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8
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10
CADWorx Version
20.2
CADWorx Structure Version
4.2

Mouse Icon CADWorx Plant I tab: Setup Size/Spec > Local Edit

Mouse Icon Setting toolbar: Component Edit

Mouse Icon Plant menu: Utility > Component Edit > Local Edit

Keyboard Command line: CEDIT

Modifies the properties of an existing component on the drawing. This command displays the Component Edit dialog box.

Component Edit Dialog Box

Specifies properties for a component.

Alpha size

Specifies a size-only description of the component.

Short annotation

Specifies a short description of the component.

Long annotation

Specifies a long description of the component.

Line number

Specifies the line number of the component.

Tag

Specifies a tag for the component.

Code

Specifies a code for the component.

Weight

Specifies the weight per unit of a pipe component.

Sort sequence

Specifies the sort sequence of the component in the bill of material.

Length

Specifies a length for the component.

Component type

Displays the type of the component.

Specification

Displays the specification used by the component.

  • The bolt length, and bolt diameter numbers display in the Code box when the BOLT_DIAMETER_PTN, and BOLT_LENGTH_PTN schemas are set in the Part Number Format description dialog box in the Specification Editor. For more information, see Description Format Dialog Box, How to display the bolt length part number in CADWorx Plant, and How to display the bolt diameter part number in CADWorx Plant in the CADWorx Spec Editor Users Guide.

  • If Setup Setup Live Database Pipe is used to create an external database, Synchronize Sychronize Pipe Database can be used to change the specification in the database. For more information, see Setup Live Database and Synchronize Pipe Database.

  • If using a live database the Alpha Size, Short annotation, Long annotation, Line number, Tag, Code, Weight, Sort sequence, and any Custom Data are updated when you click Synchronize Sychronize Pipe Database. If you make a change in the database and the SyncOnStartUp is set to Synchronize With Changes Review, then the Synchronize Component dialog box displays and enables you to review the changes to the database and reject or accept the changes. For more information, see Synchronize Pipe Database.

Coordinates

World

Calculates pipe length based on the pipe component centerline. This option only affects pipe, nipple, flanged pipe, and tubing components. It does not affect fixed-size components such as elbows or flanges. If a pipe component is stretched, trimmed, or broken, the positions of the components are automatically updated along with the pipe length.

Iso

Specifies the value of Length as the pipe length. The length does not change the drawing graphics, but appears in the bill of material. For more information, see ISO Flag.

Miscellaneous

Existing

Specifies that the component is not included in the bill of material. The component symbol is also moved to the Exist layer. In Isogen isometric drawings, the component is shown as dotted and dimensioned.

Insulation or CAESAR II

Specifies that this component either has CAESAR II pipe stress analysis information or insulation attached.

BOM Item Type

Fabrication

Specifies a fabrication type of bill of material item.

Erection

Specifies an erection type of bill of material item.

Offshore

Specifies an offshore type of bill of material item.

Misc

Specifies a miscellaneous type of bill of material item.

  • The selected item type appears on the bill of materials when the FLAG column is added using Bill of Material > Setup BOM Setup Icon Structure. For Isogen, you must also sort by the FLAG column to group by type. For more information, see BOM Setup and BOM Sort Order / Accumulation Dialog Box.

  • If Misc is selected when using Isogen, then Isogen treats the weld gap as a field-fit weld. Use Isogen Option Switch 22 to increase the cut piece add-on allowances for field-fit welds.

OK

Saves modifications and closes the dialog box.

Cancel

Cancels the operation without saving modifications and closes the dialog box.

Isogen

Specifies data for the component in an Isogen drawing. Opens the Isogen Data dialog box.

Isogen Data Dialog Box

Custom Data

Specifies custom data created in the Specification Editor and enables you to edit the value. This data can be isolated in the Line View palette.

  • For more information on creating custom data, see New Field Dialog Box in the CADWorx Spec Editor Users Guide.

  • Click the link for more information on the Component Custom Data Dialog Box.

Remove

Removes CADWorx database attributes from a component, converting it to the generic CAD platform geometry.

Many commands in CADWorx use xdata in the components and do not function if the data is removed.

Pipe Support Assembly Edit Dialog Box

Specifies properties for a pipe support assembly.

Assembly Part List

Displays the assembly and the parts contained within that assembly. If you select a part in the Assembly Part List, you can edit the Size selection, the BOM, and the Properties of the selected part. For more information, see Parts Edit below.

Group Name

Specifies the name of the selected pipe support group.

Name

Specifies the pipe support name.

Alpha size

Specifies a size-only description of the pipe support.

Long

Specifies a long description of the pipe support.

Short

Specifies a short description of the pipe support.

Line number

Specifies the line number of the pipe support.

Tag

Specifies a tag for the pipe support.

Part number

Specifies the part number for the pipe support.

Weight

Specifies the weight per unit of a pipe support.

Length

Specifies a length for the pipe support.

Notes

Specifies notes for the pipe support

  • The bolt length, and bolt diameter numbers display in the Code box when the BOLT_DIAMETER_PTN, and BOLT_LENGTH_PTN schemas are set in the Part Number Format description dialog box in the Specification Editor. For more information, see Description Format Dialog Box, How to display the bolt length part number in CADWorx Plant, and How to display the bolt diameter part number in CADWorx Plant in the CADWorx Spec Editor Users Guide.

  • If Setup Setup Live Database Pipe is used to create an external database, Synchronize Sychronize Pipe Database can be used to change the specification in the database. For more information, see Setup Live Database and Synchronize Pipe Database.

  • If using a live database the Alpha size, Short, Long, Line number, Tag, Part number, Weight, Sort, and any Custom Data are updated when you click Synchronize Sychronize Pipe Database. If you make a change in the database and the SyncOnStartUp is set to Synchronize With Changes Review, then the Synchronize Component dialog box displays and enables you to review the changes to the database and reject or accept the changes. For more information, see Synchronize Pipe Database.

BOM

Sort

Specifies the sort sequence of the component in the bill of material.

Type

Specifies the bill of material type.

  • Fabrication

Specifies a fabrication type of bill of material item.

  • Erection

Specifies an erection type of bill of material item.

  • Offshore

Specifies an offshore type of bill of material item.

  • Misc

Specifies a miscellaneous type of bill of material item.

Miscellaneous

Existing

Specifies that the component is not included in the bill of material. The component symbol is also moved to the Existing layer. In Isogen isometric drawings, the pipe support is shown as dotted and dimensioned.

CAESAR II Type

Specifies that this component either has CAESAR II pipe stress analysis information or insulation attached.

Coordinates

World

Calculates pipe length based on the pipe component centerline. This option only affects pipe, nipple, flanged pipe, and tubing components. It does not affect fixed-size components such as elbows or flanges. If a pipe component is stretched, trimmed, or broken, the positions of the components are automatically updated along with the pipe length.

Iso

Specifies the value of Length as the pipe length. The length does not change the drawing graphics, but appears in the bill of material. For more information, see ISO Flag.

  • The selected item type appears on the bill of materials when the FLAG column is added using Bill of Material > Setup BOM Setup Icon Structure. For Isogen, you must also sort by the FLAG column to group by type. For more information, see BOM Setup and BOM Sort Order / Accumulation Dialog Box.

  • If Misc is selected when using Isogen, then Isogen treats the weld gap as a field-fit weld. Use Isogen Option Switch 22 to increase the cut piece add-on allowances for field-fit welds.

Isogen

Specifies data for the component in an Isogen drawing. Opens the Isogen Data dialog box.

Isogen Data Dialog Box

Custom Data

Specifies custom data created in the Specification Editor and enables you to edit the value. You can isolate this data in the Line View palette.

  • For more information on creating custom data, see New Field Dialog Box in the CADWorx Spec Editor Users Guide.

  • Click the link for more information on the Component Custom Data Dialog Box.

Remove

Removes CADWorx database attributes from a component, converting it to a generic CAD platform geometry.

OK

Saves modifications and closes the dialog box.

Cancel

Cancels the operation without saving modifications and closes the dialog box.

Many commands in CADWorx use xdata in the components and do not function if you remove the xdata.

Parts Edit

Controls parameters for editing pipe support components.

Size selection

  • Size

Specifies the size of the pipe support component.

  • View Part Data Table

Allows you to view the data table and change the size of the pipe support component. For descriptions of the information contained within the Pipe Support Data dialog box, see PipeSupport in the CADWorx Spec Editor Users Guide.

  • Cascade size selection

Specifies that any size change you make in the Pipe Support Data size selection dialog box updates the Size to all parts of the assembly. If you do not want to update all sizes when you make a change, clear the Cascade size selection check box.

BOM

  • Sort

Locates a pipe support part item in the bill of material schedule. Type the needed value. Type 0 to place the item first in the schedule. Type 999 to place the item last. If the same sort numbers are used for different components, they are placed in alphabetical order.

  • Type

Specifies the type of bill of material item. Select Fabrication, Erection, Offshore, or Misc.

Properties

  • Long

Describes the pipe support part. This description is used in the bill of materials.

  • Short

Specifies the abbreviated description for the pipe support part.

  • Tag

Specifies an optional tag description for the pipe support part.

  • Part Number

Specifies the part number information of the pipe support part.

  • Notes

Specifies any notes attached to the pipe support part.

  • Weight

Specifies the weight per unit of a pipe support component.

  • Length

Specifies a length for the pipe support component.

  • Width

Specifies the width of the pipe support component.

You can double-click a component or a pipe support to open the Component Edit dialog box or the Pipe Support Assembly Edit dialog box.