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The AVEVA products described in this guide are to be installed and operated strictly in accordance withthe terms and conditions of the respective licence agreements, and in accordance with the relevantUser Documentation. Unauthorised or unlicensed use of the product is strictly prohibited.

First published September 2007

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Catalogues and SpecificationsRead this First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1Scope of this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1Assumptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1

How the Guide is Organised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1Switching Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1Command Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:2Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:2Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:2Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:2Menu Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:2

CE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3Create/Modify Option Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3Lock Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3Using a File Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3Ending your Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:4

Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1General Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1

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PARAGON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:3Query . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:3Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:4Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:5Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:5Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:6Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:6Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:7Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:7

Pipework Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:7PARAGON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:7Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:7Query . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:7Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:7Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:8Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:8Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:10Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:10Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:10Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:10

Steelwork Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:11PARAGON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:11Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:11Query . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:11Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:11Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:11Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:11Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:12Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:12Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:12Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:12

Equipment Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:13PARAGON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:13Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:13Query . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:13Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:13Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:13Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:13

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Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:14Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:14Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:14Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:14

Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1Attributes Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1Axes Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:2Bolt Table Utilities Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:2Catalogue Explorer Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:2Catalogue Property Definitions Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:4Property Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:5Data Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:5

Category Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:6Category Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:7Component Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:7Point Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:8Geometry Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:9Data Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:10Bolt Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:10

Checker Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:10The Checker Form Control Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:11The Checker Form Add/Remove Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:12The Checker Form Highlight Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:12The Checker Results Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:13

Choose Referenced Attributes for Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:13COCDES Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15Connection Compatibility Table Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:16Convert Spec Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:17Copy Element Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:18Create Branch/Reducer Table Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:18Create Category Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:19Create Catalogue Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:19Create Coco Table Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:19Create DTSE Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:20Create Nominal Bore Table Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:20

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Create Nominal Bore World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:20Create Nozzle Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:21Create Part Family Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:21Create Part World Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:22Create Specification Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:22Create Pipe Specification Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:23Create Section Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:23Create Specification World Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:23Create Structural Category Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:24Create Table Group Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:24Create Table World Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:25Creating Column Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:25Expression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:25Sorting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:25Precedence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:26Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:26

DB Changes Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:26Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:27Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:27Since Extract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:28Since Stamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:29Control Options on the DB Changes Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:29

DB Listing Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:29Add/Remove Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30Colour Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:31Query Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:31

Define Rules Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:32Delete Selection Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:33Detail Plotfile Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:33Detail Text Definition Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:34Draft Symbol Sets Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:36Drawing Representation Settings Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:37Edit Ckeys Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:38Explorer Settings Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:39Extract Claim List Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:39

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Extract Data Control Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:40Generic Type Definitions Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:41Global Attribute Change Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:41Graphics Settings Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:42Colour Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:42Representation Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:43

Hierarchy Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:43Include Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:44Intro Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:45Layout for Column n Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:46Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:46Text Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:46Subtotals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:47Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:47

Lists/Collections Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:47Lock Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:48Material Text Definition Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:49Members Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:49Advanced Version of the Members Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:50

Model Settings Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:51Model View Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:52Model View Form Control Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:53Model View Form Display Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:54Manipulating the Model View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:54

Modify Attributes Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:55Modify Component Model Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:57To Modify an Existing P-point or Geometric Primitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:57To Create a New P-point or Geometric Primitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:57To Delete an Existing P-point or Geometric Primitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:57

Modify Equipment Specification Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:57Modify Part Family Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:58Modify Pconns Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:59Modify Report Template Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:60Modify Standard Equipment Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:60Multiwrite Claimlist Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:60

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Claim List Option Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:61

Naming Format Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:62Naming Rules Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:62Naming Settings Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:63New Report Template Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:64Page Information Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:64Selection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:65System Command Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:66With Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:66

Nozzle Specification Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:67Output Options Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:68Page Length Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:69Parameter Setting Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:70Part Family Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:70Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:71Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:71References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:713D Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:723D Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:722D Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:72Iso Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:73Iso Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:73Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:73Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:74

PCONN/SKEY Compatibility Reports Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:74Profile Category Definition Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:75Profile Specification Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:76Properties Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:76Query Data Access Control Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:77Query Project Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:79Quick Reports Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:79Reorder Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:80Report Details Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:81Report Format Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:81Resize Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:82

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Runtime Prompts Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:82Savework / Session Comment Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:82Search Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:83DB Type Combobox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:84Element Types Text Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:84Search In Text Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:84Add CE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:85Reset Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:85Filter Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:85Remove Statement Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:86Choose Result Cols… Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:86Find button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:86Results Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:86

Search Result Presentation Settings Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:87Select Element Types to Search For Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:88Selection Table Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:90Session No <session number> Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:94Set Comparison Date Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:94Size Range Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:95Specification Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:96Specific Types Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:97Specification List Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:98Steelwork Representation Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:98Storage Areas Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:99Summary Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:99Surface Treatment Standard Report Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:100Text Definition Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:101User Status Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:101View Plotfile Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:102View Specification Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:103

Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1Running a Report from a Saved Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1Running Reports in Batch Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1Creating, Modifying and Deleting Report Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1

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Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1Piping Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1Nominal Bore/Wall Thickness Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1Branch/Reducer Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:6Coco (Connection Compatibility) Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:12

Exercises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1Creating Catalogue Databases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1Enter Admin in the Sample Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1Creating a Catalogue Database. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:2Creating a Properties Database. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3Updating the Sample MDB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3

Creating a Piping Component (Elbow). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:4Enter Paragon in the Sample Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:4Creating the Catalogue Hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:5Automatic Naming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:6Creating a Cate to hold the Elbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:6Parameter Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:7Creating Elbow Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:8Parameter Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:10Creating Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:10Displaying the P-points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:11Creating Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:12

Detail and Material Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:13Creating Detail Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:13Creating Material Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:14

Piping Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:15Creating a Part World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:15Creating a Part Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:15Creating Parts from a Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:16Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:17Part References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:18Setting Material Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:19

Creating a Structural Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:21Create Steelwork Catalogue Hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:21Creating Categories for Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:22

Structural Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:28Create Part World and Part Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:28Adding Parts from a Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:29

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Selection Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30Selection Table World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30

Categories for Equipment Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:35Part Families for Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:36Create New Part family for Pumps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:36Create a New Part Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:37

Selection Table for Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:40Create New Selection Table for Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:40Create Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:41

Spec Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:43Spec Table World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:43Size Range Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:43Branch Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:45Reducer Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:48

Pipe Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:48Creating a Pipe Specification World. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:48Creating a Pipe Spec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:49Setting Specification Attributes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:50Access to Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:51Pipe Spec Headings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:51Adding TUBE CATE to a Piping Spec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:51Editing the Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:55Editing References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:56Adding and Elbow Part to a Pipe Spec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:58Creating a Tee using the Branch Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:60Creating a Reducers using the Reducer Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:61

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Catalogues and Specifications User GuideRead this First

1 Read this First

1.1 Scope of this GuideThis guide introduces the PARAGON User Interface. It explains the menus, forms, Tablesand reports.

If you are not yet familiar with the use of the PARAGON Modules, it is recommended thatyou first work through one or more of the discipline-specific 'getting started' guides andpractise using the various DESIGN applications. You also need to be familiar with the mainprinciples of managing Catalogues and Specifications in PDMS databases using thePARAGON and SPECON modules: the use of Design Templates provides an extension ofthose facilities.

1.1.1 Intended AudienceThis guide has been written for engineers familiar with PARAGON applications.

1.1.2 AssumptionsIt is assumed that you know:

• where to find PDMS on your computer system• you know how to use the Windows operating system installed on your site.

Contact your systems administrator if you need help in either of these areas.

1.2 How the Guide is OrganisedThe guide is divided into chapters, as follows:

Getting Started describes how to switch between modules and details the genericitems

Menus describes the menu items

Forms describes the various forms and what you can do within them

Reports describes the main reports and how to use them

Tables describes the various tables and how to use them

Exercises provides worked examples of the main Category and Specificationsfunctions

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Catalogues and Specifications User GuideGetting Started

2 Getting Started

2.1 Switching ModulesTo switch from PARAGON to another module:

Select Paragon>Modules from the main menu bar to display a sub-menu listing all theother modules by their functions, as follows:

• Module Sub-menu Option• Monitor Session Manager • Design * Design Constructor• Spooler * Pipework spooling • Draft * Drawing Creator• Isodraft * Isometric Generator• Specon Specification Constructor• Propcon Properties Constructor• Lexicon Dictionary Constructor• Admin Project Administration

Note: Modules marked with * have Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) and can be loadedfrom any saved binary files or the original macro files. The sub-menus available fromthese options allow you to select which files to use when loading the module.

• Select the required module and loading option, if appropriate, from the menu.

You will be asked whether or not you want to save any changes made since your last SaveWork operation. Select Yes to update your current databases or No to reject all recentchanges.

You will then leave PARAGON and enter the selected module.

For another way of exiting, see CE Button.



2.2 Command Window

If you want to type in commands instead of using the menus and forms, selectDisplay>Command Line to display the Command Window.

Type your command input in the Command> text box at the bottom of the form and pressReturn to enter it. The scrollable list shows the commands entered and any resulting output.

(Refer to the Catalogues and Specifications Reference Manual for details of commandsyntax.)

2.3 Status BarThe status bar displays messages, informing you of the progress of certain softwareoperations, and prompts you to carry out actions.

The Status bar is shown as the bottom line of the application window. If you are carrying outa series of tasks prompted by the Status bar, you must press the Escape key to inform thesoftware when you have finished.

2.4 Menu BarThe menu bar is dockable: it may be "docked" to any edge of the application window or setto "float" at any position on the screen.

2.4.1 AdministrationYou will see the following menu options only if you have administrative access rights.

2.4.2 Menu ItemsThe General Application menu is displayed when you first enter PARAGON. The optionson this menu are also available in all discipline-specific PARAGON applications.

• PARAGON• Display• Query

Naming Format Controls the automatic naming used for parameter descriptions.

Representation Rules Defines the rules that determine the various levels of complexityavailable for displaying components in the graphical view.

Generic Types Sets up a list of permissible generic types which may beallocated to new catalogue components



• Settings• Utilities• Create• Modify• Delete• Window• Help.

2.5 CE ButtonMany forms that show the current attribute settings for an element incorporate a buttonlabelled CE.

To change the focus of such a form so that it displays attribute settings for a differentelement, navigate to the required element using the Members List and then click the CEbutton to reset the form to show the attribute settings for the new current element.

2.6 Create/Modify Option ButtonMost forms for defining element attributes may be used both for creating a new element andfor modifying an existing element.

Set the option button to Create if you are defining a new element or to Modify if you areredefining the settings for an existing element.

2.7 Lock ButtonSome forms let you set data values in text boxes by copying the corresponding attributesettings from cursor-picked elements.

When set to On, the Lock button next to a data field inhibits updating of that field by cursorpicking. Only those fields with their Lock buttons set to Off will be updated.

This lets you copy settings from different elements by changing the Lock buttons betweencursor picks.

Note: Even if its Lock is On, you can always override the current setting of a text field bytyping in explicit data.

2.8 Using a File BrowserWhen you select an option which requires you to open or save a file, you will see a FileBrowser form.

This provides an easy way of navigating around the operating system directory hierarchy.

By default, the Directory Path will be that specified by the setting of the environmentvariable $PDMSUSER. This will normally be your home directory. Enter a different startingpath if you wish.

The Directories scrollable list shows all directories in the current directory path. The pathending /. represents the current directory; the path ending /.. represents the owner of the



current directory (i.e. the next level up in the hierarchy). Select entries from this list tonavigate up or down the hierarchy until you reach the directory containing the required file.

By default (Filter set to *), the Files scrollable list shows all files in the current directory. Torestrict the listed files to those of interest, enter a suitable expression in the Filter text-boxusing the following wildcard characters:

* represents any number (including zero) of any characters

? represents any single character

For example, the filter ABC* will list all files with names beginning with ABC, whereas ABC?will list only files with four-character names beginning with ABC.

To specify an existing file for a load or save operation, select the file name from the Fileslist: its name will be copied into the File Entry text-box.

To specify a new file name for a save operation, type the name into the File Entry text-box.The new file will be created in the currently selected directory.

Click OK to action the file selection.

2.9 Ending your SessionTo leave both the PARAGON module, select Paragon>Exit.

You will be asked whether or not you want to save any changes made since your last SaveWork operation. Select Yes to update your current catalogue databases or No to ignore allrecent changes. You will then leave and return to the operating system.

To leave PARAGON and go to another module, refer to Switching Modules.


Catalogues and Specifications User GuideMenus

3 Menus

3.1 IntroductionPARAGON has a new set of applications to manage catalogue and selection dataappropriate to each discipline. In the General application, a common set of menus areprovided for non-discipline specific activities, as shown below.

Individual applications add menus appropriate to the discipline. For example the PipeworkApplication additional menus are shown below.

Several of the new applications use Selection Tables instead of Specifications.

The options on the PARAGON menu bar will depend on the application that is currentlyselected. A selected item appears greyed out.

• General Menus • Pipework Menus • Steelwork Menus• Equipment Menus

3.2 General Menus

3.2.1 PARAGONThe options on this menu let you change to other PARAGON applications, change to otherfunctional modules, and save any catalogue changes made during your current session.

Save Work Updates the catalogue databases to save changes made during thecurrent session.

When you make changes to catalogue items during a session, theeffects of your changes are applied only to a copy of the cataloguedata until you update the database.

You are advised to save your work regularly to avoid losingcatalogue changes in the event of an unforeseen problem (such asa power failure or computer breakdown).

Get Work Updates the catalogue databases to show changes made by otherusers during the current session.

Extract Control Opens the Explorer Settings Form that lets you control data flowbetween extracts, if you are using an extract database.



Session Comment Opens the Savework / Session Comment Form, showing thechanges made in this and previous sessions.

General This item is greyed out within the non-discipline specific Generalapplication.

Pipework Switches to the Piping application for designing Piping Components.

Steelwork Switches to the Steelwork application for designing StructuralProfiles, Joints and Fittings.

Equipment Switches to the Equipment application for defining Equipmentcomponents.

Modules Lets you switch to another functional module, or exit, with the optionto save catalogue changes in your current databases before doingso.

DESIGN Restore Views – Reopens the module with the lastview displayed

Macro files – opens a confirmation box asking you toconfirm that you wish to leave the current applicationand switch to the DESIGN module

SPOOLER Restore Views – Reopens the module with the lastview displayed

Macro files – opens a confirmation box asking you toconfirm that you wish to leave the current applicationand switch to the SPOOLER module

DRAFT Restore Views – Reopens the module with the lastview displayed

Macro files – opens a confirmation box asking you toconfirm that you wish to leave the current applicationand switch to the DRAFT module

ISODRAFTSPECONPROPCONLEXICONADMIN

Exit Provides a quick way of exiting back to the operating system, withthe option to save catalogue changes in your current databasesbefore doing so.



3.2.2 DisplayThe following options are available:

3.2.3 Query The following options are available:

Plot View Opens the View Plotfile Form in which to display 2D plot files.

Members Opens the Members Form, which provides a way to navigatearound the database. The standard way to navigate is using theExplorer.

Advanced Members Opens the Members Form, which lets you store a list offrequently accessed elements for rapid navigation.

Specifications Displays the Specification List Form, showing a list of allcurrently available specifications, so that you can quicklynavigate to any of them.

Command Line Opens the Command Window, which lets you type incommands directly, and read the system’s responses, thusbypassing the forms and menus interface for the currentapplication. For information about these commands refer to theCatalogue and Specification Reference Manual.

Catalogue Explorer Opens the Catalogue Explorer Form that lets you access thecatalogue, properties, DESIGN and DRAFT databases.

Attributes Opens the Attributes Form that lists the settings of specifiedattributes for the current element.

Project Opens the Query Project Form that lets you query your UserStatus, and List Teams, Users, Databases and MDBs, and DataAccess Control.

User Status Opens the User Status Form that lets you query the status ofusers.

Data Access Control Opens the Query Data Access Control Form that lets you querythe access rights of users.

DB Changes Opens the DB Listing Form that lets you query all or part of thedatabase, including element attributes and the changes since agiven time.



3.2.4 Settings The options on this menu let you define some default settings that are to be applied duringyour subsequent catalogue design activities.

System Displays the System Settings Form that lets you switch theaudible alarm on or off; configure the tool bar and define howthe windows act when they are activated.

Graphics Opens the Graphics Settings Form that lets you define howpipework and steelwork are represented; whether insulation andobstruction volumes are also shown; specify the colours usedfor the current element, highlighting, etc. and set up defaults forthe lengths that will be used to display p-points, p-lines andaxes.

Colour Opens the Graphics Settings form at theColour Tab.

Representation Opens the Graphics Settings form at theRepresentation Tab.

Axes Height –Axes window

Opens the Axes Form that lets you definethe axes height.

Naming Opens the Naming Settings Form that lets you switch theAutonaming function on or off, define the Naming Rules (via theNaming Rules Form) and set the naming mode (Infill or Append)

Storage Areas Opens the Storage Areas Form that lets you define the defaultarea for files to be saved.

Model Parameters Opens the Model Settings Form that lets you set default valuesfor catalogue parameters and design parameters relevant toeach type of component. These set the initial geometry etc. fornewly created components so that they can be displayed ingraphical views.

Comparison Date Opens the Set Comparison Date Form that lets you set theComparison Date to either an actual Time/Date or to an existingStamp. Setting the Comparison Date enables you to producereports or create expressions that use the Comparison Date.

Representation Rules Opens the Drawing Representation Settings Form that let youdefine the rules that determine the various levels of complexityavailable for displaying components in the graphical view.

Generic Types Opens the Generic Type Definitions Form that lets you set up alist of permissible generic types that may be allocated to newcatalogue components

Reset Window Layout Lets you reset the layout of windows to the layout that wasdisplayed the first time you accessed this module during thissession.

Explorer Opens the Explorer Settings Form that lets you set theappearance of the Catalogue Explorer.



3.2.5 Utilities The options on this menu give you access to the following utilities:

3.2.6 Create The options on this menu give you access to the following utilities:

Data Checker Opens the Checker Form that lets you run a customised datacheck specific to your company or project requirements.

Autonaming CE only Automatically names only the current element.

CE Offspring Automatically names the sub-elements of thecurrent element.

Lists Opens the Lists/Collections Form that lets you set up lists ofelements which can then be handled as a single element, forpositioning, orientation, etc.

Claimlists Opens the Multiwrite Claimlist Form that lets you set up lists ofelements that can be claimed so that only you can change them, ifyou are working in a multiwrite database.

DB Listing Opens the DB Listing Form that lets you output all or part of thedatabase, including element attributes, as a text file.

Reports Lets you generate set up report templates and use them toproduce reports. For more information, see Reports.

Run Runs a report when you have a suitable report template set up

Create Opens the New Report Template Form that lets you create areport template

Modify Opens the Modify Report Template Form that lets you modify areport template.

Delete Lets you delete a report template or a report.

Quick Reports Lets you generate reports with basic formatting. Note that youcannot save the report template.

Surface Treatment Define Lets you define the surface parameters

Report Opens the Surface Treatment Standard ReportForm that lets you output reports, such as to aprinter or as an excel file

Import Data Opens the standard windows form as Import Data, that lets youselect a comma separated value (csv) file to import.

Copy Opens the Copy Element Form that lets you create a copy of anexisting element. You can then modify the copy to produce a newcatalogue item with a minimum of effort.



3.2.7 Modify The options on this menu let you make explicit changes to some attributes of the cataloguedatabase elements.

3.2.8 Delete The options on this menu let you delete specified elements from the catalogue database.

Note: Each time you use a Delete option you must confirm (or cancel) the deletion. This isan important safety feature, since deleted elements cannot be restored.

Name Opens the Name Form that lets you change the name of an element.

Attributes Opens the Attributes Form that lets you modify the attributes of anelement.

Attributes Global Opens the Global Attribute Change Form that lets you modify theattributes of an element and all of its members.

Like Lets you set the attributes of one element to be the same as theattributes of another element.

Current element When prompted, use the cursor to pick allelements that are to have the same attributesettings as the current element.

Lock Opens the Lock Form that lets you set/unset protection againstattribute modification.

Hierarchy Lets you reposition elements in a members list.

Include Opens the Include Form that lets you associatea member with sub-elements

Reverse Order Displays the list in reverse order. If you changeyour mind, you can undo this operation byimmediately repeating the command.

Reorder Opens the Reorder Form that lets you moveindividual elements to specified positions in themembers list

CE Deletes the current element.

Name Lets you delete explicitly named elements.

Members Lets you delete all members or selected members of the currentelement without deleting the current element itself.

Selection Opens the Delete Selection Form that lets you selectspecific elements to delete.

All Lets you delete all members of the selected element.



3.2.9 WindowThese items are the standard Microsoft Windows options as used in all Microsoft Officeproducts.

3.2.10 HelpMost bar menus have a Help option on their right-hand side. Where available, online helpgives detailed instructions on the use of the forms and menus via which you control eachapplication.

Pressing the F1 key at any time will display the help topic for the currently active window.Alternatively, search for the required form title using the Search tab on the tri-pane window.

The Help option gives you the following choices from its sub-menu:

3.3 Pipework Menus

3.3.1 PARAGON The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus except that thePipework item is greyed out.

3.3.2 DisplayThe menu items are the same as those described in General Menus.

3.3.3 Query The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus.

3.3.4 Settings The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus.

Contents This displays the Help tri-pane window with the Contents tab at thefront so that you can find the required topic from the hierarchicalcontents list.

Search This displays the Help tri-pane window with the Search tab at the frontso that you can find all topics that contain the specified keyword(s).

About This displays information about the version that you are using.



3.3.5 Utilities The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus with the addition of thefollowing items:


Convert Spec Opens the Convert Spec Form that lets you convert aSpecification in to either a Spec World/Table Group or a PartWorld.

Modify Ckeys Opens the Edit Ckeys Form that lets you set the new CKEYattribute on COCO elements for old databases.

Pconn/SKEY Report Opens the PCONN/SKEY Compatibility Reports Form that letsyou produce reports on pipe work specifications, detailing theSKEY and the PCONNS for each SPCOM.

Modify PconnsS Opens the Modify Pconns Form that lets you modify theconnection type defined on the Pconns.


Catalogue Opens the Create Catalogue Form that lets you create anadministrative Catalogue (CATA) element. Note that you must be atWorld level to create a Catalogue.

Section Opens the Create Section Form that lets you create anadministrative Section (SECT) element.

Specification World Opens the Create Specification World Formthat lets you create and name a newSpecification World

Specification Opens the Create Pipe Specification Form thatlets you create and name a new PipeSpecification.

Spec Table World Opens the Create Table World Form that letsyou define a name for a new Spec Table World

Size Range Table Opens the Create Nominal Bore Table Formthat lets you define a name for a new NominalBore Table.

Branch/ReducerTable

Opens the Create Branch/Reducer Table Formthat lets you define a name for a new Branch/reducer Table.

Part World Opens the Create Part World Form that lets youdefine a name for a new Part World



Hierarchy Opens the Create Part Family Form that letsdefine a name for a new Part Family.

Family Opens the Create Part Family Form that letsdefine a name for a new Part Family.

Category Opens the Create Category Form that lets you create a Category(CATE) element for storing piping components. You can simplify theprocess by using a standardised category that uses a number ofdefault settings. Ensure that you are at Section level.

Data Set Opens the Create DTSE Form that lets you create a data set(DTSE), which is used to hold catalogue data that is not storedmore specifically.

Text Opens the Text Definition Form that lets you create a general-purpose text element, which can hold textual data at many differentlevels in the database hierarchy.

Detail Text Opens the Detail Text Definition Form that lets you create adetailing text (SDTE) element, which can hold a componentdescription for use when compiling drawings, reports, material take-off lists, etc.

Material Text Opens the Material Text Definition Form that lets you create amaterial text (SMTE) element, which can hold a material descriptionfor use when compiling drawings, reports, material take-off lists, etc.

Draft Symbol Set Opens the Draft Symbol Sets Form that lets you define symbols forcomponents to be used on Draft drawings.

Bolt Table Utility Opens the Bolt Table Utilities Form that lets you define theproperties for the bolt tables.

Coco Table Opens the Create Coco Table Form that lets you define the name,purpose and storage area for a new Coco table.

Nominal Dimension Table Opens the Create Nominal Bore World that letsyou set the name for a new Nominal BoreWorld

Elements Lets you set the parameters of the currentelement

Properties Opens the Properties Form that lets you create or modify propertydatabase elements, such as CMPD, TUBD etc..




The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus except for the additionof the items below.

3.3.8 Delete The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus.

3.3.9 Window The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus.

3.3.10 Help The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus.

Specification Opens the Specification Form that lets you amend the detailsof a Specification.

Spec Table Opens the Size Range Form that lets you amend the detailsof a Spec Table.

Part Family Opens the Modify Part Family Form that lets you change thedetails of a Part Family.

Category Opens the Model View Form that lets you modify astandardised Pipework Category (but not a general Categorywhich has no members).

Data Set Opens the Catalogue Property Definitions Form that lets youcreate a data set (DTSE), which is used to hold cataloguedata that is not stored more specifically.

Text Opens the Text Definition Form that lets you modify the textstring stored in a general Text element.

Detail Text Opens the Detail Text Definition Form that lets you modify thedata stored in a detailing text (SDTE) element.

Material Text Opens the Material Text Definition Form that lets you modifythe data stored in a material text (SMTE) element.

Detail Plot Opens the Detail Plotfile Form that lets you define the plotfilesassociated with a catalogue element.

Draft Symbol Set Opens the Draft Symbol Sets Form that lets you modifysymbols for components to be used on Draft drawings.

COCO Table Opens the Connection Compatibility Table Form that letsmodify connection types.

Nominal Dimension Table Opens the appropriate table that lets you amend the nominaldimensions of the current element

Properties Opens the Properties Form that lets you create or modifyproperty database elements, such as CMPD, TUBD etc.



3.4 Steelwork Menus

3.4.1 PARAGON The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus except that theSteelwork item is greyed out.

3.4.2 Display The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus.



3.4.5 Utilities The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus.

3.4.6 CreateThe options on this menu give you access to the following utilities:


Catalogue Opens the Create Catalogue Form that lets you create anadministrative Catalogue (CATA) element. Note that you must be atWorld level to create a Catalogue.

Section Opens the Create Section Form that lets you create anadministrative Section (SECT) element.

Category Lets you create a Category (CATE) element. You can simplify theprocess by using a standardised category that uses a number ofdefault settings.

for Profiles Opens the Create Structural Category Formthat lets you create a Profile category.

for Joints Opens the Create Structural Category Formthat lets you create a Joints category.

for Fittings Opens the Create Structural Category Formthat lets you create a Fittings category.

for Templates Opens the Create Structural Category Formthat lets you create a Template category.

Data Set Opens the Create DTSE Form that lets you create a data set (DTSE),which is used to hold catalogue data that is not stored morespecifically.




The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus except for the additionof the items below.




Text Opens the Text Definition Form that lets you create a general-purpose text element, which can hold textual data at many differentlevels in the database hierarchy.

Draft Symbol Set Opens the Draft Symbol Sets Form that lets you define symbols forcomponents to be used on Draft drawings.

Properties Opens the Properties Form that lets you create or modify propertydatabase elements, such as CMPD, TUBD etc.

Category Opens the Model View Form that lets you modify a standardisedSteelwork Category (but not a general Category which has nomembers).

Dataset Opens the Catalogue Property Definitions Form that lets youcreate a data set (DTSE), which is used to hold catalogue datathat is not stored more specifically.

Text Opens the Text Definition Form that lets you modify the text stringstored in a general Text element.

Draft Symbol Set Opens the Draft Symbol Sets Form that lets you modify symbolsfor components to be used on Draft drawings.

Properties Opens the Properties Form that lets you change the properties ofthe current element.



3.5 Equipment Menus

3.5.1 PARAGON The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus, except that theEquipment item is greyed out.

3.5.2 Display The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus.



3.5.5 Utilities The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus.


Copy Opens the Copy Element Form that lets you create a copy of an existingelement. You can then modify the copy to produce a new catalogue itemwith a minimum of effort.

Catalogue Opens the Create Catalogue Form that lets you create an administrativeCatalogue (CATA) element. Note that you must be at World level tocreate a Catalogue.

Section Opens the Create Section Form that lets you create an administrativeSection (SECT) element.

Category Opens the Create Category Form that lets you create a Category(CATE) element. You can simplify the process by using a standardisedcategory that uses a number of default settings.

for Component Opens the Create Category Form that lets you createa Component category.

for Templates Opens the Create Category Form that lets you createa Template category.

Selection Table Spec World Opens the Create Specification World Form that letsyou create and name a new Spec World.

Table Group Opens the Create Table Group Form that lets youcreate and name a new Table Group.



3.5.7 Modify The menu items are the same as those described in General Menus except for the additionof the items below.




Part World Opens the Create Part World Form that lets youcreate and name a new Part World

Hierarchy Opens the Create Part Family Form that lets youcreate and name a new Part Family.

Family Opens the Create Part Family Form that lets youcreate and name a new Part Family.

Text Opens the Text Definition Form that lets you create a general-purposetext element, which can hold textual data at many different levels in thedatabase hierarchy.

Draft SymbolSet

Opens the Draft Symbol Sets Form that lets you define symbols forcomponents to be used on Draft drawings.

Properties Opens the Properties Form that lets you create property databaseelements, such as CMPD, TUBD etc

Selection Table Group ‘Opens the Selection Table Form that lets you control all thedata required to define a Selection Table.

Part Family Opens the Modify Part Family Form that lets you change thedetails of a Part Family.

Category Opens the Model View Form that lets you modify astandardised Equipment Category (but not a generalCategory which has no members).

Text Opens the Text Definition Form that lets you modify the textstring stored in a general Text element.

Draft Symbol Set Opens the Draft Symbol Sets Form that lets you modifysymbols for components to be used on Draft drawings.

Properties Opens the Properties Form that lets you create or modifyproperty database elements, such as CMPD, TUBD etc


Catalogues and Specifications User GuideForms

4 Forms

4.1 Attributes FormThis form lets you change the attribute values of an element.



Lists the attributes of the selected element in a grid. Selecting a row in the grid and selectingan option from the shortcut menu gives the Attribute, Description, Data Type, Sort byAttribute and Pseudo Atts options. Selecting one these option will give more information inthe grid, which will remain until the option is selected again.

If the Track current element check box is selected, the listed attributes will be updated asdifferent elements are selected in the Members List.

4.2 Axes FormThis form allows you to set the Axes height for the current element.

Type a valid size and select the OK button to save the value.

4.3 Bolt Table Utilities FormThis form lets you create and modify Bolt Tables.

Use the Create menu option to create a new Bolt Table or the Modify menu option to amendan existing Bolt Table.

4.4 Catalogue Explorer FormThe Catalogue Explorer form provides access to the catalogue, properties, DESIGN andDRAFT databases. This allows references to be made to other catalogue elements,properties elements, design templates, and draft symbol sets. It acts as a browsing andselection mechanism for items in the catalogue databases.



The Catalogue Explorer is similar to the explorer control currently used in the DESIGN andDRAFT applications, in every way apart from the following items.

• It displays more than one database world type at a time. It can include the DESIGN,DRAFT, Catalogue and Properties worlds as root nodes at the same time.

• It displays an extra sub level showing the actual dbs that make up the database worldsto help differentiate where the catalogue data is being created, modified or browsedfrom.

You are able to see worlds of the type DESIGN, DRAFT, Catalogue and Property if theyhave the correct privileges to view them.

Expanding one of the individual db world nodes will show the contents of that particular db inthe same way you would normal expect from the existing Explorer Controls in DESIGN andDRAFT.

You can then make use of the existing PARAGON functionality to modify and view theattribute data.

You will also have use of the existing Explorer controls context menu’s to manipulate theitems as shown below:



4.5 Catalogue Property Definitions FormThis form lets you create (or modify) a catalogue properties dataset.



The upper part of the form lets you specify the details for a single property, while the lowerpart displays a list of all of the properties that are currently defined. When modifying adataset, the CE button reinitialises the form to modify the DTSE element currently selectedin the Members form (see Members Form). The name of the dataset to be modified isdisplayed adjacent to the CE button.

4.5.1 Property Frame

4.5.2 Data Frame

Description Any text description (must not include quote marks)

Key a four-letter code for the property used to identify property in reports orrules. (Stored in DKEY attribute of DTSE)

Definition specifies how the value of the property will be derived when the template isused in a design. The choices are:

Null: No Value. Use if you are defining a dataset forpurposes other than creating Catalogue properties.

Design Parameter: Value taken from Design parameter data

Parameter: Value taken from Catalogue parameter data

Attribute: Value taken from named attribute. In this case Keymust be a valid attribute, for example DIAM forDiameter

Expression: Value is result of evaluating expression (as typedinto textbox immediately below the option list)

Plotfile: Name of Plotfile to be displayed

No the parameter number.

Display determines whether or not the value of this property will be shown on thedata-entry form when the template is instanced in a design.

Type lists relevant options for the selected Definition, for example Landscapeor Portrait for a Plotfile, or Distance, Bore, String etc. for a Parameter.

Default lets you specify a value which will be used if the correct value cannot bederived at any intermediate stage of the design process. If Plotfile isselected as the property Definition, this field will appear as Sub-Dir.Requires a value (e.g. 1500) or a valid expression (e.g. LENG * 2.0). ForSub-Dir, no spaces are allowed.

Expr (if an Expression Definition is selected) or File if a Plotfile Definition isselected. Requires a valid expression or a filename (spaces not allowed)as appropriate.



4.6 Category FormCategories are managed via the new Category form. Multiple versions of this form can beshown concurrently, allowing different categories to be viewed simultaneously.

The Current Data Elements frame lists the currently data elements inType order, displaying the Type (Definition), Key, Description andDefault. Selecting a list member will populate the upper half of the formwith the information held for the selected element.

Include adds a new data element to the list.

Replace allows you to modify the currently selected data element.

Remove removes the currently selected data element from the list.



The Category form displays and allows you to edit all the data associated with a category ofcatalogue components, including:

• point sets• geometry sets• data sets• bolt sets.

If geometry is available, the component is displayed in the graphical view and gadgets areprovided to change the graphical representation.

Selecting a line in the Model Operations list controls what data is displayed in the lowerpanels.

4.6.1 Category ListingFirst is the Category listing of components, as shown above. This allows components to beadded to or removed from the category, and individual parameter values can be edited inthe grid (note that you must move focus off a grid cell in order to cause it to be updated tothe database).

Parameters for the category are displayed in the Parameter Definition list.

Selecting a parameter in the Parameter Definition list allows you to edit that parameterdefinition. Parameters can also be added to, removed from, or reordered in the list.

4.6.2 Component PanelSecond is the individual component panel. This allows you to set attributes and referenceson the individual component. If other attributes are to be modified, this can be achievedusing the General Attributes form invoked via the Edit All Attributes button.



Reference element names can be entered directly into the text gadgets or appropriatereference elements can be searched for using the Search buttons which will display alist in a search panel, after “find” has been pressed, the type of results can be affected bymanipulating the settings on the form.

4.6.3 Point Set

Third is the point set. This allows you to create, modify and delete individual ppoints of thevarious types (see detail of drop down list to right).



4.6.4 Geometry SetFourth is the geometry set. This allows you to create positive and negative geometry,deletion is also possible for nominated geometry elements.



4.6.5 Data SetFifth is the data set. This allows you to select, modify, add and delete individual dataelements in the dataset.

4.6.6 Bolt SetSixth is the bolt set: This allows you to select, modify, add and delete individual bolts in thebolt set.

4.7 Checker FormThis form lets you run a customised data check specific to your company or projectrequirements.



1. Use the Check Items list to specify which elements you want to check. Use the Addand Remove menu options to edit this list.

2. The check functions available to you are categorised into Classes (each typicallyrepresenting a main discipline) and Groups (each typically representing a specificfeature of a discipline). Select the required class, then the required group. The Checkslist will now show all individual checks applicable to that class and group.

3. From the Checks list, select one or more checks (pick a check to select it; pick it againto deselect it).

4. To make it easier to interpret the check results, you can highlight particular elements inthe graphical view. To do so, use the Highlight menu options.

5. Click the Check button run the selected checks on the specified elements. The resultsof the checks (passes and failures) will be listed in a Checker Results form which isdisplayed automatically.

6. To save the check results to a file, or to reload a list of failed elements from a previouscheck, use the Control menu options.

4.7.1 The Checker Form Control MenuThese options let you save your check results to a file, or reload such a file. They work asfollows:

In each case, use the displayed File Browser to specify the required file name and location.

Save>Results saves both passed and failed results

Save>Failed Reference saves the database references of elements that have failed,together with the checks performed. This makes it easy torecheck the failed elements later.

Load>Failed Reference reloads a list of failed element references (saved using thepreceding menu option)



4.7.2 The Checker Form Add/Remove MenusThese options let you edit the Check Items list to show those elements on which you wantto run data checks.

The Add options are:

The Remove options are:

4.7.3 The Checker Form Highlight MenuThese options let you highlight elements relevant to the data checks. They work as follows:

CE adds current element

CE Members adds members of current element, but not the CE itself

Pick not applicable to SPOOLER

Failed List adds all elements listed as having failed a preceding check (usefulfor rechecking items after correcting data)

List list_name adds all elements in named list

All empties the list

Selected removes items currently selected in list

CE removes current element

CE Members removes members of current element, but not the CE itself

Pick lets you remove items by picking them in a graphical view, using anyEDG options

List list_name removes all elements in named list

Elements highlights all elements which are in the Check Items list. Whenyou select this option, you will see an Elements Colour formwhich lets you choose the highlight colour. Note that onlyelements already in the Drawlist will be highlighted; elements arenot added to the view automatically.

Passed (on/off toggle) highlights all elements which pass subsequent checks. Setcolour using Highlight> Colours> Passed option.

Failed (on/off toggle) highlights all elements which fail subsequent checks. Set colourusing Highlight>Colours>Failed option.

Clear unhighlights current element only (CE), or everything ingraphical view (All).



4.7.4 The Checker Results FormDisplayed automatically when you run a data check.

• The Passed list shows those elements which have passed all specified checks.• The Failed list shows those elements which have failed one or more checks, with a

brief description of the reason for the failure.

Click on an element in either list to navigate to that item; typically to correct the reason forthe failure before repeating the checks.

4.8 Choose Referenced Attributes for FormChoose Referenced Attributes when invoked from the Referenced Attributes button on theSearch Result Presentation Settings window.

Element Tree Element tree displays attributes that are available eitherthrough the owning hierarchy of the result elements orreferences from the results elements.

Owning Elements Allows the valid owner elements to be browsed and any oftheir attributes, to be selected, including elements ofattributes referenced from them. Owning elements areincluded both using the OWNER reference and also usingtheir actual element type. So for example the SPECassociated with a SPCO is shown as SPEC and choosing forexample SPEC.NAME will give the spec name associatedwith the SPCO.



Referenced Elements Allows the valid referenced elements to be browsed and anyof their attributes, to be selected, including attributes ofelements referenced from them.

Selected Attribute Shows the currently selected attribute in the element tree.This can be edited by you if required.

Selected Attributes List List of referenced attributes to be included in the results grid.

Whenever the Search Result Presentation Settings dialoguewindow is displayed this list will include any referencedattributes previously selected to include in the results grid.Attributes are normally added using the Add button but canalso be can be edited by you if required.

Add ->> Button Adds the current attribute within the element tree to theSelected Attributes list.

Enabled if the current location in the Element Tree is areferenced attribute.

<<- Remove Button Removes the currently selected attribute from the list.

Enabled only when there is a current attribute in the SelectedAttributes list.

OK Button Amends the attributes to be shown in the results grid toinclude the list of Selected Attributes and closes the ChooseReferenced Attributes dialogue window. Where a referencedattribute was not already in the list to be shown in the grid, itsvisible checkbox is checked.

Cancel Button Closes the Choose Referenced Attributes dialogue windowwithout altering the attributes that will be shown in the resultsgrid. Closing the window with the close gadget has the sameeffect as clicking cancel.



4.9 COCDES FormThis form lets you define a long description for a Coco.

Select a COCO code from the table list or from the Connection Short Code pulldown andtype a meaningful text description for the code in the Description text field.



4.10 Connection Compatibility Table FormThis form lets you set connections.

To add a connection type highlight it from the Available Connection Types list and select theAdd> button. You can add several at once by selecting those that you wish to add, using thekeyboard control or shift keys and selecting the Add> button. To add all of the connectiontypes select the Add All>> button.

Select the Create/Modify Coco Description button to display the COCDES Form that letsyou define a long description for the Coco.

To remove items from the Coco’s table, highlight the item(s) and select the Remove<button. To clear all of the items in the table select the Remove All<< button.



4.11 Convert Spec FormThis form lets you convert a Specification.

Using the Discipline pulldown select the type of specification to convert. This populates thesource specification list with the applicable specifications. From the list of sourcespecifications highlight the specification to be converted. You can change the display of thespecifications by dragging a column heading to the group heading field.

Selecting the specification displays the associated Spec Worlds and Part Worlds. If noneappear you are able to create one using the hyperlinks.

Select an appropriate Spec World or Part World from the list and set the options asapplicable. Select the Convert button to convert the specification.

The Create Parts Only option creates a part family but does not set up references from theSpecification. Use the Copy Refs option to create a part family and set the references fromthe specification.



4.12 Copy Element FormThis form lets you copy an element, along with its attributes, to create a new element. This isuseful to save time having to re-enter attribute values.

The Copy text-box shows the element that is to be copied. Initially this is the element that iscurrent when the form is displayed. To change it, navigate to the required position in thedatabase and click the CE button.

In the To text-box, enter the name to be assigned to the copy, then click Apply to create thenew element. The copy will have all attributes (except its Name) set to the same values asthose of the original element; use the Modify menu options to edit these attributes asrequired.

4.13 Create Branch/Reducer Table FormThis form lets you create a new Branch/Reducer Table

In the Name text-box, enter the name to be assigned to the table. From the Purposepulldown select the appropriate purpose. To save the table, in the Defined Storage Area,select the tickbox. Select OK to save the new table.



4.14 Create Category FormThis form lets you create a new Category.

In the Name text-box, enter the name to be assigned to the new category. From thePurpose pulldown select the appropriate purpose. To save the category, in the DefinedStorage Area, select the tickbox. Select OK to save the new table.

4.15 Create Catalogue FormThis form lets you create a new catalogue.

In the Name text-box, enter the name to be assigned to the new catalogue. From thePurpose pulldown select the appropriate purpose. To save the catalogue, in the DefinedStorage Area, select the tickbox. Select OK to save the new table.

4.16 Create Coco Table FormThis form lets you create a new Coco table.



In the Name text-box, enter the name to be assigned to the new table. From the Purposepulldown select the appropriate purpose. To save the table, in the Defined Storage Area,select the tickbox. Select OK to save the new table.

4.17 Create DTSE FormThis form lets you name a new Dataset (DTSE) element.

Type the required name into the Name text box, press Enter then click OK to open theCatalogue Property Definitions form (see Catalogue Property Definitions Form).

4.18 Create Nominal Bore Table FormThis form lets you create a new Nominal Bore table.

In the Name text-box, enter the name to be assigned to the new table. From the Purposepulldown select the appropriate purpose. To save the table, in the Defined Storage Area,select the tickbox. Select OK to save the new table.

4.19 Create Nominal Bore WorldThis form lets you create a new Nominal Bore World.

In the Name text-box, enter the name to be assigned to the new bore world. Select Createto save the new table.



4.20 Create Nozzle FormThis form lets you create a new Nozzle component.

Type the name of the new Nozzle and set the height and position in the appropriate textfields. To set the Nozzle type select the Nozzle button and select the type of nozzle tocreate. To set the attributes of the nozzle select the Attributes button and enter the requiredattributes.

4.21 Create Part Family FormThis form lets you create a new Part family.

If the appropriate Reference Data area has been set, then the form will select this as theHigh Level Area, otherwise the form will select the current element provided this is of anappropriate type. Select the appropriate low level storage, or type an appropriate name, andselect the OK button to save the new Part Family.



4.22 Create Part World FormThis form lets you create a new Part World.

In the Name text-box, enter the name to be assigned to the new part world. From thePurpose pulldown select the appropriate purpose. To save the part world, in the DefinedStorage Area, select the tickbox. Select OK to save the new table.

4.23 Create Specification FormThis form lets you add the details for a new Specification.

Type the name and a description for the specification and select the appropriate generic andtype specification. Select the OK button to save the new specification.

In principle, you can create an empty Specification element and then modify it by referenceto any specified catalogue item. In practice, you can only create Specifications for structuralprofiles or equipment nozzles using this method.

To create a Specification in this way (perhaps for later modification), check that you are atSPWL level.

Enter a meaningful Name and Description.

The Generic Type option button currently restricts you to Equipment (with a correspondingSpec Type of Nozzles) or Structural Steel (with a corresponding Spec Type of SteelSections, i.e. Profiles). Choose the one you want.



4.24 Create Pipe Specification FormThis form lets you create a new Pipe Specification.

In the Name text-box, enter the name to be assigned to the new pipe specification. From thePurpose pulldown select the appropriate purpose. To save the pipe specification, in theDefined Storage Area, select the tickbox. Select OK to save the new table.

4.25 Create Section FormThis form lets you create a new Section.

If the appropriate Reference Data area has been set, then the form will select this as theHigh Level Area, otherwise the form will select the current element provided this is of anappropriate type. Select the appropriate low level storage, or type an appropriate name, andselect the OK button to save the new Section.

4.26 Create Specification World FormThis form lets you create a new Specifications World.



In the Name text-box, enter the name to be assigned to the new specification world. Fromthe Purpose pulldown select the appropriate purpose. To save the specification world, inthe Defined Storage Area, select the tickbox. Select OK to save the new table.

4.27 Create Structural Category FormThis form lets you create a new structural category.

In the Name text-box, enter the name to be assigned to the new structural category. Fromthe Purpose pulldown select the appropriate purpose. To save the structural category, inthe Defined Storage Area, select the tickbox. Select OK to save the new table.

4.28 Create Table Group FormThis form lets you create a new Table group.

If the appropriate Reference Data area has been set, then the form will select this as theHigh Level Area, otherwise the form will select the current element provided this is of anappropriate type. Select the appropriate low level storage, or type an appropriate name, andselect the OK button to save the new Section.



4.29 Create Table World FormThis form lets you create a new Table World.

In the Name text-box, enter the name to be assigned to the new table world. From thePurpose pulldown select the appropriate purpose. To save the table world, in the DefinedStorage Area, select the tickbox. Select OK to save the new table.

4.30 Creating Column FormThe Creating Column form will be displayed when you select New or Modify on the New/Modify Report Template form. The options on the form are:

4.30.1 ExpressionEnter an attribute or pseudo-attribute in the Expression text box, which will define thecontents of the column. For example:

• PIPE• STYP• ABOR• POS which will enter all three co-ordinates into the column• POS[2] the second co-ordinate of the position, that is the Northing.

4.30.2 SortingThese options define how the information in the column will be sorted.

• OFF turns all sorting off, showing the column contents in a random order.• Aa to zZ sorts text (only) into alphabetical order, ignoring case.• Zz to aA sorts text (only) into reverse alphabetical order, ignoring case.• a to Z sorts text (only) into alphabetical order. Lower case letters will be listed before

the corresponding upper case letters, for example, abc before Abc.• Z to a sorts text (only) into reverse alphabetical order. Upper case letters will be listed

before the corresponding lower case letters, for example, Zyx before zyx.• 0 to 9 sorts numbers (only) into ascending order, for example, 1 to 10.• 9 to 0 sorts numbers (only) into descending order, for example, 10 to 1.• Fix keeps the order of data in the column the same, even if sorting is requested on

other columns. This is used if the !selno variable is used to output the selectionnumber of the element.



4.30.3 PrecedenceThis determines the order of sorting for the columns. The column with a precedence of 1 willbe sorted first. A column with a precedence of 2 will then be sorted within the sorting of thefirst column, and so on.

4.30.4 UnitsThe options are:

4.31 DB Changes FormThis form lets you set the way that changes to the database are displayed and recorded.

Off Use when the output from the expression cannot be interpreted as anumber or no units are required.

Any/mm Use for any dimensionless number, or if the units are millimetres.

Metres Use for distances in metres.

Inches Use for distances in inches.

Finch Use for distances in feet and inches.

Pos(mm) Use for a position to be output in millimetres.

feet and inches

Pos(m) Use for a position to be output in metres, feet and inches.

Pos(inch) Use for a position to be output in inches, feet and inches.

Pos (finch) Use for a position to be output in feet and inches.

Bore(inch) Use to convert to a nominal inch bore.

Column Layout Displays the Layout for Column n form

Previous Column Displays the form for the previous column, allowing you to change it,or to insert a column before the current one

Next Column Displays the form for the next column



4.31.1 DestinationYou can send the output to the Screen or a File. If you select File, fill in a valid filename tooutput to the $PDMSUSER directory, or input a valid pathname to output to a differentdirectory. Select New for a new file, or Overwrite or Append if the file exists: if you do not,you will be prompted to specify which one you want. If you select Screen, the CommandWindow will be displayed, ready to display the information when you press Apply. Browsedisplays a file browser.

4.31.2 ElementsThis show the list of elements that will be reported on when apply is pressed. Clicking onany element in this list will navigate to that element.



The active controls in the frame below the Elements list depend on the form mode, which isshown at top of the form. None of the controls are active in DB Listing mode. In DB Changesand DB Differences modes, you can select:

Remember that each DB has its own sessions. The current DB is shown by DatabaseName at the bottom of the frame.

Note: TimeDate and Session are related, changing one will affect the other settings, andalso display the correct Session User.

The More button shows a form with the Session comment for the given session.

4.31.3 Since ExtractThe first drop-down list in the Since Extract frame will become active when you choose theSince Extract option in the DB Changes/Differences frame. It shows all the databases inthe extract hierarchy above the current extract, with the Master at the top of the list.

The options on the next drop-down list are:

Savework which will report on changes since the last Savework.

TimeDate which will report on changes since the time and date given.

Time format is HH:MM on a 24 hour clock, e.g. 16:15.

Date format is DD Mon Year, e.g. 9 Feb 1998 or 30 Aug 97

Session which will report on changes since the given session number. Set theother controls in this frame to the time, date, session number andsession user of the last saved session of the current DB.

Extract which is only active when the current element is in an extract database.will report on changes since the given session number. When youchoose this option, the options in the Since Extract frame will becomeactive, see Since Extract.

You can type in the session number, or change it using the + and -buttons.

Stamp Reports on the changes since the Stamp selected from the SinceStamp list at the bottom of the form.

Only which compares the current database with the selected extract ancestordatabase

Latest which compares the database with the latest version of the selectedextract ancestor database

Session that compares the database with the selected ancestor extract sincesession nn of that extract

Date which compares the database with the selected ancestor extract since thegiven date in a session of the ancestor extract



4.31.4 Since Stamp(Only active if Stamp is selected in the option button frame above.) Lists Stamps by Name,Date, Function or Description, as selected from the adjacent Display pull-down menu.

Highlight Changes

This button is only active when the form is in DB Changes or DB Differences mode inDESIGN. If switched on, the changed elements will be highlighted in all the 3D graphicsviews in the colour specified by Colour>Changes. This option is useful after a Getwork tosee the changes that other users have made.

Apply is only active when there are elements in the Elements list.

The Dismiss button dismisses the form and clears the Elements list.

4.31.5 Control Options on the DB Changes FormThe menu options under Control on the DB Changes form are as follows:

4.32 DB Listing FormThis form lets you manage the details of the system databases.

Clear Output Clears the Command Output form used when Destination isset to Screen.

DB Listing This outputs a listing of the specified parts of the database inits current state.

DB Changes This outputs a listing of the changes to the specified parts ofthe database as a macro which can be run in to return thedatabase to the state it was in at the given time or session.You can edit the macro file so that only the required elementsare changed.

DB Differences This outputs a listing of the specified parts of the database,with the old and new elements and attributes changed oradded since the given time or session.

Output>Options... Displays the Output Options form.

Output Backtrack Mode Is only active in DB Changes mode. This option controls thestyle of the output information. If on, then the output can berun as a macro which will return the database to the state itwas in at the given time or session. If off, then the output is areport on the changes made since the time or session.



4.32.1 Add/Remove OptionsThe menu options under Add and Remove on the Database Listing form are used to addand remove elements from the Elements list. The Remove option is only active when thereare elements in the Elements list.

CE adds or removes the current element.

CE Members adds or removes the members of CE, but not CE.

Pick.. Only active in DESIGN. Allows you to add or remove elements bygraphical picking using event driven graphics.

List adds or removes all elements in the selected lists. Lists are createdusing the Lists/Collections form.

In addition, the Remove option has the following:



4.32.2 Colour OptionsThe menu options under Colour on the Database Listing form are only active when thereare elements in the Elements list.

4.32.3 Query OptionsThe options under Query on the menu on the Database Listing form are as follows.

Note that output from Queries is always output to the screen, and also output to file if theDestination selection is File. The file will contain comment lines, which start with -- so that itcan be run in as a PDMS macro.

• Query >Clock outputs current Time and Date• Query >CE and Query >Elements

These options have the same submenu. The options under CE output information about thecurrent element, and the options under Elements output information about all the elementsin the Elements list on the form. Querying extremely long Element lists can take a long time.

• Session outputs.• Element name• DB name

Last saved session number and the date, user and description (session comment) for thatsession.

• Last Modified outputs• Element name• DB name

The session that each element or any of the hierarchy below it was last modified, the date ofthe modification and the modifying user.

All removes all elements from the Elements list.

Selected removes all items selected in the Elements list.

Highlight>Elements shows a Colour Selection form. When a colour is picked, thecontents of the Elements list will be highlighted in that colour, inall the graphical views. Only elements already in the Drawlist willbe highlighted; elements are not automatically added to theDrawlist.

Highlight>Changes/Differences

This option will be Changes or Differences according to theform mode. It is not available at all in DB Listing mode. Thisoption shows a Colour Selection form.

When you press the Apply button, the colour picked will be usedto highlight any elements that have changed.

Unhighlight Unhighlights the CE only, the Elements in the list or All elementsin the graphical views.



This operation could be a time consuming operation if the CE is a DB world element or alarge site, or other top-level element, and so you will be asked to confirm that you really wishto do this operation.

4.33 Define Rules FormElements can be autonamed from the Create forms (provided an applicable naming rule hasbeen defined), or if unnamed they can be autonamed subsequently from the Utilities menu.

In the definition fields define a new rule and select the Include button to add it to the list.

History This is similar to the Last Modified Query, but gives the informationfor every session in which the element was been created or modified.You will be asked to confirm the query for top-level elements.

Claimed by This outputs the name of the user who has the current elementclaimed out for modification. This is Unset if no user has the elementclaimed.

DB Name/Mode This outputs the name, DB name, the DB access mode (RW, R,Multiwrite ) and the claim mode (implicit, explicit).



4.34 Delete Selection FormThis form lets you delete members from an element.

Select a member from the list and select the OK button to remove the member from thecurrent element.

4.35 Detail Plotfile FormThis form lets you display an isometric plot of a Branch containing the Component to bemodified (if such a plot exists).



The name of the currently selected Catalogue element will appear at the top of the form.

Detail Plotfile lists the Components for which Pipe Isometrics have been produced.

The appropriate isometric Plotfile that has been produced can be navigated to using theBrowse button.

Selecting the Plotfile and clicking OK on the resulting File Browser form displays theisometric plot in the bottom half of the Detail Plotfile form.

Applying the Detail Plotfile form adds the currently selected Component to the DetailPlotfile list for future selection.

4.36 Detail Text Definition FormThis form lets you define the default text descriptions that appear against generic type text.



The three text-boxes at the bottom of the form, labelled Detail (ISODRAFT), (Interface B)and (Interface C), let you enter text strings for use in ISODRAFT and up to two otherinterfaced programs.

(The labels on the last two gadgets may have been customised on your installation toidentify specific programs used by your company.) Type the required text string(s) into theboxes. Each text string is restricted to a maximum of 120 characters.

Note: Do not enclose the text between apostrophes (as is the standard PDMS convention)unless you want these to form part of the text string.

You can specify the SKEY setting in either of the following ways:• From the Generic Type list, select the component type to which the description

applies. The Description list will show all available options for that component type;select one and the Symbol Key box will display the appropriate SKEY automatically.

• Type the SKEY directly into the Symbol Key box. The Generic Type and Descriptionlists will show the corresponding selections. (If the SKEY is not recognised, you will seean error message.)

• If required, type the Material Take-off Length (MTOL) data in the Length box and theMaterial Take-off Quantity (MTOQ) in the Quantity box.

• Detail Text (SDTE) elements are normally used to store descriptions of pipingcomponents for use by the isometric drawing module ISODRAFT. You may, however,use them for structural items if you have a special need to store such data.

• If possible, a new SDTE will be stored as defined by the Reference Data settings; if nosuch area is set, navigate to the required element.

Note: The wording on the Detail Text Definition form reflects its intended use for pipingcomponents, so you must be careful to enter your structural data in such a way thatyou will be able to retrieve it as required.



4.37 Draft Symbol Sets FormThis form lets you define symbols for components to be used on Draft drawings, can becreated and modified using the new Draft Symbol Sets form, available from the Create andModify menus.

Draft Symbol Sets own a number of Draft Symbol Links (DRSYLKs). These can be addedto or deleted form the list using the buttons provided. Selecting a DRSYLK in the list allowsits attributes to modified in the lower panel of the form.

Draft Text or Symbol Templates (TXTM or SYTM elements) can be referenced by typing intheir names, navigating to them and clicking CE, or clicking the Search button to invoke theSearch form.

The Criteria expression determines which Draft views the symbols will be used on. Anexpression can be typed into the combo gadget, or an existing expression can be selectedfrom the drop down list. Clicking on a Draft Symbol Link in the list will add its Criteriaexpression to the combo, so that all expressions accessed during the current session areavailable.



4.38 Drawing Representation Settings Form(System Administrator only)

This form lets you define the appearance of a component, as displayed in a 3D graphicalview depending on the following drawing representation settings:

• The range of drawing levels to be shown• The obstruction level• The centreline flag• The tube flag

For convenience, you can define representation types, each corresponding to a givencombination of these representation settings. Users can then reference such a type tochange the appearance of a displayed component.

To edit the current list of available representation types, select Settings> RepresentationRules. You will see a Drawing Representation Settings form.

The vertical lists near the bottom of the form show all the representation types currentlydefined, while the upper part of the form lets you edit the lists by adding, removing ormodifying individual entries.

The File entry near the top of the form shows where the current type set, as listed on theform, is stored.

Each representation type is defined by the following settings:• A keyword• A description• A drawing level range



• An obstruction level• The centreline flag• The tube flag

When you have finished with the Drawing Representation Settings form, selectControl>Close from its menu to remove it from the screen.

4.39 Edit Ckeys FormThe CKEY attribute can be set for each pair of connection types in the COCO elements inthe CCTAB tables. It is used by SPOOLER to determine what type of connection is used tojoin two elements(e.g. Butt weld, Screwed, etc.).

Note: Projects upgraded from pre version 11.2 require the Ckeys to be set on the COCOelements if they are to make use of SPOOLER.

To modify the Ckeys:

1. Navigate to the required CCTAB in the members list and select Utilities>ModifyCkeys, the Edit Ckeys form is displayed.

2. CE button - Displays all the connection types, in that table, in the scrolling list. You canoptionally filter this list to just show the connection types of interest.

3. Select the required connection types from the scrolling list and click the Modify Ckeysbutton.Use the Select All button to select all entries in the list and the Unselect All button todeselect all entries in the list.

4. Select the required CKEY from the drop down list and click OK.5. Dismiss the Edit Ckeys form when you have finished the changes.



You can also remove selected COCO elements from the table, by selecting them andclicking the Delete button. A confirmation dialogue is displayed.

4.40 Explorer Settings FormThis form lets set how the Catalogue Explorer (see Catalogue Explorer Form) will appear.

Select the appropriate tree settings and the individual settings for DESIGN and DRAFT.Select the OK button to save the settings.

4.41 Extract Claim List FormThe Refresh button updates the form for the current element, shown below the button.

Number of results per page can be set to 10, 20, 50 or 100. This selects the number ofelements displayed in the scrolling list, which shows a list of all elements claimed to anextract DB in the current element hierarchy. The arrow buttons < > are used to pagebackwards and forwards through the list, respectively.

If the World element is selected, all elements claimed to all extract DBs in the current MDBare listed.

Picking an element in the results window will make the selected element the CurrentElement.

The scrolling list shows a hierarchy of elements. Selecting an element in this window willmake it the current element. The codes in front of the elements describe the extract claimstate:

C Element is significant and claimed to an extract in this MDB

M Element is significant and it, or one of its non-significant children, has been modifiedin an extract in this MDB

X Element is claimed from an extract in this MDB, so changes to this element cannotbe issued or aborted.

V Element has been modified in a Variant extract in this MDB



No code means that the element is either a non-significant element, or it has not beenclaimed to an extract in this MDB.

When an element is marked CM, changes to the element can be flushed, issued or aborted.

4.42 Extract Data Control FormThis form is only available if there is an extract database in your MDB.

The scrolling list displays a database members list which shows the hierarchy of databaseelements around a selected element along with information about the extract claim status ofeach element. The element hierarchy shown on this form is not the complete elementhierarchy as shown in the Members list: only significant elements are shown (or elementswhich own significant elements) because extract operations only apply to significantelements. Changes to elements selected from this list can be Flushed, Issued or Aborted(dropped) by pressing the appropriate button at the bottom of the form.

No code means that the element is either a non-significant element, or it has not beenclaimed to an extract in this MDB.

When an element is marked CM, changes to the element can be flushed, issued or aborted.

If the World element is selected, then all changes made in all extract databases in theMDB are selected for the Flush/Issue/Drop operation.

Get Other UsersChanges

refreshes your view of data in databases which own extracts in thecurrent MDB.

Update for CurrentElement

When you press this button, the list of elements is updated to showthe extract element hierarchy for the current element. This buttonmay be used to bring up-to-date the information shown on this formif displayed data has changed since the form was last shown orupdated.

Scrolling list Shows a hierarchy of elements. Selecting an element in thiswindow will make it the current element. The codes in front of theelements describe the extract claim state:

C Element is significant and claimed to an extract in this MDB

M Element is significant and it, or one of its non-significant children,has been modified in an extract in this MDB

X Element is claimed from an extract in this MDB, so changes to thiselement cannot be issued or aborted.

V Element has been modified in a Variant extract in this MDB

Operate on Can be set to Element Hierarchy, in which case Flush/Issue/Abortwill work on the selected element and all elements that it ownsdirectly or indirectly, or to Single Element in which case Flush/Issue/Abort will work on the selected element only.

Flush Updates the database owning the extract. Extract claims forselected elements are retained. A single element, or part of thehierarchy will be flushed, depending on the Operate on setting.



4.43 Generic Type Definitions FormStructural Profiles, Joints and Fittings in the catalogue have a Generic Type (Gtype) attributethat is set to a World. When a user selects a catalogue item via a Specification, this Gtypemay be used as a filter to ensure that only items suitable for the desired function are madeavailable.

The main area of the form is a multi-line text-box (or text pane gadget) which you can edit inany of the standard ways. Use the Generic Type option button to select the overall class ofcatalogue item, then edit the corresponding list of Gtypes as required. Ensure that eachGtype word occupies the first four columns and that the description begins in the sixthcolumn.

Click Apply to save the updated list. The new entries will be shown when a Gtype selectionis made in any later step.

4.44 Global Attribute Change FormThis form lets you modify the attributes of several elements simultaneously by specifyingthat the changes are applied below a specific hierarchic level. For example, you might wantto change the Obstruction Level (OBST) settings for all primitives that represent acomponent's geometry.

Issue Updates the database owning the extract and release the extractclaim. A single element, or part of the hierarchy will be issued,depending on the Operate on setting.

Abort Drops changes made to selected elements in extracts in this MDBand releases extract claims.

Show Extract DataList

Displays the Explorer Settings Form.



The element identified near the top of the form is that below which elements are to havetheir attributes changed (if you wanted to change attributes for that specific element, youshould have selected Modify>Attributes rather than Modify>Attributes Global). If youwant to change attributes below a different element, navigate to it in the Members List andclick the CE button.

The form will initially list the attribute types (but not their settings) for the current element.Navigate to an element below that which you have just specified and which has an attributeof the type which you want to change. Click the Attributes button. The list will now show theattribute types for this lower level element. Select the attribute type whose setting you wantto modify.

• To change the setting of all elements which have the selected attribute, click the Allattribute data button and enter the new setting in the With text box.

• To change only those settings which already have a specified value for the selectedattribute, click the other button and enter the relevant current setting in the adjacenttext box. Enter the new setting in the With text box. For example, you might change toonly those OBST attributes which are currently set to. Click Apply to make thechanges.

For more information on element attributes, see the Catalogues and SpecificationsReference Manual.

Note: The change will be applied to all elements below the specified level that have theselected attribute type. For example, if you pick a DISH and change the DIAMattribute, this change will be applied to all primitives which have a diameter setting(CYLI, SLCY, etc.); not just to Dishes.

4.45 Graphics Settings FormThis form lets you define the different colours that are used to display the current element,the active element and other visible elements.

4.45.1 Colour TabThis tab lets you set the colours that are used within the plotfiles and 3D views to indicatedifferent elements of the design.



4.45.2 Representation TabThis tab lets you set some of the general and piping representation parameters andpresents control buttons allowing you to display further forms for specifying therepresentations of more specific parameters.

4.46 Hierarchy FormThis form is used to specify which part of the hierarchy you want to report on.



There are several methods available.

1. You can specify that only parts of the database under given owning elements will beincluded. Specify an owning element by making it the current element and pressingAdd CE. The element's name will be displayed in the scrolling text box. You can specifyseveral owning elements. Remove an element from the list by highlighting it in the listand pressing Remove.When you press Apply on the form, the names of the elements will appear in theHierarchy option on the New/Modify Report Template form.

Note: Specifying elements using this option will override anything you specify in theVolume or From option.

2. If you leave the Hierarchy option empty, you can specify a Volume, and report onelements Completely within or Partially within it. Selecting Completely within orPartially within option will display the Report Volume form.

Note: Specifying a Volume will select elements from the whole MDB. The other Fromoptions cannot be used.

3. If you leave the Hierarchy option empty and do not specify a Volume, you can use theFrom option. You can specify:• MDB, which will select all elements in the database within the volume.• Drawlist, which will select all elements in the Drawlist within the volume.• Obstruction list, which will select all elements in the obstruction list within the

volume.

4.47 Include FormThis form lets you move elements from the members list of one owner to that of another.



Near the top of the form is shown the name of the element whose members list is to bemodified by the inclusion of new elements (we will refer to this as the new owner). Belowthis are two scrollable lists:

• Members (with its associated Goto button etc.) lets you navigate around the hierarchyjust like the standard Members List.

• Included Members shows the current list of members already owned by the newowner.

Use the form as follows:

1. If necessary, use the Members list or Navigation menu to navigate to the element thatis to be the new owner and use the CE button to reset the form (the IncludedMembers list will be updated automatically).

2. In the Included Members list, select an element adjacent to the required insertionposition.Set the Before Item/After Item option button to specify the exact position relative tothe selected member.

3. Select the element(s) which are to be included as members of the new owner in one ofthe following ways:Navigate to the required element in the Members list and set the option button belowthat list to CE or CE Members, depending on precisely which elements you want tomove.Set the option button to ID Cursor or *ID Cursor and, when prompted, use the cursorto pick the elements in a graphical view. ID Cursor lets you pick one element; *IDCursor lets you pick several elements (click Cancel when you have finished).

4. Click the Include button to move the selected elements to the new location.5. When you have finished with the form, select Control>Close to remove it.

4.48 Intro FormThis form lets you type, within a free-text field, introductory text to accompany the newreport.



4.49 Layout for Column n FormThis form lets you specify how the report will display by allowing you to set the layout, theway that numbers appear, how text will display and how the heading will appear.

4.49.1 LayoutYou can specify:

• The number of Spaces before column.• The Column width in characters. If you do not give a value, the width of the widest

entry will be used.• The Justification (Left, Centre or Right).• Numeric Display• Remainder can be:• Decimal, in which case you can specify the number of Decimal places

or• Fraction, in which case you must specify the Denominator. In the output, the

denominator will be reduced if possible.• Style. This only affects how feet and inches are displayed. • Leading zeros can be on or off.

4.49.2 Text DisplayYou can specify the characters used to specify Unset text.



• Headings can be On, Off or Page.• Heading Text can be set to:

• Expression Text which will use the expression entered in the Expression text boxon the Creating Column form.

• Default which will use the full attribute name is possible. For example, if you enterPOSI in the Expression text box, the column heading will be POSITION.

• Custom, in which case you should enter the text required in the text box.• Values can be:

• On. The result of the expression (entered in the Expression text box on theCreating Column form) will be shown for every element that passes the selectioncriteria.

• Off. No values will be shown. This can be used for reports in which only subtotals ortotals are required.

• 1st. If this column is sorted, this option can be used to display only the firstoccurrence of a particular expression result.

• Sub. A value will only be output in this column when a subtotal appears in one ofthe other columns

4.49.3 SubtotalsCan be On or Off. Subtotals can only be produced for columns containing numeric data.

4.49.4 TotalsCan be On or Off. Totals can only be produced for columns containing numeric data.

4.50 Lists/Collections FormYou can define temporary lists of elements which can be positioned, orientated, deleted, etc.Lists are not saved when the current session ends. The current list is shown in the box,immediately to the right of the tool bar buttons, it can be changed by selecting another listfrom the drop-down list.



To create, delete or change a list:• Select Utilities>List. A List/Collections form will be displayed.

To create a new list:• Select Add>List and type a description into the Description text box.

The text you enter will be displayed in the List drop-down list box.

When you have created a list, you can add elements to it by selecting the other optionsunder Add on the menu:

• CE• CE Members• Identified - Use the cursor to pick the items then press the Escape key when the list is

complete.• Selection - Displays the Add to List form.

The Format drop-down list controls how the list items will be displayed:• Name• Name & Description - can be displayed if a Description has been set• Description - can be displayed if a Description has been set

If the Highlight On check box is selected, items selected for the list are highlighted in thegraphical view.

You can remove elements from the list using the options under Remove on the menu:• CE• CE Members• Identified - Use the cursor to pick the items to remove, then press the Escape key

when you have finished.• From List - Select the items in the list.• All• Selection - Displays the Remove from List form.• List - Removes the list itself.

You can give commands that will act on the current list: type the command into the text boxat the bottom of the form and select the Action button. See the DESIGN Reference Manualfor information about commands.

4.51 Lock FormThis form lets you lock any catalogue element to prevent it from being modified or deleted.No changes to the element are then possible until it is subsequently unlocked.



Use the option button to specify the action required. The choices are:• Lock CE - Locks current element only• Lock CE and below - Locks current element and its members• Unlock CE - Unlocks current element only• Unlock CE and below - Unlocks current element and its members

Click Apply to change the current protection.

4.52 Material Text Definition FormThis form lets you modify any special information for a structural item that has been storedin a material text element.

Remember that the SMTE elements may be stored in a common area, as defined in theQuick Reports Form, rather than under individual component categories.

The three text-boxes labelled Material (ISODRAFT), (Interface B) and (Interface C), letyou enter text strings for use in ISODRAFT and up to two other interfaced programs. (Thelabels on the last two gadgets may have been customised on your installation to identifyspecific programs used by your company.) Type the required text string(s) into the boxes.Each text string is restricted to a maximum of 120 characters.

Note: Do not enclose the text between apostrophes (as is the standard convention) unlessyou want these to form part of the text string.

4.53 Members FormThe Members list lets you navigate to an element, thus making it the current element.



Click on an element in the scrollable list. The picked element will become the currentelement and will be highlighted in the list. The element's owner and its members will also bedisplayed in the list.

To go to a named element, type the name in the text box immediately below the form's menubar and press Enter. You can enter a full name; for example:

zone 2 of site /TESTSITE

The and controls let you move across the database hierarchy at the level of the currentelement.

For example, if you have the following hierarchy:

ZONE1

EQUIP1 EQUIP2 . . .

CYLI1 DISH1 DISH2 . . .

and EQUIP1 is the current element, selecting will move to EQUIP2.

The Goto menu also lets you navigate across the database.

The Control menu on the Members list lets you:• switch to an Advanced Members list which lets you store a list of elements which you

access frequently. The elements can be accessed quickly by picking them in the list.

• resize the Members list.• view extract claims relating to specific elements, using the Extract Claim List form.

4.53.1 Advanced Version of the Members FormThe Advanced Members list is similar to the standard Members list, except that there is aMemory scrollable list at the bottom of the form, allowing you to store a list of frequentlyaccessed elements. The elements can then be accessed quickly from the list.

To store the name of a given element, select the element in the Members list, then click theAdd button. The element will appear in the Memory list at the bottom of the form. To accessthe element later in the PARAGON session, click on it in the Memory list. The Memory listwill be emptied when you leave PARAGON.

To remove an element from the Memory list, select the element in the Memory list and clickthe Remove button. To remove all elements from the Memory list, click the Clear button



To return to the standard Members list, select Control>Standard.

4.54 Model Settings FormWhen you create a new component that uses design data attributes or parameters as part ofits definition, default values must be applied immediately if the component is to berepresented in a graphical view. Design data attributes have initial defaults that you canchange; parameters must have their defaults set for the appropriate type of component.

The left-hand part of the form shows the current design data attribute defaults for pipingcomponents.

These have standard default settings. Change any of the displayed settings as required.

The right-hand part of the form lets you set default values for any relevant types ofparameter. Use the option button at the top to choose the required parameter type; anycurrent settings will be shown in the scrollable list. Change existing settings, or set newparameters, in either of the following ways:

• To set parameters individually, enter a parameter number and its required defaultsetting in the text-boxes below the list, then select Insert to transfer the new setting tothe list.



• To copy parameter settings from an existing catalogue or design item, navigate to anelement which has the parameter settings you want to use and select Use CE to copythese to the current list.

• To reset all standard defaults, click the Default button. This sets all design dataattributes to their standard settings and (CAUTION) clears all design parametersettings.

4.55 Model View FormThis form lets you change the p-point set reference, the geometry set reference or any ofthe parameter descriptions for a standardised Pipework component category.

If you intend to retain an existing p-point set or geometry set reference, check that thecorresponding option button is set to Use and not to Create, otherwise you will see an errormessage telling you that the element already exists.

If default storage areas have been defined for p-point sets and geometry sets, the PpointSet and Geom Set lists will show the contents of those areas. To use an existing p-pointand/or geometry set, set the corresponding option button to Use and select from the list. Tocreate a new (empty) p-point set or geometry set, set the option button to Create and type anew name in the text-box.

To define descriptive texts for component parameters, type each description into theParameter Descriptions text-box and then use the adjacent option button to insert the



description into the parameter list in the required position. The parameters are numberedautomatically as you edit the list.

When you Apply the form settings, you will create the specified Category element plus twoText elements named, for example, catename-PTSE and catename-GMSE plus a set ofText elements (one for each parameter) named catename-PA1, catename-PA2 etc. TheseText elements will be used to identify, via their STEX attribute settings, the required p-pointset, geometry set, and parameter descriptions for all components owned by the category.

Note: catename is the name you allocated to the Category. The precise namingconvention is determined by the current Naming Format setting.

Note: This facility is only applicable to a category that has member elements that can bemodified, namely Text pointers to the referenced data. It is not applicable to an emptycategory.

To open a Graphical View form and display a 3D view of a component, navigate to therequired component in the Members form (see Members Form) and selectDisplay>Component from the main menu bar. The title bar of the form shows the type ofcatalogue element currently displayed (Piping Component, Section Profile, StructuralFitting, etc.).

The form has two main parts:• Control Section, on the left-hand side, displays data settings relevant to the current

element. It lets you navigate around the database hierarchy from within the form, andreset the display to show a different component.

• Display Section, on the right-hand side, shows a 3D view of the current componentand includes facilities for manipulating this view.

4.55.1 Model View Form Control SectionThe Control menu lets you update the form to show changes made elsewhere.

• To display a different component, navigate to the required element in the Membersform (see Members Form) and select Control>CE. The displayed data and thegraphical view will both be updated.

• To update the graphical view to use any newly defined representation rules, selectControl>Re-load Repr (then use the Repr. button described for the form's DisplaySection).

The References list provides a quick way of navigating to elements which are referenced bythe current element. It shows the referenced point set, geometry set, detail and materialtexts, bolting data, etc. When you select a reference element in the list, you will navigate toit automatically in the Members form (see Members Form).

The Category entry shows the owning Category element, so that you can easily see theposition of the current element in the catalogue database hierarchy.

The Parameter Definitions list shows all parameters for the current element and theircurrent settings. These are shown for information only; to change any of the settings, usethe Model Settings form (see Model Settings Form).

Note: These settings are read directly from the catalogue and default to a list of basicparameter numbers if any of the required data is not accessible.)



4.55.2 Model View Form Display SectionThis part of the form contains the 3D graphical view area and a number of menus andgadgets for controlling how the view appears.

The 3D view is controlled in a very similar way to that in the DESIGN module. If you are notfamiliar with this, see Manipulating the Model View.

The small toggle buttons immediately above the view area let you superimpose somegraphical aids on the component display. These are:

To change the size of the displayed graphical aids, use the Graphics Defaults form andthen toggle the aid off and on again to update the display.

Note: Some aids may not be appropriate to the type of component being displayed, inwhich case an On setting will be ignored.)

The Repr. option button lets you specify the level of detail shown for the displayedcomponent. Either select a specific representation by name, or use the Choose option toselect automatically a suitable representation for viewing the current element's fullgeometry. Each named drawing representation is defined in terms of its drawing levels,obstruction level, centreline and tube settings, etc., via a predefined set of representationrules.

4.55.3 Manipulating the Model ViewNote: Menu options in this topic refer to the right-hand mouse button menu, not the main

application menus.

To change the view direction, use one of the following methods:• Drag the sliders in the borders of the view area. (If the borders are not visible, select

Settings>Border to show them.)• Set the view direction explicitly by selecting one of the options under the Look or ISO

sub-menus.• Use the mouse buttons in Rotate mode.

To change the scale of the view, use one of the following methods:• Select Limits>Component to scale the display automatically so that the component

fits into the view area. (Note that this is only applicable if the current component is a 3Delement for which a limits box can be calculated; it does not work for a 2D structuralprofile.)

• Select Limits>Increase or Decrease to rescale the display by changing the currentlimits box.

• Use the mouse buttons in Zoom mode.

To change the background colour for the view area, select Settings>Background Colourand choose a colour from the resulting Colour Selection form.

Plines shows position and direction of plines for a structural component

PKEYs shows identification keys (NA, TOS etc.) for structural plines

Ppoints shows position and direction of p-points

Axes shows directions of X, Y, Z axes used for the component's coordinate system

Insu. shows insulation if this has been defined for the current component type



To toggle between colour shaded and wireline representations of the component, selectSettings>Shade.

4.56 Modify Attributes FormThe form shows if you have write access to the current element, and if you are preventedfrom modifying the element.

There is an option for this form to track the current element or not.

Different lower panels appear according to the type of attribute. Attributes such as Name,Purpose and PAXI that require a single input line appear as in this example.

The examples below show the panels for:• Purpose

• reference attributes (with search and CE buttons – note that the CE button isdeactivated if the form is tracking)



• bltref

• text strings (may be multi-line)

• numbers

• booleans (toggles).

• name



If you want to view or change the attributes of a different element, navigate to it in theMembers List and click the CE button on the Modify Attributes form.To change an attribute setting, select the attribute in the list. If the attribute can have onlyone of two values (such as True or False for a logical attribute), this action will toggle to theother setting; otherwise a form will be displayed showing a text area into which you can typethe new setting.

4.57 Modify Component Model FormLets you modify the individual p-points and/or geometric primitives used to define thecurrently displayed component.

The two lists show all existing p-points and geometric primitives for the component. Selectthe item you want to modify in the appropriate list or, if a list is empty, click the button aboveit (labelled Ppoints or Geometry) to select it. The lower part of the form will show thoseoptions relevant to the specified type of item.

4.57.1 To Modify an Existing P-point or Geometric PrimitiveSet the left-hand option button to Modify. The selected p-point or primitive type will beshown on the right-hand option button (changing the latter has no effect for the Modifyoption). When you click Apply, you will see a P-point Definition form or a PrimitiveDefinition form applicable to the specific type of element selected. Edit the settings asrequired.

4.57.2 To Create a New P-point or Geometric PrimitiveSet the left-hand option button to Create and use the right-hand option button to specify thetype of ppoint or primitive that you want to create. When you click Apply, you will see a P-point Definition form or a Primitive Definition form applicable to the specific type ofelement selected. Edit the settings as required.

4.57.3 To Delete an Existing P-point or Geometric PrimitiveSet the left-hand option button to Delete. The selected p-point or primitive type will beshown on the right-hand option button. When you click Apply, the selected item will bedeleted.

Important: If you modify a p-point set or a geometry set in any of these ways, remember that yourchanges will be applied to all components which reference that p-point set or geometryset, not just the component from which you carried out the modification.

4.58 Modify Equipment Specification FormThis form lets you modify a standard equipment item by selecting a different design templateon which it is to be based.

You use this form in a similar way to the Create Standard Equipment Form which was usedto create the equipment refer to Equipment User Guide. The only difference is that themodification form has a CE option to associate it with an existing equipment item, in place ofthe naming options on the creation form.



When you have fully specified the equipment, click Apply to implement the changes. Theposition of the equipment’s origin, and of any extra nozzles etc. which you may have addedas members of the equipment element, will remain unchanged.

4.59 Modify Part Family FormThis form lets you change a Part Family.

Amend the relevant details and select the Apply Changes button to save the changes.



4.60 Modify Pconns FormThis function allows you to change the connection types on the Ppoints of elements with agiven SKEY for one or more specifications.

Select the specifications you wish to change, in the SPEC Elements scrolling list.

Enter the SKEY you wish to modify into the SKEY text box and define the changes in theModify Pconns From - To text boxes.

To select the Pconns to modify, enter the Ctype for each Pconn in numerical order,separated by spaces, into the From text box. To change all the Pconns for an SKEY enter a‘*’ into the From box.

The new Ctypes must be entered for each Pconn in numerical order, separated by spaces,into the To text box.

Note: Text box entries are case sensitive.

Click the Apply button. The changes are carried out and the details are shown in theOutput list box.

If the Report changes to file box is checked, a report of the changes is saved to the filespecified in the File text box.



This file will act as a macro to reverse the changes if you require so to do. It can be run bytyping ‘$M <Path & Filename>’ in the Command Window (see Command Window).

4.61 Modify Report Template FormThis is the standard windows file open form that lets you select the report to change.

4.62 Modify Standard Equipment FormThis form is accessed from the Modify>Equipment Specification menu. It lets you modifya standard equipment item by selecting a different design template on which it is to bebased.

You use this form in a similar way to the Create Standard Equipment Form that was used tocreate the equipment refer to Equipment User Guide. The only difference is that themodification form has a CE option to associate it with an existing equipment item, in place ofthe naming options on the creation form.

When you have fully specified the equipment, click Apply to implement the changes. Theposition of the equipment’s origin, and of any extra nozzles etc. which you may have addedas members of the equipment element, will remain unchanged.

4.63 Multiwrite Claimlist FormThis form is used to control user claims. If you are working in an extract database, you willalso need to consider extract claims, which are controlled using the Extract Data Controlform.

Multiwrite databases have a claim mode, which is set when the database is created:• If the claim mode is Explicit, you must claim an element before you can work on it



• If the claim mode is Implicit, an element which you start changing will be automaticallyclaimed, but you can also choose to claim it explicitly before you work on it, using thisform.

4.63.1 Claim List Option ButtonThe Claim List option button can be set to:

• Active Claimlist. This is your Claimlist. A list of all the significant elements that youhave claimed will be displayed in the Elements list.

• Others Claimlist. The Elements scrolling list will show all claimed elements of allusers in the current MDB except those in the Active Claimlist. You name is also shownin the Elements list next to the element name or Refno. An additional option is addedto this gadget for every individual user who has a Claimlist. For example:USERA Claimlist

Note: Clicking on any element in the Elements list will navigate to that element.

Elements are claimed and unclaimed using the options on the menu at the top of the form.

Control

Claim and Unclaim

Update updates the list. The list will be automatically updated each time it isshown, and the

Active Claimlist will be updated when you claim elements using the form, but inother cases the list may not show all the claimed elements unlessyou use this option.

Close closes the form.

Unclaim is only active when there are elements in the Active Claimlist.

CE claims or unclaims the CE and all of the hierarchy below it.

CE Members claims or unclaims the members of CE and all of their hierarchybelow, but not CE.

CE only claims or unclaims CE only, not any hierarchy below it. This can beused, for example if you want to change an attribute such as adescription which will not affect any elements below the currentelement.

CE Members only claims or unclaims each member only and not the hierarchy below.

Pick.. Only active in DESIGN. Allows you to claim or unclaim elements bygraphical picking using event driven graphics.

List claims or unclaims all elements in the selected lists. Lists arecreated using the Lists/Collections form.

In addition, the Unclaim option has the following:

All unclaims all elements in the from the Active Claimlist and updatesall the Claimlists.

Selected unclaims all items selected in the Elements list.



Unclaiming

You must unclaim any elements which you have claimed before other users can accessthem. Other users must do a Getwork before they can see your changes. You cannotunclaim an element that you have changed until you have done a Savework. Changingmodule or leaving will unclaim all elements.

4.64 Naming Format FormThis form lets you specify a standard naming format, incorporating the current Categoryname, which is to be used for parameter descriptions etc.

Click the radio button against the preferred format.

The current naming format is shown immediately below the left-hand end of the main menubar.

4.65 Naming Rules FormThis form lets you define individual naming rules.

Colour is only active in DESIGN. The options are:

Highlight displays a colour selection form. When a colour ispicked then all the elements in the

Elements list will be highlighted in that colour, in all thegraphical views. Only elements already in theDrawlist will be highlighted; elements are notautomatically added to the Drawlist. You can usedifferent colours for each user Claimlist.

Unhighlight unhighlights the CE, all Elements in the selectedClaimlist or All elements in the graphical views.

Databases allows you see all the claimed elements in the MDB,or in the DB selected from the submenu.



4.66 Naming Settings FormAutonaming has been added to PARAGON under the menu Settings > Naming. It works inthe same way as autonaming in DESIGN.

Naming rules are stored in the file: %pdmsdflts%\cat-nam.pmldat

Element type rules are stored in the file: %pdmsdflts%\cat-element-rules.pmldat

Data Input full details of the naming rule

Data Display

Key list of current naming rules

Data details of the highlighted naming rule



A basic example set of rules are included in the application.

4.67 New Report Template FormThis form lets you generate a new template to be used for equipment reports.

4.67.1 Page Information OptionsThe options under Page Information on the menu at the top of the New/Modify ReportTemplate form allow you to add information which is not specified in the body of the report.The options are:

• Set a Header• Set a Footer• Insert an Introduction into the Report• Insert a Summary into the Report• Set the Page Length

Each option displays a form with a text pane. You type the information you want in the textpane. Each line of information is entered as an expression. For full information aboutexpressions, see Introduction to Expressions, in the Software Customisation ReferenceManual, but a summary of the information you are most likely to need is given below.



Text must be entered in quotes. For example:

'Page number'

You can include variables in the expressions. Any PML variables can be used.

Variables must be preceded by one of the functions vtext, vval or vlog, which ensure lateevaluation of the variables. For example, to show the page number on every page of thereport, enter the following expression in the header or footer:

vtext !pageno

If you want to combine text and variables in the same expression (that is, on the same line,you must combine them using the text operator +. For example, if you want to number thepages with the format Page 1, Page 2 an so on, you should enter the following expressionin the header or footer:

'Page ' + vtext !pageno

4.67.2 Selection OptionsThe Selection options on the New Report Template form are used as follows. Theseoptions may also be available to the user running a report.

Type(s) allows you to specify the type of item you want to report on, and the level in thedatabase hierarchy below which the selection will be made. Any element type can beentered. If you want to report on several types, enter the types in the text box, separated byspaces. For example:

VALV FLAN selects all valves and flanges

BRANCH ITEMS selects all branch items

BRANCH MEMBERS selects all branch members

With allows you to restrict the report to elements of the given type whose properties satisfygiven conditions. For example, you can report on Elbows with ABORE greater than 50.

Hierarchy allows you to specify that only the parts of the database under given owningelements will be included.

You can specify the element in two ways:

Type in the name of the elements. Note that except for WORLD, the slash before theelement name must be entered, because you can specify a list of elements, and also useOF to specify members of elements. For example:

WORLD to report on all items in the current world

/BRANCH1 OF PIPE211 to report on all items in BRANCH1 of PIPE211

/PIPE211 /PIPE212 /PIPE213 to report on all items in the given pipes.

CE to report on the current element.

Select the Hierarchy button. The Hierarchy form will be displayed.

Note: If you do not specify an element for the top of the hierarchy, the report will include allthe databases in your current Multi-database, unless you have use the Volume orFrom options on the Hierarchy form.



4.67.3 System Command OptionThe System Command text box on the New/Modify Report Template form allows you togive a system command that will be run when the report has been completed.

For example, you could use this option to send the report output to a printer, or to run amacro to process the report. The command is entered as an expression. For fullinformation about expressions, see Introduction to Expressions, in the SoftwareCustomisation Reference Manual, but an example of how to enter a system command isgiven below.

To send the report output to a printer, enter:

'print' + vtext !filename

where:

print is an MS DOS command, which must be enclosed in quotes.

vtext is a function used for the late evaluation of variables.

!filename is a variable, which outputs the file named in the Filename field to theprinter when the report is run.

4.67.4 With OptionThe With option on the New/Modify Report Template form allows you to restrict the reportto elements of the given type whose properties satisfy given conditions. Enter anExpression in the text box. For full information about expressions, see Introduction toExpressions, in the Software Customisation Reference Manual, but a summary of theinformation you are most likely to need is given below.

The expression you enter here is going to be a combination of attributes or pseudo-attributes, logical operators and values.

For example, if you are reporting on Elbows (that is, you have entered ELBO) in the Typetext box), you can restrict the report to Elbows with ABORE greater than 50 by entering:

ABORE GT 50

where ABORE is the attribute, GT is an operator meaning greater than, and 50 is the value.The operators you can use are:

• EQ equal to• NE not equal to• GT greater than• GE greater than or equal to• LE less than• LT less than or equal to

You can specify more than one condition using the operators AND, OR and NOT. Forexample, to report on Elbows with ABORE greater than 50 but less than 100 by entering:

(ABORE GT 50) AND (ABORE LT 100)



4.68 Nozzle Specification FormThis application lets you build up a specification by reference to the attribute settings ofexisting nozzles in the catalogue database. The specification simply acts as an index toallow any required nozzle to be located easily.

Before you begin, you should have created at least one Specification World with its PURPattribute set to indicate its suitability for storing nozzle specifications.

To build such a specification, navigate to a catalogue element (CATA, SECT or CATE) thatcontains all nozzles that are to be accessed via the new specification.

The upper part of the form lets you specify details of the overall SPEC element to becreated; the lower part lists all nozzles below the current level in the catalogue and lets youspecify which ones are to be included in the specification.

If required, change the default settings for Spec, Description and Standard.

The Spec World option button lists all available SPWL elements for the appropriate generictype (as controlled by the setting of the PURP attribute). If more than one is available, selectthe one below that the new SPEC element is to be created.

The left-hand scrollable list shows the category (CATE) elements, while the right-hand listshows the nozzles in the selected category. By default, all listed nozzles will be incorporatedinto the specification. To prevent one or more nozzles or complete categories being includedin the specification, select them in the relevant list and click the Remove button below thatlist. The 'removed' entries will only be shown (marked with a * symbol) if the Hidden buttonabove the list is set to On. To reverse the process, select a 'removed' entry and click theReinstate button.

When the lists show only those nozzles which are to be selectable via the new specification,click OK to build the specification.



4.69 Output Options FormThe options in the Output frame allow you to specify the elements to be included in theOutput. You can select: All Elements, or Specific Types. If you select Specific Types, youcan press the Define button which will display the Specific Types form.

Standard Attributes All the standard attributes of the elements to be output willbe included in the Output file.

User Defined Attributes All the user-defined attributes of elements to be outputwill be included in the output file. You can only switch thisoption on when Standard Attributes has been switchedon.

References/Connections Any database element cross-references for the Outputelements will be added to be Output file. This option willcreate a reference table at the bottom of the Output file toset all the cross-references between database elements.

Re-input

Create New Elements If this is switched on then the output will be in the form:

NEW %element%

Modify Existing Elements If this is switched on then the output will be in the form:

NEW %element%OLD %element%



When the form is first shown the user defaults will be displayed if there is a saved file, orelse the AVEVA defaults will be displayed. Any subsequent showing of the form will displaythe current settings.

4.70 Page Length FormThe Page Length form will be displayed when you select Page Info>Page length from themenu on the New Report Template Form.

Enter a page length in lines. The number of lines must be between 5 and 500.

Format

Use Same ReferenceNumbers

If this is switched on then the output will be in the form:

NEW %element% REF =1234/5678

The reference must not exist in the project when theOutput file is re-input as a macro, and so this option isonly used to input data to a different project or whenelements have been deleted from the current project.

Comment ReferenceNumber

The original element reference numbers will be shown ascomments. For example:

NEW BOX /BOX1 $(=1234/5678$)

Line Numbers Each command line in the Output file will have an indexnumber. A name and reference index table is included asa comment at the bottom of the file.

Tab Spacing This allows tabbing or indenting from 0 to 6 characterspaces. Each new level of hierarchy is indented and theattributes of each element are indented. For example:

new strunew boxxlen 100. … etc. …endend

File Menu

Save This option will save the settings shown on the form to afile in the $PDMSUSER directory called desoutput.

pmldat for DESIGN module where the des prefix ischanged for DRAFT, PARAGON and SPOOLER. This isconsistent with the conventions used for other userdefault settings.

Load This option will load the settings as stored in the userdefaults file onto the form. If no settings have ever beensaved then the AVEVA defaults will be loaded.

Default These are AVEVA defaults to provide the user withbenchmark settings.



4.71 Parameter Setting FormLets you specify values for all parameters relevant to the current type of component.

If you are using a standardised Pipework category or standardised structural category,the parameter descriptions will be derived from the Text elements associated with thatcategory (and only the appropriate number of parameters will be shown). If you are notusing a standardised category, the initial settings will be taken from the last member (if any)of the current category. If there are no members, a default form will be shown which lets youenter up to 30 parameter settings. In the latter case, the parameters will have numbers only,with no descriptions.

Edit the data settings in the various text-boxes as required so as to define the parametervalues for the component.

This form has no command buttons; its settings represent part of the catalogue itemdefinition form with which it is displayed, and are stored when the Apply button on the latterform is clicked.

4.72 Part Family FormPart Families are managed via the new Part Family form, available from the menu entryModify>Part Family. Multiple versions of this form can be shown concurrently, allowingdifferent Part Families to be viewed simultaneously. A Part Family is a PRTELE containingGPARTs (or an empty PRTELE).



The Part Family list allows you to select some or all of the parts in the family for modification.Information displayed and updated in the lower panels then applies to all the parts selected.

A different Part Family can be displayed using the CE button and a Part Family viewedearlier in the current session can be selected from the list alongside the CE button.

New parts can be created using the Create button and selection. Parts are created relativeto the current selection in the list. Selected parts can be deleted using the Delete button.

The Attributes, Properties and References buttons control which data is displayed in thelower panels.

4.72.1 AttributesThe Attributes view displays the key part attributes. If other attributes are to be modified, thiscan be achieved using the Modify Attributes form invoked via the Edit All Attributes button.

When multiple parts are selected, any data item that is not the same for all selected parts isindicated by the text <Multiple values> as shown in the Attributes view alongside.

Any updates will be applied to all selected parts. Updates will not be applied for fieldscontaining the text <Multiple values>.

4.72.2 PropertiesThe Properties view displays user defined properties defined on each part. Properties arestored as Text elements below each part, and each text has Rtext, Stext and Ttextattributes. This allows 3 different values for each property to be entered per part, e.g. tosupport multi-language catalogues (analogous to Detail Texts for ISODRAFT).

All available properties for the selected parts are listed. A star character in the first columnindicates if the property is present on all selected parts. When an update is applied, you hasthe option of automatically adding the property to selected parts that don’t already have it,otherwise it is updated only on those parts that do already have it.

If a new Purpose is entered, it can be applied as a change to the selected property, or it canbe added to the selected parts as a new property. The selected property can also be deletedfrom the selected parts.

4.72.3 ReferencesThe References panel displays the reference attributes for the selected parts – catalogueref, template ref, draft symbol set ref, detail text, material text, bolt ref and component ref.Selecting a reference in the list displays the current setting. This can be changed byentering the name of a new reference element, or by navigating to the new referenceelement and pressing the CE button on this panel, or by pressing the Search button tosearch for an appropriate reference element.

Each reference attribute has its own display in the right hand side of the panel. These areshown below for a flange (except for the template which is shown for a pump). Data shown



inactive is read only on this form. The reference element itself may be modified by pressingthe Edit button on the panel.

4.72.4 3D ModelFirst is the 3D Model (Catref). Editing the 3D Model brings up the new Category Form.

4.72.5 3D TemplateSecond is the 3D Template (Tmpref) – note that this cannot be edited in PARAGON.

4.72.6 2D SymbolsThird is the 2D Symbols - Marine Diagram Symbol Group and Name, and Draft Symbol Set(Drssref). The marine diagram Symbol Group and Symbol Name can be edited directly inthe Marine Diagram Symbols frame. Editing the Draft Symbol Set brings up the new DraftSymbol Sets Form.



4.72.7 Iso DescriptionFourth is the Iso Description (Detref). Editing the Iso Description brings up the existingDetail Text Definition Form.

4.72.8 Iso MaterialFifth is the Iso Material (Matxt). Editing the Iso Material brings up the existing Material TextDefinition Form.

4.72.9 BoltsSixth is the Bolts (Bltref). Editing the Bolts brings up the Bolt Set form.



4.72.10 WeightSeventh is the Weight (Unit Weight or Component Weight - Cmpref). Editing the Weightbrings up the new Properties Form.

The Search button on each Reference panel brings up the Search panel, containing thenew Search control (refer to Search Form).

This panel will be prepopulated with the appropriate search criteria for attribute concerned.You can then make any desired changes and then press the Find button. If a result row isselected, the Use button will be activated. Pressing the Use button returns to the previousReference panel with the chosen value in the text field ready for Apply Changes. Pressingthe Back button returns to the previous Reference panel with no change.

4.73 PCONN/SKEY Compatibility Reports FormThis facility generates a report (in .csv format) detailing the SKEYs and Pconns for all theelements in the selected specifications. The reports are saved into the selected directory,default %PDMSUSER%.



Select the specifications you wish to report on, from the scrolling list and click Apply.

The reports are generated and saved in the selected directory, shown at the top of the form.The reports can then be viewed in a spreadsheet or text processor.

4.74 Profile Category Definition FormThis form lets you create or modify a structural category for storing profiles and their relatedelements using default settings.

The form lets you define a Pline set and a 2D profile set which will be referencedautomatically by all profiles owned by the category. It also lets you define descriptive textsfor profile parameters, making it easier to identify the attribute to which each parameternumber corresponds when you create the profiles themselves.

If default storage areas have been defined for Pline sets and profile sets, the Pline Set andProfile Set lists will show the contents of those areas. To use an existing Pline and/or profileset, set the corresponding option button to Use and select from the list.

To create a new (empty) Pline set or profile set, set the option button to Create and type anew name in the text-box.

To define descriptive texts for profile parameters, type each description into the ParameterDescriptions text-box and then use the adjacent option button to insert the description intothe parameter list in the required position. The parameters are numbered automatically asyou edit the list.

When you Apply the form settings, you will create the specified STCA element plus two Textelements named, for example, catename-PTSS and catename-GMSS plus a set of Textelements (one for each parameter) named catename-PA1, catename-PA2 etc. These Text



elements will be used to identify, via their STEX attribute settings, the required Pline set,profile set, and parameter descriptions for all profiles owned by the category.

Note: catename is the name you allocated to the Structural Category. The precise namingconvention is determined by the current Naming Format setting.

4.75 Profile Specification FormThe upper part of the form lets you specify details of the overall SPEC element to becreated; the lower part lists all profiles below the current level in the catalogue and lets youspecify which ones are to be included in the specification.

Set the Sort by option buttons to show how you want the specification 'questions' (SELE) tobe structured. You will usually set the Generic Type option to Yes and the Owner Typeoption to either Section or Category, depending on how your structural catalogue isconfigured.

If required, change the default settings for Spec, Description and Standard.

The Spec World option button lists all available SPWL elements for the appropriate generictype (as controlled by the setting of the PURP attribute; see Create Specification WorldForm). If more than one is available, select the one below which the new SPEC element isto be created.

The left-hand scrollable list shows the category (STCA) elements, while the right-hand listshows the profiles in the selected category. By default, all listed profiles will be incorporatedinto the specification. To prevent one or more profiles or complete categories being includedin the specification, select them in the relevant list and click the Remove button below thatlist. The 'removed' entries will only be shown (marked with a * symbol) if the Hidden buttonabove the list is set to On. To reverse the process, select a 'removed' entry and click theReinstate button.

When the lists show only those profiles which are to be selectable via the new specification,click OK to build the specification.

4.76 Properties FormProperties data can be created and modified using the new Properties form, available fromthe Create and Modify menus. This form can be used to edit component data such asweights, and material data such as densities. It can also be used to create new elementsusing the New option gadget.



Clicking on an attribute swaps the form panel to edit that attribute. Clicking on theAttributes button swaps back.

4.77 Query Data Access Control FormThis form lets you view the access rights of users.



At the top of the form, a message will be displayed indicating whether or not Data AccessControl is switched on.

The form is divided into two tabs:

The User Rights tab displays the Data Access Controls that apply to the current user. Thetab displays the ACRs that apply to the current user, and the Roles and Scopes thatdefine each ACR.

The Element Access tab is used to view which attributes of an element a user has accessto, and the DAC restrictions on operations that the user can carry out on the element. Whererestrictions apply, the appropriate error message is listed alongside the attribute oroperation.

On entry, the name of the current element is automatically displayed in the text field at thetop of the form.

Attribute names are displayed in the top list, along with the level of access the user has toeach of the selected element's attributes.

Operations are displayed in the bottom list, along with the restrictions that are applied to theuser when carrying out these operations on the selected element.

To view the data access restrictions for another element, either type the name of thiselement in the text field, or make the element the current element. When the requiredelement is entered or selected, press the CE button.



This form is for information only: Data Access Control can only be switched on and off inADMIN, and Access Rights can only be changed in ADMIN.

4.78 Query Project FormThis form lets you perform queries on a range of project data. The form consists of five tabs.

The attributes displayed on this form can only be changed by the System Administrator.

4.79 Quick Reports FormThis form lets you create reports with basic formatting. You cannot save the report template.The options on the form are as follows:

File textbox and Term button

You can enter a filename for the output report. If you just want tosee the report on the screen, leave the File text box blank, or pressthe Term button, in which case any filename given will be ignored.

Types Element types can be specified. Examples:

bran memVALVEgask flan

If this text box is left blank ALL TYPES will be reported on.



Note that when you press the Dismiss button, the contents of the form are kept. Everythingyou entered will be shown on the form when it is displayed again.

4.80 Reorder FormThis form lets you rearrange the members list order for any owning element.

To move individual elements to specified positions in the members list of their owner,navigate to the owning element in the list and select Modify>Hierarchy>Reorder.

With This option is a way of narrowing down the report. Enter anexpression, for example:

abore gt 30tpos[3] le 1000abore gt 30 AND name of owner neq ‘/B-1-2’

Columns These are the attributes to be output in the report. The attributesyou specify will be used as headings to the columns. For example:

name owner hpos tpos

You can enter expressions, enclosed in round brackets. Thefollowing example outputs the type, name, and the first threecharacters of the owner's name: type name (substr(name ofowner, 1, 3))

Hierarchy Enter the element or elements at the top of the hierarchy that youwant to report on. Because you can give a list of elements, youmust enter the slash character before each name, except forWORLD. For example:

World/*/200-B-4 /250-B-5

Run the Report Click this button and the report will be generated.



The form shows two lists of members of the current element. To move an element to adifferent list position:

1. In the left-hand list, select the element to be moved.2. In the right-hand list, select an element adjacent to the required list position. Set the

Before/After option button to specify the exact position relative to the selectedmember.

3. Click Apply to move the element to its new list position.4. Repeat Steps 1-3 if you want to move other elements before you Dismiss the form.

4.81 Report Details FormThe Report Details form will be displayed when you run a report by selecting Utilities >Reports >Run, and select a template which gives you some control over the content of thereport. According to how the template is set up, you may be able to specify:

4.82 Report Format FormThe Report Format form will be displayed when you select Options>Other Formats on themenu on the New/Modify Report Template form. It allows you to output a report in CSV(Comma Separated Variable) format, which can be read into a spreadsheet.

Filename If you can specify a filename, the report will be sent to the given filein the directory REPORTS. If you leave the text box empty, thereport will be sent to the screen. If there is no filename text box, thefilewill be sent to the file named in the template, or to the screen, ifthe template specifies a screen report.

Type(s) Allows you to specify the types of item you want to report on. Forexample, VALVes, ELBOws

with Allows you to restrict the report to elements of the given type whoseproperties satisfy given conditions.

For example, you can report on Elbows with ABORE greater than100. For more information.

Hierarchy Allows you to specify the level in the database hierarchy belowwhich the selection will be made

Volume You can specify a Volume in the model, and report on elementsCompletely within or Partially within it. Selecting Completelywithin or Partially within option will display the Report Volumeform.

From These options are used together with the Volume option. You canspecify:

MDB which will select all elements in the master database within thevolume.

Drawlist which will select all elements in the Drawlist within the volume.

Obstruction list which will select all elements in the obstruction list within thevolume.



You can specify the field separator and text delimiter. Values in the report are recognised astext if the Units option on the Creating Column form is set to Off.

4.83 Resize FormLets you resize the Members list.

Type the required dimensions into the Width (number of characters) and Height (number oflines) textboxes, pressing Enter after each entry. The dimensions are in screen charactercell units (remember that a screen character cell is not square, but is higher than it is wide).The default size is 10 lines high by 30 characters wide.

4.84 Runtime Prompts FormThe Runtime Prompts form will be displayed when you select Options>Runtime Promptson the menu on the New/Modify Report Template form. It allows you to define whichparameters of the report can be set by the user when running the report. Switch on theparameters in the list. The options correspond to the options on the New/Modify ReportTemplate form.

If you have set values on the Report Template form, they will appear on the Report Detailsform, which is displayed when the user selects a report template, but the user will be able tochange them.

Note: If you specify in the template that a report will be sent to a file, and the user removesthe filename on the Report Template form, the report will be sent to the screen.However, if you specify that the report will be sent to the screen, do not switch on theFilename option on the Runtime Prompts form, because the report will be sent tothe screen even if the user gives a filename.

Note: Do not set any runtime prompts for report templates intended for batch mode.

4.85 Savework / Session Comment FormEach time you SAVEWORK, either directly or indirectly by carrying out an operation in whichPDMS automatically saves work, for example, changing modules, you start a new session.The Session Comment form allows you to enter a comment that will be stored with thecurrent session, and can be used to record changes made during the session.



The - , Current Session and + buttons are used to scroll though the comments for othersessions.

4.86 Search FormThe new general Search form can be invoked from a number of places. This exampleshows it invoked from the Draft Symbol Set form.

To return to the search control you right mouse click within the grid to display a contextmenu and choose the New Search menu option. The search control (DB Type, ElementTypes etc) is redisplayed with the last search parameters still completed. You may thenamend these and perform a new search.

The following parameters may be specified to the search definition object.• Database Type (Catalogue, DESIGN, Property, DRAFT etc.)• Result Element Types• Search In element list• Filter statements

– each statement comprises:Attribute (including referenced attributes)Operator (=, <>, <, <=, >, >=, Like)Value

• Results columns (including referenced attributes, each with an associated heading)

Results columns are only relevant when the search definition object is linked to a usersearch control.

You control is initialized with the search definition parameters specified by the PML. You canamend the search definition parameters through the search control and then execute thesearch using a Find button on the control. Results are displayed in a standard grid controlwhich overlays the search parameter items. You can select one or more of the resultselements, which are then returned in an array via a callback to the PML caller. You can alsomake further selections or return to the search definition parameters panel to make a newsearch, via a right-mouse menu.



There is full contextual validation of the search parameters – e.g. the Search In elementsmust be valid ancestors for the specified result element types.

The search control has separate dialogue windows for you to choose which attributescolumns to show in the results and to select referenced attributes for filtering by or fordisplaying in the results.

The individual components of the search control (DB Type, Element Types etc) will beinitially populated with any values specified in the associated search definition object.

4.86.1 DB Type ComboboxThe Database type within which to perform the search.

Allow selection of the database types: Catalogue, DESIGN, DRAFT, Property etc.

Provide a poplist with legal values.

4.86.2 Element Types Text BoxSpace-separated list of one or more result element types for the search – the element typesto search for.

Allow entry of any element types that are valid for the specified DB Type by typing them in orby selecting using the Select Element Types to search for window which is accessed byclicking the associated button.

Whenever the list of element types is changed:

Reset the attributes for the results grid to the legal attributes for the result elementtypes, with attributes NAME and DESC (if appropriate for any of the results elementtypes) marked as visible.

Element Types (…) button

Displays the “Search Result Presentation Settings” dialogue window to allow you to chooseresult element types from a valid list.

4.86.3 Search In Text BoxSpace-separated list of one or more elements to search in.

The default is the world (*) for the specified database type – meaning search the whole ofthe specified DB Type within the current MDB.



Allow entry of any number of element names by typing them in or by selecting from theCatalogue browser associated with PARAGON, by clicking Add CE.

Validate the entered list of element names on leaving the text box – they must be validnames of existing elements in the specified DB Type which can be ancestors for at least oneof the specified Element Types.

4.86.4 Add CE ButtonAdd the current element – e.g. as selected using the catalogue browser in PARAGON – tothe Search In element list. Before adding, validates that this element is in the specified DBType and that it can be an ancestor for at least one of the specified Element Types. If theelement is already in this list then do not add it again.

4.86.5 Reset ButtonResets the Search In to World – meaning search the whole of the specified DB Type withinthe current MDB.

4.86.6 Filter GridData grid to allow attribute filters to restrict the search.

Each row of the grid is a “statement” comprising attribute name, operator, value.

Filter Attribute Combobox

An attribute of the result Element Types that is to be filtered by.

Allow selection of any attribute that is valid for the specified result Element Types.

Also allow selection of the special case “*Add Ref Attr” which displays the ChooseReferenced Attributes window to allow the name of a referenced attribute to be specified.

Each filter statement row must include a valid attribute.

Creating a Filter Statement Using a Referenced Attribute

The poplist for the Filter Attribute includes a first entry of *Add Ref Attr… When you selectsthis the “Choose Referenced Attributes” dialogue window is displayed to allow selection of areferenced attribute.



Invoking the Choose Referenced Attributes window to select a referenced attribute to filterby.

Filter Operator Combobox

Allow selection of the following operators: "=", "<>", "<=", ">=", ">", "<" or "Like".

Each filter statement row must include a valid operator.

Filter ValueTextbox

Allow entry of any text representing the value part of the filter statement.

Filter statements will be combined by AND’ing them together.

4.86.7 Remove Statement ButtonRemoves the current filter statement from the grid.

Button is disabled if there is no current statement.

4.86.8 Choose Result Cols… ButtonDisplays the “Search Result Presentation Settings” dialogue window to allow you to selectwhich attributes of the result elements are to appear in the results grid.

4.86.9 Find buttonFirst revalidates the search definition using the same validation as for the InitiateSearch()and DoSilentSearch() methods – see above. If there are any errors these are reported via amessagebox, otherwise the specified search is preformed. – i.e. for the specified elementtypes within the specified Search In elements in the specified DB Type and restricted by allthe specified filter statements.

If any elements satisfy the search results these are displayed in a results overlaying thesearch control. If no matching elements are found a message to that effect is displayed andthe search control remains visible.

4.86.10 Results Grid



The results grid uses the standard gridcontrol to display the results. Each row correspondsto one of the elements found. The attributes shown and the order and titles of their columnsare as specified in the Search Result Presentation Settings dialogue window.

The grid provides the usual facilities for you to move, pin, sort, filter (Excel-style – includingcustom expressions) and change the width of its columns and for horizontal and verticalscrolling and splitting.

To select one or more rows to be processed by the PML calling form, you simply highlightsthe desired rows within the grid.

4.87 Search Result Presentation Settings FormThis form lets you define what information is to be displayed within the search results forms.

Search Result Presentation Settings, showing the Check All / Uncheck All context menuwhich is available by right mouse click on the Visible column header.



This has a data grid which initially shows all the attributes of the current result ElementTypes.

4.88 Select Element Types to Search For FormThe Select Element Types to search for window is displayed when you click the ElementTypes selection button to the right of the Element Types text box (labeled …). One or more

Attribute Name of the attribute of the result element.

Label Column heading for the attribute within the results grid. Thisdefaults to the description of the attribute within Dabacon butcan be edited by you to any desired text.

Visible Checkbox to specify whether or not to shown this attribute in theresults grid. Right mouse click on the Visible column headinggives a context menu with options to check all the visiblecheckboxes or uncheck them all.

Note that unchecking the NAME attribute has no effect – thisattribute must always be shown in the results grid in order forresults selection to function.

For all visible attributes validate that labels are non-blank andunique.

Move Up Button Moves the current attribute up one row in the list, unless it isalready the first in the list. The topmost visible attribute in the listwill be the leftmost column in the results grid.

Move Down Button Moves the current attribute down one row in the list, unless it isalready the last in the list. The bottom most visible attribute inthe list will be the rightmost column in the results grid.

OK Button Clicking this button confirms the selection of attributes to beincluded in the results grid.

Cancel Button Clicking this button discards any change made to the selectionof results attributes and closes the window. Closing the windowwith the close gadget has the same effect as clicking cancel.

Referenced AttributesButton

Displays the Choose References Attributes dialogue windowto allow you to add or remove referenced attributes to / from thelist of results attributes.



element types are selected from the available list on the right and added to the selected listusing the Add button.

Add ->> Button Adds the currently highlighted element type(s) to the SelectedElement Types list.

<<- Remove Button Removes the currently selected element type(s) from the list.

OK Button Clicking this button sets the Result Element Types for the nextsearch to those in the Selected Element Types list and closes theSelect Element Types to search for window.

Cancel Button Clicking this button closes the Select Element Types to search forwindow without changing the Result Element Types for the nextsearch.



4.89 Selection Table FormAll applications other than Pipework (Steelwork, Accommodation, Electrical, Equipment andHVAC) use the new Selection Tables, managed by the new Selection Table form, availablefrom the menu entry Modify>Selection Table. This form allows you to control all the datarequired to define a Selection Table, its Questions and Answers. Multiple versions of thisform can be shown concurrently, allowing different Selection Tables to be viewedsimultaneously.

The Selection Table form allows you to select some or all of the rows in the table formodification. Information displayed and updated in the lower panels then applies to all therows selected.

A different Selection Table can be displayed using the CE button and a Selection Tableviewed earlier in the current session can be selected from the dropdown list alongside theCE button.



Parts from a Part Family (see Part Family Form) can be added using the Add Items (fromCE) link label (the current element must be a Part Family, i.e. a PRTELE that has GPARTmembers). Selected rows can be deleted using the Delete Selection link label.

The link labels control what data is displayed in the lower panels.

The Table Attributes label displays the Selection Table attributes for modification by you,as shown below.

The Type labels allow you to add different types to the selection table as shown below, andeach type can have different selection criteria.



The Selection Criteria label allows you to add, modify, delete and reorder selection criteriafor the selected Type

The question purpose can be any word value, up to four characters long

The question types are described in the following table:

The Default must be a single value that matches the type of answer for that question.

The Answers button allows you to select a Question in the list and view the Answer data forthat question.

Type Description Notes

TEXT Any text string

WORD Word value (up to 4characters long)

ATTRIBUTE Any attribute (up to 6characters long)

The specified attribute will be set to thevalue of the answer when the item isselected in the Design model

EXPRESSION

(not available inbeta1 release)

Any expression The expression will be evaluated forthe item in the Design model duringselection, and the result will be used tocompare with the answers



The values shown apply to all selected items in the table, and any value that is not the samefor all selected items is indicated by the text “<Multiple values>”, in the Answer field.

Any changes will be applied to all selected items. Fields containing the text “<Multiplevalues>” when the Apply button is pressed will not be modified.

The Active toggle sets the active state to Active or Inactive for the selected items; aninactive state prevents the item being selected in the Design model.

The answer Type and Format can be any combination shown in the following table:

The answer Formats are described in the table below:

Answer Type Description Formats

TEXT Any text string SINGLE

WORD Word value (up to 4 characters long) SINGLE, MULTIPLE

REAL Any real number SINGLE, MULTIPLE, RANGE

Format Description Examples

SINGLE A single value ‘Any text string’

BEAM

55

MULTIPLE Muiltiple values separated by spaces. Theanswer will match any value in the set.

ANG BOX BEAM

30 45 60 90

RANGE Two real numbers separated by spaces.The answer will match any value within therange.

45 90



4.90 Session No <session number> FormShows the session comment for the previous session, as set from the Savework / SessionComment form at the last session.

4.91 Set Comparison Date FormThis form lets you set the Comparison Date to either an actual Time/Date or to an existingStamp.

Setting the Comparison Date enables you to produce reports or create expressions whichuse the Comparison Date.

The Display mode options control the order in which Stamps are displayed in the Stampslist, and the Stamp attributes that are shown. Set an appropriate Display mode to make iteasier to find the Stamp that you want.

The Stamps list shows all the existing Stamps, plus a Time & Date option so that you canset the Comparison Date to an actual Time/Date.

Now sets the Time & Date to the current time and date.

Date is the actual Comparison Date.

The CE button can be used to reset the form for the current element, which must be aDRWG, SHEE or VIEW element. The Comparison Date will be referenced by any VIEWelement below the current element hierarchy.

The Update . . . button can be used to update the View to show the changes made since theComparison Date.

Click OK to set the comparison date.



4.92 Size Range FormThis form lets you select the Nominal Bore and Wall Thickness for the selected element.

The Four buttons in the middle of the control allow you to select either single or multiplecombinations of Nominal Bores from either the list on the left hand side of the table or theGrid on the right hand side and apply the action written on the button. The following areexamples of usage:

• Selecting 3 Nominal Bores from the list and selecting the Add> button will add the 3items to the grid.

• Selecting one of the Nominal Bores s from the grid and selecting the Remove< buttonwill remove the value from the grid and clear any references associated with it.

• Selecting the Add All>> button will add all of the available Nominal Bores to the grid foruse.

• Selecting the Remove All<< button will clear the table of all data.

Reload – When this button is selected the system will reload the table data from thedatabase from the point at which it was last saved.

Apply – When this button is selected any changes made in the table dialog will be savedback to the database.



4.93 Specification FormThis form lets you edit the list of catalogue nozzles, profiles etc. accessible via the currentspecification.

Eng. View displays the items in the list in engineering view

CAD View displays the items in the list in CAD view

Select All highlights all of the specifications in the list

Clear Selection removes the highlight from the entries in the list

Edit Eng. Data... lets you view and amend the engineering data for the selectedelement

Edit CAD Atts... lets you view and amend the attributes for the selected element

Import lets you import specifications

Size Range displays the Size Range form

Branch Table displays the Branch table for the selected element



4.94 Specific Types FormThis form lets you select specific element types to output.

Enter the element type (for example, PIPE, STRU) into the text box and press Add. Theelement type will be added to the list.

Remove selected will remove the element type.

Reducer Table displays the Reducer table for the selected element

Add Heading... lets you add a heading to display in the list

Edit Heading... lets you amend a heading used in the list

Delete heading... lets you remove a heading from view within the list

Add From CE adds all items from the current element to the list

Add From Limbo adds items unassociated with the current element

Add From Search... adds items to the list that you select from a search query

Edit Selected... lets you edit the selected item

Delete Selected removes the selected item from the list



4.95 Specification List FormThis form shows all specifications currently available in the catalogue database, categorisedin such a way as to simplify navigation. It acts as a 'filtered extension' to the Members list.

The Spec World Types option button lets you see all specification worlds, or only thoserelevant to a specific design discipline (Piping, Structural Steel, etc.). Select the one youwant. All applicable elements will be shown in the Spec Worlds list.

Note: This facility reads the Purpose attributes of the Specification Worlds to find therequired elements, so that it will only work correctly if these have been set. If youcannot find the specification you want, try using the All setting.

Select the required specification world. All specifications which are members of thatspecification world will be shown in the Specifications list. Select the one you want. You willnavigate to the chosen specification in the Members list automatically.

4.96 Steelwork Representation FormThe Steelwork Representation form is displayed when you select the Steel button on theRepresentation form.

Set the types of representation on or off as required:

Profile On gives a full multi-line profile representation, as defined in thecatalogue.

Centreline On gives single line (Neutral Axis) representation of structural Sections.

Insulation If On, insulation is shown on structural items, as defined in thecatalogue.

Obstruction If On, obstruction volumes are shown for structural items, as defined inthe catalogue (but only if the drawing level for Structures is setappropriately).



The settings for Primary Nodes and Secondary Nodes are specified independently. Ifeither or both types of node are switched on, they will be shown as crosses of the specifiedSize and Colour. Set these options as required.

Click OK on this form, and then Apply on the Representation form. The display will beupdated if the Update all graphics button on the Representation form is switched on.

4.97 Storage Areas FormThis form lets you define the paths where different types of information are to be storedwhen you select the Use Defined Storage Area tickbox on various forms.

Select an individual field and type the required path. To change to the Current Elementselect the CE button.

4.98 Summary FormThe Summary form will be displayed when you select Page Info>Summary from the menuon the New Report Template form.



4.99 Surface Treatment Standard Report FormThis form displays a list of surface treatment reports and lets you print or export a report.

Print provides a print out of the report

Excel provides an excel version of the report

Refresh re-displays the list

Show Standard TBC

Dismiss closes the report list



4.100 Text Definition FormThis form lets you create or modify text definitions.

General Text (TEXT) elements can be used to store any textual data at almost any level inthe database hierarchy.

Name the element if required and type the required text string into the Text box. This data,which is stored in the STEX attribute of the Text element, is restricted to a maximum of 120characters.

Note: Do not enclose the text between apostrophes (as is the standard PDMS convention)unless you want these to form part of the text string.

4.101 User Status FormThis form (which displays in the 3D View window area) displays the following informationabout the user sessions currently in the project.

• Real Name• User Name• Login ID



• MDB Selected• Module• PDMS ID (the id of the process in which PDMS is running)• Host name. The COMPUTERNAME, set when Windows is installed.• Date/Time in

The above information is displayed on the right-hand side of the window, each item may beselected individually from the List by list. The scrolling list at bottom right has threecolumns. It shows a list of the Databases in the current MDB (if there is one). The Mode ofthe Database shows the access rights of the user selected. The Status of the Databaseshows the way the User is actually accessing the Database.

4.102 View Plotfile FormThis form lets display a plotfile.

Select the required equipment by typing the path and filename in the filename field or byusing the Browse button to navigate to the required file.



4.103 View Specification FormPiping specifications are managed by the View Specification form, available from the menuentry Modify>Specification in the Pipework Application. When first displayed this lists allSpcoms in order in the spec (note that if the list is initially blank, press the Toggle Viewbutton). Columns list the selectors and references – this view replaces the former SPECONtext output.

Items in the table can be grouped by Type and/or Description and each group can beexpanded as shown below.


Catalogues and Specifications User GuideReports

5 Reports

You produce a report by running a report template. The template specifies what the reportwill contain, whether it will be sent to the screen or a file and how it will be laid out. You willusually have a library of report templates set up for you, but you can produce and run areport template quickly by selecting Reports>Create, filling in the New Report Templateform to specify what you want to report on and then pressing Apply on the form, which willrun the report.

5.1 Running a Report from a Saved TemplateWhen you want to run a saved report template, you can select Reports > Run. You will seea File Browser, showing the contents of the directory REPORTS. This directory will containreports with a file extension .rep, some of which are supplied with the product, and aTEMPLATES directory. Change to the TEMPLATES directory, and you will see a list oftemplates with the file extension .tmp. Some of the templates are supplied with the product,which correspond to the reports supplied, and you can look at these as examples. Selectthe report template you want to use and select OK.

What happens next will depend on how the template has been set up:• If you have no control over the report, it will be run immediately. If the report is sent to

the screen, it will be written to the active output window, for example, the commandwindow or the Query window, or to a new window if there is no output window. If thereport is sent to a file, the file will be created in the directory REPORTS.

• If you have some control over the way the report is produced, you will see the ReportDetails form.

5.2 Running Reports in Batch ModeReport templates are macros, which can be run in batch mode by giving the command $M/template-name. For more information about batch mode, see the Monitor ReferenceGuide.

Note: Report templates for batch mode must not have any runtime prompts set.

5.3 Creating, Modifying and Deleting Report TemplatesIf you select Reports>Create, you will see the New Report Template form.

If you select Reports>Modify, you will see a File Browser, from which you can select thetemplate you want to modify. The Modify Report Template Form will be displayed.

If you select Reports>Delete, you will see a File Browser, from which you can select thetemplate or report you want to delete.


Catalogues and Specifications User GuideReports


Catalogues and Specifications User GuideTables

6 Tables

6.1 Piping TablesThe Piping Table dialogs allow you to more easily configure and maintain their piping tableobjects within PARAGON.

The three new piping table dialogs that have been created are:

1. A Nominal Bore/Wall Thickness Table dialog.2. A Branch/Reducer Table dialog.3. A Coco Table dialog.

The tables allow you the ability to create, modify and delete table information inside thecontrol without any of the changes having an immediate effect on any active databases.When you has finished their modifications they can apply the changes, reload the control tothe initial state or cancel to close the table.

6.1.1 Nominal Bore/Wall Thickness TableThe nominal bore sizes allowed in the specification can be defined along with thecorresponding wall thicknesses or schedules. This data can then be used to presentallowable size ranges when adding items to the specification. They can also be used fordata consistency checking.



• Table Initialisation ErrorsThe table will initialise with an error message as shown below if for example the table inquestion is from a read-only Master project:

The table will still appear and the data in the grid will be readable but the table will be inread-only mode.



• Table Layout and Usage

Above is an example of what the table might look like when data has been filled in. On theleft is a list of all of the available Nominal Bores that exist in the system currently in use. Thebores will be displayed in the units of measure currently in use for the system based on theGlobal settings. If the Global settings for bores are set to inches then the list would look asbelow:



The units currently being used for the Available Nominal Bores will be indicated to you afterthe text label of the same name shown in the top left hand corner of the table.

The Four buttons in the middle of the control allow you to select either single or multiplecombinations of bores from either the list on the left hand side of the table or the Grid on theright hand side and apply the action written on the button. The following are examples ofusage:

• Selecting 3 bore values from the list and selecting the Add > button will add the 3 borevalues to the grid for use.

• Selecting one of the bore values from the grid and selecting the Remove < button willremove the value from the grid and clear any Wall Thickness values associated with it.

• Selecting the Add All >> button will add all of the available bores to the grid for use.• Selecting the Remove All << button will clear the table of all data.

When a bore value is added from the available bores list to the grid its value will be removedfrom the available list and vice versa when it is it removed from the grid it will be added backto the list of available bore choices.

You can also perform singular additions and removals by double clicking the mouse onspecific places on the table:

• If you double clicks the mouse on a bore in the available bores list its value will beadded to the grid on the right.

• If you double clicks the mouse on a row in the grid then that row will be removed, theWall Thickness values cleared and the bore returned back to the available bores list.



• Wall Thickness Data Entry and ManipulationThe Wall Thicknesses in the grid can be displayed either as a predefined Schedule or as anactual numerical value. In the bottom left corner of the table are a couple of radio buttonswhich define which sort of value you are trying to set. If you select the Schedule radiobutton, clicking on a cell will display a combo box which shows all of the allowed values thatcan be used. Selecting the Wall Thickness radio button allows you to type in numericalvalues. Only numeric values and the decimal and minus character are allowed when fillingin numerical values.

The units used for the numerical values are displayed after the text label SpecificationNominal Bores and Wall Thicknesses, shown in the top right corner of the table and arebased on the global units currently set for Distance values.

Below is shown the table using inch values and displaying use of the Schedules combo boxfor value selection:

• Applying and Reloading Table Data to the DatabaseThe final two buttons in the bottom right of the table dialog provide the following functionality.

• Reload – When this button is selected the system will reload the table data from thedatabase from the point at which it was last saved.

• Apply – When this button is selected any changes made in the table dialog will besaved back to the database.

It is important to note that changes made in the table dialog are only saved when the applybutton is selected. Until then they are held in the life time of the dialog and if the dialog iscancelled then the changes will be lost.



When you selects the Reload button the system will show you the following promptinforming them that the Reload action will clear any changes that may have been made.

• Adding and Removing Grid Data ColumnsIf additional columns are required in the grid they can be added by right clicking the mousebutton on the header at the top of the grid on the right. The following menu will be shown:

You can select to add a new column, which will be appended to the grid or choose to deletethe column in the grid they would have hit when right clicking the mouse. Deleting a columnwill remove all associated Wall Thickness data from the table and once the Apply buttonhas been selected will destroy the data in the database.

6.1.2 Branch/Reducer TableWhen branch items are added to a specification the Branch Table will be checked for therequired header and branch size combinations (if one has been specified), otherwise thesize combinations must be defined by you. Several Branch Tables can be defined for theproject, and several specifications may reference the same Branch Table. The form layoutfor defining Branch Tables is shown below:



The Branch Table shown above has a tick box which when selected will switch from theBranch Table to the associated Reducer Table. The system will show the followingmessage box informing you that before the table can switch it must save the currently activetable.

When Reducers are added to a specification the Reducer Table will be checked for therequired size combinations in a similar manner to branch items. The form layout for definingReducer Tables is very similar to the Branch Table and is shown below:



Branch items sizes will be defined by selecting the short code for the item, then adding it tothe cells for the required cell size combinations in the table. Several short codes can beadded to the same size combination if required.

The Branch/Reducer Table can be initialised with the name of both the Branch and theReducer Table or just one of them with the following restriction. The Boolean flag passed ininitialisation must matches the table provided if there is just the one of them. The Tick boxthat enables switch of the tables would be disabled in this scenario.





• Table Layout and Usage

Above is an example of what the Branch Table might look like when data has been filled in.On the left is a list of all of the available Nominal Bores that exist in the system currently inuse. The bores will be displayed in the units of measure currently in use for the systembased on the Global settings.

If the Global settings for bores are set to inches then the list would look as below:



The units currently being used for the Available Nominal Bores will be indicated to you afterthe text label of the same name shown in the top left hand corner of the table.

The Four buttons in the middle of the control allow you to select either single or multiplecombinations of bores from either the list on the left hand side of the table or the Grid on theright hand side and apply the action written on the button. The following are examples ofusage:

• Selecting 3 bore values from the list and selecting the Add > button will add the 3 borevalues to the grid for use.

• Selecting one of the bore values from the grid and selecting the Remove < button willremove the value from the grid and clear any Short Codes values associated with it.

• Selecting the Add All >> button will add all of the available bores to the grid for use.• Selecting the Remove All << button will clear the table of all data.

When a bore value is added from the available bores list to the grid its value will be removedfrom the available list and vice versa when it is it removed from the grid it will be added backto the list of available bore choices.


• If you double click the mouse on a bore in the available bores list its value will be addedto the grid on the right.

• If you double click the mouse on a row in the grid then that row will be removed, theShort Code values cleared and the bore returned back to the available bores list.



• Short Codes Data Entry and ManipulationTo modify the Short code data in either the Branch or the Reducer Table you will first have toselect a Cell click action from the list displayed in the centre bottom of the table. Thesystem will then perform the following actions when a cell is selected using a left mouseclick operation:

• None – allows you to select cells without modifying them• Add – allows you to add the currently selected short code to the cell selected.• Remove – allows you to remove the currently selected short code from the cell

selected.• Clear – allows you to clear all short codes in the cell selected.

Multiple Short Code values can be added to the same cell.

For the two cell click actions Add and Remove you also needs to specify the Sort Codethey want the system to perform the action with.

To do this they simply need to select the particular Short Code from the Short Codes listwhich is shown above the Cell Click Action list.

• Multiple Cell Data Entry and ManipulationShort code data can be entered into multiple cells at the same time using the Ctrl Key andthe mouse.

You should select a Cell Click Action and the Short code they want to apply the action to.If they then select a cell using a left mouse click with the Ctrl Key pressed they can dragwith the mouse and select multiple cells. When they lift the left mouse button the Short codethey have selected will be applied to all of the cells hightlighted with the chosen action.



Any cells highlighted can be de-selected by right clicking the mouse.





When you selects the Reload button the system will show you the following promptinforming them that the Reload action will clear any changes that may have been made.

6.1.3 Coco (Connection Compatibility) TableThe Coco Table can be used to construct a Connection Compatibility table which sets out allof the permissible connection pairs.

If an attempt is made to connect two pipework components in DESIGN, then a check ismade to see if the p-leave PCON attribute of the first component and the p-arrive PCONattribute of the second component appear as a matching pair in the connection table. Ifthere is such a matching pair then the components are connected, otherwise a similar checkis made on the p-leave PCON attributes of each component. If a matching pair is now found,the second component is ‘flipped’ and connected to the first. If no matching pair is foundthen an ‘incompatible connection type’ error message is output and the second componentis left in its original position and orientation.



The form layout for defining Coco Tables is shown below:



• Table Layout and UsageBelow is an example of what the Coco Table might look like when data has been filled in.On the left is a list of all of the available Connection Types that exist in the system currentlyin use. This list will automatically update as new connection types are added to the system.



The Four buttons in the middle of the control allow you to select either single or multiplecombinations of connection types from either the list on the left hand side of the table or theGrid on the right hand side and apply the action written on the button. The following areexamples of usage:

• Selecting 3 connection types from the list and selecting the Add > button will add the 3type values to the grid for use.

• Selecting one of the connection types from the grid and selecting the Remove < buttonwill remove the value from the grid and clear any connection references associatedwith it.

• Selecting the Add All >> button will add all of the available connection types to the gridfor use.

• Selecting the Remove All << button will clear the table of all data.

When a connection type is added from the available connections list to the grid its value willbe removed from the available list and vice versa when it is it removed from the grid it will beadded back to the list of available connection types.


• If you double click the mouse on a connection type in the available connection types listits value will be added to the grid on the right.

• If you double click the mouse on a row in the grid then that row will be removed, anyconnection references will be cleared and the type returned back to the availableconnection types list.



• Connection Type DescriptionsIn the bottom left of the Coco table dialog is a readonly text box. Each time a differentconnection type is selected in either the available connection types list or the grid it willdisplay extended connection type description information (if available) to you to aid them inmaking their choices.

• Specifying Pipe End Conditions for use by ISODRAFT In the center bottom of the dialog is a drop down combo box which is titled ISODRAFTCKey. This combo box can be used to view and also modify the currently configuredISODRAFT CKey for that particular Coco combination element in the table. The allowedoptions are given below:

• BW Butt Weld• CP Compression• FL Flange• SC Screwed• SW Socket Weld• PL Plain

For more information on this subject see the ISODRAFT Reference Manual.

• Coco Element Entry and ManipulationThe Grid on the right of the Coco table is used to display the current Coco elementconfigurations that are available in this table. In the first column of the table is a list of eachconnection type currently in use. Each column after the first one displays a different Cococonfiguration in the system.

New configurations can be added to the system by selecting an empty cell and selecting aconnection type from the drop down shown list. Modifications to existing Cococonfigurations can be modified by selecting a new value or deleting the configurationcurrently present to remove it.

If a new connection type is required then you can type it into a cell. Selecting the Applybutton will write the new connection type back to the system. Selecting the Reload buttonwill refresh the available connection types list and the new connection type will be availablefor use.

Below is shown the table displaying use of the connection types combo box for typeselection:







When you select the Reload button the system will show you the following prompt informingthem that the Reload action will clear any changes that may have been made.

• Adding and Removing Grid Data ColumnsIf additional columns are required in the grid they can be added by right clicking the mousebutton on the header at the top of the grid on the right. The following menu will be shown:



You can select to add a new column, which will be appended to the grid or choose to deletethe column in the grid they would have hit when right clicking the mouse. Deleting a columnwill remove all associated Coco configurations from the table and once the Apply buttonhas been selected will destroy the data in the database.


Catalogues and Specifications User GuideExercises

7 Exercises

7.1 Creating Catalogue DatabasesBefore we can create items in the Sample Project we will need to create a catalogueDatabase.

7.1.1 Enter Admin in the Sample Project1. Log in to the Admin Module as follows:

Project - Sample

Username - SYSTEM

Password - XXXXXX

MDB - SAMPLE

Module - Admin



7.1.2 Creating a Catalogue Database1. On the Admin elements form select Databases & Extracts and Create.

2. Select Master DB and OK.



Note: The rest can be left as default.

3. Select Apply.

7.1.3 Creating a Properties DatabaseIn a similar way to before create a Properties database called SAMPLE/PROP DB Number5051.

7.1.4 Updating the Sample MDBThe new Catalogue Databases should be added to the MDB SAMPLE.

1. On the Admin elements form select MDBs, the MDB SAMPLE and Modify.

Team - SAMPLE

Name - CATALOGUE

Description - Training Catalogue

DB Number - 5050



2. Using the down arrows add SAMPLE/CATALOGUE to the Current Databases inposition number 3 and SAMPLE/PROP to the Current Databases in position number4.

3. Select Apply.4. Leave Admin.5. Admin > Exit.

7.2 Creating a Piping Component (Elbow)In the following section we will create an Elbow.

7.2.1 Enter Paragon in the Sample Project1. Log in to the Admin Module as follows:

Project - Sample

Username - SYSTEM

Password - XXXXXX



7.2.2 Creating the Catalogue Hierarchy1. Select Paragon > Pipework.

2. In the Catalogue World select SAMPLE/CATALOGUE.

3. Select Create > Catalogue.. from the main window pull down.

MDB - SAMPLE

Module - Paragon



4. Enter TRAINING-CATALOGUE as the Name and PIPE as the Purpose, select OK.5. Select Create > Section.. from the main window pull down.

6. Enter ELBOWS as the Name and PIPE as the Purpose, select OK.

7.2.3 Automatic NamingIn order that All the Points and Geometry sets etc are given a meaningful name Automaticnaming should be selected at this point.

1. Select Setting > Naming … from the main window pull down.

2. Tick the Auto Naming On/Off Radio button and select OK.

7.2.4 Creating a Cate to hold the Elbow1. Select Create > Category.. from the main window pull down.



The High and Low level storage will be filled in automatically2. Enter the name AAEA2BG and select OK.

The Category Creation form is now displayed.

7.2.5 Parameter DefinitionsEnter the parameters as shown using New and Apply as appropriate.



7.2.6 Creating Elbow ComponentsWe will create 3 Elbow sizes 100NB, 150NB and 200NB.

1. Select Element in the Model Operations Pane.

The Category Creation form will now change to display references.

2. Change the Name to /AAEA2BG-100 and add the Description Elbow and GenericType ELBO, then select Apply.



3. On the Model Operations Pane select Category.

4. On the bottom of the form select the row /AAEA2BG-100 using the Arrow .

5. Select Copy, select the New Component and Copy again.

6. Rename the Components as described earlier using Elements on the ModelOperations pain.



7.2.7 Parameter ValuesFill in the parameter values as shown below.

Note: Fields are entered using the mouse or tab button.

7.2.8 Creating PointsThe Elbow will need two points

1. Select Point Ref: on the Model Operations Pane.

2. In the bottom part of the form select Axial P-Point (PTAX).

3. Fill the form as shown below and Apply.



4. Repeat the process for P-point Number 2 with a direction of X.

7.2.9 Displaying the P-pointsSelect the Axes Radio Button.



Use the Representation button to display the P-point and P-point numbers.

7.2.10 Creating Geometry1. Select Geometry Ref. on the Model Operations Pane.

2. Select SCTO and fill in the Attributes as shown.



The Center Line representation should be created in a similar way.

7.3 Detail and Material TextIn this section we will create Detail and Material Text for the Elbow created earlier.

7.3.1 Creating Detail Text1. Navigate to the Cate AAEA2BG.2. Select Create > Detail Text.



Note: The symbol key is set automatically.

3. Repeat the operation for Sch. 30 - AAEA2BG-SE.

7.3.2 Creating Material TextAs Material Texts are common across component types it is normal to create them is aseparate section.

1. Create a Section called PIPE-MATERIALS.2. Create a material text as shown below.

Name - AAEA2BG-SG

Generic Type - Elbow

Description - Butt Weld Elbow

Detail - 90 DEG BUTT WELD ELBOW SCH 40



7.4 Piping PartsParts are used in the catalogue to fully describe the components. So it links Catref, Detailand Material text without the need for a Piping Spec.

7.4.1 Creating a Part WorldSelect Create > Part > World… from the Main Pull Down, Name TRAINING-PART-WORLDPurpose COMP.

7.4.2 Creating a Part FamilySelect Create > Part > Family… from the Main Pull Down, Name PARTS-ELBOWS andOK.

Name - ASTM-A53-GRA

Material - ASTM A53 GR A



7.4.3 Creating Parts from a Category1. Navigate to the Category we created earlier AAEA2BG.2. Select Create Parts from Category.

3. Select General Attributes.



4. Set the Part Attributes for all the components as shown.

5. Select Apply Changes.

7.4.4 Part NamesEach part name but describe the component in full so should include Material and ScheduleThickness.

For example: 100NB and 150NB Elbows are Schedule 40 whilst the 200NB Elbow isSchedule 30, all elbows are Carbon Steel ASTM A53 GR A.



The above shows typical part names and descriptions.

The rest of the code is the name of the catref.

The Parts should be renamed and the description set as shown above.

7.4.5 Part ReferencesParts can reference database items such as Isometric Description and Material, Weightsetc.

1. Select the part AAASGAAEA2BG-100.2. Select References.

Setting Isometric Description

1. On the part AAASGAAEA2BG-100 Select Iso Description.

2. Navigate to the Detail Text we created earlier AAEA2BG-SG Select the CE button andApply Change.

AAA - Carbon Steel ASTM A53 GR A

SG - Schedule 40

SE - Schedule 30



3. Repeat the operation for the other two components remember the 200NB is Schedule30 AAEA2BG-SE.

7.4.6 Setting Material TextThe Material text should be set in a similar way to the detail text.

1. Navigate to Pipe Material ASTM-A53-GRA.2. Select the CE Button and Apply Change.

Setting Component Weight

Using the AVEVA coding system for weight, the code for the weight for 90 Deg Butt WeldElbows are as follows:

Navigate to each Part and set the weight in a similar way to before.

100NB 90 Deg Butt Weld Elbow Sch 40 Carbon Steel - E9-40-100





Note: Navigation can be done using the navigation form on the top bar menu.

Note: Properties are created in a PROPCON database which can be updated fromPARAGON.



7.5 Creating a Structural FittingIn the following section we will create a Lifting Lug using data sets and design parameters.

7.5.1 Create Steelwork Catalogue Hierarchy1. Select Steelwork Application Paragon > Steelwork.

2. Navigate to the SAMPLE/CATALOGUE database.3. Select Create > Catalogue from the main pull down.

4. Enter the Name STEEL-TRAINING-CATALOGUE and OK.5. Select Create > Section from the main pull down.

6. Name STEEL-FITTINGS and OK.



7. Make sure Automatic Naming is turned on Settings > Naming.

7.5.2 Creating Categories for Fittings1. Select Create > Category for Fittings…

2. Name – STEEL_TEST and OK.



3. Build a list of parameter values and descriptions as described above.4. Select add New parameter, fill in Description and press Apply.

The values listed are attached to and changed in the grid below, they will be displayedin the list during the change process.

Note: Parameter values only get updated when another field/box is selected; ‘Enter’ is notused to declare value.

Create Lifting Lug Base Plate

1. Select Geometry Ref:After selection the panel will be displayed as shown, with no geometry the panels willbe empty, after selection or editing existing geometry will show the elements as below.



2. Create an SBOX element and enter the values as shown here.3. Create lifting lug base plate with values shown.4. Select Apply.

Note: After “Applying” values the box should show on screen.

Creating the Data Set

1. Navigate to data set Panel.Initially the panel will be greyed out, when the first DATA element is defined the panelwill be available.



2. Create the first DATA element, declare this one as “Design Parameter”, then carry onand create the further DATA elements, with values set to, LHEI (100), LRAD (40) andLHOL (50)

Note: The Last three DATA elements are declared as Expression elements, and the valuesneed to be entered into the “Expression” field.

Creating the Lug Profile

1. Navigate back to Geometry Ref and create structural extrusion SEXT.2. Then modify points to provide the lug profile shape/points, as below.

3. Create lug profile points.



4. Create the first point using New, then use Copy create and modify the next threepoints.

The lug should now be drawn as shown above.

Changing Graphical Representation

To change the look of the lug, we need to change the Arc Tolerance which can be found inthe “representation” settings, shown below by selecting the Representation button at thetop of the form.

1. Change the Arc Tolerance to 1 and Apply, the view will change to have a betterrepresentation of the arcs.

2. Turn on P-point Display and Number Display and Holes Drawn.



Creating the Lug Hole

The Lifting Lug Hole will be placed on a P-point.

1. Select PPoints Ref, the panel will be displayed as shown.

2. Select Cartesian P-point for positioning hole.



3. Enter the Position as shown above

4. Navigate to the SEXT.5. Create the hole in lug.6. Create an NCYL using the parameters shown.

The negative Cylinder will be displayed and the lifting Lug will be as shown below.

7.6 Structural Parts

7.6.1 Create Part World and Part Family



1. Create > Part World.2. Name - PART_WORLD.

3. Create > Part Family.4. Name - PART_FAMILY.5. Navigate to previous steelwork fitting /STEEL_TEST and select Create Parts from

Category and Create.

7.6.2 Adding Parts from a Category

Change the values as shown and Apply Changes.

Form should now appear as shown here.

Note: Representation can be changed if required at this stage.



7.7 Selection TablesSelection Tables are used for the selection of components in Design.

7.7.1 Selection Table World1. Create > Selection Table > World.

2. Name - SELE_WORLD.3. Create > Selection Table…

4. Name – LIFTING_LUGS_BOLTED and OK.



5. Select Table Attributes.

6. Select Apply and Back.7. Add a new type Add Heading…



8. Description Lugs and Apply.

9. Purpose LUG, Apply and Back.

10. Select Edit Heading Questions.

11. Create question and set attributes.

12. Enter a Purpose of TYPE in the Add Box.13. Select Add.



14. Fill in the Attributes as shown above. Select Apply and Back.

15. Add items from Hierarchy.



16. Add /EQUIPRACK to the 3D view.17. Select any horizontal SCTN.18. Select the Beams & Columns application.19. Select Training -> Choose Fitting from the main menu.20. Select the lifting lug from the choose list.21. Press Apply.

If DESPar values are in DATA set, then these will be available as Properties in DESIGNas shown.



7.8 Categories for Equipment Templates

1. Enter Paragon and select the Equipment application.2. Select Create -> Category -> For Templates from the main menu, then type in a

name for the new category, and press the Apply button.This is an example of a standard design template without using a Part Family in thecatalogue.

In the following example we will use the same design template to create a Part Family, withthree different pump sizes, in the catalogue, and then select the three different sizes inDesign.



7.9 Part Families for Equipment

7.9.1 Create New Part family for Pumps

1. Enter the following parameter definitions for the new category.

2. Create three components with the following parameters, using the Create and Copyfunctions.

3. Name each component, by selection through Category grid and Element Ref:



7.9.2 Create a New Part Family1. Navigate to the template category created, add new parts to the family using the Parts

from Category option on the Part Family form.2. Select all three parts and enter the Type, Subtype and Description, leaving the size

letter A, B, or C off the end of the Description (be sure to press the Apply Changesbutton after entering the data).

3. Then select each part in turn to complete the Description with the size letter A, B, or C.



Search Engine can be used if required to find elements.

Attributes can be selected and stored for searching routines.



Check references of 3D Template.



7.10 Selection Table for Equipment

7.10.1 Create New Selection Table for Pumps



1. Set Table Attributes as required.

2. Set Element Type attributes.

3. Add items from Part Family.

7.10.2 Create Questions



1. Select an item from the Table.

2. Set the answer for this item.

3. In Design - select Pump and see selection defined.



7.11 Spec TablesSpec Tables are used to help with the creation of Specs and are used to control the BoreRanges and the Branch and Reducer Types.

7.11.1 Spec Table World1. Select Create Spec Table > World.

2. Name – SPEC-TABLE-WORLD.3. Purpose - PIPE.

7.11.2 Size Range Table1. Select Create Spec Table > Size Range Table.

2. Name – SIZE-RANGE-15-200.3. Purpose - PIPE.



4. Select a size range form 15 – 200 omitting bores 65, 90 and 125.This is done using the Shift and Control keys.

5. Use the Add > arrow to specify the Bores.6. Add the description Size Range 15NB – 200NB7. Select both Apply buttons

Note: There are two Apply buttons on this form one is for bores and the other for Name andDescription.



8. Set the Schedule Thickness as shown.9. Remember to Apply the form Apply.

The form can be closed using the X on the top right.

7.11.3 Branch TablesBranch tables are used as a way of selecting the type of fitting used for example BW couldindicate a Butt Weld Tee, SW a Socket Weld Tee, WOL a Butt Weld Outlet Boss and SOL aSocket Weld Outlet Boss.

1. Select Create > Spec Table > Branch / Reducer Table.



2. Name – BRAN-15-2003. Purpose – BRAN4. OK.

5. Select a size range form 15 – 200 omitting bores 65, 90 and 125.This is done using the Shift and Control keys.

6. Use the Add > arrow to specify the Bores.7. Add the Description Size Range 15NB – 200NB.8. Select both Apply buttons.



9. From the Short Codes select BW and from the cell click Action Select Add.You can now click on each cell that BW is required so from 50 - 200.

You can select multiple cells by using the Control Key and Dragging the Mouse.10. To remove Items from a cell set the cell Click Action to Clear.

The table should be set as shown below:

Remember to Apply the form



7.11.4 Reducer TablesReducer tables are created in a similar was to Bran tables and a used to Reducer TypeSelection.

1. Select Create > Spec Table > Branch / Reducer Table

2. Name – REDU-15-200.3. Purpose – REDU.4. OK.

The Table is filled in as shown as described before.

7.12 Pipe Specification

7.12.1 Creating a Pipe Specification World1. Select Create > Specification > World.

2. Name – PIPE-SPEC-WORLD.3. Purpose - PIPE.



7.12.2 Creating a Pipe Spec1. Select Create > Specification > Specification.

2. Name – CS-PIPE-SPEC.3. Purpose – PIPE.



7.12.3 Setting Specification Attributes1. Select Edit Spec Atts.

2. Description 150# Carbon Steel.3. Spec Type Piping.4. Apply and Back.5. Select Edit CAD Atts.

6. Set the following by navigating in the hierarchy and selecting CE.

Note: Ref. SIZE-RANGE-15-200.

7. Branch Ref. BRAN-15-200.



8. Reducer Ref. REDU-15-200.9. Apply and Back.

Note: Optionally you could set Material Reference, Fluid Reference and Bolting.

7.12.4 Access to Tables

Once the references to the Size, Branch and Reducer Tables has been made they can beaccessed via the appropriate Table Link.

7.12.5 Pipe Spec HeadingsHeadings need to be added for each type of component in a piping spec for example:

7.12.6 Adding TUBE CATE to a Piping SpecIn this first section we will add Tube from an AVEVA Category, later we will add part and notethe differences.

1. Select Add Heading…

TUBE - TYPE, PBORE, STYPE and SHOP

ELBO - TYPE, PBORE, STYPE and SHOP ( optionally ANGLE )

TEE - TYPE, PBORE, PBORE3, STYPE and SHOP

REDU - TYPE, PBORE, PBORE2, STYPE and SHOP



2. Add the Heading as shown above Apply and Back.

Note: The Default for STYP and SHOP should be set to =.

3. Select Add New Items.

4. Size Range 15 – 200.



5. Stype TUB.6. Heading Type TUBE.7. In the Add From select Search.

8. Select Find.

The above shows all the ANSI items in the database.

9. Use the ?? and select Contains.10. In Description type PIPE.



11. Select /AAPA100 and Use Selected.

12. Select Apply.



7.12.7 Editing the Answers1. Select all the TUBE and Edit Answers.

2. Set SHOP to TRUE.



7.12.8 Editing References1. Select Edit References

2. On Detail Reference select List…



3. Select the TUBE 15NB – 40NB.4. In the name Column type /AAPA100 and select /AAPA100-SK which is ANSI B36 10

PE SMLS PIPE SCH80.5. Select Use Selected and Apply.6. Select the TUBE 50NB – 150NB.7. In the name Column type /AAPA100 and select /AAPA100-SG which is ANSI B36 10

PE SMLS PIPE SCH40.8. Select Use Selected and Apply.9. Select the TUBE 200NB.10. In the name Column type /AAPA100 and select /AAPA100-SE which is ANSI B36 10

PE SMLS PIPE SCH30.11. Select Use Selected and Apply.



12. In a similar way set the Material of all the Tube to /ASTMA53GRA.

13. Remember to Apply and Back.

7.12.9 Adding and Elbow Part to a Pipe SpecIn this section we will add the Elbow Part we created earlier to the pipe spec.

1. Select Add Heading…



2. Add the Heading as shown above Apply and Back.

Note: The Default for STYP and SHOP should be set to =.

3. Select Add New Items.

4. Set Size Range 15 – 200, Stype BW, Heading ELBO and Part Family List…



5. Select /PARTS-ELBOWS, Use Selected and Apply.

Because a Part is fully defined with the exception of SHOP all the references are filledin.

6. Set Shop to TRUE in the same way as we did earlier.

Note: There are only three elbows as that is all we modelled in the category. You wouldneed to search the database for the other elbows:Elbows 15NB – 40NB are Socket Weld Carbon Steel 3000# (/ABEB530, /ABEB530-D, ASTMA53GRA).Elbow 50NB – 80NB are Butt Weld Sch. 40 (AAEA200, AAEA200-D,ASTMA53GRA).

7. Change Shop to TRUE on all Elbows.

7.12.10 Creating a Tee using the Branch TableIn this section we will use the Branch Table we created earlier to select the tees.

Create a new heading as before Add Heading …

TYPE, PBORE, PBORE3, STYPE and SHOP, SHOP and STYPE should be set to =.

Add New Items

1. Select By Branch Code, Branch Code BW, Stype BW Heading TEE, Name AATA200and Apply.



You will now notice that only tee sizes with a Branch Code of BW have been added tothe spec.

2. Shop should be set to TRUE, the Detail Text should be changed to /AATA200-D andthe material text to ASTMA53GRA.The Socket Weld Tees (SW) can be found in ABTA530, Detail Text ABTA530-D andMaterial Text ASTMA53GRA.The Half Couplings (SOL) can be found in ABTH330, Detail Text ABTH330-D andMaterial Text ASTMA53GRA.

7.12.11 Creating a Reducers using the Reducer TableThis is done in a similar way to tees. Create a new heading as before Add Heading … .TYPE, PBORE, PBORE2, STYPE and SHOP, SHOP and STYPE should be set to =.

Add New Items

1. Select By Reducer Code, Branch Code BW, Stype BW Heading TEE, NameAARE200 and Apply.

2. Shop should be set to TRUE, the Detail Text should be changed to /AARE200-D andthe Material Text to ASTMA53GRA.In a similar way Concentric Reducers CONC are created using Cate AARC200, DetailText AARC200-D and Material Text ASTMA53GRA, and SWGE are created usingCate /00NEB0S, Detail Text /ECC.SWAGE.NIPPLE.PBE and Material TextASTMA53GRA.


Index


Symbols$PDMSUSER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27*Add Ref Attr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85/template-name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

AAa to zZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25ABOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25ABORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-65, 4-66, 4-81Aborted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40Access Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 4-79Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90AND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86

Bbackground colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54Backtrack Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29Bltref . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73BW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

CCATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67Catalogue Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2CATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13, 4-67catename . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53Catref . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52CCTAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38Centreline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-98CKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38CKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15

Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31Cmpref . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-74COCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38colour shaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55Comma Separated Variable . . . . . . . . . 4-81Comment Reference Number . . . . . . . 4-69COMPUTERNAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-102CP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15CSV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81Ctype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59Customised Data Check . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10CYLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42

DDAC restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-78Dataset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Defined Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24DESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2desoutput . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69Detref . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1DIAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5, 4-42Directory Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3DISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42DKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5DoSilentSearch() . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86DRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2, 4-2Drawlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44Drssref . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72DRSYLK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36DRWG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94

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DTSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5, 4-20

EEdit All Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7ELBO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66, 4-81Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90element attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42Element Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13empty Specification element . . . . . . . . . 4-22EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66Escape key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Explicit Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3Expr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Extract Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

FFailed Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4filtered extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-98Fix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15Flushed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40Footer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64

GGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2General Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7Generic Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22Get Other Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40Get Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Getwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62GMSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75GPART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-91GPARTs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-70Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11GT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66Gtype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-41

HHeader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64High Level Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32Host name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-102HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-90

IID Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45InitiateSearch() . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-86

Insu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-98Interface B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35, 4-49Interface C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35, 4-49ISODRAFT . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 4-35, 4-49, 4-71Issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40

LLandscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5Last Modified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32LE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66LEXICON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Line Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69low level storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21LT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66

MMatxt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73Microsoft Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7Model Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7MTOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35MTOQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35Multiple values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-93

NNAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84NE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-66

OOBST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-41, 4-42Obstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-98Obstruction list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44Operate on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13Owning Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

PPage Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64PARAGON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1Parameter Definition list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7Path & Filename . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-60PAXI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55PCON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12Pconns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59Pick.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30PIPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25, 4-97PKEYs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54PL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15



Plines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54Portrait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5POS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25POSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47Presentation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-84Primary Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99PRTELE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-70, 4-91Pseudo Atts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2PTSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75PURP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67

RRANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-93read-only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8Reference Data area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21Referenced Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14Re-input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68REPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Repr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54Rotate mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54Rtext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71

SSave Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1SAVEWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-82Savework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62SC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15SDTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35Secondary Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-99SECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67SELE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76Session Comment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2session number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94SHEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94Short Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11Since Extract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28Since Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28SKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35, 4-59, 4-74SLCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42SMTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49SPEC . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13, 4-59, 4-67, 4-76SPEC.NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13SPOOLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 4-12SPWL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67, 4-76SPWL level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22Standardised Pipework Category . . . . . 4-70Standardised Structural Category . . . . . 4-70STCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-75, 4-76STEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-76, 4-101Stext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22STRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-97

STYP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25Sub-Dir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5SW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15System Administrator . . . . . . . . . .4-37, 4-79SYTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36

TTab Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-69TEXT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-101text gadgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8Tmpref . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-72Track current element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Ttext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-71TXTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36

UUnhighlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

VVALV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-81Variant extract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94vlog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65vtext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-65, 4-66vval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65

WWindows options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7wireline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55WORLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-65

ZZoom mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54Zz to aA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25


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