The SpaceMgmt.xls workbook contains the reference data for the Space Management task. A variety of pre-defined spaces are delivered with the software. You can customize the delivered reference data in order to fit your company's standards or current project.
The sheets that are unique to SpaceMgmt.xls are described below. For more information on common sheets, refer to the Reference Data Guide available from the Help > Printable Guides command in the software.
Space Group
Defines the hierarchy under the Space folder in the Catalog hierarchy. For more information, see the Space Group Sheet.
Areas
Support Areas
Defines properties for a support area in the model. For more information, see the Support Areas Sheet.
Generic Zones
Hazardous Atmospheres
Defines properties for a zone in the model in which hazardous environmental conditions are present. For more information, see the Hazardous Atmospheres Sheet.
Security Zones
Defines properties for a zone in the model with secured access. For more information, see the Security Zones Sheet.
Personal Protection Zones
Defines properties for a zone in the model in which personnel are required to wear personal protection equipment. For more information, see the Personal Protection Zones Sheet.
Interference Volumes
Interference Volume
Specifies information about the interference volumes. For more information, see the Interference Volumes Sheet.
Icarus Zones
These zones define properties needed by the Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator ™ to compute a cost that is based on Alias auto-routing. For more information, see Icarus Open Steel Zones Sheet.
Aspen Icarus Process Evaluator is a third-party software product that allows process
engineers to accurately evaluate the economic impact of their process designs.
Pipe Avoidance Zone
Defines properties for a zone in the model that repels pipe. For more information, see the Pipe Avoidance Zone Sheet.
Pipe Rack Zone
Defines properties for a zone in the model that supports piping or cable. For more information, see the Pipe Rack Zone Sheet.
Pipe Attraction Zone
Defines properties for a zone in the model that attracts pipe. For more information, see the Pipe Attraction Zone Sheet.
Pipe Connection Zone
Defines properties for a zone in the model that supports routed pipe. For more information, see the Pipe Connection Zone Sheet.
Common Properties
Each sheet in the SpaceMgmt.xls workbook consists of common and unique properties. The common properties are listed in the order that they appear, from left to right, on the worksheet. Unique properties are discussed in the individual worksheet topics.
PartNumber
Specifies the part number for the space object.
All part numbers must be unique across the entire catalog.
PartDescription
Type a description for the space object. When you place or edit the space object in the model, this text appears in the Type box on the ribbon.
SymbolDefinition
Type the symbol definition for the space object. If the symbol definition for a part is the same as the definition for the part class, type NULL or leave blank.