Defines component parameters.
A component must be associated with a CADWorx data file only when using CADWorx Plant. A component does not require a data file when using CADWorx P&ID. Plant and P&ID use the same specifications.
Type
Displays the type of component.
Data file
Displays the selected .spc specification file.
Select
Selects the .spc specification data file. The selected file must be appropriate for the component type.
To check a selected specification file, create a new file using Template and compare the formatting of the files.
Open
Opens the selected .spc specification file. The data file opens with the associated text editor. Open is not available when adding a new component.
Template
Builds a new component data file. The software uses the appropriate template for the selected component type. This option displays the Create New Component Data File dialog box, where you select the folder and file name. The new data file is opened in the associated text editor and contains the formatting and sample data required for the component type. Template is inactive when editing an existing component.
Data File Update Path Only
Uses the selected specification file but not the description within the file. When selected, the software used the values of Short description and Long description and automatically places the start and ending sizes based on the contents of the file. This option is not available when adding a new component.
Top Works
Display the selected .top data file for valve top works.
Select
Selects the .top data file for valve top works. The file must be located in the folder set by the TopWorksDirectory startup variable in CADWorx Plant. Sample data files are located in [Product Folder]\Plant\TopWorks. A .top file contains parametric data to draw the top works for a valve (such as gear, level. gate, or globe). Each type of top works also has a .dwg file that shows how the parameters are used to draw the top works shape. For custom .dwg top works, a drawing file is created for each size.
Open
Opens the selected .top file. The data file opens with the associated text editor.
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When a top works data file is set for a valve, you must orient the top works when the valve is inserted into the model. The top works (spindle) direction selected during the valve insertion is also set into Isogen data. The top works is only drawn when working in 3D drawing mode.
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You can use the command TOPWORKSADD to add top works to a valve already drawn in the model. Use TOPWORKSCHANGE to change the orientation of or delete top works already associated with a valve.
Details
Optional component
Defines the component as optional in the specification. For more information, see Optional Items.
Size Selection
Defines a reducer by the main size when the component is drawn. For example, a 10 in, x 2 in. reducer uses the specification description of the 10 in. component. When this option is cleared, the specification description of the 2in. component is used. This option is only available for reducing components.
Start size
Specifies the beginning size of a component. For example, if the range of sizes is 1/2 in. to 1-1/2, in., type 0.5. Enter values as the nominal size, not the actual size.
End size
Specifies the ending size of a component. For example, if the range of sizes is 1/2 in. to 1-1/2, in., type 1.5. Enter values as the nominal size, not the actual size.
When the component is placed on a drawing, and the size is outside of the size range, the Optional component dialog box appears. For more information, see Optional Items.
Tag
Specifies an optional tag description for the component.
Short description
Specifies the abbreviated description for the component.
Long description
Describes the component. This description is used in the bill of materials schedule.
Sort sequence
Locates a component item in the bill of material schedule. Type the needed value. Type 0 to place the item first in the schedule. Type 999 to place the item last. If the same sort numbers are used for different components, they are placed in alphabetical order.
Index code
Specifies the index, or pointer, for generation of database codes placed within components. Type a value, or click Edit Codes to select a value. Index code values are found in the file defined by the DataBaseCodes startup variable.
Edit Codes
Edits index code values. For more information, see Database Codes Editor Dialog Box.
Notes
Specifies notes for components. Type a value, or click Edit Notes to select a value.
Edit Notes
Edits component notes. For more information, see Edit Specification Notes Dialog Box.
BOM Item Type
Specifies the type of bill of material item. Select Fabrication, Erection, Offshore, or Misc.
Isogen Symbol Information
Identifier
Specifies the identifier used by Isogen for an isometric drawing. For more information, see SKEY Information.
Overwrite
Overwrites the default value of Isogen Identifier used by CADWorx and uses the value specified in Identifier.
Skey
Specifies the SKEY used by Isogen for an isometric drawing. For more information, see SKEY Information.
Overwrite
Overwrites the default value of Isogen SKEY used by CADWorx and uses the value specified in Skey.
CADWorx P&ID does not process Isogen keywords.