Supported Object Types - Intergraph Smart 3D - 2019 - Administration

Intergraph Smart 3D PDMS Design and Data Exchange

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12.1 (2019)

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

Catalog equipment

Standard equipment

  • Mapping

  • Breaking into primitives

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

  • Mapping

  • Breaking into primitives

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

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

  • Linear member part

  • Curved member part

  • Section

  • Generic section

  • PNODE, PJOINT, SNODE, SJOINT are created.

  • PNODE, PJOINT, JLDATUM, PLDATUM, FITTING are created.

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

Openings on slabs

Negative extrusion

Openings on slabs are exported as negative extrusions under the FLOOR element.

Wall

Wall

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:

  • Custom plate part

  • Cuts on member part

 

  • Panel

  • Negative primitives

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

 

Plate part:

  • Planar

  • Curved

 

  • Panel

  • Sub-structure

The software creates the appropriate primitives in PDMS during export.

Profile part:

  • Linear

  • Curved

  • Twisted

  • SCTN

  • GENSEC

  • SUBSTRUCTURE

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:

  • Planar plate part

  • Curved plate part

Structure:

  • Panel fitting

  • Sub-structure

The software creates the appropriate primitives in PDMS during export.

Hole fittings:

  • Planar plate part

  • Curved plate part

 

  • Panel fitting

  • Sub-structure

The software creates the appropriate primitives in PDMS during export.


Hangers and Supports Objects

Smart 3D Object Type

PDMS Object Type

Comments

Standard support components

  • PCLAMP

  • SCLAMP

  • HELEMENT

  • Pipe clamps in Smart 3D are created as PCLAMP.

  • Structure clamps in Smart 3D are created as SCALMP.

  • Other components are created as HELEMENT.

Design support components

  • PCLAMP

  • SCLAMP

  • HELEMENT

  • Pipe clamps in Smart 3D are created as PCLAMP.

  • Structure clamps in Smart 3D are created as SCALMP.

  • Other components are created as HELEMENT.


HVAC Objects

Smart 3D Object Type

PDMS Object Type

Comments

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

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

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

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.