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Welcome to Intergraph Smart® Electrical
Getting Started with Smart Electrical
Electrical Index
Select a Set of Item Tags in the Electrical Index
Customize the Sort Sequence of Items in Tree Folders
Show Related Items in a New Electrical Index Window
Move an Item to Another Plant Group
Customizing Folders
Create a Custom Folder
Apply a Filter to a Custom Folder
Delete a Custom Folder
Properties Window
Turn the Display of the Properties Window On or Off
Use Select Set Mode in the Properties Window
Review and Edit Item Properties
Properties Window Toolbar
Copy Bulk Properties
Paste Bulk Properties
Customizing Data Display in the Properties Window
Customize Data Display in the Properties Window
Show Brief Properties
Display Null Values in the Properties Window
Add a Text Box for UDFs in the Properties Window
Reference Data Explorer
Select a Set of Item Tags in the Reference Data Explorer
Electrical Engineer
Find Other Parent Items in the Electrical Engineer
Show Related Items in a New Electrical Engineer Window
Multi-User Environment
Working in a Multi-User Environment
Create a Plant Using Reference Data from an Existing Plant
Connecting to a Plant Group
Changing Plant Group Hierarchy Names
Apply Plant Group Hierarchy Name Changes
Setting Preferences
Set General Preferences
Set Preferences for SLD Generation
Set All Feeder / Multi-Sheet Load Summary Report Preferences
Set Delete Loads Preferences
Set Delete Load Preferences for a Specific Item
Creating and Using Reference Data
Create a Reference Item
Create a Reference Item Based on a Plant Item
Copy a Reference Item to the Electrical Index
Create a Typical Electrical Motor
Create Typical I/O Signals
Creating Typical Panels
Create a Typical Cabinet
Create a Typical Control Station
Edit Typical Control Station Common Properties
Create a Typical Local Panel
Create a Typical Junction Box
Create a Typical Circuit
Copy Components to a Typical Circuit
Copy from Typical Circuit Components
Create a Profile
Edit Profile Common Properties
Typical Cable Block Diagrams
Create a Typical Cable Block Diagram
Using Reference Control Stations, Typical Circuits, and Reference Instruments in Typical CBDs
Using Reference Motors with Space Heaters in Typical CBDs
Using Reference Junction Boxes and Local Panels in Typical CBDs
Make Non-Power Flow Associations in a Typical CBD
Hide Association Connectors
Create Typical Schematic Blocks
Edit Typical Schematic Block Common Properties
Create a Typical Schematic
Edit Typical Schematic Common Properties
Create a Multi-Sheet Typical Schematic
Working with Lookup Tables
Create Lookup Tables
Edit Lookup Tables
Lookup Table Structure Example
Lookup Table Data Example
Enable Additional Regional Standard Lookup Tables
Associate and Apply a Lookup Table to a Circuit Internal Component
Automate the Sizing of Circuit Internal Components Based on Load Data
Reference Electrical Engineer
Copy Power Network Structures from Another Plant
Rules Governing the Copying of Power Network Structures to the Electrical Engineer
Rules for Copying Branches with Auxiliary Contacts
Rules Governing the Copying of Branches with Data that Includes Operating Cases
Creating and Modifying Plant Electrical Items
Using Naming Conventions
Create a New Item in the Electrical Index
Create a Single Plant Item Based on a Reference Item
Create Multiple New Items
Multiple New Items - List of Supported Items
Edit Item Properties
Duplicate an Item
Rename an Item
Delete an Item
Creating and Managing Loads
Create Load Items in Batch Mode
Electrical Motors
Create an Electrical Motor
Duplicate an Electrical Motor
Edit Electrical Motor Common Properties
Calculate Power Requirements for an Electrical Motor
Brake Power / Demand Factor Calculation
Create Static Electrical Equipment
Absorbed Power / Demand Factor Calculation for Static Loads
Create Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment
Absorbed Power / Demand Factor Calculation for Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment
Managing Space Heaters and Their Power Supplies
Suggested Workflows for Space Heaters and Auxiliary Contacts
Create a Space Heater
Show Space Heaters Next to the Associated Plant Items in SLDs
Use Compound Symbols for Space Heaters in SLDs
Show Auxiliary Contacts Next to Disconnect Equipment in SLDs
Use Compound Symbols for Disconnect Equipment with Auxiliary Contacts in SLDs
Create a Generator
Define a Neutral Earthing Connection for Generators
Create an Offsite Power Supply
Create a Battery Bank
Converting Equipment
Create Converting Equipment
Create a Transformer
Define Transformer Connections
Define Transformer Tapping
Define Converting Equipment as Consumers
Power Distribution Equipment
Power Distribution Boards and Buses
Create a Power Distribution Board (PDB)
Create a Bus
Create a Freestanding Bus
Delete a Power Distribution Board or a PDB Internal Item
Create Disconnect Electrical Equipment
Create an Auxiliary Contact
Metering Equipment
Create Measuring Transformers
Create Meters
Create Protection Relays
Create a Relay Function and Add It to a Protection Relay
Copy Metering Equipment
Designing Power Distribution Boards
Design a Power Distribution Board Structure
Design a Power Distribution Board Layout
Open a PDB Layout Design for a Selected PDB
Create a Cell
Automate Cell Size Definition
Using Dual Source Power Supplies
Associate a Dual Power Supply with an Equipment Item
Change an Alternative Power Supply of an Equipment Item
Dissociate an Alternative Power Supply from an Equipment Item
Using Transfer Switches
Create a Transfer Switch
Generate an SLD for a Transfer Switch
Working with Circuits
Create a Circuit
Copy Circuit Components
Apply Typical Circuit Data to a Plant Circuit
Create Circuit Components
Move a Circuit to Another Place on a Bus
Set Circuit Sequence for a Bus
Managing Plant Operating Cases
Add a Plant Operating Case
Edit a Plant Operating Case
Delete a Plant Operating Case
Switch to Another Active Operating Case
Manage Operating Case Data for Plant Items
Showing the Name of the Active Operating Case in Reports and Title Blocks
Publishing and Retrieving of Operating Case Data
Creating and Modifying Plant Wiring Equipment
Panel Management
Create a Cabinet
Create a Control Station
Edit Control Station Properties
Create a Local Panel
Create a Junction Box
Define a Junction Box as a Consumer
Define a Local Panel as a Consumer
Create a Panel Circuit
Cable Management
Create a Reference Cable
Edit Reference Cable Common Properties
Create a Plant Cable
Edit Plant Cable Properties
Synchronize Plant Cables with Reference Cables
Delete a Cable
Define Manual Cable Cuts
Cable Glands
Create Reference Glands
Associate Cable Sides with Glands
Batch Associate Cable Sides with Glands
Batch Dissociate Cable Sides and Glands
Synchronize Cable Glands with Reference Cables in Batch Mode
Synchronize Cable Gland Associations with a Specific Reference Cable
Dissociate Multiple Power Cables in Batch Mode
Insert a Power Cable Between Equipment Items
Create Parallel Cables
Replace the Associated Reference Cable of Plant Cables
Replace a Cable with a Single-Core Cable Assembly
Create or Replace Cable Side Associations in Batch Mode
Account for the Installed Length of a Cable
Single-Core Cable Assemblies
Create a Single-Core Cable Assembly in the Electrical Index
Create a Single-Core Assembly Based on a Predefined Cable Assembly
Create a Reference Single-Core Cable Assembly
Change the Formation of a Single-Core Cable Assembly
Copy a Single-Core Cable Assembly from the Reference Data Explorer
Add a Single-Core Cable Assembly to a Profile
Sizing Cables
Required Data for Cable Sizing
Size a Cable
Automatic Switch-On of the Sizing Required Flag
Customize Cable Sizing Formulas
Batch Size Cables
Define Custom Basic Ampacity for Cable Sizing
Use Custom Basic Ampacity to Size Cables
Example of a Custom Basic Ampacity Lookup Table
Create a Busway
Cable Drums
Create a Cable Drum
Edit Cable Drum Properties
Assign Multiple Cables to a Cable Drum
Assign a Single Cable to a Cable Drum
Batch Assignment of Cables to Cable Drums
Optimization of Cable Drum Assignment
Batch Cable Dissociation from Drums
Rules Governing Cable Drum Calculations
Cancel Cable Assignment to a Cable Drum
Cable Routing
Create a Cableway and Segments
Assign Cableway Components to Segments
Define the Routing for a Cable or a Single-Core Cable Assembly
Define the Routing for a Set of Parallel Cables
Allow Different Cable Routes for Parallel Cables
Batch Route Cables
Clear Cable Routing
Routing of Parallel Cables Updated Externally
Create a Predefined Cable Route
Select a Predefined Route for a Cable
Copy Cable Routing Definitions from Another Cable
Edit Cableway Properties
Segment Fill Validation
Set the Method for Segment Fill Validation
Set the Segment Fill Calculation Criterion
Populating Plant Items with Data
Apply Options to a Set of Tags
Apply Lookup Table Data to Equipment
Apply a Typical Circuit to an Item
Apply a Typical Control Station to an Item
Apply a Typical Schematic to an Item
Apply a Profile to a Plant Item
Apply a Set of Signals to an Item
Apply a Typical Cable Block Diagram to an Electrical Item
Apply a Typical Schematic to an Instrument
Making Electrical Associations
Create an Electrical Association
Rules for Associating Electrical Equipment
Change an Existing Electrical Association
Rules for Changing Electrical Associations
Associate Electrical Equipment with Feeders
Dissociate an Item from Its Feeding Item
Automatic Creation of Feeder Circuits
Associate Bus Riser Circuits with Coupler Circuits
Associate a Control Station with an Electrical Item
Associate a Control Station with Cables
Associate Cables of Control Stations with Equipment Circuits
Associate Cables of Instruments with Equipment Circuits
Associate a Power Cable with Electrical Equipment
Associate Additional Power Cables with Electrical Equipment
Associate a Non-Power Cable with Electrical Equipment
Define Parallel Equipment
Rules Governing Parallel Relations
Connect Equipment Items in Parallel
Create a Daisy-Chain Connection Pattern
Move Disconnect Equipment into Circuit
Move Disconnect Equipment out of Circuit
Load Associations
Associate Loads with a PDB in Batch Mode
Associate a Single Load with a PDB
Display Bus Load Data
Balancing Loads
Validate Bus Loads
Balance Bus Loads
Calculating Bus Load Summaries
Connectivity Between Buses
Calculating Bus Loading
Calculate Bus Loading According to the Largest Non-Continuous Load
Bus Load Configuration Examples
Configurations A and B: a single load connected to a bus
Configuration C: bus totals with or without converting equipment losses
Configuration D: bus totals accounting for load or bus coincidence factors
Configuration E: a bus with mixed loads
Configuration F: coupled buses
Configuration G: loads powered by an alternative power source
Configuration H: loads connected in parallel
Configuration I: multiple loads connected by a junction box
Configuration J: loads connected in a daisy-chain pattern
Configuration K: a space heater connected to an auxiliary contact
Correcting Bus Power Factors Using Capacitor Banks
Handling Special Cases of Bus Load Calculations
Bus Load Calculation Preferences
Calculating Electrical Consumption After Batch Load Association
Flow of Activities for Bus Load Calculations
Bus, Circuit, and Converting Equipment Properties
Calculate Bus Loads for Selected Buses or PDBs
Calculate Bus Loads for All the Buses in the Plant
Generate an All Feeder Load Summary Report
Drawings in Smart Electrical
Drawing Templates
Create a Drawing Template
Set UAC Admin Security
Open a Drawing Template
Title Block Properties for Composite Drawings
Title Block Macros for Conventional Drawings
Enable the Renaming of Sheet Tabs in a Drawing
Working With Drawings
Find a Selected Plant Item in the Electrical Index or Electrical Engineer
Plant Item Representation in Drawings
View Associated Drawings of an Item
Show Related Items
Viewing Drawings
Background Printing of Drawings
Save Drawings as External Files
Associate Custom Symbols with Plant Items
Dissociate a Custom Symbol from Item Tags
Drawing Basic Elements
Drawing Lines
Draw a Line
Line/Arc Continuous Command
Line Ribbon
Draw a Point
Point Command
Point Ribbon
Drawing Connectors
Connector Drawing Elements
Place a Connector
Modify a Connector
Format a Connector
Attach a Connector to an Object
Merge Connectors
Reverse Connector Direction
Connect Two Objects
Split a Connector
Connector Command
Connector Ribbon
Drawing Doublelines
Draw a Doubleline
Place Doubleline Command
Place Doubleline Ribbon
Drawing Circles, Arcs, and Ellipses
Draw a Circle by Defining Three Points
Circle by 3 Points Command
Circle Ribbon
Draw a Circle by Center Point
Circle by Center Point Command
Draw a Circle Tangent to One or Two Elements
Tangent Circle Command
Draw an Arc by Defining Three Points
Arc by 3 Points Command
Arc Ribbon
Draw an Arc by Center Point
Arc by Center Point Command
Draw an Arc Tangent to Two Elements
Draw Connected Lines and Arcs
Draw Connected Lines and Arcs with FreeSketch
Tangent Arc Command
Draw a Curve
Insert a Node into a Curve
Insert Node Command (Shortcut Menu)
Delete a Node from a Curve
Delete Node Command (Shortcut Menu)
Change the Curve Type
Change the Node Type
Curve Command
Curve Ribbon
Draw an Ellipse by Defining Three Points
Ellipse by 3 Points Command
Ellipse Ribbon
Draw an Ellipse by Center Point
Ellipse by Center Point Command
Drawing Squares, Rectangles, and Polygons
Draw a Rectangle or Square
Rectangle Command
Rectangle Ribbon
Draw a Fillet Rectangle
Fillet Rectangle Command
Fillet Rectangle Ribbon
Draw an N-Sided Polygon
Polygon Command
Polygon Ribbon
Draw a Polygon by Center point
Polygon by Center Command
Polygon by Center Ribbon
Drawing FreeForm Shapes
Draw a Line with FreeSketch
Draw a Circle with FreeSketch
Draw an Arc with FreeSketch
Draw a Rectangle or Square with FreeSketch
FreeSketch Command
FreeSketch Ribbon
Draw a Curve with FreeForm
FreeForm Command
FreeForm Ribbon
Creating Isometric Drawings
Draw an Isometric Circle
Isometric Circle Command
Isometric Circle Ribbon
Draw an Isometric Line
Isometric Line Command
Isometric Line Ribbon
Draw an Isometric Rectangle
Isometric Rectangle Command
Isometric Rectangle Ribbon
Format Part of an Element
Segmented Style Command
Using Scaled Sketching
Add the Scaled Sketching Button to the Smart Electrical Toolbar
Draw or edit objects at the same scale factor
Scaled Sketching Command
Scaled Sketching Ribbon
Selecting, Moving, and Copying Elements
Display the Change Toolbar
Selecting Elements
Select an Element
Select Tool
Select Tool Ribbon
Select All Command
Select Elements Using SmartSelect
SmartSelect Command
SmartSelect Ribbon
Selecting Endpoint-Connected Elements
Invert Selection Command
Filtering the Selection of Drawing Elements
Define Locate Filter Dialog
Undo Actions
Undo Command
Undo List Command (Edit Menu)
Redo Actions
Redo Command
Redo List Command
Finding Elements
Find an Item in a Drawing
Find Command
Find Dialog
Type Tab (Find Dialog Box)
Symbology Tab (Find Dialog Box)
Style Tab (Find Dialog Box)
Layer Tab (Find Dialog Box)
Text Tab (Find Dialog Box)
General Tab (Find Dialog Box)
Moving Elements
Move an Element
Move an Element with the Select Tool
Move an Element with PinPoint and the Move Command
Move an Element Precisely
Move Command
Move Ribbon
Nudge an Element
Nudge Command
Copying and Pasting Elements
Copy an Element
Copy an Element with the Select Tool
Copy Command
Copy a Format
Format Painter Command (Main Toolbar)
Paste an Element
Paste Command
Paste an Element with a Different Format
Paste Special Command
Paste Special Dialog Box
Offset Elements
Offset Command
Offset Ribbon
Associative Offset Command
Associative Offset Ribbon
Cutting or Deleting Elements
Delete an Element
Delete Command
Cut an Element
Cut Command
Creating Patterns
Draw a Rectangular Pattern
Rectangular Pattern Command
Rectangular Pattern Options Dialog
Rectangular Pattern Ribbon
Draw a Circular Pattern
Circular Pattern Command
Circular Pattern Ribbon
Circular Pattern Options Dialog
Adding Text to Documents
Placing Annotations
Move an Annotation
Place a Text Box
Text Box Handles
Text Box Command
Text Box Ribbon
More Text Box Ribbon Commands
Move a Text Box
Delete Text in a Text Box
Apply a Border to a Text Box
Edit a Text Box
Resize a Text Box
Use Spell Checker
Spelling Dialog
Spelling Command
Place a Balloon
Balloon Command
Balloon Ribbon
Balloon Properties Dialog
General Tab (Balloon Properties Dialog)
Text and Leader Tab (Balloon Properties Dialog)
Place a Revision Cloud
Revision Cloud Command
Revision Cloud Ribbon
Add a Leader
Leader Command
Leader Ribbon
Leader Properties Dialog Box
Insert a Vertex in a Leader
Delete a Vertex from a Leader
Insert a Font Character into a Text Box
Character Map Command
Unicode Character Map Dialog Box
Labels
Create a Text Label
Edit a Text Label
Move a Label
Place a SmartLabel
Place Multiple Labels
Edit a SmartLabel
Edit Text Properties Command (Shortcut Menu)
Edit Graphic Properties Command (Shortcut Menu)
Engineering Fonts
Placing Elements in Precise Locations
Draw with PinPoint
Move an Element with PinPoint and the Select Tool
Reposition the PinPoint Target Point
Re-Orient PinPoint
PinPoint Command
PinPoint Ribbon
Define PinPoint Origin Ribbon
Gapping Lines
Perform Line Gapping in Your Drawing Now
Aligning Drawing Objects
Align Drawing Objects
Align Command
Manipulating Drawing Items
Move a Drawing Item
Mirror an Item About an Existing Mirror Axis or Linear Element
Mirror an Item About a Mirror Axis That You Define
Mirror Ribbon
Rotate an Item About an Axis You Define
Rotate Ribbon
Display Sets
Define a Display Set
Display Set Legend
Create Auto Display Sets
Define an Auto Display Set
Apply a Display Set to a Drawing
Clear a Display Set from a Drawing
Print Multiple Drawings with a Display Set
Manipulating Smart Labels
Create a Mirror Image of a Smart Label
Rotate a Smart Label
Align Smart Labels
Schematics
Recommended Workflow for Generating Schematic Drawings
Working with the Elements of a Schematic Drawing
Rename the Sheet Tabs in a Schematic Drawing
Macro Definition Guidelines
Sequencing Items in Block Macros
Macro Sequencing Example A
Macro Sequencing Example B
Macro Sequencing Example C
Macro Sequencing Example D
Macro Sequencing Example E
Macro Sequencing Example F
Generate a Schematic
Generate a Schematic for an Instrument
Generate a Multi-Item Schematic
Generate a Multi-Item Schematic for a Bus
Generate Schematics in Batch Mode
Set Units of Measure for Generated Schematic Drawings
Including Enhanced SmartLoop Reports with Schematics
Include Enhanced SmartLoop Reports with Schematics
Open a Schematic Drawing
Save a Schematic as an External File
Create Schematic Blocks in Catalog Manager
Use a Complete Symbol File to Create Schematic Blocks in Catalog Manager
Create Schematic Blocks in SmartSketch
Guidelines for Creating Schematic Blocks in AutoCAD and MicroStation
Single Line Diagrams
Single Line Diagram Types and Symbols
Working with SLD Elements
Generating New Single Line Diagrams
Generate an SLD from the Electrical Engineer
Generate a Single Line Diagram for a PDB
Break Bus Symbols into Sections
Generate a Manual SLD
Generate Multiple Single Line Diagrams for PDBs in Batch Mode
Generate an SLD with a Bus Tie and Internal Components
Scaling the Content of an SLD Drawing
Abort SLD Generation Process
Opening Existing Single Line Diagrams
Open an SLD Based on an Electrical Engineer Item
Open an SLD for a Power Distribution Board
Reset and Retain Custom Styles and Item Positions
Open an SLD from the Documents Folder
Save a Single Line Diagram as an External File
Show Control Stations in an SLD
Show Metering and Relaying Equipment in an SLD
Displaying Equipment Connected in Parallel
Set Parallel Equipment Display Options
Hide PDB Sub-Items in an SLD
Set the Extent of Downstream Branches
Placement of Circuits on Bus Sections
Hide Bus Feeders in an SLD
Hide Feeder Circuits in SLDs
Find an Electrical Item in an SLD
Customize a PDB Border (Frame) on an SLD
PDB Frame Examples in SLDs
Remove an Item from an SLD
Creating and Using Compound Symbols for SLD Diagrams
Create and Use a Compound Symbol
Guidelines for Creating SLD Symbols in Catalog Manager
Place Symbol Connect Points
Manipulating Smart Labels
Create a Mirror Image of a Smart Label
Rotate a Smart Label
Align Smart Labels
Insert a Legend in an Existing SLD
Rename the Sheet Tabs in an SLD Drawing
Cable Block Diagrams
Creating Cable Block Diagrams
Create a Blank Plant CBD
Create a CBD Based on a Typical Cable Block Diagram
Open an Existing Cable Block Diagram
Rename the Sheet Tabs in a CBD Drawing
Working with Smart Data and Auxiliary Graphics in a CBD
Place and Connect Items in a Cable Block Diagram
Rules for Connecting to Circuit Symbols
Use Reference Items in a Cable Block Diagram
Filter Out Cables from a Cable Block Diagram
Use a Reference Circuit in a Cable Block Diagram
Connect a Circuit to a Cable Connected to PDB
Mark Auxiliary Graphics on a Cable Block Diagram
Remove Items from a Cable Block Diagram
Use Custom Symbols in Cable Block Diagrams
Resolve Symbol Inconsistencies
Hide Cable Types
Define a Focal Item for a Cable Block Diagram
Display a Filter Settings Notation in a CBD
Wiring in Smart Electrical
Create a Terminal Strip in the Electrical Index
Create a Terminal in the Electrical Index
Define a Reference Terminal Strip Configuration
Apply a Reference Terminal Strip Configuration to a Terminal Strip
Define a Terminal Strip Configuration for a Single Terminal Strip
Customizing a Reference Symbol
Termination of Plant Cables
Define a Connection Type
Terminate Plant Cables Using the Custom Connection Method
Terminate Plant Cables Using the Continuous Connection Method
Terminate Plant Cables in Batch Mode
Terminate a Cable Set
Terminate a Single Conductor
Connect a Jumper
Disconnect a Cable, Cable Set, or Conductor in a Wiring Diagram
Disconnect Plant Cables in Batch Mode
Remove Items from a Wiring Diagram
Customize a Jumper Symbol
Open an Existing Wiring Diagram
Composite Drawings
Create a Composite Drawing
Open a Composite Drawing
Select a Template for a Composite Drawing
Working with Composite Drawings
Undo and Redo Actions in Composite Drawings
Grouping Graphical Elements in a Composite Drawing
Group or Ungroup Graphical Elements in a Composite Drawing
Select a Graphical Element Using Smart Selection
Select a Graphical Element with QuickPick
Associate a Plant Item with a Group or a Nested Element in a Group
Dissociate a Group from a Plant Item
Remove a Group from a Composite Drawing
Place a Plant Item on a Composite Drawing
Transformer Behavior in SLD Composite Drawings
Find a Plant Item in an Active Composite Drawing
Associate an Auxiliary Graphic with a Plant Item
Dissociate Graphical Elements from a Plant Item
Remove Graphical Elements from a Composite Drawing
Association Assistant
Copy and Paste Graphical Elements in a Composite Drawing
Copy the Formatting of a Graphical Element
Retain Plant Item Associations of Graphical Elements while Pasting
Show the Flow Direction on a Bus or Connector
Mark Unassociated Graphical Elements
Opening External Drawings
Using Layers to Arrange Elements
Control the Display of Elements in a Window
Display Manager Command
Display Manager Dialog
Sheets Tab (Display Manager Dialog Box)
Layers Tab (Display Manager Dialog Box)
Create a Color for Displaying Sheets or Layers
Colors Dialog
Create a Layer
Display or Hide Layers
Layers Command
Layers Ribbon
Layer Display Dialog
Change the Layer of an Element
Change the Active Layer
Change Layer Dialog
Create a Layer Group
Modify Layers in a Layer Group
Change the Name of a Layer or Layer Group
Layer Groups Command
Layer Groups Dialog
Delete a Layer Group
Object Linking and Embedding in Composite Drawings
How Embedding Works
Embed an Object
Edit an Embedded Object with the Source Software
Insert Object Command
Insert Object Dialog
Open an OLE Object for Editing
Edit a Linked Object
Close a Linked Object's Source Document and Save the Changes
Printing Composite Drawings
Automatic Saving of Composite Drawings
Resolving Out-of-Date Issues in Composite Drawings
Generate an Out-of-Date Summary Report
Converting Conventional SLDs to Composite SLDs
Convert a Conventional SLD to a Composite SLD
Associating Compound Symbols with Plant Items
Associate a Symbol with a Plant Item
Associate a Nested Symbol with a Plant Item
Dissociate a Symbol from a Plant Item
Using Smart Catalog Explorer
Navigating in Smart Catalog Explorer
Smart Catalog Explorer Command (View >Toolbars)
Display or Hide Smart Catalog Explorer
Working with Smart Catalog Explorer Items
Place an Item from Catalog Explorer
Using the Quick Catalog Feature
Add an item to the Quick Catalog
View items in the Quick Catalog
Remove items from the Quick Catalog
Using the Favorites Feature
Add an item to Favorites
View items in Favorites
Remove items from Favorites
Using the Search Features
Search for an item in Smart Catalog Explorer
Assign flags to an item
Remove a flag from an item
Attach a Label to a Graphical Element (a Graphic or Symbol)
Find and View Associated Drawings for a Symbol
Clone and Attach a Label
Remove a Symbol from a Drawing
Annotations and Redlining
Insert Annotation Text
Insert Annotation Symbols
Edit Annotation Text
Delete Annotations
Insert Redlining Text
Insert Redlining Graphical Elements
Edit Redlining Text
Delete Redlining
Working with Documents
Open Last Saved Document
Internal Documents in Smart Electrical
Add a Document Revision
Manage Global Revisions
Compare an Archived Document with a Current Document
Batch Compare Documents
External Documents
Define an External Document Reference
Associate External Documents with Electrical Items
Dissociate an External Document
Dissociate an External Document from Multiple Electrical Items in Batch Mode
Open an External Document
Inserting External Graphics Files into Smart Electrical Templates
Insert an External Graphics File into a Smart Electrical Template
Engineering Data Editor
Start the EDE
EDE Toolbar and Shortcut Menu
Define a New EDE View
Define a Filter for an EDE View
Define a New EDE View Layout
Shipped Default Layouts
Modify the Table Properties of an Existing EDE View
Delete an EDE Layout
Update EDE Data
Search for Tags from the EDE
Working with EDE Views
Copy Data from the EDE to an External File
Print EDE Content
Print Documents from an EDE View
Save a Document from an EDE in Another Format
Reports in Smart Electrical
Create a New Customized Report
Create a Composite Drawing Index Report
Generate a Report for Selected Items
Shipped Reports
All Feeder Load Summary Report
Multi-Sheet Switchboard Summary Report
Customizing Smart Electrical Calculation Reports
Start the Customization
The EndReport Sub
Code Example and Explanation
Reference Topics
Customizing Smart Electrical Calculation Reports Reference Topics
Class Diagram
IBus
IBus: AllowableLineCurrent (get)
IBus: Couplers (get)
IBus: DirectConvertingEquipments (get)
IBus: DirectLoads (get)
IBus: DirectLoadsCompensatedConsumed (get)
IBus: DirectLoadsCompensatedRated (get)
IBus: DirectLoadsUnCompensatedConsumed (get)
IBus: DirectLoadsUnCompensatedRated (get)
IBus: DrillDownEnable (get)
IBus: Feeders (get)
IBus: OverloadState (get)
IBus: PercentOverload (get)
IBus: PercentSpareLoad (get)
IBus: PowerDistributionBoardItem (get)
IBus: RequiredPowerFactor (get)
IBus: Risers (get)
IBus: TiedBuses (get)
IBus: ToIElectricalPlantItem (get)
IBus: TreeCompensatedConsumed (get)
IBus: TreeCompensatedRated (get)
IBus: TreeUnCompensatedConsumed (get)
IBus: TreeUnCompensatedRated (get)
IBus: XCoincidenceFactor (get)
IBus: YCoincidenceFactor (get)
IBus: ZCoincidenceFactor (get)
IBus: ZZCoincidenceFactor (get)
IBuses
IBuses: Count (get)
IBuses: IsKeyExist
IBuses: Item (get)
ICalcErrorInfo
ICalcErrorInfo: DateOccured (get)
ICalcErrorInfo: Description (get)
ICalcErrorInfo: Numer (get)
ICalcErrorInfo: PlantItem (get)
ICalcErrorInfo: Source (get)
ICalculatedLoads
ICalculatedLoads: ContinuousActive (get)
ICalculatedLoads: ContinuousReactive (get)
ICalculatedLoads: IntermittentActive (get)
ICalculatedLoads: IntermittentReactive (get)
ICalculatedLoads: PeakActive (get)
ICalculatedLoads: PeakApparent (get)
ICalculatedLoads: PeakCurrent (get)
ICalculatedLoads: PeakPowerFactor (get)
ICalculatedLoads: PeakReactive (get)
ICalculatedLoads: PeakReactiveCorrection (get)
ICalculatedLoads: RunActive (get)
ICalculatedLoads: RunApparent (get)
ICalculatedLoads: RunCurrent (get)
ICalculatedLoads: RunPowerFactor (get)
ICalculatedLoads: RunReactive (get)
ICalculatedLoads: RunReactiveCorrection (get)
ICalculatedLoads: SpareActive (get)
ICalculatedLoads: SpareReactive (get)
ICalculatedLoads: StandbyActive (get)
ICalculatedLoads: StandbyReactive (get)
ICircuit
ICircuit: CellProperty (get)
ICircuit: CircuitMode (get)
ICircuit: CircuitType (get)
ICircuit: DirectConvertingEquipments (get)
ICircuit: DirectLoads (get)
ICircuit: enmCircuitMode
ICircuit: enmCircuitType
ICircuit: FeededBuses (get)
ICircuit: TiedBus (get)
ICircuit: TiedCircuit (get)
ICircuit: ToIElectricalPlantItem (get)
ICircuits
ICircuits: Count (get)
ICircuits: IsKeyExist
ICircuits: Item (get)
IConvertingEquipment
IConvertingEquipment: ActiveLosses (get)
IConvertingEquipment: DirectLoads (get)
IConvertingEquipment: ReactiveLosses (get)
IConvertingEquipment: ToIElectricalPlantItem (get)
IConvertingEquipments
IConvertingEquipments: Count (get)
IConvertingEquipments: IsKeyExist
IConvertingEquipments: Item (get)
IElectricalPlantItem
IElectricalPlantItem: AreaClassification (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: BuildingName (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: BusItem (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: Children (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: ChildrenByItemType (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: CircuitItem (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: ConstructionStatus (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: Description (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: ElectricalEquipmentSubClass (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: ElectricalEquipmentType (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: enmCoincidence
IElectricalPlantItem: enmCoupledBuses
IElectricalPlantItem: enmItemTypes
IElectricalPlantItem: IngressionProtection (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: IsPropertyExist (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: ItemStatus (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: ItemTag (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: ItemType (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: ItemTypeDescription (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: ItemTypeName (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: Notes (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: PlantItemsTree (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: PropertyIndex (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: PropertySIValue (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: PropertyValue (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: SPID (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: StatusType (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: ToBus
IElectricalPlantItem: ToCircuit
IElectricalPlantItem: ToConvertingEquipment
IElectricalPlantItem: ToLoad
IElectricalPlantItem: ToPowerDistributionBoard
IElectricalPlantItem: TotalCompensatedConsumed (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: TotalCompensatedRated (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: TotalUnCompensatedConsumed (get)
IElectricalPlantItem: TotalUnCompensatedRated (get)
IElectricalPlantItems
IElectricalPlantItems: Count (get)
IElectricalPlantItems: IsKeyExist
IElectricalPlantItems: Item (get)
ILoad
ILoad: CoincidenceFactor (get)
ILoad: ConsumedActiveLoad (get)
ILoad: ConsumedApparentLoad (get)
ILoad: ConsumedReactiveLoad (get)
ILoad: Criticality (get)
ILoad: enmOperatingMode
ILoad: OperatingMode (get)
ILoad: RatedActiveLoad (get)
ILoad: RatedApparentLoad (get)
ILoad: RatedReactiveLoad (get)
ILoad: ToIElectricalPlantItem (get)
ILoad: XCoincidenceFactor (get)
ILoad: YCoincidenceFactor (get)
ILoad: ZCoincidenceFactor (get)
ILoad: ZZCoincidenceFactor (get)
ILoads
ILoads: Count (get)
ILoads: IsKeyExist
ILoads: Item (get)
IPlantItemsTree
IPlantItemsTree: ClearLastError
IPlantItemsTree: CoincidenceCalc (get)
IPlantItemsTree: ConvertingEquipmentsLossesCalc (get)
IPlantItemsTree: CoupledBusesCalc (get)
IPlantItemsTree: LastErrorInfo (get)
IPlantItemsTree: PowerDistributionBoards (get)
IPlantItemsTree: RootItems (get)
IPowerDistributionBoard
IPowerDistributionBoard: buses (get)
IPowerDistributionBoard: Frequency (get)
IPowerDistributionBoard: RatedVoltage (get)
IPowerDistributionBoard: SupplyAcDcFlag (get)
IPowerDistributionBoard: ToIElectricalPlantItem (get)
IPowerDistributionBoards
IPowerDistributionBoards: Count (get)
IPowerDistributionBoards: IsKeyExist
IPowerDistributionBoards: Item (get)
Registering Reports
Register a Report
Compare a Registered Report with an Archived Version
Include Revision Data in Customized Registered Reports
Manage Single Plant Item Revisions in Registered Reports
Save Free Text in Registered Reports
Associate an Electrical Item with a Registered Report
Creating and Editing Report Templates
Display the Properties of a Report Template
Create a New Blank Report Template
Create a Report Template Based on an Existing Template
Edit a Report Template
Define Report Headers
Define the Contents of Your Report Template
Show Values and Short Values in a Report
Define the Layout of a Tabular Format Report Template
Define the Layout of a Fixed Format Report Template
Define the Layout of a Composite Format Report Template
Delete a Report Template
Using KKS Naming Conventions in Smart Electrical
Configuring Smart Electrical to Work in KKS Mode
Creating a KKS Plant Using a Default DDT File
Create a KKS Plant Using a Default DDT File
Creating a KKS Plant Using a Supplied DDT File
Configure Smart Electrical for KKS Mode Using Hard-Coded Tag Propagation
Configure Smart Electrical for KKS Using Rules
Propagation of KKS Names in Smart Electrical
Examples of KKS Naming Propagation
Scope of KKS Issues for the Current Smart Electrical Version
Rename an Item in KKS Mode
KKS Classification Dialog
Project Management in Smart Electrical
Scoping the Project
Understanding Statuses
Rules for Changing Statuses
Modify Project Status in Smart Electrical
Managing Revisions in an As-Built and Project Environment
Scoping Items
Select a Project
Rules for Scoping Items
Guidelines for Scoping Space Heaters and Auxiliary Contacts
Add Items to the Project Management Table in As-Built
Scope Items
Use the Buffer to Scope Items
Claiming Items
Add Items to the Project Management Table in a Project
Claim Items
Set Claim Mode
Release Claim
Mark Selected Items as Completed
Clear Mark as Completed
Change the Status of All Completed Items to Claimed
Complete a Project
Return a Project to the Active Status
Release from Merge
Merging Items into As-Built
Compare a Document in a Project with a Document in As-Built
Rules Governing Revisions for Documents Merged Back into As-Built
Run a Test Merge
Merge All Project Items into As-Built (Full Merge)
Merge Selected Project Items into As-Built (Partial Merge)
Plant Operating Cases in As-Built and Projects
Synchronize Plant Operating Cases
Miscellaneous Options for Project Management
Filter the Project Management Table Display
Select a Display Option
Generate an Excel Report
Working with Off-Site Projects in Smart Electrical
Types of Information Handled by Off-Site Projects
Scope of Allowed Activities
Out of Scope Items
Flowchart for Smart Electrical Off-Site Projects
Smart Electrical Off-Site Projects Workflow
Scope Host Data and Transfer to Off-Site Plant
Transfer Data from the Off-Site Plant to the Host
Rescope and Synchronize Updated As-Built Data
Smart Electrical EPC Greenfield Plant Workflow
Save a Plant Structure
Create a Reference Data Package
Update Reference Data from a Package
Load a Plant as a Project
Publishing Data for Interfaces
Publish Data from Smart Electrical
Publish Equipment from Smart Electrical
Working with Integration
Tool Requirements for Integrating Smart Electrical
Access the SmartPlant Foundation Web Client
Schema Mapping
General Information About Schema Mapping
Mapping Rules and Limitations
Objects and Relationships
Tool Schema Data Model Diagram
Smart Electrical Mapping Examples
Example: Creating and Mapping a String Property for Smart Electrical
Example: Creating and Mapping a Complex Property for Smart Electrical
Publish Operation Description
Retrieve Operation Description
Revising Documents
Revise a Document
Publishing Documents
Publishing from Smart Electrical - Work Process
Prerequisites for Publishing
Publish Documents from Smart Electrical
Publish Workflows
Find Documents to Publish from Smart Electrical
Publishing from a Project in an Integrated Environment
Retrieving Documents
Retrieving to Smart Electrical - Work Process
Retrieve Documents to Smart Electrical
Using the To Do List
Open the To Do List
Modify To Do List Task Properties
Run Tasks from the To Do List
Filter To Do List Tasks
Sort To Do List Tasks
Defer Tasks from the To Do List
Remove Tasks from the To Do List
Display Deleted To Do List Tasks
Ignore To Do List Tasks
Ignore Task Properties
Display Ignored To Do List Tasks
Update the To Do List Display
Correlating and Uncorrelating Smart Electrical Items
Uncorrelate Smart Electrical Items
Windows and Dialogs
To Do List dialog
Task Properties Dialog
General Tab (Task Properties Dialog)
Details Tab (Task Properties Dialog)
History Tab (Task Properties Dialog)
Notes Tab (Task Properties Dialog)
Compare a Document with a Published Version
Menu Commands
Publish Plant Groups Command (SmartPlant Menu)
Publish Command (SmartPlant Menu)
Find Documents to Publish Command (SmartPlant Menu)
Retrieve Command (SmartPlant Menu)
Compare with Published Version Command (SmartPlant Menu)
Publish to External Analyzing Tool Command (SmartPlant Menu)
To Do List Command (SmartPlant Menu)
Browser Command (SmartPlant Menu)
Upgrade Schema Command (SmartPlant Menu)
Working with Smart Completions in Smart Electrical
Log in to Smart Completions
Log in as Different User
Create Properties and Set Permissions
Create System
Create SubSystem
Set Permissions
Smart Completions Lookup Dialog Box
Login Tab
Admin Tab
Smart Application Interfaces
Smart Instrumentation Interface
Prerequisites for Working with the Smart Instrumentation Interface
Mapping Plant Groups to Smart Instrumentation
Map Plant Groups to Smart Instrumentation
Retrieve Data from the Smart Instrumentation Interface
Importing Cables from Smart Instrumentation
Synchronizing Smart Instrumentation and Smart Electrical Reference Cables
Exporting Smart Instrumentation Cables
Importing Cables to Smart Electrical
Importing the To and From Objects
Workflow for Importing Smart Instrumentation Cables
ETAP - Smart Electrical Bidirectional Interface
Publishing Data to an External Analyzing Tool
ETAP - Smart Electrical Mapped Items
Preliminary Settings for ETAP
Define the ETAP Project Name
Map ETAP File Location
Import ETAP Mapping Data
Set the ETAP-Smart Electrical Reference Cable Exchange File Location
Export Smart Electrical Reference Cables (Power Cables)
Export Smart Electrical Reference Cables (Cable Specifications)
Import ETAP Library Cables
Publish a Single SLD Drawing to ETAP (Partial Publishing)
Publish All Plant SLDs to ETAP (Full Publishing)
Retrieve ETAP Project Data
Troubleshooting Errors and Rule Inconsistencies
Generating Error Log Files
Activate Log File Generation
Generate Error Log Files
Troubleshooting Rule Inconsistencies
Fix Inconsistencies
Troubleshoot Rule Inconsistencies
Operator Descriptions and Rule Examples
Appendix
Smart Electrical Data Model
Customizing Your Data
API Programming for Smart Electrical
Using the Visual Studio Microsoft Help Viewer
First Time Use of Visual Studio Help System
Managing Visual Studio Integrated Documentation
Adding help content by installing the product manifest
Installing Microsoft documentation
Installing Integraph API documentation
Electrical Calculations
Earth Loop Impedance Calculation
Custom Validations and Calculations
Implement Property Validation
Validation Code Example
Implement Item Type Validation
Item Type Validation Example
Implement Calculation
Calculation Code Example
Switching the Plant Operational Mode
Custom Common Properties Forms
Create a Custom Common Properties Form
Define Custom Forms in Smart Electrical
Select Common Properties Form Dialog
Typical Cable Block Diagram Utility Dialog
Configuration File Settings for MicroStation Translation
Configuration File Settings for AutoCAD Translation
Windows and Dialogs
General
Customize Dialog
Menu Tab
Toolbars Tab
Custom Button Dialog
Description Dialog
File Properties Dialog
General Tab (File Properties Dialog)
Summary Tab (File Properties Dialog)
Statistics Tab (File Properties Dialog)
Units Tab (File Properties Dialog))
Browser Tab (File Properties Dialog)
Find Dialog
Move Items to Plant Group Dialog
New Item Dialog
Create Multiple New Items Dialog
Open Plant Group Dialog
Open Plant Structure Dialog
Preferences Dialog
General Tab (Preferences Dialog)
SLD Generation Tab (Preferences Dialog)
Load Summaries and Reports Tab (Preferences Dialog Box)
Delete Load Tab (Preferences Dialog)
Select Filter Dialog
Print Dialog
Switch Active Operating Case Dialog
Switch Mode (Rule-Driven) Dialog
Toolbars Dialog
Update Select Lists Dialog
Associations
Associated Drawings for a Plant Item Dialog
Associated Drawings for a Symbol Dialog
Cables
Apply Reference Data to Plant Cables Dialog
Assign Drums to Cables Wizard
Drum and Cable Options (Assign Drums to Cables Wizard)
Select Cables (Assign Drums to Cables Wizard)
Drum - Cable Assignment Summary (Assign Drums to Cables Wizard)
Batch Cable Side and Gland Associations Dialog
Batch Size Cables Window
Cable Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Cable Common Properties Dialog)
Design Data Tab (Cable Common Properties Dialog)
Connections Tab (Cable Common Properties Dialog)
Sizing Data Tab (Cable Common Properties Dialog)
Earth Loop Impedance Tab (Cable Common Properties Dialog)
Procurement Tab (Cable Common Properties Dialog)
Sizing Report Tab (Cable Common Properties Dialog)
Cable Cut Definitions Dialog
Cable Routing
Actual Routing Path Dialog
Batch Cable Routing Dialog
Cable Routing Definition Dialog
Cableway Common Properties Dialog
Cableway Segment Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Cableway Segment Common Properties Dialog)
Associated Cables Tab (Cableway Segment Common Properties Dialog)
External Routing Path Dialog
Reference Cableway Component Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Reference Cableway Component Common Properties Dialog)
Procurement Tab (Reference Cableway Component Common Properties Dialog)
Predefined Routes Dialog
Route Properties Dialog
Routing Path Dialog
Cable Drum Common Properties Dialog
Cable Set Properties Dialog
Cable Sizing Matrix Dialog
Synchronize Plant and Reference Cable Data Dialog
Define Color Pattern Dialog
Insert Power Cable Dialog
Reference Gland Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Reference Gland Common Properties Dialog)
Details Tab (Reference Gland Common Properties Dialog)
Procurement Tab (Reference Gland Common Properties Dialog)
Reference Cable Library Dialog
Replace Cable Structure Dialog
Select Reference Cable Dialog
Drum Sizes Dialog
Synchronize Gland Associations Dialog
Single-Core Cable Assembly Common Properties Dialog
Reference Single-Core Cable Assembly Common Properties
Cable Block Diagrams
Create New Plant Circuits Dialog
Resolve Symbol Inconsistencies Dialog
Custom Folders
Add Compound Filter Dialog
Custom Folder Properties Dialog
Filter Properties Dialog
New Custom Folder Dialog
Select Filter Dialog
Documents and Drawings
Apply Display Set Dialog
Display Set Legend Dialog
Associate Documents Dialog
Create Auto Display Set Dialog
Define Document Reference Dialog
Save As Dialog
PDF Settings Dialog
Behavior Tab (Symbol Properties Dialog)
Format Tab (Connectors)
Format Tab (Element Properties Dialog)
Info Tab (Element Properties Dialog)
Info Tab (Group Properties Dialog)
Info Tab (Symbol Properties Dialog)
User Tab (Element Properties Dialog)
User Tab (Symbol Properties Dialog)
Electrical Equipment
Apply Options Dialog
Equipment Profile Tab (Apply Options Dialog)
Typical Circuit Tab (Apply Options Dialog)
Control Stations Tab (Apply Options Dialog)
Lookup Table Tab (Apply Options Dialog)
Lookup Table Tab (Apply Options Dialog)
Typical Schematic Tab (Apply Options Dialog)
Typical I/O Set Tab (Apply Options Dialog)
Typical CBD Tab (Apply Options Dialog)
Batch Load Association Dialog
Bus Tab (Batch Load Association Dialog)
Loads Tab (Batch Load Association Dialog)
Unassigned Loads Tab (Batch Load Association Dialog)
Circuits Tab (Batch Load Association Dialog)
Cached Loads Tab (Batch Load Association Dialog)
Battery Bank Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Battery Bank Common Properties Dialog)
Electrical Data Tab (Battery Bank Common Properties Dialog)
Controls and Signals Tab (Battery Bank Common Properties Dialog)
Instruments Tab (Battery Bank Common Properties Dialog)
Converting Equipment Common Properties Dialog Box
General Tab (Converting Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Electrical Data Tab (Converting Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Controls and Signals Tab (Converting Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Instruments Tab (Converting Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Feeder Data Tab (Converting Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Alternative Feeder Tab (Converting Equipment Common Properties Dialog Box)
Description Dialog
Disconnect Electrical Equipment Common Properties Dialog
Electrical Motor Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Electrical Motor Common Properties Dialog)
Load Data Tab (Electrical Motor Common Properties Dialog)
Electrical Data Tab (Electrical Motor Common Properties Dialog)
Controls and Signals Tab (Electrical Motor Common Properties Dialog)
Instruments Tab (Electrical Motor Common Properties Dialog)
Feeder Data Tab (Electrical Motor Common Properties Dialog)
Alternative Feeder Tab (Electrical Motor Common Properties Dialog)
Generator Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Generator Common Properties Dialog)
Electrical Data Tab (Generator Common Properties Dialog)
Controls and Signals Tab (Generator Common Properties Dialog)
Instruments Tab (Generator Common Properties Dialog)
Instrument Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Instrument Common Properties Dialog)
Electrical Data Tab (Instrument Common Properties Dialog)
Associated Items Tab (Instrument Common Properties Dialog)
Instrument Data Tab (Instrument Common Properties Dialog)
Feeder Data Tab (Instrument Common Properties Dialog)
Alternative Feeder Tab (Instrument Common Properties Dialog)
Item Tag Dialog
Manage Operating Cases Dialog
Metering Equipment Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Metering Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Ranges Tab (Metering Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Functions Tab (Metering Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Other Electrical Equipment Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Other Electrical Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Load Data Tab (Other Electrical Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Electrical Data Tab (Other Electrical Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Controls and Signals Tab (Other Electrical Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Instruments Tab (Other Electrical Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Feeder Data Tab (Other Electrical Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Alternative Feeder Tab (Other Electrical Equipment Common Properties Dialog)
Parallel Equipment Assistant Dialog
Static Load Common Properties Dialog Box
General Tab (Static Load Common Properties Dialog)
Load Data Tab (Static Load Common Properties Dialog)
Electrical Data Tab (Static Load Common Properties Dialog)
Controls and Signals Tab (Static Load Common Properties Dialog)
Instruments Tab (Static Load Common Properties Dialog)
Feeder Data Tab (Static Load Common Properties Dialog)
Alternative Feeder Tab (Static Load Common Properties Dialog)
Transformer Connections and Tapping Dialog
Primary Tab (Transformer Connections and Tapping Dialog)
Secondary Tab (Transformer Connections and Tapping Dialog)
Interfaces
Retrieve Document Dialog
Internal Documents and Revisions
Batch Compare Documents Dialog
Compare Documents Dialog
Document Properties Dialog
Revisions Tab (Document Properties Dialog)
Associated Items Tab (Document Properties Dialog)
Global Revisions Dialog
New Miscellaneous Drawing Dialog
Registered Report Common Properties Dialog
Panels
Cabinet Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Cabinet Common Properties Dialog)
Electrical Data Tab (Cabinet Common Properties Dialog)
Feeder Data Tab (Cabinet Common Properties Dialog)
Alternative Feeder Tab (Cabinet Common Properties Dialog)
Local Panel Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Local Panel Common Properties Dialog)
Electrical Data Tab (Local Panel Common Properties Dialog)
Junction Box Common Properties
General Tab (Junction Box Common Properties Dialog)
Electrical Data Tab (Junction Box Common Properties Dialog)
Control Station Common Properties Dialog
Power Distribution Boards
Add New Internal Item Dialog
Circuit Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Circuit Common Properties Dialog)
Electrical Data Tab (Circuit Common Properties Dialog)
Associated Items Tab (Circuit Common Properties Dialog)
Circuit Dialog
Set Circuit Sequence Dialog
Power Distribution Board Structure Dialog
Select Alternative Power Source Dialog
Total Bus Load Validation Dialog
Redlining and Annotations
Text Properties Dialog
General Tab (Text Properties Dialog)
Properties Tab (Text Properties Dialog)
Reference Items
Equipment Profile Properties Dialog
General Tab (Equipment Profile Properties Dialog)
Protection Devices Tab (Equipment Profile Properties Dialog)
Space Heater Tab (Equipment Profile Properties Dialog)
Miscellaneous Tab (Equipment Profile Properties Dialog)
Lookup Table Properties Dialog
Data Tab (Lookup Table Properties Dialog)
Structure Tab (Lookup Table Properties Dialog)
Reference Cable Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Reference Cable Common Properties Dialog)
Design Data Tab (Reference Cable Common Properties Dialog)
Connections Tab (Reference Cable Common Properties Dialog)
Procurement Tab (Reference Cable Common Properties Dialog Box)
Reference Control Station Common Properties Dialog
Schematic Sheet Properties Dialog
Select Reference Cable Dialog (Instrument Common Properties)
Typical Circuit Common Properties Dialog
Typical Cable Block Diagram Properties
Typical Schematic Blocks Dialog
Typical Schematic Common Properties Dialog
Reports and Report Templates
Define Report Contents Dialog
Define Report Items Dialog
Properties Tab (Define Report Items Dialog)
Sort Tab (Define Report Items Dialog)
Filter Tab (Define Report Items Dialog)
Delete Report Template Dialog
Edit Report Template Dialog
My Reports Dialog
New Items Dialog
New Report Template Dialog
Plant Reports Dialog
Report Options Dialog
Report Properties Dialog
Select Operating Cases Dialog
Schematics
Batch Generate Schematics Dialog
Generate Schematic Dialog
Blocks Tab (Generate Schematic Dialog)
Macros Tab (Generate Schematic Dialog)
Unresolved Items Tab (Generate Schematic Dialog)
Multi-Tag Schematic Options Dialog
Options Dialog
Colors Tab (Options Dialog)
General Tab (Options Dialog)
File Locations Tab (Options Dialog)
View Tab (Options Dialog)
Symbols Tab (Options Dialog)
Reference Files Tab (Options Dialog)
Foreign Data Tab (Options Dialog)
AutoCAD Import Options Dialog
General Tab (AutoCAD Import Options Dialog)
Font Tab (AutoCAD Import Options Dialog)
Linestyle Tab (AutoCAD Import Options Dialog)
Line Width Tab (AutoCAD Import Options Dialog)
AutoCAD Export Options Dialog
General Tab (AutoCAD Export Options Dialog)
Font Tab (AutoCAD Export Options Dialog)
Linestyle Tab (AutoCAD Export Options Dialog)
Line Width Tab (AutoCAD Export Options Dialog)
MicroStation Import Options Dialog
General Tab (MicroStation Import Options Dialog)
Font Tab (MicroStation Import Options Dialog)
Linestyle Tab (MicroStation Import Options Dialog)
Line Width Tab (MicroStation Import Options Dialog)
MicroStation Export Options Dialog
General Tab (MicroStation Export Options Dialog)
Font Tab (MicroStation Export Options Dialog)
Linestyle Tab (MicroStation Export Options Dialog)
Line Width Tab (MicroStation Export Options Dialog)
Layer Tab (MicroStation Export Options Dialog)
Customize the Software with the Options Command
Set File Locations
Sheet Setup Dialog
Size and Scale Tab (Sheet Setup Dialog)
Background Tab (Sheet Setup Dialog)
Name Tab (Sheet Setup Dialog)
Single Line Diagrams
Single Line Diagram Options Dialog
General Tab (Single Line Diagram Options Dialog)
Page Settings Tab (Single Line Diagram Options Dialog)
Circuits & Internals Tab (Single Line Diagram Options Dialog)
Buses Tab (Single Line Diagram Options Dialog)
Bus Break Example
Related Equipment Tab (Single Line Diagram Options Dialog)
Miscellaneous Tab (Single Line Diagram Options Dialog)
Document Properties Tab (Single Line Diagram Options Dialog)
Batch Generate SLDs Dialog
Open Single Line Diagram Dialog
SLD Legend Dialog
Change Branch Orientation Dialog
Symbols
Associate/Dissociate Custom Symbols Dialog
Format Line Dialog
Format Text Box Dialog
Text Box Properties Dialog
Info Tab (Text Box Properties Dialog)
Paragraph Tab (Text Box Properties Dialog)
Border and Fill Tab (Text Box Properties Dialog)
User Tab (Text Box Properties Dialog)
SmartSketch Settings Dialog
Relationships Tab (SmartSketch Settings Dialog)
Cursor Tab (SmartSketch Settings Dialog)
EDE
Advanced Table Properties Dialog
Filter Tab (Advanced Table Properties Dialog)
Layout Tab (Advanced Table Properties Dialog)
Edit View Dialog
Troubleshooting Errors and Rule Inconsistencies
Log Files Dialog
Fix Inconsistencies Dialog
Rule Inconsistencies Dialog
Rule Properties Dialog
General Tab (Rule Properties Dialog)
Rule Components Tab (Rule Properties Dialog)
Consistency Tab (Rule Properties Dialog)
Wiring
Batch Cable Connection Dialog
Cable Connection Type Selection Dialog
Connection Type Dialog
Terminal Strip Configuration Dialog
Terminal Strip Common Properties Dialog
Terminal Common Properties Dialog
General Tab (Terminal Common Properties Dialog)
Procurement Tab (Terminal Common Properties Dialog)
Toolbars and Ribbons
Actions Toolbar
Align Ribbon
Change Toolbar
Draw Toolbar
Edit Drawing Toolbar
Group Toolbar
Label Toolbar
Main Toolbar
Modify Connector Ribbon
Menu Commands
New > Item Command (File Menu)
New > Multiple Items (File Menu)
New > SLD Command (File Menu)
New > Template Command (File Menu)
New > Custom Folder (File Menu)
Open > Plant Group Command (File Menu)
Open > Drawing Command (File Menu)
Open > Last Saved Document (File Menu)
Open > PDB Layout Command (File Menu)
Open > SLD Command (File Menu)
Open > External Drawing Command (File Menu)
Open > Template Command (File Menu)
Open > Log Files Command (File Menu)
Close Command (File Menu)
Save Command (File Menu)
Save As Command (File Menu)
Preferences Command (File Menu)
Print Command (File Menu)
Sheet Setup Command (File Menu)
Properties Command (File Menu)
Exit Command (File Menu)
Undo Command (Edit Menu)
Redo Command (Edit Menu)
Cut Command (Edit Menu)
Copy Command (Edit Menu)
Paste Command (Edit Menu)
Delete Command (Edit Menu)
Select All Command (Edit Menu)
Duplicate Command (Edit Menu)
Rename Command (Edit Menu)
Align Command (Edit Menu)
Nudge Command (Edit Menu)
Move Command (Edit Menu)
Find in Active Composite Drawing Command (Edit Menu)
Rotate Command (Edit Menu)
Mirror Command (Edit Menu)
Fit to Page Command (Edit Menu)
Place New Command (Edit Menu)
Activate Connection Mode Command (Edit Menu)
Activate Association Mode Command (Edit Menu)
Show/Hide Association Connectors Command (Edit Menu)
Show Plant Item in Association Assistant Command (Actions Menu)
Activate Jumper Mode Command (Edit Menu)
Disconnect (Edit Menu)
Change Branch Orientation Command (Edit Menu)
Remove (Edit Menu)
Redlining Command (Edit Menu)
Move Cell Command (Edit Menu)
Remove Cell Command (Edit Menu)
Insert > New Sheet Command (Insert Menu)
Insert > Image Command (Edit Menu)
Insert > Symbol Command (Edit Menu)
Insert > Object Command (Insert Menu)
Insert > Text Command (Edit Menu)
Insert > Legend Command (Edit Menu)
Insert > Line Command (Edit Menu)
Insert > Circle Command (Edit Menu)
Insert > Rectangle Command (Edit Menu)
Insert > Curve Command (Edit Menu)
Text Command (Edit Menu)
Convert to Composite Drawing Command (Actions Menu)
Format > Line Command (Format Menu)
Format > Text Box Command (Format Menu)
Character Map Command
Adjust Frame Position and Size Command (Edit Menu)
Document Properties Command (Edit Menu)
Common Properties Command (Edit Menu)
Table Properties Command (Edit Menu)
Transformer Connections and Tapping Command (Edit Menu)
Previous Zoom Level Command (View Menu)
Refresh Command (View Menu)
Show Selected Electrical Branches Only Command (View Menu)
Show in New Window Command (View Menu)
Show Items of All Plant Groups Command (View Menu)
Show Related Items (View Menu)
Apply Display Set (View Menu)
Clear Display Set (View Menu)
Create Auto Display Set (View Menu)
Add Filter Command (View Menu)
Save Settings Command (View Menu)
Zoom Area Command (View Menu)
Zoom In Command (View Menu)
Zoom Out Command (View Menu)
Fit Command (View Menu)
Pan Command (View Menu)
Show Grid Command (View Menu)
Snap to Grid Command (View Menu)
Show Auxiliary Graphics Symbology
Display > Properties Window Command (View Menu)
Display > Working Area Command (View Menu)
Display > Item Status in Project Command (View Menu)
Toolbars Command (View Menu)
Design PDB Layout Command (Actions Menu)
Batch Load Association Command (Actions Menu)
Total Bus Load Validation Command (Actions Menu)
Calculate Bus Loads > Selected PDBs or Buses Command (Actions Menu)
Calculate Bus Loads > All Plant Buses Command (Actions Menu)
Associate Bus with PDB Command (Actions Menu)
Dissociate Bus from PDB Command (Actions Menu)
Generate SLD for PDB Command (Actions Menu)
Associate with Electrical Item Command (Actions Menu)
Dissociate from Electrical Item Command (Actions Menu)
Generate Schematic Command (Actions Menu)
Define Document Reference Command (Actions Menu)
Associate Documents Command (Actions Menu)
Global Revisions Command (Actions Menu)
Compare Documents Command (Actions Menu)
Resolve Symbol Inconsistencies Command (Actions Menu)
Associate Custom Symbols Command
Dissociate Command (Actions Menu)
Move Items Command (Actions Menu)
Switch Mode (Rule-Driven) Command (Actions Menu)
Switch Active Operating Case Command (Actions Menu)
Cables > Batch Size Cables Command (Actions Menu)
Replace Cable Structure Command (Actions > Cables Menu)
Cables > Apply Reference Data to Cables Command (Actions Menu)
Cables > Assign Drums to Cables Command (Actions Menu)
Cables > Predefined Routes Command (Actions Menu)
Cables > Batch Cable Routing Command (Actions Menu)
Cables > Define Color Pattern Command (Actions Menu)
Cables > Refresh Load Data for Power Cables Command (Actions Menu)
Cables > Associate Cables with Equipment Circuits Command (Actions Menu)
Cables > Batch Cable Side and Gland Associations Command (Actions Menu)
Cables > Synchronize Gland Associations (Actions Menu)
Cables > Batch Cable Connection Command (Actions Menu)
Cables > Batch Cable Dissociation from Drums Command (Actions Menu)
Cables > Insert Power Cable (Actions Menu)
Parallel Equipment Assistant Command (Actions Menu)
Fix Inconsistencies Command (Actions Menu)
Set Circuit Sequence Command (Actions Menu)
Register Report Command (Actions Menu)
Gap Now Command (Tools Menu)
Optimize Overlapping Connectors
Apply Options Command (Tools Menu)
Drawing Options Command (Tools Menu)
Update Select Lists (Tools Menu)
Apply Naming Conventions (Tools Menu)
ETAP Interface > Publish All (Tools Menu)
ETAP Interface > Retrieve (Tools Menu)
New Command (Reports Menu)
Edit Command (Reports Menu)
Delete Command (Reports Menu)
Options Command
Plant Reports Command (Reports Menu)
My Reports Command (Reports Menu)
New > Table Command (Window Menu)
New > Electrical Index Command (Window Menu)
New > Electrical Engineer Command (Window Menu)
New > Reference Data Explorer Command (Window Menu)
New > Reference Electrical Engineer Command (Window Menu)
New > Project Management Command (Window Menu)
Smart Electrical Help Command (Help Menu)
Printable Guides Command (Help Menu)
Smart Electrical on the Web Command (Help Menu)
Smart Electrical Web Forum Command (Help Menu)
About Smart Electrical Command (Help Menu)
Copy Command (Edit Menu - EDE)
Paste Command (Edit Menu - EDE)
Uncorrelate Command (SmartPlant Menu)
Customize Command
Catalog Explorer Window Command (View > Display Menu)
Select All Command (Edit Menu - EDE)
Support, Copyright, and Legal Information
Customer Support
Hexagon Policy Against Software Piracy
Copyright Notice
Glossary
active power
actual length
annotations
ANSI
apparent power
As-Built
asynchronous speed
attribute
average power
block
block
brake power
bucket
buffer
bus riser, bus tier
busbars
cell
claim
claim mode
coincidence factor
compartment
consumed active load
consumer
control station
converting equipment
coupler circuit
cubicle
data dictionary
data model
demand factor
demand point
disconnect electrical equipment
distribution board
distribution equipment
drawing file
efficiency
electrical distribution network
enclosure
enclosure protection
EPC
feeder
frame size
full load amperes (FLA), full load current (FLC)
full load current
IEC
incomer
item status in project
load (consumer)
load center
load factor
locked rotor current (LRC)
macro
main item
merge
minimum required power
miscellaneous drawings
motor control center (MCC)
motor rated power (MRP)
motor speed
naming convention
NEC
operating factor
operating mode
operating point
owner operator
panel circuit
particular power
plant
power distribution board (PDB)
power factor (cos f)
profile
project
project status
property
rated active load
rated power
rated voltage
reactive power
reference data
reference plant group
related item
relation rule
report template
resistive load
riser circuit
rotor
run-up rime
schematic
schematic file
scope
search criteria
segregation level
server
shaft
signal
single component rule
single line diagram (SLD)
static load
stator
strip
switch board
switchgear
synchronous speed
Te stall time
unit
Allows you to design a PDB layout for a selected power distribution board. After
designing a PDB layout, you can open the layout drawing for a particular PDB and make
the required cell associations with appropriate layout grid units.