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    CADWorx Plant UserShapes Version 2013 FAQ

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    This document provides instructions for adding non-standard piping components as user-defined shapes in CADWorx Plant. It describes how to model the component in AutoCAD or using existing CADWorx piping elements. It emphasizes removing any existing xdata from CADWorx components before running the USERCREATE command to add the modeling objects as a new user shape. Finally, it explains how to define connection points and types so the component can be used in piping specifications and drawings.

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    This document provides instructions for adding non-standard piping components as user-defined shapes in CADWorx Plant. It describes how to model the component in AutoCAD or using existing CADWorx piping elements. It emphasizes removing any existing xdata from CADWorx components before running the USERCREATE command to add the modeling objects as a new user shape. Finally, it explains how to define connection points and types so the component can be used in piping specifications and drawings.

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    This document provides instructions for adding non-standard piping components as user-defined shapes in CADWorx Plant. It describes how to model the component in AutoCAD or using existing CADWorx piping elements. It emphasizes removing any existing xdata from CADWorx components before running the USERCREATE command to add the modeling objects as a new user shape. Finally, it explains how to define connection points and types so the component can be used in piping specifications and drawings.

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    CADWorx Plant UserShapes Version 2013 FAQ

    Uploaded by

    Jimmy Alexander Avila
    This document provides instructions for adding non-standard piping components as user-defined shapes in CADWorx Plant. It describes how to model the component in AutoCAD or using existing CADWorx piping elements. It emphasizes removing any existing xdata from CADWorx components before running the USERCREATE command to add the modeling objects as a new user shape. Finally, it explains how to define connection points and types so the component can be used in piping specifications and drawings.

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    CADWorx Plant UserShapes Version 2013 FAQ

    Question:

    How are we able to add non standard piping components to the Piping Specifications?

    Answer :

    CADWorx Plant Pro offers a range of standard components that can be inserted via spec
    editor. Not all components are always available through the specification editor. These will
    be components such as Sight Glass, Basket Strainers and Flow meters etc.

    As with all user shapes it is necessary to have 3D or a combination of 3D and 2D objects
    modeled to represent our component. The USERCREATE command will then run a routine
    to add intelligence to the AutoCAD objects.

    Start a new drawing and model the component either using normal AutoCAD tools such as
    Extrude, revolve etc, or you can model using a combination of CADWorx Piping
    components such as Blind Flanges, Pipe Components and also combine them with AutoCAD
    solids.



    The important thing to remember is that we need to remove all the XDATA (Extended
    Application Data) from the CADWorx components before running the USERCREATE
    command. If the data is not removed there could be conflicting data which could be a
    problem later. Run the GCEDIT command, select the components and hit the Remove
    button. Click yes to confirm removal of all XDATA. Next run the USERCREATE command.



    1. Give the usershape a name. This will be the filename that gets stored in the catalog.
    2. Enter a Long Description for the component to appear on the isometric drawing
    3. Update the SKEY data, this can also be done at a later stage in the PRJ file.
    4. Select the 3D solid, you will also be prompted for an insertion point.






    Command: _USERCREATE
    Command:
    Select 3D solid representation: Select the 3D solid

    Select 3D solid representation: Enter

    Pick insert point: Pick Center of Flange




    5. Lastly we will need to define connections points and types.




    The previous connection point also doubles as the first connection point, choose a direction
    away from the flowmeter in the direction of the arrow and also confirm the connection
    type, in our example this is flanges.

    Repeat the same process for the other side and hit enter to finish the selection.



    The User Component will then be available through the Specview palette or from the
    miscellaneous toolbar. The routing features and piperules for automatic flanges will also
    work with this usershape.




    Complete the Pipe Run and extract an iso of the pipeline



    .and the user component will be shown with the SKEYS we have selected. It is also
    possible to create user defined SKEYS with the isogen symbols editor.



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