Cad Wor x Field Pipe Users Guide

CADWorx fieldPipe User's Guide

Version 2014 (14.0)

July 2013

DICAS-PE-200135B

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Contents Preface .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Conventions ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Technical Support ................................................................................................................................... 6 What's New in fieldPipe .......................................................................................................................... 8

Introduction for fieldPipe .......................................................................................................................... 11

Requirements for fieldPipe .................................................................................................................... 11 fieldPipe License Commands ............................................................................................................... 12 Total Station Setup ............................................................................................................................... 12

FP Palettes Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 15

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette ............................................................................... 15 Routing with elbows ........................................................................................................................ 16 Piping without elbows ..................................................................................................................... 18 Automatically connect two pipes .................................................................................................... 19 Manually Connect two pipes .......................................................................................................... 22 Connect pipes with elbows ............................................................................................................. 25 Insert a valve or flange ................................................................................................................... 25 Re-associate the Components ....................................................................................................... 26 From Point Cloud ............................................................................................................................ 27

CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette .......................................................................................... 27 Setup Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette) ............................................................... 28 Piping Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette) .............................................................. 31 Flange Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette) ............................................................. 33 Total Station Workflow.................................................................................................................... 38

CLX Projects Panel .................................................................................................................................... 45

Open Project ......................................................................................................................................... 45 Close Project ......................................................................................................................................... 46 Import ModelSpace View ...................................................................................................................... 46 Set Load Limit ....................................................................................................................................... 47 Set Regen Factor .................................................................................................................................. 48 Purge ..................................................................................................................................................... 48 Save Project .......................................................................................................................................... 48 Save Project As..................................................................................................................................... 49

CLX Clipping Panel ................................................................................................................................... 51

Clipping Manager .................................................................................................................................. 52 Define Limit Box .................................................................................................................................... 53 Hide Points Inside Fence ...................................................................................................................... 54 Hide Points Outside Fence ................................................................................................................... 54 Reset Clipping ....................................................................................................................................... 55 X axis .................................................................................................................................................... 55 Y axis .................................................................................................................................................... 55 Z axis ..................................................................................................................................................... 56 Slice Forward ........................................................................................................................................ 56

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Slice Backward...................................................................................................................................... 56 X Positive .............................................................................................................................................. 57 X Negative ............................................................................................................................................. 57 Y Positive .............................................................................................................................................. 58 Y Negative ............................................................................................................................................. 58 Z Positive .............................................................................................................................................. 59 Z Negative ............................................................................................................................................. 59

CLX TruSpace Panel ................................................................................................................................. 61

Open TruSpace ..................................................................................................................................... 63 Close TruSpace .................................................................................................................................... 63 Show/Hide TruSpace ............................................................................................................................ 63 Open KeyPlan ....................................................................................................................................... 63 Close KeyPlan....................................................................................................................................... 64 Sync Toggles ........................................................................................................................................ 64 Perspective Camera Off ........................................................................................................................ 64

CLX Point Rendering Panel ...................................................................................................................... 65

Intensity Mapping .................................................................................................................................. 65 Color From Scanner .............................................................................................................................. 66 Point Density Off ................................................................................................................................... 66 Point Density Level 1 ............................................................................................................................ 66 Point Density Level 2 ............................................................................................................................ 66 Point Density Level 3 ............................................................................................................................ 67 Point Density Level 4 ............................................................................................................................ 67

CLX Accessories Panel ............................................................................................................................. 69

Color Mapping ....................................................................................................................................... 70 Point Sources ........................................................................................................................................ 72 ScanWorld Explorer .............................................................................................................................. 72 Configure Databases ............................................................................................................................ 73 Snap/Visibility ........................................................................................................................................ 75 Regenerate Point Clouds ...................................................................................................................... 76 Clash Manager ...................................................................................................................................... 76 Interference Check ................................................................................................................................ 79 Point Cloud Information ........................................................................................................................ 80 About CloudWorx .................................................................................................................................. 81 Defect Report ........................................................................................................................................ 81

CLX Piping Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 83

Pipe ....................................................................................................................................................... 83 Connect Pipes ....................................................................................................................................... 84 Flange Work Point ................................................................................................................................ 85 Patch ..................................................................................................................................................... 86 Section .................................................................................................................................................. 87

Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 89


This document provides command reference information and workflows for CADWorx fieldPipe.

We welcome comments or suggestions about this documentation. You can send us an email at: [email protected].

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Conventions Before reviewing this guide, it is important to understand the terms and conventions used in the documentation.

Use the information below to identify the convention and the type of information.

Convention Type of Information

[Product Folder] The CADWorx installation folder on your computer, for example, C:\CADWorx. Substitute your installation folder anywhere this notation is used.

[AutoCAD Folder] The AutoCAD installation folder on your computer, for example, C:\AutoCAD 2000i. Substitute your installation folder anywhere this notation is used.

[CD-DRIVE] The CD-ROM drive on your computer. Substitute your CD-ROM drive letter anywhere this notation is used.

Command Line Items that need to be typed in or appear at the AutoCAD command line.

User Responses User responses to command prompts.

Commands CADWorx and AutoCAD commands.

Options Command line options.

CAPITALS AutoCAD system variables or keywords.

Key + Key Key combinations for which you must press and hold down one key and then press another, for example, CTRL+P or ALT+F4.

Preface

Preface


Technical Support For the latest information on CADWorx fieldPipe, visit Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis Solutions (http://www.coade.com/).

For current on-line support information, including knowledge base, technical tips, and downloads, visit eCustomer (https://crmweb.intergraph.com/ecustomer_enu).

You can contact Intergraph CAS Technical Support or Sales:

ICAS Dealer Support (http://www.coade.com/Support/Dealers.shtml) or ICAS General Support (http://support.intergraph.com/Default.asp)

Technical Support E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 1-800-766-7701 (CADWorx Direct), 280-890-4566 (General)

Fax: 281-890-3301

Sales E-mail: [email protected]

In order to provide technical support, Intergraph CAS needs to know what version of CADWorx, AutoCAD, and Windows you are using. To determine this information, follow the steps outlined for the product you are using:

CADWorx Product Steps

Plant, P&ID, fieldPipe, or Steel Run the CADWORXABOUT command. A dialog box opens and displays the version information.

Close the dialog box to send the required information to the AutoCAD command line.

Copy the information from the command line, and email it to Intergraph CAS.

Equipment or PV Fabricator Run the EQUIPABOUT command. A dialog box opens and displays the version information.

Close the dialog box to send the required information to the AutoCAD command line.

Copy the information from the command line, and email it to Intergraph CAS.

Internet Publisher Version information is displayed at the AutoCAD command line when you start the software.

Datasheets Click Help > About to display a dialog box that contains the required information.

In addition to the information above, the table below lists the additional files that are usually required to assist Intergraph CAS in resolving your technical issues:

CADWorx Product

Additional Files Required by Intergraph CAS Support

CADWorx Plant (Piping, Steel, HVAC) Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.

If the model consists of several line numbers, indicate in the email which line numbers you are having issues with.

If the model consists of many drawing files with dependent reference drawings (XREFs), use the AutoCAD ETRANSMIT command to create a ZIP file of all the drawings used in the master model.

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CADWorx Plant (component data file creation)

Email information about the part's dimension from the manufacturer's catalog.

CADWorx ISOGEN Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files, any isometrics generated by ISOGEN, and the ISOGEN style files.


The ISOGEN.FLS file located in the ISOGEN style folder lists all the files used (*.OPL, *.MLS, *.FLS, *.DDF, *.POS, *.ALT, *.DWG*.DXF, *.FDF, *.ATT). Email all files listed in the ISOGEN.FLS file, including the ISOGEN.FLS file.

CADWorx Equipment Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.

CADWorx Equipment to PV Elite interface

Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) file and PV Elite input file (*.PVI).

PV Fabricator Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files and PV Elite input file (*.PVI).

CADWorx P&ID or CADWorx IP Email the complete P&ID project, which includes Project.CFG, Database.TBL, Map.TBL, and all the DWG, and MDB files. Usually, all of these files are located in one folder.

If the project has many P&ID drawing files, indicate which P&ID drawings and components you are having issues with.

If you are experiencing database errors, include the file [Product Folder]\P&ID\System\Sql_Error_Log.TXT.

If you are emailing MDB files, use a compression utility such as WinZIP. Most email servers have restrictions on transmitting MDB attachments.

CADWorx Steel Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.

If the model consists of many components, indicate in the model which components or location you are having issues with.

CADWorx Datasheets Email the datasheets MDB file and any datasheet file generated (XLS).

If emailing MDB / XLS files, use a compression utility such as WinZIP. Most email servers have restrictions on transmitting MDB / XLS attachments.

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CADWorx Plant to CAESAR II interface Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) file and CAESAR II input file (*._A, *.C2).

Run the CADWorx GETALLSPECDATAFILES command to copy all specifications and data files used in the model into sub-folders under where the model drawing file is located.

Zip the contents of these folders and email the ZIP file to Intergraph CAS Support.


CADWorx Design Review or CADWorx Design Create

Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.


If the model consists of many drawing files with dependent reference drawings (XREFs), use the AutoCAD ETRANSMIT command to create a ZIP file of all drawings used in the master model.

CADWorx Design Viewer Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files and the *.CDR file.

If you are attaching large or multiple files to your eCustomer log, use a compression utility such as WinZIP.

If you cannot attach your drawing files, then try to duplicate the issue in a new drawing with as few components as possible. If the issue can be duplicated in a new drawing, attach the duplicate drawing to Intergraph CAS.

For hardware lock issues, first verify that you have an Intergraph CAS hardware lock. CADWorx Plant Professional, CADWorx P&ID, CADWorx P&ID Professional, CADWorx Plant Ductile Iron, and CADWorx Plant Sanitary use the Intergraph CAS hardware lock for licensing. CADWorx Steel, CADWorx Steel Professional Plus do not use the Intergraph CAS hardware lock for licensing. For more information about hardware locks, see CADWorx Hardware Lock Identification in the CADWorx Installation Guide.

What's New in fieldPipe Version 2014 (14.0)

This user's guide was created for the 2013 release of CADWorx fieldPipe and has had the following changes for this release.

Items added and updated with CADWorx fieldPipe 2014

Program

Model components can now be re-associated while working with point clouds. For more information, see Re-associate the Components (on page 26).

Communication parameters, such as Data Rate, Data Bits, Parity, and Stop Bits, between the total station and the computer can now be accessed in the TPS Settings dialog box. For more information, see TPS Settings Dialog Box (on page 29).

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Using the connect manual option you can now insert components based on size and fitting mode. For more information see, Manually Connect two pipes (on page 22).

You can now insert individual flanges by using the Insert a valve or flange option. For more information, see Insert a valve or flange (on page 25).

Flange dimensional control can now be utilized with the total station by selecting the new Flange tab in the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette. For more information, see Flange Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette) (on page 33).

fieldPipe license commands have been added, allowing you to get a license as needed. For more information, see fieldPipe License Commands (on page 12).

Manual

Added more detailed information to explain the uses of the Piping Tab. For more information, see Piping Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette) (on page 31).

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CADWorx users can work directly and efficiently with large point clouds using CADWorx fieldPipe tools and commands. The CADWorx application adds simple tools for viewing and working with slices of point cloud data to speed up 3D drawing creation. Powerful new modeling tools enable as-built piping models and other 3D constructions to be created from point cloud data in the CADWorx environment.

CADWorx fieldPipe is the most efficient and popular software for using as-built point cloud data captured by Leica laser scanners directly within CADWorx Plant Professional. You can take advantage of the familiar CADWorx interface and tools to shorten the learning curve for working with laser scan data.

You can create 3D as-builts, check proposed designs against existing conditions, perform critical construction and fabrication QA, and more all directly within CADWorx fieldPipe.

CADWorx fieldPipe uses the CloudWorx commands and enables you to load a Cyclone ModelSpace View directly from a Cyclone database into AutoCAD 2010 and later. You can load all visible point clouds in the selected ModelSpace View. To ensure that you are working with the most recent data, CloudWorx provides dynamic linkage to the Cyclone database and updates the point clouds as soon as a change is made to the database.

CloudWorx loads only point clouds into CAD-based applications. To import Cyclone-modeled objects into CAD (or vice versa), use Leica Geosystems HDS's COE Data Transfer import/export product.

Requirements for fieldPipe To run all aspects of fieldPipe, the following requirements are needed for each palette:

Installation Requirements

The following items are needed to run the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface palette in fieldPipe and must be installed in this order:

AutoCAD 2010 or later.

Latest Cyclone - This program is included on the installation disk and must be installed separately. To run the MS50 data you must have cyclone version 8.0.3.

CADWorx Plant 2013 or later.

The installation for fieldPipe is contained within the CADWorx installation.

If Leica CloudWorx is installed on your computer, it may cause a license issue for CADWorx fieldPipe. To prevent this issue do the following:

1. Uninstall Leica CloudWorx,

2. Reboot the computer.

3. Reinstall CADWorx fieldPipe.

Hardware Requirements (Optional)

The following item is needed to run the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette in fieldPipe:

Leica TPS scanner with GEoCOM enabled

Introduction for fieldPipe



fieldPipe License Commands Command: FPLICALWAYS + Y

Always gets a fieldPipe license on this system at startup.

This system is now setup to always get a fieldPipe license on startup.

Command: FPLICALWAYS + N

Always does not get a fieldPipe license on this system at startup.

This system is now setup to NOT get a fieldPipe license on startup.

Command: FPLICFREE

Frees a fieldPipe license. This is only available for SPLM or network lock licenses.

fieldPipe license is now active freed.

Command: FPLICGET

Actives the fieldPipe license immediately. This is only available for SPLM or network lock licenses.

fieldPipe license is active now.

Total Station Setup If you are using a Total Station use the following to set it up.

The station must first be plugged in to the computer by the USB attachment provided with the station. The following is an example of one available total station.

1. Plug in the data transfer cable to the station as shown below:

2. Plug the USB end into your computer as seen below:



3. Use the keypad and interface shown below to complete the following settings:

General Settings

1. Press ON to turn the instrument on.

2. Press 5 to display the Configuration menu.

3. Press 3 to display the Units & Formats page.

4. Press the left or right navigation arrow to change the Distance Unit value to either: Metre (m) or US Ft (ft).

5. Scroll down using the navigational arrow to Angle Unit and change its value to: 360 dec.

6. Press F6 to move to the Angle page.

7. Modify the current angle settings to the following values:

Direc Ref: North Azimuth

V-display: Zenith Angle

V-angle: Running

Face I: 2-Axis

Hz Collim: Hz-Drive Right

8. Press F1 to continue in the Main menu.

Instrument Settings


2. Press 2 to display the Instrument Settings page.

3. Press 5 to display the Compensator page.

4. Turn ON the Compensator and Hz-Correction.

5. Press F1 to continue in the Main menu.

Communication Parameters Setup


2. Press 4 to display the Interfaces configuration page.

3. Scroll down to GeoCOM Mode.

4. Press F3 to edit this interface.

5. Change Use Interface to Yes.

6. Scroll down to Port and change it to:

Port 1 (if you are using RS232 communication)

Port 3 (BT) (if you are using Bluetooth communication)



7. Press F5 to display the Devices configuration page.

8. Press F2 to display the New Device configuration page.

9. Type a name using the keypad (for example: RS232 GeoCOM)

10. Set the communication parameters on this screen to the following values:

Baud Rate: 115200

Parity: None

Data Bits: 8

Stop Bit: 1

11. Press F1 to Store the new device and return to the Devices configuration page.

12. Press F1 three times to continue and go back to the Main menu.

ALL Key Setup

1. Press 5 on the keypad to display the Configuration menu.

2. Press 4 to display the Interfaces configuration page.

3. Scroll to GSI Output Mode.

4. Press F3 to edit this interface.

5. Change Use Interface to Yes.

6. Scroll down to Port and change it to:

Port 1 (if you are using RS232 communication)

Port 3 (BT) (if you are using Bluetooth communication)

7. Scroll down to Protocole, and change it to RS232 GSI.

8. Scroll down to GSI Format, and change it to any GSI-16 Cartesian or GSI-16 Polar format.

9. Press F1 two times to continue and go back to the Main menu.

Using the ALL key with CADWorx fieldPipe

From the Main menu, press 1 to access Survey mode and press CONT if survey page is not opened yet.

Survey

ALL DIST REC SETAZ PAGE4

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

The station ALL key can be used within fieldPipe to measure and draw objects.

Eccentricities set on the station are taken into account in the final coordinates of the surveyed object within fieldPipe.

To connect the station with CADWorx fieldPipe, see Total Station Workflow (on page 38).


S E C T I O N 1

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: FP Palettes

Command Name Command Line

CLX View - Displays the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface palette. For more information, see CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette (on page 15).

FPVIEW

fieldPipe TPS View - Displays the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette. For more information, see CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette (on page 27).

TPSVIEW

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette CADWorx fieldPipe tab: FP Palettes > CLX View

Command line: FPVIEW

Converts cloud points into CADWorx components.

Routing with elbows - Enables you to route piping which automatically adds elbows by selecting points in the point cloud. For more information, see Routing with elbows (on page 16).

Piping without elbows - Enables you to place piping by selecting points in the point cloud. For more information, see Piping without elbows (on page 18).

Automatically Connect two pipes - Enables you to connect two sections of piping together by automatically inserting an, elbow, tee, cross, or reducer. For more information, see Automatically Connect two pipes (on page 19).

Manually Connect two pipes - Enables you to connect two sections of piping together by manually inserting a component from a displayed list. For more information, see Manually Connect two pipes (on page 22).

Connect pipes with elbows - Enables you to add an elbow between two pieces of pipe by selecting multiple pipes. For more information, see Connect pipes with elbows (on page 25).

Insert a valve or flange - Enables you to add a valve or a flange in the point cloud based on the length taken from the currently selected specification. For more information, see Insert a valve or flange (on page 25).

Re-associate the Components - Enables you to re-associate disconnected components. For more information, see Re-associate the Components (on page 26).

Help - Displays the fieldPipe and CloudWorx help.

FP Palettes Panel

FP Palettes Panel


Alignment

Align - Automatically aligns two pieces of pipe during routing, piping, and connecting. For example, if there is a pipe out 95 degrees from a 90 degree elbow, the alignment adjusts the current pipe in the direction of the 90 degrees from 95 by adjusting the current pipe end point near the intersection while keeping the previous pipe fixed. This is also done with a 45 degree elbow.

Tol Angle - Specifies the tolerance angle for the alignment. If the difference between the actual angle of the two pipes and the angles of 180, 90, 45, 22.5, or 11.25 is beyond the Tol Angle, Align does not apply.

Tol Linear - Specifies the tolerance length for inserting valves and setting the specification using From Point Cloud. For more information, see Insert a valve or flange (on page 25) and From Point Cloud (on page 27).

Default Fitting - Specifics the default end type fitting for the components.

Specification

Set - Enables you to set the specification through the Set Specification and Size dialog box. For more information, see Set Specification and Size in the CADWorx Plant Users Guide.

From Point Cloud - Enables you to set the rating of the specification automatically. For more information, see From Point Cloud (on page 27).

Specification List - Lists available specifications in the currently selected project.

View

Hide Components(On/Off) - Hides or shows the components after being inserted using the commands.

Hide Point Cloud(On/Off) - Displays the Point Cloud Snap/Visibility dialog box with the following two options.

Hide All Cloud Points - Hides all the cloud points in a drawing.

Disable Snap On Cloud Points - Disables the snap on cloud points.

Object Snap(On/Off) - Enables or disables the AutoCAD object snaps.

When a pipe is inserted into fieldPipe the software detects the size and places the piping according to the algorithm in the code.

If two pipes with different size need to be connected with an elbow, the software changes the smaller pipe into the same size as the larger one, in order to connect with an elbow.

Routing with elbows

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: Routing with elbows

Command line: FPROUTE

Enables you to route piping by selecting a point on the point cloud while automatically aligning the pipe to the size of the pipe you select. Routing automatically adds elbows upon finish to connect two sections of piping on the same line.

usingFence - Enables you to fence a section of piping in the point cloud and fieldPipe draws the piping automatically when the component size is available in the specification.

changePickpoint - Enables you to pick a new point on a point cloud to change the already placed piping.

FP Palettes Panel


changeStartpoint - Enables you to change the start point of the current pipe. Selecting changeStartpoint displays the options below allowing you to change direction of the piping when

changing the start point. The start point is represented by:

KeepDir - Keeps the current direction of the current pipe.

EAST - Changes the direction to the east direction (UCS X-axis) of the current pipe.

NORTH - Changes the direction to the north direction (UCS Y-axis) of the current pipe.

UP - Changes the direction to the north direction (UCS Z-axis) of the current pipe.

2POINT - Specify two points to indicate the direction of the piping.

VIEWX - Changes the direction to the horizontal direction based on your current view of the current pipe.

VIEWY - Changes the direction to the vertical direction based on your current view of the current pipe.

changeEndpoint - Enables you to change the end point of the current pipe. Selecting changeEndpoint displays the options below allowing you to change direction of the piping when

changing the start point. The end point is represented by:








adjustDirection - Enables you to adjust the direction of the piping.








Route piping on a point cloud

You must set the specification before doing the following steps.

1. Click Routing with elbows on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface palette. Alternatively, type FPROUTE on the command line, and then press ENTER.

2. Select a point cloud to place a piece of piping.

3. Continue to place piping sequentially along the route, and then press ENTER when finished.

The piping places on the drawing and automatically adds elbows where needed.

If there are any errors in the model, you can use the options above to edit.

FP Palettes Panel


Piping without elbows CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: Piping without elbows

Command line: CLPIPE

Enables you to insert piping on a point cloud. This piping takes the size of the pipe and uses the specification currently selected to draw a piece of pipe on the point cloud.

usingFence - Enables you to fence a section of piping in the point cloud and fieldPipe draws the piping automatically when the component size is available in the specification.

changePickpoint - Enables you to pick a new point on a point cloud to change the already placed piping.

changeStartpoint - Enables you to change the start point of the current pipe. Selecting changeStartpoint displays the options below allowing you to change direction of the piping when

changing the start point. The start point is represented by:

KeepDir - Keeps the current direction of the current pipe. EAST - Changes the direction to the east direction (UCS X-axis) of the current pipe. NORTH - Changes the direction to the north direction (UCS Y-axis) of the current pipe. UP - Changes the direction to the north direction (UCS Z-axis) of the current pipe. 2POINT - Specify two points to indicate the direction of the piping. VIEWX - Changes the direction to the horizontal direction based on your current view of the

current pipe. VIEWY - Changes the direction to the vertical direction based on your current view of the

current pipe.

changeEndpoint - Enables you to change the end point of the current pipe. Selecting changeEndpoint displays the options below allowing you to change direction of the piping when

changing the start point. The end point is represented by:



current pipe.

elbowCon2Pipes - Enables you to connect two pipes with elbows.

AutoCon2Pipes - Automatically connects two pipes on the point cloud.

adjustDirection - Enables you to adjust the direction of the piping.



current pipe.

FP Palettes Panel


Insert piping on a point cloud

You must have a specification set before doing the following steps.

1. Click Piping without elbows on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface palette. Alternatively, type CLPIPE on the command line, and then press ENTER.

2. Select a point cloud to place a piece of piping. 3. Continue to place piping as needed, and then press ENTER when finished.

The piping places on the drawing as you click the point cloud.

fieldPipe determines the direction of any future connecting components based on the order in which you select the points.

If there are any errors in the model, you can use the options above to edit.

Automatically connect two pipes

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: Automatically Connect two pipes

Command line: FPCONNECT

Enables you to connect two pieces of pipe. The examples below demonstrate how your piping should appear to get the proper connection:

LargeEnd - Starts the reducer at the large end of pipe, and extends the small end of pipe to the small end of the reducer. This is the default.

SmallEnd - Starts the reducer at the small end of the pipe, and extends the large end of the pipe to the end of the reducer.

For the above two options, adjust your piping based on the option you choose. For example, if you choose SmallEnd, make sure the small end pipe is touching the small end of the representation of the reducer in the cloud. If you choose LargeEnd, the pipe only adjusts on the small end. If you choose SmallEnd the pipe only adjusts on the large end.

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lArgeStart - Specifies a point as the start of the large end of the reducer. The software then extends the large end to the specified point clicked, connecting with the small end pipe.

sMallStart - Specifies a point as the start of the large end of the reducer. The software then extends the small end to the specified point clicked, connecting with the large end pipe.

Connect piping on a point cloud with an elbow


2. Select a first point cloud to place a piece of piping.

3. Select a second point cloud to place a piece of piping. This second pipe should be based on the elbow example above. Press ENTER when finished.

Make sure that the pipes are not touching each other or they will form a tee or a cross and not the elbow. The lines must also not be perpendicular to each other they must be slightly to the right, left, above, or below of the other pipe, as seen in the elbow image above.

The piping places on the drawing.

4. Click Automatically Connect two pipes on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface palette. Alternatively, type FPCONNECT on the command line, and then press ENTER.

5. Select the first piece of pipe. 6. Select the second piece of pipe, and then press ENTER.

An elbow is added connecting the two pieces of piping.

Connect piping on a point cloud with a tee



3. Select a second point cloud to place a piece of piping. This second pipe should be based on the tee example above. Press ENTER when finished.

Make sure the two lines are not crossing each other or a cross is formed. If the two lines are touching select the branch section piping and move it away from the main line.



5. Select the first piece of pipe. 6. Select the second piece of pipe.

A tee is added and a prompt displays asking to keep the position. 7. Select a component to keep the position, and then press ENTER.

The piping connects.

8. Press ENTER to finish.

Connect piping on a point cloud with a cross 1. Click Piping without elbows on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface

palette. Alternatively, type CLPIPE on the command line, and then press ENTER. 2. Select a first point cloud to place a piece of piping. 3. Select a second point cloud to place a piece of piping. This second pipe should be based on

the cross example above. Press ENTER when finished.

These two pipes must cross through each other to use this option. If a pipe is not completely crossed over, the cross joins based on location of piping. The piping places on the drawing.

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5. Select the first piece of pipe.

6. Select the second piece of pipe, and then press ENTER.

A cross is added connecting the two pieces of piping.

Connect piping on a point cloud with a reducer



3. Select a second point cloud to place a piece of piping. The two pipes must be directly in line with each other to use this option. Press ENTER when finished.





You can select the large side to the small side or the small side to the large side.

7. Specify the start point. This can be either the LargeEnd, SmallEnd, lArgeStart, or sMallStart.

8. For LargeEnd press ENTER.

OR

For SmallEnd select SmallEnd, or type S on the command line, and press ENTER.

OR

For lArgeStart or sMallStart, pick a point down the same piece of pipe.

A reducer is added connecting the two pieces of piping.

Example of Automatically Connect two pipes

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Manually Connect two pipes

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: Manually Connect two pipes

Command line: FPCONNECT2M

Enables you to connect two pieces of pipe manually.

LargeEnd - Starts the reducer at the large end of pipe, and extends the small end of pipe to the small end of the reducer. This is the default.

SmallEnd - Starts the reducer at the small end of the pipe, and extends the large end of the pipe to the end of the reducer.

For the above two options adjust your piping based on the option you choose. For example, if you choose SmallEnd, make sure the small end pipe is touching the small end of the representation of the reducer in the cloud. If you choose, LargeEnd, the pipe only adjusts on the small end. If you choose SmallEnd the pipe only adjusts on the large end.

lArgeStart - Specifies a point as the start of the large end of the reducer. The software then extends the large end to the specified point clicked, connecting with the small end pipe.

sMallStart - Specifies a point as the start of the large end of the reducer. The software then extends the small end to the specified point clicked, connecting with the large end pipe.

Other - Lists available components for insertion when connecting components. This list provides alternate component fittings and sizes. Tee and Cross insert a tee or a cross based only on the fitting mode and sizes of the piping.

elbowList - Lists all elbow components available for insertion when connecting components. This list provides alternate elbow fittings and sizes. Elbow inserts an elbow based only on the fitting mode and sizes of the piping.

Connect piping on a point cloud with an elbow



If the piping extends beyond the point cloud and does not follow the examples shown in Automatically Connect two pipes (on page 19), the software determines the direction of the components based on the order that you select the points during this process. Elbow direction and the trimming of the pipes are based on following scenario images. The blue x marks are the points you are selecting on the point cloud. They set the direction of the elbow. The software then trims off the extra piping.

3. Select a second point cloud to place a piece of piping. Press ENTER when finished.

Make sure that the pipes are not touching each other or they form a tee or a cross and not the elbow. The lines must also not be perpendicular to each other. They must be slightly to the right, left, above, or below of the other pipe, as seen in the elbow image above.


4. Click Manually Connect two pipes on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface palette. Alternatively, type FPCONNECT2M on the command line, and then press ENTER.

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A component list displays.

7. Select Elbow.

An elbow is added connecting the two pieces of piping.

Connect piping on a point cloud with a tee


2. Select a first point cloud to place a piece of piping. Make sure this is the main line of the tee for the later connection.

If the piping extends beyond the point cloud and does not follow the examples shown in Automatically Connect two pipes (on page 19), the software determines the direction of the components based on the order that you select the points during this process. Tee direction and trimming of the pipes is based on the following scenario images. The blue x marks are the points you are selecting on the point cloud. They set the direction of the tee. The software then trims off the extra piping. The order of the selection of points does not matter during this step. When you specify the connection, make sure to select the main line first.







7. Select Tee.

A tee is added connecting the two pieces of piping.

Connect piping on a point cloud with a cross




These two pipes must cross through each other to use this option. If a pipe is not completely crossed over, the cross joins based on location of piping.




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7. Select Cross.

A cross is added connecting the two pieces of piping.

Connect piping on a point cloud with a reducer



3. Select a second point cloud to place a piece of piping. The two pipes must be directly in line with each other to use this option. Press ENTER when finished.





You can select the large side to the small side or the small side to the large side.

7. Specify the start point. This can be either the LargeEnd, SmallEnd, lArgeStart, or sMallStart.

8. For LargeEnd press ENTER.

OR

For SmallEnd select SmallEnd, or type S on the command line, and press ENTER.

OR

For lArgeStart or sMallStart, pick a point down the same piece of pipe.

A reducer is added connecting the two pieces of piping.

Example of Manually Connect two pipes

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Connect pipes with elbows

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: Connect pipes with elbows

Command line: FPAPPENDELBOWS

Enables you to add elbows to multiple pieces of piping when an elbow is missing.

This option works differently than Automatically connect two pipes. With this option you can only added elbows, but you can select as many pipes along the line as needed.



3. Select a point cloud to place a second piece of piping above the first, and then press ENTER when finished.


4. Click Connect pipes with elbows on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface palette. Alternatively, type FPAPPENDELBOWS on the command line, and then press ENTER.

5. Select the first piece of piping you want to add an elbow between.

6. Select as many other pieces of piping in the same line, and then press ENTER when finished.

The piping selected must have the same specification.

The elbows are added to the piping.

Insert a valve or flange

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: Insert a valve or flange

Command line: FPINSERTVALVE

Enables you to insert a valve or flange on a pipe by selecting the start and end point of the back of the flange in the point cloud. FieldPipe checks the specification and inserts a valve of the proper size. If there is more than one valve of that size in the specification, you receive a listing of the valves available. If no valve is available in the specification for the length specified in the drawing, a prompt displays stating that the specific size is not available. CADWorx searches the specification for any valve matching the following formula:

fabs (Length - L1- (L2 X 2) - (L3 X 2)) < Tol Linear

Length = The length specified in the drawing indicated by the arrow.

L1 = The length of the valve in the specification.

L2 = The thickness of the default flange.

L3 = the thickness of the gasket.

Tol = The tolerance set in the Tol Linear setting.

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Inserting a valve or a flange



9. Click Insert a valve or flange on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface palette. Alternatively, type FPINSERTVALVE on the command line, and then press ENTER.

10. Hold SHIFT and then right click, and select Nearest.

11. Select the back of flange as the start point in the point cloud.

For the best response, use the centerline of the pipe when selecting these points.

12. Select the opposite back of the flange as the end point in the point cloud.

fieldPipe inserts the valve or the flange in the point cloud.

OR

The valve and flange list displays.

Select the valve or flange from the list.

fieldPipe inserts the valve or flange in the point cloud.

If you do not specify the back of flange on the centerline, you are prompted to select the piping where the valve is to be placed.

Flanges only appear if the Apply Flange Insertion Rule is set. For more information, see Apply Flange Insertion Rule in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide.

Re-associate the Components

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: Re-associate the Components

Command line: REASSOCIATEMODEL

If you have not purchased fieldPipe, you can only enter the command on the command line.

Enables you to re-associate disconnected components.

Entire drawing - Re-associates the entire drawing.

Select components - Re-associates only the selected components.

Re-associate the Entire drawing

1. Click Re-associate the Components on the on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface palette. Alternatively, type REASSOCIATEMODEL on the command line, and then press ENTER.

2. Select Entire drawing.

The entire drawing is re-associated.

Re-associate the Select components

1. Click Re-associate the Components on the on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface palette. Alternatively, type REASSOCIATEMODEL on the command line, and then press ENTER.

2. Select Select components.

3. Select the components you want to re-associate.

The components in the drawing are re-associated.

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From Point Cloud

CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface Palette: From Point Cloud

Command line: FPSETSPEC

Enables you to set the specification of the selected project automatically from the point cloud.

CADWorx searches the current PRJ for the specification whose flange thickness equals the length you specify based on the Tol Linear value.

Set Specification Dialog Box

Finds the specification based on the thickness or diameter when using Find rating by measuring

the flange or From Point Cloud. From Point Cloud does not use diameter.

Project File - Specifies the project file selected.

Size - Displays the size that was set.

Thickness Displays the thickness of the flange taken from the two points.

Thickness or Diameter - Specifies the thickness or diameter of the flange after it is acquired. This displays based on your selection during the process.

Tolerance - Specifies the tolerance for finding the specification. The higher the tolerance, the more specifications display in the Matching Specifications box.

Find - Finds the matching specifications based on the information provided by you to the software and displays it in the Matching Specifications box.

Matching Specifications - Displays the matching specifications found.

Specifications - Displays the matching specifications of the flange.

Flange Thickness - Displays the available thickness of the flange found in the specification.

Long Description - Specifies the long description of the flange as found in the specification.

You must have a project set before this task can be accomplished.

1. Click From Point Cloud.

2. Select a point cloud area on a pipe.

The size is displayed on the on the command line.

3. Select the start point of the flange.

4. Select the end point of the same flange.

This determines the thickness of the flange.

The Set Specification dialog box displays and the matching specifications display in Matching Specifications.

5. Select the specification, and then click OK.

The specification updates on the CADWorx fieldPipe - CloudWorx Interface palette.

If you have difficulty completing steps 3 and 4, then set the View to Top, Bottom, Left, or Right.

CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette

CADWorx fieldPipe tab: FP Palettes > fieldPipe TPS View

Command line: TPSVIEW

Enables you to use the Total Station and model piping. The CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette works in conjunction with the Total Station (TPS).

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Setup Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette) Connects and controls the setup of the Total Station.

Scan for station connection - Scans for and then connects to the Total Station. For more information, see Total Station Workflow (on page 38).

Refresh Ports - Resets the ports for use with the station. For more information, see Total Station Workflow (on page 38).

Load settings dialog box - Displays the TPS Settings dialog box. For more information, sees TPS Settings Dialog Box (on page 29).

Set station position - Sets the station position in the drawing in relation to the station's position in space. For more information, see Total Station Workflow (on page 38).

Define control points - Specifies the control point locations in the drawing. For more information, see Total Station Workflow (on page 38).

Station resection - Recalculates the position of the station when it is moved to a different location based on the target points specified in the previous location. For more information, see Resection after the station has been positioned (on page 39).

Stakeout - Enables you to manually or automatically move the laser of a station machine to a previously selected point set by the operator. For more information, see Stakeout a selected point manually or automatically (on page 40).

Measure linear distance - Measures a distance between two points in space and displays it in a message box. For more information, see Measure the linear distance (on page 40).

Station Distance - Finds the distance between the station and any point in space. For more information, see Find the distance of the total station from a point (on page 40).

Set blocks and scale - Displays the Set Blocks dialog box. For more information, see Set Blocks Dialog Box (on page 31).


Instrument

Ports - Lists the available communication ports on your computer.

Instrument Position - Displays the position of the station. If the station's position is not set, the line reads "Position not set". When set, this displays the coordinates of the machine, such as .

Station Height - Displays the height of the station.

Benchmark Elevation - Specifies the elevation level of the station from the benchmark. You can change the elevation of the total station using this and then recalculate it using Set station

position .

Prism Height - Specifies the height of the prism.

# - Displays the serial number of the selected point.

Point - Displays the 3D point coordinate collected with the Total Station.

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Acquire - Sends a command to the Total Station to acquire a point indicated by the laser.

The station must be positioned before you can acquire a point. During this operation, prompts are displayed for selecting the points. The palette displays a message indicating that the Total Station is waiting on input.

The Total Station unit can also be used to acquire points by pressing ALL or F1 on the machine.

Finish - Ends the acquiring of points.

Cancel - Cancels all operations being performed, and clears all lists.

See Also

Total Station Workflow (on page 38)

TPS Settings Dialog Box

Enables you to set the settings for the station.

Specification - Displays the selected specification.

Set - Displays the Set Specification and Size dialog box in which you specify a .spc drawing specification file, a main size, and a reduction size.

If you configure these settings in Plant, CADWorx displays the settings automatically when you open the Set Specification & Size dialog box.

Set Specification and Size

CADWorx Plant I tab: Setup Size/Spec > Setup > Specification / Size

CADWorx Plant I tab: Setup Size/Spec > Main Size

Setting toolbar: Main Size

Setting toolbar: Specification

Command line: SETSIZE, SETSPEC

Displays the Set Specification and Size dialog box in which you specify a .spc drawing specification file, a main size, and a reduction size.

Browse - Enables you to open the project specification needed for your drawing.

Reload File - Reloads the project (.prj) selected for any changes made in the specification editor. Alternatively, type RELOADPROJECTFILE on the command line, and press ENTER.

M - Sets the selected row as the main size.

R - Sets the selected row as the reduction size.

OK - Accepts the selected main and reduction sizes, and closes the dialog box.

Cancel - Cancels the operation.

CADWorx Plant specifications are delivered to the [Product Folder]\Plant\Spec folder. CADWorx P&ID also provides specifications delivered to the [Product Folder]\P&ID\Spec folder. If Plant and P&ID are used together, you should select specifications from a single folder. For more information, see SpecificationDirectory in the CADWorx Plant Users Guide.

The list of available sizes is controlled by [Product Folder]\Plant\System\SetSize.Tbl (English/inches), SetSizeA.tbl (Metric/inches), and SetSizeM.tbl (Metric/mm).

The information contained here can also be found in Set Specification and Size in the CADWorx Plant Users Guide.

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Save to Folder - Specifies the folder to save all information, such as points, flanges, and more.

Browse - Enables you to change the location where information is saved.

Mode

Laser - Specifies to the station to use the laser.

Prism - Specifies to the station you are using a prism.

Options

Draw Center Lines - Enables you to specify the station to draw the center lines in the drawing.

Draw Points - Enables you to specify the station to draw the points in the drawing.

Beep when finished - Enables the software to inform you with a beep when finished taking points.

Draw Circles - Enables you to specify the station to draw the circle points in the drawing.

Set as permanent - Draws a block in the drawing to permanently record the location of the station in the physical location.

Text Height - Specifies the height of the text in the drawing.

Block Scale - Specifies the scale of the block.

Rotate

Rotates the station using one of the following options:

Left - Moves the station to the left so that the laser moves left.

Right - Moves the station to the right so that the laser moves right.

Up - Moves the station up so that the laser moves upwards.

Down - Moves the station down so that the laser moves downwards.

Stop - Stops the rotation of the station.

Show Laser Beam - Turns on the Laser beam.

Communication

Data Rate - Specifies the data rate for communication with the station.

Data Bits - Specifies the data bits for communication with the station.

Parity - Specifies the parity for communication with the station.

Stop Bits - Specifies the stop bits for communication with the station.

OK - Closes the TPS Settings dialog box.

Cancel - Cancels and closes the TPS Settings dialog box.

fieldPipe Resection Results Dialog Box

Allows you to accept the default elevation and the difference of two points that align the station during the resection process or select one of the Station Elevations and a Distance difference of the measure between two points for resectioning.

Station Elevations - Specifies the station elevations based on the point acquired by the total station.

Select - Enables you to select one of the points in the Station Elevations list for use in Station

resection .

Distance difference - Specifies a list of the distance differences between two points acquired using the total station.

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Select - Enables you to select one of the point differences in the Distance difference list for use

in Station resection .

Use average elevation - Specifies the average elevation of the total station. This is the default

when using Station resection .

Use lowest difference of - Specifies the lowest difference of the total station. This is the default

when using Station resection .

OK - Accepts the selected points to set the resection of the total station during the Station

resection process.

This dialog box is only available during Station resection .

See Also

Resection after the station has been positioned (on page 39)

Set Blocks Dialog Box

Enables you to change the block appearance for the following items as they appear in the drawing:

Instrument Symbol - Enables you to select a block for the representation of the instrument symbol in the drawing.

Instrument Position - Enables you to select a block for the representation of the instruments position in the drawing.

Bench Mark - Enables you to select a block for the representation of the bench mark location in the drawing.

Control Points - Enables you to select a block for the representation of the control point locations in the drawing.

Scale - Specifies separate scales for Instrument Symbol, Instrument Position, Bench Mark, and Control Points.

OK - Accepts the blocks, and returns to the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface.

Cancel - Cancels the changes.

Piping Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette) Enables you to route piping, find the pipe size, find the rating, set the orientation, set anchor points, and more all using the Total Station (TPS). You are also provided a connect pipe option, so that any piping you route can be connected in the drawing. Verify when piping with the Total Station that the UCS is set to the World Coordinate System.

Find rating by measuring the flange - Enables you to determine the rating from acquiring points on a flange. For more information, see Find rating by measuring the flange (on page 40).

Set pipe orientation - Sets the orientation of the pipe before you acquire the end points. For more information, see Total Station Workflow (on page 38).

Determine pipe size - Enables you to acquire three points on a pipe to find the nominal size. For more information, see Total Station Workflow (on page 38).

Start routing pipes - Enables you to acquire points on continuous piping. Then, fieldPipe draws the piping in the drawing. For more information, see Route piping using the total station (on page 41).

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Model one pipe - Enables you to acquire a single pipe. The software then draws it in the drawing. For more information, see Model piping and then connect (on page 42).

Connect pipes - Enables you to connect two pipes with an elbow, tee, reducer, or cross. For more information, see Model piping and then connect (on page 42).

Insert valve - Enables you to acquire points to insert a valve in the drawing. For more information, see Insert a valve (on page 42).

Insert flange - Enables you to acquire points to measure the flange. For more information, see Insert a flange (on page 43).

Measure anchor point - Enables you to acquire three points on a piping component. The software then draws a line in the drawing perpendicular to the center line of the component at that point. For more information, see Measure an anchor point (on page 43).

Open anchor point saved description - Enables you to open a saved description of an anchor point. For more information, see Open saved descriptions of anchor points (on page 43).

Find center - Enables you to acquire three points on a round surface. The software then draws a circle in the drawing representing the object. For more information, see Find the center (on page 43).


Default Fittings - Enables you to select a default end type fitting. Fitting types are: LR Buttweld, SR Buttweld, Socket, Threaded, Flanged, and SpecialEnd.

Free XYZ - Starts the Free XYZ mode where you can incorporate the Total Station acquiring points with most of the AutoCAD commands as well as the CADWorx commands.

Use 3 Points - Enables you to use three points to find the size with Determine pipe size and

to find the center with Find center .

Orientation - Displays the orientation when it is set. When not set, this area displays the text: Not Set.

Measured Size - Displays the size measured when using Determine pipe size . When not measured, this area displays the text: 0.0.

Sizes list - Lists the available sizes for the specification project selected in setup.

Specification list - Lists the available specification for the specification project selected in setup.

Flanges - Lists the available flanges from the selected specification. These are the flanges you

can place when using Insert flange and Insert valve .

Valves - Lists the available valves from the selected specification. These are the valves you can place when using Insert valve .

Draw Cylinder - Draws a cylinder by selecting two points in the drawing when using Find center

.

Anchor Point label list - Displays a list of the anchor points descriptions.

Insulation - Specifies the insulation thickness for the piping. This is done manually.

Tolerance - Specifies the tolerance for squaring of the piping.

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Layer Control

Center Lines - Displays the center lines in the drawing, when checked.

Points - Displays the points selected, using the station, in the drawing when checked.

Setup - Displays the station locations and control points in the drawing, when checked. With the Setup option, you are able to see a representation of all the places the station was moved within the physical space and the control points acquired.


Point - Displays the 3D point coordinate collected with the Total Station.

Acquire - Sends a command to the Total Station to acquire a point indicated by the laser.



Finish - Ends the acquiring of points.

Cancel - Cancels all operations being performed, and clears all lists.

See Also

Total Station Workflow (on page 38)

Flange Tab (CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette) Enables you to measure flange alignment using the Total Station (TPS). Calculates the measured flange mean radius, all points measured with their specific alignment deviation (Z Delta), and radius deviation. Flange tab allows you to acquire the bolts orientation and create a complete detail report with the flange parameters, alignment, and bolt orientation information.

Measure Flange - Enables you to determine the position of the flange on the pipe. For more information, see Measure flange (on page 34).

Measure Bolt - Enables you to determine the position of the bolts on the flange. For more information, see Measure bolt (on page 35).

Export Report - Enables you to export the report for the information collected of the flange and bolt. For more information, see Export Report (on page 37).


Measure - Enables CADWorx fieldPipe to take points from the Total Station.

Manual - Enables selection of points in the drawing that have already been selected on the flange.

Identification

Identification box - Specifies the identification of the flange. The identification cannot be a null value. This value can be a text, numeric, or a combination of text and numeric value.

Flange Measurement

Sizes list - Lists the available sizes for the specification project selected in setup.

Specification list - Lists the available specification for the specification project selected in setup.

Flanges - Lists the available flanges for the specification project selected in setup.

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Bolt Measurement

Number of bolts - Specifies the number of bolts on the flange. Center of bolt head - Indicates to the software that points are to be taken on the center of the bolt. Hole 2 points - Indicates to the software that points are to be taken at the bolt hole and that 2 points are required.


Point - Displays the 3D point coordinate collected with the Total Station. Acquire - Sends a command to the Total Station to acquire a point indicated by the laser.



Finish - Ends the acquiring of points. Cancel - Cancels all operations being performed, and clears all lists.

Measure flange CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface Palette: Measure flange

Command line: CWTPSMEASUREFLANGE

Enables you to determine the position of the flange on the pipe. Pipe - Enables you to select a pipe to set the flange orientation. Specify - Enables you to specify the flange orientation in the drawing by using the total station to acquire points on the pipe in the physical space.

The Identification cannot be null when running a command from the Flange tab. You must select an Identification every time you run a command to export to that report. If you select an existing, the software overwrites that report. Make sure you are selecting the correct Identification for the report you plan to export. You can type the name of another report at any time.

The total station needs to be set up and positioned before capturing the information for the flange. To set up the total station to capture piping and the flange, see Total Station Workflow (on page 38).

A flange orientation must be set before the flange information can be captured. To set the orientation using a pipe, you must first have modeled the piping containing the

flange. To route piping using the total station, see Route piping using the total station (on page 41).

A project must be set before you can set the orientation of the flange. To set a project, see TPS Settings Dialog Box (on page 29).

Measure a flange using Measure and Pipe 1. Select Measure on the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette in the Flange tab. 2. Click Measure flange . Alternatively, type CWTPSMEASUREFLANGE on the command

line, and then press ENTER. 3. Select Pipe. 4. Select the pipe in the drawing that contains the flange in the physical piping, and then press

ENTER. 5. Acquire three or more points on the back of flange.

You are required to acquire three points on the flange. Clicking Finish before acquiring three points on the flange provides you with a message box. Click OK in the message box, click Cancel, and then restart the command.

6. Click Finish.

A circle representing the flange appears with the points acquired.

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Measure a flange using Measure and Specify

1. Select Measure on the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette in the Flange tab.

2. Click Measure flange . Alternatively, type CWTPSMEASUREFLANGE on the command line, and then press ENTER.

3. Select Specify.

4. Acquire the first point on the pipe.

5. Acquire the second point on the pipe in the direction of the flange.

6. Acquire three or more points on the back of flange.

You are required to acquire three points on the flange. Clicking Finish before acquiring three points on the flange provides you with a message box. Click OK in the message box, click Cancel, and then restart the command.

7. Click Finish.

A circle representing the flange appears with the points acquired.

Measure a flange using Manual and Pipe

1. Select Manual on the CADWorx fieldPipe - TPS Interface palette in the Flange tab. 2. Click Measure flange . Alternatively, type CWTPSMEASUREFLANGE on the command

line, and then press ENTER. 3. Select Pipe. 4. Select the pipe in the drawing that contains the flange in the real world physical piping, and

then press ENTER. 5. S

Documents

Cad Wor x Field Pipe Users Guide