The data for an AutoPlant piping specification is stored in a Microsoft Access database (Access 97 or Access 2000). The information used by I-Convert is contained within of a series of tables. The software uses data from the following fields to create components:
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Item Codes (Piece_Mark & Alt _P_Mark)
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Component Types (GTYPE & STYPE)
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Descriptions (Long_Descr and Short_Desc)
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Weight (Weight_Dry)
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Nominal Sizes (Main_Size, Run_Size, Bran_Size)
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Dimensions (Comp_Len, Flng_Th_M, Setback)
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Skt_Depth_M, Thd_Eng_M, Ctr_End_M
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Flng_Th_R, Skt_Depth_R, Thd_Eng_R
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Ctr_End_R
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Pipe OD (Pipe_OD_M, Pipe_OD_R)
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End Conditions (End_Cond_1, End_Cond_2, End_Cond_3)
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Facing (Facing_1, Facing_2, Facing_3)
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Rating (Rating)
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Bolting Information (Bolt_Dia, Bolt_Len, Qty_Perset)
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On the local machine, create the folder structure shown in the example.
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Copy the Modules sub-folder from the AutoPlant installation folder to the APData folder.
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Copy the AutoPlant specifications (.mdb) to the project folder.
The resulting project hierarchy resembles the example below.
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A top-level project folder is mandatory, but the name is user-specified. In the example, the name of the project folder is AutoPlant Project.
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The APData and Catalogues folders are mandatory, fixed-name folders.
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Safe is an optional folder, but it is normally used to store the project (.icp) file. For more information, see Project Creation and Configuration.
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For additional information, refer to the user documentation delivered with AutoPlant.
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In addition to the piping specifications, I-Convert requires some mapping files to determine additional Smart Isometrics component properties. You can find this additional information can be found in .ini files in the AutoPlant modules. These modules are delivered with AutoPlant and are user-customized when creating piping specifications. They are located under the Rebis installation folder.