Model View

The Model View window is used to define or modify the size, geometry and other characteristics of a component. These are also used in setting the attributes of the pointsets, geomsets and datasets to which the component refers.

Model References

Use the Model References part of the Model View window to create administrative elements and component parameters, define the axis system and p-points, group primitive elements and DATA elements, also referred to reference data

On creation of a CATE or SCTA the window is automatically populated with default parameters dependent upon the element being created.

• Category

• Component

• 3D P-point Set (PTSET)

• 3D Pline Set (PTSSET)

• 3D Geometry Set (GMSET)

• Negative 3D Geomsets (NGMSET)

• Structural Geometry Set (GMSSET)

• Data Set (DTSET)

• BoltSet (BTSE)

Category

An administrative element used to separate generic elements of particular types in the hierarchy.

Component

Catalogue components which contain the parameters and the references of the component.

3D P-point Set (PTSET)

Used in the Piping discipline, a Point Set (PTSET) is a collection of p-point elements for piping components, usually abbreviated to 3D Pointset.

To define a point set which is a definition of the position, direction, connection type and bore of a Component’s P-points, to be used by MODEL, ISODRAFT and so on.

The numbering of P-points of piping components must follow certain conventions.

3D Pline Set (PTSSET)

Used in the Structures discipline, a Pline Set (PTSSET) is a collection of p-lines for structural components.

To define a point set which is a definition of the position, direction, connection type and bore of a Component’s P-points, to be used by MODEL, ISODRAFT, and so on.

3D Geometry Set (GMSET)

A 3D Geometry Set (usually abbreviated to 3D Geomset) is a grouping of the primitive elements which make up a piping component, joint or fitting. It specifies the dimensions, orientation and obstruction geometry of each primitive.

Negative 3D Geomsets (NGMSET)

A NGMSET is a grouping of negative 3D primitive elements which are used to represent holes or end preparations for structural items. It specifies the dimensions, orientation and obstruction geometry of each negative primitive.

Structural Geometry Set (GMSSET)

A GMSSET is a grouping of 2D primitive elements used to make up structural profiles. It specifies the dimensions, orientation and obstruction geometry of each primitive. The Geomset defines the symbol that is drawn for a particular Component by AVEVA Catalogue (and MODEL) and also defines the obstruction geometry of the Component for use when clash checking. Each symbol is built up from a combination of the following three types of primitive.

Data Set (DTSET)

A Data Set (DTSE element) is a grouping of DATA elements, (usually abbreviated to Dataset), holding any catalogue data not stored more specifically elsewhere and which is required for use in Model or Draw. A Data Set can be created below a Section (SECT element) or a Category (CATE element).

BoltSet (BTSE)

A Bolt Set (BTSE) element is the administrative element for catalogue component bolting information. It can also be used to store information for the standard bolt holes. The standard bolt holes are numbered from 1 to NOFF. It owns BLTP (Bolt Point) elements, which store the bolting information for an individual bolt for a particular type of flange.

Catalogue Components

Essentially there are four types of catalogue components, Piping component, profile, joint and fitting.

Parameter Definitions

Parameters define the size, geometry and other characteristics of a component, these are used in setting the attributes of the pointset, geomsets and datasets to which the component element refer.

All classes of component can use component parameters, design parameters and insulation parameters. Structural Components can also use attached and owning design parameters. Component parameters are defined in the Catalogue; the other classes of parameters allow characteristics to be set during the design process.

Piping Components, Profiles and Fittings each use one type of Pointset and one type of Geomset. Joints use both types of Pointset and one type of Geomset. The attributes of Pointsets and Geomsets may be defined in terms of parameters, set either explicitly or as real expressions.

The Parameter Definitions part of the Model View window is used to create, define, modify and delete the component definitions. On creation of a CATE or SCTA the window is automatically populated with default parameters dependent upon the element being created. For example, as the Piping discipline is active, the default parameter Nominal Bore is displayed in the Parameter Definitions part of the Model View window.

Note: Only the last parameter in the parameter list can be deleted. Warnings are issued because deleting a parameter definition does not change any component geometry or component property expressions that are dependent on the deleted parameter. The corresponding parameter value is removed from any component found that uses this parameter definition.

Use the generic functionality to create, copy, import pre-defined components or export the current list.