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purpose
The FPIPE module is the part of the FORAN System devoted to the complete management of the
equipment elements, pipelines, ventilation diagrams and duct lines, cable tray lines, line supports
(hangers) and auxiliary structures (foundations, ladders, ...).
tasks
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
Basic tasks
Equipment handling
Piping
Ducts (HVAC)
HVAC Diagrams
Cable-Trays
Supports
Pipe spooling
HVAC spooling
Structural outfitting
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Task
5.1
purpose
Actions needed in any of the working modes, mostly about the preparation of the scene for the
design process.
tasks
5.1.1 Load the 3D model
5.1.1.1 Equipment & accommodation
5.1.1.2 Lines and related penetrations & supports
5.1.1.3 HVAC Diagrams
5.1.1.4 Structure
5.1.1.5 Auxiliary structures
5.1.1.6 Supports
5.1.1.7 Reference files
5.1.1.8 Create theoretical lines & surfaces
5.1.2 Navigate the scene
5.1.3 Objects selection
5.1.4 Hide/deactivate objects
5.1.5 Clash detection
5.1.6 Manage penetrations
5.1.7 Save modifications
5.1.8 Generate auxiliary polygonal lines
5.1.8.1 Generate auxiliary contours
5.1.8.2 Generate auxiliary points
5.1.9 Manage design incidences
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Task
5.1.1
command
File / Open
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Task
5.1.1.1
command
mode
All
Task
5.1.1.2
command
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Task
5.1.1.3
command
mode
All
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Task
5.1.1.4
command
mode
All
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Task
5.1.1.5
command
mode
All
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Task
5.1.1.6
command
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5.1.1.7
command
mode
All
This command will open a browser to select the .BDG file to load. Several files of this type could be loaded at the same time to bring several blocks to
the 3D scene.
command
File / Recover from / Reference file
This command will open a browser to select the .REM or .REM.XMl
file to load.
command
File / Recover from / Scene file
Browser
This command will display the Recover from scene file window which
allows to open a browser to select the desired file, showing their
description and their contained information in the Selection field.
Recover will load this information into the scene.
Close will end the command execution when finished.
The .scn files read from the database the elements that were in the
scene when the file was created.
sheet 10-130
Task
5.1.1.8
command
mode
All
This command will display the Theoretical Lines dialog, where line types to generate,
and their ranges shall be decided.
There is also possible to select defined Zones and Decks to generate their contours.
Ok to accept.
Cancel to exit without modifications.
command
Objects / Theoretical surfaces / Create
This command will display the Theoretical surfaces window.
Select the desired defined Bulkheads and Decks and use the available
settings to generate the required surfaces.
Ok to accept.
Cancel to exit without modifications.
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Task
5.1.2
key
mode
All
Tab
Press the Tab key to activate the navigation mode. The mouse pointer will change to a small arrow inside a circle.
In the navigation mode some options are available to examine the 3D scene:
ZOOM IN/OUT: Knowing that in FPIPE module the observer is always outside of the 3D scene, it is possible to vary the zoom factor. To do so there are
several possibilities:
Opening a window with the right button of the mouse, dragging between the two opposite corners. The area contained in that window is
magnified to fit the graphic area as well as possible.
Combining the Shift key plus the vertical dragging of the mouse while left button is pressed or using the mouse roll, so the system
zooms in (moving down) or zooms out (moving up). Here it is indifferent the speed of the mouse, being enough to detect motion, since the
factor varies at a constant speed.
Clicking the F2 function key, so the scene is fitted completely inside any graphic area.
SCENE ROTATION:
Dragging with the left button of the mouse horizontally on the screen, the scene rotates around its vertical axis (normally Z, except when it is
changed in the General command).
Dragging with the left button of the mouse vertically on the screen, the scene rotates its vertical axis in the vertical plane where the observer is.
The centre of rotation is, as a default, the scene centre. It could be changed:
Calling the View / Centre command.
Combining the Control key plus the mouse dragging while left button is pressed, this is the function panning.
Pointing to an object with the mouse and right clicking while the left button is pressed, will set this point as the centre of the scene.
Clicking the F2 function key, so the scene is fitted completely inside the graphic area and the rotation centre becomes again the default scene
centre.
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Task
5.1.3
command
Edition / Select
To be able to modify, transform, request information of, one already existing object it is necessary to select it.
To select objects the Select command in the Edition menu can be used.
The available option are:
Select last to select the last created object.
Select all to select all the object in the scene.
Task
5.1.4
command
mode
All
command
File / Deactivate
It is also possible to remove the selected elements from the scene (not
from the project database using this command).
To do so, use the File / Deactivate command. Alternatively right click
on one of the selected objects and choose the appropriate option in the
displayed [E] Selection menu.
To bring one deactivated object into the scene again it will be necessary to re-load it from the project database. Task 5.1.1
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Task
5.1.5
command
This command allows to check scene element clashes, to avoid or solve them. There are three commands in the Clash detection menu.
There are to ways to proceed:
If it is desired to check clashes between already created elements the way to proceed shall be:
Select all the elements to check clashes with (usually all already created objects in the scene whose position is correct and it is
not going to be modified).
Run the Group command in the Clash detection menu.
Deselect all these elements and select those of elements in the scene for which the user wants to check their clashes against the previously
defined group.
Execute the Detect command in the Clash detection menu. This will display the Clash check window. From this window clash detection
options can be configured. A Calculation margin (free distance for a wrapping surface covering every
modelled object could also be defined.
Click Run button to execute the clash check. This will automatically display the Clash list window where
the clashes found will be shown with all their related information.
If it is desired to check clashes online while generating new objects the way to proceed shall be:
Select all already created elements and run the Group command in the Clash detection menu.
Execute the Detect command in the same menu and tick the On-line clash check option of the Clash
check window. Click the Ok button.
Work normally; if any clash of the existing elements with the just generated ones occurs, a beep warning,
which may be activated or not, will sound, and a small icon, located below the graphic area window, will
show whether there are clashes (red bulb) or not (green bulb).
Regardless the method used to calculate the clashes, once obtained, there is only one way to visualize and
handle the clashes: execute the View command in the Clash detection menu, and the Clash list window
will be displayed.
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Task
5.1.6
command
Objects / Penetrations
mode
All
Task
5.1.7
command
File / Save
This command is used to store generated elements or modified ones in the project database.
The save action is always permanent, and cannot be undone, so be careful when saving modifications or new elements in a project.
There are also another ways to save information, using auxiliary files.
To do so select the Save to option, also in the File menu. A new menu will be displayed, and there the auxiliary file type will be chosen.
Scene file: the Saving to scene file window will be displayed, where file name, path, a brief
description and contained elements can be typed/selected before saving the file.
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Task
5.1.8
command
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Task
5.1.8.1
command
2
4
1
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Task
5.1.8.2
command
3a
2b
To generate a special point:
2b- Execute the New from command.
3b- Select the desired point option.
3b
Task
5.1.9
command
2
To show/hide incidence labels into the scene:
7- Select the desired incidence(s) from the list.
6- Use the appropriate button to show / hide the incidence labels.
To generate a report of the defined incidences:
6- Use the List button.
Close to exit
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Task
5.2
purpose
Learn how to generate, place and edit pieces of equipment.
tasks
5.2.1 Add / Modify / Delete a piece of equipment
5.2.2 Place / Remove a piece of equipment
5.2.3 Express Positioning
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Task
5.2.1
command
2
1
To modify an equipment:
2- Select the equipment Zone and System.
8- Select the element from the list.
1- Click on Edit button. Change what is required.
7- Press Update when finished.
To delete an equipment:
2- Select the equipment Zone and System.
Close to exit
Task
5.2.2
command
Equipment / Position
Execute this command and the Equipment position manager
dialog will be displayed.
To place a not yet positioned equipment:
1- Select the desired equipment Zone and System.
3
2
Close to exit
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mode
All
Task
5.2.3
FPIPE. Express Positioning
command
Equipment / Express Positioning
2- Select Mode:
C- Create one element.
Create one element mode allows another option Positioning Yes or No,
if Yes is clicked, both steps, creation and positioning, is made at the
same moment.
3- It is mandatory to select the class from the tree and the 3D model
from library tree.
4- A mask to component name must be written, otherwise a sequential
number is used to. The rules for this mask is the same than Equipment
ID Mask:
- It can have only a name
- or the special character * can be used to create a
sequence of numbers beginning in 00001 (20
characters)
5.C
3
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Task
5.3
FPIPE. Piping
purpose
Actions needed in the handling of pipes.
tasks
5.3.1 Set the attributes for pipe segments
5.3.2 Generate a pipe segment from a polygonal line
5.3.3 Generate (or branch) a pipe segment from it first element
5.3.4 Modify the attributes/route of a segment
5.3.4.1 Modify the length of a pipe element
5.3.4.2 Separate a element from a segment
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
5.3.8
5.3.9
5.3.10
5.3.11
5.3.12
5.3.13
Insert a fitting
Add a fitting
Modify a fitting position
Modify the line id. of a segment
Copy a segment
Join/Split a segment
Angular elements
Delete an element/segment
Topological movement of equipment
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Task
5.3.1
command
mode
Piping
1
3
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Task
5.3.2
command
Piping
Create the auxiliary polygonal line Task 5.1.8 that defines the routing of the new pipe segment.
1- Open the New segment submenu.
2- Run the From polygonal command.
3- Select the auxiliary polygonal line, if not already selected.
Task
5.3.3
command
Piping
3
2
1
1- Open the New segment submenu.
2- Run the First object command.
Set the attributes of the pipe segment Task 5.3.1 .
3- Select the Type of pipe element to be the new pipe segment, through the Type of Element dialog window.
If Pipe or Elbow / Bend type options are selected type the appropriate parameters in the right side of the
window. After clicking Ok button the window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the
graphical area will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button will display
the 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined using one of the available point
definition options.
If the Fitting type option is selected, select the
appropriate fitting in the Fitting Attributes
window. Click Ok. The window will be closed and
a small cross in the upper right corner of the
graphical area will indicate that the program is
waiting for the point to place the element. Middle
button will display the 3D Point window where
the coordinates to place the element shall be
defined using one of the available point definition
options.
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Task
5.3.4
command
Piping
This option is used to change any of the technological attributes of an existing pipe segment, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings
which compose it, as long as the possible change allows it(i.e. a new material specification may not contain the same classes, materials,
pressures, ...).
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
First of all select the desired segment Task 5.1.3 .
2- Select the Routing command.
Select the appropriate option from the Actions available
1
2
5
3- To open the PipeLine Segment Attributes window to edit or modify them.
Task
5.3.4.1
command
Piping
This option is used to change the length of an existing straight pipe, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings which compose it as long
as the possible change allows it.
First of all select the desired pipe straight element Task 5.1.3 .
1- Open the Modify pipe submenu.
2- Select the Length command.
3- Use the available options to change the pipe length to the desired one.
Ok to accept.
Close to cancel command execution.
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Task
5.3.4.2
command
Piping
3- Use the dialog window arrows to select the next or the previous element.
There are two Separate buttons, each one can be used to separate the
selected element from the segment in the corresponding end.
Close to exit.
2
1
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Task
5.3.5
command
Piping
To replace a portion of a straight pipe in a pipe segment with a fitting, so the routing and final dimensions do not vary. For flanged fittings, in
the same step they can be inserted the two counter-flanges, and the possible gaskets and bolts/nuts.
First of all select a pipe line element Task 5.1.3 to insert the new element in.
1
3
Task
5.3.6
command
Piping
To add a new pipe element at any end of a pipe segment, regardless the type (straight pipe, bended or fitting) so the pipe length will be
increased in the added element length. For flanged fittings, in the same step they can be added the two counter-flanges, and the possible
gaskets and bolts/nuts.
1- Open the New element submenu.
First of all select a pipe line segment Task 5.1.3 to add the new element to.
2- Select the Add element command.
3- Select the desired segment end to add the new element.
Use Change to choose the right one and Ok to accept.
Ok accept.
Cancel to exit the command execution without
changes.
If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting
Attributes window. Click Ok.
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Task
5.3.7
command
Piping
To change the position and/or orientation of a fitting in a pipe segment, even from the current straight pipe to any other with enough length.
For fittings with adjacent ones (counter-flanges, gaskets, ...) it is possible to apply the movement to the complete set at a time.
First of all select a pipe line element Task 5.1.3 to modify.
1- Open the Modify element submenu.
2- Select the Element position command.
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Task
5.3.8
command
Piping
Select a segment.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select Line-Id command.
3- Type the desired new Line id for the selected segment. Insulation type and Fluid can be also changed.
Apply to save modifications.
Close to exit this window.
1
3
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Task
5.3.9
command
Piping
Select a segment.
1- Select Copy segment command.
2- Type the Line id of the new segment/s.
3- Select the desired transformation type for the copy.
4- Select the desired number of copies (only if Movement is the selected Copy type).
Use the available options to select define the copy Movement or Symmetry, using the 3D Vector and 3D Plane dialogs respectively.
Penetrations tick is used to select also to copy the penetrations related to the segment (only if Movement is the selected Copy type).
Ok to apply modifications.
3
2
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Task
5.3.10
command
Piping
Select a line.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Join/Split command.
3- Use the arrows to move the element where the segment will be split.
Split to split the segment by the highlighted element.
If there are more than one segment in the selected line, Join button will be
active, select it to join these segments.
Close to exit this window.
2
3
1
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Task
5.3.11
command
mode
Piping
1
2
4
6
7
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Task
5.3.12
command
Piping
2
1
command
Piping / Delete segment
No to cancel it.
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Task
5.3.13
command
Piping
3
5
4
7
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Task
5.4
purpose
Actions needed in the handling of ventilation ducts (HVAC).
tasks
5.4.1 Manage duct components library
5.4.1.1 Manage duct fitting types
5.4.1.2 Manage duct fitting classes
5.4.1.3 Manage duct standard components
5.4.1.4 Manage duct fitting type components
5.4.2 Set the attributes for duct segments
5.4.3 Generate a duct segment from a polygonal line
5.4.4 Generate a duct segment from it first element
5.4.5 Modify the attributes/route of a duct segment
5.4.5.1 Modify the length of a duct
5.4.5.2 Separate an element from a segment
5.4.6 Insert a fitting
5.4.7 Add a fitting
5.4.8 Modify a fitting position
5.4.9 Modify the line id. of a segment
5.4.10 Copy a segment
5.4.11 Join/Split a segment
5.4.12 Delete an element/segment
5.4.13 HVAC Reports
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Task
5.4.1
command
mode
Ducts (hvac)
2
Manage duct fittings types Task 5.4.1.1 .
Manage duct fittings classes Task 5.4.1.2 .
Manage duct standard components Task 5.4.1.3 .
Manage duct fitting type components Task 5.4.1.4 .
Task
5.4.1.1
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
To create a new duct Class belonging
to the selected duct Type.
Task
5.4.1.2
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
To create a new duct Class belonging
to the selected duct Class.
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Task
5.4.1.3
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
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Task
5.4.1.4
command
Ducts (HVAC)
mode
Task
5.4.2
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
Task
5.4.3
command
1
3
Task
5.4.4
command
If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting Selector, in the
Component tab, where it is possible to select among created fitting type duct components and
system geometrical standard objects. Then, the Element tab can be used to assign modify user
attributes and to modify, when available, the element geometrical parameters.
Click Ok. The window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the graphical area
will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button will display
the 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined using one of the
available point definition options.
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Task
5.4.5
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
This option is used to change any of the technological attributes of an existing duct segment, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings
which compose it as long as the possible change allows it (i.e. the duct change from rectangular to circular wont change fitting shapes,...).
Line geometric modifications always force to re-define spools.
First of all select the desired segment Task 5.1.3 .
2
1
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Task
5.4.5.1
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
This option is used to change the length of an existing straight element, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings which compose it as
long as the possible change allows it.
First of all select the desired straight element Task 5.1.3 .
1- Open the Modify straight submenu.
2- Select the Length command.
3- Use the available options to change the element length to the desired one.
Ok to accept.
Close to cancel command execution.
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Task
5.4.5.2
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
3- Use the dialog window arrows to select the next or the previous element.
There are two Separate buttons, each one can be used to separate the
selected element from the segment in the corresponding end.
Close to exit.
1
3
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Task
5.4.6
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
3- Select the desired fitting and options in the Fitting Selector dialog.
Ok to accept and then a position configuration dialog will be displayed
where the fitting shall be placed in the desired position, using the
available options.
Cancel to exit the command execution without changes.
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Task
5.4.7
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
To add a new duct element at any end of a segment, regardless the type (straight, bended or fitting) so the line length will be increased in the added
element length.
First of all select a duct line segment Task 5.1.3 to add the new element to.
Ok accept.
Cancel to exit the command execution without
changes.
If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting
Selector window. Click Ok.
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Task
5.4.8
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
To change the position and/or orientation of a fitting in a segment, even from the current straight duct to any other with enough length.
First of all select a duct line element Task 5.1.3 to modify.
1- Open the Modify element submenu.
2- Select the Element position command.
2
3
Ok accept.
Cancel to exit the command execution without
changes.
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Task
5.4.9
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
2
3
1
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Task
5.4.10
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
3
2
1
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Task
5.4.11
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
3
1
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Task
5.4.12
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
command
Ducts / Delete segment
1b
1a
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Task
5.4.13
command
mode
Ducts (HVAC)
- System creates columns for: Zone, System, Line, Segment, Element Sq., Class, Component,
Spool Id, Piece Id, Geometry, Material, Mat. Thickness (mm), Insulation, Ins. Thickness (mm),
I Section (mm x mm), O Section (mm x mm), Weight (Kg), Centre Of Gravity coordinates (mm),
Surface (m2) and Length (mm).
- User must predefine the columns of report (FDE).
4- Assign ASCII file to save all info.
5- Ok to create the report with selected option.
The file can be opened in Excel to be edited later.
4
1
5
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Task
5.5
purpose
Actions needed in the creation, calculation and balance of ventilation 3D diagrams.
tasks
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
5.5.4
5.5.5
5.5.6
5.5.7
5.5.8
5.5.9
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Task
5.5.1
command
HVAC Diagrams
2
2- Use the Preferences dialog to set the desired Diagram technical parameters.
Use the Labelling tab options to set the desired diagram labels properties and attributes.
Save button to store selected values as the project default ones.
Ok button to accept selected values and close dialog.
Cancel to exit this window.
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Task
5.5.2
command
HVAC Diagrams
Execute this command and the Diagram Manager dialog will be displayed.
To create a new HVAC diagram:
1- Click on the New button. The manager will be closed and the programme will display the cross icon in the right upper corner of the graphical screen.
Use the middle button to display the 3D Point dialog and use the available option to select the diagram Fan position in the 3D model.
2- Type the diagram Identification, Description and select the new diagram System.
3- Use the Edit attributes button to associate modify the diagram user attributes.
5- Press Update when finished.
To modify a HVAC diagram:
1
6
2
3
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Task
5.5.3
command
HVAC Diagrams
Execute this command and the Diagram Manager dialog will be displayed.
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Task
5.5.4
command
HVAC Diagrams
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Task
5.5.4.1
command
HVAC Diagrams
Use the marked dialog area options to define a Point or a list of Points added to the
dialog lower Node list.
3D Point to add a single node to the list using the 3D Point dialog available options.
New polygonal button to define a list of nodes using the 3D Point list dialog options.
Existing polygonal button to add an already defined auxiliary polygonal to the list.
Done when finished.
Cancel to exit without any modification.
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Task
5.5.4.2
command
HVAC Diagrams
Use the marked dialog combobox to select a Node from the working diagram or just click on
the desired one in the graphical scene.
Selected Node will be added to the Node list.
The Existing node option remains activated so as many existing nodes from the working
diagram as desired can be added to the list just selecting them one by one.
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Task
5.5.4.3
command
HVAC Diagrams
Use the marked dialog combobox to select a Duct type Node from the working diagram or
just click on the desired one in the graphical scene.
Use the given selection bar, the numerical available fields or the Reference Point button to
define the new node connection along the previously selected diagram duct segment.
Selected Node will be added to the Node list after clicking in the accept tick button
The Existing node option remains activated so as many existing nodes from the working
diagram as desired can be added to the list just selecting them one by one.
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Task
5.5.5
command
HVAC Diagrams
3
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Task
5.5.6
command
HVAC Diagrams
Task
5.5.6.1
command
HVAC Diagrams
When Move option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be moved.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram button. The next toolbar appears in the upper
right corner of the screen.
2
1
2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,
just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to move at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.
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Task
5.5.6.2
command
HVAC Diagrams
When Rotate option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be rotated.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram button. The next toolbar appears in the upper
right corner of the screen.
2
2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,
just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to rotate at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.
3- Define the desired rotation by using the 3D Point and Direction buttons to define the
rotation axis and the Angle available field and bar.
4- Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.
Close to exit without any modification.
4
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Task
5.5.6.3
command
HVAC Diagrams
When Delete option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be erased.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram button. The next toolbar appears in the upper
right corner of the screen.
2
1
3
2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,
just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to delete at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.
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Task
5.5.6.4
command
HVAC Diagrams
When Copy (movement) option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be copied.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram or on the Other diagram button. (In the
second case it is needed to read into the scene previously the desired second diagram, Task 5.1.1.3
and then click on it in the graphical screen).
The next toolbar appears in the upper right corner of the screen.
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2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,
just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to move at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.
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Task
5.5.6.5
command
HVAC Diagrams
When Copy (rotation) option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be copied.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram or on the Other diagram button. (In the
second case it is needed to read into the scene previously the desired second diagram, Task 5.1.1.3
and then click on it in the graphical screen).
The next toolbar appears in the upper right corner of the screen.
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2
3
2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,
just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to rotate at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.
3- Define the desired rotation by using the 3D Point and Direction buttons to define the rotation
axis and the Angle available field and bar.
4- Select the number of Copies to be done.
5- Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.
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Task
5.5.6.6
command
HVAC Diagrams
When Copy (symmetry) option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be copied.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram or on the Other diagram button. (In the
second case it is needed to read into the scene previously the desired second diagram, Task 5.1.1.3
and then click on it in the graphical screen).
The next toolbar appears in the upper right corner of the screen.
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1
2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,
just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to rotate at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.
sheet 77-130
Task
5.5.7
command
HVAC Diagrams
1
2
sheet 78-130
Task
5.5.8
command
HVAC Diagrams
5
1
3
sheet 79-130
Task
5.5.9
command
HVAC Diagrams
Set the desired working diagram Task 5.5.3 . Be sure that all connection are correct and that the sum of all inlet and outlet flows is zero to
be able to do the diagram calculation.
1- Select Calculations / Diagram calculations command.
2- Select from the Node List the desired one to be edited.
3- Modify any technical attribute of the selected Node.
4- Press Apply to store modifications.
5- Press Calculate diagram to recalculate it when all the desired modifications has been made.
Report button to generate a FDS document containing this information.
5
Close button to exit the dialog.
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Task
5.6
FPIPE. Cable-Trays
purpose
Actions needed in the handling of cable trays (c.t).
tasks
5.6.1 Set the attributes for c.t. segments
5.6.2 Generate a c.t. segment from a polygonal line
5.6.3 Generate a c.t. segment from it first element
5.6.4 Modify the attributes/route of a c.t. segment
5.6.4.1 Modify the length of a c.t.
5.6.4.2 Separate a element from a segment
5.6.5
5.6.6
5.6.7
5.6.8
5.6.9
5.6.10
5.6.11
5.6.12
Insert a fitting
Add a fitting
Modify a fitting position
Modify the line id. of a segment
Copy a segment
Join/Split a segment
Delete an element/segment
Cable tray reports
sheet 81-130
Task
5.6.1
command
mode
Cable-Trays
Task
5.6.2
command
mode
Cable-Trays
Task
5.6.3
command
mode
Cable-Trays
Task
5.6.4
command
mode
Cable-Trays
This option is used to change any of the technological attributes of an existing c.t. segment, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings
which compose it as long as the possible change allows it (i.e. the cable tray change from rectangular to circular wont change fitting shapes,...).
Line geometric modifications always force to re-define spools.
First of all select the desired segment Task 5.1.3 .
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Task
5.6.4.1
command
mode
Cable-Trays
This option is used to change the length of an existing straight element, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings which compose it as
long as the possible change allows it.
First of all select the desired straight element Task 5.1.3 .
1- Open the Modify straight submenu.
2- Select the Length command.
3- Use the available options to change the element length to the desired one.
Ok to accept.
Close to cancel command execution.
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Task
5.6.4.2
command
mode
Cable-Trays
3- Use the dialog window arrows to select the next or the previous element.
There are two Separate buttons, each one can be used to separate the
selected element from the segment in the corresponding end.
Close to exit.
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Task
5.6.5
command
mode
Cable-Trays
1
3
3- Select the desired fitting and options in the Fitting Selector dialog.
Ok to accept and then a position configuration dialog will be displayed
where the fitting shall be placed in the desired position, using the
available options.
Cancel to exit the command execution without changes.
sheet 88-130
Task
5.6.6
command
mode
Cable-Trays
To add a new c.t. element at any end of a segment, regardless the type (straight, bended or fitting) so the line length will be increased in the added
element length.
First of all select a c.t. line segment Task 5.1.3 to add the new element to.
Ok accept.
Cancel to exit the command execution without
changes.
If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting
Selector window. Click Ok.
sheet 89-130
Task
5.6.7
command
mode
Cable-Trays
To change the position and/or orientation of a fitting in a segment, even from the current straight c.t. to any other with enough length.
First of all select a c.t. line element Task 5.1.3 to modify.
1- Open the Modify element submenu.
2- Select the Element position command.
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3
sheet 90-130
Task
5.6.8
command
2
1
3
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Task
5.6.9
command
mode
Cable-Trays
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Task
5.6.10
command
mode
Cable-Trays
3
1
sheet 93-130
Task
5.6.11
command
mode
Cable-Trays
command
Trays / Delete segment
1b
1a
sheet 94-130
Task
5.6.12
command
mode
Cable-Trays
- System creates columns for: Zone, System, Line, Segment, Element Sq., Material, Mat.
Thickness (mm).
- User must predefine the columns of report (FDE).
4- Assign ASCII file to save all info.
5- Ok to create the report with selected option.
The file can be opened in Excel to be edited later.
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sheet 95-130
Task
5.7
FPIPE. Supports
purpose
Generation and manage of pipe, duct and cable tray supports.
tasks
5.7.1
5.7.2
5.7.3
5.7.4
5.7.5
5.7.6
5.7.7
5.7.8
5.7.9
5.7.10
sheet 96-130
Task
5.7.1
command
mode
Supports
4
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Task
5.7.2
command
Supports
mode
4
3
Task
5.7.3
command
mode
Supports
3
3- Select the desired Block to associate
the support parts to.
4
5
5- Tick all the options in the Settings dialog and press the
Geometry button
sheet 99-130
Task
5.7.4
command
mode
Supports
2
1
2- Select the required position and orientation and the plane where the support will be
leaned on or hung from, using the 3D Plane button and selecting the plane in the graphical
window.
Ticking the On-line update option, or clicking the Update button will modify the support
geometrical representation, while executing this command.
Ok to accept changes
Cancel to exit without modifications
sheet 100-130
Task
5.7.5
command
mode
Supports
1
2- Select the desired new geometry from the substructure browser.
Ok to accept changes
Cancel to exit without modifications
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Task
5.7.6
command
mode
Supports
2
2- Select on the graphical window new element to be supported.
1
3
3- Select the required position and orientation and the plane where the support will be leaned on or hung from,
using the 3D Plane button and selecting the plane in the graphical window.
Ticking the On-line update option, or clicking the Update button will modify the support geometrical
representation, while executing this command.
Ok to accept changes
Cancel to exit without modifications
sheet 102-130
Task
5.7.7
command
mode
Supports
2
4
3
1
Task
5.7.8
command
mode
Supports
3
sheet 104-130
Task
5.7.9
command
mode
Supports
5
2
3
sheet 105-130
Task
5.7.10
command
mode
Supports
- System creates columns for: Block, Zone, Supp. ID, Parent. ID, Piece ID, Sub Structure, Type,
Status, System, Line, Mod. Date, Mod. User, Weight (Kg), Surface (m2), Centre Of Gravity (mm).
- User must predefine the columns of report (FDE).
4- Assign ASCII file to save all info.
5- Ok to create the report with selected option.
The file can be opened in Excel to be edited later.
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sheet 106-130
Task
5.8
purpose
Generation and manage of pipe spools and isometrics.
tasks
5.8.1
5.8.2
5.8.3
5.8.4
5.8.5
Define spools
Define isometric
Delete spools/isometric definitions
Spool state management
Isometric state management
sheet 107-130
Task
5.8.1
command
mode
Piping Spools and Isometrics
4a
3a
3b
2
4b
sheet 108-130
Task
5.8.2
command
mode
Piping Spools and Isometrics
4a
3a
3b
4b
Task
5.8.3
command
4a
mode
3a
Close to exit.
2a
4b
2b
3b
3a- Select all the desired isometrics from the Isometric Manager list.
4a- Click Delete.
Close to exit.
sheet 110-130
Task
5.8.4
sheet 111-130
Task
5.8.5
mode
Piping Spools and Isometrics
sheet 112-130
Task
5.9
purpose
Generation and manage of HVAC spools and building reports.
tasks
5.9.1
5.9.2
5.9.3.
5.9.4.
Define spools
Delete spools definitions
Generate spools building reports
State Management
sheet 113-130
Task
5.9.1
command
mode
HVAC Spools
4a
3a
3b
2
4b
3b- In the Automatic method the Spool
auto-definition dialog is displayed.
4b- Choose the appropriate Selection criteria
and click the Define button to star the process;
pipes in the selected area will be divided in
several spools.
Since each shipyard has its own isometric
definition method, the manual command allows
a more personalized definition procedure.
Close to exit.
sheet 114-130
Task
5.9.2
command
mode
HVAC Spools
3- Select all the desired spools from the Spools Manager list.
4- Click Delete.
Close to exit.
sheet 115-130
Task
5.9.3
command
mode
HVAC Spools
3
4
3- Select all the desired spools from the Spools Manager list.
4- Click Sketch button.
5- Select the desired report option from the available ones.
Press Generate.
Close to exit.
sheet 116-130
Task
5.9.4
mode
HVAC Spools
sheet 117-130
Task
5.10
purpose
Create and manage auxiliary structures.
tasks
5.10.1
5.10.2
5.10.3
5.10.4
5.10.5
5.10.6
5.10.7
5.10.8
5.10.9
5.10.10
5.10.11
sheet 118-130
Task
5.10.1
command
mode
Structural outfitting
A-Structures / AS settings
1- Select AS settings command.
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5
4, 5- Type the desired Part user Id. Mask and fabrication code masks to be used in profiles and plates.
(These three masks are, as a default, the same used by all parts in the project and defined in the structure
modules, but can be changed here to use a different mask in the Structural Outfitting and Supports
modes in the outfitting modules).
Save to save the changes.
Ok to accept and exit.
Cancel to exit without changes.
sheet 119-130
Task
5.10.2
command
mode
Structural outfitting
4b
4a
sheet 120-130
Task
5.10.3
command
mode
Structural outfitting
A-Structures / AS manager
1- Select AS manager command.
2- Select Block tree or Zone tree to
classify your structures.
3
4
4- Click on New.
6- Click on Update.
sheet 121-130
Task
5.10.4
command
mode
Structural outfitting
2
3
sheet 122-130
Task
5.10.5
command
mode
Structural outfitting
sheet 123-130
Task
5.10.6
command
mode
Structural outfitting
3
4
sheet 124-130
Task
5.10.7
command
mode
Structural outfitting
Ok to accept.
sheet 125-130
Task
5.10.8
command
mode
Structural outfitting
2
3- If the selected substructure is a
geometric macro, select the desired
parameters to dimension it.
sheet 126-130
Task
5.10.9
command
mode
Structural outfitting
3
4- Define the substructure Origin.
This will be the substructure
positioning point.
sheet 127-130
Task
5.10.10
command
mode
Structural outfitting
2
1
sheet 128-130
Task
5.10.11
command
mode
Structural outfitting
2
sheet 129-130
Task
5.10.12
command
mode
Structural
outfitting
- System creates columns for: Block, Zone, Aux. Structure, Sub. Structure, Representation
Group, User ID, Type, Code, Material, Thickness, Norm, KSE, Length, End cuts, Weight (Kg),
Surface (m2), Centre Of Gravity (mm).
- User must predefine the columns of report (FDE).
4- Assign ASCII file to save all info.
5- Ok to create the report with selected option.
The file can be opened in Excel to be edited later.
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