Cadworx2013 Spec Editor

CADWorx Spec Editor Users Guide

Version 2013 (13.0)

March 2012

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CADWorx Spec Editor Users Guide 3

Contents Intergraph CADWorx Catalog and Specification Editor .......................................................................... 5

Status Bar ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Help ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

File ................................................................................................................................................................. 9

New Catalog ............................................................................................................................................ 9 New Project ........................................................................................................................................... 10 Open ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 Save ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 Save As ................................................................................................................................................. 12 Recent Files .......................................................................................................................................... 12 About ..................................................................................................................................................... 12 Exit Spec Editor..................................................................................................................................... 12

Home Catalog Tab ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Clipboard Panel..................................................................................................................................... 13 Paste............................................................................................................................................... 13 Copy ............................................................................................................................................... 14 Cut .................................................................................................................................................. 14

Other Editing Features .......................................................................................................................... 14 Undo ............................................................................................................................................... 14 Remove Row .................................................................................................................................. 14

Add Table Panel.................................................................................................................................... 15 Edit table features ........................................................................................................................... 15 Size Table ....................................................................................................................................... 16 Material Table ................................................................................................................................. 18 Schedule Table ............................................................................................................................... 19 Thickness Table ............................................................................................................................. 21 EndType Table ............................................................................................................................... 22 Category Table ............................................................................................................................... 24 Data Table ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Legacy Catalog Data Panel .................................................................................................................. 28 Import By Spec ............................................................................................................................... 28 Import From Data File ..................................................................................................................... 29

Transfer Data Panel .............................................................................................................................. 31 Catalog Data ................................................................................................................................... 31 Project Data .................................................................................................................................... 32

View Catalog Tab ....................................................................................................................................... 35

Display Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 35 Catalog Data ................................................................................................................................... 35 Base Catalog Data ......................................................................................................................... 37 Properties ....................................................................................................................................... 37 Component Tables ......................................................................................................................... 38 EndType Tables ............................................................................................................................. 38

Contents

4 CADWorx Spec Editor Users Guide

Home Project Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 39

Specification Panel ............................................................................................................................... 39 Add Specification ............................................................................................................................ 39

Catalog Panel........................................................................................................................................ 46 Update From Catalog ..................................................................................................................... 46

Legacy Specification Panel ................................................................................................................... 46 Import Legacy Specification ........................................................................................................... 47

View Project Tab ........................................................................................................................................ 49

Display Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 49 Project Specs ................................................................................................................................. 49 Project Catalog Data ...................................................................................................................... 49 Properties ....................................................................................................................................... 50

Appendix Property Descriptions ............................................................................................................. 53

Project Properties.................................................................................................................................. 53 Specification Properties .................................................................................................................. 53

Catalog Properties ................................................................................................................................ 54 Size Tables Properties ................................................................................................................... 55 Material Tables Properties ............................................................................................................. 55 Schedule Tables Properties ........................................................................................................... 56 Thickness Tables Properties .......................................................................................................... 57 EndType Tables Properties ............................................................................................................ 57 Data Table Properties..................................................................................................................... 58

Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 75


S E C T I O N 1

The CADWorx Catalog and Specification Editor views, edits, and creates specifications and catalog data loaded with CADWorx. The Spec Editor also imports legacy data, and specs from all versions of CADWorx.

Your project administrator needs to review and update the catalog (.cat) and project (.prj) file in the Spec Editor before modeling begins.

Catalog File - Contains all the size, material, schedule, thickness, end type, category, and component data for all the components in CADWorx. This is a .cat file, stored in the Spec folder, and can only be accessed through the Spec Editor. The catalog file works in conjunction with the project (.prj) file to allow CADWorx to build models.

Intergraph CADWorx Catalog and Specification Editor



The areas highlighted in red are referenced throughout this manual. Windows such as the Catalog Data window are referenced by the window name. Please take a moment to get familiar with the interface.

The View tab is explained in View Catalog Tab (on page 35).

Project File - Contains the specifications for CADWorx. These specifications can be updated by changing the base catalog attached to the project. You can also update the individual components using the edit component dialog box. The project file is used in CADWorx to select specifications and sizes when creating a new model.

The areas highlighted in red are referenced throughout this manual. Windows such as the Project Specs window are referenced by the window name. Please take a moment to get



familiar with the interface. The Component tab is the default tab when, you open the Main Spec List View.

The View tab is explained in View Project Tab (on page 49).

Status Bar Located at the bottom of the Spec Editor, displaying the word Ready and whether the caps lock (CAP), number lock (NUM), and scroll lock (SCRL) are on. There is no command for this bar.



Help Click the question mark in the upper right corner of the Spec Editor to open the help file.

Help - Displays the help file.


S E C T I O N 2

The File menu commands are used to create, save, and open catalogs and projects in the specification editor.

New Catalog - Creates a new catalog. For more information, see New Catalog (on page 9).

New Project - Creates a new project. For more information, see New Project (on page 10).

Open - Opens previously created projects or catalogs. For more information, see Open (on page 11).

Save - Saves current project or catalog. For more information, see Save (on page 11).

Save As - Saves current project or catalog with a new name. For more information, see Save As (on page 12).

Recent Files - Opens recently opened files. For more information, see Recent Files (on page 12).

About - Displays information about the Spec Editor. For more information, see About (on page 12).

Exit Spec Editor - Exits the Spec Editor. For more information, see Exit Spec Editor (on page 12).

New Catalog

CADWorx Spec Editor File: New Catalog

Creates a new catalog with a specific layout for sizes, thicknesses, materials, schedules, end types, and components for a customer.

Name - Specifies the name of the new catalog.

Type - Specifies the type of catalog. The following catalog options are available:

Company Catalog - Builds a catalog for a specific company.

Global Catalog - Builds a catalog for an entire industry. This catalog is the base catalog. Global catalogs are used when an entire industry, such as the oil industry, has all the same information.

Industry Catalog - Builds a catalog for a specific industry.

Base Catalog - Specifies the catalog that this new catalog pulls its information from.

Description - Specifies the description of the catalog.

Location - Specifies the folder where this catalog is saved.

File

File


Units - Specifies the units of measure that are to be used in this catalog. The following unit options are available:

Metric/Metric - Uses the metric system with metric input.

English/Inch - Uses the imperial system with nominal inch input.

Metric/Inch - Uses the metric system with nominal inch input.

1. Click File > New Catalog .

The New Catalog dialog box displays.

2. Type the name of the catalog in the Name box.

3. Select a catalog type from the Type list: Company Catalog, Global Catalog, or Industry Catalog.

4. For a company or industry catalog, click the Base Catalog ellipsis, select the necessary base catalog, and then click OK. For global catalogs, skip to step 5. Global Catalogs are the base catalog.

5. Type a description of the catalog in the Description box.

6. Define the location to save the new catalog. Click the Location ellipsis, select the necessary base catalog, and then click OK.

7. Select a unit type from the Units list: English/Inch, Metric/Inch, or Metric/Metric.

The base catalog you select must use the same units you specify in the Units list.

8. Click OK to create the new catalog.

The catalog list is created and displays under Catalog Data on the left side of the spec editor, in the Main List View.

New Project

CADWorx Spec Editor File: New Project

Creates a new project enabling you to design specifications for companies or customers.

Name - Specifies the name of the project.

Default Catalog - Specifies a default catalog to attach to the project.

BOM type - Specifies the Bill of Material type for the project. There are four material types: Fabrication, Erection, Offshore, and Miscellaneous.

Long Desc Format - Specifies the long description format. For more information, see Long Description Format Dialog Box (on page 50).

Part Number Format - Specifies the part number format. For more information, see Part Number Format Dialog Box (on page 51).

Description - Specifies the description of the project.

Location - Specifies the folder where this project is saved.

1. Click File > New Project .

The New Project dialog box displays.

2. Type the name of the project in the Name box.

3. Click the Default Catalog ellipsis, select the necessary catalog, and then click Open.

4. Select the Bill of Material from the BOM type list.

File


5. Click Long Desc Format, edit the description, and then click OK. For more information, see Long Description Format Dialog Box (on page 50).

6. Click Part Number Format, edit the description, and then click OK. For more information, see Part Number Format Dialog Box (on page 51).

7. Type a description of the project in the Description box.

8. Define the location to save the new project. Click the Location ellipsis, select the preferred folder, and then click OK.

9. Click OK to create the project.

The project is created and displays under Project Specs on the left side of the Spec Editor, in the Main List View.

Open

CADWorx Spec Editor File: Open

Opens an existing project or catalog.

1. Click File > Open .

2. Select the project or catalog to open, and then click Open.

If prompted to update the project from the base catalog, select Yes or No. Selecting Yes updates the project from the base catalog. Selecting No does not update the project from the base catalog. This prompt only happens when you have made a change to the base catalog.

The project or catalog opens for editing.

Save

CADWorx Spec Editor File: Save

Saves the catalog or project changes. This command is only available if you make changes to a product or catalog.

Click File > Save .

The project or catalog is saved with the defined file name and location.

File


Save As

CADWorx Spec Editor File: Save As

Saves the catalog or project, but gives you the option to name or rename the file, and where the file is saved.

1. Click File > Save As .

2. Select a file location.

3. Type a file name, and then click Save.

The catalog or project is saved with the new name or new location.

Recent Files CADWorx Spec Editor File: Recent Files

Provides a list of previously opened files. This command enables you to reopen files you have previously worked with.

Click File, and then select a Recent Files from the list.

The selected file opens.

About CADWorx Spec Editor File: About

Displays the version and copyright date for the CADWorx Spec Editor.

Exit Spec Editor CADWorx Spec Editor File: Exit Spec Editor

Exits the software.

Click File, and then click Exit Spec Editor.

If prompted to Save File, select Yes, No, or Cancel.

The Spec Editor closes.


S E C T I O N 3

Gives you access to the features in an open catalog.

Clipboard - Enables you to edit the fields within the Spec Editor. For more information, see Clipboard Panel (on page 13).

Add Table - Enables you to add tables to a catalog. For more information, see Add Table Panel (on page 15).

Legacy Catalog Data - Enables you to import legacy data. For more information, see Legacy Catalog Data Panel (on page 28).

Transfer Data - Enables you to transfer project or catalog data. For more information, see Transfer Data Panel (on page 31).

Clipboard Panel CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Clipboard

Paste - Pastes text from the clipboard into the project or catalog. For more information, see Paste (on page 13).

Copy - Copies highlighted text from the project or catalog text areas to the clipboard. For more information, see Copy (on page 14).

Cut - Cuts highlighted text from the project or catalog text areas and places it on the clipboard. For more information, see Cut (on page 14).

Paste

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Clipboard > Paste

Keyboard: CTRL+V

Pastes text into the project or catalog after using Cut (on page 14) or Copy (on page 14).

Right-click the row where you want the text, and then select Paste. Alternatively, click the

Home tab, and then click Paste on the Clipboard panel.

Home Catalog Tab

Home Catalog Tab


Copy

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Clipboard > Copy

Keyboard: CTRL+C

Copies highlighted text from the project or catalog. Use Paste (on page 13) to place copied text.

Highlight the text to be copied, right-click it, and then select Copy. Alternatively, click the

Home tab, and then click Copy on the Clipboard panel.

Cut

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Clipboard > Cut

Keyboard: CTRL+X

Cuts highlighted text from the project or catalog. Use Paste (on page 13) to place cut text.

Highlight the text to be cut, right-click it, and then select Cut. Alternatively, click the Home

tab, and then click Cut on the Clipboard panel.

Other Editing Features These features can be used throughout the Spec Editor, but are not located on the Clipboard panel.

Undo Undoes a change in the project or catalog.

Right-click the row in properties, and then select Undo. Undo is only available by right-clicking when in the Properties window, otherwise you must use the keyboard control.

Spec Editor supports Undo using CTRL+Z. Undo is not available on the Clipboard panel.

Remove Row Removes rows from the table.

Right-click the row to be removed, and then select Remove Row.

Remove Row is only available by right-clicking on a row and is unavailable on the Clipboard panel.

Home Catalog Tab


Add Table Panel CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Add Table

Enables you to create the information for a catalog. All options are disabled until you start a new catalog or open an existing catalog.

Size Table - Adds a new size table file to the Size Tables folder in Catalog Data. For more information, see Size Table (on page 16).

Material Table - Adds a new material table file to the Material Tables folder in Catalog Data. For more information, see Material Table (on page 18).

Schedule Table - Adds a new schedule table file to the Schedule Tables folder in Catalog Data. For more information, see Schedule Table (on page 19).

Thickness Table - Adds a new thickness table file to the Thickness Tables folder in Catalog Data. For more information, see Thickness Table (on page 21).

End Type Table - Adds a new endtype table file to the End Type Tables folder in Catalog Data. For more information, see EndType Table (on page 22).

Category Table - Adds a new category to the Data Tables folder in Catalog Data. For more information, see Category Table (on page 24).

Data Table - Adds a data table file to a Data Tables selected category in Catalog Data. For more information, see Data Table (on page 25).

Edit table features

Right-click Menu

Remove All Tables - Removes all of the tables from the selected table type folder.

Open - Displays the selected component in the Main Table List View.

Copy - See Copy (on page 14).

Remove - Removes the selected component from the table list.

Rename - Renames the selected component. Select the component to be renamed, and then enter a new name.

Expand - Expands the selected list.

Collapse - Collapses the selected list.

Expand All - Expands all the table lists.

Collapse All - Collapses all the table lists.

Properties - Displays the Properties view.

Add to base catalog - Adds the selected table file to the base catalog.

Commit to Base Catalog - Commits the changes to the table in the base catalog.

Update from Base Catalog - Updates the selected table with changes made to the base catalog.

Home Catalog Tab


Size Table

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Add Table > Size Table

Adds a new size table file to the Size Tables folder in Catalog Data. The size table records the nominal size and outside diameter (OD) data for all the components used with CADWorx. You can use this command to create different size tables for use in CADWorx.

Name - Specifies the table name. There are no restrictions to what you can name the table.

Description - Specifies the description of the table. There are no restrictions to how you can describe the table.

Default Part Number - Specifies the default part number for the table. This can be changed.

Current Units - Specifies the unit of measure for the size table. This cannot be changed.

Size Table Fields

NOM - Specifies the nominal size of the component.

OD - Specifies the outside diameter and the actual size of the component.

Description - Specifies the size description of the component.

PTN - Specifies the part number of the size.

What do you want to do?

Add a new size table (on page 16)

Edit size table (on page 17)

Add a new size table

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Size Table on the Add Table panel. Alternatively,

right-click Size Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add Size Table .

The New Size Table dialog box displays.

2. Type the name of the table in the Name box.

3. Type the description of the table in the Description box.

4. Change or accept the Default Part Number.

The Current Units box should already contain the units currently associated with the open catalog. You should not be able to change the contents of this box.

5. Click OK.

The new size table displays in the Main Table List View with the description you typed at the top left. The size table is also added to Catalog Data under the Size Tables folder.

6. Click File > Save to save the changes to the catalog.

Home Catalog Tab


Add Standard Size

1. Right-click in the Main Table List View, and then click Add Standard Size. For mainsize instead of standard size, see Add MAINSIZE (on page 23).

The Select size from template dialog box displays.

No standard sizes can be added if all standard sizes are already included in the selected size table.

2. Select the sizes that you need to add, and then click OK.

Use the Select / deselect all check box to select or deselect all sizes.

The sizes selected are displayed in the Main Table List View.


Add New Size

1. Right-click the Main Table List View, and then click Add New Size.

An empty box is displayed with the options to enter NOM, OD, DESCRIPTION, and PTN.

2. Type the necessary information in each box, pressing the TAB key to navigate to the next box.


Edit size table

1. Select the size table file under Size Tables in Catalog Data.

The table displays to the right of the Catalog Data in the Main Table List View.

2. Select a row or box to edit.

3. Enter the changes, or right-click the table and use Remove Row, Cut, Copy, or Paste to edit.

The change is made.


See Also Remove Row (on page 14) Cut (on page 14) Copy (on page 14) Paste (on page 13)

Home Catalog Tab


Material Table

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Add Table > Material Table .

Adds a new material table file to the Material Tables folder in Catalog Data. The material table records the specs data for all the components used with CADWorx. You can use this command to create different material tables for use in CADWorx.


Description - Specifies the description of the table. There are no description restrictions.

Material Table Fields

Spec - Specifies the material.

Grade - Specifies the material grade.

Composition - Specifies the material composition.

Density - Specifies the material density.

Comptypes - Specifies the applicable component types.

PTN - Specifies the part number of the material.

Add a new material table

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Material Table on the Add Table panel. Alternatively, right-click Material Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add Material

Table .

The New Material Table dialog box displays.



4. Click OK.

The new material table displays in the Main Table List View with the description you typed at the top left, and is also added to Catalog Data under the Material Tables folder.


Insert Row

1. Right-click the Main Table List View, and then click Insert Row.

An empty box is displayed with the options to enter SPEC, GRADE, COMPOSITION, COMPTYPES, DENSITY, and PTN.

2. Type the information in each box, pressing the TAB key to navigate to the next box.


Home Catalog Tab


Edit material table

1. Select the material table file under Material Tables in Catalog Data.

The table displays to the right of Catalog Data in the Main Table List View.


3. Enter the change, or right-click the table and use Remove Row, Cut, Copy, or Paste to edit.

The change is made.



Schedule Table

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Add Table > Schedule Table

Adds a new schedule table file to the Schedule Tables folder in Catalog Data. The schedule table records the schedule data for all components used with CADWorx. You can use this command to create different schedule tables for use in CADWorx.


Default Part Number - Specifies the default part number for the table. This can be changed.


Schedule Table Fields

SCH - Specifies the schedule for the component.

PTN - Specifies the part number for the component.


Add a new schedule table (on page 19)

Edit schedule table (on page 20)

Add a new schedule table

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Schedule Table on the Add Table panel. Alternatively, right-click Schedule Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add Schedule

Table .

The New Schedule Table dialog box displays.


3. Change or accept the Default Part Number.

Home Catalog Tab



5. Click OK.

The new schedule table displays in the Main Table List View with the description you typed in at the top left. The new schedule is also added to Catalog Data under the Schedule Tables folder.


Add Schedule

Adds a schedule to the Schedule Table file in the Main Table List View.

Standard Items - Specifies the types of schedules you can add.

Selected Items - Specifies the types of schedules you have added.

1. Right-click the Main Table List View, and then click Add Schedule.

The Add Schedule Items dialog box displays.

2. Select a schedule item from the Standard Items list, and then click the Add arrow to add the item to the Selected Items list.

You can select multiple items by holding the SHIFT or CTRL key down, and then

selecting multiple items. Also, you can add new items by clicking New or delete an

added item by clicking Delete . To move an item up and down in the list, simply select it and use the Up and Down arrows to the side.

3. When all the items are added, click OK.

The schedule items are added to the list.


Edit schedule table

1. Select the schedule table file under Schedule Tables in Catalog Data.

The table displays to the right of Catalog Data, in the Main Table List View.



The change is made.



Home Catalog Tab


Thickness Table

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Add Table > Thickness Table

Adds a new thickness table file to the Thickness Tables folder in Catalog Data. The thickness table records the thickness data for all the components used with CADWorx. You can use this command to create different thickness tables for use in CADWorx.


Size Table - Specifies the size table attached to the thickness table.

Schedule Table - Specifies the schedule table attached to the thickness table.


Thickness Table Fields

NOM - Specifies the nominal size of the component supplied by the size table.

Other numbers - The other numbers in the thickness table are pulled from the schedule table and represent the schedule of the thickness.


Add a new thickness table (on page 21)

Edit thickness table (on page 22)

Add a new thickness table

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Thickness Table on the Add Table panel. Alternatively, right-click Thickness Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add

Thickness Table .

The Thickness Table dialog box displays.


3. Select the size table from the Size Table list.

4. Select the schedule table from the Schedule Table list.


The new thickness table displays in the Main Table List View with the description you typed in at the top left. The thickness table is also added to Catalog Data under the Thickness Tables folder.


The new table brings in all the nominal sizes from the size table, and the schedule numbers from the schedule table, emphasizing the thickness of each component according to its schedule.

Home Catalog Tab


Edit thickness table

1. Select the thickness table file under Thickness Tables in Catalog Data.



3. Enter the change, or right-click the table and use Cut, Copy, or Paste to edit.

The change is made.


Thickness table rows can be removed by removing the associated nominal size inside the associated size table.

See Also Cut (on page 14) Copy (on page 14) Paste (on page 13)

EndType Table

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Add Table > EndType Table

Adds a new endtype table file to the EndType Tables folder in Catalog Data. The endtype table records end types data for all the components used with CADWorx. You can use this command to create different endtype tables for use in CADWorx.


Type - Specifies the end type applied to the table.


Part Number - Specifies the part number assigned to the table.


EndType Table Fields

Mainsize - Specifies the main size of the component.

OAL - Specifies the overall length.

FLGTBL - Specifies the flange table.

FACELEN - Specifies the face length.

CFD - Specifies the connection face diameter.

FFD - Specifies the face diameter.

CHD - Specifies the connection hub diameter.

FHD - Specifies the face hub diameter.

PENGLEN - Specifies the pipe engagement length.

CPENGD - Specifies the connection pipe engagement diameter.

FPENGD - Specifies the face pipe engagement diameter.

For more information, see EndType Tables folder (on page 36).

Home Catalog Tab



Add a new endtype table (on page 23)

Edit endtype table (on page 24)

Add a new endtype table

1. Click the Home tab, and then click EndType Table on the Add Table panel. Alternatively, right-click EndType Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add EndType

Table .

The New EndType Table dialog box displays.

2. Type the name of the new table in the Name box.

3. Select the end type from the Type list.

4. Select the size table from the Size Table list.

Clicking the Size Table ellipsis enables you to select the main size(s) for this endtype table. Alternatively, use Add MAINSIZE in the Main Table List View.

5. Type a part number in the Part Number box.


7. Click OK.

The new endtype table displays in the Main Table List View with the description you typed in at the top left. The endtype table is also added to Catalog Data under the EndType Tables folder.


Add MAINSIZE

1. Right-click the Main Table List View, and then click Add MAINSIZE.

The Select size dialog box displays.

2. Select the sizes to add, and then click OK.


The sizes selected are displayed in the Main Table List View.


Add New MAINSIZE

1. Right-click the Main Table List View, and then click Add New MAINSIZE.

An empty box is displayed.

2. Type the information in the applicable columns, using the TAB key to navigate to the next box.


Home Catalog Tab


Edit endtype table

1. Select the end type table file under EndType Tables in Catalog Data.




The change is made.


For more information, see EndType Tables (on page 38).


Category Table

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Add Table > Category Table

Adds a new category to the Data Tables folder in Catalog Data. For more information, see Data Tables folder (on page 36).

Category - Specifies the component category to be added.

Description - Specifies the description of the category. There are no description restrictions.

When adding a category, the data tables folder must be either empty or missing a category. You cannot add multiple categories of the same component type.

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Category Table in the Add Table panel.

Alternatively, right-click Data Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add Category .

The Add Category dialog box displays.

2. Click the Category list, and then select a category to add.

3. Type a description of the category in the Description box.

4. Click OK.

The new category is added to the Data Tables folder in Catalog Data.


Home Catalog Tab


Data Table

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Add Table > Data Table

Adds a data table to a Data Tables specific selected category in Catalog Data. This option is only available when categories have been previously created, and a particular category must be selected. For more information, see Data Tables folder (on page 36).


Type - Specifies the end type applied to the table.


Default EndType - Specifies the end type for the table.

Start - Specifies the end type for the start point of the component.

End - Specifies the end type for the end point of the component.

Left - Specifies the end type for the left branch of the component.

Right - Specifies the end type for the right branch of the component.

Part Number - Specifies the part number assigned to the table.



Add a new data table (on page 25)

Add new user shape (on page 26)

Add new topworks table (on page 27)

Edit data table features (on page 27)

Add a new data table

1. Click the (+) sign on the Data Tables folder in Catalog Data.

The Data Tables folder expands displaying the categories.

2. Select a category.

3. Click the Home tab, and then click Data on the Add Tables panel. Alternatively, right-click a category in Data Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add Data Table

.

The New Data Table dialog box displays.

4. Type the name of the new data table in the Name box.

5. Click the Type list, and then select the type.

The contents of the list depend on the category you chose at the beginning of these steps.

6. Click the Size Table list, and then select a size table. Next, click the Size Table ellipsis, select the sizes to add from the Select Size list, and then click OK.


7. To apply the same end type on all ends, click the Apply same end-type on all ends check-box.

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8. Click the Start list, and then select a start end type for the component. Click the End, Left, and Right lists, and then select the necessary end types.

9. Type the part number in the Part Number box.

10. Enter a description of the table in the Description box.

11. Click OK.

The new data table appears in the Main Table List View with the name in the upper left corner, and is also displayed in Catalog Data under the category you selected at the beginning of this process.


See Also Add MAINSIZE (on page 23) Add New MAINSIZE (on page 23) Component Tables (on page 38)

Add new user shape

Adds a user shape to the specification.

If Spec Editor is already displayed skip to step 2.

1. Click Start Spec Editor on the spec view palette. Alternatively, click Spec Editor on the desktop.

The Specification Editor software opens.

2. Click File > Open.

The Open File dialog box displays.

3. Select a catalog, and then click Open.

The Catalog Data window displays.

4. Click the (+) sign on the Data Tables folder.

The Data Tables list displays.

5. Right-click User Shapes, and select Add Data Table .

The New Usershape Table displays.


7. Select a user type in the Type list.

8. Select a size table in the Size Table list.

You can select and clear multiple sizes by clicking the Size Table ellipsis.

9. Select the Reducing Component check box if you want this to be a reducing component.

10. Type the user shape folder name in the Usershape Folder box.

11. Type the part number in the Part Number box.

12. Type the description of the user shape in the Description box.

13. Click OK.

The user shape file appears under the User Shape category in the Data Tables folder, and also to the right of Catalog Data, in the Main Table List View.


You can now enter information for the specifics of the user shape that you have added to this specification catalog. For more information, see Add a new data table in CADWorx Spec Editor User's Guide.

Home Catalog Tab


See Also Add MAINSIZE (on page 23) Add New MAINSIZE (on page 23)

Add new topworks table

1. Click the (+) sign on the Data Tables folder in Catalog Data.

The Data Tables file expands displaying the categories.

2. Select Topworks.

3. Click the Home tab, and then click Data on the Add Table panel. Alternatively,

right-click Topworks in Catalog Data, and then select Add Data Table .

The New Topworks Table dialog box displays.

4. Type the name of the new topworks table in the Name box.

5. Click the Type list, and then select the type.

6. Click the Size Table list, and then select a size table. Next, click the Size Table ellipsis, select the sizes to add from the Select Size list, and then click OK.

7. Enter a description of the table in the Description box.

8. Click OK.

The new topworks table appears in the Main Table List View with the name of the table in the upper left corner, and in the Catalog Data under the category you selected in the Data Tables folder.


See Also Add MAINSIZE (on page 23) Add New MAINSIZE (on page 23)

Edit data table features

Right-click Menu

Remove All Tables - Removes all the data tables from the catalog.

All data tables must be removed, before the endtype tables can be removed.

Open - Displays the selected component in the Main Table List View.


Remove - Removes the selected component from the data table list.

Rename - Renames the selected component. Select the component to be renamed, and then enter a new name.

Expand - Expands the data table list.

Collapse - Collapses the data table list.

Expand All - Expands all the table lists.

Collapse All - Collapses all the table lists.

Properties - Displays the Properties view.

Add to base catalog - Adds the selected table file to the base catalog.

Commit to Base Catalog - Commits the changes to the category to the base catalog.

Home Catalog Tab


Update from Base Catalog - Updates the selected category with changes made to the base catalog.

For more information, see Component Tables (on page 38).

Right-click Menu Main Table List View

Add MAINSIZE - Adds a main size. For more information, see Add MAINSIZE (on page 23).

Add New MAINSIZE - Adds a new main size. For more information, see Add New MAINSIZE (on page 23).

Remove Row - See Remove Row (on page 14).

Cut - See Cut (on page 14).


Paste - See Paste (on page 13).

Show Required - Displays the required information.

Show Enhancement - Displays the enhancements.

Show User - Displays the user information.

Legacy Catalog Data Panel CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Legacy Data

Imports legacy data to the Spec Editor. You can import legacy data by Spec or from Data files.

Import By Spec - Imports legacy data from a specification. For more information, see Import By Spec (on page 28) .

Import From Data File - Imports legacy data from a file. For more information, see Import From Data File (on page 29).

Import By Spec

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Legacy Catalog Data > Import By Spec

Imports legacy data from a specification.

Specification File - Specifies the specification file for import.

Library Folder - Specifies the location for the specification file.

Topworks Folder - Specifies the location for the topworks file.

Size Table - Specifies the size table for the import.

Data Files - Specifies the imported spec information.

Path - Specifies the path for the legacy spec.

Status - Specifies the status of the imported spec.

Import - Imports the legacy data.

View Log File - Displays the log file for the legacy import.

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Import By Spec on the Legacy Catalog Data panel.

The Import Legacy Data From Spec dialog box displays.

2. Under Source, click the Specification File ellipsis.

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The Open dialog box displays.

3. Select a legacy spec file to import, and then click Open.

The Data Files box fills with the legacy spec data.

4. Click the Library Folder ellipsis.

The Browse For Folder dialog box displays.

5. Select the legacy folder that contains the data file for the spec, and then click OK.

6. Click the Topworks Folder ellipsis.


7. Select the legacy folder that contains the topworks data file for the spec, and then click OK.

8. Click the Size Table list, and then select a size table.

9. Select the data files you want to import from the Data Files box, and then click OK. Alternatively, select the Select / deselect all check box to select all legacy data in the Data Files dialog box.

10. Click Import.

You get one of two responses: either No files were converted, or [Number] files were converted.

11. Click OK on either message you receive.

12. When finished with the import, click Close.


For detailed information about the contents that were, or were not converted, click View Log File.

You can double click any of the data files in the Data Files dialog box to view its information in notepad.

Import From Data File

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Legacy Catalog Data > Import From Data File

Imports legacy data from a file.

Add Files - Imports legacy data using chosen files.

Add Folder - Imports legacy data using chosen folders.

Delete - Deletes a selected source from the Source Files box.

Source Files - Specifies the selected files or folders for import.

Converted Files - Specifies the files converted after import.

Size Table - Specifies the size table for validation of import.

By Column Count - Specifies all the data file types for each source in the Source File box.

By Column Name - Specifies the data files for the source file you have selected.

Select Data File Type - Specifies the component type for the specification import.

Import - Imports the legacy data.

View Log File - Displays the log file for the legacy import.

There are two options for importing data from the data files. Use Add Files, or Add Folder, depending on what kind of data you want to import.

Home Catalog Tab


Import using Add Files

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Import From Data File on the Legacy Data panel.

The Import Legacy Data From File dialog box displays.

2. Click Add Files .


3. Select a legacy file spec to import, and click Open.

The file displays in the Source Files box.

4. Select a source file, and then under Validation, select a size table from the Size Table list.

The data file type displays in the Select Data File Type box.

Selecting By Column Name or By Column Count determines how information is displayed in the Select Data File Type box. Selecting By Column Count displays all the data file types for each source in the Source File box. Alternatively, selecting By Column Name only displays the data files for the source file you have selected. Some selections in Source Files do not have data file information.

5. Select a data file type from the Select Data File Type box.

Only one data file type can be selected at a time. The data file type needs to be set for each source file listed in the source files box.

6. Click Import.

The converted file displays in the Converted Files box.

These steps can be repeated without having to close the dialog box.

7. Click Close when finished.


To see why something was not converted, or what, where, and when it was converted, click View Log File.

You can double click any of the data files in the Source Files dialog box to view its information in notepad.

Import using Add Folders

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Import From Data File on the Legacy Catalog Data panel.

The Import Legacy Data From File dialog box displays.

2. Click Add Folder .


3. Select a legacy folder to import, and then click Open.

The entire folder displays in the Source Files box.

4. Select a source file, and then under Validation, select a size table from the Size Table list.

The data file type displays in the Select Data File Type box.

Selecting By Column Name or By Column Count determines how information is displayed in the Select Data File Type box. Selecting By Column Count displays all the data file types for each source in the Source File box. Alternatively, selecting By Column

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Name only displays the data files for the source file you have selected. Some selections in Source Files do not have data file information. If you need to delete a file from Source

Files simply select the file, and then click Delete . The file no longer displays in source files.

5. Select a data file type from the Select Data File Type box.

Only one data file type can be selected at a time. The data file type needs to be set for each source file listed in the source files box.

6. Click Import.

The converted file displays in the Converted Files box.

These steps can be repeated without having to close the dialog box.



To see why something was not converted, or what, where, and when it was converted, click View Log File.

You can double click any of the data files in the Source Files dialog box to view its information in notepad.

Transfer Data Panel CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Transfer Data

Enables you to transfer data from one catalog to another catalog, or from one project to another project.

Catalog Data - Copies data from one catalog to another catalog. For example, the source catalog data can be copied to the target catalog. For more information, see Catalog Data (on page 31).

Project Data - Copies data from one project to another project. For example, the source project data can be copied to the target project. For more information, see Project Data (on page 32).

Catalog Data

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Transfer Data > Catalog Data

Copies data from one catalog to another catalog. For example, the source catalog data can be copied to the target catalog.

Source - Specifies where the information to be transferred comes from.

Target - Specifies where the information is transferred.

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Catalog Data on the Transfer Data panel.

Data transfers for projects and catalogs can be conducted while working in a catalog or a project.

The Would you like to use the current catalog for target? dialog box displays.

This only displays when you have a catalog open.

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2. Select Yes to use the current catalog.

OR

Select No to use a different catalog.

The Transfer Catalog Data dialog box displays.

3. Click Open next to the small Source box.


4. Select a catalog to copy data from, and then click Open.

The data displays in the large and small Source boxes.

5. Select New to transfer to a new catalog.

The New Catalog dialog box.

Complete using the information in New Catalog (on page 9).

OR

Select Open , next to the small Target box, to transfer to an existing catalog.

The Open dialog box displays depending on your selection.

Select the source catalog and then click Open.

The data displays in the small and large Target boxes.

6. Click and drag the table file information from the Source box to the Target box. Alternatively, you can right-click a source, and then Copy/Paste the source into the Target box.

7. Click Save to save the changes.


Project Data

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Transfer Data > Project Data

Copies data from one project to another project. For example, the source project data is copied to the target project.

Source - Specifies where the information comes from for the project transfer.

Target - Specifies where the information goes to for the project transfer.

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Project Data in the Transfer Data panel.

Data transfers for projects and catalogs can be conducted while working in a catalog or a project.

The Would you like to use the current project for target? dialog box displays.

This only displays when you have a project open.

2. Select Yes to use the current project.

OR

Select No to use a different project.

The Transfer Project Data dialog box displays.

3. Click Open next to the small Source box.


4. Select a project to copy data from, and then click Open.

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The data displays in the large and small Source boxes.

5. Select New to create and transfer to a new project.

The New Project dialog box.

Complete using the information in New Project (on page 10).

OR

Select Open next to the small Target box, to transfer to an existing project.


Select the source project, and then click Open.

The data displays in the small and large Target boxes.

6. Click and drag the specification information from the Source box to the Target box.

Components can be copied from the loaded source project to the loaded target project by dragging or by using right-click Copy/Paste functionality across the component listings. Target project components can be deleted by selecting the applicable component with right-click and Delete, or by pressing DELETE.

7. Click Save to save the changes.


The CADWorx Spec Editor dialog box displays, telling you the project has been modified outside the application, and asking if you would like to reload it.

9. Click OK to load

OR

Click Cancel to exit.

The CADWorx Spec Editor dialog box displays when you click OK, asking if you would like to load from the base catalog.

10. Click Yes to load base catalog.

OR

Click No to not load the base catalog.

The project reloads with the changes.

11. Click File > Save to save the changes to the project.

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View Catalog Tab


S E C T I O N 4

Select a check box to open each window.

Display - Displays the Catalog Data, Base Catalog Data, Properties, Component Table, and EndType Tables windows. For more information, see Display Panel (on page 35).

Display Panel CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: Display

Enables you to view the following windows.

Catalog Data - Displays all the data loaded in a catalog, and enables you to manipulate the data. For more information, see Catalog Data (on page 35).

Base Catalog Data - Displays all the information in the base catalog. For more information, see Base Catalog Data (on page 37).

Properties - Displays the properties of all the data in the catalog. For more information, see Properties (on page 37).

Component Tables - Lists all the components by table name and version. For more information, see Component Tables (on page 38).

EndType Tables - Lists of all the end types by table name and version. For more information, see EndType Tables (on page 38).

Catalog Data

CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: Catalog Data

Displays all the data loaded in a catalog, and enables you to manipulate the data. Catalog Data displays when an existing catalog is opened or a new catalog is made. For more information on the folders contained in Catalog Data, see the following six topics. Selecting Catalog Data hides or displays the Catalog Data View.

View Catalog Tab

View Catalog Tab


Size Tables folder

Contains all the size data for the components in CADWorx. You can manipulate the size data by adding new size tables, and by changing existing size tables. Size tables can be opened, deleted, and added in Catalog Data, by right-clicking the file or table, and then using the menu that displays. For more information, see Size Table (on page 16).

Material Tables folder

Contains all the material data for the components in CADWorx. You can manipulate the material data by adding new material tables, and by changing existing material tables. Material tables can be opened, deleted, and added in Catalog Data, by right-clicking the file or table, and then using the menu that displays. For more information, see Material Table (on page 18).

Schedule Tables folder

Contains all the schedule data for the components in CADWorx. You can manipulate the schedule data by adding new schedule tables, and by changing existing schedule tables. Schedule tables can be opened, deleted, and added in Catalog Data, by right-clicking the file or table, and then using the menu that displays. For more information, see Schedule Table (on page 19).

Thickness Tables folder

Contains all the thickness data for the components in CADWorx. You can manipulate the thickness data by adding new thickness tables, and by changing existing thickness tables. Thickness tables can be opened, deleted, and added in Catalog Data, by right-clicking the file or table, and then using the menu that displays. For more information, see Thickness Table (on page 21).

EndType Tables folder

Contains all the end type data for the components in CADWorx. You can manipulate the end type data by adding new end type tables, and by changing existing endtype tables. Endtype tables can be opened, deleted, and added in Catalog Data, by right-clicking the file or table, and then using the menu that displays. For more information, see EndType Table (on page 22).

Data Tables folder

Contains all the category and component data for the components in CADWorx. You can manipulate the category and component data by adding new data tables and categories, and by changing existing data tables and categories. Data tables can be opened, deleted, and added in Catalog Data, by right-clicking the file or table, and then using the menu that displays. For more information, see Data Table (on page 25).

View Catalog Tab


Base Catalog Data

CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: Base Catalog Data

Displays all the information in the base catalog for Spec Editor. The base catalog information can be displayed in the Main Table List View or Main Spec List View, by clicking the Base Catalog Data check box in the Display panel.

Properties

CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: Properties

Displays the properties of the specific data you have selected in the catalog. You can use the Properties view to change the aspects of a specification, project, catalog or catalog table file. The table folders do not have properties. Selecting the Fields ellipsis or double clicking Custom Data brings up the New Field or Edit Field dialog box. For more information, see New Field Dialog Box (on page 37). Each category in Data Tables displays different components. Each component has its own specific information under properties, as well as a picture of the component. Different types of unavailable options vary by component. Some components have available options that others do not have. They are explained in the Appendix.

See Also Appendix Property Descriptions (on page 53)

New Field Dialog Box

CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: Display > Properties > Custom Data

Double clicking Custom Data opens the New Field dialog box and enables you to add new information to the properties of the specification data. This dialog box can be opened anytime Custom Data is displayed in the Properties view.

Name - Specifies a name for the new field.

Title - Specifies a title for the new field.

Description - Specifies a description of the information in the new field.

Required Input - Specifies whether the information you are creating requires input from you.

Create a new properties field

1. Open a project, and then select a spec.

OR

Open a catalog, and then select a table.

2. Click the View tab, and then click Properties in the Display panel.

3. Double click Custom Data. Alternatively, right-click Custom Data, and then click Add.

The New Field dialog box displays.

4. Type a name in the Name box.

5. Type a title in the Title box.

6. Type a description in the Description box.

7. Select the Data Type list and select a data type.

8. Select the Required Input list and select Yes or No.

9. Type a default value in the Default Value box.

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10. Click OK.

The new field is added to the properties window.

Edit a field

1. Click the View tab, and then click Properties in the Display panel.

2. Select a field in Fields and click the ellipsis.

The Edit Field dialog box displays.

3. Update the necessary fields, and then click OK.

Component Tables

CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: Component Table

Shows a listing of all the components by TABLENAME, AUTHOR, and PTN (Part Number). To view the component tables, click the View tab, and then select the Component Table check box in the Display panel.

The Component Tables display on the Main Table List View.

EndType Tables

CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: EndType Tables

Shows a listing of all the end types by table name and version. To view the endtype list, click the View tab, and then click EndType Tables on the Display panel.

The EndType Tables displays on the Main Table List View.


S E C T I O N 5

Gives you access to the features in an open project.

Clipboard - Enables you to edit the boxes within the Spec Editor. For more information, see Clipboard Panel (on page 13).

Specification - Enables you to add specifications to the project. For more information, see Specification Panel (on page 39).

Catalog - Enables you to update the project with changes made to the base catalog. For more information, see Catalog Panel (on page 46).

Legacy Specification - Enables you to import legacy specifications. For more information, see Legacy Specification Panel (on page 46).

Transfer Data - Enables you to transfer project or catalog data. For more information, see Transfer Data Panel (on page 31).

Specification Panel CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Specification

Enables you to add information to a project.

Add Specification - Adds a specification to the project. For more information, see Add Specification (on page 39).

Add Specification

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Specification > Add Specification

Adds a specification to a project.

Name - Specifies the name of the specification.

Catalog - Specifies the base catalog.

Weight Factor - Specifies the weight factor of the specification. This option is used for various margins of component weights, such as paint weights, and weld weights.

Component Class - Specifies the class type specification for the component.

Temperature Rating - Specifies the maximum allowable temperature for the component.

Pressure Rating - Specifies the maximum allowable pressure for the component.

Size Table - Specifies the size table used in the base catalog.

Available Size - Specifies the available sizes of the size table. These can be changed by selecting or clearing the check boxes in the list.

Thickness Table - Specifies the thickness table used in the base catalog.

Material Table - Specifies the material table used in the base catalog.

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Home Project Tab


Layer Name - Specifies the layer name. By default this name is the name of the spec, but the name can be changed.

Layer Color - Specifies the color of the specification.

Created By - Specifies the name of the person who created the specification.

Description - Specifies the description of the specification.


Add a new specification (on page 40)

New and Edit Component Pane (on page 41)

Add single new component to a spec (on page 42)

Component LD Format (on page 44)

Add Multi Component Pane (on page 44)

Add multiple new components to a spec (on page 45)

Add a new specification

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Add Specification on the Specification panel. Alternatively, right-click the project name in the Project Specs window, and then click Add Specification.

The New Specification dialog box displays.

2. Type the name of the new spec in the Name box.

3. Use the default catalog, or click the Catalog ellipsis for a new catalog. When the Select Company Catalog File dialog box displays, select a catalog, and then click Open.

4. Type the weight factor in the Weight Factor box.

The weight factor accounts for the various margins of the component weight, such as paint weight, and weld weight.

5. Type the component class in the Component Class box.

6. Type the temperature rating in the Temperature Rating box.

7. Type the pressure rating in the Pressure Rating box.


9. Use the Available Size list to select or clear sizes.

10. Click the Thickness Table list, and then select a thickness table.

11. Click the Thickness Table ellipsis to specify schedules for specific thickness types, using the Schedule Assignment dialog box that displays. Click OK when finished.

12. Click the Material Table list, and then select a material table.

13. Click the Material Table ellipsis to assign material for specific data types, using the Material Assignment dialog box that displays. Click OK when finished.

14. Click Long Desc Format. For more information, see Long Description Format Dialog Box (on page 50).

15. Click Part Number Format. For more information, see Part Number Format Dialog Box (on page 51).

16. Click OK when finished.

17. Type a layer name in the Layer Name box, or use the default layer name.

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18. Click the Layer Color list, and then select a layer color.

19. Type your name in the Created By box.

20. Type a description of the specification in the Description box.

21. Click OK.


The new spec appears under the project name in Project Specs.

New and Edit Component Pane

CADWorx Spec Editor Product Specs window: Double click a product spec

Enables you to add or edit components for a spec. The information in the list comes from the base catalog.

Click Show Data Table , when available, to display the Base Catalog Data and obtain more information.

Component Setup

Group - Specifies the component to add or edit. While editing, this box is disabled.

Type - Specifies the component type for the group selected.

Data Table - Specifies the specific data used for the selected type.

Data Table Update Only - Specifies whether this is an update only. The Data Table Update Only check box is only available when editing.

Size - Specifies the sizes of the component.

BOM Type - Specifies the Bill of Material type for the component.

Layer - Specifies the layer of the component.

Color Index - Specifies the color of the component in a drawing.

Optional Component - Specifies whether the component is an optional selection. Select the Optional Component check box, if you want the component to be an optional choice.

EndType

Apply same end-type on all ends - Specifies that the selected component has all the same end types. Select the Apply same end-type on all ends check box, to apply the same end types to each component. If the Apply same end-type on all ends check box is selected, the other three end type options are unavailable.

Start - Specifies the starting point end type for the component.

End - Specifies the end point end type for the component.

Branch1 - Specifies the first branch end type for the component. Branch1 is available when the Apply same end-type on all ends check box is cleared, and the component has three connection points.

Branch2 - Specifies the second branch end type for the component. Branch2 is available when the Apply same end-type on all ends check box is cleared, and the component has four connection points.

ISOGEN Symbol Information

Identifier - Specifies the identifier used by ISOGEN for the component. For more information, see SKEY Information in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide.

Home Project Tab


SKEY - Specifies the SKEY used by ISOGEN for the component. For more information, see SKEY Information in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide.

Topworks

Topworks - Specifies the topworks for the component. Topworks is available only when the component has topworks.

Schedule & Material

Main - Specifies the main schedule for the component.

Reduction - Specifies the reduction schedule for the component. Reduction is available only if the component has a reducing side.

Material - Specifies the material schedule for the component.

Rating


Temperature Rating - Specifies the maximum allowable temperature for the component.


Sort Sequence

Sort Sequence - Specifies the location of the item in the bill of material. If the user entered 999, this component would be placed last in the list. If it was set to 0, it would be placed first. Setting the same sort numbers to different components in the specification, places the components in the list in an alphabetical order.

Description

Long - Specifies the long description for the component. You can change the long description, by clicking the Long ellipsis which opens the Long Description Format dialog box. For more information, see Component LD Format (on page 44).

Short - Specifies the short description of the component.

Tag - Specifies the tag information of the component.

Notes - Specifies any notes attached to the component.

Add single new component to a spec

1. Double click the spec in the Project Specs view.

The spec displays in the Main Spec List View with the New Component dialog box visible.

Some of the displayed information is the default settings from initial set-up.

2. If the Edit Component pane is visible instead of the New Component pane, then right-click the spec component listing, and then select Add. You might need to increase the pane height if some of the boxes are not visible.

3. Click the Group list, and then select a group.

4. Click the Type list, and then select a type.

5. Click the Data Table list, and then select a data table.

You can view the information you selected by clicking Show Data Table . The Base Catalog Data displays data tables for each component group. For more information, see Base Catalog Data (on page 37).

6. Click the Size Range list, and then select or clear the necessary sizes.

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7. Click the BOM Type list, and then select a Bill of Material or use the default BOM.

8. Click the Layer Name list, and then select a layer, or use the default layer.

9. Click the Color Index list, and then select a color, or use the default color.

10. Select whether or not the component is an optional component, by selecting the Optional Component check box.

11. Select the Apply same end-type on all ends check box to apply the same end type to the component.

The type of component you have selected determines which options are available under the EndType column.

OR

a. Click the Start list, and then select a starting end type.

b. Click the End list, and then select an ending end type.

c. Click the Branch1 list, and then select a branch end type.

d. Click the Branch2 list, and then select a second branch end type.

12. Under ISOGEN Symbol Information, the software should list default data in the Identifier and SKEY boxes. To change the Identifier and SKEY, type your identifier in the Identifier box, and then select your SKEY.

13. Click the Topworks list, and then select the topworks.

14. Click the Main list, and then select a main schedule.

15. Click the Reduction list, and then select a reduction schedule.

16. Click the Material list, and then select a material type.

17. Under the Rating section, the software lists default values from when the spec was created. Change the Component Class, Temperature Rating, and Pressure Rating values as needed.

18. The software lists default information for the Sort Sequence. You can change the sort sequence, which is used for the Bill of Materials.

19. Under the Description column, the software lists a default type of the component for the Long and Short description. You can change the long and short description.

20. Type Tag and Notes information in their respective boxes.

21. Click Add at the top-right hand side of the New component pane.


The component is added to the list in the main window.

Branch Tab

The Branch tab sets up the permitted spec components by main and reduction sizes, through a grid that enables you to choose which sizes use which types of components.

1. Click the Branch tab at the bottom of the New component or Edit component pane.

A grid displays with Branch Size (NPS) on top of the grid, and Main Size (NPS) on the left side of the grid.

2. To add permitted components to the grid, right-click the applicable main and branch size intersection, and then select one of the types listed. The grid can be modified.

The option Apply Branch Table Rule, under Piping Rules in CADWorx Plant Setup, must be changed to Automatic to apply the branch table settings.

The grid box displays letters, indicating that you have added a component.

Home Project Tab


Components can be added to multiple intersections at the same time by holding down CTRL while either selecting multiple intersections, or left-clicking a box and dragging the mouse in any direction to select multiple boxes.

3. Click Save when finished. Every time a change is made, the project must be saved for the change to take effect.

Component LD Format

The Long description in the New component pane can be changed by either typing new information in the Long box, or by clicking the Long ellipsis, and then changing the Long Description Format.

1. Click the Long ellipsis.

The Long Description Format dialog box displays.

2. Select the Components Tables list and change if needed.

3. Use the left or right arrows to move table boxes from one field to another.

4. Use the up or down arrows to move the Long Desc around.

5. To edit the format appearance, select the table in the Long Desc box, and then change the format in the Format box.



Add Multi Component Pane

CADWorx Spec Editor Product Specs window: Double click a product spec

Adds multiple components to a spec. When adding multiple components you must define a data table for each component when finished.

Component - Displays a list of components that can be added to a spec. You can select multiple components by selecting as many check boxes as necessary, or using the plus + sign to select individual components in each group.

Size - Specifies the sizes for the component.


Temperature - Specifies the maximum allowable temperature for the component.


Optional Component - Specifies whether the component is an optional selection. Select the Optional Component check box, if you want the component to be an optional choice.

End-Type

Apply same end-type on all ends - Specifies that all selected components have the same end type. Select the Apply same end-type on all ends check box to apply the same end types to each component. If the Apply same end-type on all ends check box is selected, the other three end type options are unavailable.

Start - Specifies the starting point end type for the component.

End - Specifies the end point end type for the component.

Branch1 - Specifies the first branch end type for the component. Branch1 is available when the Apply same end-type on all ends check box is cleared, and the component has three connection points.

Branch2 - Specifies the second branch end type for the component. Branch2 is available when the Apply same end-type on all ends check box is cleared, and the component has four connection points.

Home Project Tab


Schedule

Main Schedule - Specifies the main schedule for the component.

Branch Schedule - Specifies the branch schedule for the component.

Remaining options

BOM Type - Specifies the Bill of Material type for the component.

Tag - Specifies the tag information of the component.

Notes - Specifies any notes attached to the component.

Color - Specifies the color of the component in a drawing.

Layer - Specifies the layer of the component.

Add multiple new components to a spec

1. Double click the spec in the Project Specs pane.

The spec displays in the main window with the New component dialog box visible.

2. Right-click the component listing area of the screen, and then select Add Multiple.

The Add multi component dialog box displays.

Some of the displayed information is the default settings from initial spec set-up.

3. Use the Component box to select multiple components, by clicking the check boxes.

4. Click the Size type list to select or clear sizes. You might need to increase the pane height if some of the boxes are not visible.

5. The Component Class, Temperature Rating, and Pressure Rating information are set to default values. Change these values as needed.

6. Select the Optional Component check box to make this available as an optional component.

7. To apply the same end-type on all ends, select the Apply same end-type on all ends check box.

The type of component you have selected determines which options are available under the End-Type column.

OR

a. Click the Start list, and then select a starting end type.

b. Click the End list, and then select an ending type.

c. Click the Branch1 list, and then select a branch end type.

d. Click the Branch2 list, and then select a second branch end type.

8. Click the Main Schedule list, and then select a main schedule.

9. Click the Branch Schedule list, and then select a branch schedule.

10. Click the BOM Type list, and then change the Bill of Material or use the default BOM.

11. Type Tag and Notes information in their respective boxes.

12. Click the Color list, and then change the color, or use the default color.

13. Click the Layer list, and then change the layer, or use the default layer.

14. Click Add at the top-right hand side of the Add multi component pane.


The components are added to the list in the Main Spec List View.

Home Project Tab


Branch Tab

The Branch tab sets up the permitted spec components by main and reduction sizes, through a grid that enables you to choose which sizes use which types of components.

1. Click the Branch tab at the bottom of the Add multi component pane.

A grid displays with Branch Size (NPS) on top of the grid, and Main Size (NPS) on the left side of the grid.

2. To add permitted components to the grid, right-click the applicable main and branch size intersection, and then select one of the types listed. The grid can be modified.

The option Apply Branch Table Rule, under Piping Rules in CADWorx Plant Setup, must be changed to Automatic to apply the branch table settings.

The grid box displays letters, indicating that you have added a component.

Components can be added to multiple intersections at the same time by holding down CTRL while either selecting multiple intersections, or left-clicking a box and dragging the mouse in any direction to select multiple boxes.

3. Click Save when finished. Every time a change is made, the project must be saved for the change to take effect.

Catalog Panel CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Catalog

Enables you to update the project from a catalog.

Update From Catalog - Updates the project from the base catalog. For more information, see Update From Catalog (on page 46).

Update From Catalog

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Catalog > Update From Catalog

Updates the spec project from the base catalog.

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Update From Catalog on the Catalog panel.

The CADWorx Spec Editor dialog box displays, asking if you would like to update from the base catalog.

2. Click Yes or No.

The project updates from the base catalog.

Legacy Specification Panel CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Legacy Specification

Enables you to import specs from earlier versions of CADWorx.

Import Legacy Specification - Imports specifications from an earlier version of CADWorx. For more information, see Import Legacy Specification (on page 47).

Home Project Tab


Import Legacy Specification

CADWorx Spec Editor Home tab: Legacy Specification > Import Legacy Specification

Imports specifications from an earlier version of CADWorx.

Specification - Specifies the specification folder for import.

Catalog - Specifies the base catalog for the import.

Size Table - Specifies the size table for the import.

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Import Legacy Specification on the Legacy Specification panel.

The Import Legacy Specification (.spc) dialog box displays.

2. Click the Specification ellipsis.

3. Navigate to the folder and specification file for import, and then select it.

4. Click Open.

The Specification and Catalog boxes are populated.

5. To change the Catalog box, click the Catalog ellipsis.

You must have a catalog already set up, with the data for the specification already imported into it.


7. Click Import.

The Converted successfully dialog box appears.

8. Click OK.


Home Project Tab



S E C T I O N 6

Select a check box to open each window.

Display - Displays the Project Specs, Base Catalog Data, Project Catalog Data and Properties. For more information, see Display Panel (on page 49).

Display Panel CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: Display

Project Specs - Displays the current project, and enables you to add, delete, open, and import specification data. For more information, see Project Specs (on page 49).

Base Catalog Data - Displays all the information in the base catalog of CADWorx. For more information, see Base Catalog Data (on page 37).

Project Catalog Data - Displays all the information attached to the open project. For more information, see Project Catalog Data (on page 49).

Properties - Displays the properties of all the data in the project. For more information, see Properties (on page 50).

Project Specs

CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: Project Specs

Displays the current project, and enables you to add, delete, open, and import specification data. For more information, see Specification Panel (on page 39). Selecting the Project Specs check box, hides or displays the Project Specs view.

Project Catalog Data

CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: Project Catalog Data

Displays all the information attached to the open project. The Project Catalog Data includes the information taken from the catalog and the information from the added specifications. Project Catalog Data enables you to view, but not change, the information. Edits can only be made when working with the edit options in the Home tab of the Spec Editor. Selecting the Project Catalog Data check box, hides or displays the Project Catalog Data view.

View Project Tab

View Project Tab


Properties

CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: Properties

Displays the properties of the specific data you have selected in the project. You can use the Properties view to change the aspects of a specification, project, catalog, or catalog table file. Selecting the Fields ellipsis or double clicking Custom Data brings up the New Field or Edit Field dialog box. For more information, see New Field Dialog Box (on page 37). You can also access the Long Desc Format Setup, Part Number Format Setup, Material Assignment Setup, and Schedule Assignment Setup and make changes. Different types of unavailable options vary by component. Some components have available options that others do not have. They are explained in the Appendix.

See Also Appendix Property Descriptions (on page 53) Long Description Format Dialog Box (on page 50) Part Number Format Dialog Box (on page 51) Material Assignment Setup (on page 52) Schedule Assignment Setup (on page 52)

Long Description Format Dialog Box

CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: Display > Properties > Long Desc Format Setup ellipsis

Specifies the long description format.

Component List - Displays the available list of components.

Component Tables drop-down - Displays the list of Catalog Tables to choose for the long description.

Table fields - Lists the long description formats for the chosen table, and enables you to add the table field to the Long Desc.

Long Desc - Lists the actual long description format, and enables you to add the long description you want, by using the arrows to add formats from the Table fields box.

Format - Displays the actual appearance of the long description.

Example - Displays an example of the long description, as it would appear in the software.

1. Open an existing project or create a new project. The Long Description Format dialog box can be opened in both places.

2. Click the View tab, and then select Properties in the Display panel.

3. Click the Long Desc Format Setup box in the Properties window, and then click the Long Desc Format Setup ellipsis.

OR

Click Long Desc Format in the New Project window when creating a new project.

The Long Description Format dialog box displays.

4. Select a component from the Components list.

5. Select a table from the tables list above Table fields.

6. Use the left or right arrows to move table boxes from one field to another.

7. Use the up or down arrows to move the Long Desc around.

You cannot delete formats from the Long Desc box. You are only able to use the arrows to remove added formats.

View Project Tab


8. To edit the format appearance, select the format in the Long Desc box, and then change the format in the Format box.


10. Click File > Save to save changes to the project.

This can also be accessed using the Add command for a new specification from the Home tab in the Specification panel.

Part Number Format Dialog Box

CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: Display > Properties > Part Number Format Setup ellipsis

Specifies the part number format.

Available Part Number Fields - Lists the part number description formats available, and enables you to add the format to the Selected Part Number Fields.

Selected Part Number Fields - Lists the actual part number format, and enables you to add the part number format you want, by using the arrows to add formats from the Available Part Number Fields box.

Format - Displays the actual appearance of the part number format.

Example - Displays an example of the part number, as it would appear in the software.

1. Open a project or create a new project. The Part Numbers Format dialog box can be opened in both places.

2. Click the View tab, and then select Properties in the Display panel.

3. Click the Part Number Format Setup title in the Properties window, and then click the Part Number Format Setup ellipsis.

OR

Click Part Number Format in the New Project window when creating a new project.

The Part Numbers Format dialog box displays.

4. Use the left or right arrows to move part number boxes from one field to another.

5. Use the up or down arrows to move the Selected Part Number Fields around.

You can delete part number boxes from the Selected Part Number Fields box, by

selecting a part number format, and then clicking Delete .

6. To edit the format appearance, select the format in the Selected Part Number Fields, and then change the format in the Format box.



This can also be accessed using the Add command for a new specification from the Home tab in the Specification panel.

View Project Tab


Material Assignment Setup

CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: Display > Properties > Material Assignment Setup ellipsis

Specifies the material assigned to each component using the Spec and Grade. The material assignment for a component can be changed.

1. Select Material Assignment Setup in the Properties window, and then select the Material Assignment ellipsis.

2. Select a component from the Assign Material list, and then select a new material in the right column, by using the drop-down arrow. Material numbers in this list are based on industry standards. To access detailed information on a material number in the Assign Material list, open the Base Catalog Data, and then open the Material Table.

Schedule Assignment Setup

CADWorx Spec Editor View tab: Display > Properties > Schedule Assignment Setup ellipsis

Specifies the schedule assigned to each size. The schedule assignment for a size can be changed.

1. Select Schedule Assignment Setup in the Properties window, then click the Schedule Assignment Setup ellipsis.

2. Select a size in Schedule Assignment, and then select a new schedule in the right column, by using the drop-down arrow. Schedules in this list are based on the schedules assigned to the sizes in the Schedule Tables file. To access detailed information on a schedule in the schedule list, open the Base Catalog Data, and then open the Schedule Table.


A P P E N D I X A

This appendix contains all the property descriptions available in CADWorx Spec Editor.

In This Appendix Project Properties .......................................................................... 53 Catalog Properties ......................................................................... 54

Project Properties Project Name - Specifies the name of the project. There are no restrictions to naming conventions.

Catalog Name - Specifies the name of the base catalog. This can only be changed in Catalog or by selecting a different base catalog.

Catalog Path - Specifies the folder location of the base catalog. You can change the base catalog by using the Catalog Path ellipsis.

Long Desc Format Setup - Specifics the appearance of the long description attached to components. For more information, see Long Description Format Dialog Box (on page 50).

Part Number Format Setup - Specifies the appearance of the part number attached to components. For more information, see Part Number Format Dialog Box (on page 51).

BOM Type - Specifies the bill of material type associated with the project. This can be changed by click the name of the BOM Type, and using the list that appears.

Version - Specifies the Spec Editor version. This cannot be changed.

Created By - Specifies the person who created the project. You can type a name in the box.

Edited By - Specifies the person who edited the project. You can type a name in the box.

Description - Specifies the description of the project. Change as needed.

Specification Properties Specification Name - Specifies the name of the specification being worked in. This can be edited.

Catalog Name - Specifies the name of the base catalog. This can only be changed in Catalog or by selecting a different base catalog.


Measure/Bore - Specifies the units tied to this specification. This cannot be edited.

Size Table Name - Specifies the current size table being used by the specification. This cannot be edited.

Thickness Table Name - Specifies the current thickness table being used by the specification. Change this with available or newly created Thickness Tables by clicking the name of the old one and selecting the new one from the list. For more information, see Thickness Table (on page 21).

Appendix Property Descriptions



Material Table Name - Specifies the current material table being used by the specification. Change this with available or newly created Material Tables by clicking the name of the old one, and selecting the new one from the list. For more information, see Material Table (on page 18).

Weight Factor - Specifies the weight of the component. This can be edited.

Component Class - Specifies the classification of the components in the specification.

Temperature - Specifies the temperature rating a component can handle.

Pressure - Specifies the pressure rating a component can handle.

Layer Name - Specifies the numerical value of the layer spec.

AutoCAD Color Index [0-255] - Specifies the color appearance of the components when using this specification to draw. This can be changed.

Long Desc Format Setup - Specifics the appearance of the long description attached to components. For more information, see Long Description Format Dialog Box (on page 50).

Part Number Format Setup - Specifies the appearance of the part number attached to components. For more information, see Part Number Format Dialog Box (on page 51).

Limit Spec Size Range To - Specifies the size limit for components within this specification. This can be edited.

Material Assignment Setup - Specifies material numbers for specific components. For more information, see Material Assignment Setup (on page 52).

Schedule Assignment Setup - Specifies the schedule values for specific sizes based on the schedule table. For more information, see Schedule Assignment Setup (on page 52).

Default Flange Type - Specifies the default flange type for the specification. This can be edited.

Reducing Component Selection - Specifies the reduction size setting. There are three options:

Use Reduction Size - Uses the reduction size for the component.

Use Main Size - Uses the main size for the component

Use Larger Wall Thickness - Uses a larger wall thickness for the component.




Spec Description - Specifies the description of the spec. This can be changed.

Custom Data - Add custom data to the specification. For more information see, New Field Dialog Box (on page 37).

Catalog Properties Name - Specifies the name of the catalog being worked in. This can be edited.

Measure/Bore - Specifies the units tied to this catalog. This cannot be edited.

Base Catalog Name - Specifies the name of the base catalog. This can only be changed in Catalog or by selecting a different base catalog.





Catalog Description - Specifies the description of the catalog. Change as needed.

Each of the tables in the catalog has it's own properties.



For more information, see the following topics:

Size Tables Properties (on page 55)

Material Tables Properties (on page 55)

Schedule Tables Properties (on page 56)

Thickness Tables Properties (on page 57)

EndType Tables Properties (on page 57)

Data Table Properties (on page 58)

Size Tables Properties Table Name - Specifies the name of the table selected. This can be edited.

Measure/Bore - Specifies the units tied to this catalog. This cannot be edited.

Default Part Number - Specifies the default part number assigned to the table. This can be edited.




Description - Specifies the description of the table. This can be edited.

Fields

NOM - Nominal Pipe Size - Nominal sizes of the pipe selected when table is built.

OD - Outside Diameter - The diameter of the pipe.

Description - Description - The description of the pipe size.

PTN - Part Number - The part number assigned to the size.

Material Tables Properties Table Name - Specifies the name of the table selected. This can be edited.





Fields

SPEC - Material Specification - Value that specifies the material spec.

GRADE - Grade - Value that specifies the grade of the material.

COMPOSITION - Composition - Value that specifies the composition of the material.

DENSITY - Density - Value that specifies the density of the material.

COMPTYPES - Component Types - The type of component the material type is associated with. Use the list to add component types.

PTN - Part Number - The part number associated with a particular value of material.

Custom Data - Enter new fields to be attached the components via properties.



Schedule Tables Properties Table Name - Specifies the name of the table selected. This can be edited.

Default Part Number - Specifies the default part number assigned to the table. This can be edited.





Fields

SCH - Schedule - Value specifying the schedule of the thickness for components.

SCHENCWT - Schedule Enhance Weight - This column specifies the schedule used with the enhanced weight calculation feature. The enhanced weight calculation feature calculates the weights of components based on the AutoCAD solid geometry (volume of hollow enhanced solid multiplied by density of component). Some components when manufactured may have larger wall thickness then the schedule requires. To make the enhanced weight calculation more accurate, the SCHENCWT can be set to a larger wall thickness schedule. The enhanced weight calculation feature is activated anytime the WEIGHT column is 0.0 in a data table. The component drawing mode (2D Double line, 2D Single line, 3D Solid, 3D Enhanced) does NOT have any effect on the weight calculation. The weight calculation is run in background using a temporary 3D enhanced AutoCAD solid when using 2D Double line, 2D Single line, or 3D Solid drawing mode. The following component’s weight is based on the AutoCAD Solid geometry when the WEIGHT column is 0.0 in the component data table: PIPE SCH thickness value used to create AutoCAD solid geometry ELBOWS SCH thickness value used to create AutoCAD solid geometry O_LETS SCH thickness value used to create AutoCAD solid geometry TEES SCHENCWT thickness value used to create AutoCAD solid geometry CAPS SCHENCWT thickness value used to create AutoCAD solid geometry CROSSES SCHENCWT thickness value used to create AutoCAD solid geometry LATERALS SCHENCWT thickness value used to create AutoCAD solid geometry REDUCERS SCHENCWT thickness value used to create AutoCAD solid geometry FLANGES: Enhanced Data Table Values used to create AutoCAD solid geometry The following component’s weight are ALWAYS based on the Data Table WEIGHT column: COUPLINGS GASKETS BOLTS WELDS SANITARY SPEC_BLIND BLEED_RING EXPANSION JOINTS STRAINERS



UNIONS USER_SHAPES VALVES Y_SHAPE

PTN - Part Number - Value assigned to specific schedules.

Thickness Tables Properties Table Name - Specifies the name of the table selected. This can be edited.

Size Table - Specifies the size table associated with the Thickness Table. This cannot be changed, it is set up when the Thickness Table is created.

Schedule Table - Specifies the schedule table associated with the Thickness Table. This cannot be changed, it is set up when the Thickness Table is created.





Fields

NOM - Nominal Pipe Size - The size of the component from the size table.

Schedule types - The values in this area are schedule table values associated with the thickness table. They represent the weight and thickness of the component.

EndType Tables Properties The properties for each component within the EndType Tables File are all the same. They are as follows:

Table Name - Specifies the name of the table selected. This can be edited.

EndType - Specifies the end type for that particular component. This cannot be edited.

Size Table - Specifies the size table associated with the EndType Table. This is set up when the EndType is created.

Part Number - Specifies the part number associated with that particular component end type.





Fields

MAINSIZE - Main size - Specifies the main sizes used for that end type.

OAL - Overall length - Specifies the overall length used for that end type.

FACELEN - face length - Specifies the face length of that end type.

CFD - connection face diameter - Specifies the connection face diameter for that end type.

FFD - face face diameter - Specifies the face face diameter for that end type.

CHD - connection hub diameter - Specifies the connection hub diameter for that end type.

FHD - face hub diameter - Specifies the face hub diameter for that end type.



PENGLEN - pipe engagement length - Specifies the pipe engagement length for that end type.

CPENGD - connection pipe engagement diameter - Specifies the connection pipe engagement diameter for that end type.

FPENGD - face pipe engagement diameter - Specifies the face pipe engagement diameter for that end type.

Data Table Properties Properties in the data table are broken down by the specific components, known as a category. Most component properties are similar. This list provides the properties for each category. Properties for each component are listed by component. For more information see the list of categories below.

Category Properties

Name - Specifies the name of the category.

Type - Specifies the type of component contained in the category.

Description - Specifies a description of the category.

List of Categories

Caps (on page 59)

Couplings (on page 59)

Crosses (on page 60)

Elbows (on page 61)

Flanges (on page 61)

Gaskets/Bolts/Welds (on page 62)

Laterals (on page 63)

O-Lets (on page 64)

Pipe (on page 64)

Reducers (on page 65)

Sanitary (on page 66)

Spec Blind/Bleed Ring/Exp Joint (on page 67)

Strainers (on page 68)

Tees (on page 68)

Topworks (on page 69)

Unions (on page 70)

User Shapes (on page 70)

Valves (on page 71)

Wye Shape (on page 72)

Common Component Properties

This list of properties specifies the common properties attached to all components within each category. The rest of the properties are broken down in their respective category for the component type. Each of the following properties is contained under Component Table in each category.

Name - Specifies the specific name of each component based on type and schedule. This can be changed.

Type - Specifies the type of the actual component. This is the common name of the component and cannot be changed.



Size Table - Specifies the size table attached to the component. This is based on the size table selected when the component was added to the category. This cannot be changed.

Part Number - Specifies the part number assigned to that particular component type.




Description - Specifies the long description of the component. This includes the common name, the end type, and the weight. This can be changed.

Caps

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Caps. The category opens and you need to click a plus sign next to Cap or Plug. Next, click the actual data table.

EndType

Use One EndType - Specifies the use of only one end type for the component. If this option is unavailable, then the component does not deal with singular end types. False = Uses more than one end type. True = Use only one end type.

Start EndType - Specifies the start end type.

Required

MAINSIZE - Main Size - Specifies the main sizes for the component.

LEN - Length - Specifies the lengths for the component.

HUBOD - Hub Outside Diameter - Specifies the diameter value for the component.

WEIGHT - Weight - Specifies the weight for the component.

ETS - Bitwise End Type Placement Control - Specifies the value for the placement control. Placement control is calculated by the end type number for each end port. For example, a Tee has three ends so the bit type placement control would be 7. Side 1 is 1 side 2 is two and side 3 is 4 equaling 7.

Custom Data - Enables you to input fields using the New Field Dialog Box (on page 37).

Picture Description - Displays a 2D image of the component.

Couplings

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Couplings. The category opens and you need to click a plus + sign next to one of the four coupling groups . Next, click the actual data table. Some of the couplings do not have some of the following properties. If a property is not listed when clicking on a particular component that component does not use that particular property.

EndType

Use One EndType - Specifies the use of only one end type for the component. If this option is unavailable then the component does not deal with singular end types. This can be changed if available. False = Uses more than one end type. True = Use only one end type.

Start EndType - Specifies the start end type associated with that component. This can be changed.

End EndType - Specifies the end end type associated with that component. This can be changed.



Required


REDSIZE - Reduction Size - Specifies the reduction sizes for the component. The reduction property is only available on reducing components.







Crosses

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Crosses. The category opens and you need to click a plus sign next to a crossing group. Next, click the actual data table. Some of the crossings do not have some of the following properties. If a property is not listed when clicking on a particular component that component does not use that particular property.

EndType




Left EndType - Specifies the left end type associated with that component. This can be changed.

Right EndType - Specifies the right end type associated with that component. This can be changed.

Required



CENEND1 - Center to Branch 1 End - Specifies the distance from the center to an end.





ETS - Bitwise End Type Placement Control - Specifies the value for the placement control. Placement control is calculated by the end type number for each end port. For example, a Tee



has three ends so the bit type placement control would be 7. Side 1 is 1 side 2 is two and side 3 is 4 equaling 7.



Elbows

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Elbows. The category open and you need to click a plus + sign next to one of the five elbow groups. Next, click the actual data table. Some of the components do not have some of the following properties. If a property is not listed when clicking on a particular component that component does not use that particular property.

EndType




Required



RAD - Radius - Specifies the radius of the elbow.

ANG - Angle - Specifies the angle of the elbow.

STLEN - Start Tangent Length - Specifies a tangent length.

ETLEN - End Tangent Length - Specifies a tangent length.





Flanges

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Flanges. The category opens and you need to click a plus + sign next to one of the flange groups. Next, click the actual data table. Some of the components do not have some of the following properties. If a property is not listed when clicking on a particular component that component does not use that particular property.



EndType




Required




FLGTHK - Flange Thickness - Specifies the thickness of the flange.

FLGDIA - Flange Diameter - Specifies the diameter of the flange.

HDLE - HUB Diameter Large End - Specifies the diameter of the large end of the flange.

HDSE - HUB Diameter Small End - Specifies the diameter of the small end of the flange.

PENG - Pipe Engagement - Specifies the value of the pipe engagement.

PSB - Pipe Set Back - Specifies the value of the pipe set back for the flange.

LJLEN - Lap Joint Length - Specifies the lab joint length for the flange.


Enhancement

RFD - Raised Face Diameter - Specifies the diameter of the raised face.

RFLEN - Raised Face Length - Specifies the length of the raised face.

BHD - Bolt Hole Diameter - Specifies the diameter of the bolt hole.

BCD - Bolt Circle Diameter - Specifies the diameter of the bolt circle.

BHN - Bolt Hole Number - Specifies the number of bolt holes.

OTD - Orifice Tap Diameter - Specifies the diameter of the orifice tab.

OTA - Orifice Tap Angle - Specifies the angle of the orifice tab.

OTN - Orifice Tap Number - Specifies the value attached to that specific orifice tab.

PID - Pipe Inside Diameter - Specifies the diameter of the inside of the pipe.

RF - Fillet Radius - Specifies the radius of the fillet.



Gaskets/Bolts/Welds

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Gaskets/Bolds/Welds. The category opens and you need to click a plus + sign next to a weld, gasket, or bolt. Next, click the actual data table. Some of the components do not have some of the following properties. If a property is not listed when clicking on a particular component that component does not use that particular property.



Required


FLGOD - Flange Outside Diameter - Specifies the outside diameter of a flange for a gasket.

NOSET - Number of bolts in set - Specifies the amount of bolts for a set of flanges or connections.

DIA - Bolt Diameter - Specifies the diameter of a bolt.

THK - Thickness - Specifies the thickness of a gasket or a weld.

RNO - Ring Number - Specifies the ring number of a gasket.

TYPE - Type - Specifies the type of weld.

LEN - Length - Specifies the length of a bolt.




Laterals

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Laterals. The category opens and you need to click a plus + sign next to a crossing group. Next, click the actual data table. Some of the components do not have some of the following properties. If a property is not listed when clicking on a particular component that component does not use that particular property.

EndType





Required


REDSIZE - Reduction Size - Specifies the reduction sizes for the component. The reduction option is only available on reducing components.

CSEND - Center to Small End - Specifies the small center end.

CLEND - Center to Large End - Specifies the large center end.

CBRH - Center to Branch - Specifies the center branch.







O-Lets

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to O-Lets. The category opens and you need to click a plus + sign next to an o-let group. Next, click the actual data table.

EndType



Required


PSA - Pipe Sizes Allowed - Specifies the pipe size allowed for the O-let.

HUBOD - HUB Outside Diameter - Specifies the outside diameter of the O-let.

PROJ - Outside Projection - Specifies the projection from the outer point.

OLETANGLE - Olet Angle - Specifies the angle of the O-let.

PENG - Pipe Engagement - Specifies the pipe engagement of the O-let.

PSB - Pipe Set Back - Specifies the set back of the pipe from the end point.

POD - Pipe Outside Diameter - Specifies the outside diameter of the pipe.





Pipe

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Pipe. The category opens and you need to click a plus + sign next to one of the component groups . Next, click the actual data table. Some of the components do not have some of the following properties. If a property is not listed when clicking on a particular component that component does not use that particular property.

EndType

Use One EndType - Specifies the use of only one end type for the component. If this option is unavailable, then the component does not deal with singular end types. This can be changed if available. False = Uses more than one end type. True = Use only one end type.





Required


MINLEN - Optional Minimum Pipe Length - Specifies the optional minimum lengths for the component.

MAXLEM - Optional Maximum Pipe Length - Specifies the optional maximum lengths for the component.

THRDCL - Threaded close length - Specifies the length of a threaded close for a nipple.

SOCCL - Socket close length - Specifies the length of a socket close for a nipple.





Reducers

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Reducers. The category opens and you need to click a plus + sign next to one of the reducer groups. Next, click the actual data table. Some of the couplings do not have some of the following properties. If a property is not listed when clicking on a particular component that component does not use that particular property.

EndType




Required




CENOFF - Center Lines Offset - Specifies the offset of the center line.

SESLEN - Small End Straight Length - Specifies the straight length of the small end of the reducer.

LESLEN - Large End Straight Length - Specifies the straight length of the large end of the reducer.


ETS - Bitwise End Type Placement Control - Specifies the value for the placement control. Placement control is calculated by the end type number for each end port. For example, a Tee






Sanitary

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Sanitary. The category opens and you need to click a plus + sign next to one of the sanitary groups . Next, click the actual data table. Some of the couplings do not have some of the following properties, like reducing or Start EndType. If a property is not listed when clicking on a particular component that component does not use that particular property.

EndType





Required



RAD - Radius - Specifies the radius of the uben.

ANG - Angle - Specifies the angle of the uben.

STLEN - Start Straight Length - Specifies the distance from the start port to the start of the curve.

ENLEN - End Straight Length - Specifies the distance from the end port to the start of the curve.

PROJ - Side to project branch -

BRANPROJ - Branch projection - Specifies the distance from the centerline of the bend to the end of branch projection.

ACTLG - Actuator length - Specifies the length of the actuator.

ACTOD - Actuator outside diameter - Specifies the outside diameter of the actuator.

YOKELG - Yoke length - Specifies the length of the yoke for a multi port.

CENCEN - Center to center ports - Specifies the distance from the center to the center of ports.

CENPORT - Center to port - Specifies the distance from the center to the port.

CENSTEM - Center to stem - Specifies the distance from the center to the stem.

BODY1 - Body 1 bit wise control - Specifies the amount and location of the end type for each valve connected to the main line.





ANGLE1 - Angle 1 - Specifies the angle of the branch from the main line of the valve.

ANGLE2 - Angel 2 - Specifies the angle of the branch from the main line of the valve.

ANGLE3 - Angle 3 - Specifies the angle of the branch from the main line of the valve.





Spec Blind/Bleed Ring/Exp Joint

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Spec Blind/Bleed Ring/Exp Joint. The category opens and you need to click a plus + sign next to a Bleed Ring, an Expansion Joint, or Spectacle Blind. Next, click the actual data table. Some of the components do not have some of the following properties. If a property is not listed when clicking on a particular component that component does not use that particular property.

EndType



End EndType - Specifies the end end-type associated with that component. This can be changed.

Required


FLGOD - Flange Outside Diameter - Specifies the outside diameter of a flange for a bleed ring, expansion joint, or spectacle blind.

THK - Thickness - Specifies the thickness of a gasket or a weld.

CCOAL - Center to Center / Overall Length - Specifies the center to center distance or the overall length of the component.







Strainers

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Strainers. The category opens and you need to click the plus + sign next to strainer. Next, click the actual data table.

EndType





Required



CENBTM - Center to Branch End - Specifies the distance from the center to the extreme bottom of the component.





Tees

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Tees. The category opens and you need to click a plus + sign next to a tee group. Next, click the actual data table. Some of the components do not have some of the following properties. If a property is not listed when clicking on a particular component that component does not use that particular property.

EndType







Required


REDSIZE - Reduce Size - Specifies the reduction sizes for the component. Only available on reducing components.

CMAIN - Center to End 1 - Specifies the distance from the center to the main end.

CEND - Center to End 2 - Specifies the distance from the center to the end end.

CBRH - Center to Branch End - Specifies the distance from the center to the branch end.





Topworks

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Topworks. The category opens and you need to click a plus + sign next to a topworks group. Next, click the actual data table. Some of the topworks do not have some of the following properties. If a property is not listed when clicking on a particular topwork that topwork does not use that particular property.

Required


OPOR - Operator Outside Radius - Specifies the radius from the center to the outside of the actuator wheel.

OPTHK - Operator Thickness - Specifies the thickness of the operator wheel.

RESERVED - RESERVED -

OPLENGTH - Operator Length - Specifies the length of the operator stem.

HANDLEOR - Handle Bar Outside Radius - Specifies the outside radius of the handle.

HANDLELENGTH - Handle Length - Specifies the length of the handle to operate the valve.

SUBDIRECTORY - Sub Directory - Specifies the directory where the topwork is located.

DWGNAME - Drawing Name - Specifies the drawing name of the topwork.

ROTATION - Rotation - Specifies the direction of the topwork.

LEFTOR - Left Outside Radius - Specifies the left outside radius.

LEFTLENGTH - Left Side Length - Specifies the left side length of the topwork. This property is only on a topwork that has sides.

RIGHTOR - Right Outside Radius - Specifies the right outside radius of the topwork

RIGHTLENGTH - Right Side Length - Specifies the right length side of the topwork. This property is only on a topwork that has sides.

NODERADIUS - Node Radius - Specifies the radius of the node. This property is only on a topwork that contains a node.

GEARBT - Gear Bottom to Stem Bottom - Specifies the distance from the top of the stem to the bottom of the stem.

WHEELBT - Gear Top to Gear Bottom - Specifies the distance from the top of the gear box to the top of the stem.



WHEELFT - Stem to Wheel Distance - Specifies the distance of the wheel to the stem.

WHEELOR - Wheel Outside Radius - Specifies the outside radius of the wheel.

WHEELLENGTH - Wheel Length - Specifies the length of the wheel.

SPOKENO - Number of Spokes - Specifies the number of spokes on the wheel.




Unions

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Unions. The category opens and you need to click a plus + sign next to Union. Then click the actual data table.

EndType




Required



NUTCRNS - Nut Crown distance - Specifies the distance of the nut crown.





User Shapes

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to User Shapes. The category opens and you need to click a plus + sign next to a user shape group. Next, click the actual data table. Some of the components do not have some of the following properties. If a property is not listed when clicking on a particular component that component does not use that particular property.

Required


REDSIZE - Reduction Size - Specifies the reduction sizes for the component.

TYPE - Type - Specifies the type of user shape.

SUBDIRECTORY - Sub Directory - Specifies the directory where the user shape is located.



DWG3DSOLID - Drawing Name for 3d Solid mode - Specifies the drawing name given to the user shape when it was created.

DWG2DDOUBLE - Drawing Name for 2D Double Line mode - Specifies the drawing name given to the user shape when it was created.

DWG2DSINGLE - Drawing Name for 2D Single Line mode - Specifies the drawing name given to the user shape when it was created.

CONNPOINT - Array Connection points - Specifies the value of the user shapes connection points.

REFPOINT - Ref Connection points - Specifies the value of the reference connection points for the user shape.

CONNDIRECT - Array Connection directions - Specifies the value of the direction for the connection points of the user shape.

CONNREDUCER - Array Connection reduce flags - Specifies the value for the reducing connections flags.

CONNENDTYPE - Array Connection endtypes - Specifies the value for the connection points endtypes.

PROFILEPOINT - Array profile points - Specifies the user shapes profile points if there are any.

DENSITY - Density - Specifies the density of the user shape.




Valves

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Valves. The category opens, and you need to click a plus + sign next to a valve group. Next, click the actual data table. Some of the components do not have some of the following properties. If a property is not listed when clicking on a particular component that component does not use that particular property.

EndType





Required




ODIN - Outside Diameter Inlet - Specifies the outside diameter of the inlet.



SQ - Square Dimension - Specifies the square dimensions of the valve.


OAL - Overall length - Specifies the overall length of the component.

ENDPORT - End to port outlet - Specifies the distance from the end to the port outlet.

CENFEMALE - Center to Female End - Specifies the distance from the center to the female end.

CPRES - Center to pressure end - Specifies the distance from the center to the pressure end.

ODPRES - Outside Diameter Pressure End - Specifies the outside diameter of the pressure end.

CREL - Center to relief end - Specifies the distance from the center to the relief end.

ODREL - Outside Diameter Relief End - Specifies the outside diameter of the relief end.

CMAIN - Center to Main End - Specifies the distance from the center to the main end.

CEND - Center to Branch 1 End - Specifies the distance from the center to the end end.

CBRH - Center to Branch 2 End - Specifies the distance from the center to the branch end.


ETS - Bitwise End Type Placement Control - Specifies the value for the placement control. Placement control is calculated by the end type number for each end port. EXAMPLE: A Tee has three ends so the bit type placement control would be 7. Side 1 is 1 side 2 is two and side 3 is 4 equaling 7.



Wye Shape

To view the properties listed in this topic, click the plus + sign next to Wye Shape. The category opens and you need to click a plus + sign next to Wye. Next, click the actual data table.

EndType





Required


CSEND - Center to End 1 - Specifies the center main to the end of the wye.

CLEND - Center to End 2 - Specifies the center to the end of the wye.

CBRH - Center to Branch End - Specifies the center branch to the end of the wye.


ETS - Bitwise End Type Placement Control - Specifies the value for the placement control. Placement control is calculated by the end type number for each end port. EXAMPLE: A Tee









A About • 12 Add a new data table • 25 Add a new endtype table • 23 Add a new material table • 18 Add a new schedule table • 19 Add a new size table • 16 Add a new specification • 40 Add a new thickness table • 21 Add MAINSIZE • 23 Add Multi Component Pane • 44 Add multiple new components to a spec •

45 Add New MAINSIZE • 23 Add New Size • 17 Add new topworks table • 27 Add new user shape • 26 Add Schedule • 20 Add single new component to a spec • 42 Add Specification • 39 Add Standard Size • 17 Add Table Panel • 15 Appendix Property Descriptions • 53

B Base Catalog Data • 37

C Caps • 59 Catalog Data • 31, 35 Catalog Panel • 46 Catalog Properties • 54 Category Table • 24 Clipboard Panel • 13 Common Component Properties • 58 Component LD Format • 44 Component Tables • 38 Copy • 14 Couplings • 59 Create a new properties field • 37 Crosses • 60 Cut • 14

D Data Table • 25 Data Table Properties • 58

Data Tables folder • 36 Display Panel • 35, 49

E Edit a field • 38 Edit data table features • 27 Edit endtype table • 24 Edit material table • 19 Edit schedule table • 20 Edit size table • 17 Edit table features • 15 Edit thickness table • 22 Elbows • 61 EndType Table • 22 EndType Tables • 38 EndType Tables folder • 36 EndType Tables Properties • 57 Exit Spec Editor • 12

F File • 9 Flanges • 61

G Gaskets/Bolts/Welds • 62

H Help • 8 Home Catalog Tab • 13 Home Project Tab • 39

I Import By Spec • 28 Import From Data File • 29 Import Legacy Specification • 47 Insert Row • 18 Intergraph CADWorx Catalog and

Specification Editor • 5

L Laterals • 63 Legacy Catalog Data Panel • 28 Legacy Specification Panel • 46 Long Description Format Dialog Box • 50

Index

Index


M Material Assignment Setup • 52 Material Table • 18 Material Tables folder • 36 Material Tables Properties • 55

N New and Edit Component Pane • 41 New Catalog • 9 New Field Dialog Box • 37 New Project • 10

O O-Lets • 64 Open • 11 Other Editing Features • 14

P Part Number Format Dialog Box • 51 Paste • 13 Pipe • 64 Project Catalog Data • 49 Project Data • 32 Project Properties • 53 Project Specs • 49 Properties • 37, 50

R Recent Files • 12 Reducers • 65 Remove Row • 14

S Sanitary • 66 Save • 11 Save As • 12 Schedule Assignment Setup • 52 Schedule Table • 19 Schedule Tables folder • 36 Schedule Tables Properties • 56 Size Table • 16 Size Tables folder • 36 Size Tables Properties • 55 Spec Blind/Bleed Ring/Exp Joint • 67 Specification Panel • 39 Specification Properties • 53 Status Bar • 7 Strainers • 68

T Tees • 68 Thickness Table • 21 Thickness Tables folder • 36 Thickness Tables Properties • 57 Topworks • 69 Transfer Data Panel • 31

U Undo • 14 Unions • 70 Update From Catalog • 46 User Shapes • 70

V Valves • 71 View Catalog Tab • 35 View Project Tab • 49

W Wye Shape • 72

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