The PDS interface enables you to import drawing data. After the Domain Administrator imports four PDS link groups from the in_ctlog.ddti file using the Administration module options, the groups appear in the Link Explorer in the Import Utility. These links have predefined mapping which you may need to modify as you require. You cannot change the import method or table/module assignment of these links. It is possible to restore deleted PDS links by re-importing the link group from the in_ctlog.ddti file. Note, however, that to restore deleted links, you must first rename the PDS links or group or delete the entire group.
Also, when retrieving the PDS link group from the in_ctlog.ddti file, the software also retrieves the system codes and unit of measure codes. These codes are already adapted to Smart Instrumentation, that is, every source code value in PDS is associated with its appropriate target value in Smart Instrumentation.
It is possible to run all the PDS group links automatically in order of their appearance. Advanced users can perform a manual import process which allows you to carry out a step- by-step procedure. Importing data this way enables you to view and modify the default import parameters and link settings.
The following links are available in the link PDS link groups retrieved from the in_ctlog.ddti file:
PDS SUPPORT
Allows you to import supporting table data into various tables such as COMPONENT FUNCTION TYPE PDS, LOOP PROC PDS, and EQUIPMENT TYPE.
PDS
Allows you to import PDS data into various tables such as EQUIPMENT PDS, LOOP PDS, and COMPONENT PDS.