Schematic and 3D Links

From a schematic element, when the Link option is selected, the Integrator searches for 3D elements that match according to the currently defined configuration rules. For example, for a schematic equipment, the Integrator looks for a corresponding 3D equipment element with a name or other attributes that complies with the rules. If a matching element that is not already linked is found, it is offered as the first in a list of candidates for linking, followed by unlinked non-matching elements.

When linking pipes to a schematic pipeline, more than one pipe can be selected to be linked at the same time.

When the Unlink option is selected, a prompt may be displayed to select exactly which links are to be removed. For example, if schematic, design and engineering elements are all linked together, the schematic or just the design element can be selected, leaving the remaining link in place.

When the 3D model data already exists, for example: when a preliminary model has been created in parallel with diagram production, Integrator can link those existing elements with corresponding schematic elements. Integrator can also remove the link from selected elements.