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-201 |
E |
Denotes East at east coordinates. |
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-202 |
N |
Denotes North at north coordinates. |
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-203 |
W |
Denotes West at west coordinates. |
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-204 |
S |
Denotes South at south coordinates. |
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-205 |
EL + |
Denotes a positive Elevation at elevation coordinates. |
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-206 |
EL - |
Denotes a negative Elevation at elevation coordinates. |
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-207 |
? NS |
Denotes the pipe nominal size. By setting the AText to blank, the nominal size message is suppressed. Using a ? symbol determines the format used for outputting the nominal size message. |
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-208 |
CONN. TO |
Denotes CONNected TO, where a pipeline/branch end is connected to a nozzle. |
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-209 |
CONT. ON |
Denotes CONTinued ON at the point, where a pipeline/branch end is continued onto another pipeline. Used in conjunction with END-CONNECTION type record. Is also used with AText -255 to create a CONT. ON DRG 2 type message when a pipeline is split into multiple drawings. (Isometric drawing area and Material List overflow). |
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-210 |
F |
Denotes flange--the letter used with the material list cross-reference pointer for flanges. |
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-211 |
G |
Denotes gaskets--the letter used with the material list cross-reference pointer for gaskets. |
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-212 |
B |
Denotes bolts--the letter used with the material list cross-reference pointer for bolts. |
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-213 |
SPINDLE |
Indicates the direction of an operating spindle on a valve when it is not pointing in a primary direction. |
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-214 |
MM |
Denotes millimetres. Used with arrowed dimensions on angle and multi-way valves to indicate leg length. |
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-215 |
REDUCING FLANGE |
Denotes a reducing flange. The indicator points to the location of the reducing flange. |
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-216 |
OFFSET |
Indicates a dimensional offset, such as eccentric reducer, offset reducing flange, all forms of offset blocks. You can use a ? symbol to determine format used for outputting the offset messages. By setting this AText to blank, the offset message is suppressed. |
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-217 |
MITRE |
Denotes mitered bends. (It is used in conjunction with AText -231 BEND). |
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-218 |
LOBSTER |
Indicates lobster back bends. (It is used in conjunction with AText -231'BEND). |
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-219 |
REINFORCED |
Plots an identification message that points to a reinforced tee or cross when the symbol key is TERF or CRRF and no reinforcement pad component is called for. |
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-220 |
LEFT LOOSE |
Plots a distinguishing message that points to a flange where the LOOSE indicator is set. |
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-221 |
FFW |
Plots a distinguishing message that points to a field fit weld. |
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-222 |
FALL |
Denotes a FALLing line. Used in conjunction with the Fall symbol. You can use a ? symbol to determine the format used for outputting the falling line messages. By setting this AText to blank, the falling line message is now suppressed, but the fall indication symbol is still ,shown. |
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-223 |
(Normally blank) |
Produces a software-generated degree (°) symbol, which is output at all angle indicators requiring a degree symbol (bends, falls, and so on). |
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-224 |
: |
This symbol is used for falling lines specified with a ratio, such as 1:10. |
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-225 |
(Normally blank) |
Produces a system-generated percent (%)symbol used on falling pipelines specified with a percentage indication |
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-226 |
GRAD |
Indicates a falling line specified in gradients. |
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-227 |
PER M |
Indicates a falling line specified as an incline in Metric units, such as millimetres per metre. |
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-228 |
PER FT |
Indicates a falling line that is specified as an incline in Imperial units, such as inches per foot. |
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-229 |
SCREWED END |
Plots an indicator that points to a pipe end that has been set to screwed in the pipeline input data file. |
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-230 |
VENT |
Plots an indicator that points to a vent position at any open ended pipe. It is used in conjunction with an END-POSITION-VENT type record. |
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-231 |
BEND |
Identifies miter and lobster back type bends. Used in conjunction with AText -217 and AText -218. |
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-232 |
SPEC |
Plots an identification message points to any place in the pipe where the piping specification changes. The name of the new specification is automatically indicated. |
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-233 |
C |
Identifies a connector as part of a material list cross-reference, such as C13 in a box. |
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-234 |
(Normally blank) |
Prefixes liners and nut material part numbers that are output on the isometric drawing. Clamps use AText -233 to prefix their part number. |
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-235 |
(default) |
Plots a user-defined start point message on the isometric drawing. Use the special characters listed below to output other items of information as part of the message:
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-236 |
S |
Identifies a support as part of a material list cross-reference, such as S22 in a box. |
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-237 |
" |
Denotes the inch sign indicator is used in Imperial dimensions coordinates and nominal size outputs. |
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-238 |
' |
Denotes the feet sign indicator used in imperial dimensions and coordinates. |
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-239 |
DRAIN |
Plots a message that points to a drain position any open-ended pipe. It is used in conjunction with an END-POSITION-DRAIN type record |
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-240 |
(Normally blank) |
This AText is blank by default but can be used to produce a message at any open-ended pipe. It is used in conjunction with an END-POSITION-OPEN type record. |
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-241 |
(Normally blank) |
This AText is blank by default but can be used to produce a message at any closed- ended pipe. It is used in conjunction with an END-POSITION-CLOSED type record. |
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-242 |
(Normally blank) |
This AText is blank by default but can be used to produce a message at any miscellaneous pipe end. It is used in conjunction with an END-POSITION-NULL type record. |
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-243 |
(Normally blank) |
This AText has no default text, but if you set it to a word, such as FLAT, then that text acts as a trigger to output the flat direction of eccentric reducers that have their flat side pointing in a primary direction. (Is used in conjunction with ATexts -244 to -249 inclusive). |
The following six ATexts (-244, -245, -246, -247, -248, and -249) are used to output directions in conjunction with other ATexts on items that carry
a direction setting on the component record in the pipeline input data file.
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-244 |
UP |
Appends a primary direction as part of a composite message. Used in conjunction with ATexts -243, -278, -280, -281 and -282. |
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-245 |
DOWN |
Appends a primary direction as part of a composite message. Used in conjunction with ATexts -243, -278, -280, -281 and -282. |
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-246 |
NORTH |
Appends a primary direction as part of a composite message. Used in conjunction with ATexts -243, -278, -280, -281 and -282. |
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-247 |
SOUTH |
Appends a primary direction as part of a composite message. Used in conjunction with ATexts -243, -278, -280, -281 and -282. |
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-248 |
EAST |
Appends a primary direction as part of a composite message. Used in conjunction with ATexts -243, -278, -280, -281 and -282. |
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-249 |
WEST |
Appends a primary direction as part of a composite message. Used in conjunction with ATexts -243, -278, -280, -281 and -282. |
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-275 |
SWEPT TEE |
Plots a message that points to a tee whose symbol key starts with the characters TS. |
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-276 |
CONT. FROM |
Denotes CONTinued FROM. This message is plotted when a pipeline is split onto two or more drawings, such as CONT. FROM DRG 1. (The text DRG comes from AText -255. For more information about this AText, see Title Block/Drawing Frame. |
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-277 |
ORIFICE FLANGE |
Outputs text that points to orifice flanges. |
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-278 |
DIAL FACE |
Outputs text that points to instruments dials whose symbol key starts with the characters ID and is followed by a relevant direction letter. See the following Notes for more information. |
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-279 |
L |
Denotes lap joint stub end the letter used with the material list cross-reference pointer for LJSE's. |
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-280 |
TAPPING |
Outputs text that points to orifice plates and is followed by a relevant direction letter. See the following Notes for more information. |
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-281 |
TAIL |
Outputs text that points to spectacle blinds and slip plates and is followed a by relevant direction letter. See the following Notes for more information. |
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-282 |
WINDOW |
Outputs text that points to a site glass and is followed by a relevant direction letter. See the following Notes for more information. |
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-283 |
FLAT |
Identifies non-primary flat directions on eccentric reducers. The contents of this AText is output in front of the contents of a DIRECTION record containing the flat skew direction |
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AText Numbers -243, -278, -280, -281 and -282 are only output if a primary direction is set in the component record in the pipeline input data file.
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The appropriate direction (as defined by ATexts -244 to -249) is appended to the specific fitting text to make a composite message--such as DIAL FACE WEST. Alternatively, the content of any DIRECTION (Compound Directions) record can be appended.
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-284 |
TEE BEND |
Plots text at bends that have an off-line leg. |
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-285 |
RATING FLANGE |
Provides an extra message at a flange that has a different pressure rating to standard. This is achieved by giving the mating gasket a symbol key of the required rating (such as. 300#) in the Intermediate Data File (IDF). The facility is only used on fixed length piping. |
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-286 |
(Normally blank) |
This AText is blank by default but if set it will output the text as a message on screwed erection (construction) fittings. |
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-287 |
ORIENTATION DIRECTION |
Identifies the direction of skewed branches in cases where skew box indication has been suppressed. A software-generated direction will be appended to this text to form a complete message. |
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-288 |
PIPE |
Denotes the position(s) of a change in the pipeline reference on system isometrics |
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-298 |
TEE ELBOW |
Identifies a tee elbow fitting. |
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-337 |
D BEND RADIUS |
Outputs the text D bend radius on individual pulled bends where the bend radius is expressed in terms of a number of pipe diameters. The bend radius value is extracted from a BEND-RADIUS type record in the pipeline input data file and used as a prefix to this AText. |
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-338 |
BEND RADIUS |
Outputs the text bend radius on individual pulled bends where the bend radius is expressed in terms of the dimensional units in use. The bend radius value is extracted from a BEND-RADIUS type record in the pipeline input data file and used as a prefix to this AText. |
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-346 |
GEARBOX ORIENTATION |
Is used in conjunction with directional information taken from a GEARBOX type record in the pipeline input data file and which is appended to this AText. |
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-349 |
PP |
Indicates personal protection type insulation on insulation Indication symbols having the symbol key 'NPP. |
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-350 |
REDUCING ELBOW |
Indicates a reducing elbow on fittings having the symbol key ER**. |
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-356 |
U |
Identifies special type pulled bends. Is used both on the isometric area and on the material list. |
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-357 |
B |
Identifies special type erection welds. Is used both on the isometric area and on the material list. |
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-358 |
W |
Identifies special type fabrication welds. Is used both on the isometric area and on the material list. |
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-362 |
END$ONE |
Identifies a specific end on a spool isometric.Used in special circumstances. It also appears in the cut pipe list section for use as a column heading on the cut pipe list. |
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-388 |
TANGENTIAL CONNECTION |
Identifies tangential / offset connections. In cases where the tapping point method is used, the existing TAPPING CONNECTION (AText No. -451) message will not be output. |
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-389 |
OFFSET CONNECTION |
Identifies tangential / offset connections. In cases where the tapping point method is used, the existing TAPPING CONNECTION (AText No. -451) message is not output. |
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-390 |
FROM ? ORIGIN |
Identifies tangential / offset connections. In cases where the tapping point method is used, the existing TAPPING CONNECTION (AText No. -451) message is not output. |
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-391 |
(Normally Blank) |
Identifies tangential / offset connections. In cases where the tapping point method is used, the existing TAPPING CONNECTION (AText No. -451) message is not output. |
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-392 |
MULTIPLE |
Indicates that multiple components attributes are present for a particular material entry. |
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-394 |
TOT |
Distinguishes an accumulated pipe sub-total from an individual pipe entry. |
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-395 |
? |
Outputs a modified heat tracing component part number. Default is ?. |
|
-396 |
? INC ANGLE |
Default is blank. If OS 67 set to 1 and this AText set ? character is substituted by angle value and combined with INC ANGLE text to indicate that angles displayed for elbows and bends on isometric are included (not deflected) angles. |
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-399 |
N or U |
Labels the viewpoint direction arrow. N denotes north and U denotes up. The default label for combined, fabrication, erection and normal spool isometrics is N, while U is the default label for flat spool isometrics. If set to Blank, the viewpoint direction arrow is suppressed. |
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-425 |
SEAL WELD |
Indicates the weld type for seal welds on the isometric drawing. |
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-433 |
(Normally blank) |
Plots a message that points to a user-positioned set on connections. |
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-434 |
STUB IN |
Plots a message that points to a user-positioned set in connections. |
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-243 |
(Normally blank) |
This AText has no default text but if it is set to a word (such as FLAT) by the user then that text acts as a trigger to output the flat direction of eccentric reducers that have their flat side pointing in a primary direction. (Is used in conjunction with ATexts -244 to -249 inclusive). |
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-437 |
(Normally blank) |
Allows metric dimensions to have their dimensional units output on the isometric drawing. |
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-439 |
(EOP) |
Shows edge of pipe dimensions. |
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-440 |
NOZZLE? |
Indicates the nozzle names attached to items of equipment. |
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-441 |
EQUIPMENT$LOCATION |
Indicates equipment location. |
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-451 |
TAPPING CONNECTION |
Is output along with coordinate values at the tapping point on a user-defined fitting. Requires Option Switch 122 to be set to 1 for tapping coordinates output on the isometric drawing. |
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-452 |
UNACCEPTABLE SPLIT |
Indicates that an unacceptable drawing split point has been found in tube. When used, the message is output in the top left-hand corner of each affected drawing. |
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-454 |
CONNECTION ORIENTATION |
Indicates undeveloped set-on tees and olets, which have no branch leg and are indicated in dotted form on the pipeline, where the intended branch connection is in a skewed direction. A system-generated direction word is appended to this text to form a composite message. |
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-455 |
(Normally blank) |
Indicates the elevation coordinate of the flange connection face. Used at flange positions in vertical pipe legs. The special characters ? and $ can be combined with this AText to allow you to control the final form of the output text. ? is used to cause the insertion of elevation value, and $ forces a new line of text. For example, a setting of ?$FLANGE FACE produces EL +22613 FLANGE FACE. In this situation, the EL characters are obtained by the software also using AText -205 automatically. |
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-456 |
SEE DETAIL ? |
Provides a cross-reference message for detail sketches. This AText appears on the drawing part of the isometric. The sketch identifying number or letter is edited in by the software at the ? position. |
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-457 |
MITRE ? |
Identifies miter welds. The software edits in the miter angle into the text string at the ? position which can be positioned anywhere in the string. |
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-458 |
(Normally Blank) |
Indicates the nominal size for metric bore units. For example, if set to mm the output is 32mm NS; if set to Blank, then 32NS is output. |
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-459 |
?THK |
Shows thickness of a penetration plate on the drawing. |
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-469 |
REFERENCE POINT |
Identifies a reference dimension Item coordinates. |
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-470 |
SUPPORT LOCATION |
Identifies pipe support coordinates. |
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-477 |
CUT OUT ? |
Shows the location of where material should be removed. |
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-479 |
PORT REF |
Displays a reference message at each port on the isometric drawing. If set to Blank, the message is suppressed. |
|
-480 |
PORT CO-ORDS |
Displays coordinate information at each port on the isometric drawing. If set to Blank, the display of coordinate data output is suppressed. |
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The following nine ATexts are all used for the identification of external reference items when using the reference dimension facility. Any associated text elements will be automatically pre-fixed or appended, as appropriate, to the specified AText element.
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The $ character causes a new line to be plotted, and a ? character is where the software edits in the element name (from any -37, 70, 71 or 72 type record) to derive the full text string.
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-460 |
BEAM$? |
Identifies horizontal steel-work element (SKEY HST*). |
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-461 |
COLUMN$? |
Identifies vertical steel-work element (SKEY VST*). |
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-462 |
?$BUILDING CL |
Identifies centreline of building (SKEY BLD*). |
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-463 |
CL EQUIPMENT$? |
Identifies centreline of equipment (SKEY EQU*). |
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-464 |
CL PIPELINE$? |
Identifies centreline of pipeline (SKEY PIP*). |
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-465 |
?$FLOOR LEVEL |
Identifies specified floor level (SKEY FLR*). |
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-466 |
?$WALL |
Identifies specified wall position (SKEY WAL*). |
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-467 |
GRID LINE$? |
Identifies project grid line (SKEY GRD*). |
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-468 |
? |
Used for miscellaneous user-defined elements (SKEY XXX*). The default ? character causes any identification name associated with the miscellaneous reference to be used when no other AText setting is made. |
|
-471 |
LOCATION-POINT? |
Indicates a location point position on the plotted isometric. If more than one is included on any single isometric, a simple ID number is generated and output in the position indicated by the ?. |
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-475 |
(Normally blank) |
Indicates the position of any location points that are included in an incoming pipeline data file. Used in the SmartPlant Spoolgen Probing module. Value must be defined. |
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-476 |
(Normally blank) |
Trigger the indication of drawing identifiers. Used in SmartPlant Spoolgen. |
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-498 |
(Normally blank) |
Points to a site weld. Value must be defined. |
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-499 |
SHOP TEST WELD |
Points to either a site weld or a field fit weld that requires a shop test weld to be performed at the same location. (That is welds with the key WSST or WFST). |
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-501 |
(Normally blank) |
Points to an offshore weld if user-defined. |
|
-502 |
SUPPORT |
Indicates the orientation of a pipe support. Content of associated DIRECTION record (containing compound directions for skewed support) is appended to AText. |
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-512 |
TACK WELD |
Plots a distinguishing message that points to a user-positioned tack weld. |
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-533 |
FI |
Identifies field Items on an erection type isometric whenever a new style operations box is requested ( Option Switch 53 Position 2 set to 2). |
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-534 |
RL |
Identifies a random length on an erection type isometric whenever a new style operations box is requested ( Option Switch. 53 Position 2 set to 2). |
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-535 |
SU |
Identifies a pipe support on an erection type isometric whenever a new style operations box is requested ( Option Switch. 53 Position 2 set to 2). |
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-536 |
VL |
Identifies a valve on an erection type isometric whenever a new style operations box is requested ( Option Switch 53 Position 2 set to 2). |
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-539 |
. |
Used as a delimiter between the material list cross-reference identifier and the suffix that is added as a unique component identifier in the new style of Identifier ( 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 as opposed to 3). |
|
-541 |
_N |
Used as delimiter/identifier in general note names. |
|
-542 |
_S |
Used as delimiter/identifier in general note names. |
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-543 |
(Normally blank) |
Indicates the position of any special note names that are included in an incoming pipeline data file. Used in SmartPlant Spoolgen Probing module. |
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-544 |
(Normally blank) |
Indicates the position of any additional materials that are included in an incoming pipeline data file. Used in SmartPlant Spoolgen probing module. |
|
-545 |
/ |
Used as a separator between part numbers when outputting dual numbers for associated additional material identification on the plotted isometric. |
|
-546 |
I |
(Default) Used as the first character of the drawing output file extension (used in conjunction with Option Switch 71 Pos. 7). |
|
-547 |
_ |
(Default) Underline character. |
|
-548 |
HOR ? |
Distinguishes horizontal skew angles from vertical skew angles on isometric drawings. The software calculates this value as the rotation about the global Z axis. This is the clockwise angle measured from the Y axis (north).
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|
-549 |
? VER |
Distinguishes vertical skew angles from horizontal skew angles on isometric drawings. The software calculates this value as the rotation in the global Z plane. This angle is positive when it is above the X-Y plane and negative when it is below the X-Y plane.
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|
-550 |
(Normally Blank) |
Outputs a nominal size message on reducing tees, such as TEE RED. |
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-551 |
(Normally Blank) |
Outputs a nominal size message on equal tees, such as TEE EQU. |
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-552 |
(Normally Blank) |
Outputs a nominal size message on concentric reducers, such as CONC RED. |
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-553 |
(Normally Blank) |
Outputs a nominal size message on eccentric reducers, such as ECC RED. |
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-557 |
CONT JACKET |
Denotes continuation of core pipe used on a jacket pipeline. |
|
-558 |
CONT CORE |
Denotes continuation of jacket pipe used on a core pipeline. |
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-885 |
-FFISYS |
Outputs FF isometric continuation message delimiter. |
