Specifies block symbols placed on a line or pline. Typical blocks are valve symbols.
Block name
Specifies the block drawing to be inserted into the drawing. The block must be set up with the proper insertion point at the center of the block. Click Browse to select a block drawing using a standard file selection dialog box.
Side 1 size
Specifies the distance from the center of the component to the end so that the block breaks the line correctly. This side is at 0 degrees and is the only side required if the block is a single inline valve.
Side 2 size
Specifies the distance from the center of the component to the second end on a two-way valve. This side is the second side when moving clockwise from side 1.
Side 3 size
Specifies the distance from the center of the component to the third end on a three-way valve. This side is the third side when moving clockwise from side 1.
Side 4 size
Specifies the distance from the center of the component to the fourth end on a four-way valve. This side is the fourth side when moving clockwise from side 1.
1-way
Specifies a one-way insertion, such as gate, globe, or check valves. When selected, Side 2 size, Side 3 size, and Side 4 size are not available.
2-way
Specifies a two-way insertion, such as an angle valve. When selected, Side 3 size and Side 4 size are not available.
3-way
Specifies a three-way insertion, such as a 3-way valve. When selected, Side 4 size is not available.
4-way
Specifies a four-way insertion, such as a 4-way valve.
Scale
Specifies the scale factor used to scale the symbol in the drawing.
Table name
Specifies a table selection. This option is only available when an external database is used.
Layer name
Specifies the drawing layer on which the block is placed.
Description
Specifies a description of the block that is displayed in the Menu Maintenance dialog box.
Optional
Tag name
Specifies the tag drawing to be included with the block. Click Browse to select a drawing using a standard file selection dialog box.
Label name
Specifies the label drawing to be included with the block. Click Browse to select a drawing using a standard file selection dialog box.
Spec type
Defines a component specification for the block. Click Select to select the specification. The software reads information from the selected specification and populates the appropriate columns in the database. These columns must be pre-named as described in Column Setup (Database Table Setup Dialog Box) of Table Setup . P&ID and CADWorx Plant can use the same pipe specifications. They can also be placed in a common area as defined by SpecificationDirectory in the Configuration File dialog box.
The menu symbol file, Flow_alt.dat, contains the functions insert_1_pline, insert_2_pline, insert_3_pline, and insert_4_pline. The suggested insertion point of a symbol is the center of the symbol. These insertion functions break the polyline in equal distances from the center of the symbol to the left and right, or up and down. The Break tab controls these functions.