Cad Wor X Equipment User Guide

CADWorx
Equipment User's Guide
Version 2016 (16.0)
October 2015
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Contents
Preface .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Conventions ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Technical Support ................................................................................................................................... 8
What's New in Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 11
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Setup Profile.......................................................................................................................................... 12
Equipment Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 14

Add a layer ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Rename a layer ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Delete a layer ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Change the line type of a layer ............................................................................................................. 15
Change the color of a layer ................................................................................................................... 15
Edit a configuration variable.................................................................................................................. 16
Restore a configuration file ................................................................................................................... 16
Save a configuration file to a new name ............................................................................................... 16
Layer Control Dialog Box ...................................................................................................................... 17
About Equipment................................................................................................................................... 19
Configuration File Dialog Box ............................................................................................................... 19
Startup Defaults .............................................................................................................................. 20
Support Directory............................................................................................................................ 20
Startup Variables ............................................................................................................................ 21
Equipment Console ................................................................................................................................... 25

Add a nozzle to an existing nozzle........................................................................................................ 27
Add a user shape to the model ............................................................................................................. 27
Use a nozzle as a base component for other components .................................................................. 27
Import a model from PVElite ................................................................................................................. 28
Export the model to PVElite .................................................................................................................. 28
Placement Tab (Equipment Console) ................................................................................................... 29
Components Tab (Equipment Console) ............................................................................................... 30
Cylinder .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Elliptical Head ................................................................................................................................. 31
Torispherical Head ......................................................................................................................... 32
Spherical Head ............................................................................................................................... 33
Cone ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Welded Flat Head ........................................................................................................................... 34
Body Flange ................................................................................................................................... 35
Skirt................................................................................................................................................. 37
Box.................................................................................................................................................. 39
Stiffening Ring ................................................................................................................................ 40
Nozzle ............................................................................................................................................. 42

Contents
Platform .......................................................................................................................................... 47
Saddle ............................................................................................................................................ 48
Lugs ................................................................................................................................................ 50
Legs ................................................................................................................................................ 51
User Shape ..................................................................................................................................... 52
Impeller ........................................................................................................................................... 54
Shaft ............................................................................................................................................... 54
Coupling ......................................................................................................................................... 54
Motor............................................................................................................................................... 55
Box.................................................................................................................................................. 55
Pump Base ..................................................................................................................................... 56
Pump Nozzle .................................................................................................................................. 57
Select Item Dialog Box ................................................................................................................... 60
Insulation Dialog Box ...................................................................................................................... 60
Bolt Details Dialog Box ................................................................................................................... 61
Utilities ........................................................................................................................................................ 63
2D Representation ................................................................................................................................ 63
Create a 2D representation ............................................................................................................ 64
Create a 2D representation with hidden lines ................................................................................ 64
Nozzle Schedule Setup Dialog Box ...................................................................................................... 64
Add columns to the nozzle schedule .............................................................................................. 66
Sort the nozzle schedule columns .................................................................................................. 66
Align a nozzle schedule column ..................................................................................................... 67
Change the flow direction of the nozzle schedule .......................................................................... 67
Change a column title ..................................................................................................................... 67
Change the width of a column ........................................................................................................ 67
Change the order of columns on the nozzle schedule ................................................................... 67
Nozzle Schedule - Run ......................................................................................................................... 68
Place a nozzle schedule automatically........................................................................................... 68
Place a nozzle schedule manually ................................................................................................. 69
Start a nozzle schedule at a specific counter ................................................................................. 69
Tag Location ......................................................................................................................................... 69
Relocate a bill of materials tag ....................................................................................................... 70
Insert Tag .............................................................................................................................................. 70
Insert a bill of materials tag ............................................................................................................ 70
UCS ....................................................................................................................................................... 70
UCS Next ........................................................................................................................................ 73
UCS Object ..................................................................................................................................... 73
Compass ........................................................................................................................................ 73
Zoom Lock ............................................................................................................................................ 74
Turn on the zoom lock .................................................................................................................... 74
Turn off the zoom lock .................................................................................................................... 74
View Box ............................................................................................................................................... 74
View Edit ............................................................................................................................................... 76
Center of Gravity Generator.................................................................................................................. 76
Create a center-of-gravity report .................................................................................................... 77
View a center-of-gravity report ....................................................................................................... 77
Add center-of-gravity markers to the drawing ................................................................................ 78

Contents
FAQ ............................................................................................................................................................. 79
Creating a Base Profile ......................................................................................................................... 79
Running CADWorx Equipment or PV Fabricator with CADWorx Plant ................................................ 79
Xref Bind Restriction ............................................................................................................................. 81
AutoCAD Redo Limitations ................................................................................................................... 81
All CADWorx Equipment Commands ...................................................................................................... 82
Glossary ..................................................................................................................................................... 86
Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 104

Preface
This document provides command reference information and workflows for CADWorx
Equipment.
For the latest support information for this product, comments or suggestions about this
documentation, and documentation updates for supported software versions, please visit
Intergraph Smart Support (https://smartsupport.intergraph.com).
Intergraph gives you permission to print as many copies of this document as needed for non-
commercial use at your company. You cannot print this document for resale or redistribution
outside your company.
Conventions
Before reviewing this guide, it is important to understand the terms and conventions used in the
documentation.
Use the information below to identify the convention and the type of information.
Convention Type of Information
[Product Folder] The CADWorx installation folder on your computer, for example,
C:\CADWorx. Substitute your installation folder anywhere this
notation is used.
[AutoCAD Folder] The AutoCAD installation folder on your computer, for example,
C:\AutoCAD 2000i. Substitute your installation folder anywhere
this notation is used.
[CD-DRIVE] The CD-ROM drive on your computer. Substitute your CD-ROM

drive letter anywhere this notation is used.
Command Line Items that need to be typed in or appear at the AutoCAD

command line.
User Responses User responses to command prompts.
Commands CADWorx and AutoCAD commands.
Options Command line options.
CAPITALS AutoCAD system variables or keywords.
Key + Key Key combinations for which you must press and hold down one
key and then press another, for example, CTRL+P or ALT+F4.

Preface
Technical Support
For the latest information on CADWorx Equipment, visit Intergraph CADWorx and Analysis
Solutions (http://www.coade.com/).
For current on-line support information, including knowledge base, technical tips, and
downloads, visit Intergraph Smart Support (https://smartsupport.intergraph.com).
You can contact Intergraph CAS Technical Support or Sales:
ICAS Dealer Support (http://www.coade.com/Support/Dealers.shtml) or ICAS General
Support (http://support.intergraph.com/Default.asp)
Technical Support E-mail: ppmcrm@Intergraph.com
Phone: 1-800-766-7701 (CADWorx Direct), 280-890-4566 (General)
Fax: 281-890-3301
Sales E-mail: sales.icas@intergraph.com
In order to provide technical support, Intergraph CAS needs to know what version of CADWorx,
AutoCAD, and Windows you are using. To determine this information, follow the steps outlined
for the product you are using:
CADWorx Product Steps
Plant, P&ID, fieldPipe, or Steel Run the CADWORXABOUT command. A dialog

box opens and displays the version information.
Close the dialog box to send the required
information to the AutoCAD command line.
Copy the information from the command line, and
email it to Intergraph CAS.
Equipment or PV Fabricator Run the EQUIPABOUT command. A dialog box

opens and displays the version information.
Close the dialog box to send the required
information to the AutoCAD command line.
Copy the information from the command line, and
email it to Intergraph CAS.
Internet Publisher Version information is displayed at the AutoCAD

command line when you start the software.
Datasheets Click Help > About to display a dialog box that contains
the required information.
In addition to the information above, the table below lists the additional files that are usually
required to assist Intergraph CAS in resolving your technical issues:

Preface
Additional Files Required by Intergraph CAS

CADWorx Product Support
CADWorx Plant (Piping, Steel, HVAC) Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.
If the model consists of several line numbers,
indicate in the email which line numbers you are
having issues with.
If the model consists of many drawing files with
dependent reference drawings (XREFs), use the
AutoCAD ETRANSMIT command to create a ZIP
file of all the drawings used in the master model.
CADWorx Plant (component data file Email information about the part's dimension from the
creation) manufacturer's catalog.
CADWorx Isogen Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files, any
isometrics generated by Isogen, and the Isogen
style files.
having issues with.
The Isogen.FLS file located in the Isogen style
folder lists all the files used (*.OPL, *.MLS, *.FLS,
*.DDF, *.POS, *.ALT, *.DWG*.DXF, *.FDF, *.ATT).
Email all files listed in the Isogen.FLS file, including
the Isogen.FLS file.
CADWorx Equipment Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.
CADWorx Equipment to PV Elite Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) file and PV
interface Elite input file (*.PVI).
PV Fabricator Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files and PV

Elite input file (*.PVI).

Preface
CADWorx P&ID or CADWorx IP Email the complete P&ID project, which includes
Project.CFG, Database.TBL, Map.TBL, and all the
DWG, and MDB files. Usually, all of these files are
located in one folder.
If the project has many P&ID drawing files, indicate
which P&ID drawings and components you are
having issues with.
If you are experiencing database errors, include the
file [Product
Folder]\P&ID\System\Sql_Error_Log.TXT.
If you are emailing MDB files, use a compression
utility such as WinZIP. Most email servers have
restrictions on transmitting MDB attachments.
CADWorx Steel Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.

If the model consists of many components, indicate
in the model which components or location you are
having issues with.
CADWorx Datasheets Email the datasheets MDB file and any datasheet file
generated (XLS).
If emailing MDB / XLS files, use a compression
utility such as WinZIP. Most email servers have
restrictions on transmitting MDB / XLS attachments.
CADWorx Plant to CAESAR II Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) file and
interface CAESAR II input file (*._A, *.C2).
Run the CADWorx GETALLSPECDATAFILES
command to copy all specifications and data files
used in the model into sub-folders under where the
model drawing file is located.
Zip the contents of these folders and email the ZIP
file to Intergraph CAS Support.
having issues with.

Preface
CADWorx Design Review Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.
having issues with.
If the model consists of many drawing files with
dependent reference drawings (XREFs), use the
AutoCAD ETRANSMIT command to create a ZIP
file of all drawings used in the master model.
CADWorx Design Viewer Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files and the
*.CDR file.
If you are attaching large or multiple files to your eCustomer log, use a compression utility
such as WinZIP.
If you cannot attach your drawing files, then try to duplicate the issue in a new drawing with
as few components as possible. If the issue can be duplicated in a new drawing, attach the
duplicate drawing to Intergraph CAS.
For hardware lock issues, first verify that you have an Intergraph CAS hardware lock.
CADWorx Plant Professional, CADWorx P&ID, CADWorx P&ID Professional, CADWorx
Plant Ductile Iron, and CADWorx Plant Sanitary use the Intergraph CAS hardware lock for
licensing. For more information, see Licensing in the CADWorx Installation Users Guide.
What's New in Equipment

Version 2016 (16.0)
This user's guide has the following changes for this release.
Items added and updated with CADWorx Equipment 2016
Software Enhancement
You can specify the folder for your equipment data files on a network or non-network
location. For more information, see EquipmentLibraryDirectory (on page 22).
You can manage specific configuration file variables through the CADWorx Equipment
Setup dialog box. Local user preferences control any settings that the configuration file does
not contain. For more information, see Configuration File Dialog Box (on page 19). You can
also see Configuration File Control Overview, and Configuration Settings in the CADWorx
Plant Users Guide for more information on managing the configuration file.
Customer Support
Anti-Piracy Statement
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Documentation updates available from eCustomer
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SECTION 1
Introduction
Intergraph CADWorx Equipment is a parametric equipment modeler with all the features needed
to easily model 3D equipment for plant design. The package lets you accurately build units such
as vessels, exchangers, tanks and pumps quickly and effortlessly. Also, vessels and
exchangers can be bi-directionally linked to Intergraph PV Elite for engineering analysis.
Setup - Provides an overview about setup. For more information, see Equipment Setup (on
page 14).
Equipment Console - Provides descriptions of the commands available in CADWorx. For
more information, see Equipment Console (on page 25).
Utilities - Provides information about supporting utilities. For more information, see Utilities
(on page 63).
Contact Technical Support (on page 8) for any questions or comments.
A printed version of this online help file can be found in the root installation folder as an Adobe
Acrobat Reader (PDF) file.
Setup Profile
Enables you to start CADWorx in different versions of AutoCAD. You need to run the
Setup_Profile utility with Administrator privileges.
Select CADWorx
Enables you to select the version and product you want to run.
CADWorx Version
Specifics the version of CADWorx you want to run.
CADWorx Product Location
Specifies the location of the CADWorx installation for the product you select from the
Product List.
Product List
Specifies the product you want to run, such as Plant or P&ID.
Select AutoCAD
Enables you to select the version of AutoCAD you want to run for the CADWorx version.
AutoCAD Product Location
Specifies the location of the AutoCAD version selected in the AutoCAD Version List.
AutoCAD Version List
Specifics the version of AutoCAD you want to run. Lists only available and supported
versions of AutoCAD.

Introduction
Launch CADWorx in a different version of AutoCAD

1. In your [Product Folder], right-click CADWorx_Setup_Profile.exe, and then select Run as
administrator.
2. Click CADWorx Version, and then select a version from the list.
The installed CADWorx products display in the Product List.
3. Select one or more products from the Product List.
When you select a CADWorx product, the Current AutoCAD for that product
displays below the Product List.
4. Select the AutoCAD version you want to run from the AutoCAD Version List.
The software only lists supported versions of AutoCAD.
5. Click OK.
The CADWorx [Product] [Version] Profile Created message box displays.
6. Click Yes.
The CADWorx product launches in the selected version of AutoCAD.

SECTION 2
Equipment Setup
Equipment Tab:
Equipment Menu: Setup
Command line: EQUIPSETUP
Specifies setup parameters for Equipment.
Layers
Displays the Layer Control dialog box.
Edit Config File
Displays the Configuration File dialog box.
Layer Control Dialog Box (on page 17)
Configuration File Dialog Box (on page 19)
What do you want to do?

Add a layer (on page 14)
Rename a layer (on page 15)
Delete a layer (on page 15)
Change the line type of a layer (on page 15)
Change the color of a layer (on page 15)
Edit a configuration variable (on page 16)
Restore a configuration file (on page 16)
Save a configuration file to a new name (on page 16)
Add a layer
1. Click Setup on the Equipment tab.
2. Click Layers on the Equipment Setup dialog box.
The Layer Control dialog box displays.
3. Type the name of the new layer in the Name box.
4. Click Add.

Equipment Setup
Rename a layer
The Equipment Setup dialog box displays.
3. Select the layer to rename.
4. Type the new name for the layer in the Name box.
5. Click Update.
Delete a layer
3. Select the layer to delete.
4. Click Delete.
If a layer is required, Delete is not available.
Change the line type of a layer

3. Click Linetype.
The software displays the Select Linetype dialog box with all of the line types defined in the
CFM.LIN and ACAD.LIN files found in the AutoCAD search path
4. Select the line type to associate with the layer.
5. Click OK on the Select Linetype dialog box.
Change the color of a layer


Equipment Setup
3. Click Color.
The Select Color dialog box displays.
4. Select the color to associate with the layer.
5. Click OK on the Select Color dialog box.
Edit a configuration variable

2. Click Edit Config File on the Equipment Setup dialog box.
The Configuration File dialog box displays.
3. Select the variable to edit from the list.
4. Type the new value for the variable. For more information, see Startup Variables (on page
21).
5. Click Save.
Restore a configuration file

3. Click Restore.
The Select a Configuration to Use dialog box displays.
4. Select the configuration file to restore.
5. Click Open on the Select a Configuration to Use dialog box.
Save a configuration file to a new name

3. Click Save As.
The Save Configuration As dialog box displays.
4. Specify the location and file name for the configuration file.
5. Click Save.

Equipment Setup
Layer Control Dialog Box

Specifies drawing layers and the default names, line types, and colors of the layers. Default
layers are provided. You can add and delete layers.
The default layers are mandatory for use with Equipment and cannot be deleted. See the
tables below.
Layer changes made in this dialog box affect the current drawing session similar to the
AutoCAD LAYER command.
The commands in this dialog box are inactive if the configuration file permission is set to
read-only.
Name
Specifies the layer name. The layer name can be anything that is allowed by AutoCAD. Wild
card characters and spaces are not allowed. Click Update to change the name.
Add
Adds a new layer with a default name. New layers are created when the drawing is
initialized with Equipment.
Update
Updates the selected layer to use the value in the Name box.
Delete
Removes the selected layer from the list. You cannot delete default layers.
Linetype
Specifies the line type for the selected layer. Select a value in the Select Linetype dialog
box.
Line types are defined in the [Product Folder]\Equipment\Support\Cfm.lin and [AutoCAD
Product Folder]\UserDataCache\Support\acad.lin files.
Color
Displays the Select Color dialog box for selecting the color of the layer.
CADWorx Plant, Equipment, PV Fabricator Layers
Layer# Default Name Layer is used for
Layer1 System Non-graphical components (Gaskets, Bolts, TAP, OTAP)
Layer2 Border Border drawing
Layer3 BOM BOM graphics
Layer4 Cl Centerline of piping components
Layer5 Dim1 Dimensions
Layer6 Dim2 Dimensions
Layer7 Equip Equipment components
Layer8 Exist Existing components

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Layer9 Graph Graphics annotations (Arrows, Section, Plan, Detail Labels)
Layer10 Steel Steel components
Layer11 Text Text annotations
Layer12 Viewl Viewports
Layer13 Cl_Steel Centerline of steel components
Layer14 HVAC HVAC components
Layer15 Cl_HVAC Centerline of HVAC components
Layer16 TopWorks Valve TopWorks solid
Layer17 Clash Clash entity
Layer18 CADWorx1 Future use
Layer21 to (User Defined) (User Defined)
Layer100
CADWorx P&ID Layers
Layer1 System Non-graphical components
Layer2 Border Border drawing
Layer3 Major-1 Major Process Lines 1
Layer4 Major-2 Major Process Lines 2
Layer5 Minor-1 Minor Process Lines 1
Layer6 Minor-2 Minor Process Lines 2
Layer7 Inst-1 Instrument Lines 1
Layer8 Inst-2 Instrument Lines 2
Layer9 Elec1 Electrical Lines 1
Layer10 Elec-2 Electrical Lines 2
Layer11 Equip Equipment
Layer12 Text Text
Layer13 Graph Graphics
Layer14 Exist Existing
Layer15 to (User Defined) (User Defined)
Layer100
If the Cl and Cl_Steel layers are frozen or turned off, some CADWorx commands might
not function because data is stored on the centerline that is on these layers.

Equipment Setup
About Equipment
Equipment Menu: About
Command line: EQUIPABOUT
Displays the following information about the current version of the software:
Equipment version and build date
Equipment installation folder
Windows version
AutoCAD version
Company name
Hardware lock (ESL) number
Configuration File Dialog Box

Specifies values for the selected configuration file.
Drawing Prototype
Specifies the drawing environment type.
English/Inch
Restores the [Product Folder]\Equipment\System\Imperial.cfg file.
Metric/Inch
Restores the [Product Folder]\Equipment\System\Metric.cfg file.
Metric/Metric
The default drawing template, Imperial.dwt (Metric.dwt for metric) is also stored in the
registry. Each time the software is started, the default template is used.
The selected drawing prototype only changes the setting for the default configuration files
(Imperial.cfg or Metric.cfg).
List
Displays variables to change. Change variable values in the text box below the list. For
more information, see Startup Variables (on page 21).
Include in CFG
Specifies the configuration settings saved to the configuration file. Select the check box in
the main title to clear all or select all configuration settings. Local user preferences control
any settings that you have not included in the configuration file. For more information on the
configuration file, see Configuration File Control Overview and Configuration Settings in the
CADWorx Plant Users Guide.
Browse or Settings
Opens an additional dialog box to select a file or additional settings for the selected variable.

Equipment Setup
Include Nozzle Schedule settings when saving CFG file

Includes the nozzle schedule settings when saving the CFG file. You can change nozzle
schedule settings by navigating to Equipment > Utility > Nozzle Schedule > Setup in the
menu bar.
Include All settings when saving CFG file
Includes and saves all settings to the configuration file when checked. This includes settings
that you did not select in the Include in CFG column.
Save and Close
Saves the current configuration file with the items selected in the Include in CFG column to
its present location, and closes the Configuration File dialog box.
Save As
Saves the current configuration file to another location.
Restore
Restores a saved configuration file to the current drawing environment. This places the
configuration file location in the registry so that it is used the next time Equipment is started.
If the configuration file permission is set to read-only, only the Cancel button is available.
Startup Defaults
When starting CADWorx Equipment for the first time, you are prompted for the system of
measurement to use in the drawing. This dialog box only displays the first time you start
CADWorx. After that, the configuration file name and location is stored in the registry. The
following options are available:
Imperial Measurements - Imperial Pipe Sizes
Restores the [Product Folder]\Equipment\System\Imperial.cfg file.
Metric Measurements - Imperial Pipe Sizes
Metric Measurements - Metric Pipe Sizes
Support Directory
Drawings in the [Product Folder]\Equipment\Support folder should not be opened with CADWorx
Equipment. If a drawing is started in this folder, an error displays indicating that the software
should not be run from this location. This stops CADWorx from initializing or preparing the
support drawings. Directly open AutoCAD to modify these drawings.
To create a base profile, see Creating a Base Profile (on page 79).

Equipment Setup
Startup Variables
Provides default drawing and component values. You can modify the variables in the
configuration setting as needed. For more information, see Configuration Settings. The most
recent configuration settings are stored in the registry and are used the next time you start
Equipment.
Topics
AlphaSizeControl ........................................................................... 21
BomScheduleDirection .................................................................. 22
BomTagRadiusFactor .................................................................... 22
BomTagSpacingFactor .................................................................. 22
EquipmentLibraryDirectory ............................................................ 22
EquipmentToolTipSetting .............................................................. 22
LanguageFile ................................................................................. 23
MaterialFile .................................................................................... 23
PlatformHandRailFile ..................................................................... 23
PlatformLadderFile ........................................................................ 23
ReferenceLine ............................................................................... 23
SaveLastProfileUsed ..................................................................... 24
SteelLibraryDirectory ..................................................................... 24
UpgradedLayersSection ................................................................ 24
UserShapeDirectory ...................................................................... 24
AlphaSizeControl
Default value: 0
Allowed values: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10
Controls the number of decimal places used in Alpha Size. Setting this variable to zero places
no decimals in Alpha Size. Setting the variable to a value from 1 to 9 places 1 to 9 decimal
places in Alpha Size. Setting this variable to 10 suppresses trailing zeros in Alpha Size.
Example with a value of 0:
For Imperial pipe size: 4 1/2" would be 4 1/2" or 6" would be 6"
For Metric pipe size: 50 would be 50 or 60.3 would be 60
For Imperial pipe size: 4 1/2" would be 4.500" or 6" would be 6.000"
For Metric pipe size: 50 would be 50.000 or 60.3 would be 60.300
For Imperial pipe size: 4 1/2" would be 4.5" or 6" would be 6"
For Metric pipe size: 50 would be 50 or 60.3 would be 60.3
If you want decimals to display in Alpha Size in Imperial or Metric, the recommended
setting is 10.

Equipment Setup
BomScheduleDirection
Default value: 1
Allowed values: 0 or 1
Specifies the direction of the bill of materials schedule.
0
Places the bill of materials schedule in the upward direction, with the column headings
at the bottom.
1
Places the bill of materials schedule in the downward direction, with the column
headings at the top.
BomTagRadiusFactor
Default value: 1.25
Allowed values: Positive real
Controls the radius of tag bubbles. Bubbles are sized using this factor multiplied by the
AutoCAD setvar TEXTSIZE.
BomTagSpacingFactor
Default value: 1.25
Allowed values: Positive real
Controls how far bill of materials bubbles are spaced from the model or components within the
drawing.
EquipmentLibraryDirectory
Default value: None
Allowed values: Valid folder location
Specifies the folder in which the software stores equipment data files. You can store the files in
a local or network location.
You can find the equipment library files .tbl, and .dat in the [Product Folder]\
Equipment\System folder. If you copy these files to another location, set that location in the
EquipmentLibraryDirectory.
EquipmentToolTipSetting
Default value: 1
Allowed values: Positive integer
Controls the items you see in the tool tip display when the cursor hovers over an equipment
component.
0
Turns off all tool tips.
1
Displays the overall equipment name and component description in the tool tip. For
nozzles, the diameter and flange rating are also displayed.
2
Displays extended tool tips.
A setting of 2 has the following restrictions:
If CADWorx Equipment is loaded with CADWorx Plant, the extended tool tips do not display.
If the CADWorx Equipment component is in an XREF drawing, the extended tool tips do not
display.

Equipment Setup
LanguageFile
Default value: English.dic
Allowed values: A valid and properly formatted language file
Specifies the language of all Equipment dialog boxes and prompts. The specified file must be
present in the [Product Folder]\Equipment\Support folder for proper operation of Equipment.
You must set the LanguageFile to the regional language when using a language-specific
specification. For example, if you have Chinese characters in your specification, set the
LanguageFile to Chinese_Simplified.dic. If you do not, System Out and System In do not
function correctly.
MaterialFile
Default value: MaterialDivision1.TXT
Allowed values: Valid and properly formatted material file
Specifies the active material file. This allows you to use a different material file for each project.
This file must exist in the [Product Folder]\Equipment\System folder.
PlatformHandRailFile
Default value: Default_I.RAIL (Default_M.RAIL for metric)
Allowed values: Valid and properly formatted hand rail configuration file
Specifies the active hand rail configuration file. This option allows you to use a different hand rail
configuration file for each project.
This file must exist in the [Product Folder]\CADWorx\System folder.
PlatformLadderFile
Default value: Default_I.LADDER (Default_M.LADDER for metric)
Allowed values: Valid and properly formatted ladder configuration file
Specifies the active ladder configuration file. This option allows you to use a different ladder
configuration file for each project.
This file must exist in the [Product Folder]\Equipment\System folder.
ReferenceLine
Default value: 0
Allowed values: 0 (false) or 1 (true)
Specifies the placement of certain components such as nozzles, saddles, platforms, and so on.
0
Positions components with reference to the parent element's insertion location.
1
Positions components with reference to the location point.

Equipment Setup
SaveLastProfileUsed
Default value: 1
Allowed values: 0 (false) or 1 (true)
Specifies whether CADWorx saves the last profile used on exit.
When a drawing file is double-clicked in Windows Explorer, or if AutoCAD is started using an
icon without specifying any profile, AutoCAD always loads the last profile used.
0
Prevents CADWorx from saving the last profile used.
1
Allows CADWorx to save the last profile used.
SteelLibraryDirectory
Default value: [Product Folder]\Equipment\Steel_I ([Product Folder]\Equipment\Steel_M for
metric)
Allowed values: Valid folder name
Locates the data file used for drawing Steel. The data files can be located anywhere on the
computer, local network, or wide area network.
This folder can be set as read-only.
UpgradedLayersSection
Specifies whether the layer section of the configuration file has been updated with the new
layers used with CADWorx new features.
This setting should not be changed. The software automatically manages this setting.
1
The configuration file has been updated.
UserShapeDirectory
Default value: [Product Folder]\Equipment\UserShape
Allowed values: Valid folder name
Specifies the directory where user shapes are stored.
If you change the directory, all files in the UserShape folder must be copied to this path to
function correctly.

SECTION 3
Equipment Console
Equipment menu: Equipment Palette
Command line: CADWORXEQUIPMENT (also EM)
Displays the Equipment console.
The icons at the top of the console represent components that you can add to a piece of
equipment. When you start a new piece of equipment, the Enter value dialog box displays so
that you can specify a name for that piece of equipment.
Cylinder - Creates a cylinder. For more information, see Cylinder (on page 31).
Elliptical Head - Creates an elliptical head. For more information, see Elliptical Head
(on page 31).
Torispherical Head - Creates a torispherical head. For more information, see

Torispherical Head (on page 32).
Spherical Head - Creates a spherical head. For more information, see Spherical
Head (on page 33).
Cone - Creates a cone. For more information, see Cone (on page 33).
Welded Flat Head - Creates a welded flat head. For more information, see Welded
Flat Head (on page 34).
Body Flange - Creates a body flange. For more information, see Body Flange (on
page 35).
Skirt - Creates a skirt. For more information, see Skirt (on page 37).
Box - Creates a box. For more information, see Box (on page 39).
Stiffening Ring - Adds a stiffening ring to a parent component. For more information,
see Stiffening Ring (on page 40).
Nozzle - Adds a nozzle to a parent component. For more information, see Nozzle (on
page 42).
Platform - Adds a platform to a parent component. For more information, see

Platform (on page 47).
Saddle - Adds a saddle to a parent component. For more information, see Saddle (on
page 48).

Equipment Console
Lugs - Adds lugs to a parent component. For more information, see Lugs (on page
50).
Legs - Adds legs to a parent component. For more information, see Legs (on page
51).
User Shape - Adds a user-created shape to a parent component. For more

information, see User Shape (on page 52)
Impeller - Creates an impeller. For more information, see Impeller (on page 54). This
component is not available for PVFabricator.
Shaft - Creates a shaft. For more information, see Shaft (on page 54). This
Coupling - Creates a coupling. For more information, see Coupling (on page 54).
This component is not available for PVFabricator.
Motor - Creates a motor. For more information, see Motor (on page 55). This
Box - Creates a box. For more information, see Box (on page 39). This component is
not available for PVFabricator.
Pump Base - Creates a pump base. For more information, see Pump Base (on page
56). This component is not available for PVFabricator.
Pump Nozzle - Creates a pump nozzle. For more information, see Pump Nozzle (on
page 57). This component is not available for PVFabricator.
Setup - Displays the Equipment Setup dialog box. For more information, see
Equipment Setup (on page 14).
Help - Displays the Equipment User's Guide help file.
User Shapes
Data file
Specifies the file name of the user shape drawing and user-created data file to connect to a
vessel parent component or a vessel nozzle child component. The list contains all the
equipment objects present in the current drawing.
Size
Specifies the size associated with the user shape.
Insert
Displays the Enter value dialog box so that you can specify a name for the piece of
equipment and then places the user shape in the model.
Equipment Name
Specifies the name of the active equipment component.

Equipment Console
Placement Tab (Equipment Console) (on page 29)
Components Tab (Equipment Console) (on page 30)
Enter value Dialog Box

Specifies the name for a new piece of equipment.
Enter equipment name
Specifies the equipment name.

Add a nozzle to an existing nozzle (on page 27)
Add a user shape to the model (on page 27)
Use a nozzle as a base component for other components (on page 27)
Import a model from PVElite (on page 28)
Export the model to PVElite (on page 28)
Add a nozzle to an existing nozzle

1. Select the base nozzle on the Components tab.
2. Click Nozzle on the Equipment dialog box to add the new nozzle.
Using a nozzle as a parent component is only valid for vessel components.
Add a user shape to the model

1. Select the parent vessel or nozzle from the Components tab.
2. Select the data file from the Data file list.
3. Select the size from the Size list.
4. Click Insert.
Use a nozzle as a base component for other

components
1. Select the nozzle on the Components tab.
2. Select the Nozzle details box.
3. Click to display the Nozzle details dialog box.

4. Select N/A in the Flange type box.

Equipment Console
5. Select N/A in the Flange rating box.

6. Select the base nozzle on the Components tab.
7. Click Elliptical Head to add.
Import a model from PVElite

1. Click the Placement tab on the Equipment console.
2. Click Import.
The Select PVElite File dialog box displays.
3. Select the PVElite file to import.
The model imports.
You must immediately export the model after you import it to maintain the relationships
between the components in the PVElite and PV Fabricator models. This is only required the first
time that you import a model from PVElite.
Export the model to PVElite

1. Click the Placement tab on the Equipment console.
2. Click Export.
The Save As dialog box displays.
3. Specify the file name and location for the file.

Equipment Console
Placement Tab (Equipment Console)

Specifies parameters for placing equipment.
New
Displays the Enter value dialog box. This option creates a new piece of equipment and
adds it to the Equipment Name list.
The starting location of the equipment defaults to 0, 0, 0 and is marked by the X attribute. The X
attribute is a block (xatb.DWG) and is located in the [Product Folder]\Equipment\Support folder.
The X attribute is required and must not be removed.
Rename
Displays the Enter value dialog box. This option changes the name of the equipment
displayed in the Equipment Name box.
Delete
Removes the equipment displayed in the Equipment Name box. This option erases any
components associated with the equipment and removes it from the Equipment Name list.
A confirmation message displays requiring you to confirm the deletion.
Location
Specify On-screen
Click the location in the model view to specify the starting point for the equipment.
X
Specifies the X-location for the equipment starting point. This value defaults to zero.
Y
Specifies the Y-location for the equipment starting point. This value defaults to zero.
Z
Specifies the Z-location for the equipment starting point. This value defaults to zero.
Rotation
Specify On-screen
Click the location in the model view to indicate the rotation of the equipment.
Angle
Specifies the degree of rotation about the world Z-axis for the equipment. This value
defaults to zero.
Orientation
Specifies the orientation of the equipment. By default, all equipment is vertically oriented.
Platforms and legs can be drawn only when the equipment is vertical. Saddles can be
drawn only when the equipment is horizontal. If you draw these components, you cannot change
the orientation.

Equipment Console
Options
Hollow
Creates hollow equipment components. This option can significantly slow down the
performance of the model based on the number of components in each equipment.
Reference Line
Enable
Specifies a reference line that can then be used to specify certain components such as
nozzles, saddles, platforms, and so on. The option is saved in the configuration file.
However, each reference value is stored with each equipment.
Value
Specifies the location for the reference line. For vertical equipment, the value lies along the
Z-axis. For horizontal equipment, the value lies along the X-axis.
PVElite
Import
Imports the current equipment from PVElite. The PVElite information is stored in the
drawing.
Export
Exports the current equipment to PVElite. PVElite does not support apex nozzles on a cone
component. Instead, the apex nozzle on a cone must be modeled using a cylinder and a
body flange.
Components Tab (Equipment Console)

Displays equipment components as they are added to the equipment. The AutoCAD UNITS
setting controls the display of most numeric data in the grid.
A right-click menu is available for Cut, Copy, Paste, and Delete.
Move options
Grid
Indicates that movement is based on the grid.
Model
Indicates that movement is based on the model.
Move Up
Moves the component up in the list or model.
Move Down
Moves the component down in the list or model.

Equipment Console
Cylinder
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters of the cylinder.
Description
Specifies an alphanumeric description for the component. This description is visible even
when the component is collapsed in the grid.
Length
Specifies the distance from the starting point to the ending point of the component.
Diameter Basis
Specifies either the inside or outside diameter. Select the diameter type from the list.
Diameter
Specifies the diameter of the component based on the Diameter Basis value.
Thickness
Specifies the component thickness.
Material
Displays the Select Item dialog box, which lets you select the material from the list. For
more information, see Select Item Dialog Box (on page 60). The Select Item dialog box
uses the file specified by the MaterialFile configuration file variable. For more information,
see MaterialFile (on page 23).
Insulation
Displays the Insulation dialog box. For more information, see Insulation Dialog Box (on
page 60).
Elliptical Head
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters of the elliptical head.
Description
Length
Diameter Basis
Diameter
Thickness

Equipment Console
Flip Orientation
Reverses the orientation of the component.
Material
Head Factor
Specifies the head factor of the elliptical head.
Insulation
page 60).
Torispherical Head
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters of the torispherical head.
Description
Length
Diameter Basis
Diameter
Thickness
Flip Orientation
Material
Crown Radius
Specifies the crown radius for the torispherical head.
Knuckle Radius
Specifies the knuckle radius for the torispherical head.
Miscellaneous
page 60).

Equipment Console
Spherical Head
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters of the spherical head.
Description
Length
Diameter Basis
Diameter
Thickness
Flip Orientation
Material
Insulation
page 60).
Cone
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters of the cone.
Description
Length
Diameter Basis
Bottom Diameter (Vertical Cone) or From Diameter (Horizontal Cone)

Equipment Console
Thickness
Material
Top Diameter (Vertical Cone) or To Diameter (Horizontal Cone)
Specifies the cone end diameter.
Concentric
Specifies whether the cone is concentric.
Shell Section
Specifies whether the cone is a shell section.
Cone Length
Specifies the length of the conical portion of the component. This box is only available only if
the cone is not a shell section.
Rotation Angle
Specifies the rotation angle of the cone. This box is only available if the cone is eccentric.
Insulation
page 60).
Welded Flat Head

Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters of the welded flat head.
Description
Length
Diameter Basis
Diameter
Thickness

Equipment Console
Material
Insulation
page 60).
Body Flange
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters of the body flange.
ANSI flange lookup
Displays the ANSI Flange dialog box.
Description
Length
Diameter Basis
Diameter
Thickness
Flip Orientation
Material

Equipment Console
Flange Face ID
Specifies the component inner diameter. See dimension 1.
Flange Face OD
Specifies the component outer diameter. See dimension 2.
Flange Face Thickness
Specifies the component thickness. See dimension 3.
Gasket ID
Specifies the component inner diameter.
Gasket OD
Specifies the component outer diameter.
Gasket Thickness
Flange ID
Specifies the component interior flange diameter. If you set this value to zero for a blind
flange, the software disables all hub-related boxes. The hub-related boxes are enabled if the
Flange ID (D) box has a value greater than zero. See dimension 4
Flange OD
Specifies the component outer diameter. See dimension 5
Flange Thickness
Specifies the component thickness. See dimension 6
Large Hub Thickness
Specifies the component thickness. See dimension 7.
Small Hub Thickness
Specifies the component thickness. See dimension 8
Hub Length
Specifies the distance from the starting point to the ending point of the component. See
dimension 9.
Insulation
page 60).
ANSI Flange Dialog Box

Specifies parameters for ANSI flanges. This dialog box lets you select an ANSI flange and then
populates the body flange dimension boxes automatically. The flange data is read from the
[Product Folder]/Equipment/System/BodyFlangeImperial.DAT file.
Flange Series
Specifies the series associated with the flange. Select a series from the list.

Equipment Console
Flange type
Specifies the type associated with the flange. Select a type from the list.
Flange rating
Specifies the rating associated with the flange. Select a rating from the list.
Nominal Diameter
Specifies the nominal diameter associated with the flange. Select a diameter from the list.
Bore Diameter
Specifies the bore diameter associated with the flange.
Flange Blind
Specifies whether the flange is a blind flange.
Skirt
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters of the skirt.
Description
Length
Diameter Basis
Diameter
Thickness
Flip Orientation
Material

Equipment Console
Basering Type
Specifies the type of basering to attach to the skirt. Available options are:
None
Simple - No Gussets
With Gussets
With Top Plates
Continuous Top Plate
Base Diameter
Specifies the skirt base diameter.
Basering ID
Specifies the component inner diameter.
Basering OD
Bottom Plate Thickness
Top Plate Radial Width
Specifies the component width.
Top Plate Thickness
Top Plate Width
Gusset Height
Specifies the component height.
Gusset Width
Specifies the skirt gusset width.
Distance Between Gussets
Specifies the distance between gussets on the skirt.
Gusset Thickness
Number Of Bolts - Specifies the number of bolts on the skirt.
Insulation
page 60).

Equipment Console
Box
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters of the box.
Description
Dimension basis
Specifies either the inside or outside dimension. Select the dimension type from the list.
Length
Width
Height
Thickness
Start offset X
Specifies an offset distance along the box X-axis. This value is applied at the start point of
the box.
Start offset Y
Specifies an offset distance along the box Y-axis. This value is applied at the start point of
the box.
End offset X
Specifies an offset distance along the box Y-axis of the box. This value is applied at the end
point of the box.
End offset Y
Specifies an offset distance along the box Y-axis. This value is applied at the end point of
the box.
Rotation angle
Specifies a box rotation angle.
Insulation
page 60).

Equipment Console
Stiffening Ring
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters for a stiffening ring. This component cannot be created by itself. It
must be attached to one of the following components:
Cylinder (on page 31)
Cone (on page 33)
Description
Distance
Specifies the distance from the bottom of the component to which this component is
attached.
Ring Type
Specifies the ring type. The available types are:
Bar Ring
Section Ring
Ring Location
Specifies whether the ring is placed on the outer or inner diameter side of the parent
component. This option is only available when the Ring Type box is set to Section Ring.
Initial Flip
Flips the ring in the X-Y plane. The orientation reference of the ring is always based on the
initial orientation default (0 degree angle-of-rotation). This option is only available when the
Ring Type box is set to Section Ring.
Member rotation angle
Rotates the ring to preset rotation angles (0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees).This option is only
available when the Ring Type box is set to Section Ring.
Inside Diameter
Specifies the component inner diameter. This option is only available if the Ring Type box is
set to Bar Ring.
Outside Diameter
Specifies the component outer diameter. This option is only available if the Ring Type box
is set to Bar Ring.
Thickness
Specifies the component thickness. This option is only available if the Ring Type box is set
to Bar Ring.
Member
Displays the Select Steel Member dialog box so that you can specify the kind of section to
use to build the ring. For more information, see Select Steel Member Dialog Box (on page
41).
Material

Equipment Console
Select Steel Member Dialog Box

Specifies parameters for steel members.
Select Type
Specifies the steel member type. The value in this box determines the options in the Select
Data file box.
Select Data file
Specifies the steel member data file. The value in this box determines the options in the
Select Member list.
Select Member
Displays the available members. The values in this list depend on the values in the Select
Type and Select Data file boxes.
Pipe selection
The pipe selection boxes are only available if the Select Type box is set to Pipe.
Nominal/Actual options
Specifies whether you are using ANSI nominal/actual parameters or CADWorx Steel data
file parameters.
The ANSI pipe data files, ScheduleMetric.DAT and ScheduleImperial.DAT, are located in
the [Product Folder]/Equipment/System folder.
Pipe basis
Specifies whether the pipe is based on nominal or actual values.
Diameter
Specifies the pipe diameter. This option is only available if the Pipe basis is set to Nominal.
Schedule
Specifies the pipe schedule. This option is only available if the Pipe basis is set to Nominal.
Wall thickness
Specifies the pipe wall thickness.
Outside diameter
Specifies the pipe outer diameter.

Equipment Console
Nozzle
Toolbar:
Specifies parameters for the nozzle.
This component cannot be created by itself. It must be attached to one of the following
components:
Elliptical Head (on page 31)
Torispherical Head (on page 32)
Spherical Head (on page 33)
Cone (on page 33)
Welded Flat Head (on page 34)
Nozzle - See Add a nozzle to an existing nozzle (on page 27) for more information.
Nozzles are recognized by the Isogen module of CADWorx Plant Professional when the piping
connected to the nozzle is sent to Isogen.
Description
Nozzle type
Specifies the nozzle type. The available types are:
Standard
Specifies an ANSI nozzle. Displays the Nozzle details dialog box.
FVC
Specifies a Forge Vessel Connection (FVC) type nozzle. Displays the FVC Nozzle
Details dialog box.
Distance
attached. Click to display the Nozzle details dialog box.
Standard Nozzle Details
Displays the standard nozzle details. This box is only available if the Nozzle type box is set
to Standard. Click to display the Nozzle Details dialog box.
FVC Nozzle Details
Displays the FVC nozzle details. This box is only available if the Nozzle type box is set to
FVC. Click to display the FVC Nozzle Details dialog box.
Layout Angle
Specifies the nozzle layout angle.

Equipment Console
Outside Projection
Specifies the nozzle outside projection. The nozzle outside projection is measure from the
OD surface of the parent to the flange face or the outer most point along the nozzle center
line.
Inside Projection
Specifies the nozzle inside projection.
Nozzle Placement Dialog Box

Specifies advanced options for nozzle placement. A figure on the dialog box displays the values.
This figure changes based on the type of component to which the nozzle is attached.
(A) Distance
attached. When the Nozzle direction box (enabled only for a nozzle on a cone) is set to
Apex, the Distance box becomes the radial distance of the nozzle from the centerline of the
cone.
(B) Lateral angle
Specifies the nozzle lateral angle.
Rotation angle (Y)
Specifies the rotation angle about the Y-axis.
Rotation angle (X)
Specifies the rotation angle about the X-axis.
Rotation angle (Z)
Specifies the rotation angle about the Z-axis.
Centerline Distance
Specifies the component centerline distance.
(C) Offset distance
Specifies the offset distance from the center of the parent component.
(D) Center to face distance
Specifies the component face distance to the center of the parent component.
(E) Layout angle
Specifies the angle between the component centerline and the X-axis.
Nozzle direction
Specifies the component direction.
Nozzle Details Dialog Box

Specifies standard nozzle parameters.
The lists for Diameter, Flange rating, Flange type, and Schedule are populated based on the
entries of the NozzleDropDown.TBL file located in the [Product Folder]\Equipment\System
folder.

Equipment Console
Nozzle basis
Specifies whether you are using nominal or actual parameters or CADWorx Steel data file
parameters. When you select Nominal, Equipment provides a look-up system for flange
dimensions and schedule information.
Diameter
Specifies the diameter of the component.
Schedule
Specifies the schedule rating for the nozzle.
Wall thickness
Nozzle extension
Indicates whether a nozzle extension (elbow) is included. Click to display the Nozzle
extension dialog box.
Nozzle material
Flange type
Specifies the type of nozzle flange. If you set this value to N/A, then you can manually
specify the Flange thickness and Flange OD values. For Flange type values other than
N/A, the software uses the dimensions from the FlangeImperial.DAT or FlangeMetric.DAT
file. These files are located in the [Product Folder]\Electrical\System folder.
Flange rating
Specifies the nozzle flange rating.
Flange thickness
Flange OD
Flange material
Thread/Engagement length
Specifies the nozzle end point location. This end point provides a snap location for any
component attached to the nozzle.
Nozzle reinforcing pad
Indicates whether a reinforcing pad exists. Click to display the Nozzle Pad dialog box.

Equipment Console
Nozzle Insulation
Indicates whether insulation exists. Click to display the Insulation dialog box.
FVC Nozzle Details Dialog Box

Specifies parameters for FVC nozzles. The modifiable FVC nozzle data, including the nozzle
type, rating, and size drop down parameters, are listed in the [Product
Folder]\Equipment\System\FVCNozzleImperial.dat file. Refer to the data file itself for instructions
on modifying the list options selection and activation control.
FVC Table Lookup

Populates the nozzle dimension boxes from the FVC nozzle database based on the following
parameters:
Type
Specifies the FVC nozzle type.
Flange rating
Specifies the flange rating.
Size
Specifies the nozzle size.
Option Diameter
Indicates whether Stop/Relief Diameter is set to Nut Stop diameter or Nut Relief diameter.
Option ASME codes
Specifies the Theta angle. Select Div. 1 to indicate 30 degrees or Div. 2 to indicate 45
degrees.
Actual
Indicates that the FVC nozzle parameters can be modified manually.
Flange OD
Flange thickness
Specifies the component thickness. This value includes the flange face thickness.
Bore Diameter
Specifies the nozzle bore diameter.
Barrel OD
Stop/Relief Diameter
Specifies the diameter to either the Nut Stop or Nut Relief diameter depending on the
Option Diameter setting.
Relief Length

Equipment Console
Neck Thickness
Overall Length
Nozzle material
Nozzle Insulation
Nozzle extension Dialog Box
Controls the parameters for nozzle extensions.
Radius multiplier
Specifies the radius of the elbow. You can use any valid radius value such as 1.5 for a long
radius or 1.0 for a short radius.
(A) Elbow angle
Specifies the angle of the elbow. You can use any valid angle between 5 and 90 degrees.
(B) Horizontal projection
Specifies the horizontal projection value.
(C) Straight run angle direction
Specifies the direction angle for the straight run. This angle is measured relative to the
layout angle.
(D) Outside projection
Specifies the projection distance for the outside portion of the extension.
Nozzle Pad Dialog Box
Specifies parameters for the nozzle pad.
Pad width
Specifies the distance from the outer edge of nozzle pad to the nozzle outside diameter.
Pad thickness
Pad material

Equipment Console
Platform
Toolbar:
Specifies parameters for the platform.
components:
Cone (on page 33)
Description
Distance
attached. This component uses the PlatformHandRailFile (on page 23) configuration file
variable to create the hand rails that are part of the platform.
Start Angle
Specifies the start angle of the platform.
End Angle
Specifies the end angle of the platform.
Width
Height
Clearance
Specifies the clearance from the component to which this platform attaches.
Ladder
Specifies whether a ladder is drawn with the platform. If a ladder is required, this component
uses the PlatformLadderFile (on page 23) configuration file variable to create the ladder.
Ladder Start Elevation
Specifies the starting elevation (world) of the ladder.
Ladder End Elevation
Specifies the ending elevation (world) of the ladder.

Equipment Console
Ladder Cage
Specifies whether the ladder is caged. Specific parameters of the cage are controlled by the
PlatformLadderFile (on page 23) configuration file variable.
Ladder Layout Angle
Specifies the layout angle for the ladder.
Ladder Vessel Clearance
Specifies the clearance between the ladder and the vessel.
Ladder Platform Clearance
Specifies the clearance between the ladder and the platform.
Ladder Alignment
Specifies the ladder alignment. The available options are:
Platform
Vessel
Material
Saddle
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters for the saddle.
This component cannot be created by itself. It must be attached to the following component:
Description
Distance
attached.
Width
Height
Contact Angle
Specifies the saddle contact angle.

Equipment Console
Plate Thickness
Wear Pad Width
Wear Pad Thickness
Wear Pad Contact Angle
Specifies the saddle wear pad contact angle.
Base Plate Length
Base Plate Width
Base Plate Thickness
Number of Ribs
Specifies the number of ribs.
Rib Thickness
Web Thickness
Web Location
Specifies the web location.
Bolts
Displays the Bolt Details dialog box. For more information, see Bolt Details Dialog Box (on
page 61).
Material
Layout angle
Specifies the angle of the saddle from the equipment.
Fixed saddle
Specifies the saddle is fixed or not.

Equipment Console
Lugs
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters for the lug.
components:
Cone (on page 33)
Welded Flat Head (on page 34)
Description
Distance
attached.
Lug Type
Specifies the lug type. The available options are:
Simple
With Top Plate
With Top Plate Ring
Number of Lugs
Specifies the number of lugs.
Distance Between Gussets
Specifies the distance between the lug gussets.
Gusset Height
Gusset Width
Gusset Thickness
Bottom Plate Radial Width

Equipment Console
Bottom Plate Length

Bottom Plate Thickness
Top Plate Radial Width
Top Plate Length
Top Plate Thickness
Material
Legs
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters for the leg.
This component cannot be created by itself and must be attached to one of the following
components:
Cone (on page 33)
Description
Distance
attached.
Number of Legs
Specifies the number of legs.
Leg Length

Equipment Console
Member Offset
Specifies the leg offset from the member.
Rotation Angle
Specifies the overall rotation angle applied to all the legs relative to the component to which
the legs are attached.
Member Size
Displays the Select Steel Member dialog box so that you can select the section to use to
build the legs. See Select Steel Member Dialog Box (on page 41) for more information.
Member Rotation Angle
Specifies the rotation angle applied to each member of the leg.
Baseplates
Indicates whether baseplates should be created.
Baseplate Offset
Specifies the baseplate offset.
Baseplate Length
Baseplate Width
Baseplate Thickness
Baseplate Rotation Angle
Specifies the baseplate rotation angle.
Material
User Shape
Specifies the parameters for a user-created shape.
This component cannot be created by itself. It must be attached to a vessel component or a
vessel nozzle component.
The user shape data file (.DAT) and its corresponding drawings must be stored in the folder
specified in the configuration file.
The naming convention for user shape drawings is: [datafilename] + [size].dwg
where:
[datafilename] = Name of the user shape data file excluding the extension (.DAT).
[size] = Size corresponding to the data specified in the user shape data file.
For more information, refer to the davit user shape example included in the [Product
Folder]/Equipment/UserShape folder.

Equipment Console
All available data files located in the UserShape folder can be selected from the Data file list.
After you have selected the data file, the available drawings can be selected from the Size list.
Click Insert to attach the user shape drawing to the selected parent or nozzle component.
The location of the inserted user shape can be adjusted using the User Shapes dialog box.
Description
Distance
attached.
Layout Angle
Additional user data entries listed in the user shape data file
The additional user data displayed in the grid can be modified manually through the grid or
through the data file itself. You can modify the data file using any text editor. Value changes
in the grid are saved in the drawing only, not the data file.
User Shapes Dialog Box
Specifies parameters for a user-defined shape.
(A) Distance
attached. When the User Shapes direction box (enabled only for a user shape on a cone)
is set to Apex, the Distance box becomes the radial distance of the user shape from the
centerline of the cone.
Rotation angle (Y)
Rotation angle (X)
Rotation angle (Z)
Centerline distance
(C) Offset distance
(E) - Layout angle
User Shapes direction

Equipment Console
Impeller
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters for the impeller.
Description
Width
Diameter
Extension Diameter
Specifies the diameter of the extension.
Extension Length
Specifies the length of the extension.
Flip Orientation
Shaft
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters of the shaft.
Description
Length
Diameter
Coupling
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters for the coupling.
Description
Length
Diameter

Equipment Console
Motor
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters of the motor.
Description
Cylinder Length
Cylinder Radius
Specifies the cylinder radius.
Shaft Length
Shaft Diameter
Flip Orientation
Box
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters of the box.
Description
Dimension basis
Specifies either the inside or outside dimension. Select the dimension type from the list.
Length
Width
Height
Thickness
Start offset X
Specifies an offset distance along the box X-axis. This value is applied at the start point of
the box.

Equipment Console
Start offset Y
Specifies an offset distance along the box Y-axis. This value is applied at the start point of
the box.
End offset X
Specifies an offset distance along the box Y-axis of the box. This value is applied at the end
point of the box.
End offset Y
Specifies an offset distance along the box Y-axis. This value is applied at the end point of
the box.
Rotation angle
Specifies a box rotation angle.
Insulation
page 60).
Pump Base
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters for the pump base.
Impeller (on page 54)
Description
Length
Width
Height
Start X
Specifies the X-coordinate of the starting point of the pump base. The value is relative to the
starting point of the component to which it attaches.
Start Y
Specifies the Y-coordinate of the starting point of the pump base. The value is relative to the
Start Z
Specifies the Z-coordinate of the starting point of the pump base. The value is relative to the

Equipment Console
Plane
Specifies the plane to which the pump base is parallel. There are three planes available:
XY
YZ
ZX
Rotation Angle
Specifies the pump base rotation angle.
Pump Nozzle
Toolbar:
Specifies the parameters for the pump nozzle.
Impeller (on page 54)
Description
Distance
attached. Click to display the Nozzle placement dialog box.
Nozzle Details
Displays the standard nozzle details. Click to display the Nozzle details dialog box.
Layout Angle
Specifies the pump nozzle layout angle.
Length
Suction Side
Specifies the nozzle suction side.
Direction
Specifies the nozzle direction.

Equipment Console
Nozzle placement Dialog Box

Specifies advanced options for nozzle placement. A figure on the dialog box displays the values.
This figure changes based on the type of component to which the nozzle is attached.
(A) Distance
attached. When the Nozzle direction box (enabled only for a nozzle on a cone) is set to
Apex, the Distance box becomes the radial distance of the nozzle from the centerline of the
cone.
(B) Lateral angle
Specifies the nozzle lateral angle.
Rotation angle (Y)
Rotation angle (X)
Rotation angle (Z)
Centerline Distance
(C) Offset distance
(E) Layout angle
Nozzle direction
Nozzle Details Dialog Box

Specifies standard nozzle parameters.
The lists for Diameter, Flange rating, Flange type, and Schedule are populated based on the
entries of the NozzleDropDown.TBL file located in the [Product Folder]\Equipment\System
folder.
Nozzle basis
Specifies whether you are using nominal or actual parameters or CADWorx Steel data file
parameters. When you select Nominal, Equipment provides a look-up system for flange
dimensions and schedule information.
Diameter

Equipment Console
Schedule
Specifies the schedule rating for the nozzle.
Wall thickness
Nozzle extension
Indicates whether a nozzle extension (elbow) is included. Click to display the Nozzle
extension dialog box.
Nozzle material
Flange type
Specifies the type of nozzle flange. If you set this value to N/A, then you can manually
specify the Flange thickness and Flange OD values. For Flange type values other than
N/A, the software uses the dimensions from the FlangeImperial.DAT or FlangeMetric.DAT
file. These files are located in the [Product Folder]\Electrical\System folder.
Flange rating
Specifies the nozzle flange rating.
Flange thickness
Flange OD
Flange material
Nozzle reinforcing pad
Indicates whether a reinforcing pad exists. Click to display the Nozzle Pad dialog box.
Nozzle Insulation

Equipment Console
Select Item Dialog Box

Lists all the materials available in the material file or all the motor sizes available in the motor
file. The material file can be specified using the MaterialFile (on page 23) configuration file
variable. The motor list is located in the [Product Folder]\Equipment\System\Emotor.TBL file
(Emotorm.TBL file for metric).
Filter
Specifies a filter to quickly find the item you need. The filter is case sensitive and accepts
the following wild-card characters:
Character Definition
# (pound) Matches any single numeric digit.
@ (at) Matches any single alphabetic character.
. (period) Matches any single non-alphanumeric character.
* (asterisk) Matches any character sequence, including an empty one. This

character can be used anywhere in the search pattern: at the beginning,
middle, or end.
? (question mark) Matches any single character.
~ (tilde) If it is the first character in the pattern, it matches anything except the
pattern.
[...] Matches any one of the characters enclosed.
[~...] Matches any single character not enclosed.
- (hyphen) Used inside brackets to specify a range for a single character.
, (comma) Separates two patterns.
` (reverse quote) Escapes special characters (reads next character literally).
Insulation Dialog Box

Specifies parameters for insulation.
The modifiable insulation material database is stored in [Product
Folder]\Equipment\System\InsulationMaterial.TXT file.
Apply insulation
Indicates whether insulation is applied to the component.
Description

Equipment Console
Material
Density
Specifies the density of the insulation.
Thickness
Bolt Details Dialog Box

Diameter
Enter the nominal bolt diameter.
Thread Series
Select the thread series identifier:
TEMA
8-thread series, adapted from the TEMA Standard
UNC
Unified National Course threads, adapted from Mark's Handbook
User Defined Root Area
Enables you to enter a custom root area in Root Area. You can obtain this
information from a standard engineering handbook.
TEMA Metric
BS 3643
SABS 1700
Root Area
For nonstandard or metric bolts, enter the root cross-sectional area of the bolt. You must
use the User Defined Root Area option to enter the bolt root area.
Material

Equipment Console
Number of bolts
Enter the total number of bolts to be used on the baseplate. Bolts are assumed to be at the
edge of the baseplate along the short side.
Edge distance
Enter the distance from the edge of the baseplate to the centerline of the bolts.

SECTION 4
Utilities
Provides tools for nozzles and bills of material.
2D Representation
CADWorx Plant I tab: 2D > 2D Representation
This ribbon option is only available in CADWorx Plant Professional.
Equipment menu: Accessory > 2D Representation (Utility > 2D Representation in
CADWorx Equipment)
Command line: 2DREP (EQUIP2DREP in CADWorx Equipment)
Creates a two-dimension representation from a three-dimensional model. This command
removes hidden lines and retains layer and color information. It can work in model or paper
space. In model space, the 2D representation is created as a block.
An alternate command, 2DREPH (EQUIP2DREPH in CADWorx Equipment), is also available.
This command exports the hidden lines from solids to the 2D representation. All other features
of this command are similar to the 2DREP command.
Solids
Generates 2D representations of native AutoCAD 3D solids.
sOlids-and-centerlines
Generates 2D representations of native AutoCAD 3D solids and copies selected CADWorx
Piping and Steel center lines to the 2D representation.
soLids-and-lines
Generates 2D representations of native AutoCAD 3D solids and copies selected AutoCAD
3dPolyline, Arc, Circle, Ellipse, Leader, Line, Polyline, Spline, and Helix to the 2D
representation. This includes CADWorx Piping and Steel center lines.
Centerlines
Copies selected CADWorx Piping and Steel center lines to the 2D representation.
cEnterlines-and-lines
Copies selected CADWorx Piping and Steel center lines to the 2D representation and
copies selected AutoCAD 3dPolyline, Arc, Circle, Ellipse, Leader, Line, Polyline, Spline and
Helix to the 2D representation. This includes CADWorx Piping and Steel center lines.
This command only processes native AutoCAD solid and line entities that are typically
created by CADWorx. This command does not process any custom solid or line entities that
are created by other add-on AutoCAD applications.
If you are using AutoCAD 2015, you must have AutoCAD 2015 Service Pack 1 or higher for
the 2DREP command to function correctly.

Create a 2D representation (on page 64)
Create a 2D representation with hidden lines (on page 64)

Utilities
Create a 2D representation
1. Type 2DREP (EQUIP2DREP in CADWorx Equipment).
2. Select the objects to include in the 2D representation.
3. Select the filter option that meets your needs.
If you are in paper space, the software asks if you want the viewports to be turned off.
4. Type Yes to turn off the viewports, or type No to leave the viewports on.
This option is useful when there are changes made to the model and the 2D
representation needs to be updated. You can turn on the viewport again using the AutoCAD
Properties dialog box, and then run the command again.
Create a 2D representation with hidden lines

1. Type 2DREPH (EQUIP2DREPH in CADWorx Equipment).
2. Select the objects to include in the 2D representation.
3. Select the filter option that meets your needs. For more information, see 2D Representation
(on page 63).
If you are in paper space, the software asks if you want the viewports to be turned off.
4. Type Yes to turn off the viewports, or type No to leave the viewports on.
This option is useful when there are changes made to the model and the 2D
representation needs to be updated. You can turn on the viewport again using the AutoCAD
Properties dialog box, and then run the command again.
Nozzle Schedule Setup Dialog Box

Equipment Menu: Utilities > Nozzle Schedule > Setup
Command line: NSCHSETUP
Displays the Nozzle Schedule Setup dialog box so that you can customize the nozzle schedule
to the style or layout that best meets your needs. This utility can specify column widths, provide
the schedule flow direction, provide user-specified headings for columns, and allow you to
specify the alignment of column data. You can arrange the columns in any order. By selecting
an entry and clicking Add or Remove, you can specify which columns display in the nozzle
schedule.
The template for this information is stored in the configuration file as specified at the top of the
dialog box.
Table Setup Tab
Specifies parameters for setting up the nozzle schedule table.
Schedule Columns Available
Displays column data available for generating a nozzle schedule.
Schedule Columns Selected
Displays the columns that have been selected. The columns display on the nozzle schedule
from left (top of the list) to right (bottom of the list). Use the Sort Order Setup tab to specify
the order by which these columns are sorted.

Utilities
Add>>
Moves the highlighted item from the Schedule Columns Available list to the Schedule
Columns Selected list.
<<Remove
Moves the highlighted item from the Schedule Columns Selected list to the Schedule
Columns Available list.
Alignment
Specifies the data alignment for the selected column.
Move Up
Moves the selected item higher in the Schedule Columns Selected list. The higher an item
is on the list, the further to the left it displays on the nozzle schedule.
Move Down
Moves the selected item lower in the Schedule Columns Selected list. The lower an item is
on the list, the further to the right it displays on the nozzle schedule.
Move Up and Move Down do not affect the sort order. To specify the sort order, click the
Sort Order Setup tab.
Flow Direction
Specifies whether the nozzle schedule starts at the top or bottom.
Column title
Specifies a column heading for the selected column.
Column width
Specifies the column width for the selected column.
Sort Order Setup Tab

Specifies parameters for sorting columns on the nozzle schedule.
Schedule Columns Available - Displays column data available for sorting.
Schedule Columns Selected - Displays columns that have been selected.
Add>>
Moves the highlighted item from the Schedule Columns Available list to the Schedule
Columns Selected list.
<<Remove
Moves the highlighted item from the Schedule Columns Selected list to the Schedule
Columns Available list.
Column Sort
Specifies how the selected column is sorted. Ascending means sorting from small numbers
to larger numbers and from A to Z.
Move Up
Moves the selected item higher in the Schedule Columns Selected list.

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Move Down
Moves the selected item lower in the Schedule Columns Selected list.
Nozzle Accumulation
The nozzle schedule sort order does not control accumulation of nozzle components.
Accumulation is determined based on the following nozzle shape parameters:
Nozzle type
Pump/Vessel nozzle
Pump/Vessel nozzle parametric parameters
User-specified
Nozzle Diameter
Nozzle Schedule
Nozzle Material
Nozzle Flange Type, Flange Rating, Flange Material.
Nozzle Outside Projection (equivalent to the pump nozzle's length parameter)
Nozzle Inside Projection (not applicable to a pump nozzle)

Add columns to the nozzle schedule (on page 66)
Sort the nozzle schedule columns (on page 66)
Align a nozzle schedule column (on page 67)
Change the flow direction of the nozzle schedule (on page 67)
Change a column title (on page 67)
Change the width of a column (on page 67)
Change the order of columns on the nozzle schedule (on page 67)
Add columns to the nozzle schedule

1. Type NSCHSETUP.
The Nozzle Schedule Setup dialog box displays.
2. Click the Table Setup tab.
3. Select the columns to add in the Schedule Columns Available list.
4. Click Add>>.
Sort the nozzle schedule columns

1. Type NSCHSETUP.

Utilities
2. Click the Sort Order Setup tab.

3. Select the column to sort in the Schedule Columns Selected list.
4. Click Ascending to sort the column from lowest value to highest value, or click Descending
to sort the column from highest value to lowest value.
Align a nozzle schedule column

1. Type NSCHSETUP.
3. Select the column to align from the Schedule Columns Selected list.
4. Select the alignment type.
Change the flow direction of the nozzle schedule

1. Type NSCHSETUP.
3. Select the Flow Direction option that meets your requirements.
Change a column title

1. Type NSCHSETUP.
3. Select the column to change in the Schedule Columns Available list.
4. Type the column title in the Column title box.
Change the width of a column

1. Type NSCHSETUP.
3. Select the columns to change in the Schedule Columns Selected list.
4. Type the column width in the Column width box.
Change the order of columns on the nozzle schedule

1. Type NSCHSETUP.
2. Select the columns to change in the Schedule Columns Selected list.
3. Click Move Up to move the column to the left on the nozzle schedule.
4. Click Move Down to move the column to the right on the nozzle schedule.

Utilities
Nozzle Schedule - Run

Equipment menu: Utilities > Nozzle Schedule > Total
Equipment menu: Utilities > Nozzle Schedule > Single
Command line: NSCHTOTAL
Command line: NSCHSINGLE
Generates the main nozzle schedule. The NSCHTOTAL option provides one tag for all nozzle
components with similar parametric parameters.
If no nozzle components are detected or selected, the generator stops.
Counter
Starts the tag counter from any positive non-zero integer. After the counter is set, the
command prompts you to pick Manual or Automatic placement of tags.
Manual placement
Inserts tags manually. The software prompts you for the location of the tag and displays a
rubber band line attached to the component extending to the tag location. The process
continues until the last components tag has been placed.
Automatic placement
Inserts tags automatically. In model space, the software places the tag in the direction (tag
to component) provided at the prompt. In paper space, the placement angle prompt does
not display. If you are in paper space, the nozzle schedule generator switches to the last
model view for component selection.

Place a nozzle schedule automatically (on page 68)
Place a nozzle schedule manually (on page 69)
Start a nozzle schedule at a specific counter (on page 69)
Place a nozzle schedule automatically

1. Type NSCHSINGLE or NSCHTOTAL.
Select objects.
2. Select the nozzle.
Enter tag option [Counter/Manual placement/Automatic placement].
3. Type Automatic placement.
Enter tag placement angle <45>.
4. Type the placement angle for the tag, or press Enter to place the tag at 45 degrees.
Select upper right corner of BOM heading.
5. Click in the model to indicate the location of the upper right corner of the bill of materials
heading.

Utilities
Place a nozzle schedule manually

Select objects.
3. Type Manual placement.
Select upper right corner of BOM heading.
4. Click in the model to indicate the location of the upper right corner of the bill of materials
heading.
Pick tag location or [Skip].
5. Click in the model to indicate the location of the tag.
Start a nozzle schedule at a specific counter

Select objects.
3. Type Counter.
Enter tag starting counter <1>.
4. Type the starting number for the counter, or press Enter to accept the default.
Placement of tags [Manual/Automatic].
5. Follow the prompts for manual or automatic placement of the schedule.
Tag Location
Equipment menu: Utilities > Nozzle Schedule > Tag > Location
Command line: TAGRELOCATE (EQUIPTAGRELOCATE in CADWorx Equipment)
Relocates a tag. This command is useful when tags are placed on top of each other. Optionally,
this command deletes the connector line from the item mark to the component. This is useful
when multiple items are required for one location, such as gaskets and bolts associated with a
flange.
Tags and the associated leader lines are grouped. This makes them easier to
manipulate. You can use the AutoCAD Group command to un-group the items and manually
rearrange them.

Utilities
Relocate a bill of materials tag

1. Type TAGRELOCATE (EQUIPTAGRELOCATE in CADWorx Equipment).
Select tag entity to relocate.
2. Select a tag on the drawing.
Select new location.
3. Select a new point for the tag.
Delete connector line [Yes/No] <No>.
4. Type Yes to delete the connector, or type No to leave the connector.
Insert Tag
Equipment menu: Utilities > Nozzle Schedule > Tag > Insert
Command line: TAGINSERT (EQUIPTAGINSERT in CADWorx Equipment)
Places tags on the drawing without having to run the main Bill of Material generator. The tag is
scaled according to the present text size.
Insert a bill of materials tag

1. Type TAGINSERT (EQUIPTAGINSERT in CADWorx Equipment).
Enter tag number.
2. Type an alphanumeric value for the tag number.
Select component for tagging.
3. Select the component to tag.
UCS
Provides access to the user coordinate system commands.
Command line: VIEWFLAT (EQUIPVIEWFLAT in CADWorx Equipment)
Command line: VIEWNORTH (EQUIPVIEWNORTH in CADWorx Equipment)
Command line: VIEWSOUTH (EQUIPVIEWSOUTH in CADWorx Equipment)
Command line: VIEWEAST (EQUIPVIEWEAST in CADWorx Equipment)
Command line: VIEWWEST (EQUIPVIEWWEST in CADWorx Equipment)
Command line: UCSNEXT. For more information, see UCS Next (on page 73).
Command line: UCS. For more information, see UCS Object (on page 73).
Command line: COMPASS. For more information, see Compass (on page 73).

Utilities
AutoCAD allows you to manipulate the X, Y, Z coordinate system UCS (user coordinate
system). You must be familiar with the Point and Shoot system of manipulating the UCS.
The UCSICON option needs to be On (visible) and set to Origin. This lets you see exactly
where the icon is at all times. Although it isnt necessary, it is highly recommended that it be
somewhere on the centerline of the components you are drawing. This keeps everything in the
same plane. If you must turn into another plane, use the UCS NEXT command, or choose the
appropriate plane (North, South, East, West, or Flat) and place the icon on the centerline of the
new plane.
If you cannot see the rubber band effect, or if it doesnt appear correctly, you are out of plane.
Pay attention to the icon as it shows where you are. If the broken pencil icon appears, and there
are strange lines on the screen instead of pipe and components, your current plane is
perpendicular to the viewpoint. Use the Undo command, or change the viewpoint.
When dimensioning or annotating an isometric or 3D model, place the UCS icon on a node or a
centerline on the run you are working on. The text has the same orientation as the icon.
Xtext
Rotates the UCS 180 degrees along the X-axis. When you view a model from the bottom
side using a view point with a negative angle from the X-Y plane, text and dimension
placement is upside down and backwards. This option rotates the X-axis of the UCS to
remedy this. Text and dimensions are then placed in the proper orientation for viewing and
plotting. If you change from a negative to positive angle from the X-Y view point, you must
replace the text for the proper orientation.
Ztext
Rotates the UCS 180 degrees along the Z-axis. When viewing a model from the back side
using a view point with a 0 to 180 degree angle in the X-Y plane from the X axis, text and
dimension placement is upside down and backwards. This option rotates the Z-axis of the
UCS to remedy this. Text and dimensions are then placed in the proper orientation for
viewing and plotting. If you change to a rear view position (180 - 360 degree angle in the X-
Y plane from the X-axis), you must replace the text for the proper orientation.
Elevation
Sets the elevation to the present UCS. This command does not set the depth in a North,
South, East, or West plane. Setting an elevation of 10' (when the present elevation is 0')
raises the UCS to 10' regardless of the position.
Rotate
Rotates the present UCS around the X-, Y-, and Z-axes. For example, rotating the UCS to
45 degrees after inserting a 45 degree elbow allows you to place other components in line
with the 45 degree elbow.
COordinate
Specifies an exact X, Y, Z-coordinate in relation to the WCS (world coordinate system).
CLip
Clips the view at the present plane set by the UCS. This plane can be established with the
Point and Shoot UCS options or any three-point UCS position. The plane can be skewed at
any angle.
On
Turns on view clipping with clipping distances as set by the Back and Front options.

Utilities
Off
Turns off view clipping.
Back
Sets the distance to the back of the clipping area. This value must be a negative number. If
this value is positive, it can clip past the front clipping area and leave nothing in the view.
Front
Sets the distance to the front of the clipping area. This value must be a positive number. If
this value is negative, it can clip past the back clipping area and leave nothing in the view.
The CLip option is also available as the command VIEWCLIP.
Pick point
Moves the 0,0,0 user base to a point you select. Press Enter to keep the UCS at the same
origin but switch to a new plane. For example, press Enter to change from the north plate to
a west plane.
You must enter other UCS positions with AutoCADs UCS command. Two extremely useful
options in this command are the OBject and 3 Point. Leave the UCSICON on and set to origin
when using any method of rearranging the UCS.
If you select a point close to the screens edge, and the UCS icon is on and set to origin,
the icon may not remain at this point. AutoCAD requires that the whole icon be visible and
places the icon in the lower left corner of the screen. If this happens, zoom out a little or pan
toward the new UCS position.

Utilities
UCS Next
UCS toolbar: Next
Equipment menu: UCS > UCS Next
Command line: UCSNEXT
Toggles through each of the Point and Shoot UCS positions.
UCS Object
UCS toolbar: UCS Object
Equipment menu: UCS > UCS Object
Command line: UCS
Orients the UCS according to an object that you select. Please refer to the AutoCAD
documentation on the UCS (User Coordinate System) for more detail.
This command is useful for rearranging dimensions in the model space (MSPACE) of a
CADWorx isometric model. Run this command, and then select the dimension. The software
places the UCS according to the position of the dimension allowing it to be stretched and
moved.
Orient the UCS to an object

1. Type UCS.
Enter an option [New/Move/orthoGraphic/Prev/Restore/Save/Del/Apply/?/World] <World>.
2. Type OB.
Select object to align UCS.
3. Select an object or a dimension.
The software aligns the UCS to that object.
Compass
UCS toolbar: Compass
Command line: COMPASS
Displays a compass-type symbol that indicates the Point and Shoot orientation. The symbol
displays at the point you select.
As the display's orientation changes, the symbol changes accordingly.

The aliases VF, VN, VS, VE, and VW are also available.

Utilities
Display the user coordinate system compass

1. Type COMPASS.
Origin point <0,0,0>.
2. Select the point to display the compass symbol.
Enter an option [Flat/North/South/East/West].
3. Specify the orientation for the compass symbol.
Zoom Lock
Equipment menu: Utility > Zoom Lock
Settings toolbar:
Command line: EQUIPZOOMLOCK
Locks the AutoCAD ZOOM command to allow zooming in paper space only. This means that
while you are in paper space with the MSPACE command activated (the cursors are in the
Mview), you can zoom without resizing the model space viewport. Instead, this command
intercepts the ZOOM command and changes to paper space before zooming. When you are
finished zooming, the command returns the cursor and environment back to the Mview.
This command simplifies working on CADWorx isometrics.

Turn on the zoom lock (on page 74)
Turn off the zoom lock (on page 74)
Turn on the zoom lock

Type EQUIPZOOMLOCK.
Paperspace zoom lock toggled on.
Turn off the zoom lock

Type EQUIPZOOMLOCK.
Paperspace zoom lock toggled off.
View Box
Command line: EQUIPVIEWBOX
Displays the View Creation dialog box. This dialog box creates clipped views by defining a 3D
box. This command is useful in creating layout drawings in paper space.
View Creation Dialog Box
View set name
Specifies the overall set name for the views. Each view created is named based on this
name.

Utilities
First corner point

Specify On-screen
Select a point in the model as the first corner point of the view box. Selecting a point in the
model automatically fills in values for the X, Y, and Z boxes.
X
Specifies the X-axis value for the view box.
Y
Specifies the Y-axis value for the view box.
Z
Specifies the Z-axis value for the view box. The Z-axis value must be different for the first
and second corner points.
Second corner point

Specify On-screen
Select a point in the model as the second corner point of the view box. Selecting a point in
the model automatically fills in values for the X, Y, and Z boxes.
X
Specifies the X-axis value for the view box.
Y
Specifies the Y-axis value for the view box.
Z
Specifies the Z-axis value for the view box. The Z-axis value must be different for the first
and second corner points.
Views
View Type
Indicates the orientation of the view.
Name
Specifies the view name. The default name is a combination of the View set name value
and the View Type. After you create the view set, the views display in the AutoCAD View
dialog box.
Available
Indicates whether the view is included in the set. Select the checkbox to include the view.
Clear the checkbox to exclude the view.
Select All
Selects all of the check boxes in the Available column.

Utilities
Delete All
Deletes all of the AutoCAD views that were previously created with this view set, and close
the dialog box.
Set Current
Sets the AutoCAD window to the selected view.
Isolate Box
Hides all AutoCAD entities outside the view box. Entities that cross the boundaries of the
view box are not hidden.
Show All
Shows all of the entities in the drawing.
View Edit
Command line: EQUIPVIEWEDIT
Edits the box created with the VIEWBOX command. Double-clicking an existing view box runs
this command. For more information, see View Box (on page 74).
Center of Gravity Generator

Command line: EQUIPCG
Provides center-of-gravity calculations for equipment components. These components include
user-defined equipment and the overall equipment model. This command also provides options
to generate a center-of-gravity report in *.TXT or *.HTML format. You can place a marker at the
calculated overall center-of-gravity location.
The weight for each component is calculated based on the density of the selected
material. Therefore, make sure that you have selected a material for each component. It is
recommended to run this command based on a hollow model. For more information, see
Placement Tab (Equipment Console) (on page 29).
To combine center-of-gravity reports from steel and piping components, take the weight
summations and add together each moment (ft-lb) X, Y, Z. To find the new X centroid location,
divide the total X moment by the total weight. To find the new Y and Z centroid location, divide
the Y or Z moment by the total weight.

Create a center-of-gravity report (on page 77)
View a center-of-gravity report (on page 77)
Add center-of-gravity markers to the drawing (on page 78)

Utilities
Create a center-of-gravity report

1. Type EQUIPCG.
Select objects.
2. Select the objects to include in the report.
Save report [Yes/No].
3. Type Yes.
The Select CG Output File dialog box displays.
4. Specify the name, location, and file type for the report.
5. Click Save.
View a center-of-gravity report

1. Type EQUIPCG.
Select objects.
3. Type Yes.
The Select CG Output File dialog box displays.
4. Specify the name, location, and file type for the report.
5. Click Save.
View file [Yes/No].
6. Type Yes.
The report displays in the command window.
Typical Center-of-Gravity Report
Component type: Skirt Description:
Weight = 1768.95 lb X = 0.00 ft Y = 0.00 ft Z = 1.54 ft
Component type: Elliptical head Description:

Weight = 419.54 lb X = 0.00 ft Y = -0.00 ft Z = 4.22 ft
Component type: Nozzle Description:

Component type: Cylinder Description:


Component type: Platform Description:

Component type: Cone Description:


Weight = 683.47 lb X = -0.00 ft Y = 0.00 ft Z = 22.67 ft
Component type: Elliptical head Description:

Weight = 217.86 lb X = -0.00 ft Y = 0.00 ft Z = 25.86 ft
Component type: Nozzle Description:

Weight Summation = 7703.09 lb

Summation (X * Weight) = 1305.94 ft-lb
Summation (Y * Weight) = 4048.55 ft-lb
Summation (Z * Weight) = 85627.38 ft-lb
Center of Gravity X = 0.17 ft Y = 0.53 ft Z = 11.12 ft

Utilities
Add center-of-gravity markers to the drawing

1. Type EQUIPCG.
Select objects.
3. Type Yes to create the report or No to skip the report generation.
If you generated a report, the software prompts you to View file [Yes/No].
4. Type Yes to view the file or No to skip the file viewing.
Insert drawing marker [Yes/No].
5. Type Yes.
The software places the CG marker point (cg.DWG) at the calculated center of gravity
location.

SECTION 5
FAQ
Provides answers to frequently asked questions.
Creating a Base Profile

To create a base profile, you can copy the AutoCAD icon or Equipment icon, and specify a
profile. This profile is based on the default AutoCAD profile.
1. Make a copy of the Equipment shortcut on the desktop.
2. Right-click the shortcut and select Properties.
The Properties dialog box appears.
3. On the Shortcut tab, replace the value after /P in Target with the new profile name. For
example:
"C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD - English\acad.exe" /P UserBase
You can use any name that is not used on the Profile tab of the Options dialog box
(Tools > Options) in AutoCAD. Use quotes around the profile name if it contains spaces.
4. Click OK.
5. Double-click the shortcut to start the software.
AutoCAD creates a new profile based on the software defaults.
Running CADWorx Equipment or PV Fabricator with

CADWorx Plant
You can run CADWorx Plant and the standalone version of CADWorx Equipment
simultaneously within the same AutoCAD session. This is necessary when equipment created
with Equipment needs to be modified while in the Plant drawing session.
1. In Equipment, click Tools > Options.
The Options dialog box displays.
2. On the Files tab, expand the Support File Search Path item.

FAQ
3. Click Add, and browse to the CADWorx Equipment support directory. An example is shown
in the figure below.
4. Close CADWorx Plant.

5. Start Windows Explorer and browse to the CADWorx Plant support directory (for example,
C:\CADWorx Version\ Plant\Support).
6. Locate the file acad.rx file, and open it using a text editor.
7. Type CADWorxEquipment.arx into this file below the entry for CADWorxPlant.arx.
If CADWorxEquipment.arx is above CADWorxPlant.arx, CADWorx Plant tool tips do

not function.
8. Start CADWorx Plant.
CADWorx Equipment starts simultaneously.
9. If the Equipment menu does not load, run the LOADMENUEQUIP command.

FAQ
Xref Bind Restriction

In order to run the AutoCAD Xref Bind option command on a drawing that contains CADWorx
data, CADWorx must be running.
AutoCAD Redo Limitations

The AutoCAD REDO command is not available.

APPENDIX A
All CADWorx Equipment Commands

This is a comprehensive list of all the commands available in CADWorx Equipment. These
commands are listed in alphabetical order.
Command Command Summary
--------- Body Flange - Creates a body flange. For more information,

see Body Flange (on page 35).
--------- Box - Creates a box. For more information, see Box (on page
39).
--------- Box - Creates a box. For more information, see Box (on page
39). This component is not available for PVFabricator.
--- CADWORXEQUIPMENT Equipment Palette - Displays the Equipment console. For

more information, see Equipment Console (on page 25).
--------- Cone - Creates a cone. For more information, see Cone (on
page 33).
--------- Coupling - Creates a coupling. For more information, see

Coupling (on page 54). This component is not available for
PVFabricator.
--------- Cylinder - Creates a cylinder. For more information, see

Cylinder (on page 31).
--------- Elliptical Head - Creates an elliptical head. For more

information, see Elliptical Head (on page 31).
--- EQUIP2DREP 2D Representation - Creates a two-dimension representation

from a three-dimensional model. This command removes
hidden lines and retains layer and color information. It can work
in model or paper space. In model space, the 2D
representation is created as a block. For more information, see
2D Representation (on page 63).
--- EQUIP2DREPH 2D Representation Hidden - This command exports the

hidden lines from solids to the 2D representation. All other
features of this command are similar to the 2DREP command.
For more information, see 2D Representation (on page 63).

--- EQUIPCG Center of Gravity Generator - Provides center-of-gravity

calculations for equipment components. For more information,
see Center of Gravity Generator (on page 76).
EQUIPSETUP Setup - Specifies setup parameters for Equipment. For more

information, see Equipment Setup (on page 14).
--- EQUIPTAGINSERT Insert - Places tags on the drawing without having to run the
main Bill of Material generator. For more information, see Insert
Tag (on page 70).
--- EQUIPTAGRELOCATE Location - Relocates a tag. For more information, see Tag
Location (on page 69).
EQUIPUCSNEXT Next - Toggles through each of the Point and Shoot UCS
positions. For more information, see UCS Next (on page 73).
--- EQUIPVIEWBOX View Box - Displays the View Creation dialog box. For more
information, see View Box (on page 74).
EQUIPVIEWEAST East - AutoCAD allows you to manipulate the X, Y, Z

coordinate system UCS (user coordinate system). For more
information, see UCS (on page 70).
--- EQUIPVIEWEDIT View Edit - Edits the box created with the VIEWBOX
command. For more information, see View Edit (on page 76).
EQUIPVIEWFLAT Flat - AutoCAD allows you to manipulate the X, Y, Z coordinate

system UCS (user coordinate system). For more information,
see UCS (on page 70).
EQUIPVIEWNORTH North - AutoCAD allows you to manipulate the X, Y, Z

EQUIPVIEWSOUTH South - AutoCAD allows you to manipulate the X, Y, Z

EQUIPVIEWWEST West - AutoCAD allows you to manipulate the X, Y, Z

EQUIPZOOMLOCK Zoom Lock - Locks the AutoCAD ZOOM command to allow

zooming in paper space only. For more information, see Zoom
Lock (on page 74).
--------- Help - Displays the Equipment User's Guide help file.

--------- Impeller - Creates an impeller. For more information, see

Impeller (on page 54). This component is not available for
PVFabricator.
--------- Legs - Adds legs to a parent component. For more information,

see Legs (on page 51).
--------- Lugs - Adds lugs to a parent component. For more information,

see Lugs (on page 50).
--------- Motor - Creates a motor. For more information, see Motor (on
--------- Nozzle - Adds a nozzle to a parent component. For more

information, see Nozzle (on page 42).
--- NSCHSETUP Setup - Displays the Nozzle Schedule Setup dialog box so
that you can customize the nozzle schedule to the style or
layout that best meets your needs. For more information, see
Nozzle Schedule Setup Dialog Box (on page 64).
--- NSCHSINGLE Single - Generates the main nozzle schedule. For more
information, see Nozzle Schedule - Run (on page 68).
--- NSCHTOTAL Total - Provides one tag for all nozzle components with similar
parametric parameters. For more information, see Nozzle
Schedule - Run (on page 68).
--------- Platform - Adds a platform to a parent component. For more

information, see Platform (on page 47).
--------- Pump Base - Creates a pump base. For more information, see
Pump Base (on page 56). This component is not available for
PVFabricator.
--------- Pump Nozzle - Creates a pump nozzle. For more information,

see Pump Nozzle (on page 57). This component is not
available for PVFabricator.
--------- Saddle - Adds a saddle to a parent component. For more

information, see Saddle (on page 48).
--------- Shaft - Creates a shaft. For more information, see Shaft (on
--------- Skirt - Creates a skirt. For more information, see Skirt (on page
37).
--------- Spherical Head - Creates a spherical head. For more

information, see Spherical Head (on page 33).

--------- Stiffening Ring - Adds a stiffening ring to a parent component.

For more information, see Stiffening Ring (on page 40).
--------- Torispherical Head - Creates a torispherical head. For more

information, see Torispherical Head (on page 32).
UCS UCS Object - Orients the UCS according to an object that you
select. For more information, see UCS Object (on page 73).
--- --------- User Shape - Adds a user-created shape to a parent

component. For more information, see User Shape (on page
52)
--------- Welded Flat Head - Creates a welded flat head. For more
information, see Welded Flat Head (on page 34).

Glossary
abstract part
A part that is only defined by a partial specification and that cannot be materially provided by the
organization that defines the specification.
actuator
A device used to operate a valve using electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic pressure.
AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction)
An organization responsible for defining American steel construction standards.
AISI
American Iron and Steel Institute
anchor bolts
Bolts used to connect structural members to concrete footings.
angle
The circular measurement taken from the intersection of two pipes at a turn or branch.
arc element
A structural member of constant radius used to model curved elements.
arrangement (accommodation)
Those components of a system arranged in three-dimensional space with accurate dimensional
representation for installation. Various types include electrical, HVAC, machinery, outfitting, and
piping.
arrangement (HVAC)
Components and ductwork of a ventilation system arranged in three-dimensional space with
accurate dimensional representation.
arrangement (outfitting)
Outfitting structure arranged in three-dimensional space with accurate dimensional
representation.
assembly
Unit composed of a collection of parts or other assemblies. Assembly creation consumes the
individual part names and provides the unit a unique identification in the fabrication process.
attribute
A single type of non-graphics information that is stored about an object such as diameter or end
preparation.

Glossary
axis
An imaginary line used to define the orientation of a system or object normally defined in terms
of an x-, y-, and z-axis. Some 3-D graphic objects have an associated axis used to define the
center or axis for rotations.
bar
A steel rod used to reinforce concrete.
basic design
Engineering definition of the model and its systems.
bay
The distance between two trusses.
BCSA (British Constructional Steelwork Association)
An organization responsible for defining British steel construction standards.
beam
A structural member type typically placed with the member axis in a nominal horizontal
orientation.
bearing plate
A steel plate used to distribute a load over a larger area. Usually used at the base of a column.
bent
A vertical framework usually consisting of a truss or beam supported at the ends on columns.
bill of material (BOM)
Hierarchical decomposition of a product into constituent assemblies and parts. Specific types of
BOMs exist (for example, an EBOM is a bill of material from the point of view of an engineering
department; an MBOM is a bill of material from the point of view of manufacturing).
brace
A diagonal member used to stiffen a framework.
cans
A reinforcing connection piece placed at member intersections.
cantilever
A beam, girder, or truss that overhangs one or both supports.
catalog
Repository of information about components and materials used in construction. When you use
catalog parts in the model, the software places an occurrence of the catalog part in the project.
This occurrence is a copy of the actual catalog part.

Glossary
change history
Process of recording information such as who, when, and why for any given modification.
change management
Software features or manual procedures for managing the consequence of change. For
example, software can support a change management feature to report drawings that need
updating as a result of a change in a 3-D model.
change propagation
Ability of the software to intelligently modify dependent design information to reflect change in a
higher order object.
channel
A structural shape referring to a three-sided member type with each of the sides joined at a right
angle.
chord
The principal member of a truss. Can be on either the top or bottom of the truss.
circular tube
A structural shape referring to a hollow cylindrical member type or pipe.
CISC (Canadian Institute of Steel Construction)
An organization responsible for defining Canadian steel construction standards.
class
Grouping of individual objects that share some very significant, common characteristics.
clip angle
A small angle-shaped piece of steel used for fastening members together.
codelist
A set of acceptable values for a particular property that can be referred to by an index number or
selected in a combo box. For example, the codelist for the material specification allows you to
select from a set of standard entries, such as ASTM A183-F316 Stainless Steel.
column
A vertical structural member usually attached to a footing and extending to the roof of a building.
commodity code
A user-defined code that provides an index to parts in a catalog.
commodity item
A standard component found in a manufacturer catalog (an off-the-shelf component).
component
Physical part that a feature generates.

Glossary
concurrent access
Ability of the software to allow multiple users to simultaneously access and modify the design of
a model.
coordinate
The location of a point along the X-, Y-, or Z-axis.
coordinate system
A geometric relation used to denote the location of points in the model. The most common
coordinate system is the rectangular coordinate system, whereby points are located by
traversing the X-, Y-, and Z-axes of the model. Normally, coordinate systems have their origin
defined as 0,0,0.
cope
To cut out the top or bottom flanges and possibly the web so that one member frames into
another.
cross section
The shape of a member when viewed along the member line.
cutback
An axial offset that typically represents the distance from a member centerline to its face.
Cutbacks are used to account for the difference between how a structure is modeled and
constructed in terms of lengths of members and quantities of materials.
cutting plane
A plane that cuts through an object.
damage records
Data relating to the damage and repair of structure or components that occurred during or after
construction of a plant.
data interchange
Capability to output the design, or portions of the design, in a standard format for use or
movement to another computer software system.
database
Repository for the product model data. The database contains information to describe individual
objects in the data model and the relationships between objects as appropriate.
database backup
Process of recording a backup copy of the complete database or the incremental changes after
the date that the last complete copy was created.
database break and recovery
Utilities used to restore a database after files are corrupted.

Glossary
database copy
Functionality to copy large collections of model objects from one design project to another
design project.
database management
Functionality related to managing a product model database.
degree
The highest polynomial factor in the curve or surface mathematical definition. A line is a degree
1 curve, while a cubic B-spline is a degree 3 curve.
degree of freedom
An allowable direction of movement, either translation or rotation. There are six possible
degrees of freedom (DOFs): translation X, Y, and Z, and rotation RX, RY, and RZ.
design alternative
Difference in a design represented by a separate version. A design alternative can be a new
design prepared as a proposed change, or one of several elective options that the builder or
customer selects. Each design alternative has an identification assigned so you can uniquely
refer to the design alternatives.
design approval log
Record of review and approval of parts of the design.
design documents
Drawings, sketches, material lists, procedures, and so forth that are generated during the design
phase.
design object
Any object with properties that you can select. A design object can be related to one or more
contracts of different types, but related only to one contract of a given type.
design progress check
Analysis of the content of the design to some metric unit that gives an idea of the degree of
completion.
design review
Functionality to support rapid viewing of the design and markup of features with comments.
design service
Any general system services related to the design function.
design standard
Feature or object used in plant design that has been determined to the normal or approved way
of accomplishing a design requirement. In the context of computer software, the term refers to
computer functionality to support standards, not the standard itself.

Glossary
detail schedule
Lowest level of schedule used to manage and track work progress.
diagonals
A member used for stiffening and wind bracing.
distributed systems
Systems consisting of sequential parts with a distributive characteristic (for example, pipes
distribute fluids, HVAC distributes air, cabling distributes power, and structure distributes loads).
distribution systems
Term synonymous and used interchangeably with the term distributed systems.
documentation
Drawings and other records that you must produce to document, obtain approval, or build the
design.
drawing tool
Tool that helps in the process of creating, modifying, or manipulating objects. Examples are
PinPoint and SmartSketch.
driftpin
A tapered steel pin used to align bolt or rivet holes when assembling steel.
easting
A term that describes an east coordinate location in a coordinate system.
edge
A topological object that represents a trimmed curve bounded by a start and end vertex.
edge distance
The distance from the center of a bolt or rivet to the edge of a plate or flange.
equipment
Pieces that a foundation supports. Examples are engines, generators, pumps, fans, consoles,
large valves, large strainers, and winches. Usually, you can find these pieces on a machinery
arrangement plan. Equipment is most often associated with a system.
equipment catalog
Catalog of equipment geometry and limited properties that the software uses to identify and
visualize equipment and its placement in the model. The catalog is not the source for the total
specification and ordering data for the object.
erection clearance
The amount of space left between members to ease assembly.

Glossary
fabricate
To cut, punch, and sub-assemble members in the shop.
face
A topological object that represents a trimmed surface bounded by a loop of edges.
face plate
An edge reinforcement type that places a plate or profile at the selected plate edge.
face-to-face
The overall length of a component from the inlet face to the outlet face.
fasteners
Bolts and rivets used to connect structural members.
element
Primitive geometric shape such as a line, circle, or arc.
feature
A logical collection of parts driven by the piping specification. There are four basic features:
straight, turn, branch, and inline component.
fence
Boundary or barrier that separates or closes off an area. To surround or close like a fence.
field adjustment
Material added to the neat design geometry of piping or structural parts to allow for fit up in the
case that extra material is required due to uncontrolled variance in the manufacturing and
construction process.
flange
The projecting portion of a beam, channel, or column.
flavor
A different variation of a symbol. Each variation has different occurrence property values.
flexure
A term used for describing bending behavior.
focus of rotation
A point or line about which an object or view turns.
footing
An enlargement at the base of a column, or at the bottom of a wall, that distributes the load over
a greater portion of ground and thereby prevents settling.

Glossary
frame connection
A way of establishing connectivity between member parts to represent physical relationships
such as work point offsets, and logical relationships such as end releases. A placement
positioning mechanism to represent physical relationships between member systems that
establishes and maintains connectivity.
framing plan
A structural drawing plan view, drawn to scale, providing an overhead view of the structural
components of a building. Columns, beams, and girders, roof members, floor members, and wall
members all require separate framing plans.
full penetration weld
A type of weld in which the weld material extends through the complete thickness of the
components being joined.
function points
Part of the requirements documentation, function points are the smallest granularity of a
requirement statement that describe specific detailed actions that the software performs.
functional block diagram
Schematic representation of a system (piping, electrical, ventilation) showing system parts and
their relationship. You use symbols to represent equipment and components. A connecting
network of lines illustrates their relationship. Taken together, the symbols and the network
illustrate the function of the system.
furnishings
Parts such as movable articles and fittings that normally are not associated with a system (for
example, a chair).
generic specific
Object that is parametrically defined or defined to suit a family of specific parts (for example,
International Standards parametrics). For example, a 100 - 200 gpm pump in the catalog can
provide a general shape to appear in the model until a specific object has been identified. See
also specific and specific object.
girder
A horizontal support member similar to a beam. Some people maintain that girders span from
column to column, and beams span from girder to girder. Other people maintain that beams
span column to column and girders span from beam to beam.
girt
A beam, usually bolted to columns, to support the side covering or to serve as a window lintel.
grade
The material grade of the structural member.

Glossary
GUIDs
Acronym that stands for Globally Unique Identifiers. The software automatically creates the
GUIDs sheet in the Excel workbooks when you create the Catalog database and schema. The
purpose of storing GUIDs within Excel workbooks is to help you keep track of what has been
loaded into the database. Storing GUIDs also helps to avoid the situation in which a
replacement Catalog database causes existing models to become invalid.
gusset plate
A plate used to connect various members, such as in a truss.
hook element
An analytical element or boundary condition used to simulate one-way tension-only behavior. A
hook element is a backwards gap with the ability to resist tension only when the hook is closed.
It resists neither tension nor compression when it is open. Typical uses of hook elements in
modeling include structural bracing, cables, tension, bolts, and the separation of two connected
regions.
HVAC
Acronym for heating, ventilation and cooling. This system is the distribution system design for
heating or cooling.
HVAC analysis
Analysis routines that address heating and cooling loads required for the compartments and that
size or evaluate ventilation ducts and blower requirements.
initial design
Early stage of design work, generally before contract, used to estimate construction costs and
provide a rough concept of the intended plant. Contains information relating to a plant created
during its initial (concept) design period.
initial structural plan
Principal structural plan for the plant; also called a construction profile.
inline
A term used to refer to those piping components that can be inserted in a pipe feature.
instantiation
Occurrence of a catalog object at a specific geometric location in the model.
interference checking
A process that identifies possible collisions or insufficient clearance between objects in the
model.
I-Section
A structural shape referring to any member type in the form of an I.
job order
Industrial authorization for accomplishing work; synonymous with a work order.

Glossary
joist
A horizontal structural members that support the floor or roof of a building.
kinematics analysis
Analysis of mechanical motion.
knee brace
A corner brace used to prevent angular movement.
leg length analysis
Preferred term is welding length analysis.
library
Resource of reference information that you can access in developing a plant design.
life cycle database
Information developed to assist in the maintenance and modernization of delivered plants.
link
Way to store information about another file in your document. You can update a link so that
changes in the file appear in your document.
lintel
A horizontal member used to carry a wall over an opening.
load (structure)
A force vector applied to a member.
logical member
An object in the model used to represent the design topology.
machinery
Major pieces of equipment installed in a plant.
macro
A sequence of actions or commands that can be named and stored. When you run the macro,
the software performs the actions or runs the commands. You can create the macros in Visual
Basic or other OLE-aware programming applications. Some of the other OLE-aware
programming applications are Visual Basic for Applications, Visual C++, and so forth.
maintenance envelope
A rectangular box around the part for clearance during maintenance operations.
maintenance parts
Required material for depot or on-board repair or overhaul of equipment, as determined by
engineering study. Generally at a level below the purchased construction object of the plant.

Glossary
maintenance records
Records of breakdown, repair, and overhaul of equipment.
material analysis
Analysis of a completed design work for extracting detailed material requirements; also called
material lists.
material list
An option category that controls the format and content of the bill of materials.
material properties
Properties of the material useful in the analysis process.
member name
A user-definable alphanumeric code used to uniquely identify individual members in the model.
member part
A model object derived from the logical model that represents the manufactured physical
member parts.
member system
A logical collection of member parts that can be moved as a single entity.
move from point
Starting point for an action. For example, when you move an equipment object, the Move From
point determines the point of origin for the move.
move to point
Ending point for an action. For example, when you move an equipment object, the Move To
point determines where you want the move to stop.
natural surface
A surface without a boundary curve.
node
One of the set of discrete points in a flow graph.
A terminal of any branch of a network or a terminal common to two or more branches of a
network.
An end point of any branch or a network or graph, or a junction common to two or more
branches.
northing
A term that describes a north coordinate location in a coordinate system.
nozzle
A piping connection point to a piece of equipment.

Glossary
nozzle standout
The shortest allowable distance between the connection point of a nozzle and the start point of a
turn on the leg connected to the nozzle.
NPD (Nominal Piping Diameter)
The diameter of a pipe.
object
A type of data other than the native graphic format of the application.
orientation vector
A vector used to define the local y-x plane of a physical member when combined with the local
x-axis defined by the start and end nodes.
origin
In coordinate geometry, the point where the X-, Y-, and Z-axes intersect.
origin point
The point at which the coordinate system is placed, providing a full Cartesian coordinate system
with positive and negative quadrants. Points are placed at coordinates relative to the origin
point, represented by the X, Y, and Z values.
orthogonal
The characteristic of an element consisting completely of elements positioned at 90-degree
angles. A square is an orthogonal element.
orthographic
A depiction of an object created by projecting its features onto a plane along lines perpendicular
to the plane.
orthotropic material
A material that has two material directions that are orthogonal to one another. An example of an
orthotropic material is wood.
P&ID
Diagram that shows the topology, functional components, and special requirements of a piping
system; generally represents the engineering design of the system.
package
Set of closely related classes. (UML)
panel
The space between adjacent floor supports, or purlins, in a roof.
parameter
A property whose value determines the characteristics or behavior of something.

Glossary
part class
A group of similar objects. You can define part classes in the Excel workbooks. A part class can
have multiple parts. For example, a heat exchanger part class can contain heat exchangers with
different dimensions.
part number
Unique identifier of a part.
parts
The physical components that comprise a feature and are generally selected by the software.
For example, the flanges, gaskets, and the gate valve itself are examples of the parts
comprising the gate valve feature.
PDS (Plant Design System)
A comprehensive, intelligent, computer-aided design and engineering application for the
process, power, and marine industries. PDS consists of integrated 2-D and 3-D modules that
correspond to engineering tasks in the design workflow.
physical member
A concept that helps to eliminate modeling errors by providing a straightforward method for
defining structure geometry by placing members in a model in much the same way that they
would be framed in the field. During analysis pre-processing, physical members are split into
finite elements (segments) while still maintaining the collective status of the physical member
during model revisions. The software assigns member releases at each end of the true physical
member, while preventing release assignments from being made to interior nodes of the finite
elements.
pitch
The ratio of rise to run for roofs. Pitch is also the center distance between bolts or rivets, parallel
to the axis of the member.
plate
A flat, rectangular steel shape.
port
A connection point to a pipe or a component such as a valve.
post tensioning
A method of pre-stressing concrete, by stressing the steel strands after the concrete has been
poured and allowed to harden.
precast concrete
Concrete members that are poured in forms at a plant or factory and allowed to harden. Two
types of precast products exist: pre-stressed products and reinforced products.
pre-stressed concrete
Concrete products that are stressed by passing high-strength steel strands through the form and
applying stress to the strands either before or after the concrete is poured.

Glossary
pretensioning
Stressing the steel strands in a pre-stressed member before the concrete is poured into the
form.
primary member
A main structural support member.
principle of superposition
The principle that states that the stresses, strains, and displacements due to different forces can
be combined. This principle is only valid for linear analysis.
product structure
Hierarchical breakdown or decomposition of a product into constituent parts, volumes, or units.
(For example, a bill of material is one possible type of product structure.)
production planning
Functionality associated with the work breakdown and sequence of the construction of a plant.
purlin
Horizontal structural member extending between trusses, used as beams for supporting the
roof.
rafters
Beams or truss members that support the purlins.
rebar
A term for steel reinforcing bars that are used to reinforce concrete.
rectangular bar
A structural shape referring to a four-sided solid bar.
rectangular tube
A structural shape referring to a four-sided hollow member type.
reference data
The data that is necessary to design plants or ships using the software. Reference data includes
graphical information, such as symbols. It also contains tabular information, such as physical
dimensions and piping specifications.
reflect
A parameter that affects the placement orientation of member cross sections. At your option, the
sections can be placed with their geometry reflected or mirrored about the local section y-axis.
reinforced concrete plan
A framing plan that identifies all beams and slabs by letter and number. The slab, beam, and
bend schedules give all details for preparation and placement (number, size, spacing, bending,
and location) of the reinforcing steel.

Glossary
resource estimation
Rough estimate of material, manpower, and facility utilization for the design and construction of
the plant.
retaining wall
A structural wall, either gravity or cantilever, used to hold back dirt or other materials.
route
1) A line connecting a series of points in space and constituting a proposed or traveled route. 2)
The set of links and junctions joined in series to establish a connection.
rule-based joint
A feature that enables you to offset the work point of two members that intersect at a node. The
rules vary depending on the structural type, member orientation, and construction practices.
Ruled joints are typically used when a connection detail calls for the physical member ends to
be noncoincident with the centerline of an intersection member.
sag ties
Tie rods between purlins in the plane of a roof, used to carry the component of the roof load
parallel to the roof. Tie rods are used to support girts.
SAISC (South African Institute of Steel Construction)
An organization responsible for defining South African steel construction standards.
schema
A database that creates the structure of another database. For example, a schema specifies the
queries, tables, fields, and data types in a database.
secondary member
A member that is not a significant load-bearing member.
section
A structural member whose parameters are defined in a table.
section name
An alphanumeric code used to refer to a particular member in a table; for example W18X35.
section orientation
The position of physical member cress section relative to the physical member local coordinate
system.
section table
A library of standard structural shapes containing the necessary parametric properties of each
section size, such as depth, width, and inertias.

Glossary
shear stiffness
A physical member property that indicates whether to include shear stiffness in the analytical
element stiffness matrix of a member.
shear walls
A wall designed to resist lateral loading from winds, underground disturbances, or blasts.
shell structure
External portion of the surface of the plant.
site
The top level in the Project Management hierarchy. A Site configuration may contain several
Catalogs, each shared by multiple Plants.
skewed member
A structural member that is not at right angles to its connecting members.
slab
A flat concrete area usually reinforced with wire mesh and rebar.
sleeve
A part that connects two pipes or two ducts, for example. A sleeve can be used to prevent water
from leaking through a hole.
span
A group of contiguous physical members that are not intersected by a brace- or column-type
physical member.
specifications
Contracted requirements for the plant.
splice (structure)
To fasten together two physical members, usually columns end-to-end, to form a single
continuing length.
steel reinforced concrete
An association of concrete and steel where the concrete is there to stand the compression
forces and the steel the traction forces. The resulting structure can withstand traction and
flexion.
stiffener
An angle, plate, or channel fastened to a member to prevent buckling.
stress
Forces acting on structural members due to various types of loads. These forces can be shear,
tension, compression, or torsion.

Glossary
stringer
A longitudinal member used to support loads directly.
structure analysis
Analysis routines that provide stress and deflection data for structural designs. Loading
conditions can be both static and dynamic. Finite element analysis is the most common type of
structure analysis.
strut
A compression member in a framework.
stud
A bolt, threaded on both ends, used to connect components.
suspended floor
A concrete floor system built above and off the ground.
system
A conceptual design grouping that organizes parts in hierarchical relationships. A system
represents a functional view of the model and includes information such as system name, type,
properties, and design specifications for the objects assigned to the system.
tag number
User-specific, unique number assigned to an object (for example, CV-101 for a control valve,
HE-2002 for a heat exchanger).
target point
The origin for coordinate measurements displayed by PinPoint. You can position the target point
anywhere on the drawing sheet or view.
tilt-up walls
Concrete walls that are poured in forms on the ground and then tilted up into place by cranes or
hoists.
transition
A cross-sectional type that results in a tapered length of member and involves a gradual change
in section size. See also uniform.
truss
A rigid framed structure consisting of straight members joined to form a pattern of
interconnecting triangles for carrying loads.
uniform
A cross-section type that results in a uniform length of member and involves an abrupt change
in section size. See also transition.

Glossary
unit/module modeler
Facility of the system to structure collections of equipment and components into a single
identifiable object.
user attributes
A customized property in the reference data. The Custom Interfaces sheets in the Excel
workbooks define these properties. You can list the customized properties on the individual part
class sheets.
vertex
A topological object that represents a point in the three-dimensional model.
web
The center section separating the flanges of an I-section, tee, or channel.
weight and CG analysis
Routines that compute the weight of commodity materials as configured in a given design (for
example, plate and pipe) and determine total weight and center of gravity (CG) for a collection of
material and equipment, as well as the complete plant.
welding
Weld requirements for joining materials. Welding length analysis is the calculation of required
weld dimensions; also called leg length analysis.
wizard
Software routine attached to an application that provides guidance and expert help to you to
complete one of the functionalities of the application.
work order
Plant authorization for completing work; synonymous with a job order.
working plane
The available 2-D plane of movement for endpoint selection.
workspace
Area that represents the portion of the model data needed to perform the intended task and
includes the user modeling settings.
Workspace Explorer
Tree or list representation of objects in your workspace.
X-section
Cross section; a graphically placed cross section representing the member section size.
yield strength
The stress beyond which a material sustains permanent deformation.

Index
2
C
2D Representation 68
cans 94
cantilever 94
A catalog 94
About Equipment 22 Center of Gravity Generator 83
abstract part 93 Change a column title 73
actuator 93 change history 95
Add a layer 17 change management 95
Add a nozzle to an existing nozzle 31 change propagation 95
Add a user shape to the model 31 Change the color of a layer 18
Add center-of-gravity markers to the Change the flow direction of the nozzle
drawing 85 schedule 73
Add columns to the nozzle schedule 72 Change the line type of a layer 18
AISC (American Institute of Steel Change the order of columns on the nozzle
Construction) 93 schedule 73
AISI 93 Change the width of a column 73
Align a nozzle schedule column 72 channel 95
All CADWorx Equipment Commands 89 chord 95
AlphaSizeControl 24 circular tube 95
anchor bolts 93 CISC (Canadian Institute of Steel
angle 93 Construction) 95
arc element 93 class 95
arrangement (accommodation) 93 clip angle 95
arrangement (HVAC) 93 codelist 95
arrangement (outfitting) 93 column 95
assembly 93 commodity code 95
attribute 93 commodity item 95
AutoCAD Redo Limitations 88 Compass 80
axis 94 component 95
Components Tab (Equipment Console) 34
B concurrent access 96
Cone 38
bar 94
Configuration File Dialog Box 22
basic design 94
Conventions 8
bay 94
coordinate 96
BCSA (British Constructional Steelwork
coordinate system 96
Association) 94
cope 96
beam 94
Coupling 59
bearing plate 94
Create a 2D representation 69
bent 94
Create a 2D representation with hidden
bill of material (BOM) 94
lines 69
Body Flange 39
Create a center-of-gravity report 83
Bolt Details Dialog Box 66
Creating a Base Profile 86
BomScheduleDirection 25
cross section 96
BomTagRadiusFactor 25
cutback 96
BomTagSpacingFactor 25
cutting plane 96
Box 43, 60
Cylinder 35
brace 94

Index
D feature 99
fence 99
damage records 96
field adjustment 99
data interchange 96
flange 99
database 96
flavor 99
database backup 96
flexure 99
database break and recovery 96
focus of rotation 99
database copy 97
footing 99
database management 97
frame connection 100
degree 97
framing plan 100
degree of freedom 97
full penetration weld 100
Delete a layer 17
function points 100
design alternative 97
functional block diagram 100
design approval log 97
furnishings 100
design documents 97
design object 97
design progress check 97 G
design review 97 generic specific 100
design service 97 girder 100
design standard 97 girt 100
detail schedule 98 grade 100
diagonals 98 GUIDs 101
Display the user coordinate system gusset plate 101
compass 80
distributed systems 98 H
distribution systems 98
documentation 98 hook element 101
drawing tool 98 HVAC 101
driftpin 98 HVAC analysis 101
E I
easting 98 Impeller 58
edge 98 Import a model from PVElite 32
edge distance 98 initial design 101
Edit a configuration variable 18 initial structural plan 101
Elliptical Head 35 inline 101
equipment 98 Insert a bill of materials tag 76
equipment catalog 98 Insert Tag 76
Equipment Console 29 instantiation 101
Equipment Setup 16 Insulation Dialog Box 66
EquipmentLibraryDirectory 25 interference checking 101
EquipmentToolTipSetting 26 Introduction 14
erection clearance 98 I-Section 101
Export the model to PVElite 33
J
F job order 101
fabricate 99 joist 102
face 99
face plate 99 K
face-to-face 99 kinematics analysis 102
FAQ 86 knee brace 102
fasteners 99

Index
L P
LanguageFile 26 P&ID 104
Layer Control Dialog Box 19 package 104
leg length analysis 102 panel 104
Legs 56 parameter 104
library 102 part class 105
life cycle database 102 part number 105
link 102 parts 105
lintel 102 PDS (Plant Design System) 105
load (structure) 102 physical member 105
logical member 102 Pitch 105
Lugs 54 Place a nozzle schedule automatically 75
Place a nozzle schedule manually 75
M Placement Tab (Equipment Console) 33
plate 105
machinery 102 Platform 51
macro 102 PlatformHandRailFile 27
maintenance envelope 102 PlatformLadderFile 27
maintenance parts 102 port 105
maintenance records 103 post tensioning 105
material analysis 103 precast concrete 105
material list 103 Preface 7
material properties 103 pre-stressed concrete 105
MaterialFile 26 pretensioning 106
member name 103 primary member 106
member part 103 principle of superposition 106
member system 103 product structure 106
Motor 60 production planning 106
move from point 103 Pump Base 61
move to point 103 Pump Nozzle 62
purlin 106
N
natural surface 103 R
node 103 rafters 106
northing 103 rebar 106
nozzle 103 rectangular bar 106
Nozzle 46 rectangular tube 106
Nozzle Schedule - Run 74 reference data 106
Nozzle Schedule Setup Dialog Box 70 ReferenceLine 27
nozzle standout 104 reflect 106
NPD (Nominal Piping Diameter) 104 reinforced concrete plan 106
Relocate a bill of materials tag 76
O Rename a layer 17
object 104 resource estimation 107
Orient the UCS to an object 80 Restore a configuration file 19
orientation vector 104 retaining wall 107
origin 104 route 107
origin point 104 rule-based joint 107
orthogonal 104 Running CADWorx Equipment or PV
orthographic 104 Fabricator with CADWorx Plant 86
orthotropic material 104

Index
S tilt-up walls 109

Torispherical Head 36
Saddle 53
transition 109
sag ties 107
truss 109
SAISC (South African Institute of Steel
Turn off the zoom lock 81
Construction) 107
Turn on the zoom lock 81
Save a configuration file to a new name 19
SaveLastProfileUsed 27
schema 107 U
secondary member 107 UCS 77
section 107 UCS Next 79
section name 107 UCS Object 79
section orientation 107 uniform 109
section table 107 unit/module modeler 110
Select Item Dialog Box 65 UpgradedLayersSection 28
Select Steel Member Dialog Box 45 Use a nozzle as a base component for
Setup Profile 14 other components 32
Shaft 59 user attributes 110
shear stiffness 108 User Shape 57
shear walls 108 UserShapeDirectory 28
shell structure 108 Utilities 68
site 108
skewed member 108 V
Skirt 42
slab 108 vertex 110
sleeve 108 View a center-of-gravity report 84
Sort the nozzle schedule columns 72 View Box 81
span 108 View Edit 83
specifications 108
Spherical Head 37 W
splice (structure) 108 web 110
Start a nozzle schedule at a specific weight and CG analysis 110
counter 75 Welded Flat Head 39
Startup Defaults 23 welding 110
Startup Variables 24 What's New in Equipment 13
steel reinforced concrete 108 wizard 110
SteelLibraryDirectory 28 work order 110
stiffener 108 working plane 110
Stiffening Ring 44 workspace 110
stress 108 Workspace Explorer 110
stringer 109
structure analysis 109
strut 109
X
stud 109 Xref Bind Restriction 88
Support Directory 24 X-section 110
suspended floor 109
system 109 Y
yield strength 110
T
Tag Location 76 Z
tag number 109
Zoom Lock 80
target point 109
Technical Support 9

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Equipment Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 14

Equipment Console ................................................................................................................................... 25

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All CADWorx Equipment Commands ...................................................................................................... 82

Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 104

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Convention Type of Information

[CD-DRIVE] The CD-ROM drive on your computer. Substitute your CD-ROM

Command Line Items that need to be typed in or appear at the AutoCAD

User Responses User responses to command prompts.

Commands CADWorx and AutoCAD commands.

Options Command line options.

CAPITALS AutoCAD system variables or keywords.

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CADWorx Product Steps

Plant, P&ID, fieldPipe, or Steel Run the CADWORXABOUT command. A dialog

Equipment or PV Fabricator Run the EQUIPABOUT command. A dialog box

Internet Publisher Version information is displayed at the AutoCAD

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Additional Files Required by Intergraph CAS

CADWorx Equipment Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.

PV Fabricator Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files and PV

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CADWorx Steel Email the AutoCAD model drawing (DWG) files.

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What's New in Equipment

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Launch CADWorx in a different version of AutoCAD

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Layer Control Dialog Box (on page 17)

Configuration File Dialog Box (on page 19)

What do you want to do?

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Change the line type of a layer

Change the color of a layer

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Edit a configuration variable

Restore a configuration file

Save a configuration file to a new name

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Layer Control Dialog Box

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Layer# Default Name Layer is used for

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Configuration File Dialog Box

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Include Nozzle Schedule settings when saving CFG file

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Torispherical Head - Creates a torispherical head. For more information, see

Platform - Adds a platform to a parent component. For more information, see

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