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Smart Isometrics Version
8
Spoolgen Version
10
CADWorx Version
20.2
CADWorx Structure Version
4.2

Specifies Isogen properties for a component.

ISOGEN Data

Symbol Information

  • Identifier

Specifies the identifier used by Isogen for the component. For more information, see SKEY Information.

  • Overwrite

Overwrites the default value of Isogen Identifier used by CADWorx and uses the value specified in Identifier.

  • SKEY

Specifies the SKEY used by Isogen for the component. For more information, see SKEY Information.

  • Overwrite

Overwrites the default value of Isogen SKEY used by CADWorx and uses the value specified in SKEY.

Message

Specifies the message displayed with the component on the isometric drawing.

  • Type

Specifies the type of graphic enclosing the message.

Message Types

Type

Graphic

None

No text or graphic

Unboxed

Text only

Square

Pointed

Round

Circle

Triangle

Diamond

Double Circle

Ellipse

  • Text

Specifies the message text.

Spindle / Flat / Support Direction

Specifies a valve spindle direction, an eccentric reducer flat direction, or support direction.

  • Direction

Specifies the direction. Select North, South, East, West, Up, or Down.

  • Mark

Specifies a text message with details on the direction.

Isogen option switch 80 (dimension to valve centers) is only available if the valve has a spindle direction set.

Flow Arrow

Specifies how flow arrows are displayed for valves.

  • As drawn

Displays the flow arrow in the direction that the pipe was drawn.

  • Opposite

Displays the flow arrow in the opposite direction.

  • View

Displays a preview of the flow arrow on the drawing.

Isogen option switch 17 controls the display of flow arrows.

Miter Pipe Export Options

Specifies how miter pipe is exported to Isogen.

  • Pipe with Welds

Exports each straight pipe run in the component as a linear pipe piece with mitered ends and welded connections.

Pipe with Welds Example

Pipe with welds model EX Pipe with welds iso EX

  • Bend

Exports all pipe segments in the component as a single miter bend.

  • Bend with Length

Exports all pipe segments in the component as a single miter bend. The length of the component is also added to the Long Annotation of the component, allowing two bends with different lengths to have separate marks in the bill of material.

Bend with Length Example

Other

  • Spool

Specifies the spool identification. This value overrides the default spool value created by Isogen. Type the required alpha or numeric character.

  • Sketch

Specifies a .dwg detailed sketch to display with the isometric drawing. For more information on detailed sketches, see the Isogen Configuration User's Guide.

  • Dim Status

Specifies the dimensioning of individual components. Select Default, Dimensioned, Dotted Dimensioned, or Dotted Undimensioned.

  • Sheet #

Specifies the sheet number of an Isogen drawing. Type the required alpha or numeric character.

  • Mark

Specifies the mark number for a component. Type the required alpha or numeric character.

End Connections and Conditions

Specifies a set of conditions for up to four ends (End 1, End 2, End 3, and End 4).

  • Connection Type

Specifies the type of connection on the end

Connection Types

Connection Types

Description

Default Condition

Default

BS

Ball and Socket

Male

BW

Butt Weld

Unspecified

CL

Clamped

Male

CP

Compression

Female

FA

Flared

Male

FL

Flanged

Unspecified

GF

Gland

Female

GL

Glued

Female

LC

Liner (Clamped)

Male

LR

Liner (Reducing )

Male

LN

Liner (Nut)

Male

MP

Male Part Hygienic

Male

PF

Push Fit

Female

PL

Plain End

Male

SC

Screwed

Female

SW

Socket Weld

Female

  • View

Displays a red arrow at the selected end on the drawing.

  • Male, Female, Unspecified, or None

Specifies the end condition of the selected condition type. These options are only available when the end condition of the connection type can be changed. For example, SC, SW, CP, GL, and PF allow either male or female end conditions. Unspecified is used for welded and flanged end conditions.

Reference Dimensions

Specifies dimension to use as reference for the component.

  • On

Turns on reference dimensions.

  • Primary

Defines reference dimensions relative to the primary axes of the model.

  • Skewed

Defines reference dimension relative to the defined reference points.

  • Pick points

Allows you to select reference points in the drawing.

  • View

Displays the reference points in the drawing.

  • Message

Specifies text for the reference dimensions.

  • SKEY

Specifies the SKEY used by Isogen for the reference dimensions. For more information, see SKEY Information.

  • Start Point

Displays X, Y, and Z coordinates for the start point. You can only edit Start Point when editing user shapes.

  • Reference Point 1

Displays X, Y, and Z coordinates for the first reference point.

  • Reference Point 2

Displays X, Y, and Z coordinates for the second reference point.