Not all model data can be exported to PDMS. The tables below list the Smart 3D object types, by discipline, that are currently supported for export by the software.
Equipment Objects:
Smart 3D Object Type |
PDMS Object Type |
Export Options |
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Catalog equipment |
Standard equipment |
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Design equipment |
Design equipment |
Breaking into primitives |
Catalog equipment component |
Sub-equipment |
Breaking into primitives |
Design equipment component |
Sub-equipment |
Breaking into primitives |
Shape |
Primitive |
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Imported shape from SAT or DGN files |
Design equipment |
Breaking into primitives |
Design solid |
Primitive |
Breaking into primitives |
Pipe nozzle |
Nozzle |
Mapping |
HVAC nozzle |
Nozzle |
Mapping |
Conduit nozzle |
Nozzle |
Mapping |
Piping Objects:
Smart 3D Object Type |
PDMS Object Type |
Comments |
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Pipeline system |
Pipe |
The specification attribute on the PDMS pipe object is controlled by the PipelineSpec option in the PDMSExportTranslator.ini file. |
Pipe run |
Branch |
It is not necessary for both definitions to match exactly because a Smart 3D pipe run cannot contain components with multiple diameters, whereas the PDMS branch can. The MergeS3DRuns option in the PDMSExportTranslator.ini file combines all of the pipe runs under a Pipeline system and splits them into appropriate PDMS branches. Consequently, pipe run names in Smart 3D and branch names in PDMS differ. |
Piping component |
Relevant object in PDMS based on GType |
The appropriate component is created based on the mapped GType of the component. |
Gasket |
Gasket |
Gasket dimensions in PDMS should match those that are present in Smart 3D; otherwise, the isometric drawings generated from PDMS may fail. |
Pipe support (logical) |
Attachment |
Pipe supports from Smart 3D are created as attachments which appear in the isometric drawings obtained from PDMS. |
Pipe bend |
Bend |
Pipe bends from Smart 3D are exported as bend objects. |
Underground and sanitary piping |
FTUBE |
Underground and sanitary piping; that is, piping that is plain-ended, is exported as FTUBE from Smart 3D. The relevant FTUBE components must be created in the PDMS catalog and mapped appropriately. |
Weld |
Weld |
Smart 3D field fitted welds are exported as weld objects. |
In addition to the piping object types listed in the above table, the required coding is written in the datal file to establish connectivity of piping with equipment nozzles and the interconnectivity between branches.
Structure Objects:
Smart 3D Object Type |
PDMS Object Type |
Comments |
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Connections between the SECTION and JOINTS are written to the PDMS data file. |
Openings on members |
Negative extrusion |
Openings on members are exported as negative extrusions under the TMPL element. |
Slab |
Floor |
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Openings on slabs |
Negative extrusion |
Openings on slabs are exported as negative extrusions under the FLOOR element. |
Wall |
Wall |
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Openings on wall |
Negative primitives |
Openings on walls are exported as negative primitives under the WALL element. |
Stair, ladder, handrail (symbol based) |
Structure with primitives |
The software creates the appropriate primitives in PDMS during export. |
Stair, ladder, handrail (converted design items) |
Structure with intelligent items |
The software creates the appropriate intelligent sections in PDMS during export. |
Equipment foundation, footing |
Structure |
The software creates the appropriate primitives in PDMS during export. |
Rectangular grid |
Section |
Will be and SCTN item with no SPREF so that it shows up as a hidden line. |
Assembly connection components:
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Insulation on member part |
Fitting |
The software optionally uses the mapping file or creates the appropriate primitives in PDMS during export. |
Trim on member part |
Negative primitives |
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Plate part:
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The software creates the appropriate primitives in PDMS during export. |
Profile part:
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All stiffener, edge reinforcement, and beam parts are profile parts. For twisted profile parts, the part is exported by breaking it into planes. |
Openings on plate |
Negative extrusion |
Openings on plate are exported as a negative extrusion under the PANEL element. |
Built-up member components:
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Structure:
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The software creates the appropriate primitives in PDMS during export. |
Hole fittings:
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The software creates the appropriate primitives in PDMS during export. |
Hangers and Supports Objects
Smart 3D Object Type |
PDMS Object Type |
Comments |
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Standard support components |
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Design support components |
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HVAC Objects
Smart 3D Object Type |
PDMS Object Type |
Comments |
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Ducting system |
HVAC |
The specification attribute on the PDMS HVAC object is controlled by the HVACSpec option in the PDMSExportTranslator.ini file. |
Generic system |
HVAC |
The specification attribute on the PDMS HVAC object is controlled by the HVACSpec option in the PDMSExportTranslator.ini file as there is no specification property on the Generic system in Smart 3D. |
Duct run |
Branch |
It is not necessary for both definitions to match exactly because a Smart 3D duct run cannot contain run change components only at the ends of the run, whereas the PDMS branch can contain similar components in the middle of the branch. The MergeS3DDuctRuns option in the PDMSExportTranslator.ini file combines all of the duct runs under a Ducting system/Generic system and splits them into appropriate PDMS branches. Consequently, duct run names in Smart 3D differ from branch names in PDMS. |
Duct component |
Relevant object in PDMS based on GType |
The appropriate component is created based on the mapped GType of the component. |
Gasket |
Gasket |
Gasket dimensions in PDMS should match those that are present in Smart 3D. Otherwise, the isometric drawings generated from PDMS may fail. |
Duct bend |
Bend |
Smart 3D duct bends are exported as bend objects in PDMS. |
Duct support |
Attachment |
Smart 3D duct supports are created as attachments which appear in the isometric drawings obtained from PDMS. |
Design support |
Attachment |
Smart 3D design supports are created as attachments which appear in the isometric drawings obtained from PDMS. |
Electrical Objects
Smart 3D Object Type |
PDMS Object Type |
Export Options |
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Electrical system |
PIPE |
The specification attribute on the PDMS electrical object is controlled by the Electrical Spec option in the PDMSExportTranslator.ini. |
Cable ways |
Branch |
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Electrical supports |
Attachment |
Smart 3D electrical supports are created as attachments that appear in the drawings extracted from PDMS. |
Conduit system |
PIPE |
The specification attribute on the PDMS electrical object is controlled by the Electrical Spec option in the PDMSExportTranslator.ini file. |
Generic system |
PIPE |
The specification attribute on the PDMS electrical object is controlled by the Electrical Spec option in the PDMSExportTranslator.ini file because there is no specification property on the Electrical system in Smart 3D. |
Conduit run |
Branch |
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Conduit component |
ELECCOMP |
The appropriate component is created based on the mapped GType of the component. |
Cable tray component |
ELECCOMP |
The appropriate component is created based on the mapped GType of the component. |