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Isogen Isometric Drawing Options Reference

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Smart 3D Version
11 (2016)
Isogen Control Panel Version
2.0(2016)
Isogen Version
13.0(2016)

Lists the names and locations of the input data files that Isogen uses. For example, Isogen can calculate weights of components if a data file containing weight information is available. You can also edit the contents of the input file.

Input Files

Open the grid, and then define the attributes listed below as needed.

  • Type specifies the type of input file. Available file types are listed below:

File Type

Description

ASCII-SYMBOLS

ASCII version of the Isogen symbol file.

BENDING-DATABASE-FILE

Provides bending, cutting and hole information.

BINARY-SYMBOLS

Binary version of the Isogen symbol file.

BOLT-EQUIVALENCE-FILE

Contains information for converting bolt diameters between inches and millimeters.

BOLT-INFORMATION-FILE

Provides bolting information.

COMPONENT-INFORMATION-FILE

Contains detailed information related to individual components.

FONT-INFORMATION-FILE

Controls the fonts in Isogen output files.

FUNCTION-DEFINITION-FILE

Defines the content and structure of other files that form part of the Component Information facilities.

INSULATION-WEIGHT-FILE

Contains weights of insulation on a bore / unit length basis for each Insulation specification.

PIPELINE-ATTRIBUTE-FILE

Defines the format of the pipeline attributes.

PODGRAPHICS-CONFIG-FILE

Specifies the .xml configuration file that the software uses for the POD Graphics Processor.

PROJECT-MATERIAL-DATA

System specified.

PROJECT-MATERIAL-MANAGER

System specified.

PROJECT-PIPELINE

System specified.

REFERENCE-PLANE-DEFINITION

Provides configuration data for Isogen to display the coordinates of points in the pipeline relative to a reference plane.

REMARKS

Remarks data file.

REPORTING-CONFIG-FILE

Specifies the .xml configuration file the software uses for Isogen Reporting.

ALTERNATIVE-TEXT
DRAWING-DEFINITION
MATERIAL-LIST-DEFINITION
OPTION-SWITCH-LONG
POSITIONED-TEXT
SPECIAL-INSTRUMENTS
TITLE-BLOCK
WELDING-DEFINITION

User alternative control files.

SPECIFIC-GRAVITY

Contains the specific gravity values for pipeline fluid or gas contents.

SPF-ATTRIBUTE-MAP-FILE

Provides mapping data to extend the POD attributes that are published to SmartPlant Foundation.

  • Path defines the full path location and file name of the input file. Click Browse to navigate to the required file. For a Smart 3D Global Workshare configuration, use the $SYMBOLSHARE$ macro and type the path that is relative to the SharedContent folder.

  • Content opens a free-form text box in which you can edit the contents of the text file. Click Browse to open the text editor. Edit the data as needed, and then click OK to save your changes. To close the text editor without saving your changes, click Cancel.

  • For more information about Isogen file types, see Appendix: Isogen files in the Isogen Configuration Help.

  • POD Graphics Processor is an external application that you can use to produce customized reports. For more information, see the POD Graphics Processor User's Guide, available using the Help > Printable Guides command in the software. The POD Graphics Processor is not delivered with Intergraph Smart 3D.

  • The value that displays on the Input Files icon is a count of how many data files have been defined. The example below indicates the three data files are currently defined.