CDWX Plant Professional 2013 Manual

CADWorx Plant Training Manual
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Contents
Section 1 - Introduction ................................................................................................ 9
Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Pre-requisites .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Principle Aims ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Section 2 - Accessing Commands ............................................................................. 10

Plant Menu............................................................................................................................................ 10
Plant Toolbars....................................................................................................................................... 10
Command Line ..................................................................................................................................... 10
CADWorx Tool Palettes ........................................................................................................................ 11
CADWorx Ribbons................................................................................................................................ 11
Section 3 - Setup Drawings ........................................................................................ 12

Startup Options ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Setup dialogue Box .............................................................................................................................. 13
Current Drawing.................................................................................................................................... 14
Configuration Settings .......................................................................................................................... 15
Specification and Line Size .................................................................................................................. 16
Configuration layers .............................................................................................................................. 17
Piping Rules .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Current Settings .................................................................................................................................... 18
Exercise - Basic Drawing setup ..................................................................................................... 18
Section 4 - Line Numbering ........................................................................................ 20

Setting up a Line Numbering system.................................................................................................... 20
Line Numbering System Dialogue Box .......................................................................................... 20
Other Line Numbering Commands ....................................................................................................... 21
Line Number Assign ....................................................................................................................... 21
Line Number Annotate ................................................................................................................... 21
Line Number By ............................................................................................................................. 21
Line Number Count ........................................................................................................................ 21
Line Number Increment.................................................................................................................. 22
Line Number Decrement ................................................................................................................ 22
Matching Pipework Information ............................................................................................................ 22
Match Component Size .................................................................................................................. 22
Match Component Specification .................................................................................................... 23
Match Component Size and Specification ..................................................................................... 23
Match Component Line Number .................................................................................................... 23
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Match Component All Settings ....................................................................................................... 24
Exercise - Setup and Using the Line Numbering System .............................................................. 24
CADWorx Spec View Palette ............................................................................................................... 27
Exercise - Using the Spec View Palette......................................................................................... 28
Line View Palette Line Isolate Tab .................................................................................................... 30
Exercise - Using the Line View Palette .......................................................................................... 31
Section 5 - Creating a 2D/3D Drawing ....................................................................... 33

2D/3D Drafting and Modelling Overview .............................................................................................. 33
Mode Convert ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Preparing first 3D Model ....................................................................................................................... 33
Exercise - Drawing in 3D Solids and Convert into 2D ................................................................... 45
Section 6 - UCS Manipulation and the use of Viewpoints ....................................... 47

Preparing the Model ............................................................................................................................. 47
Point and Shoot UCS ........................................................................................................................... 49
VIEWFLAT ..................................................................................................................................... 49
VIEWNORTH ................................................................................................................................. 49
VIEWEAST ..................................................................................................................................... 50
VIEWSOUTH ................................................................................................................................. 50
VIEWWEST .................................................................................................................................... 50
UCSNEXT ...................................................................................................................................... 50
Compass ........................................................................................................................................ 50
Viewpoint Commands ........................................................................................................................... 51
Predefined Views ........................................................................................................................... 51
View Manager ................................................................................................................................ 52
3DORBIT command ....................................................................................................................... 52
Section 7 Continue with the 3D Model ................................................................... 53

Modelling Overview .............................................................................................................................. 53
Preparing the 3D Model ........................................................................................................................ 53
Using Auto Route ........................................................................................................................... 61
Using Auto Weld function ............................................................................................................... 63
Placing pipework using Automatic Welds ...................................................................................... 63
Using Auto Connect ....................................................................................................................... 65
Exercise - Using Auto Connect ...................................................................................................... 69
Controlling Bolts and Gaskets .............................................................................................................. 70
Tick Mark ........................................................................................................................................ 70
Stud Bolts ....................................................................................................................................... 71
Gasket ............................................................................................................................................ 73
Weld Gap ....................................................................................................................................... 75
Adding Pipework by Line Name ........................................................................................................... 76
Exercise Alternate for Router ...................................................................................................... 78
Continue adding Pipework by Line Name ............................................................................................ 79
Exercise Alternate for Router ...................................................................................................... 80
TopWorks ............................................................................................................................................. 82
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Line View Palette Find Tab................................................................................................................ 84
Adding TopWorks........................................................................................................................... 85
Exercise - Placing TopWorks ......................................................................................................... 88
Insulation View...................................................................................................................................... 89
Exercise - Adding Insulation .......................................................................................................... 93
Clash ..................................................................................................................................................... 94
Loading the Clash View Palette ..................................................................................................... 94
Options ........................................................................................................................................... 96
Exercise - Using the Clash View Palette........................................................................................ 98
Pipe Support Palette ........................................................................................................................... 100
Inserting Single Pipe Supports ..................................................................................................... 102
Placing Elbow Supports ............................................................................................................... 104
Placing Multiple Pipe Supports .................................................................................................... 106
Editing Supports ........................................................................................................................... 108
Discontinuity View............................................................................................................................... 112
Loading the Discontinuity View Palette ........................................................................................ 112
Exercise - Using the Discontinuity View Palette .......................................................................... 114
Section 8 - Advanced piping options ...................................................................... 115

Change size ........................................................................................................................................ 115
Exercise Change Size ............................................................................................................... 115
Change spec ....................................................................................................................................... 117
Exercise Change Spec.............................................................................................................. 117
Advanced grips ................................................................................................................................... 118
Exercise Advanced grips .......................................................................................................... 119
Move Components.............................................................................................................................. 120
Exercise Move Components ..................................................................................................... 120
Autoroute Command .......................................................................................................................... 122
Exercise Autoroute Command .................................................................................................. 122
Section 9 - Working with Projects............................................................................ 125

Definitions ........................................................................................................................................... 125
Project .......................................................................................................................................... 125
Specification ................................................................................................................................. 126
Catalog ......................................................................................................................................... 126
Loading the Specification Editor ......................................................................................................... 128
Working with the Specifications Editor ............................................................................................... 129
Component data ........................................................................................................................... 131
Branch data .................................................................................................................................. 131
Creating a new Specification .............................................................................................................. 133
Exercise Create a new Specification ........................................................................................ 134
Loading Catalog Editor ....................................................................................................................... 137
Working with the Catalog Editor ......................................................................................................... 138
Component data ........................................................................................................................... 139
Add a new Component to the Catalog ............................................................................................... 140
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Exercise Add a new Component to the Catalog ....................................................................... 141
Section 10 - Working with a Project Database ........................................................ 143

Database Overview ............................................................................................................................ 143
Database Links ................................................................................................................................... 143
Live Database Dialogue Box Settings ................................................................................................ 144
On/Off ........................................................................................................................................... 144
Database Type ............................................................................................................................. 145
Live DB - Path .............................................................................................................................. 145
Start Up Dialogue Options ........................................................................................................... 145
Synchronize Database ................................................................................................................. 146
Export to Database ...................................................................................................................... 147
Auditing the Database .................................................................................................................. 148
Working with the Database ................................................................................................................. 149
Loading the Project Database ...................................................................................................... 149
Pipework Data Input Form ........................................................................................................... 149
Database Reports ........................................................................................................................ 149
Exercise - Working with the Project Database ............................................................................. 149
Exercise - Creating Project Database Reports (Advanced User Training Only) ......................... 150
Section 11 CAESAR II Interface ............................................................................ 151

Stress Interface................................................................................................................................... 151
Transferring CADWorx Plant Data into CAESAR II ..................................................................... 151
Transfer of CAESAR II Data into CADWorx Plant ....................................................................... 152
Adding Pipework Restraints ............................................................................................................... 153
Restraints ..................................................................................................................................... 153
Section 12 - Producing Layout Drawings................................................................ 156

Layouts Overview ............................................................................................................................... 156
Creating a Layout View ................................................................................................................ 156
Automatic Dimensioning .............................................................................................................. 157
Pipework Centrelines ................................................................................................................... 159
Associative Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 159
Drawing Annotation ............................................................................................................................ 159
Text Height ................................................................................................................................... 160
Elevation ...................................................................................................................................... 160
Component ................................................................................................................................... 160
Adding Line Numbers................................................................................................................... 161
Graphics ....................................................................................................................................... 163
Working with Sections .................................................................................................................. 164
Creating a Section View in the layout .......................................................................................... 165
2D Representation ....................................................................................................................... 165
BOM Setup ................................................................................................................................... 166
System variables affecting BOM Appearance ............................................................................. 168
Exercise - Working with Layouts .................................................................................................. 169
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Section 13 - User Shapes ......................................................................................... 170
User Shapes Overview ....................................................................................................................... 170
Creating User Shapes ........................................................................................................................ 170
The User Component Create Command ..................................................................................... 170
Draw the User Shape ................................................................................................................... 172
Section 14 Modelling HVAC and Cable trays ....................................................... 174

HVAC and Cable trays Overview ....................................................................................................... 174
Creating HVAC components .............................................................................................................. 174
Creating a HVAC Square Straight ............................................................................................... 174
Creating a HVAC Square Tee ...................................................................................................... 175
Creating a HVAC Square Straight ............................................................................................... 176
Creating a HVAC Straight Bend ................................................................................................... 178
Editing HVAC components .......................................................................................................... 179
Custom HVAC Components ............................................................................................................... 180
Create a HVAC Vent .................................................................................................................... 180
HVAC Catalogue ................................................................................................................................ 181
Section 1 - Using the Steel Module .......................................................................... 184
Steel Overview ............................................................................................................................ 184
Steel Commands ........................................................................................................................ 184
Steelwork Sections .................................................................................................................... 184
Steel Properties Dialogue ......................................................................................................... 185
User Input Dialogue ................................................................................................................... 186
Creating Data File....................................................................................................................... 187
Section 2 Creating a Steel User Shape ........................................................... 188
Creating the Cross-Section Drawing ....................................................................................... 188
Adding Steel Parameters .......................................................................................................... 189
Drawing the Steel User Shape .................................................................................................. 189
Section 3 - Creating a Simple HVAC Support .................................................... 190
Exercise - Create the Flat Bar Data File:-................................................................................. 190
Section 4 - Creating a 3D Pipework Rack .......................................................... 192

Creating Pipework Rack Support Columns............................................................................. 192
Creating Steelwork Members .................................................................................................... 194

Editing Steelwork Members ...................................................................................................... 196
Create Pipework Rack Base Plates .......................................................................................... 197
Creating Pipework Rack Assemblies ....................................................................................... 199
Section 6 Steel Frame Creation Dialogue ....................................................... 200
Create Steel Frame..................................................................................................................... 205
Creating Stairs ............................................................................................................................ 218
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Adding Baseplates ..................................................................................................................... 220
Creating ladders ......................................................................................................................... 221
Add handrails ............................................................................................................................. 223
3D Parametric Equipment......................................................................................... 225
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 225
Setup Equipment........................................................................................................................ 225

Layers .......................................................................................................................................... 225
Configuration File ...................................................................................................................... 226
Equipment Palette ...................................................................................................................... 227
Section 1 - Creating a 3D Pump .......................................................................... 228
Centrifugal Pump ....................................................................................................................... 228

Setup Model ................................................................................................................................ 228
Pump Body ................................................................................................................................. 229
Pump Base Plate ........................................................................................................................ 231
Pump Nozzles ............................................................................................................................. 232
Section 2 - Model Heat Exchanger ..................................................................... 234
E-101 Heat Exchanger ............................................................................................................... 234

Setup model ................................................................................................................................ 234
Create Heat Exchanger Nozzles ............................................................................... 238

Create Heat Exchanger Support Saddles................................................................ 239
Section 3 - Creating Vessel and Tanks .............................................................. 240
Vertical Vessel ............................................................................................................................ 240

Support Skirt .............................................................................................................................. 241
Vessel Nozzles ........................................................................................................................... 242
Vessel Stiffening Ring ............................................................................................................... 242
Vessel Jacket .............................................................................................................................. 242
Manway Nozzle ........................................................................................................................... 242
Vessel Manway Door ................................................................................................................. 243
Vessel Access Ladder ............................................................................................................... 243
Nozzle Schedules ....................................................................................................................... 244
Exercise - Create a Vertical Vessel .......................................................................................... 245
Isogen Isometrics ...................................................................................................... 248
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 248
I-Configure .................................................................................................................................. 248

Setup Isometric Directory ......................................................................................................... 248
Project Directory Setup ............................................................................................................. 249
Setting Template Styles............................................................................................................. 250
CADWorx ISOGEN Settings ...................................................................................................... 251

Default Style ............................................................................................................................... 251
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Selecting ISOGEN Styles Manually .......................................................................................... 251
Isometric production ................................................................................................................. 252

Isogen Out .................................................................................................................................. 252
Isogen Batch ............................................................................................................................... 254
Exercise - Isogen isometric production................................................................................... 254
PCF Functions ............................................................................................................................ 255

Isogen PCF In ............................................................................................................................. 255
Isogen PCF Out .......................................................................................................................... 255
Exercise - Using Isogen PCF commands. ............................................................................... 257
I-Configure Settings ................................................................................................................... 258
I-Configure Wizards ................................................................................................................... 260
CADWorx Design Review ......................................................................................... 261
Section 1 Workspace ........................................................................................ 262
Default Workspace ..................................................................................................................... 262
Component List .......................................................................................................................... 263
CADWorx Properties.................................................................................................................. 264
XRef View .................................................................................................................................... 265
Layer properties ......................................................................................................................... 266
Line Number View ...................................................................................................................... 267
Properties ................................................................................................................................... 268
Saved Views and Animations ................................................................................................... 269
Section 2 Opening Files in CDR ...................................................................... 270
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 261
Right-Click Menu ........................................................................................................................ 273
Section 4 Views and Animations ..................................................................... 275
Views ........................................................................................................................................... 275

Adding a New View .................................................................................................................... 275
Animations .................................................................................................................................. 275

Creating a New Animation ........................................................................................................ 275
Recording an Animation............................................................................................................ 275
Creating an Animation by Adding Frames Manually.............................................................. 276
Editing an Animation ................................................................................................................. 276
Section 5 Redlining........................................................................................... 278
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Section 1 - Introduction
Overview
This course has been produced to teach you how to use CADWorx Plants features and utilities to get
the best efficiency and productivity gains possible. The course demonstrates the functionality of
combining AutoCAD with CADWorx Plant to create an impressive engineering pipework design
solution. We starts with the simpler features and, by creating a small plant model, build to more
complex commands. As the course progresses, we will use the features to produce the associated
GAs and isometrics, as well as other required outputs.
Pre-requisites
To participate effectively, you should have a good, working, knowledge of 3D AutoCAD, as well as a
general understanding of process piping systems, in both their terminology and their design.
Principle Aims
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Create 3D piping models and generate 2D layout drawings from them
Generate automatic isometrics using ISOGEN
Modify the default CADWorx Plant specifications and generate new specifications as
required
Create HVAC, steel frames, stairs, ladders and handrails etc. using the HVAC and
Steelwork modules
Create pumps and vessels using the Equipment module
Generate Bills of Material for use in GAs
Automatically generate a database, populated with data from the model and link
drawings to an existing database
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Section 2 - Accessing Commands

As CADWorx Plant runs on AutoCAD, all commands can be accessed in a similar way. As such, you
can access commands using any of the following methods.
Plant Menu
The Plant menu contains most of the commands available in CADWorx Plant. In these training
documents, the menu options will be referred to with a greater than sign. For example, in the image
below the option highlighted would be referred to as Plant > Accessory > 2D Representation.
Plant Toolbars
The Plant toolbars contain most of the commands available in CADWorx Plant, grouped into relevant
categories. For example, there is a Flanged Valves toolbar and a Line Numbers toolbar. CADWorx
Plant toolbars retain all the functionality of AutoCAD toolbars and can be resized and docked, or even
modified, if required.
Command Line
CADWorx Plant commands can be entered at the AutoCAD command line. For example, entering
ROUTER at the command line starts the CADWorx Plant Automatic Routing utility.
There are also shortened command aliases, which are automatically installed with CADWorx Plant
and can be used to increase the speed of command entry. For example, the command alias, RT, can
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be used instead of the full ROUTER command. Additional command aliases can be created by
modifying the ACAD.PGP file to include the new command aliases.
CADWorx Tool Palettes

The CADWorx Tool Palettes allow you to access many commands via a dockable window, which can
be used with, or instead of the CADWorx Plant toolbars.
CADWorx Tool Palettes work in exactly the same way as the standard AutoCAD Tool Palettes, they
can be moved, docked to the edge of the AutoCAD window, resized etc. There are also Auto-hide and
Visibility options, so the Tool palettes either do not use up a lot of screen space, or are transparent,
so that you can view the model behind the Tool Palette. CADWorx Tool Palettes can be edited and
modified using the CUI.
CADWorx Ribbons
The CADWorx Ribbons allow you to access many commands via the Ribbon instead of using the
CADWorx Menu. If using this option, it is recommended that you use the Spec View palette, otherwise
you will need to create all components using the command line or use the CADWorx Plant toolbars as
well. There are three Ribbon menus, CADWorx Plant I, CADWorx Plant II and CADWorx Steel /
HAVC.
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Section 3 - Setup Drawings

Open CADWorx Plant. When you open CADWorx Plant for the first time the next dialogue box
appears. Choose the environment that you want to use.
Start a new drawing using the Metric.dwt template.
Startup Options
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You can use CADWorx Plant with or without a database. The databases that can be used with
CADWorx Plant are Microsoft Access, SQL and Oracle. The dialog box shown above will only be
displayed if a database connection has been previously created. Click on the Settings button to
review the database to be used and to change the default setting for new drawings.
Setup dialogue Box

The main CADWorx Plant settings and variables can be modified and reviewed using the Plant Setup
dialogue box. There are the next tabs in this dialogue box:
Current Drawing -> View/Set general settings as Main Size, Reduction Size, Pipe
Specification, Drawing Mode and Fitting Mode.
Configuration Settings -> Additional setting in the Configuration file.
Specification / Size -> Set your Size and Spec.
Configuration Layers -> Overview of the layers that are used by CADWorx Plant.
Piping Rules -> All kind of rules used by drawing your pipeline.
To open the Setup dialogue box, you can either select Setup from the Settings toolbar, go to Plant >
Setup, or enter SETUP at the command line.
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Current Drawing
In this tab you can view the current Main/Reduction size and Specification. For changing these setting
see tab Specification / Size.
You can also set here the Drawing Mode and Fitting Mode.
It is possible to convert your drawing into another mode.
In the ribbon menu you see the next converting buttons
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The following settings can be used, with the associated commands:

2D Double Line - CONVERTDOUBLE
2D Single Line - CONVERTSINGLE
3D Solids - CONVERTSOLID
(Isometric CONVERTISO)
To select the default fitting mode, you can either select Socket Weld or Threaded from the Setup
dialogue box or select the same from the Setting toolbar. Setting the default fitting mode can reduce
the number of prompts required when creating CADWorx components.
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The default fitting mode must be selected before creating the required CADWorx components and
any existing components cannot be switched between Socket Weld and Threaded, and vice versa.
You also can change the colours of the Compass, Dimension and Highlight which are used by placing
components into the drawing. It is possible to switch Compass and Dimension On and Off.
All settings in this tab are stored into the drawing.
Configuration Settings
In the tab Configuration Settings you can modify the configuration file. This dialogue box enables you
to modify the registry recorded configuration file. The default configuration file is C:\CADWorx
2013\Plant\System\Metric.cfg (or Imperial.cfg for Imperial use), although any number of custom
configuration files can be created and restored as required.
With the Save As button you can save your changes into a configuration file. The name of the
current configuration file is displayed in this tab. With the Load button you can load another
configuration file. With the Apply and Close button you save your changes into the current
configuration file and close the dialogue box.
The next settings are stored in the configuration (.cfg) file:
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The Configuration Settings

The Configuration Layers
The Piping Rules
The settings from the tab Current Drawing and Specification / Size are stored into the drawing.
Specification and Line Size

In the tab Specification / Size you can select the Specification and the Main and Reduction size. But
first of all you have to select a project by selecting the Browse button. In this training we use the
Sample_Metric.prj file. In this project are four specs available (150_MM, 300_MM, 600_MM and
Example_MM). Just select the spec that you want to use with one mouse click.
In the right window you can select your Main and Reduction size.
The settings in this tab are stored into the drawing.
You can also use the
ribbon menu button for setting the Specification and the Size.
In CADWorx we use the next kind of specs:

Imperial Nominal Bore and Imperial Lengths - e.g. 150.spc
Imperial Nominal Bore and Metric Lengths - e.g. 150_M.spc
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Metric Nominal Bore and Metric Lengths - e.g. 150_MM.spc
Configuration layers
In this dialogue box, you can add, rename and delete CADWorx layers. The default CADWorx layers
cannot be deleted, but they can be renamed and their line types and colours can be modified.
Piping Rules
In this tab you can set the piping rules. These rules decide how piping components are placed into the
drawing.
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Current Settings
To confirm the Current Settings you can either select the Current Settings button from the Setting
toolbar or enter CURRENT at the command line.
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Exercise - Basic Drawing setup

1. Open CADWorx Plant 2013 and create a drawing using the metric template.
2. Save the drawing file as CADWorxPlant1.dwg and store the file in a new directory C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises.
3. Open the Setup dialogue box.
4. Use the
button to save your configuration setting into the file:
C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises\Project.cfg
5. Use the
button to load the just created file:
C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises\Project.cfg
6. Check the configuration file name in the Configuration Settings tab.
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7. Select the project file Sample_Metric.prj in the Size / Specification tab. This file is stored
in the C:\CADWorx 2013\Plant\Spec folder.
8. Set the specification to ANSI Class 150 pipe with metric nominal bore sizes and metric
lengths.
9. Set the main size to 200 and set the reduction size to 100.
10. Set the Fitting Mode to Threaded.
11. Set the Drawing Mode to 2D Double Line.

12. Set the piping rule Apply Gasket Insertion Rule on Automatic.
13. Save all settings with the button Apply & Close.
14. Display the Current Settings dialogue box.

15. Set the AutoCAD variable LUPREC on 2, for 2 decimal precision.
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Section 4 - Line Numbering

You can use CADWorx Plant with the line numbering system either enabled or disabled. When
enabled, line numbers give a quick, efficient method of finding and isolating pipelines.
Setting up a Line Numbering system

To open the Line Numbering System dialogue box, you can either select Line Number Setup from the
Line Numbers toolbar, enter NUMBERSETUP at the command line, or go to Plant > Accessory
> Line Numbers > Setup.
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Line Numbering System Dialogue Box
You can set up line numbering systems using any of the categories from the project database. These
categories may be split up using separators defined by you, for example, you could add the diameter
symbol () before the nominal diameter (the short code for the diameter symbol is ALT + 0216).
Line Numbering System Options
When this switch is enabled, all components that are placed in the drawing receive a line number.
There are two methods of line numbering in CADWorx, Static and Dynamic.
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The Static option uses the currently selected size and spec for all future components, even if the
actual size and/or spec is changed. However, you can manually modify these fields in the
NUMBERSETUP dialogue box.
The Dynamic option updates the line number for new components every time you change the
selected size and/or spec. When Dynamic is selected, you cannot manually change the size or spec
shown in the line number for new components.
Of course, you can manually change the line number of an existing component, or add a line number,
if one was not added automatically using the Component Edit dialogue box.
Other Line Numbering Commands

Line Number Assign
This function allows you to assign a new line number to existing components. In Static mode, the line
number will be replaced exactly as it is previewed in the setup dialogue. To use this command either
click the Line Number Assign button on the Line Numbers toolbar, go to Plant > Accessory > Line
Numbers > Assign, or enter NUMBERASSIGN at the command line.
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Line Number Annotate

This function allows you to annotate pipelines with their line numbers. The text size is based upon the
AutoCAD environment variable TEXTSIZE and is placed on the default text layer. You can select
individual components to be annotated by selection. During the labelling process, the rubber-band line
identifies which component is being labelled.
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Line Number By
This function allows you to set the line number from either a P&ID project, the current drawing or by
selecting a component. Except the P&ID option, this command can only be used when the line
numbering system is set to static.
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Line Number Count

This function sets the current line number count value. To utilise this option, you must have the
COUNT category in your current line number, you must also have your line numbering system set to
Dynamic, if not, an error message will be displayed.
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Line Number Increment

Use this function to increment the line number count value by one.
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Line Number Decrement

Use this function to decrement the line number count value by one.
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Matching Pipework Information

You can set system information for existing components using the options on the Setting toolbar.
Match Component Size

To set the current main and reduction sizes from an existing component, you can either select the
Size button from the Setting toolbar, or enter COMP2SIZE at the command line, or select Plant >
Utility > Set Component > Size.
If the component selected has both a main and reduction size set (e.g. reducing tee), CADWorx will
allow you to reverse them, if required.
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Match Component Specification

To set the current specification from an existing component, you can either select the Spec button
from the Setting toolbar, or enter COMP2SPEC at the command line, or select Plant > Utility > Set
Component > Spec.
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Match Component Size and Specification

To set the current main and reduction sizes, and the current specification, from an existing
component, you can either select the Size-Spec button from the Setting toolbar, or enter
COMP2SIZESPEC at the command line, or select Plant > Utility > Set Component > Size-Spec.
As with the Match Component Size option, CADWorx will allow you to reverse the main and reduction
sizes, if required.
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Match Component Line Number

To set the current line number from an existing component, you can either select the Line button from
the Setting toolbar, or enter COMP2LINE at the command line, or select Plant > Utility > Set
Component > Line.
You can only use this command if your line numbering system is set to Static.
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This command allows you to set the current line number by selecting a component with the required
line number. Any components created after running this command will use the new line number. This
command will only work if LineNumberSystem = 2 (Static).
Match Component All Settings

To set the current main size, reduction size, specification and line number you can either select the All
button from the Setting toolbar, or enter COMP2ALL at the command line, or select Plant > Utility >
Set Component > All.
You can only use this command if your line numbering system is set to Static.
Not on the Ribbon menu

This command allows you to set the main size, reduction size, current specification and line number
by selecting a component. Any components created after running this command will use the new line
number, size and specification as the component previously selected.
This is a very efficient method of setting and modifying line numbers once a model has been started
and the line numbering systems and line numbers have been established.
Exercise - Setup and Using the Line Numbering System

1. Open CADWorxPlant1.dwg filed in directory C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises.
2. Save the drawing as CADWorxPlant2.dwg in the same folder.
3. XREF in Foundations.dwg drawing at (0,0). Foundations.dwg is located in the

C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters directory.
4. Insert the drawing PipeEndPoints.dwg at (0,0), then explode the block.

PipeEndPoints.dwg is located in the C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters directory.
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5. Set the Line Number using the following settings.
a. Setup the line numbering system to SIZE-SERVICE-COUNT-SPEC
b. Set the service to HM1 (Hot Medium 1) and the Line Count to 4100
c.
Enable the Line numbering system (Dynamic Size/Spec)
6. Set Osnap on with the settings Endpoint and Center.

7. Draw a Pipe from Point D1 to Point D2. Use the PIPW command.
Command: PIPW
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]<last point>: ]: Pick point D1
Measuring length from elbow corner...
Pick end point or [component List/Slope/Elevation/Plane/Reference/Fitting

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Pick point D2

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Press Enter to quit
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8. Double click on the pipeline to check the line number
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CADWorx Spec View Palette

This palette provides an alternative method to the toolbars for placing components in the model. You
can also set the main and reduction sizes, the specification and the line numbering system using this
palette.
You can open the Spec View palette by selecting Plant > Palettes > Spec View Palette, or by entering
Spec View at the command line, or by selecting the Spec View button on the Palettes toolbar.
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The Spec View tab lists all components available for the current size and specification. Any
components not in the spec, or not in the current size range are not displayed. You can choose any of
the available components from the list and place them into the model in the same way as using
toolbars.
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After the Line numbering system is set up, the values can be altered from the Spec View palette. This
can be done by manually entering the value or by selecting from a drop-down list. To manually edit
the line number, right-click in the category and enter the required value.
To set up the drop-down list, use the dialogue box shown below.
You can activate it by selecting the
button from the Spec View palette.
All available categories will be displayed in the list on the left, and values can be added into the dropdown using the utility on the right.
Exercise - Using the Spec View Palette

1. Open the Spec View Palette
2. Set the main size to 250

3. Set the service to CM1 (Cold Medium 1) and the Line Count to 4300 by right-clicking in
the category on the Spec View palette and entering the values in manually
4. Draw Pipe from Point C1 to Point C2 using the Spec View Palette.
5. Set the main size to 100
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6. Set service to RSL (Refrigerant Supply Line) and the Line Count to 7100
7. Draw Pipe from Point B1 to Point B2

8. Set the Specification to 300_MM
9. Set service to RRL (Refrigerant Return Line) and the Line Count to 7200
10. Draw Pipe from Point A1 to Point A2
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Line View Palette Line Isolate Tab

The Line View Palette is made up of two tabs, the Line Isolate tab and the Find tab. The find tab will
be covered in Section 7.
The Line Isolate tab allows you to isolate components based on their line number or specification. The
components can be isolated alone, or alternatively the components can be partially isolated. i.e.
hiding any pipe items which do not match the criteria specified, but keeping equipment and steel etc.
visible.
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The buttons at the top of the palette are Refresh List, Show All Components, Select Line Number by
Component, Isolate Selected Line Numbers, Set Layer Options, and Help.
Refresh List will update the list with all current Line Numbers in the model. Use this button if new Line
Numbers created do not appear in the list.
Show All Components will restore all items which have been hidden using the Isolate option.
Select Line Number by Component allows users to pick any Pipe component in the model and will
isolate all items with a matching line number.
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Isolate Selected Line Numbers will isolate all line numbers which are highlighted in the list.
The Set Layer Options dialogue box allows you to include/exclude certain layers when the Isolate
Type is set to Layer Isolate. By default, all layers are visible for line isolate. The user can exclude
certain layers by selecting them in the dialogue box.
There are three options you can choose from when isolating items. Full will hide everything except
Pipe components with the selected line number(s).
Partial will hide only pipe items which do not have the selected line number(s). Layer will hide all nonCADWorx components based on the layer setup.
Right clicking on the line number list also displays the Isolate Selected Line Numbers, Show All
Components, and Refresh List options.
Note: If components have been hidden using the Line Isolate tab, these components will not be listed
in the Find tab.
Exercise - Using the Line View Palette

1. Use Isolate Type Full and the
button to isolate the line
100-RSL-7100-150_MM.
2. Use Isolate Type Partial and the
button to isolate the line
100-RSL-7100-150_MM. What is the difference with point 1?
3. Change the spec for the line 100-RSL-7100-150_MM into 300_MM
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Command: CHANGESPEC
Select mode [Automatic/Manual] <Automatic>: Enter for Automatic
Select line to change: Select the pipeline
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Select a spec to change to: Select spec 300_MM
Select a component to keep its position or <Enter to finish>: Enter to finish
4. Double click on the line to check the new line number.

5. Show all pipe lines again by using the
button.
6. Delete Points A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1 and D2.
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Section 5 - Creating a 2D/3D Drawing

2D/3D Drafting and Modelling Overview
It is important for users to be able to create either a 2D single line, 2D double line or 3D drawing.
Although you can draw your pipelines in 2D single line and 2D double line, it is easier to create your
pipelines direct in 3D.
With the mode convert options you can easily switch from 3D solids to 2D single or double line.
Mode Convert
You can use the Mode Convert function to change pipework produced by CADWorx Plant from one
mode to another. e.g. from 2D (double or single line) to 3D solids and back as required.
To load the Mode Convert function, you can either select Solids from the Setting Toolbar, or by
selecting Plant > Accessory > Mode Convert > 3D Solids or by entering CONVERTSOLID at the
command line.
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Preparing first 3D Model

Open CADWorxPlant2.dwg and save the drawing as CADWorxPlant3.dwg in the same folder.
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Use the CONVERTSOLID command to convert all 2D pipelines into 3D Solids. Choose a SW
isometric view.
Open the Spec View Palette and change the settings as required so that the line number is 250-CM14300-150_MM.
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We will now start placing components from the left end of the existing pipe with this line number.
To make this easier, turn Snap off, Ortho on and Osnap on (Endpoint and Center only).
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We will use 3D CADWorx commands to create the pipe run as shown below.
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Command: 90LR
ELL, 90%D LR S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPB
Pick point or [Start/Corner/otherEnd]<last point>: Pick ENDpoint of pipe
Pick other direction: Select a point downwards (with Ortho ON)
Command: PIPW
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]<last point>: Enter for last point
Measuring length from pipe end...

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: E for Elevation
Enter elevation or [Pick point/Alignment/Move]: 2900
Be sure that the red dimension line is including the elbow, only than you can draw this pipe run
correctly. If this is not the case you can use the option Toggle length.

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 4762 in the +Y direction

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: E for Elevation
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mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 2352.7 in the +Y direction

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: ]: E for Elevation

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 2362 in the +X direction

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Pick a point in the Y direction to create an elbow and
a peace of pipe

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Enter to quit the command
Use the erase command to erase the last piece of pipe. Do not use the undo command, because this
will undo the whole pipe segment.
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Command: FLGW
FLG, RFWN 150LB S/STD BORE, ASTM A-105
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: B for Buttweld end
Pick start point or [Face end] <last point>: Enter for last point
The drawing should resemble the one shown below:
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Now we will create the next bypass loop.
First, open CADWorxPlant3.dwg and save the drawing as CADWorxPlant4.dwg in the same folder.
Set the reduction size on 150mm, use a SE isometric view and select the Weldolet form the Spec
View palette.
Command: WOL
WELDOLET, SCH STD, ASTM A-105
Pick start point: Select a point on the vertical pipe with osnap NEA
Specify insertion point or [poinT distance/Component distance/Pipe end point
distance]: Pick just a point on the vertical leg
Pick direction: Pick a point in the correct direction with ortho on
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Command: CHANGEELEV
Elevation change [BOP correction/Arbitrary] <Arbitrary>: Press Enter for Arbitrary
Enter world elevation: 2000
Select objects: L for Last
1 found, 1 group
Select objects: Press Enter to accept
Pick base point: Select a point on the weldolet
Check the elevation of the weldolet with your mouse. Just move your mouse on the weldolet without
clicking. See next picture.
Down in the box you can see the elevation 2000.
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Increment the line number, the bypass line number should now read
150-CM1-4301-150_MM.
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Command: PIPW

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 300 in the +X direction
In this case we the length of the pipe is 300 (excluding the elbow).
Use the option Toggle length and notice the difference! See next picture.

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: T
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mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: Enter to quit the command
It is more easy, but not necessary, to go to PLAN view for the next coming commands.
Place next the weld neck flange without changing the main size. It is still on 250mm.
Command: FLGW
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: B for insertion point on the buttweld end
Pick start point or [Face end] <last point>: Enter for last point
Pick direction: Pick in the correct direction
The 250mm flange is placed against a 150mm pipe.

Undo (command U) this placement and change the Apply Size Rule in the tab Piping Rules of the
Setup dialogue box.
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Draw the flange again and notice the change of size.
Change the main size now to 150mm if you want.
Command: GLBF
GLOBE VALVE, 150LB FLG
Pick point or [Start/Middle] <last point>: Enter for last point
It is now possible to complete this bypass by stretch the globe valve in the centre of the bypass line
and then mirror all the other components.
But we prefer the next commands to finish it.
Command: FLGW
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: Enter for last point
Command: PIPW

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:.XY Enter Per of Use the XY filter and select with
osnap Perpendicular the crossing pipeline (with EL 5900).
to (need Z): Just pick a point

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:T Toggle the length again. Now the length is including
elbow.
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mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: PER to Select the right vertical leg
Select component to connect branch pipe and main pipe Select the weldolet see next picture
Select now the globe valve, select the middle grip and move it to the middle of the pipeline.
Command: MOVECOMPONENT
Hit Tab key to pass over obstacles.
Specify insertion point or [TAB key/poinT distance/Component distance/Pipe end
point distance/insertion Justification]: .Y Enter MID of Use the Y filter and select the osnap Midpoint
the left peace of pipe (with EL 600)
of (need XZ): Select a point in the +Y direction
Double click on the Globe valve or use the CEDIT command
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Exercise - Drawing in 3D Solids and Convert into 2D

Open the drawing CADWorxPlant4.dwg from C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises and save it as
CADWorxPlant5.dwg in the same folder.
Create the following line using information found in the images below.
Create 250-CM2-4200-150_MM in 3D Solid mode
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Convert the whole drawing into 2D double mode and the bypass loop 150-CM1-4301-150_MM into
2D single mode.
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Section 6 - UCS Manipulation and the use of

Viewpoints
In this section we will cover the use of CADWorx Plant point and shoot User Coordinate Systems
(UCS) and the use of AutoCAD Views, which significantly increase 3D drawing efficiency.
Preparing the Model

CADWorxPlant6.dwg.
XREF in C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\PipeworkRack.dwg at a position of (0,0) with an

orientation of zero.
XREF in C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\V-101.dwg at a position of (0,0) with an orientation of

zero.
Convert all the pipework again to 3D Solids, the pipework should now appear similar to the image
shown below (with a Realistic visual style selected).
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Point and Shoot UCS

Although you can draw in CADWorx Plant without changing your UCS, we will explain the point and
shoot system in the UCS.
To allow you to see the current UCS, you should ensure the UCSICON option is
turned on at all times and set to Origin, so that it is displayed, if possible, at 0,0,0 of the current coordinate system.
When moving the UCS, it is recommended that you position it on the centreline of the current
components that are being drawn, this will keep everything in the same plane.
To change the UCS, you can use UCS NEXT or choose the appropriate plane (North, East, South,
West or Flat) and place the icon as required.
If the rubber band line is not visible or is displayed incorrectly, then you are attempting to draw out of
plane. If you see a broken pencil icon and unexpected lines on the screen, instead of the selected
pipe and components, your current plane is perpendicular to the viewpoint. If this occurs, you should
change the viewpoint.
When dimensioning or annotating an isometric or 3D model, you should place the UCS icon on a
node or a centreline of the pipeline being worked on, this will force text to have the same orientation
as the pipeline.
CADWorx Plant has five standard planes. These are as follows:
VIEWFLAT
To set the Flat UCS, you can either select Flat from the UCS Toolbar, select Plant > UCS > Flat, or
enter VIEWFLAT (alias VF) at the command line.
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VIEWNORTH
To set the North UCS, you can either select North from the UCS Toolbar, select Plant > UCS > North,
or enter VIEWNORTH (alias VN) at the command line.
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VIEWEAST
To set the East UCS, you can either select East from the UCS Toolbar, select Plant > UCS > East, or
enter VIEWEAST (alias VE) at the command line.
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VIEWSOUTH
To set the South UCS, you can either select South from the UCS Toolbar, select Plant > UCS >
South, or enter VIEWSOUTH (alias VS) at the command line.
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VIEWWEST
To set the West UCS, you can either select West from the UCS Toolbar, select Plant > UCS > West,
or enter VIEWWEST (alias VW) at the command line.
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UCSNEXT
If you are unsure, which UCS you require, you can cycle through all five point and shoot UCS options.
To use the UCSNEXT option, you can either select Next from the UCS Toolbar, select Plant > UCS >
Next, or enter UCSNEXT at the command line.
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Compass
This command allows you to easily identify the required UCS option, without cycling through all the
available options. This command does this by displaying a compass type preview of the desired point
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and shoot orientation. This is not really a true compass, but does provide you with a choice of planes
to select.
A View North UCS will be orientated in the East West direction. This indicates a vertical plane
looking in a North direction.
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In the screenshot above, the Point and Shoot orientations View North and View West each allow
normal placement of text and other objects and a positive X direction. As the display's orientation is
changed, the compass changes accordingly.
Viewpoint Commands
The direction from which a 3D model is viewed is referred to as the viewpoint. AutoCADs methods for
viewing a 3D model are described below. For detailed instructions on using each of these methods,
refer to the related topics in AutoCAD Help.
Predefined Views
You can select any of the ten predefined views, both orthographic and isometric, from the View
toolbar or the View Manager dialogue box. You can also return to a previous viewpoint using the View
toolbar.
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View Manager
You can use the View Manger dialogue box to select any views that have been created in the model,
such as Model views, Layout views and the Current view, as well as the predefined views. The
location, camera direction, clipping information, current UCS and perspective information about each
of the created views is also displayed in this dialogue box.
In all, when you save a view, the following settings are saved:
Magnification, centre point, and view direction

View category that you assign to the view (optional)
The location of the view (the Model tab or a specific layout tab)
Layer visibility in the drawing at the time the view is saved
User Coordinate System
3D perspective
Live section
Visual style
Background
3DORBIT command
You can use the 3DORBIT command to create custom views.
When 3DORBIT is active, the target of the view stays stationary and the camera location, or
viewpoint, moves around the target. However, it appears as if the 3D model is turning as the mouse
cursor is dragged. Using this feature, you can specify any view of the model.
While the command is active, you can right-click to display additional options from a shortcut menu.
After you moved the viewpoint, you can save it to a named view by using the VIEW command.
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Section 7 Continue with the 3D Model

Modelling Overview
The section will continue you how to model in 3D and how to use the Routing, Auto Connect and Auto
Weld commands. We will also use the Layer by Line Number feature.
Preparing the 3D Model

CADWorxPlant7.dwg.
XREF in C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\E-101 Steel.dwg.
XREF in C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\E-101.dwg.
Set the current size to 200, the current spec to 150_MM and the line number to 200-HM1-4102150_MM. We will now create the line from the N3 nozzle to connect to the 200-HM1-4100-150_MM
header.
The model should look as shown below, when the line has been completed.
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Turn SNAP off and ORTHO and OSNAP on.
Select a SE isometric view.
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Use the Line View palette and view only the line 200-HM1-4100-150_MM with the isolate type partial.
Use the Spec View palette to draw the pipeline.
Start by placing a flange at the N3 nozzle.
Command: FLGW
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: CEN of Pick centre of the face of nozzle
Command: PIPW
mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 550 in the +X direction. This is the length of the pipe.
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mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 800 in the -Z direction
This is the length of only the pipe, use the option Toggle length if necessary!
Command: _FLGW
200 FLG, RFWN 150LB S/STD BORE, ASTM A-105
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: B fot Buttweld end
Pick start point or [Face end] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
Pick direction: Pick a point downwards
Command: GATF
GATE VALVE, 150LB FLG
Pick point or [Start/Middle] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
Add a TAG to this valve of GA-HM1-4102B.
Command: _FLGW
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
Command: 90LR
ELL, 90%D LR S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPB
Pick point or [Start/Corner/otherEnd]<last point>: Press Enter for last point
Pick other direction: Pick the correct direction
Command: PIPW
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Before continuing, ensure you have a reduction size selected of 100.
Command: ECC
REDUCER, ECC S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPB
Pick point or [Large end/Small end] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
Pick direction of flat side or [Up/Down]: Pick a point downwards
Notice that now the main size is 100mm and the reduction size 200.
Command: FLGW
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: B fot Buttweld end
Pick start point or [Face end] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
Command: CNTF
CONTROL VALVE, 150LB FLG.
Pick point or [Length/Start/Middle] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
Add a TAG to this valve of CV-HM1-4102.
Command: _FLGW
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Command: ECC
REDUCER, ECC S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPB
Pick point or [Large end/Small end] <last point>: S for Small end
Pick point or [Large end/Small end] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
Pick direction of flat side or [Up/Down]: Pick a point upwards
Command: PIPW
mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: 0 in the + Z direction, no pipe is place , only the elbow
Go to the tab Piping Rules of the Setup dialogue box and set the piping rule Apply Flange Insertion
Rule on Automatic Use Spec Setting.
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Command: GATF
GATE VALVE, 150LB FLG
Pick point or [Start/Middle] <last point>: Press Enter for last point
Notice that the flange is automatically placed with the valve.
Add a TAG to this valve of GA-HM1-4102A.
Command: _FLGW
Command: PIPW
mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:1400 in the +Z direction
mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: T for using the length of the pipe including the elbow
mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:.y
of MID Select the mid-point of the header 200-HM1-4100-150_MM
of (need XZ): Pick just a point in the +Y direction
mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: PER to the header
200-HM1-4100-150_MM
Select component to connect branch pipe and main pipe
Select the TEE, S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPD
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Double click on the tee or use the CEDIT command

number of the TEE into 200-HM1-4100-150_MM
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The Heat Exchanger and Pipework should look like the sketch below:
We will now place the bypass for this valve assembly. This should look as shown below when
completed.
Command: WOL
WELDOLET, SCH STD, ASTM A-105
Pick start point: Select a point on the left vertical pipe
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distance]: MID of Select MIDpoint of left vertical pipe
Pick direction: Pick the correct direction
Set the main size on 100mm. Use the
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Command: _COMP2SIZE
Select component to set size: Select the weldolet
Reverse main and reduction [Yes/No] <No>: y
Command: PIPW
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]<last point>:

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: PER to the right vertical pipe
Select component to connect branch pipe and main pipe Select the Weldolet from the list.
Command: GLBF
GLOBE VALVE, 150LB FLG
Pick point or [Start/Middle] <last point>: M for Middle insertion point
Pick point or [Start/Middle] <last point>: Pick a point on the pipe (use osnap MID or NEA)
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distance/insertion Justification]: MID of Select MIDpoint of pipe
Add a TAG to this valve of GL-HM1-4102.
Using Auto Route

It is sometimes desirable to route the centreline of a pipe without any fittings or inline components.
You can do this in CADWorx Plant using the Auto route utility. To use this command either go to Plant
> Accessory > Auto Route > Router, or enter ROUTER at the command line.
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CADWorxPlant8.dwg.
Set your USC to world and XREF the drawing

C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters\P-100.dwg.
We will now create the pump discharge line using the Auto Route feature.
Set the current line number to 150-CMT-4201-150_MM.
The routing line will look like the image below once completed.
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Command: ROUTER
Specify start point or [Position/Reference]: CEN Select CENter of nozzle
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/]: E for Elevation
Enter elevation change or [World/Pick] <World>: W for World
Enter world elevation: 1533.35
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: S for Slope
Enter slope in degrees (+ or -) or [Meter/Foot/Drop/Rise/Continuous]: 45
Specify next point or [Slope/]: 1550.8 Whilst dragging in the +Y direction
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: .Y Select point on header with line
number 250-CM2-4200-150_MM
of(need XZ): Select point in +Y direction
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: PER Select point on header with line
number 250-CM2-4200-150_MM
Elevation to use [Current/Last] <Last>: C for Current
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Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: Press Enter to quit
After enabling Auto Weld gaps, we will now add pipe and elbows to the line just created.
Using Auto Weld function

The AutoWeldGap feature can be used to minimise the number of commands required to place welds,
by automatically placing them at each buttweld connection.
Set the piping rule Apply Weld Insertion Rule on Automatic Buttweld Only
Placing pipework using Automatic Welds

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Command: _ROUTEBWLR
Enter an option [Elbows only/Pick points/Select polyline] <Select polyline>: Press Enter to accept
Select polyline or 3dpoly: Select the routing line just created
If you zoom into any of the buttwelds, you will notice the weld gap components between the pipes and
elbows.
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Follow now the next steps:

Erase the first piece of pipe
Draw the gate valve against the elbow, first flange is automatically placed. Use the
Endpoint of the correct weld.
Draw the second flange of the gate valve
Draw the missing piece of pipe from last flange to the nozzle. Use the option Connect
and the flange against the nozzle is automatically placed.
Set the valve tag to GA-CMT-4201
Erase the last piece of pipe
Draw the pipe again from the elbow and perpendicular to the header. Use the
Endpoint of the correct weld.
Insert a reducing tee into the header
Change the line number of the reducing tee and the two welds into 250-CM2-4200150_MM
The completed pump discharge line should look as shown below.
Set the Apply Weld Insertion Rule on No again before continuing.
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Using Auto Connect

You can use this function to minimise command line entries because it makes intelligent assumptions
about the location and direction of the required component. It does this by using the end point of the
last component as the start point of the selected component, as well as automatically continuing in the
same direction. If you place a component that has two directions, such as an elbow or tee, you will be
prompted to select only the second direction.

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Set the current line number to 250-CM1-4300-150_MM and the current reduction Size to 150.
Select a Left View and zoom into the vertical loop on the CM1 line. Erase the bottom piece of pipe
and both elbows.
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Stretch the bottom of the pipework vertically upwards by 600mm. The drawing should now reflect the
image shown below.
We will now add valves and reducers between the two pipes.
First, place a weld neck flange at the open pipe end.
Command: FLGW
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>: B for Buttweld end
Pick start point or [Face end] <last point>: END of Select end of pipe on the right
Pick direction: Pick a point downwards
We are now ready to start modelling using auto connect
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You can start the Auto Connect command by selecting Auto Connect from the Settings toolbar, or by
selecting Plant > Utility > Drawing Control > Auto Connect or by entering CONNECTTOG at the
command line.
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Now place the following components:

Gate valve
Flange
90 elbow (in the X direction)
Pipe (300 mm)
Eccentric reducer 250x150 (flat side in the Y direction)
Flange
Control valve
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Now either continue placing components in the same way to connect up to the vertical pipe on the
left, or use the mirror command to mirror the components on the right onto the left side of the control
valve. When completed the components should look as shown below.
Now turn off Auto Connect.
We will now add the following valve tags using the component edit dialogue box.
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Exercise - Using Auto Connect
CADWorxPlant10.dwg.
Using information from the image below, create the 100-RSL-7102-300_MM line using the Auto
Connect option.
Start at the nozzle of the heat exchanger.
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Controlling Bolts and Gaskets

CADWorx allows for the efficient placement of bolts using the AutoBolt utility. This utility can be
loaded from the gasket toolbar.
CADWorx also allows for the efficient placement of gaskets using the AutoGasket feature. This
feature can be enabled from the Configuration file.
Details of how to use these features and also any other functions provided on the Gasket toolbar are
shown below.
Tick Mark
To start the Tick Mark utility, you can either select the Tick Mark button from the Gasket toolbar, or
enter TICK at the command line.
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The Tick Mark symbol is used to show symbolically which side of the extension line (of a dimension)
the gasket is on. This command is dependent upon the DIMSCALE system variable being set
properly.
The initial prompt allows you to set the desired thickness, but will not appear again during the single
drawing session. You can change the thickness during the next prompt.
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Command: TICK
Enter gasket thickness <3.00>:
Pick dimension extension line [Change]: Select the Extension Line
Pick side: Click on the Gasket side of the Extension Line
Stud Bolts
Standard
To start the Standard Bolt command, you can either select the Standard button from the Gasket
toolbar, or enter PLACEBOLT at the command line.
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This feature allows you to insert stud bolt sets into the drawing environment for bill of materials
extraction. This option allows you to insert a stud bolt set anywhere in the drawing. Before starting this
command you should ensure that your current size and specification are set correctly.
Command: _PLACEBOLT
STUD BOLTS W/ NUTS
Pick start point <last point>: Select Endpoint of Gasket
Non-Standard
To start the Non-Standard Bolt command, you can either select the Non-Standard button from the
Gasket toolbar, or enter NONSTDBOLT at the command line.
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This command allows you to insert a custom stud bolt set anywhere in the drawing. Before starting
this command you should ensure that your current size and specification are set correctly.
Command: _NONSTDBOLT
Enter abbreviated description: NON STD STUD BOLTS
Enter description: STUD BOLTS W/ DOUBLE NUTS & WASHERS
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Enter diameter of stud: 16
Enter length of stud: 200
Enter number of stud in set: 12
Enter weight for set: 24
Enter index code <0000>: Press Enter to accept
Enter sort location number <0>: Press Enter to accept
Hit enter when finished...
Pick start point <last point>: Select Endpoint of Gasket
Automatic
To start the Automatic Bolt command, you can either select the Automatic button from the Gasket
toolbar, or enter AUTOBOLT at the command line.
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You can use this command to assign stud bolt sets of similar sizes and specifications to all the
gaskets in the selection set. Gaskets of different sizes and specifications will be handled
automatically.
Command: _AUTOBOLT
Select mode [Automatic/Manual] <Automatic>:
When Automatic selected:

Select line: Select the required pipeline
When Manual selected:

Select piping components to assign bolts: Select the required components
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Piping rule for bolts
When the Apply Bolt Insertion Rule is set on Automatic, bolts are automatically placed with the
gaskets.
Gate valve with bolts
Gasket
To start the Gasket command, you can either select the Gasket button from the Gasket toolbar, or
enter GAS at the command line.
You can use the Semi-Circle on the outer portion of both Gasket sections to allow for easy OSNAP
selection, which is useful for dimensioning. You will find that it is relatively easy to select the centre of
the circle from a zoomed out view.
If you need to place a flange face against a gasket, you can select the Endpoint OSNAP and select
the desired side of the gasket to place the flange exactly in the correct position. This will provide a
method of placing the flange when the last point option is no longer available.
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You can also use this routine for creating ring type joints. The data files used for ring type joints have
an extra column indicating the ring number. The gasket routine checks for this additional column and
adds this ring number to the bill of materials description. The distance between the faces of adjoining
flanges (under compression) will be used in this file instead of the actual depth of the ring.
Command: GAS
GASKET, 3MM THK, 300LB
Pick start point <last point>: Select the required point
Piping rule for gaskets
When the Apply Gasket Insertion Rule is set on Automatic, gaskets are automatically placed with
flanges and valves.
Gate valve with flanges and gaskets
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Weld Gap
To start the Weld Gap command, you can either select the Weld Gap button from the Gasket toolbar,
or enter WELD at the command line.
Command: WELD
WELD GAP, 3MM THK
Pick start point <last point>: Select the required point
Pick direction to cut back: Select the required direction
Using this command also allows for the creation of a weld list from the drawing, by providing an exact
number of gaps or engagements in the model. You can generate this weld list by entering
WELDTOTAL at the command line.
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Command: _WELDTOTAL
Select objects: Select the welds for in the report
Qty. Spec.
Nominal
Actual
Thk.
Linear Lg.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
150_MM
150.0000
168.3000
7.1000
7402.22
After completing this command, you will be given the total number of welds, the thickness and the
total amount of linear weld required for each pipe size. You can then copy this information into a text
editor or an Excel spreadsheet etc., as required.
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Adding Pipework by Line Name

In CADWorx, you can place pipework on a layer with the same name as the specification, which is the
default setting, or you can enable LayerByLineNumber in the configuration file. In this section you will
learn how to place pipelines on specific layers and also how to place socket weld pipework.

CADWorxPlant11.dwg.
Open the configuration settings tab and enable the LayerByLineNumber variable, whilst this
dialogue box is open.
Set the current line number to 100-RRL-7202-300_MM.
Save the drawing.
We will now create a routing line, which, when finished, should look like the one shown in the image
below.
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Command: ROUTER
Specify start point or [Position/Reference]: Pick CENtre of nozzle N2
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: E
Enter elevation change or [World/Pick] <World>: Press Enter to accept
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: 904.8 Whilst dragging in +X direction
Enter elevation change or [World/Pick] <World>: Press Enter to accept
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: @500<135
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: .Y Select point on centreline of 100RRL-7200-300_MM header
of (need XZ): Select point in the +Y direction
Enter elevation change or [World/Pick] <World>: P
Pick elevation: PER Select point on the 100-RRL-7200-300_MM header
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Now add buttweld, long radius pipework to the previously created routing line.
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Command: _ROUTEBWLR
Enter an option [Elbows only/Pick points/Select polyline] <Select polyline>:
We will now add a gasket and flange to connect the line to the nozzle and add a gate valve with weld
neck flanges at the bottom of the vertical pipe near to the heat exchanger. Add a TAG to this valve of
GA-RRL-7202.
Now change the line number to 100-RRL-7200-300_MM and add in the appropriate tee to connect the
line to the header.
Exercise Alternate for Router

Undo the last line and draw the last pipeline without Router but with the AUTOROUTE command.
The AUTOROUTE command is the same as the PIPW command.
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The same as
Follow the next steps:

Set the line number on 100-RRL-7202-300_MM
Place first the flange against nozzle of the heat exchanger.
Start the AUTOROUTE or PIPW command
o Go to elevation 950
o Enter the length 904.8 for the pipe
o Go to elevation 3050
o Enter the length of the pipe with @500<135
o Enter the next length with filter .Y and select the header
o Enter the next length with Perpendicular to the header and insert the tee.
Change the line number of the tee into 100-RRL-7200-300_MM
Insert the gate valve complete with flanges and gaskets.
Add the TAG GA-RRL-7202 to the gate valve.
Check the name of the layer of the last pipeline.
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Continue adding Pipework by Line Name

We will now create the line between the heat exchanger and the pump suction nozzle using a routing
line. The line number should be 150-CMT-4202-150_MM. This should look as shown below once
completed.
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Command: ROUTER
Specify start point or [Position/Reference]: CEN Pick CENtre of nozzle on heat exchanger
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: P
Enter an option [Nominal/Size/BOP/TOP/Centerline] <Centerline>: B
Nominal main size <150.0>: Press Enter to accept
Enter elevation change or [World/Pick] <World>: P
Pick elevation: Pick point on top of steel foundation
Specify next point or [Slope/Position/Elevation/Undo/Reference]: Pick CENtre of suction nozzle on
pump
Elevation to use [Current/Last] <Last>: C
Now place buttweld, long radius piping onto this routing line.
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Command: _ROUTEBWLR
Enter an option [Elbows only/Pick points/Select polyline] <Select polyline>:
Finally, add weld neck flanges as appropriate to the nozzle connections.
Exercise Alternate for Router

Undo or erase the last line and draw the last pipeline without Router but with the AUTOROUTE
command.
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Follow the next steps:

Set the line number on 150-CMT-4202-150_MM
Place first the flange against nozzle of the heat exchanger.
Use the AUTOROUTE or PIPW command to complete the line
In the ROUTER or PIPW command you need to use a few options to get this exercise done. See
below.
Command: AUTOROUTE
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]<last point>: END of Pick the end point of the flange

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: A
Enter an option [Center/BOP/TOP/Left/Right]<Center>: B for BOP (Bottum of Pipe)

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: E
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Enter elevation or [Pick point/Alignment/Move]: P
Pick point: END of Pick point on top of steel foundation

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: T Use this option if required. The length should be
with elbow.

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]: C for Connect
Pick point: CEN of Pick the centre of the pump nozzle
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TopWorks
CADWorx enables you to add intelligent handwheels, referred to as TopWorks, to valves in the
specification editor or individually in the drawing environment.
If you edit a specification so that a valve is associated with a TopWorks data file, every time you place
the valve, the TopWorks will automatically be drawn, although you will be prompted for a direction.
Follow the next steps to open the valve spec information:
Select the
button in the Spec View palette.
Select No at the question Do you want to update projects from base catalogs.
Select the spec

Select the valve in this spec
Select the field Topworks and all different topworks are visible in a list for selecting.
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After selecting a Topwork

all Topworks data by selecting the
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Line View Palette Find Tab

You can use the LineView Palette to isolate lines and find items within the model. The Find tab can be
used to search for, and zoom to, any component in the model. The search fields are TAG, Code (Part
No), Line Number, Short Annotation, Long Annotation, or ID_Count.
As soon as you begin typing in any of the search string boxes, the component list is updated
automatically.
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When you have identified the required component in the list, you can zoom to that item in the model,
or access the CEDIT dialogue directly from the Find tab of the Line View palette.
Adding TopWorks
CADWorxPlant12.dwg.
We will now begin adding TopWorks to the valves, starting with the gate valves on line number 250CM1-4300-150_MM. Use the Find tab of the Line View palette to find and zoom to the valves - VCM1-4300A and V-CM1-4300B.
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Using the TOPADD or TOPWORKSADD command, place a _Sample_Wheel_MM onto each gate
valve.
Command: _TOPWORKSADD
Select valves:1 found, 1 group Select the valve
Select valves: Enter to finish selection
Specify topworks direction [Angle]: Select a point in the World X direction
Spindle direction for ISOGEN: West
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Now place a _Sample_Gear1_MM onto the control valve - CV-CM1-4300.
Place a _Sample_Wheel_MM onto the globe valve on the bypass GL-CM1-4301.
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Place a _Sample_Lever1_MM onto the gate valve GA-CMT-4201.
The layer that TopWorks are drawn on is determined by the TopWorksSetting variable in the
configuration file.
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If you place the wrong TopWorks, or place the TopWorks at the wrong angle, you can use the
TOPWORKSCHANGE command to change the orientation of the TopWorks or even delete the
TopWorks. This command can also be used the redraw the TopWorks, in case you have modified the
TopWorks datafile.
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Exercise - Placing TopWorks

Using the information in the table below, add TopWorks to the other valves in the model. Use the Find
Tab on the Line View Palette to find and zoom to the valves. Ensure you place the TopWorks so that
they do not clash with other components.
Valve No
Line Number
Valve Type
GA-RRL-7202
100-RRL-7202-300_MM
_Sample_Lever1_MM
GA-RSL-7102A
100-RSL-7102-300_MM
_Sample_Wheel_MM
GA-RSL-7102B
100-RSL-7102-300_MM
_Sample_Wheel_MM
CV-RSL-7102
100-RSL-7102-300_MM
_Sample_Actuator_MM
GL-RSL-7102
100-RSL-7102-300_MM
_Sample_Wheel_MM
GA-HM1-4102A
200-HM1-4102-150_MM
_Sample_Wheel_MM
GA-HM1-4102B
200-HM1-4102-150_MM
_Sample_Wheel_MM
CV-HM1-4102
200-HM1-4102-150_MM
_Sample_Actuator_MM
GL-HM1-4102
200-HM1-4102-150_MM
_Sample_Gear1_MM
Save the drawing
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Insulation View
The Insulation View palette contains advanced insulation features. These include allowing you to
create a template configuration file containing details of your insulation.
The InsulationView palette is accessible from Plant > Palettes > Insulation View or by typing
INSULATIONVIEW at the command line.
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In the InsulationView palette there are two tabs Settings and Apply. In the Settings tab, you can
create a configuration file containing insulation configurations that can be applied to CADWorx
components. This file has a file extension of .inu.
The Save button saves the current data in the configuration setup table to the configuration file.
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The Save As button allows you to save the current data in the configuration setup table to a new file.
The Open button allows you to select an existing configuration file. The configuration setup table will
then display the data from the selected file.
The Add to Drawing button adds the currently selected row of the configuration setup table into the
current AutoCAD drawing. All insulation configurations that have been added to the current AutoCAD
drawing will appear in the Apply tab of the InsulationView palette.
The Options button displays the following dialog box.
In the Options dialogue box, you can choose which layer to place the insulation on. You can either
place insulation on layer that has the same name as the layer on which the CADWorx components
are placed, but with an _I suffix, or you can place all the insulation on a single new layer. You can
use the Colour button to choose a default colour for the new layer.
The check boxes at the bottom of the dialog allow you to turn off the display of graphics for gaskets,
weld gaps and user shapes.
The Metric/Inch Unit System allows you to select whether you want insulation thicknesses in
millimetres or inches, but only if you are using a metric/imperial configuration.
The Thickness drop down list allows you to enter only numeric values greater than zero. The value
you enter is the actual insulation thickness. You can select an existing value from the list, or enter a
new value. You must enter this parameter to create an insulation configuration. If you are using an
Imperial drawing environment, you must enter a value in inches. If you are using a Metric drawing
environment, you must enter a value in millimetres.
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If you are using a Metric/Imperial drawing environment, you can enter a value in inches or millimetres,
depending on the settings in the Insulation Options dialogue box.
The Density drop down list allows you to enter only numeric values greater than zero. The value you
enter is used to calculate the insulation weight. You can select an existing value or enter a new value.
You must enter this parameter to create an insulation configuration. If you are using an Imperial
drawing environment, you must enter a value in lb/in^3. If you are using a Mixed Metric or Metric
drawing environment, you must enter a value in g/cm^3.
The five remaining drop down lists, Mastic, Heat Tracing, Insulation, Jacketing and User, each
represent a specific description of the insulation being used. You can input any alphanumeric
character into these fields. You are not required to enter these parameters to create an insulation
configuration.
The Add button adds the current values from the drop down lists to the configuration setup table.
The Modify button modifies the currently selected row of the configuration setup table to the values
from the drop down lists.
The Remove button deletes the currently selected row from the configuration setup table.
In the Apply tab, you can apply any of these insulation configurations to CADWorx components.
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The Remove button deletes the selected row from the Available Configurations table.
The Select Mode toggle allows you to choose how to select components on which to place insulation.
The Insulation Mode toggle allows you to choose whether to add Insulation Data and Graphics to
components or Insulation Data Only.
Insulation
The Add button adds the currently selected insulation in the Available Configurations table to
components in the drawing.
The Modify button modifies existing insulation information and graphics on selected components to
match the insulation currently selected in the Available Configurations table.
The Remove button removes existing insulation information and graphics from selected components.
If graphics were not shown or have been removed, the Regenerate button can be used to generate
graphics on selected components.
Graphics
The Add button adds graphics to selected components that have had graphics previously removed, or
have been added as Data Only.
The Remove button removes graphics from selected components.
Visibility
The Isolate button isolates graphics on selected components.
The Hide/Show button hides or shows graphics on selected components.
The Show All button shows all graphics that has been previously hidden in the current drawing.
The Refresh button manually updates the Available Configurations table and the Available Insulations
list.
The Report button creates a complete report containing all insulation components in the model. The
report is created in HTML format and is itemised by the different types of insulation data and
calculates totals of weight, volume and length.
The Edit button allows you to globally edit the insulation data on all components with the selected
insulation type.
The Filter can be used to filter the list of line numbers by using wild cards. The Filter is only displayed
when Select Mode is set to Line Numbers.
Additionally, when the Select Mode is set to line numbers, a right click menu is available in the line
number list, with further options. These options change what is displayed in the line number list.
The Select All/Clear All option will select or unselect all line numbers displayed in the list.
The List Insulated Line Numbers option lists only insulated line numbers.
The List Un-Insulated Line Numbers option lists only un-insulated line numbers.
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The List Data Only Line Numbers option lists only line numbers that have insulation information, but
no graphics.
The List Un-Insulated Components option lists only un-insulated components.
The List All option refreshes the list and displays all line numbers.
If any line number in the list has one or more insulation configuration, there will be a plus (+) sign
displayed to left. When you expand the list, the insulation information will be displayed. If you rightclick on an insulation configuration, a menu will appear with the following options.
The Modify option modifies the selected insulation information and graphics to match the insulation
currently selected in the Available Configurations table.
The Remove option removes the all items of the selected insulation configuration from the selected
line number.
Exercise - Adding Insulation

CADWorxPlant13.dwg.
Add insulation with the following information to line numbers
200-HM1-4100-150_MM and 200-HM1-4102-150_MM
Thickness
25
Density 0.0138
Mastic
PITTWRAP CW-30
Heat Tracing
ELECTRIC
Insulation
CALCIUM SILICATE
Jacketing
PVC
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Clash
The Clash utility allows the user to run interactive clash detection on AutoCAD 3D solids present in
the drawing and any attached XREF drawings.
Loading the Clash View Palette

You can open the Clash View Palette by selecting Clash View from the Palettes toolbar, or by
selecting Plant > Palettes > Clash View, or by entering CLASHVIEW at the command line.
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The Clash On and Clash Off radio buttons will temporarily turn the clash system on and off.
The Show Clashes option will show or hide the clash entities that have been previously created in the
model.
The Refresh button can be used to refresh the clash list.
The Export button can be used to export the Clash List, including clash coordinates, to a text file. The
file will be exported to the same directory as the model drawing file. The name of the file will be the
drawing name with _Clash.txt appended.
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Display by Status
All new clashes are given a status of New, which can be subsequently changed to Active, Resolved
or Approved. These radio buttons control which type of clashes are displayed in the list.
Clash List
Every clash that is found is given a number (#) and the CADWorx descriptions of the two components
which are clashing are listed. Each clash is coloured depending on its status. The colours can be set
using the Options dialogue.
Zooming to a Clash
If you left-click on a clash within the list, CADWorx will zoom in to the clashing objects and this will be
highlighted with a clash entity. The clash entity is displayed as a circle with the clash area shown as a
hatch pattern.
Right clicking on the list displays the following options:
Clash Status New (or Active, Resolved or Approved): These options will allow you to change the
status of each clash.
Clash Zoom To: This option allows you to zoom to the clashing components.
Clash Viewer: This option will display a dialogue box which allows you to view the clashing
components.
Clash Isolate Selected: This option isolates the currently selected clash in the model.
Clash Isolate All: This option creates clash entities for all clashes and isolate them.
Clash Show All: This option will show all components in the drawing.
If you wish to remove all clash entities from the model, you can run the command
CLASHDELETEALLOBJECTS.
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Options
Start up
This option controls the default clash detection mode on drawing start up.
On: Clash detection is always on for every drawing.
Off: Clash detection is off for every drawing.
Display Prompt: The program will ask you every time a drawing is opened if you want to run clash
detection or not.
On clash detection
This option controls what happens when a clash is detected.
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Do Not Report: CADWorx will not indicate to you if a clash has been detected.
Show Tray Notification: CADWorx will notify you through the tray bubble notification that a clash has
occurred.
Show Palette: CADWorx will display the palette every time a clash is detected.
The Connected Steel Check option controls whether the clash detection system checks for connected
steel members. If this option is unchecked, steel members that are touching each other will be
reported as a clash.
If the Detect Clashes Within Blocks option is turned on, the system will detect clashes within any
blocks in the current drawing.
If the Synchronise Clashes from XREFs option is enabled, CADWorx will check for clashes in XREFs
and update the master drawing. Only "New" clashes in the master drawing which are from an XREF
drawing will have the status updated to match the status that is saved in the XREF drawing.
If the Synchronise Layers from XREFs in enabled, CADWorx will check for clash layer data in XREFs
and update the master drawing clash layer data to match. If a layer in an XREF is excluded from clash
detection, the XREF layer will also be excluded in the master drawing.
If the Ignore Insulation Clashes option is enabled, CADWorx will ignore all clashes generated from
components created by the CADWorx Insulation View palette.
The Connectivity Tolerance value is the tolerance for checking component connectivity. If two
components are connected, it will not be reported as a clash, even if the actual solids intersect.
The Clash Zoom Factor value controls the zoom factor used during the Clash Zoom To option.
Color Options
These options allow you to control the color of the clash entities, both in the drawing and in the list.
Layers
You can use this option to turn off certain layers which you do not want to be included in the clash
detection. XREF layers are also included in this list.
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Exercise - Using the Clash View Palette

CADWorxPlant14.dwg.
Change the status of the clash 250 PIPE and UC152X152x23 WIDE FLAGE to Active.
View just the active clashes within the list. Click on the Active toggle at the top of the palette.
Right-click on the clash entity, select the Clash Viewer and view the selected clash, close the Clash
Viewer.
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Right-click on the clash entity, select the Clash Isolated Selected and view the selected clash.
Right-click on the clash entity, select the Clash Show all.
Use the CLASHDELETEALLOBJECTS command to remove the clash objects.
Erase the two pieces of pipe (with length 50mm) between the elbows and connect the elbows. Notice
that the clash is gone from the Clash View Palette.
Save the drawing.
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Pipe Support Palette

The pipe support palette allows the addition of dynamic pipe supports for both pipe and elbow
components. You can open the Pipe Support Palette by selecting Pipe Support Modeler from the
Palettes toolbar, or by selecting Plant > Palettes > Pipe Support Modeler, or by entering
PIPESUPPORTVIEW at the command line.
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Pipe supports are categorised into Pipe (black) and Elbow (blue).
Pipe supports are stored in a .PSA file. Each support in this file is an assembly made up of one or
more pipe support components. These components are stored in .SUP files, which are located in the
PipeSupportDirectory (specified in the configuration file). The .SUP files are text files, and can be
edited in a text editor, such as Notepad.
Creation of a new pipe support would simply involve selecting the required components (SUP files) to
build up the assembly.
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Many pipe supports have a variable value. These are specified as -1 in the .SUP file. With a variable
field, you can specify the length etc. at the time of drawing the support.
In addition to the list displaying all the available pipe supports, there are four main sections of the
modeller.
In the Configuration Setup section of the palette, you can create new Pipe Support Assembly (.PSA)
files. The .PSA files save the various support assembly configurations created. The path to the
required .PSA file is set in the configuration file, under the setting of PipeSupportDirectory. The drop
down list will display all .PSA files that are available in the PipeSupportDirectory.
In the Drawing section of the palette, you can select how pipe supports are added into the model and
then use the Insert button to place the pipe support.
There are three methods of inserting pipe supports:

Single This method allows you to insert a single pipe or elbow support on a
selected pipe or elbow.
Multiple This method allows you to select a pipe, before choosing a start point and
an end point, between which CADWorx will place pipe supports. A support spacing is
also entered before CADWorx inserts multiple pipe supports, spaced by the spacing
entered.
Free This method allows you to place a support without selection a component.
The Detect Steel check box detects CADWorx steel items to set the correct size for the beam clamp,
as long as a beam clamp is used as the last component in the pipe support assembly.
The Repeat Insert check box is used when placing multiple similar supports that are not equal
distances apart.
In the Modify section of the palette, you can regenerate and replace pipe supports, as well as
updating the pipe support information from the specification.
In the File section of the of the palette, you can Add, Modify, Remove and Copy pipe supports, as well
as, moving pipe supports in the list, so that commonly used pipe supports are easily locatable.
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We will look as these last two sections in further detail later in this section.
Inserting Single Pipe Supports

CADWorxPlant15.dwg.
We will now insert a single pipe support onto Line Number 250-CM2-4200-150_MM.
The support to be inserted is the Clevis Hanger Flat TopRodPlate [6-1600]
Before inserting the pipe support, check the Detect Steel checkbox.
This pipe support is available in a size range of [6-1600]. The support will automatically size
depending on the pipe selected.
The first prompt is to select the pipe the support will be inserted onto. Select the pipe as shown below.
Next specify the insertion point along that pipe for the support. This point has to be a point on the
centerline of the pipe selected. Select the Midpoint of the pipe. The support will be attached to the
pipe and sized automatically. If the Detect Steel checkbox is unchecked, it is possible to manually
select points
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Placing Elbow Supports

An elbow support works in a very similar way to a Pipe support. Place an Adjustable Base type Elbow
support onto the elbow shown below again on pipeline 100-RSL-7102-300_MM.
For each support, only one variable length component is allowed. Set the first (top) pipe length to 250,
and leave the second pipe as -1 (variable).
As before the support sized automatically to meet the steel centerline, as Detect Steel is still enabled.
The support should appear similar to the one shown below.
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Placing Multiple Pipe Supports

We will now place multiple U Bolts onto the pipeline with line number 250-CM1-4300-150_MM, which
is on the pipe rack.
Select the U bolt Pipe support and select the Multiple option before clicking Insert.
When prompted select the pipe 250-CM1-4300-150_MM shown highlighted below.
The first prompt for multiple supports is to select the start point. This is location of the first support of
the group. We want the supports to be attached to the steel on the pipe rack, this is 127.95mm from
the +X end of the pipe. We will specify this using the FROM OSNAP.
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Select a pipe: Select the Pipe

Specify start point: FROM
Base point: CEN Select the Endpoint of the pipe in the +X direction
of <Offset>: @-127.95,0
Specify end point: Select the Endpoint of the pipe in the -X direction
Specify support spacing: 3000
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Specify support direction angle or [Down/Up/Mirror] <Down>: Pick point vertically downwards
Support direction for ISOGEN: Down
8 supports of 8 have been created...
Editing Supports
Pipe supports can be modified and regenerated using the modify section of the Pipe Support
Modeller. There are three buttons in the Modify section.
Regenerate button: This button prompts you to select support components in the model to recreate
the support graphics, based on what is set in the current .PSA file. Use the regenerate button any
time you need to recreate a support based on a new assembly sequence or if the parametric values
for the support have changed since the support was originally inserted into the model.
Replace button: This button replaces the selected components in the model with the support that is
selected in the list.
Spec Change button: This button updates the spec information for the support based on what is
currently set in the .PSA file.
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We will now edit the .SUP file for the UBolt to increase its diameter and then regenerate the supports
previously created. The supports will regenerate using the data in the .PSA file, which references the
edited .SUP file.
Select the UBolt support from the list in the Pipe Support modeler palette and click the Modify button.
This button allows modification of the actual files used to create the pipe supports (.PSA and .SUP).
The Data tab allows the creation and modification of support assemblies, including the addition of
further components to assemblies, and modification of the .SUP data file. There is only one
component in the UBolt assembly that of the UBolt.
Click the Open button to open the UBolt.SUP data file. The file is a text file and will open in Notepad.
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Edit the file, and edit the row for 250 NS. Decrease the diameter (BOLT OD) to 19.05 and decrease
the leg length to 171.45.
Save the file and return to the Modify Support dialogue.
The second tab is the Spec Tab this contains all the specification information on the Pipe support,
including the size range (start and end sizes), Tag, Descriptions and BOM information. Additionally,
the ISOGEN Identifier and the SKEY (Symbol KEY, used when producing ISOGEN isometrics) and
the restraint type for CAESAR II can also be specified here.
Also in this tab are the Insulation Options. If the pipe is insulated, these options can be used to
automatically select a larger size support component based on the insulation thickness. For example:
A 6 inch nominal size (6.625 inch actual OD) has 4 inch thick insulation, 14.625 OD (6.625 actual OD
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+ 8 insulation OD) support will be looked up in the data file. If a 14.625 OD is not available in the data
file, the next larger size support can be used if this option is selected.
Save the modifications to the support and return to the Pipe Support Modeler. Select the Regenerate
button and select all 8 UBolt supports previously created.
CADWorx will regenerate the supports with the modified data, and the components will appear with a
smaller diameter and shorter leg length.
Save the drawing.
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Discontinuity View
The Discontinuity View palette checks for four different types of modeling issues: Disconnected, Unconnected, Overlap and Not on Line.
Loading the Discontinuity View Palette

You can open the Discontinuity View Palette by selecting Discontinuity View from the Palettes toolbar,
or by selecting Plant > Palettes > Discontinuity View, or by entering DISCONTINUITYVIEW at the
command line.
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The buttons at the top of the palette are as follows:
Refresh: Will refresh the data in the palette
Show All Types: Show all issues in the palette
Show Disconnected and Un-connected Only: Only shows disconnected and un-connected
issues in the palette
Show Not On Line Only: Only shows not on line issues in the palette
Show Overlap Only: Only shows overlap issues in the palette
Tolerance Settings: Shows the tolerance settings in the palette
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Color / Auto Refresh Settings: Shows the color and Auto Refresh settings in the palette
Remove Select Overlaps: Deletes the selected overlaps from the model DWG file
Export to File: Exports all data from the palette to a Microsoft Excel (*.csv) file
Help: Show the help file
Settings
Tolerance Min: Set the minimum connection tolerance. Two components that are separated
by distance greater than the minimum tolerance but less the maximum tolerance are
considered disconnected.
Tolerance Max: Set the maximum connection tolerance. Two components that are separated
by distance greater than the maximum tolerance are considered un-connected.
Color: Arrow and Text color settings.
Auto Refresh: Check this box to automatically update the palette when the drawing is opened.
Columns
#: Shows a number from the palette that will coincide with the highlighted number in the
drawing. The arrow and text color setting will be used for the graphics drawn in the
model
Line Number: Shows the line number of the component.
Type:
Disconnected: Shows components that are not connected with in the minimum
tolerance.
Un-connected: Shows components that are not connected with in the maximum
tolerance.
Overlap: Shows components that are duplicated at the same locations. The number in
parenthesis (n) is the number of overlap components at this location.
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Not on line: Shows components that are not connected to the pipe centerline (typically
OLET type component).
Gap: Show the distance between the two components. The value will be 0.0 for
overlap components
Long Description: Shows the long description of the component.
Category: Shows the category of the component.
Component Type: Shows the command used to draw the component.
(X,Y,Z): Show the world X,Y,Z coordinate of the component center point.
Exercise - Using the Discontinuity View Palette

Create an overlapping component and check the palette to see the notification. Select the overlap in
the list and use the Remove Selected Overlaps button to remove the overlap.
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Section 8 - Advanced piping options

Change size
With this option you can change the size of a single component or of a complete pipe run.
You can start this command by by entering CHANGESIZE at the command line or press the
the Setup Size/Spec ribbon menu.
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In this command are two options Automatic and Manual. Choose Automatic when you want to change
the size of a complete pipe run. Choose Manual when you want to change the size of a single
component or some components.
Command: CHANGESIZE
Exercise Change Size

CADWorxPlant16.dwg.
Change the size of the line 150-CM1-4301-150_MM into 100mm using the Automatic option.
Command: CHANGESIZE
Select mode [Automatic/Manual] <Automatic>: A or Enter for Automatic
Select line to change: Select a component on the line
Select a size to change to. Choose the new size 100mm
Enter an option[Change current component/add Reducing component/caNcel]: C for changing the red
highlighted component (weldolet) into 100mm
Enter an option[Change current component/add Reducing component/caNcel]: C for changing the red
highlighted component (weldolet) into 100mm
Select a component to keep its position or <Enter to finish>: Select the globe valve
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Change now the size of the globe valve, flanges and the two pieces of pipe into 125mm using the
option Manual.
Command: CHANGESIZE
Select mode [Automatic/Manual] <Automatic>: M for manual
Select component or <Enter to finish>:Specify opposite corner: 8 found, 7 groups Select the globe
valve, flanges and the two pieces of pipe
Select component or <Enter to finish>: Enter to finish
Select a size to change for Pipe. Choose the new size 125mm
Select a reducer component to insert at 90 Long Radius Elbow Buttweld: Choose for concentric
reducer
Select a reducer component to insert at 90 Long Radius Elbow Buttweld: Choose for concentric
reducer
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Check the size and the line number of the components. Notice that the line number is automatically
changed.
Change spec
With this option you can change the spec of a single component or of a complete pipe run.
You can start this command by by entering CHANGESPEC at the command line or press the
the Setup Size/Spec ribbon menu.
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In this command are two options Automatic and Manual. Choose Automatic when you want to change
the spec of a complete pipe run. Choose Manual when you want to change the spec of a single
component or some components.
Command: CHANGESPEC
Exercise Change Spec

Change the spec of the branch line 100-RSL-7102-300_MM into 600_MM using the Automatic option.
Command: CHANGESPEC
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Select mode [Automatic/Manual] <Automatic>: A or Enter for Automatic
Select line to change: Select a component on the line
Select a spec to change to. Choose the new spec 600_MM
Check the line number and spec of the components with the CEDIT command. Notice that the colour
of the components is changed. This because it is now on layer "_100-RSL-7102-600_MM"
Draw the hand wheel again.
Advanced grips
Some of the CADWorx components have one or more grip points in the shape of a cross.
For a piece of pipe we see the next new grip points.
The cross shaped grip points at the end of the pipe can be used to continue drawing new pipe
components. The possibilities are exactly the same as the PIPW and AUTOROUTE command.
The cross shaped grip points in the middle of the pipe can be used to insert a tee connection.
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For a flange we see a cross shape grip at the face of the flange. With this grip point you can easily
draw a contra flange and you can continue with drawing other components.
An elbow has the cross shape grip at the quadrant. From here you can draw for example an Elbolet or
change the elbow into a Tee
Exercise Advanced grips

Draw just a piece of pipe with the line number 150-CMT-8000-150_MM.
Draw the next new components, as shown in the picture below, by only using the advanced grips:
Tee in the middle of the pipe
Elbow at the right side and on the elbow an elbowlet butt welded (150 x 80)
Left a flange and a contra flange
On the left elbow an elbowlet sock welded (150 x 50)
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Move Components
You can use the normal AutoCAD grips to move components like a valve or tee in a pipe line.
At the command line you see the next options.
Command: MOVECOMPONENT
Hit Tab key to pass over obstacles.
Specify insertion point or [TAB key/poinT distance/Component distance/Pipe end
point distance/insertion Justification]:
TAB key use the TAB key to pass over obstacles

poinT distance you can select another reference point for the dimension line
Component distance you can select a component as reference for the dimension line
Pipe end point distance you can change the reference point for the dimension line to
the other end of the pipe
Insertion Justification you can change the insertion point of the moving component
Exercise Move Components

Move the valve V-CM1-4300B to the location as shown in the picture below.
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Change also the position of the hand wheel.
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Autoroute Command
We already know that you can use the AUTOROUTE command to draw the pipe lines and that the
AUTOROUTE command is the same as the PIPW command.
In this chapter we explain the options within this command.
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Command: AUTOROUTE
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]<last point>:
mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:
component List choose a component from a list that you want to draw
Slope enter a slope value in degrees, meters, foot or rise
Elevation enter the next elevation
Plane Change the plane of the compass and the XY plane
Reference enter a reference point where you want to start or continue
Fitting mode choose the end type of the components
Undo Undo the last pipe segment in this command
Connect select a component to connect and exit the command
Toggle length toggle the length (of the dimension line) from length including the next
elbow or excluding the next elbow
Alignment enter an option [Center/BOP/TOP/Left/Right]<Center>:
Choose for center of pipe, bottom of pipe, top of steel, left or right.
Exercise Autoroute Command

Set the line number on 150-CMT-9000-150_MM.
Draw two welding neck flanges in PLAN view like in the next picture. One flange down at an elevation
of 4000 and one flange at an elevation of 0. Use the CHANGEELEV command to change the
elevation.
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Isolate the line 150-CMT-9000-150_MM with the Line View palette and choose a SW Isometric view.
Start the AUTOTOUTE command at the end of the horizontal flange.
Command: AUTOROUTE
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference]<last point>: CEN of the horizontal flange

mode/Undo/Connect/Toggle length/Alignment]:C of connect
Pick point: Select the end point of the vertical flange
Routing preview mode [Components/Lines]<Lines>: L for lines
Select line to preview route: Select a line for the route
Select line to preview route: Select another line for the route
Select line to preview route: Enter when ready
Would you like to select again? [Yes/No] <No> Enter No to finish or Yes to select again
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Section 9 - Working with Projects

When you want to start drawing piping components, you first have to choose a project.
In a project you have one or more specifications and for each specification a catalog. There is also a
base catalog linked to the project.
The specification tells you which components you may use. All kind of information of the components
is stored into the spec.
In the catalog you will find the measurements and weight of all the components that are defined in the
specifications.
CADWorx Plant is supplied with several template projects, in which you can find specifications: 150,
300, 600, 900 and 1500 pound pressure ratings etc. as well as DIN, PVC, SABS, Sanitary and
Victaulic specifications, among others.
Definitions
To understand the working of projects, specifications and catalogs better, we give first a short
definition of each item.
Project
A project is a .prj file and is default located in the C:\CADWorx 2013\Plant\Spec folder. See the setting
SpecificationDirectory of the tab Configuration Settings in the Setup dialogue box.
In the project you define which specs can be used for that project. In our _Sample_Metric project we
have the specs 150_MM, 300_MM, 600_MM and Example_MM
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For each spec in the project there is a catalog. For example the catalog for spec 150_MM
At least there is also a base catalog linked to the project. In our _sample_Metric project (.prj) it is the
base catalog _Sample_Metric (.cat)
When a new spec is added to the project, the required catalog tables for this spec are copied from the
base catalog.
Specification
The specification is stored in a project. In the specification you find all the components that you want
to use. In the picture bellow you see some of the components of spec 150_MM.
For each component in the spec you can define all kind of information, as size range, end type,
schedule and material, short and long description.
Catalog
A catalog is a file in which the measurement and the weight are stored of all the components. There
are three kinds of catalogs.
1. Global catalog (.cat file)

2. Industrial catalog (.ids file)
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3. Company catalog (.cmp file)
A catalog file is default located in the C:\CADWorx 2013\Plant\Spec folder. See the setting
SpecificationDirectory of the tab Configuration Settings in the Setup dialogue box.
A base catalog is one the three mentioned catalogs (global, Industrial or company) and is always
linked to the project. The name of the base catalog is in this example _Sample_Metric.cat.
Beside that has each spec in the project his own catalog information and we call this the project
catalog.
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Loading the Specification Editor

You can open the Specification Editor by entering SPECEDIT at the command line.
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In the Specification Editor you first have to open a project file. Select the upper left book, select open
and choose the project _Sample_Metric.prj
Answer the question Do you want to update project from base catalogs? with No.
Select the spec you want to view, for example spec 150_MM.
You also can start the Specification Editor form the Spec View palette, by pressing the
button.
Now you dont have to open the _Sample_Metric.prj, because it is already selected in the Spec View
palette.
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Working with the Specifications Editor

In the specification editor are two tabs, the Home and View tab.
In the home tab you can:

Add Specification Add a new specification to the project.
Update From Catalog Do you want to update project from base catalog.
Import Legacy Specification Here you can import specs (.spc file) from older
CADWorx versions.
Transfer project data Transfer project data from one project into another project.
Transfer Catalog Data Transfer catalog data from one catalog into another catalog.
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In the View tab you can select what you want to view.
Project Specs View a list with all the project specs. In this list you can select the
spec that you want to view/modify.
Properties View a properties window with all kind of general settings of the selected
spec.
Base Catalog Data Opens a window with the base catalog data. In this example the
base catalog data from the file _Sample_Metric.cat.
Project Catalog Data Opens a window with the project catalog data. Each spec in
the project has its own catalog data.
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Component data
After selecting a component in the spec, you will find all kind of information about this component in
the tab Component. For new components you can enter new data and for existing components you
can modify the data in this dialogue box.
Branch data
In the tab Branch you will see the branch table of the selected spec. For each Main size and Branch
size you can define which branch connection is allowed to use. Right click with your mouse in the field
and you can select all kind of branch connections like tees, olets and stub/ins.
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Creating a new Specification

Follow the next steps to add a new specification to a project.
1. Load the specification editor.

2. Open a project.
3. Press the button Add Specification.
Enter the name of the new spec and all the other values. Press the OK button.
4. Select the new spec in the Project Specs window.

5. Right click your mouse in the Spec window
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Here you can choose Add for adding a single component or Add Multiple for adding
multiple components in one time.
6. Enter the next information for each item in the spec

Choose a component data table. This is a data table from the base catalog file that is
linked with the project.
Select an end Type data table and Schedule & Material data table.
Enter all other relevant information as Short and Long description.
7. Enter Branch information if required. Choose the tab Branch.
8. Select the Apply button.
Off course it is possible to copy a spec, to remove a spec from the project and to rename a spec. Use
the right mouse button. See next picture.
Exercise Create a new Specification

1. Make a copy of the spec 150_MM and rename it in Training.
Open the drawing CADWorxPlant15.dwg from C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises
and save it as CADWorxPlant16.dwg. You can overwrite the existing
CADWorxPlant16.dwg.
Open the specification editor.
Open the project _Sample_Metric
Answer the question Do you want to update from base catologs? with No.
Right click on spec 150_MM and choose the option Copy.
Richt click now on spec Copy of 150_MM and choose the option Rename. Rename
the spec in Training.
Open the spec Training by double clicking on it.
2. Check how many gate valves are in this spec and view the project catalog data of these
gate valves.
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3. Add a 300 pound butt welded gate valve to the spec. Select an existing gate valve, press
the right mouse button and select Add. Enter the next values for this valve.
Data table GATE_F_300
Size range 100-150
Layer name training
Long description GATE VALVE, 300LB FL
Select Optional Component
Press the Add button
green arrow to see the

4. Press the
measurement and weight information for this valve in the base catalog file.
5. Check again the project catalog for this spec and mention the GAT_F_300.
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6. Close the Specification Editor and save the _Sample_Metric.prj.
7. Restart CADWorx to see the changes in the spec.
8. Go to your drawing in Plant and open the Spec View palette. Go to the tab Settings and
enable Show optional components. Select the new spec Training and size 150mm in
the Spec View tab.
9. Place the 150mm GATE VALVE, 300LB FL somewhere in the drawing.
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Loading Catalog Editor

You can open the Catalog Editor by entering SPECEDIT at the command line.
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In the Catalog Editor you first have to open a catalog file. Select the upper left book, select open and
choose the catalog _Sample_Metric.cat
Mention that you use the same CADWorx command to open a project and to open a catalog.
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Working with the Catalog Editor

In the catalog editor are two tabs, the Home and View tab.
In the home tab you can:

Add Table
o Size Table Add a new size table.
o Material Table Add a material table.
o Schedule Table Add a new schedule table.
o Thickness Table Add a new thickness table.
o End Type Table Add a new end type table.
o Category Table Add a new category table.
o Data Table Add a new data table.
Legacy Catalog Data
o Import By Spec Here you can import specs (.spc file) from older CADWorx
versions.
o Import From Data File Here you can import data files from older CADWorx versions.
Transfer data
o Transfer Catalog Data Transfer catalog data from one catalog into another catalog.
o Transfer project data Transfer project data from one project into another project.
In the View tab you can select what you want to view.
Catalog Data View a list with all the catalog date. In this list you can select the date
that you want to view/modify.
Base Catalog Data Not Applicable
Properties View a properties window with all kind of general setting of the selected
catalog data.
Component Tables Show all used component tables for this catalog.
EndType Tables Show all used end type tables for this catalog.
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Component data
After selecting a component in the catalog data list, you will see the measurement and weight of the
selected component. In the list below you see the measurement and weight per size of a 300 pound
flanged gate valve.
Other information as description, end type and an explanation of the differtent measurement is
displayed in the properties dialogue box.
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Add a new Component to the Catalog

Follow the next steps to add a new component to the Catalog.
1. Load the catalog editor.

2. Open the catalog file.
3. Select a similar component, as that you want to add, in the Catalog Data dialogue box,
press the right mouse button and select Add Data Table.
4. Enter the required data in the New Data Table dialogue.
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5. Select the new component in the Catalog Data list and right click your mouse in the
component data window and select Add MAINSIZE.
6. Select the required sizes.

7. Enter the measurement and the weight in the table.
8. Save the values for this new component. Right click on the tab.
9. Close the catalog editor and save the catalog.
Exercise Add a new Component to the Catalog

1. Add a new gate valve to the _Sample_Metric catalog. Use the same information as
displayed in the pictures of the previous chapter.
2. Add this new gate valve into our Training spec.
3. Restart CADWorx to see the changes in the spec.
4. Place the new gate valve (150mm) in the drawing and check the measurement and
weight.
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Section 10 - Working with a Project Database

Database Overview
Working models using the 2D and 3D commands may be required to be relayed to others. CADWorx
achieves this by the production of automated Bills of Materials (BOM). Drawing files can be linked to a
database from the start of a project or they can be appended into an existing database.
This section covers the setting up of these database links. Once created, the pipework database can
be used to automatically generate a multitude of different reports.
Database Links
The link to the database can be set up, either by creating the database first and adding all new
drawings into it (as well as appending existing drawings into it), or by using the Append To Database
function to create a new database containing information from existing drawings.

CADWorxPlant16.dwg.
You can open the Live Database Settings by selecting Plant > Accessory > Database > Setup, or by
entering LIVEDB at the command line.
The live database settings dialogue box will appear with the database turned off.
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After making any changes to the live database settings, click OK to save the changes. All changes to
live database settings take effect in the next drawing session, as shown below.
If a component is erased from the drawing and there is an active database, the component will be
marked for deletion in the database. If the drawing is saved, and closed, the item is deleted from the
database. If the drawing is not saved the item will not be deleted in the model and the additional
information, saved in the database, will be restored.
Live Database Dialogue Box Settings

On/Off
This toggle turns the live database system on and off.
When the system is on, all components drawn are updated to the database instantaneously. Changes
can be made either in the drawing or in the database.
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When the system is off, all CADWorx Plant component information is stored within the drawing only.
Database Type
These options toggle the type of database to be used as the live database in CADWorx Plant.
Depending on the Database Type chosen, the path to the database or schema is displayed below.
For further information regarding setting up the Oracle and SQL Server options, please refer to
Oracle.txt and SQLServer.txt located in the <INSTALL-DIR>\SYSTEM directory.
Live DB - Path
Once the database type is chosen, click on the Create Table button to create the PIPE table in the
database. This is for creating a completely new database table. If the database type is MS Access,
the user can select an existing database by clicking on the Select File button.
Start Up Dialogue Options

There are three options for the startup dialogue.
No dialog (new drawings are in live DB).

This option requires that a new drawing be given a name and saved immediately on creation.
Drawings that use a live database should be in the same directory as the appropriate configuration
file.
No dialog (new drawings are not in live DB).

This option does not add new drawings to the live database, although they can be added to the live
database using the DBFGEN command.
Show dialog
This option displays the following dialogue box every time a new drawing is created. The dialogue box
allows you to add drawings to the live database, if required.
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The Settings button allows you to change the settings that control whether this dialogue box
appears on drawing start up or not.
Synchronize Database
This function checks all components in the drawing and updates them according to the current values
in the database. This function will check every component in the current drawing.
You can run the Database Synchronise utility by selecting Plant > Accessory > Database >
Synchronise, or by entering SYNC at the command line.
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After entering the command, you will be prompted to confirm the synchronisation of the drawing with
the database, as shown below.
As the Synchronise function is used to update the drawing, it is particularly useful when several users
are accessing the same database.
If a drawing has a live database attached, you can enter the database and change fields located
within the PIPE table. The column values that can be modified are the ALPHA_SIZE, SHORT_DESC,
LONG_DESC, TAG, LINE_NUM, DB_CODE and WEIGHT. Changing any other column value will
have no effect on the drawing.
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If you change the value in the SPEC_FILE column, the values in all other columns will be ignored.
The SPEC_FILE column value must be changed to an existing valid specification, and if so, the
column values listed above will be updated according to the information derived from the new
specification. When changing the specification in this way, the base rating of the new specification
must match the base rating of the original specification. For example, changing a component from a
150lb rated specification to a 300lb rated specification will cause discontinuity within the drawing. This
discontinuity will not present itself until a mode convert is performed on the component.
Export to Database
This function is used to export CADWorx component information to Microsoft Access or Microsoft
Excel. After running the command, you must select the components to be exported, before a dialogue
box is displayed prompting you for the type of database required.
You can run the Export To Database utility by selecting Plant > Accessory > Database > Export, or by
entering DBFGEN at the command line.
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You can select the components to be exported in a few ways, by selecting all required components
manually on screen; or by selecting line numbers, either from a list or by selecting a component with
the required line number on screen.
The Append/Sync toggle appends or synchronises the drawing and the database file. It will remove
entries from the database that no longer exist in the drawing and automatically update any
components in the database to match the drawing. This command also performs a database audit.
The disabled edit boxes at the bottom of the dialogue box display the Access File (or the Excel File)
and the current directory and are automatically filled in when the browse button is used. Multiple users
can update the same database at the same time.
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The New toggle creates a new database based on the chosen directory and Database Type. If a live
database is being used, the function will prompt you to update the live database as shown below.
Command: _DBFGEN
DBFGEN can only update live database...
Continue to update live database [Yes/No] <Yes>: Press Enter to Continue
The example below shows new database being created and old file being overwritten.
Command: _DBFGEN
Select components to write to database...
Enter an option [Line number/Select components] <Select components>:
Select objects: ALL To select all components in the drawing
677 found
Select objects: Press Enter to Continue
Working 677 of 677
Auditing database...
Checking objects in this drawing with rows in the database...
Audit completed...
27 component(s) has/have not been written to database...
327 row(s) added to the database...
Completed writing to C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises\Project.mdb
Auditing the Database

This function can be used to ensure that there is an entry in the database for every CADWorx
component in the drawing.
It also allows you to delete any problems that are evident in the drawing compared to the database.
You can run the Database Audit utility by selecting Plant > Accessory > Database > Audit, or by
entering DBAUDIT at the command line.
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Command: _DBAUDIT
Checking objects in this drawing with rows in the database...
Checking external database references for this drawing...
Audit completed...
In the example below, the function found a row in the database that is not in the drawing. You have
the option to delete this row in the database or to simply ignore it.
A row with ID_Count of 100004 is not referenced...

Delete row from database? Yes/<No>: Y To delete the row
1 row(s) removed from the database...
Working with the Database

Once a link has been established with the database, it may be necessary to review this data or
generate reports from it. In this section, we will look at how the data is shared with the Microsoft
Access database and CADWorx Plant Professional. (This course does not cover the Oracle and SQL
Server interfaces). We will then explore the creation of forms and reports and how these can be used.
Loading the Project Database

Open the project database created earlier, which is located in the same folder as the project
drawings.
Pipework Data Input Form

You can create forms for efficient data input within Microsoft Access and subsequently modify these
forms as required in order to meet specific customer requirements. These forms can then be used to
review and modify existing data in the database.
Database Reports
You can create reports in the Microsoft Access database and modify these as required in order to
meet specific company requirements.
Exercise - Working with the Project Database

Open the drawing CADWorxPlant16.dwg from C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises.
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Create a new database using the database export utility. Name this database Project1.MDB.
Open the database and review the data.
Delete the database and then use the database setup options to create a live database, in the same
directory as the drawing, with a name of Project.MDB.
Close and reopen the drawing, selecting Insert Into DB, when prompted, to update the database.
Open the, now updated, database and review the data.
Exercise - Creating Project Database Reports (Advanced User Training Only)
Using the database created for the exercise above, complete the following tasks.
Create a pipework report, which selects pipe sorted by an area code.
Create a valve report displaying all valve tags.
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Section 11 CAESAR II Interface

Stress Interface
CADWorx Plant has a bi-directional interface with the pipework stress analysis package CAESAR II.
This facility allows pipework produced in CADWorx Plant to be transferred directly to CAESAR II for
analysis and any changes made by the analyst are subsequently transferred back to the 3D model.
This minimises errors and saves time creating pipework in CAESAR II. Once analysis has been
completed, it is necessary to communicate the results to the customer. The following section
describes how the data is transferred between CADWorx Plant and CAESAR II.
Transferring CADWorx Plant Data into CAESAR II

You can transfer CADWorx Plant Professional data to CAESAR II using the CAESAR II Out
command, which can be started by selecting Plant > Accessory > CAESAR II > System Out, or by
entering C2OUT at the command line.
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Running the command opens a dialogue box, prompting you to supply the name and the location of
the CII file to be created. By default, this file takes the name of the drawing file from which it was
produced, with a .C2 file extension. This is the standard file format for CAESAR II files.
Isolate the 250-CM1-4300-150_MM and 150-CM1-4301-150_MM lines.
Command: _C2OUT
Enter an option [Database/Line number/Select components] <Select components>: S Select all
components on screen
Select objects: Specify opposite corner: 110 found, 55 groups
Provide start locations [Yes/No] <No>: N To allow CADWorx to create node numbers automatically
Writing component number: 55 [PrgmCode=203]...finished
After completing the selection, a dialogue box confirms the successful creation of the CAESAR II file.
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The file can now be used in CAESAR II for stress analysis.
Transfer of CAESAR II Data into CADWorx Plant

Once the stress analysis in CAESAR II has been completed and all necessary changes have been
made, the data can be transferred back into CADWorx Plant.
You can transfer CAESAR II data back into CADWorx Plant using the CAESAR II In command, which
can be started by selecting Plant > Accessory > CAESAR II > System In, or by entering C2IN at the
command line.
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Running this command then displays a dialogue box prompting you to select the required file.
You will then have to select the default specification, which should be the same as the original
specification.
Command: _C2IN
Please set a default Specification <150_MM>: Press Enter to accept
Prepared c:\cadworx 2012\plant\Spec\150_MM.spc specification...
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New components populated by [Caesar/Environment] <Environment>: E For Environment

Working component number: 55 [PrgmCode=62]
The updated components will then be displayed in the model. To display the model in solids mode,
run the command CONVERTSOLID on the model.
Adding Pipework Restraints

As well as using the Pipe Support Palette, you can add simple pipework support symbols in CADWorx
Plant to indicate the type and location of supports within the pipework model, which can then be used
by CAESAR II for model analysis.
There are six different basic restraints used in CADWorx Plant. If required, you can change the
symbol shown in the CADWorx Plant model, by modifying the files H1.dwg H6.dwg, saved in the
<INSTALL-DIR>\SUPPORT directory.
Restraints
Below are the initial prompts for each type of restraint. At the end of this section are the extended
prompts for all restraints.
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Translational
You can add a translational restraint using the Translational button on the Restraints toolbar or by
entering TRANSLATIONAL at the command line.
Anchor
You can add an anchor restraint using the Anchor button on the Restraints toolbar or by entering
ANCHOR at the command line.
Spring
You can add a spring restraint using the Spring button on the Restraints toolbar or by entering
SPRING at the command line.
Rotational
You can add a rotational restraint using the Rotational button on the Restraints toolbar or by entering
ROTATIONAL at the command line.
Snubber
You can add a snubber restraint using the Snubber button on the Restraints toolbar or by entering
SNUBBER at the command line.
Guide
You can add a guide restraint using the Guide button on the Restraints toolbar or by entering GUIDE
at the command line.
The extended prompts shown below are for all restraints.
Pick location on component for restraint: Select point on component
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If you do not select a location on a component at the start of these commands, the restraint will not
have the necessary information (size, specification, etc.) for CAESAR II to generate accurate results.
Therefore, CADWorx will prompt for a component selection, this would be the component that the
restraint is attached to. At this point, you should select a component centreline so that CADWorx can
extract the information required to place with the restraint. If you do not select a component
centreline, CADWorx will add any information to the restraint and the restraint will not be transferred
to CAESAR II.
Even if you do not select a point on an existing component, you must still follow the prompts shown
below.
Enter or pick rotation [Up/Down]: Select point in required direction

Enter depth <250>: Enter value or select point on screen
Enter length or diameter <250>: Enter value or select point on screen
If a component has been selected, you can enter a description if required. This can be changed
afterwards, using the CEDIT command.
Enter assembly identification number <250-1 RESTRAINT>: Press Enter to accept default value or
enter required ID
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Section 12 - Producing Layout Drawings

Layouts Overview
After creating our models, we can then efficiently and accurately relay this information to third parties.
This can of course be done using isometrics, but another way this is achieved in CADWorx Plant is by
the production of general arrangement and detail drawings. CADWorx Plant uses the inherent
capabilities of AutoCAD, such as layouts, viewport plotting and layer commands to generate the
drawings. After creating the drawing, the CADWorx Plant utilities can be used to annotate and
dimension these drawings.
To create the general arrangement drawings, you can use either the existing drawing, or start a new
drawing and reference all relevant files into this drawing.
Creating a Layout View

CADWorxPlant17.dwg.
Rename Layout1 to Plan1, then set the Paper Size to A1 (841.00 x 594.00 MM) using the Page Setup
Manager.
Now insert the _iso_a1 border from the Plant\Support folder into Paper Space, at a Border Insertion
Location of (-8,-20)
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Add a viewport, on the VIEWL layer, from the bottom left of the drawing border to the top right of the
drawing border, with a Left view selected and a 2D Wireframe visual style.
Now, set the viewport scale to 1:30 and enable Zoom Lock.
Automatic Dimensioning
This function allows you to automatically dimension a selected set of components. There are options
to set the dimensions offset distance and to dimension to flange faces.
You can start the Automatic Dimension command by selecting Plant > Dimension > Automatic, or by
entering AUTODIM at the command line.
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Add automatic dimensions onto the valve assembly to the left of the layout, ensuring you are in model
space before starting the command.
Command: AUTODIM
Enter an option [Flange/Offset/Selection] <Selection>: F
Flange dimensioning [ON/Off] <Off>: ON To dimension to flange faces
Enter an option [Flange/Offset/Selection] <Selection>: O
Enter offset distance: 800 To set the offset distance to 800
Enter an option [Flange/Offset/Selection] <Selection>: Select pipework
Select objects: Specify opposite corner: 42 found, 42 groups, 42 total
Pick centroid point of dimensions: Select a point between GL-CM1-4301and CV-CM1-4300
After running the command, the layout should look similar to the image below.
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By default, the dimensions are placed in model space, on the DIM1 layer. If required, you can move
the dimensions to paper space using the Change Space command, which can be started by entering
CHSPACE at the command line, or by selecting Modify > Change Space.
Pipework Centrelines
If you require more detailed pipework centrelines, for example at elbows, you can manually add
additional lines in the layout, as required.
Associative Dimensions
Ensure the DIMASSOC system variable is set to 2, so that Associative Dimensions are enabled. Now
add additional dimensions in the model.
Drawing Annotation
There are a number of utilities for annotating drawings in CADWorx Plant.
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Text Height
This function changes the height of selected text by matching it with other text. This is useful when the
user is zoomed by an unknown factor in paper space.
You can start the Text Height command by selecting Plant > Text > Height, or by entering
TEXTHEIGHT at the command line.
Running the command presents you with the following options:

Entire drawing This option automatically selects all text in the drawing.
Layer This allows you to enter a layer for selection. The default text layer in CADWorx Plant is
called Text.
Selection This option allows you to select individual text items.
Elevation
This command reads the components elevation and allows you to place it in the drawing as a text
item. The default option is the elevation of the centreline, but you can also place the BOP (Bottom Of
Pipe) and TOP (Top Of Pipe).
You can start the Elevation command by selecting Plant > Text > Annotate > Elevation, or by entering
ANOTELEV at the command line.
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Command: _ANOTELEV
Select component to annotate elevation:
Enter an option [BOP/TOP/Centerline] <Centerline>: C To place the elevation of the centreline
Start point or [Leader/Justify]: L To place a leader line
Specify next point: Select point to place annotation
Component
This command reads data from the selected component and allows you to place it in the drawing as a
text item.
You can start the Annotate Component command by selecting Plant > Text > Annotate > Component,
or by entering ANOTCOMP at the command line.
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This is similar to the annotation elevation command above.
Command: _ANOTCOMP
Annotation type [Short/Long/Tag] <Short>: T To place the Tag
Select component to annotate description:
Start point or [Leader/Justify]: L To place a leader line
Specify next point: Select point to place annotation
Create a copy of the Plan1 layout and rename Plan2. Delete the dimensions from this layout. We will
now use the above annotation commands to add valve tags, elevations and short descriptions to the
components shown below.
The annotated area should look like the image below.
Adding Line Numbers

As well as placing the above information, we can also annotate the model with the line number, using
the Line Number Annotate command. You can start the Line Number Annotate command by selecting
the Line Number Annotate button on the Line Numbers toolbar, or by entering NUMBERANNOTATE
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We will now add line numbers to the viewport, as shown in the image below.
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Graphics
These ten dialogue boxes allow you to add additional graphics to the model. The graphic drawings
are located in the <INSTALL-DIR>\SUPPORT directory and can be modified using AutoCAD, if
required. If you modify the drawings, you must incorporate the same number of attributes as are
currently in the drawings.
You can start the various Graphics commands by selecting the Plant > Graphics menu, or by entering
the appropriate command at the command line.
For example to load the Sections command, you can select Plant > Graphics > Section, or enter
SECTIONS at the command line. All commands are the name of the menu item, with an S appended
to the end (except Misc, where the command is MISC).
The graphics options are split into 10 subsections, which are listed below.
Section
Detail
Plan
Elevation
Instrument
Arrow
Misc
Dots
Weld
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Working with Sections

If more detail is required of a particular area, it may be useful to create a section view of the area. You
can do this in CADWorx Plant using the VIEWBOX command, which allows you to create
automatically clipped view by generating a wireframe box.
You can start the View Box command by selecting Plant > Utility > View > Box, or by entering
VIEWBOX at the command line.
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Before starting this command, go to the model tab, select a SouthWest Isometric view and then run
the command.
Enter a View Set Name of HeatExchanger, then enter point listed in the image below.
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Use the Select All button to create view of all sides of the view box.
You can then use the Isolate Box button to confirm exactly which components are in, or partially in,
the view box. Use the Show All button to show all components again. Select a view in the Views list,
then click the Set Current button to set the selected view current.
Click OK to create the view box and the associated views. If you need to make any changes to the
view box, you can edit it using the View Box Edit command, which is available by selecting Plant >
Utility > View > Edit, or by entering VIEWEDIT at the command line and selecting the view box, or by
double-clicking on the view box in the model.
Creating a Section View in the layout

Create a new layout called Sections1, with a landscape ISO-A1 page setup, then add a single
viewport on the bottom left side of the layout with the HeatExchanger-Left view selected and 2D
Wireframe visual style.
Now, set the viewport scale to 1:16, enable Zoom Lock and then use the grips to resize the viewport
to match the dimensions of the view box.
Now copy the viewport to the bottom right side of the layout, disable Zoom Lock, change the selected
view for this viewport to HeatExchanger-Front and enable Zoom Lock again. Finally, use the grips to
resize the viewport to match the dimensions of the view box.
Now copy the viewport to the top right side of the layout, disable Zoom Lock, change the selected
view for this viewport to HeatExchanger-Top and enable Zoom Lock again. Finally, use the grips to
resize the viewport to match the dimensions of the view box.
Using the commands and techniques learnt over the last few sections, add information to the
viewports.
2D Representation
2DREP allows you to create a flat 2D representation of a 3D model. In addition, it removes hidden
lines, but retains layer and colour information. The command works in both model space and paper
space. In model space, the 2D representation is created as a block. You can start the 2D
Representation command by selecting Plant > Accessory > 2D Representation, or by entering 2DREP
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There is a variation of this command called 2DREPH, which allows you to display the hidden lines of
the 3D model.
Use the 2D Representation command to create a flat representation of the three viewports in the
Sections1 layout.
If you selected to turn the viewports off, you can turn them back on using the
AutoCAD properties dialogue box.
BOM Setup
You can open the Bill of Material Setup dialogue box by selecting Plant > Bill of Material > Setup, or
by entering BOMSETUP at the command line.
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This dialogue box allows you to customise the BOM schedule to any style or layout desired. Using this
dialogue box you can specify column widths, set the grow direction, provide user specified column
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headings, set the text alignment of each column and set the selection and order of the columns in the
BOM.
The selections made in this dialogue box are saved in the configuration file listed at the top of the
dialogue box.
BOM Columns Selected
The BOM Columns Selected list displays all columns that have been included in the BOM and their
order in the BOM from left (top of list box) to right (bottom of list box).
Select an entry from the Database Columns Available list or the BOM Columns Selected list and use
the Add and Remove buttons to add and remove these columns to and from the BOM Columns
Selected list.
You can also add or remove a column by double-clicking on the required column in either list.
The Sort Order button is used for setting the order by which these columns are sorted and
accumulated.
Alignment & Grow Direction
The Alignment radio buttons specify the alignment for the currently selected column.
The Grow Direction radio buttons allows you to start the BOM at the top of the page growing
downwards or at the bottom of the page growing upwards.
Move Up/Down
The Move Up and Move Down buttons allow you to select the order of the columns in the BOM
Columns Selected list. Highlight a column in the BOM Columns Selected list and click the Move Up
button to place it further left or click on the Move Down button to place it further right.
Column Title and Column Width
The Column Title edit box allows you to specify a column heading for the selected column in the
BOM Columns Selected list.
The Column Width edit box allows you to specify a column width for the selected column in the
BOM Column Selected list.
Sort Order
The Database Columns Available list contains all the columns that you can sort the BOM by. You can
move one or more columns from this list into the BOM Columns Selected list, which is the list
CADWorx uses for ordering the list, as well as accumulating components. For example, if two valves
have different TAG values and you do not want these values to be accumulated, you must add TAG
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to the BOM Sort Order. You can then use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to change the order
in which the BOM is sorted and accumulated.
System variables affecting BOM Appearance

In the tab configuration settings of the Setup dialogue box, the following variables are related to the
BOM and tag properties:
BOMScheduleDirection This variable controls whether the BOM Schedule will be placed in the
Upward direction (0) or the downward direction (1).
BOMScheduleSpacing This variable provides the user the means of controlling the spacing on the
Bill of Material schedule
BOMTagGridFactor This variable controls the BOM tag grid density on the drawing.
BOMTagOptimize - This variable is used to control the tagging algorithm for the Bill of Material.
Settings 0, 1 or 2
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BOMTagRadiusFactor - This variable is used to control the radius of the tag bubbles. It will size the
bubbles using this factor multiplied by the AutoCAD setvar TEXTSIZE.
BOMTagSpacingFactor - This variable controls how far BOM bubbles are from the model or
components within the drawing.
Exercise - Working with Layouts

Open the drawing CADWorxPlant17.dwg from C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Exercises.
Add two new viewports, a right view and a front view, of the line with line number 200-HM1-4102150_MM. Use the automatic dimension utility to add dimensions to the bypass pipework.
Now add any required additional dimensions to the plan view using AutoCAD associative dimensions.
Add any other required annotations to the layout.
Place the BOM on the upper right side of the drawing.
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Section 13 - User Shapes

User Shapes Overview
Occasionally, you may need to create a non-standard component in CADWorx that cannot be
represented by a standard component. In CADWorx Plant, you can represent these components as a
User Shape. We will now look at creating User Shapes.
Creating User Shapes

Open the drawing Weldoflange User Shape.dwg in the C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters directory.
We will now create a 250x100, 150_MM specification weldoflange as a user shape.
The User Component Create Command

We will now create the User Shape from this drawing, using the Create User Shape command, which
can be started by selecting the Create button on the Miscellaneous toolbar, or by entering
USERCREATE at the command line.
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Command: USERCREATE
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Select first our project Sample_Metric.prj. Then spec 150_MM, main size 250 and reduction size 100.
After pressing the OK button the next dialogue box appears.
Enter the next values:

Name: Weldoflange
Folder: UserShape_M
Long description: Weldoflange
Density: 7.8417
Weight: 5
Select Save to catalog and select Reducing
Check also the other values, it should be the same as in the previous picture.
Follow the next steps to create the usershape.

1. Press the Select 3D Solid button and select the 3D weldoflange (left symbol) and
pick the insertion point (end of line).
2. Press the Select 2D Double Line button and select the 2D Double line
weldoflange (middle symbol) and pick the insertion point (end of line).
3. Press the Select 2D Single Line button and select the 2D Single line weldoflange
(right symbol) and pick the insertion point (end of line).
4. Press the Define Connections button and enter the values that are shown on the
next page.
5. Press the OK Button to finish.
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The number of connections is limited to 9.

Pick direction: Pick a direction in the -Y angle
Set size for this connection [Main/Reduction]:M for Main
Set End Type for this connection:[Buttweld/Socket/Threaded/Flanges]<Butt weld
End Type>:B Choose Buttweld
Pick connection point or <Enter to finish>: Pick the END or CEN point of the flange
Pick direction: Pick a direction in the +Y angle
Set size for this connection [Main/Reduction] <Main>:R for Reduction
Set End Type for this connection:[Buttweld/Socket/Threaded/Flanges]<Butt weld
End Type>:F Choose Flanges
Pick connection point or <Enter to finish>: Enter to finish
Draw the User Shape

CADWorxPlant18.dwg.
Set the line number on 250-CM2-4200-150_MM.
Now we first have to place a TAP on the pipeline. Set the size on 100mm and use the TAP command.
Ribbon CWI
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Command: _TAP
Pick point: Select a point on the line 250-CM2-4200-150_MM
Pick direction: Pick a point in the +Y direction. This is also the direction of the user shape
Weldoflange!
Select entity: Select the pipeline again
Now we can draw the user shape Weldoflange.

Set the main size on 250mm and the reduction size on 100mm and select the Weldofange from the
Spec View palette.
Command: USE1
Weldoflange
Pick point or [Change connection]<last point>: Pick the END point on the TAP
Convert the Weldoflange into 2D Double and 2D Single line.

Draw a contra flange, an elbow and a piece of pipe by using the cross shaped grip.
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Section 14 Modelling HVAC and Cable trays

HVAC and Cable trays Overview
CADWorx Plant allows you to create HVAC and Cable Trays using two different methods. The first is
using the HVAC command, in which you enter every dimension required to create the HVAC
components manually, or the HVACC (HVAC Catalogue) command which allows you to select the
required component from a HVAC catalogue. In this section, we will use both options.
Creating HVAC components

Start a new drawing using the CADWorx Metric template and save the drawing as HVAC and Cable
Tray.dwg in the folder C:\Training\CADWorxPlant\Exercises
Start the HVAC command, then using the instructions below, create the HVAC components.
Ribbon CW Steel / HVAC
Creating a HVAC Square Straight

In a South West isometric view, create the following Square Straight.
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Now select the Pick Points button and place the square straight from -76.2, 1800, 7700 to
19898.8, 1800, 7700.
Command: HVAC
Pick start point: -76.2,1800,7700
Pick end point: 19898.8,1800,7700
Creating a HVAC Square Tee

Start the HVAC command and add a Square Tee component to the end of the Square Bend, using
the information below.
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Use the Pick Points button to place the selected HVAC component at the end of the
Square Straight.
Command: HVAC
Pick location or [Change endpoint]: C
Pick location or [Change endpoint]: C
Pick location or [Change endpoint]: Select Endpoint of Square Straight
Pick rotation or [Up/Down/Roll]: Select point in Y direction
Creating a HVAC Square Straight
Start the HVAC command and add a Square Straight component to the branch of the Square Tee,
using the details below.
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Use the Pick Points button to place the selected HVAC component.
Command: HVAC
Pick start point: Select branch of Straight Tee
Pick end point: 2902.4 Whilst dragging in the +Y direction
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Creating a HVAC Straight Bend
Start the HVAC command and add a Square Bend using the information below.
Use the Pick Points button to place the selected HVAC component at the end of the
Square Straight.
Command: HVAC
Pick location or [Change endpoint]: Select Endpoint of Square Straight
Pick rotation or [Up/Down/Roll/mirrorX/mirrorY/mirrorZ]: U
Pick rotation or [Up/Down/Roll/mirrorX/mirrorY/mirrorZ]: Select point in +Y direction
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Editing HVAC components

You can edit HVAC components by double-clicking on the component, which opens the HVAC
Component Edit dialogue box. You can also start the HVAC Component Edit dialogue box by
selecting Plant > HVAC > Edit or by entering HCEDIT at the command line and then selecting
the required component.
Edit the Square Bend just placed and click the Solid radio button. Confirm the Square Bend is now
solid in the drawing before setting the Square Bend back to Hollow.
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Custom HVAC Components

As with piping components, you can create your own shapes and attach intelligence to it using the
HGENERIC command. This command allows you select a non-CADWorx block and add CADWorx
data to it.
You can also create a HVAC User Shape by drawing a polyline, adding all required HVAC
descriptions etc. as text items in the drawing and then adding this drawing to the C:\CADWorx
2012\Plant\HVAC directory.
In the following section, we will create a custom HVAC vent using the HGENERIC command.
Create a HVAC Vent

Change to the World UCS, then draw a rectangle around the open end of the Square Bend and a
circle with radius of 200 and a centre of 20498.8, 5902.4, 6850.00000. Select the rectangle and circle
and run the command LOFT. Move the solid created onto the HVAC layer, then run the HGENERIC
command on the solid and enter the following details.
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HVAC Catalogue
In addition to the normal HVAC command, you can use the HVAC Catalogue command to place
HVAC quickly from a catalogue, which works in the same way as the pipe component data files.
You can also place these components onto a routing line. Use the ROUTER command to draw
routing line from 3000, -2125, 50 to 3000, -180, 50 to 21000, -180, 50.

Run the command HVACC, select the Sample_M data file, the Square Straight HVAC type and the
PTN-004.0002 member. Click the Select Line(s) button and select the routing line just created.
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If using a database, you can use the HDBFGEN command to add HVAC components to the project
database. You can also use this command to export the selected components to a Microsoft Excel
file.
To import HVAC components from a project database or a Microsoft Excel file use the command
HDBFIN.
As we have not added the weight of the normal HVAC components to them (not the HVACC
components), use the command HWGTUPDATE, after ensuring all HVAC components are hollow,
with a thickness of 3, to automatically update the weight of all components. Confirm the update by
checking the HVAC Component Edit dialogue box.
Go to the layout tab and create a layout similar to the example in the image below.
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Generate a HVAC Total BOM using the HBOMTOTAL command, which is also
available by selecting Plant > HVAC > Bill of Material > Run > Total.
XREF the HVAC and Cable tray drawing into the master model.
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Section 1 - Using the Steel Module

Steel Overview
This module allows you to quickly and easily create simple steelwork
structures. It does not allow you to create comprehensive steel detail
drawings.
Steel Commands
You can start the Steel commands by selecting the required command from
Plant > Steel or by selecting the command from the Steel toolbar or by
entering the command at the command line.
Steelwork Sections
The first twelve items on the steel toolbar give access to the Draw Steel
dialogue box.
This dialogue box allows you to draw all available steel shapes in the drawing.
The available steel members are:
Wide Flange
Channel
Angle
Double Angle
Tee
Flat Bar
Round Bar
Structural Pipe
Structural Tubing
Z Shape
Channel Lip
Angle Lip
You can draw steel members either by picking the required points in the
drawing or by selecting an existing line. In the Draw Steel dialogue box, you
can specify the Rotation Angle of the steel member around the centreline, the
Insertion Location and the Centreline Location. After opening the dialogue
box, select the required Data File and Member, this will complete the Details
section at the bottom of the dialogue box.
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Steel Properties Dialogue

The Steel Properties dialogue box displays the available properties of the
selected steel member. At the top of the dialogue box, the data file of the
selected steel member is displayed. You can manually update the Weight
and Length fields at the top of the dialogue box using the Manual Update
check boxes. The member length is calculated using the maximum length of
the steel solid, rather than the centreline length.
The values shown at the top of the dialogue box are saved in the steel data
file and are required for CADWorx to draw the steel member. The values
shown in the bottom of the dialogue box are also saved in the steel data file,
but are optional and can be left blank if not required.
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User Input Dialogue

You can use this dialogue box to create custom steel members, using steel
plate components. The length and width are automatically appended to the
long annotation as the member is drawn.
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Creating Data File

If you require a steel member size that is not part of the default CADWorx
Steel components, you can create a custom data file using Notepad, or any
text editor, in the appropriate CADWorx Steel folder.
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Section 2 Creating a Steel User Shape

CADWorx Steel enables you to create custom steel user shapes based on a
drawing of the steel cross-section.
Creating the Cross-Section Drawing

Start a new drawing using a metric template without a database, if prompted.
Save the drawing as Custom Profile.dwg in the D:\CADWorx
2012\Plant\Steel_M\User Shapes directory.
Draw a polyline using the information below. Once completed, it should look
like the image below.
Command: _PLINE
Specify start point: -125,-50
Specify next point or [Arc/Halfwidth/Length/Undo/Width]: 125,-50
Specify next point or [Arc/Close/Halfwidth/Length/Undo/Width]: 125,0
Specify next point or [Arc/Close/Halfwidth/Length/Undo/Width]: -25,25
Specify next point or [Arc/Close/Halfwidth/Length/Undo/Width]: C To close the
Polyline
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Adding Steel Parameters

We will now add parameters to the drawing. These must be added as TEXT
objects, not MTEXT objects. The parameters to be added are shown below.
Add these parameters to the right side of the drawing and then close the
drawing.
Drawing the Steel User Shape

Start a new drawing using a metric template without a database, if prompted.
Enter SUSER at the command line to open the dialogue box shown below.
The parameters added to the drawing as text objects, are automatically

entered into the above dialogue box. Select the Custom Profile item and click
the Pick Points button to draw the steel member.
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Section 3 - Creating a Simple HVAC Support

Exercise - Create the Flat Bar Data File:Use the information below to create a bespoke data file using Notepad, or any
text editor.
Save the file as HVAC Support Steel.dat in the C:\CADWorx

2012\Plant\Steel_M\Flat Bar directory.
Save the drawing as HVAC Supports.dwg in the C:\Training\CADWorx
Plant\Exercise folder, then XREF the drawing CADWorxPlant18.dwg into the
current drawing.
Enter the command FBSHAPE and select the HVAC Support Steel data file
and the FB150x3 member. Change the Rotation angle to 90, the Insertion
Location to the middle-right and the Centreline location to Top. Select the
Pick Points button then place the flat bar from corner to corner of the steel
plate under the cable tray.
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Command: FBSHAPE
Pick start point: END of Select front left corner of top of Base Plate
Pick end point: 350 Whilst dragging in the +X direction
Now use the ARRAY command (with the hyphen at the start) to create a
support at each column.
Command: ARRAY
Select objects: 2 found, 1 group Select the support
Enter the type of array [Rectangular/Polar] <R>: R
Enter the number of rows (---) <1>: Press Enter to accept
Enter the number of columns (|||) <1> 7
Specify the distance between columns (|||): 3000
There will now be supports at the required locations. Detach the XREF, save
the drawing and close it. Now, open CADWorxPlant18.dwg and attach HVAC
Supports.dwg.
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Section 4 - Creating a 3D Pipework Rack

Start a new drawing using a metric template. Save the drawing as
ExamplePipeworkRack.dwg in the Exercises folder.
Creating Pipework Rack Support Columns
Select the Wide Flange button from the Steel toolbar to open the Draw Steel
dialogue box.
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Select United Kingdom (UC) data file and the UC254x254X89 member.
Change the Rotation Angle, Insertion Location and Centreline Location as
shown in the image above. Now use the Pick Points button to place the
member using the information below.
Command: _WSHAPE
Pick start point: 0,0,0
Pick end point: @0,0,3500
Repeat the command for a second column.
Command: _WSHAPE
Pick start point: 0, 2000,0
Pick end point: @0,0,3500
The two columns should appear similar to the image below.
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Creating Steelwork Members
Select the Wide Flange button from the Steel toolbar to open the Draw Steel
dialogue box.
Select United Kingdom (UB) data file and the UB254x146X37 member.
Change the Rotation Angle, Insertion Location and Centreline Location as
shown in the image above. Now use the Pick Points button to place the
member using the information below.
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Command: _WSHAPE
Pick start point: 0,130,3500
Pick end point: 0,1870,3500
Alternatively, it is possible to select the Pick Points button and place the beam
by picking the MID points at the top of the two columns.
Now use the COPY command to copy the member just created 500mm in the
Z direction, then a further 500mm in the Z direction.
The model should now appear as shown in the image below.
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Editing Steelwork Members
Select the Edit button from the Steel toolbar and select the middle horizontal
steel member just created to open the Draw Steel dialogue box.
Change the Type to Channels, select the Channel United Kingdom (C) and
the C254x89 member.
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Create Pipework Rack Base Plates

Use the information in the image below to add base plates, with bolt holes, at
the base of each column.
After clicking Pick Point, select (0,0,25) as the centre of the base plate, then
copy the base plate 2000mm in the +Y direction, to the base of the other
column.
The pipework rack, with base plates, is now complete.
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Creating Pipework Rack Assemblies

Use the -ARRAY command to create 5 consecutive Pipework Racks.
Command: -ARRAY Note the hyphen at the start of the command
Select objects: Specify opposite corner: 14 found, 7 groups
Enter the type of array [Rectangular/Polar] <R>: R
Enter the number of rows (---) <1>: Press Enter to accept
Enter the number of columns (|||) <1> 5
Specify the distance between columns (|||): 4000
The completed pipework rack should appear similar to the example shown
below.
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Section 6 Steel Frame Creation Dialogue

The Steel Frame Creation button located on the steel toolbar allows you to
enter Plans, Rows and Columns to create a skeleton of lines onto which steel
members can be placed.
Plans
This section allows you to create different plans for the current frame. You
can specify the distance from one plan to the next in the distance column for
each plan, as well as specifying X and Y offset values. These offset values
are added to the insertion point before the row and column lines for this plan
are created.
The Add button adds a new plan to the current frame. The Remove button
removes the selected plan(s) from the current frame. If the Repeat
Rows/Columns toggle is off, the remove button removes all rows and columns
associated with the plan that is being removed.
Rows
This section allows you to create different rows for the current frame. You can
specify the distance from one row to the next in the distance column for each
row. If the Repeat Rows/Columns toggle is turned OFF, the rows are for the
currently selected plan.
Columns
This section allows you to create different columns for the current frame. You
can specify the distance from one column to the next in the distance column
for each column. If the Repeat Rows/Columns toggle is turned OFF, the
columns are for the currently selected plan.
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In the example above, there is a plan at elevation/distance 0, with 2 rows

associated with it. One with distance 0 and one with distance 2000. There
are also 2 columns associated with this plan. One with distance 0 and one
with distance 3000.
The Repeat Rows/Columns toggle is checked, so these rows and columns
are repeated on the second plan, at distance 1000. The frame create should
appear as shown below.
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We will now remove the bottom plan, at elevation/distance 0, our frame
creation dialogue box should appear as shown below.
We have no rows or columns selected for the plan with distance 0 and have
the exact same layout as before at distance 1000. Therefore, our frame will
appear as shown below.
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We will now add another row and another column to our frame, with distance
3000, so that we have 3 rows, each separated by 2000 and 3 columns, each
separated by 3000.
This frame should appear as shown below.
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We will now combine the last frame and the second frame we made together
to create a multi-level frame. We will do this by adding another plan onto our
frame, at an elevation of 2000 (distance of 1000 from the first plan). We will
then turn off the Repeat Rows/Columns toggle. We currently have two plans
exactly the same, but at different elevations, select the second elevation on
the left and remove the third row and the third column from it. We now have
different frames at each elevation.
This frame should appear as shown below.
CADWorx Steel can export steel component data using the SEXPORT
command. This command allows you to export CIS/2 files, CAESAR II
Structural files and Robobat files.
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Section 7 Automatic Ladders, Stairs and Handrails

CADWorx has the ability to create stairs, ladders, handrails and steel frames
automatically using different steel members.
In this section, we will create a stair and a ladder along with a steel frame and
some grating, and then place handrails around the edges.
Create Steel Frame

Use the information shown in the image below to complete the Frame
Creation dialogue box.
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The frame should appear as shown below.
Now place steel members onto the lower vertical lines using the Select Line(s)
button in the Draw Steel dialogue box. First, change to a Front view and then
place UC203x203x46 wide flanges onto the lower vertical lines, using the
information shown below.
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Now place UB203x133x30 wide flanges onto the lower horizontal lines using
the information shown below.
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Add UC152x152x23 wide flanges onto the upper vertical lines using the
information shown below.
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Finally, add UVB203x133x25 wide flanges onto the upper horizontal lines
using the information shown below.
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The completed frame should appear as shown
below.
As the steel is currently clashing, we will now use Steel Cope command to
remove these clashes.
Command: SCOPE
Select objects to cope: Select all horizontal members
Select coping boundaries: Select all vertical members
Coping type [Bolted/Welded] <Welded>: W
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To show grating on the frame, we will use structural plate, which can have the
weight updated to represent grating. Alternatively, we could add a hatch
pattern to create the appearance of grating, or we could create the grating
using flat bar steel members.
Use the Pick points button to create the grating on top of the platform.
Command: SPLATE
Pick first point: Select one corner of top of frame
Specify next point or [Undo]: Select next corner of top of frame
Specify next point or [Undo]: Press Enter to accept
Plate extrude direction [Positive/Negative] <Positive>: N
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We will now place a second platform in a similar way to before.
Use the information shown below to fill in the Steel Frame creation dialogue
box to create the skeleton framework.
The second platform will appear as shown.
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Use the information below to create the vertical steel members.
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Use the information below to create the horizontal steel members.
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The finished frame should appear like the example below.
As with the first frame, add steel plate to represent the grating.
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The completed frames should appear as shown below.
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Creating Stairs
You can automatically create stairs in CADWorx using coordinates and
dimensions specified in the Stair dialogue box. You can specify the Top Point
and the Base Elevation of the stairs and CADWorx will automatically create
the stairs using the specified steel members.
The Stair dialogue box has three tabs. The Position tab is for the positioning
of the stairs. You must specify the top point and bottom elevation of the
stairs. You can enter these points manually or pick points on screen. You
can also select a rotation angle, if required.
The Dimensions tab allows you to customise the stairs by editing a number of
variables. A diagram on the right of the dialogue box shows which variables
relate to which measurement of the stairs. The angle variable cannot be
modified, it is calculated by CADWorx and is for information only.
The Sizes tab allows you to select which steel members are to be used to
draw the stairs. Any steel member of any type can be selected from the
existing steel data files to draw the stairs.
We will now draw the stairs from the main platform to the second platform.
Run the SSTAIR command and enter the following settings.
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The stairs should appear as shown in the example below.
Now place the bottom stairs using the following information.
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The stairs should appear as shown in the example below.
Adding Baseplates
We will now add steel base plates to both platforms using the information
below.
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Creating ladders
You can automatically create ladders using coordinates and dimensions,
similar to the automated stair creation. The ladders are made up from steel
bars and rungs. You can also add cages onto the ladder, specifying the
required member sizes and a few dimensions to create the required cage.
To start the steel ladder dialogue box, select the Ladder button from the Steel
toolbar.
There are four tabs in this dialogue box Position, Dimensions, Cage and
Sizes. In the Positions tab you can enter the required coordinates or select
them on screen. In this tab you can also specify a Rotation angle, if required.
In the Dimensions tab you can specify the required dimensions of the ladder
using the diagram as a guide. An offset can be entered in the Offset field,
allowing the exact location of the ladder to be selected.
If the Sloped ladder toggle is enabled then the ladder can be sloped, instead
of vertical. The slope will be determined from the chosen coordinates.
The Cage tab is used to specify the dimensions of the cage on a ladder, if one
is selected. Enable the Caged ladder toggle to add a cage onto the ladder.
The default dimensions will automatically populate the various fields, allowing
you to modify them as required.
The Sizes tab allows you to select the required steel members to create the
ladder and cage.
We will now create a steel ladder using the following information.
Use the information shown below to complete the Dimensions tab.
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We will also add a cage onto the ladder using the Caged ladder check box on
the cage tab, leave the cage settings as the defaults.
Leave the settings in the Size tab as the defaults.

The ladder will appear as shown in the example below.
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Add handrails
Select the Hand Rail button from the Steel toolbar to open the Hand Rail
dialogue.
In the Dimensions tab, you can specify the number of rails, along with the rail
spacing distance and the maximum post spacing, along with various offsets.
You can add/remove rails using the add/remove buttons.
In the Sizes tab, you can specify steel member sizes to be used in hand rail
creation.
You can place hand rails onto existing lines, polylines, arcs and circles or
alternatively you can select points in the drawing. After selecting the line or
points to place the hand rail on, you must then specify the direction away from
the platform.
Insert the Handrail Outline drawing from the C:\Training\CADWorx
Plant\Masters directory. Explode the block after inserting it into the drawing.
This drawing is two routing lines created by tracing along the edges of the
platform and down the stairs.
We will now place handrails onto these two routing lines. Use the information
below to complete the hand rail dialogue box.
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Use the Select line button and select one of the routing lines. After selecting
the line, pick a point perpendicular to the polyline. Repeat for the second line.
The completed handrails should appear and the finished platform should look
similar to the one shown below.
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3D Parametric Equipment
Overview
CADWorx Equipment, which is supplied with CADWorx Plant Professional is
designed to enable the creation of solid representations of tanks, vessels,
pumps and heat exchangers.
Setup Equipment
You can open the CADWorx Equipment Setup dialogue box by selecting
Equipment > Setup, or by entering EQUIPSETUP at the command line.
Layers
Clicking the Layers button opens the Layer Control dialogue box.
This dialogue box allows you to add, rename and delete layers. Layers
already created by the system cannot be deleted, although you can change
the line type and colour. This dialogue box does not affect the normal layer
control functions available within AutoCAD.
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Layer names and types produced by CADWorx Equipment are stored in the
project configuration file. This allows you to create standard company or
project configurations to help with standardisation.
Configuration File
You can open the Configuration File dialogue box by clicking the Edit Config
File button in the Equipment Setup dialogue box.
CADWorx Equipment uses a configuration file in which you can store

information specific to particular piece of equipment or project. This file can
be uniquely named and stored in the same directory as the particular piece of
equipment it is related to. You could also use the same configuration file as
used in CADWorx Plant.
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Equipment Palette
This palette is the main interface, which is used to model all CADWorx
equipment items.
You can load the Equipment palette by selecting Equipment > Equipment
Palette, or by entering EM at the command line.
This is the main interface where you can name a new item of equipment and
decide on starting location/rotation. You can select equipment with a vertical
or horizontal orientation and whether the item is to be modelled solid or
hollowed out. The buttons at the top of the dialogue box are used to create
various equipment component parts and will be covered in greater detail as
we work through this section.
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Section 1 - Creating a 3D Pump

Centrifugal Pump
Start a new drawing using a metric template, save this drawing as P-100.dwg
in the Exercises directory.
Setup Model
From the Placement tab, start a new equipment item with the equipment
name of P-100
Use the information below to complete the placement tab.
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Pump Body
From the Components tab, insert an Impeller. Change the Width to 168 and
change the name to IMPELLER
From the Components tab, insert a Shaft. Accept the default settings, but
change the name to SHAFT.
From the Components tab, insert a Coupling. Accept the default settings, but
change the name to COUPLING.
Now change to a North West Isometric View and select a Realistic visual
style. The partially complete pump should appear similar to the image shown
below.
Pump Motor
From the Components tab, insert a Motor, accepting the default settings.
The partially complete pump should appear similar to the image shown below.
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Pump Base Plate

In the Components list, select the Impeller component, which will highlight the
item. With the item highlighted, insert a Pump Base component.
Modify the base plate as shown below.
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The partially complete pump should appear similar to the image shown below.
Pump Nozzles
In the Components list, select the Impeller component, which will highlight the
item. With the item highlighted, insert two nozzle components.
Modify the nozzles as shown below. Additionally, change the direction of the
Discharge nozzle to +Z.
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The complete pump should appear similar to the image shown below. Ensure
your drawing is saved.
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Section 2 - Model Heat Exchanger

E-101 Heat Exchanger
Start a new drawing using a metric template and save it as E-101.dwg in the
Exercises directory.
Setup model
Create a heat exchanger using the information shown below.
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Add a Body Flange to start the heat exchanger.
Add another Body Flange using the information below.
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Add a Cylinder and using the information below.
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Add another Cylinder using the information below.
Add an Elliptical Head using the information below.
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Create Heat Exchanger Nozzles
On the first cylinder (Channel) add the following nozzles.
On the second Cylinder (Main Shell) add the following nozzles.
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Create Heat Exchanger Support Saddles

Add the two saddles shown below to the second cylinder (Main Shell). The
second saddle is simply a copy of the first with a different description and
distance set.
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Section 3 - Creating Vessel and Tanks

Vertical Vessel
Start a new drawing using a metric template, save this drawing as V-101.dwg
in the Exercises directory.
Setup Model
Use the information below to start the vessel.
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Support Skirt
Start the vessel with a skirt component. Enter details as shown below
Vessel Body
Add an Elliptical Head with a description of BOTTOM HEAD.
Add a Cylinder with a description of SHELL 1. Modify the length to 3750.
Add a second Cylinder with a description of SHELL 2. Modify the length to
3750.
Add an Elliptical Head with a description of TOP HEAD.
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Vessel Nozzles
Add Nozzles using the information shown below.
Location
Bottom Head
Shell 2
Shell 2
Top Head
Description
N1
N2
N3
N4
Position
Bottom Centre
600 Above Weld Line 90
2750 Above Weld Line 0
Top Centre
Size
50
250
80
250
Flange
RF Class 150
RF Class 150
RF Class 150
RF Class 150
Length
300
150
150
150
Add default reinforcing pad to nozzle N2 using the nozzle details dialogue
box.
Vessel Stiffening Ring
Add a stiffening ring to Shell 2 using the information below.
Vessel Jacket
We will now represent a vessel jacket using CADWorx Equipment vessel
insulation. Add insulation with a thickness of 50mm to both Cylinders.
Manway Nozzle
Add another nozzle using the information below. This nozzle will represent
the manway. Make this a radial nozzle by checking the Radial Nozzle option
in the Nozzle Placement dialogue box, which can be opened by clicking the
ellipsis button next to Distance.
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Vessel Manway Door

Add a manway door using a blind flange. Select nozzle N5 in the components
list and add a body flange. If a body flange is created while a nozzle is
selected, CADWorx will add a blind flange to the nozzle, instead of a body
flange.
If you are using an Imperial configuration file, you can use an ANSI flange
lookup table to fill in the dimensions of the blind flange.
Vessel Access Ladder
Add a platform to Shell 2 with an access ladder using the information below.
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Nozzle Schedules
You can open the Nozzle Schedule Setup dialogue box by selecting
Equipment > Utility > Nozzle Schedule > Setup or by entering NSCHSETUP
at the command line. Add Outside_Projection into the list on the right and
change the column width to 100.
Now create a single nozzle schedule, which should appear as shown below.
This vessel is now complete. Ensure the drawing is saved.
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Exercise - Create a Vertical Vessel

Start a new drawing using a metric template. Save is as V-999 in the
Exercises directory.
Using the skills learnt during the previous exercises, create a vertical storage
vessel from a skirt, elliptical head, cylinder and an elliptical head. Change the
length of the cylinder to 5000. Add a nozzle to the cylinder, changing the
layout angle to 180, the distance to 2000, the outside projection to 500 and
the nozzle details to match those below.
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Now add another nozzle onto this nozzle, by selecting the nozzle in the
components list and selecting nozzle. Change the distance to 250, the
outside projection to 200 and the nozzle details to match those below.
The nozzles should look like the ones below.
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Now add a user shape to the cylinder by selecting Davit_M in the data file
drop down under user shapes in the Equipment palette. Choose the size as
NP6x500, then click Insert. Change the distance to 2000 and the angle to
135. The user shape and nozzles should look like those below.
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Isogen Isometrics
Overview
ISOGEN is an automatic isometric generation program which is installed as
an add-on module to CADWorx Plant Professional. CADWorx exports the
necessary information and then runs ISOGEN to generate isometric details.
There are currently two methods to configure ISOGEN for use with CADWorx
- Project Manager, which is installed with CADWorx Plant Professional, and IConfigure. I-Configure is installed separately by running the file Setup.exe
located in the C:\CADWorx 2012\Plant\Isogen\I-Configure directory. After
installing I-Configure run the ISOGEN.bat file located in the CADWorx Plant
Support folder. As Project Manager is being phased out, we will concentrate
on I-Configure.
I-Configure
The I-Configure dialogue is the main user interface for ISOGEN, this is used
to control all the settings and template files for the project. Initially we are
required to create an isometric directory.
Setup Isometric Directory
In the main windows interface go to Start > All Programs > Alias Piping
Solutions > I-Configure > I-Configure
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The first step is to create a new isometric directory. This directory will contain
the Projects and Styles used by ISOGEN. Select the Create New Isometric
Directory button.
Browse and setup the Isogen Isometric directory as

C:\Training\CADWorxPlant\Isogen. (Spaces are not valid characters)
Project Directory Setup
The next step is creating a new Project directory. Select the Create New
Project button.
Within each project directory, at least one style must be present, so the
Available Styles list will also be displayed.
Fill in the New Project Name field (spaces are not valid characters). Now we
can choose the styles we wish to add to the Project. We will add the FinalBasic and Final-Cut-List styles. Un-tick all styles except these two and click
OK. I-Configure will run through each of the selected templates and configure
the new styles with the relevant settings from the template.
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Setting Template Styles
Select the Create New Styles Directory button.
The new Styles dialogue appears similar to the previous dialogue. Again the
template styles are listed and the required style can be selected. Un-tick all
other styles, except Final-Fab. Rename this style by clicking in the Name
column and typing in the new name (spaces are not valid characters). Click
OK to create this style.
The final step which needs to be taken is to export the styles for isometric
production.
Select the Final-Basic Style and go to File > Export
Repeat this for the other two styles.
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CADWorx ISOGEN Settings

Default Style
The CADWorx configuration file contains a variable called
ISOGENDefaultStyle
This variable allows the user to browse to an ISOGEN project directory and
connect via the FLS file without having to set up and create the ISOGEN
project using Project manager or I-Configure. When running isometrics, the
default style set is used without prompting the user to select a project or style.
Selecting ISOGEN Styles Manually

If a user has not set ISOGEN up on the machine, the ISOGEN OUT dialogue
will be empty. However the Select button allows the selection of a Style
manually without having to set one up. Simply use the Select button to
browse for the FLS file for the required style these can be I-Configure or
Project Manager Styles.
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Isometric production
Isogen Out
The Automatic Isometric function can be loaded from the drop down menu
Plant > Accessory > ISOGEN > ISOGEN Out or by typing ISOGENOUT at the
command line.
Open CADWorxPlant18.dwg and run the Isogen Out command.
The Isogen Configuration dialogue will appear, select the required style from
the Style pull down list.
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When selecting the style if you receive the following message
Check that the I-Configure style has been exported (File > Export when in IConfigure)
Command: ISOGENOUT
Enter an option [Line number/Select components] <Select components>: L
Enter an option [List/Select component] <Select component>: L Select Line
Number 250-CM1-4300-150_MM
Exported Nozzle: V-101$N2 @ 1700.0000,7560.0000,5900.0000
PIPELINE-REFERENCE set to 250-CM1-4300-150_MM
Processed 44 component(s) to file...
The Isogen results box will appear. Select the Open Plot Files button and
review the drawings that have been produced. After reviewing, close all the
Isometric drawings.
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Isogen Batch
The Automatic Isometric function can be loaded by selecting
Plant > Accessory > ISOGEN > ISOGEN Batch or by typing ISOGENBATCH
Use filters to select the 7000 series lines *7* as shown below, then use
ISOGENBATCH on all lines.
If users wish to change the BOM mark numbers, they can use the
BOMMARKS command and manually assign a BOM mark number to
particular components.
Exercise - Isogen isometric production

Using the information from the previous section, produce Isogen isometrics for
the following pipework lines:
Using the Isogen Out command
150-CMT-4201-150_MM and 150-CMT-4202-150_MM
Using the Isogen Batch Command
200-HM1-4102-150_MM and 250-CM2-4200-150_MM
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PCF Functions
The Pipe Component File format (PCF) was designed to enable different
piping systems to communicate information using a common file format.
It is important that the specification information between each product type is
matched to enable the function to work correctly.
Isogen PCF In
The Automatic Isometric function can be loaded by selecting
Plant > Accessory > ISOGEN > PCF In or by typing PCFIN at the command
line.
This function draws components into the current drawing. The exterior PCF is
produced from an IDFGEN file with the PCFGEN.EXE. Utilise this function to
import PCF files from any system that produces this format.
The function will present a selection dialogue and then request a default
specification.
Isogen PCF Out
The Automatic Isometric function can be loaded by selecting Plant >
Accessory > ISOGEN > PCF Out or by typing PCFOUT at the command line.
This produces a PCF from components selected in the drawing, for use as an
import file by the following Alias programs ISOGEN, IGEN and SPOOLGEN.
The function presents the standard file selection dialogue and prompts for a
file name. After providing a file name, the function then prompts you to select
components from the drawing. It allows selection by normal AutoCAD
methods (window, crossing, etc.) or by specifying a line number (see dialogue
box below).
Command: PCFOUT
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Select line number 250-CM1-4300-150_MM as shown below.
Enter an option [Line number/Select components] <Select components>: L

Enter an option [List/Select component] <Select component>: L
Processed 44 component(s) to file...
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Exercise - Using Isogen PCF commands.

Review the PCF file using MS Notepad. The contents should look like
example below.
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I-Configure Settings
Various Options on the appearance and content of the isometric can be
configured using the I-Configure interface. Selecting the Style will display a
number of options in tree view. By default the Overview tab will be displayed,
this allows you to set the more common I-Configure options.
Alternatively, clicking the Detail tab displays a larger list, which allows you to
set the more rarely used options.
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An example of these settings is shown below.
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I-Configure Wizards
You can also set certain parameters using the I-Configure Wizards, which are
displayed when the Overview tab is selected.
There are four wizards:
Drawing Setup Wizard
Dimensioning Wizard
Welding Wizard
Reports Wizard
These are step by step wizards, with instructions on every slide.
An example of a wizard is shown below.
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CADWorx Design Review

Overview
CADWorx Design Review (CDR) is designed to allow navigation and design
review of CADWorx Plant Professional models.
CDR delivers interactive realistic visualisation, real time walkthroughs, and
mark-ups and redlining of even the largest and most complex 3D CADWorx
models to transform design review.
Navigating and examining the model to improve quality and compress the
review process is effortless with CADWorx Design Review. The postproduction value of the 3D CADWorx model is significantly increased by the
wide access to intelligent information that CDR offers.
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Section 1 Workspace
Default Workspace
The CDR interface is intuitive and easy to use. Below is the default CDR
workspace.
On the right of the screen are the Plan View and Elevation View windows.
These display a plan view and an elevation view of the model, and a pointer
to indicate the users current position and the direction in which they are
facing.
Users can drag this pointer around the window to navigate around the model.
On the left hand side of the screen are a number of palettes. The available
palettes are listed below.
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Component List
The Component List palette displays a list of all the CADWorx components in
the model.
Components in the list can be selected and can have their visibility changed.
Using the Check boxes will show/hide the item, or by entering a percentage
into the Visibility % column the transparency can be altered.
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CADWorx Properties
The CADWorx Properties palette groups all components into their respective
CADWorx categories, whether they are Piping Items, Steel items, Equipment
items or HVAC items.
Components in the list can be selected and can have their visibility changed.
Using the Check boxes will show/hide the item, or by entering a percentage
into the Visibility % column the transparency can be altered.
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XRef View
The XRef View palette displays any XRefs which are present in the model and
their path relative to the master drawing. Using the Check boxes will
show/hide the XRef, or by entering a percentage into the Visibility % column
the transparency can be altered.
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Layer properties
The Layer Properties palette lists all the AutoCAD layers present in the model,
including any XREF layers. These layers can be selected from within the list,
and all items on the highlighted layer will be selected. Using the Check boxes
will show/hide the layers, or by entering a percentage into the Visibility %
column the transparency can be altered.
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Line Number View
The Line Number View palette displays all the line numbers in the model,
including those present in XREFs. Components in the list can be selected
and can have their visibility changed. Using the Check boxes will show/hide
the XREF, or by entering a percentage into the Visibility % column the
transparency can be altered.
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Properties
The Properties palette can be used to adjust various properties within the
CDR environment. The background colour can be changed. The background
is a gradient fill so two colours can be selected from the colour chart.
Shadows can be added to the model, either hard shadows or soft shadows (or
no shadows).
Also the drawing properties can be adjusted. The Use Non Selection Gray
Scale check box allows the user to choose whether or not when selecting
items all non-selected objects are greyed out or kept at their original colour.
These non-selected items can also be set to change their transparency using
the Non-selection visibility Percent slider.
The colour of selected items can be selected using the colour chart.
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Saved Views and Animations
The Saved Views and Animations palette allows users to view and edit their
saved views and animation within the model. Views can be restored and can
be added into animations. Animations can also be recorded live whilst
navigating around the model. This palette will be covered in further detail in
Section 3.
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Section 2 Opening Files in CDR

CDR facilitates the opening of DWG files and DWF files from AutoCAD as
well as Hoops Streaming files and Hoops Meta files. CDR automatically
creates a HSF file during the initial opening of a file to allow quicker
subsequent openings of the file by avoiding the conversion process each
time.
Open up file Piping.dwg from the C:\Training\CADWorx Plant\Masters
directory.
To open multiple .dwg files, highlight all the required files and open them
together...
To open additional files into the current scene use the Merge w/ Current
Model check box, or alternatively check the Merge Models When Opening
option from the menu.
(Access the menu by clicking on the
in the top left corner)
Merge the rest of the files from the directory into the model.
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Section 3 Basic Navigation
Investigate navigating around the model. This model provides scope for using
the various different types of navigation.
Use the Zoom Extents tool to zoom to the extents of the model. This can be a
useful tool if you ever get lost in a model for example.
Zoom into an area using the Zoom Window tool and Walk around the building.
Activating walk mode automatically brings up the Navigation Control Pad
Users can use this as an alternative to clicking and dragging on areas in the
model to walk. The four main large arrows in the Navigation Control Pad are
for walking in the four directions. The user will walk in exactly that direction
which the click on.
The two arrows at the top allow the user to turn either to the left or to the right.
Again the view will turn in exactly that direction and stay on the same point
i.e. no walking forward/backwards.
On the right hand side of the Navigation Control Pad is the elevation control.
This allows the viewpoint to be moved vertically either up or down.
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On the left is the Tilt Control. This is similar to tilting your head up or down.
Alternatively the user can navigate around the model simply by clicking and
dragging in a direction on the model.
You can scroll the mouse wheel (if available) to tilt. Additionally, you can
press the space bar to return the tilt back to horizontal.
Click and hold the mouse wheel and drag either up or down to change
elevation.
When walking around the model, hold SHIFT to move at 2x speed. Hold
CTRL to move at 0.5x speed.
Using the Properties palette change the Non-Select Visibility Percent to 75
Using the XREF View palette, double-click on the Heat Exchanger drawing
The rest of the model will become semi-transparent except for the heat
exchanger and will zoom into the heat exchanger.
Users can also display the model in a shaded or wireframe render mode.
In addition to walk there are the Zoom, Pan, Orbit and Turntable Orbit
operators. Try using some of the other Navigation modes.
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The measure feature can be selected from the Operators panel on the ribbon.
Select the Measure tool and measure a known length on the model. To use
the measure tool, click on a component, hold the mouse key down and drag
to another location and release the mouse key. The start and end
coordinates and the overall length will be displayed in the bottom left of the
screen.
Right-Click Menu
Pressing the right mouse button at any time displays the following menu.
Operators allow the user to select one of the four navigation modes.
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The 3D Sectioning Tool can be used to temporarily hide part of the model.
Practise with this tool to hide the top of the model.
The Test Performance option allows users to compare their machines

performance with other machines and to display Model Information.
The Render Mode options include those on the render modes ribbon and one
other.
You can also turn off tooltips.
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Section 4 Views and Animations

Views
Adding a New View
Saved Views contain the Camera position and focus point, section plane,
speeds, rendering conditions and perspective/orthogonal modes.
Activate Select mode
Pick the first vertical steel on the pipe work rack and then click the View
Selected button. Save this view by clicking on the Save Camera Position
button
To rename a saved view, click on the appropriate view in the <click here to
change name> area.
Animations
Creating a New Animation
Users have three options when producing an animation, recording the
animation, adding frames manually or a combination of both.
Recording an Animation
To record an animation, choose Begin New Animation from the Animation
ribbon.
Animation 1 will be added to the Saved Views and Animations Palette.

You can rename the animation by typing the new name in the box to the right
of the name.
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Click the Record button to begin recording the animation.
Orbit, pan and walk through the model, then click Record again to stop the
recording. Click Play to play the recording.
Creating an Animation by Adding Frames Manually
To create an animation by adding frames manually choose Begin New
Animation from the Animation ribbon.
Animation 2 will be added to the Saved Views and Animations Palette.

Highlight Animation 2 and click the Add frame to animation 2 button.
Move around the model and add another frame. Repeat this until the
animation is finished and click Play. CADWorx Design Review will
automatically interpolate between frames to produce a smooth animation.
Editing an Animation
After creating an animation, users can edit it by adding or deleting frames
manually or by edited the animation path.
Click Show Animation Path on the Animation Ribbon.
The animation path will appear with an orientation triad for each of your saved
views/frames.
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Red points toward what you will see, the other arrows point up and right. The
crosses in the line represent the software generated steps.
Double-clicking any of the snapshot locators will enable a manipulator control
which will allow six axis movement.
Click and drag the centre to move the snapshot in any direction; clicking on an
arrow restricts movement to a line defined by the arrow.
Mouse-over and click the circular arrow to adjust your yaw, pitch and roll.
After editing the animation path, click Play and review the changes. When
playing the animation, users can skip to the beginning, go to the next frame or
the previous frame and skip to the end.
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Section 5 Redlining
Redlining allows you to add annotation directly over a viewpoint. It is mutually
exclusive to the navigation modes so that when you are redlining, you cannot
navigate and vice versa.
Redlines can be added to a saved viewpoint.
To use the redline tools go to the Edit tab on the CDR Ribbon.
The Redline tool allows freehand redlining of the model.
The Rectangle draws a rectangle shape from corner to corner.
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The Circle draws a circle, starting with the centre of the circle.
Annotate allows text labels to be added into the model.
Annotate Model allows notes with leaders to be attached. Click and hold the
mouse button down on the position on the model where you wish the
annotation leader to be pointing to and drag to the position on the view where
you wish the Note to appear and release. Type in the text required for the
note.
To erase Annotations use the backspace key.
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Section 2 - Accessing Commands ............................................................................. 10

Section 3 - Setup Drawings ........................................................................................ 12

Section 4 - Line Numbering ........................................................................................ 20

Section 5 - Creating a 2D/3D Drawing ....................................................................... 33

Section 6 - UCS Manipulation and the use of Viewpoints ....................................... 47

Section 7 Continue with the 3D Model ................................................................... 53

Section 8 - Advanced piping options ...................................................................... 115

Section 9 - Working with Projects............................................................................ 125

Section 10 - Working with a Project Database ........................................................ 143

Section 11 CAESAR II Interface ............................................................................ 151

Section 12 - Producing Layout Drawings................................................................ 156

Section 14 Modelling HVAC and Cable trays ....................................................... 174

Section 1 - Using the Steel Module .......................................................................... 184

Steel Overview ............................................................................................................................ 184

Steel Commands ........................................................................................................................ 184

Steelwork Sections .................................................................................................................... 184

Steel Properties Dialogue ......................................................................................................... 185

User Input Dialogue ................................................................................................................... 186

Creating Data File....................................................................................................................... 187

Section 2 Creating a Steel User Shape ........................................................... 188

Creating the Cross-Section Drawing ....................................................................................... 188

Adding Steel Parameters .......................................................................................................... 189

Drawing the Steel User Shape .................................................................................................. 189

Section 3 - Creating a Simple HVAC Support .................................................... 190

Exercise - Create the Flat Bar Data File:-................................................................................. 190

Section 4 - Creating a 3D Pipework Rack .......................................................... 192

Creating Steelwork Members .................................................................................................... 194

Create Pipework Rack Base Plates .......................................................................................... 197

Creating Pipework Rack Assemblies ....................................................................................... 199

Section 6 Steel Frame Creation Dialogue ....................................................... 200

Create Steel Frame..................................................................................................................... 205

Creating Stairs ............................................................................................................................ 218

Adding Baseplates ..................................................................................................................... 220

Creating ladders ......................................................................................................................... 221

Add handrails ............................................................................................................................. 223

3D Parametric Equipment......................................................................................... 225

Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 225

Setup Equipment........................................................................................................................ 225

Equipment Palette ...................................................................................................................... 227

Section 1 - Creating a 3D Pump .......................................................................... 228

Centrifugal Pump ....................................................................................................................... 228

Section 2 - Model Heat Exchanger ..................................................................... 234

E-101 Heat Exchanger ............................................................................................................... 234

Create Heat Exchanger Nozzles ............................................................................... 238

Section 3 - Creating Vessel and Tanks .............................................................. 240

Vertical Vessel ............................................................................................................................ 240

Exercise - Create a Vertical Vessel .......................................................................................... 245

Isogen Isometrics ...................................................................................................... 248

Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 248

I-Configure .................................................................................................................................. 248

CADWorx ISOGEN Settings ...................................................................................................... 251

Selecting ISOGEN Styles Manually .......................................................................................... 251

Isometric production ................................................................................................................. 252

Exercise - Isogen isometric production................................................................................... 254

PCF Functions ............................................................................................................................ 255

Exercise - Using Isogen PCF commands. ............................................................................... 257

I-Configure Settings ................................................................................................................... 258

I-Configure Wizards ................................................................................................................... 260

CADWorx Design Review ......................................................................................... 261

Section 1 Workspace ........................................................................................ 262

Default Workspace ..................................................................................................................... 262

Component List .......................................................................................................................... 263

CADWorx Properties.................................................................................................................. 264