Witch Hanger Manufacturer’s Interface
- Last UpdatedNov 13, 2023
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By default, a separate tab displays on the Support Editor window for the hanger and the associated load data values.
The 2D View part of the Support Editor window allows you to modify the size and position of the hanger.
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2D/3D View |
Click to display a 3D view of the hanger. Refer to 3D View Tab for further information. |
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Witch Hanger Interface |
Click to display the Witch Hanger interface. |
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Distance/Clearance |
Allows you to position the hanger. The functionality is identical to the positioning of a preliminary support. Refer to Preliminary Tab for further information. |
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Distance from Support/Distance from pipe element |
Allows you to position the hanger. The functionality is identical to the positioning of a preliminary support. Refer to to Preliminary Tab for further information. |
The Data part of the Support Editor window allows you to modify the applicable loading values for transfer to the manufacturer’s interface.
Input values in the fields to define the applicable load values for the hanger.
If a modification is made to the hanger in AVEVA E3D Design, the hanger must be checked in the Witch Hanger interface before it can be applied. A message displays at the bottom of the Support Editor window indicating that the hanger must be checked in the Witch Hanger interface.
The hanger interface software stores hanger interface transfer data using a known file structure within the current project.
For example, if the APS (Aveva Plant Sample) project is being used, the following file structure is generated.
/AvevaPlantSample
/AvevaPlantSample/apshid
/AvevaPlantSample/apshid/cplData
/AvevaPlantSample/apshid/cplData/interfaceDB
/AvevaPlantSample/apshid/cplData/legacyIO
/AvevaPlantSample/apshid/cplData/xmlTransfer
/AvevaPlantSample/apshid/cplData/legacyIO/if
/AvevaPlantSample/apshid/cplData/legacyIO/of