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Select only equipment objects in the model by clicking them in a graphic view, dragging a fence around objects, or selecting by filter.
If no 3D objects are selected, then the software runs the correlation for all selected P&IDs against all 3D objects in the workspace.
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Select SmartPlant > Correlate Automatically.
The Correlate Automatically dialog box displays.
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Select one or more P&IDs from the design basis to correlate.
We recommend that you correlate 3D objects that belong to the selected P&ID.
Verify that the Copy properties from design basis check box is clear.
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Click OK.
If the property match rules are met, then the software correlates all equipment and piping nozzles in the P&ID. The Auto-correlate Report is displayed after the auto-correlation process is complete. For more information on the auto correlation report, see Auto-Correlate Report.
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Resolve any ambiguities in the Auto-Correlate Report:
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On the Auto-Correlate Report > Ambiguous Objects, click the 3D object to correlate.
The selected 3D object is highlighted and zoomed to in the active view.
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Select the appropriate P&ID object to be correlated from the list of possible matches.
The selected design basis object is highlighted yellow in the P&ID Viewer.
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On the Auto-Correlate Report, click Correlate.
Perform these steps until all the ambiguities are resolved.
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Select only pipeline objects within the workspace, and repeat steps 1 to 4.
If all auto-correlation rules are met, then the software correlates all pipelines, pipe runs, and piping components in the P&ID.
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Repeat step 5.
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Click Cancel to close the report.
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The log file is stored in the temporary folder of your Documents and Settings folder.
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The software ignores objects that are already correlated in the 3D model.