Modules

The application consists of the following modules:

• Model

• Spool

• Draw

• Isodraft

For a full range of products in the software suite, refer to Product Range for further information

Model

Model is the main, graphically driven constructor module. It enables a full sized three-dimensional model to be defined in the design database, with selected views of the current state of the design shown on the graphics screen as the design progresses.

All parts of the design (including equipment, and piping and structural steelwork layouts) can be created. Component selection is provided through Specifications that dictate which Catalog Components can be used. Each part of the design model can be displayed in colour-shaded ‘solid’ colour-coded representations for ease of interpretation.

The Model module can check for interferences (clashes) between items created in the design. There is a very flexible reporting capability that can be used to produce a wide variety of design documents - from bulk Material Take Off to detailed nozzle schedules.

Piping isometrics can be previewed in Model (without having to switch to the Isometric drawing generation module, Isodraft).

Spool

Spool is used for pipework spooling, it allows the designer to split the pipework design into logical sections (spools) ready for fabrication. The spool data can then be output as isometric drawings using Isodraft, refer to Spooling for further information.

Draw

Draw enables dimensioned and annotated scale drawings of selected parts of the design model to be produced. All information needed to create the drawing is accessible using a single drawing database, which extracts data to be used for dimensioning directly from the Model database.

Annotation can be in the form of labels attached to Model elements, or 2D annotation such as drawing notes, or drawing frames, tables, lines and so on. Annotation attached to a design data element on the drawing will move if the 3D position of the element changes. Dimensions are recalculated automatically every time the drawing is updated.

A design model 3D view can be previewed in Draw to aid assembly of a drawing in the 2D view, refer to Draw for further information.

Isodraft

Isodraft produces automatically annotated and dimensioned piping isometric drawings, with associated material lists, of specified sections of the pipework. The content and style of the drawings can be chosen to suit the needs of pipe fabricators and/or erectors and can include a wide range of optional features to suit local requirements. Refer to Isodraft for further information.

Note:
Functionality available for PIPE, BRANCH, PLIST or PSPOOL elements only.

AVEVA Diagrams

AVEVA Diagrams supports the creation of cabling diagrams. The application is based on the AVEVA Design Platform GUI and diagram layouts are created using an embedded Microsoft Office Visio drawing control. All relevant data entered through the application is stored into the Schematic Database.