PD4675 – Making the Move from SQLite to Microsoft SQL ServerJason DrewProduct Support Specialist, Autodesk, Inc.

Dave TynerSr. CEA Analyst, The Shaw Group, Inc.

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Class Summary

Making the move from SQLite to Microsoft SQL Server®

This class covers migrating existing projects and configuring new projects to use Microsoft SQL Server with AutoCAD Plant 3D or AutoCAD P&ID for improvedperformance and reliability in multi-user network environments. The content is applicable to:

AutoCAD Plant 3D 2011AutoCAD Plant 3D 2012AutoCAD P&ID 2011AutoCAD P&ID 2012

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Learning Objectives

At the end of this class, you will be able to:

Setup new projects on SQL Server Migrate existing projects to SQL Server Move & copy SQL Server project databases from one server to another Use SQL queries for custom project reports

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Agenda

1 5:00 – 5:05 Intro

2 5:05 – 5:15 Overview of Plant 3D Databases

3 5:15 – 5:30 Installing Microsoft SQL Server

4 5:30 – 5:50 Creating/Migrating Projects

5 5:50 – 6:10 Moving & Copying Projects

6 6:10 – 6:20 SQL Queries and ODBC Links

7 6:20 – 6:30 Q&A

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Overview of AutoCAD Plant 3D Databases

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Database Structure

Project information is stored in both the drawings and databases Changes are committed to drawings on save SQLite databases are DCF files:

ProcessPower.dcf – P&ID database Piping.dcf – 3D piping database Iso.dcf – Isometric database Ortho.dcf – Orthographic database

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Database Engines

File based Self-contained (serverless) Database locking

Server based Client/Server Row locking

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Database Engines

SQLite File based database

MS SQL Server based database

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Installing Microsoft SQL Server

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System Requirements for SQL Server

Supported versions of SQL Server: Microsoft SQL Server Express 2005 (4GB per database limitation) Microsoft SQL Server Express 2008 (10GB per database limitation) Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise/Standard 2005 or 2008 (no database limitations)

Supported Hardware and OS: Minimum 1.4GHz CPU (2.0GHz or greater recommended) Minimum 512MB of RAM (1.0GB or more recommended) Windows Server 2003 or 2008 Windows 7, Vista Windows XP (32-bit only)

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SQL Server InstallationInstance configuration

Download SQL Server Express (free from Microsoft) Install new default instance (MSSQLSERVER) Install new instance for Plant 3D

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SQL Server InstallationDatabase Engine Configuration

Select Authentication Mode Specify SQL Server administrators Set data directories

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SQL Server InstallationConfigure Remote Connections

Launch SQL Server Configuration Manager Select protocols for new Plant 3D instance Enable TCP/IP

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Creating & Migrating Projects to SQL

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Creating a new Plant 3D 2011 project on SQL

Switch database mode from SQLite to SQL Server PLANTCONFIGUREDATABASE

New projects will now be setup with SQL databases Existing SQL projects can be opened Use Project Setup Wizard to create new project on SQL

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Creating a new Plant 3D 2012 project on SQL

No need to switch database modes Create new project and select SQL Express server database Enter SQL Server info That’s it!

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Migrate Existing Plant 3D 2011 project to SQL

Back up the project Run PnPSQLServerConverter.exe Specify existing project XML SQL server name/instance Enter database name prefix Project DCFs will be migrated and used as XML

configuration files

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Migrate Existing Plant 3D 2012 project to SQL

Back up the project Run Project Maintenance Utility Select Convert a project to SQL Express Specify existing project XML Specify SQL Server & instance name Specify authentication mode Project DCFs will be migrated and used as XML

configuration files

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Moving & Copying Projects

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Moving and copying SQL Projects

New projects can still be created from existing projects using Project Setup Wizard

Moving and copying is a manual procedure in Plant/P&ID 2011

Use Project Maintenance Utility in 2012 Back up the project first

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Moving and Copying Plant 3D 2011 Projects

Project .DCF files (XML format) define the SQL server configuration Moving only project files – no change needed in XMLs Copying a project – copy project files then copy SQL databases Update project XML configuration to point to new server

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Moving and Copying Plant 3D 2012 Projects

No manual changes required to .DCF XML files Use Project Maintenance Utility (PnPProjectMaintenance.exe) Move Project Database – only moves SQL databases, not the project files Copy Project Database – only copies SQL databases, not the project files

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SQL Queries & ODBC Links

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Connection to SQL using MS Excel

Custom Reports through data link

Launch MS Excel Get External Data from SQL Server Enter SQL Server information Select database and table to import

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Connection to SQL using MS Excel

Imports “live” project Data into MS Excel Data import is read only (one way link) Use Refresh to update with latest data

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MS Query using MS Excel

Configure user DSN in ODBC Data Sources Select tables and columns to include Setup filters and sort order Data from the query can be sent to MS Excel or viewed directly in

MS Query

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Tips & Tricks

Database Backup Routine

After migrating projects to SQL Server keep in mind that the databases are stored on the SQL server while the project files are stored in a separate location. Make sure to update your backup routine accordingly

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Tips & Tricks

Project Maintenance Routine

To ensure database consistency run project audit periodically Verifies the data stored in the database against the data stored

in the drawings Auditing the project will remove tag numbers that are used in

the database but not in a drawing

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Tips & Tricks

Project Portability

Before migrating to SQL Server consider your field site employees and remote offices

Will they have a fast, reliable connection to the SQL Server at the home office?

Workaround - create a new project from an existing template project then copy drawings into the SQL Server project

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Tips & Tricks

Network Performance

One of the best ways to increase performance of AutoCAD Plant 3D and AutoCAD P&ID is to use a gigabit network

Most desktops, laptops, and servers today already have a gigabit Ethernet connection built-in

Using a 10/100Mbps network switch to connect to your server will limit the connection down to 100Mbps

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Conclusion

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What we Covered:

Overview of Plant 3D Databases Installing Microsoft SQL Server Creating new projects on SQL Server Migrating existing projects to SQL Server Moving & copying SQL Server project databases Using SQL queries and ODBC Links in MS Excel

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Q&A

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ResourcesAutodesk

AutoCAD Plant Exchange - www.autodesk.com/plantexchange Plant Learning Resources and videos Ask the Expert Content packs Discussion Forums

Plant Design Community Sitesdavetyner.com (Digital Plant Design Community) – www.davetyner.com/forum

pipingdesigners.com – www.pipingdesigners.com

Email - jason.drew@autodesk.com Feedback – improveplant3d@autodesk.com

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