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SmartPlant Foundation / SDx Version
10
I-Configure Version
6.0(2016)
Isogen Version
13.0(2016)
Smart Isometrics Version
7.2
Spoolgen Version
9.2

A drawing generated by Spoolgen produces standard symbols for all components. These symbols can be customized to suit your specific project requirements using the companion product Symbol Editor.

All components generated by Isogen are defined by a unique code called a symbol key (SKEY). The graphical symbols drawn on the isometric are based on these component SKEYs. To change the shape of the symbol, you must modify its SKEY. Isogen has a standard library of SKEYs, most of which can be redefined. It is also possible to create your own SKEY, presuming that it is based on an existing standard SKEY.

The symbol editor software enables you to redefine existing XML-based or ASCII symbol files and export the symbol redefinitions to an Isogen ASCII file. Redefined symbols can then be output on Spoolgen-generated drawings, presuming that the ASCII symbols file has been referenced in the project style. To display redefined symbols in the piping model so that they can be edited before drawing generation requires that the ASCII symbols file be referenced in the Spoolgen SGImport style. For more information about referencing an Isogen ASCII symbols file, see Configure the software to use an ASCII symbols file.

  • Not all symbol shapes can be redefined. This restriction applies mainly to pipe-based fittings such as elbows, pulled bends, tees, and crosses.

  • Symbol Editor is installed automatically during a default setup of Spoolgen.

Understanding SKEYs

All components generated by Isogen are defined by a two to four-character code called an SKEY, or symbol key. The first two characters define the type of component, such as globe valve or concentric reducer, and the last two characters define the end type, such as flanged, butt welded, or screwed. For example, the SKEY VGFL denotes a flanged (FL) globe valve (VG). You can specify an appropriate end condition by replacing the ** characters in the SKEY with one of the set of characters listed in the table below.

SKEY Characters

End Condition

BW

Butt Weld

CP

Compression

SW

Socket Weld

FL

Flanged

SC

Screwed

PL

Plain End

LN

Liner Nut

LC

Liner / Clamp

LR

Reducing Liner / Nut

MP

Male Part

PF

Push Fit

GL

Glued

CL

Clamped

FA

Flared

BS / SB

Ball and Socket (used on fixed length type pipe work)

GF

Gland (used on fixed length type pipe work)

  • Components such as miter bends and pulled bends can have special characters in the SKEY to affect its shape, as detailed below.

    • To denote the number of segments, replace the At sign (@) in the SKEY with an integer value in the range 1 to 9, inclusive.

    • To denote the bend radius, replace the Plus sign (+) in the SKEY with an integer value in the range 1 to 9, inclusive. This is for identification only and is not used for pipe length calculations.

  • For more information about the Isogen SKEY library, see the Isogen Symbol Key Definitions Reference Help.

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