Add Pipe Destination Text

This procedure can be used for creating and positioning Pipe Destination text at the start or end of pipes. The pipe must already be labelled before pipe destination text can be added.

The procedure is also use for editing existing pipe destination text.

Note: If a pipe node is labelled, when P&ID data is exported, the pipe node will be counted as the source/destination of the pipe, rather than any item that it might be connected to, unless that connected item is an offsheet connector.

Example

Errors

An error message is initiated by overlaying pipes or arrows at an insertion point.

Procedure

1. Start the procedure by either:

   • selecting the pipe node to be labelled on The Drawing Page, then selecting Properties from the shortcut menu, or

   • selecting the Properties option in the Properties group of the Home tab.

     Note: Labels can also be viewed using the Non-Modal Properties Dialog, but tags cannot be directly entered into this dialog. Other details can be entered or changed however, and the drawing labelled with them.

2. If the first method of starting the procedure is followed, the AVEVA P&ID Pipe Destination Text Properties dialog is then displayed.

   If the other method is followed, the Command prompt will display:

   Select Item to Label, or Label to Modify:

   For new text, pick the end or start node of the pipe. When editing existing text, pick the text.

   Note: When attempting to place an offsheet connector and pipe destination text at a node, move the node from the end of the pipe, place the destination text, and then carefully move the mode back into place. This action prevents display of an error message caused by overlaying pipes or arrows at an insertion point.

3. The AVEVA P&ID Pipe Destination Text Properties dialog is displayed:

   

   Enter or edit the three lines of pipe destination text.

   If it is required that the text be placed on the drawing, make sure that Yes is selected from the Add Label list. Otherwise, select No.

   Click OK.

4. If Yes was selected from the Add Label list, the Command prompt will then display:

   Position first line of text:

   Place the first line of text. If lines 2 or 3 are completed, they are automatically placed relative to the first line.

5. The Command prompt will display:

   Select Item to Label, or Label to Modify:

   Pick another node for to label with destination text, or select Cancel or press Ctrl-C to end the command.