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Intergraph Smart 3D PDMS Conversion to Smart 3D

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Smart Interop Publisher Version
16

There are two approaches or methods that you can use to transfer your AVEVA™ PDMS data to Smart 3D.

  1. PDMS to Smart 3D Conversion. Convert PDMS design data to native Smart 3D objects. You can import PDMS data into Smart 3D and have feature-rich, native Smart 3D objects that can be used in PPM applications for a variety of workflows. This method leverages the equity in existing reference data and plant models for a comparable Smart 3D production-level design environment to replace PDMS. You can import equipment, piping, HVAC, structure, hangers and supports, and electrical design data (geometry and properties). PDMS designs and data migrated into Smart 3D are equivalent to those that you create in Smart 3D.

  2. Convert to Smart Interop Objects. Use the Intergraph Smart Interop Publisher application to convert or translate the Smart Model format (.zvf/.mdb) used to create Smart Interop Objects (SIOs). In Smart 3D, SIOs in Smart 3D are lightweight, fit-for-purpose objects that also support As-Built workflows. You can rename SIOs, move them in the system hierarchy, and modify selected SIO properties in Smart 3D. You can also attach Smart Models as read-only reference 3D data in Smart 3D. However, for data export, we will focus on conversion to SIOs in Smart 3D.

Which method should I use?

The method to use depends on your specific modeling requirements.The method to convert to native Smart 3D objects generates a fully intelligent model with full conversion of piping specifications. However, this method requires significant upfront investment to define compatible Smart 3D piping specifications and a compatible Smart 3D catalog. This method enables designers to continue designing a PDMS model within Smart 3D, and to take advantage of Smart 3D's feature-rich design environment using PDMS data.

The conversion method using Smart Interop Publisher and SIOs provides a faster, lighter solution for PDMS data used in Smart 3D. The SIOs implemented with a common schema are not fully functional. You can incrementally convert different sections in a model for design reuse. Portions of the model can be referenced from different Smart 3D models. This conversion method lends itself more to model reviews and 'walk-throughs' during various design and construction phases rather than to model design.

Comparison:

Feature

Import to PDMS Design Data to Smart 3D: define matching reference data via mapping, bulkload to Smart 3D catalog, and import PDMS data to Smart 3D

Convert to SIOs: extract .zvf/.mdb2 files from PDMS with the Smart Interop Publisher utility

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Native S3D when imported.

Translated once and loaded to .mdb database file.

Move, rotate, model

Y - Move/rotate disconnected equipment or piping; rotate valves

Y

Scale

N

N

Multiple files

Y

Y

Data

Y

Y

Object types

Y

Y

Relationships

Y

Y - System child and piping connectivity only

Modify objects

Y

Y - properties only; not geometry

Delete objects

Y

Y

Move, rotate objects

Y

Y - Move/rotate disconnected equipment or piping; rotate valves