Compare

Integrator uses configuration rules to compare individual schematic elements and 3D elements or the 3D model to the currently open schematic. To verify if they are aligned or to report any discrepancies. The comparison covers connectivity, component sequence, and attributes data.

Connections within the 3D model should be consistent with connections within the schematic model. This includes connection onto equipment - nozzles and electrical connections, and connections within pipework or HVAC - head and tail references, connection references and connection reference arrays.

Component sequence should be logically consistent between the schematic and 3D model. Integrator reports when elements such as instruments, valves, tees and reducers, are missing or are in a different order.

Integrator also reports any missing or mismatched attribute data, using the configuration rules to identify which attributes it should check and how they should be compared. For example, a name may be composed from schematic attributes such as prefix, suffix and function, and bore and specification reference must match.

Comparison Categories provide a level of control over which categories of difference are reported against which types of elements. For example, focusing on unmatched elements and differences in specification attributes, and to ignore other attribute differences. Refer to Categories for further information.

Integrator can use the results of a comparison to automatically link schematic and 3D elements that it has found to match. It can also automatically update attributes from schematic to 3D where it finds a difference in the data for matching or linked elements. Refer to Manage Links for further information.