Specifies how to represent pipeline components or facilities on the drawing. For example, you can specify that valves are to be drawn 1.5 times normal size with a line thickness of 1 on layer 5, and appear in the color blue. The software uses this collection to construct the corresponding drawing definition (DDF) file.
You enter the data using a grid. To open the grid, click Show .
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Applies To specifies the pipeline, pipeline component, or facility to which the definition is applied. This is set using a list, which includes the allowable settings for this property. In most instances, the drawing graphics that the setting modifies is clear. For example, FLOW-ARROWS affects flow arrows. However, some settings are more ambiguous. Refer to the table below for more information:
Applies To setting |
Type of output graphics to be modified |
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CONTINUATION |
Dotted un-dimensioned pipe and components |
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DIMENSION-LINES |
Dimension line standouts, dimension lines, and dimension arrows |
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DIMENSION-TEXT |
Numerical dimensioning text |
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END-CONNECTORS |
Hygienic end connection fittings |
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FLOORS |
Floor Penetration symbol |
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FRAME |
Default Isogen-generated drawing frame. |
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FRAME-TEXT |
Default Isogen-generated text in the default generated drawing frame |
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ISO-TEXT |
Text that has been arrowed out on a leader line |
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REFERENCE-ITEM |
Reference dimensions |
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SPECIAL-STATUS |
Dotted dimensioned pipe and components |
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SPECIAL |
Dotted dimensioned pipe |
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SPECIAL BENDS |
Dotted dimensioned bends |
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SPECIAL CROSSES |
Dotted dimensioned crosses |
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SPECIAL ELBOWS |
Dotted dimensioned elbows |
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SPECIAL FITTINGS |
Dotted dimensioned components |
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SPIT-POINTS |
Dotted continuation when pipeline automatically splits across multiple sheets |
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TRACING-CONTROLS |
Heat tracing junction boxes |
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UNDIMENSIONED- |
Used when the Branch Dimension Suppression facility is invoked |
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WALLS |
Wall Penetration symbol |
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LAGGING |
Insulation |
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SAFETY-DISC |
Rupture Disk |
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MISC-COMPONENTS |
All miscellaneous components rather than the ones that are individually list, such as MISC-COMPONENT-PLUG. |
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Lower NS defines the minimum bore as an integer or real number. Type a value in the current nominal size units.
When there are two or more definitions with the same Applies To setting, you can use a zero (0) in the first of the lower bore positions to signal there is no lower bore, as shown in the example below.
Applies To |
Lower NS |
Upper NS |
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Pipeline |
0 |
2 |
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Pipeline |
2.5 |
6 |
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Pipeline |
8 |
0 |
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Upper NS defines the maximum bore as an integer or real number. Type the required value in the current nominal size units.
When there are two or more definitions with the same Applies To setting, you can use a zero (0) in the last maximum bore position to signal there is no maximum bore limit, as shown in the example below:
Applies To |
Lower NS |
Upper NS |
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Pipeline |
0 |
2 |
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Pipeline |
2.5 |
6 |
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Pipeline |
8 |
0 |
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Category specifies the category governed by this definition. ALL represents an unspecified category.
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Colour specifies the index number that represents a specific color as defined in the output drawing software. AutoCAD uses a fixed 256 color pallet starting at 1 (red) to 256. In MicroStation, in addition to a default color pallet, each design file can have a unique custom color table. For example, color index number 3 may be red in one design file, but it may be green in another.
The table below shows a color comparison between a sampling of AutoCAD and MicroStation color index numbers. For specific information about AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other third party drawing software color tables, refer to the product documentation delivered with your software.
AutoCAD Colour Index Number |
MicroStation Colour Index Number |
Colour Output on Isometric Drawing |
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1 |
3 |
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2 |
4 |
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3 |
2 |
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4 |
7 |
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5 |
1 |
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6 |
5 |
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7 |
0 |
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8 |
9 |
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9 |
14 |
The table below shows the index numbers applicable to the software and their mapped colors.
Numeric Value |
Mapped Color |
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0 |
Black |
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1 |
Blue |
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2 |
Cyan |
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3 |
Green |
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4 |
Magenta |
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5 |
Red |
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6 |
Yellow |
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7 |
White |
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8 |
Dark Blue |
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9 |
Dark Cyan |
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10 |
Dark Green |
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11 |
Dark Magenta |
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12 |
Dark Red |
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13 |
Dark Yellow |
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14 |
Dark Gray |
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15 |
Light Gray |
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Layer defines a number that corresponds to the layer. This number is an integer that identifies the required layer (level) to which the component type is to be assigned. Type a value in the range 1-50.
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Scale specifies an integer value for the scale that represents an increase or decrease to the basic 100% standard symbol size for all types of fitting. Type a value in the range 75 - 200.
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Thickness Actual defines the actual thickness (width) of the plotted line in millimeters (a real number). Type a value in the range 0.0 to 10.0.
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Line Style specifies the number that corresponds to the line style that is to be output on the isometric drawing. A line style is a simple pattern of lines and gaps. In the Line Style list, the 12 line styles generated by Isogen, shown below, are listed by default. Isogen-generated line styles apply only for showing heat tracing on the isometric drawing. They do not apply for piping. User-specified line styles can be applied for showing either heat tracing or piping.
1000 |
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1001 |
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1002 |
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1003 |
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1004 |
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1005 |
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1006 |
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1007 |
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1008 |
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1009 |
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1010 |
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1011 |
You can define additional line styles using Line Style Table.
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The software displays the Lower NS and Upper NS options together, rather than separated.
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The value that displays on the Definitions icon indicates the number of columns currently defined in the report. In the example below, three columns are currently defined.
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Click Hide to close the grid.