. For more information, see Settings (on
page 342).
Alternative Texts sets AText values directly related to reference dimensions. For more
information, see Alternative Texts (on page 344).
Settings
Defines settings for reference dimensions.
Show
Controls the output of reference dimensions on the isometric drawing. Select the check box
to output reference dimensions.
Defines:
Option Switch - 119, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowReferenceDims
Name Style
Controls the physical size of the characters that are used for dimensions, coordinates, and
message text on the 'picture section' of the isometric drawing.
Default (Along Reference Lines)
Defines:
Option Switch - 123, Pos 5
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.ReferenceNameStyle
Alternative Texts
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
ATexts -460 to -469 are used for the identification of external reference items when
using the reference dimension facility. Any associated text elements are automatically prefixed
or appended, as appropriate, to the specified AText element. The dollar character ( $ ) causes a
new line to be plotted and the question mark character ( ? ) is where the software edits the
element name to derive the full text string.
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Reference Planes
Defines reference planes for the Reference Plane Definition file (RPDF).
The Reference Planes style group contains the options groups listed below. You can use these
option to reference grids for coordinate callouts on isometric drawings.
Settings defines reference plane properties. For more information, see Settings (on page
349).
Alternative Texts sets AText values directly related to reference planes. For more
information, see Alternative Texts (on page 351).
If you select Enabled, you must specify the location of the input data file. We recommend
that the reference plane definition file be located on a network share so that it can be used
by multiple client computers. The extension of the file is not important, but for recognition
purposes, you may want to use the extension .rpd.
If reference planes are enabled but no file is specified, the relative coordinates cannot be
called out in the isometric drawing.
Settings
Defines reference planes. The Reference Planes properties provide the ability to reference grids
for coordinate callouts on isometric drawings.
Enabled
Controls processing of the reference plane data. Select the check box to enable processing
of the reference plane data.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.ReferencePlanes.Enabled
Path
Specifies the filename and full path location to the reference plane definition file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.ReferencePlanes.Path
Coordinate Style
Specifies the reference plane coordinate style to be used in the Reference Plane Definition
(RPDF) file.
None suppresses the display of coordinates.
World Coordinates returns coordinates with respect to the global coordinate system.
Relative Coordinates returns coordinates (on the isometric drawing) with respect to the
volume referenced in the RPDF.
Defines:
Option Switch - 66, Pos 8
I-Configure - Supplementary.ReferencePlanes.CoordStyle
Square Ended Box displays a box containing the contents of AText –nnn, such as
AText -471 LOCATION$POINT?
If this property is not set, the supporting graphic appears as shown below:
Defines:
Option Switch - 123, Pos 4
I-Configure - Supplementary.ReferencePlanes.LocationPtStyle
Alternative Texts
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
The reference plane ATexts output the relative directions associated with reference
planes. Where applicable, substitute the ^ character with the reference plane name. Substitute
the ? character with the distance from the reference plane.
$ Supported: Yes
X Relative Coordinate
Identifies the positive relative position in the E/W plane. The default value is ^+?.
$ Supported: Yes
-X Relative Coordinate
Identifies the negative relation position in the E/W plane. The default value is ^+?.
$ Supported: Yes
Y Relative Coordinate
Identifies the positive relative position in the N/S plane. The default value is ^+?.
$ Supported: Yes
-Y Relative Coordinate
Identifies the negative relative position in the N/S plane. The default value is ^+?.
$ Supported: Yes
Z Relative Coordinate
Identifies the positive relative position in the U/D plane. The default value is ^+?.
$ Supported: Yes
-Z Relative Coordinate
Identifies the negative relative position in the U/D plane. The default value is ^+?.
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value:
$ Supported: Yes
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Drawing Border
Defines drawing frame properties.
The Drawing Border category includes the style groups listed below. Every style group is further
broken down into options groups, with each options group containing a collection of associated
isometric drawing properties.
The Title Texts for Mixed Material List style group is available only for piping isometric
drawings.
Attribute Display maps backing sheet and Isogen attributes to attributes in the software
and specifies the X- and Y-coordinates for attribute placement. For more information, see
Attribute Display (on page 354).
Table Display stores the definitions of text used on the drawing frame. For more
information, see Table Display (on page 357).
Title Texts for Fixed Material List specifies user-defined text strings for plotting on an
Isogen-generated drawing frame. For more information, see Title Texts for Fixed Material
List (on page 365).
Attribute Display
Maps Isogen attributes to attributes in the software and specifies the X- and Y-coordinates for
attribute placement.
The Attribute Display style group contains a single options group.
Definitions specifies the drawing frame attributes that are output during drawing generation.
For more information, see Definitions (on page 355).
Definitions
Specifies the drawing frame attributes that are output during drawing generation.
Attributes
Defines the attributes that Isogen plots on the drawing frame. You enter the data using a
grid.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Many of the drawing frame attributes originate from the pipe runs in the model.
During an extraction, the software obtains the values for pipe run attributes from the run with
the largest NPD.
Attribute specifies the name of the attribute being defined. Select an attribute in the list.
Text Height sets the character height of the attribute text. Type a value in millimeters.
X sets the X-coordinate location of the attribute text in the title block. Type a value in
millimeters.
Y sets the Y-coordinate location of the attribute text in the title block. Type a value in
millimeters.
Font defines the font to be used. Select the appropriate font in the Font list.
Barcode specifies the barcode standard. Type the number that corresponds to the
appropriate barcode.
1 - Barcode 39
2 - Barcode 25
3 - Barcode 25 Interleaved
Text Width sets the character width of the attribute text. Type a value in millimeters.
Justification sets the alignment of the text on the drawing frame. Specify Left, Right,
or Centre.
In many CAD or graphics packages, the standard behavior for text justification is within
a pseudo box requiring at least two points. The size of the pseudo box determines the
location of the text based on the Justification setting. In the example below, the pipe
symbol ( | ) represents the left and right borders of the pseudo box.
However, the Justification setting in Isogen revolves around a single X,Y point. For
each scenario, Isogen uses the X,Y point as the focal point for text placement so that
the actual text string aligns accordingly. In the example below, the caret symbol ( ^ )
represents the X.Y point.
Layer identifies the layer to which the definition is applied. Select the required number
from the list.
Colour specifies the number that represents the color number as defined in the output
drawing system (MicroStation or AutoCAD).
Rotation Angle defines the angle of rotation in degrees clockwise.
Text Weight controls the character thickness. Type a value between 1 and 9. Used only
for MicroStation.
Truncation Length defines the number of output characters.
The value that displays on the Attributes icon is a count of how many drawing
frame attributes have been defined. The example below indicates the 15 attributes are
currently defined.
Defines:
Option Switch - n/a
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.Attributes
Table Display
Stores the definitions of text used on the drawing frame and the properties for symbol shape
positioning.
The Table Display style group contains the options groups listed below:
Not all of the options groups listed below are available for all isometric drawing types.
The groups that display depend on the type of isometric drawing style that is currently active:
Pipeline, Cable Tray, or HVAC.
Attribute Table the definitions of text used on the drawing frame. For more information, see
Attribute Table (on page 357).
Symbol Table the properties for symbol shape frame positioning For more information, see
Symbol Table (on page 359).
Attribute Table
Stores the definitions of text used on the drawing frame.
Table Attributes
Defines the text that appears in the drawing frame. You enter the data using a grid.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Attribute specifies the name of the attribute being defined. Select an attribute in the list.
Text Height sets the character height of the attribute text. Type a value in millimeters.
X sets the X-coordinate location of the attribute text in the title block. Type a value in
millimeters.
Y sets the Y-coordinate location of the attribute text in the title block. Type a value in
millimeters.
Font defines the font to be used. Select the appropriate font in the Font list.
Barcode specifies the barcode standard. Type the number that corresponds to the
appropriate barcode.
1 - Barcode 39
2 - Barcode 25
3 - Barcode 25 Interleaved
Text Width sets the character width of the attribute text. Type a value in millimeters.
Justification sets the alignment of the text on the drawing frame. Specify Left, Right,
or Centre.
In many CAD or graphics packages, the standard behavior for text justification is within
a pseudo box requiring at least two points. The size of the pseudo box determines the
location of the text based on the Justification setting. In the example below, the pipe
symbol ( | ) represents the left and right borders of the pseudo box.
However, the Justification setting in Isogen revolves around a single X,Y point. For
each scenario, Isogen uses the X,Y point as the focal point for text placement so that
the actual text string aligns accordingly. In the example below, the caret symbol ( ^ )
represents the X.Y point.
Layer identifies the layer to which the definition is applied. Select the required number
from the list.
Colour specifies the number that represents the color number as defined in the output
drawing system (MicroStation or AutoCAD).
Rotation Angle defines the angle of rotation in degrees clockwise.
Text Weight controls the character thickness. Type a value between 1 and 9. Used only
for MicroStation.
Truncation Length defines the number of output characters.
Column Count specifies the number of columns in the table.
Direction controls the table layout. Select Horizontal or Vertical in the list.
Row Count sets the number of lines in the table.
X Spacing specifies the table offset dimension in the X (horizontal) direction. Type a
value in millimeters. You can enter a negative number.
Y Spacing specifies the table offset dimension in the Y (vertical) direction. Type a value
in millimeters. You can enter a negative number.
The value that displays on the Table Attributes icon is a count of how many
table attributes have been defined. The example below indicates the three attributes are
currently defined.
Defines:
Option Switch - n/a
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.TableAttributes
Symbol Table
Defines the properties for symbol shape frame positioning. These properties allow symbol
shapes, which could only be displayed on the standard drawing frame, to be positioned on to a
user-specified backing sheet. This options group is available only for piping isometric drawings.
Visible
Controls whether symbol shape frame positioning is used. Select the check box, to write the
definitions in the symbol table to the data definition (DDF) file, which switches on the facility.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.Visible
Drawing Layer
Sets the drawing layer for symbol shape positioning. Type a value in the range 1-50.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrames.SymbolTable.DrawingLayer
Layout
Controls whether the table is in a horizontal, vertical, or multiple style.
SingleVertical defines a single vertical table. Data items are output vertically under
their relevant heading.
SingleHorizontal defines a single horizontal table. Data items are output horizontally to
the right of their relevant headings.
MultipleVertical defines a multiple vertical table. Layout of data items is across and
down.
MultipleHorizontal defines a multiple horizontal table. Layout of data items is down and
across.
The number of columns that are output is determined by the Max rows setting.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrames.SymbolTable.Layout
Start X
Defines the bottom left-hand X position of the first symbol shape. Type a value in millimeters
or inches (as a real number).
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.StartX
Start Y
Defines the bottom left-hand Y position of the first symbol shape. Type a value in millimeters
or inches (as a real number).
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.StartY
Horizontal Spacing
Sets the horizontal spacing required between each column of the symbol shape output
when the table is horizontally formatted or two-dimensional. Type a value in millimeters or
inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.HorizontalSpacing
Vertical Spacing
Sets the vertical spacing required between each row of the cut pipe list output when the
table is vertically formatted or two-dimensional. Type a value in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.VerticalSpacing
Maximum Columns
Defines the maximum number of columns before a new row is started when using multiple
tables or the maximum number of entries for a single horizontal table. Type the required
value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.MaxColumns
Maximum Rows
Defines the maximum number of rows before a new column is started when using multiple
tables or the maximum number of entries when the table is vertical. Type the required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.MaxRows
Symbol Scale
Specifies a single value for the percentage symbol scale factor. You use this property to
control the scaling of symbol shapes.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.SymbolScale
Symbol Selection
Controls whether to output all the symbols that are defined or only those that are used on
the drawing.
Fixed outputs all defined symbols.
Dynamic outputs only those symbols that are used on the drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.SymbolSelect
Symbol List
Specifies the symbols and associated text to be output. Each line must contain the symbol
name and associated text separated by a space, as shown in the examples below:
O1HG Pipe Support
WS Site Weld
WW Workshop Weld
TRACING Tracing
LAGGING Lagging
Open the free-form text box, type the data as needed, and then click . The software
updates the style and displays the specified text under Symbol List, as shown in the
example.
Pipe Length
Specifies a single value for the length of pipe (including symbols) with a maximum value of
15 mm or 0.5 inches. A negative value ( -1 ) suppresses the output of pipe.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.PipeLength
Text Font
Specifies a font corresponding to a font entry in the font information (FIF) file. Select the font
type from the list.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.TextFont
Text Offset X
Specifies a single value for the horizontal movement from the symbol origin to the text
origin. Type a value (real number) in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.TextOffsetX
Text Offset Y
Specifies a single value for the vertical movement from the symbol origin to the text origin.
Type a value (real number) in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.TextOffsetY
Text Height
Specifies the height of the text label. Type a value (real number) in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.TextHeight
Text Weight
Controls the character thickness. Specify a value between 1 and 9. Used only for
MicroStation.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.TextWeight
Title Texts
Specifies user-defined text strings for plotting on an Isogen-generated drawing frame.
Headings
Specifies the user-defined text strings to be plotted on an Isogen-generated drawing frame.
Open the grid, and then define the property listed below.
Title Text contains the text for each title line.
The value that displays on the Headings icon is a count of how many text strings have
been defined. The example below indicates the three text strings are currently defined.
Materials
Defines properties that control the position, format, and contents of the parts list.
In this version of the software, cable tray and HVAC isometric drawing options
are limited to beta access. As such, isometric options specific to cable tray and HVAC drawings
are not visible in Isogen Configuration by default. To turn on cable tray and HVAC options so
that you have access to the full array of isometric drawing settings provided by the software,
please contact Intergraph Support (http://www.intergraph.com/support).
The Materials category includes the style groups listed below. Every style group is further
broken down into options groups, with each options group containing a collection of associated
isometric drawing properties.
Drawing Material List organizes options groups that define the layout and content of the
three material list formats: user-defined, variable, and fixed. For more information, see
Drawing Material List (on page 367).
Part Numbers organizes options groups define the representation of part numbers on the
isometric drawing. For more information, see Part Numbers (on page 422).
Accumulation contains an option group that controls the accumulation of materials and
components on the material list. For more information, see Accumulation (on page 430).
Text organizes a collection of AText values directly related to the material list. For more
information, see Text (on page 433).
Reports organizes a collection of properties that define the content and format of the
material control file, printed material list, and the Neutral report. For more information, see
Reports (on page 444).
Settings
Sets options for controlling the position, format, and contents of the parts list.
The properties that display depend on the type of active isometric drawing style:
pipeline, cable tray, or HVAC. Some properties are specific to piping isometric drawings, while
others are specific to cable tray or HVAC isometric drawings.
Material List
Controls the display of the material list on the isometric drawing.
Select the check box to plot the material list. To turn off all material list types, except the
material control file and cut list, clear the check box. The software controls the output of
these two files separately.
Defines:
Option Switch - 23, Pos 1
I-Configure - MaterialList.Visible
Active List
Defines which of the three available material list styles are output. If Drawing Manager >
Drawing Generation > Overview > Drawing Frame is not selected, you must set Active
List to Fixed.
Fixed outputs a fixed layout format. This is the default setting. For more information,
see Fixed (on page 404).
UserDefined outputs a user-defined format. For more information, see User Defined
(on page 378).
Variable outputs a variable layout format. For more information, see Variable (on page
398).
Defines:
Option Switch - 23, Pos 3
I-Configure - MaterialList.ActiveList
Text Font
Specifies a font corresponding to a font entry in the font information (FIF) file. Select the font
type from the list.
Defines:
Option Switch - 27, Pos 7-9
I-Configure - MaterialList.TextFont
Bolt Length
Controls the units that Isogen uses for bolt lengths.
As Drawing uses the setting defined by the Drawing Manager > Drawing Generation
> Units > Pipes and Fittings settings.
INCH uses inch diameters.
MM uses millimeter diameters.
Defines:
Option Switch - 65, Pos 1
I-Configure - MaterialList.BoltLengthUnits
Bolt Diameter
Controls the units that Isogen uses for bolt diameters.
As Drawing uses the Drawing Manager > Drawing Generation > Units > Pipes and
Fittings setting.
INCH uses inch diameters.
MM uses millimeter diameters.
Defines:
Option Switch - 65, Pos 2
I-Configure - MaterialList.BoltDiameterUnits
Display SmallxLarge NS
Specifies a table of record IDs and SKEYs, which are output with the nominal size in small x
large order.
Open the free-form text box, type the data in the text box using the required format (Record
identifier + optional SKEY), and then click . The software updates the style and
displays the specified text under the Display SmallxLarge NS property label.
Materials by Spool
Controls the splitting of fabrication materials by spool on the material list.
Select the check box to fabricate materials as normal under the Fabrication section of
material list. To group spool materials separately, with part numbering on a per spool basis,
clear the check box
Defines:
Option Switch - 24, Pos 3
I-Configure - MaterialList.MaterialsBySpool
Weight Style
Controls the output of component weights.
Total outputs each component weight as a total weight. Example: quantity x unit weight.
Individual outputs each component weight as the individual weight of the component
type. The quantity is not multiplied by the unit weight.
None suppresses the output of component weight on material lists.
Defines:
Option Switch - 41, Pos 5
I-Configure - MaterialList.WeightsStyle
Wastage Area 1
Specifies the thickness of the text.
Type a value as an integer in the range 10-99 in millimeters or inches
Use this option only if Size is set to User.
Defines:
Option Switch - 4, Pos 5
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.TextWeight
Wastage Area 2
Controls any additional pipe quantity that needs to be added to the material list to allow for
wastage during fabrication.
The property is one of nine that holds a percentage factor that is used to calculate pipe
wastage allowances. Each of the nine properties is applicable to a particular model area,
which can be identified in the input pipeline data file.
0 uses a percentage multiplication factor of zero. This setting allows you to obtain no
increase in pipe material quantity even though a value may have been included in the
input pipeline data file.
1 uses a percentage multiplication factor of 1. This value does not increase the basic
wastage percentage that can be set in application records in the input pipeline data file.
This is the default setting
Value uses the specified value as an additional factor that is multiplied by the basic
wastage factor (input on appropriate records in the pipeline data input file) to arrive at a
final wastage factor percentage. For example, a value of 2 gives a final percentage of
twice the value of any figure included in the input pipeline data file.
Defines:
Option Switch - 44
I-Configure - MaterialList.WastageArea2
Wastage Area 3
Controls any additional pipe quantity that needs to be added to the material list to allow for
wastage during fabrication.
The property is one of nine that holds a percentage factor that is used to calculate pipe
wastage allowances. Each of the nine properties is applicable to a particular model area,
which can be identified in the input pipeline data file.
0 uses a percentage multiplication factor of zero. This setting allows you to obtain no
increase in pipe material quantity even though a value may have been included in the
input pipeline data file.
1 uses a percentage multiplication factor of 1. This value does not increase the basic
wastage percentage that can be set in application records in the input pipeline data file.
This is the default setting
Value uses the specified value as an additional factor that is multiplied by the basic
wastage factor (input on appropriate records in the pipeline data input file) to arrive at a
final wastage factor percentage. For example, a value of 2 gives a final percentage of
twice the value of any figure included in the input pipeline data file.
Defines:
Option Switch - 45
I-Configure - MaterialList.WastageArea3
Wastage Area 4
Controls any additional pipe quantity that needs to be added to the material list to allow for
wastage during fabrication.
The property is one of nine that holds a percentage factor that is used to calculate pipe
wastage allowances. Each of the nine properties is applicable to a particular model area,
which can be identified in the input pipeline data file.
0 uses a percentage multiplication factor of zero. This setting allows you to obtain no
increase in pipe material quantity even though a value may have been included in the
input pipeline data file.
1 uses a percentage multiplication factor of 1. This value does not increase the basic
wastage percentage that can be set in application records in the input pipeline data file.
This is the default setting
Value uses the specified value as an additional factor that is multiplied by the basic
wastage factor (input on appropriate records in the pipeline data input file) to arrive at a
final wastage factor percentage. For example, a value of 2 gives a final percentage of
twice the value of any figure included in the input pipeline data file.
Defines:
Option Switch - 46
I-Configure - MaterialList.WastageArea4
Wastage Area 5
Controls any additional pipe quantity that needs to be added to the material list to allow for
wastage during fabrication.
The property is one of nine that holds a percentage factor that is used to calculate pipe
wastage allowances. Each of the nine properties is applicable to a particular model area,
which can be identified in the input pipeline data file.
0 uses a percentage multiplication factor of zero. This setting allows you to obtain no
increase in pipe material quantity even though a value may have been included in the
input pipeline data file.
1 uses a percentage multiplication factor of 1. This value does not increase the basic
wastage percentage that can be set in application records in the input pipeline data file.
This is the default setting
Value uses the specified value as an additional factor that is multiplied by the basic
wastage factor (input on appropriate records in the pipeline data input file) to arrive at a
final wastage factor percentage. For example, a value of 2 gives a final percentage of
twice the value of any figure included in the input pipeline data file.
Defines:
Option Switch - 47
I-Configure - MaterialList.WastageArea5
Wastage Area 6
Controls any additional pipe quantity that needs to be added to the material list to allow for
wastage during fabrication.
The property is one of nine that holds a percentage factor that is used to calculate pipe
wastage allowances. Each of the nine properties is applicable to a particular model area,
which can be identified in the input pipeline data file.
0 uses a percentage multiplication factor of zero. This setting allows you to obtain no
increase in pipe material quantity even though a value may have been included in the
input pipeline data file.
1 uses a percentage multiplication factor of 1. This value does not increase the basic
wastage percentage that can be set in application records in the input pipeline data file.
This is the default setting
Value uses the specified value as an additional factor that is multiplied by the basic
wastage factor (input on appropriate records in the pipeline data input file) to arrive at a
final wastage factor percentage. For example, a value of 2 gives a final percentage of
twice the value of any figure included in the input pipeline data file.
Defines:
Option Switch - 48
I-Configure - MaterialList.WastageArea6
Wastage Area 7
Controls any additional pipe quantity that needs to be added to the material list to allow for
wastage during fabrication.
The property is one of nine that holds a percentage factor that is used to calculate pipe
wastage allowances. Each of the nine properties is applicable to a particular model area,
which can be identified in the input pipeline data file.
0 uses a percentage multiplication factor of zero. This setting allows you to obtain no
increase in pipe material quantity even though a value may have been included in the
input pipeline data file.
1 uses a percentage multiplication factor of 1. This value does not increase the basic
wastage percentage that can be set in application records in the input pipeline data file.
This is the default setting
Value uses the specified value as an additional factor that is multiplied by the basic
wastage factor (input on appropriate records in the pipeline data input file) to arrive at a
final wastage factor percentage. For example, a value of 2 gives a final percentage of
twice the value of any figure included in the input pipeline data file.
Defines:
Option Switch - 49
I-Configure - MaterialList.WastageArea7
Wastage Area 8
Controls any additional pipe quantity that needs to be added to the material list to allow for
wastage during fabrication.
The property is one of nine that holds a percentage factor that is used to calculate pipe
wastage allowances. Each of the nine properties is applicable to a particular model area,
which can be identified in the input pipeline data file.
0 uses a percentage multiplication factor of zero. This setting allows you to obtain no
increase in pipe material quantity even though a value may have been included in the
input pipeline data file.
1 uses a percentage multiplication factor of 1. This value does not increase the basic
wastage percentage that can be set in application records in the input pipeline data file.
This is the default setting
Value uses the specified value as an additional factor that is multiplied by the basic
wastage factor (input on appropriate records in the pipeline data input file) to arrive at a
final wastage factor percentage. For example, a value of 2 gives a final percentage of
twice the value of any figure included in the input pipeline data file.
Defines:
Option Switch - 50
I-Configure - MaterialList.WastageArea8
Wastage Area 9
Controls any additional pipe quantity that needs to be added to the material list to allow for
wastage during fabrication.
The property is one of nine that holds a percentage factor that is used to calculate pipe
wastage allowances. Each of the nine properties is applicable to a particular model area,
which can be identified in the input pipeline data file.
0 uses a percentage multiplication factor of zero. This setting allows you to obtain no
increase in pipe material quantity even though a value may have been included in the
input pipeline data file.
1 uses a percentage multiplication factor of 1. This value does not increase the basic
wastage percentage that can be set in application records in the input pipeline data file.
This is the default setting
Value uses the specified value as an additional factor that is multiplied by the basic
wastage factor (input on appropriate records in the pipeline data input file) to arrive at a
final wastage factor percentage. For example, a value of 2 gives a final percentage of
twice the value of any figure included in the input pipeline data file.
Defines:
Option Switch - 51
I-Configure - MaterialList.WastageArea9
User Defined
Sets options for the user-defined material list format. The user-defined material list offers more
flexibility than the other two material list styles.
The properties that display depend on the type of active isometric drawing style: pipeline,
cable tray, or HVAC. Some properties are specific to piping isometric drawings, while others
are specific to cable tray or HVAC isometric drawings.
This style of material list requires a backing sheet.
Type
Controls the type of material list that Isogen outputs on the isometric drawing.
Normal suppresses creation of special type of material list
Special gives every item a separate entry except gaskets and bolts, which are
accumulated. Isogen assigns a U prefix to pulled bends, and assigns a W or B prefix to
welds.
Normal with alpha pointers creates a regular material list. However, Isogen uses an
alpha system of material list pointers (A, B, C...) instead of the default numeric system.
Defines:
Option Switch - 23, Pos 2
I-Configure - MaterialList.FixedLayout.MLType
Active Section
Defines the number of sections in the material list.
1 uses the OneSection object properties for material list layout.
2 uses the TwoSection object properties for material list layout.
3 uses the ThreeSection object properties for material list layout.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.ActiveSection
Start X
Defines the bottom left-hand X position of the first symbol shape. Type a value in millimeters
or inches (as a real number).
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.StartX
Start Y
Defines the bottom left X position of the first line of the material list. All X positions in the
column are relative to this point
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.StartX
Vertical Spacing
Specifies the vertical spacing (in millimeters) between the lines of data. The vertical spacing
applies to all sections in the material list.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.VerticalSpacing
Group Heading X
Defines the X position (in millimeters) for the Group heading in millimeters.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.GroupHeadingX
Category Heading X
Defines the displacement in X from Start X for the category heading. Type a value in
millimeters.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.CategoryHeadingX
Colour
Specifies a number that represents the color number as defined in the output drawing
system. Type the required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.DrawingColour
Drawing Layer
Sets the drawing layer for material list text. Type a value (integer) in the range 1-50.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.DrawingLayer
Show Remarks
Controls the appearance of a remarks list, as defined by the User Defined Remarks
options. To display the Remarks list, select the check box. For more information, see User
Defined Remarks (on page 391).
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.ShowRemarks
Unique Delimiter
Defines the separator used to delimit part number data in the Material List Definition (MLD)
file. Supported characters are listed below.
Blank
Comma (1,2,3, and so on)
Semi-colon (1;2;3 and so on)
Colon (1:2:3 and so on)
Setting this option is not required when Format for the report type is set to
Fixed.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.UniqueDelimiter
Text Font
Specifies a font corresponding to a font entry in the font information (FIF) file. Select the font
type from the list.
Defines:
Option Switch - 27, Pos 7-9
I-Configure - MaterialList.TextFont
Text Height
Specifies the text height for all sections in the material list. Type a value in millimeters or
inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.TextHeight
Text Weight
Specifies the text weight. Type a value (integer) between 1 and 9. Used only for
MicroStation.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.TextWeight
Content
Controls which category of components are listed on the material list.
Continuous lists all items in the material list. This is the default setting.
Fabrication lists fabrication components only.
Erection lists erection components only.
Offshore lists offshore components only.
Erection/Offshore lists erection/offshore components only.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MateriaList.UserDefined.OneSection.Content
Direction Down
Controls the direction in which the material list is printed with reference to Start X and Start
Y. Select the check box to plot the material list from top to bottom. This is the default setting.
For a three-section material list, all sections must be in the same direction.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.OneSection.ListDown
Maximum Entries
Sets the maximum number of entries in the material list before an overflow sheet is
generated. Type the required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.OneSection.MaxEntries
Section1 Content
Sets which category of components is listed in Section 1 of the user-defined material list.
FABRICATION lists only fabrication components. This is the default setting.
ERECTION lists erection components.
OFFSHORE lists only offshore components.
ERECTION/OFFSHORE lists only erection/offshore components.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.TwoSection.Section1Content
Section1 Down
Controls the direction in which the material list is printed with reference to the Start X and
Start Y settings for the user-defined material list.
Select the check box to plot data from the top down in Section1. To plot data from the
bottom up, clear the check box
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.TwoSection.Section1Down
Section2 Content
Selects the category of data for the material list content in Section 2. This property setting
cannot be same as Section1 Content.
FABRICATION lists only fabrication components.
ERECTION lists only erection components. This is the default setting.
OFFSHORE lists only offshore components.
ERECTION/OFFSHORE lists only erection/offshore components.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.TwoSection.Section2Content
Section2 X Offset
Controls the X offset for Section 2 of the user-defined material list with reference to the Start
X and Start Y settings. Type a real number in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.TwoSection.Section2XOffset
Section2 Y Offset
Controls the Y offset for Section 2 of the user-defined material list with reference to the Start
X and Start Y settings. Type a real number in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.TwoSection.Section2YOffset
Direction Down
Controls the direction in which the material list is plotted with reference to Start X and Start
Y.
Select the check box to plot data from the top down, select the check box. This is the default
setting. To plot data from the bottom up, clear the check box.
For a three-section material list, all sections must be in the same direction.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MateriaList.UserDefined.ThreeSection.ListDown
Section1 Content
Selects which category of components is listed in Section 1 of the user-defined material list.
FABRICATION lists only fabrication components. This is the default setting.
ERECTION lists only erection components.
OFFSHORE lists only offshore components.
ERECTION/OFFSHORE lists only erection/offshore components.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.ThreeSection.Section1Content
Section2 Content
Selects the category of data for the material list content in Section 2. This property setting
cannot be same as Section1 content.
FABRICATION lists only fabrication components.
ERECTION lists only erection components. This is the default setting.
OFFSHORE lists only offshore components.
ERECTION/OFFSHORE lists only erection/offshore components.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.ThreeSection.Section2Content
Section2 X Offset
Controls the X offset for Section 2 of the material list with reference to Start X and Start Y.
Adding a Section 2 X offset results in a horizontal double banking of the BOM. Type a value
(real number in millimeters or inches.
Defines
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.ThreeSection.Section2XOffset
Section2 Y Offset
Controls the Y offset for Section 2 of the user-defined material list with reference to the Start
X and Start Y settings. Type a value (real number) in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialListUserDefinedThreeSection.Section2YOffset
Section3 Content
Selects the category of data for the material list content in Section 3 of the user-defined
material list. The default setting is OFFSHORE.
This property setting cannot be the same as Section1 Content or Section2
Content.
FABRICATION lists only fabrication components.
ERECTION lists only erection components.
OFFSHORE lists only offshore components. This is the default setting.
ERECTION/OFFSHORE lists only erection/offshore components.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.ThreeSection.Section3Content
Section3 X Offset
Controls the X offset for Section 3 of the user-defined material list with reference to the Start
X and Start Y settings. Type a value (real number) in millimeters or inches.
Defines
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.ThreeSection.Section3XOffset
Section3 Y Offset
Controls the Y offset for Section 3 of the user-defined material list with reference to the Start
X and Start Y settings. Type a value (real number) in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.ThreeSection.Section3YOffset
Columns
Defines the columns that appear in the user-defined material list that Isogen plots on the
isometric drawing.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Attribute specifies the name of the attribute to appear on the material list. Select the
required attribute in the Attribute list.
Offset specifies the offset in millimeters from the Start X and Start Y settings. Type the
required value.
Maximum Chars sets the width of the column. Type a value of zero or greater.
Comment outputs a text comment for any definition contained in the previous columns.
If any text is entered in this field, it is output as a comment, preceded by a !, to the
relevant data or summary report file. In the example below, a text comment has been
entered for the part number, nominal size, item code, and quantity attributes.
The next example illustrates how the text comment is output to the relevant file.
The value that displays on the Columns icon is a count of how many columns
have been defined for the user-defined weld list. The example below indicates the 3
columns are currently defined.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined
Layer
Sets the drawing layer for material list text. Type a value in the range 1-50.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.RemarksBox.DrawingLayer
Start X
Specifies the X-coordinate of the starting position for the Remarks box. Type a positive real
number in millimeters.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.RemarksBox.StartX
Start Y
Specifies the Y-coordinate of the starting position for the Remarks box. Type a positive real
number in millimeters.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.RemarksBox.StartY
Maximum Entries
Controls the maximum number of lines of text that can fit in the available space used for the
Remarks box. When the maximum is reached, Isogen does not output any additional lines,
and a warning message is output to the Message file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.RemarksBox.MaxEntries
Maximum Characters
Sets the maximum number of characters allowed on each output line in the Remarks box.
The maximum number should include the REMARK ID value (positive integer).
When the maximum is reached, Isogen does not output additional lines, and a
warning message is output to the message file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.RemarksBox.MaxCharacters
Vertical Spacing
Sets the text height used in the Remarks box. Type a positive value in millimeters.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.RemarksBox.VerticalSpacing
Text Height
Sets the text height to be used for the Remarks box in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.RemarksBox.TextHeight
Text Weight
Controls the character thickness. Type a value between 1 and 9. Used for MicroStation only.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.RemarksBox.TextWeight
Enabled
Controls whether the spool table settings are written to the material list definition (MLD) file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.SpoolTable
Data Offset X
Sets the X offset to the first spool quantities position in millimeters or inches, depending on
the setting of the drawing units.
Data Offset Y
Sets the Y offset to the first spool quantities position in millimeters or inches, depending on
the setting of the drawing units.
Column Offset
Controls the horizontal offset between each column of spool quantities on the material list.
Type a value in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.SpoolTable.ColumnOffset
Header Offset X
Sets the X offset to the spool identifier position in millimeters or inches.
Header Offset Y
Sets the Y offset to the spool identifier position in millimeters or inches.
Layer
Sets the drawing layer for the spool table text. Type a value in the range 1-50.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.SpoolTable.DrawingLayer
Maximum Columns
Sets the maximum number of spool quantity columns that can fit on the backing sheet.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.SpoolTable.MaxColumns
Overflow
Controls how skew sections containing branch connections are depicted in terms of the
skew indication on the isometric drawing. Such skews may be shown as either a single,
overall enclosure or as a series of separate box or triangle enclosures.
Individual depicts skews with a series of separate box or triangle enclosures, one
enclosure per branch.
Overall depicts a single overall skew.
Defines:
Option Switch - 97
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SkewOverall
-537$m 13.5 m
m
-537$mm 13500 mm
mm
-537$FT 19.5 Ft
Ft
Do not use AText -537 if pipe quantities are requested in Ft-Ins (13'-5") units.
If set, this AText takes over control of the units indication output on all styles of material
list, as well as allowing a new line indicator to force two line output. If it is not set, then
normal defaults apply.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.SpoolTable.OutputLinesTube
Text Height
Sets the text height to be used. Type a positive number in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.SpoolTable.TextHeight
Text Weight
Controls the character thickness. Type a value between 1 and 9. Used for MicroStation only.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.SpoolTable.TextWeight
Variable
Defines settings for the variable layout material list format. This format includes options to define
column headers. You can use a user-defined drawing frame or the standard Isogen drawing
frame.
Type
Controls the type of material list.
Normal creates a special type of material list.
Special gives every item a separate entry except gaskets and bolts, which are
accumulated. Give pulled bends a U prefix and welds a W or B prefix.
Normal with alpha pointers suppresses creation of a special type of material list. The
software uses an alpha system of material list pointers (A, B, C.) instead of the default
numeric system.
Defines:
Option Switch - 23, Pos 2
I-Configure - MaterialList.VariableLayout.MLType
Layout
Specifies the material list layout pattern.
Standard produces the standard sectionalized type with group headings and
component sub-group headings.
Continuous produces a layout without headings and sub-headings.
This type of list is partitioned with horizontal dividing lines between the logical
groups, such as pipe, flanges, and fittings. If required, you can switch off the dividing lines
using Show Dividing Lines.
Defines:
Option Switch - 23, Pos 5
I-Configure - MaterialList.VariableLayout.Layout
Plot on Right
Sets the position of the material list.
Select the check box to print the material list on the right side of the drawing. To print the
material list on the left side of the drawing, clear the check box.
Defines:
Option Switch - 25, Pos 1
I-Configure - MaterialList.VariableLayout.RightSide
Line Spacing
Controls the line spacing distance on a plotted material list. This value is a ratio that applies
to standard line spacing. For example, a value of 90 reduces the line spacing, while a value
of 110 increases it.
Type a value in the range 75-125. The default setting is 100.
Defines:
Option Switch - 29
I-Configure - MaterialList.VariableLayout.LineSpacing
Header Text
Specifies a text string for the column header.
Open the free-form text box, type the data in the text box, and then click . The
software updates the style and displays the text under the Header Text property label.
Use the forward slash symbol ( \ ) to start a new line. To produce a vertical break, use
the pipe symbol ( | ).
Width is defined by the length of the last line, terminated with the pipe character (|). The
length of the last line should be at least as long as the total width of data to be displayed
below it.
Column description text in the Header Text text box must lie in the column bounds as
defined.
Do not put text in columns that are not within the specified range of column.
You must ensure that the column headers match the column positions set in the
material list definition (MLD) file.
You can use the @ symbol instead of a space when you create headings for variable
layout bills of materials. Isogen interprets the @ symbol as a null character. It is easier
to count the number of spaces between the individual headers if you use the @ symbol
instead of using spaces.
Text Size
Controls the text size for the plotted material list.
Small outputs characters 2.1 mm high.
Medium outputs characters 2.4 mm high. This is the default setting.
Large outputs characters 2.8 mm high.
XLarge outputs characters 3.5 mm high.
XXLarge outputs characters 4.2 mm high.
XXXLarge outputs characters 4.9 mm high.
User outputs characters with a height defined by Custom Text Size.
Defines:
Option Switch - 27, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - MaterialList.VariableLayout.TextSize
Text Width
Specifies the character width if you are using a fixed-width font. Type a value (real number)
in the range 10-99 in 1/20 millimeters.
Defines:
Option Switch - 27, Pos 3-4
I-Configure - MaterialList.VariableLayout.TextWidth
Text Weight
Specifies the thickness of the text. Type a value in the range 0-9.
Defines:
Option Switch - 27, Pos 5
I-Configure - MaterialList.VariableLayout.TextWeight
Unique Delimiter
Defines the separator used to delimit part number data in the Material List Definition (MLD)
file. Supported characters are listed below.
Blank
Comma (1,2,3, and so on)
Semi-colon (1;2;3 and so on)
Colon (1:2:3 and so on)
Setting this option is not required when Format for the report type is set to
Fixed.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.VariableLayout.UniqueDelimiter
Variable Columns
Defines the columns that appear in the variable layout material list.
Columns
Defines the columns that appear in the variable layout material list that Isogen plots on the
isometric drawing.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Attribute specifies the name of the attribute being defined. Select an attribute in the list.
Justification sets the alignment of the text on the drawing frame. Specify Left, Right,
or Centre.
In many CAD or graphics packages, the standard behavior for text justification is within
a pseudo box requiring at least two points. The size of the pseudo box determines the
location of the text based on the Justification setting. In the example below, the pipe
symbol ( | ) represents the left and right borders of the pseudo box.
However, the Justification setting in Isogen revolves around a single X,Y point. For
each scenario, Isogen uses the X,Y point as the focal point for text placement so that
the actual text string aligns accordingly. In the example below, the caret symbol ( ^ )
represents the X.Y point.
Start specifies the starting point of the column. Type a value in the range 1-999.
Maximum Chars sets the width of the column. Type a value of zero or greater.
Comment outputs a text comment for any definition contained in the previous columns.
If any text is entered in this field, it is output as a comment, preceded by a !, to the
relevant data or summary report file. In the example below, a text comment has been
entered for the part number, nominal size, item code, and quantity attributes.
The next example illustrates how the text comment is output to the relevant file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.VariableLayout
Fixed
Defines settings for the fixed layout material list format. This format produces a simple material
list. You can use a user-defined drawing frame or the standard Isogen drawing frame.
Active List must be set to Fixed. For more information, see Settings (on page
368).
Type
Controls the type of material list that Isogen outputs on the isometric drawing.
Normal suppresses creation of special type of material list
Special gives every item a separate entry except gaskets and bolts, which are
accumulated. Isogen assigns a U prefix to pulled bends, and assigns a W or B prefix to
welds.
Normal with alpha pointers creates a regular material list. However, Isogen uses an
alpha system of material list pointers (A, B, C...) instead of the default numeric system.
Defines:
Option Switch - 23, Pos 2
I-Configure - MaterialList.FixedLayout.MLType
Layout
Sets the material list layout pattern.
Standard produces the standard sectionalized type with group headings and
component sub-group headings.
Continuous produces a layout without headings and sub-headings.
This type of list is partitioned with horizontal dividing lines between the logical
groups, such as pipe, flanges, and fittings. If required, you can switch off the dividing lines
using Show Dividing Lines.
Defines:
Option Switch - 23, Pos 5
I-Configure - MaterialList.FixedLayout.Layout
Plot on Right
Sets the position of the material list.
Select the check box to print the material list on the right side of the drawing. To print on the
left side, clear the check box.
Defines:
Option Switch - 25, Pos 1
I-Configure - MaterialList.FixedLayout.RightSide
Line Spacing
Controls the line spacing distance on a plotted material list. This value is a ratio that applies
to the default setting of 100.
Set a value less than 100 to reduce the line spacing. Set a value greater than 100 to
increase the line spacing. For example, a value of 90 reduces the line spacing, whereas a
value of 110 increases it.
Defines:
Option Switch - 29
I-Configure - MaterialList.FixedLayout.LineSpacing
Text Size
Controls the user-defined material list text size. Use this property only when Custom Text
Size is set to User.
Small outputs characters 2.1 mm high.
Medium outputs characters 2.4 mm high. This is the default setting.
Large outputs characters 2.8 mm high.
XLarge outputs characters 3.5 mm high.
XXLarge outputs characters 4.2 mm high.
XXXLarge outputs characters 4.9 mm high.
User outputs characters with a height defined by Custom Text Size.
Defines:
Option Switch - 27, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - MaterialList.FixedLayout.TextSize
Text Width
Defines the character width in a fixed-width font. Type a value in the range 0-99.
Defines:
Option Switch - 27, Pos 3-4
I-Configure - MaterialLlist.FixedLayout.TextWidth
Text Weight
Specifies the thickness of the text. Type a value in the range 0-9.
Defines:
Option Switch - 27, Pos 5
I-Configure - MaterialList.FixedLayout.TextWeight
Transfers
Specifies the list of components to be transferred from one sort group to another. Open the
grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
IDF Record Identifier specifies the record ID of the component type. This is the
intermediate data file (IDF) record number for the component, such as 107 for a blank
flange or 90 for a control valve. Valid IDs are integers in the range 0-999. For more
information, see Appendix: Record Identification Numbers.
New Group specifies a new group for the component type. Available sort groups
include:
PIPE (pipe)
VALV (valves and inline items)
FITT (fittings)
INST (instruments)
FLAN (flanges)
SUPP (supports)
GASK (gaskets)
MISC (miscellaneous)
BOLT (bolts)
WELD (welds)
SKEY transfers a record ID to a component group based on a user-defined SKEY. In
the example below, record ID 90 (instrument) is transferred to the valve group (VALV)
but only instruments that have an SKEY of CV** (refers to a control valve with any end
preparation).
RecordID Group SKEY
90 VALV CV**
The value that displays on the Transfers icon is a count of how many
components are specified for transfer. The example below indicates that 3 components are
currently defined.
Instrument SKEYS
Contains a list of each symbol key (SKEY) that Isogen treats as as instrument. This property
holds one SKEY from that list.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Classify SKEY as Instrument specifies a symbol key text string.
The value that displays on the Instrument SKEYS icon is a count of how many
SKEYs have been defined. The example below indicates that three SKEYs are currently
defined.
Alternative Texts
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
January
Fixed material list only: Used to generate a date record. The default value is JAN.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
February
Fixed material list only: Used to generate a date record. The default value is FEB.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
March
Fixed material list only: Used to generate a date record. The default value is MAR.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
April
Fixed material list only: Used to generate a date record. The default value is APR.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
May
Fixed material list only: Used to generate a date record. The default value is MAY.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
June
Fixed material list only: Used to generate a date record. The default value is JUN.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
July
Fixed material list only: Used to generate a date record. The default value is JUL.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
August
Fixed material list only: Used to generate a date record. The default value is AUG.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
September
Fixed material list only: Used to generate a date record. The default value is SEP.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
October
Fixed material list only: Used to generate a date record. The default value is OCT.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
November
Fixed material list only: Used to generate a date record. The default value is NOV.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
December
Fixed material list only: Used to generate a date record. The default value is DEC.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Part Heading
Specifies the part number heading used in conjunction with AText -302 (Number Heading) to
form a composite message. The default value is PT.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Number Heading
Used in conjunction with AText -301 (Part Heading) to form a composite message. The default
value is NO.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Description Heading
Specifies the heading in the material listing under which components are described according to
their catalog component description. The default value is COMPONENT DESCRIPTION.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Quantity Heading
Specifies the heading under which the required quantities are listed. The default value is QTY.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Pipe Sub-Heading
Specifies the group sub-header under which pipe is listed. The default value is PIPE.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Fittings Sub-Heading
Specifies the group sub-header under which pipe fittings are listed, such as elbows and tees.
The default value is FITTINGS.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Flanges Sub-Heading
Specifies the group sub-header under which all flanges are listed. The default value is
FLANGES.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Gaskets Sub-Heading
Specifies the group sub-heading under which all gaskets are listed. The default value is
GASKETS.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Bolts Sub-Heading
Specifies the group sub-heading under which all bolts are listed. The default value is BOLTS.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Instruments Sub-Heading
Specifies the group sub-heading under which all instruments are listed. The default value is
INSTRUMENTS.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Supports Sub-Heading
Specifies the group sub-heading under which all supports are listed. The default value is
SUPPORTS.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Spools Sub-Heading
Specifies the group sub-heading under which all spool numbers are listed. The default value is
PIPE SPOOLS.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Piece Sub-Heading
Specifies the sub-heading to AText -319 (Cut Length Sub-Heading) under which the cut pipe
piece numbers are listed. This AText is used in conjunction with AText -321 (Piece No
Sub-Heading) to form a composite message. The default value is PIECE.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Cut Sub-Heading
Specifies the sub-heading to AText -319 (Cut Length Sub-Heading) under which the actual cut
pipe lengths are listed. This AText is used in conjunction with AText -323 (CutLength
Sub-Heading) to form a composite heading. The default value is CUT.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
CutLength Sub-Heading
Used in conjunction with AText -322 (Cut Sub-Heading) to form a composite message. The
default value is LENGTH.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Remarks Sub-Heading
Specifies the sub-heading to AText -319 (Cut Length Sub-Heading) under which one of the
ATexts -326, -327, -328, or -500, if applicable, is listed. The default value is REMARKS.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Spool ID Heading
Indicates a header or column identifier on the following printed output whenever spool identifiers
are listed. The default value is SPOOL ID.
Printed material list (Fixed or Variable)
Printed material control file
Printed weld summary
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Part Numbers
Controls the representation of part numbers on the isometric drawing.
The Part Numbers style group contains the options groups listed below.
Format defines the representation of part numbers on the isometric drawing. For more
information, see Format (on page 423).
Enclosure defines how enclosures for part numbers appear on the isometric drawing. For
more information, see Enclosure (on page 425).
Traceability Table defines a unique part numbers table that can be output on the isometric
drawing and the traceability output file. For more information, see Traceability Table (on
page 427).
Traceability Columns controls the attribute data that is output to the traceability file For
more information, see Traceability Columns (on page 429).
Format
Defines the representation of part numbers on the isometric drawing.
Only those properties that are available for the type of isometric style that is currently
active (pipeline, cable tray, or HVAC) will display on the Options panel.
Show
Suppresses the plotting of part numbers and associated enclosure boxes on the drawing.
Select the check box to display part numbers and their enclosure boxes.
Defines:
Option Switch - 76, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.Visible
Length
Sets a fixed length for part numbers (1-9 characters or variable). Select a fixed part number
length or Variable from the list.
Defines:
Option Switch - 76, Pos 4
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.PartNoLength
Number of Spaces
Sets the number of spaces used for Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 enclosures (as specified by
the Additional Items Style setting).
Set the number of spaces to use. If no value is set, Isogen uses a default value of 2.
Defines:
Option Switch - 73, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.PartNoSpaces
Enclosure
Defines how enclosures for part numbers appear on the isometric drawing.
Style
Specifies the part number enclosure box shape.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None displays no enclosure box. Only plots the part number.
Square Ends
Round Ends
Diamond Ends
Circle
Double Circle
Ellipse
The size at which the circle, double circle, and ellipse is drawn is controlled by
the Size setting (default 2 characters), which defines the minimum size for the enclosure. If
there are more characters than the value set, the enclosure dynamically adjusts to
accommodate.
Defines:
Option Switch - 76, Pos 1-2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.PartNoEnclosureStyle
Size
Controls the number of characters used for the size of circle, double circle, and eclipse
enclosure style.
Valid entries are from 1 to 8 characters or Variable size, which dynamically sizes the
enclosure. The default setting is 2. The example below shows the default setting used for
the circle enclosure style:
The number of characters defines the minimum size at which the circle, double
circle, or ellipse is drawn. If there are more characters than the value set, the enclosure is
dynamically adjusted to suit. The Variable size setting allows the circle, double circle, and
ellipse to be smaller than the default of 2 characters, but again dynamically adjusts to suit
the number of characters.
Defines:
Option Switch - 76, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.PartNoEnclSize
Traceability Table
Defines a unique part numbers table that can be output on the isometric drawing and the
traceability output file.
Maximum Entries
Controls the maximum number of entries before an overflow drawing is created if you have
selected the Overflow check box.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.MaxEntries
Enabled
Controls the creation of the traceability file. Select the check box to create the file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.Enabled
Path
Defines the output location of the traceability file. Type the full path and filename in the box.
Alternatively, click Browse , and navigate to the file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.Path
Show
Controls whether the unique part numbers table is plotted. Select the check box to plot the
table.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.PlotUniquePtNoTable
Start X
Defines the starting X position of the list in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.StartX
Start Y
Defines the starting Y position of the list in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.StartY
Layer
Sets the drawing layer for the unique part number table. Type a value in the range 1-50.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.DrawingLayer
Continuous Down
Controls the direction of the unique part numbers table.
Select the check box to set the table direction so that it is down. To set the table direction so
it is down, clear the check box.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.ContinuousDown
Vertical Spacing
Sets the vertical spacing between each horizontal line in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.VerticalSpacing
Overflow
Controls whether an overflow drawing is created when the Maximum Entries setting is
exceeded. Select the check box to create an overflow drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.TableOverflow
Text Height
Sets the text height to be used. Type a positive number in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - MaterialList.UserDefined.SpoolTable.TextHeight
Traceability Columns
Controls the attribute data that is output to the traceability file.
Columns
Defines the columns that appear in the traceability file.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Attribute specifies the name of the attribute being defined. Select an attribute in the list.
Justification sets the alignment of text in the column. Select Left, Numeric, or Right.
Start specifies the starting point of the column. Type a value in the range 1-999.
Maximum Chars sets the width of the column. Type a value of zero or greater.
Comment outputs a text comment for any definition contained in the previous columns.
If any text is entered in this field, it is output as a comment, preceded by a !, to the
relevant data or summary report file. In the example below, a text comment has been
entered for the part number, nominal size, item code, and quantity attributes.
The next example illustrates how the text comment is output to the relevant file.
The value that displays on the Columns icon is a count of how many columns
have been defined for the traceability file. The example below indicates the 3 columns are
currently defined.
Accumulation
Defines settings for the accumulation of materials and components on the material list.
The Accumulation style group contains the options group listed below.
Settings controls the accumulation of materials and components on the material list. For
more information, see Settings (on page 430).
Settings
Controls the accumulation of materials and components on the material list.
The properties that display depend on the type of active isometric drawing style: pipeline,
cable tray, or HVAC. Some properties are specific to piping isometric drawings, while others
are specific to cable tray or HVAC isometric drawings.
The isometric drawing properties listed below do not apply to the user-defined material list or
when Type for the Fixed or Variable styles is set to Special:
Bolts
Gaskets
Offshore Items
Erection Items
Fab Items
Fab Items
Controls the accumulation of Fabrication materials. Available settings depend on the active
isometric drawing style: pipeline, cable tray, or HVAC.
All Except Pipe suppresses accumulation of all Fabrication materials (excluding pipe).
All Except Cable Tray suppresses accumulation of all Fabrication materials (excluding
cable tray).
All Except Duct suppresses accumulation of all Fabrication materials (excluding duct).
None suppresses accumulation of Fabrication materials but list them separately in the
material list.
Normal accumulates Fabrication materials normally. This is the default setting.
Pipe Only accumulates only pipe.
Cable Tray Only accumulates only cable tray.
Duct Only accumulates only duct.
Suppress suppresses the display of Fabrication materials in the material list.
Defines:
Option Switch -74, Pos 1
I-Configure - MaterialList.FabAccumulation
Erection Items
Controls the accumulation of Erection materials. Available settings depend on the active
isometric drawing style: pipeline, cable tray, or HVAC.
All Except Pipe suppresses the accumulation of all Erection materials (excluding pipe).
All Except Cable Tray suppresses the accumulation of all Erection materials (excluding
cable tray).
All Except Pipe suppresses the accumulation of all Erection materials (excluding duct).
None suppresses the accumulation of Erection materials (including pipe, cable tray, or
duct).
Normal accumulates Erection materials normally. This is the default setting.
Pipe Only accumulates only piping.
Cable Tray Only accumulates only cable tray.
Duct Only accumulates only duct.
Suppress suppresses the display of Erection materials in the material list.
Defines:
Option Switch - 74, Pos 2
I-Configure - MaterialList.ErectAccumulation
Offshore Items
Controls the accumulation of Offshore materials in the material list.
All Except Pipe suppresses the accumulation of all Offshore materials (excluding pipe).
All Except Cable Tray suppresses the accumulation of all Offshore materials
(excluding cable tray).
All Except Duct suppresses the accumulation of all Offshore materials (excluding duct).
None suppresses the accumulation of Offshore materials (including pipe, cable tray, or
duct).
Normal accumulates Offshore materials normally. This is the default setting.
Pipe Only accumulates only piping.
Cable Tray Only accumulates only cable tray.
Duct Only accumulates only duct.
Suppress suppresses the display of Offshore materials in the material list.
Defines:
Option Switch - 74, Pos 3
I-Configure - MaterialList.OffshoreAccumulation
Fixed Pipe
Controls the accumulation of fixed pipe materials. Isogen considers fixed pipe to be a
component and accumulates materials by quantity. Using Fixed Pipe you can specify that
Isogen accumulate fixed pipe materials by length for output to material list and material
control files.
By Quantity accumulates fixed pipe by quantity.
By Length accumulates fixed pipe by length.
Defines:
Option Switch - 74, Pos 7
I-Configure - MaterialList.FixedPipeAccumulation
Fixed Pieces
Controls the accumulation of fixed piece materials. Isogen considers fixed pieces to be
components and accumulates materials by quantity. Using Fixed Pieces you can specify
that Isogen accumulate fixed piece materials by length for output to material list and material
control files.
By Quantity accumulates fixed pieces by quantity.
By Length accumulates fixed pieces by length.
Defines:
Option Switch - 74, Pos 7
I-Configure - MaterialList.FixedPipeAccumulation
Gaskets
Controls the accumulation of gaskets.
Normal accumulates gaskets normally.
None specifies non-accumulation of gaskets.
Suppress suppresses the accumulation of all gaskets.
Defines:
Option Switch - 74, Pos 4
I-Configure - MaterialList.GasketAccumulation
Bolts
Controls whether Isogen includes or excludes bolt components from the material list.
None results in each occurrence of a bolt component being an individual entry on the
material list
Normal accumulates bolt components normally.
Suppress suppresses accumulation of all bolt components.
Defines:
Option Switch - 74, Pos 5
I-Configure - MaterialList.BoltAccumulation
Welds
Controls the accumulation of welds.
Normal accumulates welds normally.
None suppresses the accumulation of welds but lists each one separately in the
material list.
Suppress suppresses the accumulation of welds in the material list.
Defines:
Option Switch - 74, Pos 6
I-Configure - MaterialList.WeldAccumulation
Text
Controls plotted material and cut pipe list heading texts.
The Text style group contains a single options group:
Alternative Text sets AText values directly related to material and cut pipe list heading
texts. For more information, see Alternative Text (on page 434).
Alternative Text
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
Metre Indicator
Denotes lengths of pipe are in meters. Also used to indicate unit type meters in centerline length
summary. The default value is M.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
NS Inch Indicator
Denotes nominal sizes are in inches. Also used in conjunction with AText -304 (Nominal Size
Heading) and AText -317 (Piping NS Summary Heading). The default value is INS.
For more information, see Alternative Texts (on page 410) in Materials > Drawing
Material List.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
NS MM Indicator
Denotes the nominal sizes are in millimeters. Also used in conjunction with AText -304
(Nominal Size Heading) and AText -317 (Piping NS Summary Heading). The default value is
MM.
For more information, see Alternative Texts (on page 410) in Materials > Drawing
Material List.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Page Label
Indicates the page number in the printed material list. The page number is automatically
appended. The default value is PAGE.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Miscellaneous Sub-Heading
Specifies the group sub-heading under which all non-categorized components are listed. The
default value is MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Continued Text
Identifies situations where the listing of components for a nozzle is being continued from a
previous drawing. Used with AText -342 (Nozzle Ref Sub-Heading) on equipment trim
drawings only. The default value is CONTINUED.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
And Text
Used with AText -342 (Nozzle Ref Sub-Heading) to form a sub-heading under which all
components associated with interconnected nozzles are output on the material list for an
equipment trim drawing. The format of the resulting nozzle heading is NOZZLE REF - N22 and
N23.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Bevel Label
Denotes bevel in the End Condition columns on the cut pipe list. The default value is BEVEL.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Screwed Label
Denotes screwed in the End Condition columns on the cut pipe list. The default value is
SCREWED.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Shaped Label
Denotes shaped in the End Condition columns on the cut pipe list. The default value is
SHAPED.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Mitred Label
Denotes mitred in the End Condition columns on the cut pipe list. The default value is MITRED.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Angle Label
Used on special type pulled bends where angle information is appended to the item description
field on the material list. The default value is ANGLE.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Fab Label
Identifies Fabrication material when Category is used as a data item on a variable or
user-defined material list. The default value is FAB.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Erect Label
Identifies Erection material when Category is used as a data item on a variable or user-defined
material list. The default value is EREC.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Offshore Label
Identifies Offshore material when Category is used as a data item on a variable or user-defined
material list. The default value is OFF.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Grooved Identifier
Indicates a grooved end preparation for Victaulic pipe connections on the cut pipe list/report.
The default value is GROOVED.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Flared Identifier
Indicates a flared end preparation on the cut pipe list/report. The default value is FLARED.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Spool Sub-Heading
Identifies materials belonging to spools on the material list. The default value is SPOOL.
$ Supported: Yes
Reports
Defines the content and format of the material control file, printed material list, and the Neutral
report. The collection of properties and attributes that appear in Materials > Reports is only a
subset of Drawing Manager > Reports, which includes all of the available Isogen reports and
applicable properties and attributes. For more information, see Reports (on page 49).
SECTION 7
Spools
Defines the data required for the output of spool attributes data on the isometric drawing and to
summary report files. This category also contains a collection of properties that control the
assignment of enclosure styles to the spool attributes used to plot the on the isometric. This
category also contains properties that define the data to be output to the spool information file.
The Spools category includes the style groups listed below:
Settings - Organizes a collection of properties that define spool attribute data and the
assignment of enclosure styles on spool isometric drawing. For more information, see
Settings (on page 446).
Flat Spools - Organizes properties that define settings for flat spool drawings. For more
information, see Flat Spools (on page 450).
Attributes - Organizes a collection of properties that control the creation of spool attributes
and the assignment of enclosures. For more information, see Attributes (on page 454).
Reports - Organizes a collection of properties that define the content of the spool
information file. For more information, see Reports.
Settings
Defines spool attribute data and controls the assignment of enclosure styles on the spool
isometric drawing.
The Settings style group contains the options groups listed below.
Spool Breaks sets properties that control spool creation and site weld assignment. For
more information, see Spool Breaks (on page 447). This options group is available only for
piping isometric drawings.
Spool Identifiers sets properties related to spool identifiers. For more information, see
Spool Identifiers (on page 447).
Enclosures sets properties for spool ID enclosures. For more information, see Enclosures
(on page 448).
Spool Breaks
Controls the assignment of site welds.
Spool Identifiers
Sets properties for spool identifiers.
Type
Turns on and off the display of spool identifiers.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None turns off the display of spool identifiers to be suppressed. This is the default
setting.
Numeric includes model spool numbers on the isometric drawing.
Alphabetic uses an alphabetic system of A, B, C, and so on.
Defines:
Option Switch - 39, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SpoolIDType
Enclosures
Sets properties for spool ID enclosures.
Style
Specifies the enclosure shape for the spool identifiers.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None uses no enclosure.
Square Brackets encloses spool identifiers in the standard square brackets or a double
box enclosure.
The size at which the circle, double circle, and ellipse is drawn is controlled by
the Spools > Settings > Spool Identifiers > Size setting (default 2 characters), which
defines the minimum size for the enclosure. If there are more characters than the value set,
the enclosure dynamically adjusts to suit.
Defines:
Option Switch - 39, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SpoolIDEnclosure
Layout
Controls the size of the spool ID enclosure.
Specifying a mixture of new line and blank character indicators that are used by the software
to pad-out the Style setting effectively increases the size of the enclosure. The size of the
text, which is controlled by the Text Size setting, that is displayed within any increased size
enclosure is not increased in size. The data string associated with each identifier consists of
a combination of the @, $, and ? characters.
The @ character signals a blank (space) requirement.
The $ character signals a new line requirement.
The ? character indicates where the actual data from the declared record should be
located in the 'padded-out' record.
Setting the value to the text string @$@@?@@$@ increases the Style with the
diamond-end enclosure as shown in the example below:
Use the increase in size with care as it affects the isometric representation
considerably.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SpoolIDEnclosureStyle
Flat Spools
Defines settings for flat spool drawings.
The Flat Spools style group contains the options groups listed below.
Settings sets properties that define flat spool drawings. For more information, see Settings
(on page 451).
Alternative Text sets AText values directly related to flat spool drawings. For more
information, see Alternative Text (on page 452).
Settings
Defines settings for flat spool drawings.
Display Up Direction
Allows the Up direction to be displayed on the isometric drawing. The Up direction shown is
relevant to the longest leg length output in the horizontal plane (bottom left to top right) of
the isometric drawing.
Select the check box to display the Up direction on the longest leg of flat spool. This setting
is only applicable when Orientation Control is set to Longest Leg in E/W plant, Second
Longest in N/S plane. The example below shows the Up direction rotated 90-degrees
counter clockwise:
To display the North arrow on all drawings except flat spool isometric drawings, clear the
check box.
Defines:
Option Switch - 42, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.FlatSpoolArrow
Orientation Control
Controls placement of the longest pipe in a flat spool drawing.
Maximum Legs Flat
Parallel Legs Flat
Longest Leg in E/W plant, Second Longest in N/S plane
Setting Orientation Control to Parallel Legs Flat is not recommended.
Defines:
Option Switch - 42, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Controls.FlatSpoolOrientation
Alternative Text
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
ATexts -481 to -486 are used in DIRECTION records in the pipeline input data file
when indicating compound directions for some components in skewed pipelines. They are also
used when Isogen is generating ORIENTATION and CONNECTION DIRECTION messages on
flat spools.
X Direction
Shows the direction component in positive X. The default value is E.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Y Direction
Shows the direction component in positive Y. The default value is N.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
-X Direction
Shows the direction component in negative X. The default value is W.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
-Y Direction
Shows the direction component in negative Y. The default value is S.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Z Direction
Shows the direction component in positive Z. The default value is U.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
-Z Direction
Shows the direction component in negative Z. The default ix D.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Attributes
Controls the creation of spool attributes and the assignment of enclosures.
The Attributes style group contains the options groups listed below.
Data Files sets properties that define the output of spool attributes. For more information,
see Data Files (on page 455).
Enclosures sets properties that control the assignment and format of spool attribute
enclosures. For more information, see Enclosures (on page 455).
Data Files
Defines the data required for the output of spool attributes data on the isometric drawing. This
option group is available only for piping isometric drawings.
Enabled
Controls the creation of spool attributes. Select the check box to create the attributes.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.SpoolAttributes.Enabled
Path
Specifies the filename and full path location to the spool attribute file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.SpoolAttributes.Path
Enclosures
Controls the assignment of enclosure styles to spool attributes used to plot them on the
isometric.
Click Hide to close the grid and re-display the Preview panel.
The value that displays on the Spool Attribute Enclosures icon is a count of how
many enclosure assignments have been set. The example below indicates the 3
enclosures are currently set for spool attributes.
Reports
Defines the content and format of the spool information file. The collection of properties and
attributes that appear in Spools > Reports is only a subset of Drawing Manager > Reports,
which includes all of the available Isogen reports and applicable properties and attributes. For
more information, see Reports (on page 49).
Cut Pieces
Defines properties for the cut list, which provides a list of pipes that are cut into smaller lengths
during construction. You can also define the layout of the fixed and user-defined cut list formats
and set options for the cut list summary file. Properties are also available for controlling cut
length calculations.
In this version of the software, cable tray and HVAC isometric drawing options
are limited to beta access. As such, isometric options specific to cable tray and HVAC drawings
are not visible in Isogen Configuration by default. To turn on cable tray and HVAC options so
that you have access to the full array of isometric drawing settings provided by the software,
please contact Intergraph Support (http://www.intergraph.com/support).
The Cut Pieces category includes the style groups listed below. Every style group is further
broken down into options groups, with each options group containing a collection of associated
isometric drawing properties.
Cut Length Calculations organizes options groups that control cut length calculations,
such as setting the amount of extra pipe added for shop purposes or setting the amount of
extra pipe added at loose flange and field weld positions for onshore and offshore piping.
Properties are also available for calculating branch cut length and controlling the use of weld
data. For more information, see Cut Length Calculations (on page 458).
Drawing Cut List organizes options groups that define the content and format of the fixed
and user-defined layouts of the cut list. For more information, see Drawing Cut List (on page
461).
Reports organizes options groups that control the generation and content of the cut list
summary file. For more information see Reports (on page 444).
Weld Allowances
Sets properties for performing cut length calculations, such as setting the amount of extra pipe
added for shop purposes or setting the amount of extra pipe added at loose flange and field
weld positions for onshore and offshore piping.
Branches
Sets properties for calculating branch cut length.
Length to Centre Line and Length to Branch Point are mutually exclusive.
Settings
Controls the creation and generation of the cut list.
Cut List
Turns on and off the display of the cut piece list and cut piece identifiers. The cut list is a
report on the cut pieces that Isogen has determined to be in the pipeline. Select the check
box to show the cut piece list and numbers on the isometric drawing.
The Active List setting controls whether the cut list report is fixed or
user-defined.
Defines:
Option Switch - 2, Pos 1
I-Configure - CutList.Visible
Active List
Controls the format of the cut list.
Fixed uses the settings defined by the Fixed (on page 469) properties.
UserDefined uses the settings defined by the User-Defined (on page 465) properties.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.ActiveList
Identifiers
Sets properties for cut piece identifiers.
Type
Specifies the cut piece identifier type at the appropriate positions. Two settings are
available:
Numeric displays cut piece identifiers that are numeric.
Alphabetic displays cut piece identifiers that are alphabetic.
Defines:
Option Switch - 2, Pos 3
I-Configure - CutList.CutPieceID
Length
Sets a fixed length for part numbers (1-9 characters or variable). Select the required number
of characters from the list.
Defines:
Option Switch - 72, Pos 2
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.CutPieceNoLength
Sequence
Specifies whether cut piece numbers increase across drawings. Select one of the following:
Continuous increases cut piece numbers across drawings.
Per drawing begins cut piece numbers at 1 or A on each drawing, depending on the
setting of Cut Pieces > Drawing Cut List > Identifiers > Type.
Defines:
Option Switch - 2, Pos 1
I-Configure - CutList.CutPieceSequence
User-Defined
Sets properties for a user-defined cut list. You can define the X,Y position of the first line and the
table layout, such as the number of rows and columns and the amount of spacing in between.
Start X
Defines the bottom left X position of the first line of the cut list. Type the required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.UserDefined.StartX
Start Y
Defines the bottom left Y position of the first line of the cut list. Type the required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.UserDefined.StartY
Layout
Controls whether the table is horizontal, vertical, or multiple style. The number of columns
that are output is dependent on the Maximum Rows setting for the cut list.
SingleVertical outputs data items vertically under their relevant heading.
MultipleVertical (Across/Down) outputs data items using an Across > Down layout
MultipleVertical (Down/Across) outputs data items using an Down > Across layout.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.UserDefined.Layout
Maximum Rows
Sets the maximum number of entries allowed in the weld list. Type the required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - WeldList.UserDefined.MaxEntries
Maximum Columns
Defines the maximum number of columns before a new row is started when using multiple
tables or the maximum number of entries for a single horizontal table. Type the required
value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.UserDefined.MaxColumns
Horizontal Direction
Sets the horizontal direction for the cut list.
Right sets the cut list is to the right. This is the default setting.
Left sets the cut list is to the left.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.UserDefined.HorizontalDirection
Horizontal Spacing
Sets the horizontal spacing required between each column of the cut pipe list output when
the table is horizontally formatted or two-dimensional. Type the required value in millimeters
or inches, depending on the setting of the drawing units.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.UserDefined.HorizontalSpacing
Vertical Direction
Sets the vertical direction for the cut list. Two settings are available: Up or Down.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.UserDefined.VerticalDirection
Vertical Spacing
Sets the vertical spacing required between each row of the cut pipe list output when the
table is vertically formatted or two-dimensional. Type a value in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.UserDefined.VerticalSpacing
Layer
Sets the drawing layer for the cut list text. Type a value in the range 1-50.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.UserDefined.DrawingLayer
Show Enclosure
Controls whether cut list enclosures are shown. To display cut list enclosures, select the
check box.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.UserDefined.ShowEnclosure
Text Font
Specifies a font corresponding to a font entry in the font information (FIF) file. Select the font
type from the list.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.UserDefined.TextFont
Text Height
Sets the height of the text that Isogen outputs in the cut list. Type the required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.UserDefined.TextHeight
Text Weight
Sets the character thickness in millimeters.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - CutList.UserDefined.TextWeight
User-Defined Columns
Controls the data that is output in the user-defined cut list.
Columns
Defines the columns that appear in the report.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Attribute specifies the name of the attribute being defined. Select an attribute in the list.
Justification sets the alignment of text in the column. Select Left, Numeric, or Right.
Offset specifies the offset in millimeters from the Start X and Start Y settings. Type the
required value.
Maximum Chars sets the width of the column. Type a value of zero or greater.
Comment outputs a text comment for any definition contained in the previous columns.
If any text is entered in this field, it is output as a comment, preceded by a !, to the
relevant data or summary report file. In the example below, a text comment has been
entered for the part number, nominal size, item code, and quantity attributes.
The next example illustrates how the text comment is output to the relevant file.
The software displays a count of the number of columns that have been defined
for the report. This is a system-generated value. The example below indicates that three
columns are currently defined.
Fixed
Controls the style of the cut list.
Content
Specifies a limited or full cut list.
Standard uses the old style cut list with limited information.
Extended uses the new style cut list with full information.
Defines:
Option Switch - 2, Pos 2
I-Configure - CutList.FixedLayout.Content
Alternative Texts
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Weight Heading
Denotes the column heading for weight. The default value is WEIGHT.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
KGS Indicator
Denotes a units indicator for kilogram weights. Used as part of the Weight column heading and
in the pipeline weight summary area at the bottom of the material list. The default value is KGS.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
LBS Indicator
Denotes a units indicator for pound weights. Used as part of the Weight column heading and in
the pipeline weight summary area at the bottom of the material list. The default value is LBS.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Welds Sub-Heading
Denotes the group sub-heading under which all welds are listed. The default value is WELDS.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Reports
Defines the content and format of the fixed and user-defined layouts of the cut list. The
collection of properties and attributes that appear in Cut Pieces > Reports is only a subset of
Drawing Manager > Reports, which includes all of the available Isogen reports and applicable
properties and attributes. For more information, see Reports (on page 49).
Controls
Controls the display of welds on the isometric drawing and the generation of implied welds for
drawing output.
Show Welds
Controls the display of welds and weld numbers on the isometric drawing.
True displays welds on the isometric drawing.
False suppresses the display of welds on the isometric drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - 54, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.ShowWelds
Weld Types
Controls which types of welds are plotted on the isometric drawing. You can plot all welds or
plot only a specific weld category
All plots all welds.
Fabrication Only plots only fabrication welds.
Erection Only plots only erection welds.
All - Implied Erec as Fab plots all welds, but imply erection welds as fabrication welds.
Defines:
Option Switch - 54, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.WeldTypes
Component Specific
Sets properties that control how Isogen handles implied welds.
Clamp Welds
Controls the number of weld numbers allocated to victaulic welded/gorged ring type clamps
(CLVR). Type a value in the range 1-9.
If set to 0 (the default value), two weld numbers are allocated.
Defines:
Option Switch - 77, Pos 7
I-Configure - WeldList.ClampWelds
Identifier Table
Weld Type Identifiers
Defines the text output to the weld definition (WDF) file for weld type identifiers.
Open the free-form text box, and then type the data as follows:
Piping specification
Minimum nominal size
Maximum nominal size
Weld type (replacement for BW welds)
Wall thickness/Schedule (optional)
When finished, click . The software updates the style and displays the specified
data under the Weld Type Identifiers property label.
You only need to enter the data records for the text file. The WELD-TYPE-IDENTIFIER
heading is output by Isogen during processing.
Isogen assumes that the nominal size units are those specified by the Units setting
(Option Switch 41). For more information, see Units in Drawing Generation (on page
15). This is only used when the weld type is output on the weld operation list or welds
report, and replaces the BW weld type identifier. If using the Wall Thickness/Schedule
column, and the BW type is not being changed, then you must enter BW on the line.
Numbering
Defines the appearance and generation of weld numbers on the isometric drawing.
The Numbering style group contains the options groups listed below.
Controls sets properties that control weld numbering. For more information, see Controls
(on page 483).
Sequences sets properties for the weld number sequence. For more information, see
Sequences (on page 484).
Prefixes sets properties that define the prefix used for each weld and support weld
category. For more information, see Prefixes (on page 487).
Rarely Used includes properties used in special circumstances. For more information, see
Rarely Used (on page 490).
Controls
Sets properties that control weld numbering. You can turn on and off the generation of missing
weld numbers, generate or suppress weld numbers for special status welds, and define the
format of weld numbers. You can also specify the allocation of weld numbers for tack welds .
Length
Controls the number of characters output for a weld number. For numeric weld numbers,
leading zeros are output; for alphabetic weld numbers, spaces are output.
Variable outputs the weld number without leading zeros or spaces.
1 to 9 sets the number of characters to be output. For example, 3 outputs 001 through
999 for numeric weld numbers.
Defines:
Option Switch - 53, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.WeldNumberLength
Type
Controls whether weld numbers are numeric or alphabetic.
Numeric outputs numeric weld identifiers.
Alphabetic outputs alphabetic weld identifiers. Generates A to Z, and then starts AA,
AB, AC, and so on.
Defines:
Option Switch - 53, Pos 8
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.WeldNumberType
Tack Welds
Controls the allocation of weld numbers on tack welds.
True allocates weld numbers.
False suppresses the allocation of weld numbers.
Defines:
Option Switch - 77, Pos 5
I-Configure - WeldList.TackWeldNumbers
Sequences
Sets properties for the weld number sequence.
Weld Series
Defines the weld sequence. You can set:
one sequence for all welds
one sequence for pipeline welds and one sequence for support welds
an individual sequence for each weld category
an individual sequence for each pipeline weld category and one sequence for support
welds
an individual sequence for each pipeline weld category and an individual sequence for
each support weld category
Sequence
Controls how weld numbers are sequenced.
Continuous continues the current weld number sequence on each new drawing.
Per drawing restarts the weld number sequence on each new drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - 53, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.WeldNumberSequence
The numbers used depend on the settings defined by Support Weld Type Numbers.
If you select Support Weld Numbers, Support Weld Sequence controls weld
numbering, similar to the behavior of Sequence.
Defines:
Option Switch - 53, Pos 7
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.SupporWeldSeq
Prefixes
Defines the prefix used for each weld and support weld category.
Fab Prefix
Sets the prefix used for Fabrication type welds. In the example below, the prefix is set to F.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.FabPrefix
Erection Prefix
Sets the prefix used for Erection type welds. In the example below, the prefix is set to E.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.ErectPrefix
Offshore Prefix
Sets the prefix used for Offshore type welds. In the example below, the prefix is set to O.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.OffShorePrefix
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.FabSupportPrefix
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.ErectSupportPrefix
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.OffShoreSupportPrefix
Rarely Used
Generate Offshore Weld Numbers
Controls the display of offshore weld numbers on the isometric drawing. To show the
offshore weld numbers, select the check box. Clear the check box to suppress the display of
the weld numbers.
Defines:
Option Switch - 53, Pos 4
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.ShowOffshoreWeldNumbers
General Prefix
Sets the general weld prefix used when none of the separate weld prefixes are set.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.GeneralPrefix
Enclosures
Controls the output and format of enclosures for welds on the isometric drawing.
The Enclosures style group contains the options groups listed below.
Controls sets properties that control the appearance of weld numbers on the isometric
drawing. For more information, see Controls (on page 492).
Enclosures provides options for weld assignment definitions. For more information, see
Enclosures (on page 495).
Alternative Text sets AText values directly related to weld enclosures on the isometric
drawing. For more information, see Alternative Text (on page 498).
Controls
Controls the appearance of weld numbers on the isometric drawing.
Callout Arrowheads
Controls whether messages to welds (including weld numbers and attributes) have
arrowheads attached to message leader lines.
On shows arrowheads on message leader lines.
Defines:
Option Switch - 54, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Welds.MessageArrowheads
Use Additional
Controls the special part number box for welds. Select the check box to display a special
part number box for welds.
Welds must have part numbers and descriptions, and Type must be set to
Special. For more information, see Fixed (on page 508).
Defines:
Option Switch - 73, Pos 6-7
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.AdditionalWeldEnclosure
Additional Spaces
Sets the number of spaces used when Use Additional is also selected.
Defines:
Option Switch - 73, Pos 6-7
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.AdditionalWeldEnclSpaces
Enclosures
Defines the assignment of weld enclosures. You can define up to six enclosure definitions, each
of which can apply to one or more of the six weld types. You can also use the Enclosure Editor
to modify the style, shape, and label length of an existing weld enclosure definition. The editor
can also be used to define additional enclosure assignments.
Support welds assigns the enclosure definition to support welds only across all
categories. To exclude a category, clear its checkbox. In the example below, only
Fabrication support welds are assigned a weld enclosure.
Add Enclosure opens an enclosure panel so that you can define a new weld
enclosure.
Enclosure style specifies the weld enclosure type. The available types are simple,
extended, or one of the four special extended types.
Simple Enclosure represents an enclosure with a single field that shows the
weld number and prefix, if set.
Extended Enclosure is a segmented enclosure. Each segment contains a weld
attribute. An extended enclosure can have up to 10 segments.
Enclosure shape specifies the shape of the enclosure. Available shapes depend
on the selected enclosure type.
Label length controls the number of characters used for a simple enclosure. Valid
entries are from 1 to 8 characters and Variable size, which dynamically sizes the
enclosure. The default setting is 2. This option appears only when a simple
enclosure type is select for Enclosure style.
Attribute specifies the attribute that appears in the enclosure. This option appears
only when an extended or special extended enclosure type is selected for
Enclosure style.
Width controls the number of characters displayed in each segment. Select a
number in the list. This option appears only when an extended or special extended
enclosure type is selected for Enclosure style.
Force all welds as special applies only to objects with Enclosure style set to one
of the special extended enclosure types.
Select the checkbox to force all welds to adopt the special layout for their enclosure.
This option appears only when an extended enclosure type is selected for Enclosure
style.
To allow the generation of an enclosure containing only the weld number, when the data
for all the other fields in an enclosure are missing, clear the checkbox.
Alternative Text
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
$ Supported: Yes
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Settings
Controls the display of the weld list on the drawing and the style used to display weld list data.
Weld List
Turns on and off the display of the weld, or operations, summary on the isometric drawing.
Select the check box to plot the weld list.
This property is not available for cable tray or HVAC isometric drawings.
Defines:
Option Switch - 53, Pos 2
I-Configure - WeldList.Visible
Active List
Defines which of the three weld list styles is used.
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
Fixed
UserDefined
Variable
Defines:
Option Switch - 53, Pos 2
I-Configure - WeldList.ActiveList
User Defined
Sets options for the user-defined weld list format. The user-defined weld list offers more
flexibility than the two weld list styles.
Start X
Defines the bottom left X position of the first line of the weld list. Type the required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - WeldList.UserDefined.StartX
Start Y
Defines the bottom left Y position of the first line of the weld list. Type the required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - WeldList.UserDefined.StartY
Direction Down
Sets the plotting of the weld list.
Select the check box to plot the weld list from the top down. To plot the weld list from the
bottom up, clear the check box.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - WeldList.UserDefined.ListDown
Layout
Controls the order in which the weld list table is organized.
Horizontal plots data from left to right.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - WeldList.UserDefined.TableLayout
Maximum Columns
Defines the maximum number of columns before a new row is started when using multiple
tables or the maximum number of entries for a single horizontal table. Type the required
value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - WeldList.UserDefined.MaxCols
Maximum Entries
Sets the maximum number of entries allowed in the weld list. Type the required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - WeldList.UserDefined.MaxEntries
Maximum Rows
Defines the maximum number of rows before a new column is started when using multiple
tables or the maximum number of entries when the table is vertical. Type the required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - DrawingFrame.SymbolTable.MaxRows
Horizontal Spacing
Sets the horizontal spacing required between each column of the weld list output when the
table is horizontally formatted or two-dimensional. Type the required value (integer).
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - WeldList.UserDefined.HorizontalSpacing
Vertical Spacing
Sets the vertical spacing between each horizontal line in millimeters or inches.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Supplementary.Traceability.VerticalSpacing
Colour
Specifies a number that represents the color number as defined in the output drawing
system. Type the required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - WeldList.UserDefined.DrawingColour
Layer
Sets the drawing layer for weld list text. Type a value in the range 1-50.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - WeldList.UserDefined.DrawingLayer
Text Font
Specifies a font corresponding to a font entry in the font information (FIF) file. Select the font
type from the list.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - WeldList.UserDefined.TextFont
Text Height
Sets the height of the text (in millimeters) that Isogen outputs in the weld list. Type the
required value.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - WeldList.UserDefined.TextHeight
Text Weight
Specifies the character thickness in millimeters.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - WeldList.UserDefined.TextWeight
Columns
Specifies the data that Isogen outputs in the user-defined weld list.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Attribute specifies the name of the attribute being defined. Select an attribute in the list.
Offset specifies the offset in millimeters from the Start X and Start Y settings. Type the
required value.
Maximum Chars sets the width of the column. Type a value of zero or greater.
Comment outputs a text comment for any definition contained in the previous columns.
If any text is entered in this field, it is output as a comment, preceded by a !, to the
relevant data or summary report file. In the example below, a text comment has been
entered for the part number, nominal size, item code, and quantity attributes.
The next example illustrates how the text comment is output to the relevant file.
The software displays a count of the number of columns that have been defined
for the report. This is a system-generated value. The example below indicates that three
columns are currently defined.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - WeldList.VariableLayout
Variable
Sets options for the variable layout weld list format. This format includes options to define
column headers. You can use either a user-defined drawing frame or the standard Isogen
drawing frame.
Header Text
Specifies a text string for the column header.
Open the free-form text box, type the data in the text box, and then click . The
software updates the style and displays the text under the Header Text property label.
Use the forward slash symbol ( \ ) to start a new line. To produce a vertical break, use
the pipe symbol ( | ).
Width is defined by the length of the last line, terminated with the pipe character (|). The
length of the last line should be at least as long as the total width of data to be displayed
below it.
Column description text in the Header Text text box must lie in the column bounds as
defined.
Do not put text in columns that are not within the specified range of column.
You must ensure that the column headers match the column positions set in the
material list definition (MLD) file.
You can use the @ symbol instead of a space when you create headings for variable
layout bills of materials. Isogen interprets the @ symbol as a null character. It is easier
to count the number of spaces between the individual headers if you use the @ symbol
instead of using spaces.
Variable Columns
Controls the attribute data output in the variable layout weld list.
Columns
Defines the columns that appear in the report.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Attribute specifies the name of the attribute being defined. Select an attribute in the list.
Justification sets the alignment of text in the column. Select Left, Numeric, or Right.
Offset specifies the offset in millimeters from the Start X and Start Y settings. Type the
required value.
Maximum Chars sets the width of the column. Type a value of zero or greater.
Comment outputs a text comment for any definition contained in the previous columns.
If any text is entered in this field, it is output as a comment, preceded by a !, to the
relevant data or summary report file. In the example below, a text comment has been
entered for the part number, nominal size, item code, and quantity attributes.
The next example illustrates how the text comment is output to the relevant file.
The software displays a count of the number of columns that have been defined
for the report. This is a system-generated value. The example below indicates that three
columns are currently defined.
Fixed
Sets options for the fixed layout weld list format. This format produces a simple weld list. You
can use a user-defined drawing frame or the standard Isogen drawing frame.
The Active List property must be set to Fixed. For more information, see Settings
(on page 501).
Alternative Text
Where applicable, each AText description includes its respective default value. If a default value
is not specified, the AText is normally left blank.
For each AText, three options are available:
<Default> - Use the default AText value.
<Suppress> - Suppress the AText value.
<Edit value> - Modify the AText value with the user-specified entry.
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Location Separator
If set, used as a delimiter between the two material list identifiers in the Location column of the
weld summary box.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
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? Value: None
$ Supported: No
RPAD Description
Denotes the first part of a description for a reinforcement pad when automatic description
generation is requested. The second part of the pad description is the description of the main
pipeline tube to which the pad is welded. The default value is REINFORCEMENT PAD FOR @.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
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Support Indicator
Identifies a pipe support on an erection type isometric when a new style operations box is
requested (Option Switch 53, Position 2 set to 2. The default value is SU.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Valve Indicator
Identifies a valve on an erection type isometric whenever a new style operations box is
requested (Option Switch 53, Position 2 set to 2. The default value is VL.
? Value: None
$ Supported: No
Calculations
Configures Isogen weld calculation methods.
The Calculations style group contains the option group listed below.
Costing sets weld diameter calculation requirements. For more information, see Costing (on
page 521).
Costing
Sets weld diameter calculation requirements.
Bolted Assemblies
Defines settings for joints and bolted assemblies.
Show Table
Controls the display of the site assembly table on the isometric drawing.
The default setting is to suppress the display of site assembly table. To display the table,
select the check box.
Defines:
Option Switch - 79, Pos 4
I-Configure - Drawing.Content.ShowSiteAssemblyTable
Identifier Type
Controls how site assembly information displays on the isometric drawing.
Off suppresses the display of flange assembly identification.
Numeric displays numeric flange assembly identification.
Length
Controls the number of characters that are output for a site assembly number. Select the
number in the list.
Defines
Options Switch - OS 85, Pos 1
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SiteAssemblyIDNumberLength
Identifier Sequence
Controls how Isogen sequences site assembly identifiers.
Combined sequences all assembly identifiers.
Category sequences assembly identifiers by category.
Defines:
Option Switch - 79, Pos 7
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.AssemblyIDSequencing
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None displays no box enclosure.
The site assembly uses AText -478, default J--such as J1 or JA--to prefix the flange
assembly identification.
The size that the circle, double circle, and ellipse is drawn at is controlled by the Site
Assembly Size setting (default 2 characters), which defines the minimum size for the
enclosure. If there are more characters than the value set, the enclosure dynamically
adjusts to suit.
Defines:
Option Switch - 79, Pos 3
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SiteAssemblyIDEnclosure
Enclosure Size
Controls the number of characters used for the size of circle, double circle, and ellipse
enclosure style.
Valid entries are from 1 to 8 characters or Variable size, which dynamically sizes the
enclosure. The default setting is 2. The example below shows the default size used for a
circle style enclosure:
The number of characters defines the minimum size at which the circle, double
circle, or ellipse is drawn. If there are more characters than the value set, the enclosure is
dynamically adjusted to suit. The Variable size setting allows the circle, double circle, and
ellipse to be smaller than the default of 2 characters, but again dynamically adjusts to suit
the number of characters.
Defines:
Option Switch - 79, Pos 9
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.SiteAssemblyIDEnclSize
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None displays assembly identifiers in no box enclosure.
Diamond Ended displays assembly identifiers in a diamond-ended box enclosure.
Round Ended displays assembly identifiers in a round-ended box enclosure.
Triangle displays assembly identifiers in a triangular-shaped enclosure.
Diamond displays assembly identifiers in a diamond-shaped enclosure.
Square Ended displays assembly identifiers in a square-ended box enclosure.
Circle displays assembly identifiers in a circular enclosure.
Suppressed suppresses the display of assembly identifiers.
Double Circle displays assembly identifiers in a circular-shaped enclosure inside
another circle.
Ellipse displays assembly identifiers in an elliptical-shaped enclosure.
Defines:
Option Switch - 79, Pos 5
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.FabricationAssemblyIDEnclosure
Click Show to display a gallery of shapes, and then select the appropriate setting.
None displays assembly identifiers in no box enclosure.
Diamond Ended displays assembly identifiers in a diamond-ended box enclosure.
Round Ended displays assembly identifiers in a round-ended box enclosure.
Triangle displays assembly identifiers in a triangular-shaped enclosure.
Diamond displays assembly identifiers in a diamond-shaped enclosure.
Square Ended displays assembly identifiers in a square-ended box enclosure.
Circle displays assembly identifiers in a circular enclosure.
Suppressed suppresses the display of assembly identifiers.
Double Circle displays assembly identifiers in a circular-shaped enclosure inside
another circle.
Ellipse displays assembly identifiers in an elliptical-shaped enclosure.
Defines:
Option Switch - 79, Pos 6
I-Configure - Drawing.Format.OffshoreAssemblyIDEnclosure
Group controls how Isogen sequences and handles this type of end connection
identifier on the isometric drawing.
Individual sequences end connection identifiers for this type of end connection
separately.
Assembly assigns end connection identifiers and treats them as assembly
identifiers.
Weld assigns end connection identifiers and treats them as weld identifiers.
Fab Group controls how Fabrication category end connection identifiers of this type are
sequenced and handled on the isometric drawing. This setting overrides the Group
setting for these end connections.
Individual sequences end connection identifiers for Fabrication occurrences of the
specified end connection separately.
Assembly assigns end connection identifiers to Fabrication connections and treast
them as assembly identifiers.
Weld assigns end connection identifiers to Fabrication connections and treast them
as weld identifiers.
Erection Group controls how Isogen sequences and handles Erection category end
connection identifiers of this type on the isometric drawing. This setting overrides the
Group setting for these end connections.
Individual sequences end connection identifiers for Erection occurrences of the
specified end connection separately.
Assembly assigns end connection identifiers to Erection connections and treats
them as assembly identifiers.
Weld assigns end connection identifiers to Erection connections and treats them as
weld identifiers.
Offshore Group controls how Offshore category end connection identifiers of this type
are sequenced and handles on the isometric drawing. This setting overrides the Group
setting for these end connections.
Individual sequences end connection identifiers for Offshore occurrences of the
specified end connection separately.
Assembly assigns end connection identifiers to Offshore connections and treats them
as assembly identifiers.
Weld assigns identifiers to Offshore connections and treats them as weld identifiers.
Format controls the format of the end connection identifiers that Isogen outputs on the
isometric drawing.
Numeric assigns numeric values to end connection identifiers.
Alphabetic assigns alphabetic characters to end connection identifiers.
This setting is relevant only if Group is set to Individual. In other cases, the
software uses the configured setting for assembly identifiers and weld identifiers.
Prefix specifies the default prefix that Isogen uses when outputting end connection
identifiers of this type on the isometric drawing. You can override this setting using Fab
Prefix, Erection Prefix, and Offshore Prefix.
Fab Prefix specifies the alternative prefix that Isogen uses when outputting Fabrication
end connection identifiers on the isometric drawing. This setting overrides the Prefix
Prefix setting for these end connections.
Erection Prefix specifies the alternative prefix that Isogen uses when outputting
Erection category end connection identifiers on the isometric drawing. This setting
overrides the Prefix setting for these end connections.
Offshore Prefix specifies the alternative prefix that Isogen uses when outputting
Offshore end connection identifiers on the isometric drawing. This setting overrides the
Prefix setting for these end connections.
Origin controls the origin of sequencing of end connection identifiers.
Pipeline sequences end connection identifiers on a per pipeline basis. This is the
default setting.
Drawing -sequences end connection identifiers on a per drawing sheet basis.
This setting is relevant only if Group is set to Individual.
Accumulation controls how Isogen sequences end connection identifiers.
Combined sequences end connection identifiers all categories together. This is the
default setting.
Category sequences end connection identifiers for each category separately.
This setting is relevant only if Group is set to Individual.
Enclosure controls the default type of enclosure that Isogen uses for end connection
identifiers output on the isometric drawing. You can override this setting using the Fab
Style, Erection Style, and Offshore Style options.
Circle displays end connection identifiers inside a circular enclosure.
Circle Double displays end connection identifiers inside a circular-shaped
enclosure inside another circle.
Diamond Double displays end connection identifiers inside a diamond-shaped
enclosure inside another diamond-shaped enclosure.
Diamond Ended displays end connection identifiers inside a diamond-ended box
enclosure.
Diamond Ended Double displays end connection identifiers inside a
diamond-ended box enclosure inside another diamond-ended enclosure.
Ellipse displays end connection identifiers inside an elliptical-shaped enclosure.
Ellipse Double displays end connection identifiers inside an elliptical-shaped
enclosure inside another ellipse.
Round Double displays end connection identifiers inside a round-ended box
enclosure inside another round-ended enclosure.
Round Ended displays end connection identifiers inside a round-ended box
enclosure.
Square Ended displays end connection identifiers inside a square-ended box
enclosure.
Erection Style specifies the type of enclosure that Isogen uses for Erection end
connection identifiers output on the isometric drawing. Overrides the Enclosure setting.
Circle displays end connection identifiers inside a circular enclosure.
Circle Double displays end connection identifiers inside a circular-shaped
enclosure inside another circle.
Diamond Double displays end connection identifiers inside a diamond-shaped
enclosure inside another diamond-shaped enclosure.
Diamond Ended displays end connection identifiers inside a diamond-ended box
enclosure.
Diamond Ended Double displays end connection identifiers inside a
diamond-ended box enclosure inside another diamond-ended enclosure.
Ellipse displays end connection identifiers inside an elliptical-shaped enclosure.
Ellipse Double displays end connection identifiers inside an elliptical-shaped
enclosure inside another ellipse.
Round Double displays end connection identifiers inside a round-ended box
enclosure inside another round-ended enclosure.
Round Ended displays end connection identifiers inside a round-ended box
enclosure.
Square Ended displays end connection identifiers inside a square-ended box
enclosure.
Square Ended Double displays end connection identifiers inside a square-ended
box enclosure inside another square-ended enclosure.
Suppressed suppresses the display of an enclosure.
Triangle displays end connection identifiers inside a triangular-shaped enclosure.
Triangle Double displays end connection identifiers inside a triangular-shaped
enclosure inside another triangle.
Unboxed displays Erection end connection identifiers as unboxed.
Offshore Style specifies the type of enclosure that Isogen uses for Offshore end
connection identifiers output on the isometric drawing. Overrides the Enclosure setting.
Circle displays end connection identifiers inside a circular enclosure.
Circle Double displays end connection identifiers inside a circular-shaped
enclosure inside another circle.
Diamond Double displays end connection identifiers inside a diamond-shaped
enclosure inside another diamond-shaped enclosure.
Diamond Ended displays end connection identifiers inside a diamond-ended box
enclosure.
Diamond Ended Double displays end connection identifiers inside a
diamond-ended box enclosure inside another diamond-ended enclosure.
Ellipse displays end connection identifiers inside an elliptical-shaped enclosure.
Ellipse Double displays end connection identifiers inside an elliptical-shaped
enclosure inside another ellipse.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - Drawing.EndConnections
Reports
Defines the content and format of the site weld information file and the weld summary file. The
collection of properties and attributes that appear in Welds > Reports is only a subset of
Drawing Manager > Reports, which includes all of the available Isogen reports and applicable
properties and attributes. For more information, see Reports (on page 49).
Smart 3D
Sets Smart 3D-specific options that define drawing output.
In this version of the software, cable tray and HVAC isometric drawing options are limited to
beta access. As such, isometric options specific to cable tray and HVAC drawings are not
visible in Isogen Configuration by default. To turn on cable tray and HVAC options so that
you have access to the full array of isometric drawing settings provided by the software,
please contact Intergraph Support (http://www.intergraph.com/support).
Unlike the Isogen options, the drawing preview provided by the software does not reflect
settings for Smart 3D-specific options. For more information, see Drawing Preview Panel in
the Isogen Isometric Drawings User's Guide. You can access this document using the Help
> Printable Guides command in the software.
The Smart 3D category may include any of the style groups listed below. Every style group is
further broken down into options groups, with each options group containing a collection of
associated isometric drawing properties.
Drawing Creation sets Smart 3D-specific isometric drawing properties that impact the
whole drawing. For more information, see Drawing Creation (on page 535).
Content sets Smart 3D-specific properties for the content of piping, cabletray, and HVAC
isometric drawings. For more information, see Content (on page 543).
Label Mapping sets Smart 3D-specific drawing properties for labels on the isometric
drawing. You must have a Reports database and a schema to use labels on isometric
drawings. For more information, see Label Mapping (on page 560).
Post Isogen sets properties that control additional steps that may occur after the isometric
drawing is generated. For more information, see Post Isogen (on page 576).
Drawing Creation
Sets Smart 3D-specific isometric drawing properties that impact the whole isometric drawing.
The Drawing Creation style group contains the options groups listed below:
Overview provides information and sets options that control extraction of drawing model
data. For more information, see Overview (on page 536).
Symbol Map defines the symbol mapping between the software and Isogen. For more
information, see Symbol Map (on page 541).
Units of Measure specifies the units for drawing frame report text. For more information,
see Units of Measure (on page 542).
The Units of Measure options group is not available in the Content style group
when you are viewing a Cabletray or HVAC isometric drawing style (for example, Iso_HVAC and
Iso_Cabletray).
Overview
Provides information and sets options that control drawing creation for extracted Smart 3D
model data.
Extraction Rule
Specifies the Iso style extraction catalog reference rule object ProgID. This option is fixed for
a given style.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Catalog.IJDPmfgRules.ExtractionRule
Description
Describes the Iso style extraction catalog reference rule object. This option is fixed for a
given style.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Catalog.IJDPmfgRules.Description
Type
Specifies the name of the isometric extraction rule. This option is not used in the current
version of the software.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Catalog.IJDPmfgRules.Type
Border Template
Specifies the customized border template file to use. If you do not define this option, the
software uses the default backing sheet template from the Catalog. Click the Browse
button to display the Save As dialog box, and then navigate to and select the appropriate
.sha file.
To reference a path relative to the Smart 3D SharedContent folder, use the
$SYMBOLSHARE$ macro instead of a hard-coded path.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.BorderTemplate
Drawing Class
Specifies the type of drawing. Available options are Standard, Penetration, and System.
For Iso_Piperun and Iso_Pipeline isometrics, select the Standard option. For Penetration
Spool isometrics, select the Penetration option. For Iso_WBS and Iso_System, select the
System option.
This property is not available when you are viewing a Cabletray or HVAC isometric
drawing style.
If you set Drawing Class to System, the software ignores the Sort Input Parts setting
and automatically sorts parts by pipeline.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.DrawingClass
The software does not currently support column reference dimensions within a
multi-pipeline drawing.
For more information about disconnected and multi-pipeline drawings, see Isometric
Drawing Types in the Isogen Isometric Drawings User's Guide. You can access this
document using the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.SortInputParts
For more information about isometric drawing change management, see Change
Management in the Isogen Isometric Drawing Options User's Guide, which is available
from the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.
You can also override this style option with the Change Management property on the
Isogen isometric drawing document. For more information, see Style Tab (Properties
Dialog Box) in the Isogen Isometric Drawings User's Guide.
Even if Change Management Enabled is turned off in the isometric style, you can
enable it on an Isogen isometric drawing document by setting the document style
property for Change Management to Enabled. If a conflict occurs, the conflict warning
displays in the Drawings log. For more information, see Style Tab (Properties Dialog
Box) in the Isogen Isometric Drawings User's Guide.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.Content.ChangeManagmentEnabled
Comments
Allows you to add information to the isometric style file not included in the drawing
configuration or definition, such as date created and who created the style or modifications
and modification dates. This section of the isometric style file act as a history. It is not
included in the drawings generated using the style.
This property is not available for cable tray or HVAC isometric drawings.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Origin identifies the origin of the isometric style file comment. For example, if the file
originally was created by Intergraph, this field contains Intergraph as the origin.
Date specifies the creation or modification date of the isometric style file.
Initials identifies the initials of the person who typed the comment.
Comment describes the modification or action that took place with regard to the
isometric style file.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Comments
Symbol Map
Defines the symbol mapping between the software and Isogen. You define the symbol mapping
for each isometric style.
The content in this option category is similar to the PDS-to-ISOGEN map in PDS
(Plant Design System).
Symbol Map
Defines the symbol mapping between the software and Isogen. The symbol mapping is
defined for each isometric style.
The symbol map must contain all matching data for objects in the model. If the software fails
to find a matching symbol name for each object during the extraction process, a message
displays. Your system administrator then must update the symbol map accordingly.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
The content in this option category is similar to the PDS-to-ISOGEN map in PDS
(Plant Design System).
SP3DPartClass specifies the part class name for the component. The part class names
that display in this list correspond to the type of isometric drawing style. For example,
when Iso_Pipeline the active style, the software populates this list with only piping part
class names. If Iso_HVAC is active, only HVAC parts display.
The software uses sheet names from the corresponding reference data
workbook to populate the SP3DPartClass list (Piping.xls, for example).
EndPrepCode specifies the codelist number for the end preparation of the component.
For more details about the End Preparation codelist, see the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook.
IsoGenSkey specifies the Isogen symbol key for the component. Most components are
mapped to an SKEY using an end preparation of 0. You can specify a wildcard for the
end type. For example, when ** is specified for the end type, the software reads the End
Preparation from the part and assigns the correct Isogen end type.
An important exception is the nipple. You must map two different SKEYs and
associated component identifiers based on the end preparation of the nipple. In other
words, the SKEY mapping for nipples always requires end-prep information. For more
information, see Nipple Symbol Mapping.
ComponentClass specifies the Piping Component File (PCF) identification text for the
piping component. This ID must be a valid Isogen Component Type Identifier as
described in the Isogen documentation, which is accessible from the Help > Printable
Guides command.
In the current version of the software, any part class that represents a spectacle blind,
slip ring, paddle spacer, or other part that needs to have a primary direction output on it
must be mapped to one of the following SKEYs: SP, SR, or SB. Likewise, it should be
mapped to the component class MISC-COMPONENT.
Because these three SKEYs are user-definable, you can change the graphics of the
SKEYs if necessary, but the names of the SKEYs cannot be changed if the direction
output is needed.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.SymbolMAP
Units of Measure
Specifies the unit of measure format for values given in the drawing frame.
This options group is not available when you are viewing a cable tray or HVAC
isometric drawing style (for example, Iso_HVAC and Iso_Cabletray).
Pressure
Specifies a label for the pressure units of measure. Click the Browse button to display
the Catalog Labels dialog box, and then select a label to use.
This property is not available when you are viewing a cable tray or HVAC
isometric drawing style.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.DrawingFrame.UnitsOfMeasure
Temperature
Specifies a label for the temperature units of measure. Click the Browse button to
display the Catalog Labels dialog box, and then select a label to use.
This property is not available when you are viewing a cable tray or HVAC
isometric drawing style.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.DrawingFrame.UnitsOfMeasure
Content
Sets Smart 3D-specific properties for that determine the content that appears on piping,
cabletray, and HVAC isometric drawings.
The Content style group contains the options group below.
General sets Smart 3D-specific functions that controls the general content of the isometric
drawing, such as the generation of implied materials and the generation of BOP coordinates.
For more information, see General (on page 545).
Components sets Smart 3D-specific component properties on isometric drawings. For
more information, see Components (on page 547).
Material List controls the content of the material list on a piping isometric drawing. For more
information, see Material List (on page 551).
Reference Dimensions sets Smart 3D-specific properties for isometric drawing reference
dimensions. For more information, see Reference Dimensions (on page 552).
Dotted Symbology provides options for setting dotted symbology for specific isometric
parts on a Smart 3D piping isometric drawing. For more information, see Dotted Symbology
(on page 555).
Detail Sketches sets properties for detail sketches on the Smart 3D piping isometric
drawing. For more information, see Detail Sketches (on page 558).
Alternative Texts provides options for defining user-specified text strings that are output on
the isometric drawing. For more information, see Alternative Texts (on page 559).
The General, Material List, Dotted Symbology, and Detail Sketches options
groups are not available in the Content style group when you are viewing a Cabletray or HVAC
isometric drawing style (for example, Iso_HVAC and Iso_Cabletray).
General
Sets Smart 3D-specific functions that control the general content of the isometric drawing, such
as the generation of implied materials and and the generation of BOP coordinates.
This options group is not available hen you are viewing a Cabletray or HVAC
isometric drawing style (for example, Iso_HVAC and Iso_Cabletray).
Branch places the flow arrow on the branch pipes connected to header pipes.
Pipe Feature places the flow arrow on each pipe feature in a run. Use this setting if a
drawing may be split into multiple sheets, such as from the creation of spool sheets in
Isogen. Flow arrows are then placed on each sheet.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.Content.SegmentFlowArrowPlacement
Components
Sets Smart 3D-specific component properties on isometric drawings.
The only properties that are available when you are viewing a Cabletray or
HVAC isometric drawing style are Include Pipe Support and Support Filter. All of the other
properties are specific to the Piping isometric drawing style and do not display in the software
otherwise.
Show ComponentTags
Controls whether component tags or names are shown on graphics.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.Content.ShowCptTags
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.Content.BendRadiusFormat
Support Filter
Specifies a user-defined filter that determines which supports are included in the isometric
drawing. If no filter is specified, all associated supports display on the drawing. Click the
Browse button to display the Select Filter dialog box, and then select the appropriate
filter.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.Content.SupportFilter
Material List
Controls the content of the material list on a piping isometric drawing.
This options group is not available hen you are viewing a Cabletray or HVAC
isometric drawing style (for example, Iso_HVAC and Iso_Cabletray).
Exclude Nuts
Specifies whether to exclude nut data from the material list. To exclude nut data, select the
check box. If the check box ix cleared, Isogen excludes nut data and includes it in the
material list. This is the default setting.
You must also set nuts as To be reported. On the Occurrence tab of the
Properties dialog box for an item, set the Reporting Requirements property to To be
reported.
Exclude Washers
Specifies whether to exclude washer data from the material list. To exclude the washer data,
select the check box. If you clear the check box, Isogen extracts washer data and includes it
in the material list. This is the default setting.
You must also set washers as To be reported in the model. On the Occurrence
tab of the Properties dialog box for an item, set the Reporting Requirements property to
To be reported.
Reference Dimensions
Sets Smart 3D-specific properties for isometric drawing reference dimensions.
Enable
Allows placement of reference dimensions from either a structural column or a grid line to
one item on the isometric drawing. If you select the check box, the placement occurs.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.Dimensions.ColumnReference.Enable
Reference Location
Specifies the structural reference location as either a column on the object or a grid line.
Select Column or Grid Line.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.Dimensions.ColumnReference.ReferenceLocation
Maximum Distance
Restricts the items that are considered by Structure Reference Filter to a cube that
surrounds the placement point. The value that you set for Maximum Distance determines
the distance between the reference point and the edges of the cube. You must also select
Use Maximum Distance.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.Dimensions.ColumnReference.MaximumDistance
Automatic Placement
Controls how the software determines the placement point location for the structural
reference. You can select Start Point, 1st Component, or Off. When you select Start
Point or 1st Component, the software automatically selects the location of the placement
point on the selected pipeline. When you select Off, the software considers the User
Defined Placement setting, which enables you to have full control regarding the precise
location of the of the reference dimension on the entire pipeline, as well as which reference
dimensions appear on the piping isometric drawing.
You can use Automatic Placement and User Defined Placement
cooperatively. For example, you can have Smart 3D place a start point reference dimension,
along with any user-defined reference dimensions that you have specified using the
Isometric Reference Dimension control point.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.Dimensions.ColumnReference.Placement
You must associate an Isometric Reference Dimension control point with a piping part.
The software does not detect this type of control point if it is associated with a pipe
feature or pipe run. In these instances, the software writes an error in the log file but still
produces the piping isometric drawing, minus the reference dimension.
You can place an Isometric Reference Dimension control point anywhere along the
centerline of the associated part, including the end points. For more information, see
Control Point in the Common User's Guide, which is available with the Help > Printable
Guides command in the software.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.Dimensions.ColumnReference.UserPlacement
Dimension Type
Specifies the dimension type as either prime or skewed. Select Prime or Skew.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.Dimensions.ColumnReference.DimensionType
Enclosure
Specifies the type of enclosure to use for the column name or grid callout. Select one of the
following: None, Square Ends, Round Ends, Diamond Ends, Circle, Double Circle, or
Ellipse.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.Dimensions.ColumnReference.Enclosure
Dotted Symbology
Provides options for setting dotted symbology for specific isometric parts on a Smart 3D piping
isometric drawing.
This options group is not available hen you are viewing a Cabletray or HVAC
isometric drawing style (for example, Iso_HVAC and Iso_Cabletray).
Enabled
Enables dotted symbology for parts specified by Dotted Dimensioned Filter or Dotted
UnDimensioned Filter. If both parts connected at a weld are dotted, the weld is dotted also.
If a part is returned by both filters, the part is dimensioned. Select this check box to enable
dotted symbology.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.Format.DottedSymbology.Enabled
Detail Sketches
Sets properties for detail sketches on the Smart 3D piping isometric drawing.
This options group is not available when you are viewing a Cabletray or HVAC
isometric drawing style (for example, Iso_HVAC and Iso_Cabletray).
Sketch Mapping
Maps part classes with symbol files for the purpose of defining detailed sketches.
You can map multiple symbol files to a given part class. The software places each symbol
as a detail sketch on the isometric drawing and prints the appropriate number of call-outs
adjacent to each occurrence of the part class. You can also specify a label and value. If the
value you specify matches the value returned by the label, the software generates a detail
on the drawing.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
SP3DPartClass specifies the name of a part class. Part classes and their associated
data are defined in the reference data. For information about creating or modifying part
classes, see the Reference Data Guide available from the Help > Printable Guides
command.
SketchSymbol specifies the name of a symbol file for the detail sketch. The software
checks to see if this file exists in the Supplementary.Detail Sketches.Path location.
SketchChkLabel names the label, such as SupportPartName.
SketchChkValue defines a value. If this value matches the value returned by the label,
then the software generates a detail on the drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Supplementary.DetailSketches.SketchMapping
Alternative Texts
Sets the values of text strings on isometric drawings.
MM_DEFAULT defines the text output on the drawing to denote unit measurement
in millimeters.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.IntergraphAlternativeTexts
Label Mapping
Sets Smart 3D-specific drawing properties for labels on the isometric drawing. You must have a
Reports database and Schema to use labels on isometric drawings.
The Label Mapping style group contains the options groups listed below:
General allows you to turn on and off the generation of labels and define attribute mapping
between Isogen and the software. For more information, see General (on page 561).
Attributes controls the generation of notes that point to specific component types of
attributes, such as component attributes or support attributes, on the isometric drawing. For
more information, see Attributes (on page 562).
Notes generates notes that point to specific items, such as components, end connections,
and keypoints, on the isometric drawing. For more information, see Notes (on page 565).
Specifications generates notes that correspond to items in a specification. For more
information, see Specifications (on page 567).
User Defined Item Codes and Descriptions sets a user-specified item code for parts and
a user-specified item code and material description for pipe supports that display in the parts
list.For more information, see User Defined Item Codes and Descriptions (on page 569).
Numbering controls and defines the numbering of part numbers in the material list. For
more information, see Numbering (on page 574).
The Numbering options group is not available when you are viewing a
Cabletray or HVAC isometric drawing style.
General
Controls the generation of labels on the isometric drawing and defines attribute mapping
between Isogen and the software
Enable Labels
Enables reporting labels. By default, this option is turned off. Select the check box to enable
reporting labels.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Labels.EnableLabels
Attribute Map
Maps a Smart 3D attribute to the corresponding Isogen attribute.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Display Name specifies a text string for the attribute. You select this text string in the
Attributes folder under Drawing Frame.
The Display Name Drawing Number must be mapped to Isogen attribute
DRG as of Smart 3D version 6.0. In previous versions of the software, Drawing Number
was mapped to the Isogen attribute DRAWING-NUMBER.
Name specifies an Isogen attribute.
You can customize the mapping of Isogen attributes ATTRIBUTE11 through
ATTRIBUTE99. ATTRIBUTE1 through ATTRIBUTE10 are reserved by Intergraph. We
recommend that you start adding your own attributes from ATTRIBUTE21. The
Intergraph-reserved attributes are defined as follows:
ATTRIBUTE4 Extracted By
ATTRIBUTE5 Checked By
ATTRIBUTE6 Approved By
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.AttributeMAP
Attributes
Controls the generation of notes that point to specific component types of attributes, such as
component attributes or support attributes, on the isometric drawing. The report label definition
determines the different types of notes based on attributes.
Component Attributes
Generates notes that point to specific component attributes on the isometric drawing. The
report label definition determines the different types of notes based on attributes.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Type specifies a component attribute type.
Attribute Name specifies a component attribute.
Label Name identifies a catalog label to use for the component attribute label. Click the
ellipsis in the Label Name field to open the Catalog Label dialog box and select a label.
Object Type specifies a component object type. The Object Type is defined as Part by
default.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Labels.ComponentAtts
Weld Attributes
Generates notes that correspond to items in the weld list. Weld list attributes are applicable
only to piping isometric drawings.
This property is not available when you are viewing a cable tray or HVAC
isometric drawing style.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Attribute Name specifies an attribute. WELD-ATTRIBUTE5 through
WELD-ATTRIBUTE100 are user-specified weld properties reported in the weld box or
weld summary report.
Label Name identifies the name of the label. Click the Browse button to open the
Catalog Labels dialog box, and then select a label to use.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Labels.WeldList
Support Attributes
Generates notes in the Piping Component File (PCF) that point to specific support attributes
on the isometric drawing. The report label definition determines the different types of notes
based on attributes.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Attribute Name specifies a support attribute. SUPPORT-ATTRIBUTE1 through
SUPPORT-ATTRIBUTE50 and COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE1 through
COMPONENT-ATTRIBUTE100 are user-specified attributes reported in the PCF.
Label Name identifies a catalog label to use for the component attribute label. Click the
Browse button to open the Catalog Label dialog box, and then select a label
definition from the catalog.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Labels.SupportAtts
Material List
Generates notes that correspond to items in the material list.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Attribute Name selects an attribute. MATERIAL-USER0 through MATERIAL-USER99
are user-defined attributes reported in the material list.
Label Name specifies the name of the label. Click the Browse button to open the
Catalog Label dialog box, and then select a label definition from the catalog.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Labels.MaterialList
Notes
Generates notes that point to specific items, such as components, end connections, and
keypoints, on the isometric drawing. The report label definition determines the different types of
notes.
Component Note
Generates notes that point to specific components on the isometric drawing.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Part Type specifies a component type, such as PIPE, VALVE, or PIPE- SUPPORT.
Label Name specifies the name of the label. Click the ellipsis in the Label Name field to
open the Catalog Label dialog box, and then select a label definition from the catalog.
Commonly, you will choose a label from the Iso category of labels.
Message Enclosure specifies the type of enclosure for the label.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Labels.ComponentNote
Keypoint Notes
Sets options to control how key point notes display on the isometric drawing. A key point
refers to a specific location on a component. Key point notes are associated with individual
component key points and contain user-specified text that provides special instructions or
requirements for a given component. The examples below show a key point note that has
been assigned to a valve in the model, followed by the resulting output on the isometric
drawing.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Part Type identifies the type of component to which the note applies. Available
component types are Instrument, Pipe, Pipe-Component, Pipe-Support, RPad,
Specialty, and Valve.
Purpose indicates the reason for associating the note with the component. The items
that display in this list are defined on the NotePurpose sheet in the AllCodeLists.xls
workbook. For more information, see the Smart 3D Reference Data Guide delivered
with the software.
Keypoint indicates the specific location on the component to which the note is
associated. The key point that you select determines where on the component the note
leader line points. Select Any, or select one of the key points that displays in the list.
Message Enclosure indicates the shape of the enclosure used to contain the note that
Isogen outputs on the isometric drawing. Available options are Message,
Message-Circle, Message-Diamond, Message-Pointed, Message-Round,
Message-Square, and Message-Triangle.
The software displays the number of keypoint notes defined in the active style
and stored in the Key Points Notes collection. This is a system-generated value. The
example below shows that three keypoint notes are defined.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Drawing.KeypointNotes
Label Name identifies the name of the label. Click the Browse button to open the
Catalog Label dialog box, and then select a label definition from the catalog.
Commonly, you select a label from the Iso category.
Message Enclosure provides the type of enclosure for the label.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Labels.EndConnection
Specifications
Generates notes that correspond to items in a specification.
Insulation Specification, Tracing Specification, and Painting Specific are
specific to piping isometric drawings and are not available when you are viewing a Cabletray or
HVAC isometric drawing style.
Insulation Spec
Generates notes that correspond to items in an insulation specification.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Attribute Name specifies an attribute.
Label Name identifies the name of the label. Click the Browse button to open the
Catalog Label dialog box, and then select a label definition from the catalog.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Labels.InsulationSpec
Tracing Spec
Generates notes that correspond to items in a tracing specification.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Attribute Name specifies an attribute.
Label Name identifies the name of the label. Click the Browse button to open the
Catalog Label dialog box, and then select a label definition from the catalog.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Labels.TracingSpec
Painting Spec
Generates notes that correspond to items in a painting specification.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Attribute Name specifies an attribute.
Label Name identifies the name of the label. Click the Browse button to open the
Catalog Label dialog box, and then select a label definition from the catalog.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Labels.PaintingSpec
Misc Spec
Generates notes that correspond to items in a miscellaneous specification.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Attribute Name specifies an attribute.
Label Name specifies the name of the label. Click the Browse button to open the
Catalog Label dialog box, and then select a label definition from the catalog.
MISC-SPEC1 through MISC-SPEC5 are user-specified pipe run properties used to call
out attribute breaks in the isometric drawing.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Labels.MiscSpec
Item Code
Specifies a user-defined item code to use in the material list. Click the Browse button
to open the Catalog Label dialog box, and then select a label to use in the material list.
When you set this option, the software uses the formatted label output value as the item
code of the isometric part. By default, the item code is the Contractor Commodity Code
property for the isometric part.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.MaterialList.UserDefinedItemCode
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.MaterialList.UserDefinedClampItemCode
Numbering
Controls and defines the numbering of part numbers in the material list.
The Numbering options group is not available when you are viewing a
Cabletray or HVAC isometric drawing style (for example, Iso_HVAC and Iso_Cabletray).
The User Defined Material Part Number option overrides Isogen's accumulation of
parts in the material list. If Isogen accumulation options are enabled, Isogen attempts to
collect the components that do not have part numbers with those that have part
numbers. To avoid this problem, make sure the part number sequencing in the model is
correct or disable the Isogen Fabrication Accumulation options. For more information,
see Fab Items in Settings.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.MaterialList.UserDefinedMaterialPartNumber
Weld Number
Specifies a label to use with the weld number on the isometric drawing. Click the Browse
button to display the Catalog Labels dialog box, and then select a label. There are two
delivered weld number labels you can use with this option: Piping Isometric Weld
Sequence Number and Piping isometric Weld Type and Sequence Number.
To use this option, you must also select Welds and Joints > Generation and Display
> Controls > Show Weld Numbers.
The label you select for Weld Number Label cannot result in the generation of weld
identifiers with spaces. Intergraph does not support weld identifiers with spaces.
Post Isogen
Sets properties that control additional steps that may occur after the isometric drawing is
generated.
The Post Isogen style group contains the options groups listed below.
Pipeline List sets options regarding the Excel workbook object that communicates multiple
pipe run information on the isometric drawing. For more information, see Pipeline List (on
page 577).
Drawing Frame sets Smart 3D-specific options for the drawing frame. For more information,
see Drawing Frame (on page 579).
Enterprise Data sets parameters for publishing files other than .sha files. For more
information, see Enterprise Data (on page 580).
When you are viewing a Cabletray or HVAC isometric drawing style, the
Pipeline List options group is not available.
Pipeline List
Provides options regarding the Excel workbook object that communicates multiple pipe run
information on the isometric drawing.
The Pipeline List options group is not available when you are viewing a
Cabletray or HVAC isometric drawing style (for example, Iso_HVAC and Iso_Cabletray).
Box Origin
Defines the origin location of the pipeline list. Select Bottom Left, Bottom Right, Top Left
or Top Right.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.DrawingFrame.PipeLineList
Box Origin X
Defines the X-coordinate (value in millimeters) of the pipeline list.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.DrawingFrame.PipeLineList
Box Origin Y
Defines the Y-coordinate (value in millimeters) of the pipeline list.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.DrawingFrame.PipeLineList
Column
Defines the column format for the pipeline list.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
Sequence specifies the order of the columns from left to right.
HeaderColumn sets the text heading of each column.
PipelineData_ Att sets the contents of each column. For more information, see Pipeline
List Box.
The software displays the number of columns defined for the pipeline list. This is
a system-generated value. The example below shows that three columns are defined.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.DrawingFrame.PipeLineList
Layer
Specifies the layer for the pipeline list. This value (integer) is in the range 1 - 50.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.DrawingFrame.PipeLineList
Template Name
Specifies a report template to use for the pipeline list. This option is only available when you
select the Use Report Template check box. Click the Browse button to open the
Select Template dialog box, and then select the report template name.
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.DrawingFrame.PipeLineList
Label Name provides the name of the label. Click the Browse button to open a
dialog box, and then select a label definition from the catalog. The defined values show
up in Smart 3D > Post Isogen > Pipeline List > Columns so you can give the column
a name and the defined attributes that map to a label. For more information, see
PipeLine List (on page 577).
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Labels.PipelineListBox
Drawing Frame
Sets Smart 3D-specific options for the drawing frame.
Enterprise Data
Published Files
Defines options for publishing files that are not .sha files.
Specifies the additional file types that can be published to SmartPlant Foundation along with
the .sha drawing.
Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.
File Type specifies the file type.
SPF File Extension specifies the file extension to use when the file is published to
SmartPlant Foundation. If you do not define a setting, then Isogen uses the default file
extension as listed in the table below.
PCF .pcf
POD .pod
ISOGEN-NEUTRAL-FILE .b
If SmartPlant Foundation does not recognize the as a valid file type, then the publishing
fails.
SmartPlant Foundation does not currently support .pcf format, but it can be added using
the SmartPlant Foundation Desktop Client. For more information, contact Intergraph
Support Services. You can find support information on our web site
http://support.intergraph.com (http://support.intergraph.com/).
Defines:
Option Switch - N/A
I-Configure - S3D.Supplementary.PublishedFiles
Bend 30 - - 31
Elbow 35 - - 36
Flange 105 - - -
Gasket 110 - - -
Bolt 115 - - -
Weld 120 - - -
Cap 125 - - -
Coupling 126 - - -
Union 127 - - -
Valve 130 - - -
Trap 132 - - -
Vent 134 - - -
Filter 136 - - -
Bore Record 0 - - -
A D
Accumulation • 430 Data Files • 455
Actions • 36 Dates • 35
Additional • 205 Definitions • 196, 355
Additional Allowance • 265 Detail Sketches • 229, 558
Alternative Text • 434, 452, 499, 510 Diagnostics • 33
Alternative Texts • 81, 99, 129, 218, 237, Dimension Location • 263
247, 326, 340, 345, 351, 411, 471, 559 Dimension Style • 256
Angle / 3 / 4 Way Valves • 272, 300 Dimensions • 255, 331
Angles • 323 Display • 313
Appendix Display Format • 320
Record Identification Numbers • 582 Documentation Comments • 11
Attribute Display • 355 Dotted Symbology • 556
Attribute Table • 357 Drawing Area • 82
Attributes • 455, 563 Drawing Area Size • 38
Drawing Border • 354
B Drawing Creation • 536
Drawing Cut List • 462
Bends • 92, 137, 158 Drawing File • 37
Bends and Branches • 317 Drawing Frame • 580
Bolted Assemblies • 522 Drawing Generation • 16
Branches • 115, 142, 163, 461 Drawing Manager • 15
Drawing Material List • 368
C Drawing Splitting • 23
Cable Tray • 133 Drawing Weld List • 501
Cable Tray Components • 133 Dual Units • 264
Cable Tray Components and Features • Duct • 151
289 Duct Components • 151
Cable Tray Features • 142 Duct Components and Features • 298
Calculations • 521 Duct Features • 163
Callouts • 337 Dynamic Fonts • 246
Centre of Gravity • 29
Centreline Lengths • 36 E
Component Attributes • 66, 178 Elbows • 94, 139, 159
Component Specific • 481 Enclosure • 425
Component Tags • 179 Enclosures • 173, 448, 456, 492, 496
Components • 548 Enterprise Data • 581
Content • 207, 544
Continuations • 208
Controls • 480, 483, 492 F
Coordinates • 313 Falls and Slopes • 335
Costing • 521 File Formatting • 50
Curved Pipe • 288 Fixed • 405, 470, 509
Cut Length Calculations • 459 Flanges • 96
Cut Pieces • 188, 458 Flat Spools • 451
Flow Arrows • 216
format • 423
M S
Material Attributes • 72 Scale • 204
Material Group Transfers • 409 Sequences • 485
Material List • 552 Set on Tees and Tapped Branches • 293
Materials • 367, 446 Set on Tees and Tapped Branches in Duct •
Messages • 194 304
Metric Coordinates • 320 Set on Tees and Tapped Branches in Pipe •
Metric Dimensions • 321 276
Miscellaneous Attributes • 76 Settings • 43, 229, 239, 243, 342, 349, 369,
Multi-Port • 98, 141, 162 430, 447, 451, 462, 501
Sheet Size • 37
N Skews and Falls • 328
SKEYS Defined as Instruments • 410
Nominal Sizes • 211 Smart 3D • 535
North Arrow • 207 Spec Breaks • 215
Notes • 565 Specifications • 568
T
Table Display • 357
Tap Branches • 278, 294, 306
Tap Headers • 280, 296, 308
Taps • 122, 146, 167
Teed Bends and Elbows • 281, 309
Text • 243, 434
Title Texts • 366
Title Texts for Fixed Material List • 366
Tolerances • 31, 339
Traceability Columns • 429
Traceability Table • 427
U
Units • 21
Units of Measure • 543
User Defined • 379, 503
User Defined Columns • 391, 506
User Defined Item Codes and Descriptions
• 570
User Defined Joints • 528
User Defined Remarks • 392
User Defined Spool Table • 394
User-Defined • 465
User-Defined Columns • 469
V
Valves • 87, 153
Valves and Instruments • 271, 299
Variable • 399, 507
Variable Columns • 403, 508
Vertical Dimensions • 268
W
Weights • 28
Weld Allowances • 459
Weld Attributes • 74