REPEATABILITY

Function:

Creates split ATTAs at automatically generated split points for subsequent storage in the Design database.

Description:

When a pipe is detailed which needs splitting over more than one sheet, Isodraft automatically generates split points. Normally this data is not stored, and so if the design is altered and the pipe detailed again, the split points may be in different places.

Repeatability allows the user to save these split points in a macro to be run in Model. This macro stores the split point information in the Design database. The user can then use this information to replot single sheets when the user has made changes to the design which only affect those sheets, keeping the split points in the same positions as before.

A function in the SPOOL module allows the user to erase this split point information if need be.

Repeatability is not available for system isometrics or equipment trims.

Split ATTAs are automatically created at split points, in correct list order, with correct coordinates. Once in place they are indistinguishable from split ATTAs that have been manually created. They can be repositioned as required. The macro will select the ATTA using default selectors, and then set its ATTYPE attribute to XXXX. (The macro will be handled in the same manner as an inter-DB connection macro.)

Note:
Prior to Version 10.4, the REPEATABILITY command also stored spool identifiers in the database. This function is now replaced by the SPOOL module functionality.

Examples:

REPE ON

REPE OFF

Related Commands:

ADD DETAIL REMOVE SPLIT

Command Syntax:

>--- REPEatability ---+--- ON------.
                      |            |
                      ‘--- OFF* ---+--->

Restrictions:

• Split ATTAs will not be automatically created if some already exist in the pipe.

• Re-ordering branches will destroy the integrity of the repeatability data.

• Repeatability is not available for system isometrics or equipment trims.

Querying:

Q REPEATABILITY

Q OPTIONS