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The Smart P&ID Design Validation.ini configuration file is delivered with the software. You can use this file to customize mapper file paths, 3D data file paths and correlation settings. The software automatically loads the settings defined in the .ini configuration file when you use respective import commands. By default the file is copied to the Settings folder at [Install Folder]\SmartPlant\P&ID Design Validation\Settings\Smart P&ID Design Validation.ini.

The following screenshot shows a sample of the Smart P&ID Design Validation.ini file.

You can customize the settings in the .ini file as necessary. The following table describes the various sections of the Smart P&ID Design Validation.ini file.

Profile Sections

Description

P&ID Drawing Path

Define the P&ID drawing paths.
Example: Area1\Unit1\DemoDwg.pid. Any number of drawings can be defined by separating them with semicolon (;).

2D Mapper File Path

Define the 2D mapper file path.

2D Pipeline Attributes with Comma Separator

Define the 2D pipeline attributes.

3D Datal File Paths

Define the 3D datal file paths.

3D Datal Mapper File Path

Define the 3D datal mapper file path.

3D ISO File Paths

Define the individual 3D ISO (idf, pcf, or pod) file paths. Or
You can define the folder path where the 3D ISO files are located.

3D ISO Mapper File Path

Define the 3D ISO mapper file path.

Report Type

Specify the format of the report. Type Text, Excel, or Word if you want to extract reports in Text, Excel, or Word formats respectively. By default, the reports format is set to Word.

Report File Path

Specify the report file path. This is useful when the software is operated in command mode.

Show Developer Log

Create a developer log file in the temp folder. Type True if you want to create a developer log. Type False if you do not want to create developer log file. By default, the status is set to False.

Show PipeRuns on 2D Side

Show or hide the pipe runs in the 2D section of the Design Hierarchy Explorer. Type True if you want the pipe runs to be displayed. Type False if you want to hide the pipe runs. By default, the status is set to True.

Show PipeRuns on 3D Side

Show or hide the pipe runs in the 3D section of the Design Hierarchy Explorer. Type True if you want the pipe runs to be displayed. Type False if you want to hide the pipe runs. By default, the status is set to True.

Show 3D Data in PDMS Hierarchy

Display the 3D Data in PDMS hierarchy in the Design Hierarchy Explorer. Type True if you want 3D data to be displayed in PDMS hierarchy. By default, the status is set to False.

Use RADControl to view P&ID Drawing

Use either RAD Control or Smart P&ID application to view P&ID drawings. Type True to view the P&ID drawing in RAD control. Type False to open P&ID drawing in the Smart P&ID application. By default, the status is set to True.

The following profile sections help you save and update the Edit Active Settings.

Attributes to display on Design Hierarchy Explorer

Change the Display settings in the Settings dialog box using this section of .ini file. You can open this file from the Settings dialog box and save the active settings.

Attributes to Auto-Correlate Items

Change the Correlation settings in the Settings dialog box using this section of .ini file. You can open this file from the Settings dialog box and save the active settings.

Attributes to Verify on Items

Change the Comparison settings in the Settings dialog box using this section of .ini file. You can open this file from the Settings dialog box and save the active settings.

Attributes to Check Topology of Items

Change the Topology settings of the Settings dialog box using this section of .ini file. You can open this file from the Settings dialog box and save the active settings.

Exclusion Settings

Change the Attribute Exclusion settings of the Settings dialog box using this section of .ini file. You can open this file from the Settings dialog box, and save the active settings.

Colors

Change the Color settings of the Settings dialog box using this section of .ini file. You can open this file from the Settings dialog box, and save the active settings.