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System Routing

User's Guide

Version 5 Release 16

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System Routing

eface

Using This Guide

hat's New?

tting Started

Entering the Systems Routing Workbench

Creating a Conveyor System

Creating a Network

Routing a Run

Placing Conveyor Parts on the Run

Set Correct Working Units and GridChanging the Current Axis

Saving Documents

Updating Documents

er Tasks

Basic Layout Tools

Making an Element Active

Using the step input box and construction elements

Flipping Elements

Aligning Elements

Generating Detail InformationDisable/Enable Manipulation Handles

Activating the Product or Parent

Managing Systems

Creating a System Assembly

Creating a Logical Assembly

Creating a Logical Set

Saving Assembly in a Separate Document

Routing Runs

Routing Runs

Routing with Defined Nodes

Routing from the End of a Routable

Branching a Run

Routing a Run at a Slope

Auto-route Between Equipment

Route a Run Within a Pathway

Routing from an Item Reservation

Display Information About Routables

Modifying Runs

Using the Definition Dialog Box



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Disconnecting Routables

Connecting Routables

Transfer Run to Another Document

Resources

Placing Parts in a CATProduct Drawing

Detecting Clash in Parts Placement

Placing Multiple Parts in a Run

Creating a Parent-Child Relationship

Snap Resources TogetherQuick Snap Resources

Snap and Rotate a Resource

Using Quick Translate to Move Objects

More Layout Tools

Mirroring Elements

Distributing Elements

Using Offset Planes and Advanced Offset Planes

Rearranging the Specifications Tree

Working with Bendables

Extract Bending Data from Bendable Pipes and Tubes

Design Checks for Bendable Pipes and TubesRouting Tasks

Aligning a Run to an Existing Surface

Routing in 3D with the Compass

Routing at an Offset of a Routable

Route a Run Along a Spline

Fix Broken Routables

Edgeline: Routing Parallel to a Run

Connectors

Create Connectors

Use the Compass to Manipulate ConnectorsModifying or Deleting Connectors

Creating Duplicate Connectors

Using the Plane Manipulator

Place connector on hole in V4 model

Resources

Change the Reference File for a Part

Change the Parameters of a Part

stomizing

Customizing Settings

Customizing the Dictionary of TypesSearching User-Created Dictionary Entries

Cache Mode

Working in Cache Mode

Options

Finding Sample Data on Various Platforms

Customizing the Specifications Tree

Creating a Catalog

Creating Parts

Creating a Catalog



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Making a Catalog Accessible

Catalog Keywords

Resource Properties for Objects

orkbench Description

Systems Routing Tool Bar

General Design Tool Bar

Product Placement Tool Bar

General Environment Tool Bar

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Preface

eVersion 5 Systems Routingproduct enables you to design all production systems routing within a ple main focus of the product is to provide capabilities for preliminary routing of production systems, butpabilities are also provided to evolve the preliminary routing to the detailed production routing of the plaof this is accomplished through a very simple and highly intuitive interface which combines traditional 2out paradigms with the 3D capabilities to allow you to build a full 3D digital representation of the produc

uting within a plant.

e Systems Routing product supports all routing disciplines, including conveyor, ductwork, raceway, pipind tubing. In conjunction with other digital plant design related products, such as Version 5 Plant Layout,stems Routing can be used to provide complete plant layout capabilities. These products, together with mplete Version 5 product portfolio, provide the complete ability to design and optimize plant layout.

e Systems Routing User's Guide has been designed to show you how to create production routing systemhin a plant. Based on design factors and differing industries and domains, different design approaches mundertaken. This book provides an overview of the product and illustrates specific design procedures to ur system routing efforts.

Using This Guide



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Using This Guide

s book describes how to use the Version 5 Systems Routing product. Before you read it, you should bmiliar with basic Version 5 concepts such as document windows, standard tool bars, and view tool bars.

get the most out of this guide, you should start with the tutorial in the Getting Started section. Itmonstrates how to create some basic elements of a plant in a hierarchical structure.

e remaining sections of the book describe in detail the procedures for using all of the features of the Sysuting. The procedures are divided into user tasks and customization sections.



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What's New?

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Getting Started

e following short tutorial provides an introduction to the Version 5 Systems Routing product. It is intendve you a feel for the product's capabilities in a few step-by-step scenarios, which are listed below.



Creating a NetworkRouting a Run

Placing Conveyor Parts on the Run

Set Correct Working Units and Grid

Changing the Current Axis

Saving Documents

Updating Documents

These tasks can be completed in about 15 minutes.



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The first task show you how to enter the Systems Routing workbench.

1. On the menu bar click Start,selectEquipment & Systemsand then Systems Routing.

2. The Systems Routing workbench is loaded, and an empty CATProduct document is opened.

Deactivate the option 'Work with cache system'. To do this click Toolsin the menu bar and then Options. In the dialogthat appears, select Infrastructure - Product Structure. Uncheck the option Work with cache system. Restart theapplication for the change to take effect.



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In this exercise, you will create a conveyor system. A conveyor system is made up of several convenetworks. Conveyor networks are generally used to move a product between a related series of worin a manufacturing plant.

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Click the Distribution Systembutton .

2. Select Conveyor Systemas the type.3. Click OK.

The distribution system is created.



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Creating a Network

Now that you have a conveyor system, create a conveyor network within the system.

1. Double-click the Conveyor Systemin the specification tree to make it active.

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Select the Logical Linebutton .

3. Select Conveyor Networkas the type.

4. Click OK.

The Conveyor Network is created.

5. In the specification tree, click on the plus sign (+) next to the Conveyor System to see the newlcreated conveyor network.



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Routing a Run

With the conveyor network in place, you can create a run. In this case, a run represents the actual of the conveyor through the subset of the plant.

1. Double-click the Conveyor Networkin the specifications tree to make it active.

2.Click the Runbutton .

The Run dialog box is displayed.

3. Select Conveyor Runas the run type.

4. Click the Section Typebutton.

Section dimensions, Turn radius and Minimum length fields display the values given to the run.

Click the Section button. The Display buttons allow you to select a display mode of Line/Curve or So

Click the Display Centerline button to show the centerline of the run. This will appear as a dashed yeline. In addition a dashed blue line will appear to display the Set Point setting. This feature works in the Line/Curve and Solid display modes.

5. Select the appropriate section type; No Section, Rectangular Section, Round Section, Flat Section, Radius Corner, or Double Ridge.

For this scenario, select the Rectangular Section.

6. Under Section Parameters select the SetPointmost suitable for the run.

7. Click OK.

8. Click at 0,0,0 to start routing the conveyor run.

9. Click at 0,3000mm,0 to create the first segment of the conveyor run.

10. Click at 3000mm,3000mm,0 to create the second segment of the conveyor run.

11. Double click at 3000mm,0,0 to complete the definition of the conveyor run.

You have created a conveyor network with one conveyor run. You can now create additional runusing the same steps described above, or you can go on to the last task of placing parts on the r



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Placing Parts on a Run

Now that you have a conveyor run in your network, you can add conveyor parts to the run.

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Click the Catalog Browserbutton .

2. Navigate to the Systems Routing/Conveyor directory.3. Place your parts. See Placing Parts in a CATProduct Drawingfor more information on using the

Catalog Browser.



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Set Working Units and Grid

This task describes how to set your working units.

1. Select Tools - Optionsand expand the Generalnode. Select Parameters and Measurethenthe Unitstab.

2. Under Magnitudes, select Length and click the drop down arrow to set the unit of measure yoube using; Foot, Meter, etc.

3. Now, scroll down the list in Magnitudes and select Area. Select the unit of measure you will be ufor area. Note: This is normally consistent with the Length standard.

4. To set the Grid Step, under Options, select Equipment & Systemsand click on the General

5.

Enter a value for the Grid Stepfield; for example, 1 ft. grid step is the increment used for snapping (to grid). Imagine a grid placed over your workspa

consisting of squares. The value you enter in this field becomes the distance between the lines oeach square.

If you enter 1 ft, then, when routing, the run will extend by 1 ft at a time. Runs begin, end andat grid intersections (there are ways of overriding this). Similarly, when placing parts in free spa(as opposed to on a run), they will place at grid intersections.

The grid step setting will display in the General Environment toolbar at the bottom of the 3-D viYou can change it in the toolbar during your session but the new value will only apply to your cusession. If you close the application and reopen it, the toolbar will again display the value in thGeneraltab page.

These will be your default settings and will remain in effect until you change them.

6. Click the OKbutton to complete the customization of the working units.



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Changing the Current Axis

This task shows you how to change the current axis.

When you activate an object, the current axis is reset to the axis of that object. Changing the currenaxis changes the reference point by which elements are routed and placed.

1. Click the Change Current Axis icon .

2. Select the object you want to use as a reference.

The axis for the selected object is displayed.

3. You can also change the current axis and place the compass on the object. The compass allows

to manipulate that object. To do this click the Change Current Axis and Snap Compass buttonand select the object. The axis and compass are both placed.



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Saving Documents

This task contains recommendations on saving your documents.

Ways in which documents are saved are explained in the Infrastructure User's Guide - Creating,Opening and Saving Documents. You must read that documentation because the various methodnot explained here. This task simply suggests the methodology you should follow in specific

circumstances.

1. If you are saving a document to a local machine or network drive it is recommended that you uthe "Save Management" command initially. The Propagate Directory command (which is in the Management dialog box) should not be used routinely. It is meant to be used in specificcircumstances, such as when you want to place all the contents of a document in one directorybefore sending it to another location.

2. If you are saving a document to another site or network you should use the "Send To" commanthis case, you should be careful about the links for documents such as resolved parts folder or ID. These links could change to reflect the local network drive to which the documents have besent. You should make sure they point to the original location - using the Reset button in the SManagement dialog box is one way of doing this.

3. You should check the active document before you execute the Save command . The root produmust be the active document if you want to save everything under it.



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Updating Documents

This task contains information on updating documents.

The connections in your design will not update automatically after you make certain changes to it, such asmoving parts, runs or lofts. This behavior is by design, to enhance performance. In order to update your des

document click the Force Update button .

You can also update a part - see Placing Parts.



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User Tasks

e tasks you can perform in the Systems Routing workbench are listed below.

Basic Layout Tools

Managing Systems

Routing Runs

Modifying Runs

Resources

More Layout Tools


Routing Tasks

Connectors

Resources



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Basic Layout Tools

e following procedures describe the basic tools available in the Systems Routing product for general layonctions.


Using the step input box and construction elements

Flipping ElementsAligning Elements

Generating Detail Information

Disable/Enable Manipulation Handles

Activating a Product or Parent



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This task shows you how to make an element in a drawing active. An element is active when it ishighlighted in blue in the specification tree, as shown below.

1. You can make an element active by following any of these steps:

Double-click the element in the drawing or in the specification tree.

Select Activate Parentbutton to make the active element's parent active.

To activate an area, select the Activate Areabutton and then select any element und

the area.

To activate a network, distribution system or logical set, select the Activate Network butt

and then select any element under the network.

2. Optional. You can change the display of elements that aren o tactive using the Toggle Dimming

Mode button on the General Environment Toolbar:When Dimming Mode is on, elements that are not active are dimmed.

When Dimming Mode is off, inactive elements are not dimmed.



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Using the Step Input Box and ConstructionElements

This task shows you how to use the step input box and construction elements for more control overrouting and placing of resources and item reservations.

The value entered in the step input box is used for accurate routing and resource placement. You ca

only route in multiples of the value in the step input box. If the value is 0.25 meters you cannot crearun that is 0.33 meters in length, but you can create runs that are 0.50, 0.75 meters and so on.

The value in the step input box works with some of the construction elements to further refine yourrouting and resource placement, as explained below.

1.To enter a value in the step input box, select the increment field and key in a vaYou can also click on the down arrow and select a value, if it is appropriate for your task. Thefollowing sections explain how the step input box is used together with some of the constructionelements.

2. Click on the down arrow and select Snap to steps off current axisbutton. This allows you to

to points that are multiples of the value entered in the step input box measured from the currenaxis (also called origin). As you move your mouse pointer a label will show the distances(coordinates) from the current axis in multiples of the value entered in the step input box. In thillustration below, the label is showing that the distance is 500 mm from the axis along the X axand 500 mm from the axis along the Y axis. When routing you will only be able to create segmewhose length is in multiples of 500 mm. Similarly, you will only be able to place (or move) aresource at points that are measured in multiples of 500 mm from the axis. You can change thevalue in the step input box at any time.

3.

Snap to steps off last position . This will allow you to snap to points that are multiples the value in the step input box measured from the last point at which you clicked. When you selthis option the label will first show the distances from the current axis. After you click, it will shothe distances from the last point where you clicked. You can change the value in the step input after a click if you want to route a segment of a certain length, or place a resource an exact distaway from where you last clicked.

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Snap to XY construction planes . This option allows you to snap to the XY grids on aconstruction plane. You first create a grid using the Construction Planes command. If you have agrid you will only be able to place resources at, or route to, the intersections of X and Y grids. Ifhave only X or Y grids you will only be able to place resources at, or route to, the grid lines.

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Snap to all construction planes . Choosing this option allows you to snap to the X, Y ogrids.



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6.

Snap to elevation planes . Selecting this option allows you to snap to the elevation plana Z grid. In the illustration below the user is routing on the Z axis and snapping to the elevationplanes of the Z grid.

7.

Snap to Drafting elements . This option is used when attaching the drafting view of a 2drawing to an area. By using this option you will be able to snap to the elements of the 2D drawFor instance, if you are attaching the 2D drawing of a conveyor belt to an area, by choosing thisoption you will be able to use the Conveyor Reservation function to select the drawing (you seleclicking on different elements of the drawing). This will allow creation of an identical conveyor lin 3D.



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Flipping Elements

This task shows you how to flip a part that has been placed in a document.

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Click the Flip Part Positionbutton.2. Select the part you want to flip.

The part is flipped.



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Aligning Elements

This task shows you how to align elements in your layout.

You can align the center or the sides of an element to a user defined reference plane that you definecan also rotate an element to align it with a reference plane.

1. Select the element(s) that you want to align.

2. Select the icon for the type of alignment you want to perform:

Align Sides: aligns the sides of two or more elements

Align Center: aligns along the centerlines of two or more elements

Rotate to Align: rotates elements on the axis to align them

Align Planes: aligns selected planes

Distribute: See Distributing elements

3. Define the plane to use as a reference for the alignment. If you have an offset plane already defit will be used as the reference plane. If you do not already have the offset plane defined do thefollowing:

a. Place your cursor over a geometric element that defines the plane (e.g., a constructionplane, boundary, area contour, item reservation).

As you move the cursor, a small white rectangle is displayed to show the selectable planes, as sbelow. A line normal to the rectangle shows the direction in which the alignment will be perform



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If you do not see the white rectangle, zoom out from the drawing. The white rectangle cannot bedisplayed if the element under your cursor is displayed too small.

b. Click to select the plane.

The selected elements are aligned along the plane.



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4. Using the Align Planes command allows you to select any plane on an item reservation or part. Ayou select the first plane to which to align to, you can only select a plane that is parallel to it. Foinstance, if you select the the top of an item reservation you need to select the top or bottom ofsecond item reservation - you cannot select the sides.

Click any button in one of the tool bars to exit the alignment command. If you want to continue withalignment command using the same reference plane then select another element in the model.



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Generating Detail Information

This task shows you how to display detailed information about objects as you move the pointer overthem.

The Analyze Item command displays information about an object when the pointer passes over it. Thinformation can include line IDs, nominal size of runs and parts, XYZ coordinates of connectors, etc.

type of information shown will depend on the object and the product you are using. See also DisplayInformation About Routables.

From Release 13 the angle of routables from the x,y,z axis will also display, as in the image below.

1.

With your document open, click the Analyze Itembutton .

2. Move the pointer in the document highlighting various objects. Attributes and their values aredisplayed, depending on the type of object highlighted. In the illustration below the pointer is on atubing tee.

3. When you click again the feature will be disabled.



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Disabling/Enabling Manipulation Handles

This task shows you how to disable or enable manipulator handles using the Toggle Manipulator HanMode command.

The default is for the manipulation handles to be enabled. If you are working on a large document,however, displaying the handles on each part can take up time. If you do not need the handles thencan use this feature to disable the display. It is a toggle button, so clicking it again will enable the

handles. This feature can be used with parts placed in-line or in free space.

1.

To disable display of the manipulation 'handles' click the Toggle Manipulation Handle Modebu

. To enable them again click the button once more. The handles look like a green box on paplaced in free space. On parts placed in line they look like the image below.



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Activating the Product/Product Parent

This task shows you how to activate the product or product's parent.

This command can be useful when you have numerous objects and/or documents displayed in thespecifications tree. It helps you activate an object, or locate the parent to which an object belongs.

1.

Click the button Activate Product's Parent . The Activate Product dialog box displays.

2. If you want to activate an object then click on the object, in the specifications tree or viewer. If want to activate the object's parent, then click the checkbox Activate Product's Parent and selec

object. The parent will be selected and highlighted in the specifications tree.



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Managing Systems

ys of creating and modifying system and logical assemblies or logical sets are given here.



Creating a Logical Set

Saving Assembly in a Separate Document



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This task describes how to create a distribution system.

A system assembly is a mechanism for organizing and grouping logical lines. You can create logical l(such as a Piping Line or Conveyor Network) under a system assembly, a logical set under a logical and then create runs under them. A system assembly, logical line and logical set will only display in

specifications tree because they are organizational elements. A run will also display in your viewer. Iillustration below, the specifications tree shows a piping system assembly under an area, a logical lin(Piping Assembly1) under the piping system assembly, and a run (Pipe Run1) under the logical line. run can be seen in the area.

1.

Click on the System Assemblybutton.

The System Assembly Creation dialog box is displayed.

If you want to create the system in a new document see Saving a system assembly or Logical Li

a Separate Document.



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2. Click on the down arrow and make a selection in the pull-down menu if you want to designate yosystem assembly as being of a certain type, i.e. conveyor, piping, power, etc.

3.Click OK.



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This task describes how to create a logical assembly.

A logical assembly is a mechanism used to group runs together. For instance, if you want to organizruns together you can create a logical assembly and then create the runs under the logical assemblylogical assembly has a function similar to other lines such as piping and conveyors (available under t

same menu). A logical assembly is normally created under asystem assembly. It can be created undan area if there is no system.

1. Make the appropriate element active in the specifications tree.

2.

Select the Logical Assemblyicon .

The Logical Assembly Creation dialog box is displayed.

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3. Select the type of logical assembly you want to create.

4. Click OK.



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Saving a System Assembly or Logical Assembas a Separate Document

This task shows you how to create and save a system assembly or logical assembly as a separatedocument..

This function is needed if you want to work separately on a component of a larger project. If you savsystem assembly or logical assembly as a separate document you can open it without having to opeentire project. At the same time it remains part of the larger project.

1. When creating a new System Assembly or Logical Assembly check the Create new documentoption.

2. Enter a name in the File Name field and click OK. The new document appears in the specificationtree as a child of whichever element you created it under.

In the specifications tree, the icon for a system or logical line created as a separate document isdifferent from that which is not created in a separate document. In the illustration below WasteWis created as a separate document, Piping System Assembly1 is not.



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3. When you save the project a dialog box will ask if you want to proceed with other document savoperations. Click OK.



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Routing Runs

u can create and manipulate runs in any of the following ways.

Routing Runs



Branching a RunRouting a Run at a Slope


Route a Run Within a Pathway





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Routing Runs

This task shows you how to create a run.

You can begin routing a run from:

Space.

An object, such as a tube. The end of a run or middle of a run.

A point.

Connectors.

Item reservation face.

1.

Click the Route a Runbutton .

The Run dialog box is displayed.

Click on the down arrow and select the Type of the run.



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2. Define the routing mode for the run:

Point-to-point: routing will be directly between two points indicated by clicking.

Orthogonal: routing between two points will proceed first in the X direction,

then in the Y direction.

Slope routing: see Slope Routing.

Directional routing: see Routing with a Compass.

Edgeline: see Edgeline Routing.

Branch at Center: see Branching a Run.

In addition, if you place the compass on an object the Use Compass Origin button

will display. If you click the button and start to route the route will start fromthe compass origin. If you are in the middle of routing, the compass origin will serveas a routing point.

Click one of the Select Mode buttons - the default is No Filter.

No Filter: No filters are applied and you can route from any routable object or inspace.

In Space: Routing will be in space. This is useful when you have a large object

in the background, such as a ship structure, and you want to be able to route inspace.

Only Part Connectors: Select this to be able to route from part or equipmentconnectors only.

Import Node Points: This allows you to route using predefined node points. SeeRouting with Defined Nodesfor more information.



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3. Define the Section parameters:

a. Select the Section Typebutton.

The Section dialog box is displayed.

b. Define the section type and corresponding parameters for each of them:

No Section

Rectangular. Enter or select the:

Set Point

Envelope Height

Envelope Width

Nominal Size

Display

Circular. Enter or select the:

Set Point

Envelope Diameter



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Nominal Size

Display

Flat Oval: Enter or select the:

Set Point

Envelope Height

Envelope Width

Nominal Size

Display

Radius Corner: Enter or select the:

Set Point

Envelope Height

Envelope Width

Radius Corner

Nominal Size

Display

Double Ridge: Enter or select the:

Set Point

Envelope Height

Envelope Width

Nominal Size

Display

The Envelope field refers to the total work area needed.

c. Select OKon the Section dialog box.



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The Display buttons allow you to select a display mode of Single, Double or Flat.

Click the Display Centerline button to show the centerline of the run. This will appear as a dashedyellow line. In addition, a blue line will appear to display the Set Point setting. This feature works inthe Single, Double and Flat display modes.

Instead of entering the type of run, the set point and the height, width or diameter in the Sectiondialog box, you can select an existing run in your document. Once selected, the Section dialog boxwill display the values for that run. To select, click on the Runbutton and then click on the runwhose values you want as the default. Make sure the entire run is selected - not just a segment or node. It will be easier to select the run in the specifications tree.

If you enter a minimum length or turn radius you will not be able to route correctly unless thesevalues are satisfied. For instance, if you enter a minimum length of 10 feet, you will not be able tocomplete a segment that is 5 feet. In the illustration below, the green line shows the minimumsegment length that will be created, even if you try to make a shorter segment, because theminimum length you entered is longer than the segment you are now trying to create. Similarly, ifyou enter a value for the turn radius, your run will automatically be adjusted to satisfy the definedturn radius.

6. Click in the drawing to define the routing points.

7 Double-click on the last point to stop routing.

You can also click OKin the Run dialog box to stop routing. Click Cancelto abort your routing.

8.

Click on the Close Loop symbol that shows at the beginning of the run if you want tocreate a closed loop run. In a closed loop run the ends of the run are joined.



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This task shows you how to route a run with predefined node points.

You can create a run by predefining the node points. This means you do not need to route the run bclicking the mouse pointer in the 3D window, as explained below. See Routing a Runfor basic

information.

1. Create a text file, using a text editor like Wordpad, with column headings as shown below, andefine the node sequence, X/Y/Z coordinates and bend radius of the node points. A sample fiprovided with this application to help you define the text file. The file name isRunInputNodeData.txtand the location is:...intel_a\startup\EquipmentandSystems\MultiDiscipline\SampleData . The file isreproduced below to show you the column headings and layout. (It has been opened in Excelmake it easier to distinguish columns.

You can see that there are two sets of node numbers, ranging from 1 to 4. Whenever theapplication reads the node number 1 it will start a new run. So, based on the file above, two will be created.

2.Open the Run dialog box and click the Import Node Points button . The File Selectiondialog box displays. Navigate to the location of your file and select it. The runs will be created

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This task explains how to route from the end of a routable.

If you route an element with the same type and parameter values as the "source" element (i.e., theelement from which the routable is routed), you can specify whether the new element is a continuat

the source element or a separate element. If you want to use the "Continue" option, be sure that theparent for the source element is active before you begin.

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Select the Route a Runbutton .

The Routing dialog box is displayed.

2. Define the routing parameters.

See Routing a Runfor instructions.

3. Move the pointer to the end from which you want to route. When a green arrow appears, click abegin to route. Double click to end routing.

4. Once you begin routing the following buttons are added to the Routing dialog box:

Continue Routing: If you select this the run you create will be part of the run from which yare routing.

Create New Route: If you select this the run you create will be a new run.



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Branching a Run

This task explains how to branch a run from any of these elements:

Another run

Boundary

Contour

Pathway

If the "source" element (i.e., the element from which the run branches) is moved or resized, the ruadjusted accordingly.1. With your document open, select the Route a Runbutton.

The Routing dialog box is displayed.2. Define the parameters for the run.

See Routing a Runfor instructions.

3. Select the element from which you want to route the run and begin routing.4.

If you want to branch from the center of the segment, click the Branch at Center button the Run dialog box. The branch will begin from the center of the segment, irrespective of thepoint in the segment that you route from.

If you want to create a run that "branches" from the end of a run, see Routing from the End of

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Routing a Run at a Slope

This task shows you how to route a run at a slope.

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At the point in your run at which you want to slope it click the Slopebutton in the Run dia

box.2. Enter the degrees of slope you want.

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Click the Sectionbutton and enter data about the type and size of run.

4. Continue creating your run. Click once to define the ending point of a segment. Click twice to enrun.

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This task shows you how to auto-route a run between two pieces of equipment or two connectors.

1. Make the appropriate element (area, system or line) active by double-clicking in the specificatiotree.

2. Place the two pieces of equipment you want to connect on your area.3. Click on the Route a Runbutton and enter parameters in the dialog box that displays.

4. Move the cursor to the first equipment - an arrow displays at the connector point. If the equipmhas more than one connector point the arrow will display at different points as you move your cu

5. Click to select the starting point of the run.

6. Move the cursor to the second equipment, where the arrow will also display, and click to select tending point of the run. The run is created over the shortest possible path.

7. Press the shift key to see other possible routes for the run between the two objects.



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Routing a Run Within a Pathway

This task shows you how to route a run within a pathway.

1. With your pathway model open, click the Route Thru a Pathwaybutton . The Run dialog box opens.

2.Click the Sectionbutton to open the Section dialog box. Select the type of run, the set point and other options.

3. Click on the pathway in which you want to route your run. This displays set points on the pathway. Select a position for the run by clicking on one of the points.example, if you select Top Centerthe run will align to the top center of the pathway. You can click Applyin the Run dialog box to see how the run looks and todifferent positions. Click OKwhen you are finished.

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This task shows you how to route from an item reservation.

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Click the Route a Runbutton.

2. Click on the face of the item reservation from which you want to route.

3. Begin routing.

The point on the item reservation face from which the run will start depends on the set point of the rIn the illustration above the set point is set at Center Center. If the set point was set at Bottom Centthe run would have started at the bottom center edge of the item reservation. To change the set poi

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This task shows you how to display information about routables. This feature works only when you performing an action with a routable, such as placing a part, branching a run or creating an offset roTo display more detailed information see Generating Detail Information.

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Go to Tools - Options, select Equipment & Systemsand select the Display tab. Click to activ

Analysis Mode.2. Place the pointer over the run. If a segment is highlighted you will see the length displayed. If

node is highlighted, the angle between two adjacent segments, the coordinates of the node, anbend radius (if there is one) will be displayed.

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Using the Definition Dialog Box

This task gives you an overview of the definition dialog box. You can make modifications to a routabusing the functions contained in this box. Specific task-oriented modifications are explained elsewhethis section.

You should be familiar with the concepts explained in Routing a Runto be able to take full advantage

these functions. Note that some applications, like Systems Routing, do not utilize design rules and th

rule conditions apply to them.1. Right click on a routable and, in the drop down menus that display, select the routable (in this caRun-0049 object) and then Definition.

2. This brings up the Definition dialog box.

3. The Name field allows you to change the routable's instance name.

4. The Section button lets you change section parameters, as explained in Routing a Run.

5. Click one of the Turn Type buttons if you want to change the turn type.

No Turn: The turn radius for all turns is changed to 0. The Turn Radius field is not displayed.

Uniform Turn: All turns in the run have the same turn radius.

Mixed Turn: Turns in the run can have different turn radius.

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The Press to Use Rule button indicates if you are using the design rules. In the image abovis on, which is why the Turn Radius and Minimum Length fields are grayed out. You can click thebutton to go to a no-rule state, in which case the Turn Radius and Minimum Length fields will nolonger be grayed out. See Routing a Runfor more information.

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The Display Error Report button is green when there is no error in the run. It turns redwhen you insert a value or make some other change to cause an error. Click the button to displareport. This error function checks to make sure that the turn radius and minimum length conformthe design rule.

8. The Turn Radius field displays the turn radius. To change it you need to display the Node Definitdialog box (see Moving Nodes) and enter a value. If you introduce an invalid turn radius, by ente

a value in the Node Definition dialog box, then the Display Error Report button will turn red. (Yoalso introduce a turn radius error by shortening the length of one or both segments.) A red arc w

also display on your run. The ends of the arc are the minimum point to which each segment shobe routed for a valid turn. In the example below, the segment is not long enough to support theradius value entered by the user.

9. The Node Edit Table button displays a table containing node values - see Moving Nodes.

10. The Minimum Length field displays the minimum length of each segment. You cannot change thevalue in this field if you are using design rules.

11. The Total Length field displays the total length of the run. You cannot change the value in this fie

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Disconnecting Routables

This task shows you how to disconnect a routable that is connected to another routable. Routables are pareservations, space reservations, boundaries or runs.

1. If it is a branchconnection select the Slaveelement. If it is an end-to-endconnection you can select ei

Masteror Slave.

2. Right click on the element you selected. From the pull-down menu, select the element (XXX.object) yo

want to modify, in this case Raceway Run, and select the Definitionoption. The Definition dialog box displayed, and a small, circular node symbol is displayed at the point where the two runs are connected

3. Right-click the node symbol. A pop-up menu shows. Select Disconnect.

4. Click OKon the Definition dialog box. The two elements are disconnected.

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Connecting Routables

This task shows you how to connect a routable to another routable. Routables are path reservationsspace reservation, boundaries, or runs.

There are two kinds of connections: branch and end-to-end. In a branch connection the end of oneelement connects to the middle of another. In an end-to-end connection two ends are connectedtogether. In the examples below the two path reservations will be connected to each other, first as branch and then as an end-to-end connection.

When you connect two elements one becomes the Slave and the other becomes the Master. In theexample above, if you make the run on the right the Slave and the one on the left the Master, afterconnect them, the Slave will follow the Master to maintain the connection.

1.Place the mouse pointer over the element you want to designate the Slave and click the right mbutton.

2. From the pull-down menu that displays, select the element you want to modify, in this case PatReservation, and select the Connect Routesoption. (Alternatively, you can click Edit, the elein this case Path Reservation, and select Connect Routes.)

3. Select the Master Connector. To select, move your mouse pointer over the path reservation you to designate the Master and click on either the support or center line connector. See Informationbelow.



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When you move the mouse pointer over the routable you will see two lines alternatively, as you movthe pointer from bottom to top. The solid line is the support line connector, and the dashed line is thcenter line connector (illustrated below). The second routable will connect to whichever line you seleSelect the line by clicking.

4.Select which end of the Slave you want to connect to the Master. The Slave will connect with th

Master after you click.

The two elements will connect at the point where the two support or center lines would intersect. If want to change the position, see Moving Nodes.

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To make an end-to-end connection replace Step 3 above with the following:

Select the Master Connector. To select, move your mouse pointer over the path reservation you to designate the Master and click on the arrow that displays at whichever end you want to conneAs you move the pointer up and down the arrow will move, depending on whether the pointer isthe support or center line connector, as explained above.



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As an alternative, connect the routable as follows: Click the Connectbutton and select one ofelements you want to connect. The element selected first will be the slave and will move to join themaster element. You must click on one of the connector indicators on the slave run. Select the mastelement. The first run will move to connect to the master and the connection symbol will display.



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Transfer Run to Another Document

This task shows you how to transfer a run to another document. You can use this function to transfer to documents or work packages that are under the same Product. See also Transfer Elements to New

Document.

This command will only work if you donothave any parts placed on the run.

1.The image below shows a run in the document "Product4.1". You want to move it to the documentProduct3.1.

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Click the Transfer Run button . The Transfer Run dialog displays and you are prompted to selethe run you want to transfer.

3.Select the run, at which time the Apply and OK buttons in the Transfer Run dialog box become ava

4.Click on the down arrow in the File name field to see documents that are directly under the top leveproduct. Select the document you want to transfer the run to in this list or in the specifications treeNOTE: If you have a third level document you will need to select it in the specifications tree.

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Resources

s section discusses placing parts or arranging them in any of the following ways.


Detecting Clash in Parts Placement


Creating a Parent-Child RelationshipSnap Resources Together

Quick Snap Resources





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This task shows you how to place a part from a catalog into a CATProduct drawing.

You need to specify the location of a catalog to access it. You can then place parts from this catalog iCATProduct drawing.

See also Detecting Clash in Parts Placement.1.

Click the Place Object from Catalogbutton . The Catalog Browser displays.

2. Navigate to the catalog from which you want to select a part.

If you want to define a new search path then click Tools-Options, selectGeneraland selectthe

Documenttab. Select Other foldersin the window and click Configure.Navigate to the cata

you want to add, click Add. You can save your search order by clicking onExport, in which case they w

stored in a file in a directory you specify. To restore your search order at a later date navigate to the file and clic

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3. Double-click on the directories until you are in the page where the parts are. Click on a part to seit.

4. Click at one or more locations to place the part. NOTE:To place a part, you can also select anelement in the specifications tree, such as an area or item reservation. In this case the part will bplaced at the origin of the element you selected.

Some parts have restrictions attached to them and you will not be able to place them in certain locatFor instance, you will not be able to place an elbow on a straight segment in a run.

You can choose to display or hide a "preview" of the part you are placing. To do this click on Tools -Options, select AEC Plant and the General tab. Check or uncheck the box Display image while placatalog object in 3D viewerto obtain the effect you want.

By default, when you click (in free space) to place a part the center of that part will be placed at thatlocation. The center is determined by the application by drawing a box around the part and selecting center of the baseof the box. You can also choose to place the originof the part at the point where yclick. To do this click on Tools - Options,select AEC Plant and the General tab. Check the box Placecomponent's origin when placing in free space.You can enter coordinates in the position input box

to place an object a certain distance fro

the axis. You can also enter these coordinates to place an object a certain distance from the compass

do this place the compass where you want it, select Snap to Steps Off Last Position , and ethe coordinates.To place a part inside an item reservation depress the shift key and click the mouse button. To place part on a face of an item reservation simply click the mouse button.

Some parts have special characteristics.

Stretchable parts, such as pipe and duct, when placed in a drawing, will stretch until each end isstopped by a part face or end of segment. They will also be stopped by a bend or corner.

Bendable parts, like tubing, act like stretchable parts, with the difference that they can go aroun

bends and corners.

Transitional parts, that bridge the gap between two dissimilar ends, such as a round and square ror different sized pathways. After you place the part you must click to indicate how far it shouldstretch. You must add the keyword PlaceAndStretchto your catalog for this function to work. Salso Creating a Catalog and Catalog Keywords and Values.

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This task shows you how to place a part at several places on a run.

1. Select the part you want to place in the Catalog Browser.

2. Depress the shift key and click on the appropriate place in the run (after the node or segment yo

are placing it on highlights).

3. The parts will begin to be placed and a dialogue box will display the progress.

4.

You can also use the Place a Part Many Timesbutton to place multiple parts. To do so, on the button, then click on the part in the run you want to place multiple times. Then select theThe parts will be placed.

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Creating a Parent-Child Relationship

This task shows you how to create a parent-child relationship between two elements. This function cused to create a relationship between resources, between a resource and an element like an area; obetween products in a process. The example below uses electrical parts and robots. The procedure issame for all types of objects and elements.

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Click the Attachbutton .

2. Select the parent (or master) element.

3. Select the child (or slave) element. The attachment is created. If you move the child, the connebetween the two will remain; however, unlike a master-slave relationship, the child element wilsnap back to its original position. If you move the parent the child will follow.



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4. To hide all the Parent/Child symbols and text (attachments) in a product, click the Hide Attachmbutton, then click the Product in the specifications tree. All attachments in the product will disap

To hide individual attachments, click the Hide Attachment button, then click the object. Theattachment will be hidden.

If a local Attachment is selected, e.g., an attachment between two elements in a product, only thatattachment is hidden or shown.

If a Product is selected you not only Hide/Show all attachments of the selected product but also all

attachments to the children of the selected product.

If you open a product and don't know if there are existing attachments, click the Swap Visible Space

button to reveal any attachments that may have been hidden.

5. To show all previously hidden attachments, click the Show Attachment button, then click the Proin the specifications tree. All attachments will be shown. To show a previously hidden "local"attachment, click the Show Attachment button, then click the object or select it in the specificattree. The attachment will be shown.

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Snap Resources Together

This task shows you how to snap two resources together.

Resources can be joined at existing connectors, you can create new connectors to join them, or you snap them together without using connectors. All procedures are described below, beginning with thprocedure for snapping resources in which you create connectors.

1.To snap resources together by creating new connectors, click the Snapbutton .

2. Click one of the resources you want to snap together. The resource changes color and the DefinReference Plane (From) dialog box displays.



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By default theDefine Planebutton is selected, allowing you to select a plane for the connectowill create.

See Creating Connectorsfor information about using the Define Plane functions.

The two resources will have a Master-Slave relationship to each other - but only if you choose to addconstraint (see below). If you add a constraint the first object you select becomes the slave, and thesecond object becomes the master.

Also note that the first resource you select will move to snap - the second resource you select remaistationary.

3. Select the second resource. The Define Reference Plane (To) box will display - make your selectas explained above. You can also select an existing connector. Click OKwhen done. The tworesources will snap together and the Constraint Options dialog box will display.

4. You can clear the Align, Face and Orientation check boxes and click OK if you want the two resoto remain snapped together without any new connectors being created.

To add one or more constraints - which will also result in creating connectors - follow the steps below.

5. Make your selections in the Snap Options box.

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slave will snap back to the original alignment. In the image below the distance is increased but alignment remains the same.

Face:The two resources will maintain the face if you move one of them. In the image below thmaintain the same face, though the alignment has changed.

Orientation:The two connectors will maintain the same orientation if you move them, i.e. the arrows visible in the connectors will align. It is therefore important to make sure that the red arin the connectors are pointed correctly and oriented correctly with reference to the part. The redarrow is usually set to the "Up" position of the resource, which means that on both resources thshould point in the Up direction. If the red arrow points "down" in one resource and "up" in theother, then the resources will snap together incorrectly. You can toggle the position of the red aby clicking on the green arrow that is parallel to the plane.

Fix in space:If you select this option the position of the master resource is fixed - if it is movewill snap back to its original position.

Attach:Checking this option allows you to attachthe two objects.

Place manipulator at snapped location:Check this if you want to rotate the snapped object placing it. The manipulator is placed on the object if you check this. You can then click on the bocurve of the manipulator (see image below) and rotate the object. It will rotate in increments, bon the value entered in the Snap Angle field. In the image above it is 45 degrees.



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To remove a constraint select it in the specifications tree and delete it. To remove the 'Fix in space'option right click on the Fixline in the specifications tree, click Properties, go to the Constraintstand uncheck the Fix in spacebox.

6. Click OKwhen done.

7. To snap resources together using preexisting connectors:

a. Click the Snapbutton.b. Move the pointer over the first resource - the connectors will display. Select the connectc. Move the pointer over the second resource - the connectors will display. Select the conn

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Quick Snap Resources

This task shows you how to Quick Snap two resources together.

The Quick Snap procedure allows you to snap two resources together using one of three selectionmethods. You can select the snapping point on one of the resources using one of these methods. On other resource the snapping point will either be its origin, or at a connector, as described in Step 2. T

three selection methods are: Center of three points (on a circle): the snapping will be the center of three points indicated by y

Center of polygon: the snapping point will be the center of any surface indicated by you.

Surface: the snapping point is at any point indicated by you.

The three methods are described below.

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To snap resources together using the center of three points on a circle method, click the Snap T

Pointsbutton .

2. Click the resource that you want to move. Note:

If you click the resource at a connector it will snap to the other resource at that connector. Ycan create a connector if you want to.

If you click the resource at a point other than a connector it will join to the other resource at origin.

If the resource was preselected when you clicked the snap command you will not be able to s

a connector.

These points apply to all three methods of Quick Snap.

In the image below the user wants the paint gun to snap to the robot arm. After he clicks the pagun the compass displays at the origin of the paint gun to show that the part will snap at thatlocation.

You can choose not to display the compass at the snap location by unchecking the option Placecompass at snapping pointin the Snap Options dialog box. The box displays when you click o

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3. Define the point on the robot where you want the paint gun to snap, in this case the end of the rarm, by clicking on three points. You can only select your defining points on the edges of a circleOnly points on the ends of edges are selectable. Note:

If you click the three points clockwise the paint gun will attach "inward" as shown in the image b

If you click counter clockwise then the paint gun will attach "outward", which is the correct positthis example.



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To Quick Snap using the center of polygon method, click the Snap Center of Polygon buttand perform the action detailed in Step 2.

5. Select the snapping point on the second resource by clicking on a surface. The resource will be pin the center of the polygon.

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To Quick Snap using the surface method, click the Snap Surface button and perform the a

detailed in Step 2.

7. Select the snapping point on the second resource by clicking on any surface. The resource will beplaced at the point you click.

If you double click a command you will be in repeat mode. This allows you to snap a resource to adifferent location, using a different selection method if you want.



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This task shows you how to rotate a resource after snapping it to another resource.

1. With both resources on the screen, click on the Snap button and then on a resource. The orientation symbolappear.

2. Click on the second resource. A white square will appear. Move the pointer over the resource and click when the wsquare is at the location where you want to snap the two resources. The orientation symbol will appear at the locaand the Define Reference Plane dialog box will display.



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Click on the Define plane using compassbutton . The compass will be placed at the location where you wasnap the two resources.

4. Click OKon the Define Reference Plane box. The two resources will snap together.

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Click on the Selectbutton to exit the Snap command. Click on the resource you want to rotate, then grab othe handles on the compass with your pointer and move it. Different handles will move/rotate the resource in diffedirections.

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This task shows you how to use the Quick Translatecommand to move objects.

This function allows the user to translate an object relative to a From point (on itself) to a To point. You can move aobject:

Point-to-Point. The From object point matches the point on the To object.

Point-to-Line. The From object point is the orthogonal projection of the point on the To object line.

Point-to-Plane. The From object point is the orthogonal projection of the point on the To object plane.

Plane-to-Plane. The From object plane matches the plane on the To object. The two planes must be parallel.

Plane-to-Point. The new From object point is the orthogonal projection of the To point object on the From object

Line-to-Point. The new From object point is the orthogonal projection of the To object point on the From object lThe new From object point matches the point on the To object.

Connector-to-Connector

An object moved using this command does not rotate.

If translating parts on a run, the part must not be connected to a stretchable part like a pipe or a bendable.

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With your document open, click the Quick Translatebutton . The Translate dialog box displays.

2. Click a From elementbutton to translate objects.

When you click the Pointbutton, you can select Point, Line, or Planeas the Toelement.

When you click the Linebutton, you can select only Point as the To Element. (The other To Element butare not active.)

When you click the Planebutton, you can select Point or Plane as the To Element. (The other To Elemebuttons are not active.)

After clicking a From elementbutton, select the From object in your document.

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The selected From object moves to the To object.

3. The Translate dialog box allows you to translate an object Connector-to-Connector.

Click the From element Connectorbutton .

Distanceand Offsetfields display in the Translate dialog box.

Select the From object connector in your document.

You can change the value in the Distancefield. The value you enter is the Distance the From object will movthe compass Z direction.

You can add an offset value in the Offsetfield. This value represents the distance between the two objects afmove.

Click the ToelementConnectorbutton.

Select the To object connector in your document and click OK.

The From object moves to the To object based on the selected Distance and Offset.

4. You can use the Quick Translatecommand with only one object.

Click the From element Connectorbutton .

Select the From object connector in your document.

If necessary, change the value in the Distancefield.

Click the ToelementConnectorbutton and click OK.

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The following shows how to translate Plane-to-Plane:

After clicking the From Element Planebutton , select a plane on the From object in your document.

Now click the To Element Planebutton and select a plane on the To object in your document.

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The following shows how to translate Connector-to-Connector:

After clicking the FromelementConnectorbutton , select the Connector on the From object in your documen

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The blue line extending from the compass indicates the direction and distance the From object will move. (You can cthe distance and the offset and the blue line will adjust accordingly.) Click OK.

The From object moves the distance indicated in the Distanceand Offsetfields.



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Layout Tools

e following procedures describe the tools available in the Systems Routing product for advanced layoutctions.

Mirroring Elements

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Mirroring Elements

This task shows you how to move one or more elements to the opposite side of a selected plane, as a mirror image. Itshows how to copyone or more elements to the opposite side.

1.Select the element(s) you want to move. (You can also select after Step 2.)

2.

Click on the Mirror button .

3. The Reference panel will display if you already have a reference plane defined (by having used the offset planecommand).

Click the New Reference Planebutton and follow Step 4 if you want to define a new reference plane. Follow Stepyou want to use the existing reference plane.

The Reference panel will not display if you do not have a reference plane already defined.

4. Define a reference plane across which to mirror the element by doing the following:

a. Place your cursor over a geometric element that defines the plane (e.g., a construction plane, boundary, arcontour, item reservation).

As you move the cursor, a small white rectangle is displayed to show the selectable planes, as shown below.

If you do not see the white rectangle, zoom out from the drawing. The white rectangle cannot be displayed if the elemunder your cursor is displayed too small.



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The selected elements are mirrored to the other side of the plane, as shown below.



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5.

To Mirror and Copy the elements, follow the steps outlined above and then click the Mirror and Copyicon . Tselected elements will be copied to the other side of the plane. In the illustration above, the selected elements will swhere they are and two similar elements will be added to the other side of the plane.



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Distributing Elements

This task shows you how to distribute elements within parameters that you define.

1.Select the elements you want to move.

2.

Click the Distributebutton .3.Define a reference plane for the distribution by doing the following:

a. Place your cursor over a geometric element that defines the plane (e.g., a construction plane, boundary,area contour, item reservation).

As you move the cursor, a small white rectangle is displayed to show the selectable planes, as shownbelow. A line perpendicular to the rectangle shows the direction in which the distribution will be performed.

If you do not see the white rectangle, zoom out from the drawing. The white rectangle cannot be displayed if the

element under your cursor is displayed too small.



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The selected elements are distributed along a line perpendicular to the plane, as shown below.



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Using Offset Planes and Advanced Offset Planes

This task shows you how to define a plane to use as a temporary reference for positioning other elemenThe second part of the document explains the use of an advanced offset plane, which allows you to define origin, orient

and other parameters.

1.

Select the Offset Planeicon .

2. Define the reference plane by doing the following:a. Place your cursor over a geometric element that defines the plane (e.g., a construction plane, boundary, are

contour, item reservation).

As you move the cursor, a small white rectangle is displayed to show the selectable planes, asshown below.

If you do not see the white rectangle, zoom out from the drawing. The white rectangle cannot be displaythe element under your cursor is displayed too small.


The white rectangle changes to a blue rectangle, and remains displayed on the referenceelement, as shown below.



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The reference plane can now be used as a reference to position other elements.

3. Use the advanced offset plane feature to set your plane reference, origin and orientation settings asfollows:

a. Click the Advanced Offset Planebutton. The Define Plane dialog box will display.

b. The Define Plane button is selected by default. However, you can select any button in the Define Plane box

when you have found a location. The plane manipulator displays.

Click on the buttons in the Define Plane dialog box to make your selections. See Creating Connectorson

using the buttons.

c. Click OKwhen done. The reference plane will be created.



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This task shows you how to transfer elements in your layout from one level of the specifications treeanother.

1.Make the appropriate element active.

You must make active an element that is at least one level higher than both the source element (i.eone that is being transferred) and the target element.

For example, in order to transfer ArrBox5, ArrBox6, ArrBox7, ArrBox 8, and ArrBox9 to ArrArea3,shown below, ArrArea1 or Product1 must be active.

2. Select the elements you want to transfer.



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3.Select the Transfer Elements in Treebutton .

4. Select the element to which you want the elements transferred.

The target element must also be a child of the active element.



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The elements you select in Step 2 become children of (i.e., subordinate to) the element you selectStep 4.



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s section shows how to work with bendable objects.

Extract Bending Data from Bendable Pipes and Tubes

Design Checks for Bendable Pipes and Tubes



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Extracting Bending Data from Bendable Pipes and Tubes

This task shows you how to extract bending data from Bendable Pipes and Tubes and transfer it into a Microsoft Excel worksheet. Bending data can be fed into Bending machines to precisely create bends in bendable tubes

The standard macro supplied with this product displays bending data in a sample format. However, a user with some Microsoft VBScript experience can change the script supplied to change the format.

The sample script assumes that the bendable objects are placed on a run under a distribution system or a logical line.

For more information on placing parts, see Placing Parts in a CATProduct Drawing.

1.Using Windows Explorer, locate the intel_a\code\command subdirectory.

2.Copy the files PslTubingExtract.CATScript and PslTubingExtractTemplate.xls to C:\temp (with read-write access). Select the two files and click the right mouse button. Click Propertie

drop-down menu that displays. The Properties dialog box will display. Uncheck theRead-Onlyoption.

3. In the specifications tree, select the logical line or distribution system under which the run containing the bendable objects has been placed.



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4.Click Tools - Macro - Macros. The Macro dialog box will display. Select External Filefrom the drop down list, select PslTubingExtract.CATScript and click Select. The Select External File dialog box will display.

PslTubingExtract.CATScript and click Open. This will again display the Macrodialog box. Select PslTubingExtract.CATScript and click Run. Data will be extracted from the bendable objects and displayed iworksheet, part of which is displayed below. (CATIA will create the table, but you must have Excel installed!)



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Design Checks for Bendable Pipes and Tubes

This task shows you how to perform design checks on bendable pipes and tubes. The design checks tell you whether the radius of a bend, the total length of the run and the rest length are within presclimits.

The rest length is the straight segment between two nodes (with