A thickness measurement location (TML), is a special kind of information item that identifies the location on a pipeline that requires inspection on a regular basis. Although the TML is a message that is output on the isometric drawing, it carries additional attributes relevant to inspection, such as a tag that uniquely identifies the TML (and is used as the content of the message) and an enclosure style, which controls how the TML is plotted.
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Select Place > Information Item Command
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Select a point on the pipeline to position a flag for the item.
The software snaps the flag to the nearest keypoint.
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In the Properties window, select Thickness-Measurement-Location in the Type list.
The software updates the model to display the item. The example shows several TML identifiers placed on the pipeline.
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In the Properties window, specify the properties for the TML. For example, you can assign a unique identifier using the Name or Tag box. For information about the supported properties, see the Information Item Type table in Information Item Command.
After you place a TML, it is visible in the 3D View window as a cone, making it easy to visualize the location of each TML.
