Insert Unassigned P&ID Database Symbols

The Unassigned node under the AVEVA P&ID Database node of the P&ID Data Grid lists items, created in P&ID Reports that have not been added to a project drawing. Such items may be added to a drawing using facilities provided by the P&ID Data Grid.

Note: Unassigned pipes, page connectors and instrument loops are also listed. For the procedure for inserting such unassigned items, refer to Insert Unassigned P&ID Database Pipes, Assign Unassigned Items to a Drawing and Assign Sources/Destinations to Page Connectors.

Note: Unassigned items can also be assigned by linking them to unlabelled items on a drawing. Refer to Label with Data from the P&ID Data Grid.

Note: Assigned items in the grid can subsequently be unassigned from symbols and pipes on the drawing if required. Refer to Unlink Assigned P&ID Data Grid Items from Symbols and Pipes.

For details of the use of this procedure in the context of drawing P&IDs, refer to Insert Unassigned P&ID Database Items.

Procedure

1. Start the procedure by opening the P&ID Data Grid and accessing the Unassigned node under the AVEVA P&ID Database node.

2. The nodes list all unassigned symbols by type. Select the required item so that its details are displayed in the right-hand window of the grid interface.

3. Right-click on the record in the right-hand window and select Insert from the menu that is then displayed:

   

4. The command prompt will then display:

   Indicate point:

   Pick an appropriate point for insertion.

5. The symbol is then placed on the drawing and labelled automatically with the properties of the item as specified in AVEVA P&ID Reports. The symbol used will be that specified for the item in AVEVA P&ID Reports.

   The item is moved from under the Unassigned node to under the Assigned node in the P&ID Data Grid.