After you have logged in to a project, you often use the tasks listed below when working with piping design files in Spoolgen.
Configure import style settings
You are able to control how the software imports spool data and displays it in the software by defining a Spool naming rule or defining spool-specific options in the SGImport style (for Spoolgen projects) or the Import style (for IsogenDB projects). For more information about these user-specified options, see Interactive spooling.
Import the design file
The first step in processing data through the software is to import the design file (IDF or PCF). You can import design files on an individual basis or as a batch process. During the import process, the software converts IDF and PCF files to the POD file format. For more information about importing design files into the current project database, see Import Piping Data.
Check out the design file
After a file is imported into the project database, it must be checked out and opened in the software before it can be viewed or modified. When you check out a file, the software places a copy of the file in your work folder and marks the file as Checked Out. No other project member can check out the file while it is checked out. For more information, see Check out a pipeline from the Workflow database and Check out a pipeline from the Isogen database.
Edit the design file
You can detail the pipeline by adding welds and design elements, such as supports, split points, and information items. Additionally, you can modify most of the pipeline elements, such as component, spool, and weld properties. For more information, see Welds, Design Elements, Edit Object Properties, and Modify Pipeline Objects.
Generate deliverables
At any point in the process, you can generate spool and isometric drawings using the methods listed below.
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If you are logged in to a Spoolgen project, use Generate Drawings
or Generate Spools 
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To process multiple files in a Spoolgen project, use Project > Batch Generate Drawings.
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If you are logged in to an IsogenDB project, use Generate Drawings
in the Isogen Database View window to process individual or multiple files. For more information, see Generate deliverables for an IsogenDB project pipeline
For more information about drawing and spool generation, see Isometric Drawing Generation.
Check in the design file
After you have completed all the needed work on a file and it is considered finished, checking in the file to the project database is considered the final step. The software moves the design file from your work folder back to the associated project database and updates the status to Complete. For more information about checking in files, see Check in a pipeline to the Workflow database and Check in a pipeline to the Isogen database.