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    GridsUser's Guide

    Version 2011 R1 (9.1)

    May 2012

    DSP3D-PE-200012J

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    ContentsPreface .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

    SmartPlant 3D Documentation Set ......................................................................................................... 7 Documentation Comments ................................................................................................................... 11

    What' s New in Grids .................................................................................................................................. 13

    Grids ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

    Grids Workf low .......................................................................................................................................... 17

    Grids Common Tasks ........................................................................................................................... 17 Selecting Objects .................................................................................................................................. 18 Grids Naming Rules .............................................................................................................................. 19

    Grid Wizard ................................................................................................................................................ 23 Create Coordinate System (Grid Wizard) ............................................................................................. 23 Create Elevation Planes (Grid Wizard) ................................................................................................. 24 Create Grid X-Planes (Grid Wizard) ..................................................................................................... 26 Create Grid Y-Planes (Grid Wizard) ..................................................................................................... 27 Create Radial Cylinder (Grid Wizard) ................................................................................................... 28 Create Radial Planes (Grid Wizard)...................................................................................................... 30

    Associated Elevation Planes (Grid Wizard) .......................................................................................... 31

    Import and Export Coor di nate Syst ems .................................................................................................. 33

    Import Grids .......................................................................................................................................... 33 Import coordinate system ............................................................................................................... 33

    General Tab (Import Grids Dialog Box) .......................................................................................... 34

    Settings Tab (Import Grids Dialog Box) .......................................................................................... 34 Export Grids .......................................................................................................................................... 34

    Export coordinate system ............................................................................................................... 34 General Tab (Export Grids Dialog Box) .......................................................................................... 35 Settings Tab (Export Grids Dialog Box) ......................................................................................... 35

    Place Coor dinate Syst ems ....................................................................................................................... 37

    Place a coordinate system .................................................................................................................... 39 Copy a coordinate system .................................................................................................................... 39 Edit coordinate system properties......................................................................................................... 40 Move a coordinate system origin .......................................................................................................... 40 Edit a coordinate system name ............................................................................................................. 40

    Modify coordinate system bearing ........................................................................................................ 40 Change the coordinate system ............................................................................................................. 41 Delete a coordinate system .................................................................................................................. 41 Coordinate System Properties Dialog Box ........................................................................................... 41

    General Tab (Coordinate System Properties Dialog Box) ............................................................. 41 Configuration Tab ........................................................................................................................... 42 Relationship Tab ............................................................................................................................. 43

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    Place Elevat ion Planes .............................................................................................................................. 45

    Place Elevation plane ........................................................................................................................... 46 Place multiple Elevation planes ............................................................................................................ 47 Copy Elevation plane ............................................................................................................................ 47 Edit Elevation plane properties ............................................................................................................. 47

    Change Elevation plane type ................................................................................................................ 48

    Modify Elevation plane offset ................................................................................................................ 48 Modify the offset between Elevation planes ......................................................................................... 48 Modify Elevation plane position ............................................................................................................ 48 Edit Elevation plane name .................................................................................................................... 49 Delete Elevation plane .......................................................................................................................... 49 Elevation Planes Properties Dialog Box ............................................................................................... 49

    General Tab (Elevation Plane Properties Dialog Box) ................................................................... 49

    Place Grid Planes ...................................................................................................................................... 51

    Place a grid plane ................................................................................................................................. 53 Place Multiple Grid Planes .................................................................................................................... 54 Copy a grid plane .................................................................................................................................. 54

    Rotate a grid plane ................................................................................................................................ 54 Modify the grid plane position ............................................................................................................... 55 Modify the grid plane offset ................................................................................................................... 55 Modify the offset between grid planes .................................................................................................. 55 Edit grid plane properties ...................................................................................................................... 55 Edit grid plane name ............................................................................................................................. 56 Edit grid plane nesting level .................................................................................................................. 56 Change grid plane type ......................................................................................................................... 56 Delete a grid plane ................................................................................................................................ 56 Delete a grid line ................................................................................................................................... 56 Regenerate Grid Lines .......................................................................................................................... 57 Grid Plane Properties Dialog Box ......................................................................................................... 57

    General Tab (Grid Plane Properties Dialog Box) ........................................................................... 57

    Grid Line Properties Dialog Box............................................................................................................ 59

    Place Radial Grids ..................................................................................................................................... 61

    Place a radial cylinder ........................................................................................................................... 63 Place a radial plane .............................................................................................................................. 63 Place multiple radial planes .................................................................................................................. 63 Copy a radial plane ............................................................................................................................... 64 Place multiple radial cylinders ............................................................................................................... 64 Copy a radial cylinder ........................................................................................................................... 64 Radial Grid Properties Dialog Box ........................................................................................................ 65

    General Tab (Radial Grid Properties Dialog Box) .......................................................................... 65

    Glossary ..................................................................................................................................................... 67

    Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 73

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    This document is a user's guide for the SmartPlant 3D Grids task and provides commandreference information and procedural instructions.

    Preface

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    SmartPlant 3D Documentation SetSmartPlant 3D documentation is available as Adobe PDF files. The content is the same asonline Help. To access these PDF documents, click Help > Printable Guides in the software.The documentation set is divided into four categories:

    Administrative guides contain information about installing, configuring, customizing, andtroubleshooting SmartPlant 3D.

    User's guides provide command reference and how-to information for working in eachSmartPlant 3D task.

    Reference data guides define the reference data workbooks. Not all tasks have referencedata.

    ISOGEN guides

    Administrat ive GuidesSmartPlant 3D Installation Guide - Provides instructions on installing and configuring thesoftware.Project Management User's Guide - Provides instructions for setting up the databases, creatingpermission groups, backing up and restoring project data, assigning access permissions to themodel, defining and managing locations for Global Workshare, and version migration.SmartPlant 3D Global Workshare Guide - Provides instructions for setting up the software andthe databases to work in a workshare environment.SmartPlant 3D Interference Checking Guide - Provides information on installing, configuring,and using the interference detection service.SmartPlant 3D Integration Reference Guide - Provides information about installing, configuring,and using SmartPlant 3D in an integrated environment.SmartPlant 3D Interpreting Human Piping Specifications - Provides information about how tointerpret human piping specifications so that you can create the corresponding pipingspecification in the software.SmartPlant 3D Export to PDMS - Provides information about how to export model data fromSmartPlant 3D to PDMS. Specific guidelines relating to best practices and known limitations ofthe export functionality are also included.SmartPlant 3D Point Cloud Reference - Provides information for referencing point cloud filesprovided by point cloud vendors in SmartPlant 3D.SmartPlant 3D Troubleshooting Guide - Provides information on how to resolve errors that youmay encounter in the software by documenting troubleshooting tips, error messages, and To DoList messages.SmartPlant 3D Plant Design System (PDS) Guide - Provides all information needed to use PDSwith SmartPlant 3D. Topics include referencing active PDS projects in SmartPlant 3D, exportingPDS data and importing that data into SmartPlant 3D, and converting PDS reference data toSmartPlant 3D reference data.SmartPlant 3D/SmartMarine 3D Programmer's Guide - Provides information about customcommands, naming rules, and symbol programming. This document is delivered, if you installthe Programming Resources, to the [Product Folder]\3D\Programming\Help folder.

    User's GuidesCatalog User's Guide - Provides information about viewing, editing, and creating reference dataand select lists (codelists).

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    Common User's Guide - Provides information about defining workspaces, manipulating views,and running reports.Electrical User's Guide - Provides information about routing electrical cable, cableway, cabletray, and conduit.Equipment and Furnishings User's Guide - Provides information about placing equipment.

    Grids User's Guide - Provides instructions for creating coordinate systems, elevation gridplanes, vertical grid planes, radial cylinders, radial planes, grid arcs, and grid lines.Hangers and Supports User's Guide - Provides instructions on placing piping, duct, andcableway supports in the model.HVAC User's Guide - Provides instructions for routing HVAC duct.Orthographic Drawings User's Guide - Provides information about creating and managingorthographic drawings.Piping Isometric Drawings User's Guide - Provides information about creating and managingpiping isometric drawings.Piping User's Guide - Provides instructions for routing pipe and placing valves, taps, and pipe

    joints.Reports User's Guide - Provides information about creating and managing spreadsheet reports.Space Management User's Guide - Provides instructions for placing space objects such asareas, zones, interference volumes, and drawing volumes in the model.Structural Analysis User's Guide - Provides instructions for defining loads, load cases, loadcombinations, and the importing and exporting of analytical data.Structure User's Guide - Provides instructions for placing structural members such as: beams,columns, slabs, openings, stairs, ladders, equipment foundations, and handrails.Systems and Specifications User's Guide - Provides instructions for creating systems andselecting which specifications are available for each system type.

    Reference Data GuidesSmartPlant 3D 2D Symbols User's Guide - Provides command reference information andprocedural instructions for creating 2D symbols used to represent collars, clips, profiles,brackets, and other items.SmartPlant 3D 2D Symbols Reference Data Guide - Provides information about thetwo-dimensional symbols used in all tasks.Drawings and Reports Reference Data Guide - Provides information about reports referencedata.Electrical Reference Data Guide - Provides information about electrical cable, cableway, cabletray, and conduit reference data.Electrical 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the cable tray and conduit 3Dsymbols that are available.Equipment and Furnishings Reference Data Guide - Provides information about equipmentreference data.

    Equipment 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the equipment, equipmentcomponent, design shapes, and design aides 3D symbols that are available.Hangers and Supports Reference Data Guide - Provides information about hangers andsupports reference data.Hangers and Supports 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the hanger andsupport 3D symbols that are available.

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    Hangers and Supports SmartPart Symbols Reference - Provides information about the hangerand support SmartPart symbols that are available.HVAC Reference Data Guide - Provides information about HVAC reference data.HVAC 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the HVAC 3D symbols that areavailable.

    SmartPlant 3D Reference Data Guide - Provides instructions about the Bulkload utility,codelists, and the reference data common to several disciplines.Piping Reference Data Guide - Provides information about piping reference data including pipingspecifications, piping specification rules, piping parts, and piping symbols.Piping 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the piping 3D symbols that areavailable.Space Management Reference Data Guide - Provides information about space managementreference data.Structure Reference Data Guide - Provides information about structural reference data.Structure 3D Symbols Reference - Provides information about the stair, ladder, footings, andequipment foundation 3D symbols that are available.

    ISOGEN GuidesSymbol Keys Reference Guide - Provides information about the symbol keys for isometricdrawings. This guide is from Alias, the makers of ISOGEN.

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    Documentation CommentsWe welcome comments or suggestions about this documentation. You can send us an email at:[email protected] updates for supported software versions are available from eCustomer

    https://crmweb.intergraph.com .

    https://crmweb.intergraph.com/https://crmweb.intergraph.com/https://crmweb.intergraph.com/

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    The following changes have been made to the Grids task.

    Version 2011 R1 (9.1) No changes were made to the Grids task for this release.

    What's New in Grids

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    S E C T I O N 1

    The Grids task creates and manipulates coordinate systems, Elevation planes, vertical gridplanes, radial cylinders/planes, grid arcs, and grid lines.Coordinate systems provide a locating scheme when working in the model. The grid lines of acoordinate system represent the relative positioning requirements for a specific design purpose.When designing your model, you may want different coordinate systems for individual piperacks, buildings, or areas of the model.

    Figure 1: Example of a Grids Coordinate System

    The Grids task contains the following commands:

    Select - Used to select objects in the model. For more information, see SelectingObjects (on page 18) .

    Grid Wizard - Creates a new coordinate system and all the related

    planes/cylinders in operation. For more information, see Grid Wizard (on page 23) .Place Coordinate System - Creates a new coordinate system. For moreinformation, see Place Coordinate Systems (on page 37) .

    Place Elevation Planes - Places elevation planes in the model. For moreinformation, see Place Elevation Planes (on page 45) .

    Place Grid Planes - Places grid planes in the model. For more information, seePlace Grid Planes (on page 51) .

    Place Radial Grid - Places radial grid planes in the model. For more information,see Place Radial Grids (on page 61) .

    See AlsoGrids Common Tasks (on page 17)

    Grids

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    S E C T I O N 2

    For rectangular coordinate systems, use the Grid Wizard to create coordinate systems,elevation planes, and grid planes in one process. Then, use the Place Elevation Plane andPlace Grid Plane commands, or the Grid Wizard, to add additional planes as needed.

    For radial coordinate systems, use the Grid Wizard to create coordinate systems, elevationplanes, radial cylinders, and radial planes in one process. Then, use the Place Elevation Plane

    and the Place Radial Grid command, or the Grid Wizard, to add additional planes andradial grids as needed.

    See AlsoGrids Common Tasks (on page 17)

    Grids Common TasksThe following tasks are used frequently when you create grids. For a complete list of tasks, clickthe appropriate chapter on the Contents tab and then click the procedure that you want.

    Grid Wizard Command Defines coordinate systems, elevation planes, vertical grid planes, radial cylinders, and

    radial planes in a single process using the Grid Wizard command. For more information,see Grid Wizard (on page 23) .

    Place Coordinate Systems Places coordinate systems in the model. For more information, see Place a Coordinate

    System (on page 39) .

    Place Elevation Planes Places Elevation planes in the model. For more information, see Place Elevation Plane (on

    page 46) .

    Place Grid Planes Places grid planes in the model. For more information, see Place a Grid Plane (on page 53) .

    Place Radial Grids Places radial cylinders in the model. For more information, see Place a Radial Cylinder (on

    page 63) .

    Places radial grid planes in the model. For more information, see Place a Radial Plane (onpage 63) .

    Grids Workflow

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    Selecting ObjectsMost objects in the Grids task have properties that you can edit. Use the Select commandon the vertical toolbar to select the object that you want to edit.

    Grid lines and grid arcs do not have properties that you can edit. An important part of the Select command is the Locate Filter box that appears on the ribbon. Itcontains the available, predefined filters for the Select command. When you choose a filter inthe Locate Filter box, the software limits your selections to the filtered objects in both thegraphical view and the Workspace Explorer . For example, if you select as a filter ElevationPlane , you can select only Elevation planes in the graphic view or in the Workspace Explorer .

    You can also create a filter to display only the grid lines on specific elevation planes.The Grids task includes these filters:Grids Entities - Allows you to select coordinate systems, grid lines, grid arcs, Elevation planes,vertical grid planes, radial cylinders, and radial planes in the graphic view and in the WorkspaceExplorer . Objects placed using other tasks, such as equipment, cannot be selected using thisfilter.Coordinate System - Limits your selection in the graphic view or in the Workspace Explorer tocoordinate systems. You can place coordinate systems using the Place Coordinate System command. For more information, see Place Coordinate Systems (on page 37) .Elevation Plane - Limits your selection in the graphic view or in the Workspace Explorer toElevation planes. You can place Elevation planes using the Place Elevation Plane command. For more information, see Place Elevation Planes (on page 45) .Grid Plane - Limits your selection in the graphic view or in the Workspace Explorer to gridplanes. You can place grid planes using the Place Grid Plane command. For more

    information, see Place Grid Planes (on page 51) .Radial Plane - Limits your selection in the graphic view or in the Workspace Explorer to radialplanes. You can place grid planes using the Place Radial Grid command. For moreinformation, see Place Radial Grids (on page 61) .Radial Cyli nder - Limits your selection in the graphic view or in the Workspace Explorer toradial cylinders. You can place radial cylinders using the Place Radial Grid command. Formore information, see Place Radial Grids (on page 61) .Grid Line - Limits your selection in the graphic view to grid lines. Grid lines represent theintersection of a Elevation plane and either a grid plane or a radial plane.Grid Arc - Limits your selection in a graphic view to grid arcs. Grid arcs represent theintersection of a Elevation plane and a radial cylinder.

    Ax is - Limits your selection in the graphic view or in the Workspace Explorer to the three-axes

    of the coordinate system. Al l - Allows you to select any object, even objects created in another task.

    Use the Inside fence command to select all objects entirely inside the fence.

    Use the Inside/Overlapping fence command to select all objects entirely inside the fenceand those objects outside but touching the fence at some point.

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    See AlsoGrid Line Properties Dialog Box (on page 59) Grid Plane Properties Dialog Box (on page 57) Radial Grid Properties Dialog Box (on page 65) Elevation Planes Properties Dialog Box (on page 49) Coordinate System Properties Dialog Box (on page 41)

    Grids Naming RulesThe software provides several options for naming the Elevation planes, grid planes, radialcylinders, and radial planes that you place in the model. In addition to the delivered samplenaming rules that are described here, you can create your own naming rules. For moreinformation on creating naming rules, see the SmartPlant 3D Reference Data Guide , availablefrom the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.

    IndexThe Index name rule uses the position of the plane relative to the other planes to assign thename. The first plane is given the name 1, the second plane 2, the third plane 3, and so forth.

    The secondary planes are suffixed with an additional decimal indication of the sequential order,and so forth for tertiary planes. For example:GPX 1 GPX 2 GPX 2.1 GPX 2.1.1 GPX 2.1.2 GPX 2.2 GPX 2.2.1 GPX 3 For elevation planes, the letters "ElevPlane" are prepended to the position to form the name ofthe plane. Some examples of plane names using this rule are ElevPlane1, ElevPlane2,ElevPlane3, and ElevPlane4.For grid planes perpendicular to the X-axis of the coordinate system, the letters "GPX" areprepended to the position to form the name of the plane. Some examples of plane names usingthis rule are GPX1, GPX2, GPX3, and GPX4.For grid planes perpendicular to the Y-axis of the coordinate system, the letters "GPY" areprepended to the position to form the name of the plane. Some examples of plane names usingthis rule are GPY1, GPY2, GPY3, and GPY4.For radial cylinders, the letter "C" is prepended to the position to form the name of the cylinder.Some examples of cylinder names using this rule are C1, C2, and C3.For radial planes, the letter "R" is prepended to the position to form the name of the plane.Some examples of radial plane names using this rule are R1, R2, and R3.

    PositionThe Position name rule uses the physical position of the plane for the name of the plane. Theposition is relative to the origin of the coordinate system to which the plane belongs. Theposition is always displayed in meters, regardless of the session working units.

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    For elevation planes, the letters "El" are prepended to the position to form the name of theplane. Some examples of plane names using this rule are El -3.00m, El 3.00 m, El 6.00m, andEl 9.50m.For grid planes perpendicular to the X-axis of the coordinate system, the letter "E" is prependedto the position to form the name of the plane. Some examples of plane names using this rule areE -3.00, E 3.00 m, E 6.00m, and E 9.50m.For grid planes perpendicular to the Y-axis of the coordinate system, the letter "N" is prependedto the position to form the name of the plane. Some examples of plane names using this rule areN -3.00m, N 3.00 m, N 6.00m, and N 9.50m.For radial cylinders, the letter "C" is prepended to the position to form the name of the cylinder.Some examples of cylinder names using this rule are C 3.0m, C 6.0m, and C 9.0m.For radial planes, the letter "R" is prepended to the position to form the name of the plane.Some examples of radial plane names using this rule are R 15deg, R 30deg, and R 45deg.

    Imperial PositionThe Imperial Position name rule uses the physical position of the plane for the name of theplane. The position is relative to the origin of the coordinate system to which the plane belongs.The position is always displayed in feet and inches, regardless of the session working units.For elevation planes, the letters "EL" are pre- pended to the position to form the plane name.The elevation plane type is added to the end of the name. Some examples of plane namesusing this rule are EL 0ft 0.00in (Grade), EL 15ft 0.00in (TOS), and EL 18ft 0.00in (Splice).For grid planes perpendicular to the X-axis of the coordinate system, the letter "E" is prependedto the position to form the name of the plane. Some examples of plane names using this rule areE -3ft 0.00in, E 3ft 0.00in, E 6ft 5.00in, and E 9ft 6.00in.For grid planes perpendicular to the Y-axis of the coordinate system, the letter "N" is prependedto the position to form the name of the plane. Some examples of plane names using this rule areN -3ft 0.00in, N 3ft 0.00in, N 6ft 8.00in, and N 9ft 6.50in.For radial cylinders, the letter "C" is prepended to the offset position to form the name of thecylinder. Some examples of cylinder names using this rule are C 15ft 0.00in and C 30ft 0.00in.For radial planes, the letter "R" is prepended to the offset position to form the name of the plane.Some examples of radial plane names using this rule are R 30.0 deg and R 45.0 deg.

    Global PositionThe Global Position name rule uses the physical position of the plane for the name of theplane. The position is relative to the origin of the global coordinate system. The position isalways displayed in meters, regardless of the session working units.For elevation planes, the letters "El" are pre- pended to the position to form the name of theplane. Some examples of plane names using this rule are El -3.00m, El 3.00 m, El 6.00m, andEl 9.50m.For grid planes perpendicular to the X-axis of the coordinate system, the letter "E" is prependedto the position to form the name of the plane. Some examples of plane names using this rule areE -3.00, E 3.00 m, E 6.00m, and E 9.50m.For grid planes perpendicular to the Y-axis of the coordinate system, the letter "N" is prependedto the position to form the name of the plane. Some examples of plane names using this rule areN -3.00m, N 3.00 m, N 6.00m, and N 9.50m.For radial cylinders, the letter "C" is prepended to the position to form the name of the cylinder.Some examples of cylinder names using this rule are C 3.0m, C 6.0m, and C 9.0m.For radial planes, the letter "R" is prepended to the position to form the name of the plane.Some examples of radial plane names using this rule are R 15deg, R 30deg, and R 45deg.

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    Imperial Global PositionThe Imperial Global Positi on name rule uses the physical position of the plane for the name ofthe plane. The position is relative to the origin of the global coordinate system. The position isalways displayed in feet and inches, regardless of the session working units.For elevation planes, the letters "EL" are prepended to the position to form the name of the

    plane. The elevation plane type is added to the end of the name. Some examples of planenames using this rule are EL 0ft 0.00in (Grade), EL 15ft 0.00in (TOS), and EL 18ft 0.00in(Splice).For grid planes perpendicular to the X-axis of the coordinate system, the letter "E" is prependedto the position to form the name of the plane. Some examples of plane names using this rule areE -3ft 0.00in, E 3ft 0.00in, E 6ft 5.00in, and E 9ft 6.00in.For grid planes perpendicular to the Y-axis of the coordinate system, the letter "N" is prependedto the position to form the name of the plane. Some examples of plane names using this rule areN -3ft 0.00in, N 3ft 0.00in, N 6ft 8.00in, and N 9ft 6.50in.For radial cylinders, the letter "C" is prepended to the offset position to form the name of thecylinder. Some examples of cylinder names using this rule are C 15ft 0.00in and C 30ft 0.00in.For radial planes, the letter "R" is prepended to the offset position to form the name of the plane.

    Some examples of radial plane names using this rule are R 30.0 deg and R 45.0 deg.

    User DefinedThe User Defined naming rule allows you to define the name of the plane. After selecting thisnaming rule, type the name for the plane in the Name box.

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    Cylindrical Elevation/Z-PlanesRadial CylinderRadial Planes

    Both All five types of Planes

    Ax is fo r B eari ng - Select the X- or Y-axis as the axis to define the coordinate system North.Bearing - Specifies the bearing angle of the axis that you selected in the Axis fo r B eari ng box.This bearing angle is defined with respect to the global coordinate system.Reference CS - Select the coordinate system in which to define the origin of the coordinatesystem that you are creating. The Reference CS property cannot be modified on an existingcoordinate system.East (X) / X - Specifies the easting or X coordinate of the coordinate system origin. If you arecreating the coordinate system, you define this value with respect to the coordinate system thatyou selected in the Reference CS box.North (Y) / Y - Specifies the northing or Y coordinate of the coordinate system origin. If you arecreating the coordinate system, you define this value with respect to the coordinate system thatyou selected in the Reference CS box.Up (Z) / Z - Specifies the Elevation coordinate of the coordinate system origin. If you arecreating the coordinate system, you define this value with respect to the coordinate system thatyou selected in the Reference CS box.

    Create Elevation Planes (Grid Wizard)Defines the settings for the Elevation planes that you want to place in the model. You can alsomodify the Elevation Plane Locations options after creating a coordinate system.

    Elevation Plane SettingsThese options cannot be modified using the Grid Wizard after initial placement.

    Reference CS - Select the coordinate system to reference for the location of the Start Plane .The name of the coordinate system set in the Create Coord inate System dialog box of theGrid Wizard displays by default.Start plane - Specify the location of the first Elevation plane. The location is relative to the Up(Z) coordinate in the coordinate system that you specified in the Reference CS box. If Elevationplanes already exist, you can select one from the list. The Start plane list allows you to type thetext for plane name along with the location information. For example, you can do the following: Specify the plane position as 20.00 m Type the text for plane name as 'ElevPlane1' Type the text for plane name along with the plane position as 'ElevPlane1' + 20.00 m

    Copies - Type the number of Elevation plane copies to create.

    Spacing - Type the spacing between the Elevation planes. Be sure to include the units, forexample ft or m, when defining the spacing.End plane - Displays the location of the last Elevation plane. You cannot edit this value.Name rule - Select the name rule that you want to use to name the Elevation planes that youare creating. For more information about what each naming rule does, see Grids Naming Rules (on page 19) .

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    Nesting level - Defines the nesting level for the Elevation plane. You can select Primary ,Secondary , or Tertiary . Between two adjacent planes, a difference of only one level is allowed.Therefore, secondary planes are only allowed between two primary planes. Similarly, tertiaryplanes are only allowed between two secondary planes.

    Type - Select the type of Elevation plane to place. Examples of grids elevation plane types are:Bottom of Base Plate, Bottom of Concrete, Top of Steel, Top of Concrete, Grade Elevation, and

    Column Splice Elevation. You can define Elevation plane types in the reference data. Add - Adds the defined Elevation plane settings to the Elevation Plane Locations list.

    Elevation Plane LocationsIf you are editing an existing coordinate system, the Elevation Plane Locations grid

    displays existing Elevation planes in blue and new Elevation planes in black.Location - Displays the location of the Elevation plane relative to its parent coordinate system.Type - Specifies the type of Elevation plane. You can change the Elevation plane type ifneeded.Name - Displays the name of the Elevation plane. You can select and edit the text in the box ifneeded.Nesting level - Defines the nesting level for the Elevation plane. You can select Primary ,Secondary , or Tertiary . Between two adjacent Elevation planes, a difference of only one levelis allowed. Therefore, secondary Elevation planes are only allowed between two primaryElevation planes. Similarly, tertiary Elevation planes are only allowed between two secondaryElevation planes.Global Location - Displays the location of the Elevation plane relative to the global coordinatesystem.Spacing - Specifies the spacing between planes for a project to monitor the relative location ofthese planes. The first plane is always set to 0.00. For each subsequent plane, the Spacing value is its relative distance from the previous plane. This is a read-only value when creating anew coordinate system, but can be modified in an existing coordinate system.

    If you edit the Spacing value of an existing plane, the plane shifts to the new location asrequired. In addition, the remaining planes along that axis will also re-locate relative to the new

    location of the edited plane to maintain their existing Spacing values.Delete - Deletes the selected Elevation plane. You cannot delete Elevation planes that havealready been placed in the model.

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    Create Grid X-Planes (Grid Wizard)Creates new grid planes that are perpendicular to the X-axis of the coordinate system. You canalso modify existing X-Planes.

    Grid X-Plane SettingsThese options cannot be modified using the Grid Wizard after initial placement.

    Reference CS - Select the coordinate system to reference for the location of the Start Plane .The name of the coordinate system set in the Create Coordinate System dialog box of theGrid Wizard displays by default.Start plane - Specify the location of the first grid plane. The location is relative to the East (X) /X coordinate of the reference coordinate system. If grid planes already exist, you can select onefrom the list. The Start plane list allows you to type the text for plane name along with thelocation information. For example, you can do the following: Specify the plane position as 20.00 m Type the text for plane name as 'XPlane1'

    Type the text for plane name along with the plane position as 'GPX1' + 20.00 m Copies - Type the number of grid plane copies to create.Spacing - Type the spacing between the grid planes along the X-axis.End plane - Displays the location of the last grid plane. You cannot edit this value.Name rule - Select the name rule you want to use to name the grid planes that you are creating.For more information about what each naming rule does, see Grids Naming Rules (on page 19) .Nesting level - Defines the nesting level for the grid plane. You can select Primary ,Secondary , or Tertiary . Between two adjacent grid planes, a difference of only one level isallowed. Therefore, secondary grid planes are only allowed between two primary grid planes.Similarly, tertiary grid planes are only allowed between two secondary grid planes.

    Type - Specifies the type of grid plane. Examples of grids plane types are: E-W Grid Plane, N-SGrid Plane, and Expansion Joint Plane. You can define grid plane types in the reference data.

    Add - Adds the defined grid plane settings to the Grid X- Plane Location s list.

    Grid X-Plane LocationsIf you are editing an existing coordinate system, the Grid X-Plane Location s grid

    displays existing planes in blue and new planes in black.Location - Displays the location of the grid plane relative to its parent coordinate system.Type - Specifies the type of grid plane. You can change the grid plane type if needed.Name - Displays the name of the grid plane. You can edit the name by selecting the box andtyping a new name.

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    Nesting level - Displays the nesting level of the grid plane.Global Location - Displays the location of grid plane relative to the global coordinate system.Spacing - Specifies the spacing between planes for a project to monitor the relative location ofthese planes. The first plane is always set to 0.00. For each subsequent plane, the Spacing value is its relative distance from the previous plane. This is a read-only value when creating a

    new coordinate system, but can be modified in an existing coordinate system.If you edit the Spacing value of an existing plane, the plane shifts to the new location as

    required. In addition, the remaining planes along that axis will also re-locate relative to the newlocation of the edited plane to maintain their existing Spacing values.Delete - Deletes the selected grid plane. You cannot delete grid planes that have already beenplaced in the model.

    Create Grid Y-Planes (Grid Wizard)Creates new grid planes that are perpendicular to the Y-axis of the coordinate system. You canalso modify existing Y-Planes.

    Grid Y-Plane SettingsThese options cannot be modified using the Grid Wizard after initial placement.

    Reference CS - Select the coordinate system to reference for the location of the Start Plane .The name of the coordinate system set in the Create Coord inate System dialog box of theGrid Wizard displays by default.Start plane - Specify the location of the first grid plane. The location is relative to the North (Y) /Y coordinate of the reference coordinate system. If grid planes already exist, you can select onefrom the list. The Start plane list allows you to type the text for plane name along with thelocation information. For example, you can do the following: Specify the plane position as 20.00 m Type the text for plane name as 'YPlane1' Type the text for plane name along with the plane position as 'GPY1' + 20.00 m

    Copies - Type the number of grid plane copies to create.Spacing - Type the spacing between the grid planes along the Y-axis.End plane - Displays the location of the last grid plane. You cannot edit this value.Name rule - Select the name rule to use to name the grid planes that you are creating. For moreinformation about what each naming rule does, see Grids Naming Rules (on page 19) .Nesting level - Defines the nesting level for the grid plane. You can select Primary ,Secondary , or Tertiary . Between two adjacent grid planes, a difference of only one level isallowed. Therefore, secondary grid planes are only allowed between two primary grid planes.Similarly, tertiary grid planes are only allowed between two secondary grid planes.

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    Type - Specifies the type of grid plane. Examples of grids plane types are: E-W Grid Plane, N-SGrid Plane, and Expansion Joint Plane. You can define grid plane types in the reference data.

    Add - Adds the defined grid plane settings to the Grid Y- Plane Location s list.

    Grid Y-Plane Locations

    If you are editing an existing coordinate system, the Grid Y-Plane Location s griddisplays existing planes in blue and new planes in black.Location - Displays the location of the grid plane relative to its parent coordinate system.Type - Specifies the type of grid plane. You can change the grid plane type if needed.Name - Displays the name of the grid plane. You can edit the name by selecting the box andthen typing a new name.Nesting level - Displays the nesting level of the grid plane.Global Location - Displays the location of the grid plane relative to the global coordinatesystem.Spacing - Specifies the spacing between planes for a project to monitor the relative location ofthese planes. The first plane is always set to 0.00. For each subsequent plane, the Spacing value is its relative distance from the previous plane. This is a read-only value when creating anew coordinate system, but can be modified in an existing coordinate system.

    If you edit the Spacing value of an existing plane, the plane shifts to the new location asrequired. In addition, the remaining planes along that axis will also re-locate relative to the newlocation of the edited plane to maintain their existing Spacing values.Delete - Deletes the selected grid plane. You cannot delete grid planes that have already beenplaced in the model.

    Create Radial Cylinder (Grid Wizard)Creates new radial cylinders by defining the location of the start cylinder, the offset from thatlocation, and the number of copies to generate. You can also modify existing radial cylinders.

    Radial Cylinder SettingsThese options cannot be modified using the Grid Wizard after initial placement.

    Reference CS - Select the coordinate system to reference for the location of the Start Plane .The name of the coordinate system set in the Create Coord inate System dialog box of theGrid Wizard displays by default.Start cylinder - Specify the location of the first cylinder. The location is relative to the East (X) \

    X coordinate of the coordinate system specified in the Reference CS box. If radial cylindersalready exist, you can select one from the list. The Start cylinder list allows you to type the textfor cylinder name along with the location information. For example, you can do the following: Specify the plane position as 20.00 m Type the text for plane name as 'RADCYLIN1' Type the text for plane name along with the plane position as 'RADCYLIN1' + 20.00 m

    Copies - Type the number of radial cylinders copies to create.

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    Spacing - Type the spacing between the radial cylinders.End cylinder - Displays the location of the last radial cylinder. You cannot edit this value.Name rule - Select the name rule to use to name the radial cylinder that you are creating. Formore information about what each naming rule does, see Grids Naming Rules (on page 19) .Nesting level - Defines the nesting level for the radial cylinder. You can select Primary ,

    Secondary , or Tertiary . Between two adjacent cylinders, a difference of only one level isallowed. Therefore, secondary cylinders are only allowed between two primary cylinders.Similarly, tertiary cylinders are only allowed between two secondary cylinders.

    Type - Specifies the type of radial cylinder. Examples of grids radial cylinders are: E-W GridPlane, N-S Grid Plane, and Expansion Joint Plane. You can define new radial cylinders in the

    reference data. Add - Adds the defined radial cylinders to the Radial Cylinder Location s list.

    Radial Cylinder LocationsIf you are editing an existing coordinate system, the Radial Cylinder Location s list

    displays existing cylinders in blue and new cylinders in black.Location - Displays the location of the cylinder with respect to the parent coordinate systemorigin.Type - Specifies the type of cylinder. You can change the type if needed.Name - Displays the name of the cylinder. You can edit the name by selecting the box and thentyping a new name.Nesting level - Displays the nesting level of the cylinder.Global Location - Displays the location of the cylinder relative to the global coordinate systemorigin.Spacing - Specifies the spacing between planes for a project to monitor the relative location ofthese planes. The first plane is always set to 0.00. For each subsequent plane, the Spacing value is its relative distance from the previous plane. This is a read-only value when creating anew coordinate system, but can be modified in an existing coordinate system.

    If you edit the Spacing value of an existing plane, the plane shifts to the new location asrequired. In addition, the remaining planes along that axis will also re-locate relative to the newlocation of the edited plane to maintain their existing Spacing values.Delete - Deletes the selected cylinder. You cannot delete cylinders that have already beenplaced in the model.

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    Radial Plane LocationsIf you are editing an existing coordinate system, the Radial Plane Location s grid

    displays existing planes in blue and new planes in black.Location - Displays the location of the radial plane with respect to the North \ Y axis of theparent coordinate system.

    Type - Specifies the type of radial plane. You can change the radial plane type if needed.Name - Displays the name of the radial plane. You can edit the name by selecting the box andthen typing a new name.Nesting level - Displays the nesting level of the radial plane.Global Location - Displays the location of the radial plane relative to the North \ Y axis of theglobal coordinate system.Spacing - Specifies the spacing between planes for a project to monitor the relative location ofthese planes. The first plane is always set to 0.00. For each subsequent plane, the Spacing value is its relative distance from the previous plane. This is a read-only value when creating anew coordinate system, but can be modified in an existing coordinate system.

    If you edit the Spacing value of an existing plane, the plane shifts to the new location asrequired. In addition, the remaining planes along that axis will also re-locate relative to the newlocation of the edited plane to maintain their existing Spacing values.Delete - Deletes the selected radial plane. You cannot delete radial planes that have alreadybeen placed in the model.

    Associated Elevation Planes (Grid Wizard)Specifies where grid lines or arcs appear in the model. You can place grid lines or arcs onlywhere grid planes/cylinders intersect Elevation planes. Therefore, you must place at least oneElevation plane and one grid plane/cylinder before you can successfully use this dialog box.Display grid lines on - Specifies how you want to choose the Elevation planes that the gridplanes/cylinders intersect. The selected Elevation planes will display a grid line or arc.

    Avail able Elev ati on Plan es - Displays all Elevation planes that intersect the active gridplane/cylinder. Elevation planes in this list do not have a grid line/arc.Selected Elevation Planes - Displays all Elevation planes that you have selected to have a gridline/arc.

    Add - Moves the selected plane from the Avail abl e Elevat ion Planes list to the SelectedElevation Planes list.Remove - Deletes the selected plane from the Selected Elevation Planes list. When a plane isremoved, it appears in the Avail abl e Elev ation Planes list.

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    S E C T I O N 4

    You can import and export complete coordinate systems using the Import Grids and ExportGrids commands. Both commands are located in the File menu.

    See AlsoImport Grids (on page 33) Export Grids (on page 34)

    Import GridsThe File > Import > Grids command imports a coordinate system into the model. Thiscommand recognizes XML and XLS files that have been exported from a different model.

    You can modify the distance and angles in the exported XML or XLS in any accepted Unitsof Measure formats, and then import. It is easier to modify the inputs in XLS than in XML.

    You can use the Avail ableUni tFo rm ats sheet in the exported XLS file to understand theaccepted Units of Measure formats.

    Duplicate coordinate systems are not allowed in a model. If you try to import a coordinatesystem with a duplicate name, the software prompts you to change the name beforeimporting.

    See AlsoImport coordinate system (on page 33) General Tab (Import Grids Dialog Box) (on page 34) Settings Tab (Import Grids Dialog Box) (on page 34)

    Import coordinate system1. Click File > Import > Grids .2. In the Import Grids dialog box, browse to the import file location of the XLS or XML file that

    was exported from a different model.3. Specify the Import log file location .4. Select the coordinate systems to import from the list of all available systems.

    Use Select Al l and Clear Al l to easily select all available systems or clear all systemsfrom the selection.

    You can rename coordinate systems, change the parent system, or change thepermission group after you select them from the systems list.

    5. Select a Parent System for the coordinate system.6. Select a Permission Group for the coordinate system.

    You can bulk edit the permission group and parent system of the selected coordinatesystems by using the Select All and Clear All buttons.

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    7. Click View to see the import file.8. Click Import .

    A progress bar displays in the bottom of the dialog box.

    General Tab (Import Grids Dialog Box)The Import Grids dialog box allows you to select which coordinate system(s) to import to thecurrent model.Import file location - Specifies which XML or XLS file to import.Import log file location - Specifies the import process log file location.Select coordi nate systems to be imported - Specifies which coordinate system(s) to import.Select All - Selects all available coordinate systems in the list.Clear All - Selects none of the coordinate system in the list.Parent System - Assigns the coordinate system to a particular parent system.Permission Group - Specifies the permission group for the imported coordinate system.View - Displays the file selected for import.

    Import - Begins the import process.Close - Exits the Import Grids dialog box.

    Settings Tab (Import Grids Dialog Box)Specifies settings for the import process.Include Custom Attributes - Imports custom attribute settings.

    Export GridsThe File > Export > Grids command exports the coordinate system to an XLS or XML file. Theexported file contains all needed information to import the coordinate system into a different

    model. All the distance and angle values are exported with the Units and Precision as set inTools > Options... > Units of Measure window.

    See AlsoExport coordinate system (on page 34) General Tab (Export Grids Dialog Box) (on page 35) Settings Tab (Export Grids Dialog Box) (on page 35)

    Export coordinate system1. Click File > Export > Grids .2. In the Export Grids dialog box, select one or more coordinate systems from the list of

    available systems.

    Use Select All and Clear All to easily select all available systems or clear all systemsfrom the selection.

    3. Browse to a location on your machine to save the export file, and give the file a name thatends with a XLS or XML extension.

    4. Specify a location for the export process log file.

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    5. Click Export . A progress bar displays at the bottom of the dialog box.

    6. After the export process is complete, click View to see the export file.

    General Tab (Export Grids Dialog Box)Specifies which grid systems to export to a user-defined location.Select coord inate systems to be exported - Specifies one or more coordinate systems fromthe list of all available systems.Select All - Selects all coordinate systems in the list.Clear All - Selects none of the coordinate systems in the list.Export file location - Allows you to choose a location for the export file. You must give the file aname with either an XLS or XML extension.Export log location - Allows you to choose a location for the export process log file.View - Displays the file after the export process has completed.Export - Begins the export process.Cancel - Exits the Export Grids dialog box.

    Settings Tab (Export Grids Dialog Box)Specifies settings for the export process.Include Custom Attributes - Retains custom attribute settings during the export process.

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    coordinate system you created as your active coordinate system for modeling and output. Donot bring this new coordinate system into your workspace or you will have the display problemsthat you are trying to avoid.Generally, you create all of your needed design coordinate systems at the beginning of aproject. However, you can place design coordinate systems at any time during a project.

    The software represents each design coordinate system that you place using a triad showingthe north (N), east (E), and elevation (EL) axes of the design coordinate system.

    Figure 2: Grids Coordinate System Triad

    Coordinate System RibbonSets options for the design coordinate system that you are placing.

    Properties - Activates the Coordinate System Properties dialog box. For moreinformation, see Coordinate System Properties Dialog Box (on page 41) .

    Origin - Specifies the point from which to move the origin of the design coordinate system inrelation to the global coordinate system. The software places a coordinate system triad at theorigin when you have defined it. In modify mode, the system prompts you to select a move from point. After you select that move from point, the software prompts you to select a move to point.The triad follows the cursor as you select the move to point.

    Move To - Specifies the new location for the coordinate system origin. This option is onlyavailable when you are modifying a coordinate system. You can turn off the Exclude Planes options if necessary before selecting the move to point.

    Axis Directi on - Defines the orientation of the axis. The system uses a point that you defineand the origin of the coordinate system to define the orientation of the axis. The coordinatesystem triad rotates as you are defining the axis direction.

    Ax is - Specifies the axis that you want to use to define the rotation of the coordinate system thatyou are placing. You can select the North , South , East , or West axis.

    Lock/Unlock Bearing Angle - Turns locking on and off for the bearing angle.Bearing Angle - Displays or sets the bearing angle for the axis. This box displays the bearingangle defined by the origin and the point that you defined in the Axis Dir ect io n box. Validvalues are 0 to 90 .System - Specifies the parent system for the design coordinate system that you are creating.

    Name - Defines the name of the design coordinate system that you are creating.

    Include Planes - Select this option to move the grid planes with the coordinate systemorigin. For example, if a grid plane is placed 10 meters east of the coordinate system origin, thatgrid plane will still be 10 meters east of the origin after the origin is moved 20 meters east. Thisoption is only available in modify mode when you are moving a coordinate system's origin.

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    Exclude Planes - Select this option to leave the grid planes at their current location and tore-calculate the grid planes' relative position to the new location of the coordinate system origin.For example, if a grid plane is placed 10 meters east of the coordinate system origin, and thatorigin is moved 20 meters east, then the grid plan's location to the origin is re-calculated to be10 meters west of the origin. This option is only available in modify mode when you are movinga coordinate system's origin.

    What do you want to do? Place a coordinate system (on page 39 ) Copy a coordinate system (on page 39) Edit coordinate system properties (on page 40) Move a coordinate system origin (on page 40) Edit a coordinate system name (on page 40) Modify coordinate system bearing (on page 40) Change the coordinate System (on page 41) Delete a coordinate system (on page 41)

    Place a coordinate system1. Click Place Coordinate System on the vertical toolbar.2. Specify the origin of the coordinate system by clicking in a graphical view.3. Select the reference axis in the Axis box on the ribbon.4. Define the direction of the reference axis by clicking in a graphic view.

    You can also define the bearing of the reference axis by using the Bearing Angle box on

    the ribbon. The software always assumes that up is vertical.

    Copy a coordinate system1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Coordinate System in the Locate Filter box.3. In the Workspace Explorer , select the coordinate system to copy.4. Click Edit > Copy .5. Click Edit > Paste .6. In the Selection column, select a parent system for the newly copied coordinate system,

    and then click OK on the Paste Special dialog box.7. Click Origin on the ribbon.8. Identify the origin location for the copied coordinate system in a graphic view.9. Click in the Name box on the ribbon, and then type a new name for the copied coordinate

    system.

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    Edit coordinate system properties1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Coordinate System in the Locate Filter box.3. Select the coordinate system to edit.4. Click Edit > Properties .5. Edit the properties as needed.

    Move a coordinate system origin1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Coordinate System in the Locate Filter box.3. Select the coordinate system to move.4. Click Origin on the ribbon bar.5. Identify the move from point in a graphic view.

    6. Select whether to include grid planes in the move or to exclude them.7. Identify the new origin location in a graphic view.

    Edit a coordinate system name1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Coordinate System in the Locate Filter box.3. Select the coordinate system to rename.4. Click Edit > Properties .5. Select the General tab.

    6. Type a new name in the Name box.

    Modify coordinate system bearing1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Coordinate System in the Locate Filter box.3. Select the coordinate system to modify.

    4. If the bearing angle is locked, click Lock/Unlock Bearing Angle to modify the angle.5. Type a new bearing in the Bearing Angle box.

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    Change the coordinate system1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Coordinate System in the Locate Filter box.

    3. Select the coordinate system to edit.4. Click Edit > Properties .5. Select the General tab.6. Select a new system from the System box.

    Delete a coordinate system1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Coordinate System in the Locate Filter box.3. Select the coordinate system to delete.4. Click Edit > Delete .

    All grid and Elevation planes associated with the deleted coordinate system are alsodeleted.

    Coordinate System Properties Dialog BoxSets properties, or options, for the selected coordinate system.

    See AlsoGeneral Tab (Coordinate System Properties Dialog Box) (on page 41) Relationship Tab (on page 43) Configuration Tab (on page 42)

    General Tab (Coordinate System Properties Dialog Box)Sets the general properties of the selected design coordinate system.

    StandardParent System - Displays the name of the system to which the coordinate system belongs.Name - Specifies the name of the design coordinate system.Description - Displays a description of the design coordinate system.Type - Select the type of coordinate system to place. Grids - This coordinate system type uses East, North, and Elevation to define the three

    coordinate system axes. Naming rules for the elevation and grid plane names generally use

    E, N, and EL. Grid lines are placed by default.Global X - Sets the origin X-coordinate of the design coordinate system. The X-coordinate isgiven in relation to the Global Coordinate System.Global Y - Sets the origin Y-coordinate of the design coordinate system. The Y-coordinate isgiven in relation to the Global Coordinate System.Global Z - Sets the origin Z-coordinate of the design coordinate system. The Z-coordinate isgiven in relation to the Global Coordinate System.

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    North (Y) Axis Direction - Sets the compass bearing of the Y-axis of the coordinate systemrelative to the Y-axis of the Global Coordinate System.

    Drawing StyleYou can use the Drawing Style property to suppress or include user-selected grid entities in a

    drawing document. When you create a drawing view style in the Drawings and Reports task,you can specify a filter that looks for the Drawing Style and uses that property to specify howthe grid entities are symbolized in the drawing document.Drawing Style 1 - Select a drawing style for which you want grid entities to appear in yourdrawings.Drawing Style 2 - Select a second drawing style for which you want grid entities to appear inyour drawings.

    You can add your own custom drawing styles by adding them to the [ProductDirectory] \CatalogData\Bulkload\DataFiles\GridsDrawingStyleIntf.xls. You also need to add theproperty values to the codelist defined in [ProductDirectory] \CatalogData\Bulkload\DataFiles\GridsCodelist.xls. The modified workbooks will needto be bulkloaded for the changes to appear.

    Drawing styles for grid entities are not available for hanger drawings.See AlsoCoordinate System Properties Dialog Box (on page 41)

    Configuration TabDisplays the creation, modification, and status information about an object.Plant - Displays the name of the model. You cannot change this value.Permission Group - Specifies the permission group to which the object belongs. You canselect another permission group, if needed. Permission groups are created in the ProjectManagement task.Transfer - Reassigns ownership of the selected model objects from their current permissiongroup to another satellite or host permission group. This button is only available if the activemodel or project is replicated in a workshare configuration. The button is not available if all of theobjects in the select set already belong to another location and are nontransferable. For moreinformation, see Transfer Ownership Dialog Box in the Common User's Guide .

    The Transfer option does not apply to the Surface Style Rules. Appr oval St ate - Displays the current status of the selected object or filter. Depending on youraccess level, you may not be able to change the status of the object.

    You cannot move or rotate an object with a status other than Working . If you havepermission, you must change the status to Working to complete a move or rotate operation.Status - Specifies where the object stands in the workflow process. Changing this property setsthe Approv al St ate . The items in this list are controlled by the ApprovalReason.xls file. This filemust be bulkloaded. For more information, see the Appr ovalReason topic in the SmartPlant 3DReference Data Guide .Date Created - Displays the date and time that the object was created.Created by - Displays the user name of the person who created the object.Date Last Mod ified - Displays the date and time when the object was modified.Last Modified by - Displays the user name of the person who modified the object.Model Name - Displays the Reference 3D model name to which the object belongs. This optionis available only for a Reference 3D object.

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    File Name - Displays the source file name of the Reference 3D model. This option is availableonly for a Reference 3D object.

    Transfer Ownership Dialog Box Allows you to specify a new location and permission group for the selected model objects.Current location - Displays the name of the location that the current permission group isassociated with. All of the objects in the select set must belong to the same location.Current permission group - Displays the name of the permission group that the selectedobjects are currently associated with. If all of the objects in the select set do belong to the samepermission group, this box appears blank.New locatio n - Specifies the name of the location to which you want to assign the objects. In aglobal workshare configuration, this box lists all the locations in which you have write access toone or more permission groups. The selection in this box filters the entries in the Newpermission group box.New permission group - Specifies the new permission group to which you want to assign theselected objects. If you specify a value in the New locatio n box, this list displays all permissiongroups that you have write access to in the selected location. If you do not specify a value in theNew locatio n box, this list includes all permission groups that you have write access to in alllocations except the current location. This box is blank if you do not have write access to anypermission groups at any locations other than the current one.

    It is strongly recommended that administrators follow naming convention rules thatinclude the location as a prefix in the permission group name.

    Relationship TabDisplays all objects related to the object for which you are viewing properties. For example, ifyou are viewing the properties of a pipe run, the related pipeline, features, parts, associatedcontrol points, hangers or supports, and equipment display on this tab. All WBS assignments,including project relationships, appear on this tab.Name - Displays the name of the related object.Type - Displays the type of related object.Go To - Displays the properties of the selected object.

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    Creates Elevation planes in the coordinate system with which it is associated. Generally, youcreate Elevation planes after you have created the coordinate system but before you havemodeled anything.Grid planes are used to define the location of grid lines in the model. Assigned to individualcoordinate systems, there are two types of grid planes: Elevation planes and grid planes.Elevation planes define the elevation, or height, of the grid line with respect to the origin of thecoordinate system. Elevation planes are always parallel to the X-Y plane of the coordinatesystem.

    Figure 3: Example of Grids Elevation Planes

    Place Elevation Plane RibbonDisplays the available options when placing or editing Elevation planes.

    Properties - Activates the Elevation Planes Properties dialog box. For more informationabout this dialog box, see Elevation Planes Properties Dialog Box (on page 49) .

    Position - Specifies the elevation location of the Elevation plane in reference to the Up (Z) origin coordinate of the specified design coordinate system.CS - Identifies the design coordinate system to which the plane belongs. The origin of thiscoordinate system is used to define the position of the Elevation plane.Type - Specifies the type of Elevation plane. The types of Elevation planes are defined in the

    reference data.Reference - Defines the reference plane from which the Elevation plane is referenced.Offset - Specifies the offset between the reference plane and the Elevation plane that you arecreating.Copies - Type the number of Elevation planes to create using the specified Reference plane asthe starting point and the Offset as the distance between the Elevation planes. This option isonly available when placing Elevation planes.

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    Nesting level - Defines the nesting level for the Elevation plane. You can select Primary ,Secondary , or Tertiary . Between two adjacent planes, a difference of only one level is allowed.Therefore, secondary planes are only allowed between two primary planes. Similarly, tertiaryplanes are only allowed between two secondary planes.

    What do you want to do? Place Elevation plane (on page 46 ) Place multiple Elevation planes (on page 47) Copy Elevation plane (on page 47) Edit Elevation plane properties (on page 47) Change Elevation plane type (on page 48) Modify Elevation plane offset (on page 48) Modify the offset between Elevation planes (on page 48) Modify Elevation plane position (on page 48) Edit Elevation plane name (on page 49) Delete Elevation plane (on page 49)

    Place Elevation plane1. Click Place Elevation Plane on the vertical toolbar.2. Select the coordinate system to associate with the Elevation plane.3. In the Type box, select the type of Elevation plane.4. In the Reference box, select the reference plane.5. In the Offset box, type the offset, if any, from the reference plane at which you want to place

    the Elevation plane.

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    Place multiple Elevation planes1. Click Place Elevation Plane on the vertical toolbar.2. Select the coordinate system to associate with the Elevation planes.

    3. In the Type box, select the type of Elevation planes.4. In the Reference box, select the reference plane from which to offset the first Elevation

    plane.5. In the Copies box, type the number of copies to place.

    Copy Elevation plane1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Elevation Plane in the Locate Filter box.3. Select the plane to copy.4. Click Edit > Copy .

    5. Click Edit > Paste .6. In the Selection column of the Paste Special dialog box, select the coordinate system to

    which to copy the plane.7. Click OK on the Paste Special dialog box.

    The coordinate system that you are copying to cannot have an existing plane at that samerelative location.

    The nesting level must be maintained. For example, if you are copying a secondary plane,you must paste it between two primary planes in the new coordinate system.

    Edit Elevation plane properties1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Elevation Plane in the Locate Filter box.3. Select the Elevation plane to edit.4. Click Edit > Properties .5. Edit the properties as needed.

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    Change Elevation plane type1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Elevation Plane in the Locate Filter box.

    3. Select the Elevation plane to edit.4. In the Type box, select the new Elevation plane type.

    Modify Elevation plane offset1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Elevation Plane in the Locate Filter box.3. Select the Elevation plane to edit.4. Type the new offset value in the Offset box.

    Modify the offset between Elevation planes1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Elevation Plane in the Locate Filter box.3. Select the Elevation planes to edit.4. Type a new offset value in the Offset box.

    You must select a continuous set of Elevation planes to modify. That is, you cannotselect the bottom Elevation plane and the very top Elevation plane to modify without selecting allintermediate planes.

    Modify Elevation plane position1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Elevation Planes in the Locate Filter box.3. Select the Elevation plane to edit.

    4. Click Position on the ribbon.5. Specify the new Elevation plane position by clicking in the graphic view.

    You can also define the new position by typing a new offset value in the Offset box.

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    Edit Elevation plane name1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Elevation Planes in the Locate Filter box.

    3. Select the Elevation plane to edit.4. In the Name box, type a new name for the Elevation plane.

    Delete Elevation plane1. Click Select on the vertical toolbar.2. Select Elevation Planes in the Locate Filter box.3. Select the Elevation plane to delete.4. Click Delete .

    You cannot delete Elevation planes that have constraints with other objects in the model.

    Elevation Planes Properties Dialog BoxSets properties, or options, for the selected Elevation plane.

    See AlsoGeneral Tab (Elevation Plane Properties Dialog Box) (on page 49) Relationship Tab (on page 43) Configuration Tab (on page 42)

    General Tab (Elevation Plane Properties Dialog Box)Sets the general properties of the selected Elevation plane.

    StandardCoordinate System - Specifies the name of the coordinate system associated with theelevation plane.Naming Rule - Specifies the name rule used to specify the default elevation plane name.Name - Specifies the name of the elevation plane. Type a new name if needed.

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    Nesting level - Defines the nesting level for the Elevation plane. You can select Primary ,Secondary , or Tertiary . Between two adjacent planes, a difference of only one level is allowed.Therefore, secondary planes are only allowed between two primary planes. Similarly, tertiaryplanes are only allowed between two secondary planes.

    Type - Specifies the type of elevation plane, such as, top-of- steel. The elevation plane typesare defined in the reference data.

    Elevation - Displays the elevation of the Elevation plane with reference to the coordinatesystem origin.

    Drawing StyleYou can use the Drawing Style property to suppress or include user-selected grid entities in adrawing document. When you create a drawing view style in the Drawings and Reports task,you can specify a filter that looks for the Drawing Style and uses that property to specify howthe grid entities are symbolized in the drawing document.Drawing Style 1 - Select a drawing style for which you want grid entities to appear in yourdrawings.Drawing Style 2 - Select a second drawing style for which you want grid entities to appear inyour drawings.

    You can add your own custom drawing styles by adding them to the [ProductDirectory] \CatalogData\Bulkload\DataFiles\GridsDrawingStyleIntf