Schematic 3D Integrator User Guide
Integrator Functions in Detail : How Integrator Builds 3D Data : Building Pipework
Building Pipework
When the Integrator builds pipework in 3D the following actions are carried out.
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The names of an appropriate SITE and ZONE are determined from the rules. The SITE and ZONE are created if they do not already exist.
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A PIPE is created in the appropriate ZONE and named in accordance with the rules. Typically the name will be generated from a number of schematic pipeline attribute values and can include a sequential number.
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BRANches are created equivalent to the schematic branches.
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Piping components are created equivalent to schematic piping instruments, valves and fittings. Rules determine the component type. Components (including valves and instruments) can be named if rules are defined for this.
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Component specification references are copied from the schematic components where available.
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If a specification reference has not been set on the schematic component, Integrator will try to choose the 3D component from a pipe specification using available data. Integrator will determine the appropriate specification, generic type and bore(s). Other selectors such as STYPE can be set by the rules. If Integrator has insufficient data to make a single choice, it will prompt the user with the selection it is trying to make and display the Choose form for the user to make the choice.
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Connection references are set in accordance with schematic connectivity if the connecting objects exist in 3D. This includes branch head and tail references, nozzle connection references, component connection references and connection reference arrays.
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Attribute values can be set on the 3D pipes and components, based on attribute values on the schematic pipelines and components, in accordance with the rules.
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The schematic and 3D objects are linked.
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The user has the opportunity to resolve connections where the schematic connection is directly to schematic equipment. In 3D the connection must be to a nozzle or electrical connection. When resolving connections the user can select an existing nozzle or electrical connection or create a new connection.
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Where a number of interconnected schematic pipelines are to be built in 3D, it is recommended to build the main line first, before building offlegs.
Building Missing Components
Integrator can build missing piping components from the Compare Report form. Refer to How Integrator Compares Schematic and 3D Data.
Building Multiple Pipes for a Single Schematic Pipeline
Currently it is not possible to automatically build part of a schematic pipeline into a pipe, or to automatically build several pipes from a single schematic pipeline. If a schematic pipeline is to be represented in 3D as multiple pipes, each pipe must be created using the Pipework application, and then linked to the schematic pipeline. Individual components could then be built in 3D from the Compare Report form as described in How Integrator Compares Schematic and 3D Data.
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