Catalogues and Specifications User Guide
Supports : Administration Data : Options (2) Tab
Options (2) Tab
The Options (2) tab displays further default options.
Flange Gapping Value (MDSFLAGAP)
 
Default value (mm)
Session/default catalogue modifiable
Description
0
Default catalogue
Flange gapping value.
The value used for flange gap control when the flange gap toggle is true on the Supports Application Defaults window. Refer to Application Defaults for further information.
Alternate Representation Level (MDSLEVCHANGE)
 
Default value
Session/default catalogue modifiable
Description
7
Default catalogue
The value can be set to allow graphical additions of MODEL elements by their drawing level attribute.
Transport Prefix (MDSTRANPREF) and Transport Text (MDSTRANISO)
 
Default value
Session/default catalogue modifiable
Description
T
Default catalogue
MDSTRANPREF: transportation support prefix.
TRANSPORTATION# /SUPPORT
Default catalogue
MDSTRANISO: transportation support text on the piping Isometric.
The default MDSTRANPREF contains the prefix string that identifies a transportation support. If the support name starts with the transport prefix, the STEX of all support attachments associated with the support contains the TRANSPORTATION#/SUPPORT text string, contained in the default MDSTRANISO. The prefix string is appended to the support name in the attachment STEXT attribute and appears on the relevant piping isometric.
Number of Characters in Trunnion Support Codes Standard (MDSTRUNCODE)
 
Default value
Session/default catalogue modifiable
Description
5
Default catalogue
Number of characters to display in trunnion support codes standard.
Unit of Weight on Drawings (MDSWEITAG)
 
Default value
Session/default catalogue modifiable
Description
Kgs
Default catalogue
Defines the unit of weight on drawings.
Special Support Number Prefix (MDSSPECPRE), Special Support Number Unique (MDSSPECFLA) and Special Support Number Checker (MDSSPECON)
Not available at this release.
Weight Unit (MDSWEIUNIT)
 
Default value
Session/default catalogue modifiable
Description
1
Default catalogue
The value is a conversion factor that allows output of weights in units other than kg.
All catalogue weights are stored in the database in kg. The setting is used in weight calculations and enables output in lbs, or any other desired units. The options are:
1 (kg) =
output in kg
2.2046 (lbs) =
output in lbs
Other =
Any other weight units. Input the appropriate conversion factor in the numeric entry box.
Dataset Code Conversion Factor (MPU)
 
Default value
Session/default catalogue modifiable
Description
1
Default catalogue
Dataset code conversion factor (2 options):
•
Metric project = Dimensions in mm.
•
Imperial project = Dimensions in inches. Divided by 25.4 to give output in inches.
Unique Support Names (MDSUNIQUENAMES)
 
Default value
Session/default catalogue modifiable
Description
true
Default catalogue
Allows creation of reference supports.
When the check box is selected, functionality is made available for the user to create reference supports. When the check box is deselected, functionality for the user to create reference supports is disabled.
The main purpose of the reference support functionality is to allow the user to add reference an existing support ancillary.
For example, if when creating a new framework support there is an ancillary created on another pipe that the user wishes to reference to the support, the user can select the ancillary and it becomes part of the support.
Display Orientation in Support Tag on Isometric (MDSORINOT)
 
Default value
Session/default catalogue modifiable
Description
true
Default catalogue
Sets the support tag display on the isometric.
true = PS100
ORI = N
false = PS100
Display Bracing Members in Isometric MTO
 
Default value
Session/default catalogue modifiable
Description
False
Default catalogue
Determines if bracing members display in the isometric MTO
Notes Appear on Isometric Drawings (MDSTRUNNOTES)
 
Default value
Session/default catalogue modifiable
Description
true
Default catalogue
Determines if the following notes appear on isometric drawings:
DO NOT CUT HOLE IN PIPE
6mm WEEP HOLE
FREE TO SLIDE
The display setting for each note can be determined by selecting or deselecting the individual Note options check boxes.
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