When you create a new catalog, you must bulk load a minimum amount of reference data for the software to function properly. You must bulk load the workbooks for the disciplines that you want to work with and any other workbooks with related data such as codelists, naming rules, and so forth.
For example, if you want to create a catalog for piping and equipment only, bulk load AllCodelists.xls, AllCommon.xls, Equipment.xls, EquipmentComponent.xls, GenericNamingRules.xls, InsulationData.xls, Shapes.xls (for designed equipment), Ten_Specs_SpecificationData.xls, and Ten_Specs_CatalogData.xls.
Workbooks that are not delivered with the software are available on the customer support web site.
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When using the Bulkload utility to create a new catalog, you must use the apprepos.dat (for MSSQL) or apprepos.dmp (for Oracle) template file to create the Catalog Schema. This file is located in [Product Folder]\DatabaseTemplates folder on the computer where the reference data was installed.
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The Select lists (Codelists) delivered with the software (AllCodeLists.xls) might be different than the codelists provided on the customer support web site. The most recent codelists available on the customer support web site should be used for the most current functionality.
Discipline |
Required Workbooks in Catalog |
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Cable |
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Cable Tray |
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Cableway |
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Conduit |
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Drawings and Reports |
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Electrical |
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Equipment and Furnishings |
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Grids |
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Hangers and Supports |
Apart from these workbooks, you must load the parts and assembly workbooks that you intend to use. |
HVAC |
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Interference Checking |
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Piping |
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Space Management |
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Structural Analysis |
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Structure |
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Systems and Specifications |
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The Copy to Catalog or Paste from Catalog commands require ModuleTypes.xls.
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Control points require GenericNamingRules.xls.
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Nozzles for piping, conduit, cable, and cable tray require Standard Nozzle Data.xls.
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MatingPorts, PipingGenericDataFemale, and PlainPipingGenericData worksheets are required when placing the conduit fittings. These sheets are located in the Ten_Specs_SpecificationData.xls and Ten_Specs_CatalogData.xls.