The File > Export > PDS Export > Export Options command edits the [Product Folder]\Smart3D\3DRefData\SharedContent\Data\Translators\S3DPDSExport\PDSExportTranslator.ini file. You can also edit the PDSExportTranslator.ini file directly with any ASCII file editor.
Global
The Global settings are used to define the MicroStation symbology for each Smart 3D display aspect.
Auto Transfer
Automatically generates areas and models on export and loads the piping and structure files to their corresponding .dgn files. This option is cleared by default. You must have at least two S3P keys to successfully export a piping model using this option.
PDS Project Name
Select the PDS project name to which to transfer Smart 3D data. This option is available only if you select Auto Transfer.
Aspect
Select the Smart 3D aspect for which to define MicroStation symbology.
Level
Type the MicroStation level for the selected aspect. Valid levels are 1 to 63.
Color
Select a color for the selected aspect.
Weight
Type the MicroStation line weight for the selected aspect. Valid weights are 0 to 31.
Style
Select the MicroStation line style for the selected aspect.
Equipment
Number of Equipment per Model
Type the maximum number of equipment to put into a single MicroStation design file (.DGN).
Piping
Number of Pipelines per Model
Type the maximum number of pipelines to put into a single Alphanumeric Piping Language (APL) file.
Structure
Number of Structures per Model
Type the maximum number of structural objects (beams, columns, braces, and slabs) to put into a single CIS/2 file.
Number of Structural Equipment per Model
Type the maximum number of walls, ladders, and stairs to put into a single equipment MicroStation design file (.DGN).
Object Type
Select the Smart 3D aspect for which to define MicroStation symbology.
Level
Type the MicroStation level for the selected aspect. Valid levels are 1 to 63.
Color
Select a color for the selected aspect.
Weight
Type the MicroStation line weight for the selected aspect. Valid weights are 0 to 15.
Style
Select the MicroStation line style for the selected aspect.
HVAC
Number of HVAC Ducts per Model
Type the maximum number of ducts per MicroStation design file (.DGN).
Object Type
Select the Smart 3D aspect for which to define MicroStation symbology.
Level
Type the MicroStation level for the selected aspect. Valid levels are 1 to 63.
Color
Select a color for the selected aspect.
Weight
Type the MicroStation line weight for the selected aspect. Valid weights are 0 to 15.
Style
Select the MicroStation line style for the selected aspect.
When you export HVAC objects, the symbology defined for the Simple_Physical aspect is overwritten by the symbology defined for the following HVAC objects:
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Duct parts - DUCT_SYMBOLOGY
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Duct components - DUCT_COMPONENT_SYMBOLOGY
Electrical
Number of Cableways and Conduits per Model
Type the maximum number of cableways and conduit runs to put into a single MicroStation design file (.DGN).
Object Type
Select the Smart 3D aspect for which to define MicroStation symbology.
Level
Type the MicroStation level for the selected aspect. Valid levels are 1 to 63.
Color
Select a color for the selected aspect.
Weight
Type the MicroStation line weight for the selected aspect. Valid weights are 0 to 31.
Style
Select the MicroStation line style for the selected aspect.
When you export electrical objects, the symbology defined for the Simple_Physical aspect is overwritten by the symbology defined for the following electrical objects:
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Cable tray parts - CABLE_TRAY_SYMBOLOGY
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Cable tray and conduit components - ELECTRICAL_COMPONENT_SYMBOLOGY
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Conduit parts - CONDUIT_SYMBOLOGY
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Cableway features and duct banks - CABLEWAY_SYMBOLOGY