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In the General Settings window, you define various default settings that become general default settings for all Smart Electrical users in the current plant. Smart Electrical users cannot change these settings.

Maximum number of parallel cables

Determines the maximum number of parallel cables that the software allows when performing sizing. If parallel cables are required for cable sizing and the calculated number of parallel cables exceeds the maximum, the software displays an appropriate message, and the sizing does not continue.

Setting

Description

Numeric value

Allows you to enter a value for the maximum number of parallel cables in the range of 1 to 99.

Minimum cross-section of parallel cables

Determines the minimum conductor cross-section of parallel cables, with appropriate units, that the software looks for when performing sizing. If parallel cables are required for cable sizing, the software performs the search for appropriate cables among reference cables with a cross-section of at least the value specified, even if cables of smaller cross-section also meet the requirement.

Setting

Description

Numeric value with unit of measure

Allows you to select a different value for the minimum cross-section of parallel cables.

When you select a setting for the minimum conductor cross-section of parallel cables, a reference cable with that exact conductor cross-section must exist in Smart Electrical for the software to be able to use parallel cables when sizing. If no such cable can be found, the software uses a reference cable that has at least the indicated cross-section size.

Naming method for parallel cable suffix

Determines whether the software adds a numeric or an alphabetical suffix to parallel cable names.

Setting

Description

1,2,3...

Allows you to apply a numeric method when creating or duplicating parallel cables. For example, if you mark the cable C-U1-1-21 as a parallel cable, the software adds a back slash and the suffix 1, so that the cable name is as follows: C-U1-1-21/1. If you create another parallel cable with the same connection points, the software increments the suffix by one digit, so that the new cable name is as follows: C-U1-1-21/2.

A,B,C...

Allows you to apply an alphabetical method when creating or duplicating parallel cables. For example, if you mark the cable C-U1-1-21 as a parallel cable, the software adds a back slash and the suffix A, so that the cable name is as follows: C-U1-1-21/A. If you create another parallel cable with the same connection points, the software increments the suffix by one letter of the English alphabet, so that the new cable name is as follows: C-U1-1-21/B.

  • When defining naming conventions for parallel cables, you can determine where in the cable tag name you want to include the parallel cable suffix. In Options Manager, on the Define Naming Conventions dialog (Options > Naming Conventions > Define), define the parallel cable suffix in the Segment definitions section. You can move the parallel cable suffix property up or down the list to set the position of this property in the segment definition. If you do not select this check box, the suffix for the parallel cables will appear at the end of the cable tag name.

  • Changing the suffix method for existing parallel cables does not replace the existing suffix but rather concatenates the old and new suffixes when resizing the cables.

Parallel cable suffix input mask

Sets the length of the suffix in the parallel cable naming convention.

Setting

Description

0

Denotes a character position in the parallel cable name suffix mask. For example if 000 is entered in the Parallel Cable Input Suffix field and 1,2,3 is selected in the naming method, then the suffix for the first cable appears as 001, the second 002 and so forth. You can have up to 10 characters in the suffix.

#

Denotes a space is to be used instead of a character in that position. For example, using our example above and using the string 0#0, the first cable appears as 0 1, the second as 0 2 and so forth.

Changing the suffix input mask for existing parallel cables does not replace the existing mask but rather concatenates the old and new suffix masks when resizing the cables.

Parallel cable separator

Sets the character for the separator used between the parallel cable name and the parallel cable suffix.

Setting

Description

Text
(one character)

Denotes the default separator between the parallel cable name and its suffix. You can type in a single character or insert an empty space (by pressing the space bar on your keyboard). If you do not want any separator, leave this setting undefined.

Changing the parallel cable separator for existing parallel cables does not replace the existing separator but rather concatenates the old and new separators when resizing the cables.

Allow the routing of parallel cables via different routes

When designing cable routing, determines whether it is possible to use different routes for parallel cables.

Setting

Description

Yes

Allows the cable routing of parallel cables via different routes.

No

Does not allow the cable routing of parallel cables via different routes. Parallel cables must be routed via the same route.

Single-Core Cable Assembly phase separator

Sets the character for the separator used between the single core cable name and the phase suffix.

Setting

Description

Text
(one character)

Denotes the default separator between the single core cable name and the phase suffix. You can type in a single character or insert an empty space (by pressing the space bar on your keyboard). If you do not want any separator, leave this setting undefined.

Use phase labels for cables in single-core cable assemblies

Determines whether the names of cables in single-core cable assemblies will include phase labels.

Setting

Description

Yes

Includes phase labels in the names of cables in single-core cable assemblies

No

Does not include phase labels in the names of cables in single-core cable assemblies

Tag sequence method for cables in single-core cable assemblies

Sets the method of tag sequencing of cables in single-core cable assemblies

Setting

Description

Identical

Sets the tag sequencing of the cables in a single-core cable assembly to be identical in the group and the cable uniqueness identifier is a number. Examples:
Cable - 174-1; Cable - 174-2; Cable - 174-3

Consecutive

Sets the tag sequencing of the cables in a single-core cable assembly to be consecutive. This setting makes the names of the cables in the assembly unique without the need of a uniqueness identifier. Examples:
Cable - 181; Cable - 182; Cable - 183

Parallel cable tag sequencing method

Sets the method of tag sequencing of parallel cables.

Setting

Description

Identical

Sets the tag sequencing of the parallel cables to be identical in the group and the cable uniqueness identifier is the parallel suffix. Examples:
Cable - 174/0A; Cable - 174/0B; Cable - 174/0C

Consecutive

Sets the tag sequencing of the parallel cables to be consecutive and the cable uniqueness identifier is the cable tag number. Examples:
Cable - 181/0A; Cable - 182/0B; Cable - 183/0C

Changing the parallel cable tag sequencing method does not affect the tag sequencing of existing parallel cables.

Cable routing path separator between a cableway and its segment

Sets the character for the separator used between cableways and their segments.

Setting

Description

Text
(up to two characters)

Denotes the default separator between cableways and their segments. You can type in a single character or insert an empty space (by pressing the space bar on your keyboard). If you do not want any separator, leave this setting undefined.

Cable routing path separator between cableway segments

Sets the character for the separator used between cableway segments.

Setting

Description

Text
(up to two character)

Denotes the default separator between cableway segments. You can type in a single character or insert an empty space (by pressing the space bar on your keyboard). If you do not want any separator, leave this setting undefined.

Apply temperature derating factor to cable sizing

Determines whether the software uses a temperature correction factor as a parameter for calculating the overall cable de-rating factor.

Setting

Description

Yes

Includes a temperature correction factor.

No

Allows you to calculate the overall cable de-rating factor without taking a temperature correction factor into account.

Duplication of PDB internals

Determines how the software duplicates names of PDB internals (buses, circuits and so forth). The setting that you select for this option takes effect when duplicating any item within a PDB and only applies at the level of item internal components (sub-items). For example, if you duplicate a bus, the options only apply to bus lower level items, such as cells, circuits and so forth. Smart Electrical users can duplicate a PDB or any PDB internal component either in the Electrical Index or using the Reference Data Explorer.

Setting

Description

Apply naming conventions

Applies the appropriate naming conventions when users of Smart Electrical duplicate PDB internals.

Keep source names

Enables users of Smart Electrical to change the name of the item used as a source for duplication and keep the original names of PDB internals that are sub-items of the source item.

This setting does not affect circuit internals. Names of duplicated circuit internals always remain the same as in the source PDB.

SAP interface

Allows you to enable or disable the export of data to SAP.

Setting

Description

Enable

Activates data export from Smart Electrical to SAP. From the moment that you select this setting, when you run the SAP Export Utility (SPELSapWiz.exe), the exported data includes any new updates or deletions for items that were created when you began your project.

Disable

Deactivates data export from Smart Electrical to SAP. For the period during which data export is deactivated, the software does not recognize any updates or deletions that you make for items in the database for the purpose of exporting data to SAP.

Archive documents

Allows you to archive SLD and schematic drawing data in your Smart Electrical database.

Setting

Description

Enable

Enables the use of the archive options so that users of Smart Electrical can view and compare an archived version of a document with the data in the current version of that document.

Disable

Disables the use of the archive options.

Consistency rules

Allows you to apply consistency rules created in Rule Manager. These rules determine how items act and interact in a project.

Setting

Description

Enable

Enables the use of consistency rules, the display of messages on detecting a rule inconsistency, and generation of rule inconsistency reports. When a rule inconsistency is found, depending on the action associated with a rule consistency setting, the software records an inconsistency in a log file, warns the user about the inconsistency, or rejects the inconsistency automatically.

Disable

Disables the implementation of the rules and generation or rule inconsistency reports.

Consistency rules for batch operations

Allows you to set the software response in case the software detects a rule inconsistency in Smart Electrical during a batch operation.

Setting

Description

Continue current operation

In case of a rule inconsistency, accepts the inconsistency automatically and continues the batch operation without prompting the user.

Cancel current operation

In case of a rule inconsistency, rejects the current operation automatically and continues the batch operation without prompting the user.

  • The Consistency rules for batch operations option only takes effect when you select Yes for the Consistency rules option.

  • The Consistency rules for batch operations option only applies when a consistency setting (logical expressions) is associated the Warn action. For details on the actions that can be associated with rules, see Rule Manager Online Help.

  • Regardless of the Consistency rules for batch operations setting, the software records rule inconsistency details into a log file, which you can generate from Smart Electrical.

Enable text indicator for labels with undefined plant item property values

Allows you to set the software to display a text indicator (that you define below) on labels that contain no plant item property value or labels that are not associated with graphical elements (auxiliary graphics or symbols).

Setting

Description

Yes

Enables the definition of a text indicator for labels that contain no plant item property values.

No

Disables the definition of a text indicator for labels that contain no plant item property values.

Text indicator for labels with undefined plant item property values

Allows you to define the text indicator on labels that contain no plant item property value or labels that are not associated with graphical elements (auxiliary graphics or symbols).

Setting

Description

Text string

Allows you to type the text that will appear on labels that contain no plant item property value. This text appears only if the Enable text indicator for labels with undefined plant item property values setting is set to Yes. If the above-mentioned setting is set to No, the labels with undefined plant item properties do not display any text.

External analyzing software

Allows you to select the default external analyzing application for publishing and retrieving single line diagrams as .xml files.

Setting

Description

ETAP

Sets the format of the .xml file in accordance with ETAP.

None

No external analyzing tool is selected.

Project name in external analyzing software

Allows you to define the project of the external analyzing software for publishing and retrieving single line diagrams.

Setting

Description

Text string

Allows you to type the name of the project as it appears in the external analyzing application.

Include enhanced reports in schematics

Allows you to include in schematic drawings enhanced reports that display detailed wiring data. This data appears in schematic drawings on separate sheets. You generate enhanced reports using the Enhanced Report Utility.

Setting

Description

Yes

Allows Smart Electrical users to run the Enhanced Report Utility.

No

Prevents Smart Electrical users from running the Enhanced Report Utility.

If you want to include enhanced reports in schematic drawings, you must also enter the name of the domain for the setting Smart Instrumentation default domain.

Default Smart Instrumentation domain name

Allows you to specify the name of a Smart Instrumentation domain which you want to set as a source domain for generating enhanced reports and retrieving detailed wiring data to be included in schematics. After defining the domain name, you must also select Yes for the setting Include enhanced report in schematics.

Setting

Description

Text string

Allows you to enter the name of the Smart Instrumentation default domain. The characters that you enter are not case-sensitive.

Associate cables of control stations or instruments with equipment circuit

Determines whether the software associates control station cables or instrument cables with equipment circuits automatically or allows users to define the From side of the cables manually. This option relates to all control and instrumentation cables for control stations and instruments.

Setting

Description

Yes

Sets the software to define the From side of a control station cable or instrument cable automatically. The From side definition of a control station cable or instrument cable becomes the same as the circuit name of the associated equipment. Note that the automatic association is implemented even if the feeder circuits are connected to the loads via converting equipment.

No

Makes the From side of the control station cable or instrument cable available for manual definition.

Use audit trail

Determines whether users of Smart Electrical can track data changes. All history records appear in the changes_log table. The software writes a record into the changes_log table whenever a user copies, moves, or deletes an item tag, modifies a property value, deletes item relationships, and so forth. For each record in the changes_log table, the software displays the name of the user who made the change, and also displays the date and time of the change occurrence.

Setting

Description

Yes

Allows users to manage data history in Smart Electrical.

No

Does not record any history records in the table CHANGES_LOG. If previously the setting was Yes, the accumulated history records remain available in the table CHANGES_LOG.

History records in the changes_log table do not include records of new items that users create.

Allow full access to As-Built

Determines whether the users who open As-Built have full or read-only access to As-Built data.

Setting

Description

Yes

Allows users working in As-Built to add, edit, or delete items, or make other change as in any other project. After you select the Yes setting, specific user access rights apply. For example, if access privileges do not allow a certain user to delete items in Smart Electrical, this user can add or edit items in As-Built but cannot delete the items.

No

Prevents users from making any data change in As-Built, other than merging project data with As-Built. In As-Built, all data becomes read-only.  It is possible, however, to generate an SLD but it is not possible to save it. Selecting the No setting is useful when there are users who work with As-Built data scoped and claimed for a specific project and then intend to merge the project data with As-Built to implement only those changes that were made in the project. Also, if your plant is registered with SmartPlant Foundation, you must select the No setting.

If the current plant does not have As-Built and projects, the No setting functions as an additional super access privilege. This means that users of the current plant can only work in read-only mode.

When merging a document into As-Built, set preferences for revisions that have identical revision numbers in As-Built and project

Determines how the software will treat the revision of a document that has the same revision number in both the As-Built and a project.

Setting

Description

Reject the document

The current document will not be merged into As-Built

Increment the revision number

The software will raise the revision number in As-Built

Use the existing number and overwrite the revision

The software will retain the revision number in As-Built but will overwrite the revision information

Claim mode

Determines whether an As-Built item can be claimed for one or all projects defined in the plant. This option only applies to plants that have As-Built projects.

Setting

Description

Exclusive

Allows a Smart Electrical user to claim an As-Built item only for one project.

Any

Allows the same As-Built item to be claimed for more than one project.

If your plant is registered, the software only applies the Exclusive mode, regardless of the setting you define in Options Manager.

KKS mode

Activates propagation of KKS names when KKS naming conventions are used in the project.

Setting

Description

Yes

Allows Smart Electrical to propagate KKS names.

No

Does not allow the propagation of KKS names.

Cable fill validation to follow NEC regulations

Allows Smart Electrical to use only NEC regulations when validating cable fill during cable routing.

Setting

Description

Yes

Calculates fill parameters for the cables that you add to the segment as part of the routing and validates the values of these parameters against NEC fill regulations.

No

Smart Electrical calculates fill parameters for the cables that you add to the segment as part of the routing and validates the values of these parameters against the maximum allowed values that you specify.

Exclude characters from PDB row naming type

Allows you to exclude specific characters automatically used by the row naming type in a PDB layout. You select the automatic row naming type when you design the PDB layout in Smart Electrical.

Setting

Description

Alphanumeric

Allows you to enter the characters you want to exclude from a PDB layout when a row naming type has been selected. For example, the characters I and O could be excluded so there would be no confusion with the numbers 1 and 0.

  • Separate characters using a comma (,).

  • Characters are not case sensitive.

  • This option is not applied to free text.

Use Document name from SmartPlant Foundation

Not available at this moment. For more information contact customer support.

Setting

Description

Yes

No

Revision management software for publishing documents

In an integrated environment, allows you to select the software that will add new revisions to the documents that are intended to be published.

Setting

Description

SmartPlant Foundation

Instructs the software to add new revisions using SmartPlant Foundation revision management tools.

Smart Electrical

Instructs the software to add new revisions using Smart Electrical revision management tools.

Retrieve electrical equipment items published by Smart 3D

Allows you to retrieve electrical equipment items that have been published by Smart 3D.

Setting

Description

Yes

Sets the software to retrieve electrical equipment items published by Smart 3D.

No

Sets the software not to retrieve electrical equipment items published by Smart 3D.

Publish item tags without any spaces

Allows you to publish plant items without any spaces in their item tag names.

Setting

Description

Yes

Instructs the software to publish plant items without any spaces in their item tag names.

No

Instructs the software to publish plant items with existing spaces in their item tag names.

PDB layout vertical displays

Allows you to select the row naming information (as set in the PDB Structure dialog) that is displayed on the power distribution board layout drawing.

Setting

Description

Row sequence and names

Displays both the row sequence and row name.

Row names only

Displays the row name only.

Show item tag names without spaces in RAD documents

Allows you to take out all whitespace characters (such as blank spaces and tab spaces) from item tag names that appear in various RAD documents (SLDs, schematics, and so forth).

Setting

Description

Yes

In RAD documents, displays item tag names without any whitespace characters.

No

In RAD documents, displays item tag names with the whitespace characters if they exist.

Sorting method for assigning cable drums to cables

When assigning cables to cable drums in the Assign Drums to Cables Wizard, determines how the software sorts the cables that haven't been assigned yet.

Setting

Description

Descending

Sorts the cables starting with the longest cable and then all the way to the shortest one.

Alternate

Sorts the cables starting with the longest cable, then with the shortest, then with the second longest and then back to the shortest again, and so on.

Custom basic ampacity lookup table

Allows you to specify the name of a lookup table which will be used by the software to calculate the custom basic ampacity value required for cable sizing. The software uses the calculated custom basic ampacity value to size cables when the routing type is a custom setting.

Setting

Description

Text string

Allows you to enter the name of the lookup table that holds the values needed to calculate the custom basic ampacity.  The characters that you enter are not case-sensitive.

Vertical distance between terminal strips in wiring diagrams

Determines the default vertical distance with appropriate units of measure that the software sets between terminal strips whose equipment is dragged to a wiring diagram.

Setting

Description

Numeric value with unit of measure

Allows you to type a numeric value with an appropriate unit of measure.