Standard Tab (Hanger Data)

The left hand side of the window displays the list of available hanger template types; each type represents a hanger configuration. There are two basic hanger types: Fixed Hangers (FH) and Variable Hangers (VH). Filter criteria can be used to specify which hanger template types are displayed in the list. Refer to GUI Grid Data for further information.

When a Hanger configuration is highlighted, the support standard Name, Replacement Name and Description appear at the top of the window. The information is outside of the tabbed areas and displays on all four tabs.

The plotfile for the selected hanger configuration displays on the right hand side of the window. To zoom in to an area of the plotfile, click and drag the middle mouse button to create a zoom area. To restore the original size, right-click and select Reset Limits from the drop-down menu.

Click Apply before selecting another standard, otherwise any changes are lost.

Support Standard

The hanger template configuration selected in the list of available hanger template types displays, and cannot be changed. The support standard is the code used internally within the software by the Supports application.

Standard Replacement Name

The Standard Replacement Name name is used on all windows in the Supports application when referring to the hanger configuration defined by the support standard. It is also output in place of the support standard name on automatic drawing production drawings. The replacement name is based on the hanger configuration. Refer to Hanger Template Configuration for further information.

Description

The text in this field is configurable to suit each design project, and only displays in the MODEL module during the creation of Supports. The description in this field does not affect any associated MTOC details output in automatic drawing production, as the details are stored in the catalogue database.

Hanger Template Configuration

Each hanger template configuration contains its own specific design characteristics, based on these considerations:

• Is it a single or double configuration?

• Should the hanger be connected to a vertical or to a horizontal pipe?

• Should the pipe be insulated?

• Should the steelwork connection be a double-channel connection? What type of beams can be used for the steelwork connection?

• If it is a variable spring hanger, where is the spring located? Is it below the pipe? Is it located above the pipe but below the steelwork? Is it located on top of the steelwork?

• Is the Hanger connected to the pipe using a pipe clamp or to a welded lug?

The hanger template configuration is defined as a combination of three basic components, the top (T), middle (M) and bottom (B) component. For example, a T1 M2 B5 hanger is made up of a T1 type top connection, M2 type middle connection and a B5 type pipe connection.

Based on the component combination and other attributes of the hanger template, the supports application can determine the incorporation of the hanger template into the design.

You can select the T, M and B components that represent the hanger from the Hanger configuration drop-down lists.

Active

Enables you to specify which of the available hanger template configurations are available for use on the project by the user:

True
Select the option button to include the currently selected hanger template configuration in selection lists.

False
Select the option button to exclude the currently selected hanger template configuration from selection lists.

SKey

The symbol key that is stored against the SDTE of the specification is displayed here. A symbol key specifies a symbol representation for a support type on an isometric drawing.

SKey Override

You can override the symbol key that is stored against the SDTE of the specification. Input an alternative symbol key value in the field to modify the symbol representation for a support type on an isometric drawing.

Support Function

The hanger support function is specified here. For example, FH for a Fixed Hanger.

By default, ancillary, hanger and trunnion standards are assigned a default support function corresponding to their standard code. For example, AT, AN, FH, VH, TT, these are fully configurable.

To specify a support function for an ancillary, refer to Ancillary Data for further information.

To specify a support function for a trunnion, refer to Trunnion Data for further information.