E3D Model Conversion To SP3D

AVEVA E3D Model
Conversion User Guide

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AVEVA E3D Model Conversion User Guide
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Contents Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
Assumptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
Guide Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
AVEVA E3D Model Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1

Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:2
Conversion recommendations and requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3
Macros for E3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:4
Mapping of main elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:5
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1
Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1
AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1
Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1

Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:2
AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1

Project Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1
General Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:2
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Mappings (Catalogue) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:4

Mappings (Model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:12
Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:25
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:27
Model Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30
Project Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:1

Catalogue Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:1
Model Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:2
Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1
Export Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1
Export Model As Mapped Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1
Log Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1
Load SP3 Reference Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1
Profile Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:1
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Introduction
1 Introduction
The AVEVA E3D Model Conversion software converts projects designed in AVEVA E3D into
S3D projects. This user guide explains how to install and use the functionality available for
selection in the application.
1.1 Assumptions
The AVEVA E3D Model Conversion User Guide assumes that:
• General knowledge of plant design
• General knowledge of E3D and S3D
• General knowledge of creating projects, specifications, catalogues and so on in E3D
and S3D.
1.2 Guide Structure

The AVEVA E3D Model Conversion User Guide is divided into the following sections:
AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Details the conversion process, limitations,

recommendations, requirements and macros.
Requirements Lists the hardware and software requirements.
AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Describes how to install and license the software.
Installation
Work Area Describes the work for the AVEVA E3D Model
Convertor.
AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Provides a link to other areas in the user guide.
Window
Project Details Describes the Project Details functionality.
Project Conversion Describes the Project Conversion functionality.
Export Describes the Export functionality.
Profile Types Displays the profile types for structural conversion.
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Introduction
AVEVA E3D Model Conversion
2 AVEVA E3D Model Conversion
The conversion process from E3D projects to S3D projects comprises three stages:
Design Project stage Create the correct model and catalogues in E3D.
Conversion stage Create mapping data in AVEVA E3D Model Conversion.
Post Conversion stage Carry out post conversion tasks in E3D.
The conversion process is not totally automatic, large parts of the work will still depends on
skills and experience. With the mapping data being the most important task to be carried
out. The quality of the converted project depends on the quality of the mapping and the
current limitations of both E3D and S3D. Refer to Limitations for further information.
Conversion can be carried out on three levels:
Low Exports only the volumetric geometry (graphics) from the

E3D project to S3D.
Medium Exports the volumetric geometry for each element along

with the hierarchy from the E3D project to the S3D project.
High Exports the full model from the E3D project which then
displays and behaves in S3D as if it was created in the
software.
AVEVA E3D Model Conversion can be used for the following disciplines:
• Electrical
• Hangers and Supports
• HVAC
• Piping
• Structures.
2.1 Limitations
The following are the known AVEVA E3D Model Conversion limitations:
• Only new elements are added to the model hierarchy (at this moment in time,
incremental translation of the model is not supported).
• Elements removed from the E3D project are not considered.
• Modified elements in the E3D project are ignored.
• New none primary elements (valves) are not considered.
• The recommended approach is to delete the existing site then recreate from scratch.
• AVEVA Model Convertor will require a restart when switching from an imperial project
to a metric one.
Post processing required
Note: S3D work breakdown structure is more flexible that E3D.
• SITE ZONE for E3D

• AREA UNIT PIPINGSYSTEM
AVEVA E3D Model Conversion maps:

• SITE to AREA
• ZONE to UNIT
• PIPINGSYSTEM not covered
Element mapping limitations:

• Panels - there is no obvious equivalent for panels in S3D
• Mapped to prismatic shape (express extrusion)
• Intermediate equipment hierarchy is required
• PFIT not recognised
• FITTINGS (PFITT, FITT, CMPF and so on)
• Catalogues are not recreated
• Positive geometries are expressed as imported shapes (SAT)
• Negative geometries are not recreated
• Converted 3D model contain clashes
• Beams with DESPARA
• Exported as EQUI + PRIMITIVES
• Structural Joints (SJOI, PJOI)
• Logical connections are created
• Positive geometries expressed as imported shapes (SAT)
• Scheduled information needs to be post processed (Excel export/import)
• Schedule information is currently stored in SDTE in the existing catalogue projects
• PD can be investigated if required (this would be based on WTHTAB and PDAREF
attributes)
• Piping Insulation
• The mapping approach is mandatory
• The mapping table is defined using the AVEVA E3D Model Conversion UI
• Insulation tables have to exist in S3D defaults
• Excel (xls files) generation
• If too many E3D specifications are intended to be generated at once, an out of
memory exception is raised. Therefore ten specifications is the optimum
• Customised SKEY is not considered
• Blue rectangle in the S3D ISO output.
2.2 Conversion recommendations and requirements

• Conversion stage (E3D)
• Conversion stage (S3D)
• Post conversion (S3D)
Conversion stage (E3D)

• Any component description over 256 characters long will be truncated.
• Avoid any ghost elements (primitives with null volume, panels with the wrong loop
definition and so on).
• Avoid unset spref/catref attributes although unset spref attributes are allowable for
SJOI and PJOI, refer to Limitations for further information.
• Write access to the first DESIGN DB is required, temporary elements need to be
created and Savework is not required.
• A suitable MDB with all the required catalogue information should be used.
• For best results in the piping discipline, avoid manual reconnections.
• Check data consistencies
• Ppoints should share the same origin and have an opposite direction.
• Offset tolerance = 0.
• Angle < 0.001.
• PFIT export, POS and DRPS attributes can cause issues, refer to Macros for E3D for
further information.
Conversion stage (S3D)

• Create an empty S3D project.
• Backup is strongly recommended.
• Load a catalogue.
• Design load.
• Register the generic PdmsSymbol dll, refer to S3D for further information.
Post conversion (S3D)

• Generate a Piping.xml file.
• Open isometric style option browser.
• Import data file for the SymbolMap.
• Import the Piping.xml file (merge with standard file).
• Generate ISOS sheets to check the conversion quality.
• Rearrange the PDBS/WBS to match up with S3D best practices.
• Manually reconnect piping connections.
2.3 Macros for E3D

At this moment in time, it is only possible to correctly position primitives when the POS
attribute value is equal to DRPS attribute value. However sometimes attributes for POS and
DRPS for PFIT have different values, to accommodate this use the following macro.
var !col collect all PFIT
do ! var values(!col)
!posDRPS = DRPS of $!V
!obj = $!V
!obj.POS = !posDRPS
enddo
2.4 Mapping of main elements
E3D S3D
GENERAL
SITE AREA
ZONE UNIT
PIPING
PIPE Pipeline
BRAN Pipe Run
VALVE Valves
FLANGE Flanges
ATTA May varies
....
EQUIPMENT
EQUI Equipment
SUBE Equipment Component
NOZZ Pipe Nozzle
BOX Rectangular Solid
CYLI Rt Circular Cylinder
....
STRUCTURAL
STRU Structural System
FRMW Structural System
SBFR Structural System
SCTN Linear Member
PANE (see limitations)
FITT (see limitations)
SJOI (see limitations)
....
HVAC
HVAC Ducting System
BRAN Duct Run
STRT HVAC_INLINE
BEND HVAC_TURN
TRSN HVAC_ENDLEG
....
CABLE TRAY (only methods of generating CT based on piping in E3D)
PIPE Electrical System
BRAN Cableway
BEND xx Degrees Horizontal Bend
Requirements
3 Requirements
• Hardware
• Software
• Versions.
3.1 Hardware
Description Recommended
Processor Intel[R] Pentium[R] 4 CPU 3.40 GHz
Minimum Memory 4 GB
Hard Disk Drive 80 GB
CD ROM Drive Yes
3.2 Software
Description Recommended
Windows Version 7 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit), 2012 (64-bit), 2012 R2 (64-bit)
3.3 Versions
Application Supported Supported Version Supported Filetype
Intergraph SmartPlant 3D 2011 R1 HF27 N/A
AVEVA E3D 1.1 and E3D2.1 12.1 SP4.27 N/A
Requirements
AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Installation
4 AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Installation
The AVEVA E3D Model Conversion application must be installed on the same machine
hosting E3D (E3D 1.1 and/or E3D 2.1) and S3D (2011R1).
4.1 Installation
1. Run E3D Model Conversion.msi and follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Once the installation is complete, shortcuts to launch AVEVA E3D Model Conversion
will be created on the desktop and in the start menu.
Note: E3D 1.1 and/or E3D 2.1 must be installed before running the installer. If none of
these products are installed, further installation will not be possible. If any of the
dependencies are changed, AVEVA Model Conversion must be reinstalled.
AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Installation
Work Area
5 Work Area
All the functionality available for use can be accessed through the work area, which is
presented in this format throughout.
Main Workspace Use to define the project settings, refer to AVEVA E3D
window Model Conversion Window for further information.
Log Viewer Displays a log for AVEVA E3D Model Conversion, these
log messages are colour coded to indicate their status:
• Green - indicates a success
• Orange - indicates a warning
• Red - indicates an error
• Black - indicates information
• Grey - represents a debug message.
Action Selection Tree Used to select AVEVA E3D Model Conversion functionality.
Work Area
5.1 Toolbar
Use the functionality available for selection from the toolbar to create a new project, open an
existing one or save projects.
Project
New Select New to create a new project, the default Project

Details window is displayed.
Open Select Open to open an existing project.
Save Select Save to save a project to a desired location.
Save As Select Save As to rename and save the currently selected

project.
Exit Select Exit to close the default Project Details window.
Tools
Edit Use to edit the xml file with the orientations assigned to a
Mappings symbol. Orientations are calculated on their ppoint
Orientations orientations.
Edit Core Use to manually edit the xml file (CoreSettings.xml) with the
Setting default setting values.
Note: Define how to export (to what aspect) which E3D

elements are located on specified detailing levels of
visibility.
Sample xml code for exporting to maintenance aspect

elements located on specified levels defined in the
expression:
<Aspect>
<Aspect> name =”simplePhysical” level=’6’
obst=”any” />
<Aspect> name=”Maintenance” expr=”LEVE[1] EQ
9 and LEVE[2] EQ 10 AND OBST EQ 2” />
</Aspects>
Edit Use to manually edit the xml file with the required data to
Predefined report.
Data
Report Tools
Work Area
Report Generates a tool report on the gaskets used in the project in a

Gasket txt file format based on PML expressions.
STypes
Report Generates a tool report on the bolts used in the project in a txt
Bolt file format based on PML expressions.
BTypes
Open Opens directory with PML macros, which are editable.

PMLLIB
directory
PML Executes command ‘PML REHASH ALL’/

REHASH
ALL Note: If a new command is added to E3D, this command
needs to be executed.
Clear S3D Use to remove all model data from S3D.

Model
Deploy Use for debugging purposes and eventually for loading

Generic updates for eventual in user symbols. Copy
Symbol CUSTOMSYMBOL.DLL (use symbol) to the active Shared
Content directory.
Note: There is no need to use this functionality during normal

use.
Work Area
Copy Add custom define functionality by copying an MS Excel (xls)

attributes file with the custom classes and interfaces defined by the
template user to a desired location. This xls file needs to be loaded
using the bulkhead utility.
Note: At present only the functionality to insert reference

numbers to the S3D feature properties is available.
Note: If the xls file are not bulkloaded into S3D catalogue,
user intervention is required, the general note will be
used to store information about the reference number.
Refer to Advance Settings for further information.
Help Used to link to tutorials and appendices.
AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Window
6 AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Window
All of the following functionality is available for selection from the AVEVA E3D Model
Conversion window:
• Project Details
• General Settings
• LoginData
• Common
• Mappings (Catalogue)
• Piping Connections
• Piping Components
• Cable Tray Components
• Cable Tray Offset
• HVAC Connections
• HVAC Components
• Materials
• Profile Types
• Mappings (Model)
• Profile Plines
• Profile Material Grade
• Profile Connections
• Profiles
• Equipment Types
• Piping Elements
• Cable Tray Elements
• Attributes
• Element types
• Space and Volume
• Definitions
• Connection Compatibility
• Volumetric Types
• Specifications
• Model Settings
• Export Mode
• Advanced Settings
AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Window
• Project Conversion
• Catalogue Generation
• Model Conversion
Project Details
7 Project Details
Use the Project Details window to enter a name and description for the new project and to
view details of the creator, creation date, software version used and the location for the new
project.
Creation Information
Created By Displays the name of the creator of the project (read only
field, the user is defined by the Windows authenticated user
who created the project).
Creation Date Displays the date of creation (read only field)
Project Information
Project Name Enter the name for the project
Project Version Displays the version of Conversion software used (read

only)
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Project Details
Project Location Displays the path for the project (read only)
Description Enter a description for the project.
7.1 General Settings

Use the General Settings window to log into and configure the E3D and S3D applications.
Note: In S3D a catalogue and empty project needs to be created first.
LoginData
Login Data
E3D Login Parameters
Project The Project field lists all available projects by their project
identifier if one is defined, or by the three letter project code
if not.
User A user will have been allocated to the user by the system
administrator, the User field lists all available user names
with any associated comment in braces. If Windows
authenticated users are in use with this project the list will
be limited to those available for the current Windows user.
Project Details
Password A password will have been allocated to the user by the

system administrator, passwords are case sensitive, be
sure to enter correctly. If Windows authenticated users are
in use with this project a password is not necessary and this
field will be greyed out.
MDB The MDB field list all available Multiple Databases with any
associated comment in braces.
Project Selector
Connect to E3D Use to connect to AVEVA Model Convertor application (a

valid license is required).
S3D Login Parameters
Active Site Use to set and display the active site in S3D
Active Plant Use to set and display the active plant in S3D
Check Out S3D Use to check out the active license for S3D
License
Connect to S3D Use to connect to S3D
Common
Log Info
Log file name Use to turn on/off the logging functionality, select a name
and location for the log file.
Note: This defines the folder in which the log files are
written. The name of the log file will be the 'Output
Name' concatenated with the timestamp of when the
Converter was run.
To browse to a required location, click Browse.
Log errors to XLS Use to log errors and warnings to the log file.
file
Debug logging Use to determine if the detailed debug information is

included in the log file.
Timestamp in name Use to determine if the timestamp is included in the log file
name, refer to Log file name for further information.
Units
Bore Units Use to define units to export specification, that is define the
native specification units.
Project Details
7.2 Mappings (Catalogue)

AVEVA E3D Model Conversion provides functionality for mapping all supported
disciplines, the mapping tools are divided into separate sections, related to logical
separation of concepts of conversion.
• Piping Connections
• Piping Components
• Cable Tray Components
• Cable Tray Offset
• HVAC Connections
• HVAC Components
• Materials
• Profile Types.
Use the Mappings (Catalogue) functionality to define the mappings (relationships between
the systems) for the disciplines chosen for bulkload data.
Note: A connection to both E3D and S3D needs to be established.
Piping Connections
Use the Piping Connections window to map the piping connections, each connection type
in E3D which is related to a S3D connection needs to be specified.
Project Details
Update Use to add the E3D data from the currently selected project
to the existing information displayed in the Piping
Connections window.
Note: All the mapping is preserved.
Reset Use to clear all the defined mapping and populates the table
with all the E3D information from the currently selected
project.
Save Defaults Use to save all the mapping defined in the table, all the files
are located in ‘\program_dir\Resources’ folder. The files
have a.dat extension.
Load Defaults Use to load all the mapping defined in the table, all the files
are located in ‘\program_dir\Resources’ folder. The files
have a.dat extension.
Piping Components
Use the Piping Components window to map piping components (that is flanges, tees and
so on) to S3D short code.
Project Details
Update The Update functionality is identical to that described for

Piping Connections, refer to Update for further
information.
Reset The Reset functionality is identical to that described for

Piping Connections, refer to Reset for further information.
Save Defaults The Save Defaults functionality is identical to that

described for Piping Connections, refer to Save Defaults
for further information.
Load Defaults The Load Defaults functionality is identical to that

described for Piping Connections, refer to Load Defaults
Auto Map This functionality is applicable only for empty cells in the
table. It analyses the E3D information and create the correct
mappings, the mapping for all other entries in the table
remain unchanged.
Mappings for Auto Map are defined in xml files located in
the ‘\program_dir\Mapping\’ folder.
Note: Manual editing of these files are required for

improved auto mapping of specific projects.
Piping Schedule Thickness

Use the Piping Schedule Thickness window to map the E3D piping thickness to the S3D
piping schedule thickness.
Project Details

information.



Cable Tray Components

Use the Cable Tray Components window to map cable tray components (that is elbows,
tees and so on) to the S3D component types.

information.

Project Details


Auto Map The Auto Map functionality is identical to that described for
Piping Components, refer to Auto Map for further
information.
Cable Tray Offset

Use the Cable Tray Offset window to specify the location of the origin (ppoint1) of the cable
tray.
Note: In E3D, the ppoint is usually located at the bottom but not always, in S3D the ppoint
is located in the centre.

information.

Project Details


HVAC Connections
Use the HVAC Connections window to map the connections in the ducting, each
connection type in E3D which is related to a S3D connection needs to be specified.

information.



Project Details
HVAC Components
Use the HVAC Components window to map the ducting components (that is segments,
bends and so on) to the corresponding S3D HVAC component type.

information.



information.
Materials
Use the Materials window to map E3D materials to the S3D material category and material
grade.
Project Details

information.



Update S3D Material
information.
Profile Types
Use the Profile Types window to map E3D generic profile types to the corresponding S3D
cross section class.
Project Details

information.



7.3 Mappings (Model)

Use the mappings (model) functionality to define the mappings that will be applied to the
exported S3D projects. AVEVA E3D Model Conversion provides the mapping for all the
supported disciplines.
Note: A connection between E3D and S3D needs to be established.
• Profile Plines
• Profile Material Grade
• Profile Connections
• Profiles
• Equipment Types
Project Details
• Piping Elements
• Cable Tray Elements
• Attributes
• Element types
• Space and Volume.
Profile Plines
Use the Profile Plines window to map E3D profile’s specs pline to S3D cardinal points.

information.



Project Details
Profile Material Grade

Use the Project Material Grade window to map E3D materials to the corresponding S3D
materials.

information.



Profile Connections
Use the Profile Connections window to map the E3D PML Expression to the
corresponding valid S3D connection type.
Project Details

information.

Profiles
Use the Profiles window to map specific E3D profiles to the corresponding S3D profile.
Project Details
S3D Cross Section Flip Provides information on the orientation of the profile.
Ends
Note: In most cases, the entry will be Yes.
S3D Cross Section Displays the incremental angle for rotation (usually 0
Rotation degrees).

information.



Auto Map Use to read profile types data from S3D, profiles which are
not present in the S3D catalogue are mapped as volume
objects.
Update S3D Profiles Use to update the S3D profiles,
Project Details
Equipment Types
Use the Equipment Types window to select the part number or part class for the
corresponding design element (based on the TMPREF attribute).

information.



Move Up Moves the currently selected row up the order.
Note: The whole row in the Equipment Types window

needs to be selected.
Move Down Moves the currently selected row down the order.
Note: The whole row in the Equipment Types window

needs to be selected.
Project Details
Piping Insulation
Use the Piping Insulation window to map the pipe insulation for pipes.
S3D Insulation Name Specifies the type of material
S3D Insulation Rule Determines the thickness of the insulation - predefined

value. The preferred value for specific S3D Insulation Rule
is AUTo for all insulation materials.
Note: Insulations are exported during the model export,

therefore there is a need to select the correct
material and insulation rule before exporting the
model.

information.



Project Details
Piping Elements
Use Piping Elements to filter and map piping elements to S3D elements.
Update (All) Use to populate the Piping Elements window with all the
specification from the currently selected project.
Update (Used) Use to populate the Piping Elements window with all the
elements used in the currently selected project.
Verify Not available.
Auto Map Not available.
Clear Clear all the entries from the Piping Elements window.
Project Details
Import Use to import the pipe element mapping table from the
relevant xls file.
File Name Enter the file name or browse to its location.
Worksheet From the drop down, select the required worksheet from the
displayed list.
Reference Name Displays the column name with the SPREF names.
Mapping Data Set Enter the names of the columns for the mapping table, that
is E3D Spec, E3D Component, E3D Type, S3D Spec Name,
S3D Short Code, S3D Commodity Option.
Import from Select to import the custom prepared data or to import data
Convertor exported by AVEVA Model Convertor.
exported data
Export Use to export the pipe element mapping table from the
relevant xls file.
Cable Tray Elements

Use the Cable Tray Elements window to map the cable tray elements to the corresponding
S3D elements.
Project Details
Update (All) Use to populate the Cable Tray Elements window with all
the specification from the currently selected project.
Update (Used) Use to populate the Cable Tray Elements window with all
the elements used in the currently selected project.
Verify Not available.
Auto Map Not available.
Clear Clear all the entries from the Cable Tray Elements window.
Project Details
Import Use to import the cable tray element mapping table from the
relevant xls file.
File Name Enter the file name or browse to its location.
Worksheet From the drop down, select the required worksheet from the
displayed list.
Reference Name Displays the column name with the SPREF names.
Mapping Data Set Enter the names of the columns for the mapping table, that
is E3D Spec Name, E3D Comp Name, E3D Type, S3D
Type, S3D Part Number, S3D Offset.
Import from Select to import the custom prepared data or to import data
Convertor exported by AVEVA Model Convertor.
exported data
Export Use to export the pipe element mapping table from the
relevant xls file.
Attributes
Use the Attributes window to map E3D types and attributes to S3D interfaces and
properties.
Project Details


Verify Use to verify the data types and unit types for S3D
interfaces. This functionality can also be useful to verify user
input by the xls file or manual input.
Export to XLS Use to create an xls file with attributes for the bulkload utility.
Element types
Use the Element Types window to map E3D element types to their corresponding S3D
types.
Note: There is an ability to provide an PML rule for exporting a E3D element type.
Project Details


The order of elements displayed in the Element Types window is very important as the
rows are processed from top to bottom.
Note: The whole row in the Element Type window needs to

be selected.
Move Down Moves the currently selected row down the order.

be selected.
Space and Volume

Use the Space And Volume window to map the E3D PML Rule to the corresponding S3D
Part Number.
Note: PML rules check if a specified rule is true for that element, then makes the volume
element in S3D.
Project Details


The order of elements displayed in the Element Types window is very important as the
rows are processed from top to bottom.

be selected.
7.4 Definitions
Use the Definitions functionality to relate E3D specific connection and element types to
each other.
• Connection Compatibility
• Volumetric Types
Connection Compatibility
Use the Connector Compatibility window to determine which E3D connections could
connect to each other, these then form the basis of the connection in S3D.
Project Details
Get Conn Comp Use to determine which E3D connections could connect to
each other, based on these, the connections are created in
S3D.
Volumetric Types
Use the Volumetric Types window to select volumetric types of export (lower than highest).
Note: The type of export is selectable in the Export mode.
Project Details
7.5 Specifications
Use the Specifications window to select specifications and components for a particular
discipline to export to SP3.
Note: Make sure a connection has been established between E3D and SP3.
Project Details
The functionality available for selection is identical to that already described, refer to Work
Area for further information. With the exception of the Specification part of the window
which is populated with all the specifications and the components in the loaded project for
the selected discipline.
Select the check box adjacent to the relevant specifications and component to export.
Multiple specifications and disciplines can be exported at one time.
The right click menu provides functionality to filter the information displayed in the window.
Refresh Use to refresh the information displayed in the

Specifications window.
Auto Select Use to select all the components which exist in the project
for the selected specification.
Clear All Use to clear all the check boxes in the Specifications
window.
Verify Mapping Use to check if there are any existing mappings, it also
displays any missing mapping definitions.
Note: Only check empty fields in the Specifications

window.
Add To Mapping Use to add selected components to the mapping.
Context Menu and Data Grids

Use the functionality available to filter, sort and select the displayed information. Statistical
information is also displayed
Select All Use to select all the entries in the Specification part of the
window using the right click menu.
Select Filtered Use to select all the filtered entries in the Specification part
of the window using the right click menu.
Append Filtered Use to add filtered entries using the right click menu.
Project Details
Deselect All Use to deselect all the entries in the Specification part of
the window using the right click menu.
Deselect Filtered Use to deselect all the filtered entries in the Specification
part of the window using the right click menu.
Invert All Use to reverse the order of all the entries in the
Specification part of the window using the right click menu.
Invert Filtered Use to reserve the order of all the filtered entries in the
Specification part of the window using the right click menu.
Autofit Columns Use to autofit the columns into the Specification part of the
window using the right click menu.
In Mapping Catalogue and Pipe Components functionality, there is an additional means

for finding and displaying information for the currently selected component using the right
click menu.
Erase Selected Cells Use to remove the content of the currently selected cell in
the window.
Remove Selected Rows Use to remove the currently selected row in the window.
Duplicate Selected Use to copy the currently selected row in the window.
Rows
Fill Bulk Down Use to move the currently selected row down in the order in
the window.
Project Details
Fill Bulk Up Use to move the currently selected row up in the order in the
window.
Find when used Use to display the Find where used window populated with
additional catalogue and specification information.
Note: A Find where used window is displayed for each

selected component.
7.6 Model Settings

• Export Mode
• Advanced Settings
Export Mode
Use the Export Mode window to select the level of complexity for the exported project
(model).
Project Details
AVEVA E3D Model Conversion provides three levels on conversion for each discipline, this
is achieved by selecting the slider positions.
Level Of Intelligence
Low Only volumetric geometry (graphics) for the project (divided

by sites) are converted. Low level of intelligence does not
require a catalogue export.
Medium Only volumetric geometry for each element with the

hierarchy similar to E3D project are exported. Medium level
of intelligence does not require a catalogue export.
High Exports with full logic, the project looks and behaves like a
S3D original designed project, including the catalogue and
model.
Update Mode
Add Only Use to add E3D selected data to S3D, if that data exists in
S3D another copy of this data is inserted.
Clear All Use to erase the model in S3D and adds E3D selected data
to S3D.
Remove if exist Not available.
Project Details
Advanced Settings
Use the Advanced Settings window to set settings such as zero bands, pipe conversion
validation parameters, mapping approach only, suppress ref/no warning.
Zero Bends Used to determine if to export elements with a small bend

angle (range: 0 to 5 degrees).
Pipe Connection DP (Distribution Port) and EF (End Feature) relate to an

Validation Parameters element of the model conversion, that is creating connection
checks and port locations and directions. If the resulting
values are larger than provided, the connection is removed.
Hangers and Supports
Export H & S from Select to export attachments as hangers and supports.

attachments
Create ATTA Support Select to create a container (generic system) for the ATTA
Container under pipeline.
Note: If not selected the container will be created at the

same level as the pipeline.
Miscellaneous
Mapping Approach Only Select to enable a slightly faster export (mapping only).
Suppress Ref/No Select to suppress the message relating to missing

Warning interface and freeze the AVEVA Model Convertor.
Project Conversion
8 Project Conversion
Use the functionality available for selection from project conversion to generate a catalogue
or covert a model.
• Catalogue Generation
• Model Conversion
8.1 Catalogue Generation

Use the Catalogue Generation window to create the catalogue information for S3D.
Project Conversion
Bulk Loadable Files Select the discipline’s specification to export and enter or
browse to the location of the bulk loadable file (xls).
Note: If the file does not exist it will be created. otherwise it

will be overwritten.
Export SKEY Required for ISO sheet creation.

Use to scan all the E3D piping specifications for the SKEY
attribute, these are then placed in the xls file in the specified
directory.
Log Inspector Refer to Log Inspector for further information.
Stop Use to stop the catalogue generation process.
Generate Use to generate catalogue information (SP3 reference data)

for the selected discipline’s specifications.
8.2 Model Conversion

Use the Model Conversion window to select the parts of the project (model) that will be
converted (created) in the S3D project and how it will be converted. By default the Tree
Selector tab is displayed, refer to PML Query for further information.
Project Conversion
Tree Selector
Select the parts (lowest level) of the project to converted from the Tree Selector tab in the
Model Conversion window:
BRAN Piping and cable trays
HVACs HVAC
STRU Sructures
REST/HANG Hangers and supports.
A right click menu displays additional information for the elements used in the project (for
example: specifications).
Before conversion begins, make sure that an connection between E3D and S3D has been
established.
Note: By default, in a new project no elements are selected when first time connections are
made.
Log Inspector Displays the Log Inspector window, refer to Log Inspector
Show Attributes Displays the E3D attributes associated with the currently
selected element.
Clear Clears all the selected check boxes on the Tree Selector
tab.
Note: There is no UNDO functionality.
Stop Use to stop the conversion process.
Convert Use to begin the conversion process, (the time taken to

perform the conversion process depends upon the
geometry complexity and number of components).
Upon completion, a xls file and xml data are produced (S3D
reference data).
PML Query
Use the functionality available from the PML Query tab on the Model Conversion window
to select what to export rather than searching for it.
Note: PML Query can be thought of as an equivalent to the command line functionality.
Project Conversion
Log Inspector Refer to Log Inspector for further information.
Stop Refer to Stop for further information.
Convert Refer to Convert for further information.
A combination of selecting components (Tree Selector/PML Query) can be used, if

duplicate elements are selected, only one element is exported).
Note: To temporarily disable the export of elements add # at the beginning of the comment
lines.
Log Inspector
Use the Log Inspector window to view and/or filter log messages.
Project Conversion
FILTERING Select the relevant check box to filter the log messages
displayed in the Log Viewer window.
Refresh Use to refresh the log messages displayed in the Log

Viewer window.
Save As Use to save the log information to a specified location.
Close Use to close the Log Viewer window.
Project Conversion
Export
9 Export
• Export Specifications
• Export Model As Mapped Model
• Log Viewer.
9.1 Export Specifications

When exporting specifications, a complete E3D catalogue (for a discipline), only elements
which exist in a loaded project, a single specification or a combination of all three can be
exported.
9.2 Export Model As Mapped Model

AVEVA Model Convertor has the functionality to export a high intelligent model without
exporting specifications, using only S3D symbol definitions.
Note: The functionality is currently only available for the piping and cable trays discipline.
9.3 Log Viewer

Use the Log Viewer functionality to check any errors/issues after export (also has filter
functionality) or to check xls or html files. Refer to Common for further information. Log
Viewer, Log Inspector, xls and html files use the same data source.
Note: Log Viewer is intended to be used DURING the conversion and ideally its main
function is to show that the application is working.
Note: Log viewer has line limit (1000 lines).
9.4 Load SP3 Reference Data

Note: Making a backup copy of .xls file and/or SP3 database is strongly recommended.
Navigate to the folder defined on the Common tab (refer to Common for further information).
Locate the file with a .bat extension and execute.
Alternatively use the bulk load utility to load the .xls file, (the bulk load utility is preferred for
complex projects).
Export
Profile Types
10 Profile Types
Profile Profile Shape Profile Profile Shape

Type Type
2C 2L
C CS
HSSC HSSR
L RS
Profile Types
Profile Profile Shape Profile Profile Shape

Type Type
S ST
T W
HW HWWF
Rect RectC
RectWF RectCWF
Wedge WedgeWF

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Date Version Comments / Remarks

AVEVA E3D Model Conversion User Guide

AVEVA E3D Model Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1

AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1

Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1

AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1

Mappings (Catalogue) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:4

Project Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:1

Profile Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:1

1.2 Guide Structure

AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Details the conversion process, limitations,

Requirements Lists the hardware and software requirements.

Project Details Describes the Project Details functionality.

Project Conversion Describes the Project Conversion functionality.

Export Describes the Export functionality.

Profile Types Displays the profile types for structural conversion.

2 AVEVA E3D Model Conversion

Conversion stage Create mapping data in AVEVA E3D Model Conversion.

Post Conversion stage Carry out post conversion tasks in E3D.

Low Exports only the volumetric geometry (graphics) from the

Medium Exports the volumetric geometry for each element along

Post processing required

Note: S3D work breakdown structure is more flexible that E3D.

• SITE ZONE for E3D

AVEVA E3D Model Conversion maps:

Element mapping limitations:

2.2 Conversion recommendations and requirements

Conversion stage (E3D)

Conversion stage (S3D)

Post conversion (S3D)

2.3 Macros for E3D

2.4 Mapping of main elements

BRAN Pipe Run

ATTA May varies

SUBE Equipment Component

NOZZ Pipe Nozzle

BOX Rectangular Solid

CYLI Rt Circular Cylinder

STRU Structural System

FRMW Structural System

SBFR Structural System

SCTN Linear Member

PANE (see limitations)

FITT (see limitations)

SJOI (see limitations)

HVAC Ducting System

BRAN Duct Run

CABLE TRAY (only methods of generating CT based on piping in E3D)

PIPE Electrical System

BEND xx Degrees Horizontal Bend

Processor Intel[R] Pentium[R] 4 CPU 3.40 GHz

Hard Disk Drive 80 GB

CD ROM Drive Yes

Windows Version 7 (64-bit)

Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit), 2012 (64-bit), 2012 R2 (64-bit)

Application Supported Supported Version Supported Filetype

Intergraph SmartPlant 3D 2011 R1 HF27 N/A

AVEVA E3D 1.1 and E3D2.1 12.1 SP4.27 N/A

4 AVEVA E3D Model Conversion Installation

New Select New to create a new project, the default Project