MDSAG

Multi-Discipline Supports
Administrator Guide
AVEVA Solutions Limited
Disclaimer
1.1 AVEVA does not warrant that the use of the AVEVA software will be uninterrupted, error-free or free from
viruses.
1.2 AVEVA shall not be liable for: loss of profits; loss of business; depletion of goodwill and/or similar losses; loss of
anticipated savings; loss of goods; loss of contract; loss of use; loss or corruption of data or information; any
special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss, costs, damages, charges or expenses which may be
suffered by the user, including any loss suffered by the user resulting from the inaccuracy or invalidity of any data
created by the AVEVA software, irrespective of whether such losses are suffered directly or indirectly, or arise in
contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise.
1.3 AVEVA's total liability in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, arising in connection with the
performance of the AVEVA software shall be limited to 100% of the licence fees paid in the year in which the user's
claim is brought.
1.4 Clauses 1.1 to 1.3 shall apply to the fullest extent permissible at law.
1.5 In the event of any conflict between the above clauses and the analogous clauses in the software licence under
which the AVEVA software was purchased, the clauses in the software licence shall take precedence.
Copyright
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(including source code, object code, any data contained in it, the manual and any other documentation supplied
with it) belongs to, or is validly licensed by, AVEVA Solutions Limited or its subsidiaries.
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that this copyright notice, and the above disclaimer, is prominently displayed at the beginning of every copy that is
made.
The manual and associated documentation may not be adapted, reproduced, or copied, in any material or
electronic form, without the prior written permission of AVEVA Solutions Limited. The user may not reverse
engineer, decompile, copy, or adapt the software. Neither the whole, nor part of the software described in this
publication may be incorporated into any third-party software, product, machine, or system without the prior written
permission of AVEVA Solutions Limited, save as permitted by law. Any such unauthorised action is strictly
prohibited, and may give rise to civil liabilities and criminal prosecution.
The AVEVA software described in this guide is to be installed and operated strictly in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the respective software licences, and in accordance with the relevant User Documentation.
Unauthorised or unlicensed use of the software is strictly prohibited.
Copyright 1974 to current year. AVEVA Solutions Limited and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. AVEVA shall not
be liable for any breach or infringement of a third party's intellectual property rights where such breach results from
a user's modification of the AVEVA software or associated documentation.
AVEVA Solutions Limited, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0HB, United Kingdom.
Trademark
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the AVEVA or Tribon trademarks is strictly forbidden.
AVEVA product/software names are trademarks or registered trademarks of AVEVA Solutions Limited or its
subsidiaries, registered in the UK, Europe and other countries (worldwide).
The copyright, trademark rights, or other intellectual property rights in any other product or software, its name or
logo belongs to its respective owner.
MDS Administrator Guide
Revision Sheet
Date Version Comments / Remarks

September 2011 12.1.1 Issued
January 2012 Copyright added to all pages.
September 2013 12.1.SP4.1 Added functionality for preliminary supports, support functions,
reference supports, compensating plates, ABA Loc Plan Grid
Defaults, hanger interface selection and hanger support
creation zones.
Contents Page
Administrator Guide
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
Overview of the MDS Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
Administrators Role . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
MDS Catalogue and Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2
Project Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2
Project Upgrade for MDS Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1

MDS Catalogues and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1
Preliminary Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:2
Starting the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3
Details of the Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:6
Details of the MDS12 Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:6
MDS12 Upgrade - LOG File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:7
MDS Upgrade in the DESIGN Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:7
Update Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:8
Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults Databases . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:9
MDS Admin Data Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1

Loading the Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1
Options (1) Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:2
Max. Pipe Slope (MDSSUPPMS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:3
Steelwork Overlap (MDSSUPPOV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:3
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Max. Packing Dist (MDSPACKDI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:4

Max. Packing Overlap (MDSPACKMO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:4
Pipe Clearance (MDSSUPPCL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:5
Max. Horizontal Angle (MDSMAXHANG). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:6
Min. Rod Length (MDSMINHANG). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:7
Max. Pivot Angle (MDSMAXPIVA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:7
Project Hanger Interfaces (MDSHANGIF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:8
User Warning Angle (MDSPIVWARN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:8
Joint Offset (MDSOFFSET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:9
Create (MDSCONNS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:9
Modify Support (MDSCONNSMODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:10
Automatic Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:10
Options (2) Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:10
Flange Gapping Value (MDSFLAGAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:11
Alternate Representation Level (MDSLEVCHANGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:12
Transport Prefix (MDSTRANPREF) and Transport Text (MDSTRANISO) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:12
Number of Characters in Trunnion Support Codes Standard (MDSTRUNCODE). . . . . . . 3:12
Unit of Weight on Drawings (MDSWEITAG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:12
Unique Support Names (MDSUNIQUENAMES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:13
Special Support Number Prefix (MDSSPECPRE), Special Support Number Unique
(MDSSPECFLA) and Special Support Number Checker (MDSSPECON) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:13
Weight Unit (MDSWEIUNIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:14
Dataset Code Conversion Factor (MPU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:14
Display Orientation in Support Tag on Isometric (MDSORINOT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:14
Determine if Notes Appear on Isometric Drawings (MDSTRUNNOTES). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:15
Determine if Bracing Members are in Isometric MTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:15
Miscellaneous Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:15
Form Size Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:16
Active Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:16
Zone ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:16
User Modified Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:17
Support Application Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:17
MDS Active Control Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1

Loading the Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1
Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:2
Main Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:3
Side Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:4
Right-Click Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:4
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Save Table to Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:5
MDS Ancillary Defaults Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1

Loading the Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1
Standard Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:2
Support Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3
Standard Replacement Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3
Active .............................................................. 5:3
Vendor Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3
Elevation Restriction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3
Pipe Specification Material Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3
Support Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:4
PROPCON - MDS Ancillary Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:4
Isometric MTOC Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:4
Bore .............................................................. 5:4
Framework Clearance Option, Closed End Clearance, Open End Clearance. . . . . . . . . . . 5:5
Active/Shop Flag Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:7
Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:7
Shop Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:8
Parameters Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:8
Size Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:9
Parameter Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:10
Alt Expression Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:11
User Des Pars Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:12
Adding User-editable Design Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:12
Deleting User-editable Design Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:14
MDS Hanger Data Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1

Loading the Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1
Standard Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:2
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:3
Hanger Template Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:3
Active .............................................................. 6:3
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Aliases Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:4
Bottom Associated Support Standards Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:5
Allowed Rod Sizes Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:6
MDS Structure Defaults Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1

Loading the Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1
Standard Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:2
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:2
Active .............................................................. 7:3
Support Standard Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3
Framework Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3
Framework MTOC Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3
Framework Selections/Restrictions Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:5
Framework Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:6
Edit Selected Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:6
Edit Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:7
MDS Trunnion Defaults Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:1

Loading the Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:1
Standard Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:2
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:2
Active .............................................................. 8:2
Trunnion Bore List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:3
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Standard List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:4

Trunnion Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:4
Active/Shop Flag Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:4
Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:5
Shop Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:5
User Des Pars Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:5
MDS Lighting Support Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1

Loading the Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1
Support : Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1
Support : Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:2
Supports : Origin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:2
Support : Replacement Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:2
Support : Max. Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:2
Support : Min. Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:2
Support : Bracket Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:2
Lighting : Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:2
Lighting : Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:2
Lighting : Origin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:2
Lighting : Y Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:2
MDS ABA Grid Data Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:1

Loading the Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:1
Gridline Tag Patterns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:2
Support Datum Origin Coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:2
List of Valid Grids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:3
MDS Ancillary Selection Criteria Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:1

Loading the Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:1
Temperature Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:2
User Defined Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:3
User Defined Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:4
MDS Compensating Plates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1

MDS Compensation Options Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1
Loading the Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1
Gap ............................................................. 12:2
Plate Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:2
Rounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:3
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MDS Compensation Sizes Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:3

Loading the Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:4
Define Compensation Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:4
Set Compensation Plate Materials Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:5
Loading the Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:5
Reports Defaults MDS-REPORT-DEFS and MDS-REPORT-HEADINGS

13:1
Defined MDS Reports for the Delivered Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1
Field 3 Sorting, Totalling and Sub-totalling Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:2
Column Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:4
MDS - Auto Naming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:1

Usage and Auto Naming File Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:1
MDS - Structural Design Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15:1

Hangers Design Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:1
Configuration of the Hangers Design Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:1
MDS - Drawing Production DRA-MDS-ABA-DEFAULTS . . . . . . . . 17:1

MDS Specific Sheet Template Libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:3
View Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:4
MDS Specific Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:4
Sheet Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:4
View tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:6
Modifying User Defined Ancillary Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:1

Geometry Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:2
Point Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:17
Data Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:18
MDU Project Catalogue for User Defined Ancillaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:19
Modifying the User Defined Ancillary Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:21
MDS - User Plots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19:1

MDS Support Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A:1
Plotfiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:1
Associated Ancillaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:2
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Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:3
Ancillaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:4
Branch Reinforcements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:12
U bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:12
Cable Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:13
Cable Tray Framework Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:14
HVAC Framework Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:14
Multi-discipline Framework Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:14
Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:17
MDS Hanger Templates Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:19
MDS Hangers using Hanger Manufacturers Design Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . A:24
Lugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:24
Preliminary Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:26
Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:27
Slip Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:29
Trunnions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:29
Vessel Framework Supports for Pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:31
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Introduction
1 Introduction
The MDS Administrator Guide is designed to give the administrator guidance on setting
defaults and design limits for the Multi-Discipline Supports (MDS) application, and
configuring the application for specific project requirements.
It also contains details of the support standards available for the MDS application.
1.1 Overview of the MDS Application

The MDS application allows the user to create standard supports for pipework, cable trays,
(Both piping based cable trays (BRAN) and cable trays (CTRAY) created by the Cabling
System) and HVAC. The application is highly interactive, enabling the user to design
supports with the minimum of effort. It is also highly configurable allowing the administrator
to define project related defaults to control the design of supports and to determine the
range and types of ancillary support components that can be used on the project.
The standard supports in this application, which are designed using structural sections, are
template driven. A default set of structural templates based on British Standard Steelwork
Sections is supplied with the application. All of these templates may be configured to suit
the needs of an office or project to adopt a relevant national standard for steelwork sections.
(Refer to MDS - Structural Design Templates for further information).
1.2 Administrators Role

The administrator is responsible for the initial setup of the defaults associated with the MDS
application. This document describes the defaults that can be modified by the administrator
in order to configure MDS to specific project requirements.
Most of the MDS defaults are stored in a PARAGON database, and are viewed or modified
using a series of forms. The remainder of the defaults are stored in four text files, in which
the appropriate fields are modified in a text editor by the administrator.
Eleven default forms are provided, as follows:
MDS Application Defaults
MDS Ancillary Defaults
MDS Hanger Template Defaults
MDS Lighting Support Defaults
MDS Structure Defaults
MDS Trunnion Defaults
MDS ABA Loc Plan Grid Defaults
MDS Ancillary Selection Criteria
MDS Compensation Options
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Introduction
MDS Compensation Sizes

MDS Compensation Materials
The four text files are:
DES-SUPP-NAMES - holds the default auto-naming rules (additional files can be
created containing different sets of rules.
DRA-MDS-ABA-DEFAULTS - holds the default values for MDS ADP (automatic
drawing production).
MDS-REPORT-DEFS - holds the pre-defined MDS reports available for the project.
MDS-REPORT-HEADINGS - holds the definition of a list of Alternative Report
Headings that are applicable to the pre-defined reports.
Note: the last two files work in conjunction with each other.
1.3 MDS Catalogue and Specification

The MDS application is supplied with a catalogue and specification. The range of bore and
components in the catalogue are fixed and should be adequate for all projects. The
catalogue supplied in the MDS project and associated /MDS specification must not be
modified by the administrator or any other user.
This release of the MDS application sees the introduction of a USER DEFINED ancillaries
catalogue for various types of pipe support attachments. The USER DEFINED ancillaries
catalogue is supplied in the MDU project.
Only certain elements of the MDU catalogue components PTSE & GMSE may be modified.
The /MDS specification has been updated to include all of the MDU catalogue ancillaries,
and it may not be modified by the administrator or any other user.
Refer to Modifying User Defined Ancillary Geometry for further information.
1.4 Project Setup

The recommended Project setup when using MDS in the AVEVA Plant/Marine project
environment is explained in the MDS Project Setup section of the MDS Customisation
Guide.

Project Upgrade for MDS Defaults
2 Project Upgrade for MDS Defaults
This chapter provides guidance to the MDS administrator on how to upgrade an existing
MDS11.6 project to MDS12 using the MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade utility in the
Multi Discipline Supports (MDS) application.
It is assumed that the MDS administrator has an expert understanding of the MDS
application.
The MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade utility only applies to six of the current MDS
defaults files, i.e.:
DES-SUPP-DEFS
DES-SUPP-PARS
DES-SUPP-HANG
DES-SUPP-ALTD
DES-SUPP-ID
DES-SUPP-ICONS
The MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade utility allows the MDS administrator to
automatically convert the above six MDS default files, defined for the existing MDS11.6
project, into eight individual PARAGON CATALOGUE elements contained in a single
nominated PARAGON database, i.e.:
CATA /MDS/OPTION/DEFAULTS
CATA /MDS/ANCILLARY/DEFAULTS
CATA /MDS/TRUNNION/DEFAULTS
CATA /MDS/STRUCTURE/DEFAULTS
CATA /MDS/HANGER/DEFAULTS
CATA /MDS/PRELIMINARY/DEFAULTS
CATA /MDS/ZONEID/DEFAULTS
CATA /MDS/ICON/DEFAULTS
Important: Any existing MDS ATTA components in the project's DESIGN databases will
NOT be modified. The MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade utility will only
create/modify elements contained within the eight PARAGON CATALOGUE
elements converted from the six MDS default files.
2.1 MDS Catalogues and Specifications

The MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade utility does NOT modify any existing data in the
existing PDMS12 project MDS catalogue and specifications database.

The MDS12 application is supplied with an updated copy of the master MDS project
containing the MDS catalogue and specifications. The range of MDS components and bore
sizes stored in the master MDS project catalogue are fixed.
Caution: The master MDS project catalogue and associated specifications must NOT be
modified by the client, as this would compromise the integrity of the MDS application.
2.2 Preliminary Requirements

The existing Project to be converted, via the MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade
utility, must already be operating at version 12 of AVEVA Plant/Marine.
The MDS administrator should ensure that the existing project is backed-up,
copied and saved, prior to entering the project and running the MDS12 Defaults
Conversion Upgrade utility.
The standard MDS12 appware version of the application files and projects must be
installed and included into the evars search paths for the Project, PMLLIB and
PDMSUI in the batch entry files.
The MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade utility requires the new MDS12 version of
the Project.
Expunge all other PARAGON users from the existing Project to be upgraded to
MDS12.
Expunge all PARAGON CLAIMLISTS from the existing Project to be upgraded to
MDS12.
The MDS administrator responsible for running the MDS12 Defaults Conversion
Upgrade utility MUST have WRITE access to the nominated PARAGON database. The
nominated PARAGON database must be the first CATALOGUE database in list order of
the selected MDB, but not necessarily the first database in the MDB.
The MDS administrator responsible for running the MDS12 Defaults Conversion
Upgrade utility MUST be a member of the Project CATALOGUE Administration Team,
CATADMIN or the Team Master.
A typical example for the MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade utility evar setting
required for the Version 12 project and MDS12 application defaults directory search
path is shown below:
set <projectcode>dflts - which may be a search path and where the example working
project <projectcode> = TWD, and where possibly the clients CORPORATE project code =
COR, and <DL> = Drive Letter,
e.g.
settwddflts= <DL>:\working\project\TWD\TWDdflts
<DL>:\corporate\project\COR\CORdflts
<DL>:\AVEVA\MDS12\project\MDS\MDSdflts
AVEVA recommend that the project PARAGON database to be used to store the
converted MDS12 application default settings should only contain the eight MDS12
defaults CATALOGUE elements shown earlier in this document.
Using an independent PARAGON database to store the MDS12 defaults will simplify
the process of including and/or excluding as a foreign database, copying a foreign
database or reconfiguring the database into another project. The MDS12 master MDS
project defaults CATALOGUE database is named MDS/MDSAPPDEFAULTS. The
AVEVA Database Number is 7351 and the associated Database File Number is
also 7351, i.e. /%MDS000%/mds7351.

Note: Only AVEVA Solutions Limited can assign project database numbers of 7000 and
above.
The client MDS12 project defaults CATALOGUE databases should follow a similar
naming convention, but including the three letter project code, e.g. for a project named
"TWD", the local project MDS12 PARAGON CATALOGUE database should be named
MDSTWD/MDSAPPDEFAULTS.
A typical client corporate project named "COR", the corporate project MDS12
PARAGON CATALOGUE database should be named MDSCOR/MDSAPPDEFAULTS.
However if the eight MDS12 project defaults CATALOGUE elements are to be included
into another existing PARAGON CATALOGUE database along with other project
specific CATALOGUE data, then this is also acceptable, but not recommended
because of the reasons stated above.
2.3 Starting the Utility

1. From the MDS12 PARAGON module main menu, select Utilities:
Figure 2:1. PDMS12 PARAGON Utilities pull-down menu
2. Select MDS12 - Upgrade to PARAGON Defaults from the pull-down menu. The
MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade utility form will be displayed as shown in Figure
2:2.: MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade Form.

Figure 2:2. MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade Form
The MDS12 Defaults Conversion and Upgrade form displayed above, shows that all six
of the MDS12 default files have been successfully located somewhere in the search
path of MDS12 default directories, defined in the project TWD evar %TWDDFLTS%.
Note: All six of the MDS12 default files have been located, therefore the OK button will be
activated, allowing the MDS administrator to continue with MDS12 Defaults
Conversion Upgrade.
Click the OK button to continue with the MDS12 Default Files Conversion and Upgrade
or click the Cancel button to abort.
3. However, if any of the six of the MDS12 default files have NOT been successfully
located they will be displayed on then form as de-activated, i.e. "greyed out", and
suitable text will be shown on the form advising the MDS administrator the process is
unable to continue, e.g.
Example:
2. The Project "DIMENSION" MDS Defaults File "DES-SUPP-PARS" is NOT available.

*** UNABLE *** to PROCEED with the loading of the MDS12.0 Application Defaults.
Therefore the OK button will be de-activated, and thus NOT allow the MDS administrator to
continue with MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade. Refer to Figure 2:3.: MDS12 Defaults
Conversion Upgrade Form.

Figure 2:3. MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade Form
After clicking the OK button a Confirm form will be displayed, as shown below, asking if you
wish to CONTINUE with this upgrade.
Click Yes to CONTINUE and run the MDS12 Upgrade or Click No to abort.
Figure 2:4. MDS12 Conversion and Upgrade CONFIRM form
After clicking the Yes button on the Confirm form, the MDS12 Defaults Files Conversion
Upgrade will commence and no further user interaction with the user is required.
Clicking the No button will abort the upgrade procedure.

2.4 Details of the Utility
2.4.1 Details of the MDS12 Upgrade

The eight PARAGON CATALOGUE elements are partially or wholly created during the file
processing of the six MDS Defaults Files.
Some of the contents of MDS Defaults Files are combined into common PARAGON
CATALOGUE elements, so that the default data extracted from one or more MDS default
files for the same MDS Ancillary or Framework Standard etc. is stored in the same
PARAGON CATALOGUE element.
For a comparison of which MDS Defaults File is stored in which PARAGON CATALOGUE
element see the breakdown in the following tables.
Note: The MDS12 Application default values converted and upgraded from the six MDS
11.6 defaults files are all in DATA elements in their own DATASET element.
Shown below is a table depicting which MDS12 PARAGON CATALOGUE element is

partially or wholly created from which MDS default file.
MDS Application Default MDS12 PARAGONPARAGON CATALOGUE Element

File Name Name
DES-SUPP-DEFS CATA /MDS/OPTION/DEFAULTS
CATA /MDS/HANGER/DEFAULTS
CATA /MDS TRUNNION/DEFAULTS
CATA /MDS/PRELIMINARY/DEFAULTS
DES-SUPP-PARS CATA /MDS/ANCILLARY/DEFAULTS
CATA /MDS/TRUNNION/DEFAULTS
DES-SUPP-HANG CATA /MDS/HANGER/DEFAULTS
DES-SUPP-ALTD CATA /MDS/STRUCTURE/DEFAULTS
DES-SUPP-ID CATA /MDS/ZONEID/DEFAULTS
DES-SUPP-ICONS CATA /MDS/ICON/DEFAULTS
Shown below is a table depicting which MDS default file is partially or wholly
transferred into which MDS12 PARAGON CATALOGUE element.
MDS12 PARAGON CATALOGUE MDS Application Default File Name

Element Name
CATA /MDS/OPTION/DEFAULTS DES-SUPP-DEFS
CATA /MDS/STRUCTURE/DEFAULTS DES-SUPP-DEFS
DES-SUPP-PARS
DES-SUPP-ALTD
CATA /MDS/ANCILLARY/DEFAULTS DES-SUPP-DEFS
DES-SUPP-PARS

MDS12 PARAGON CATALOGUE MDS Application Default File Name

Element Name
CATA /MDS/TRUNNION/DEFAULTS DES-SUPP-DEFS
DES-SUPP-PARS
CATA /MDS/HANGER/DEFAULTS DES-SUPP-DEFS
DES-SUPP-HANG
CATA /MDS/PRELIMINARY/DEFAULTS DES-SUPP-DEFS
CATA /MDS/ZONEID/DEFAULTS DES-SUPP-ID
CATA /MDS/ICON/DEFAULTS DES-SUPP-ICONS
2.4.2 MDS12 Upgrade - LOG File

The MDS12 upgrade utility will generate its own LOG file detailing the actions
performed during the MDS12 upgrade.
The LOG file will be created and located in the MDS12-DEFAULTS directory found in
the project information directory defined in the evar %<project code>INFO%, and
found in the normal project directory structure, e.g. for a project code of TWD the
information directory would be located in /<pdms project directory>/twd/twdinfo/
MDS12-DEFAULTS. If the MDS12-DEFAULTS directory does not exist, it will
automatically be created along with the LOG file
If the project information directory defined in the project evar %<project
code>INFO%, does not exist the LOG file will automatically be created in the directory
%PDMSUSER%/MDS12-DEFAULTS. If the MDS12-DEFAULTS directory does not
exist, it will automatically be created along with the LOG file
The LOG file for a project code of TWD will typically be named as shown below;
%TWDINFO%/MDS12-DEFAULTS\MDS-DEFAULTS-CONVERSION-to-CATA-DB-
31Jan2006-154739.pmllog
or
%PDMSUSER%/MDS12-DEFAULTS\MDS-DEFAULTS-CONVERSION-to-CATA-DB-
31Jan2006-154739.pmllog
IMPORTANT NOTE: The date and time the MDS12 upgrade commenced will always
be appended to the name of the LOG file.
For Reference ONLY - A copy of a typical example of a MDS12 Upgrade LOG file can
be found in the MDS12 release directory i.e.
/AVEVA/mds12dev/MDS12-Upgrade-Example-LOG-file/ MDS-DEFAULTS-
CONVERSION-to-CATA-DB-31Jan2006-154739.pmllog
2.5 MDS Upgrade in the DESIGN Module

The MDS12.0.SP5 version requires Project Upgrade in the MDS DESIGN Application for
ATTA & PLAT types.
The /MDS and /MDF specifications held in the MDS/CATA database in the MDS116 and
MDS12 versions are now NOT compliant with each other. For example, the new MDS STDS
SPREF attributes may now have different DBREFS in the two versions of the MDS/CATA
databases.
Also the UDA :MDSMATREF has been removed from the ATTA element in MDS12 and
replaced by the new AVEVA PDMS standard attribute MATREF.

Objective
To generate an Upgrade macro file in an existing 11.6 project currently using the MDS
application.
The Upgrade macro file contains the names of all the current MDS ATTA and PLAT
element types in the current MDB along with the attribute values for the SPREF and the
UDA :MDSMATREF for these element types.
Note: In the MDS12 the UDA :MDSMATREF has been replaced by the AVEVA PDMS
standard attribute MATREF at all ATTA element types.
The UDA :MDSMATREF still applies to all MDS PLAT element types in the MDS12.
Important: Only run the generated Upgrade macro file in an already Upgraded 12 version
of the project. This is an existing 11.6 project version which has already been
Upgraded to a 12 project version via the standard AVEVA PLANT 12 Upgrade
procedure for an existing 11.6 project. Plus the existing 11.6 project running
MDS has been Upgraded via the standard AVEVA MDS12 Defaults Upgrade
utility found in the PARAGON module.
2.5.1 Update Process

Note: The Upgrade may be run multiple times on the same or different MDB's in the same
project without causing any corruption. However you must make sure that all
databases containing MDS supports are run through this Upgrade procedure at least
once.
It is advisable but NOT compulsory to complete this Upgrade process before any new MDS
supports or any other new database elements are created in a project.
It is good housekeeping for you to Date stamp all of the upgraded 12 project databases
before proceeding with this Upgrade process on an Upgraded 12 project.
The Upgrade process should be started in the MDS 11.6 project application and completed
in MDS12 project application.
The DESIGN module Upgrade process for the MDS12 version is as follows:
1. Copy the new MDS12 PML function supplied with the MDS12.0.SP5 version: i.e.
"...\pmllib\design\functions\mds116DesignFor12Upgrade.pmlfnc" into the
corresponding PMLIB folder, ...\pmllib\design\functions, in the existing MDS11.6
appware.
2. From within the existing 11.6 project MONITOR module, type PML REHASH ALL on
the command line.
Note: The user MUST have write access to the MDS11.6 PMLLIB folders for this to update
the "pml.index" file.
3. Enter an appropriate MDB containing MDS supports and generate the Upgrade macro
file for the selected MDB by running the new PML function via the command line: For
example !!mds116DesignFor12Upgrade().
4. Transfer the Upgrade macro file from the current 11.6 project folder into the
corresponding folder of the target Upgraded 12 version of the project.
5. Run the Upgrade macro on the command of the DESIGN module of the Upgraded 12
project. For example $M/C:\AVEVA\Plant\MDS12.0.SP4\project\mde\mdeinfo\

MDS12DesignAttaUpgrade\MDS116-to-MDS12-DESIGN-ATTA-UPGRADE-MACRO-
27Aug2009-105747.pmlmac
6. Running the Upgrade macro file will automatically generate an Upgrade Log file in the
same folder of the Upgraded12 project as the Upgrade macro file itself. For example
C:\AVEVA\Plant\MDS12.0.SP4\project\mde\mdeinfo\MDS12DesignAttaUpgrade\MDS
12-DESIGN-ATTA-UPGRADE-LOG-FILE-27Aug2009-105747.pmllog.
7. A successful Upgrade will not generate any other data except for that shown below:
<START of MDS12 DESIGN Module PROJECT UPGRADE LOG FILE>
*** If there are NO SCREEN ERRORS and the UPGRADE LOG FILE is EMPTY the
MDS ATTA and PLAT DESIGN Module PROJECT UPGRADE was SUCCESSFUL
***
<END of MDS12 DESIGN Module PROJECT UPGRADE LOG FILE>
2.6 Update Existing Client Project Application Defaults

Databases
Where users are maintaining their own application defaults databases, these standards will
not be immediately available to the user because defaults for these standards need to be
updated within their application defaults database.
At 12.1.1 an upgrade tool has been provided to allow the MDS administrator to easily
update existing standards or add application defaults for any new standards that have been
created in the MDS project. This is relevant for users who are upgrading from a previous
version of a project or otherwise continuing work on a project that uses a copy of a previous
versions MDS/APPDEFAULTS database.
The Check MDS Application Defaults tool is a feature in the Utilities menu of the Paragon
module and is available to administrators who belong to team CATADMIN.

If an Administrator wants to check the MDS application defaults database against the
standard set of defaults contained in the MDS project click Check Defaults option as
previously displayed.
The tool will check the Administrators defaults database to determine if any default
standards are missing or if any updates to existing standards need to be applied. If any
updates are found then they will be displayed as follows.

In the example shown we can see that the tool has finished checking the defaults database
and determined that there are 4 missing entries for standards that are available in the MDS
catalogue.
If the Administrator wants to add application defaults sets for these missing items click
Update Defaults option which will automatically create the defaults data in the project
defaults database. When it has finished a message window is displayed informing the user
that it has successfully created the required number of additional defaults.
Note: The same process is followed for any updates that need to be made to existing
defaults.
A log file is created during the defaults update which gives more detailed information about
what has been added to the database. The log file is created in the current %PDMSUSER%
directory and is named mdsDefaultsUpdate.log.


MDS Admin Data Form
3 MDS Admin Data Form
The MDS Admin Data form is the main control form for the MDS application. It allows the
administrator to control some of the design limits within which supports can be created. The
form also allows the administrator to set the criteria that MDS uses to locate support zones
etc.
The default values/settings shown on the forms are those that exist when the MDS
application is first installed.
Note that some of the defaults on the Options(1) tab can be modified by the designer using
the MDS Application Defaults form (refer to the MDS User Guide).
The MDS Admin Data form modifies values in /MDS/OPTION/DEFAULTS, which are the
defaults that are set for the MDS Application Defaults form in MDS design.
Changes made are only applied to the database when the Apply button is pressed. To keep
the changes Save Work operation needs to be performed.
The Dismiss button removes the form. If changes have been made, but not applied, a
window is displayed asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting.
3.1 Loading the Form

Start the PARAGON application, then select Modify > MDS Application Defaults from the
main menu to display the MDS Admin Data form with the Option (1) tab selected.

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Figure 3:1. MDS Admin Data - Options (1) tab
3.2 Options (1) Tab

The defaults on the Options (1) tab are grouped into three sections: Application Tolerances,
Hangers and Framework Connection Details.

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3.2.1 Max. Pipe Slope (MDSSUPPMS)
Default Session/default Description

value catalogue modifiable
1/10 Session Maximum allowable pipe slope for horizontal
supports.
This is the slope value above which MDS creates a framework type support perpendicular to
the pipe (see Figure 3:2.: MDSSUPPMS slope > 1/10). Below this slope value, MDS allows
the pipe to sit at an angle relative to the vertical framework (see Figure 3:3.: MDSSUPPMS
slope < 1/10).
Figure 3:2. MDSSUPPMS slope > 1/10
Figure 3:3. MDSSUPPMS slope < 1/10
3.2.2 Steelwork Overlap (MDSSUPPOV)
Default value Session/default Description

(mm) catalogue modifiable
10 Session Steelwork overlap.

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This value determines the overlap distance for steelwork overlap type joints on the support
frameworks (see Figure 3:6.: MDSSUPPCL and MDSSUPPOV).
3.2.3 Max. Packing Dist (MDSPACKDI)

50 Session Maximum allowable packing distance (see
Figure 3:4.: MDSPACKDI).
Figure 3:4. MDSPACKDI
3.2.4 Max. Packing Overlap (MDSPACKMO)

5 Session Maximum allowable packing overlap.
This is the maximum allowable overlap that can occur between a support attachment and its
associated supporting steelwork (see Figure 3:5.: MDSPACKMO).

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Figure 3:5. MDSPACKMO
3.2.5 Pipe Clearance (MDSSUPPCL)

100 Session Steelwork clearance from support attachments.
This value is overridden by the new MDS ancillary default values declared in the MDS
PARAGON module defaults catalogue, i.e. in the DATA members found in a typical MDS
ancillary default DTSE element. For example, DTSE /MDS/ATTA/DEFAULTS/AT01/100/
FRMW (see Framework Clearance Option, Closed End Clearance, Open End Clearance).
When a designer chooses to build a support using the Clearance option, this value is used
to determine the clearance on both sides of the support attachment (see Figure 3:6.:
MDSSUPPCL and MDSSUPPOV), For example, if the MDS ancillary default values are not
found.

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Figure 3:6. MDSSUPPCL and MDSSUPPOV
3.2.6 Max. Horizontal Angle (MDSMAXHANG)

(degrees) catalogue modifiable
30 Default catalogue Maximum allowable horizontal angle for pipe
hangers
This default determines the maximum allowable angle in the horizontal plane with respect to
the datum pipe centreline that a pipe can have in order to be added to a framework (see
Figure 3:7.: MDSMAXHANG).

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Figure 3:7. MDSMAXHANG
3.2.7 Min. Rod Length (MDSMINHANG)

150 Default catalogue Minimum hanger rod length for MDS
information only.
3.2.8 Max. Pivot Angle (MDSMAXPIVA)

30 Default catalogue Maximum pivot angle for pipe hangers
This default determines the maximum allowable slope for a horizontal pipe that can be
supported by a hanger. If the user attempts to support a section of pipe whose slope is
greater than the MDSMAXPIVA angle an error is displayed (see Figure 3:8.: MDSMAXPIVA
and MDSPIVWARN).

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3.2.9 Project Hanger Interfaces (MDSHANGIF)

catalogue modifiable
Standard Default catalogue Project hanger interface (4 options):
MDS LISEGA = LICAD from Lisega
PSL = PSDesigner from Pipe Supports Ltd
CPL = Witch Hanger from Carpenter & Paterson Ltd
Standard MDS = Standard MDS hanger application
The administrator can define the hanger interfaces that are available for use in DESIGN.
The Default Hanger Interface is selected by the administrator and loaded automatically
when the user enters DESIGN. Only active default hanger interfaces are available from the
drop-down list.
3.2.10 User Warning Angle (MDSPIVWARN)

5 Default catalogue Warning pivot angle for pipe hangers
This default is also associated with hangers and determines the angle above which a
warning is displayed to the user. If the user attempts to support a section of pipe whose
slope is greater than or equal to the MDSPIVWARN angle, an error is displayed but the user
is allowed to continue with the design process.
Note: It is essential that the value of MDSPIVWARN is always less than the value of
MDSMAXPIVA.
In the example given in Figure 3:8.: MDSMAXPIVA and MDSPIVWARN, the designer would
have received a warning alert, as the slope of the pipe is greater than the MDSPIVWARN
angle but less than the MDSMAXPIVA angle.
Note: The MDS manufacturers hanger interfaces (LICAD, PSDesigner and Witch Hanger)
will override these default settings.

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Figure 3:8. MDSMAXPIVA and MDSPIVWARN
3.2.11 Joint Offset (MDSOFFSET)

150 Default catalogue The value used by the MDS Integrity Checker
for joint eccentricity.
3.2.12 Create (MDSCONNS)

With Default catalogue Connection to steelwork (3 options):
Geometry
1. No Connections
2. Without Geometry
3. With Geometry
If the Create option is set to No Connections, the connection icons on all support forms
become inactive. If the Create option is set to Without Geometry, the create and delete
connection icons become active, and the modify and force connect icons remain inactive.
This is because these icons are only used for modifying joint geometry attributes. If the
Create option is set to With Geometry, then all icons become active.

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3.2.13 Modify Support (MDSCONNSMODS)

WARNING Default catalogue Modify support action, (3 options):
1. WARNING
2. ERROR
3. CONTINUE
The Modify Support option enables MDS to know what to do if the support is connected.
This option dictates the error messages when modifying a connected support in the normal
way.
Default setting available:
WARNING: a warning message is displayed, asking the user if she or he wishes to
continue, every time a support is modified.
ERROR: the user will be asked to delete the connection before continuing.
CONTINUE: the user will not receive any messages before the support is modified.
3.2.14 Automatic Pads

On Default catalogue Sets the Automatic Pads default value, (2
options):
1. On
1. Off
3.3 Options (2) Tab

The Options (2) tab is shown below:

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Figure 3:9. MDS Admin Data - Options (2) tab
3.3.1 Flange Gapping Value (MDSFLAGAP)

0 Default catalogue Flange gapping value
This is the value used for flange gap control when the flange gap toggle is true on the MDS
Application Defaults form. Refer to the Support Application Defaults, for more information.

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3.3.2 Alternate Representation Level (MDSLEVCHANGE)

7 Default catalogue The value that can be set to allow graphical
additions of Design elements by their drawing
level attribute.
3.3.3 Transport Prefix (MDSTRANPREF) and Transport Text (MDSTRANISO)

T Default catalogue MDSTRANPREF: transportation support
prefix.
TRANSPORTATION# Default catalogue MDSTRANISO: transportation support
/SUPPORT text as seen on the Piping Isometric.
The default MDSTRANPREF contains the prefix string that identifies a transportation
support. If the support name starts with the transport prefix, the STEX of all support
attachments associated with the support will have the transportation#/support text string,
contained in the default MDSTRANISO. This is appended to the support name in the
Attachment Stext attribute and will appear on the relevant Piping Isometric.
3.3.4 Number of Characters in Trunnion Support Codes Standard

(MDSTRUNCODE)

5 Default catalogue Number of characters to be displayed in
trunnion support codes standard.
3.3.5 Unit of Weight on Drawings (MDSWEITAG)

Kgs Default catalogue Defines the unit of weight on drawings.

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3.3.6 Unique Support Names (MDSUNIQUENAMES)

true Default catalogue Allows creation of unique support names and
reference supports.
When the check box is ticked, functionality is made available for the user to create unique
support names and reference supports. When the check box is unticked, functionality for the
user to create unique support names and reference supports is disabled.
The unique support naming functionality allows the user to define the name of a newly
created ancillary for the pipe, HVAC or rack when they are being added to a support instead
of using the standard naming convention.
The main purpose of the reference support functionality is to allow the user to add an
existing ancillary to a framework.
For example, if when creating a new framework support there is an ancillary created on
another pipe that the user wishes to add to the framework, the user can select the ancillary
and it becomes part of the framework.
3.3.7 Special Support Number Prefix (MDSSPECPRE), Special Support

Number Unique (MDSSPECFLA) and Special Support Number Checker
(MDSSPECON)
Default Session/default Description

value catalogue modifiable
SPS Default catalogue MDSSPECPRE: special support number prefix.
false Default catalogue MDSSPECFLA: special support number unique
flag.
false Default catalogue MDSSPECON: special support number checker.
The MDSSPECPRE default is the special support number prefix and is used when special
supports are created. The prefix is used in combination with the standard support name. It
can be made to be unique within the current MDB by setting the MDSSPECFLA default to
true. Setting the default value to false allows the special support number to exist at more
than one support. Setting MDSSPECON to true prevents the user from proceeding until a
special support number is entered.

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3.3.8 Weight Unit (MDSWEIUNIT)

1 Default catalogue This value is a conversion factor that allows
output of weights in units other than kg.
All catalogue weights are stored in the database in kg. This setting is used in weight
calculations and enables output in lbs, or any other desired units. The options are:
1 (kg) = output in kg
2.2046 (lbs) = output in lbs
Other = Any other weight units. Enter the appropriate conversion factor in the
numeric entry box.
3.3.9 Dataset Code Conversion Factor (MPU)

1 Default catalogue Dataset code conversion factor (2 options):
1. Metric project = Dimensions in mm.
2. Imperial project = Dimensions in inches.
Divided by 25.4 to give output in inches.
3.3.10 Display Orientation in Support Tag on Isometric (MDSORINOT)

true Default catalogue Sets what the support tag displays on the
Isometric.
true = PS100
ORI = N
false = PS100

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3.3.11 Determine if Notes Appear on Isometric Drawings (MDSTRUNNOTES)

true Default catalogue Determines whether the following notes
appear on isometric drawings:
DO NOT CUT HOLE IN PIPE
6mm WEEP HOLE
FREE TO SLIDE
3.3.12 Determine if Bracing Members are in Isometric MTO

False Default catalogue Determines if Bracing Members are displayed
in the isometric MTO
3.4 Miscellaneous Tab

The defaults on the Miscellaneous tab are grouped into three sections: Form Size Control,
Active Icons and Zone ID.

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Figure 3:10. MDS Admin Data - Miscellaneous
3.4.1 Form Size Control

This section of the form lists the forms that can be displayed by the MDS application. The
associated values control the number of lines of information displayed in the form.
3.4.2 Active Icons

Depending on project requirements and conditions, it may be necessary to deactivate
certain icons on the MDS toolbar. This is done by ticking/unticking the appropriate check
boxes, and determines the range of ancillaries that are available during the design process.
3.4.3 Zone ID
The settings within the Zone ID section represent the criteria that the MDS application uses
to select suitable zones for creation of support frameworks. MDS uses the attributes and
values set here to determine (a) the list of zones where MDS support frameworks and

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hangers may be created, and (b) the zones for the PIPING, HVAC and CABLE TRAY
elements where MDS ancillary supports may be created.
3.5 User Modified Defaults
3.5.1 Support Application Defaults

The MDS designer can modify some of the defaults using the MDS Application Defaults
form (Figure 3:11.: MDS Application Defaults form). To access this form select Settings >
MDS Defaults > Application from the MDS main menu bar.
All values entered into this form are always displayed in the current format for distance units
set inside AVEVA Plant/Marine.
Note: Any changes made here are temporary, i.e. they apply only to the current session. To
make the changes to the defaults permanent, use the applicable administration
forms.
Figure 3:11. MDS Application Defaults form
The items on this form are self explanatory except for Flange Gaps and Compensating
Plates.

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This Flange Gaps function only works in creation by cursor mode. The setting for this
functionality is available by pressing the Flange Gaps button. This will display the following
form:
Note: ID1 is the first member identified and ID2 is the second member identified (if
applicable). This can make a significant difference to the structure as shown in the
examples below. The positioning of the framework legs can be used with either the
identified sections or gensecs geometry or the sections or gensecs origin.
The following examples show the effect of selecting the members in different orders. In
Figure 3:12.: ID1 = off, ID2 = off both flange gaps are set to off. In Figure 3:13.: Left first, ID1
= Inside, ID2 = Outside and Figure 3:14.: Right first, ID1 = Inside, ID2 = Outside, ID1 and
ID2 have the same settings but have been selected in different orders. The same is also
true for Figure 3:15.: Left first, ID1 = Inside, ID2 = Off and Figure 3:16.: Right first, ID1 =
Inside, ID2 = Off, resulting in a mirrored structure in both cases.
Figure 3:12. ID1 = off, ID2 = off

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Figure 3:13. Left first, ID1 = Inside, Figure 3:14. Right first, ID1 = Inside,
ID2 = Outside ID2 = Outside
Figure 3:15. Left first, ID1 = Inside, ID2 = Off Figure 3:16. Right first, ID1 = Inside, ID2 =
Off
Pressing the Compensation Options button allows the user to view the Compensating Plate
options. Refer to MDS Compensating Plates for further information.

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Figure 3:17. MDS Compensation Options form

MDS Active Control Form
4 MDS Active Control Form
The MDS Active Control form enables the administrator to change the active state of all
support types in the MDS catalogue. This controls whether the supports will be available for
use on the project by the MDS designer.
Active: Ancillary included in selection lists.
Inactive: Ancillary excluded from selection lists.
Tabs along the top of the form allow the user to select support type and the grid below
displays the corresponding supports. The active status for each support is shown by the
colour of the first column, green for active and red for inactive. Multiple supports can be
selected in the grid and the buttons below allow the user to Activate or Deactivate them
respectively. If a single support is selected, the active status of individual bore sizes can also
be set using the grid on the right-hand side of the form.
Changes made are only applied to the database when the Apply button is clicked. The
Dismiss button closes the form. If changes have been made, but not applied, a window is
displayed asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting.

Start the PARAGON application, then select Modify > MDS Active Control from the main
menu to display the MDS Active Control form.
If any other forms that have similar functionality are open such as:
MDS Ancillary Defaults Form.
MDS Hanger Data Form.
MDS Structure Defaults Form.
MDS Trunnion Defaults Form.
The user will be asked if that form can be closed.
Figure 4:1. Close Form Question

Yes: Will close the form and open the MDS Active Control form.
No/Cancel: Will leave the form open and will not open the MDS Active Control form.
If the user selects Yes and changes on that form have been made but not applied the user
my also me asked to apply changes.
Figure 4:2. Apply Changes Question
Yes: Will apply changes before closing the form and opening the MDS Active Control form.
No: Will not apply changes before closing the form and opening the MDS Active Control
form.
Cancel: Will leave the form open and will not open the MDS Active Control form.
Figure 4:3. MDS Active Control Form
Clicking Full allows the user to make all supports active, clicking Brief allows the user to
make only a small subset of supports for demonstration purposes active.
4.2 Tabs
Along the top of the form are tabs for all the available support types, plus the last tab which
contains all the support types.

There is a button in the top-right corner of the form that allows a key to popup with
descriptions of the support types.
Figure 4:4. Key to Support Types Form
4.3 Main Grid

The main grid lists all the supports for the selected support type tab. There are three
columns giving information on the MDS Name, Replacement Name and Description. The
active status of each support is indicated by the colour of the first column:
Green = Activated
Red = Deactivated
The user can multi-select rows in the grid and change their active status by either clicking on
the Activate or Deactivate buttons below the grid or by right-clicking on the grid and

selecting the appropriate command from the menu. There is also a Select All option at the
bottom-left of the grid.
Above the grid on the left hand side is a summary displaying the number of active supports.
4.4 Side Grid

The grid on the right-hand side lists all the available bores for the selected support. This grid
is shown if only one support is selected in the main grid and this support has individual bore
sizes.
Figure 4:5. MDS Active Control Form with Side Grid Shown
The user can multi-select rows in the grid and change their active status by either clicking on
the Activate or Deactivate buttons below the grid or by right-clicking on the grid and
selecting the appropriate command from the menu. There is also a Select All option at the
bottom-left of the grid.
4.5 Right-Click Menu

Right-clicking on either the main grid or the side grid will show a popup menu.

Figure 4:6. Right-Click Menu
Activate: Activates the selected supports/bores.

Deactivate: Deactivates the selected supports/bores.
Save Table to Excel: Saves the current grid as a MS Excel file.
Reinitialise Current Table: Reloads the current grid with values from the database. Any
changes made to the current grid will be lost.
4.6 Save Table to Excel

From the right-click menu the user can choose Save Table to Excel to save the current grid
as an MS Excel file. This will activate the save form where the user can choose where to
save the file.
Figure 4:7. Save Table to Excel Form


MDS Ancillary Defaults Form
5 MDS Ancillary Defaults Form
The MDS Ancillary Defaults form contains the design parameter definitions for all the
ancillary support components that can be modelled using design parameters in the MDS
catalogue. It allows the administrator to define the physical dimensions of all the ancillaries
to match a given vendor. The supplied parameters are generally based on, but not
exclusively:
Carpenter & Paterson Ltd
Pipe Suspension Equipment Catalogue No. 7/94
References to the supplier figure numbers are provided on the relevant section of the form.
The form also provides material descriptions. The forms allows the administrator to set
minimum and maximum design values associated with certain attributes of the ancillary, and
contains information used during Material Take Off (MTO) extraction by the MDS Automatic
Drawing Production application.
The component descriptions can also contain rules that modify the geometry of the
component in certain situations, e.g. by adding stiffening webs for pipe shoes where the
height of the shoe exceeds a given value.
Changes made are only applied to the database when the Apply button is pressed. The
Dismiss button removes the form. If changes have been made, but not applied, a window is

Start the PARAGON application, then select Modify > MDS Ancillary Defaults from the
main menu to display the MDS Ancillary Data form with the Standard tab selected.

Figure 5:1. MDS Ancillary Defaults - Standard Tab
5.2 Standard Tab

The left hand side of the form lists the available MDS ancillary support standards.
Hanger and trunnion support types are described in MDS Hanger Data Form and MDS
Trunnion Defaults Form.
MDS lighting support types are described in section MDS Lighting Support Defaults.
MDS Structural Framework Support types are described in section MDS Structure Defaults
Form.
The buttons below the list provide filtering on specific support types.
When a support type is highlighted, the support standard name, its replacement name and
description appear at the top of the form (described below). This information is outside of
the tabbed areas and is displayed on all tabs.
The plotfile for the selected standard is displayed on the right of the form. To zoom in on an
area of the plotfile, click and drag with the middle mouse button. To restore the original size,
use the right-click menu and select Reset Limits.
The information on the form is grouped into two sections. Design detail in the Standard
section applies to all signs of the component. The Bore Specific section contains data
associated with the specified size (bore) of component.
The Apply button should be used before selecting another standard, otherwise any
changes will be lost.

5.2.1 Support Standard

The support type selected in the list is copied here, and cannot be changed. The Support
Standard is the code used internally within the software by the MDS application.
5.2.2 Standard Replacement Name

This is the clients replacement support name used on all forms in the MDS application
when referring to the support type defined by the Support Standard. It is also output in place
of the Support Standard name on MDS Automatic Drawing Production drawings. The name
can be modified by editing the text in this field. All characters in the replacement name
MUST be alpha/numeric only.
5.2.3 Description
The text in this field is configurable to suit each design project, and is only displayed to the
user in the DESIGN module during the creation of supports. The description in this field
does not affect any associated Material Take Off (MTO) details output in MDS Automatic
Drawing Production, as these details are stored in the MDS catalogue database.
The following defaults are located in the Standard section of the form:
5.2.4 Active
This option enables the administrator to specify which of the available ancillaries will be
available for use on the project by the MDS designer, as follows:
True = ancillary included in selection lists
False = ancillary excluded from selection lists
This Active setting overrides any subsequent Active setting shown on the Active/Shop Flag
tab (Figure 5:5.: MDS Ancillary Defaults - Active/Shop Flag Tab).
5.2.5 Vendor Reference

Details the vendor figure number associated with the component build parameters that are
detailed on the MDS Ancillary Defaults form.
5.2.6 Elevation Restriction

Specifies the elevation (height) at which an ancillary can be created at and above. For
example, setting a value of 5000 means the ancillary can be created at any elevation at
5000 mm and ABOVE, but NOT below 5000mm.
The default setting is *, meaning there is no restriction on the elevation at which the ancillary
can be created.
5.2.7 Pipe Specification Material Code

The pipe material is specified here, as follows:
CS Carbon Steel
SS Stainless Steel
FG Fibre Glass

GV Galvanised
PL Plastic
CN Cupro Nickel
ALL represents ANY material, i.e. valid for all pipe specifications.
This text value, e.g. CS, represents the setting stored at a valid PIPE specification, at the
uda :MDSPipeMat, for use by the MDS application. These settings are totally configurable
and NOT restricted to the example values shown here.
5.2.8 Support Function

The ancillary support function is specified here. For example, AN for an anchor support.
The administrator can assign a support function to a chosen preliminary support standard
so that it can be identified as a particular support type (for example, anchor) when the time
comes to convert the preliminary support into a detailed MDS support type.
When coupled with similar support types on ancillaries, hangers and trunnion standards it
becomes possible to check that the support type being created when using an existing
preliminary support matches that already specified during initial design.
By default, ancillary, hanger and trunnion standards are assigned a default support function
corresponding to their MDS standard code. For example, AT, AN, FH, VH, TT, these are fully
configurable by the administrator.
To specify a support function for a hanger, refer to MDS Hanger Data Form for further
information.
To specify a support function for a trunnion, refer to MDS Trunnion Defaults Form for further
information.
5.2.9 PROPCON - MDS Ancillary Material

The ancillary component material is selected from the materials contained in the PROPCON
(properties) database.
5.2.10 Isometric MTOC Flag

This setting determines whether the material for a MDS ancillary appears in the material list
on the piping isometric.
True = Ancillary material appears in the isometric material list
False = Ancillary material does not appear in the isometric material list
The Isometric MTOC Flag overrides any subsequent Shop Flag settings shown on the
Active/Shop Flag Tab (Figure 5:5.: MDS Ancillary Defaults - Active/Shop Flag Tab)
The following defaults are located in the Bore Specific section of the form.
5.2.11 Bore
The size (bore) of the pipe (in mm) is specified by clicking on the up/down arrows. The
following pipe defaults apply to the size of the pipe selected.


Provides the same information as Pipe Specification Material Code above, but overrides the
Standard setting for the selected bore.

Provides the same information as PROPCON - MDS Ancillary Material above, but overrides
the Standard setting for the selected bore.
5.2.14 Framework Clearance Option, Closed End Clearance, Open End

Clearance
MDS allows an overlap (clearance) value to be used when an ancillary is placed on a
framework type support.
This new functionality will always override the pipe clearance value declared in the MDS
Admin Data form Figure 3:1.: MDS Admin Data - Options (1) tab explained in Pipe
Clearance (MDSSUPPCL), and the MDS Application Defaults form in User Modified
Defaults.
Additional overlap (clearance) values are stored within the catalogue held dimensional
parameters of the ancillary. The two values cater for different clearances, dependent on the
type of standard framework being created, designated as the Open End and Closed End
clearances, as shown below.
Figure 5:2. Open End and Closed End Clearances
An additional parameter for the ancillaries is used to instruct MDS how the overlap
(clearance) is applied, whether from the centreline or the geometry of the pipe and the
MDS ancillary (e.g. the outside of the pipe). See the example below.

Figure 5:3. Framework Clearance Option
There is also a build style parameter which is held as a user defined attribute (uda) that
specifies the way the support frame dimensions are applied when the frame is built up, i.e.
whether the inside or outside of the steelwork at the closed end is used. This uda is copied
from the support frame template. See the figure below:
Figure 5:4. Using Inside or Outside Style
The Build Style of the MDS Framework is controlled via the uda :MDSBuildStyl at the
STRCTURE element of a MDS Framework template. There are two options, i.e. INSIDE
(default) or OUTSIDE, which currently may only be set via the command line in the MDS
Framework template DESIGN databases.
Note: Changing this uda manually at design instance of the template will have no effect as
it is always copied form the template each time the support frame is modified by the
application.

Limitations
The overlap (clearance) functionality described above has only been added to the following
support frame types:
FT03 to FT15 inclusive FT35
FT17 FT36
FT18 FT37
FT19 FT38
FT21 FT39
FT25 FT40
FT29 FT42
FT31 FT43
FT32 FT51
FT33 FT56
FT34A, B, C
5.3 Active/Shop Flag Tab
Figure 5:5. MDS Ancillary Defaults - Active/Shop Flag Tab
5.3.1 Active
The setting of these check boxes determines the pipe bore sizes that the selected ancillary
can be attached to.

When Active is true on the Standard tab, all check boxes are ticked (true) by default, but the
administrator can untick boxes as required for the project.
When Active is False on the Standard tab, this setting overrides all the check box settings,
and are treated as False, even if they are ticked (true).
5.3.2 Shop Flag

The setting of these check boxes determines whether the material for a MDS ancillary
appears in the piping isometric material list under the FABRICATION MATERIALS (SHOP
TRUE) or ERECTION MATERIALS (SHOP FALSE) heading of the MTO.
When the Isometric MT0C Flag is true on the Standard tab, all check boxes are ticked
(true) by default, but the Administrator can untick boxes as required for the project.
When the Isometric MTOC Flag is false on the Standard tab, this setting overrides all the
check box settings shown on this tab, and are treated as false, even if they are ticked (true).
5.4 Parameters Tab
Figure 5:6. MDS Ancillary Defaults - Parameters Tab
The Parameters tab displays a table of the design parameters for the selected MDS
ancillary for each bore size. The bore sizes that appear in this table are NOT dependent on
the Active check box settings of the previous tab. The parameters listed here are for display
purposes only (not editable). Parameters are changed in the Size tab.
The width of the columns can be altered by clicking and dragging the vertical column
separator lines.
Selecting a row (by left-clicking) selects that bore size in the Size, Alt Expression and User
Des Pars tabs. For example, when switching to the Size tab, that bore will already be
selected, but can be changed using the Bore selection control.

5.5 Size Tab
Figure 5:7. MDS Ancillary Defaults - Size Tab
The Size tab allows all the design parameters for a specific bore size to be edited. The
design parameters listed here correspond to the applicable row of the table in the
Parameters tab.
The description of the design parameters shown in the Size (and Parameter) tabs are taken
from the DTREF of the SCOM of the CATE in the CATA in the MDS-Standards-Supports
(e.g. for an AT01, all the SCOM are collected for /ATTA-AT01). Where the CATE cannot be
found, the descriptions are shown as unset, and the message Cannot collect SCOM
DBREFS and get descriptions is displayed on the status bar. If the CATE is found, but one
or more design parameter descriptions are unset, it is displayed as unset.
When the Apply button is clicked, the changes for the selected bore size will be reflected in
the applicable row of the Parameters tab.
On returning to the Parameters tab, all the changes made can be viewed together. If these
are satisfactory, all the changes can be applied at once to the database by clicking on the
Apply button.

5.6 Parameter Tab
Figure 5:8. MDS Ancillary Defaults - Parameter Tab
The Parameter tab allows a selected design parameter to be changed for a specific bore
size, or range of bore sizes. This corresponds to editing a column of the table in the
Parameters tab.
The design parameter to be edited is selected from the Column drop-down list and the new
value is entered into the Value box. The range of bore sizes that the value is applicable to is
specified using the From Bore and To Bore drop-down lists.
When the Apply button is clicked, the list at the left of the form is updated with the new
value. The changes will also be reflected in the relevant columns of the table in the
Parameters tab. On returning to the Parameters tab, the changes made can be viewed
together. If these are satisfactory, all the changes can be applied at once to the database by
clicking on the Apply button.

5.7 Alt Expression Tab
Figure 5:9. MDS Ancillary Defaults - Alt Expression Tab
The Alt Expression tab provides for alternative expressions and alternative design
parameters for a particular bore. This feature is used to change the geometry of a
component in certain situations.
The MDS application checks the alternative expression each time the component is
modified. if the expression is true, the alternative design parameters to the right of the
expression are used. In the example screenshot above, when design parameter 5 is greater
than 100mm, design parameter 7 is set to 6mm and design parameter 9 is set to 25mm.
This creates stiffeners on the AT01 pipe shoe 6mm thick and located 25mm from each end
of the shoe.

5.8 User Des Pars Tab
Figure 5:10. MDS Ancillary Defaults - User Des Pars Tab
This tab lists the design parameters that the MDS designer can modify during the creation or
subsequent modification of a support. The example screenshot shows component AT01,
bore size 20mm. The designer would only be allowed to modify two of the design
parameters for AT01:
Design Parameter 2 - support length, which has minimum and maximum values of
100mm and 350mm
Design Parameter 5 - support height, which has minimum and maximum values of
50mm and 180mm
When the designer modifies these values using the MDS application, the minimum and
maximum values are checked and a warning message is displayed if any values are outside
their allowable ranges. The administrators must ensure suitable minimum and maximum
values are entered for the design parameters.
In some situations if may be necessary to restrict a user-editable parameter to a single
value. For example, for AT01 with 20mm bore, we may wish to fix the shoe height at 100mm
to match the component available in a given supplier catalogue. In this case the minimum
and maximum values are both set to 100.
5.8.1 Adding User-editable Design Parameters

To create a new user-editable design parameter:
1. Click on the Standard tab and select the relevant ancillary.
2. Click on the User Des Pars tab and select the Bore using the up/down arrows.
3. Click on the New User Editable Design Parameter button. A form is displayed asking
you to enter the number of the new design parameter.

Figure 5:11. Input form
4. Enter the design parameter number (e.g. 1 for Flange Width) and click OK to create the
new user design parameter. The new design parameter appears on the form, with
default minimum and maximum values of 0.
Important: This new design parameter will appear on the form for ALL BORE SIZES in the
standard. Ensure the values required are entered at each bore size.
Figure 5:12. Adding a user-editable Design Parameter
5. Enter suitable minimum and maximum allowable values for the design parameter as
shown above.
6. Click Apply to apply the changes to the database.

5.8.2 Deleting User-editable Design Parameters

To delete an existing user-editable design parameter:
1. Click on the Remove User Editable Design Parameter button. A form is displayed
asking you to enter the number of the user design parameter to be deleted (Figure
5:11.: Input form).
2. Enter the design parameter number (e.g. 1 for Flange Width) and click OK to delete the
selected user design parameter. The Confirm form is displayed as shown below. Click
Yes to delete the selected user design parameter.
Figure 5:13. Confirm form
3. The selected user design parameter is now deleted from all bores of the MDS Ancillary
standard, as shown Figure 5:10.: MDS Ancillary Defaults - User Des Pars Tab.
4. Click Apply to apply the changes to the database.

MDS Hanger Data Form
6 MDS Hanger Data Form
Important: The MDS hanger template configurations displayed in the MDS Hanger Data
form Figure 6:1.: MDS Hanger Data - Standard Tab MUST represent the same
hanger components included in the actual hanger templates defined in the SITE
called /MDS/HANGERS. This holds the modelled hanger templates for each
hanger component manufacturer/supplier in their respective databases. (Refer
to Hangers Design Templates for further information).
The MDS Hanger Data form is used to define the configuration of the MDS hanger
templates. Each hangers configuration can have a replacement name more meaningful to
the MDS designer, and a description to suit a particular design project.
These MDS Hanger templates only apply to the MDS application when the Project Hanger
Interface (MDSHANGIF) default value is set to MDS (see Project Hanger Interfaces
(MDSHANGIF). Three sets of MDS hanger templates are supplied with the application, one
for each of the hanger components manufacturer/supplier, i.e. PSL, GRINNELL (now
ANVIL) and PIHASA.
Dismiss button removes the form. If changes have been made, but not applied, a window is

Start the PARAGON application, then select Modify > MDS Hanger Template Defaults
from the main menu to display the MDS Hanger Data form with the Standard tab displayed.

Figure 6:1. MDS Hanger Data - Standard Tab
6.2 Standard Tab

The left hand side of the forms lists the available MDS hanger template types; each type
represents a hanger configuration. There are two basic hanger types: Fixed hangers (FH)
and Variable Hangers (VH).
When a hanger configuration is highlighted, the MDS support standard, its replacement
name and description appear at the top of the form (described below). This information is
outside of the tabbed areas and is displayed on all four tabs,
The plotfiles for all of the selected hanger configurations are displayed on the right of the
form. To zoom in on an area of the plotfile, click and drag with the middle mouse button. To
restore the original size, use the right-click menu and select Reset Limits.
The Apply button should be clicked before selecting another standard, otherwise any

The MDS hanger template configuration selected in the list is copied here, and cannot be
changed.


when referring to the hanger configuration defined by the Support Standard. It is also output
in place of the Support standard name on MDS Automatic Drawing Production drawings.
The replacement name is based on the hanger configuration, see Hanger Template
Configuration.
6.2.3 Description
does not affect any associated MTOC details output in MDS Automatic Drawing Production,
as these details are stored in the MDS catalogue database.
6.2.4 Hanger Template Configuration

Each hanger template configuration has its own specific design characteristics, based on
the following considerations:
Is it a single or double configuration?
Should the hanger be connected to a vertical or to a horizontal pipe?
Should the pipe be insulated?
Should the steelwork connection be a double-channel connection? What type of beams
can be used for the steelwork connection?
If it is a variable spring hanger, where is the spring located? Is it below the pipe? Is it
located above the pipe but below the steelwork? Is it located on top of the steelwork?
Is the hanger connected to the pipe using a pipe clamp or to a welded lug?
The hanger template configuration is defined as a combination of three basic components,
the top (T), middle (M) and bottom (B) component. For example, a T1 M2 B5 hanger means
that the hanger has a T1 type top connection, M2 type middle connection and a B5 type
pipe connection. These three basic components can be viewed on the plotfiles shown on
the right of the form.
Based on this combination and on other attributes of the hanger templates and of the
catalogue components, the MDS application can determine how to incorporate the hanger
template into the design.
Use the drop-down lists to select the T, M and B components that represent the selected
hanger configuration, then click Apply.
6.2.5 Active
This option enables the administrator to specify which of the available MDS hanger template
configurations will be available for use on the project by the MDS designer, as follows:
True = hanger template configuration included in selection lists
False = hanger template configuration excluded from selection lists

The hanger support function is specified here. For example, FH for a fixed hanger.

To specify a support function for an ancillary, refer to MDS Ancillary Defaults Form for further
information.
To specify a support function for a trunnion, refer to MDS Trunnion Defaults Form for further
information.
6.3 Aliases Tab
Figure 6:2. MDS Hanger Data - Aliases Tab
This tab is used for viewing hanger template configuration aliases. These configurations use
the same template as the hanger configuration defined in the Alias column, but are handled
differently by the MDS application.
Note: The hanger template configuration in the Alias column is the master template used
by the MDS hanger standard shown in the Standard column.

6.4 Bottom Associated Support Standards Tab
Figure 6:3. MDS Hanger Data - Bottom Associated Support Standards Tab
Where the hanger is supporting a pipe through a lug, ancillary or trunnion, this tab defines
which standard supports can be used for that support.
Click on a component in the Bottom Hanger Types column. Listed in the Support
Standards column are the MDS standard types it may be associated with.
These associations can only be changed using the Command Line Interface.

6.5 Allowed Rod Sizes Tab
Figure 6:4. MDS Hanger Data - Allowed Rod Sizes Tab
This tab enables the administrator to view the range of available rod sizes for a given
hanger configuration.
Click on an entry in the Nominal Pipe Size column. The available rod sizes for the selected
bore and hanger configuration are listed in the Allowed Rod Sizes column. These can only
be changed using the Command Line Interface.

MDS Structure Defaults Form
7 MDS Structure Defaults Form
The MDS Structure Defaults form defines which of the available support standards can be
used in a project, and clients replacement support names and descriptions can be specified.
MDS Framework types prefixed FT can be organised into groups, which makes selection of
a framework easier for the MDS designer.
The form also defines which ancillaries will be available to the designer for a particular
framework support.
Alternative codes can be defined to replace the MDS application default codes to suit the
clients standard.
Changes are only applied to the database when the Apply button is clicked. The Dismiss
button removes the form. If changes have been made, but not applied, a window is
Note: Only the first three tabs are used in the majority of cases.

Start the PARAGON application, then select Modify > MDS Structure Defaults from the
main menu to display the MDS Structure Data form with the Standard tab displayed.

Figure 7:1. MDS Structure Defaults - Standard Tab
7.2 Standard Tab

The left hand side of the form lists the available framework support types. The buttons below
the list provide filtering on specific support types.
When a support type is highlighted, the support standard name, its replacement name and
description appear at the top of the form (described below). This information is outside of
the tabbed areas and is displayed on all tabs.
use the right-click menu and select Restore Limits.
The Apply button should be clicked before selecting another standard, otherwise any

The support type selected in the list is copied here, and cannot be changed.

can be modified by editing the text in this field.
7.2.3 Description

7.2.4 Active
This option enables the administrator to specify which of the available support standards will
be available for use on the project by the MDS designer, as follows:
True = support included in selection lists
False = support excluded from selection lists
7.2.5 Support Standard Icon

This is the icon that appears on forms that is used to represent the selected standard.
7.2.6 Framework Groups

During the creation of a multi-discipline support, prefix FT, the Multi-Discipline Frameworks
form is displayed, from which the MDS designer selects a framework type to create. An
initial selection is done by choosing one of seven framework groups, from which the
required framework is selected. Icons are used to represent the groups, which are as
follows:
L Brackets
Cantilevers/Posts
Pedestals
Frames
Braced Brackets
T Posts
Miscellaneous
These icons are available for selection from the Framework Groups drop-down list.
Selecting an icon associates the selected framework with that group. The groups name is
shown underneath the Framework Groups text.
7.2.7 Framework MTOC Flag

This setting is applied to the MTOC attribute of the selected component (i.e. the SREF atta
for the framework), as follows:
True = material appears in the isometric material list
False = material does not appear in the isometric material list
Note: The settings detailed in Vendor Reference to Isometric MTOC Flag are only available
for certain framework types selected in the list.

Details the vendor figure number associated with the component build parameters that are
detailed on the MDS Structure Defaults form.


Specifies the elevation (height) at which a support can be created at. For example, setting a
value of 5000 means the support can be created at any elevation up to and including
5000mm. If a value of -1000 is entered, the support can be created at any elevation below
1000mm.
The default setting is *, this means there is no restriction on the elevation at which the
support can be created.

CS Carbon Steel
SS Stainless Steel
FG Fibre Glass
GV Galvanised
PL Plastic
CN Cupro Nickel

The ancillary component material is selected from the materials contained in the PROPCON
(properties) database.

This setting determines whether the material for a MDS ancillary appears in the material list
on the piping isometric.
True = Ancillary material appears in the isometric material list
False = Ancillary material does not appear in the isometric material list
The Isometric MTOC Flag overrides any subsequent Shop Flag settings shown on the
Active/Shop Flag Tab (Figure 5:5.: MDS Ancillary Defaults - Active/Shop Flag Tab).

7.3 Framework Selections/Restrictions Tab
Figure 7:2. MDS Structure Defaults - Framework Selections/Restrictions Tab
This tab is used to specify what ancillaries are available to the MDS designer during
framework support creation. The fields at the top of the form show which framework is
currently selected (see Standard tab).
The left hand Selections list contains all available MDS ancillaries. The buttons below the
list provide filtering on specific ancillary types. To make an ancillary available, click on the
item in the list then click on the right arrow icon at the side of the list. This transfers the item
to the adjacent list. Clicking on the left arrow icon reverses this action. The * character
represents all MDS ancillary types.
The Restrictions list is used in a similar way, but is for MDS ancillaries that are to be
excluded.
The combination of both of these lists defines the list of MDS ancillary types the designer
can select from. In the example screenshot above, the * in the Selections list means that all
ancillary types are to be made available, but the Restrictions list shows that AN06, AN61
and all LT types are to be excluded from use by the MDS application.

7.4 Framework Codes
Figure 7:3. MDS Structure Defaults - Framework Codes Tab
The Framework Codes tab contains alternative descriptions for the support codes used by
the MDS application. For example, if we take the FT09 support and list some of the possible
support codes, the list will be as follows:
FT09-1-1 FT09-2-1 FT09-3-1 FT09-4-1 FT09-5-1 FT09-6-1
FT09-1-2 FT09-2-2 FT09-3-2 FT09-4-2 FT09-5-2 FT09-6-2
FT09-1-3 FT09-2-3 FT09-3-3 FT09-4-3 FT09-5-3 FT09-6-3
FT09-1-4 FT09-2-4 FT09-3-4 FT09-4-4 FT09-5-4 FT09-6-4
FT09-1-5 FT09-2-5 FT09-3-5 FT09-4-5 FT09-5-5 FT09-6-5
FT09-1-6 FT09-2-6 FT09-3-6 FT09-4-6 FT09-5-6 FT09-6-6
These codes depend on the steelwork size used and the numbers of cross bars. In some
circumstances the clients standard may have a different standard code for different
steelwork sizes but the same configuration. The settings defined here may be used to print
the correct code in the MDS Design module, on the ADP drawing and in the material list of
the piping isometric and output in a MDS Report if required.
For example, if an alternative code of M10A1 is specified for FT09-1-1, the Design, ADP
and isometric applications will replace the FT09-1-1 code with M10A1.
7.4.1 Edit Selected Row

The list at the left of the form shows the possible support codes for the selected framework
(FT09 in the example screenshot) and the alternative code, if defined. The * character
means that applications will use the Fixed code, which is the default setting.

If an alternative code is required for an individual support code, it is entered into the
Alternative Code text box, to replace the * character.
7.4.2 Edit Column

An alternative code can be specified for a range of fixed codes, by making appropriate
selections in the From and To drop-down lists. Enter an Alternative Code into the text box to
replace current values stored in the From and To list gadgets.


MDS Trunnion Defaults Form
8 MDS Trunnion Defaults Form
The MDS Trunnion Data form defines which of the available trunnion types can be used on
a project, and which trunnion bore sizes can be used with each pipe bore.
The form also enables the administrator to specify the pipe sizes that the selected trunnion
can be attached to, and whether the trunnion material type appears on the piping isometric.
The administrator can also select which trunnion base plate standards will be available to
the designer.
button removes the form. If changes have been made but not applied, a window is displayed
asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting.

Start the PARAGON application, then select Modify > MDS Trunnion Defaults from the
main menu to display the MDS Trunnion Data form with the Standard tab selected.
Figure 8:1. MDS Trunnion Data - Standard Tab

8.2 Standard Tab

The left hand side of the form lists the available trunnion support types (TT series). When a
trunnion name is highlighted, its support standard name, replacement name and description
appear at the top of the form (described below). This information is outside of the tabbed
areas and is displayed on all tabs.
use the right click menu and select Reset Limits.
The Apply button should be clicked before selecting another trunnion type, otherwise any

The trunnion name selected in the list is copied here and cannot be changed.

can be modified by editing the text in this field.
8.2.3 Description
8.2.4 Active
This option enables the administrator to specify which of the available trunnion types will be
available for use on the project by the MDS designer, as follows:
True = trunnion type included in selection lists
False = trunnion type excluded from selection lists
This Active setting overrides any subsequent Active setting shown on the Active/Shop Flag
tab (see Figure 8:2.: MDS Trunnion Data - Active/Shop Flag Tab).

Not applicable.

Specifies the elevation (height) at which an trunnion can be created at. For example, setting
a value of 5000 means the trunnion can be created at any elevation up to and including
5000mm. If a value of -1000 is entered, the trunnion can be created at any elevation below
1000mm.

The default setting is *, meaning there is no restriction on the elevation at which the trunnion
can be created.

CS Carbon Steel
SS Stainless Steel
FG Fibre Glass
GV Galvanised
PL Plastic
CN Cupro Nickel

Not applicable.

The trunnion support function is specified here. For example, TT for a trunnion.
To specify a support function for an ancillary, refer to MDS Ancillary Defaults Form for further
information.
To specify a support function for a hanger, refer to MDS Hanger Data Form for further
information.

This setting determines whether the material for the MDS trunnion appears in the material
list of the piping isometric, as follows:
True = trunnion material appears in the isometric material list
False = trunnion material does not appear in the isometric material list
The Isometric MTOC Flag overrides any subsequent SHOP Flag settings shown on the
Active/Shop Flag tab (see Figure 8:2.: MDS Trunnion Data - Active/Shop Flag Tab).
8.2.11 Trunnion Bore List

The size of the pipe (in mm) is specified by clicking the Bore up/down arrows. The available
trunnion bores for the selected trunnion type and pipe bore are shown in the Avail. bores
list.

To make a particular trunnion bore size available to the MDS designer, click on the item in
the Avail. bores list then click on the left arrow icon on the left side of the list. This transfers
the item to the adjacent Trunn. Bore list. Clicking on the right arrow, reverses the action.
Each bore for any of the MDS trunnion types may have one or more trunnion bores set as
the supplied MDS defaults. The maximum trunnion bore size is normally one pipe bore size
less than the main pipe bore size.
8.2.12 Standard List

The available standards for the trunnion base plate for the selected trunnion type are shown
in the Avail. Standard list.
To make a particular standard available to the MDS designer, click on the item in the Avail.
Standard list then click on the left arrow icon on the left side of the list. This transfers the
item to the adjacent Standard list. Clicking on the right arrow reverses this action.
The MDS trunnion type will determine if one or more trunnion base plates are required as
the default. The supplied MDS defaults will take account of this.
8.2.13 Trunnion Sizes

The Trunnion Size is the length of the trunnion from the bottom of the trunnion baseplate,
(not the bearing plate) to the centre of the pipe to which it is welded/clamped.
The minimum and maximum trunnion size for the selected trunnion type and pipe bore can
be set here, as well as the default trunnion size (length).
8.3 Active/Shop Flag Tab
Figure 8:2. MDS Trunnion Data - Active/Shop Flag Tab

8.3.1 Active
The setting of these check boxes determines the pipe bore sizes that the selected trunnion
type can be attached to.
When Active is true on the Standard tab, all check boxes are ticked (true) by default, but the
administrator can untick boxes as required for the project.
When Active is False on the Standard tab, this setting overrides all the check box settings,
and are treated as False, even if they are ticked (true).
8.3.2 Shop Flag

The setting of these check boxes determines whether the material for a MDS trunnion
appears in the piping isometric material list under the FABRICATION MATERIALS (SHOP
TRUE) or ERECTION MATERIALS (SHOP FALSE) headings of the MTO.
When the Isometric MTOC Flag is true on the Standard tab, all check boxes are ticked
(true) by default, but the Administrator can untick boxes as required for the project.
When the Isometric MTOC Flag is false on the Standard tab, this setting overrides all the
check box settings shown on this tab, and are treated as false, even if they are ticked.
8.4 User Des Pars Tab

Not used.


9 MDS Lighting Support Defaults
The MDS Lighting Support Defaults form allows the administrator to set up the defaults
required by the create lighting support function.
button removes the form. If any changes have been made but not applied, a window is
displayed asking if the changes are to be applied before exiting. The Reset button cancels
any changes that have been made to the form, but leaves the form displayed for further use.

Start the PARAGON application, then select Modify > MDS Lighting Support Defaults
from the main menu to display the MDS Lighting Support Defaults form.
Figure 9:1. MDS Lighting Support Defaults
9.1.1 Support : Type

The text in this field is used to identify a lighting type support.

9.1.2 Support : Code

PML (programmable macro language) string expression giving the support code of the
lighting support that is used for output in Draft or MDS reports.
9.1.3 Supports : Origin

Defines the origin of the support that will be used when positioning the support. Any
positional attribute or p-point reference may be specified.
9.1.4 Support : Replacement Type

This is the alternative support type to be output in Draft or MDS reports.
9.1.5 Support : Max. Height

The maximum height (in mm) at which the support can be created. It can also be set locally
within the support template to provide different maximum values under different conditions
(different zone, elevation, etc.)
9.1.6 Support : Min. Height

The minimum height (in mm) at which the support can be created. It can also be set locally
within the support template to provide different minimum values under different conditions
(different zone, elevation, etc.).
9.1.7 Support : Bracket Limit

If the support height (in mm) is less/greater than this value, then bracket(s) will be removed
from or added to the support. The Bracket Limit may also be specified locally within the
support template.
9.1.8 Lighting : Type

Specifies the item within the design database that represents the lighting equipment that is
to be supported.
9.1.9 Lighting : Filter

This is a PML expression specifying the lighting more precisely.
9.1.10 Lighting : Origin

Specifies the origin of the lighting. When the support is created, its origin will be placed at
the lighting origin. Any positional attributes or p-point reference (e.g. DP1, P2) may be
specified. It should be in the middle of the lighting when viewing from the Z (vertical)
direction.
9.1.11 Lighting : Y Direction

This setting is used during lighting support creation to orient the support so that its Y axis is
aligned with the Y direction of the lighting specified on this form. Any positional attribute,
local axis of lighting (e.g. Y45N) or p-point reference (e.g. DP1 or P1) of the lighting may be
used. Lighting is assured to be in the horizontal plane.

MDS ABA Grid Data Form
10 MDS ABA Grid Data Form
The MDS application contains functionality to include GRIDSY grids (available in DESIGN)
in the MDS ABA location plan. The use of SCTN based grid definitions is maintained.
This functionality enables the use of multiple grid systems across the model. Suitable grid
systems are automatically selected in the MDS ABA location plan during drawing
generation.
In order to include a GRIDSY grid in PARAGON, it is first necessary to set up a grid in
DESIGN. Refer to the Design Common Functionality User Guide for further information.
This administrator can define the list of available grids, the pattern for tagging of gridlines
(PML expression) and origin of support coordinates that display on the drawing.
The administration data is stored in the MDSAPPDEFAULTS database below CATA MDS/
ABAGRIDDATA/DEFAULTS.
The default values/settings shown on the form are those that exist when the MDS

Start the PARAGON application, then select Modify > MDS ABA Loc Plan Grid Defaults
from the main menu to display the MDS ABA Grid Data form.

Figure 10:1. MDS ABA Grid Data form
10.2 Gridline Tag Patterns

The gridline tag patterns allow the administrator to customise the way in which grid data is
tagged within the MDS ABA location plan which is created in the DRAFT application. PML
expressions can be input into the GRDLN Tag and SCTN Tag fields which are evaluated
against the selected gridlines.
Expressions are evaluated against the X and Y gridlines that are automatically selected
when generating the support, such expressions can therefore comprise of any of the gridline
attributes or any attribute from the hierarchy above (provided that STRING output is
maintained).
When the MDS ABA location plan is created, the result is written into the ATEXT attribute of
a SLAB. It can contain explicit sequences that have special meanings in DRAFT, for
example '/#' which is interpreted as a newline character and splits the resulting text into two
lines.
10.3 Support Datum Origin Coordinates

The support datum origin coordinates settings allow the administrator to define the
calculation process for the support datum dimensions used in the MDS ABA location plan in
the DRAFT application.

The Support Coordinates Origin drop down list contains the following types of support
datum calculation:
Matching Grid - The origin of the selected grid is used.
Zone, Site, World - The origin of the specified element in the hierarchy above the
support is used.
Named Item - The origin of the specified named item in the design database is used.
10.4 List of Valid Grids

The Administrator can define the available grid systems for use with MDS ABA location
plan.
To add a grid to the List of Valid Grids, select the grid (GRIDSY, STRU or FRMW grid
element) to be added on the Catalogue Explorer and click ADD CE.
Click Remove Selected to delete the currently selected grid from the List of Valid Grids.
Figure 10:2. Add a Grid to the MDS ABA Grid Data form


MDS Ancillary Selection Criteria Form
11 MDS Ancillary Selection Criteria Form
The MDS application contains functionality to enable user defined ancillary selection criteria
when generating supports. These criteria are used in addition to the standard checks that
are performed on ancillaries when they are created. For example bore, temperature and
material checks.
SELECTION-CRITERIA.
The Reset button, reverts the User Defined Ancillary Selection Criteria form to the default
values/settings.
11.0.1 Loading the Form

Start the PARAGON application, then select Modify > MDS Ancillary Selection Criteria
from the main menu to display the User Defined Ancillary Selection Criteria form.

Figure 11:1. User Defined Ancillary Selection Criteria form
11.1 Temperature Check

The administrator can override the default temperature check that is performed at branch
level.
For example, the temperature check can be modified to be carried out at pipe level by
changing the expression field to temp of PIPE.
The validity of the PML expression is checked by the PARAGON application, if an error is
detected an Error message displays and the Expression field is highlighted.

Figure 11:2. PML Expression Error message
11.2 User Defined Criteria

The administrator can input customised ancillary checking expressions in the Criteria 1 to 5
fields.
For example, the paint code of a branch can be specified, the user is then only able to
create the ancillary if the paint code matches that defined in the PML expression.
1. Input an Ancillary Selection Criteria description in the Description field.
2. Input a valid PML expression in the Expression field.
3. Tick the Active check box to activate the Ancillary Selection Criteria.

Figure 11:3. Ancillary Selection Criteria Expression
11.3 User Defined Functions

In addition to the standard expression functionality, it is also possible to create a user
defined function to perform more advanced checking.
The administrator can assign a user defined check function to the Criteria fields. The value
in the expression field is the full function call to the user defined function. For example, the
expression could be called !!checkCriteria1().
Figure 11:4. User Defined Function
User Defined Check Function - Creation and Usage Rules

The following rules must be observed when assigning a function:
The function entered in the expression field must be in the correct format. For example,
!!functionName()
The user defined function file must have a BOOLEAN return type. For example, the
function file definition must in the following format:
Define function !!functionName() is BOOLEAN
The function cannot be called with any arguments. For example, the function brackets
must be empty.
When the user defined check function is run, the current element will be the datum atta
of the pipe so all processing must be done on this basis. For example, to interrogate
the branch the following command is used.
!bran = !!ce.owner
User Defined Check Function - Example Listing

The example user defined check function enables the user to create a support only when
the paint spec of the branch is either '12345-STD-PIP-001-RAL1069' or '12345-STD-PIP-
001-RAL1070'.
define function !!checkCriteria1() is BOOLEAN
--get the paint spec of the pipe branch
var !paintSpec ptsp of bran
--make sure that the paint spec of the of the pipe is one of the types
specified below
if !paintSpec.neq('12345-STD-PIP-001-RAL1069') and !paintSpec.neq('12345-
STD-PIP-001-RAL1070') then

return FALSE
else
return TRUE
endif
endfunction
The user defined check function must be created in a standard text file. As the function
name is checkCriteria1 the file should be saved as checkcriteria1.pmlfnc
It is recommended that check functions are saved in a separate folder to PDMS and that the
pmllib environment variable in PDMS startup is modified to point to it.
For example:
1. Create a folder called pmllib in c:\userpml\
2. Save checkcriteria1.pmlfnc to c:\userpml\pmllib\
3. Modify the environment variable for pmllib to add this new search path. For example:
set pmllib= c:\userpml\pmllib;%PMLLIB%
4. Enter DESIGN, type PML REHASH ALL into the command line and press enter. The
pml index is updated allowing the user defined file to be used.
Refer to the Software Customisation Guide for further information regarding PML
customisation.


MDS Compensating Plates
12 MDS Compensating Plates
The MDS application contains functionality to enable the creation and modification of
compensating plates in order to fill any gaps between frameworks and ancillaries.
In order to create compensating plates within DESIGN, it is first necessary to set up a
number of administrative options within PARAGON first.
COMPENSATING-PLATES/DEFAULTS.
12.1 MDS Compensation Options Form

The MDS Compensation Options form allows the administrator to define the minimum and
maximum gap sizes and the calculation process for plate thicknesses and rounding
distances.
The Reset button, reverts the MDS Compensation Options form to the default values/
settings.

Start the PARAGON application, then select Modify > MDS Compensation Options from
the main menu to display the MDS Compensation Options form.

Figure 12:1. MDS Compensation Options form
12.1.2 Gap
The gap settings allow the administrator to define when a compensation can be used and
which type of compensation to use in a particular situation.
It is also possible to define the maximum gap for a plate to be used. If the gap is between
the maximum for a plate and the maximum for a profile, then a compensating profile (SCTN)
is created.
The dimensional value of the Minimum field defines the minimum space required for the
user to create a compensating plate. If the gap is less than this value then it is not regarded
as a gap and no compensation is created.
The dimensional value of the Maximum for Plates field defines the maximum space
required for the user to create a compensating plate. If the gap is equal or less than this
value (and not less than the Minimum) then plates (PANE) will be created to fill the gap.
The dimensional value of the Maximum for Profile field defines the maximum space
required for the user to create a compensating profile. If the gap is equal or less than this
value but greater than the maximum value for plates, then a profile (SCTN) will be placed to
fill the gap.
12.1.3 Plate Thickness

The plate thickness settings allow the administrator to define the calculation process for the
thickness of the compensating plate.

The Calculation Method drop down list contains the following types of plate thickness
calculation:
Greater or equal to the gap - The overall thickness of all plates must either fit the gap
or overlap it. There must be no remaining gap.
Less or equal to the gap - The overall thickness of all plates must never overlap the
gap. Plates either fit the gap or some gap remains.
Closest to the Gap - There can be either an overlap or a gap remaining, plates of
thicknesses are selected so the overall thickness is as close to the gap size as
possible.
The Visually Accomodate option can be set to either On or Off using the drop-down list. If
there is a gap or overlap, the actual thickness of the top plate can be accommodated so that
it fits the gap. This is done by adding an extra design parameter to the plate to alter the
height.
12.1.4 Rounding
The rounding settings allow the administrator to define the calculation process for the
rounding of the compensating plate.
The X and Y values for the compensating plate are the length and width values. In order to
obtain these sizes a calculation can be performed, refer to MDS Compensation Sizes Form
for further information.
After the X or Y size of the compensating plate is calculated, it is rounded according to the
specified parameters.
The Calculation Method drop-down list contains the following types of rounding
calculation:
Always Up - The resulting value from the calculation is always rounded upwards. For
example, if the resulting X size is 33mm and the rounding X value is set to 10mm then
it will be rounded up to 40mm.
Always Down - The resulting value from the calculation is always rounded
downwards. For example, if the resulting X size is 38mm and the rounding X value is
set to 10mm then it will be rounded down to 30mm.
To Closest Value - The resulting value from the calculation is rounded to the nearest
number. For example, if the resulting X size is 38mm and the rounding X value is set to
10mm then it will be rounded up to 40mm.
The X-size value and Y-size value fields allow the administrator to define the nearest value
to round to. For example, an X-size value of 10mm will round the result to the nearest
10mm.
To disable rounding, set the X and Y size values to 0mm.
12.2 MDS Compensation Sizes Form

The MDS Compensation Sizes form allows the administrator to define the rules that are
used to calculate both X and Y sizes of the compensating plate.
The Reset button, reverts the MDS Compensation Sizes form to the default values/settings.


Start the PARAGON application, then select Modify > MDS Compensation Sizes from the
main menu to display the MDS Compensation Sizes form.
Figure 12:2. MDS Compensation Sizes form
12.2.2 Define Compensation Sizes

The MDS Compensation Sizes form contains two tabs for specifying separate rules to
calculate the X and Y sizes of the compensating plate.
The General Rule is used when a rule for a given support type is not defined.
The Default Value field defines the default X and Y sizes of the compensating plate.
Rules can be created for specific support types by entering the support codes into the
support code field, separated by a space. An asterisk can be used to identify all support
types. If two rules are defined for the same support type, the first rule in the list for that
support type is used and the second is ignored.
A rule must always be a PML expression that returns a REAL value upon evaluation. If the
expression contains references to attributes or properties, the expression is evaluated
against the ATTA of the support. Therefore it can contain any attribute or property which is
available on the ATTA element.
To access the width of the SCTN supporting the ATTA, the syntax 'VVAL( !WIDTH)' can be
included into the expression. The profile width in this context is the width of the SCTN face
below the ATTA depending on the profile rotation and may not necessarily correspond to the
catalogue property WIDT.
If the evaluation of the rule expression fails, then the explicitly set default value is used
instead.
To add a new rule to the list of available rules, click Add Entry to display the Add Entry
form.

Figure 12:3. Add Entry form
The administrator can populate the Support Codes and X-Size Rule or Y-Size Rule fields
with the relevant rule values.
Click OK to add the rule to the list of available rules or Cancel to discard any changes and
close the Add Entry window. The administrator is returned to the MDS Compensation Sizes
form.
Click Remove Entry to delete the currently selected rule.
12.3 Set Compensation Plate Materials Form

The Set Compensation Plate Materials form allows the administrator to define the available
materials for a compensating plate.

Start the PARAGON application, then select Modify > MDS Compensation Materials from
the main menu to display the MDS Compensation Materials form.

Figure 12:4. Set Compensation Plate Materials form
The MDS Compensation Materials form contains two lists, the first lists the different possible
materials choices and the second lists the available materials.
To set a material choice, select the appropriate choice from the list of choices and then
select the material for that choice from the materials list.
Duplicate choices are omitted from the material selection drop down list in DESIGN.
The default choice is the material that is initially set when a compensation is created. It is
not possible to remove the default choice.
The list of materials that can be assigned to a choice is populated from the MDS/PROP
database and only the solid materials are available for selection.

Reports Defaults MDS-REPORT-DEFS and MDS-REPORT-
13 Reports Defaults MDS-REPORT-DEFS and

MDS-REPORT-HEADINGS
The two default files MDS-REPORT-DEFS and MDS-REPORT-HEADINGS work in

conjunction with each other and Heading numbers must align in both files.
MDS-REPORT-DEFS contains the pre-defined MDS Reports available for the project. The
contents of this file are shown as the output file and description on the MDS Reports Menu
form accessed from Utilities>MDS Reports. The default file contains the details of each
column in each of the pre-defined reports. The administrator can add to, or edit, the default
file to create reports for any project or client specific requirements.
The MDS-REPORT-HEADINGS file contains the definition of a list of Alternative Report
Headings that are applicable to the Reports generated by selecting Utilities>MDS Reports
from the main menu. The contents of MDS-REPORT-HEADINGS manifest themselves on
the MDS Report Headings form. This is accessed by selecting Report>User Defined from
the menu on the MDS Reports Menu form. The administrator can add to, or edit, the default
file to create reports for any project or client specific requirements.
13.1 Defined MDS Reports for the Delivered Project

Read the following information in conjunction with details at the top of MDS-REPORT-DEFS
file.
MDS-REPORT-DEFS contains the pre-defined MDS Reports available for the Project.
Note: The maximum length of any line in this file must not exceed 256 Characters. If more
than 256 characters exist, the MDS Report Utility will error on initialisation with:
(41,319) ERROR - Cannot access file /<%projcode>DFLTS/MDS-

REPORT-DEFS - RSE.
The format of the file is typically as shown in the following table:

Fields 1 2 3 4 5
Description Output Report Title Heading Main Report Filter List Types
File Numbers and
Name optional sorting,
totalling and
subtotalling
controls in
parentheses ()
Example MDS Support 1(),2(),3(),4(), (match(name of Atta stru
Summary Index 5() spref,/MDS) eq 1)
Summary and (match(name
of spref,/MDS/.)
neq 1) or
(:MDSsupptype eq
FT22)
Field 1:
The filename on the operating system to which the report will be sent.
Field 2:
The title of the report appearing on the top of the Report.
Field 3:
The required heading numbers as selected from the MDS Report Headings form. This
field also controls the associated column sorting, subtotalling, and totalling options (see
Field 3 Sorting, Totalling and Sub-totalling Options).
Field 4:
The database extraction functions for the required data.
Field 5:
The database element types to be searched for the data required in Field 4.
13.1.1 Field 3 Sorting, Totalling and Sub-totalling Options

Note: If sorting or totalling is NOT required, the options in the parentheses can be omitted
from the column definition.
Field <3> also contains details of the sorting and totalling options for each column. The
format of this field is described below (comma separated):
\ heading_number1() , heading_number2(), ... heading_numbern() \
The parentheses () for each heading contain the sorting and totalling options for each
heading column. These options are described in the following table and have the following
format:
heading_number(totalling/sorting_precedence/sort_ascending/
subtot_sort_col/subtot_values)

Parameter Value
heading_number [REAL]
Refers to the column headers described in the MDS-REPORT-
HEADINGS file
totalling [BOOLEAN]
Turns totalling on/off for the column.
TRUE = totalling ON
FALSE = totalling OFF
Default empty field = FALSE
sorting_ [REAL]
precedence
If this column is to be sorted, then this value determines the
precedence of the sort. If the column does NOT require sorting, then
this value should be ZERO (0)
Default empty field = 0
sort_ascending [BOOLEAN]
This controls the order of the sort.
TRUE = ascending
FALSE = descending
Default empty field = TRUE
subtot_sort_col [REAL]
If this column is to be subtotalled then this value determines which
sorted column is to be used to determine the subtotalling. Basically
each time the sorted column values change then a subtotal is output in
this column. If this column does NOT require subtotalling then this
value should be ZERO (0)
Default empty field = 0
subtot_values [STRING]
This option controls when values in this column will be output. There
are two basic options for ALL columns:
ON = column values are always output.
OFF = column values are not output.
However, if this column has subtotalling on, a subtotal value will be
output when the associated subtotal_sort_col column values changes
and triggers a subtotal for this column. There are two additional value
options that are relevant if subtotalling is in effect in the report:
SUB = column values are only output when a subtotal is output in any
column
FIRST = column values are output for the first row in a group of sorted
values. This option can ONLY be used if this column is being sorted
(sort_precedence > 0)
Default empty field = ON

The data above appears in the MDS-REPORT-DEFS file in the format shown in Figure
13:1.: Extract from MDS-REPORT-DEFS.
# Output File Name \ Report Title \ Heading Numbers \ Main Report Filter \ List Types
# Field 1> \ <2> \ <3>* \ <4> \ <5>
MDS Summary\Support Index Summary\1(F/1/T/0/SUB),2(F/2/T/0/SUB),3(F/3/T/0/SUB),4(F/
4/T/0/SUB),5(T/0/T/1/OFF)\((matchwild(name of spref,/MD*/*)) and (match(name of
spref,/MDS/.) neq 1)) or (:MDSsupptype eq FT22)\atta stru
MDS Overall-Index \ Overall Support Index \ 9(F/1/T/0/ON),1(F/2/T/0/ON),4(F/3/T/0/
ON),3,6,7,8 \ (matchwild(name of spref,/MD*/*)) and (match(name of spref,/MDS/.) neq
1) or (SKEY eq BEDP)\ atta stru
MDS Area \ Support Index by AREA \ 9(F/1/T/0/ON),1(F/2/T/0/ON),4(F/3/T/0/
ON),3,6,7,10 \ (matchwild(name of spref,/MD*/*)) and (match(name of spref,/MDS/.) neq
1) \ atta
MDS Bedplate Index \ Bed Plate Index \ 11(F/1/T/0/ON),12(F/2/T/0/ON),13(F/3/T/0/
ON),14(F/4/T/0/ON),15(F/5/T/0/ON) \(:MDSsupptype eq FT22) and (SKEY eq BEDP)\ stru
Figure 13:1. Extract from MDS-REPORT-DEFS
13.2 Column Details

Read the following information in conjunction with details at the top of MDS-REPORT-
HEADINGS file.
Note: The Mandatory number of fields/columns is 1 to 9 inclusive.
Column Num 1 2 3 4 5
Description Description Column Expression PML Justify
Heading Function Column
Type/Options text text PDMS Name of pml Left, centre
Expression Function or right
Example MDS Standard (after MDSmatma left
Standard (name of ncofg
spref
,MDS/))
Optional (O) or Optional Mandatory Mandatory -either Col 3 Optional
Mandatory (M) OR Col 4 Empty =
Optional -Col 3 AND Col 4 left
Column 1:
Text that appears on the Output Report
Column 2:
Text that appears on form MDS Report Headings along side the Heading number
Column 3:
PDMS PML Expression
Column 4:
PML Function enabling interfacing to external programmes
Column 5:
Output Report column text justification

Column Num 6 7 8 9
Description Client Code Unset text Client Output Data
Description Type
Type/Options True(T) / text True(T) / ASCII (A) /
False(F) False(F) Numeric (N)
Example true Non-found true Numeric
Optional (O) or Optional Optional Optional Optional
Mandatory (M) Empty = false Empty = --- Empty = false Empty = ASCII
Column 6:
This is the clients Replacement Support Code as defined in file DES-SUPP-DEFS.
Column 7:
This column enables substitute descriptive text to be added into the report for
clarification purposes (like non-found rather than ---)
Column 8:
In some circumstances an office standard may have a different standard code for
different steelwork sizes but the same configuration. The alternative descriptions are
defined in the MDS Structure Defaults Form.
Column 9:
Defines the format of the Output Data giving either a real number or an ASCII string.
The data above appears in the MDS-REPORT-HEADINGS file in the format shown in Figure
13:2.: Extract from MDS-REPORT-HEADINGS.
# M = MANDATORY
# O = OPTIONAL
# Description \ Column Heading \ Expression \ PML Function \
Justify Column \ Client Code \ Unset Text \ Client Description
\ Output Data Type
# <1> \ <2> \ <3> \ <4> \ <5>
\ <6> \ <7> \ <8> \ <9>
# <Text> \ <Text> \ <PDMS Expression> \ <Name of PML Function> \
<Left,Centre or Right> \ <T, True or F, False> \ <Text> \ <T, True or F,
False> \<A, ASCII or N, NUMERIC>
# Optional=O \ Mandatory=M \ Either <3> or <4>=M, but <3> and <4>=O \
O(Empty Field=Left) \ O(Empty Field=False) \ O(Empty Field= --- \ O(Empty
Field=False) \ O(Empty Field=ASCII)
#
\If True Field<8>=False \ \ If True Field<6>=False\
Figure 13:2. Extract from MDS-REPORT-HEADINGS


MDS - Auto Naming
14 MDS - Auto Naming
An auto naming facility is available in the project default area, which is common to multiple
users. By default the DES-SUPP-NAMES auto naming file is used, but users can select any
other available auto naming file with the DES-SUPP-NAMES prefix.
14.1 Usage and Auto Naming File Selection

To select an auto naming file, the user needs to open the auto naming form. There are two
ways to do this as follows:
1. Click the right hand mouse button over the auto naming button to access the following
item and then click with the left mouse button to reveal the form.
or
2. Select the Settings > MDS AutoNaming menu item and the form in Figure 14:1.: MDS
AutoNaming form is displayed.

MDS - Auto Naming
Figure 14:1. MDS AutoNaming form
The AutoNaming form allows the user to select a different Auto Naming file for the session
or to set a different Auto Naming file, stored against the Default Zone, by pressing the Set
AutoNaming File to Default Zone button. The Auto Naming file is stored in a uda named
:MDSAutofile at the Zone level.
The default file uses the concept of a prefix, index, and suffix value. An example of the
contents of the file is shown in Figure 14:2.: Extract from DES-SUPP-NAMES. The
Administrator may change these values or create another file with the DES-SUPP-NAMES
prefix.
# MDS Support Naming File
# Description: Default naming file
#
# The support name will be made up from the following parts
# Prefix
# Index
# Suffix
#
# These values may be expressions which will be evaluated before they are used.
# Last will be the last index used
Prefix \ ( substring (namn of zone,1,9))
Index \ 1001
Suffix \ ( substring (namn of zone,10,1))
IWidth \5
MinIndex \1000

MDS - Auto Naming
MaxIndex\1999
Figure 14:2. Extract from DES-SUPP-NAMES
The default file can also use an index that starts at a value named MinIndex and up to a
value called MaxIndex. This allows the user to have a predefined range of support numbers.
Another value stored in this file is called the IWidth. This allows a predefined format for the
support number i.e. when IWidth is set to 5 the support number contains 5 numbers e.g.
PS01234.

MDS - Auto Naming

MDS - Structural Design Templates
15 MDS - Structural Design Templates
The standard supports, which are designed using structural sections, are template driven. A
default set of templates, in the database site called /MDS/TEMPLATES, is supplied with the
application. To make changes to templates the Administrator requires READ/WRITE access
to this database.
Each standard support template type has its own zone, below which a maximum of eight (8)
Structural Templates may exist. All of the supplied default templates are based on the
steelwork sections available from the British Standards for Steelwork Sections. Users may
configure the template database to suit any other National Standard for steelwork sections
as required.
For details on how this can be achieved and complete instructions on how to configure the
MDS application Structural Design Templates, please refer to the Framework Template
Administration section of the MDS Customisation Guide.

MDS - Structural Design Templates

Hangers Design Templates
16 Hangers Design Templates
Hangers designed using supplier-specific hanger components are template driven. A default
set of templates, in a SITE called /MDS/HANGERS, is supplied with the application. Each
hanger configurations template has its own ZONE. Each size of a given hangers
configuration is represented by a REST component. Two sets of hanger templates are
supplied with the application, one for each hanger components supplier (GRINNELL and
PSL).
Data sheets
Each hangers configuration, whether fixed, variable, single or double, has an associated
application standard data sheet. For some companies it might be a data sheet for the
available hangers components; in other companies it might be a data sheet for the specific
hangers configuration.
All of the application standard data sheets are accessible to the designer, either via the MDS
- User Guide or from within DESIGN module on the Create and/or Modify Support form(s)
for each support type, via a View... button on the form(s).
To configure templates the Administrator requires read/write access to the hangers design
templates database.
16.1 Configuration of the Hangers Design Templates

When the MDS application creates a hanger of a given configuration, it copies the required
hanger template. In order for the application to know which template it should copy, a
specific naming convention is used. Each hanger configuration has a name (e.g. FH01,
VH01). As explained in the overview each zone represents a single hanger configuration.
The names of the zones have the following formats:
/MDS/FH**
is used for fixed hangers (e.g. /MDS/FH01).
/MDS/VH**
is used for variable hangers (e.g. /MDS/VH01).
(** denotes a two digits sequence number)
Each zone owns several REST elements. Each REST represents a hangers size for that
configuration. The name of the REST templates has the following format:
/MDS/FH**/pipe_size_in_mm
For example, a REST having the name /MDS/FH01/100 represents a template for a hanger
with a FH01 configuration, used for a 100mm pipe. In some cases the hanger designer may
need different hanger sizes for the same pipe size. A good example of this is when a hanger
is attached to a welded elbow lug. The lug may have a range of holes sizes. So, although
the hanger configuration type is the same and the pipe size is the same, a lug with a larger

Hangers Design Templates
hole will require a larger pin and a hanger with larger rods. This is handled by adding a one-
letter suffix to the name of the REST and is compatible with AVEVAs standard naming
convention used in the hangers catalogue for rod sizes. For example, suffix A is used for an
M6 rod size, B for an M8 rod size etc. A typical template name for such a hanger may be: /
MDS/FH01/100/A. This template is for hangers with the FH01 configuration, connected to a
100mm pipe and having M6 rod size.
For further information about AVEVAs naming convention, refer to the AVEVA Conventions
for Catalogues and Specifications manual.
The range of sizes available for a given hangers configuration, as well as other specific
configuration data, is set when the hangers feature of the MDS application is used for the
first time in a session. The application then scans the MDS hangers template site: /MDS/
HANGERS, reads the zones attributes, and saves it in memory for later use. The range of
available hanger sizes for each configuration is determined from the restraints elements
below the zone.
Each hanger has its own specific design characteristics, as defined in the MDS Hangers
Data form (refer to MDS Hanger Data Form).

MDS - Drawing Production DRA-MDS-ABA-DEFAULTS
17 MDS - Drawing Production DRA-MDS-ABA-

DEFAULTS
MDS uses the standard ABA (Area Based Automatic Drawing Production) facilities to
produce its hanger and framework detail drawings from Draft. Using ABA certain MDS
specific elements have been added into the delivered project (MDS). In summary these are:
MDS specific Sheet Templates (SHTMPLs) and their associated Views Layers and Tasks,
plus some referenced Library (LIBY) elements.
MDS specifics only are documented below. For other details of the administration of ABA
see the MDS Customisation Guide.
One of the principles of ABA is that it works on an area of the database defined by co-
ordinates. MDS-ABA does not make use of this part of the functionality initially but
calculates the area required around a support or hanger and then back-fills the requirement
into the ABA forms.
A sample DRA-MDS-ABA-Defaults file is supplied with MDS default values, as shown
below:
--
-- ========================================
-- General Defaults For Area Based ADP Use.
-- ========================================
--
-- Section 1
!!abadefaults.libr.val = '/Aba/graphical_reports_library'
!!abadefaults.dlib.val = '/MDS-Drawing-Templates'
!!abadefaults.alib.val = '/MDS-ABA-Area-Library'
!!abadefaults.disl.val = '/PROJ/ABA/CLASS'
!!abadefaults.keyp.val = '/Aba/keyplans_library'
!!abadefaults.symb.val = '/Aba/symbols_library'
!!abadefaults.labl.val = '/Aba/tag_rule_library'
!!abadefaults.task.val = '/PROJ/ABA/TASK'
!!abadefaults.logf.val = '%PDMSABALOG%'
!!abadefaults.batf.val = '%PDMSABABATCH%'
!!abadefaults.logpath = '%PDMSABALOG%'
!!abadefaults.batpath = '%PDMSABABATCH%'
!!abadefaults.ustring = 'SYSTEM'
!!abadefaults.string = 'XXXXXX'
!!abadefaults.startbat = '%PDMSABABATCH%\pdmsBatch.bat'
-- End Section 1
--

-- =============================================
-- Permitted View Scales
-- =============================================
--
-- Section 2
Metric \MET \1/1 \1 1 \1
Metric \MET \1/2 \1 2 \0.5
Metric \MET \1/3 \1 3 \0.333333,0.3333,0.33
Metric \MET \1/5 \1 5 \0.2
Metric \MET \1/10 \1 10 \0.1
Metric \MET \1/20 \1 20 \0.05
Metric \MET \1/25 \1 25 \0.04
Metric \MET \1/33.1/3 \1 33.1/3 \0.0303,0.03
Metric \MET \1/50 \1 50 \0.02
Metric \MET \1/75 \1 75 \0.013333,0.0133,0.013
Metric \MET \1/100 \1 100 \0.01
Metric \MET \1/150 \1 150 \0.006667,0.0067
Metric \MET \1/200 \1 200 \0.005
Metric \MET \1/250 \1 250 \0.004
Metric \MET \1/500 \1 500 \0.002
Metric \MET \1/1000 \1 1000 \0.001
Metric \MET \1/1250 \1 1250 \0.0008
Metric \MET \1/2500 \1 2500 \0.0004
Architectural \ARC \3" = 1'-0" \3Inch 1' \0.25
Architectural \ARC \1 1/2" = 1'-0" \1.1/2Inch 1' \0.125
Architectural \ARC \1" = 1'-0" \1Inch 1' \0.083333,0.0833
Architectural \ARC \3/4" = 1'-0" \0.3/4Inch 1' \0.0625
Architectural \ARC \1/2" = 1'-0" \0.1/2Inch 1' \0.041667,0.0417
Architectural \ARC \3/8" = 1'-0" \0.3/8Inch 1' \0.03125 ,0.0313
Engineering \ENG \1" = 10'-0" \1Inch 10' \0.008333,0.0083
-- End Section 2
--
-- =============================================
-- Symbol Templates
-- =============================================
--
-- Section 3
-- Plan View E/W axis
/Aba/SAM/grids/EW
-- Plan View N/S axis
/Aba/SAM/grids/NS
-- Elevation View EW axis
/Aba/SAM/grids/vert_EW
-- Elevation View NS axis

/Aba/SAM/grids/vert_NS
-- North Arrow
/Aba/north_arrow
-- End Section 3
--
-- =============================================
-- Auto Number Task
-- =============================================
--
-- Section 4
/Aba/AutoNumber
-- End Section 4
--
-- =============================================
-- Imperial Paper Sizes
-- =============================================
--
-- Section 5
A \8.5 11
B \17 11
C \22 17
D \34 22
E \44 34
-- End Section 5
--
-- =============================================
-- Metric Paper Sizes
-- =============================================
--
-- Section 6
A0 \1189 841
A1 \841 594
A2 \594 420
A3 \420 297
A4 \297 210
A5 \210 148
-- End Section 6
17.1 MDS Specific Sheet Template Libraries

An example hierarchy with relevant elements and key MDS attributes is shown below.

17.1.1 View Element

The standard VIEW element has two user-defined attributes associated with it that are
significant to MDS. They are:
:ABAUpdate Set to true or false to control when Update Design is performed

on the View. If set to false, the update is not performed when a
Drawing is created but is done as specified in the owned tasks.
This prevents multiple Update Designs and hence optimises
drawing processing time.
:MDSABAOption This controls the Projection angle of the View: 1 = 1st angle
projection and 3 = 3rd angle projection. The uda defaults to 3rd
angle projection if unset.
17.2 MDS Specific Tasks

Each task is outlined in a separate table below. Tasks are grouped as follows:
Sheet tasks
View tasks
17.2.1 Sheet Tasks
SheetLayout
Task name: MDS_aba_sheet_task

SheetLayout
Function name: Mdsabasheettask.pmlfnc
Description: This task is mandatory for all MDS Template sheets as it sets up
the sheet environment to be able to run all the other Tasks for a
particular Template. It defines the Views, sets the scales,
switches off the View Frames, and sets the View Type. It also
gets the name of the required MDS Support.
RunData
Task name: MDS_aba_rundata
Function name: MdsAbaRunData.pmlfnc
Description: This task adds run time data of the User, with options of login
Name or User at a predefined location, and text size to the MDS
Detail Sheet.
TitleBlock
Task name: MDS_aba_titleblock
Function name: MdsAbaTitleBlock.pmlfnc
Description: This task adds and positions Drawing Name and Title, View
Scale, and Total Support Weight information to the Detail Sheet,
in the given size and linestyle. Options exist to position the data
explicitly using x-y co-ordinates or cursor input.
SheetComment
Task name: MDS_aba_comment
Function name: MDSabacomment.pmlfnc
Description: This task adds any Support Comment set by the designer during
the Support Creation sequence. It is positioned at the bottom of
the MTO Table on the Sheet.
Support type
Task name: MDS_aba_supptype
Function name: MDSabasupptype.pmlfnc
Description:

Support code
Task name: MDS_aba_suppcode
Function name: MDSabasuppcode.pmlfnc
Description:
Places weld detail overlay

Task name: MDS_aba_overlay
Function name: MDSabaoverlay.pmlfnc
Description:
17.2.2 View tasks
MainView
Task name: MDS_aba_view_task
Function name: MDSabaviewtask.pmlfnc
Description: This task is mandatory as it processes other View tasks
although the majority of the main detail VIEWS attributes are
modified in this function (task). The View Scales and the
update of each detail view is carried out in the sheet function
(task), i.e. !!mdsabasheettask.pmlfnc to avoid updating these
Views more than necessary.
Support location plan view

Task name: MDS_aba_location_plan_task
Function name: MDSabalocplan.pmlfnc
Description: This task performs the following:
Creates and sizes a Location View to fit the available sheet
space
Creates and positions a Datum symbol
Gets the nearest Gridline for location and adds to the View
Adds labels and dimensions to the View
Places a North Arrow
The View is not necessarily to a standard scale.

Support material take-off of steel

Task name: MDS_aba_mtosteel
Function name: MDSabamtosteel.pmlfnc
Description: This task adds a table of steel member requirements, for the
Support, to the Template Sheet. Description text can be either
DTXS (stex of detref) or DTXR (rtext of stex) where the stex is a
manufacturers description and the rtext is a generic description.
Support material take-off of components

Task name: MDS_aba_mtocomp
Function name: MDSabamtocomp.pmlfnc
Description: This task adds a table of Support Components requirements to
the Template Sheet.
Support component tag

Task name: MDS_aba_ancil_tags
Function name: MDSabaanctags.pmlfnc
Description: Adds Support Component (Ancillaries) Labels.
Support steelwork tag

Task name: MDS_aba_steel_tags
Function name: MDSabasteeltags.pmlfnc
Description: Adds Support Steelwork Labels.
Support steelwork joint tag

Task name: MDS_aba_ix_joint_tags
Function name: MDSabasteeltags.pmlfnc
Description: This task adds Steelwork (SCTN) internal and external joint
labels to the Drawing.

Axes for isometric view

Task name: MDS_aba_iso_view_axes
Function name: MDSabaisoview.pmlfnc
Description:
Support data
Task name: MDS_aba_supp_data
Function name: MDSabasuppdata.pmlfnc
Description:
Add weld symbols

Task name: MDS_aba_weld_tags
Function name: MDSabaweldtags.pmlfnc
Description:
Label U bolt holes

Task name: MDS_aba_ubolt_hole_tags
Function name: MDSabaubolttags.pmlfnc
Description:

Modifying User Defined Ancillary Geometry
18 Modifying User Defined Ancillary Geometry
The MDS application allows the MDS Administrator to create a set of ancillary standards
with their own geometry. Configuration of standards dimensionally is covered in MDS
Ancillary Defaults Form.
The term user in this section is the term used to represent client/customer.
The user defined ancillary standards comprise a number of support types. The following
table shows the user defined ancillary types that have been created and which can be
configured geometrically:
Standard Description Range Total
From To
AT Ancillary AT500 AT700 201
LT Lug LT500 LT700 201
BT U-Bolt BT500 BT700 201
AN Anchor for shoes AN500 AN569 70
AN Anchor for pipes AN570 AN639 70
AN Anchor for trunnions AN640 GT700 61
GT Guide for shoes GT500 GT569 70
GT Guide for pipes GT570 GR639 70
GT Guide for trunnions GT640 GT700 61
ST Stops for shoes ST500 ST569 70
ST Stops for pipes ST570 ST639 70
ST Stops for trunnions ST640 ST700 61
The ability to create these user defined ancillary types is achieved by MDS being configured
to use a blank set of ancillaries of the above types, so that users can complete their own
geometry. A new MDS user project called MDU has been created; a hierarchy /MDU prefix
is used instead of the /MDS prefix where applicable. The following diagrams shows how this
is implemented into an MDS project environment.

Figure 18:1. Implementation of MDU project
The MDU project has the geometry and point sets pre-created and linked into the MDS
catalogue and specification. The geometry sets are empty and the point sets have the
minimum p-point requirements for MDS. You can then create the geometry within the MDU
project and set up any design parameters required for the component. The MDU project
only stores geometry, point and data sets for the types and ranges detailed earlier.
18.1 Geometry Sets

The geometry sets have been created in project MDU. The following diagrams show what
has been added and detail any properties that are being used. The MDS Administrator can
add geometry using these properties if needed and add additional properties as necessary.
AT500 to AT700, BT500 to BT700, LT500 to LT700

Simple Box Representation

This is set to a length of 10, and uses the pipe outside diameter (OD) as the x and y length.
The three standard catalogue parameters have been added, nominal bore (NB), outside
diameter (OD) and connection type (CONN) and 25 design parameters have been created.
The following are the parameters that have been preset, i.e. to -1. All other design
parameters are set to 0 (zero), as shown in the form displayed above.
Number Description Dkey
22 Minimum Insulation MNIN
23 Maximum Insulation MXIN
24 Minimum Temperature MINT
25 Maximum Temperature MAXT
No user editable design parameters have been defined.

AN500 to AN569
Anchor for Shoes
Simple Anchor Representation
These user standards will ask for a pipe shoe to be identified so it will read the shoe
parameters HEI (shoe height) and WID (flange width) in order to size the anchor. It will then
ask for a section or box to be identified to read the anchor width across the section of box.

The following list the parameters that have been preset, i.e. to -1, 100, 102 and 165. All
other design parameters are set to 0 (zero), as shown in the form displayed above.
1 Associated Shoe Height HEI
2 Associated Shoe Flange Width WID
3 Support Beam Flange Width SBFW
Design parameters 1, 2 and 3 have been declared as user editable (with an allowable range
of 0 to 1000) and default values have been added as shown.
AN570 to AN639
Anchor for Pipes

The following list the parameters that have been preset i.e. to -1. All other design
No user editable design parameters have been defined.
GT500 to GT569
Guide for Shoes
Simple Guide Representation

parameters HEI (shoe height) and WID (flange width) in order to size the guide.

The following list the parameters that have been preset, i.e. to -1, 100 and 102. All other
design parameters are set to 0 (zero), as shown in the form displayed above.
3 Clearance CLR
4 Length LEN
Design parameters 1, 2, 3 and 4 have been declared as user editable (with an allowable
range of 0 to 1000) and default values have been added as shown.
GT570 to GT639
Guide for Pipes

The following list the parameters that have been preset, i.e. to -1 and 0. All other design
1 Height HEI
2 Width WID
3 Clearance CLR
4 Length LEN

Design parameters 1, 2, 3 and 4 have been declared as user editable (with an allowable
range of 0 to 1000) and default values have been added as shown.
ST500 to ST569
Stop for Shoes
Simple Stop Representation

parameters HEI (shoe height) and WID (flange width) in order to size the anchor. It will then
ask for a section or box to be identified to read the anchor width across the section of box.
The following list the parameters that have been preset, i.e. to -1, 100 102 and 165. All other
design parameters are set to 0 (zero), as shown in form displayed above.
3 Support Beam Flange Width SBFW
ST570 to ST639
Stop for Pipes

The following list the parameters that have been preset, i.e. to -1. All other design
parameters are set to 0 (zero) as shown in the form displayed above.
AN640 to AN700
Anchor for Trunnions
Simple Anchor Representation

The following list the parameters that have been preset. The plate length (PLEN), plate
width (PWID) and plate thickness (PTHK) will be obtained from the identified base plate, i.e.
to -1. All other design parameters are set to 0 (zero) as shown in the form displayed above.

1 Plate Length PLEN
2 Plate Width PWID
3 Plate Thickness PTHK
ST640 to ST700
Stop for Trunnions
Simple Stop Representation

width (PWID) and plate thickness (PTHK) will be obtained from the identified base plate. All
other design parameters are set to 0 (zero) as shown in the form displayed above.
1 Plate Length PLEN
2 Plate Width PWID

GT640 to GT700
Guide for Trunnions

width (PWID) and plate thickness (PTHK) will be obtained from the identified base plate. All
other design parameters are set to 0 (zero) as shown in the form displayed above.
1 Plate Length PLEN
2 Plate Width PWID
18.2 Point Sets

These have been created with the minimum points required by MDS. These are:
P-Point Description
1 Arrive Point
2 Leave Point
3 Bottom of Pipe (BOP) -5mm, i.e. bottom of the ancillary geometry -5mm
9 BOP (Including geometry if required), i.e. bottom of the ancillary geometry
10 Left of Pipe
11 Right of Pipe
12 BOP
The diagram below shows the position and directions of the p-points, P1 and P2 are arriving
and leave points along the centreline of the pipe.

Note: The MDS default p-points provided cannot be deleted or modified, but additional p-
points can be created if required.
18.3 Data Sets

These have been created with the minimum number of elements required by MDS. These
are:
Data Name Description DataKey DefaultProperty

/Prefix-DESC MDS Support Standard DESC 'AT500'
/Prefix-RNAM MDS Standard RNAM (BEF (AFT (ATTRIB PPRO of
Replacement Name DATA /MDS/ATTA/DEFAULTS/
AT500/GEN/CCOD , () , ) ) )
/Prefix-PA1 Nominal Bore NB PARA 1
/Prefix-PA2 Outside Diameter OD PARA 2
/Prefix-PA3 Connection Type CONN PARA 3

Data Name Description DataKey DefaultProperty

/Prefix-WEIG Component Weight WEIG (ATTRIB DENS of 1 OF 1 of
:MDSMatRef * ATTRIB NVOL /
1000 / 1000 / 1000 * VVAL
!!MDSWEIUNIT)
/Prefix-MATR Component Material MATR (ATTRIB DESC of :MDSMatRef)
/Prefix-CODE Support Code CODE (TRIM ( DIST ( NOMBORE ( false
, ATTRIB CPAR[1 ] ) , false , false ,
true , 4 , false ) ) + '-' + ATTRIB
PROPRNAM)
/Prefix-CDES MDS Configurable CDES (BEF (AFT (ATTRIB PPRO of
Description DATA /MDS/ATTA/DEFAULTS/
AT500/GEN/DESC , ( ) ) ) )
/Prefix-DP1 Design Parameter 1 Unset DESP[1]
Where /Prefix is /Standard-DATA- e.g. /AT500-DATA-DESC and the standard used as an

example above is AT500
The MDS administrator can add/modify the data set as necessary.
18.4 MDU Project Catalogue for User Defined Ancillaries

The catalogue items for the user defined ancillaries have been created in the ranges
detailed below within the MDU project. The MDU project contains all the catalogue
elements, i.e. SCOM, GMSE, PTSE, DTSE and SDTE, where the user will modify the
GMSE to suit their requirements. The specification components for ALL the user defined
ancillaries are in the /MDS specification in the MDS project, which MUST NOT be modified
by users.
Standard Description Current Range User Range

MDS Project MDS Project
From To From To
AT Ancillary AT01 AT115 AT500 AT700
LT Lug LT01 LT16 LT500 LT700
BT U-Bolt BT01 BT11 BT500 BT700
AN Anchor AN01 AN18 AN500 AN700
GT Guide GT01 GT50 GT500 GT700
ST Stop ST01 ST33 ST500 ST700

The MDU project catalogue hierarchy has been created as above for a size range of 8mm
(1/4") to 1200mm (48") in the bore sizes shown below:
Metric NB Imperial NB Actual OD PDMS OD

8 1/4 13.7 14
15 3/8 21.3 21
20 1/2 26.7 26
25 1 33.4 33
32 1.1/4 42.2 42
40 1.1/2 48.3 48
50 2 60.3 61
65 2.1/2 73 73
80 3 88.9 89
100 4 114.3 115
125 5 141.3 141
150 6 168.3 169
200 8 219.1 220
250 10 273 273
300 12 323.8 324
350 14 355.6 358
400 16 406.4 407
450 18 457 457
500 20 508 508
550 22 559 559
600 24 610 610
650 26 660 660
700 28 711 711
750 30 762 762
800 32 813 813
850 34 864 864
900 36 914 914
950 38 965 965
1000 40 1016 1016
1050 42 1067 1067
1100 44 1118 1118

Metric NB Imperial NB Actual OD PDMS OD

1150 46 1168 1168
1200 48 1219 1219
18.5 Modifying the User Defined Ancillary Standard

The administrator uses the standard PARAGON Pipework Application to modify the required
elements within the MDU catalogue database, i.e.
MDU/CATA <dbnum7355,dbfile%MDU000/mdu7355>.
Within the MDU project, the following should not be deleted or modified (including name
change):
CATREF (Catalogue Reference)
PTREF (P-Point Set Reference) (see Note below)
GMREF (Geometry Set Reference) (see Note below)
DTREF (Data Set Reference) (see Note below)
Note: Although the MDU default p-points provided cannot be deleted or modified,
additional p-points can be created. Also, geometry can be added to the geometry
sets, and additional properties included as necessary.


MDS - User Plots
19 MDS - User Plots
Users can use their own plotfiles, including logos and client-specific information instead of
the MDS plotfiles.
To do this, put the user plots into a parallel file structure, and then get MDS to search in the
user area before the AVEVA area. Change the search path on the MDSPLOTS environment
variable, within the mdsevars.bat batch file from set mdsplots=%1\pdmsui\des\mds\plot to
set mdsplots= S:\AVEVA\MDS12.0.0\user_plots %1\pdmsui\des\mds\plot.

MDS - User Plots

MDS Support Standards
A MDS Support Standards
A.1 Plotfiles
Each plotfile used by MDS is located in the following directory:
{Software Location}/MDS?.?.?/PDMSui/des/MDS/plot.
Plotfiles can be viewed and printed using AVEVAs plot viewer software (Figure A:1.: PDMS
Plot Viewer).
Figure A:1. PDMS Plot Viewer
Copyright 1974 to current year. A:1 12 Series

A.2 Associated Ancillaries

The following standards are available in the MDS application, but are automatically created
when creating an Ancillary Standard (refer to Ancillaries for more information).
The standards marked with a * are not available in the MDS application. These standards
are obsolete and have been replaced by other new standards.
MDS Standard Replacement Default Description

Name Name
AC01* XAC01 Forged eye rod.
AC02* XAC02 Fully threaded rod.
AC03* XAC03 Turnbuckle.
AC04* XAC04 Clevis.
AC05* XAC05 Weldless eye nut (bow).
AC06* XAC06 Beam welding attachment.
AC07* XAC07 Welding lug.
AC08* XAC08 Clevis plate.
AC09* XAC09 Spherical washer.
AC10 XAC10 Pipe clamp (light).
AC11* XAC11 Pipe clamp (heavy).
AC12* XAC12 Pipe clamp for insulated pipe (light).
AC13* XAC13 Pipe clamp for insulated pipe (heavy).
AC14* XAC14 Pipe clamp for Cu-Ni pipe.
AC15* XAC15 Pipe clamp for insulated Cu-Ni pipe.
AC16* XAC16 Riser clamp.
AC17 XAC17 Vessel Support Lug
AC18 XAC18 Base Plate
AC19 XAC19 Bearing Plate
AC20 XAC20 Collar
AC21 XAC21 Base plate for RTJ Joints
AC22 XAC22 Bolt on base support
AC24 XAC24 Reinforcing Pad
AC25 XAC25 Dummy branch end plate
AC27 XAC27 Break Out Plates with Shim
AC28 XAC28 Strap On Clamp for RTR Pipe
AC29 XAC29 Bolted Clamp Assembly


Name Name
AC30 XAC30 Adjustable Baseplate
AC31 XAC31 Anchor Bolted Clamp Assembly
AC32 XAC32 Break Out Plates with Shim
AC33 XAC33 End Plate for Rod Hanger Trunnion
AC34 XAC34 Reinforcing Pad
AC35 XAC35 Pipe Clamp
AC36 XAC36 U Strap
AC37 XAC37 Pipe Riser Clamp
AC38 XAC38 Guide Trunnions
AC39 XAC39 Isolation Block Acoustic/General for Trunnion XTT23
AC40 XAC40 General Slide Unit for Trunnion XTT23
AC41 XAC41 Cold Isolation Block for Trunnion XTT23
AC44 XAC44 Clamp for Trunnions for Diam 2" to 24"
AC45 XAC45 Clamp for Dummy Legs for Diam 2" to 24"
AC46 XAC46 LTCS Upper Break Out Plate for Trunnion XTT23
AC47 XAC47 CS Base Plate for Trunnion XTT23
AC48 XAC48 CS Lower Break Out Plate for Trunnion XTT23
AC49 XAC49 Base Plate 1.1/2" to 16"
AC50 XAC50 End Plate 2" to 24"
AC51 XAC51 Support Plate 2" to 24"
AC52 XAC52 Stiffener 2" to 24"
AC53 XAC53 GRE Pipe Clamps for diam 1.1/2" to 40"
AC54 XAC54 CPVC Pipe Clamps for diam 1.1/2" to 12"
AC55 XAC55 4 Bolt Clamp for Trunnions diam 2.1/2" to 24"
AC56 XAC56 Base Plate Circular
AC57 XAC56 Adjustable Baseplate
AC58 XAC58 Pipe Clamp for Trunnions
AC59 XAC59 Base Plate for Trunnions
A.3 Anchors
The following standards are available in the MDS application.

Refer to Modifying User Defined Ancillary Geometry for information on User Defined Anchor
Standards.

Name Name
AN01A* XAN01A Pedestal Anchor Type A.
AN01B* XAN01B Pedestal Anchor Type B.
AN02 XAN02 Pipe Shoe Anchor.
AN03 XAN03 Pipe Shoe Anchor.
AN04 XAN04 Bolted Anchor shoe for Hot insulated pipe or temp
transport NPS 2-36.\AT12,AT13,PIPE-REST\PIPE-
REST\
AN05 XAN05 Temporary restraint NPS 2-20.
AN06 XAN06 Bolt on Shoe w/Directional Anchor Cold (Cryogenic)
Service (50/100mm Insu) NPS 3 48
AN07A XAN07 Anchor U Bolt (AB) Black, NPS 2 20.
AN07B XAN07 Anchor U Bolt (AG) Galvanised, NPS 2 20.
AN07C XAN07 Anchor U Bolt (AP) Plastic Coated, NPS 2 20.
AN08 XAN08 Pipe Clamp Anchor For RTR Pipe NPS 2-24.
AN09 XAN09 Overstrap Anchor (C.S./Alloy Pipes) NPS 1/220
AN10 XAN10 Directional Anchor NPS 1-36.
AN11 XAN11 Bolt On Anchor For Galvanised Pipe NPS 6-12.
AN12A XAN12A Flat Clamp for CS pipes NPS 1.1/2-16.
AN12B XAN12B Flat Clamp with Neoprene Sleeve for SS pipes NPS
1.1/2-16.
AN13 XAN13 HALFEN Anchor HCS RADV NPS 1" 6"
AN17 SC47 Anchor U Bolt for Cupro Nickel Lines, NPS 1/2 8.
AN18 SC15 Anchor U Bolt for Carbon Steel Lines, NPS 1/2 8.
AN19 XAN19 Anchor - NPS 15-1400
A.4 Ancillaries

Refer to Modifying User Defined Ancillary Geometry for information on User Defined
Ancillary Standards.
.

Name Name
PIPE-REST XRT01 Pipe Rest
PIPE-REST- XRT02 Pipe Rest Inline for Trunnions
INLINE
AT01 XAT01 Pipe shoe for N.B. 3/4" to 20"
AT02 XAT02 Pipe shoe for N.B. 24" to 48"
AT03 XAT03 Clamp on pipe shoe for N.B. 3/4" to 20"
AT04 XAT04 Clamp on pipe shoe for N.B. for pipe Cu-Ni 2" to 20"
AT05 XAT05 Reinforcing plate (cut from pipe)
AT06 XAT06 Clamp on pipe shoe for stainless or galvanised pipe
AT07 XAT07 Pipe shoe with reinforcing plate for N.B. 3/4" to 20"
AT08 XAT08 Pipe shoe with reinforcing plate for N.B. 24" to 48"
AT09 XAT09 Reinforcing plate (cut from plate)
AT10A* XAT10A Pedestal support for elbows (type A)
AT10B* XAT10B Pedestal support for tube (type B)
AT11A* XAT11A Adjustable pedestal support for elbows (type A)
AT11B* XAT11B Adjustable pedestal support for tube (type B)
AT12 XAT12 Shoe for C.S. Pipe. Hot Service (63mm Maximum Insu.)
NPS 2"-36"
AT13 XAT13 Shoe for C.S. Pipe. Hot Service (75mm/100mm Insu.)
NPS 2"-36"
AT14 XAT14 Shoe for Low Temp C.S. Pipe. Inter. Service to -46c
(75mm/100mm Insu.) NPS 2"-36"
AT15 XAT15 Shoe for Low Temp C.S. Pipe. Inter. Service to -46c
(63mm Maximum Insu.) NPS 2"-36"
AT16 XAT16 Bolt on Shoe, Heat Insulated & Uninsulated C.S. NPS
2"-30"
AT17 XAT17 Shoe for RTR Pipe, NPS 2-14
AT18 XAT18 Shoe for Low Temp S.S. Pipe. Inter. Service <-46c
(63mm Maximum Insu.) NPS 2"-36"
AT19 XAT19 Shoe for Low Temp S.S. Pipe. Inter. Service <-46c
(75mm/100mm Insu.) NPS 2"-36"
AT20 XAT20 Clamp on shoe for Cu-Ni NPS 2 24


Name Name
AT21 XAT21 Pipe Guide for reciprocating Compressor Pipe 2" to 24"
AT22 XAT22 Temporary Transport Anchor for NPS 6-36 Uninsulated
C.S.
AT23 XAT23 Welded Cradle Support for Uninsulated Pipe or Shoe,
NPS 2 1/2 36
AT24 XAT24 Cradle for RTR Pipe, NPS 2 4
AT25 XAT25 Bolt On Shoe Cold (Cryogenic) Service (25mm/100mm
Insu.), NPS 3" 48"
AT26 XAT26 Cradle for Cold Service (30 150mm Insulation), NPS 1/2
2.
AT27 XAT27 Hanger Clamp for RTR Pipe, NPS 2 24.
AT28 XAT28 U Bolt Guide for RTR pipe, NPS 2 24.
AT29 XAT29 Reinforcing Pad for straight pipe/elbow for C.S. pipe.
AT30 XAT30 Special Shim Assembly for Sloping Lines NPS 2-36
AT31 XAT31 Reinforcing Pad for straight pipe/elbow for High Alloy/
SST pipe.
AT32 XAT32 Pipe Strap (Lined) for Galv. and S.S Lines NPS 1.1/2 8
AT33A XAT33A Trunnion Isolation Pad (Type A 140mm x 140mm)
Acoustic/General NPS 1/2 24
AT33B XAT33B Trunnion Isolation Pad (Type B 140mm x 250mm)
AT33C XAT33C Trunnion Isolation Pad (Type C 140mm x 300mm)
AT33D XAT33D Trunnion Isolation Pad (Type D 200mm x 200mm)
AT33E XAT33E Trunnion Isolation Pad (Type E 250mm x 250mm)
AT33F XAT33F Trunnion Isolation Pad (Type F Variable Size) Acoustic/
General NPS 1/2 24
AT34A XAT34A Trunnion Slide Unit (Type A 140mm x 140mm) General
NPS 1/2 24
AT34B XAT34B Trunnion Slide Unit (Type B 140mm x 250mm) General
NPS 1/2 24
AT34C XAT34C Trunnion Slide Unit (Type C 140mm x 300mm) General
NPS 1/2 24
AT34D XAT34D Trunnion Slide Unit (Type D 200mm x 200mm) General
NPS 1/2 24


Name Name
AT34E XAT34E Trunnion Slide Unit (Type E 250mm x 250mm) General
NPS 1/2 24
AT34F XAT34F Trunnion Slide Unit (Type F Variable Size) General NPS
1/2 24
AT35 XAT35 Cold Isolation Block with CS Cage for Trunnion XTT23
AT36 XAT36 Tico Isolation Wrap Temp.-40 to +100 deg.C (C.S./Alloy/
Cu-Ni Pipes) NPS 1/2 24.
AT37 XAT37 Tico Isolation Wrap Temp. +101 to +150 deg.C (C.S./
Alloy/Cu-Ni Pipes) NPS 1/2 24.
AT38 XAT38 Bonded Neoprene Rubber Isolation Wrap Temp. -40 to
+100 deg.C (CS/Alloy/Cu-Ni Pipes) NPS 1/2 24
AT39 XAT39 Bonded Viton Rubber Isolation Wrap Temp. +101 to
+150 deg.C (CS/Alloy/Cu-Ni Pipes) NPS 1/2 24
AT40A XAT40A Isolation Pad (Type A 140mm x 140mm) Acoustic/
General NPS 1/2 24
AT40B XAT40B Isolation Pad (Type B 140mm x 250mm) Acoustic/
General NPS 1/2 24
AT40C XAT40C Isolation Pad (Type C 140mm x 300mm) Acoustic/
General NPS 1/2 24
AT40D XAT40D Isolation Pad (Type D 200mm x 200mm) Acoustic/
General NPS 1/2 24
AT40E XAT40E Isolation Pad (Type E 250mm x 250mm) Acoustic/
General NPS 1/2 24
AT40F XAT40F Isolation Pad (Type F Variable Size) Acoustic/General
NPS 1/2 24
AT41A XAT41A Slide Unit (Type A 140mm x 140mm) General NPS 1/2
24
AT41B XAT41B Slide Unit (Type B 140mm x 250mm) General NPS 1/2
24
AT41C XAT41C Slide Unit (Type C 140mm x 300mm) General NPS 1/2
24
AT41D XAT41D Slide Unit (Type D 200mm x 200mm) General NPS 1/2
24
AT41E XAT41E Slide Unit (Type E 250mm x 250mm) General NPS 1/2
24
AT41F XAT41F Slide Unit (Type F Variable Size) General NPS 1/2 24
AT42 XAT42 PTFE Isolation Pad Bonded to Steel NPS 1.1/2 24
AT43 XAT43 Pipe Penetration Single Seal (Packed) Certified A0 &
H0 Rating, NPS 1/2 24


Name Name
AT44 XAT44 Pipe Penetration Single Seal (Packed) Certified A60 &
H60 Rating, NPS 1/2 24
AT45 XAT45 Pipe Penetration Double Seal Certified A0 & H0 Rating
w/o Insulation & A60 H60 & H120 Rating with
Insulation, NPS 1/2 24
AT46 XAT46 Pipe Penetration Double Seal Certified up to J100 Jet
Fire Resistance & A60, H60 & H120 Rating, NPS 1/2 24
AT47 XAT47 Cold Isolation Shoe (C.S./Alloy Pipes), NPS2 8
AT48 XAT48 Cold Isolation Shoe (C.S./Alloy Pipes), NPS 10 24
AT49 XAT49 2 Bolt Heavy Series Pipe Clamp with Circular Cold
Isolation Block (CS/Alloy Pipes) NPS 1/2 24
AT50 XAT50 Reinforcing Pad for Horizontal and Vertical Cu-Ni Pipes
NPS 2.1/2 24
AT51 XAT51 Full Encirclement Reinforcing Sleeve for Cu-Ni Pipes
NPS 2.1/2 24
AT52A XAT52A Type A Protection Shield for Diam 2" to 24"
AT52B XAT52B Type B Protection Shield for Diam 2" to 24"
AT52C XAT52C Type C Protection Shield for Diam 2" to 24"
AT52D XAT52D Type D Protection Shield for Diam 2" to 24"
AT52E XAT52E Type E Protection Shield for Diam 2" to 24"
AT52F XAT52F Type F Protection Shield for Diam 2" to 24"
AT53A XAT53A Type A 4 Point Shear Lug Bearing for Diam 2" to 24"
AT53B XAT53B Type B 2 Point Shear Lug Bearing for Diam 2" to 24"
AT54 XAT54 HP Mud and Cement High Pressure Clamps for Diam 2"
to 6"
AT55A XAT55A Bolt on Shoe type A Uninsulated C.S. NPS 2"-6"
AT55B XAT55B Bolt on Shoe type B Uninsulated C.S. NPS 2"-6"
AT55C XAT55C Bolt on Shoe type C Uninsulated C.S. NPS 8"-24"
AT56 XAT56 Clamp for Vertical support NPS 2" to 8"
AT57 XAT57 HALFEN Pipe Shoe HRG-4 NPS 1/2" 6"
AT58 XAT58 HALFEN Pipe Shoe HRG-4 with Spacer Clip HCS AHS
5/1 NPS 1/2" 6"
AT59 XAT59 Trunnion Cold Isolation Block with Integral Base Plate
Light
AT60 XAT60 Flanged Supports for FRP/RTR Lines 1" 32"


Name Name
AT61 XAT61 Plate Attachment Vertical Pipe (CS, LTCS, SS Pipes)
NPS 12"-48"
AT62 XAT62 Adjustable Guide Insert Bolts Parallel NPS 2"-48"
AT63 XAT63 Pipe Strap (Lined) for FRP / RTR Lines NPS 1 8
AT64 XAT64 Pipe Strap (Lined) for CuNi Lines NPS 1.1/2 8
AT65 XAT65 Full Encirclement Wrapper Plate (no longitudinal
welding) for Pipes NPS 2 48
AT66 XAT66 Stauff Clamp Heavy Series SPAL **,***,* xxx DPAL-AS
NPS 1/2 6"
AT67 XAT67 Stauff Clamp Heavy Series SPAL/DUB **,***,* xxx
DPAL-AS NPS 1/2" 6"
AT68 XAT68 Trunnion Cold Isolation Block with Integral Base Plate
Heavy
AT69 XAT69 Adjustable Guide Insert Bolts Perpendicular NPS 2"-48"
AT70 XAT70 Adjustable Guide Insert Offset to Pipe Bolts Parallel
NPS 2"-48"
AT71 XAT71 Adjustable Guide Insert Offset to Pipe Bolts
Perpendicular NPS 2"-48"
AT72 XAT72 CPVC Pipe shoes height 100 to 200 for diam 1-1/2" to
24"
AT73 XAT73 GRE Pipe shoes height 100 to 200 for diam 26" to 40"
AT74A XAT74A CPVC Protection shield for diam 1/2" to 16" TYPE A
AT74B XAT74B CPVC Protection shield for diam 1/2" to 16" TYPE B
AT75A XAT75A Anti friction sliding plate for diam 1/2" to 40" TYPE A
AT75B XAT75B Anti friction sliding plate for diam 1/2" to 40" TYPE B
AT76 XAT76 Pipe Shoe NPS 10"-20"
AT87 XAT87 GRE Pipe shoes height 100 to 200 for diam 1-1/2" to
24"
AT93 XAT93 GRE Pipe Clamps for diam 1.1/2" to 40"
AT94 XAT94 CPVC Pipe Clamps for diam 1.1/2" to 12"
AT95A XAT95A GRE Protection shield for diam 1/2" to 16" TYPE A
AT95B XAT95B GRE Protection shield for diam 1/2" to 16" TYPE B
AT96 XAT96 Welded Shoe for N.P.S. 1" 36"
AT97 XAT97 Clamped Shoe (Unlined) for N.P.S. 1" 24"
AT98 XAT98 Welded Shoe with re-pad for N.P.S. 1" 36"


Name Name
AT99 XAT99 Clamped Shoe (Lined) for N.P.S. 1" 24"
AT100A XAT100A Trunnion Ptfe Faced Slide Unit (Suitable for Acoustic &
Vibration Isolation) Type A NPS 1/2 24
AT100B XAT100B Trunnion Ptfe Faced Slide Unit (Suitable for Acoustic &
Vibration Isolation) Type B NPS 1/2 24
AT101A XAT101A Ptfe Faced Slide Unit (Suitable for Acoustic & Vibration
Isolation) Type A NPS 1/2 24
AT101B XAT101B Ptfe Faced Slide Unit (Suitable for Acoustic & Vibration
Isolation) Type B NPS 1/2 24
AT102 XAT102 Pipe Strap
AT109 XAT109 Pipe Strap
AT103A 2134 Clamped Pipe Shoe Pihasa 2134 IPE 160 NPS 1/2 4
AT103B 2134 Clamped Pipe Shoe Pihasa 2134 IPE 200 NPS 1/2 16
AT103C 2134 Clamped Pipe Shoe Pihasa 2134 IPE 240 NPS 3 16
AT103D 2134 Clamped Pipe Shoe Pihasa 2134 IPE 270 NPS 5 16
AT104A 2136 Clamped Pipe Shoe Pihasa 2136 Small NPS 1.1/2 30
AT104B 2136 Clamped Pipe Shoe Pihasa 2136 Large NPS 1.1/2 30
AT105 XAT105 Reinforcing Pad for straight pipe/elbow for C.S. pipe.
AT108A 49xx11 Lisega Type 49xx11 Pipe Clamp Base 0 to 350 deg.C
NPS 15 150
AT108B 49xx12 Lisega Type 49xx12 Pipe Clamp Base 0 to 350 deg.C
NPS 15 125
AT108C 49xx13 Lisega Type 49xx13 Pipe Clamp Base 0 to 350 deg.C
NPS 175 900
AT108D 49xx14 Lisega Type 49xx14 Pipe Clamp Base 0 to 350 deg.C
NPS 15 900
AT108E 49xx25 Lisega Type 49xx25 Pipe Clamp Base 350 to 500 deg.C
NPS 15 900
AT108F 49xx35 Lisega Type 49xx35 Pipe Clamp Base 450 to 560 deg.C
NPS 15 900
AT108G 49xx45 Lisega Type 49xx45 Pipe Clamp Base 560 to 600 deg.C
NPS 15 900
AT108H 49xx64 Lisega Type 49xx64 Pipe Clamp Base 100 to 350 deg.C
NPS 15 125
AT108AX 49xx11 Lisega Type 49xx11 (Larger Pipe Outside Diameter)
Pipe Clamp Base 0 to 350 deg.C NPS 65,100,125,150
ONLY


Name Name
AT108BX 49xx12 Lisega Type 49xx12 (Larger Pipe Outside Diameter)
Pipe Clamp Base 0 to 350 deg.C NPS 65,100,125
ONLY
AT108CX 49xx13 Lisega Type 49xx13 (Larger Pipe Outside Diameter)
Pipe Clamp Base 0 to 350 deg.C NPS 250,350,400 -
ONLY
AT108DX 49xx14 Lisega Type 49xx14 (Larger Pipe Outside Diameter)
Pipe Clamp Base 0 to 350 deg.C NPS
65,100,125,150,250,350,400 -ONLY
AT108EX 49xx25 Lisega Type 49xx25 (Larger Pipe Outside Diameter)
65,100,125,150,250,350,400 ONLY
AT108FX 49xx35 Lisega Type 49xx35 (Larger Pipe Outside Diameter)
65,100,125,150,250,350,400 ONLY
AT108GX 49xx45 Lisega Type 49xx45 (Larger Pipe Outside Diameter)
65,100,125,150,250,350,400 ONLY
AT108HX 49xx64 Lisega Type 49xx64 (Larger Pipe Outside Diameter)
Pipe Clamp Base 100 to 350 deg.C NPS 65,100,125
ONLY
AT111 XAT111 Slider Pad for diam 1/2" to 40"
AT112 XAT112 Loose Pipe Strap 1/4" to 36"
AT113 XAT113 Pipe Strap 1/4" to 36"
AT114 XAT114 Lisega Type 49xx63SP Pipe Clamp Base - ?? to ??
deg.C - NPS 250 - 700
AT115 XAT115 Lisega Type 49xx63G Pipe Clamp Base - ?? to ??
deg.C - NPS 250 - 700
AT116 XAT116 Double Heavy Vertical Pipe Clamp - NPS 15-1400
AT117 XAT117 Double Light Vertical Pipe Clamp - NPS 15-1400
AT118 XAT118 Single Light Vertical Pipe Clamp - NPS 15-1400
AT119 XAT119 Vertical Pipe Clamp for Spring Cans - NPS 15-1400
AT121 XAT121 Single Heavy Vertical Pipe Clamp - NPS 15-1400


Name Name
AT126 XAT126 Pipe Shoe with Clamps Cold Insulation - NPS 15-800
AT127 XAT127 Pipe Shoe with Clamps Cold Insulation - NPS 15-800
AT128 XAT128 Pipe Shoe - NPS 400-600
AT129 XAT129 Pipe Shoe - NPS 650-1000
AT130 XAT130 Pipe Shoe with Clamps - NPS 250-450
AT131 XAT131 Pipe Shoe with Clamps - NPS 500-1000
AT132 XAT132 Pipe Clamp with Double Shoes - NPS 50-1400
AT133 XAT133 Band for Copper Pipe - NPS 2.5-8
AT134 XAT134 Pipe Strap (lined) - NPS 3/8 -1
AT135 XAT135 Sliding Piece (Pipe Welded) - NPS 1/2 - 40
AT136 XAT136 Lisega Type 49xx63G1SP Single Sided Pipe Slide - ??
to ?? deg. C - NPS 250-700
A.5 Branch Reinforcements


Name Name
BR01 XBR01 2 Way Brace for Open Ended Connection to Pipe.
BR02 XBR02 2 Way Brace for Open Ended Connection to Flange.
BR03 XBR03 Bracing for Orifice Connections.
BR04 XBR04 4 Way Brace for Open Ended Connection to Pipe.
A.6 U bolts
The following standards are available in the MDS application. Refer to Modifying User
Defined Ancillary Geometry for information on User Defined U Bolt Standards.

Name Name
BT01A XBT01 U Bolt gripped (type A)
BT01B XBT01 U Bolt non-gripped (type B)
BT02 XBT02 U Bolt tico coated


Name Name
BT03 XBT03 U Bolt PTFE coated insulation
BT04A XBT04 U Bolt Guide (GB) Black, NPS 1/2 36.
BT04B XBT04 U Bolt Guide (GG) Galvanised, NPS 1/2 36.
BT04C XBT04 U Bolt Guide (GP) Plastic Coated, NPS 1/2 36.
BT05 XBT05 U Bolt gripped with sleeve, NPS 2 24.
BT06 XBT06 U Bolt Guide for Cupro Nickel Lines, NPS 1/2 8.
BT07 XBT07 U Bolt Guide for Carbon Steel Lines, NPS 1/2 8.
BT09 XBT09 Lined U-Bolt guided 2" TO 8"
BT10 XBT10 U Bolt Guide, NPS 1/2 - 36
BT11 XBT11 Loose Type U Bolt Guide, NPS 1/2 - 36
BT12 XBT12 U Bolt for steel pipe, NPS 1/2 - 3
BT13 XBT13 U Bolt for steel pipe, NPS 4 - 32
BT14 XBT14 Expansion U Bolt for steel pipe, NPS 1 - 32
BT15 XBT15 Lined U Bolt NPS 1 1/4 - 2
BT16 XBT16 Lined U Bolt NPS 2 1/2 - 36
BT17 XBT17 U Bolt for use with slip pad NPS 1/2 - 32
BT18 XBT18 U Bolt with Teflon Pad NPS 2 1/2 - 32
BT19 XBT19 Expansion U Bolt with Slip Pad NPS 1 - 32
A.7 Cable Clips

MDS Standard Name Replacement Default Description

Name
RACK-REST XCA01 Rack Rest
CA02A XCA02 Cable Clip with Angles
CA02B XCA02 Cable Clip

A.8 Cable Tray Framework Supports


Name Name
CT01 XCT01 'L' Bracket up.
CT02 XCT02 'L' Bracket down.
CT03 XCT03 'L' Bracket Cantilever.
CT04 XCT04 Goal post.
CT05 XCT05 Support frame.
CT06 XCT06 Cantilever bracket.
CT07 XCT07 'T' Post. (Vertical down).
CT08 XCT08 'T' Post. (Vertical up).
A.9 HVAC Framework Supports


Name Name
DT01 XDT01 HVAC duct support frame.
DT02 XDT02 HVAC duct support frame.
DT03 XDT03 HVAC duct cantilever bracket.
DT04 XDT04 HVAC duct 'L' bracket.
A.10 Multi-discipline Framework Supports


Name Name
FT01* XFT01 Trapeze hanger with welded beam attachments.
FT02* XFT02 Trapeze hanger.
FT03 XFT03 'L' Bracket up.
FT04 XFT04 'L' Bracket down.
FT05 XFT05 'L' Bracket Cantilever.


Name Name
FT06 XFT06 'L' Bracket Cantilever.
FT07 XFT07 Post.
FT08 XFT08 Goal post.
FT09 XFT09 Support frame.
FT10 XFT10 Half goal post (Vertical down).
FT11 XFT11 Half goal post (Vertical up).
FT12 XFT12 Goal post (Heavy weight).
FT13 XFT13 Braced bracket.
FT14 XFT14 Cantilever bracket.
FT15 XFT15 Beam supports.
FT16 XFT16 Cantilevered Hangertrue
FT17 XFT17 'T' Post heavy weight.
FT18 XFT18 'T' Post light weight. (Vertical up).
FT19 XFT19 'T' Post light Weight. (Vertical down).
FT20* XFT20 Deck Plate Stiffening.
FT21 XFT21 Support from piping.
FT22 XFT22 Bedplate.
FT23 XFT23 Pedestal support.
FT24 XFT24 Steel sleeper.
FT25 XFT25 Packing piece.
FT26 XFT26 Relief Valve.
FT27 XFT27 Rodding point.
FT28 XFT28 Beam penetration.
FT29 XFT29 Base Support for 1/2 2 N.S. pipe.
FT30 XFT30 Pipe Support for Relief Valve Discharge Pipe
NPS 2-12
FT31 XFT31 Field Support L frame Uninsulated Pipe (1 Pipe,
NB 4 Max)
FT32 XFT32 Field Support L frame Uninsulated Pipe (2 Pipes,
NB 3 Max)
FT33 XFT33 Field Support Cantilever from Steel for
Uninsulated Horizontal Pipe.
FT34A XFT34A Field Support Type A Angle Iron for Uninsulated
Pipe, Single line NPS 1/2 to 12.


Name Name
FT34B XFT34B Field Support Type B Angle Iron for Uninsulated
FT34C XFT34C Field Support Type C Angle Iron for Uninsulated
FT35 XFT35 Field Support for Vertical Uninsulated Lines NPS
24 Max.
FT36 XFT36 Field Support frame.
FT37 XFT37 Field Support Goal Post frame.
FT38 XFT38 Field Support Field Installed Structural Steel NPS
1/2 to 24.
1/2 to 24.
1/2 to 12.
FT41 XFT41 Inverted Pedestal support.
FT42 XFT42 Support frame for vertical pipes
FT43 XFT43 Depth Support frame
FT44 XFT44 GRE/CPVC Pipes 150vertical valve support pipe
2" to 20" dia\PIPE-REST
FT45 XFT45 GRE/CPVC Pipes 150valve support and anchor
pipe 2" to 20" dia\PIPE-REST
FT46 XFT46 GRE/CPVC Pipes Base support at flange (150#)
pipes 2" to 16" dia\PIPE-REST
FT47 XFT47 Supports for Flanged Valves NPS 2.1/2" to 24"
FT48A XFT48A Pedestal support for 2" to 24" pipes.
FT48B XFT48B Pedestal support for 2" to 24" pipes.
FT48C XFT48C Pedestal support for 2" to 24" pipes.
FT48D XFT48D Pedestal support for 2" to 24" pipes.
FT49 XFT49 Support frame for vertical pipes with lugs LT13 or
LT15 2.1/2" to 48" pipestrue
FT50 XFT50 Support Bar and Clamp for 2.1/2" to 24"
pipestrue
FT51 XFT51 Goal Post with vertical or Angled Legs
FT52 XFT52 Guide for Vertical Pipes
FT53 XFT53 Guide for Horizontal Pipes
FT57 XFT57 Guide for Vertical Pipes with Insulation 2 to 24


Name Name
FT58 XFT58 Support Bar and Clamp NPS 2 1/2 to 24
FT61 XFT61 Fixed Point Support NPS 3/4 to 32
A.11 Guides
are obsolete and have been replaced by other new standards. Refer to Modifying User
Defined Ancillary Geometry for information on User Defined Guide Standards.
.

Name Name
GT01 XGT01 Pipe guide for insulated pipes.
GT02 XGT02 Pipe guide for uninsulated pipes.
GT03 XGT03 Pipe guide for uninsulated pipes. Thin wall.
GT04* XGT04 Pedestal guide or stop.
GT05 XGT05 Pipe guide (Framework).
GT06 XGT06 Guide for support shoe (Welded to support Beam)
NPS 1-36.
GT07 XGT07 Guide Lug for support shoe (Welded to support Beam)
NPS 3/4-36.
GT08 XGT08 Guide Lug for support shoe (Bolted to support Beam)
for temporary transport.
GT09 XGT09 Box Clamp Guide for medium loads NPS 6-18
(Framework).
GT10 XGT10 Box Clamp Guide for high loads NPS 20-42
(Framework).
GT11 XGT11 Guide for Base Support NPS 2-36
GT12A XGT12 Pipe A Base Support Guide Hold Down Light NPS 2-
36
GT12B XGT12 PIpe R Base Support Guide Hold Down Light NPS 2-
36
GT13 XGT13 Cradle and Guide For Cold Service (30mm 150mm
Insulation), NPS 1/2 2.


Name Name
GT14 XGT14 Heavy Duty Guide Cold (Cryogenic) Service, NPS 3
42.
GT15 XGT15 Pipe Guide, Uninsulated pipe, NPS 1 42.
GT16 XGT16 Box Clamp Guide for medium loads NPS 6-18.
GT17 XGT17 Box Clamp Guide for high loads NPS 20-42.
GT18 XGT18 Guide for pipe shoes for diam 2" to 24"
GT19 XGT19 Lateral Guide for diam 26" to 56"
GT20 XGT20 Duckfoot guide hold down.
GT21 XGT21 Shoe guide hold down.
GT22 XGT22 Overstrap Guide (C.S./Alloy Pipes), NPS 1/2 24
GT23A XGT23A Overstrap Guide c/w Isolation Wrap XAT36 (Cu-Ni
Pipes), NPS 2 24
GT23B XGT23B Overstrap Guide c/w Isolation Wrap XAT37 (Cu-Ni
Pipes), NPS 2 24
GT24 XGT24 Overstrap Guide with Damper Springs, NPS 1/2 24
GT25 XGT25 HALFEN Guide HCS RADDV NPS 1" 6"
GT26 XGT26 Guide Lugs for Support shoes Light Angle/Channel
Sections NPS 3/4-36.
GT27A XGT27 Pipe A Base Support Guide Hold Down Heavy NPS 2-
36
GT27B XGT27 PIpe R Base Support Guide Hold Down Heavy NPS 2-
36
GT28 XGT28 Guide Lugs for Support shoes Heavy Angle/Channel
Sections NPS 3/4-36.
GT29 XGT29 CPVC Pipes Flat Clamp 2" to 6"
GT38 XGT38 GRE Pipes Flat Clamp 2" to 6"
GT39 XGT39 Guides for pipes without insulation 2" to 6"
GT40 XGT40 Band Guides for pipes 2" to 24"
GT44 XGT44 Guide and Hold down welded 2" TO 12"
GT45 XGT45 Guide for bare pipe 2" TO 24"
GT46 XGT46 Pipe Guide, welded, for pipe shoe with sliding
package 2" TO 24"
GT47 XGT47 Guide, Clamped to steel, Type A
GT48 XGT48 Clamped Guide on steel structure, Type B
GT49 XGT49 Guide welded extended height


Name Name
GT50 XGT50 XS Strap Guided 6" TO 28"
GT52 XGT52 Pipe Shoe and Guide - NPS 15-1400
GT54 XGT54 Guide Clamps for Pipes with Insulation 2 to 24
GT55 XGT55 Guide for Base Support NPS 2-36
A.12 MDS Hanger Templates Only

To use the standard MDS hanger templates the default option property for the MDSHANGIF
keyword must be set to MDS in the PARAGON defaults database.
The following standards are available in the MDS application. This list will vary slightly
depending on the manufacturer selected for the hanger components, i.e. PLS, GRINNELL
(now ANVIL) and PIHASA.
MDS Standard Name Replacement Name Default Description

FH01 FH T1 M1 B1 Fixed Hanger NPS 3/4 - 6.
FH02 FH T1 M1 B2 Fixed Hanger NPS 8 - 24.


FH51 FH T3 B1 Fixed Hanger NPS 3/4 - 6.
FH52 FH T3 B2 Fixed Hanger NPS 8 - 24.
FH53 FH T3 B5 Fixed Hanger NPS 1/2 - 2.
VH01 VH T1 M3 B1 Variable Hanger NPS 3/4 - 6.
VH02 VH T1 M3 B2 Variable Hanger NPS 8 - 24.




VH61 VH B15 Variable Pedestal NPS 3 - 24.


VH101 VH T3 B13 Variable Hanger NPS 3 - 24.
VH102 VH T3 B14 Variable Hanger NPS 3 - 24.


A.13 MDS Hangers using Hanger Manufacturers Design

Interfaces
MDS Hangers may now also be created by interfacing with hanger manufacturers design
software.
There are three such MDS Hanger design interfaces:
1. MDS to LICAD interface (Lisega GMBH hanger design software)
2. MDS to Witch Hanger interface (Carpenter & Paterson Ltd. hanger design software)
3. MDS to PSDesigner interface (Pipe Supports Ltd. hanger design software)
All three of the MDS interfaces work with the relevant manufacturers hanger component
catalogues, supplied with the MDS software in the projects LIS (Lisega databases), CPL
(Carpenter & Paterson databases) and PSL (Pipe Supports Ltd. databases).
The hanger design software belongs to each of the hanger manufacturers and is obtainable
from each vendor.
Each manufacturers interface determines the hanger configurations that are available to
the user, and not the MDS application. Hence there are no pre-defined MDS standard
names available when using a MDS hanger manufacturers interface.
A.14 Lugs
Defined Ancillary Geometry for information on User Defined Lug Standards.

Name Name
LT01A XLT01A Shear Lug (Lug Only)
LT01B XLT01B Shear Lug (With riser clamp)
LT01C XLT01C Shear Lug (With riser clamp)
LT02 XLT02 Vertical Support w/lug for NPS 1/2-4
LT03A XLT03 Type A CS and Alloy Support Lug for Vertical Pipes
NPS 2-3
LT03B XLT03 Type B CS and Alloy Support Lug for Vertical Pipes
NPS 4-24
LT03C XLT03 Type C SS Support Lug for Vertical Pipes NPS 2-3
LT03D XLT03 Type D SS Support Lug for Vertical Pipes NPS 4-24
LT04 XLT04 Support Lug for vertical Hot insulated pipes NPS 2-
36


Name Name
LT05A XLT05 Rod Hanger Welded Elbow Lug for 1/2" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 2-18
LT05B XLT05 Rod Hanger Welded Elbow Lug for 5/8" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 2-18
LT05C XLT05 Rod Hanger Welded Elbow Lug for 3/4" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 3-18
LT05D XLT05 Rod Hanger Welded Elbow Lug for 7/8" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 3-18
LT05E XLT05 Rod Hanger Welded Elbow Lug for 1" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 3-18
LT05F XLT05 Rod Hanger Welded Elbow Lug for 1.1/8" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 4-18
LT05G XLT05 Rod Hanger Welded Elbow Lug for 1.3/8" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 4-18
LT05H XLT05 Rod Hanger Welded Elbow Lug for 1.5/8" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 6-18
LT06 XLT06 Single Support Bracket Reinforced Vertical Pipe (Cu-
Ni Pipes) NPS 2-24
LT07 XLT07 Vertical Support on Platforms for Diam 2" to 8"
LT08A XLT08 Rod Hanger Welded Pipe Lug for 1/2" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 2-18
LT08B XLT08 Rod Hanger Welded Pipe Lug for 5/8" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 2-18
LT08C XLT08 Rod Hanger Welded Pipe Lug for 3/4" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 3-18
LT08D XLT08 Rod Hanger Welded Pipe Lug for 7/8" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 3-18
LT08E XLT08 Rod Hanger Welded Pipe Lug for 1" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 3-18
LT08F XLT08 Rod Hanger Welded Pipe Lug for 1.1/8" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 4-18
LT08G XLT08 Rod Hanger Welded Pipe Lug for 1.3/8" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 4-18
LT08H XLT08 Rod Hanger Welded Pipe Lug for 1.5/8" Pin/Bolt
Diameter NPS 6-18
LT09 XLT09 GRE / CPVC Pipes Vertical Support on Platforms for
Diam 2" to 8"
LT10 XLT10 GRE / CPVC Pipes saddle shear lug bearing for
Diam 1.1/2" to 24" (Type A) Vertical only


Name Name
LT11 XLT11 GRE / CPVC Pipes saddle shear lug bearing for
Diam 1.1/2" to 24" (Type B) Horizontal only
LT12 XLT12 GRE Pipes saddle shear lug bearing for Diam 26" to
40" (Type C) Horizontal only
LT13A XLT13A Welded Lugs (1 Lug) for Carbon Steel and Stainless
Steel 2" to 24"
LT13B XLT13B Welded Lugs (4 Lugs) for Carbon Steel and Stainless
Steel 2" to 24"
LT14A XLT14A Welded Lugs (2 LugS) for Carbon Steel and
Stainless Steel 2.5" to 24"
LT14B XLT14B Welded Lugs (1 Lug) for Carbon Steel and Stainless
Steel 2.5" to 24"
LT15 XLT15 Welded Lugs (4 Lugs) for guide for Carbon Steel and
Stainless Steel 2" to 24"
LT16A XLT16A Welded Lugs (4 Lugs) for Carbon Steel and Stainless
Steel 2.5" to 24"
LT16B XLT16B Welded Lugs (6 Lugs) for Carbon Steel and Stainless
Steel 2.5" to 24"
LT17 XLT17 Welded Lugs (2 Lugs) for Guide for Carbon Steel and
Stainless Steel 2" to 24"
A.15 Preliminary Support


Name Name
PR01 ANCHOR Preliminary Anchor
PR02 GUIDE Preliminary Guide
PR03 CONSTANT Preliminary Constant Effort Spring Hanger
PR04 FIXED Preliminary Fixed Hanger
PR05 VARIABLE Preliminary Variable Spring Hanger
PR06 HOLD-DOWN Preliminary Hold Down
PR07 REST Preliminary Rest
PR08 STOP Preliminary Stop
PR09 xxxx Preliminary xxxx


Name Name
A.16 Stops
Defined Ancillary Geometry for information of User Defined Stop Standards.

Name Name
ST01 XST01 Pipe Stop for Insulated C.S. Pipes.
ST02 XST02 Pipe Stop for Insulated C.S. Pipes.
ST03 XST03 Pipe Stop for Uninsulated C.S. Pipes.
ST04 XST04 Pipe Stop for Uninsulated C.S. Pipes (30" to 48" NB).
ST05 XST05 Pipe Stop for Uninsulated ST.STL Pipes.
ST06 XST06 Directional Anchor on Shoe for Hot Insulated pipe
NPS 1/236
ST07 XST07 Directional Stop for Base Support NPS 2 36
ST08 XST08 Temporary Directional Stop NPS 2 20
ST09A XST09A Stop on Uninsulated Pipe for diam 2" to 12"
ST09B XST09B Stop on Uninsulated Pipe for diam 2" to 12"
ST10A XST10A Double Stop Type A on Uninsulated Pipe for diam 2"
to 12"
ST10B XST10B Double Stop Type B on Uninsulated Pipe for diam 2"
to 12"
ST11A XST11A Double Stop on Pipe Shoes for diam 2" to 24"
ST11B XST11B Single Stop on Pipe Shoes for diam 2" to 24"
ST12 XST12 Limit Stop for diam 26" to 56"


Name Name
ST13A XST13A Single Stop Type A on Uninsulated pipe for diam 2" to
12"
ST13B XST13B Single Stop Type B on Uninsulated pipe for diam 2" to
12"
ST14 XST14 Axial Stop Type A Restraint on Dummy Legs for diam
2" to 24"
ST15 XST15 Axial Guide Type B Restraint on Dummy Legs for
diam 2" to 24"
ST16 XST16 Bilateral Guide Type C Restraint on Dummy Legs for
diam 2" to 24"
ST20 XST20 Shoe Stop
ST24A XST24A Pipe Stop I Section with Reinforcing Plate for
Uninsulated Pipes for diam 2.1/2" to 24".
ST24B XST24B Pipe Stop I Section with Reinforcing Plate and
Adjustment for Uninsulated Pipes for diam 2.1/2" to
24".
ST24C XST24C Pipe Stop I Section for Uninsulated Pipes for diam 2.1/
2" to 24".
ST24D XST24D Pipe Stop I Section with Adjustment for Uninsulated
Pipes for diam 2.1/2" to 24".
ST30 XST30 Axial Stop Clamped to Pipe 2" to 24"
ST31 XST31 Axial Stop Bolted to Shear Lug 2" to 28"
ST32 XST32 Axial Stop Pipe on Clamped Pipe Shoe 2" to 6"
ST33 XST33 Axial Stop Bolted with Spacer to Base Plate 2" to 24"
ST34 XST34 Pipe Stop I Section with Reinforcing Plate for diam 2"
to 42"
ST36 XST36 Pipe Stop I Section with Reinforcing Plate for
Uninsulated Pipes NPS 2 1/2 - 24
ST37 XST37 Pipe Stop I Section with Reinforcing Plate NPS 2 to
42
ST38 XST38 Directional Stop for Base Support NPS 2 - 36

A.17 Slip Units


Name Name
SU01A1 XSU01 TICO bondslip unit type A size 1.
SU01B1 XSU01 TICO bondslip unit type B size 1.
SU01C1 XSU01 TICO bondslip unit type C size 1.
SU02A1 XSU02 PTFE. slide unit type A size 1.
SU02B1 XSU02 PTFE. slide unit type B size 1.
SU02C1 XSU02 PTFE. slide unit type C size 1.
SU03 XSU03 Shoe Supports, Teflon Slide Plate (Upper Element)
NPS 3-36.
SU04 XSU04 Shoe Supports, Teflon Slide Plate NPS 2-36.
A.18 Trunnions


Name Name
TT01* XTT01 Trunnions for straight piping.
TT02* XTT02 Trunnions for pipe elbows.
TT03* XTT03 Trunnions for CuNi straight piping.
TT04 XTT04 Base ELL and Pipe Support NPS 2-36
TT05 XTT05 Base ELL and Pipe Support NPS 2-36 with Bearing
Plate
TT06 XTT06 Base ELL and Pipe Support Variable NPS 2-36
TT07 XTT07 Base ELL and Pipe Support Variable NPS 2-36 with
Bearing Plate
TT08 XTT08 Base ELL and Pipe Support for RTJ Spools NPS 2-36
TT09 XTT09 Base ELL and Pipe Support for RTJ Spools NPS 2-36
with Bearing Plate
TT10 XTT10 Base Support for RTR Pipe NPS 2-14
TT11 XTT11 Base Support for RTR Pipe NPS 2-14 with Bearing
Plate
TT12 XTT12 Base Support Bolt On NPS 2-36
TT13 XTT13 Base Support Bolt On with Bearing Plate NPS 2-36
TT14 XTT14 Type A Dummy Extension for Horizontal Pipe NPS 2-36
TT15 XTT15 Type B Dummy Extension for Horizontal Pipe NPS 2-36
TT16 XTT16 Type C Dummy Extension for Horizontal Pipe NPS 2-36
TT17 XTT17 Dummy Extension for Vertical Pipe NPS 2-36
TT18 XTT18 Base Support Adjustable Base NPS 2-24
TT19 XTT19 Base Support Adjustable Base with Bearing Plate NPS
2-8
TT20 XTT20 Support for Relief Valve Discharge Pipe NPS 2-12
TT21 XTT21 Rod Hanger Welded Elbow Trunnion NPS 12-24
TT22 XTT22 Base Support Anchor for RTR Pipe NPS 2-14
TT23 XTT23 Trunnion with an Integral Cold Isolation Block for C.S./
Alloy Pipes NPS 1.1/2-20
TT24 XTT24 Trunnion Clamp for Vertical Pipe NPS 2-24
TT25 XTT25 90 Degree Cranked Vertical Dummy Leg for 2" 24"
TT26 XTT26 Vertical Dummy Leg for 2" 24"


Name Name
TT27 XTT27 Trunnion With Integral Guide for 2" 24"
TT28 XTT28 Base Support Anchor for RTR Pipe NPS 2-14 with
Bearing Plate
TT29 XTT29 GRE Pipes Vertical Dummy Leg for diam 2" 24"
TT30 XTT30 CPVC Pipes Vertical Dummy Leg for diam 2" 24"
TT31 XTT31 GRE Pipes Trunnion for 2" 24"
TT32 XTT32 CPVC Pipes Trunnion for 2" 24"
TT33 XTT33 GRE Pipes Stanchion for 2" 24"
TT34 XTT34 CPVC Pipes Stanchion for 2" 24"
TT35 XTT35 Vertical Dummy Leg for diam 2" 24"
TT36 XTT36 Trunnion NB 1.1/2" 30"
TT37 XTT37 Adjustable Trunnion NB 2" 12"
TT38 XTT38 Base Support Welded to pipe 2" TO 24"
TT39 XTT39 Base Support Welded to elbow 2" TO 24"
TT40 XTT40 Trunnion for uninsulated lines - NPS 20-250
TT41 XTT41 Trunnion for uninsulated lines - NPS 20-250
A.19 Vessel Framework Supports for Pipes


Name Name
VT01 XVT01 Support from vessel for 2" to 10" N.B. Pipe.
VT03 XVT03 Guide from vessel for 8" to 20" N.B. Insulated Pipe.
VT04 XVT04 Guide from vessel for 8" to 24" N.B. Pipe.
VT06 XVT06 Guide from vessel for 2" to 4" N.B. Pipe.
VT07 XVT07 Support Bracket Uninsulated Pipe NPS 2-10.
VT08 XVT08 Support Bracket Insulated/Uninsulated Pipe NPS
6-18.


Name Name
VT12 XVT12 Support Bracket Guide for Uninsulated Pipe NPS
16-24.
VT13 XVT13 Support Bracket Guide for Uninsulated CS Pipe NPS
10-14.
6-8.
1/2-4.
VT16 XVT16 Special Guide for Vertical Pipe in the Splash Zone
NPS 3-12.
VT17 XVT17 Support Bracket Uninsulated/Insulated Pipe NPS
1/2-3.
VT18 XVT18 Support Bracket Insulated Pipe NPS 3-14.
VT19 XVT19 Support Bracket Guide for Insulated Pipe NPS 16-24.
VT20 XVT20 Cantilever support from vertical & horizontal vessel for
2" to 10" N.B. Pipe.
VT21 XVT21 Braced cantilever support from vertical & horizontal
vessel for 2" to 10" N.B. Pipe.
VT22 XVT22 Cantilever support from vertical vessel for vertical
pipes with lugs LT13 or LT15 2.1/2" to 20" N.B. Pipe.
VT23 XVT23 Cantilever support from vertical vessel for vertical
pipes with Trunnions 2.1/2" to 14" N.B. Pipe.
VT24 XVT24 Cantilever braced support from vertical vessel for
vertical pipes with Trunnions 2.1/2" to 14" N.B. Pipe.

Index
A C
Active Cable Clips
allowed pipe bores for trunnion . . . . 8:5 standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:13
available ancillaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3 Cable Tray Framework Supports
available framework standards . . . . . 7:3 standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:14
available hanger configurations . . . . 6:3 Closed End Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:5
available pipe bores . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:7 Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:9
available trunnion types . . . . . . . . . . 8:2
Active Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:16 D
Administrators Role . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
Aliases Data Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:18
hanger configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:4 Dataset Code Conversion Factor . . . . . 3:14
Allowed rod sizes Default forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
hangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:6 Default text files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
Alternate Representation Level . . . . . . . 3:12 Description
Alternative Expression . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:11 ancillary support standard . . . . . . . . 5:3
Anchors framework standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:2
standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:3 hanger configuration standard . . . . . 6:3
Ancillaries trunnion standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:2
standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:4 Design parameter definitions . . . . . . . . . 5:1
Ancillary support standards . . . . . . . . . . . 5:2 Design Parameters
Associated Ancillaries user editable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:12
standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:2 Design parameters . . . . . . . . . 5:8, 5:9, 5:10
Auto Naming default files . . . . . . . . . . . 14:1 Determine if Notes Appear on Isometric Drawing
3:15
B Display Orientation in Support Tag on Isometric
3:14
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:4 Drawing production
Bore size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:7, 5:9, 5:10 MDS specific sheet template libraries 17:3
Bottom associated support standards MDS specific tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:4
hangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:5 sheet tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:4
Branch Reinforcements view tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:6
standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:12 Drawing Production Defaults . . . . . . . . 17:1
Copyright 1974 to current year. Index page 1 12 Series

E Max. Packing Dist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:4

Max. Packing Overlap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:4
Elevation Restriction Max. Pipe Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:3
ancillary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3 Max. Pivot Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:7
framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:4 MDS ABA Grid Data Form . . . . . . . . . . 10:1
trunnion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:2 gridline tag patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:2
list of valid grids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:3
F support datum origin coordinates . 10:2
MDS Admin Data Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1
Flange Gapping Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:11 MDS Ancillary Defaults Form . . . . . . . . . 5:1
Flange Gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:18 MDS Ancillary Selection Criteria Form . 11:1
Form Size Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:16 temperature check . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:2
Framework Clearance Option . . . . . . . . . 5:5 user defined criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:3
Framework Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:6 user defined functions . . . . . . . . . . 11:4
Framework Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3 MDS Application Defaults form . . . . . . 3:17
Framework MTOC Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3 MDS Catalogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2, 2:1
Framework Selections/Restrictions . . . . . 7:5 MDS Compensating Plates . . . . . . . . . 12:1
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:5
G Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:3
Geometry Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:2 MDS defaults conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1
Guides
MDS Hanger Data Form . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1
standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:17
MDS Hanger Template
standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:19
H MDS Lighting Support Defaults . . . . . . . 9:1
MDS Project Catalogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2
Hanger configuration
MDS specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2
aliases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:4
MDS Structure Defaults Form . . . . . . . . 7:1
Hanger Manufacturers Design Interfaces A:24
MDS Support Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . A:1
Hanger Template Configuration . . . . . . . 6:3
MDS Trunnion Defaults Form . . . . . . . . 8:1
Hangers Design Templates . . . . . . . . . 16:1
MDU Project Catalogue . . . . . . . . . . . 18:19
configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:1
Min. Rod Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:7
HVAC Framework Supports
Modify Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:10
standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:14
Multi-discipline Framework Supports
standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:14
I
Isometric MTOC Flag N
ancillary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:4
Number of Characters in Trunnion Support
framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:4
Codes Standard . . . . . . . . . . . 3:12
trunnion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:3
O
J
Open End Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:5
Joint Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:9
Overview of the MDS Application . . . . . . 1:1
L P
Lugs
PARAGON database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:24
Parameter Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:10
Parameters
M design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:8, 5:9, 5:10
user editable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:12
Max. Horizontal Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:6
Pipe Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:5

Pipe Specification Material Code Transport Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:12

ancillary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3, 5:5 Trunnion Bore List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:3
framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:4 Trunnion Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:4
trunnion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:3 Trunnions
Plotfiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:1 standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:29
Point Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:17
Preliminary Support U
standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:26
Project Hanger Interface . . . . . . . . 3:8, A:24 U bolts
Project Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2 standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:12
PROPCON - MDS Ancillary Material Unique Support Names . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:13
ancillary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:4, 5:5 User defined ancillary geometry . . . . . . 18:1
framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:4 User defined ancillary standards 18:1, 18:21
User Modified Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:17
R User Plotfiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19:1
User Warning Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:8
Reports Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1
V
S
Vendor Reference
Shop Flag ancillary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3
ancillary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:8 framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3
trunnion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:5 Vessel Framework Supports
Size Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:9 standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:31
Slip Units
standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:29 W
Special Support Number Checker . . . . 3:13
Special Support Number Prefix . . . . . . . 3:13 Weight Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:14
Special Support Number Unique . . . . . 3:13
Standard list Z
trunnion base plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:4
Standard Replacement Name Zone ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:16
ancillary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3
framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:2
hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:3
trunnion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:2
Steelwork Overlap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:3
Stops
standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A:27
Structural Design Templates . . . . . . . . . 15:1
Support Function
ancillary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:4
hanger configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:3
trunnion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:3
Support Standard
ancillary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3
framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:2
hanger configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:2
trunnion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:2
Support Standard Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3
T
Transport Prefix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:12



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MDS Administrator Guide

Project Upgrade for MDS Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1

MDS Admin Data Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1

Copyright 1974 to current year. i 12 Series

Max. Packing Dist (MDSPACKDI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:4

MDS Active Control Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1

Copyright 1974 to current year. ii 12 Series

Save Table to Excel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:5

MDS Ancillary Defaults Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1

MDS Hanger Data Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1

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Support Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:3

MDS Structure Defaults Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1

MDS Trunnion Defaults Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:1

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Standard List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:4

MDS Lighting Support Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1

MDS ABA Grid Data Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:1

MDS Ancillary Selection Criteria Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:1

MDS Compensating Plates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1

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MDS Compensation Sizes Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:3

Reports Defaults MDS-REPORT-DEFS and MDS-REPORT-HEADINGS

MDS - Auto Naming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:1

MDS - Structural Design Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15:1

MDS - Drawing Production DRA-MDS-ABA-DEFAULTS . . . . . . . . 17:1

Modifying User Defined Ancillary Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:1

MDS - User Plots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19:1

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1.1 Overview of the MDS Application

1.2 Administrators Role

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MDS Compensation Sizes

1.3 MDS Catalogue and Specification

1.4 Project Setup

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2 Project Upgrade for MDS Defaults

2.1 MDS Catalogues and Specifications

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2.2 Preliminary Requirements

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2.3 Starting the Utility

Figure 2:1. PDMS12 PARAGON Utilities pull-down menu

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Figure 2:2. MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade Form

2. The Project "DIMENSION" MDS Defaults File "DES-SUPP-PARS" is NOT available.

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Figure 2:3. MDS12 Defaults Conversion Upgrade Form

Figure 2:4. MDS12 Conversion and Upgrade CONFIRM form

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2.4 Details of the Utility

2.4.1 Details of the MDS12 Upgrade

Shown below is a table depicting which MDS12 PARAGON CATALOGUE element is

MDS Application Default MDS12 PARAGONPARAGON CATALOGUE Element

MDS12 PARAGON CATALOGUE MDS Application Default File Name

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