Convert Spec

The Convert Spec window allows older style specifications to be converted into new style GPART families or TABGRO elements types depending on the discipline which is active, such as Piping or Structures.

The conversion process takes all the referenced catalog data from the incoming specification and creates the new structure, it will also create a new specification with the GPART reference.

For non-piping specifications, the Convert Spec creates a TABGRO>CTABLE>TABITE structure to match the incoming spec, so that the new selection option can be used when in Model.The Convert Spec may not be displayed instantly, before the window is displayed a conversion list is built. While this process takes place a progress bar is displayed at the bottom of the AVEVA Catalog window.

Use the Discipline drop-down list, to select the type of specification to convert, the Source specification list is populated with applicable specifications. From the Source specification list, click to highlight the specification to be converted.

Select an entry in the Source specification list to display possible target elements in the database hierarchy displayed in the Catalog Explorer for the converted spec to output to. These are listed in the Destination Spec Worlds/Table Groups and Destination Part Worlds.

If no destinations are listed new elements can be created, select Create Spec World (displays the Create Specification World) or select Create Part World (displays the Create Part World).

Click to highlight an entry from the Destination Spec Worlds/Table Groups and Destination Part Worlds.

Click Apply to convert the specification and create the desired database hierarchy in the Catalog Explorer.