Modelling Consistency Check
- Last UpdatedJan 12, 2026
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A check can be carried out for pipe fabrication validity.
From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Modelling > Modelling Consistency Check to display the Modelling Consistency Check window.
The Modelling Consistency Check window allows you to check a pipe fabrication, view the check results and define the checks to be processed.
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CE |
Identifies the currently selected PIPE or BRAN as the working element. |
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Check |
The Modelling Consistency Check is performed. The Check results display as a coloured circle in the list of selected elements:
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Stop |
Cancels the Modelling Consistency Check currently being performed. |
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Results |
The Results tab displays a description of the Modelling Consistency Check Errors. The Check results display as a coloured circle in the description:
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Check CE |
The Check CE tab displays a detailed error report for the currently selected error description in the Results tab.
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Options |
The Options tab allows you to define the checks to be included in the Modelling Consistency Check.
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Select the check box to include the check in the Modelling Consistency Check. Clear the check box to omit the check from the Modelling Consistency Check. |
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Click Apply to include only the selected check boxes in the Modelling Consistency Check |
When a Modelling Consistency Check has been performed, suggested error fixes display at the bottom of the Modelling Consistency Check window.
The example below displays an error in the pipe indicating an invalid gasket. The suggested fix is to remove the gasket from the from the pipe. You can click Delete to remove the invalid gasket.
The example below displays an error in the pipe indicating that Flange 2 and Flange 3 of the branch are misaligned. The suggested fix is to align the flanges. You can click Fix Flange 2 of BRANCH/CHECK 4 to fix the alignment if Flange 2. You can click Fix Flange 3 of BRANCH/CHECK 4 to fix the alignment if Flange 3.
Additional Information for Saddle Components
The STUB-IN creation form can be used for SADDLE connections. A component which has specific COMPTYPE (Component Type) can be used for SADDLE connection.
(The COMPTYPE should be SSAH or SSAT for SADDLE connection).
The user can query the COMPTYPE of the currently selected element. Enter q comptype in the Command Window.
The user can query the CATREF of the currently selected element. Enter q catref in the Command Window.
The user can query the COMPTYPE of the currently selected element, in Paragon. Enter q comptype in the Command Window.
