Insert Symbols

Items can be placed on a AVEVA P&ID drawing either by selecting and inserting the required item from Symbol Explorer.

Every graphical item on a P&ID or flow diagram is classified by a AVEVA P&ID TYPE reference. For example, VLV - Pipe valve. The type reference is assigned automatically on insertion, provided that the symbol is listed in the Symbols Configuration Category of the AVEVA P&ID Project Administration program. The type reference is vital because it allows all AVEVA P&ID commands to recognize each symbol, and to react accordingly.

Alternatively symbols can be inserted by using Copy and Paste by selecting the required symbol in the drawing, and clicking the right mouse button, where the options will be seen on the menu. This can also be achieved by the use of shortcut keys CTRL-C for copy, and CTRL-V for paste. In-line fittings when pasted into a drawing must be pasted over a flow line where they will insert into the line.

Note: These shortcuts must be enabled in AutoCAD.

The Insert key on the keyboard opens the Symbol Explorer.