PDS Pipe Supports Modeler

Plant Design System (PDS)
Pipe Supports Modeler
Version 2011 (V12)
June 2011
DPDS3-PB-200026G
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Contents
Preface PDS ................................................................................................................................................. 7
PDS Pipe Support Module .......................................................................................................................... 9

PDS Pipe Support Features.................................................................................................................. 10
Pipe Support Specifics .......................................................................................................................... 10
Pipe Supports Data Flow ...................................................................................................................... 11
Pipe Support Setup Checklist ............................................................................................................... 11
Pipe Support Reference Data ................................................................................................................... 13

Pipe Support Group Reference Data .................................................................................................... 13
Pipe Support Group Data Table 240 .............................................................................................. 14
Pipe Support Commodity Reference Data Table 241 .................................................................... 15
Pipe Support Material Reference and Description Data ....................................................................... 17
Pipe Support Material Reference Data Table 242 ......................................................................... 18
Pipe Support Material Description Data Table 243 ........................................................................ 20
Support User-Interface Definition Form and Table ............................................................................... 23
Pipe Supports Modeler ............................................................................................................................. 25

Supports Commands ............................................................................................................................ 25
Pipe Support Place Commands ..................................................................................................... 26
PPSM Place Supports .................................................................................................................... 27
Delivered Pipe Supports ................................................................................................................. 30
Copy Pipe Support ......................................................................................................................... 35
Physical Pipe Support .................................................................................................................... 38
Place Logical Support SHARED ........................................................................................................... 39
Revise Pipe Support Commands .......................................................................................................... 40
Revise Attributes ............................................................................................................................ 41
Support Group ................................................................................................................................ 46
Support Gang ................................................................................................................................. 48
Move Pipe Support ......................................................................................................................... 50
Delete Pipe Support ....................................................................................................................... 51
Review Data Commands ...................................................................................................................... 52
Review Attributes ............................................................................................................................ 52
Review Nozzle Data ....................................................................................................................... 54
Review Report ................................................................................................................................ 54
Temporary Symbology ................................................................................................................... 57
Analyze Data Commands ..................................................................................................................... 59
Design Review ................................................................................................................................ 60
Piping Clash Review....................................................................................................................... 63
Piping Clash Check ........................................................................................................................ 64
Design Check Review .................................................................................................................... 66
Review RDB Report ....................................................................................................................... 67
View Commands ................................................................................................................................... 70
File Commands ..................................................................................................................................... 70
File Options .................................................................................................................................... 71
Element Commands ....................................................................................................................... 72
Settings Command ......................................................................................................................... 72
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User Commands............................................................................................................................. 72
Applications Command................................................................................................................... 73
Pipe Support Explorer ............................................................................................................................... 75

Pipe Supports Modeler ......................................................................................................................... 76
Reference Viewer.................................................................................................................................. 77
Support/Drawing Report ....................................................................................................................... 78
Print Document ..................................................................................................................................... 78
Show Drawings ..................................................................................................................................... 79
Delete Drawing...................................................................................................................................... 80
Show Supports ...................................................................................................................................... 81
Properties .............................................................................................................................................. 82
View Drawing ........................................................................................................................................ 83
Generate Drawing ................................................................................................................................. 84
Large Icon View .................................................................................................................................... 84
Small Icon View..................................................................................................................................... 85
List View ................................................................................................................................................ 85
Details View .......................................................................................................................................... 86
Help ....................................................................................................................................................... 86
Exit ........................................................................................................................................................ 86
SmartSketch Symbol Introduction .......................................................................................................... 87

Drawing Automation .............................................................................................................................. 88
PPSM Symbols ............................................................................................................................... 90
Standard Support Graphic Symbols ............................................................................................... 91
Drawing Layout Symbols ................................................................................................................ 92
Drawing Title Block (dwgTitleBLock.sym) ...................................................................................... 92
Support Drawing Formatted Text ................................................................................................... 92
Support Location Key Plan ............................................................................................................. 93
Drawing Layout Customization ....................................................................................................... 93
Creating Drawing Seed Files ................................................................................................................ 94
Create A SmartSketch Drawing ............................................................................................................ 95
Create A Symbol ................................................................................................................................... 95
Edit A Symbol........................................................................................................................................ 95
Edit Symbol Properties ......................................................................................................................... 96
Manipulate A Symbol ............................................................................................................................ 97
Open A Symbols Library ....................................................................................................................... 97
Place A Symbol ..................................................................................................................................... 98
Appendix: Drawings .................................................................................................................................. 99

AXIAL STOP-WELDED (AW) ............................................................................................................. 100
CANTILEVER-BRACED (CB) ............................................................................................................. 105
CANTILEVER - CANTILVER (CC) ..................................................................................................... 112
DUMMY LEG - HORIZONTAL (DH) ................................................................................................... 119
DUMMY LEG - HORIZONTAL (DH) ................................................................................................... 131
DUMMY LEG - VERTICAL (DV) ......................................................................................................... 140
FRAMES - FLANGED (FF) ................................................................................................................. 165
FRAMES - L-SHAPE (FL) ................................................................................................................... 173
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GUIDE (GG) ........................................................................................................................................ 181

GUIDE (GG) ........................................................................................................................................ 191
GUIDE - HOLD DOWN (GH) .............................................................................................................. 195
ROD HANGER (RH) ........................................................................................................................... 201
SHOE CLAMPED (SC) ....................................................................................................................... 208
SHOE WELDED (SW) ........................................................................................................................ 213
VESSEL - GUIDE (VG) ....................................................................................................................... 219
VESSEL - GUIDE (VG) ....................................................................................................................... 222
VESSEL - SUPPORT (VS) ................................................................................................................. 224
VARIABLE SPRING HANGER (XV) ................................................................................................... 236
Appendix: Moment Calculations ............................................................................................................ 245
Appendix: Delivered Pipe Support Forms and Tutorial Definition Files ........................................... 259
Cantilever - Braced (CBA) .................................................................................................................. 260
Cantilever - Cantilever (CC) ................................................................................................................ 261
Dummy Leg - Horizontal (DH)............................................................................................................. 262
Dummy Leg - Vertical (DV) ................................................................................................................. 263
Frames Flange (FF) ............................................................................................................................ 264
Frames L-Type (FL) ............................................................................................................................ 265
Guide - Guide (GG) ............................................................................................................................. 266
Guide - Hold Down (GH) ..................................................................................................................... 267
Rod - Hanger (RH) .............................................................................................................................. 268
Shoe - Clamped (SC) .......................................................................................................................... 269
Shoe - Welded (SW) ........................................................................................................................... 270
Vessel - Guide (VG) ............................................................................................................................ 271
Vessel - Support (VS) ......................................................................................................................... 272
Variable Spring Hanger (XV) .............................................................................................................. 273
Appendix: Delivered Pipe Support Symbols ........................................................................................ 275
Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 411

Contents

Preface PDS
This document provides command reference information and procedural instructions for the
Plant Design System (PDS) Pipe Suppports Modeler task.
List of PDS Documentation

 DPDS3-PB-200003 - DesignReview Integrator (PD_Review) Reference Guide
 DPDS3-PB-200004 - Drawing Manager (PD_Draw) User's Guide
 DPDS3-PB-200005 - EE Raceway Modeling Reference Guide
 DPDS3-PB-200006 - Interference Checker/Manager (PD_Clash) User's Guide
 DPDS3-PB-200010 - PDS 3D Theory User's Guide
 DPDS3-PB-200013 - PDS EDEN Interface Reference Guide Volume I : Piping
 DPDS3-PB-200015 - PDS Equipment Modeling (PD_EQP) User's Guide
 DPDS3-PB-200017 - PDS ISOGEN Reference Guide, Vol. 1
 DPDS3-PB-200022 - PDS Piping Component Data Reference Guide
 DPDS3-PB-200023 - PDS Project Setup Technical Reference
 DPDS3-PB-200025 - PDS Stress Analysis Interface (PD_Stress) User's Guide
 DPDS3-PB-200026 - Pipe Supports Modeler Reference Guide
 DPDS3-PB-200028 - Piping Design Graphics (PD_Design) Reference Guide
 DPDS3-PB-200030 - Project Administrator (PD_Project) Reference Guide
 DPDS3-PB-200033 - Project Engineer HVAC (PE-HVAC) Reference Guide
 DPDS3-PB-200034 - Reference Data Manager (PD_Data) Reference Guide
 DPDS3-PB-200035 - Report Manager (PD_Report) User's Guide
 DPDS3-PB-200041 - PDS EDEN Interface Reference Guide Volume 2 : Equipment
 DPDS3-PB-200042 - PDS EDEN Interface Reference Guide Volume 3 : Pipe Supports
 DPDS3-PE-200016 - PDS Express Project Creation Quick Start Guide
 DPDS3-PE-200052 - PDS Ortho Draw User's Guide
 DPDS3-PE-200029 - Piping Model Builder (PD_Model) Reference Guide
 DPDS3-PE-200031 - Project Engineer HVAC Getting Started Guide
 DPDS3-PE-200032 - Project Engineer HVAC Overview
 DPDS3-PE-200045 - PDS Label Library Merger Utility
 DPDS3-PE-200047 - PDS Reference Data Auditing Tool
 DPDS3-PE-200048 - Pipe Supports Explorer Utility
 DPDS3-PE-200050 - Batch Services Quick Start Guide
 DPDS3-PE-200051 - Batch Services User's Guide

Preface PDS

SECTION 1
PDS Pipe Support Module

This document describes a generic approach for the placement of pipe supports. This generic
approach allows flexibility in the definitions of the pipe support standard as well as the vendor
pipe support component. These definitions are completely user-definable, and thus can be
used for different standard practices of various industries.
The PDS Pipe Support Module enhancements include the following areas:
 Pipe Support Reference Data – The PDS Reference Data Manager software and Piping
Job Specification/RDB data provides functionality for Standard Support RDB definition.
This support RDB data is used to provide the user with the "spec-driven" Pipe Support
design and modeling capability.
 Pipe Support 3D Graphic Modeling – The PDS_Design graphic command environment
and Eden parametric feature within 3D piping allows modeling of the pre-defined standard
support and the support supplemental steel using Pipe Support Reference Data.
 Pipe Support Drawing Production – User definable Pipe Support Drawings are
automatically produced using pre-defined pipe support graphic symbols. The Support
Drawing module is stand-alone software using Intergraph's object-based, Microsoft Office
compliant SmartSketch technology.

PDS Pipe Support Features

 Specification-assisted data handling.
 Standard steel sections available for modeling based on AISC and other Standards,
 Ability to switch to Support Modeler from Piping Design to model pipe supports while routing
pipe.
 Automatic calculation of cut lengths and sizes.
 Automatic bill of materials reporting.
 Automatic construction drawing generation (with Intergraph's SmartSketch product).
 Key Plan Symbol generation to locate your support with respect to the structural grid.
 Access to EDEN Application Program Interface (API) to model your company's standard
supports parametrically. Include the new standard supports in a library for reuse.
 Ability to customize your pipe support forms.
 Ability to Group/Gang your supports to model special supports.
 Interference checking against all your 3D plant model items.
 Inclusion in 3D plant design visualizations and orthographic drawings.
Pipe Support Specifics

The Pipe Support Module contains the following functionality:
 Support Component – An individual part. This is the industry-standard support
component, also referred to as the off-the-shelf component from the vendor catalog. (i.e.,
rod, clamp, spring, shoe.)
 Standard Support – A user-defined grouping of one or more support components with the
design based on standard configurations. The detailed dimensions and part sizes vary
based on vendor catalog and piping parameters in the 3D model. (i.e., Rod-Hangers,
Spring Support Assembly)
 Group Assembly – A grouping of two or more support standards or components that
support a given pipe location. The groupings enable the system to create drawings or
reports for the Group Assembly as a single support system.
 Ganged Assembly – A grouping of two or more support standards or components that
support several pipes. The Ganged Assembly always has one principle support as the
parent support of the assembly, and the rest of supports are treated as the child component
of the principle support item.
 Support User-Interface Definition Table – A user-defined form interface to Eden which
allows the PDS Pipe Support Module to collect input via keying fields or command selections
on the form.

Pipe Supports Data Flow

Database tables 240, 241, 242 and 243 provide information for the Drawing Module and the
Pipe Supports Modeler Task. The Pipe Support Modeler Task interfaces with Design Database
80, the 3D Piping Design Model, Eden modules, Tutorial Definition File forms and the Tutorial
Definition File library. The Design Database 80 and the 3D Piping Design Model provide
information for the Drawing Module. The Drawing Module provides information for the actual
Drawings.
Pipe Support Setup Checklist

Project Configuration for Pipe Supports
1. Use the Reference Data Manager, Piping Job Specification Manager to load the
following neutral files:
Pipe Support Group Data tab240.txt
Pipe Support Commodity Data tab241.txt
Pipe Support Material Data tab242.txt
Pipe Support Material Description tab243.txt
These files are delivered in the rdusrdb\spec_data directory. Post Unapproved to Approved
when complete.

2. Use the Reference Database Management Data to set the locations for the following
libraries:
Pipe Support Section Table Library fileserver projdir\rdb\lib\approved AISC fileserver
projdir\rdb\lib\unapproved AISC Copy AISC.DAT and AISC.IDX from the fwplus\es1
directory into the approved and unapproved directories.
User Section Library is not supported.
Pipe Support Tutorial Definition Library fileserver projdir\rdb\lib\approved ppsm_tlib.1
fileserver projdir\rdb\lib\unapproved ppsm_tlib.1 The ppsm_tlib.1 library is delivered in the
pdshell\lib directory.
Pipe Support Seed Files fileserver projdir\dwg\PsmSymbols (no file spec) fileserver
projdir\dwg\PsmSymbols (no file spec) Create the PSmSymbols directory under the dwg
directory. Then copy the contents of the pdshell\PsmSymbols directory into this location.
Pipe Support Drawings Base Directory fileserver projdir\dwg\psm fileserver
projdir\dwg\psm This directory will initially be empty.
3. Once all settings have been initialized, the Pipe Supports module may be started.

SECTION 2
Pipe Support Reference Data

The Pipe Support Module is a specification-driven task. The Material/Specification Reference
Database is accessed during the placement of each component. The system reads the
specification, retrieves the data required to access the Graphic Commodity Library and Physical
Data Library, and completely define the pipe support.
A set of standards provides commonly used support configurations. These standard
specifications handle most of the pipe support designs for a project. Exceptions can be
designed manually. The delivered data can be customized for any project specific
requirements.
PDS delivered specifications, EDEN code and forms for some of the most commonly used pipe
supports which incorporate:
 Commercial support catalog components.
 Standard steel sections (AISC and other standards).
 Design rules for sizing, temperature, and compatibility can be built in to EDEN.
 Built-in checks for override and illogical placement.
The Material/Specification Reference Database contains a set of tables used to define
specification and material data for Pipe Supports. These tables contain information necessary
for the implementation of the PPSM User Customizable Interface capability, Pipe Support
modeling task, MTO reporting and Drawing production enhancements.
 Pipe Support Group Data Table 240 (on page 14)
 Pipe Support Commodity Reference Data Table 241 (on page 15)
 Pipe Support Material Reference Data Table 242 (on page 18)
 Pipe Support Material Description Data Table 243 (on page 20)
Reference Data and 243 Pipe Support Material Description Data are contained in the PDS
Piping Job Specification (PJS). These tables contain information necessary for the
implementation of the PPSM User Customizable Interface capability, Pipe Support modeling
task, MTO reporting and Drawing production enhancements.
Refer to the Reference Data Manager Reference Guide for a detailed description of the Pipe
Support Job Specification and Graphic Commodity Library. Refer to the PDS EDEN Interface
Reference Guide for information on adding new symbols to the Graphic Commodity Library.
Pipe Support Group Reference Data

Table 240 is used to establish the user-definable pipe support family within the PDS project
environment. This list is used for selection, and provides filtering for table 241 pipe support
commodity data selection. For example, the user's selection of AW, the Axial Stop-Welded
support group, results in a list of the available support commodities for selection based on the
pipe size and the support group.

Pipe Support Group Data Table 240

The Pipe Support Group Data Table contains 3 attributes:
1. system_unique_no (integer)
2. support_group (character*6) This attribute defines the generic pipe support group name
used in Table 241 to filter the selection of the pipe support commodities. This field must
contain a unique identifier. This generic field name can be a corporate pipe support
standard group name, or an individual support component name.
3. support_group_description (character*40) This attribute is the description of the support
group. This field is presented to the user during the pipe support model command.
Neutral File Format

The following is a sample neutral file for the Pipe Support Group Data Table 240. Entries in this
table should be sorted alphanumerically by Support Group.
! PIPE SUPPORT GROUP REFERENCE DATA
! Wed Feb 25 09:12:22 1998
! 2=support_group
! 3=group_descr
Double_Spacing
Sequence= 2 3
! 2 3
AW AXIAL STOP - WELDED (AW)
CB CANTILEVER - BRACE (CB)
CC CANTILEVER - CANTILEVER (CC)
DH DUMMY LEG - HORIZONTAL (DH)
DV DUMMY LEG - VERTICAL (DV)
FL FRAMES L-TYPE (FL)
GG GUIDE - GUIDE (GG)
GH GUIDE - HOLD DOWN (GH)
VG VESSEL - GUIDE (VG)
VS VESSEL - SUPPORT (VS)
RH ROD - HANGER (RH)
SC SHOE - CLAMPED (SC)
SW SHOE - WELDED (SW)
PTHARD PTP HARDWARE
Sample Files
A sample neutral file for US practice is delivered in the file
win32app\ingr\rdusrdb\spec_data\tab240.txt.

Pipe Support Commodity Reference Data Table 241

Table 241 contains the pipe support standard or the vendor catalog components data set
required within the PDS project. This table works in conjunction with table 242, 243 Pipe
Support Material Reference/Description Data and provides the connection to the pipe support
user-interface definition library.
The Pipe Support Commodity Reference Data Table contains 11 attributes:
2. support_group (character*6) This attribute defines the generic pipe support group name.
3. support_commodity_name (character*6) This attribute identifies the pipe support
commodity item name. This attribute is the key to table 242 Pipe Support Material
Reference Data. This field can be a standard support item or an individual support.
4. from_nom_diam (short (NPD Units))
5. to_nom_diam (short (NPD Units)) These coded attributed identify the range of the nominal
piping diameter of the pipe to be supported (lower bound to higher bound) in NPD Units.
The to value must equal or exceed the from value.
6. tdf_table_name (Character*8) This attribute contains the name of the pipe support TDF
table. This attribute is used to display placement design data to the user about the selected
pipe support standard and allowing for input of data by the user.
7. temperature (character*8) This attribute contains the pipe support standard temperature
limit.
8. schedule_table (character*8) This attribute contains the schedule table name of the
support standard. (Not functional)
9. attachment_type (short) This attribute contains the code value that specifies the structure
attachment of support. The value of 0 indicates that support does not require any structural
attachment, for support items with code value of 1.
10. model_code (character*6) This attribute contains the Eden module symbol name. The
same model code can be assigned to different support commodity items.
11. description_of_commodity (character*50) This attribute contains the description of the
pipe support commodity to help with the selection process.
Neutral File Format

The following is a sample neutral file for the Pipe Support Commodity Data Table.
! PIPE SUPPORT MATERIAL REFERENCE DATA
! Wed Feb 25 09:18:21 1998
! 2=commodity_name
! 3=npd_from
! 4=npd_to
! 5=geometric_standard
! 6=material_index
! 7=drawing_seed
! 8=item_key0
! 9=item_key1
! 10=item_key2
Single_Spacing
Sequence= 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10

AWA 1.0" 3.0" - AWA01 AWA 1

- -
AWB 4.0" 8.0" - AWB01 AWB 1
- -
AWC 10.0" 14.0" - AWC01 AWC 1
- -
AWC 16.0" 24.0" - AWC02 AWC 2
- -
AWC 26.0" 36.0" - AWC03 AWC 3
- -
AWD 2.0" 8.0" - AWD01 AWD 1
- -
AWE 10.0" 22.0" - AWE01 AWE 2
- -
AWE 24.0" 36.0" - AWE02 AWE 3
- -
AWF 1.0" 3.0" - AWF01 AWF 1
- -
AWF 4.0" 6.0" - AWF02 AWF 2
- -
AWF 8.0" 10.0" - AWF03 AWF 3
- -
AWF 12.0" 14.0" - AWF04 AWF 4
- -
AWF 16.0" 24.0" - AWF05 AWF 5
- -
CBA - - - CBA01 CBA 1
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
CBB - - - CBB01 CBB 1
- -
CBB - - - CBB02 CBB 2
- -
CCA - - - CCA01 CCA 1
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -


- -
- -
- -
CCB - - - CCB01 CCB 1
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
PT50 0.5" 36" 4190 PT50 PT50 -
- -
PT60 3.0" 36" 4190 PT60 PT60 -
- -
PT70 0.5" 36" 4190 PT70 PT70 -
- -
PT80 1.5" 36" 4190 PT80 PT80 -
- -
PT100 0.5" 36" 4190 PT100 PT100 -
- -
Sample Files
Pipe Support Material Reference and Description Data

The support material reference and description data is used for the following purposes:
 Eden module graphic placement/support sub-component name lookup.
 Support detail drawing MTO data.
 Pipe support material takeoff reports.
The detailed material description of support commodity items varies depending on the support's
specific design parameters. These parameters include the NPD of pipe being support and
other specific support item identifiers determined by the support's design and placement
requirements, such as the specific Cantilever support Item Types that derived from the load
data, and various Rod Hanger's beam attachment and pipe attachment requirements. A given
support commodity item with different design parameters will have significantly different material
description MTO data.
After the successful placement of support, the Support design database entry for the placed
support should contain the access key value in attributes 43 material_index of table 80. The

PPSM drawing module uses this material access key value from design database data to
retrieve pertinent MTO data for support item from table 243 (Material Description Data).
Pipe Support Material Reference Data Table 242

The Pipe Support Material Reference Data Table 242 (Support Material Reference) provides
table lookup mechanism using support commodity name and design parameters to retrieve the
material_index for support commodity item with specific design parameters. The table 243
(Support Material Description Data) contains detailed material description of specific pipe
support. The material_index attribute is the linked access key between table 242, 243 and
design table 80 for a given support commodity item with specific design parameters.
Table 242 contains material reference data of support item that have specific design
parameters. The commodity_name, item_from_npd, item_to_npd, and item_key0-3 attributes
are the access keys for retrieval of the material index value. These attributes can be used as
table lookups for picking up material_index by Load _Spec_Data() function in Eden.
User can use either diameter range (item_from_ndp-item_to_ndp ) or item_key0, item
key1, and item_key2 as lookup for picking up material_index. Both diameter range and
item_keys cannot be used for lookup at the same time.
The Pipe Support Material Reference Data Table contains 10 attributes:
2. commodity_name (character*6) This attribute matches the attribute 3 of reference
database table 241 and design database table 80. Attribute 3 in table 241 is primary index
into this database table. This attribute is the access key required for the support material
index table lookup.
3. item_from_npd (short) This attribute is for those pipe support commodities which have an
NPD requirement. This value is the minimum nominal piping diameter. If this value is
NPD in English units, it must be coded for it to be interpreted correctly. This attribute is the
access key required for the support material index data table lookup. The value of zero
denotes the key is not being used.
4. item_to_npd (short) This attribute is for those pipe support commodities which have an
NPD requirement, this value is the maximum nominal piping diameter. If this value is NPD
English units, it must be coded for it to be interpreted correctly. This attribute is the access
key required for the support material index data table lookup. The value of zero denotes
the key is not being used.
These attributes are the design parameters access key values for the support material index
data table lookup. The value of NULL denotes the key is not being used.
5. geo_std_index = CL575
6. material_index (character 16) This attribute is the linked access key between table 242,
243 and design table 80 for a support commodity item with specific design parameters.
The value of this attribute is unique in table 242. This attribute matches the attribute 44 from
design database table 80.
7. drawing_seed (character 16) This attribute contains the graphic seed file name for support
commodity item with specific design parameters.
8. item_key0 (character 2)

Neutral File Format

The following is a sample neutral file for Pipe Support Reference data.
! PIPE SUPPORT MATERIAL DESCRIPTION DATA
! Wed Feb 25 09:16:42 1998
! 2=material_index
! 3=sequence_number
! 4=quantity
! 5=dimension_att_no
! 6=implied_status
! 7=material_descr
Double_Spacing
Sequence= 2 3 4 5 6 7
! 2 3 4 5 6 7
AWA01 1 2 - 2 PL3/8X4X4
AWB01 1 2 23 - WT4X7.5
AWC01 1 2 23 - W6X15
AWC02 1 2 23 - W8X15
AWC03 1 2 23 - W12X40
AWD01 1 2 23 - WT4X7.5
AWE01 1 2 23 - W6X15
AWE02 1 2 23 - W8X15
CBC01 1 1 23 - L3X3X3/8
CBC01 2 1 24 - L3X3X3/8
CBC01 3 8 - 1 1/2 RAMSET TRUBOLT X 51/2" LG
W/4" MIN. EMB
CBC01 4 2 - 2 PL6X6X3/8
CBC02 1 1 23 - L4X4X3/8
CBC02 2 1 24 - L4X4X3/8
W/4" MIN. EMB
CBC02 4 2 - 2 PL8X8X3/8
FLD01 1 2 23 - L3X3X3/8
FLD01 3 4 - 1 5/8" RAMSET TRUBOLT X 7" LG
MIN. EMB 5"
FLD01 4 1 - 2 PL1/2X8X8
FLD02 1 2 23 - L4X4X3/8
MIN. EMB 5"
FLD02 4 1 - 2 PL1/2X8X8
RHB1P1 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 83 ADJUSTABLE CLEVIS
HANGER
RHB1P1 2 2 - 1 HEX NUT
RHB1P1 4 1 50 3 $ PTP FIG. 122 ALL THREADED
ROD
RHB1P2 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 89 CLEVIS HANGER FOR
INSULATED LINES
ROD

RHD6P770A 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 70A ALLOY LIGHT

THREE BOLT PIPE CLAMP
RHD6P770A 2 1 - 1 PTP FIG. 40 R.H. WELDLESS EYE
NUT
RHD6P770A 3 1 - 1 HEX NUT
RHD6P770A 4 1 - 2 PL 3/4X12X12
RHD6P770A 5 1 - - PTP FIG. 72 WELDED LUG
ATTACHMENT
RHD6P770A 6 1 - 1 PTP FIG. 95 FORGED STEEL
CLEVIS
RHD6P770A 8 1 50 3 $ PTP FIG. 122 ALL THREADED
ROD
PT50 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 50 LIGHT TWO BOLT
PIPE CLAMP
PT60 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 60 HEAVY TWO BOLT
PIPE CLAMP
PT70 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 70 LIGHT THREE BOLT
PIPE CLAMP
PT80 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 80 HEAVY THREE BOLT
PIPE CLAMP
PT100 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 100 LONG TANGENT
U-BOLT
Sample Files
Pipe Support Material Description Data Table 243

During the support placement process, PPSM uses support commodity code and its design
parameters selected by the user to retrieve the material_index value from table 242.
Subsequently, this value is used to retrieve the detail description such as Cantilever member
name of each sub-component that is applied to the support item.
Table 243 contains detail material description data of specific support commodity items.
The Pipe Support Material Description Data Table contains 7 attributes.
2. material_index (character 16) This attribute matches the attribute 6 of table 242 and
attribute 44 of design database table 80. This attribute value is the linked access key
between table 242, 243 and design table 80 for a support commodity item with specific
design parameters.
3. sequence_number (short) This attribute contains the material annotation takeoff sequence
number per specific design support commodity item. This sequence number is also used
as an identifier of support components for the Eden module during the graphic placement.
4. quantity (short) This attribute contains the quantity of the item described by the material
description attribute 8.
5. dimention_att_no (short) This attribute contains the link for retrieval of the variable design
dimensional data of support sub-component from the design table 80. The value is
attribute number of table 80. For example, the value of 23 indicates the support design
dimensional data of the item must be retrieved from attribute 23 of table 80. The value of

zero indicates this attribute is unused, the variable design dimensional data does not apply
to the component item.
6. implied_item (short) This attribute designates whether the item identified is actually seen in
the design file or the item's existence is implied. A value of one (1) means the item is
implied. For example, the bolts and nuts material description of following sample data's
CBA Sequence No 3 entry is considered to be an implied item. This implied item will be
ignored by the Eden module during the graphic placement. The value of (2) means the
item is structural plate item.
7. material_description (character*80) This attribute contains sub-component material
description for a specified support item.
The Plate material item name string must be delimited by 'X' to separate plate's three
numeric dimension values. For example:
"PLT 1/8X10X10" valid
"1/8X10X10 PL" valid
"PL5 X 3 X 5/8" valid
"2PL3/8 X 2 X 5" invalid
"PLT. 0.5 X 3/5" invalid
Neutral File Format

The following is a sample neutral file for the Pipe Support Material Description data.
! PIPE SUPPORT MATERIAL DESCRIPTION DATA
! Wed Feb 25 09:16:42 1998
! 2=material_index
! 3=sequence_number
! 4=quantity
! 5=dimension_att_no
! 6=implied_status
! 7=material_descr
Double_Spacing
Sequence= 2 3 4 5 6 7
! 2 3 4 5 6 7
AWA01 1 2 - 2 PL3/8X4X4
AWB01 1 2 23 - WT4X7.5
AWC01 1 2 23 - W6X15
AWC02 1 2 23 - W8X15
AWC03 1 2 23 - W12X40
AWD01 1 2 23 - WT4X7.5
AWE01 1 2 23 - W6X15
AWE02 1 2 23 - W8X15
CBC01 1 1 23 - L3X3X3/8
CBC01 2 1 24 - L3X3X3/8
W/4" MIN. EMB
CBC01 4 2 - 2 PL6X6X3/8
CBC02 1 1 23 - L4X4X3/8
CBC02 2 1 24 - L4X4X3/8
W/4" MIN. EMB
CBC02 4 2 - 2 PL8X8X3/8
FLD01 1 2 23 - L3X3X3/8


MIN. EMB 5"
FLD01 4 1 - 2 PL1/2X8X8
FLD02 1 2 23 - L4X4X3/8
MIN. EMB 5"
FLD02 4 1 - 2 PL1/2X8X8
RHB1P1 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 83 ADJUSTABLE
CLEVIS HANGER
ROD
RHB1P2 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 89 CLEVIS HANGER FOR
INSULATED LINES
ROD
RHD6P770A 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 70A ALLOY LIGHT
THREE BOLT PIPE CLAMP
RHD6P770A 2 1 - 1 PTP FIG. 40 R.H. WELDLESS EYE
NUT
RHD6P770A 4 1 - 2 PL 3/4X12X12
RHD6P770A 5 1 - - PTP FIG. 72 WELDED LUG
ATTACHMENT
RHD6P770A 6 1 - 1 PTP FIG. 95 FORGED STEEL
CLEVIS
RHD6P770A 8 1 50 3 $ PTP FIG. 122 ALL THREADED
ROD
PT50 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 50 LIGHT TWO BOLT
PIPE CLAMP
PT60 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 60 HEAVY TWO BOLT
PIPE CLAMP
PT70 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 70 LIGHT THREE BOLT
PIPE CLAMP
PT80 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 80 HEAVY THREE BOLT
PIPE CLAMP
PT100 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 100 LONG TANGENT
U-BOLT
Sample Files

Support User-Interface Definition Form and Table

For each pipe support standard or each pipe support component to be placed, the Eden
modules must be created and the User-Interface Definition Form and Tutorial Definition Table
that define the pipe support's modeling requirements. The name of the form and the table has
been specified by the table 241 attribute 3, support_commodity_name.
The Support User-interface Definition Form and Table allows definition of any specific input or
dimensional requirements of the pipe support standard. The Eden modules, written for a given
support standard, will use the data generated by the user-interface definitions extensively.
The Support User-interface definition forms can be created using DBACESS. It contains the
pipe support's graphic symbol representation and the input fields required for the support
placement. The specific dimension data and various design data can be collected and sent to
the Eden symbol logic processor.
The Support Tutorial Definition Table can be created and edited using an ASCII editor. Each
input field in the User-interface Definition form must have a corresponding row in the Tutorial
Definition Table.
The Support User-Interface Definition Table provides a flexible tool allowing the user to define
different input requirements for the support placement. User has total control in defining
various support placement methodologies, it provides the data or commands interaction
between user and the Eden module.
The Support Tutorial Definition Table record contains 6 fields:
 Field Number
 Data Type
 Global Variable
 Input Attribute
 Default String
 Field Name
The concept of the support User-interface Definition Form and Table is an enhancement of the
capability that currently exists in the PDS Equipment module. The definition table capability is
expanded and modified to meet the pipe support requirements. For detailed descriptions and
concept of the definition table, please refer to the PDS Eden Interface Reference Guide --
Volume 2: Equipment tutorial definition table section and the PDS Eden Interface Reference
Guide – Volume 3: Pipe Supports.


SECTION 3

The Pipe Supports Modeler provides accurate modeling of detailed pipe supports through
interactive forms. Pipe supports are modeled in existing piping models in your project. They
act as intelligent components attached to the pipe. (When you move or delete a pipeline, the
connected supports respond accordingly.) The Support Modeler reads FrameWorks Plus data
from identified structural and steel components, eliminating the need to re-enter data to place
the support.
You can access the Pipe Supports Modeler from three different points in the PDS interface.
 From PD_Shell – Select Pipe Support Modeling.
 From Pipe Support Explorer – Highlight the model and select Pipe Supports Modeler.
 From Piping Designer – Select Switch to Pipe Support from the File options palette.
Supports – The Supports commands is used to place and revise supports and review and
analyze data.
View – The View commands is used to modify what is seen in the selected views. These
commands only manipulate the view of the model, they do not manipulate the actual model.
File – The File commands is used to plot and diagnose problems in design files. They also
allow definition of the active options for the file and what reference models are attached and
displayed.
Element – The Element commands provides access to the Analyze command.
Settings – The Settings commands provides the ability to modify rendering, fonts and colors
used during a graphics session.
User – The User commands provides access to PDS help and to the user preferences and
button assignments that are specific to your system.
Applications – The Applications commands provides information regarding the applications
currently running associated with PDS.
Supports Commands
The Supports commands are used to place and revise supports and review and analyze data.
Place – The Place command is used to place pipe supports, copy pipe supports, place physical
pipe supports and place logical pipe supports.
Revise Support – The Revise Support command is used to revise pipe support attributes,
create a support group, create a support gang, move a pipe support or delete a pipe support.
Review Data – The Review Data command is used to review attributes, nozzle data, reports
and temporary symbology data.

Analyze Data – The Analyze Data command is used to review SmartPlant Review tags,
perform piping clash review or piping clash check, perform design check review or review the
RDB report.
The following sequence is used to place all supports.
1. Select the Place support icon.
2. Select the support group.
3. Select the support detail.
4. Select the FrameWorks Plus structure, Equipment, or Point in space command as required.
5. Select Confirm to accept or type a tag in the tag field displayed.
Pipe Support Place Commands

The Place commands are used to place pipe supports, copy pipe supports, place physical pipe
support, and place local pipe support.
Place Pipe Supports – Places pipe supports for the selected piping model.
Copy Pipe Support – Copies pipe supports for the selected piping model.
Physical Pipe Support – Places a physical pipe support in the selected piping model.
Logical Pipe Support – Places a logical pipe support in the selected piping model.

PPSM Place Supports

The Place Supports command is used to place supports in the active model design file. You are
prompted to identify the pipe or component to be supported by the pipe support. A list of
available Support Group Names is displayed. The available Support Group Names are defined
in the Pipe Support Group Reference data (PDtable_240).

You must have a valid piping model with attached structural and/or equipment models.
Support Group – A Support Group determines the category of support to be placed.

Support Detail/Commodity – A Support Detail/Commodity defines a specific support item
or detail option within a Support Group.
Pipeline Data – This field displays the properties of the selected piping segment.
Point in Space – This button is used to define and change the active placement point to a
defined precision point. This command is generally used in Pipe Supports Modeler to identify
the Structure or Equipment to which a pipe support is attached.
Point on Pipe – This button is used to define and change the active placement point on the
pipe. This command is generally used in Pipe Supports Modeler to identify the point on a pipe
to which a pipe support is attached.
1. Identify Component or Pipe – Select the pipe or component to be supported, then accept
the located item.
–OR–
Select the Point on Pipe command.
See the Point on Pipe (on page 30) section for more information about this command.
2. Select Pipe Support Group – Select the category of support to place a list of Support
Commodities which meet the design requirements for the selected Support Group is
displayed.
3. Select Pipe Support Detail/Commodity – Select the specific type of support to place.
4. Identify Structure or Equipment – Select the existing structure or equipment to attach the
support commodity. Use a Tentative Snap, then approve the highlighted item.
–OR–
Select Point in Space.
See the Point in Space section for more information about this command.

User arbitrary sections are not supported.

5. Accept or Place Support or Select Other Option – Select confirm to place the support.
Depending on the type of support being placed, the system displays a form for the selected
commodity's user-interface definition after the Support Commodity Name is selected. Type
the attribute information for the support and select Accept. See Delivered Pipe Supports
(on page 30) for information about different attributes for each support type.
The Orientation Tee displays on the form relative to the layout of the support.
6. Define Orientation – Select standard orientation from the form or type an angle to define
the Primary and Secondary orientation. Select Confirm to accept orientation definition.
The system places the support using the identified pipe and Structural/Equipment item and
the supplied attribute information.
Point In Space
This command sets the active place point to a defined precision point.
Move... – Move the active place point a specified distance along the axis of the command
chosen.
Move to Point – Moves the active place point to a defined precision point.
Start with Piping – Updates the active segment data and establishes an initial reference point.
Construct Point – Defines the place point using multiple inputs.
Construct Point by Vessel OD – Defines the place point using user-specified input and data
related to a user-select vessel.
Distance and Direction – Moves the active place point by distance or direction, and by angle.

Midpoint – Defines the place point as the midpoint between two specified points or the midpoint
of a segment pipe run.
Move Along Flow Centerline – Move the active place point a specified distance along the
active flow centerline.
See the Point in Space section in the Pipe Supports Reference Guide for more information on
these commands.
Point on Pipe
This command allows you to define and change the active placement data on a piping segment.
1. Identify Pipe End – Select the pipe or component to be supported, to locate the connect
point.
2. Specify Distance from Pipe End or Accept Mid Point on Pipe – Type the distance to
move from the selected point in working units or select Confirm to select the midpoint of the
pipe.
Delivered Pipe Supports

The following user inputs are required for individual delivered supports.
Cantilever Braced
Tag – The support tag number. Expected value is any alphanumeric value.
Angle – The angle at which the brace is inclined with the Cantilever. Expected value is default
45 deg.
Load – The load on the support as defined by the moment force unit in Project Administrator >
Project Data Manager > Seed > Piping Model > Revise > Physical Units.
L – The distance of pipe from the structure selected. This value is automatically filled. The
value can be edited.
Item_type – The structural member type for drawing the support graphics. This value is
automatically filled if moment cal. is less than allow.moment.
–OR–
1,2 : L-Section
3,4 : I-Section
5 : Box
Mark Number – The mark number available only in review mode. This value is automatically
filled.
Cantilever Cantilever
L – The length of cantilever. This value is automatically filled. The value can be edited.
–OR–
1,2,3 : L-Section

4,5 : Channel Section

6,7,8 : I-Section
9 10 : Box Section
Shoe Height – The gap between cantilever and pipe to insert the shoe. This value is default 0'
0".
Pipe to steel distance – This gives the distance between the pipe and structure. This value is
automatically filled, but only in review mode.
filled.
Dummy Leg Horizontal

Legsize – The Dummy Leg size. This value is automatically filled from the dimension table.
Schedule – The schedule of the dummy leg. This value is automatically filled.
filled.
Dummy Leg Vertical

The only way that a Dummy Leg Vertical support can be placed is through using the Point in
Space command. You cannot place the support correctly if you identify the structure (concrete
slab or horizontal beam).
Legsize1 – The Top Dummy Leg size. This value is automatically filled from the dimension
table.
Legsize2 – The Bottom Dummy Leg size. This value is automatically filled (where applicable)
from the dimension table.
Material Code – Only three material codes are allowed for dummy leg vertical. Default is C.
C = Carbon Steel (ASTM A106 Gr.B)
A = Alloy Steel (ASTM A335 Gr. P22)
S = Stainless Steel (ASTM A312 Gr. TP304L)
Schedule for First Leg – The schedule of top dummy leg. This value is automatically filled.
Schedule for Second Leg – The schedule of bottom dummy leg, where applicable. This value
is automatically filled.
filled.
Frames Flanged

Rating – The pressure rating of the flange associated with the support.
Height – The length of a vertical member. This is a numerical value, maximum 36".
Bolt Material Type – Material type of the bolts associated with the flange.
filled.
Frames L-Type
L – The length of a horizontal member. This is a numerical value, maximum 18".
Is Item 1 Subject to Torsion – This indicates whether the vertical member is in torsion.
Accordingly, allows certain sections to be used. The value is Y/N (yes or no).
Pipe Movement – Pipe movement is used for moment calculations. This is a numerical value
in inches.
Mx – Moment in X-direction. This is used for moment calculations.
My – Moment in Y-direction. This is used for moment calculations.
Mz – Moment in Z-direction. This is used for moment calculations.
–OR–
1,2 : L-Section
3 : Channel Section
4 : I-Section
5,6,7 : Box Section
Item_Type Second digit Configuration – The Item_Type gives the support configuration as
shown in the standard.
A = Horizontal pipe and Item type = 1/2
B = Vertical pipe and Item type = 1,2
C = Horizontal pipe and Item type = 3
D = Vertical pipe and Item type = 3
E = Horizontal pipe and Item type = 4
F = Horizontal pipe and Item type = 5,6,7
G = Vertical pipe and Item type = 5,6,7
filled.

Guide Guide
Shoe width or Pipe OD – The distance between two guides. This value is automatically filled.
Pipe to steel distance – The distance from pipe to place guides. This value is automatically
filled. The value may be edited.
filled.
Guide Holddown
Base Plate width – The plate width for which the guide is being placed. This value is
automatically filled.
Pipe to steel distance – The distance from pipe to place guides. This value is automatically
filled. This value may be edited.
filled.
Rod Hanger
Load – The load on the support as defined by the weight unit in Project Administrator >
Bottom Attachment – The attachment with pipe. Select from the list. (Make sure that you
press the Enter or Tab button after selection).
Top Attachment – The attachment with steel. Select from the list. (Make sure that you press
the Enter or Tab button after selection).
Material Code – The material used to make the rod hanger.
C = Carbon Steel
A = Alloy Steel
S = Stainless Steel
filled.
Vessel Guide
value may be edited.
–OR–
For Detail A = 1 to 6
For Detail B = 1,2

For Detail C = 1,2,3

Pipe to Steel – The distance from the pipe to structure. This value is automatically filled and is
only for review mode.
filled.
Shoe Clamped
filled.
Shoe Welded
filled.
Variable Spring Hanger

Type – Hanger type. Select from list (1, 2, 4, 6, 8). (Make sure that you press <Enter> or
<Tab> after selection.)
Size – Hanger size. Refer to Appendix B for discussions of spring hangers. Expected values
are 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180, 190, 200,
210 and 220.
Load – The load on the support as defined by the weight unit in Project Administrator >
Bottom Attachment – The attachment with pipe. Select from the list. (Make sure that you
press <Enter> or <Tab> after selection.) See Appendix: Drawings (on page 99) for
descriptions.
Top Attachment – The attachment with steel. Select from the list. (Make sure that you press
<Enter> or <Tab> after selection.) See Appendix: Drawings (on page 99) for descriptions.
Plate Attachment – Plate attachments required for supports to be placed on concrete. Select
from list. (Make sure that you press <Enter> or <Tab> after selection.) See Appendix:
Drawings (on page 99) for descriptions.
c_c dimension – Center to center distance between two springs. This input is only required
when the bottom attachment B6 is used. See Appendix: Drawings (on page 99) for
descriptions.
Shoe height or Pipe CL to hanger – Required for bottom attachment B6 only. See Appendix:
Drawings (on page 99) for description.
Total Travel – Value in inches or mm.
Hydrotest load – Test load as defined by the weight unit in Project Administrator > Project
Data Manager > Seed > Piping Model > Revise > Physical Units.
filled.

Vessel Support
value may be edited.
Width – The width of a horizontal section. This is a numerical value. Maximum values for
each detail varies and gets updated if the user exceeds the value.
–OR–
For Detail A = 1 (dia <=4), 2 (dia >=6)
For Detail B = 1 (dia <= 28), 2 (dia <=42)
For Detail C = 1
For Detail D = 1
For Detail E = 1
For Detail F = 1,2,3,4,5,6
For Detail G = 1,2
filled.
Copy Pipe Support

The Copy Pipe Support command is used to copy a single pipe support to a specified location
in the model, or copy attribute data from one pipe support to another. A new graphic element
and a new database record is created for the copied support.
This command always copies a pipe support on the basis of the previous destination location
rather than the initial source location.
After a pipe support is copied, the location for the next copy of that pipe support is
defined relative to the previous copy.

The options to copy a single support item or a support group are available. This
command will not copy a Ganged pipe support.
Construct Point — Defines a coordinate point using multiple inputs. This command activates
the Construct Point form used to define absolute or delta coordinate values. Each input moves
the coordinate indicator until the displayed location is confirmed.
Point on Pipe — Defines and changes the active placement point on the pipe.
Point on Segment — Defines the active placement point at a point along a piping segment.
Move from Reference Point — Moves the active placement point a specified distance from an
identified reference point in a specified direction.
Move Coordinate Axis — Determines the active placement point as the intersection of a
specified pipe run with a coordinate axis and corresponding coordinate value.
Distance From Source — Places the copied (new) pipe support a specified distance from the
original support.
Intersect with Steel Point on Segment — Defines the active placement point at a point along
a piping segment.
Point on Pipe — Defines and changes the active placement point on a pipe.
Repeat Last Copy — Places a series of incremental copies by repeating the previous copy
operation. This command copies the previously identified pipe support and moves the same
distance and direction from the last copy point. Each time this option is selected, the copy is
performed incrementally from the last copy point.
Specify Pipe Support Number/Do NOT Specify Pipe Support Number — Specify Pipe
Support Number allows you to enter the destination support number in the field below the
toggles. Do NOT Specify Pipe Support Number allows you to either define the destination

support number to be the same as the source support number or to use the source support
number, but with two asterisks appended.
Append Prefix to Names/No Prefix for Names — Defines the destination support number to
be the same as the source support number or to use the source support number with two
asterisks appended.
Support Number - Source — Displays the pipe support number of the support to copy from.
Support Number - Destination — Displays the pipe support number of the new pipe support.
Type the number in the field below the toggles, if the toggle Specify Pipe Support is set. If toggle
is set to Do NOT Specify Pipe Support Number and the second toggle is set to Append Prefix to
Names, two asterisks are appended to the Source Support Name.
New Pipe Support Number — Prompts to type a pipe support number for the new pipe
support. Entered text displays in the New Support Number field.
The pipe support to be copied must exist in the active model or in a reference file. The
corresponding reference file snap and/or locate locks must be enabled for the reference file.
The piping segment on which the new pipe support will be placed must exist in the active model.
1. Identify Pipe Support places a data point to locate the pipe support to be copied. The
pipe support to be copied is highlighted when selected.
2. Press <D> to accept the identified pipe support.
3. Enter New Pipe Support Number typing a pipe support number for the new support in the
New Pipe Support Number field.
4. Specify Support Location by snapping to a segment end or vertex or select any of the
Precision Input options to identify the location for the new pipe support. A segment must
exist at the specified location. The highlighted pipe support is copied to the new location
and the new database information is created. The linkage is also updated on the pipe
support.

Physical Pipe Support

The Physical Pipe Support command activates the Place Pipe Support form which is used to
place physical pipe supports in the active model file. All pipe supports available to be placed
are represented on this form.
The system determines the Physical Data Library to use as the source of the pipe support's
dimension tables. This determination is on the basis of the geometric industry standard from
the piping in the Material Reference Database used to compute the piping outside diameter for
the pipe support being placed.
Connect to Piping – This option is used to snap to a segment end or vertex, place a data point
over a component center or pipe, or snap to a pipe end.
Point on Segment – This option is used to define the active placement point at a point along a
piping segment.
Point on Pipe – This option defines and changes the active placement point on a pipe.
Move from Reference Point – This option moves the active placement point a specified
distance from an identified reference point in a specified direction.
Move to Coordinate Axis – This option determines the active placement point as the
intersection of a specified pipe run with a coordinate axis and a corresponding coordinate value.
Intersect with Steel – This option determines the projected intersection of a structural
centerline where steel crosses above or below pipe runs at some angle other than 90 degrees.
The structural centerline, the piping centerline, or both may be non-orthogonal.
Coordinate Readout – Displays the coordinate readout for the location of the Active Placement
Point in the active coordinate system once you have connected to piping.

The Place Pipe Support form may be redefined. The PDS Eden Interface document
explains the relationship between the Place Pipe Support form and the actual pipe support
symbols.
This option respects the definition of groups of pipe supports in the component menu selection
part of the form.
Before using this option Ensure that a piping segment exists at the intended pipe support
location. All pipe supports are linked to piping segments.
1. Specify Active Placement Point by using the Connect to Pipe command, which is
activated by default. You can snap to a segment end or vertex, place a data point over a
component center or pipe, or snap to a pipe end. You can also use the Precision Input
commands on the bottom of the form.
2. Select Pipe Support by selecting the symbol(s) representing the pipe support(s) to be
placed. The system activates the corresponding Symbol form.
3. Accept to Place Pipe Support or Select Other Option by setting the primary and
secondary orientations of the pipe support using the orientation controls.
Place Logical Support SHARED

This command activates the Place Logical Support form used to place logical supports in the
active model file.
Ensure that a piping segment exists at the intended logical support location. All logical
supports are linked to piping segments.
Point on Pipe – Defines and changes the active placement point on a pipe.
Point on Segment – Defines the active placement point at a point along a piping segment.

Move from Reference Point – Moves the active placement point a specified distance from an
identified reference point in a specified direction.
Move to Coordinate Axis – Determines the active placement point as the intersection of a
specified pipe run with a coordinate axis and a corresponding coordinate value.
Intersect with Steel – Determines the projected intersection of a structural centerline where
steel crosses above or below pipe runs at some angle other than 90 degrees. The structural
centerline, the piping centerline, or both may be non-orthogonal.
1. Define Active Placement Point by defining active placement point. Snap to a segment
end or vertex, place a data point over a component center or pipe, or snap to a pipe end.
You can also use the Precision Input commands from the bottom of the form.
2. Accept or Revise Data for Support by typing any corrections to the specified commodity
data for the logical support or select Confirm to place the logical support.
Revise Pipe Support Commands

The Revise Support commands are used to revise pipe support attributes, create a support
group, create a support gang, move a pipe support or delete a pipe support.
Revise Pipe Support Attributes – Modifies the database attributes or user data associated
with a selected element.
Create Support Group – Creates a grouping of two or more individual supports placed on the
same pipe in the active model.
Create Support Gang – Create a ganging of two or more individual or group supports placed in
the active model on two or more pipes.
Move Pipe Support – Moves a pipe support to a new location on a piping segment.
Delete Pipe Support – Deletes a component, pipe or pipe support.

Revise Attributes
This command modifies the database attributes or user data associated with a selected
element. You can modify the database information of a component or segment the user data
associated with a component, pipe support, segment, or a PDS marker.
This command activates the Revise Attribute form used to select the attribute or user data
information to be modified. When you enter a new attribute value, the system validates the entry
and stores the revised information in the database. If you change the user data, the system
toggles the value among the acceptable settings.
When you revise the fluid codes using this command, the system provides a list of appropriate
fluid codes on the basis of the piping materials class, from the Fluid Code Table within the
Piping Job Specification Table Library. Any fluid code selected will be valid for the applicable
piping materials class.
When you revise the schedule/thickness override using this command, the system provides a
list of schedule/thickness values derived from the override schedule/thickness standard note
type 332 in the project’s Standard Note Library. This will help to prevent errors generated from
entering the schedule/thickness in the wrong format.
Numbers in the range of 1-499 are reserved for the English system of units, while numbers in
the range of 500-999 are reserved for the Metric system of units. Only those values applicable to
the active NPD system of units is displayed, although both sets of values may have been
defined in the Reference Database.
Although the override schedule/thickness value is selected from a list as a standard note type,
the alphanumeric description is loaded into the relational database.
You must ensure that the format in the Standard Note Library is consistent with the
remainder of the Reference Database.

The list is not displayed if the standard note 332 has not been defined, and you must continue to
type the schedule/thickness override.
If you change insulation purpose to N (none) or blank (undefined), both the insulation thickness
and the insulation density are automatically set to undefined.
You can revise the following attributes up to the maximum length of 50 characters: piping
component remarks, piping/tubing remarks, instrument component remarks.
Commodity code (commodity_code) definitions can be changed when the piping component
data source (source_of_data) is defined as one of the following:
 Piping cmdty component from User

 Piping spclty component from User - complete specification input
 Piping spclty component from User - partial specification input.
Commodity code (commodity_code) definition cannot be made if they have been defined by the
reference database.
 Piping cmdty component from PMC
If you modify the fabrication category (fabrication_cat), the weld type is updated at each welded
end of the component or pipe being reconstructed or updated. It is no longer necessary to
remember to correct the weld data that results from updating the fabrication category of a
component or pipe being reconstructed or updated at a welded joint when you have a Weld
Type Table loaded.
If the Weld Type Table is loaded, the system defines the weld type using the Weld Type Table.
A Weld Type Table is delivered in win32app\ingr\pddata\sample\data called weld.tbl. A sample
of the data that it contains is shown below.
Table_Data_Definition ’Weld_Type_Table’
No_Inputs 2 No_Outputs 1
Units= INT, INT, INT

! Fab Cat Fab Cat Weld Type

1 1 1
1 521
1 721
1 15 21
1 16 21
1 17 21
1 25 21
1 27 21
If a Weld Type Table has not been defined for the project, the weld type is revised to the default
weld type value, ’shop weld’ (11).
If you set the toggle on the Revise Weld Type form to Respect Weld Type by User, the weld
type is not revised for either the welded end of the component or pipe being reconstructed or
updated or the corresponding welded end of the other component. Also, the weld type is not
revised when the mating welded end is not in the active piping model, since you do not have
write access to reference models. When the system defines the weld type, the following
considerations are made:
 The system uses the Weld Type Table to determine the weld type on the basis of the
fabrication category for the component or pipe being reconstructed or updated and the other
component at the welded joint.
 If the weld type of the other component at the welded joint differs from the one determined
by the project’s Weld Type Table, the weld type of the applicable end of that component is
updated to the same weld type as that of the end of the component or pipe being
reconstructed or updated on the basis of the Weld Type Table.
The Weld Ownership toggle specifies how weld ownership is determined. The ―Default weld
ownership‖ option causes the system to assign weld ownership using the implied item
ownership rules. Please refer to the Report Manager (PD_Report) User’s Guide for more
information on implied item ownership. The ―Weld ownership by this component‖ option assigns
weld ownership to the currently selected component.
This command verifies that you have at least one of the sets of pressures and temperatures
defined completely. For instance the pressure value, the system of units for the pressure value,
the temperature value, and the system of units for the temperature value must all be defined for
one of the following conditions:
 normal operating alternate operating
 normal design
 alternate design.
You can check the Normal Operating and Normal Design Temperatures and pressures by using
the Temperature and Pressure Data toggle on the Piping Data Control form of the Project Data
Manager and setting the toggle to Minimum. By setting the toggle to No Minimum you will be
checking the Normal and Alternate Operating and Normal and Alternate Design Temperature
and Pressures.
 This toggle is not valid for piping and components that require wall thickness calculations,
because these calculations use temperature ratings to read spec tables. To preclude the
entry of any pressures or temperatures for a segment, you must set the default pressure and
temperature as undefined on the Default Segment Data form. Please refer to the Project
Administrator Reference Guide for more information on this form.
 No changes are permanent unless you select Confirm from the form.
 Not all items can be revised. Some items are review only.

The P&ID node number - end 1 or P&ID node number - end 2 data for piping segments cannot
be revised. The bend angle data for instrument components cannot be revised.
Identify Element — Revises the data for another element. Identify the new element as
previously specified. The system displays the data retrieved from the element. Depending on the
type of element this may include: one of the following conditions for each welded connect point
for a piping component, instrument component, and pipe:
shop weld defined by system
shop weld defined by user
field weld defined by system
field weld defined by user.
Review Bolt Data --- Reviews all of the following data for each bolted end of a piping
component, pipe, instrument component, or equipment nozzle so that you can determine what
angle a valve operator may be rotated. This information is only available for a component with at
least one bolted end.
the number of bolt holes
the bolt diameter
the bolt circle diameter
the acceptable rotation (360 degrees divided by the number of bolt holes.
Integral Gasket — Places an Integral Gasket for the gasket thickness of each bolted end with
an integral gasket for a piping component, instrument component, and pipe. The equipment
number and nozzle number with the connected to nozzle data at each end of a piping segment
for which this data is applicable.
Load from P&ID — Revises the P&ID node numbers for a piping segment and then updates the
appropriate piping segment data automatically from the P&ID Design Database.
You can also update the data for a piping segment by snapping to graphics in the active P&ID
drawing. If you identify a component in the P&ID drawing that is associated with more than one
segment, such as a reducer, the system updates the piping segment data in the model from the
segment associated with the connect point nearest the selection point.
When you revise the schedule/thickness override using this command, the system provides a
list of schedule/thickness values derived from the override schedule/thickness standard note
type 332 in the projects’ Standard Note Library. This will help to prevent errors generated from
entering the schedule/thickness in the wrong format.
Numbers in the range of 1-499 are reserved for the English system of units, while numbers in
the range of 500-999 are reserved for the Metric system of units. Only those values applicable to
the active NPD system of units is displayed, although both sets of values may have been
defined in the Reference Database.
Although the override schedule/thickness value is selected from a list as a standard note type,
the alphanumeric description is loaded into the relational database.
The list is not displayed if the standard note 332 has not been defined, and you must continue to
type the schedule/thickness override.
You must ensure that the format in the Standard Note Library is consistent with the
remainder of the Reference Database.
Review xxxx — These options vary depending on the type of element identified. They enable
you to jump directly to the specified set of information within the display. The system also moves
the coordinate system indicator along the identified element to reflect the data being reviewed.
You can use the user data for a piping segment to revise the centerline offset data for a
pipe run of a piping segment. Defining this data allows the Reconstruct Piping command to
adjust the centerline for placement by an offset from the centerline (such placement by bottom
of pipe).

The user data consists of the previous offset distance from the centerline, the direction to which
the offset is to be applied, and an option flag that indicates which parameters were used to
define the offset (1/2 piping outside diameter, insulation thickness, shoe height, or 1/2 piping
inside diameter).
Although more than one pipe run of a piping segment can be flagged as being placed by an
offset from the centerline, only one set of offset data can be defined for any one piping segment.
Therefore, you may need to place an attribute break in a piping segment when the offset data
changes, but no other attribute data differs.
For branch components with less than five connect points, you can specify whether the branch
component is to be associated with the header or with the branch during isometric extraction.
The default setting is defined in the model seed file. For previously created models, the default
is that the branch component be associated with the header.
Review Piping Notes (standard note type 499)
Select a row from the form that corresponds to an attribute using standard note type 499. The
system displays a dialog box with the text for the piping notes. You can change the standard
note number, but you cannot change the text for the standard note.
1. Identify Element by snapping to the component, segment, or marker to be reviewed or place
a data point to locate a piping component.
2. Specify Attribute Value (Revisable Attribute) by typing the new attribute value. If the attribute
is code-listed, the system activates a form that lists the available code list text for selection
of the new value.

Support Group
The Support Group command allows you to group existing individual support components in
the 3D model to one pipe support standard. All selected support components must support the
same pipe location. When the selected starting support component is in an existing grouped
support component, the system displays the group number in the Group Number field.
Otherwise, the system generates a unique group ID number. For each support in a group, the
system writes the group number to the group_no column in PD_table 80.
Support Group Number – Displays the active support group number. When you select a
support in an existing group, the group number displays in this field. Otherwise, the system
generates a unique group ID number. For each support in a group the system writes the group
number to the group_no column in PD_table 80.
Start Support Group – Used to establish a support group.
Add Support to Group – Used to add a support to an already established support group.
Drop Support From Group – Used to remove a support from an established support group.
Clear Support Group – Used to remove an entire support group.
View Support Group – Used to view a support group.
For the following commands, the pipe support group can be selected in two ways:
Select a support in the group.
–OR–
Type the support group number in the Support Group field and press <Enter> or <Tab>.

 Identify Support for Group.

1. Identify and accept the first support for the group.
The system displays the assigned support group number in the Support Group field.
2. Select consecutive supports to be placed in the same group.
The system displays the message Support has been added to group.
 Add Support to Group.
1. Identify support group.
2. Select consecutive supports to be added to the same group.
The system displays the message Support has been added to group.
 Drop Support from Group.
1. Identify the support group to be dropped.
2. Identify support to drop from the support group.
3. Select Confirm to accept.
The system displays the message Support has been dropped from group.
 Clear Support Group.
1. Identify the support group to be cleared.
The system displays the message Support group has been cleared.
 View Support Group.
1. Identify the support group to be viewed.
The system highlights the selected Support Group.

Support Gang
The Support Gang command allows you to group existing supports and support groups in the
3D model into a "ganged" support assembly. If the selected starting support component is an
existing ganged support component, the system displays the gang number in the Gang Number
field. Otherwise, the system generates a unique gang ID number. For each support in the
gang, the system writes the gang number to the gang_no column in PD_table 80. If the support
selected is a member of a support group, all the other supports in that group are added to the
gang.
Support Gang Number – Displays the active support gang number. When you select a
support in an existing gang, the support gang number displays in this field. Otherwise, the
system generates a unique gang ID number. For each support in a gang the system writes the
gang number to the gang_no column in PD_table 80.
Start Support Gang – Used to establish a support gang.
Add Support to Gang – Used to add a support to an already established support gang.
Drop Support From Gang – Used to remove a support from an established support gang.
Clear Support Gang – Used to remove an entire support gang.
View Support Gang – Used to view a support gang.
For the following commands, the pipe support gang can be selected in two ways:
Select a support in the gang.
–OR–

Type the support gang number in the Support Gang field and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
 Start Support Gang.
1. Identify and accept the first support for the gang.
The system displays the assigned support gang number in the Support Gang Number
field.
2. Select consecutive supports to be placed in the same gang.
The system displays the message Support has been added to gang.
 Add Support to Gang.
1. Identify support gang.
2. Select supports or support groups to be added to the support gang.
The system displays the message Support has been added to gang.
 Drop Support from Gang.
1. Identify the Support Gang from which the support is to be dropped.
2. Identify Support to drop from the Support Gang.
The system displays the message Support has been dropped from gang.
 Clear Support Gang.
1. Identify the Support Gang to be cleared.
The system displays the message Support gang has been cleared.
 View Support Gang.
1. Identify the support gang to be viewed.
The system highlights the selected Support Gang.

Move Pipe Support

The Move Pipe Support command is used to move a pipe support to a new location on a piping
segment.
This command will not move Ganged pipe supports.

Move to Easting/Northing/Elevation/Westing/Southing/Point – These options define the
absolute coordinate for the point in the direction to be defined. Select the direction and type the
absolute coordinate or snap to an element to retrieve its corresponding coordinate.
Move East/North/Up/West/South/Down – These options define the change in the selected
coordinate for the point in the direction to be entered (delta move). Select only one of the
directions.
Construct Point – This option constructs a new active point using multiple inputs. The point
can be moved along absolute or delta coordinates. Each input moves the coordinate indicator
until Confirm is selected.
Point on Pipe – This option defines the active placement point on a pipe.
Point on Segment – This option defines the active placement point at a point along a piping
segment.
Move from Reference Point – This option moves the active placement point a specified
distance from an identified reference point in a specified direction.
Move to Coordinate Axis – This option determines the active placement point as the
intersection of a specified pipe run with a coordinate axis and a corresponding coordinate value.
Distance from Source – This option places the copied (new) pipe support a specified distance
from the original support.
Compute Distance – This option moves the active placement point by a known offset.

1. Identify Pipe Support by snapping to the pipe support or place a data point to locate the
pipe support element to be moved.
2. Specify New Location by defining the new location for the selected pipe support by using
one of the following methods: Use the Move To fields to specify an absolute coordinate
change. Use the Move fields to specify a delta coordinate change from the reference point.
Select the Construct Point option from the form to use multiple inputs to define the point.
Select the Compute distance option.
3. Accept or Specify New Location to redefine the location of the pipe support.
Delete Pipe Support

The Delete Pipe Support command is used to delete a pipe support.
Revision of Piping Segments – The Revision of Piping Segments command is active by

default. If the selected component is at the end of a pipeline, the system modifies the segment
end by the length of the component. If this option is not active, the segment is not deleted or
adjusted along with the component.
Deletion of Pipe Supports – The Deletion of Pipe Supports command is inactive by default.
When active, it deletes any pipe supports which are linked to the component being deleted.
1. Identify Pipe Support to be deleted by placing a data point over the pipe support.
2. Accept/Reject by pressing a "D" to accept or "R" to reject.
3. Accept to Delete Component. Select Confirm to Delete the Support.

Review Data Commands

These commands review information in the Design Database or review existing report files.
You can only view the information you cannot make any changes.
Review Attributes – Used to review the attribute values and user data for a specified component
in the model.
Review Nozzle Data (on page 54) – Used to review the attribute values for all the nozzles
associated with a specified equipment item.
Review Report (on page 54) – Used to review the contents of an existing MTO report.
Temporary Symbology (on page 57) – Used to set the display symbology for temporary
graphics.
Review Attributes
This command reviews the following database information:
 Attribute values of the identified piping component or segment.
 Attribute values of the selected equipment item.
 Attribute values of the selected equipment nozzle.
 Selected attribute information for ModelDraft, HVAC, and raceway components.

You can also review the user data associated with the element and the information associated
with the PDS markers placed in the model.
Review xxxx — The remainder of the options vary depending on what type of element has
been identified. These options enable you to jump directly to the specified set of information
within the display. The system also moves the coordinate system indicator along the identified
element to reflect the data being reviewed.
Review Notes (standard note type 499) Select a row from the form that corresponds to an
attribute using standard note type 499. The system displays a dialog box with the text for the
piping notes. The dialog box disappears automatically with your next input.
1. Identify Element by snapping to the component, segment, equipment, nozzle or marker to
be reviewed or place a data point to locate a piping component.
2. Review Bolt Data. Review the following data for each bolted end of a piping component,
pipe, instrument component, or equipment nozzle so that you can determine what angle a
valve operator may be rotated. This information is only available for a component with at
least one bolted end.
the number of bolt holes
the bolt diameter
the bolt circle diameter
the acceptable rotation
(360 degrees divided by the number of bolt holes)

Review Nozzle Data

This command is used to review the nozzle data associated with a selected piece of equipment.
You can view the nozzle tag, nominal piping diameter, rating, table suffix, end prep, and piping
materials class of the nozzles. For welded nozzles, the system displays the schedule/thickness
rather than the pressure rating.
 Identify Equipment by snapping to the equipment group to be reviewed.

 Identify Equipment or Select Nozzle for Highlight. Select a nozzle from the form to
highlight in the model, or snap to the nozzle graphic to highlight the associated entry on the
form.
Review Report
This option displays an existing report in the Review Report form. You can use the form
controls to page through the report. You can review any user-formatted reports including
 Design Data (MTO) Reports
Design data reports are generated by the Report Manager.
 Project Data Reports
Project data reports include those reports created through the Project Control Report
command of the Project Administrator.
 Reference Data Reports

Reference data reports include the piping spec reports created with the Piping Job Spec
Manager and the quality control reports created with the Table Checker.
Select Another Report – Select this option to redisplay the list or reports and select another
report to review.
Review Report Details – Displays the Review Report Details form which provides a detailed
list of information for the report. It displays the revision description, the revised by, and the
checked by report management data for the selected report.
Substring Search – Searches the displayed file for the specified report number. If found, it
displays the line containing the search string.
Two arrow buttons appear on either side of the substring entry to provide the Repeat Search
option. These arrow buttons allow the user to search backward or forward. Each time you
select the Repeat Search option from the form, the system moves to the next occurrence of the
search string progressing from top to bottom in the file. If the search reaches the end of the file
without finding the search string, the message Search String Not Found appears. If you
select Repeat Search again after the end of file, the system starts at the top of the file.
Filter List of Reports by Substring – Provides a field in which to enter a substring of the report
numbers to display. Once you have entered the substring, only those reports which include the
specified substring in the report number are displayed. A toggle is provided to display either the
complete or partial list of reports.
Restore Model View – Restores the active screen view to the view that was displayed before
the Review Report option was selected. This option is available only after the MTO
Diagnostics command has been selected.
MTO Diagnostics – Displays the MTO Diagnostics form which provides information on errors
encountered in generating the displayed report. Some of these errors are listed below:

 Information on errors resulting from material description for bolts, nuts, or gaskets not being
found.
 Information on errors resulting from a gasket determined on the basis of data at one end of
a bolted joint differing from the gasket determined on the basis of the data at the other end.
 In this situation, the gasket's thickness and the gasket's commodity code for both ends of
the bolted joint are displayed.
 The system highlights all components related to a piping segment for errors that apply only
to the piping segment (and not to its related components) so that the piping segment with
the error can be easily identified.
 When the nozzle associated with one end of piping segment cannot be located, the
Coordinate System Indicator (CSI) is displayed at the end of the piping segment.
1. Select Report by selecting the report to be reviewed from the list. The system updates the
form and displays the contents of the selected report file.
2. Report is Displayed for Review. Use the scroll bar and shift right/left arrows to review the
contents of the report or select one of the options from the bottom of the form.

Temporary Symbology
This command highlights elements based on specified search criteria or display temporary
attribute labels. You can use the highlight option or change the color, line weight, or line style.
Active Color – Sets the active color by selecting one of the available colors on the Define
Active Color form.
Active Weight – Sets the active weight for use in highlighting elements.
Active Line Style – Sets or modifies the symbol line style.
Segment Search Criteria – Defines the segment search criteria to be used in modifying the
display symbology.
Component Search Criteria – Defines the component search criteria to be used in modifying
the display symbology.
Display Only Labels – Places temporary attribute labels in a specified screen view.
This command only works for the active file.
Restore Permanent Symbology – Cancels the temporary symbology actions performed with
the Temporary Symbology form.
1. Specify Search Criteria or Select Display Option. Select Segment Search Criteria or
Component Search Criteria to define the search criteria to be used in modifying the
display symbology.
2. Select one of the symbology options (Active Color (on page 58), Active Weight (on page
58), or Active Line Style (on page 59)) to define the active symbology. (These options are
only used when the toggle is set to Active Symbology.)

3. Select the Display Only Labels (on page 59) option to place temporary attribute labels in a
specified screen view.
Active Color
The Active Color option allows you to set the active color by selecting one of the available
colors on the Define Active Color form. When you select the Active Color button, the system
displays the Define Active Color form.
1. Select one of the available colors from the form.

Active Weight
The Active Weight option allows you to set the active line weight for use in highlighting
elements. When you select the Active Weight button, the system displays a slide bar.
You can modify the line weight by:

1. Modify the line weight by placing a data point at a specific point on the bar. The system
moves the slide button to the data point displaying the new line weight.
–OR–

Modify the line weight by pressing <D> and holding the button as you move the mouse up or
down the bar to the new line weight setting. As you move the slide button, the displayed line
weight changes with respect to the new button position.
Active Line Style

The Active Line Style command allows you to set or modify the symbol line style. When you
select the Active Line Style button, the system displays the available line styles.
1. Select the desired line style.

Display Only Labels

The Display Only Labels command places temporary attribute labels in a specified screen
view. The system reviews the database attributes for the elements in the selected view and
calculates the location, size, and contents of the labels to be placed. A label is placed for each
piping segment, tagged component, or symbol in the view.
This command only works for the active file.
Set the screen view to fit the segments to be labeled. Depending on the view perspective and
the spacing between line changes, labels may be placed on top of each other.
1. Select Label Type by selecting one of the Piping Segment, Tagged Component, or
Symbol options to indicate the type of label to be displayed and place a data point to
identify the screen view to display the temporary label.
Restore Permanent Symbology

This command cancels the temporary symbology actions performed with the Temporary
Symbology form. It restores the active symbology to the last saved (by File Design)
parameters.
1. Specify Search Criteria or Select Display Option by selecting the Restore Permanent
Symbology command.
Analyze Data Commands

These commands enable you to review information related to the model analysis operations.
You can also check for interferences within the active model file.
Refer to the section on Design Data Management for more information on performing the model
analysis operations.
Refer to the PDS Interference Checker/Manager Reference Guide for more information on
detecting and reviewing interference clashes.

Design Review (on page 60) – Reviews comments made during a Design Review session and
respond to those comments.
Piping Clash Review (on page 63) – Reviews detected interference clashes.
Piping Clash Check – Checks a specified pipeline for possible clashes.
Design Check Review (on page 66) – Reviews design check markers generated by the Design
Checker.
P&ID Comparison Review – Graphically reviews discrepancies between the P&ID database
and the piping model detected by the P&ID Consistency Checks Manager
Review RDB Report (on page 67) – Reviews components requiring reconstruction,
replacement, or updating as a result of changes to the Reference Database.
Review Iso Drawing – Graphically review an isometric drawing for a specified line id.
Design Review
This command reviews the comments made during a Design Review session. It activates the
Design Review form which displays information from the design review tag file.
You can review the comments by number, by a substring search, or by selecting the next or
previous comment number. You can also attach a short explanation to any comment.
When using the next comment or previous comment option, this command filters out any
comments that are not associated with the active model. This filter is applied by comparing the
physical location of the comment with the volumetric range of the active model.
If a comment was made for a particular component during a Design Review session, that
component is highlighted in the specified screen view and the coordinate_axis is displayed at
the tag point. If the component is not found the system displays a message indicating the
component was deleted.
You can store the tag file name, active comment number, and screen view to be updated by
selecting File Design.
You can choose whether or not to filter the SmartPlant Review tags to those that overlap the
volume of the active piping model. The default is to filter the SmartPlant Review tags being
reviewed by the volume.
For any SmartPlant Review label that has been created without a leader line, the system
determines whether or not that tag is to be filtered from the review on the basis of the
corresponding view volume. A rectangular view volume is computed as near a match to the
tag's perspective view as possible. If this rectangular volume overlaps the active piping model's
volume, the tag is displayed for review and possible comment.
The purpose of this change is a result of the fact that the tag's view z location, as determined
during the SmartPlant Review session, may result in that tag's 3D location not being within the
volume of the active piping model.

For any SmartPlant Review tag that has been created with a leader line, the review of that tag
will continue to be determined on the basis of whether the point of interest for that tag (the
location of the component in the model), falls within the volume of the active piping model.
1. Select the tag file to be reviewed.

2. Accept or Select Other Tag File.
3. Select Confirm to review the comments in the selected tag file.

The system activates the Design Review form.
4. Select DesignReview Option.

5. Select the Comment Number field and type the number of the comment to review or use
the Previous Comment - Next Comment option to display the comments sequentially
based on their order in the tag file.
You can also select the Substring field and type a word or phrase unique to the comment to
review. The system searches for the specified string in the comment and displays the
associated comment.
You can change the tag file at any time by placing a data point over the Tag File
field. The system displays the list of tag files for selection.

Piping Clash Review

This option locates and reviews those interference clashes that have been reported for the
active model. It can be used to help identify and correct interference clashes. This option
operates similarly to the Interference Manager option in the Interference Checker/Manager
module.
As you review the clashes, the system highlights the two components involved in the clash.
Project Name – Displays the name of the active project.

Design Area – Displays the name of the active design area.
Responsible User – Displays the user's initials for approved clashes when Access Control is
active. The displayed user ID is loaded into the Clash Review History data table, PDtable_135,
when the clash is approved.
Clash Description – Displays the type of the active clash. (For example, hard versus hard is
the type shown in the documentation illustration.)
Date – Displays the date the checker was run. The information in this field is set with the
Checker Run Dates option in the Interference Checker/Manager module.
Marker Number – Displays the number of the current clash. Select a marker number with the
left and right arrows, select the field and type a marker number, or select the Keyin Marker
Number option and type a marker number.
Model / Area Name – Displays the names of the model files and the design area that have
components involved in a clash.
Item A and Item B – Displays the model and area name of the clashing components. The
system accesses the user-defined labels in the Label Description Library to create: the primary
description, which is displayed on the top line with a limit of 20 characters; and the secondary

description, which is displayed on the bottom line and has a limit of 40 characters. These
descriptions are defined with the Clash Management Labels option on the Create Label Data
form in the Reference Data Manager.
Comments: – Displays existing comments about the active clash.
Review Unapproved Clashes/ Review Approved Clashes – Limits active clash search to
either unapproved or approved clashes.
Unapprove Clash – Select this option to unapprove the active approved clash.
Approve Real Clash – Select this option to approve the active clash as a real clash.
Approve False Clash – Select this option to approve the active clash as a false clash.
Plot Clashes – Select this option to immediately plot the clash being reviewed. The system
generates temporary plot files in the temp directory. This option uses the last-used queue or
the default queue if nothing has been plotted during the current session.
Select View – Select this option and identify the screen view to display the active clash.
Restore View – Select this option to restore the selected view to its original viewing parameters.
Highlight Clash – Select this option to highlight the active clash.
Keyin Marker Number – Select this option and type a marker number. The system updates
the window coordinates about the clash in the selected view.
Detach Marker File / Attach Marker File – Set this toggle to the Detach Marker File setting to
detach the marker file. Selecting the Attach Marker File setting refreshes the marker file,
updating any markers that may have changed when the file was last modified.
1. Set the toggle to Review Unapproved Clashes or Review Approved Clashes to
determine the type of clashes to review.
2. Select the right arrow to scan the active model for the type of clashes selected in step 1.
The data for the next clash in the model will be presented in the appropriate fields.
3. Select any of the appropriate options to approve, unapprove, or plot the clashes as desired.
Piping Clash Check

This command checks a pipeline or user-defined active groups for interferences immediately
after completing the line. It automatically creates interference envelopes in memory for any
piping in the selected pipeline or active group. It checks any attached reference models for
which interference envelope files have been created previously. It also reports any reference
models for which interference envelopes have not been created previously.
The results of this interactive clash checking is not maintained as a part of the Interference
Management data. However, you can use the Piping Clash Review option to review the
clashes detected by this command.
Construction tolerances and angular tolerances (tolerance for recognizing horizontal beams for
determining when piping is legitimately resting on steel) are considered during the interference
checking process.
The sparse version of the structural model is used when creating interference envelopes. Model
management data must be loaded for the sparse structural models through the Project
Environment Manager. In order to review clashes between piping and structural models, attach
propagated structural models instead of sparse structural models.
This command does not affect the interference envelopes created by the Interference
Manager’s Envelope Builder.
Select View — Identifies the screen view to display the active clash.
Restore View — Restores the active view(s) to the initial viewing parameters for the clash being
checked.

Previous/Next Marker Number — Reviews the next/previous marker. The system updates the
window coordinates about the clash in the selected view.
1. Identify Pipeline or Define Active Group — Snap to a segment or locate a component to
identify the pipeline to be processed or use the Define Active Group command to identify
define the items to be processed.
2. Select Confirm to Accept to Check Pipeline to process the identified pipeline or select
Cancel (X) to reject the pipeline.
3. Identify another pipeline as outlined or select the Piping Clash Review option to review the
detected clashes.
4. Select one of the options to review the clash.

Design Check Review

This command graphically reviews design check errors reported by the Design Checker. As
you review each error in the report, the system displays information about which components
caused the error and the type of error. The system also automatically windows to that part of the
model.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ,8 – Allows you to identify the screen view to display the active marker.
Restore Model View – Restores the active screen view to the view that was displayed before
the Design Check Review option was selected.
1. Select the Define Screen View option.
2. Identify the screen view to display the active marker.

Review RDB Report

This command reviews any component in the model requiring reconstruction, replacement, or
update as a result of changes to the Reference Database.
This command makes extensive use of data provided by the Reference Data Managers
revision management reports. Refer to the Reference Data Manager Reference Guide for
more information regarding these reports.
You can review all pertinent information regarding the revision management reports for the
Reference Database on the basis of the following error types.
 a dimension table has been revised
Use the Reconstruct Component command with this component.
 a weight table has been revised
Use the Update from Reference Database command with this component.
 a discrepancy between the specification data in the model and that in the Reference
Database
Use either the Reconstruct Component or the Update from Reference Database
command with this component on the basis of which specification data has a discrepancy.
 the specification data for a component in the model is missing from the Reference
Database; it has been deleted from the Reference Database
Delete this component and replace it with a different component or add this component to
the Reference Database.
Although a component might be reported through more than one Reference Database Revision
Management report as having data which is inconsistent with the Reference Database, the
component will only be reported for review once by this command. Only the most severe
discrepancy is reported using the following prioritized list.
1. The specification data for a component in the model is missing (has been deleted) from the
Reference Database.
2. A dimension table has been revised.
3. A discrepancy between the specification data in the model and that in the Reference
Database.
4. A weight table has been revised.
Update Component from RDB – This option automatically revises the component in the model
without exiting the command. The system reconstructs the active component or updates its data
from the reference database on the basis of the type of error and the data involved. Once the
component has been revised successfully, it will no longer be reported. The system also
performs the following items where applicable:
Design Checker is automatically activated at the end of each end of any component or pipe
that is being reconstructed. Design Checker is not activated for non-geometric data that is
updated on the basis of changes to the reference database.
If required as a result of a change to the fabrication category from the Reference Database, the
weld type is updated at each welded end of the component or pipe being reconstructed or
updated. It is no longer necessary to remember to correct the weld data that results from
updating the fabrication category of a component or pipe being reconstructed or updated at a
welded joint when you have a Weld Type Table loaded.
If the Weld Type Table is loaded, the system defines the weld type using the Weld Type Table.
A Weld Type Table is delivered in win32app\ingr\pddata\sample\data called weld.tbl. A sample
of the data that it contains is shown below.

Table_Data_Definition 'Weld_Type_Table'
No_Inputs 2 No_Outputs 1
Units= INT, INT, INT
! Fab Cat Fab Cat Weld Type
1 1 1
1 5 21
1 7 21
1 15 21
1 16 21
1 17 21
1 25 21
1 27 21
If a Weld Type Table has not been defined for the project, the weld type is revised to the default
weld type value, 'shop weld' (11).
If you set the toggle on the Revise Weld Type form to Respect Weld Type by User, the weld
type is not revised for either the welded end of the component or pipe being reconstructed or
updated or the corresponding welded end of the other component. Also, the weld type is not
revised when the mating welded end is not in the active piping model, since you do not have
write access to reference models.
When the system defines the weld type, the following considerations are made:
 The system uses the Weld Type Table to determine the weld type on the basis of the
fabrication category for the component or pipe being reconstructed or updated and the other
component at the welded joint.
 If the weld type of the other component at the welded joint differs from the one determined
by the project's Weld Type Table, the weld type of the applicable end of that component is
updated to the same weld type as that of the end of the component or pipe being
reconstructed or updated on the basis of the Weld Type Table.
The Report Date field represents the most recent date for which a discrepancy was reported for
that component involving the component's data in the model and the corresponding reference
data. This date will not necessarily be the date the specific discrepancy was reported or the date
of the most recent revision management report.
The Discrepancy field indicates the type of error. For all components, regardless of the type of
discrepancy reported, the system indicates if the component requires reconstruction as a result
of changes to piping segment data in the model, such as piping materials class or nominal
piping diameter. This might save you from needlessly updating the component's data from the
Reference Database when other revision management facilities would indicate that
reconstruction is required. For example, a component might be reported as only requiring
updating as a result of revisions to the Reference Database, whereas that same component
might require reconstruction as a result of changes in the model.
You can select the right arrow to display the next discrepancy. The components being reviewed
are sorted by line id.

If you must exit this command to make related revisions in the model or for any other reason
and then re-enter this command for analysis purposes, the next component in the revision
management is displayed automatically.

View Commands
These commands provide view manipulations. All of these commands result in modifying what is
seen in the selected views. These commands only manipulate the view of the model, but do not
manipulate the actual model.
For further information see the View Commands section of the Piping Design Graphics
(PD_Design) document.
File Commands
These commands provide file manipulations. These commands allow you to plot and diagnose
problems in design files. They also allow you to define the active options for the file and what
reference models are attached and displayed.
For further information see the File Commands section of the Piping Design Graphics

File Options
Return to Piping
This command allows you to switch from the Pipe Supports Modeler back to the Piping Designer
if you entered the Pipe Supports Modeler using the Piping Designer Switch to Pipe Support
command.
Switch to FWP
This command activates the Switch to Frameworks Model form that allows you to switch to the
Frameworks Plus (FWP) environment so that you can modify structural models that are
referenced from the active pipe supports model.

Select the desired Frameworks Plus model, then confirm the form to enter the FWP
environment. When you are finished using the FWP environment, save the FWP model, and
exit the FWP environment.
If Access Control is being used on the active project, this command does verify that you
have access to modify FWP data before allowing you to do so.
For further information on the other File Options commands, see the File Commands section of
the Piping Design Graphics (PD_Design) document.
Element Commands
The Element pull-down provides the Analyze command.
For further information see the Element Commands section of the Piping Design Graphics
Settings Command
The Settings commands provide the ability to modify rendering, fonts and colors used during a
graphics session.
For further information see the Setting Commands section of the Piping Design Graphics
User Commands
The User commands provide access to PDS help and to the user preferences and button
assignments that are specific to your system.
For further information see the User Commands section of the Piping Design Graphics

Applications Command
The Applications command provides information regarding the applications currently running
associated with PDS.


SECTION 4
Pipe Support Explorer

The Pipe Support Explorer provides a Windows look and feel interface, that allows creation of
Pipe Support construction drawings using the SmartSketch Automation. The Pipe Support
Explorer interface consists of two windows for easy navigation of the Pipe Support design data
within the PDS project environment. The left window portion is the Project TreeView that
presents the PDS project environment data (Project, Area and Model, etc.) in hierarchy tree.
The right window portion is a ListView window that displays the Pipe Support Design data or the
Pipe Support Construction Drawing data.
You cannot open SmartSketch drawing files (.igr files) manually while the Pipe Support
Explorer is open.
Pipe Supports Modeler – Used to switch to the Pipe Supports Modeler application.
Reference Viewer – Displays the list of symbols available for the project.
Support/Drawing Report – Displays pipe supports or drawings. This option is used to create
the ASCII report from the explorer ListView window.
Print Document – Used to print the selected support drawing document using the default
printer.
Show Drawings – Used to list support drawing data based on the selected project, area, and
model.
Delete Drawing – Used to delete the pipe support construction drawing from the project
directory. The database occurrence is also deleted from the project database.
Show Supports – Used to list the Pipe Supports design data based on the selected project,
area and model.
Properties – Provides attribute and value information associated with the selected project,
model, drawing, or pipe support.
View Drawing – Used to view a drawing using SmartSketch viewer.

Generate Drawing – Used to generate a new SmartSketch automation.

Large Icon View – Used to display project, model, drawing or pipe support icons in large
format.
Small Icon View – Used to display project, model, drawing or pipe support icons in small
format.
List View – Used to display project, model, drawing or pipe support icons in small icon format.
Details View – Used to display project, model, drawing or pipe support icons in small icon
format with attribute details.
Help – Used to display on-line information about pipe support commands.
Exit – Used to exit the PDS Pipe Support Explorer software.
1. Select the Pipe Support Explorer icon.
The Pipe Support Explorer menu is displayed.
2. Select a project by double-clicking on a project icon or select from the Select Project
pull-down list.
The project is attached and initialized.

The Pipe Supports Modeler option is used to switch to the Pipe Supports Modeler application.
See Pipe Support Place Commands (on page 26) for more information about this option.
1. Select the model from the Pipe Support Explorer window TreeView.
2. Select the Pipe Supports Modeler icon from the PDS Pipe Support Explorer menu.

The information dialog box is displayed with the message: "Enter PDS Pipe Support
Graphics Environment, Model: XXX".
3. Select Yes to activate the PDS Pipe Support Modeler module.
–OR–
Select No to return to the Pipe Support Explorer window environment.
Reference Viewer
The Reference Viewer option displays the list of symbols available for the project. The
Reference Viewer window contains two views. The left window displays the symbols available
for the selected project. The right window displays a graphic view of the selected symbol’s
graphic presentation.
1. Select the Reference Viewer option.

Select the Reference Viewer icon from the PDS Pipe Support Explorer menu.
The Reference Viewer displays the two windows with available symbols and symbol
graphic presentation.
2. Select the symbol name from the left window ListView.
The selected symbol’s graphic presentation displays on the left window pane.

Support/Drawing Report
The Support/Drawing Report option is used to create the ASCII reports for selected supports
or drawings. The generated report contains the same information as the Details View for the
selected items.
1. Select the Show Drawings or Show Supports option.
2. Select one or more items to be included on the report.
You can use the Shift and Control keys to select multiple items.
Display the ListView window and select the items to be included in the report.
The selected items can be sorted by selecting the View column.
3. Select the Support/Drawing Report icon from the PDS Pipe Support Explorer menu.
The Save File dialog box is displayed.
4. Specify the Saved File Name and Directory location.
Print Document
The Print Document option is used to print the selected SmartSketch Drawing document.
1. Select the Show Drawings or Show Supports option.
2. Select one or more items to be included on the report.
You can use the Shift and Control keys to select multiple items.
3. Select the Print Drawing option.
Select the Print Drawing icon from the PDS Pipe Support Explorer menu.
The selected drawings print on the default printer.

Show Drawings
The Show Drawings option is used to list the drawings associated with the selected project,
area or model.
1. Select the project, design area or model from the Pipe Supports Explorer window.
2. Select the Show Drawings option.
Select the Show Drawings icon from the PDS Pipe Support Explorer menu.
A listing of drawings associated with the selected project, area or models is displayed.

Delete Drawing
The Delete Drawing option is used to delete a pipe support drawing from within the Pipe
Support Explorer module.
1. Select the drawing to be deleted.

Select the drawing number to be deleted from the Drawing ListView window.
The selected drawing number is highlighted.
2. Select the Delete Drawing option.
Select the Delete Drawing icon from the PDS Pipe Support Explorer menu.
The Confirmation dialog window is displayed to verify delete.
Any drawing with the "Locked" or "Released" status cannot be deleted.
3. Select Confirm.
Select Confirm to delete the selected drawing.
The system deletes the SmartSketch drawing file and removes the drawing record from
PDtable_170.

Show Supports
The Show Supports option is used to display a listing of supports for a selected Area or Model.
The Pipe Support design data is listed by Tag Number with information regarding material index,
mark number, model code, date, gang, group, area and model included.
1. Select the project, area or model for the supports to be displayed.

The selected project, area or model is highlighted.
2. Select the Show Supports option.
Select the Show Supports icon from the PDS Pipe Support Explorer menu.
The message is displayed to indicate data is being loaded. A listing of pipe supports is
displayed by Tag Number.

Properties
The Properties options provides attribute and value information associated with the selected
project, model, drawing or pipe support.
1. Select the project, model, drawing or pipe support.

Select the project, model, drawing number or pipe support for which to show properties.
The selected project, model, drawing number or pipe support is highlighted.
2. Select the Properties option.
Select the Properties icon from the PDS Pipe Support Explorer menu.
The Property screen is displayed providing attribute and value information.

View Drawing
The View Drawing option is used to view a drawing using ImagView.
1. Select the drawing to view.

Select the drawing number to view.
The selected drawing number is highlighted.
2. Select the View Drawing option.
Select the View Drawing icon from the PDS Pipe Support Explorer menu.
The ImagView screen is displayed with the selected drawing number highlighted.
3. Select drawing.
Double-click the selected drawing number.
The ImagView screen displays the selected drawing.

Generate Drawing
The Generate Drawing option is used to generate a new SmartSketch drawing for a pipe
support.
SmartSketch must be loaded to use this option.
Pipe Supports Explorer incorporates the functionality of SmartSketch as the tool to generate
drawings to produce a standard support detailed drawing.
1. Select the Show Supports option.
Select the Show Supports icon from the PDS Pipe Support Explorer menu.
The message is displayed to indicate data is being loaded. A listing of pipe supports is
displayed by Tag Number.
2. Select Item.
Select the Pipe Support Item from the Support Data window.
3. Select the Generate Drawing option.
Select the Generate Drawing icon.
The drawing is generated using SmartSketch.
Large Icon View

The Large Icon View option is used to display project, model, drawing or pipe support icons in
large format.
1. Select Large Icon View option.

Select the Large Icon View icon.

The available projects, models, drawings or pipe support item icons are displayed in large
format.
Small Icon View

The Small Icon View option is used to display project, model, drawing or pipe support icons in
small format. Icons are displayed from left to right across the screen.
1. Select Small Icon View option.

Select the Small Icon View icon.
The available projects, models, drawings or pipe support item icons are displayed in small
icon format.
List View
The List View option is used to display project, model, drawing or pipe support icons in small
icon format. Items are displayed in vertical columns.

1. Select List View option.

Select the List View icon.
icon format in vertical columns.
Details View
The Details View option is used to display project, model, drawing or pipe support icons in small
icon format with property attribute details. Items are displayed in vertical columns.
1. Select Details View option.

Select the Details View icon.
icon format with property information in vertical columns.
Help
The Help option is used to display on-line information about pipe support commands.
1. Select Help option.
Select the Help icon.
The on-line help information for pipe supports is displayed.
Exit
The Exit option is used to exit the PDS Pipe Support Explorer software.
1. Select Exit option.
Select the Exit icon.
The PDS Pipe Support Explorer software is closed.

SmartSketch Symbol Introduction
SECTION 5

The SmartSketch symbol is a collection of entities (graphics such as line, arc, or text, and the
label property) that forms a single object and can be used multiple times. The concept of the
SmartSketch symbol is loosely equivalent with Microstation cells and AutoCAD blocks. The
symbol is a file with a default filename extension of *.sym.
Pipe Support Modeler delivers a set of seed symbols and an SmartSketch seed document to be
used by the SmartSketch Drawing automation. The SmartSketch file dwgseed.igr defines
the support drawing default border (the SmartSketch background sheet) and default sheet
settings. Refer to SmartSketch Help topic Set Up A Drawing Sheet for more information.
The symbols with filenames starting with dwg***.sym are the support drawing default layout
symbols to be used for the drawing key plan, support graphic presentation, support MTO,
support data, and drawing title block. These delivered symbol files include:
dwgaplan.sym
dwgarrow.sym
dwgkey01.sym
dwgkey02.sym
dwgkey03.sym
dwgkey04.sym
dwgMto1.sym
dwgMto2.sym
dwgseed.igr
dwgTitleBlock.sym
These symbols contain symbol label properties. The symbol label property is an editable
attribute set. When the symbol is inserted into a document, the symbol occurrence inherits the
properties defined by these symbol attribute sets. Pipe Support Modeler automation uses
these label properties to place the Support MTO data to pre-defined text locations.
For each standard support defined in the PDS project as defined in attribute 7 of
pdtable_242, Pipe Support Modeler delivers a corresponding support graphic representation
symbol file. The sym filename should be the same as the attribute 7 value.

Drawing Automation
This section provides overview concepts of Pipe Support Modeler drawing generation object
design, and the guidelines for how to customize the PPSM SmartSketch template files and
symbols.
To generate a support drawing, PPSM performs two phases of operations:
 Pipe Support Data Retrieval – Pipe support design and reference data are retrieved from
the design data tables 80 and 12, the piping design model, and PPSM reference tables 241,
242, and 2This phase of operation is carried out by the PSMdata object.
 Document Automation – Place the pipe support data in the SmartSketch document using
the pre-defined symbol and symbol labels.
These charts describe the PPSM Explorer objects that are relevant to drawing generation. The
PSMdata object contains a set of properties and operations (methods) that the Pipe Supports
Modeler uses to gather support data from different sources. The IgrAuto object contains a set
of drawing layout properties defining the location of drawing components, such as graphic
symbol, MTO, and title block.

PPSM Explorer
Classes
PSMdata IgrAuto
Method Method
getSupportDB_Rec SmartSketchConnect
getSupportGraphic_ref ProcessSingle (*) * Function
getSupportMTO ProcessGroup m_createDrawing
updateDwgRec OpenDWG m_PlaceKeyplan
getDwgData PrintDWG m_PlaceMTO_1
... ... m_PlaceMTO_2
m_PlacePSMsymbol
Properties Properties m_PlaceTitle
area_index_no GraphicLocX m_updateDB
area_name GraphicLocY
commodity_code IgrseedSymbol
dimension_att_no Key01Symbol
dimension_text Key02Symbol
drw_seed ...
gang_id keyLocX
group_id iMax_MTO_line
implied_status ...
last_placed_date
line_id
support_sector
system_unique_no
support_loca.xyz
Pipe Support Modeler Explorer maintains a collection of PSMdata objects which contains the
table 80 attribute data collected by the getSupportDB_Rec method. When you click a support
item on the Explorer Support listview for drawing generation, the getSupportMto and
getSupportGraphic_ref methods fill data into the PSMdata object matching the selected
support listview tag. The getSupportMto method gets the collection of MTO records from table
243, and the getSupportGraphic_ref method gathers all relevant support data such as the
support line_id, location coordinate, key plan data, and drawing symbol seed information from
tables 12 and 242, and the piping design model. Once the PSMdata object has all the
necessary data, the SmartSketch Automation object IgrAuto carries out the drawing generation
automation tasks.

PPSM Symbols
There are two types of symbol delivered with the Pipe Support Modeler. The first type of
symbol is the standard support graphic symbol, such as CCA.sym and CCB.sym. The second
type of symbol is the drawing layout symbol. The drawing layout symbols with the file name
prefix dwg are used to define the drawing text format of each drawing text component, while the
drawing layout symbols with the file name prefix loc are used to define the drawing item location
on the support drawing.
The Pipe Support Modeler symbols SmartSketch documents with the .SYM file name extension.
These symbols contain descriptive information called Symbol Labels. Symbol Labels are used
to place support text data with pre-defined formats at pre-defined locations. The Symbol Label
Property Names are constant text strings used by the software. The Symbol Label Value can
be set to null or can contain a Label Format String. The Label Format String fields are
delimited by dashes (-), and can be composed of text and values from various locations. For
example,
242,2 specifies format data from attribute 2 of table 242.
31 specifies format data using project label
description library label number 31.
"XXX" specifies a text string enclosed in quotation
marks.
The following table lists valid label names and delivered samples of format label values.
dwgTitleBlock.sym dwgMto1.sym
name value name value
drw_no 241,2-2131-"PH"-2130 1 NULL
revision 0 2 NULL
sheet_total 0
sheet_no 0 80 NULL
data_field date
dwgMto2.sym dwgkey0x.sym
name value name value
tag NULL bubble1 NULL
type 241,2 bubble2 NULL
area NULL dim1 NULL
lineid NULL dim2 NULL
locx NULL
locy NULL
locz NULL
user1 2132
For more information on how to create and modify symbol labels, please refer to the
SmartSketch online help sections Create a Symbol Label, Edit Symbol Properties, and
Symbols Overview.

Standard Support Graphic Symbols

The standard pipe support graphic symbols contain details and descriptions used to graphically
represent the pipe supports in the drawing. These seed symbols can also contain MTO labels
that describe the support's assembly sub-components.
The standard pipe support drawings may contain more graphic detail than required in the 3D
model, allowing you to customize additional graphic details or specific engineering notes to meet
various construction drawing requirements. For example, you can include the typical fixed
dimension data, mounting description or typical welding symbol in the standard support seed.
The standard support graphic symbol contains a primary view of the pipe support that shows an
orthogonal view of the support's pipe cross section. Optionally, the graphic symbol can contain
a secondary view that presents an isometric view or a side view of the support, showing the
support's sectional details.
The Pipe Support Modeler drawing module always uses the segment of pipe being supported
to derive the support drawing primary viewing direction. The system automatically generates
the viewing description text for the primary drawing view, and places the key plan orientation
symbol for the primary view accordingly.
For example, if the supported pipe for an Axial Stop support runs south to north, the Axial Stop
drawing key plan arrow will point to the north. The primary view of the Axial Stop drawing will
be described as Elevation View Looking North. Similarly, the primary view for a Guide-Hold
Down (GH) supporting a vertical pipe will be specified as a Plan View, and the key plan
orientation symbol will use the Plan symbol instead of the Arrow symbol.
The North Arrow in supports drawings indicates the direction of piping segment from
CP1 to CP2, on which the support was placed, not the North direction.
Use the following procedure to modify an existing standard support symbol.
1. From the Pipe Support Modeler Explorer, click Open Symbol Files.
2. Select the symbol from the Open PSM File window.
3. Modify or add the graphics using SmartSketch Tools.
4. Save the modified symbol file.
Use the following procedure to add a new symbol file.
1. Open an existing delivered sym file.
2. Modify the symbol.
3. Click File > Save As to save the symbol to another symbol name.
To use the new standard support symbol, make sure the newly added symbol is
referenced in the pipe support reference database.

Drawing Layout Symbols

Drawing layout symbol file names are prefixed with dwg. These files should be copied to the
Pipe Support Drawing Symbol directory defined in the Reference Data Manager.
Pipe Support Modeler delivers the following drawing layout templates and symbols:
dwgTitleBlock.sym
dwgMto1.sym
dwgMto2.sym
dwgaplan.sym
dwgarrow.sym
dwgkey01.sym
dwgkey02.sym
dwgkey03.sym
dwgkey04.sym
The symbols delivered with Pipe Support Modeler can be modified to meet your drawing
requirements. You can change the seed document border or title block layout simply by
modifying the delivered symbol files in the project Drawing Support Symbol directory.
Drawing Title Block (dwgTitleBLock.sym)

The title block drawing number is a formatted text label that can be combined using formatted
labels from the Piping Segment Data and Pipe Support Data.
For example, if you define a piping segment label 2121 that consists of the unit_number and
fluid_code attributes, and a pipe support data label 2130 that consists of the
pipe_support_no attribute, a drawing number 9-PH-FW-0001 could be generated where 9 is
the unit_number value, FW is the fluid_code value, and 0001 is the pipe_support_no
value.
Support Drawing Formatted Text

The formatted label texts such as the pipe line number, support mark number and MTO data
can be placed in drawing at user-defined locations. The attribute data from the following
database tables can be used to create required text information and MTO for the support
drawing.
By using Symbol Label Format String 111,1 or 242,2 to place attribute data from following
tables:
Table 111 Project Engineering Discipline data

Table 112 Project Design Area data
Table 113 Project Model Data
Table 240 Reference Pipe Support Material Description
data
The Label Description Libabry label created from tables 12 and 80 can be formatted and placed
into the PPSM support document, by simply specifying the label number in the template symbol

label format text string. For example, 242,2-2130 will format a label using table 241 attribute 2
and label number 2130.
Table 12 Design Piping Segment Data

Table 80 Design Pipe Support data
The delivered Label Description library provides the following sample Report Label numbers to
illustrate the label description usage in conjunction with the PPSM symbol label format.
2130 PPSM Support Tag No

2131 PPSM Line ID
2132 PPSM mark number
Support Location Key Plan

PPSM will determine the closest column or grid line to the support component and place the
support key plan with its dimension referenced to the column grid automatically. The column/grid
line balloon and support identifier symbols are user-definable.
dwgaplan.sym
dwgarrow.sym
dwgkey01.sym
dwgkey02.sym
dwgkey03.sym
dwgkey04.sym
Drawing Layout Customization

The seed template file dwgseed.igr defines the layout properties of the drawing, such as the
drawing border background sheet, the locations of the MTO text box, title blocks, support
graphic representation and key plan in the drawing.
Pipe support construction drawing layouts can be customized to suit your drawing requirements.
The PPSM delivered drawing seed file dwgseed.igr provides two sample drawing layouts: A
size Tall (8.5 in x 11 in) and an A size Wide (11in x 8.5in) format. Each drawing layout has
its Background Sheet sample named A4 Vertical and A4 Horizontal respectively. The
Background Sheet contains sample drawing border layouts that can modified.
Use the following procedure to change the project seed drawing layout.
2. Select dwgseed.igr on the Open PSM File window.
3. Click File > Sheet Setup.
4. On the Sheet Setup dialog box, click the Background tab.
5. Select a new background sheet from the list.
You can select View > Background Sheet to switch to the Background sheet, to add and
modify the Background Sheet graphics.

PPSM uses reference information in the following location symbol files to place pipe support
drawing data such as support graphic symbol, MTO, and title block text to user-defined locations
in the drawing.
locGra.sym Drawing layout location for support graphic symbol
locKey.sym Drawing layout location for support key plan
locMto1.sym Drawing layout location for MTO text
locMto2.sym Drawing layout location for misc. MTO text
locTitle.sym Drawing layout for drawing title block text
Each of these symbols contains a rectangle that defines the boundary of the drawing element to
be placed into the drawing. The symbol container's origin is at point 0,0 of dwgseed.igr.
The names of location symbols cannot be changed.
Use the following procedure to define the drawing layout.
2. Select dwgseed.igr on the Open PSM File window.
3. Click File > Sheet Setup.
4. Select Size Sheet from the Size and Scale tab.
5. Select the Background Sheet from the Background tab.
6. Drag and drop the symbols locgra.sym, lockey.sym, locMto1.sym, locMto2.sym,
and locTitle.sym to the drawing.
7. Move and arrange the symbols in the drawing.
Creating Drawing Seed Files

1. Open SmartSketch (Version 2.0).
2. Click File > Sheet setup.
3. Verify that the sheet scale is 1:1.
4. Draw a rectangle of 4.5 by 2.5 inches.
5. Draw the symbol graphics inside the rectangle.
6. Select all the graphics except the rectangle.
When creating a symbol using different elements, hold the CTRL key while choosing
elements with the select tool.
7. Click the Symbols button on the Main toolbar.
8. Click the Create Symbol button on the Symbols ribbon bar.
9. Click the drawing sheet at the location of the symbol.
10. Click File > Save As.
11. Select the directory and file name for the new symbol.
12. Click Save.
The symbol is saved with a .SYM filename extension.

Create A SmartSketch Drawing

1. Double-click Pipe Support Explorer in the PD_Shell group.
2. Select the project from the dropdown list on the displayed toolbar.
3. Select the design area and design model.
4. Click the Show Supports button.
5. Select a support from the list.
6. Click the Generate Drawing button.
The drawing is generated in the location specified in the reference database.
View A Drawing
1. Click the Show Drawings button.
2. Select the drawing.
3. Click the View Drawing button.
The support drawing displays in SmartSketch.
Pipe Support Explorer uses the seed file specified in pdtable_242, attribute 7.
Make sure that the seed file exists at the location specified in Reference Data Manager.
Create A Symbol
1. Click the Symbols button on the Main toolbar.
2. Select a set of elements on the drawing sheet.
When creating a symbol using different elements, hold the CTRL key while choosing
elements with the Select tool.
3. Click the Create Symbol button on the Symbols ribbon bar.
4. Click a point on the drawing sheet to define the location of the symbol.
5. On the Save As dialog box, select the directory where you want to save the symbol and
type the name that you want for the symbol.
The document is saved with a .SYM filename extension. If you want to save an entire
document as a symbol, you can save the active SmartSketch document as a .SYM
document with the Save As command on the File menu.
Edit A Symbol
How you edit a symbol depends on whether the symbol is linked or embedded. You can
determine whether to link or embed the symbol by setting an option with the Options command
on the Tools menu before you place the symbol on the drawing sheet. The option is set with
the Options command on the Tools menu.
To Edit An Embedded Symbol

1. Double-click a symbol on the drawing sheet.
2. Edit the symbol.
3. Click File > Update. The changes are made to the symbol on the drawing sheet.

4. Click File > Close to close the symbol document and return to the document that contains
the symbol.
To Edit A Linked Symbol

1. Select the symbol on the drawing sheet.
2. Click Edit > Edit Object.
3. Edit the symbol.
4. Click File > Update. The changes are made to the symbol on the drawing sheet.
5. Click File > Close to close the symbol document and return to the document that contains
the symbol.
To Edit A Symbol's Elements

If you want to edit individual elements of a symbol, you must convert the symbol to
elements on the drawing sheet.
1. Select the symbol on the drawing sheet.
2. On the shortcut menu, click Convert to convert the symbol to a group of elements.
You must insert a symbol at the default scale (1:1) if you want to use the Convert
command. If you scale the symbol, you cannot convert the symbol to individual elements.
3. On the Change toolbar, click the Ungroup button to ungroup the elements so that you can
edit them individually. You can now edit the symbol's elements just like the ones you
created with one of the drawing commands.
To Edit A Symbol Document Directly

1. Click File > Open and select the symbol document that you want to edit. The document
has a .SYM filename extension.
2. Edit the symbol.
3. Click File > Save.
Edit Symbol Properties

1. Click a symbol in a drawing.
2. Click Edit > Properties.
3. On the Properties dialog box, set the options you want to use.

Manipulate A Symbol
1. Click a symbol on the drawing sheet.
2. Use any element manipulation command such as Move, Copy, or Scale to manipulate the
symbol in the drawing.
Tips
 You can edit a symbol by double-clicking on it.
 Only the symbol, not its individual elements, can be manipulated in a drawing. You can
convert the symbol to individual elements on the drawing sheet by selecting the symbol and
clicking the Convert command on the shortcut menu.
 You can change the size of a symbol by selecting the symbol and then clicking and dragging
one of the handles.
If you cannot scale the symbol using this procedure, then select the symbol and click
the Properties command on the shortcut menu. Then, on the Behavior tab of the Symbol
Properties dialog box, clear the Lock Scale option.
Open A Symbols Library

Before you place a symbol on the drawing sheet, you can set an option to link or embed the
symbol with the Options command on the Tools menu. On the Options dialog box, click the
Symbols tab to set the option.
Before you open a symbols library, you must place the SmartSketch CD-ROM in the appropriate
drive.
1. Click File > Open and select a template or create a document.
For example, if you want to open a symbols library of architectural symbols, you can click
the architectural template or create a document based on that template.
2. Click the Browser button on the Main toolbar.
The browser automatically displays the symbols library associated with the template.
3. Drag and drop the symbol from the Browser window onto the drawing sheet.
Tips
If you open or create a document while the Browser is open, you must click the Home button to
display the symbols directory associated with the current document or template.

Place A Symbol
Before you place a symbol, you can set an option to link or embed the symbol with the Options
command on the Tools menu.
1. Click the Symbol button on the Main toolbar.
2. On the Symbol ribbon bar, set the options that you want.
3. Click the Browser button on the Main toolbar.
The browser automatically displays the symbols library associated with the template.
4. In the Browser window, go to the directory that contains the symbol document.
5. Drag and drop the symbol document from the Browser window into the active document.
Tips
 You can also place a symbol by using drag and drop or copy and paste from the Windows
Explorer. You can set the default option to link or embed the symbol when you drag and
drop it with the Options command on the Tools menu. You set the option on the Symbol
tab of the Options dialog box.
 When you place a symbol that contains dimensions in a document, the dimensions are not
displayed. However, if you double-click the symbol to edit it, the dimensions appear.
 If you press CTRL while you drag a symbol, the symbol is embedded. If you press CTRL +
SHIFT, the symbol is linked.
Pressing the keys overrides the option that you set for dragging and dropping
symbols on the Options dialog box.
 If you open or create a document while the browser is open, you must click the Home button
to display the symbols directory associated with the current document or template.

Appendix: Drawings
APPENDIX A
Appendix: Drawings
In This Appendix
AXIAL STOP-WELDED (AW) ........................................................ 100
CANTILEVER-BRACED (CB)........................................................ 105
CANTILEVER - CANTILVER (CC) ................................................ 112
DUMMY LEG - HORIZONTAL (DH) .............................................. 119
DUMMY LEG - HORIZONTAL (DH) .............................................. 131
DUMMY LEG - VERTICAL (DV) .................................................... 140
FRAMES - FLANGED (FF) ............................................................ 165
FRAMES - L-SHAPE (FL) .............................................................. 173
GUIDE (GG)................................................................................... 181
GUIDE (GG)................................................................................... 191
GUIDE - HOLD DOWN (GH) ......................................................... 195
ROD HANGER (RH) ...................................................................... 201
SHOE CLAMPED (SC) .................................................................. 208
SHOE WELDED (SW) ................................................................... 213
VESSEL - GUIDE (VG) .................................................................. 219
VESSEL - GUIDE (VG) .................................................................. 222
VESSEL - SUPPORT (VS) ............................................................ 224
VARIABLE SPRING HANGER (XV) .............................................. 236

Appendix: Drawings
AXIAL STOP-WELDED (AW)

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CANTILEVER-BRACED (CB)

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CANTILEVER - CANTILVER (CC)

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DUMMY LEG - HORIZONTAL (DH)

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DUMMY LEG - HORIZONTAL (DH)

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DUMMY LEG - VERTICAL (DV)

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FRAMES - FLANGED (FF)

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FRAMES - L-SHAPE (FL)

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GUIDE (GG)

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GUIDE (GG)

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GUIDE - HOLD DOWN (GH)

Appendix: Drawings

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ROD HANGER (RH)

Appendix: Drawings

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SHOE CLAMPED (SC)

Appendix: Drawings

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SHOE WELDED (SW)

Appendix: Drawings

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VESSEL - GUIDE (VG)

Appendix: Drawings

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VESSEL - GUIDE (VG)

Appendix: Drawings

Appendix: Drawings
VESSEL - SUPPORT (VS)

Appendix: Drawings

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Appendix: Drawings
VARIABLE SPRING HANGER (XV)

Appendix: Drawings

Appendix: Drawings

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APPENDIX B
Appendix: Moment Calculations














APPENDIX C
Appendix: Delivered Pipe Support

Forms and Tutorial Definition Files
The following pipe supports are delivered with the PDS product.
Cantilever - Braced (CBA) (on page 260)
Cantilever - Cantilever (CC) (on page 261)
Dummy Leg - Horizontal (DH) (on page 262)
Dummy Leg - Vertical (DV) (on page 263)
Frames Flange (FF) (on page 264)
Frames L-Type (FL) (on page 265)
Guide - Guide (GG) (on page 266)
Guide - Hold Down (GH) (on page 267)
Rod - Hanger (RH) (on page 268)
Shoe - Clamped (SC) (on page 269)
Shoe - Welded (SW) (on page 270)
Vessel - Guide (VG) (on page 271)
Vessel - Support (VS) (on page 272)
Variable Spring Hanger (XV) (on page 273)
In This Appendix
Cantilever - Braced (CBA) ............................................................. 260
Cantilever - Cantilever (CC)........................................................... 261
Dummy Leg - Horizontal (DH) ....................................................... 262
Dummy Leg - Vertical (DV) ............................................................ 263
Frames Flange (FF) ....................................................................... 264
Frames L-Type (FL) ....................................................................... 265
Guide - Guide (GG) ....................................................................... 266
Guide - Hold Down (GH) ................................................................ 267
Rod - Hanger (RH) ......................................................................... 268
Shoe - Clamped (SC) .................................................................... 269
Shoe - Welded (SW) ...................................................................... 270
Vessel - Guide (VG) ....................................................................... 271
Vessel - Support (VS) .................................................................... 272
Variable Spring Hanger (XV) ......................................................... 273

Appendix: Delivered Pipe Support Forms and Tutorial Definition Files
Cantilever - Braced (CBA)
CBA
1, 7, 2, 1, ’’, ’TAG’
14, 7, 4, 1, ’"CB"’, ’TUTNO’
15, 9, 38, 1, ’C38’, ’DATE’
25, 9, 4, 4, ’’, ’ITEM_TYPE’
26, 2, 11, 3, ’ 45’, ’ANGLE’
45, 7, 39, 4, ’’, ’MARK_NO’
46, 1, 5, 4, ’’, ’L’
47, 3, 6, 4, ’’, ’Load’
48, 9, 3, 1, ’’, ’Message’

Cantilever - Cantilever (CC)
CC
1, 7, 2, 3, ’’, ’TAG’
12, 1, 9, 3, ’0’, ’SHH’
14, 7, 4, 1, ’"CC"’, ’TUTNO’
15, 9, 38, 1, ’C38’, ’DATE’
25, 9, 4, 4, ’’, ’ITEM_TYPE’
44, 1, 37, 1, ’’, ’PIPE_TO_STEE’
45, 7, 39, 1, ’’, ’MARK_NO’
46, 1, 5, 4, ’’, ’L’
47, 3, 6, 4, ’’, ’Load’
48, 9, 3, 1, ’’, ’Message’

Dummy Leg - Horizontal (DH)
DH
1, 7, 2, 1, ’’, ’TAG’
14, 7, 4, 1, ’"DH"’, ’TUTNO’
15, 9, 38, 1, ’C38’, ’DATE’
25, 1, 1, 4, ’’, ’Leg Size’
28, 9, 40, 3, ’’, ’Schedule’
45, 7, 39, 3, ’’, ’MARK_NO’
46, 1, 3, 4, ’’, ’L’
47, 3, 2, 4, ’’, ’Load’
49, 9, 41, 1, ’’, ’Message’

Dummy Leg - Vertical (DV)
DV
1, 7, 2, 1, ’’, ’TAG’
14, 7, 4, 1, ’"DV"’, ’TUTNO’
15, 9, 38, 1, ’C38’, ’DATE’
25, 1, 1, 4, ’’, ’Leg Size1’
26, 1, 4, 4, ’’, ’Leg Size2’
28, 9, 40, 3, ’’, ’Schedule1’
29, 9, 39, 3, ’’, ’Schedule2’
30, 9, 37, 3, ’"C"’, ’Mat. code’
45, 7, 39, 3, ’’, ’MARK_NO’
46, 1, 3, 4, ’’, ’L’
47, 3, 2, 4, ’’, ’Load’
49, 9, 41, 1, ’’, ’Message’

Frames Flange (FF)
FF
1, 7, 2, 1, ’’, ’TAG’
15, 9, 38, 1, ’C38’, ’DATE’
25, 1, 1, 4, ’’, ’H’
28, 9, 40, 3, ’’, ’Bolt Mat’
45, 9, 39, 4, ’’, ’MARK_NO’
46, 3, 3, 4, ’’, ’Rating’
47, 3, 2, 4, ’’, ’Load’
49, 9, 41, 1, ’’, ’Message’

Frames L-Type (FL)
FL
1, 7, 2, 1, ’’, ’TAG’
14, 7, 4, 1, ’"FL"’, ’TUTNO’
15, 9, 38, 1, ’C38’, ’DATE’
25, 1, 1, 4, ’36’, ’Height’
28, 1, 2, 4, ’1’, ’Pipe_Move’
31, 3, 3, 3, ’0’, ’Mx’
32, 3, 4, 3, ’0’, ’My’
33, 3, 5, 3, ’0’, ’Mz’
37, 9, 37, 4, ’’, ’Item_Type_2’
45, 7, 39, 4, ’’, ’Mark_No’
46, 1, 7, 4, ’18’, ’Length’
47, 3, 8, 4, ’2’, ’Load’
49, 9, 40, 1, ’’, ’Message’
50, 9, 39, 4, ’0’, ’Item_Type’
51, 9, 38, 1, ’"N"’, ’Torsion’

Guide - Guide (GG)
GG
15, 9, 38, 1, ’C38’, ’DATE’
17, 7, 4, 1, ’"GG"’, ’TUTNO’
24, 1, 8, 4, ’’, ’SHW’
44, 1, 37, 1, ’’, ’PIPE_TO_STEE’
45, 7, 39, 1, ’’, ’MARK_NO’
46, 7, 2, 3, ’’, ’TAG’
48, 9, 3, 1, ’’, ’Message’

Guide - Hold Down (GH)
GH
15, 9, 38, 1, ’C38’, ’DATE’
17, 7, 4, 1, ’"GH"’, ’TUTNO’
24, 1, 8, 4, ’4’, ’BPW’
44, 1, 37, 1, ’’, ’PIPE_TO_STEE’
45, 7, 39, 1, ’’, ’MARK_NO’
46, 7, 2, 3, ’’, ’TAG’
48, 9, 3, 1, ’’, ’Message’

Rod - Hanger (RH)
RH
1, 7, 2, 3, ’’, ’TAG’
13, 3, 10, 4, ’100’, ’LOAD’
14, 7, 4, 1, ’"RH"’, ’TUTNO’
15, 9, 5, 1, ’C5’, ’DATE’
16, 9, 15, 3, ’’, ’MATLCODE’
45, 7, 39, 1, ’’, ’MARK_NO’
48, 9, 6, 1, ’’, ’Message’
143, 9, 3, 4, ’"P1"’, ’BOT ATTACH’
144, 9, 4, 4, ’"B5"’, ’TOP ATTACH’

Shoe - Clamped (SC)
SC
1, 7, 2, 4, ’’, ’TAG’
14, 7, 4, 1, ’"SC"’, ’TUTNO’
15, 9, 38, 1, ’C38’, ’DATE’
45, 7, 39, 1, ’’, ’MARK_NO’
46, 1, 1, 4, ’4’, ’Height’
47, 1, 2, 4, ’12’, ’Length’
48, 9, 3, 1, ’’, ’Message’

Shoe - Welded (SW)
SW
1, 7, 2, 4, ’’, ’TAG’
14, 7, 4, 1, ’"SC"’, ’TUTNO’
15, 9, 38, 1, ’C38’, ’DATE’
45, 7, 39, 1, ’’, ’MARK_NO’
46, 1, 1, 4, ’4’, ’Height’
47, 1, 2, 4, ’12’, ’Length’
48, 9, 3, 1, ’’, ’Message’

Vessel - Guide (VG)
VG
1, 7, 2, 3, ’’, ’TAG’
14, 7, 4, 1, ’"VG"’, ’TUTNO’
15, 9, 38, 1, ’C38’, ’DATE’
25, 9, 4, 4, ’’, ’ITEM_TYPE’
44, 1, 37, 1, ’’, ’PIPE_TO_STEE’
45, 7, 39, 1, ’’, ’MARK_NO’
46, 1, 5, 4, ’’, ’L’
47, 3, 6, 4, ’’, ’Load’
48, 9, 3, 1, ’’, ’Message’

Vessel - Support (VS)
VS
1, 7, 2, 1, ’’, ’TAG’
14, 7, 4, 1, ’"VS"’, ’TUTNO’
15, 9, 38, 1, ’C38’, ’DATE’
25, 1, 1, 4, ’78’, ’Width’
45, 7, 39, 4, ’’, ’Mark_No’
46, 1, 4, 4, ’72’, ’Length’
47, 3, 5, 4, ’2’, ’Load’
49, 9, 40, 1, ’’, ’Message’
50, 9, 39, 4, ’’, ’Item_Type’

Variable Spring Hanger (XV)
XV
1, 7, 2, 1, ’’, ’TAG’
13, 3, 10, 4, ’1000’, ’LOAD’
15, 9, 5, 1, ’C5’, ’DATE’
16, 1, 8, 4, ’-0.25’, ’TOT MOVMT1’
23, 1, 12, 3, ’’, ’c_c length’
24, 1, 15, 3, ’’, ’distance’
32, 3, 7, 3, ’’, ’Hydro load’
45, 7, 39, 4, ’’, ’MARK_NO’
48, 9, 6, 1, ’’, ’Message’
141, 3, 1, 4, ’1’, ’TYPE’
142, 3, 2, 4, ’100’, ’SIZE’
143, 9, 3, 4, ’"B1"’, ’BOT ATTACH’
144, 9, 4, 3, ’’, ’TOP ATTACH’
145, 9, 5, 3, ’’, ’TOP PLATE’


APPENDIX D
Appendix: Delivered Pipe Support

Symbols
The following symbols are delivered with PDS.
AWA.SYM
AWB.SYM

Appendix: Delivered Pipe Support Symbols
AWC.SYM
AWD.SYM

AWE.SYM
AWF.SYM

CB.SYM

CBA.SYM

CBB.SYM

CBC.SYM

CBD.SYM
CCA.SYM

CCB.SYM

CCD.SYM

CCE.SYM
CCF.SYM

CCG.SYM
DHA.SYM

DHB.SYM
DHC.SYM

DHD.SYM
DHE.SYM

DHF.SYM
DHG.SYM

DHH.SYM
DHI.SYM
DHJ.SYM

DHK.SYM
DVA.SYM

DVB.SYM
DVC.SYM

DVD.SYM
DVE.SYM

DVF.SYM
DVG.SYM
DVH.SYM

DVJ.SYM
DVK.SYM

DVL.SYM
DVM.SYM

DVN.SYM
DVO.SYM

DVP.SYM
DVQ.SYM

DVR.SYM
DWGAPLAN.SYM
DWGARROW.SYM

DWGKEY01.SYM
DWGKEY02.SYM

DWGKEY03.SYM
DWGKEY04.SYM

DWGMTO1.SYM
DWGMTO2.SYM
FLA.SYM

FLB.SYM
FLC.SYM

FLD.SYM
FLE.SYM

FLF.SYM
FLG.SYM

GGA.SYM
GGB.SYM
GGC.SYM

GGD.SYM
GGE.SYM
GGE1.SYM

GGE2.SYM
GGE3.SYM
GGF1.SYM

GGF2.SYM
GGF3.SYM
GHA.SYM

GHB.SYM
GHB1.SYM

GHB2.SYM
PT100.SYM
PT50.SYM

PT60.SYM
PT70.SYM

PT80.SYM
RHB1P1.SYM

RHB1P2.SYM

RHB1P350.SYM

RHB1P360.SYM

RHB1P470.SYM

RHB1P480.SYM

RHB1P5.SYM

RHB1P6.SYM

RHB1P7.SYM

RHB2P1.SYM

RHB2P2.SYM

RHB2P350.SYM

RHB2P360.SYM

RHB2P470.SYM

RHB2P480.SYM

RHB2P5.SYM

RHB2P6.SYM

RHB2P7.SYM
RHB3P1.SYM

RHB3P2.SYM

RHB3P350.SYM

RHB3P360.SYM

RHB3P470.SYM

RHB3P480.SYM

RHB3P5.SYM

RHB3P6.SYM

RHB3P7.SYM

RHB4P1.SYM

RHB4P2.SYM

RHB4P350.SYM

RHB4P360.SYM

RHB4P470.SYM

RHB4P480.SYM

RHB4P5.SYM

RHB4P6.SYM

RHB4P7.SYM

RHB5P1.SYM

RHB5P2.SYM

RHB5P350.SYM

RHB5P360.SYM

RHB5P470.SYM

RHB5P480.SYM

RHB5P5.SYM

RHB5P6.SYM

RHB5P7.SYM

RHB6P1.SYM

RHB6P2.SYM

RHB6P350.SYM

RHB6P360.SYM

RHB6P470.SYM

RHB6P480.SYM

RHB6P5.SYM

RHB6P6.SYM

RHB6P7.SYM

RHC5P1.SYM

RHC5P2.SYM

RHC5P350.SYM

RHC5P360.SYM

RHC5P470.SYM

RHC5P480.SYM

RHC5P5.SYM

RHC5P6.SYM

RHC5P7.SYM

RHC6P1.SYM

RHC6P2.SYM

RHC6P350.SYM

RHC6P360.SYM

RHC6P470.SYM

RHC6P480.SYM

RHC6P5.SYM

RHC6P6.SYM

RHC6P7.SYM

RHD5P1.SYM

RHD5P2.SYM

RHD5P350.SYM

RHD5P360.SYM

RHD5P470.SYM

RHD5P480.SYM

RHD5P5.SYM

RHD5P6.SYM

RHD5P7.SYM

RHD6P1.SYM

RHD6P2.SYM

RHD6P350.SYM

RHD6P360.SYM

RHD6P470.SYM

RHD6P480.SYM

RHD6P5.SYM

RHD6P6.SYM

RHD6P7.SYM

SC.SYM
SC2.SYM

SC3.SYM
SCAD.SYM

SCEH.SYM
SW.SYM

SWAD.SYM
SWEH.SYM

SWIM.SYM
VG.SYM
VGA.SYM

VGB.SYM
VGC.SYM
VS.SYM

VSA.SYM
VSB.SYM
VSC.SYM

VSD.SYM
VSE.SYM

VSF.SYM
VSG.SYM

Index
Edit Symbol Properties • 96
A Element Commands • 72
Exit • 86
Active Color • 58
Active Line Style • 59
Active Weight • 58 F
Analyze Data Commands • 59 File Commands • 70
Appendix File Options • 71
Delivered Pipe Support Forms and FRAMES - FLANGED (FF) • 165
Tutorial Definition Files • 259 FRAMES - L-SHAPE (FL) • 173
Delivered Pipe Support Symbols • 275 Frames Flange (FF) • 264
Drawings • 99 Frames L-Type (FL) • 265
Moment Calculations • 245
Applications Command • 73 G
AXIAL STOP-WELDED (AW) • 100
Generate Drawing • 84
Guide - Guide (GG) • 266
C Guide - Hold Down (GH) • 267
Cantilever - Braced (CBA) • 260 GUIDE - HOLD DOWN (GH) • 195
Cantilever - Cantilever (CC) • 261 GUIDE (GG) • 181, 191
CANTILEVER - CANTILVER (CC) • 112
CANTILEVER-BRACED (CB) • 105 H
Copy Pipe Support • 35
Create A SmartSketch Drawing • 95 Help • 86
Create A Symbol • 95
Creating Drawing Seed Files • 94 L
Large Icon View • 84
D List View • 85
Delete Drawing • 80
Delete Pipe Support • 51 M
Delivered Pipe Supports • 30 Manipulate A Symbol • 97
Design Check Review • 66 Move Pipe Support • 50
Design Review • 60
Details View • 86
Display Only Labels • 59
O
Drawing Automation • 88 Open A Symbols Library • 97
Drawing Layout Customization • 93
Drawing Layout Symbols • 92 P
Drawing Title Block (dwgTitleBLock.sym) • PDS Pipe Support Features • 10
92 PDS Pipe Support Module • 9
Dummy Leg - Horizontal (DH) • 262 Physical Pipe Support • 38
DUMMY LEG - HORIZONTAL (DH) • 119, Pipe Support Commodity Reference Data
131 Table 241 • 15
Dummy Leg - Vertical (DV) • 263 Pipe Support Explorer • 75
DUMMY LEG - VERTICAL (DV) • 140, 149, Pipe Support Group Data Table 240 • 14
156, 160 Pipe Support Group Reference Data • 13
Pipe Support Material Description Data
E Table 243 • 20
Edit A Symbol • 95

Index
Pipe Support Material Reference and Support/Drawing Report • 78

Description Data • 17 Supports Commands • 25
Pipe Support Material Reference Data
Table 242 • 18 T
Pipe Support Place Commands • 26
Pipe Support Reference Data • 13 Temporary Symbology • 57
Pipe Support Setup Checklist • 11
Pipe Support Specifics • 10 U
Pipe Supports Data Flow • 11 User Commands • 72
Pipe Supports Modeler • 25, 76
Piping Clash Check • 64
Piping Clash Review • 63
V
Place A Symbol • 98 Variable Spring Hanger (XV) • 273
Place Logical Support SHARED • 39 VARIABLE SPRING HANGER (XV) • 236
Point In Space • 29 Vessel - Guide (VG) • 271
Point on Pipe • 30 VESSEL - GUIDE (VG) • 219, 222
PPSM Place Supports • 27 Vessel - Support (VS) • 272
PPSM Symbols • 90 VESSEL - SUPPORT (VS) • 224, 230, 234
Preface PDS • 7 View Commands • 70
Print Document • 78 View Drawing • 83
Properties • 82
R
Reference Viewer • 77
Restore Permanent Symbology • 59
Review Attributes • 52
Review Data Commands • 52
Review Nozzle Data • 54
Review RDB Report • 67
Review Report • 54
Revise Attributes • 41
Revise Pipe Support Commands • 40
Rod - Hanger (RH) • 268
ROD HANGER (RH) • 201
S
Settings Command • 72
Shoe - Clamped (SC) • 269
Shoe - Welded (SW) • 270
SHOE CLAMPED (SC) • 208
SHOE WELDED (SW) • 213
Show Drawings • 79
Show Supports • 81
Small Icon View • 85
SmartSketch Symbol Introduction • 87
Standard Support Graphic Symbols • 91
Support Drawing Formatted Text • 92
Support Gang • 48
Support Group • 46
Support Location Key Plan • 93
Support User-Interface Definition Form and
Table • 23

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Pipe Supports Modeler

Version 2011 (V12)

PDS Pipe Support Module .......................................................................................................................... 9

Pipe Support Reference Data ................................................................................................................... 13

Pipe Supports Modeler ............................................................................................................................. 25

Plant Design System (PDS) Pipe Supports Modeler 3

Pipe Support Explorer ............................................................................................................................... 75

SmartSketch Symbol Introduction .......................................................................................................... 87

Appendix: Drawings .................................................................................................................................. 99

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GUIDE (GG) ........................................................................................................................................ 181

Appendix: Moment Calculations ............................................................................................................ 245

Appendix: Delivered Pipe Support Symbols ........................................................................................ 275

Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 411

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List of PDS Documentation

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PDS Pipe Support Module

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PDS Pipe Support Features

Pipe Support Specifics

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Pipe Supports Data Flow

Pipe Support Setup Checklist

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Pipe Support Reference Data

Pipe Support Group Reference Data

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Pipe Support Group Data Table 240

Neutral File Format

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Pipe Support Commodity Reference Data Table 241

Neutral File Format

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AWA 1.0" 3.0" - AWA01 AWA 1

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CCA - - - CCA08 CCA 8

Pipe Support Material Reference and Description Data

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Pipe Support Material Reference Data Table 242

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Neutral File Format

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RHD6P770A 1 1 - - PTP FIG. 70A ALLOY LIGHT

Pipe Support Material Description Data Table 243

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Neutral File Format

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FLD01 3 4 - 1 5/8" RAMSET TRUBOLT X 7" LG

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Support User-Interface Definition Form and Table

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Pipe Supports Modeler

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Pipe Support Place Commands

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PPSM Place Supports

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Support Group – A Support Group determines the category of support to be placed.