Set Symbols to Inherit Label Data from a Manually Selected Pipe

This procedure is used to set an instrument, inline equipment item, valve or line fitting to inherit label data from a selected pipe.

Associated Project Configuration Options

Pipe label data inheritance is configured in the Instruments - Settings Sub-Category, Equipment - Settings Sub-Category, Valves - Settings Sub-Category and Line Fittings - Settings Sub-Category of the AVEVA P&ID Project Administration program.

Procedure

1. Start the procedure by selecting the Inherit Owner Pipe Data option in the Symbol group of the Home tab.

2. The Command prompt will display:

   Select Item:

   Select the item (instrument, inline equipment item, valve or line fitting).

   Note: Only one item may be selected at a time, in order to reduce the chance of the wrong owning pipe being assigned to multiple items.

3. The Command prompt will then display:

   Indicate Owner Pipe Label:

   Select the label of the pipe that the item is to inherit label data from. This pipe is subsequently identified as the owner of the selected item.

4. The command ends automatically.