Applications

Common Functionality User Guide

Getting Started : Applications

Design is divided into a number of functional applications which enables a full sized three dimensional model to be defined in the design database, with selected views of the current state of the design shown on the graphics screen as the design progresses. To change to a different application on the top left of the AVEVA E3D™ window select the drop-down arrow next to GENERAL to display a drop-down list of all the available applications. Select the required application.


GENERAL	Allows the user to view all the common functionalities of the different applications.
EQUIPMENT	Allows the user to create and manipulate equipment that is available for all projects by associating it with a catalogue. Refer to Equipment for further information.
PIPEWORK	Allows the user to create, analyse and document logically interconnected piping networks. Refer to Pipework Design for further information.
CABLE TRAYS	Allows the user to create a cable tray element and is added to the cableways either automatically or manually. Refer to Cable Trays for further information.
HVAC	Allows the user to design and detail complex ducting networks within a full 3D environment, with the support of tools to produce a clash free design. Refer to HVAC for further information.
STRUCTURES	Allows the user to create structural steelworks within a full 3D environment, with the support of tools to produce a clash free design. Refer to Structural Design for further information.
DESIGN TEMPLATES	Allows the user to create a design template by creating an instance of the template in the DESIGN DB. When a design template is instanced, the template contents are copied into the design hierarchy; they can then be modified locally as required. Refer to Design Templates for further information.
CABLING SYSTEM	Allows the user to create or select cables from the catalogue, optionally connected to equipment, before being joined to a cableway and routed along a cableway. Refer to Cable Design for further information.
MULTI DISCIPLINE SUPPORTS	Allows the user to create supports for piping, cable trays, (Both piping based cable trays (BRAN) and cable trays (CTRAY) created by the Cabling System) and HVAC. It is highly interactive, enabling the user to design supports with the minimum of effort. Refer to Multi-Discipline Supports for further information.