Modify Spool
- Last UpdatedJan 22, 2026
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The Modify Spool window provides functionality for you to define pipe end & feed excess, loose components and spool limits.
From the main menu bar, select Pipe Fabrication > Spooling & Checks > Modify Spool to display the Modify Spool window.
The User End & Feed Excess part of the Modify Spool window allows the user display and modify the end and feed excess values.
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Show User End Excesses |
Displays or hides the end excess values in the 3D graphical view.
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Set User End Excess |
You can set the end excess values by picking a tube element in the 3D graphical view. The End Excess window displays.
Input a dimensional value in the Start and End fields. Click Apply to accept the modified end excess values, Reset to discard any changes or Dismiss to close the User End Excess window. You are returned to the Modify Spool window.
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Show User Feed Excess |
Displays all feed excess settings. |
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Set User Feed Excess |
Click to display the Feed Excess window.
Input a dimensional value in the Feed Excess field. Click Apply to accept the modified feed excess value, Reset to discard any changes or Dismiss to close the Feed Excess window. You are returned to the Modify Spool window. |
The Component Attributes part of the Modify Spool window allows the user display and modify the component attributes.
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Show Loose Component |
Displays or hides the loose component value in the 3D graphical view |
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Modify Component Attributes |
Click to display the Component Attributes window.
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Modify Component Attributes
The Component Attributes window allows you to define the attributes for piping components.
From the Modify Spool window click Modify Component Attributes to display the Component Attributes window.
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Displays the attribute settings for the previous piping component. |
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Displays the attribute settings for the next piping component. |
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Loose Component |
Select the check box to specify the piping component as a Loose Component. |
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Apply Default Loose Excess (200.00mm) |
The check box becomes active when you selects the Loose Component check box, the Offline Component check box must be left unchecked and the component must be positioned at the end of a spool. Select the check box to define a Default Loose Excess of 200mm for the piping component. |
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Offline Component |
Select the check box to specify the piping component as an Offline Component. |
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Shop Fabrication Material |
Select the check box to specify the piping component as a Shop Fabrication Material component. |
Click Apply to modify the component attributes, Reset to discard any changes or Dismiss to close the Component Attributes window. You are returned to the Modify Spool window.
The Spool Limits part of the Modify Spool window allows the user display and modify the spool limits. A spool limit can be added or deleted. The spool limit is created with a field WELD component.
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Show Spool Limits |
Displays or hides the spool limits for the currently selected pipe in the 3D graphical view. Each spool limit displays as a filled square.
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Set Spool Limit |
You can create a spool limit for a coupling component using a cursor pick in the 3D graphical view. You are prompted to Pick first component or <ESC> to finish : Possible spool limit positions display as a square without fill, existing spool limits display as a filled square.
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You must then pick a second component adjacent to the first component. The second component is used to decide the exact position for a new spool limit. A confirm window displays asking you to set the spool limit. Click Yes to create a new spool limit. |
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If the new spool limit is close to an existing spool limit, a confirm window displays asking you to reset the spool limit. Click Yes to create a new spool limit. |
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The Set Machine Insertion Direction part of the Modify Spool window allows you to define the bending direction for the spool.
Click Set Machine Insertion Directions to display the Machine Insertions window and define the bending direction.
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Arrive |
Select the radio button and specify the Arrive to define the spool arrive end as the machine insertion direction. |
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Leave |
Select the radio button and specify the Leave to define the spool leave end as the machine insertion direction. |
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Auto |
By default, the bending direction is assigned after the bending check algorithm has checked and optimized both directions. |
Click Apply to set the machine insertion direction or Dismiss to discard any inputs and close the Machine Insertions window. You are returned to the Modify Spool window.
The Create MulTiple Spool part of the Modify Spool window allows you to define a Spool Drawing (SPLDRG) element.
SPLDRG elements can be viewed in the Fabrication Explorer. From the main menu bar, select Display > Explorers > Fabrication Explorer to display the Fabrication Explorer.
To create a multiple spool, from the Modify Spool window, click Create MulTiple Spool to display the MulTiple Spool window.
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Creates the currently selected Department (ISODEP), Registry (ISOREG) or Spool Drawing (SPLDRG) element. |
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Department |
Select from the drop-down list to create a Department element. Enter a Department Name in the field to the right of the drop-down list, the element displays in the Fabrication Explorer. |
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Registry |
Select from the drop-down list to create a Registry element. Enter a Registry Name in the field to the right of the drop-down list, the element displays in the Fabrication Explorer. |
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Spool Drawing |
Select from the drop-down list to create a Spool Drawing element. Enter a Spool Drawing Name in the field to the right of the drop-down list, the element displays in the Fabrication Explorer. |
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Adds a spool to a spool drawing by picking the spool in the 3D graphical view. |
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Removes a spool from a spool drawing by picking the spool in the 3D graphical view. |
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You can decide to include field or not include field components into the Spool drawing. |
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Update Part Number |
Creates Fabrication or Installation Isometrics. |
The bottom part of the Modify Spool window allows you to define the links with Fabrication Checks and Weld Handling. Functionality is also available to clear all Aid Texts from the 3D graphical view.
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Fabrication Checks |
Click to display the Fabrication Check window. Refer to Fabrication Check for further information |
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Weld Handling |
Click to display the Weld Handling window. Refer to Weld Handling for further information |
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Clear All |
Removes all Aid Texts from the 3D graphical view. |