Pds

In this section you will learn to sketch centerline routing, to set and change the
active parameter data, to revise piping segments, and to populate the centerlines
with graphic components.
Review Nozzle Data reviews the attribute values for all

the nozzles associated with a specified equipment item.
SelectRevise Component from the Piping pull-down
menu.
Sketch defines the centerline geometry for a pipeline and
defines the attributes of the piping segment.
SelectPlacement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Move Vertex moves an identified segment vertex to a new
location. You can move the vertex to any location by keying
in delta distances, absolute distances, or a distance and
direction, or by relocating an end point connected to a
nozzle to the current nozzle location. Select Revise
Segment from the Piping pull-down menu.
Delete Vertex deletes a vertex from a piping segment and
redraws the piping segment to reflect the deleted vertex.
Select Revise Segment from the Piping pull-down menu.
Insert Vertex inserts a vertex in a specified segment pipe
run. The new vertex is inserted in the pipeline following the
vertex used to identify the pipeline.
Select Revise Segmentfrom the Piping pull-down menu.
Attribute Break creates an attribute break at a point on
an existing pipe segment. Use this command for a change in
size, spec, fluid code, or any of the active segment data.
SelectRevise Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Connect Segments combines two piping segments that
have concident endpoints. Select Revise Data from
thePiping pull-down menu.
Revise Segment Data edits the attribute data for all
existing pipe segments in a pipeline in one operation.
Select Revise Data from the Piping pull-down menu. Do
NOT revise the NPD if there are any other size changes or
reducers on a pipeline.
Revise Attributes modifies the database attributes or user
data associated with a selected element.
Select Revise Datafrom the Piping pull-down menu.
Automated Placement automatically places piping
commodity items on existing piping segments. The software
recognizes piping which already exists on the segments.
Select Placement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Delete Piping deletes piping components and segments
from the active model. Select Revise Group from
Delete Component deletes a single component, pipe, or
segment from an existing pipeline.
Select ReviseComponent from the Piping pull-down
menu.
Lab Exercises
Review Nozzle Exercise

Note:
See Review Nozzle Data for reference information.
1. Enter a piping design model and attach an equipment reference model.
2. Find a nozzle in the design file which appears on the equipment list:
3. Identify the equipment.
4. Select the nozzle from the list in the Nozzle Data form.
The system highlights the nozzle selected in all views.
Find a nozzle on the form which appears in the design file:
1. Identify the equipment.
2. Identify the nozzle in the model.
The system highlights the nozzle on the form.
Sketch Exercise
Note:
See Sketch for reference information.

Sketch the piping segment A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O as shown below.
Note:
This illustration is not to scale. Actual segments differ slightly.
1. Vertex A - Identify start point at a point in space by using CONSTRUCT POINT,

Easting 0, Northing 0, and Elevation 0.
THEN
Toggle to either Create Piping Segment or Extend Piping Segment. Verify
that all of the active segment data is correct.
2. Vertex B - Select MOVE TO ELEVATION, and key in 12'6" (3810 mm)

coordinate value.
3. Vertex C - Select MOVE EAST, and key in 3'0" (914 mm) dimensional value.
4. Vertex D - Select MOVE NORTH, and key in 4 1/4' (1295 mm) dimensional
value.
5. Vertex E - Select MOVE TO EASTING, and key in 8'3 5/16" (2523 mm)
coordinate value.
6. Vertex F - Select MOVE SOUTH, and key in 8'6 5/8" (2607 mm) dimensional
value.
7. Vertex G - Select MOVE DOWN, and key in 5 1/2' (1676) dimensional value.
8. Vertex H - Select MOVE WEST, and key in -20'5 1/8" (-5966 mm)
dimensional value.
9. Vertex I - Select MOVE TO NORTHING, and key in 7.5' (2286 mm)

coordinate value.
10. Vertex J - Select MOVE TO EASTING, and key in 18'3 1/2" (5575 mm)
coordinate value.
11. Vertex K - Select MOVE UP, and key in -144" (3658 mm) dimensional value.
12. Vertex L - Select MOVE NORTH, and key in 8'3/16" (2443 mm) dimensional
value.
13. Vertex M - Select MOVE WEST, and key in 6'10" (2083 mm) dimensional
value.
14. Vertex N - Select MOVE TO ELEVATION, and key in 15' (4572 mm)
dimensional value.
15. Vertex O - Select MOVE SOUTH, and key in -60 15/16" (1548 mm)
dimensional value.
16. Accept the routing by selecting Confirm; this changes the piping segment style
from dashed to solid and the system prompts Segment Has Been Placed or
Segment Has Been Extended.
17. You can now EXIT the form without losing the piping segment.
Slope On/Off Exercise

Note:
See Slope On/Off for reference information.
Turn the slope on or off.
1. Toggle the slope option to either Slope On or Slope Off.

The system updates the database and you are ready to sketch.
2. Repeat the sketch exercise, the previous exercise, alternating slope on and
slope off between several vertices. Sketch vertices A through D with Slope Off, D
through H with Slope On, and I through completion with Slope Off.
Compare this sketch with the original one.
Active Slope Exercise

Note:
See Active Slope for reference information.
Define the slope for a pipeline:
1. Toggle slope direction to either Slope Down or Slope Up.
2. Select Vertical Component of Slope.
3. Key in the desired vertical dimension.
4. Select Horizontal Component of Slope.
5. Key in the desired horizontal dimension.
6. Accept the form with Confirm; the system updates the database.
Define the slope for a pipeline using the slope of an existing pipeline, do the
following:
1. Select Slope from Existing Pipe Run.
2. Identify the segment pipe run with the slope you want.
3. Accept the form with Confirm. The system updates the database.
Move Piping Segment Vertex Exercises

Complete the following three exercises.
Note:
See Move Piping Segment Vertex for reference information.
Exercise 1
Modify the existing piping segment A-B-C-D-E-F to a new configuration of A-B-

C-D'-E-F.
1. Identify vertex D.
2. Select the Point on Segment option.
3. Identify the segment pipe run D-E.
4. Key in 3'0" (914 mm).
5. Accept the form with Confirm.
The system updates the database and graphics.

Exercise 2
Modify the existing pipe segment A-B-C-D-E-F to the new configuration of A-B-
C-D'-E-F.
1. Identify vertex D.
2. Select the Move West option and key in 3.5' (1067 mm).

Exercise 3
Modify the existing pipe segment A-B-C-D-E-F-G to the new configuration of A-

B-C'-D-E-F-G.
1. Identify vertex C.
2. Select the Move Down option and key in 3'0" (914 mm).

Delete Piping Segment Vertex Exercise
Note: See Delete Piping Segment Vertex for reference information.
Modify the existing piping segment A-B-C-D-E-F to the new configuration of A-B-
D-E-F.
The system updates the database and the graphics.
Insert Piping Segment Vertex Exercises

Note: See Insert Piping Segment Vertex for reference information.
Exercise 1
Modify the existing pipe segment A-B-C-D-E-F to the new configuration of A-B-
C-C'-D-E-F.
1. Identify the C-D segment pipe run on the D half of the segment.
2. Select Move Up and key in 48" (1219 mm).
Exercise 2
Modify the pipe segment A-B-C-D-E-F to the new configuration of A-B-C-C'-C''-

D-E-F.
1. Identify the C-D pipe segment on the C half of the segment.
2. Toggle Sketch Mode Off to Sketch Mode On.

3. Select the Construct Point option.
4. Select Move South and key in 2' (610 mm).
5. Select Move West and key in 3' (914 mm).
6. Accept the form with Confirm to exit construct point mode.
Attribute Break Exercises

Note: See Attribute Break for reference information.
Exercise 1
Modify the existing 6 (150) diameter piping segment A-B-C-D from a point on
segment B-C to be 4 (100 mm) in diameter.
1. Select the Create Break on Pipe Run option.
2. Identify the B-C pipe run on the B half of the segment.

The system highlights the identified pipe run.
3. Key in 6'6" (1981 mm).

The system highlights one side of the attribute break and not the other.
4. Accept the highlighted side you want to change or Reject the one you don't
want to change.
OR
Select Select Destination of Data option to highlight the other segment.

The system displays the active segment data for the segment you accepted.
5. Select the Nominal Piping Diameter field and key in 4 (100).

Exercise 2
Modify the existing A-B-C-D 6 (150) diameter piping segment from a point on
segment B-C to be 4 (100) in diameters.
1. Select the Create Break in Pipe Run option.
2. Identify pipe run B-C at the point of the attribute break.

The system highlights the identified segment pipe run.
3. Select the Easting option and key in the desired coordinate.
OR
Select the Move from Other Point and the Easting option and identify an
item that is at the desired coordinate.
4. Accept the highlighted side you want to change or Reject the one you don't
want.
OR
Select the Select Segment for Break option and highlight the other segment.
The system displays the active segment data for the segment you accepted.

Exercise 3
The existing piping segment A-B-C is 6 (150) in diameter. The rest of the piping
segment is to be 4 (100) in diameters and you are in sketch mode connected to
vertex C.
1. Select the Place and Start New Segment option from the Sketch Piping
Segment form.
2. Select the Active Segment Data area.

The system displays the active segment data.
3. Select the Nominal Piping Diameter field and key in 4 .

The system updates the database.
5. Continue with the Sketch command to place the piping segment C-D-E.
Connect Segments Exercises

Note:
See Connect Segments for reference information.
Exercise 1
Modify piping segment A-B-C-D-E to be all 6 (150) diameter piping.
1. Identify the attribute break point.

2. Accept the highlighted side you do not want to change or Reject it to highlight
the other segment.
OR
Select the Select Source of Data option to highlight the other side.
The system only list the active segment data that is different.

The system updates the database and connects the segments.
Exercise 2
Connect piping segment A-B-C to piping segment D-E-F. All attributes data is
identical on both segments.
1. Identify the segment end point. Use either vertex C or vertex F.

The system highlights the entire piping segment A-B- C-F-E-D because all
attributes are the same.

The system updates the database and connects the segments.
Exercise 3
Connect existing piping segment A-B-C to piping segment D-E-F. All attribute
data is the same on both segments.
1. Identify the segment end point. Use either vertex C or vertex F.

You receive an error message because the end points are not coincidental.
Revise Segment Data Exercise

Note:
See Revise Segment Data for reference information.
Change the active segment data of a pipeline.

1. Toggle to either Brief Segment Data List or Complete Segment Data
List.
2. Identify the pipeline.
3. Select the attributes to be changed and change them.

Revise Attribute Exercises

Note:
See Revise Attribute for reference information.
Exercise 1
Change the active segment data for a segment:
1. Identify the segment.

The system displays the segment data.
2. Select the attributes to be changes and change them.

Exercise 2
Change the flow direction of a segment:

The system displays the active segment data.
2. Toggle Flow is Undefined for this Segment to the flow condition you
want.

Exercise 3
Change the attributes of a component:

1. Identify the component.
The system displays the active component data.
2. Select the attributes to be changed and change them.

Exercise 4
Change the fixed length pipe to variable:

The system displays the active component data.
2. Toggle Fixed Length Pipe to Variable Length Pipe.

Auto Placement Exercises

Note:
See Automated Placement for reference information.
Exercise 1
Place components on existing piping segments:
2. Select the placement option.

Exercise 2
Review the error markers:

1. Select the Review Markers option.
2. Select the numbered blocks to identify the view in which you want the error
displayed.
3. Select the arrow block on the form to scroll to the other error markers.
4. If finished, select the Delete Markers option.

Delete Piping Exercises

Note:
See Delete Piping for reference information.
Exercise 1
Delete an entire pipeline:
1. Select the Pipeline as Group option.

The system highlights the pipeline.
3. Select the deletion option.

Exercise 2
Delete only a segment of pipe:
1. Select the Piping Segment as Group option.

The system highlights the segment.
3. Select the deletion option.

Exercise 3
Delete by the active group option:
1. Select the Components, Pipes, and Segments option.
2. Select the Active Group option.

The Define Active Group form displays.
3. Select the Volume option.
4. Key in all six coordinates.

Delete Component Exercise

Note:
See Delete Component for reference information.
Delete a component:

The system highlights the component.

Labs
Student Notes:
Lab 1
Sketch pipeline MMA0106-XIN-1C0031-N from equipment/nozzle 38V-101/N4
to its completion, using the commands learned in this chapter. Use Auto
Placement to place pipe and components. Refer to the sketch below for detailed
information.
Lab 2
Sketch pipeline MMA0108-XIN-2C0032-N from equipment/nozzle 38E-

101A/N3 to its completion using the commands learned in this section. Use Auto
Placement to place pipe and components. Refer to sketch below for detailed
information.
Lab 3
Sketch pipeline GOX0112-XIN-2C0032-N from equipment/nozzle 38E-101B/N1

to equipment/nozzle 38E-101C/N3 using the commands learned in this chapter.
Use Auto Placement to place pipe and components. Refer to sketch below for
detailed information.
PDS ISOMETRIC
This chapter contains the information required to generate isometrics
interactively and view them in the model.
Note:
This is a brief overview of the procedure to create isometric drawings. For more
detailed information on Isometric Extraction, see the PDS ISOGEN Reference
Guide.
Topics
Isometric Extraction Exercise
Review Iso Drawings graphically reviews an isometric

drawing in the Piping Designer modeling environment.
SelectAnalyze Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Labs
Isometric Extraction
Generate an isometric for a single pipeline.
1. Enter the PDS Control Shell environment.
2. Select your project from the list.
3. Select Isometric Drawing Manager.

4. Select Interactive.
5. Key in the piping file name for Model Number.
6. Key in the equipment file name for Model Number.

7. Key in the pipelines for Pipeline Name.
The system automatically fills in the Iso Drawing File with the first Pipeline
Name - .ISO.
8. If you want a different name, select the block and key in the desired name for
Iso Design File, the system automatically adds the .ISO extension.
9. If you want a different extension, select the block and key in the desired
extension.
10. Accept the form with Confirm. The system processes the pipeline
immediately.
EITHER
11. If you get an error, it will have to be corrected before ISOGEN will work, then
re-submit.
OR
12. The pipeline processed successfully, then Exit.

13. Select View Graphics.
14. Select the isometric drawing from the list.
15. Select Confirm.

The system brings up the isometric design file, where any MicroStation menu
will work.
Review ISO Drawings Exercise
Review an isometric drawing that was already generated:
1. Toggle Select Line ID from Model to Select Line ID from List.
2. Select 0104-MMA from list.
3. Select Confirm.
The system brings up the isometric design file as a reference file.
Labs
Lab 1
Generate an isometric of pipeline MMA0104-XIN-2C0032-P and then plot it.
Lab 2
Use the ISOMETRIC DRAWING LIMIT to place limit points on pipeline

MMA0104-XIN-2C0032-P, rerun the isometric and then re-plot it.
In this section you will learn how to perform design checker on an active model.
Topics
Design Checker performs Post Placement Design Checks on

a specified volume. Select Analyze Data from
the Piping pull-down menu.
Design Check Review Command graphically reviews
design check errors reported by the Design Checker.
Select AnalyzeData from the Piping pull-down menu.
Lab Exercises
Design Checker Exercise
To run design checker on a design file, do the following:
1. Select Piping Design Data Management from the control shell

environment.
2. Select Design Checker.
3. Select your design area from the list and select Confirm.
4. Select your model from the list and select Confirm.
5. Toggle No Data Integrity Validation to Data Integrity Validation.
6. Toggle Submit Immediately to Delayed Submit.
7. Key in the time you want the process to start running.

The system processes the model and generates the .dc file.
Design Checker Review Exercise
To review your design checker errors interactively, do the following:
1. Select Define Screen View.
2. Identify the screen view.

3. Key in 1 for the Warning Number.
4. The system displays the design checker error.
5. The system highlights the errored component.
6. Key in the next number or select the arrow button.
9. Key in the next number or select the arrow buttons.
Labs
Complete the following 3 exercises.
Lab 1
Run Design Checker on pipeline MMA0104-XIN-2C0032-P.
Lab 2
Print out your .dc design checker file and review its contents.
Lab 3
Enter your piping model and use the Review Design Checker command to
review any problems you may have received. Correct any errors, then
rerun Design Checker.
In this section you will be introduced to some useful Piping commands.
Topics
Review/Add/Remove Category reviews or modifies the displayed category data

(segregation parameters) associated with a screen view. You can use the display
categories to selectively segregate the data for display, manipulation, and plotting
purposes. Select View from the View pull-down menu.
Review Report displays an existing report in the Review Report form. You can
use the form controls to page through the report. Select Review Data from
Saved Model View creates saved views, review and display existing saved views
or delete existing saved view definitions. A saved view can be used in creating
drawings, defining a design volume, or displaying a defined volume within the
model. Select View from the View pull-down menu.
Temporary Symbology highlights elements based on specified search criteria or
display temporary attribute labels. You can use the highlight option or change the
color, line weight, or line style. Select Review Datafrom the Piping pull-down
menu.
View Options provides access to a set of options that allow you to manipulate the
model views for each screen or window. Select View from the View pull-down
menu.
Window to Named Item locates a particular pipeline, piping component, piping
specialty, instrument, pipe support, equipment or nozzle in the active model or an
attached reference file. The system updates the screen display for a selected view
to center the located element. Select View from the Viewpull-down menu.
Place Construction Graphics places non-intelligent graphics in the model for use
as construction aids. Select Placement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Labs
Review Category Exercise
Note:
See Review Category for reference information.
Remove the unapproved model categories of a view.
1. Select the view.
2. Select Remove.
3. Select all unapproved model categories to be removed.
4. Identify the view.

5. Use the Add command to turn the unapproved categories back on (repeat
steps 3 and 4).
Saved Model View Exercise
Complete the following 2 exercises.
Note:
See Saved Model View for reference information.
Window in to the two pumps 38P-101 in the plan view.
Exercise 1
Create a saved view.
1. Select the Create Saved View option.
2. Key in SVP01 for the saved view name.
3. Key in Pump Plan View for the description.
4. Select Confirm.

Exercise 2
Delete a saved view.
1. Select the Delete Saved View option.
2. Select the saved view to delete from the list.
3. Select Confirm.
Temporary Symbology Exercises
Note:
See Temporary Symbology for reference information.
Exercise 1
Search your model pipeline MMA0104 and have it appear as red.
1. Select the Color Pallet option.
2. Select Red from the form.
3. Select Confirm.
4. Select Segment Search Criteria.
5. Select Fluid Code.
6. Select the = operator.

A list of fluid codes display.
7. Select MMA from the list and Confirm.

8. Select And.
9. Select Line Sequence Number.
10. Select the = operator.
11. Key in 0104.
12. Select Confirm.

The system highlights in red all piping that satisfy the search criteria. The red
highlight is temporary and will disappear when the view is updated.
Exercise 2
Display the NPD of all pipelines.
1. Select Display Only Labels.
2. Select Nominal Piping Diameter.
3. Identify a view.
The system updates the graphics. The text is temporary and disappears when
the view is updated.
Window to Named Item Exercises
Complete the following two exercises.
Note:
See Window to Named Item for reference information.
Exercise 1
Window to equipment/nozzle 38V-101/N3.
1. Select Equipment & Nozzle Number.
2. Key in the equipment/nozzle number.

The system updates the graphics.
Exercise 2
Window to pipeline MMA0104-6IN-1C0031-P.
1. Select Line ID.
2. Key in the line ID number.

The system updates the graphics.
Lab
Lab 1
Using the Temporary Symbology command, highlight pipeline GOX0112-

XIN-2C0032-N in violet.
Lab 2
Create a saved view of your choice and display it in view 6.
In this section you will learn how to review and revise the database attributes of
segments, components, and pipes.
Topics
Review Attribute Data reviews database information such

as: piping, equipment, and nozzle attribute values.
SelectReview Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Revise Gasket Option specifies an optional gasket for a
specified component connect point.
Select Revise Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Revise Bolt Option specifies optional bolt data for a
specified component connect pint. Select Revise Data from
the Pipingpull-down menu.
Load Weld Numbers automatically creates weld numbers
that are unique within the project. Select Revise Data from
Revise Weld Type specifies the weld type for a specified
component connect point. Select Revise Data from
Isometric Drawing Limit places a marker indicating an
isometric drawing limit in the user data of a selected piping
item connect point (both mated items will be updated).
SelectRevise Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Component Group defines a set of components to be
treated as a group. Select Revise Data from
Recompute Wall Thickness recalculates the wall
thickness values of entire pipelines or of an active group.
Update from RDB updates data in the model based upon
revisions to data in the Specification/Material Reference
Database, (such as a change to the Piping Job Specification
or Physical Data Library). Select Revise Data from
Approve Piping changes the approval status attribute of a
pipeline or the active group. Select Revise Data from
Review RDB Report reviews components requiring
reconstruction, replacement, or updating as a result of
changes to the Reference Database. Select Review
Data from the Piping pull-down menu.
Labs
Review Attributes Exercises

Note:
See Review Attributes for reference information.
Exercise 1
Review the database attributes and user data of a segment in pipeline MMA0104.
1. Identify a segment.
2. Select Review End 1.
3. Select Exit if finished.
Exercise 2
Review the database attributes and user data of a component in pipeline
MMA0104.
1. Identify a component.
2. Select Review Connect Point 1.
3. Select Exit if finished.
Load Weld Numbers Exercise

Note:
See Load Weld Numbers for reference information.
Load weld numbers for all field welds on pipeline MMA0104.

2. Select Field Welds Only
3. Toggle Update Undefined Weld ID's to Update All Weld ID's.

Revise Weld Type Exercises

Note:
See Revise Weld Type for reference information.
Exercise 1
Place a field weld at both flanges for GAT-114 in pipeline MMA0105.

1. Select Symbol Size.
2. Key in 4 (100).
3. Select Confirm.
4. Select Weld Type at Joint by User.
5. Identify CP2 of flange (A).
6. Select Field Weld from the list, then Confirm.

The system updates the database and places a temporary asterisk at the field
weld location.
7. Repeat steps for flange (B).
Exercise 2
Revise all welds between pump suction and gate valve for pumps 38P-101A and B
in pipeline MMA0104 to shop welds.
Component Group Exercises

Note:
See Component Group for reference information.
Exercise 1 - Create Component Group
Create a component group for induction bends.

1. Select Start New Component Group
The system automatically assigns the next component group number.
2. Identify the first component.

The system highlights that component.
3. Identify the second component.

The system highlights that component.
4. Continue to identify components until you are finished.

Exercise 2 - Review Component Group
Review a component group that already exists.
1. Select Review Component Group
2. Identify the component group for review.

The system highlights and displays information about that group.
Approve Piping Exercise

Note:
See Approve Piping for reference information.
Approve pipeline MMA0105.

2. Select Approved from the list.
3. Accept the form with ConfirmÖ.

Lab
Place pipeline MMA0107-XIN-2C0032-N from pipeline MMA0108-6IN-2C0032-
N to pipeline MMA0105-6IN-2C0032-N and to its completion using the
commands learned. Refer to the figure below for detailed information.
In this section you will learn how to use the following command to perform
diagnostics, measure distances, and review the piping job specification.
Topics
Diagnostic provides access to a set of
utilities used to verify the integrity of the
model file. Select File from the File pull-
down menu.
Highlight Piping on Segment highlights
all of the piping linked to a specified segment.
Repair Associativity to Segment updates

the informational linkages which link a piping
component to a piping segment.
Repair Associativity with
Nozzleestablishes a linkage for a segment
end which is graphically connected to an
equipment nozzle.
Review Attribute Linkage displays all the
linkages for a specified piping component or
piping segment.
Find Segment or Component by
Linkagelocates a piping component or
segment given its linkage.
Review Coordinates (IGBS) allows you to
review the coordinates of a piping component
or segment in positional units.
Verify Data Integrity of Model checks for
piping segment overlaps, gaps in piping
components, and the existence of
corresponding line routes for all
informational linkages.
Verify Nozzle at Pipeline End checks for
linkage between the segment endpoint and an
equipment nozzle.
Verify Piping Reconstruct verifies that
each component can be replaced based on
data from the Piping Job Specification,
Graphic Commodity Library, and Physical
Data Library.
Measure Distance measures perpendicular
and absolute distances between two specified
points.
Verify Branch Reinforcement reports the
calculated reinforcing pad width in situations
where the reinforcement is inadequate.
Compare Segment Data compares the
segment data of two connected segments.
Review Piping Job Specification displays

data in the Piping Job Specification database,
including the associated tables and the piping
commodity data, for any Piping Material
Class.
Review Component Placement displays
component placement data for the last
component placed in the model during the
active design session.
Review RDB Management Data displays
the RDB files being used by the active project.
Review COG and Weights displays the

weights of a component and its corresponding
center of gravity.
Measure Angle measures user specified
angles.
Verify Wall Thickness

Calculation displays the schedule/thickness
values for a selected component.
Labs
Labs
Lab 1
1. Select the Highlight Piping on Segment option
2. Identify a segment on pipeline MMA0104 (pump suction pipeline).

The system highlights all associated components.
Lab 2
Using Compare Segments, review pipeline MMA0104-XIN-2C0032-P.
Lab 3
Using Verify Data Integrity of Model check pipeline MMA0104-XIN-

2C0032-P. If any errors occur, correct them and recheck the pipeline.
Lab 4
Using Verify Nozzle at Pipeline End review the nozzle connection on pipeline
MMA0104-XIN-2C0032-P. If any errors occur, use the Associate Segment
with Nozzle option to correct them.
Lab 5
1. Using Review Attribute Linkage review the data on pipeline MMA0104-

XIN-2C0032-P.
2. Identify a component or pipe in pipeline MMA0104 (try the eccentric reducer).

The system displays the database address for the component center.
3. Select Confirm.
The system displays the database address for CP1 of the component.
4. Select Confirm.
The system displays the database address for CP2 of the component.
5. Select Exit.
Lab 6
Using the Measure Distance option, calculate the distance between the
discharge nozzles of pumps 38P-101A and 38P-101B.
Note:
Make sure snap and locate are on in the reference models being checked.
Lab 7
Part 1
Review a branch table for any piping material class.
1. Select the Piping Material Class List from the Other Specification
Data area.
2. Select the PMC 2C0032 from the list, then Confirm.
3. Select Review Spec Tables.

4. Select Branch Tables, then Confirm.
5. Select angle 90.
6. Now you can scroll through the table and find the branch you want to review.
Part 2
Review a piping commodity for the active piping material class.
1. Select Piping Commodity Data.
2. Select Search for Commodity Name.
3. Key in 6Q2C01.
4. Select 6Q2C01 from the list.
5. You can now review the commodity you selected.
Lab 8
Using Review COG and Weights check the major valves in pipelines
MMA0104 and MMA0105.
In this section you will learn how to revise existing pipelines.
Topics
Copy Piping copies an existing pipeline or a group of

components to a specified location in the model.
SelectPlacement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Rotate Piping rotates existing piping in the active model. You
can rotate a pipeline or the elements defined by the active group
by a specified angle of rotation.
Select Revise Component from the Piping pull-down menu.
Copy and Rotate Piping places a rotated copy of an existing
pipeline or group of components. Select Placement from
Mirror Piping mirrors existing piping to a specified location
in the active model. Select Revise Group from
Copy and Mirror Piping creates a mirrored copy of an
existing pipeline or group of components.
Select Placementfrom the Piping pull-down menu.
Move Piping moves an entire pipeline or move the elements
defined by the active group to a specified location.
Select ReviseGroup from the Piping pull-down menu.
Move Pipe Run moves a specified pipe run to a new location
while maintaining the connectivity to the connecting pipe runs
in the piping segment. Select Revise Group from
Move Pipeline End moves a pipeline's end point to a new
location. Select Placement from the Piping pull-down menu.
Replace Piping provides you with the ability to replace all the
piping commodities of a specific name within a working group
with a different commodity name and/or commodity option.
Select Revise Group from the Piping pull-down menu.
Reconstruct Piping reconstructs a specified part of the
model to update the graphical representation and the
alphanumeric data associated with that piping, based on
changes in the Piping Design RDB, the P&ID MDB, or the
piping segment data in the model. Select Revise Group from
Lab Exercises
Copy Piping Exercise
Copy an existing pipeline to another location.
Note:
See Copy Piping for reference information.
1. Identify the pipeline at CP1 of the flange.

2. Identify the equipment/nozzle.

The system places the piping segment at the new location.

Rotate Piping Exercise

Rotate the existing pipeline.
Note:
See Rotate Piping for reference information.

2. Select Plan View.
3. Key in 180.
The system places the piping segments at the new orientation.

Copy and Rotate Piping Exercise

Copy and rotate an existing pipeline to a new location.
Note:
See Copy and Rotate Piping for reference information.

2. Identify the equipment nozzle.
3. Select Plan View.
4. Key in 180.
The system reorients the piping segment at its new location.

Mirror Piping Exercise

Mirror an existing pipeline to a new location.
Note:
See Mirror Piping for reference information.

2. Select Move East and key in 5'6" (1676 mm).

The system reorients the piping segments.

Copy and Mirror Piping Exercise
Copy and mirror an existing pipeline to a new location.
Note:
See Copy and Mirror Piping for reference information.

2. Identify the equipment nozzle.

The system reorients the piping segment at its new location.

Move Piping Exercise

Move an existing pipeline to a new location.
Note:
See Move Piping for reference information.


The system reorients the piping segment.

Move Pipe Run Exercises

Complete the following five exercises using the Move Pipe Run command.
Note:
See Move Pipe Run for reference information.
Exercise 1 - Distance and Direction
Move pipe run (A) down 2' (610 mm).
1. Identify the pipe run (A).
2. Select Move Down and key in 2' (610 mm).


Exercise 2 - Delete Pipe
Move pipe run (A) by deleting pipe.
2. Select Delete Pipe.
3. Identify pipe to be deleted.

Exercise 3 - Insert Pipe
Move pipe run (A) by adding pipe.
2. Select Insert Pipe.
3. Identify the location were the pipe is to be added (either elbow's CP).
4. Key in 2' (610 mm).

Exercise 4 - Concentric / Eccentric Change
Move pipe run (A) by changing reducers (concentric to eccentric).
1. Select Concentric/Eccentric Size Change.
2. Identify the reducer at the end you want fixed.
3. Select Down on the compass, flat side orientation tee = flat side reducer.

Exercise 5 - Concentric / Eccentric Change
Move pipe run (A) by changing reducers (eccentric to concentric).
1. Select Concentric/Eccentric Size Change.

2. Identify the reducer at the end you want fixed.
Move Pipeline End Exercise

Reconnect piping with its equipment nozzle.
Note:
See Move Pipeline End for reference information.
1. Identify pipeline end, CP1 of the flange.
2. Select Move End to Nozzle option.

Replace Piping Exercise

Replace all gate valves to globe valves in a pipeline.
Note:
See Replace Piping for reference information.

1. Select Gate.
2. Select Confirm.
3. Select Globe.
4. Select Confirm.

Lab
Finish placing pipeline MMA0105-XIN-2C0032-N using the commands learned
in this and previous sections. Refer to figure below for detailed information.
In this section you will learn how to revise existing components and pipe
supports.
Topics
Rotate Component rotates a component around the piping

segment that it was placed on. Select Revise
Component from the Piping pull-down menu.
Tap Component places a tap on an existing piping
component. Select Placement from the Piping pull-down
menu.
Revise Tap revises some or all of the data associated with a
tap. Select Revise Component from the Piping pull-down
menu.
Reconstruct Component/Replace
Commodity reconstructs a component to reflect any new
placement data such as NPD or option code.
Select Revise Component from the Piping pull-down menu.
Add Chain Wheel add a chain wheel operator to an existing
valve in the model. Select Placement from the Piping pull-
down menu.
Add to Valve defines a floor stand or extension stem for a
specified valve. Select Placement from the Piping pull-down
menu.
Revise Pipe reconnects, reconstructs, or reconnects and
reconstructs piping. Select Revise Component from
Move Piping Assembly moves a piping assembly.
SelectRevise Group from the Piping pull-down menu.
Delete Piping Assembly deletes a group of connected mating
components or a single component or pipe.
Select ReviseGroup from the Piping pull-down menu.
Move Pipe Support moves a pipe support to a new location
on a piping segment. Select Revise Component from
Copy Pipe Support copies a single pipe support to a specified
location in the model. Select Placement from the Piping pull-
down menu.
Revise Component Data selectively revises data for piping
component pipes, instruments components or pipe supports.
Lab Exercises
Rotate Component Exercise

Note:
See Rotate Component for reference information.
Rotate a valve, an elbow, and a tee.
1. Identify the component to rotate: valve, elbow, or tee.
2. Redefine the orientation tee by one of the following:

- Select Up on the compass, for the valve example.
- Select three <R> on the cursor, for the elbow example.
- Key in 225, for the tee example.
Tap Component Exercise

Complete the following three exercises using the Tap Component command.
Note:
See Tap Component for reference information.
Exercise 1
Place a 1" (25 mm) branch nipple on the reducer.
1. Identify the reducer.
2. Select Center from the Location for Tap section.
3. Select Move East and key in 2" (51 mm).
4. Select Move South and key in 2" (51 mm).
5. Select the Tap NPD field and key in 1 (25).
6. Select Select Tap Option.

7. Select tap option from the list.
8. Confirm the Tap Option form.
9. Select South on the compass, toggle Primary to Secondary and select Up.
10. Confirm the Tap Component form.

11. You can go into Place Component to place other components.
Exercise 2
Place a 1" (25mm) elbolet on the elbow.
1. Identify the elbow.
2. Select Compute for Elbolet from the Location for Tap section.
3. Toggle Connect Point 2 to Connect Point 1.
4. Key in 1 1/2" (38 mm).
5. Accept the selection.
6. Select South on the compass.
7. Toggle Primary to Secondary.

8. Select Up on the compass.
9. Select the Tap Option, select the option you want.
10. Select Display Data for Commodity.
11. Select Cancel.
12. Accept the Tap Option form with Confirm.

The system updates the database and places the elbolet.
13. You can go into Place Component to place other components.
Exercise 3
Place two 4" (102 mm) trunions on elbows for support.
1. Identify elbow A for placement of trunion A.
2. Select Compute for Trunion from Location for Tap section.
3. Select the configuration from the picture buttons.
4. Key in the piping material class.
5. Key in 4" (102 mm).

6. Key in 2'0" (610 mm).
7. Select Confirm.
8. Select a tap option from the list, then Confirm.
9. Select Down on the compass.
11. Select South on the compass, the Confirm.
12. Confirm the form.

The system updates the database and places a trunion
13. Identify elbow B for placement of trunion B.
14. Select Compute for Trunion.
15. Select the configuration from the picture buttons.
16. Accept the piping material class or key in a new PMC.
17. Key in 4" (102 mm)
18. Key in 2'0" (610 mm).
19. Select Confirm.
20. Select from List of Tap Options, then Confirm.
23. Select South on the compass, then Confirm.

The system updates the database and places a trunion.
Revise Tap Exercises

Note:
See Revise Tap for reference information.
Exercise 1
Revise an existing tap.
1. Identify the tap.
2. Select Tap NPD block.
3. Key in 1 1/2" (38 mm).
4. Select Confirm.
5. Specify the orientation of the orientation tee.

Exercise 2
Delete an existing tap.
1. Identify the tap.
2. Select the Delete Tap option.

Reconstruct Component Exercises

Complete the following two exercises using the Reconstruct Component
command.
Note:
See Reconstruct Component for reference information.
Exercise 1
Replace a gate valve with a ball valve.

1. Toggle Reconstruct to Replace.
2. Identify the gate valve.

The system highlights the valve.
3. Select Select Commodity Replacement.
4. Select Ball valve.
5. Select Confirm.
6. Select Confirm.
7. Select Up on the compass.
9. Select East on the compass.

Add Chain Wheel Exercise

Add a chain wheel to a valve.
Note:
See Add Chain Wheel for reference information.

1. Identify the valve.
2. Select Compute Chain Length.
3. Key in 4'6" (1372 mm).
4. Key in 12" (305 mm).
5. Select Confirm.
The system computes the chain length and assigns the next chain operator
number.
6. Select Chain Operator Number and key in 486.

Add to Valve Exercises

Complete the following two exercises using the Add to Valve command.
Note:
See Add to Valve for reference information.
Exercise 1
Add a floor stand to an existing valve.

2. Select Floor Stand, then Confirm.
3. Key in the information.

Exercise 2
Add an extension stem to an existing valve.
2. Select Extension Stem, then Confirm.
3. Key in the information.

Revise Pipe Exercise

Connect two pieces of pipe that have had their components removed.
Note:
See Revise Pipe for reference information.
1. Select the Re-Connect Pipe End.
2. Identify the pipe end you want moved (A).
3. Identify the pipe end you want to connect to (B).

Move Piping Assembly Exercises

Complete the following four exercises using the Move Piping
Assembly command.
Note:
See Move Piping Assembly for reference information.
Exercise 1 - Move by Distance Option
Move a piping assembly 1'6" (457 mm) to the right.

1. Identify CP2 of the right flange (A).
The system highlights the assembly.
2. Select Move by Distance.
3. Key in 1'6" (457 mm).

Exercise 2 - Move by Inserting Pipe Option
Move a piping assembly to the left by inserting pipe.

2. Select Move by Inserting Pipe.
3. Key in 1'6" (457 mm).

Exercise 3 - Move by Deleting Pipe
Move a piping assembly to the right by deleting pipe.

2. Select Move by Deleting Pipe option.

Exercise 4 - Move by Correcting Gap
Move a piping assembly to take up a gap.

2. Select Move by Correcting Gap.
3. Identify the gap end of the pipe (B).

Delete Piping Assembly Exercises

Complete the following two exercises using the Delete Piping
Assembly command.
Note:
See Delete Piping Assembly for reference information.
Exercise 1
Delete valve assembly.


Exercise 2
Delete part of the valve assembly.
1. Identify CP2 of the gate valve (A).


Move Pipe Support Exercise
Move an existing pipe support.
Note:
See Move Pipe Support for reference information.
1. Identify the pipe support.

The system highlights the pipe support.

Copy Pipe Support Exercise

Copy an existing pipe support.
Note:
See Copy Pipe Support for reference information.

1. Identify the pipe support.
The system highlights the pipe support.

Labs
Complete the following three exercises using the command you have learned in
this section.
Lab 1
Place a valve assembly in pipeline DOW0102-6IN-2C0032-N, rotate valve, and

add chain wheel operator. Refer to figure below for detailed information.
Lab 2
Connect to existing pipeline MMA0105-6IN-2C0032-N and continue to its

completion. Refer to figure below for detailed information.
Lab 3
Add support trunions to the suction elbows of pipeline MMA0104-6IN-2C0032-

P.
In this section you will learn how to manually place piping assemblies, engineered
items, instruments, pipe supports, and taps.
TOPICS
Piping Assembly places a set of predefined

components, such as a drain, in the model at the
active placement point. Select
the PlaceComponent option from
the Placement palette activated by
Piping Specialty places piping specialty items
in the active model. Select
the Place Componentoption from
Instrument places an instrument in the model.
Select the Place Component option from
thePlacement palette activated by
Commodity Option changes the commodity
option used to search the spec for a commodity
item. Select the Place Component option from
Commodity Override places components that
are out of spec (not defined in the attached Piping
Job Specification database). Select
the PlaceComponent option from
Place Logical Support places logical supports
in the active model file. Select Placement from
Place Physical Pipe Supports places physical
pipe supports in the active model file.
SelectPlacement from the Piping pull-down
menu.
Lab Exercises
Piping Assembly Exercise

This option activates the Place Piping Assembly form which is used to place a
piping assembly in the model at the active placement point. A piping assembly is
a set of predefined components such as a drain.
Note:
See Piping Assembly for reference information on this option.
Exercise 1 - Ball Valve Assembly
Place a ball valve assembly at the center of a pipe run.
1. Select the Piping Assembly option.
2. Select Additional Selections.
3. Select Valves with Flanges.
4. Select Connect to Design.
5. Select Point on Pipe.
6. Identify the pipe and establish the location for the assembly.
7. Confirm the selection.
8. Select Up on the compass for secondary orientation.
9. Select Ball Valve from the Placement by Center area.
10. Confirm the Place Piping Assembly form.
11. Select Up on the compass for stem orientation.

13. Select West on the compass for handle orientation.

Exercise 2 - Eccentric Reducer and Flanges
Place a piping assembly at an equipment nozzle.
1. Select the Connect to Design option.
2. Identify the equipment/nozzle number.
3. Select the Piping Assembly option.
4. Select Down on the compass to indicate the location of the eccentric side of
the reducer.
5. Select Eccentric Reducer and Flanges then Confirm.
6. Key in 3 (75) for the Second Size.
8. Key in 1 (25) in the form field for the branch size.
9. Select the Commodity Option you want for the drain nipple and Accept.
10. Select North on the compass to orient the gate valve operator, and Accept.
Piping Specialty Exercise

This option places a Piping Specialty in the active model. Piping Specialties (also
referred to as piping specialty items) can be defined in the Piping Job
Specification (PJS), or defined interactively at placement time.
Note:
See Piping Specialty for reference information on the option.
Exercise 1 - Placing a Cartridge Strainer
Place a cartridge strainer in a pipeline using another piping specialty shape.
2. Identify CP1 of the flange.
3. Select Piping Speciality.
4. Select Geometry and Spec Data.
5. Select Flame Arrestor.
6. Key in a piping_comp_no and change any other attributes you want.
7. Select Confirm.
8. Key in the required information.
9. Select Confirm.
10. Accept placement of the Place Component form with Confirm.

Exercise 2 - Gear Operated Valve
Place a gear operated valve in a pipeline.

3. Select Piping Speciality.
4. Select Geometry and Partial Spec Data.
5. Select Valve.
6. Key in the tag number and other required information.
7. Select Operator Menu.
8. Select Side Mount Gear Type A.
10. Confirm the operator form.
11. Confirm the engineering item specialtyform.
12. Confirm the Place Component form.
13. Select Up on the compass for stem orientation.
15. Select East on the compass for gear handwheel orientation.
16. Accept the placement with Confirm.

Instrument Exercise
This option places an instrument in the active model.
Note:
See Instrument for reference information on this option.
Place an instrument (angle relief valve) in a pipeline.
3. Select Instrument.
4. Select Geometry and Spec Data.
5. Select Angle Pressure Relief.
6. Key in the instrument_tag_no and any other required information.

Commodity Options Exercise

This option changes the commodity option used to search the spec for a
commodity item.
Note:
See Commodity Option for reference information on this option.

Place a 300# gate valve and flanges in a 150# class pipeline.
2. Identify the free end of the pipe.
3. Select Commodity Option.
4. Select Default flange.
5. Select the 300# flange from the list and Confirm.

7. Select the Commodity Option.
8. Select the Gate valve.
9. Select Display Data for Commodity.
10. Select Review Piping Notes.
11. Select Cancel.
12. Select the 300# valve from the list and Confirm.

The system updates the database and places a 300# gate valve.
14. Select the Commodity Option.
16. Select the 300# flange from the list and Confirm.
The system updates the database and places a 300# flange.
Commodity Override Exercise

This option places components that are out of spec (not defined in the attached
Piping Job Specification database).
Note:
See Commodity Override for reference information on this option.
Place an out of spec flange (flat-faced, threaded flange).
2. Identify the free end of the gate valve.
3. Select Commodity Override.
5. Select 6Q2C01 FWN RFFE CL150 NREQD from the list.
6. Select rcp_end_prep BE from the list.
7. Select MTE from the end preparation list.
8. Select Confirm.
9. Select gcp_end_prep RFFE from the list.
10. Select FFFE from the end preparation list.
11. Select Confirm.

12. Select commodity_code from the list.
13. Key in a valid commodity code for the component you have defined and then
Accept.

Place Logical Support Exercise

Place a logical support on a pipeline.
Note:
See Place Logical Support for reference information.
1. Select the Point on Pipe option.
2. Identify the pipe.
3. Key in the distance.
4. Select Other Pipe Support Data.
5. Key in PS-8763 for pipe_support_no.
6. Select the elevator button to scroll for other data.
7. Key in the stress analysis information and the Confirm.

Place Physical Pipe Support Exercise

Note:
See Place Physical Support for reference information.
Place a 1-way, type 4 pipe support.
1. Select Point on Pipe.
2. Identify the pipe.
3. Key in 3' (914 mm).
4. Select 1-Way and Type 4.
5. Key in PSH-001 for the tag number and any other data.
6. Select Other Pipe Support Data.
7. Key in other data and then Confirm.
8. Select Confirm.

Labs
Complete the following three exercises using the command you have learned in
this section.
Lab 1
Place valves on pipeline DOW0103-4IN-2C0032-N. Refer to the figure below for
Lab 2
Place valves on pipeline DOW0103-4IN-2C0032-N. Refer to the figure below for

Lab 3
Place pipeline MMA0105-XIN-2C0032-N from equipment/nozzles 38P-101A/N2

& 38P-101B/N2 to it's completion. Refer to the figure below for detailed
information.
In this section you will learn how to place components by the fitting-to-fitting
method.
Topics
Place Component manually places components
(such as valves or fittings), piping, instruments, or
assemblies. Select Placement from
Connect to Design connects to either a
component, nozzle, or piping segment for placing
components in the active model. Select the Place
Component option from the Placement palette
activated by the Piping pull-down menu.
Point in Space places the orientation tee at a
point in space for placement of components.
Select the Place Component option from
Place Pipe places pipe from one component to
another or places pipe at a fixed length. Select
thePlace Component option from
the Placementpalette activated by
Active Options changes the active options for
placement of components and pipe. Select
the Filepull-down menu.
Lab Exercises
Place Component Exercise

Note:
See Place Component for reference information.

1. Select Place Component from the Placement palette activated from
3. Identify nozzle A.
4. Select the active segment data area.
5. Change the attributes that you want.
6. Toggle the Active Flow Direction to Active Point is Upstream.
7. Accept with Confirm to confirm the new parameters.
8. Select DEFAULT flange, then Confirm.
9. Select First Size and key in 4 (100).
10. Select Concentric reducer, then Confirm.

12. Select Check valve, then Confirm.
14. Select Place Pipe and key in 2' (610mm).

System automatically places pipe, without an accept from you.
16. Change secondary axis direction, select West from the compass.
17. Select Gate valve, then Confirm.
19. Change secondary axis direction, select East from the compass.
20. Select 90° elbow, then Confirm.
21. Select Active Options from on screen menu.
22. Toggle Model Symbology Default to Model Symbology Detailed.
23. Toggle Material Description Display Off to Material Description

Display On, then Confirm.
25. Identify nozzle B by keying in equipment/nozzle number.
26. Select the active segment data area.
27. Change the parameters that you want.
28. Toggle the Active Flow Direction to Active Point is Upstream.
29. Confirm to accept the new parameters.
31. Select First Size and key in 4 (100).
32. Select Concentric reducer, then Confirm.

34. Select Check valve, then Confirm.
36. Select Place Pipe and key in 6" (152 mm).

37. Change secondary axis direction, select East from the compass.
39. Select Gate valve, then Confirm.
41. Select Point in Space.
42. Select Construct Point.
43. Select Move to Point.
44. Toggle off Easting and Northing.
45. Identify the correct elevation.

The system coordinate indicator moves to the elevation identified.
46. Confirm
47. Select Primary.
48. Change primary axis direction, select either East or West from the compass.
49. Select Secondary.
50. Change secondary axis direction, select Down from compass.
51. Select Center.
52. Select Tee branch, then ConfirmÖ.
53. Select Place Pipe.
54. Identify the free CP on the 90° elbow.

56. Identify the CP 2 on the tee.
57. Change secondary axis direction, select Up from the compass.
58. Select 45° elbow, then Confirm.
59. Select Place Pipe and key in 1'6" (457 mm).

61. Identify the free CP on the tee.
63. Identify the mating CP on the flange.

64. Select Exit.
Connect to Design Exercises

Complete the following nine exercises using the Connect to Design option. Each
exercise demonstrates different methods of using the Connect to Design option.
Note:
See Connect to Design for reference information.
Exercise 1 - Connect to Equipment Nozzle
To connect to an equipment nozzle:
2. Key in 38P-101A/N1
OR
Identify the equipment/nozzle.
The system places the orientation tee at the nozzle and updates the active
segment data, size, and spec. only.
3. You are now ready to start placing components.
Exercise 2 - Connect to Segment
To connect to an existing segment:
2. Identify the segment end point.
3. Accept with <D> if the orientation tee is correct, Reject if not.

The system places the orientation tee at the segment end point and updates the
active segment data.
Exercise 3 - Connect to Component
To connect to an existing component:
1. Select the Connect to Design option

The system places the orientation tee at the component connect point and
updates the active segment data.
Exercise 4 - Connect by Point On Segment
To connect to an existing segment:
2. Select the Point on Segment option.

4. Accept with <D> or key in the distance.
The system places the orientation tee at the specified location and updates the
Exercise 5 - Connect by Point On Pipe
To connect to an existing pipe:
2. Select Point on Pipe option.
3. Identify the end point of the pipe to measure from.

Exercise 6 - Connect by Move from Active Point
To connect to an existing segment or pipe from the active point location:
2. Select the Move from Active Point option.
4. Select Confirm.
Exercise 7 - Connect by Move from Reference Point
To connect to an existing segment or pipe from a reference point location:

2. Select the Move from Reference Point option.
3. Identify a reference point to move from.
4. Identify a destination point to move to.
5. Key in the distance along the from-to direction.

Exercise 8 - Connect by Move to Coordinate Axis
To connect to an existing segment or pipe to a coordinate location:
2. Select the Move to Coordinate Axis option.
3. Identify a segment pipe run.

4. Select the correct coordinate axis.
5. Key in the coordinate value or identify an item at the coordinate location.

Exercise 9 - Connect by Bend to Tee-Type Branch
To connect to an embedded vertex (90° bend) and replace it with a branch:
2. Select the Bend to Tee-Type Branch option.
3. Identify the embedded vertex.

The system automatically finds the correct tee to be placed.

Point in Space Exercises
Complete the following three exercises using the Point in Space option.
Note:
See Point in Space for reference information.
Exercise 1 - Point in Space by Start with Piping
Connect to a point in space by a piping start point:
1. Select the Point in Space option.
2. Select the Start with Piping option.
3. Identify a piping start point.
5. Select Confirm.
The system places the orientation tee at the specified location. The active
segment data is not updated, but remains the same as the last component
placed.
Exercise 2 - Point in Space by Midpoint
Connect to a point in space by the midpoint of two different points:
2. Select the Midpoint option.
3. Identify the first point.
4. Identify the second point.
5. Accept the mid point.
6. Accept with Confirm the active placement point.

placed.
Exercise 3 - Point in Space by Move Along Flow Centerline
Connect to a point is space by moving along the flow centerline:
2. Select the Move Along Flow Centerline.
3. Key in the distance you want to move along the primary axis.
4. Select Confirm.
placed.
Place Pipe Exercise

Complete the following two exercises:
Note:
See Place Pipe for reference information.
Exercise 1 - Fixed Length Pipe
Place a fixed length of pipe 10'0" (3048 mm) long:
2. Identify the correct connect point on the elbow.
3. Select the Place Pipe option.
4. Toggle Variable Length to Fixed Length.

5. Key in 10'0" (3048 mm).
The system places the pipe as a fixed length pipe.
Exercise 2 - Variable Length Pipe
Place a variable length pipe between two components:
2. Identify the correct connect point on the elbow.
4. Identify the correct connect point on the other elbow.

The system places the pipe as a variable length between the two elbows.
Labs
Work the following two exercises using the commands you've learned in this
section.
Lab 1
Place two flanges and two blind flanges on existing pipeline DOW0103-4IN-
2C0032-N. Refer to the figure below.
Lab 2
Place pipeline MMA0104-XIN-1C0031-P & MMA0104-XIN-2C0032-P from

equipment/nozzles 38P-101A/N1 & 38P-101B/N1 to equipment/nozzle 38V-
101/N3. This pipeline has 1 1/2" of insulation. Refer to the figure below.
In this section you will learn the more advanced options for creating centerline
routing and branch creations. The majority of these functions are options that
may be chosen from the Sketch Piping form.
Topics
Distance and Direction moves the active

place point a specified or calculated distance in a
specified direction or along a defined angle.
Select the Sketch option from
Extend/Shorten Pipe Run lengthens or
shortens the next segment of pipe run by a
specified distance predefined. Select
the Sketchoption from the Placement palette
Create Bypass creates a bypass at the active
segment point or at an existing segment end
point. Select the Sketch option from
Intersect to Branch extends the active
segment to its intersection with a specified
segment pipe run. Select the Sketch option
from thePlacement palette activated by
Intersect Sloped Pipe Run intersects the
piping segment being created or extended with
an arbitrarily skewed pipe run of an existing
piping segment that is sloped in the vertical
plane. Select the Sketch option from
Intersect by Angles intersects two existing
segment pipe runs at a specified angle. Select
theSketch option from the Placement palette
Intersect Plane sketches a segment pipe run
to the point of intersection between the piping
segment and a planar element in the design or
reference file. Select the Sketch option from
Skewed Intersect connects the end points of
two different piping segments. Select
the Sketchoption from the Placement palette
Branch on Pipe Run creates a branch along a
segment pipe run (not at a vertex or end point).
Select the Sketch option from
the Placementpalette activated by
Create Branch using the Sketch command
shows you how to create a branch at an end
point or at an embedded vertex on a piping
segment. Select Placement from
Lab Exercises.
Distance and Direction Exercise

This command moves the active place point a specified or calculated distance in a
specified direction or along a defined angle, and may be used to specify any vertex
or endpoint.
Note:
Refer to Distance and Direction for reference information on this command.
Complete the following three exercises on the Distance and Direction option.
Exercise 1
The existing piping segment A-B-C is to be extended to a new configuration A-B-

C-D-E-F and you are attached to vertex C.
1. Select the Distance and Direction option from the Sketch Piping
Segment form.
The Distance and Direction form displays.
2. Select the Horizontal Angle option and key in 300.
3. Select the Vertical Angle option and key in 0.
4. Select the Move North/South option and key in 2'0" (610 mm).
The system calculates the distance.

6. Now continue sketching to finish the piping segment D-E-F.
Exercise 2
The existing piping segment A-B-C-D-E is to be modified to a new configuration

of A-B-C-D-E-E' and you are attached to vertex E.
1. Select the Distance and Direction option.
2. Select the Active Direction option.
3. Select the Move Up option and key in 3'0" (914 mm)

5. Continue in sketch to finish the piping segment E' and beyond.
Exercise 3
The existing piping segment A-B-C is to be extended to a new configuration of A-

B-C-D-E-F and you are attached to vertex C.
1. Select the Distance and Direction option.
2. Select the S/E option.
3. Select the Distance option and key in 4'6" (1372 mm).

5. Continue with sketch to finish the rest of the piping segment.
Extend or Shorten Pipe Run Exercise

This option lengthens or shortens the next segment pipe run to be specified by a
predefinable distance.
Note:
See Extend or Shorten Pipe Run for reference information on this option.
The existing piping segment A-B-C is to be extended to the new configuration A-

B-C-D-E and you are attached to vertex C.
1. Select the Extend or Shorten Pipe Run option.
2. Toggle Shorten to Extend
3. Select the Lengthen Next Run by: field and key in 3" (914 mm) for the shoe
height.
4. Select the 1/2 Piping Outside Diameter option.
5. Identify a component or pipe or Confirm the active data.
6. Select the Insulation Thickness option.
7. Confirm the active data.
8. Confirm to confirm all the active data.
9. Select the Move to Point option.
10. Deactivate the Northing and Easting options.
11. Identify the top of steel at the correct elevation.

13. Continue sketching to finish the piping segment to vertex E.

Create Bypass Exercise
This option creates a bypass at the active segment point or at an existing segment
end point. It places all the segments necessary to define the centerline of the
bypass.
Note:
See Create Bypass for reference information on this option.
The existing piping segment A-B-C is to be extended to the new configuration A-

B-C-D-E-F and you are attached to vertex C.
1. Select the Create Bypass option.
3. Move South and key in 1'3" (381 mm).

6. Continue sketching from vertex D to finish the piping segment.

Intersect to Branch Exercise
This option extends the active segment to its intersection with a specified
segment pipe run.
Note:
See Intersect to Branch for reference information on this option.
Join existing piping segment A-B-C and D-E together at point X. You are attached
to vertex C.
1. Select the Intersect to Branch option.
2. Identify pipe run D-E.
3. The system computes alternative 1. Accept with <D> to accept, Reject to select
another.
another.
another.
The system continues to cycle through until you accept one of the alternatives.
6. Once you accept an alternative, the system automatically extends the segment
and places a branch point at point X.
Intersect Sloped Pipe Run Exercise

This option intersects the piping segment being created or extended with an
arbitrarily skewed pipe run of an existing piping segment that is sloped in the
vertical plane. The intersection with this sloped piping segment will be in the
vertical plane at a user- specified angle.
Note:
See Intersect Sloped Pipe Run for reference information on this option.
Exercise 1
Join together piping segments A-B-C and D-E at point X or Y. You are currently
attached to vertex C.
Note:
Endpoint C is coplanar with segment D-E.
1. Select the Intersect Sloped Pipe Run option.
3. Key in 40.
another.
another.
6. The system continues to cycle through until you accept one of the alternatives.
7. Once you accept an alternative, the system automatically extends the segment
and places a branch point at point X or Y.
Exercise 2
Join piping segments A-B-C and D-E at point X. You are attached to vertex C.
1. Select the Intersect Sloped Pipe Run option.
3. Key in 30 for the angle.

The system automatically extends the needed segments to point X and connects
them.
Intersect by Angles Exercise

This option intersects two existing segment pipe runs at a specified angle.
Note:
See Intersect by Angles for reference information on this option.
Join piping segments A-B-C-D and E-F-G at a point along pipe run F-G. You are
attached to vertex D.
1. Select the Intersect by Angles option.
2. Identify pipe run F-G on the G half of the pipe run.
3. Key in 35 for the angle.

The system automatically shortens/extends segment F-G to point X and
connects them.
Intersect Plane Exercise

This option sketches a segment pipe run to the point of intersection between the
piping segment and a planar element in the design file or reference file.
Note:
See Intersect Plane for reference information on this option.
There is no exercise for this command.
Skewed Intersection Exercise

This option connects the end points of two different piping segments. It displays
alternative routings between the two existing segment pipe runs and enables you
to select the desired configuration.
Note:
See Skewed Intersection for reference information on this option.
Join piping segments A-B-C and X-Y-Z. You are attached to vertex C.
Vertex Easting Northing Elevation

A 10'0" (3048 mm) 10'0" (3048 mm) 10'0" (3048 mm)
B 20'0" (6096 mm) 10'0" (3048 mm) 10'0" (3048 mm)
C 20'0" (6096 mm) 10'0" (3048 mm) 5'0" (1524 mm)
X 25'0" (7620 mm) 4'0" (1219 mm) 3'0" (914 mm)
Y 30'0" (9144 mm) 4'0" (1219 mm) 3'0" (914 mm)
Z 30'0" (9144 mm) 4'0" (1219 mm) 0'0" (0)
1. Select the Skewed Intersection option.
2. Identify second end point, vertex X.
3. The system computes alternative 1. Accept with <D> to accept or Reject to

select another.

select another.

select another.

select another.
select another.

select another.

select another.
10. The system continues to cycle through until you accept one of the alternatives.
11. Once you accept an alternative, the system automatically extends the segments
and connects them.
Branch on Pipe Run Exercise

This option creates a branch along a segment pipe run (not at a vertex or end
point).
Note:
See Branch on Pipe Run for reference information on this option.
Exercise 1
Place a 4 (100 mm) NPD branch at the midpoint of pipe run B-C on existing
piping segment A-B-C-D-E.
1. Select the Branch on Pipe Run option.
2. Identify pipe run B-C.

The system highlights the segment pipe run.

The system automatically places a branch point at point F.
4. Select the Active Segment Data area.

7. Continue using sketch to finish the piping segment F-G.
Exercise 2
Place a branch point on pipe run B-C of existing piping segment A-B-C-D-E.
1. Select the Branch on Pipe Run option.
2. Identify pipe run B-C on the B half of the segment.

3. Key in 3'0" (914 mm) to specify the distance from the endpoint.
The system automatically places a branch point at point F.
4. Continue sketching to finish segment F-G.

Create Branch through Sketch Exercises
The sketch command can be used to create a branch on an existing pipeline of a
vertex or endpoint. This method is only valid for centerline piping segments, not
populated pipelines (those which have had Automatic Placement run on them).
The method for creating branches with the sketch command is shown below.
Note:
See Sketch for reference information on this command.
Exercise 1
Place a branch point at embedded vertex B on piping segment A-B-C.
1. Identify vertex B.
The system automatically creates a branch point at vertex B.
2. Continue sketching to finish piping segment B-D.
Exercise 2
Place a branch point at end point C on piping segment A-B-C.

2. Toggle Extend Piping Segment to Create Piping Segment.
3. Continue sketching to finish piping segment C-D.

5. Identify vertex C. The system knows that there is a branch point at point C.
6. Continue sketching to finish piping segment C-E.

Exercise 3
Place a branch point at end point C on piping segment A-B-C. You are attached to
point C.
1. Select the Place and Start New Segment option.
2. Now continue sketching to finish piping segment C-E.

The system automatically creates a branch point at vertex C.
5. Continue sketching to finish piping segment C-D.
Labs
Complete all three labs using the commands you learned in this section.
Lab 1
Sketch pipeline DOW0102-XIN-2C0032-N from equipment/nozzle 38E-103/N3

& N4 to equipment nozzle 38TW-102/N14 using the command learned in this and
previous sections. Use Auto Placementto place pipe and components. Refer to
figure below for detailed information.
Lab 2

& N2 to equipment nozzle 38E-102/T1 using the command learned in this and
previous sections. Use Auto Placement to place pipe and components. Refer to
figure below for detailed information.
Lab 3

& N2 to equipment nozzle 38E-101A/N4 using the command learned in this and
previous sections. Use Auto Placementto place pipe and components. Refer to
the figure below for detailed information.

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In this section you will learn to sketch centerline routing, to set and change the

Review Nozzle Data reviews the attribute values for all

Review Nozzle Exercise

See Review Nozzle Data for reference information.

1. Enter a piping design model and attach an equipment reference model.

3. Identify the equipment.

The system highlights the nozzle selected in all views.

Find a nozzle on the form which appears in the design file:

1. Identify the equipment.

2. Identify the nozzle in the model.

The system highlights the nozzle on the form.

See Sketch for reference information.

This illustration is not to scale. Actual segments differ slightly.

1. Vertex A - Identify start point at a point in space by using CONSTRUCT POINT,

2. Vertex B - Select MOVE TO ELEVATION, and key in 12'6" (3810 mm)

9. Vertex I - Select MOVE TO NORTHING, and key in 7.5' (2286 mm)

Slope On/Off Exercise

See Slope On/Off for reference information.

Turn the slope on or off.

1. Toggle the slope option to either Slope On or Slope Off.

Active Slope Exercise

See Active Slope for reference information.

Define the slope for a pipeline:

1. Toggle slope direction to either Slope Down or Slope Up.

2. Select Vertical Component of Slope.

3. Key in the desired vertical dimension.

4. Select Horizontal Component of Slope.

5. Key in the desired horizontal dimension.

Move Piping Segment Vertex Exercises

See Move Piping Segment Vertex for reference information.

Modify the existing piping segment A-B-C-D-E-F to a new configuration of A-B-

3. Identify the segment pipe run D-E.

4. Key in 3'0" (914 mm).

5. Accept the form with Confirm.

The system updates the database and graphics.

3. Accept the form with Confirm.

Modify the existing pipe segment A-B-C-D-E-F-G to the new configuration of A-

3. Accept the form with Confirm.

Delete Piping Segment Vertex Exercise

Note: See Delete Piping Segment Vertex for reference information.

2. Accept the form with Confirm.

The system updates the database and the graphics.

Insert Piping Segment Vertex Exercises

2. Select Move Up and key in 48" (1219 mm).

3. Accept the form with Confirm.

The system updates the database and the graphics.

Modify the pipe segment A-B-C-D-E-F to the new configuration of A-B-C-C'-C''-

1. Identify the C-D pipe segment on the C half of the segment.

2. Toggle Sketch Mode Off to Sketch Mode On.

4. Select Move South and key in 2' (610 mm).

5. Select Move West and key in 3' (914 mm).

6. Accept the form with Confirm to exit construct point mode.

7. Select Move South and key in 1' (305 mm).

8. Accept the form with Confirm.

The system updates the database and the graphics.

Attribute Break Exercises

2. Identify the B-C pipe run on the B half of the segment.