Setting toolbar: Component Edit
Plant menu: Utility > Component Edit > Local Edit
Command line: CEDIT
Modifies the properties of an existing component on the drawing. This command displays the Component Edit dialog box.
Specifies properties for a component.
Alpha size
Specifies a size-only description of the component.
Short annotation
Specifies a short description of the component.
Long annotation
Specifies a long description of the component.
Line number
Specifies the line number of the component.
Tag
Specifies a tag for the component.
Code
Specifies a code for the component.
Weight
Specifies the weight per unit of a pipe component.
Sort sequence
Specifies the sort sequence of the component in the bill of material.
Length
Specifies a length for the component.
Component type
Displays the type of the component.
Specification
Displays the specification used by the component.
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The bolt length, and bolt diameter numbers display in the Code box when the BOLT_DIAMETER_PTN, and BOLT_LENGTH_PTN schemas are set in the Part Number Format description dialog box in the Specification Editor. For more information, see Description Format Dialog Box, How to display the bolt length part number in CADWorx Plant, and How to display the bolt diameter part number in CADWorx Plant in the CADWorx Spec Editor Users Guide.
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If Setup is used to create an external database, Synchronize can be used to change the specification in the database. For more information, see Setup Live Database and Synchronize Pipe Database.
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If using a live database the Alpha Size, Short annotation, Long annotation, Line number, Tag, Code, Weight, Sort sequence, and any Custom Data are updated when you click Synchronize . If you make a change in the database and the SyncOnStartUp is set to Synchronize With Changes Review, then the Synchronize Component dialog box displays and enables you to review the changes to the database and reject or accept the changes. For more information, see Synchronize Pipe Database.
Coordinates
World
Calculates pipe length based on the pipe component centerline. This option only affects pipe, nipple, flanged pipe, and tubing components. It does not affect fixed-size components such as elbows or flanges. If a pipe component is stretched, trimmed, or broken, the positions of the components are automatically updated along with the pipe length.
Iso
Specifies the value of Length as the pipe length. The length does not change the drawing graphics, but appears in the bill of material. For more information, see ISO Flag.
Miscellaneous
Existing
Specifies that the component is not included in the bill of material. The component symbol is also moved to the Exist layer. In Isogen isometric drawings, the component is shown as dotted and dimensioned.
Insulation or CAESAR II
Specifies that this component either has CAESAR II pipe stress analysis information or insulation attached.
BOM Item Type
Fabrication
Specifies a fabrication type of bill of material item.
Erection
Specifies an erection type of bill of material item.
Offshore
Specifies an offshore type of bill of material item.
Misc
Specifies a miscellaneous type of bill of material item.
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The selected item type appears on the bill of materials when the FLAG column is added using Bill of Material > Setup . For Isogen, you must also sort by the FLAG column to group by type. For more information, see BOM Setup and BOM Sort Order / Accumulation Dialog Box.
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If Misc is selected when using Isogen, then Isogen treats the weld gap as a field-fit weld. Use Isogen Option Switch 22 to increase the cut piece add-on allowances for field-fit welds.
OK
Saves modifications and closes the dialog box.
Cancel
Cancels the operation without saving modifications and closes the dialog box.
Isogen
Specifies data for the component in an Isogen drawing. Opens the Isogen Data dialog box.
Custom Data
Specifies custom data created in the Specification Editor and enables you to edit the value. This data can be isolated in the Line View palette.
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For more information on creating custom data, see New Field Dialog Box in the CADWorx Spec Editor Users Guide.
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Click the link for more information on the Component Custom Data Dialog Box.
Remove
Removes CADWorx database attributes from a component, converting it to the generic CAD platform geometry.
Many commands in CADWorx use xdata in the components and do not function if the data is removed.
Pipe Support Assembly Edit Dialog Box
Specifies properties for a pipe support assembly.
Assembly Part List
Displays the assembly and the parts contained within that assembly. If you select a part in the Assembly Part List, you can edit the Size selection, the BOM, and the Properties of the selected part. For more information, see Parts Edit below.
Group Name
Specifies the name of the selected pipe support group.
Name
Specifies the pipe support name.
Alpha size
Specifies a size-only description of the pipe support.
Long
Specifies a long description of the pipe support.
Short
Specifies a short description of the pipe support.
Line number
Specifies the line number of the pipe support.
Tag
Specifies a tag for the pipe support.
Part number
Specifies the part number for the pipe support.
Weight
Specifies the weight per unit of a pipe support.
Length
Specifies a length for the pipe support.
Notes
Specifies notes for the pipe support
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The bolt length, and bolt diameter numbers display in the Code box when the BOLT_DIAMETER_PTN, and BOLT_LENGTH_PTN schemas are set in the Part Number Format description dialog box in the Specification Editor. For more information, see Description Format Dialog Box, How to display the bolt length part number in CADWorx Plant, and How to display the bolt diameter part number in CADWorx Plant in the CADWorx Spec Editor Users Guide.
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If Setup is used to create an external database, Synchronize can be used to change the specification in the database. For more information, see Setup Live Database and Synchronize Pipe Database.
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If using a live database the Alpha size, Short, Long, Line number, Tag, Part number, Weight, Sort, and any Custom Data are updated when you click Synchronize . If you make a change in the database and the SyncOnStartUp is set to Synchronize With Changes Review, then the Synchronize Component dialog box displays and enables you to review the changes to the database and reject or accept the changes. For more information, see Synchronize Pipe Database.
BOM
Sort
Specifies the sort sequence of the component in the bill of material.
Type
Specifies the bill of material type.
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Fabrication
Specifies a fabrication type of bill of material item.
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Erection
Specifies an erection type of bill of material item.
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Offshore
Specifies an offshore type of bill of material item.
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Misc
Specifies a miscellaneous type of bill of material item.
Miscellaneous
Existing
Specifies that the component is not included in the bill of material. The component symbol is also moved to the Existing layer. In Isogen isometric drawings, the pipe support is shown as dotted and dimensioned.
CAESAR II Type
Specifies that this component either has CAESAR II pipe stress analysis information or insulation attached.
Coordinates
World
Calculates pipe length based on the pipe component centerline. This option only affects pipe, nipple, flanged pipe, and tubing components. It does not affect fixed-size components such as elbows or flanges. If a pipe component is stretched, trimmed, or broken, the positions of the components are automatically updated along with the pipe length.
Iso
Specifies the value of Length as the pipe length. The length does not change the drawing graphics, but appears in the bill of material. For more information, see ISO Flag.
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The selected item type appears on the bill of materials when the FLAG column is added using Bill of Material > Setup . For Isogen, you must also sort by the FLAG column to group by type. For more information, see BOM Setup and BOM Sort Order / Accumulation Dialog Box.
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If Misc is selected when using Isogen, then Isogen treats the weld gap as a field-fit weld. Use Isogen Option Switch 22 to increase the cut piece add-on allowances for field-fit welds.
Isogen
Specifies data for the component in an Isogen drawing. Opens the Isogen Data dialog box.
Custom Data
Specifies custom data created in the Specification Editor and enables you to edit the value. You can isolate this data in the Line View palette.
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For more information on creating custom data, see New Field Dialog Box in the CADWorx Spec Editor Users Guide.
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Click the link for more information on the Component Custom Data Dialog Box.
Remove
Removes CADWorx database attributes from a component, converting it to a generic CAD platform geometry.
OK
Saves modifications and closes the dialog box.
Cancel
Cancels the operation without saving modifications and closes the dialog box.
Many commands in CADWorx use xdata in the components and do not function if you remove the xdata.
Controls parameters for editing pipe support components.
Size selection
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Size
Specifies the size of the pipe support component.
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View Part Data Table
Allows you to view the data table and change the size of the pipe support component. For descriptions of the information contained within the Pipe Support Data dialog box, see PipeSupport in the CADWorx Spec Editor Users Guide.
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Cascade size selection
Specifies that any size change you make in the Pipe Support Data size selection dialog box updates the Size to all parts of the assembly. If you do not want to update all sizes when you make a change, clear the Cascade size selection check box.
BOM
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Sort
Locates a pipe support part item in the bill of material schedule. Type the needed value. Type 0 to place the item first in the schedule. Type 999 to place the item last. If the same sort numbers are used for different components, they are placed in alphabetical order.
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Type
Specifies the type of bill of material item. Select Fabrication, Erection, Offshore, or Misc.
Properties
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Long
Describes the pipe support part. This description is used in the bill of materials.
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Short
Specifies the abbreviated description for the pipe support part.
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Tag
Specifies an optional tag description for the pipe support part.
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Part Number
Specifies the part number information of the pipe support part.
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Notes
Specifies any notes attached to the pipe support part.
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Weight
Specifies the weight per unit of a pipe support component.
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Length
Specifies a length for the pipe support component.
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Width
Specifies the width of the pipe support component.
You can double-click a component or a pipe support to open the Component Edit dialog box or the Pipe Support Assembly Edit dialog box.