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SmartPlant Foundation / SDx Version
10
I-Configure Version
6.0(2016)
Isogen Version
13.0(2016)
Smart Isometrics Version
7.0(2019)
Spoolgen Version
9.0(2019)

Isogen is a widely-used way to automatically generate 2D piping isometric drawings. It is integrated with most major plant design systems, many of which create either the Piping Component File (PCF) or the Intermediate Data File (IDF) as their main data input to Isogen.

Because Smart Isometrics is frequently used in conjunction with other 3D plant design products, its importing capabilities enable you to load piping data from other plant design systems, such as PDS, PDMS and AutoPlant, and then edit the data using the tools available in Smart Isometrics. For example, you can bring as-design isometrics, in IDF or PCF format, up to as-built status, by adding modifications such as vents and drains. When you import piping data, the resulting model is identical to the one that you would create if you were starting from scratch. After import, all Smart Isometrics commands are available: you can route pipe, place components, and detail the isometric as usual, and then generate a new drawing showing your modifications. Smart Isometrics supports single and batch import of piping data files either directly through the Smart Isometrics interface or by using the command line. For more information, see Import design files.

Prior to importing a PCF or IDF into Smart Isometrics, see Appendix: Considerations for Importing Piping Data.

Exporting Data from Smart Isometrics

Smart Isometrics supports exporting pipeline data to a .xml file written in XMpLant format for subsequent import by a 3D plant design product, such as Smart 3D. This functionality is beneficial for updating the model to as-built status. You use Smart Isometrics to make any needed modifications in the POD file, and then transfer that pipeline data to the 3D design model. The following diagram illustrates the transfer of as-built data between Smart Isometrics and the Smart 3D design model.

To ensure that compatibility is maintained during the transfer of pipeline data, you use mapping files to map the Smart Isometrics .pod file data to corresponding XMpLant data. A sample POD to XMpLant mapping file is delivered with the software, but it is only intended as starting point. For more information, see Appendix: POD to XMpLant Mapping File Definitions.

  • XMpLant format is an industry standard (ISO15962), neutral format that is used to import third-party software data.

  • When transferring data between Smart Isometrics and Smart 3D, we recommend using SmartPlant Reference Data to maintain consistency between the piping specifications used in both products.

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