whats new in smart plant isometrics white paper

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Whats New in SmartPlantIsometrics

A White Paper

Process, Power & Marine, a division of Intergraph


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Table of Contents1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................

2. Whats new in SmartPlant Isometrics 2008.........................................................................

3. SmartPlant Enterprise-style user interface..........................................................................

3.1 Pipeline Properties view aids input of engineering information ....................................................5

3.2 Pipeline Explorer view aids navigation..........................................................................................5

3.3 Viewing tools improve zoom, pan, and general sketch manipulation............................................6

3.4 3D view adds design realism .........................................................................................................7

3.5 Redefinable toolbars ......................................................................................................................8

3.6 Error pop-up window.....................................................................................................................9

3.7 Built on Piping Object Data (POD) data model.............................................................................9

3.7.1 Improved piping data import success and reliability ....................................................9

3.7.2 Support for modeling of multi-pipelines in a single session.......................................11

4. New applications introduced................................................................................................ 1

4.1 SmartPlant Isometrics I-Tools provides input to design and stress analysis systems ..................13

4.2 Symbol editor creates user-defined symbol shapes......................................................................15

4.3 SmartPlant Material Editor creates reference data in Access MDB format .................................16

4.3.1 Material builder creates materials catalogs.................................................................18

4.3.2 Specification builder produces piping specifications..................................................20

4.3.3 Reference Tables define design rules .........................................................................22

4.3.4 Text Maps allow item code and description sets to be transposed.............................22

4.3.5 Upgrade text-based reference data automatically to new MDB format ......................24

4.4 Existing tools continue to be bundled ..........................................................................................25

5. New features and functionality............................................................................................. 2

5.1 Place components and fittings......................................................................................................29

5.2 Physical dialog displays and edits material data properties .........................................................30

5.3 Multi-sheet feature enables user control of isometric sheet content ............................................315.4 Make Component Generic feature ...............................................................................................34

5.5 Selection options extended...........................................................................................................34

5.6 Cut, Copy, and Paste features speed editing and design .............................................................35

5.7 Rotate pipelines feature................................................................................................................36

5.8 Mirror pipelines feature ...............................................................................................................37

5.9 Show automatic dimension lines..................................................................................................37

5.10 Update Current View displays temporary drawings in session..................................................39

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6. Enhancements to existing features and functionality......................................................... 4

6.1 Functional differences sketching techniques.............................................................................40

6.2 Add Origin toolbar icon replaced by Add Origin hyperlink ........................................................45

6.3 Place tapping points .....................................................................................................................45

6.4 Place additional materials ............................................................................................................466.5 Routing and definition of skews (offsets) ....................................................................................47

7. Integration.............................................................................................................................. 5

7.1 SmartPlant Foundation.................................................................................................................51

7.2 SmartPlant Materials....................................................................................................................51

7.3 SmartPlant Reference Data ..........................................................................................................52

8. Other information ................................................................................................................. 5

8.1 Microsoft platform support ..........................................................................................................53

8.1.1 Certified for use on Windows XP and Vista...............................................................538.1.2 Compatibility with Microsoft Office ..........................................................................53

8.2 Support for Citrix Presentation Server 4.5...................................................................................53

8.3 Windows Installer MSI-based installation...................................................................................53

8.4 Printable user documentation.......................................................................................................53

8.5 Produce industry-standard ISOGEN piping system isometrics...................................................54

8.6 Software licensing and security provided by SmartPlant License Manager 2008 .......................55

8.7 Support for homogenous environments .......................................................................................55

9. Consolidates position in SmartPlant Enterprise suite of products .................................. 5

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1. Introduction

SmartPlantIsometrics is a completely new version of I-Sketch, Intergraphs established

and extremely popular pipe sketching software. SmartPlant Isometrics provides all of the

benefits of its predecessor as well as many new features and improvements to existing

functionality, making it a more productive and superior tool. The new features introduced

are a direct response to enhancement requests made by existing I-Sketch users and the EPC,

fabricator, and owner operator markets generally.

SmartPlant Isometrics business benefits include:

All of the established benefits of I-Sketch Multi-purpose piping design or editing tool

Simple to use and easy to learn

Minimal training required

Short implementation period

Uses existing 3D plant design reference data

Complementary to 3D plant design and stress analysis systems

Produces industry-standard pipeline and piping system ISOGENisometric deliverables

Supports digital engineering workflows

Concurrent engineering of multi-pipelines

Interfaces with downstream systems

Integrates with SmartPlant Foundation

Piping modification tool used within SmartPlant Enterprise for Owner Operators

Provides a fast return on investment

The software supports key workflows, including:

EPCs for as-building: site-run piping, retrofitting, and small tie-in projects

Owner operators for plant maintenance: as-building and revamp projects; pipelineinspection, compliance with regulatory organizations stipulating, for example, the need

to maintain accurate and up-to-date as-built P&ID or isometrics records

Fabricators conversion of paper drawings into electronic pipes for input to SmartPlantSpoolgen, or modify as-designed pipes based on site conditions

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2. Whats new in SmartPlant Isometrics 2008

Feature / Functionali ty I-SketchSmartPlantIsometrics

New SmartPlant-style user interface No Yes

Multiple pipelines can be edited simultaneously No Yes

Integrated 3D viewer No Yes

Import and edit virtually any PCF or IDF to allow modification ofexisting pipe designs

No Yes

Built on the Piping Object Data (POD) model used by Spoolgen No Yes

I-Convert converts plant design system reference data to the newAccess MDB format

No Yes

New version of I-Tools No Yes

New Material Editor to create, edit, and manage reference data(piping specifications and materials catalogs) in MDB format

No Yes

New Symbol Editor to create new ISOGEN symbols No Yes

Place fittings tees, elbows, reducers, crosses, etc. into the

pipeline at open ends

No Yes

Physical dialog for editing material data No Yes

Tapping point improvements No Yes

Enhanced place additional material feature No Yes

Multi-purpose design and/or pipe data editing tool Work withseveral pipelines together in the same session rather than justone pipeline at a time and produce drawings for all pipelinessimultaneously

No Yes

Design complete, connected piping systems in the same sessionand produce system isometric drawings

No Yes

Multi-sheets aid design and determine pipeline content per sheet No Yes

Any type of component can now be generic i.e. with user-defineddimensions. Even after placing, a component can be made generic.

No Yes

New selection options Network, Pipeline, Sheet No Yes

Cut and paste piping data between pipelines or sheets No Yes



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Feature / Functionali ty I-SketchSmartPlantIsometrics

Copy piping data and paste on the same or other sheets No Yes

Mirror pipelines No Yes

Rotate pipelines No Yes

Collapse, reflect, or rotate skews (offsets) No Yes

Make an orthogonal section of pipe skewed without re-sketching No Yes

Sketch dimensions automatically displayed No Yes

Display standard and user-defined symbol (SKEY) shapes onthe sketch

No Yes

Update current view to display temporary ISOGEN drawing outputin session

No Yes

Define individual end-preparations of multi-leg generic components No Yes

Publish POD materials data to SmartPlant Foundation for reportingvia SmartPlant Materials

No Yes

Use Material Editor Reference Tables to establish design rules default choices, branch select, bend select, bolt-select, andminimum tube lengths

No Yes

Use Material Editor Text maps to output different item codes and/or

descriptions for the same pipeline No Yes

Printable user documentation No Yes

MicrosoftWindows MSI Installation No Yes

SmartPlant License Management 2008 No Yes

Integrates with SmartPlant Reference Data No Yes

Integrates with SmartPlant Review (via PCF) Yes Yes

Integrates with SmartPlant Materials Yes Yes

Integrates with SmartPlant Foundation No Yes



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3. SmartPlant Enterprise-style user interface

Acknowledged as the tool to be used for piping tasks in the plant environment, I-Sketch is already

offered as part of Intergraphs SmartPlant Enterprise engineering software solution. Building on I-

Sketchs position, but now offering a familiar SmartPlant-style user interface, and importantly,

integration with other SmartPlant products SmartPlant Foundation in particular SmartPlant

Isometrics provides a familiar user interface experience that existing users of Intergraph solutions

will find makes the software very easy to learn and adopt as the replacement for I-Sketch. The new

interface has been significantly redesigned to incorporate modeling, information, and visualization

views, providing an engineering data-rich environment with added design realism, consistent with

Intergraphs SmartPlant look and feel and general user interface (UI) standards, making it a

perfect fit within the SmartPlant product family.



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3.1 Pipeline Properties view aids input of engineeringinformation

The new Pipeline Properties view provides direct access to the data model, making it easy to detailthe pipeline with all necessary engineering information, or edit the attributes of the pipeline or

individual components and welds.

3.2 Pipeline Explorer view aids navigation

The new Pipeline Explorer view provides constant feedback on the developing model and displays

the bill of material associated with each pipeline. A powerful feature of this window is the ability

to select components within the tree view it displays, particularly useful when components are

being moved between individual pipelines or cut, copied, and pasted to other sheets. The view

also aids navigation of the model, because selections made in this view are also highlighted in

the detail sketch and 3D views, and vice versa.

Pipeline level commands Apply Default Choice, Add Flanges and Gaskets Automatically, etc.

can also be applied in this window, but only to the selected pipeline rather than all pipelines in

the model.



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3.3 Viewing tools improve zoom, pan, and generalsketch manipulation

Zooming, panning, and fitting the sketch to the view are all possible using the new icons on the

View toolbar.

Now that the complete view can be centered in the Detail Sketch view by holding down the middle

mouse button and moving the sketch, the scroll bars that existed in I-Sketch to do this are no longer

required, so they have been removed.



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3.4 3D view adds design realism

Visualization of pipes modeled in I-Sketch 2007 was previously only possible once the sketch

was fully defined and drawings were generated. Users could then open the PCF in I-View

to see it in 3D. The introduction of the new 3D view means users are no longer limited to only

working with the sketch view. The 3D view provides an instant 3D display of piping data insidethe modeling environment, allowing pipelines to be viewed as true-scale 3D models at any time

during the design or editing process, adding a level of realism and providing instant feedback on

progress and completeness. The 3D view window can be invoked at any time using its toolbar

button, which also closes the window.

Using standard Windows functionality, all open windows can be tiled; cascaded, or switched

between, meaning you can work simultaneously with both the detail and 3D view.



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Equally important is the ability to visualize multiple pipelines simultaneously, meaning

that the new design can be compared against existing as-built pipeline data to visually

expose clash situations that may exist between pipelines in confined areas. In the case of

new design for example, tie-ins made to existing pipelines, provided the as-built information

being used is complete and accurate an engineer can now be confident that new pipelines

will fit, having performed this essential check step before final isometrics are produced and

approved for construction.

3.5 Redefinable toolbars

Toolbars are now user-definable, meaning users can configure these essential interface components

to their preferences, improving ease of use and productivity.



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3.6 Error pop-up window

A new error pop-up window provides instantaneous feedback on problems, and is usually

displayed when software features are either not being employed correctly, or when information

is missing or has been inaccurately defined. The window can be dismissed at any time, but will

continue to pop up until the necessary action has been taken to remedy the problem.

3.7 Bui lt on Piping Object Data (POD) data model

Unlike I-Sketch, which used the binary .ISO file format to hold the on-screen pipeline sketch,

SmartPlant Isometrics is built on Alias Piping Object Data (POD) data model, the same platformused by its companion product SmartPlant Spoolgen. This enables the seamless exchange of piping

data between the two applications, and from SmartPlant Isometrics I-Tools, which generates the

POD file as one of its outputs.

3.7.1 Improved piping data import success and reliability

The import of pipelines into SmartPlant Isometrics produces PODs rather than ISO files.

The import process is more reliable than it was in I-Sketch. This is crucial for as-built projects

where existing as-designed piping data has to be imported before it can be edited to reflect

as-built site conditions.

Imported pipelines are displayed in isometric drawing form on-screen.



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Turning off the display of dimensions and the border displays the pipeline as a solved sketch.



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3.7.2 Support for modeling of multi -pipelines in a single session

Only a single pipeline model could be defined in I-Sketch. In SmartPlant Isometrics, the POD

architecture provides a sophisticated hierarchical multi-pipeline data model, opening up the

possibility of working concurrently with several pipelines in the same session.

SmartPlant Isometrics supports the modeling of individual pipelines, the simultaneous modeling

of several unconnected pipelines, or the modeling of complete connected piping systems.

You can use SmartPlant Isometrics to create one or more pipelines in a single POD file. Each

pipeline consists of a set of connected components, but the pipelines themselves do not need to

connect together. Each pipeline is processed separately by ISOGEN and one or more isometric

drawings created for each. The following graphic illustrates an example of the basic organizational

structure of a standard pipeline model in SmartPlant Isometrics:



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A single pipeline is split into one or more sheets. Each sheet represents a view in the software.

When modeling a standard pipeline, the software forces you to observe the following rules:

1. A sheet can only contain objects from a single pipeline2. Pipelines cannot be connected

Alternatively, it is possible to create a single piping system, consisting of multiple connected

pipelines. The whole system is processed by ISOGEN, and a single piping isometric is produced,

containing all the pipelines. The following graphic illustrates an example of the basic

organizational structure of a piping system in SmartPlant Isometrics:

Unlike those rules that are inherent when modeling a standard pipeline, the software observes the

following rules when modeling a piping system:

1. Objects on a sheet are not restricted to a single pipeline

2. Components can be connected across multiple pipelines

3. The software always produces system isometrics



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4. New applications introduced

4.1 SmartPlant Isometrics I-Tools provides input todesign and stress analysis systems

Included with SmartPlant Isometrics is a completely new version of I-Tools, renamed SmartPlant

Isometrics I-Tools and licensed by an ISM license tag.

Although SmartPlant Isometrics itself can be used to model complete piping systems and producesystem isometrics, SmartPlant Isometrics I-Tools offers additional functionality in that it produces

piping systems by merging together IDF/PCF files from any other ISOGEN-enabled product. This

is particularly useful to plant engineers who require system isometric drawings for the purposes of

inspection, hydraulic/pressure testing, and commissioning of piping systems.

Based on criteria specified by the user, SmartPlant Isometrics I-Tools will process large numbers ofindividual IDF or PCF files, automatically identifying pipelines that share common characteristics,

including pipelines that:

Are located in the same area of the plant

Have the same operating temperature

Share coincident end connections, meaning they are connected

The software groups then displays the pipelines in 3D, either in rendered or symbolic

representation.



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SmartPlant Isometrics I-Tools is essentially a platform on which a variety of smart piping data

manipulation tools can be delivered. Currently it provides the following tools:

System Buildermerges together a number of piping files identified by the software as

being connected to produce system POD files, which can subsequently be imported intoSmartPlant Isometrics for further editing or to produce system isometrics drawings.

Data Stripper, used either standalone or during system building, removes unwantedattributes or objects, meaning that the resultant POD file produced only contains the

information required to be documented and annotated on the isometric. Data stripping

has to be performed with care since disconnected pipelines may be produced. A

disconnection checker tool is provided to detect disconnections before POD files

are transferred to other applications.

The software provides POD feed into both SmartPlant Isometrics and SmartPlant Spoolgen, but

cannot be used to add, remove, or move piping data between pipelines to redefine them although

this is achievable in SmartPlant Isometrics.

SmartPlant Isometrics I-Tools does not possess the ability to generate piping isometrics standalone(no direct link to Personal ISOGEN), but instead works in conjunction with SmartPlant Isometrics

to do this, using its integral link to Personal ISOGEN.



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Of particular interest to engineers is SmartPlant Isometrics I-Tools ability to output piping

information in PCF format. Many popular pipe stressing solutions offer a PCF interface. This

means that complete piping systems output by SmartPlant Isometrics I-Tools can now be

interfaced to these systems for pipe stress analysis to be conducted.

4.2 Symbol editor creates user-defined symbol shapes

Included with SmartPlant Isometrics is a completely new version of Symbol editor, renamed

SmartPlant Symbol Editor.

SmartPlant Symbol Editor supports the creation of user-defined ISOGEN symbol shapes (SKEYS)

and other material data displayed to users in SmartPlant Material Editor. Its main purpose is to

enable users to either create new or alter existing re-definable ISOGEN symbol key shapes

(SKEYS) to meet their drawing annotation needs.



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As well as being output on ISOGEN isometric drawings, user symbols can also now be displayed

in the sketching environment, improving sketch presentation and design interpretation. For

example, branch connections now have their own distinguishable features and are immediately

recognizable as fitting tees or olets, etc.

4.3 SmartPlant Material Editor creates reference data inAccess MDB format

Supplied as part of SmartPlant Isometrics, a new tool called SmartPlant Material Editor is used

to create reference data in database format. SmartPlant Material Editor replaces the ComponentInformation Manager and Specification Generator applications supplied with I-Sketch 2007, which

held their reference data in text file format.



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SmartPlant Isometrics is a specification-driven application. Before a piping project can begin,

reference data (piping specifications and materials catalogs) must be defined.

Depending on how a company manages its reference data, SmartPlant Material Editor is used to

build either a single comprehensive materials catalog, often referred to as a master catalog, orseveral catalogs. A materials catalog usually consists of a database of various component types,

including pipes, flanges, bolts, gaskets, fittings such as elbows, tees, and reducers The database

contains detailed size information about each component, such as bores and dimensions. It also

contains information regarding the material item or stock code, component weight, schedule,

rating, and end type, as well as any number of user-defined material and component attributes.

While the amount of components included in a typical piping specification can number in the

hundreds, or even thousands, a materials catalog is much larger, with several thousand individual

components. You can think of a specification as a subset of all of the components in a materials

catalog. A catalog includes all of the components you can use at any given time, but the specifi-

cation includes only those components you can use in a particular piping design project.

Piping Specification Materials Catalog

Hundreds or thousands of components Several thousand components

Only those components you can usein a particular project

All of the components you can useat any given time

Piping specifications and materials catalogs are now held in database format specifically

Microsoft Access 2003 MDB format.



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4.3.1 Material builder creates materials catalogs

Reference data is usually held on paper or electronically in text, spreadsheet, or database

formats. Paper-based information can be rapidly entered to create materials catalogs using

the Material Builder.



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To aid the user during the material building task, several views on the material data are provided,

including the:

Engineering view

Stick (material data model expressed as runs and legs) view

Symbol view

Together, these views help users to enter the correct dimensional and descriptive information

for the materials they are building.



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4.3.2 Specification builder produces piping specifications

SmartPlant Material Editor possesses many advanced database filtering tools enabling the user to

extract only the materials data required. Filtering is the main technique employed to produce piping

specifications for use on piping projects. To assist in this task, the Specification Builder tool has

been developed to automate the filtering of components from one or more materials catalogs based

on user-defined queries.



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Additionally, general search tools enable multiple records to be copied and pasted into other

databases. Modifiers (a sophisticated search and replace type feature) enable records to be

searched for and edited globally. For example, a portion of an item code or description can

be changed.



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4.3.3 Reference Tables define design rules

As well as providing easy-to-use, intuitive, and highly productive tools for the creation or editing

of materials data, SmartPlant Material Editor also supports the definition of Reference Tables.

Reference Tables are used to apply a set of design rules and standards to be used on the piping

design project. Reference Tables replace the I-Sketch 2007 .cho, .blt, .con, and .iml files, and

once set up, drive the definition of the SmartPlant Isometrics piping model by automatically

determining material choices for placed components, bolt sets that accompany flanged items,

and branch configurations for a particular main and branch size combination.

4.3.4 Text Maps allow item code and descript ion setsto be transposed

Item codes are typically company-specific, but a materials catalog supports multiple item codes

applied to the same physical component. For example, an engineering contractor might need to

work with several different operating companies, each requiring them to use a different set of

item codes. To switch between the available sets, SmartPlant Material Editor uses Text Maps.

In any database, there are two types of text maps one for material item codes and one for

material descriptions. The item code text map contains all of the item codes for all of the materials

in the database. The description text map contains all of the descriptions for all of the materials in

the database.



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Optionally, users can choose on the fly which set of item codes and corresponding set of

descriptions to use when they generate isometric output in SmartPlant Isometrics.



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4.3.5 Upgrade text-based reference data automatically to newMDB format

To support the upgrade from I-Sketch 2007 and migration of users to SmartPlant Isometrics,user-created I-Sketch reference data .spn, .cif, .cat, etc. can be easily converted to produce

an equivalent MDB. During the conversion, default choices, end-connection, and bolting detailsare also converted and maintained.



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4.4 Exist ing tools continue to be bundled

I-Configure, also supplied as part of I-Sketch 2007, has been renamed SmartPlant I-Configure.

The software provides a single environment for the creation of projects and configuration of

isometric drawing and report outputs.



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I-View, also supplied as part of I-Sketch 2007, has been renamed SmartPlant Isometrics I-View,

and is licensed by an ISM license tag. The software is used to visualize pipes (IDF or PCF files) in

3D that were originally created by any ISOGEN-enabled system. The software can also be used to

diagnose problems in piping data files and is particularly useful in identifying possible causes when

they fail to import into SmartPlant Isometrics.



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The I-Data Integrator interface has been completely redesigned and the application has been

renamed SmartPlant Isometrics I-Data Integrator, and is licensed by an ISM license tag.

The software provides integration of data from ISOGEN-based applications to virtually any

system. Rather than relying on custom software development to achieve an interface, SmartPlant

Isometrics I-Data Integrator is configured using XML. Information from external sources such as

databases, spreadsheets, and other text files can also be processed to supplement the ISOGENoutput report file data, providing one complete set of data in the desired format.



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I-Convert has been renamed SmartPlant Isometrics I-Convert, and is licensed by an ISM

license tag.

SmartPlant Isometrics I-Convert has been enhanced to support the generation of reference data held

in 3D plant design systems (PDS, PDMS, AutoPLANT, or CADWorx Plant Professional) in the

new Access MDB format. The MDB created can be opened directly in SmartPlant Material Editor.

The software also supports the generation of legacy I-Sketch 2007 format (.cat, .cif, .fdf, .spn, etc.)

reference data.

Note that the software does not currently offer support for the conversion of SmartPlant 3D

reference data.



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5. New features and functionality

5.1 Place components and fit tingsAll types of components can now be placed directly in the sketch using the improved pop-up

menus on the Place menu. This gives users greater flexibility in how they model their pipes,

and a larger range of components at their disposal to do this.

In I-Sketch, inline fittings, such as branch connections olets, nippolets, and elbows were

defined implicitly, via routing. For example, a cross component was constructed by modeling two

opposing tees. This method of creating a cross is no longer supported in SmartPlant Isometrics.

In SmartPlant Isometrics, real fitting components crosses, Y piece, three-way components

can now all be placed as real material items at the endpoints of routed lines.



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When placed generically, item code, description, sizes, end preparations, and SKEY can all be

defined using the new Physical dialog. For example, the inline legs of a 6 cross could be butt-

welded, whereas for the other two legs, one could be 1 and screwed and the other could be 2

and socket-welded.

5.2 Physical dialog displays and edits materialdata properties

The new Physical dialog replaces the Properties dialog found in I-Sketch 2007. Its main purpose is

to display material data information for the selected component and permit modification of certain

editable properties. It is also used to define the properties item code, description, SKEY, length,

and end preparations of generic components.



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5.3 Multi-sheet feature enables user control of isometricsheet content

The POD data model allows pipelines to be designed over several sheets, each sheet being aninfinitely large piece of paper. Any number of sheets can be placed into a pipeline.

Sheets enable the user to control the piping content documented by Personal ISOGEN on each

sheet. For example, Sheet 1 could contain a header, but all other sheets would contain the various

branch connections. Before sketching on a sheet, the Activate Sheet command is used to makethe sheet current.



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The new Connect Sheet feature connects coincident pipeline endpoints so that pipeline connectivity

is maintained across sheets. If this isnt done, Personal ISOGEN will usually detect disconnections

and generate disconnected drawings.

SmartPlant Isometrics will interrogate the model identifying all suitable end points running in

the same direction that could be connected together, displaying them to the user via this dialog:

Picking a suitable connection and clicking Connect makes the sheets become fully connected.



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When isometrics are eventually generated, a number of drawings equal to the number of sheets

used during design are produced. Pipeline continuation messages are displayed at connected

endpoints to show pipeline connectivity between sheets.

The Copy Coordinates feature enables pipes that share coincident endpoints to be connected in

series, with copied coordinates usually pasted into a 3D point placed on the other pipeline. In the

example below, the pipe was connected by assigning the coordinate of the gasket after the flange

on the pipe highlighted in green to the flange highlighted in red. This is only possible if no other

3D coordinates are applied to the pipe restricting its relocation in 3D space.



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5.4 Make Component Generic feature

In I-Sketch 2007, it wasnt possible to make a real component generic. The only way to do

thiswas to delete the existing component and then add the generic component to replace it.

The new Make Component Generic feature saves time and effort by removing these

unnecessary steps.

The user can immediately turn a fully-defined component into a generic component.

This eliminates the need to re-specify dimensions to position it in the pipe. Cut lengths

are automatically adjusted too.

5.5 Selection opt ions extended

Extending the selection options available in I-Sketch, new selection options have been

added to SmartPlant Isometrics.

It is now possible to select:

All sketch components

Just those contained in a single pipe or on a single sheet

An entire pipeline or connected network

This means that the user can make specific edits to the selected items that need them.



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5.6 Cut, Copy, and Paste features speed editingand design

In I-Sketch 2007, it was very cumbersome to sketch repeated configurations. For example, it was

very time-consuming if several vertical branches having the same configuration needed to be added

to the model I-Sketch 2007 required that every branch had to be sketched individually. The onlyother option was to sketch and save the branch in an .ISO file and repeatedly insert this several

times, but this too was inefficient.

SmartPlant Isometrics ability to edit pipeline data has been further extended by the addition of

new Cut, Copy, and Paste features.

The introduction of these new features greatly enhances the ability to modify the sketch, or quickly

add repeated piping configurations, enabling piping configurations to only be sketched once and

then copied and pasted several times.

Individual items, sections of pipe, or even complete pipelines can also be cut, copied, and pasted

between pipelines or sheets and, simultaneously before they are placed, have a transformation such

as a rotation applied.



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5.7 Rotate pipelines feature

In I-Sketch 2007, once the pipeline model orientation (North direction) was defined, it wasnt

possible to alter the orientation of the model. If it wasnt realized that the orientation set was

wrong until design was underway or even complete, the only way to correct this was to remodel

the entire pipeline.

In SmartPlant Isometrics, any portion or the complete pipeline itself can now be rotated to place

it in the required orientation. Rotation angles are not user-definable but are instead restricted to

90 degree turns about the primary orthogonal axis set. Once the rotation is applied, the model is

displayed in its new isometric presentation.



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5.8 Mirror pipelines feature

Sections or whole pipelines can now be mirrored. This new feature significantly reduces design

time when piping configurations are repeated and symmetrical.

5.9 Show automatic dimension lines

Building on SmartPlant Isometrics ability to quickly add dimensions and automatically calculate

dimensions from known information is the ability to show all entered dimensions automatically

on the sketch.



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During pipeline design, as routes and configurations take shape, pipeline dimensions may change

often as the design evolves.

In I-Sketch 2007, dimensions could be entered quickly, but were not visible once added. The only

way to check what was entered was to use the dimensioning tool again, effectively a repeat of the

initial dimensioning. Having no on-screen visual indication of applied dimensions slowed design

progress and so was one area of much-needed improvement.

In SmartPlant Isometrics, the display of dimensions can be toggled on or off at any time, providing

instant feedback on the dimensions already entered. If existing dimensions need to be changed,

they are quickly altered by right-clicking on them and typing a new value.

Dimensions calculated automatically by SmartPlant Isometrics Smart Dimensioning functionality

are immediately displayed as soon as they are known.

It is important to note that the displayed dimensions in SmartPlant Isometrics are only for guidance

purposes. The final isometric drawings produced will be in accordance with the dimensioning style

configured for the style, applied by ISOGEN when drawings are generated.



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5.10 Update Current View displays temporary drawingsin session

While design is ongoing, it may be necessary to generate isometric drawings to check presentation

or design content, such as checking the bill of materials. Update Current View runs Personal

ISOGEN in session and updates the sketch view to display the sketch as an isometric drawing.This is only a temporary view and the border/backing sheet containing the title block, BOM, etc.

can be easily turned off using the new Show/Hide Background feature to return the user to the

detail (sketch only) view.



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6. Enhancements to existing features and funct ionality

6.1 Functional differences sketching techniquesThe following table outlines the functional differences that exist between I-Sketch version

2007 and SmartPlant Isometrics when performing commonly used tasks.

Task I-Sketch 2007 SmartPlant Isometrics

Place (inline component)at end of pipe

Select material by group(using Place menuor toolbar)

Move mouse to end of pipeor component and look forthe insert cursor

Select material bycomponent type (usingPlace menu or toolbar)

Move mouse to end of pipeand look for the connect curso

Note: In 2007 you could not be certainthat you were actually doing an insertand were going to get a very tiny bit ofpipe instead

Place (inline component)at the open end ofa component other thana pipe

N/A

Select material by componenttype (using Place menuor toolbar)

Move mouse to end of pipe an

look for the connect cursor

Place (change ofdirection material)at the end of acomponent

N/A

Select material bycomponent type (usingPlace menu or toolbar)

Move mouse to end of pipe anlook for the connect cursor

Use the right mouse buttonto orient the component each time you right-click,the orientation changes

Note: For branches, you can change tkey point you will connect to by pressithe SHIFT key while you right-click.



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Place (inline component)between anothercomponent and a pipe,such as placing a flangeon a component

Select material by group(using Place menu

or toolbar)

Insert into the pipe andslide until you collide withthe component

Select material bycomponent type (using

Place menu or toolbar)

Move mouse to the pipe andlook for the connect cursor

Note: Although the 2007 method is stifunctional, this updated method ensurthat the flange is oriented correctly

Place a suppor ton a componentadjacent to a pipe

Select support (using Placemenu or toolbar)

Insert the support into a pipeand slide until you collide

with the component


Move to a component and loofor the insert cursor

Place support ona component notadjacent to a pipe N/A


Move to a component and loofor the insert cursor

Insert (inlinecomponent)

Select the material (usingPlace menu or toolbar)

Move the mouse to the pipeand look for theinsert cursor

Slide into position

Update the Inline Insertiondialog box as necessary

Select the material (using Plamenu or toolbar)

Move the mouse to the pipe alook for the insert cursor

Slide into position

Right-click the Dimension Linand type a value into theDimension box

Insert (branch) N/A Select the material (using Plamenu or toolbar)

Move the mouse to the pipeand look for the insert cursor

Slide into position

Right-click the Dimension Lineand type a value into theDimension box



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Insert (set-on/olet/tap)

N/A

Select the component fromthe Fittings component group

(using Place menu or toolbar)

Note: You automatically go into routinmode

Route a branch

Note: The branch table selectionis overridden with the componentyou selected

Insert (set-on cross) Route a branch

Route from the branch to

form a cross

Edit the cross item codeto be a set-on cross

Select a set-on cross from theFittings component group(using the Place menu or

toolbar)

Note: You automatically go intorouting mode

Route a branch

Note: You will get a set-on tee eventhough you asked for a cross. To makit a set-on cross, repeat the above steopposite the first set-on. Note the twocomponents placed have a CRSOSKEY, not a TESO.

Slide (individualcomponents)

Select component

Hold down left mouse buttonand slide the component

Press SHIFT while sliding todisplay the Slide dialog box

Select component

Hold down left mouse buttonand slide the component

Press CTRL while sliding

Note: In SmartPlant Isometrics,SHIFT is used to select nearbsmall components

Slide (assembly) N/A Select all of the components i

the assembly

Hold down left mouse buttonand move to new locations



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Slide (tee or bend) Select the component

Hold down the left mousebutton and move to thenew location

Select the tee or bend elemenyou want to move, including a

the components that you requto move with it

Hold down the left mouse buttand move the object group tothe new location

This method allows you to putboundary on the slide and onlslide some of the componentswhich means you can slide abypass (not possible in 2007)

An alternative way to slide abranch (including the set-on oan olet) is to pressALT whileyou select the branch

Move Move Pipelinecommand(using Edit menu or toolbar)

Select the object you wantto move

Hold down the left mouse

button and move object tothe new location

Select all of the componentsyou want to move

Hold down the left mouse buttand move the group of objectsto the new location

Note: Although the 2007 method is stifunctional in SmartPlant Isometrics, thupdated method allows you to performcomplex drag operations not possible previous software releases

Copy/Cut

N/A

Select the components (orselect a pipeline to get everycomponent in it)

Press CTRL+C,or use Copycommand (menu or toolbar)

Paste

N/A

Press CTRL+Vor use Pastecommand (menu or toolbar)

If necessary, you can rotate(using arrow keys) or mirror(using space bar) while pressthe left mouse button



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Select Left-click, window select,Select Bycommand

Left-click, window select,Select Bycommand

In Pipeline Explorer,click in tree view to selectall components in straight,network, sheet, pipeline,and POD

Break Break Tubecommand(using Dimension menuor toolbar)

Click on the section of pipe tobe broken

Break Tubecommand (usingDimension menu or toolbar)

Click on the section of pipe tobe broken

Note: Press SHIFT when you click

on the section of pipe to place apipe separator

Place as fixed pipe Place as a miscellaneous component Route Pipecommand (usingPlace menu or toolbar)

Route as you wouldvariable pipe

Place a suppor t weld Right-click the support and changeits properties

Weld command (using thePlace menu or toolbar)

Select Support Weldfromthe sub menu

Place in the sketchas you would any otherout-of-network component

Place an end-plate weld

N/A

Weld command (using thePlace menu or toolbar)

Select Support Weldfrom thesub-menu

Place in the sketch

as you would any otherout-of-network component

Override an endpreparation

Place an end-preparation flag Right-click the component andthen click Physical

Make necessary updates in thPhysical dialog box



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6.2 Add Origin toolbar icon replaced by Add Originhyperlink

The Add 3D Origin toolbar icon that existed in I-Sketch 2007 has been replaced by an

Add Origin hyperlink in SmartPlant Isometrics, located at the bottom of the Pipeline

Properties view.

6.3 Place tapping points

Taps can be placed on pipe or components. Tap logic has been improved to make the placing and

definition of taps much easier in SmartPlant Isometrics than it was in I-Sketch 2007. Taps can also

be added to the new fitting components. Tapping properties are editable using the Physical dialog.



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6.4 Place additional materials

Additional materials are usually materials that are not part of the core connectivity of the

pipeline design, but are still an essential part of the design or function of the pipe. For

example, a trunnion-type pipe support will be made on-site from a length of pipe and an

end-plate, welded to a structural steel member during erection of the pipe at the construction

site. The support can be attached to an elbow using the new Place Additional Material feature.

In I-Sketch 2007, additional materials were filtered from the specification and presented via a

list for user selection, then finally attached to the component. The only way to determine that

additional materials were assigned was to use the Associated Material dialog there was no

visual indication on the sketch itself.

In SmartPlant Isometrics, the material assignment process has been greatly simplified. Any

material, usually the current selection, can be placed on any component or section of pipe,

and is immediately visible on the sketch. To remove a material, simply select it, press delete,

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6.5 Routing and definition of skews (offsets)

Skews (also commonly known as offsets) are usually modeled when the change to the pipe route

is more severe than just a slight deviation or fall. Skews are non-orthogonal sections of pipe that

represent the transition of a pipe route through 2D or 3D planes.

In SmartPlant Isometrics, the definition and dimensioning of skews has been improved so that the

user has full control over which characteristics of the skew are used to calculate the skew geometry

and skewed pipe length. All skew properties are now edited in the Properties window rather than

using the individual 2D and 3D skew dimensioning dialogs that existed in I-Sketch 2007.

The presentation of skew axes (also known as skew components) can also be changed. The skew

can also be displayed as a traditional skew box if required.



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In addition to these improvements, it is now possible to:

Collapse a skew Turn a 3D skew into a 2D skew by eliminating one of its three skew axes.Or, turn a 2D skew into an orthogonal section of pipe by eliminating one of its two skew axes.

2D skew made flat by collapsing vertical axis

Reflect a skew Switch a skews appearance to its opposite orientation. For example, a skewrunning E 45 U would run E 45 D after being reflected about the E/W horizontal plane, having

selected the vertical skew component as the reflected axis.



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Skew reflected about horizontal axis

Rotate a 2D skew Rotate the axis 90 degrees either clockwise or anti-clockwise around theother skew axis. Elbow/bend geometry is maintained.

2D skew rotated counter-clockwise about vertical skew component



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Using the new Make Skew feature, an orthogonal section of pipe can now have one of its endpoints

dragged to turn it into a 2D skew. A 3D skew can be created in much the same way by skewing the

orthogonal section of pipe before or after a 2D skew.

Grabbing the endpoint and dragging upwards to produce a 2D skew



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7. Integration

SmartPlant Isometrics offers integration with several SmartPlant Enterprise products.

Integration is also available with SmartPlant Review via SmartPlant Review Publisher.

7.1 SmartPlant Foundation

SmartPlant Isometrics includes a SmartPlant Publish adaptor, enabling POD material data and the

POD file itself to be published to the SmartPlant Foundation database.

7.2 SmartPlant Materials

A direct link between ISOGEN and SmartPlant Materials already exists, but this requires ISOGEN

report data to be output in a rigid, fixed format before it can be used in SmartPlant Materials.

SmartPlant Materials can retrieve the POD material data published by SmartPlant Isometrics to the

SmartPlant Foundation database and report on it in a variety of ways using its extensive range of

reporting capabilities.



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7.3 SmartPlant Reference Data

Reference data held in SmartPlant Reference Data can be exported for use in SmartPlant

Isometrics. This enables customers who have already implemented the software to reuse

their existing investment in reference data in SmartPlant Isometrics. By avoiding the need

to re-create data from scratch, users can save valuable time and effort.

SmartPlant Reference Data, once configured, exports reference data to SmartPlant Isometrics

in text format. This data can be imported into SmartPlant Materials Editor. After import, the data

can be manipulated to produce piping specification MDB files for use in SmartPlant Isometrics.



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8. Other information

8.1 Microsoft platform support

8.1.1 Certif ied for use on Windows XP and Vista

SmartPlant Isometrics (including modules and integrated Personal ISOGEN) is a 32-bit Windows

client-side application that is also installable and certified for use on 64-bit Windows XP and

Vista platforms.

SmartPlant Isometrics is not compatible with non-Windows operating systems, such as UNIX

or Linux.

For more information about platforms and dependencies, refer to the SmartPlant IsometricsInstallation Guide.

8.1.2 Compatibil ity with Microsoft Office

Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel

SmartPlant Isometrics N/A

SmartPlant Isometrics I-Convert N/A

SmartPlant Materials Editor N/A

SmartPlant Isometrics I-Data Integrator

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8.2 Support for Citrix Presentation Server 4.5

SmartPlant Isometrics can be configured to work in a Citrix environment and has been tested

with Citrix Presentation Server 4.5, running on Windows 2003 Server, 64-bit.

8.3 Windows Installer MSI-based installation

The SmartPlant Isometrics installation kit employs Windows MSI Installer technology to install

the software, supporting enterprise-wide software deployment and silent installation.

For more information, refer to the SmartPlant Isometrics Installation Guide.

8.4 Printable user documentation

I-Sketch 2007 contained only online documentation.

SmartPlant Isometrics provides both online and printable documentation. This makes learning

and using the software significantly easier.



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8.5 Produce industry-standard ISOGEN pipingsystem isometrics

SmartPlant Isometrics includes Personal ISOGEN 2008, the de facto standard for the automatic

production of individual pipeline or complete piping system isometrics to the users company

standards and working practices.



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8.6 Software licensing and securi ty provided bySmartPlant License Manager 2008

I-Sketch 2007 is licensed by FLEXlm software licensing.

SmartPlant Isometrics is not licensed by FLEXlm, but instead is licensed by Intergraphs ownproprietary licensing solution SmartPlant License Manager 2008 (v10) offering improved

license administration and software security.

For more information about the features of SmartPlant License Manager, refer to the products

online help system, or contact your local office for advice.

8.7 Support for homogenous environments

SmartPlant Isometrics 2008 supports a homogeneous configuration, which is an environment

that only uses elements from a single locale. For example, a German customer running on a

German operating system, using only German characters and German cultural conventions, is

a fully supported homogeneous configuration.

Please note that the initial release is currently only available in the English language. Support for

other languages will be introduced in future service pack releases.



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9. Consolidates position in SmartPlant Enterprise suiteof products

SmartPlant Isometrics is a multi-faceted piping tool delivering a variety of benefits to the EPC,fabricator, and owner operator markets.

No longer just a single pipeline design or editing tool, SmartPlant Isometrics now provides vital

new functionality multi-pipe design, 3D visualization, new productivity enhancing editing tools,

improved piping data import as well as many other new capabilities. This extends its potentialuse in the EPC and O/O markets.

Whether used by EPCsto design site-run pipingor to capture as-built piping information to make tie-ins to existing lines

Or by operationspersonnel to maintain or inspect existing piping systemsor to update as-built piping records

SmartPlant Isometrics is the essential piping toolused for all of these common plant engineering tasks.

Working in combination with other products in Intergraphs SmartPlant Enterprise solution,

SmartPlant Isometrics plays an important role in the design, change, maintenance, and management

of piping asset information.



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