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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.

SHARED Tip 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.