What is new in Smap3D Plant Design 10.0
Welcome to Smap3D Plant Design Version 10
All programs in Smap3D Plant Design Version 10 contain a variety of upgrades and improvements in
functionality and application.
Most of them are based directly on customer requirements.
!!!The most important of these are described in the following individual areas!!!
The individual Smap3D areas and products are:
General new features
What´s new in P&ID
What´s new in the P&ID To-Do List
What´s new in 3D Piping
What´s new in Isometric
What´s new in the Pipe Specification Editor
What´s new in CSWizard
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GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
General New Features ................................................................................................................................................. 3
SmapWizard separated into PDM Wizard and Plant Design Administrator ............................................................... 4
New setting for the preferred unit system .................................................................................................................. 5
New design display in all programs ............................................................................................................................. 6
P&ID ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
New functions and options in Smap3D P&ID .............................................................................................................. 7
New "Edit Symbol" function ........................................................................................................................................ 8
New "Switch Flow Direction" function......................................................................................................................... 9
New functions for automatic handling of "Line and connection size"....................................................................... 10
New function in Object Lister for "Lines" ................................................................................................................... 11
New options in Object Lister for the symbol settings "Conduction" and "Physical" .................................................. 12
New "Line Gap" function for intersecting lines.......................................................................................................... 13
New options for "Design Check"................................................................................................................................ 14
New options for "Text-/Symbol defaults".................................................................................................................. 15
New option for zooming with mouse wheel .............................................................................................................. 16
New "Reduction" symbol type ................................................................................................................................... 17
P&ID TO-DO LIST............................................................................................................................................................... 18
What´s new in the P&ID for 3D linking (P&ID To-Do List) ......................................................................................... 18
P&ID line information for insulation and flow direction control automations in 3D Piping ...................................... 19
3D PIPING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
New functions and automations in Smap3D Piping .................................................................................................. 20
New placement of reduced tees together with conc. components ........................................................................... 21
New functions for the placement of concentric components .................................................................................... 22
New "Place Component Pattern" function ................................................................................................................ 23
New definition option for Shape pipes with fixed length .......................................................................................... 24
New functions for "Flow direction" in 3D pipelines ................................................................................................... 25
New technology for Design Checks ........................................................................................................................... 26
New "Create new sub-assembly" function ................................................................................................................ 27
New "Create reference part" function ....................................................................................................................... 28
New "Refresh all subassemblies" function ................................................................................................................ 29
Expanded options for grouping in the Piping structure tree ..................................................................................... 30
New function for ignoring XpresRoute lines .............................................................................................................. 31
New Option "Formula for Document name" ............................................................................................................. 32
ISOMETRIC ......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
New functions and automations in Smap3D Isometric ............................................................................................. 33
Automatic recognition and editing of CSInfo connection point definitions ............................................................... 34
PIPE SPECIFICATION EDITOR .................................................................................................................................................. 35
New features in Pipe Specification Editor.................................................................................................................. 35
New administration of the editor configuration "Common Settings" ....................................................................... 36
New Key Names for QuickPlace Methods ................................................................................................................. 37
New definition option for Shape pipes with fixed lengths ......................................................................................... 38
Expanded possibilities for defining "Options" and "Insulation" ................................................................................ 39
New definition options for "Virtual Characteristics" ................................................................................................. 40
New "Generate parts" function ................................................................................................................................. 41
COORDINATE SYSTEM WIZARD .............................................................................................................................................. 42
New functions in Coordinate System Wizard ............................................................................................................ 42
New definition options for each connection point .................................................................................................... 43
New "CSInfo" feature is automatically recorded in components .............................................................................. 44
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General
General New Features
New installation software Install Shield
The installation process previously used was replaced by the world's leading standard product,
Install Shield, made by Flexera Software.
This results in improved opportunities for adapting the installation so that individual Smap3D
programs can also be selected for installation.
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SmapWizard separated into PDM Wizard and Plant Design Administrator
The previous configuration program SmapWizard was separated into the programs PDM Wizard
and Plant Design Administrator.
This completed the logical and physical separation between the settings for the Smap3D standard
and duplicate parts management (PartFinder) and the settings for the Smap3D Plant Design
programs (Piping and Isometric).
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New setting for the preferred unit system
The preferred unit system can now be set in Plant Design Administrator.
A selection can be made between metric (mm) and imperial (inch) units.
This setting controls the calculation and the display of geometric values for the respective unit
system in the Smap3D Plant Design programs Plant Design Administrator, Piping and Isometric.
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New design display in all programs
In the Help menu of the Smap3D programs Piping, Isometric, Pipe Specification Editor and Plant
Design Administrator, the color design of the user interface in the indicated programs can be set
and modified.
A design setting always applies simultaneously to all indicated programs (excluded P&ID).
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P&ID
New functions and options in Smap3D P&ID
Upgrade of the symbol library with ASME/ISA 5.1 and ASME/ISA 5.5
The included 2D symbol library for process engineering symbols was upgraded again in this version.
The standards ASME/ISA 5.1 and ASME/ISA 5.5 are now included as a standard feature with the
installation.
Although these standards are primarily used in North America, we provide them worldwide as
part of our P&ID solution.
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New "Edit Symbol" function
The new Edit Symbol function (in the Context Menu for the selected symbol) allows the user to
directly access (on the fly) a symbol in the diagram environment in order to make modifications to
it.
Until now, the following individual steps had to be performed:
• Switching to the respective library symbol via the Symbol Menu (F8)
• Modification of the symbol
• Saving under a new file name
• Replacement (F4) of the modified library symbol with the diagram symbol
With the new function, the previously required individual steps are automated and combined in
one efficient function.
This increases user comfort and decreases the time required for this process.
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New "Switch Flow Direction" function
The new function Switch Flow Direction (in the Context Menu for the selected line) allows the user
to consistently and visually switch the flow of an existing line (only for line styles with arrow) to the
opposite direction.
All symbols (flow type symbols) already placed in the line are automatically reversed along with
the function.
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New functions for automatic handling of "Line and connection size"
These new functions and their associated settings allow automatic handling of values for line sizes
and connection sizes on P&ID symbols.
The automatic transmitting of the line size from a line to the attached connection point of a
symbol was already implemented in the last version.
Along with the changes in this version which record the size values of the component connections
automatically with the data set (from the database) to the 2D symbol connection points, and the
new included design review (diameter comparisons), the result is a complete and user-friendly
range of functions for this requirement.
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New function in Object Lister for "Lines"
The Object Lister (F7) was upgraded with a new section for Lines. This has made it possible to
quickly and easily display the available individual line/pipe information as a list.
The composition of the columns/information in this section to be displayed proceeds in the menu
View => Lines.
Until now, this was only possible for symbols, text and page information.
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New options in Object Lister for the symbol settings "Conduction" and
"Physical"
The existing “Symbols” section in the Object Lister (F7) was upgraded in order to display and edit
the individual symbol settings Physical and Conduction in the list.
Activating (visibly displaying) this new column/information for the Symbols section proceeds in the
menu View => Symbols & Terminals.
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New "Line Gap" function for intersecting lines
The Settings => Pointer/Screen menu provides the user with new options for displaying
intersecting lines/pipes.
The standard setting is Off. This means that in the case of a line intersection, the lines are still
displayed as intersecting in the diagram.
The Gap option creates an optical gap in the vertical lines in the case of a line intersection.
The Arc option creates a optical bypass arc in the vertical lines in the case of a line intersection.
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New options for "Design Check"
The previous Design Check function was upgraded with 2 new review options:
Compare Diameter
If this option is activated, the values of the Connection Size and Line Size columns on placed
symbols are compared during a review.
If these are not identical in value and notation, or even missing, this will be reported as an
error/warning.
Non-unique Name
If this option is activated, the uniqueness of the symbol name (TAG number) is checked during a
review.
If identical symbol names (TAG numbers) are found for multiple symbols in the diagram, this will be
reported as an error/warning.
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New options for "Text-/Symbol defaults"
The existing settings in the menu Settings => Text/Symbol Defaults were upgraded with additional
options:
Display of the X/Y Reference
The X/Y Reference display can also be activated for the line linking and symbol reference texts
display for the reference format.
This requires the prior activation and adjustment of the reference system in the diagram drawing or
the project.
If this display is used, the reference texts are displayed with X/Y sector and page information on the
symbols and line links. Until now, this was only possible for one reference sector (X or Y) together
with the page name.
Transferring the text settings per page or for the whole project
If the settings for standard texts are subsequently changed in a drawing, these changes must be
transferred to the active project with the function Transfer text settings to Project.
With the new version, you can select whether the changes should be applied to the whole project
or only to the active diagram if there are multiple diagram sheets in the opened project.
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New option for zooming with mouse wheel
A new option for the center mouse wheel has been added in the menu Settings => Pointer/Screen.
In the associated list box, you can set the mouse wheel for zooming or scrolling.
The standard setting is Zoom. It is no longer necessary to press the Ctrl key in order to zoom with
the center mouse wheel.
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New "Reduction" symbol type
In connection with the expansion of the P&ID to linkage with 3D Piping (P&ID To-Do List), a new
symbol type was introduced.
This should be set for all symbols in the P&ID (with symbol creation or in the diagram) that function
as a reduction in 3D.
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P&ID To-Do List
P&ID To-Do List
What´s new in the P&ID for 3D linking (P&ID To-Do List)
P&ID symbol type "Reduction" control automation in 3D Piping
P&ID symbols with the Reduction symbol type now feature smart recognition by the P&ID To-Do
List and are represented with an individual symbol.
When creating and editing a 3D pipeline via the To-Do List, the significantly upgraded Piping
function Place Conc. Component can be accessed and performed through this type of reduction
input.
After completing this function, the pipeline is reduced at the selected point and the placed 3D
reduction fitting is automatically assigned to the entry in the To-Do List.
Until now, these steps had to be completed individually and independently of one another in both
of the Piping and P&ID To-Do List interfaces.
The consolidation into one single function increases user comfort and reduces the time required
for this process.
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P&ID To-Do List
P&ID line information for insulation and flow direction control
automations in 3D Piping
P&ID lines created with the line styles displaying flow direction now feature smart recognition with
their from-to flow direction information and are represented with an individual symbol.
When assigning this type of P&ID pipeline information to a 3D pipeline path in Piping, a new
automation visibly attaches this flow direction to the pipeline path.
The same is true for the P&ID line information Insulation. This also features smart recognition by
the P&ID and is represented with an individual symbol in the To-Do List.
After assigning the pipeline information to a 3D pipeline path and creating/recalculating in Piping,
you can start creating the insulation for this 3D pipeline from the To-Do List.
In both cases, the Piping functions are initiated and supported via the To-Do list with the
information supplied by P&ID.
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3D Piping
3D Piping
New functions and automations in Smap3D Piping
New automations and QuickPlace Methods
For this version, the Smap3D Piping upgrades were also focused on the automation of 3D pipeline
creation.
For this reason, we have added many new automations (QuickPlace Methods) to provide the user
with even more support in daily tasks.
The following automations (key names) listed are performed automatically when generating,
recalculating and editing a 3D pipeline if corresponding components are defined in the pipe
specification.
Depending on the geometric situation of the pipeline path, Smap3D Piping automatically attempts
to place these components as elements in the pipeline:
• End component: Components such as blind flanges, caps, etc. are automatically placed at the
open end of a pipeline path.
• Universal bends and universal elbows: Components with variable bend angles are placed and
adapted individually to bend situation (not standard angle) of a pipeline path. This new
automation replaces and expands the existing options Divide.
• Counterflange: Defined components (different geometry than normal flange) are placed on
existing normal flanges or cutoff components.
• Union: Fitting combinations consisting of up to 4 components such as flange connectors,
counterflange connectors, seals, and master lap joints are automatically placed in accordance
with the maximum pipe length configuration.
• Bend 87 and Elbow 87: Elbow fittings with bend angle of exactly 87 degrees are placed in
corner situations at 87 degrees in the pipeline path.
• Bend 93 and Elbow 93: Elbow fittings with bend angle of exactly 93 degrees are placed in
corner situations at 93 degrees in the pipeline path.
• Tee 87: Tee fittings with branch angle of exactly 87 degrees are placed in tee situations in the
pipeline path.
• Lap joint: Components (part or assembly) are placed in the pipeline or with pipeline
components as an additional component when requested by the coordinate system
information End treatment – 08 LapJoint.
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3D Piping
New placement of reduced tees together with conc. components
Also this new automation performs automatically when generating, recalculating and editing a 3D
pipeline if corresponding components are defined in the pipe specification.
If the diameters difference on a tee branch can not solved by placing only a reduced tee, this new
automation ask the user to solve the situation by placing a reduced tee together with concentric
component onto that branch.
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3D Piping
New functions for the placement of concentric components
The new functions for the placement of concentric component and the new key name Conc.
component replace and improve the previous key names and automations for “Reduction conc.”
and “Expander conc.”.
The newly available functions represent a significant improvement in performance. Thus, many
situations with concentric line reductions or expansions that were not automatically supported are
now a thing of the past.
The new key name Conc. Component is available for two detail functions:
Place concentric component
This reduction function corresponds to the redesign of the QP method for reducing/expanding
components with significant functional enhancements, but the same procedure as in the previous
version.
Place concentric component twice
This reduction function is new and enables the automatic reduction/expansion of a section of
pipeline between 2 defined points.
Until now, producing such a result would require significantly more effort and analysis with two
successive reductions needed.
The consolidation into one single function increases user comfort and reduces the time required
for this process.
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3D Piping
New "Place Component Pattern" function
The new Place component pattern function automates the placement of additional components
that do not have a direct effect on the pipeline.
Components that are defined in the pipe specification as Support are placed multiple times along
the pipeline path at definable intervals.
This function is designed for the placement of additional components such as: support, clamps,
clips, hangers, brackets, etc.
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3D Piping
New definition option for Shape pipes with fixed length
The new definition option where added to the previous key name Shape pipe.
This allows to define more shape pipe components with different fixed lengths from the library for
the same size in a pipe specification.
For a correct behavior of the Piping function, this requires also the definition of a shape pipe from
same type with a variable length.
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3D Piping
New functions for "Flow direction" in 3D pipelines
The new Flow direction functions (only via Context Menu) allow the user to define the flow
direction for a 3D pipeline path.
When working with the P&ID To-Do List, this can be transferred over automatically from the P&ID.
When working without the P&ID (and To-Do List), this can also be defined manually with Piping.
The following options are available:
• Set flow direction
• Delete flow direction
• Swap flow direction
• Show flow direction
• Hide flow direction
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3D Piping
New technology for Design Checks
With Smap3D Piping V10, the new Design Checks interface/technology (in Tools menu) has been
introduced for the automatic review of generated 3D pipelines according to logical criteria.
The processes for checking flow direction and diameter are provided as standard with this version.
The following criteria are checked:
• The design check Flow direction checks whether the defined entry and exit connection points
for the placed components (when defined with CSWizard) correspond with the flow direction
defined for the 3D pipeline.
• Depending on the setting, the Design Check CSInfo checks the defined parameters and values
of the CSInfo properties for logical consistency with the placed pipeline components.
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3D Piping
New "Create new sub-assembly" function
The new Create new sub-assembly function (in Tools menu) automates the creation of a subassembly for pipelines.
Until now, native 3D CAD functions had to be performed separately from one another in multiple
individual steps.
The consolidation into one single function in Smap3D Piping increases user comfort and reduces
the time required for this process.
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3D Piping
New "Create reference part" function
The new Create reference part function (in Tools menu, only with Solid Edge) automates the
creation of a reference component for pipelines when doing structured work in sub-assemblies.
In this reference part, the required connection points from components in other assemblies are
added with Interpart-copies and managed in only one file at the top assembly level.
Then, with the CSWizard, the required coordinate systems are created at the surfaces of the
Interpart-copies.
Until now, native Solid Edge functions had to be performed separately from one another in multiple
individual steps.
The consolidation into one single function in Smap3D Piping increases user comfort and reduces
the time required for this process.
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3D Piping
New "Refresh all subassemblies" function
The new Refresh all sub-assemblies function (in Tools menu) automates the updating of 3D
pipeline sub-assemblies in only one step from the top assembly.
With V10, this now works for all sub-assemblies created with the Smap3D Piping function Create
sub-assembly.
This function is solely responsible for recording the required information in the sub-assembly so
that it can be recognized as a pipeline sub-assembly.
Until now, each pipeline assembly had to be manually edited and updated by the user in individual
steps.
The consolidation into one single function in Smap3D Piping increases user comfort and reduces
the time required for this process.
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3D Piping
Expanded options for grouping in the Piping structure tree
The functions for Grouping (only via Context menu) were significantly expanded.
The following individual functions are now available:
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Group pipelines (creates a group from the previously selected pipeline paths).
Ungroup pipelines (removes the group, whereby the pipelines remain).
Rename group (allows the name of the selected group to be changed).
Add to group (adds selected pipelines to an existing group. The available groups are displayed
via a list box for selection).
Remove from group (removes a selected pipeline from a group).
Select all pipelines (selects all pipeline paths within the selected group).
Select all components (selects all components within the selected group).
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3D Piping
New function for ignoring XpresRoute lines
The new functions for Construction lines (in Tools menu, only with Solid Edge) allow the user to
define drawn XpresRoute 3D line segments as construction lines.
Such construction lines are then ignored during the creation of the 3D pipeline path in Smap3D
Piping.
This is useful in all situations in which the drawing and dimensioning of the actual pipeline path is
simplified with the help of additional lines (e.g. slopes, etc.).
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3D Piping
New Option "Formula for Document name"
This new option Formula for Document name (in menu Tools => Options) allows the user to display
other information than file name in Piping structure tree view.
This works for the display of pipeline paths, pipes, components and insulations.
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Isometric
Isometric
New functions and automations in Smap3D Isometric
Newest version of Personal ISOGEN © and I-Configure integrated
The newest version of I-Configure was integrated with the current version of Personal ISOGEN ©
Core (both from the Intergraph company).
The new I-Configure offers the following advantages to the user:
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a more modern user interface
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any DXF/DWG Viewer can now be used (previously the Autodesk VoloView was required).
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new Detail Sketch Manager
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Isometric
Automatic recognition and editing of CSInfo connection point definitions
Through the introduction of the new CSInfo property (created with CSWizard) for a detailed
definition of connection points at 3D components, we were able to automate the Smap3D standard
(out of the box) more efficiently and powerfully than ever before.
Smap3D Isometric now recognizes and automates the display of:
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Unions
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Lap Joints
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Flow direction of the components or pipeline
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End treatment of the components or the connection point
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Type (Gender) of the connection point
Information about additional, minor innovations and upgrades can be found in the related Help
(F1).
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Pipe Specification Editor
Pipe Specification Editor
New features in Pipe Specification Editor
Redesign of the Pipe Specification Editor as a stand-alone program
With V10, the Pipe Specification Editor (previous integral component of the Piping program) was
reprogrammed for administrators as a stand-alone program with the most modern programming
technology. This redesign cleared the way for implementing more functionality in the Pipe
Specification Editor – now and in the future.
The most important basic changes in the new Pipe Specification Editor are:
• Stand-alone can be accessed from the Start menu.
• Modern user interface.
• Password protection can be set.
• New internal file format and new file extension (*.psfx).
• Several pipe specifications can edited simultaneously in registers.
• Pipe specification identification switched from name to ID.
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Pipe Specification Editor
New administration of the editor configuration "Common Settings"
With the redesign, the configuration function for the Pipe Specification Editor – previously the Pipe
Specification Editor INI file – was integrated into the new Pipe Specification Editor and renamed
Common Settings.
Furthermore, its file format was changed, and the associated file was converted to the fixed file
name PipeSpecificationCommon and the extension pssx.
Thus, with this version, only a single, centralized configuration file PipeSpecificationCommon.pssx
(saved in the Smap3D Configuration folder) is possible for the basic settings and selection content
of the Pipe Specification Editor.
The new user interface for common settings contains a simple and expanded editing mode.
This allows experienced administrators to individually adapt the built-in automations (QuickPlace
Methods) and the associated key names.
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Pipe Specification Editor
New Key Names for QuickPlace Methods
The new and expanded automations for creating 3D pipelines in Piping lead directly to the
expansion of the Key Names in the Pipe Specification Editor.
The standard key names added with V10 are:
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Conc. component (replaces and combines the previous names “Reduction conc.” and
“Expander conc.”)
End component (new name for fittings, e.g. for blind flange, cap, etc.)
Universal bend and universal elbow (new name for elbow fittings with variable bend angle)
Support (new name for additional components, e.g. clips, clamps, hangers, etc.)
Counterflange (new name for fittings, for different flange type than normal)
Union (new name for fitting combinations consisting of up to 4 components such as flange
connectors, counterflange connectors, seals, and master lap joints)
Bend 87 and Elbow 87 (new names for elbow fittings with bend angle of exactly 87 degrees)
Bend 93 and Elbow 93 (new names for elbow fittings with bend angle of exactly 93 degrees)
Tee 87 (new name for tee fittings with bend angle of exactly 87 degrees)
Lap joint (new name for additional component or assembly, e.g. for flange clamp, etc.)
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Pipe Specification Editor
New definition option for Shape pipes with fixed lengths
The new definition option where added to the previous key name Shape pipe.
This allows to define more shape pipe components with different fixed lengths from the library for
the same size in a pipe specification.
For a correct behavior of the Piping function, this requires also the definition of a shape pipe from
same type with a variable length.
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Pipe Specification Editor
Expanded possibilities for defining "Options" and "Insulation"
The following new definition options were added to the previous settings for the Options and
Insulation:
Options:
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All previous centrally available Default pipe values (in Plant Design Administrator) can now
also be individually adjusted according to pipe specification and diameter in the Pipe
Specification Editor.
The previous pipe specification option Do not place bends from pipe spec automatically can
now also be individually adjusted according to diameter.
Previous options for the use of Materials for pipes and Face colors can now also be adjusted
according to pipe specification and diameter.
Insulations:
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New option for defining several insulating wall thicknesses and diameters for a pipeline
diameter.
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Pipe Specification Editor
New definition options for "Virtual Characteristics"
A completely new range of functions were implemented for the individual definition of virtual
characteristics according to pipe specification.
This enables the definition of virtual characteristics (features and information) that are recorded in
the given objects (in the pipeline path and/or components) when generating a pipeline.
The virtual properties can be evaluated by Smap3D Isometric when analyzing a 3D Piping assembly.
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Pipe Specification Editor
New "Generate parts" function
The new Generate parts function (in the Pipe Specification menu) enables a pipe specifications
administrator to generate all standard parts - defined in the pipe specification from the Smap3D
Master Parts - as individual files.
This may be necessary in order to enter more information and features in these individually
generated files (e.g. for standard BOMs, for Smap3D Isometric, etc.), before the end user uses the
pipe specifications as well as the components for the first time.
Until now, the Smap3D standard parts were initially generated only with the use of pipe
specifications in Smap3D.
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Coordinate System Wizard
Coordinate System Wizard
New functions in Coordinate System Wizard
The Coordinate System Wizard (CSWizard) has existed since Version 9.6. It is a tool (part of the
Piping product) designed to support the user in the creation of his own library section with the
required coordinate system. This tool was previously used to create the necessary coordinate
system names quickly, easily and without the risk of spelling errors.
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Coordinate System Wizard
New definition options for each connection point
In connection with the wide range of upgrades in Piping and Isometric, and the newly available
automations (QuickPlace Methods), the CSWizard was upgraded with new definition options.
The improved user interface now features definitions for:
• End treatment in Piping (manages QP methods with 3D creation of pipelines)
• End treatment in Isometric (manages display of the connection at the connection point)
• Sequence number (Connection point number)
• Input/output (manages flow direction in the 3D component)
• Gender of the connection point (manages display of the connection at the connection point in
the isometric)
• Size (used for new Design Check in Piping)
• Wall thickness (used for new Design Check in Piping)
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Coordinate System Wizard
New "CSInfo" feature is automatically recorded in components
The above-named new definitions (whether user-defined or not) are automatically compiled by the
CSWizard and written as a CSInfo property in the user-defined features of the 3D CAD file.
This way, each connection point (a coordinate system pair) receives its own coordinate system
information.
This saved information then becomes the information basis for new functions in Piping and
Isometric.
Example for a CSInfo property:
IO=1|GR=1|SN=1| ET=1|EC=FL|SZ=100
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