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Imports Piping data from an .xml file using mapping defined in an .xls (Microsoft Excel workbook) file. The software validates the input .xml file against the defined Piping import schema to verify that the file is valid for import.

Sample Mapping Files

In the delivered sample mapping workbook, PipingTranslationMap.xls, click the Index tab to view the worksheet name of the sheets. Click the name to jump to that sheet. For example, click InstrumentMap and view or specify details about Instrument Item Mapping.

Example mapping configuration files for importing Intergraph Schema files are delivered in the [Product Reference Data Folder]\Data\Translators\XMPlantS3DImport\ConfigurationFiles\Piping folder.

See Piping Translation Map in the Smart 3D Plant Design System (PDS) Help.

Actions Taken

When you import piping data, the command:

  • Creates pipeline systems if they do not already exist. If the parent piping system is identified in the input XML file, the pipelines are created under the Piping systems. Otherwise, the pipelines are created under the model root.

  • Creates pipe runs, route network, and branching.

  • Imports piping components along the network. However, items not listed in the mapping .xls file are not imported. Some PDS instruments and specialties might not have equivalents in Smart 3D. Also, some Smart 3D implied parts are handled differently than in PDS. Therefore, some mapping entries might need to be hard-coded to take care of them. Examples include branching components such as flanges around valves.

  • Creates Smart 3D supports using G-Type graphics for PDS Physical Pipe Supports. To import G-Type graphics using Pipe Import, load the HS_System.xls file located in [Product Folder]\CatalogData\Bulkload\DataFiles to the existing catalog database.

  • Imports tap information, specified as GenericNotes added on associated pipe run ends indicating tap details.

  • Places supports (logical only).

  • Joins pipeline ends to specified nozzles that have already been imported.

  • Attempts to correct eccentric reducer offset mismatches between input data and Smart 3D.

  • You must reestablish piping connectivity, because the software does not maintain this across .xml files.

  • To maintain connectivity, export all models to a single .xml file.

If there is an item in the .xml file that has the model system set to blank or Undefined, the Import command creates a generic system under the root with the naming convention xxxxxxImport-Date-Time. For example, the name might be PipingImport-6-27-2005 09:09:57AM. All objects with the blank or Undefined parent system import to this new system. After import, you can move the objects to your own System hierarchies.

See Also

PDS Import Dialog
Import piping data using the PDS Model Data Exporter
Import sloped piping