Component Symbol Keys

Each type of component has a two-dimensional symbol which is used to represent it on the isometric drawings. Each symbol is referred to by a text attribute, known as the symbol key (SKEY) attribute, of a DTEXT element.

The overall relationship between a pipe component and its descriptive elements is shown by the following structure:

Symbol keys

Refer to Symbol Keys for a complete list of the standard symbols and their associated symbol keys, grouped together by generic type (ELBO, FLAN, PCOM, VALV, etc.).

The user can usually select any symbol listed under the relevant generic type. For example, the following symbol keys are valid for a CAP, refer to CAP Symbol Keys:

KABW KACP KASC KASW

If an incorrect SKEY is specified, a default rectangle will be drawn at the corresponding component position.

Note: It is essential to comply with the p-point configurations for the given symbol. Refer to Symbol Keys for the configuration for each symbol.

The SKEY attribute of a DTEXT element is set by using the syntax

SKEY symbolkeytext

where symbolkeytext is the symbol key attribute code enclosed between closing quotes. For example:

SKEY ’KABW’

The default SKEY symbols should be suitable for most applications. For specialized needs it is possible to redefine existing symbols, or to create new symbols, for some types of component. Refer to Symbol Keys for further information.