CadWorx Plant Tutorial 2015

CADWorx
Plant Tutorial
Version 2015 (15.0)
August 2014
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Contents
Preface for CADWorx Plant Tutorials ........................................................................................................ 7
CADWorx Plant Tutorial .............................................................................................................................. 9
Set drawing parameters ........................................................................................................................ 10
Route Modeling ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Mode conversion ................................................................................................................................... 16
Assembly Modeling ............................................................................................................................... 17
Copy the valve relay ....................................................................................................................... 20
Finish the discharge piping assembly ............................................................................................ 22
Create the Assembly ...................................................................................................................... 23
Placing an assembly using the Assembly Manager ............................................................................. 24
Routing pipe on a pipe rack .................................................................................................................. 25
Insert components ................................................................................................................................ 29
Connect the piping from the horizontal vessel to the pumps ......................................................... 32
Paper space and CADWorx .................................................................................................................. 36
CAESAR II and CADWorx data transfer ............................................................................................... 43
Create a CAESAR II input file ........................................................................................................ 43
Modify the input file......................................................................................................................... 44
Import the CAESAR II input file ...................................................................................................... 46
Re-run the job ................................................................................................................................. 50
Automatic Dimensioning ....................................................................................................................... 50
Bill of Material (BOM) ............................................................................................................................ 54
Edit components ................................................................................................................................... 56
Specification Editor ............................................................................................................................... 56
Create a New Catalog .................................................................................................................... 57
Edit an existing catalog................................................................................................................... 63
Create a New Project ..................................................................................................................... 65
Edit an existing project ................................................................................................................... 69
Optional components...................................................................................................................... 71
User Shapes ......................................................................................................................................... 72
Create the component .................................................................................................................... 72
Draw the component ...................................................................................................................... 74
Change the size of a model .................................................................................................................. 74
Change the specification of a model ..................................................................................................... 75
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 79
Contents
Preface for CADWorx Plant Tutorials

This document provides step-by-step instructions designed to get you up and running quickly
with CADWorx Plant and the new features. The individual lessons that make up this tutorial
provide hands-on practice using the new features in CADWorx Plant.
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Preface for CADWorx Plant Tutorials
SECTION 1

A solid working knowledge of AutoCAD is required to complete the lessons in this tutorial.
AutoCAD is delivered with a comprehensive online Help library. To access this library, press F1
while a menu item is highlighted. If the AutoCAD setvar TOOLTIPS is set to 1, CADWorx Plant
displays a descriptive tooltip about the command when you rest the mouse pointer on top of a
command icon.
The lessons in this tutorial make extensive use of toolbars and commands that are available
only on the AutoCAD Plant menu. Consequently, you must have AutoCAD menus on while you
are working a tutorial lesson. To turn on AutoCAD menus, type MENUBAR on the command
line, and then type 1. The AutoCAD menu bar is outlined in red in the figure below.
The quickest way to access CADWorx Plant toolbars is to click Plant > Toolbars, and then
select a toolbar in the list. The toolbars displays in the drawing environment, where it remains
until it is removed.

You can also dock toolbars anywhere you prefer. For information on docking toolbars, refer to
the AutoCAD documentation.
All references to a menu command are accompanied by a reference to the AutoCAD command
line entry. These commands are just for reference. Aliases for all these commands are listed in
the [Product Folder]\Support\Pipe_alt.pgp file. For more information about command aliases,
see Aliases and Command Names in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide. Additionally, if a
command can be accessed using one of the CADWorx Plant-specific panels instructions for
doing so are also included.
A set of sample drawing files, for both English and metric units, accompanies each lesson.
Optionally, you can use the tutorial drawing file that corresponds to the lesson, or you can save
your drawing when you complete a lesson so that it can be used in the next lesson. If you intend
to use the tutorial drawing files, we recommend that you make a backup copy of the sample files
so that they can be used multiple times within different sections of the tutorial.
Tutorial lessons can be completed using metric or English units. References to English units
that appear in a lesson are immediately followed by their metric counterparts in parenthesis,
such as 4" (102mm).
Throughout this tutorial, it is assumed that the working folder is [Product Folder]\Tutorial. If
you work CAESAR II and CADWorx data transfer (on page 43), we recommend that you use
the [Product Folder]\Tutorial folder as well.
Set drawing parameters

Each time you begin a new drawing you must use the CADWorx Plant Setup dialog box to
define drawing parameters as required for the current project. For more information about setup
options, see Setup Size/Spec Panel in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide.
1. Click Setup
on the Setup Size/Spec panel in the CADWorx Plant I tab. Alternatively,
type SETUP on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The CADWorx Plant Setup dialog box displays.
2. Select 3D Solids in the Drawing Mode list.
3. Select Socket in Fitting Mode list.
4. You can change the colors of the Compass, the Dimension, or the Highlight. The default
color is red. For more information on the compass, see Compass in the CADWorx Plant
User's Guide.
5. Select Configuration Settings.
The Configuration Settings list displays.
6. Under Configuration Settings, make sure SystemMeasure and Drawing Prototype are
set to English/Inch (Metric/Metric). For more information, see Configuration Settings, and
Startup Variables in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide.
7. Select Specification / Size.
The Set Specification and Size dialog box displays.
This dialog box can also be found by clicking Main Size
on the CADWorx Plant I
tab on the Setup Size/Spec panel. This is the same dialog box except that the name of the
dialog box does not appear in the CADWorx Plant Setup dialog box.
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8. Click Browse, and then navigate to CADWorx\Plant\Spec.
9. Select Inch_Specs.prj (Metric_Specs.prj) in the list of available project specs, and then
click Open.
The specifications display in the Specifications box.
10. Select 150 (150_mm).
The sizes display in the Main / Reduction size box.
11. Select 4" (100) under M for the main and then 2" (50) under R for the reduction.
A check-mark appears next to each selected size.
12. Select Configuration Layers.
The layers list displays.
These are the colors and linetypes for the components.
13. Leave the layers as they are.
14. Select Piping Rules.
The Piping Rules list displays.
15. Select Apply Weld Insertion Rule, and then change the list to Automatic - Buttweld and
Socket Weld.
16. Select Apply Gasket Insertion Rule, and then change the list to Automatic.
17. Select Apply Bolt Insertion Rule, and then change the list to Automatic.
18. Click Apply & Close on the CADWorx Plant Setup dialog box.
19. Click File > Save As.
20. Type Plant1 in the File name box, and then click Save.
By default, the file is saved in AutoCAD 2013 Drawing (*.dwg) format.
To modify nominal size data, click Main Size

on the Settings toolbar.
To modify the assigned specification, click Specification
You can also access Main Size
on the Setup Size/Spec panel when the CADWorx
Plant I tab is selected.
Route Modeling
1. Do one of the following:
Open the Plant1.dwg drawing file that you saved in Set drawing parameters (on page
10).
Open the [Product Folder]\Plant\Tutorial\Tutor1.dwg file delivered with the software.

To create a drawing based on metric units, open the [Product
Folder]\Plant\Tutorial\Tutor1m.dwg file.
2. Click the View tab, and then select SW Isometric
in the Views panel.
Right-click the View tab, and then select Show Panels > Views to display the Views
panel.
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3. Click the CADWorx Plant I tab, and then click Auto Route
on the RT panel.
Alternatively, type AUTOROUTE or ROUTE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Specify start point or [Alignment/Reference] <last point>.
4. Type 0,0 on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Pick end point or [component List / Slope / sKew / Elevation / Plane / Reference / Fitting
mode / elBow type / Undo / Connect / Toggle length / Alignment].
5. Type @48,0 (@1219,0), and then press ENTER.
English units are mentioned first followed by their metric counterpart in parentheses.
Only type in one set of units: @48,0 or @1219,0.
6. Right-click, and then select component List.
The components list displays.
7. Select Elbows > Elbows, 90 > [4" (100)] 90 LR ELL, SCH STD, ASTM A234 GR WPB.
Pick other direction.
8. Move the cursor to the left (going north in the screen) so the elbow is pointing in that
direction, and then click. There is more pipe showing than is needed, but the next step will
clean this up.
10. Select Flanges > [4" (100)] FLG WELD NECK, 150LB, SCH STD, ASTM A105.
The flange places in the drawing.
The flange, bolt, and gasket place in the drawing.
14. Select Tees > [4" (100)] TEE, SCH STD, ASTM A234 GR WPB.
Pick direction or [Change connection].
15. Select a direction to the east, and then click.
Your drawing should resemble the drawing below. Conceptual view was used for clarity.
Your drawing appears in wireframe.
The tee is placed, and the software places you back at the north point of the model on the
other end of the tee.
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Now, continue routing to finish the model.
1. Type 22 (558) on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The piping shows up coming off the main of the tee.
4. Select the direction to the west to parallel this elbow with the previous elbow.
The elbow is placed.
5. Type .X on the command line, and then press ENTER.
of.
6. Select the end of the first pipe line that you drew.
of (need YZ).
7. Click west of the new pipe, and then press ENTER.
8. Click the View tab, and then select SE Isometric
in the Views panel.
Your drawing should look like this.
9. Click the branch of the tee, and then select the plus
sign.

12. Pick a direction upward.
The elbow appears, and depending on where your cursor is placed, some piping might
appear.
13. Type 12 (305) on the command line, and then press ENTER.
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15. Select Tees > [4" (100)] TEE, SCH STD, ASTM A234 GR WPB.
16. Pick a direction to the west (parallel with) the elbow below, and press ENTER.
Your drawing should look like this.
When you insert a reducing component--such as the concentric reducer--the main size and the
reduction size default large to small providing the proper connection at the reducer. After
inserting a reducing component the main size and the reduction size reverse. This allows
placement of other components on the pipe run without having to reset the sizes.
1. Click the branch of the tee, and then select the plus
sign.

3. Select Reducers > Concentric Reducing Buttweld > [4" X 3" (100 X 80)] RED CONC
SCH STD, ASTM A234 GR WPB.
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The main size is now set to 3" (80), and the reduction is set to 4" (100).
6. Continue to model the remaining components--the gate valves, elbows, and additional
piping-- as shown below. The Reducer is 4" X 3" and we need to use the Change
connection option to place the branch of the second Tee as it appears in the drawing.
To further improve the view of the drawing, use the View > 3D Views > SW
Isometric
command and give the drawing another viewpoint.
Your finished piping system in 3D space should look like this.
7. Click Save As
ENTER.
. Alternatively, type SAVEAS on the command line, and then press
The Save Drawing As dialog box displays.

8. Type a name for the drawing, and then click Save.
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Mode conversion
Mode conversion converts components from one mode to another mode or to the same mode.
Mode conversion can also restore a component to its original state after the component has
been modified. In Route Modeling (on page 11), you created the 3D Solids model shown below.
In this lesson, you will convert that model to a 2D Double Line. Mode conversion also shows you
where all your bolts, gaskets, and welds are located with easy viewing.
1. To define the drawing mode, click Setup

on the Settings toolbar. On the CADWorx
Plant Setup dialog box, select the required option under Drawing Mode. Alternatively, type
SETUP on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Open the drawing you completed in the lesson Route Modeling (on page 11).
Open the [Product Folder]\Tutorial\Tutor2.dwg file delivered with the software.

To work in metric units of measure, open the [Product
3. Click the CADWorx Plant I tab, and then click 2D Double Line
on the Setup Size/Spec
panel. Alternatively, type CONVERTDOUBLE on the command line, and then press
ENTER.
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Select components to convert to double line mode.
4. Pick a point in the upper right corner of the drawing.
Select components to convert to double line mode: Specify opposite corner.
5. Pick a point in the opposite corner to create a select set that contains all of the model
components.
Select components to convert to double line mode: Specify opposite corner: 73 found, 73
groups.
6. Press ENTER to end the selection.
CADWorx converts the model to 2D Double Line.
Assembly Modeling
In this lesson, we create discharge piping for two pumps using the Assembly Manager palette.
Although we can draw the piping anywhere, we recommend that it be drawn using the NE
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Isometric view in the tutorial drawing file. Doing so allows for easy placement of the pumps. For
more information on the Assembly Manager, see Assembly View Palette in the CADWorx Plant
Users Guide.
1. Open the [Product Folder]\Tutorial\Tutor3.dwg file.

The software opens the drawing, which already has a three-dimensional pipe rack outline, a
set of pumps, a vessel, and a tank. We will use this same drawing to connect the assembly
to the pumps when finished.
2. Set drawing parameters (on page 10) as defined below.
Inch_Specs.prj
M = 4" (100mm)
R = 6" (150mm)
Specification = 150 (150_MM)
Drawing Mode = 3D Solids
Piping Rules
Apply Gasket Insertion Rule = Automatic
Apply Bolt Insertion Rule = Automatic
Apply Weld Insertion Rule = Automatic - Buttweld and Socket Weld
3. Click Weld Neck

on the Flanges toolbar to place a 4" (100) flange. Alternatively, type
FLGW on the command line, and then press ENTER.
FLG WELD NECK, 150LB SCH STD, ASTM A105
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>.
4. Select a point in the drawing to place the flange.
Pick direction.
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5. Select a direction upward.
6. Click the newly placed flange, and then select the plus
sign on the face end.
8. Select Reducers > Concentric Reducing Buttweld > [6" X 4" (150 X 100)] RED CONC,
SCH STD, ASTM A234 GR WPB.
The main and reduction sizes automatically reverse, allowing placement of the next flange
without changing the pipe sizes (main size now equals 6 (150) and reduction size equals 4
(100)). Anytime a reducing component is encountered, the last size that was drawn is
automatically set to the main setting (4 (100) small end to 6 (100) large end, 6 (100) large
end drawn last so 6" (100) is used).
Using ROUTE, follow the steps below to draw a 6" (150) ball valve and a 6" (150) check valve.
After drawing the 6" (150) flange onto the check valve, copy the existing piping at a distance of
6'-0" (1829mm) using the Copy command.
2. Select Valve > Valves, Ball > [6" (150)] BALL VALVE, FLG, 150LB.
4. Select Valve > Valves, Check > [6" (150)] CHECK VALVE, FLG, 150LB.
Pick direction or [Flip direction].
5. Pick a direction upwards.
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Your image should look like the drawing below.
Next, we are going to Copy the valve relay (on page 20).
Copy the valve relay

Now we copy the valve group and place it 6' (1829) to the right.
1. Type COPY on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Select objects; Specify opposite corner.
2. Pick a window around the components.
Specify opposite corner: 14 found, 14 groups
Select objects.
3. Press ENTER to finish the select set.
Specify base point or [Displacement/mOde] <Displacement>.
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4. Pick the center base of the bottom flange.
Specify second point or [Array] <use first point as displacement>.
5. Drag the mouse to the right, type 6' (1829) on the command line, and then press ENTER.
6. Press ENTER when finished.
The copy appears in the drawing. Zoom out if you cannot see it.
Next, you are going to Finish the discharge piping assembly (on page 22).
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Finish the discharge piping assembly

In this lesson we are going to finish the assembly.
1. Click the flange at the top of the copied component group, and then select the plus
on the face end.
sign

4. Pick other direction.
5. Select the direction toward the original component group to the east. Alternatively, you can
click the end point of the original component to ensure the elbow is pointed in the correct
direction.
6. Type CONNECT on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Pick point.
7. Select the end point of the flange on the original component group.
Routing preview mode [Components/Lines] <Lines>.
8. Press ENTER to accept the default.
Piping and an elbow are added to the drawing.
9. Delete the new elbow and the weld gaps associated with it on both the flange and the pipe.
10. Click the flange at the top of the original component group, and then select the plus
on the face end.
sign
11. Draw a piece of pipe going up.

12. Click the new pipe, and then select the plus
sign in the middle.
A tee appears on the piping.

13. Select the piping end point coming from the copied component group.
Pick branch end direction.
14. Select the piping end point coming from the copied component group.
15. Press ENTER to finish.
16. Click the pipe coming from the copied component group, and then select the plus
at the end.
sign
17. Connect the pipe to the tee.

18. Delete the extra piping from the tee, including the weld gap.
19. Click the tee, and then select the plus
sign at the top.

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22. Select a direction to the north, and then press ENTER to finish.
The drawing should look like this.
Now that we are finished, Create the Assembly (on page 23) using the ASSEMBLYVIEW
command.
Create the Assembly

Now that the model is complete, we can add it to the Assembly Viewer.
1. Click Assembly View
press ENTER.
. Alternatively, type ASSEMBLYVIEW on the command line, and
The CADWorx Assembly Manager displays.

2. Click Create Assembly
Select components.
3. Pick a window around the components.
Select components: Specify opposite corner: 39 found, 39 groups.
4. Press ENTER to finish selection.
Pick insert point.
5. Select the end point of the right or left bottom flange. These points will be used later to
connect to a pump.
Enter Assembly name.
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6. Type Pump Connection on the command line, and press ENTER.
The Pump Connection is saved to the Assembly Manager, and displays in the Assemblies
box.
If you want to save the drawing to your drawings folder, do the following:
1. Click Save As
ENTER.
The Save Drawing As dialog box appears.

2. Type a name for the drawing, and click Save.
Continue to Placing an assembly using the Assembly Manager (on page 24).
Placing an assembly using the Assembly Manager

In this lesson we add the discharge piping to the pumps in the Tutor 3 model.
1. Open the [Product Folder]\Plant\Tutorial\Tutor3.dwg file delivered with the software. If you
already have this open then skip to step 2.
2. Set drawing parameters (on page 10) as defined below.
M = 4" (102mm)
R = 6" (152mm)
Specification = 150 (150_M)
Drawing Mode = 3D Solids
3. Click the View tab, and then click NE Isometric

4. Click Assembly View
press ENTER.
in the Views panel.
. Alternatively, type ASSEMBLYVIEW on the command line, and
The CADWorx Assembly Manager displays.

5. Select Pump Connection from the list of available assemblies, and then click Insert
selected assembly
.
The assembly appears in the drawing.
6. Connect the assembly with the pumping as shown in the drawing below.
Pick direction.
7. Select a point in the drawing above the pump.
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8. Select a direction south towards the pipe rack.
Your model should look like this.
9. Click Save As
ENTER.

Routing pipe on a pipe rack

In the drawing that we use for this lesson, the T.O.S. (top of steel) of the pipe rack is at 12-0
(3658mm). From the last 6 (150mm) elbow on the discharge piping, more piping is required.
Placement of the 6 (150mm) pipe must be 1-0 (305mm) from the edge of the pipe rack.
Open the completed drawing from Placing an assembly using the Assembly Manager
(on page 24).

Keep the drawing in the SE Isometric view during these steps.
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2. Click the elbow at the top of the pump connection and select the available plus
sign.
3. Pull the pipe towards the pipe rack and type 9'2" (2794mm).

5. Click Elbows > Elbows, 90 > [6" (150)] 90 LR ELL, SCH STD, ASTM A234 GR WPB.
6. Select a point above the components.
7. Model the piece of pipe up from the elbow, and then press ENTER.
8. Click the View tab, and then select Front
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from the Views panel.

9. Select the pipe that extends up from the pipe rack, and then click the top grip point below
the plus
sign as shown below.
10. Drag the pipe down to the top of the pipe rack so that it is on the same line.
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11. Click the pipe again, and then select the plus
sign at the top.
12. Type A for alignment on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Enter an option [Center/BOP/TOP/Left/Right]<Center>.
13. Type BOP on the command line, and then press ENTER.
14. Pull the pipe to the left, type 12 (3658mm) on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The piping line is established.
16. Click View > 3D View > SE Isometric
17. Click Save As

ENTER.

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Insert components
Set up the drawing
Open the completed drawing from Routing pipe on a pipe rack (on page 25).

If you are working in metric units, open the [Product
2. Set drawing parameters (on page 10) as listed below:
Main size - 6" (150mm)
Reduction size - 8" (200mm)
Specification - 150 (150_MM)
Follow these steps to place a 6 X 8" (150mm X 200mm) relief valve on the 6 (150mm) nozzle.
We must use the center of object snap to select the face of the nozzle. Check that the Apply
Gasket Insertion Rule is set to Automatic in Piping Rules.
1. Click the View tab, and then select Front
in the views panel.
2. Double-click the 8" nozzle at the top of the vertical vessel.

The CADWorx Equipment palette displays with the nozzle highlighted.
You must add the CADWorxEquipment2015.arx to the ACAD.rx in the [Product
Folder]\Plant\Support folder. In AutoCAD, you must also link to the [Product
Folder]\Equipment\Support folder in Support File Search Path in the Options dialog box.
For more information, see Running CADWorx Equipment or PV Fabricator with CADWorx
Plant in the CADWorx Plant Users Guide.
3. Select the Standard Nozzle Details box, and then click the ellipsis that displays.
The Nozzle details dialog box displays.
4. In the Diameter list select 6", and then click OK.
The nozzle on the vertical vessel changes size.
5. Close the Equipment palette.
6. Click the CADWorx Plant I tab, and then select Spec View
from the Palettes panel.
The CADWorx Spec View palette displays.

7. Click Valves, Relief > RELIEF VALVE, FLG X FLG, 150LB X 150LB [2,3,4,6-10
(50,80,100,150-250)].
Pick point or [Length/Pressure/Relief/Corner].
8. Select the center point of the nozzle on top of the vertical vessel.
Pick relief end direction.
9. Pick a direction to the right towards the pipe rack.
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10. Select the previously placed relief valve, and then select the plus
end.
sign on the pressure

The component list displays.
12. Click Flanges > [8" (200)] FLG WELD NECK, 150LB, SCH.
13. Drag the piping to the right (towards the pipe rack), and then type 2'10.25" (869.95) on the
command line.
15. Click Elbows > Elbows, 90 > 8" (200) 90 LR ELL, SCH, GR.
16. Drag downwards along the vertical vessel, click, and then type 61'6" (18746).

19. Drag towards the pipe rack away from the vertical vessel, click, and then type 10'5" (3175).
22. Select a direction downward towards the pipe rack, and then click.
23. Change the view to SE Isometric
24. Select the previously placed elbow, and then select the plus
30
sign on the bottom.

26. Click Tees > Tee Reducing Buttweld > [12"x8"(300-200)] TEE RED, SCH, GR.
27. Type CHANGE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
28. Select a direction to the right, parallel with the pipe rack.
29. Type ALIGNMENT on the command line, and then press ENTER.
31. Drag the pipe to the end of the pipe rack on the right side, and then press ENTER to finish.
32. Click the tee again, and then select the plus
sign on the left.
33. Type ALIGNMENT on the command line, and then press ENTER.
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35. Drag the piping to the left end of the pipe rack, and then press ENTER to finish.
Continue to Connect the piping from the horizontal vessel to the pumps (on page 32).
Connect the piping from the horizontal vessel to the pumps

Next, the horizontal vessel requires piping all the way to the pumps that we created earlier.
1. Set drawing parameters (on page 10) as listed below:
Main size - 6" (150mm)
Reduction size - 8" (200mm)
Specification - 150 (150_MM)
Next, attach a 6" (150mm) pipe run to the nozzle on top of the horizontal vessel. First, we must
place a flange on the nozzle. Because of the piping rules we set earlier, the software
automatically adds the gasket and bolts. Draw a piece of pipe from the flange, and then another
elbow, as shown in the figure below. After that, follow the steps to stretch the piping to the same
BOP as the 8 (200mm) pipe.
1. Set a Front view using the AutoCAD View Cube in the upper-right corner.
You can turn the View Cube on and off in the View tab.
2. Double-click the 8" nozzle at the top of the horizontal vessel.
The CADWorx Equipment palette displays with the nozzle highlighted.
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You must add the CADWorxEquipment2015.arx to the ACAD.rx in the [Product
Folder]\Plant\Support folder. In AutoCAD, you must also link to the [Product
Folder]\Equipment\Support folder in Support File Search Path in the Options dialog box.
For more information, see Running CADWorx Equipment or PV Fabricator with CADWorx
Plant in the CADWorx Plant Users Guide.
3. Select the Standard Nozzle Details box, and then click the ellipsis that displays.
The Nozzle details dialog box displays.
4. In the Diameter list select 6", and then click OK.
The nozzle on the horizontal vessel changes size.
5. Close the Equipment palette.
6. Click the CADWorx Plant I tab, and then select Spec View
from the Palettes panel.
The CADWorx Spec View palette displays.

7. Click Flanges > FLG WELD NECK, 150LB, SCH, [0.5-20,24] ([15-500,600]).
Pick start point or [Buttweld end] <last point>.
8. Click the center point of the nozzle on the top of the horizontal vessel.
The flange is placed.
9. Click the newly placed flange, and then select the plus
sign at the top.
10. Pick a direction upward, and type 2'-5.8125" (757.24).
12. Click Elbows > Elbows, 90 > [6" (150)] 90 LR ELL, SCH, GR.
13. Pick a direction toward the rack.
The drawing should appear similar to the example below.
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Next, finish the connection to the 6 (150mm) pipe on the rack.
1. Pick a direction to the right, and type 30'-7" (9321.8).
4. Pick a direction downward.
5. Drag the pipe downward, and type 11.0625" (280.99).
6. Set a SE Isometric or NE Isometric using the AutoCAD compass. Choose the view that
best works for you.
7. Click the newly placed pipe, and then select the plus
sign at the bottom.

10. Select a direction down the pipe rack, parallel with the 12" (300) piping.
11. Type ALIGNMENT on the command line, and press ENTER.
Enter an option [Center/BOP/TOP/Left/Right]<Center>.
12. Type BOP on the command line, and press ENTER.
13. Type CONNECT on the command line, and press ENTER.
Pick point.
14. Zoom out and select the point at the end of the 6" (150) piping coming out of the pumps.
Do you want to shorten the length of the connecting pipe?:[Yes/No]<Yes>.
15. Type N on the command line, and press enter.
Routing preview mode [Components, Lines] <Lines>.
Select the line to be routed or <Enter for finish>.
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17. Select the line as displayed in the image below. Colors of the line may vary.

The final result should appear similar to the example below.
19. Click Save As

ENTER.

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Paper space and CADWorx

Model space requires that TILEMODE be on, set it to 1. When working in model space, nonfloating view ports are available. These non-floating view ports are created with the AutoCAD
VPORTS command. The only way to arrange these view ports is beside each other, similar to a
tiled floor. Model space is where all CADWorx orthographics, models, isometrics, and so on are
created.
Paper space requires that TILEMODE be set to 0, which effectively turns off model space. When
working in paper space, floating view ports are available. These floating view ports are created
with the AutoCAD MVIEW command. Multiple view ports can also be created. Unlike nonfloating view ports, the floating view ports created with the VPORTS command are able to
overlap each other. Paper space is used only for annotation and borders. Although it is an entity
with a layer, size, line type, and so forth, it is helpful to think of the Mview as a hole cut through
the paper looking into the model space.
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The MSPACE command displays as crosshairs while in the view port, and as a pointer when
outside of the view port. While in this view port, the UCS icon appears as the traditional icon
(broken pencil if out of plane).
You can also use the Layout tab at the bottom of the AutoCAD window to enter paper
space. The Model tab allows you to enter model space.
To create multiple layouts, right-click the Layout tab, and then select New layout. For
example, you can create a separate layout for Plan, Elevation, or Section.
MSPACE and PSPACE commands can be used only in paper space. MSPACE (model
space) is used when entering a view port created with the MVIEW command. PSPACE
(paper space) is used when exiting a view port created with the MVIEW command.

2. Click Layout1.
3. Type MVIEW on the command line to create view ports with which to view the model.
Specify corner of viewport or
[ON/OFF/Fit/Shadeplot/Lock/Object/Polygonal/Restore/LAyer/2/3/4] <Fit>.
4. Type 4 on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Specify first corner or [Fit] <Fit>.
5. Select the lower left corner of the inside border area.
Specify opposite corner.
6. Select the upper right corner of the inside border area.
Regenerating model.
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Four Mviews are created. These Mviews are used to create a plan and elevations of the
pumps. The upper right Mview is used for an isometric view of the pumps. The upper left is
used for a plan. The lower left is a front elevation, and the lower right is a side elevation.
7. Double click the upper right corner viewport.

8. Type DDVPOINT on the command line, and then press ENTER.
The Viewpoint Presets dialog box appears.
9. Type 315 in the X Axis box, type 30 in the XY Plane box, and then click OK.
10. Click the View tab, and then click Window
on the Navigate 2D panel.
Specify first corner.

11. Pick a point to the left and above the pumps.
12. Pick a point to the right and below the pumps.
The view zooms in around the pumps.
13. Click inside the upper left view port to activate it.
14. Click View > 3D Views > Plan View > Current UCS. Alternatively, type PLAN on the
command line, and then select the Current UCS option.
15. Click Plant > Utility > Zoom Factors > Architect > 3/8 = 1 (metric at 1:20).
Center point.
16. Pick a point between the two pumps.
If necessary, click Pan
to reposition the view.
17. Click inside the lower left view port to activate it.
19. Type 270 in the X Axis box, type 0 in the XY Plane box, and then click OK. This provides a
front elevation of the pumps.
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20. Click Plant > Utility > Zoom Factors > Architect > 3/8 = 1-0 (metric at 1:20).
Center point.
21. Pick a point between the two pumps.
22. Click inside the last view port.
24. Type 0 in the X Axis box, type 0 in the XY Plane box, and then click OK.
The view port showing the side of the pumps is adjusted.
25. Click Plant > Utility > Zoom Factors > Architect > 3/8 = 1-0 (metric at 1:20).
Center point.
26. Click a point between the pipe rack and the pumps.
You can perform dimensioning in the view port itself or within paper space. In the view
port itself, set the AutoCAD setvar DIMSCALE to 0. CADWorx, and AutoCAD automatically size
all the text, arrow heads, and so on. The setvar DIMASSOC handles all the scaling and sizing of
the dimensions and also controls the way the dimensions are updated when objects are
changed in the model space environment. For more information about this setvar, see the
AutoCAD documentation.
Align views within the view ports

1. Click Plant > Utility > MVSetup. Alternatively, type MVSETUP on the command line.
Enter an option [Align/Create/Scale viewports/Options/Title block/Undo].
2. Type A on the command line, and then press ENTER to select the Align option.
Enter an option [Angled/Horizontal/Vertical alignment/Rotate view/Undo].
3. Type H on the command line, and then press ENTER to select the Horizontal alignment
option.
Specify basepoint.
4. Type INT on the command line, and then press ENTER.
5. Select the column on the pipe rack in the lower right view port.
Specify point in viewport to be panned.
7. Select the column of the pipe rack in the lower left view port.
8. Type V on the command line, and then press ENTER to select the Vertical alignment
option.
Specify basepoint.
10. Select the upper pipe rack in the upper left view port.
Specify point in viewport to be panned.
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12. Select the upper pipe rack in the lower left view port.
Enter an option [Align/Create/Scale viewports/Options/Title block/Undo].
14. Press ENTER.
The drawing should resemble the example below.
You can use the Create option of the MVSETUP command to automatically generate all the
view ports and view adjustments for each one. This lesson demonstrates only the manual
method.
The most efficient way to create profiles is with the AutoCAD SOLPROF command. Using
solids and the SOLPROF command allows you to create silhouettes of these items in view
ports. Solids can also be plotted with hidden line removal. For example, the figure above
shows the four completed views with hidden line removal. To plot this drawing, freeze the
ViewL layer and set the Paper button active on the status bar (or type PSPACE on the
command line, and then press ENTER).
Create a manual isometric drawing

If you are working in metric units, open the [Product Folder]\Tutorial\Tutor2m.dwg
file.
The status bar indicates that the drawing is in model space.
2. Click the Layout tab to place the drawing in paper space.
This environment shows the border. All that is now required is to activate a view port with
the MVIEW command. Set the ViewL layer current prior to doing the steps below.
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3. Type MVIEW on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Specify corner of viewport or
[ON/OFF/Fit/Shadeplot/Lock/Object/Polygonal/Restore/LAyer/2/3/4] <Fit>.
5. Select the lower left of the available border.
6. Type MID on the command line, and then press ENTER.
7. Select the upper available border.
Regenerating model.
This cuts a hole through the paper showing the model in the background.
8. If the model space is not active click Paper on the status bar. Alternatively, double-click on
an area over the view port.
The Paper button changes to Model.
10. Type one of the following values in the From X box: 45, 135, 225, or 315.
11. Type 35.3 in the XY Plane box, and then click OK.
This places the model in line with a paper space isometric rotation.
Alternatively, you can use any of the View > 3D Views commands to produce the
same result.
12. Use the ZOOM, and PAN commands to better position the model within the view port.
13. After you have finished positioning the view, click Zoom Lock
Alternatively, type ZOOMLOCK on the command line, and then press ENTER.
With the AutoCAD setvar DIMSCALE set to 0, you can easily apply dimensions. The
only requirement is to position the Point and Shoot UCS to the plane that requires
dimensioning. Click Object
on the UCS toolbar, and then select an existing dimension to
align the UCS.
14. Increase the setvar DIMTXT variable to 3/16" (4.7625mm) to allow the dimensions to look
as though they are 1/8" (3.175mm) due to being out of the plane (30-degrees out of view).
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15. Place a few dimensions, as shown below.
Placing the top dimensions requires moving the UCS. For example, click Flat
the UCS toolbar, and then pick a corner at one of the upper elbows.
on
16. Switch back to Model Space.

17. Click Plant > Utility > Drawing Control > Elbow Centerline to turn on the option to draw
centerlines, and provide corners on the elbows to which to dimension.
18. Click Plant > Accessory > Mode Convert > Isometric to convert the model to isometric.
Alternatively, type CONVERTISO on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Select objects.
19. Pick a point in the upper left corner of the model.
20. Pick a point in the lower right corner of the model.
Select objects.
21. Press ENTER to finish the selection.
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For dimensions that seem upside down, use the following options to place the dimensions
correctly. Click Flat
on the UCS toolbar, and then type Z on the command line to select
the Ztext option.
To dimension the vertical leg of the model, click North

pick a point at the lower elbow.
on the UCS toolbar, and then
CAESAR II and CADWorx data transfer

The CADWorx Plant import and export functions provide a seamless bi-directional link to
CAESAR II and its pipe stress analysis capabilities. By selecting components in the model
environment of the drawing, a CAESAR II input file can be created. This input file can be opened
in CAESAR II and the model geometry modified. After the stress analysis has been performed,
the input file can be transferred back into the CADWorx Plant drawing environment. During
import, the software updates or adds the components that were modified in CAESAR II with a
skeleton geometry that is clearly visible. Components removed in CAESAR II are deleted.
Unchanged components are not modified. All CAESAR II information is then stored in the
drawing providing future analysis capabilities based on the previous information (node numbers,
temperature, pressure, and so forth.).
In this lesson, you use the import and export features of CAESAR II and CADWorx Plant to
create a fully annotated stress isometric drawing. The major tasks in this lesson are:
Create a CAESAR II input file (on page 43)
Modify the input file (on page 44)
Import the CAESAR II input file (on page 46)
Re-run the job (on page 50)
You must have CAESAR II installed on your computer to complete the tasks in this
lesson.
Create a CAESAR II input file

The drawing file that opens represents a typical system built in CADWorx Plant that is to be
sent to CAESAR II.
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2. Click Plant > Accessory > CAESAR II > System Out. Alternatively, type C2OUT on the
command line and then press ENTER.
You can also click the CADWorx Plant I tab and then click System Out
Misc panel.
on the
The CAESAR II Input File dialog box displays.

3. Click Save to save the CAESAR II input file with the default name Tutor11.
Enter an option [Database/Line number/Select components] <Select components>.
4. Press ENTER to accept the default Select components option.
Select objects.
5. Type ALL on the command line, and press ENTER.
Select objects.
6. Press ENTER to finish selection.
Provide start locations [Yes/No] <No>.
This prompt allows you to control noding within CAESAR II. For more information,
see "System Out" in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide.
7. Press ENTER to accept the default No option.
When processing completes, the software displays a message box similar to the example
below.
8. Click OK to close the message box and return to the drawing.

The piping layout has been successfully transferred to a CAESAR II input file named
Tutor11._A.
Modify the input file

1. Start CAESAR II and open the [Product Folder]\Plant\Tutorial\Tutor11.c2 input file you
created in Create a CAESAR II input file (on page 43).
2. Click Input > Piping.
The Classic Input Piping dialog box displays.
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3. Click Options > Node Numbers.
The graphic representation of the model updates to display the same piping configuration as
was in CADWorx Plant.
4. Click First Element
and then double-click Restraints.
5. Type 10 in the Node box, and select ANC in the Type list.
6. Click Next Element
and then double-click Restraints.
7. Type 30 in the Node box, and select +Y in the Type box.

A 5-0 (1524mm) expansion loop is added to the line.
to move to element 50-60.
9. Type 15-0 (4572mm) in the DY box.

to move to element 60-70, and then enter a single node to place a
new node for the hanger.
11. Type 62 in the To box.
12. Type 3-0 (914mm) in the DY box as the distance from node 60.
The only entries required are the new node number and the distance.
13. Double-click Hanger, and type 62 in the Node box to define a location for the new hanger.
15. Click Model > Break.

The Break at element 62 - 70 dialog box displays.
16. Type 64 in the New Node Number box, type 3'-0" (914mm) in the Distance in box, and
click OK.
17. Double-click Bend to place a bend at the end of this location.
A long radius bend is added to the piping configuration.
18. Click Edit > Insert to insert another element after 62-64.
The Insert Element dialog box appears.
19. Verify that After is selected, and click OK.
20. Type 66 in the To box.
21. Type -5'-0" (-1524mm) in the DY box.
22. Double-click Bend to place a bend at this location.
24. Type 66 in the From box.

This connects the remaining system to the new node 66 and ties together the loop.
26. Double-click Restraints.

27. Type 110 in the Node box, and select ANC in the Type list.
28. Repeat steps 25 through 26 to place anchors on nodes 130 and 150.
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29. Click First Element
30. Type 250 F (175 C) in the Temp 1 box.

31. Type 300 PSI (1000 Kpa) in the Pressure 1 box.
32. Double-click Allowable Stress.
33. Select B31.1 in the Code list, and type 20,000 PSI (120,000 Kpa) in the SC and SHI boxes.
The CAESAR II job should be similar to the example below.
Use the Restraints, Anchors, and Hangers commands on the Options menu to
toggle on and off the display of the restraints, anchors and hangers.
34. Click Start Run
to save the input and start the error checking procedure.
The error checker software reviews the CAESAR II model and alerts you to any possible
errors, inconsistencies, or noteworthy items. These items display in a grid as errors,
warnings, or notes. The total numbers of errors, warnings, or notes display in corresponding
boxes above the message grid.
The error checking procedure should generate 0 errors, 0 warnings, and 2 notes.
Any other result indicates an input error and should be resolved before moving on to Import
the CAESAR II input file (on page 46).
35. Click File > Exit to close the Classic Piping Input dialog box.
Import the CAESAR II input file

Next, import the modified input file into CADWorx Plant to update the piping drawing. Some
minor modifications will be required that should then be sent back to CAESAR II one more time.
1. Click Plant > Accessory > CAESAR II > System In. Alternatively, type C2IN on the
command line, and then press ENTER.
We can also click the CADWorx Plant I tab, and then click System In
panel.
on the Misc
The CAESAR II Input File dialog box displays.
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2. Navigate to the CAESAR II input file, and click Open.
3. Press ENTER to accept the default specification.
The specification is not used here but is always requested by the system as a
backup default.
After reading the input file, the next prompt requests the level of intervention required. For
more information, see "System In" in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide.
Enter an option [Full intervention/Partial/None] <None>:
Working component number: 34.
The areas that have been modified are readily apparent.
4. Click Plant > Accessory > Mode Convert > 3D Solids to convert the entire model to 3D
solids. Alternatively, type CONVERTSOLID on the command line, and then press ENTER.
We can also click the CADWorx Plant I tab, and then click 3D Solids
Setup Size/Spec panel.
on the
3D solids conversion...
Select objects.
Select objects.
6. Press ENTER to finish selection process.
7. Click North
on the UCS toolbar to relocate the UCS. Alternatively, type VIEWNORTH on
the command line and then press ENTER.
We can also click the CADWorx Plant II tab and then click North
panel.
on the UCS
[Xtext/Ztext/Elevation/Rotate/COordinate/CLip] <Pick point, or enter>.

8. Type ENDP on the command line, and press ENTER.
9. Select the lower end point of the vertical 8" (200mm) pipe to the far right.
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10. Click Plan Tee
on the Buttweld toolbar. Alternatively, type TESW on the command line
and then press ENTER.
8" (200) TEE, STR. S/STD, ASTM A-234 GR WPB
Pick start point or [Branch/Center] <last point>.
12. Select the bottom buttweld of the upper right elbow.
Pick main end direction.
13. Type @0,-100 on the command line and then press ENTER, or pick a direction in the
drawing.
Pick branch end direction.
14. Type @100,0 on the command line and then press ENTER, or pick a direction in the
drawing.
15. Click Pipe
on the Buttweld toolbar. Alternatively, type PIPW on the command line, and
then press ENTER.
8" (200) PIPE, S/STD SMLS, ASTM A-106 GR B
Pick start point or [TOP/BOP] <last point>.
17. Select the branch connection of the previous drawn tee.
Pick end point.
18. Type @36,0 (@914,0) on the command line, and press ENTER.
19. Click Weld Neck
on the Flanges toolbar to place the weld neck flange. Alternatively,
type FLGW on the command line, and then press ENTER.
8" (200) FLG, RFWN 150LB S/STD BORE, ASTM A-105
Pick start point or [Face end] <last point>.
20. Press ENTER to accept the last point.
Pick direction.
21. Type @100,0 on the command line and then press ENTER, or pick a direction in the
drawing.
8" (200) GASKET, 1/8" THK, 150LB
Automatically placed...
22. Click Spring Hanger
on the Restraints toolbar. Alternatively, type SPRING on the
command line and then press ENTER.
We can also click the CADWorx Plant II tab, and then click Spring Hanger
Restraints panel.
on the
Pick location on component for restraint.

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24. Select the right end of the new horizontal pipe.
Enter or pick rotation.
25. Type @0,100 on the command line and then press ENTER, or pick an upward direction in
the drawing.
Enter depth.
26. Type 17 (432) on the command line, and press ENTER.
Enter length or diameter <1'-5" (432)>.
Enter assembly identification number <17.00-3 SPRING HANGER>.
29. Click Plant > Accessory > CAESAR II > System Out. Alternatively, type C2OUT on the
We can also click the CADWorx Plant I tab, and then click System Out
Misc panel.
on the
The CAESAR II Input File dialog box appears.

30. Click Save to accept the default input file name (Tutor11.c2)
Enter an option [Database/Line number/Select components] <Select components>.
Select objects.
Select objects.
33. Press ENTER to finish the selection.
Provide start locations [Yes/No] <No>.
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34. Press ENTER to accept the default No option.
The software begins transferring the piping layout to the CAESAR II input file. When
processing completes, the software displays a message box similar to the example shown
below.
Re-run the job

1. Start CAESAR II, and open the [Product Folder]\Plant\Tutorial\Tutor11.c2 input file.
2. Click Input > Piping.
The Classic Piping Input dialog box appears.
If necessary, use the Restraints, Anchors, and Hangers commands on the
Options menu to toggle on and off the display of the restraints, anchors, and hangers.
3. Click Batch Run
to check the input data, analyze the system, and present the results
when processing is complete.
4. View the results.
5. When we are finished viewing the results, click File > Exit to close the Classic Piping Input
dialog box and return to the CAESAR II main window.
6. Click File > Exit to close CAESAR II.
Automatic Dimensioning
We can create dimensions automatically for a set of components that we select. Options to set
the offset distance and whether to include flanges are also available.
When using automatic dimensioning, we must set the AutoCAD setvars as specified
below:
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Set DIMSCALE to 0 so that the dimension text and arrows automatically size themselves.
For more information, see Paper space and CADWorx (on page 36).
Set DIMASZ to 1/8" (3mm). This value represents a typical plotted size. Within this
environment, the dimensions should scale correctly.
Set DIMTXT to 2" (50mm)

Or
2. Open the drawing we completed in Route Modeling (on page 11).
The software opens the drawing, which resembles the example below.
3. Click the CADWorx Plant I tab, and then click 2D Double Line
Panel.
Select components.
4. Select the entire drawing, and then press ENTER to finish.
The entire drawing is converted to 2D double line.
5. Select everything above the u shape and extending from the bottom tee, and then delete it.
6. Click the View tab, and then click Top on the Views panel.
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The drawing should resemble the one below.
7. Click Plant > Dimension > Automatic. Alternatively, type AUTODIM on the command line,
and then press ENTER.
We can also click the CADWorx Plant II tab, and then click Automatic
Dimensions panel.
on the
Enter an option [Flange/Offset/Selection].

8. Press ENTER for the default or select Selection in the popup menu to select objects to
dimension.
The Flange option allows dimensioning to flange faces. If this option is not selected,
dimensioning is only to the corners and tees of the piping system. The Offset option allows
you to adjust the distance from the component to the dimension line.
Select objects:
9. Type ALL on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Select objects:
10. Press ENTER to finish the select set.
Pick centroid point of dimensions:
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11. Select the open space in the middle of the U shape.
Auto Dimensioning...finished.
Automatic dimensioning requires that the system have at least one turn in it. If the message
Inadequate selection...aborting *Cancel* appears, then the system is lacking an elbow or
tee.
When modifying dimensions that already exist in the drawing, the UCS Object
command can be used to set the UCS and the dimension in the same plane. This makes it
easy to stretch, grip, and correct overlapping dimensions.
We can re-scale dimensions only if the setvar DIMASO is on. If the view port is re-sized by
zooming, the dimensions can be updated to the correct scale.
a. Type DIM on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Dim.
b. Type DIMTXT on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Enter new value for dimension variable <3/16">.
c. Type 0.125 (3) on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Dim.
d. Type UPDATE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Select objects.
e. Type ALL on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Select objects.
f.
Press ENTER to finish the selection set

Dim.
g. Type EXIT on the command line, and then press ENTER.
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Bill of Material (BOM)

In this lesson, we automatically place a Bill of Material schedule and all the associated tags on
the drawing in paper space. For more specific Bill of Material command reference information,
see Pipe BOM/DB in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide.
1. Open the [Product Folder]\Plant\Tutorial\Tutor10.dwg file.
For metric units of measure, open the [Product Folder]\Plant\Tutorial\Tutor10m.dwg
file.
2. Click Plant > Bill of Material > Run > Cut. Alternatively, type BOMCUT on the command
line, and then press ENTER.
We can also click the CADWorx Plant I tab, and then click Cut
BOM/DB panel.
on the Pipe
Enter tag option [Counter/Manual placement/Automatic placement] <Automatic>.

3. Press ENTER to accept automatic placement.
Select upper right corner of BOM heading.
4. Pick a point at the corner of the border.
Enter an option [Line number/Select components] <Select components>.
Select objects.
6. Select all the objects in the view port.
Select objects.
A Bill of Material, similar to the example below, is placed on the isometric drawing.
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Use the Plant > Bill of Material > Setup command to customize the Bill of Material
schedule to any style or layout that you need. Alternatively, click the CADWorx Plant I tab,
and then click Setup
on the Pipe BOM/DB panel, or type BOMSETUP on the command
line, and then press ENTER. Using the options on the Bill of Material Setup dialog box, you
can specify column widths, provide the schedule direction (up or down), provide user
specified headings for columns, allow alignment of columns, and the selection of over 30
different entries into the schedule. You can arrange the columns in any order. For more
information, see Bill of Material Setup in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide.
You can use the system variables BOMScheduleDirection, BOMScheduleSpacing,

BOMTagGridFactor, BOMTagOptimize, BOMTagRadiusFactor, and
BOMTagSpacingFactor to control the Bill of Material characteristics. For more information,
see Startup Variables in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide.
Use the AutoCAD commands listed below to assist with the placement or relocation of
material tags.
Click Plant > Bill of Material > Tag > Location, or type TAGRELOCATE on the
command line, and then press ENTER, to relocate material tags manually. The leader to
the component will also be adjusted with this function.
Click Plant > Bill of Material > Tag > Insert, or type TAGINSERT on the command
line, and then press ENTER, to place a single graphic mark symbol (it will not be
consistent with the bill of material).
Click Plant > Bill of Material > Tag > Toggle, or click TAGTOGGLE on the command
line, and then press ENTER, to toggle on/off tags Bill of Material tags, similar to the
toggle for automatic and stress isometrics.
The Bill of Material schedule is developed and grouped together. To add lines within the Bill
of Material schedule, select one of the existing lines, and copy it to the new location. Use the
AutoCAD DDEDIT command to modify the new line item.
The Plant > Bill of Material > Export command extracts the components in the drawing to
a spreadsheet. Alternatively, click the CADWorx Plant I tab, and then click Export
on
the Pipe BOM/DB panel, or type BOMEXPORT on the command line, and then press
ENTER.
If the modeled piping view is panned slightly, the component marks do not show as correct.
Use the AutoCAD MOVE command to adjust them, and then use the AutoCAD PSPACE
command to return to paper space. Move the material marks by window, and then select a
base point at a leaders endpoint. Next, select a second point of displacement, object snap,
midpoint of, or the centerline of a component. Object snap mode selection is allowed from
paper space to model space. This corrects the alignment of the material marks.
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Edit components
1. Click File > Open, and then open the [Product Folder]\Tutorial\Tutor2.dwg file.
2. Click Component Edit
on the Settings toolbar. Alternatively, type CEDIT on the
You can also click the CADWorx Plant I tab, and then click Local Edit
on the
Setup Size/Spec panel.
Select objects.
3. Select a section of pipe, and then press ENTER.
The Component Edit dialog box for the selected component type appears.
4. Make changes as needed, and then click OK to save the modifications.
Alpha size is used only to define the alpha description. It does not allow the physical size of
the component to be changed. There is no automatic mechanism that changes all
components from one size to another.
Weight allows you to change the weight per unit of pipe. For other components, the value in
the Weight box indicates the total weight.
Sort sequence is used for the Bill of Material. If the location of a component in the Bill of
Material must be last, type 999 in the Sort sequence box.
Remove allows the data inside of the component to be removed. You can use this option for
marking existing piping within a new plan or piping drawing. The information is removed
permanently.
The options in the Coordinates section allow the length of the pipe to be altered. This does
not change the physical length on the drawing, only the length that appears in the Bill of
Material. If you select the Iso option, the Length box becomes available, allowing you to
enter a new value. Stretching the component does not change the length recorded inside of
it. If the Iso option is not used, and the component was stretched, the length updates
automatically.
The Existing option in the Miscellaneous section places the component in a state where it
does not appear in the Bill of Materials, but it retains all of its information. This option also
converts the component to the Exist layer (installation layer name). The CAESAR II option
indicates whether the component has stress analysis information attached, and allows it to
be removed if this box is un-checked.
Specification Editor
This tutorial demonstrates how to use the Specification Editor to create a new catalog and a new
project specification. It also demonstrates how to change a delivered specification for use with a
customer. The first tutorial demonstrates how to create a catalog from beginning to end. The
next tutorial does the same for a project specification. Also included is a demonstration on how
to update an existing project specification or catalog for a client. Lastly, we demonstrate how to
use optional components, which can be toggled on or off. The Specification Editor is meant to
allow companies to create specialized data for each of their clients. It is also meant to allow for
component sizes that are not delivered with the specification to be added to that specification.
If you have a specification presently set in CADWorx when you open the Spec Editor, it is
automatically loaded. If it is not presently set, use Setup
on the Setup Size/Spec panel to
set it. For more information, see Specification and Size in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide.
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Create a New Catalog

In the following lesson we create a catalog from scratch for Cantor Piping. They have specific
sizes that they do not want allowed in their piping ranges.
1. Open the Spec Editor
, and click File > New Catalog
The New Catalog dialog box displays.

2. Type Cantor Piping 625 in the Name box.
3. Select Company Catalog from the Type list.
4. Select the Base Catalog ellipsis, then select Sample_Inch.cat (Sample_Metric.cat), and
click Open.
5. Type Catalog for Cantor Piping products in the Description box.
6. Check that the Location box is linked to the Sample CAT and Specs folder in the Spec
directory.
7. If working in Metric, change the Units to Metric/Metric. If not, then leave them at
English/Inch.
8. Click OK.
Now Add a size table (on page 57) to the new catalog.
Add a size table

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Size Table
on the Add Table panel. Alternatively,
right-click Size Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add Size Table
The New Size Table dialog box displays.

2. Type Size in the Name box.
3. Type Main sizes for components in the Description box.
4. Accept the Default Part Number.
The Current Units box will be grayed out and should contain the units currently
associated with the open catalog.
5. Click OK.
The new size table displays in the main screen with the description we typed in at the top
left. It is also added to Catalog Data under Size Tables.
We now need to add the new sizes for all the components that will later be added to this catalog.
1. Right-click in the main window, and then click Add Standard Size.
The Select size from template dialog box displays.
2. Click the Select / deselect all check-box to add all sizes, and then click OK.
The sizes selected are displayed in the main window.
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Now we will add a new size to the table.
1. Right-click in the main window, and then click Add New Size.
An empty line is displayed at the bottom of the list.
2. Type 16.5000 (425) under NOM.
3. Type 17.0000 (450) under OD.
4. Type "16 1/2" ("425mm") under DESCRIPTION.
5. Type 0044 under PTN.
6. Save the catalog by clicking File > Save.
Now Add a material table (on page 58) to the catalog.
Add a material table

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Material Table
on the Add Table panel.
Alternatively, right-click Material Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add Material
Table
The New Material Table dialog box displays.

2. Type MAT in the Name box.
3. Type Materials table for Cantor in the Description box.
4. Click OK.
The new material table displays in the main screen with the description you typed in at the
top left. It is also added to Catalog Data under Material Tables.
We now insert a row for the material used by Cantor Piping.
1. Right-click in the main window, and then click Insert Row.
An empty line is displayed.
2. Type A312 under SPEC.
3. Type TPXM19 under GRADE.
4. Type 22Cr-13Ni-5Mn under COMPOSITION.
5. Type 0.2830 under DENSITY.
6. Type Caps,Elbows,Tees,Crosses,Valves,Flanges,Gaskets/Bolts/Welds under
COMPTYPES.
7. Type 0201 under PTN.
Now Add a schedule table (on page 59) to the catalog.
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Add a schedule table

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Schedule Table
Alternatively, right-click Schedule Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add Schedule
Table
The New Schedule Table dialog box displays.

2. Type SCH in the Name box.
3. Accept the Default Part Number.
4. Type Schedule for Cantor in the Description box.
5. Click OK.
The new schedule table displays in the main screen with the description you typed in at the
top left. It is also added to Catalog Data under Schedule Tables.
Now add the schedule
1. Right-click in the main window, and then click Add Schedule.
The Add Schedule Items dialog box displays.
2. Hold CTRL, and select 5S, 5, 10S, 40S, 100, 120, and 140 from the Standard Items list,
and click the Add arrow to add them to the Selected Items list.
3. Click New
, type 130, and then click OK.
The schedule items are added to the list.

4. In the PTN box, type 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, and 008 respectively for each
schedule.
Next Add a thickness table (on page 59) to the catalog.
Add a thickness table

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Thickness
on the Add Table panel. Alternatively,
right-click Thickness Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add Thickness Table
The Thickness Table dialog box displays.
2. Type THICK in the Name box.
3. Select Size from the Size Table list. Most likely this is the default.
4. Select SCH from the Schedule Table list. Most likely this is the default.
5. Type Thickness Table for Cantor in the Description box.
The new thickness table displays in the main screen with the description we typed in at the
top left. It is also added to Catalog Data under Thickness Tables.
The new table brings in all the Nominal sizes from the size table, and the schedule
numbers from the schedule table.
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Now add thickness amounts to 100, 120, and 140.
1. Click the block at the intersection of 100 and 24.0000 (600), and then type 1.5310 (38.887).
Now Add an end type table (on page 60) to the catalog. The EndType table we are going to add
is for a Flange.
Add an end type table

1. Click the Home tab, and then click EndType Table
Alternatively, right-click EndType Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add EndType
Table
The New EndType Table dialog box displays.

2. Type BW_11EN_EXA in the Name box.
3. Select Buttweld from the Type list.
4. Select Size from the Size Table list.
5. Click the Size Table ellipsis.
The Select Size dialog box displays.
6. Select 2.0000, 4.0000, 6.0000 (50, 100, 150) from the list, and then click OK.
7. Type 0013 in the Part Number box.
8. Type EndType Buttweld table for Cantor in the Description box.
9. Click OK.
The new end type table displays in the main screen with the description we typed in at the
top left. It is also added to Catalog Data under End Type Tables.
The columns are empty so now we must input the rest of the information.
1. In the 2.0000 (50) row, type 1.5000 (38.1000) under OAL and FACELEN, and then type
6.0000 (152.4000) under CFD and FFD.
2. Highlight the row from OAL to FFD, right-click, and then select Copy.
3. Highlight the 4.0000 (100) row from OAL to FFD, right-click, and then select Paste.
4. Repeat step 3 for the 6.0000 (150) row.
Now Add a category (on page 61) to the Data Tables file. We must add a category to the Data
Tables file before we can add new data tables.
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Add a category
1. Click the Home tab, and then click Category Table
in the Add Table panel.
Alternatively, right-click Data Tables in Catalog Data, and select Add Category
The Add Category dialog box displays.

2. Click the Category list, and then select Elbows.
3. Type Cantor Elbows in the Description box.
4. Click OK.
The new category is added to Data Tables in Catalog Data.
Now that we have added the category we can Add a data table (on page 61) to that category.
Add a data table

1. Click the (+) sign on the Data Tables file in Catalog Data.
The Data Tables file expands displaying the categories.
2. Select Elbows.
3. Click the Home tab, and then click Data Table
on the Add Tables panel.
Alternatively, right-click a category in Data Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add
4.
5.
6.
7.
Data Table
.
The New Data Table dialog box displays.
Type 90L_W_S_STD in the Name box.
Click the Type list, and then select Short Radius Elbow.
Click the Size Table list, and then select Size.
Click the Size Table ellipsis.
The Select Size dialog box displays.
8. Select 2.0000, 4.0000, 6.0000 (50, 100, 150) from the list, and then click OK.
9. Click Apply same end-type on all ends. This option grays out all but the Start end type
option.
10. Click the Start list, and select BW_11EN_EXA. This is the end type we created earlier.
If this were a cross or a tee we would also be able to enter the Left, and Right end
types, unless we selected Apply same end-type on all ends.
Make sure that the selected EndType tables contain data in accordance with the
new component size range.
11. Type 0012 in the Part Number box.
12. Type Cantor's Buttweld Elbows in the Description box.
13. Click OK.
The new data table appears in the main screen with the name in the upper left corner, and
in the Catalog Data under the category we selected.
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The columns are empty so now we must input the rest of the information.
1. In the 2.0000 (50) row, type 3.0000 (80) under RAD, and 90.00 under ANG.
2. Type 1.5000 under WEIGHT, and 3 under ETS.
3. Highlight the row from RAD to ETS, right-click, and then select Copy.
4. Highlight the 4.0000 (100) row from RAD to ETS, right-click, and then select Paste.
5. Repeat step 3, and 4 for the 6.0000 (150) row.
Now Import a database code and an index code table (on page 62) to the catalog.
Import a database code and an index code table

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Import DBCode Table From File on the Add Table
panel. Alternatively, right-click DBCode Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Import
DBCode Table From File.
The Import DBCode From File dialog box displays.
2. Click the DataBaseCodes File ellipsis, browse to the folder containing the database codes
file, select it, and then click Open.
For a legacy database code file, look in the legacy Spec folder.
The DataBaseCodes File box populates with the folder location of the database codes file.
3. Click Import.
4. Click OK.
The new database code table and an index code table displays in Catalog Data under the
respective table.
Now add another separate index code table. To accomplish this task, see Add an index code
table (on page 62). If you want to use the imported codes, then you can move on to either Edit
an existing catalog (on page 63) or Create a New Project (on page 65).
Add an index code table

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Add Index Code on the Add Table panel. Alternatively,
right-click IndexCode Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add Index Code Table.
The New Index Code Table dialog box displays.
2. Type Index Code B in the Name box.
3. Type Index Codes for Cantor in the Description box.
4. Click OK.
The new index code table displays in Catalog Data under IndexCode Tables.
Now add index codes for Cantor for their specific components.
1. Right-click in the main window, and then click Insert Row. Repeat this action to insert 10
total rows.
2. Open the IndexCode_DBCodes file in IndexCodes Tables. This is from the file that you
imported in Import a database code and an index code table (on page 62).
3. Select the INDEXCODE 0001 to 0010, right-click, and then select Copy.
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4. Open the Index Code B file, right-click, and then select Paste.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4, however copy INDEXCODE 0018 to 0028.
6. After both of these items are pasted, change the 0018 to 0028 to be 0011 to 0021.
Now Add a database code table (on page 63) to the catalog.
Add a database code table

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Add Database Code on the Add Table panel.
Alternatively, right-click DBCodes Tables in Catalog Data, and then select Add DBCode
Table.
The New DBCode Table dialog box displays.
2. Type DBCode B in the Name box.
3. Select Index Code B in the IndexCode Table list.
4. Type DBCodes for Cantor in the Description box.
5. Click OK.
The new database code table displays in Catalog Data under DBCode Tables.
Now add sizes for the database codes to correspond with the components in the index code
table.
1. Right-click in the main window, and then click Insert Multiple Rows.
The Insert Multiple Rows dialog box displays.
2. Select INDEXCODE 0001 from the IndexCode list.
3. Select the sizes for the component associated with IndexCode 0001. For this tutorial, the
IndexCode 0001 is Pipe. Select all sizes using Select / deselect all.
4. Repeat step 3 for all codes in the IndexCode list. You can choose not to select all sizes for
all types of components.
5. Click OK.
The information is added to the Main Table List View.
The New Catalog is finished. You can practice this process, or move on to Edit an existing
catalog (on page 63) or Create a New Project (on page 65).
Edit an existing catalog

In the following lesson, we add information to an existing catalog for a company called DJ
Piping. We can take existing catalogs and save them separately for different companies that
require different components.
1. Click File > Open
2. Click Sample_Inch.cat, and click Open.
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3. Click File > Save As
If you do not save changes to a different file, then you are making changes to a
delivered product. If you save these changes directly to Sample_Inch.cat you might have to
re-install CADWorx to return your setup to default. We highly recommended that you save
this using another name before continuing.
4. Type Inch Example Tutorial, and click Save. You can choose to save this outside of the
Spec Folder in a folder on your computer.
If you want to practice adding new tables to an existing catalog use the steps in Create a New
Catalog (on page 57). The following tutorial demonstrates how to edit a Size table, a Schedule
table, and a Data table. We also edit the properties for some of the options.
1. Select Size under Size Tables in Catalog Explorer.
The table displays to the right of the Catalog Explorer.
2. Hold CTRL, and select the 2.5000, 5.0000, 16.0000, and 38.0000 (65, 125, 400, 1000)
rows.
3. Right-click on a row, and then click Remove Row.
The Remove dialog box displays.
4. Click OK.
The 2.5000, 5.0000, 16.0000, and 38.0000 (65, 125, 400, 1000) rows are removed.
5. Right-click Size, and select Properties. Alternatively, click the View tab, and then select
Properties in the Display panel.
The Properties window opens.
6. Click the word Size next to Table Name, and then delete it.
7. Type DJ Piping Sizes Allowed, and, then click anywhere in the screen.
The Size Table name changes.
8. Type your name in the Edited By box.
9. Type DJ Piping Requested Sizes in the Description box.
Now we are going to edit a Schedule table.
1.
Click SCH under Schedule Tables in Catalog Explorer.

2. Hold CTRL, and select the 5S, 5, XXS, and STD rows.
4. Click OK.
The 5S, 5, XXS, and STD rows are removed.
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5. Right-click SCH, and select Properties. Alternatively, click the View tab, and then select
Properties in the Display panel. If you are doing this the same time as the last one then the
Properties window will already be open.
6. Click the word SCH next to Table Name, and then delete it.
7. Type DJ Piping Schedule, and then click anywhere in the screen.
9. Type DJ Piping Requested Schedule in the Description box.
Now we are going to edit a Data table.
1. Click the + sign next to Flanges under Data Tables in Catalog Explorer.
2. Click the + sign next to Flange Weld Neck.
3. Double-click FLG_W_150.
4. Hold CTRL, and select the 2.5000, 5.0000, and 16.0000 (65, 125, 400) rows.
6. Click OK.
The 2.5000, 5.0000, and 16.0000 (65, 125, 400) rows are removed.
7. Right-click FLG_W_150, and select Properties. Alternatively, click the View tab, and then
select Properties in the Display panel. If you are doing this the same time as the last one
the Properties window will already be open.
8. Click the word FLG_W_150 next to Table Name, and then delete it.
9. Type DJ Piping 150 WN Flg, and, then click anywhere in the screen.
Create a New Project

In this lesson we create a project specification for Ezz Piping. There are certain component
groups that Ezz Piping does not allow the pipers to use.
, and click File > New Project
.
The New Project dialog box displays.
2. Type Ezz Piping Spec in the Name box.
3. Click the Default Catalog ellipsis, select Sample_Inch.cat, and click Open.
4. Select a DBCode Table if one is available.
5. Select Fabrication from the BOM (Bill of Material) type list.
6. Click Long Desc Format.
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The Long Description Format dialog box displays.
7. Select Components from the list.
8. Select Components Tables from the list.
9. Use the right
arrow to move COMPTYPE_CMP_TBL, and TABLENAME_CMP_TBL from
Table Fields to Long Desc.
10. Click OK when finished.
11. Click Part Number Format.
The Part Numbers Format dialog box displays.
14. Use the right
Format.
arrow to move COMPONENT_PTN, from Table Fields to Part Number
15. Click Short Desc Format.

The Short Description Format dialog box displays.
18. Use the right
Format.
arrow to move COMPTYPE_CMP_TBL, from Table Fields to Short Desc
19. Click Tag Format.

The Tag Format dialog box displays.
22. Use the right
arrow to move COMPTYPE_CMP_TBL, from Table Fields to Tag Format.

24. Click Layer Manager.
The Layer Manager dialog box displays.
25. Click New
four times.
26. Double-click each layer, and then name them Pipe, Flange, Valve, and Tee.
27. Set the colors to Blue, Red, Green, and Cyan.
28. Click OK.
29. Type Specification settings for Ezz Piping in the Description box.
30. Check the location. If you do not want to save the project to the Spec folder click the ellipsis,
and save it where you want.
31. Click OK to create the new project.
The project is created, and displays under Project Data.
Now we need to Add specification to the project (on page 67).
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Add specification to the project

1. Click the Home tab, and then click Add Specification
on the Specification panel.
Alternatively, right-click the project name in the Project Data window, and click Add
Specification.
The New Specification dialog box displays.
2. Type 150_EZZ PIPE in the Name box.
3. Type 5 in the Weight Factor box.
The weight factor is used for adding various margins into component weights such as
paint and weld weights.
4. Type the component class in the Component Class box.
5. Type 175 F in the Temperature Rating box.
6. Type 205 PSI in the Pressure Rating box.
7. Click the Size Table list, and then select Size.
8. Clear sizes 8.0000, 16.0000, and 28.0000 (200,400,700) from the Available Size list.
9. Click the Thickness Table list, and then select THCK.
10. Click the Thickness Table ellipsis.
The Schedule Assignment dialog box that displays.
11. Click the box to the right of 2.5000 (65), and then select 10S.
12. Click the box to the right of 5.0000 (125), and then select XS.
13. Click the box to the right of 6.0000 (150), and then select XXS.
14. Click the box to the right of 14.0000 (350), and then select STD.
16. Click the Material Table list, and then select MAT.
17. Click the Layer Color list to select Blue.
18. Type your name in the Created By box.
19. Type Ezz Piping's 150 Blue Spec the Description box.
20. Click OK.
The new spec adds under the project name in Project Data.
We now need to Add a component to the spec (on page 68).
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Add a component to the spec

1. Double click the spec in the Project Data pane.
The spec displays in the main window with the New Component dialog box visible.
Some of the information in this screen defaults to the settings from when the spec
was initially set up.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Click the Group list, and then select Caps.

Click the Type list, and then select Plug.
Click the Data Table list, and then select PLG_T_30C.
Click the Sizes type list, and then select 5.0000 (125), and 6.0000 (150).
Type PL-0511 in Tag.
7. Type Blue Plug for Ezz Piping in Notes information as needed in their respective boxes.
8. Click Add at the top-right hand side of the New Component pane.
The component is added to the list in the main window.
Now that we have added a single component we can Add the remaining components to the
spec (on page 68).
Add the remaining components to the spec

1. Double-click the spec in the Project Data pane.
The spec displays in the main window with the New Component dialog box visible.
2. Right-click the component listing area of the screen, and then select Add Multiple.
The Add multi component dialog box displays.
Some of the information in this screen defaults to the settings from when the spec
was initially set up.
3. In the Component box, select all the check boxes except Sanitary and Spec Blind/Bleed
Ring/Exp Joint.
4. Click the plus + sign on Caps, and click the check-box for Plug to clear it.
5. Click Apply same end-type on all ends.
6. Click the Start list, and then select BW.
7. Click the Main Schedule list, and then select STD.
8. Click the Branch Schedule list, and then select STD.
9. Type EZZ-Comps in Tag.
10. Type Ezz Piping does not allow for the use of Spec Blind/Bleed Rings/Exp Joints as
well as Sanitary Components. All Ezz Piping's End Types are Buttweld. in Notes.
11. Click Add at the top-right hand side of the Add Multi Component pane.
The components are added to the list in the main window.
When setting the available component size range, make sure that it corresponds with
the size ranges available for each selected data table.
Now we must Define the data tables and branches for the components (on page 69).
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Define the data tables and branches for the components

1. Click the plus + sign next to Caps, and then select the first red exclamation point.
The line is highlighted.
2. Click the Data Tables list in Edit Component dialog box, and then select a data table.
3. Click Apply.
4. Repeat this procedure for the remaining red exclamation points.
Now we must set the branch table per Ezz Piping's request. Ezz Piping uses Reducing Tee /
Cross for all sizes. They use O-Let, and Half Coupling for anything under 12" (300mm), and they
use Stub-In / Set-On / OTAP for 6" (150mm), and below. For components with the same sizes
both options available can be used.
1. Click the Branch tab at the bottom of the Add Multi Component pane.
A grid displays with Branch Size (NPS), and Main Size (NPS) on the top, and side.
2. Right-click the box at the intersection of 64 (1600), and 0.125 (3), and then add Reducing
Tee /Cross.
The grid box changes displaying that you have added a component.
3. Continue to adjust the table as needed with the information from above. SHIFT+click and
CTRL+click can be used to select multiple intersections at a time.
4. Click File > Save when finished. Every time a change is made it must be saved to take
effect.
Edit an existing project

In this lesson, we are updating a predefined product to match the Catalog we edited for DJ
Piping. This way we now have a project and a catalog for DJ Piping based off of the original
specifications.
1. Click File > Open
2. Click Sample_Inch.prj, and click Open.

Click File > Save As
If you do not save changes to a different file, then you are making changes to a
delivered specification. If you save these changes directly to Sample_Inch.prj you may
have to re-install CADWorx to return your setup to default. It is highly recommended that
you save this using another name before continuing.
3. Type Inch Example Tutorial, and click Save. You can save this in another folder in needed.
If you want to practice adding new specs to an existing project use the steps in Create a New
Project (on page 65). The following tutorial demonstrates how to edit the 150 Spec, and the 600
Spec. We also edit the properties for some of the options.
1. Select 150 under Sample Inch in Project Explorer.
The table displays to the right of the Project Explorer.
2. Hold CTRL and select the Spec Blind/Bleed Ring/Exp Joint and O-Lets.
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3. Right click and then click Remove.
4. Click OK.
The Spec Blind/Bleed Ring/Exp Joint and O-Lets groups are removed.
5. Right-click 150, and select Properties. Alternatively, click the View tab, and then select
6. Click the number 150 next to Specification Name, and then delete it.
7. Type DJ Piping 150 Specs, and then click anywhere in the screen.
The Specification Name changes.
8. Click the Color list, and select Green.
The Apply to all components dialog box displays.
9. Click Yes.
10. Click the Default Flange list, and then select Flange Weld Neck.
12. Type DJ Piping Requested Spec Changes in the Description box.
Now we are going to edit the 600 Spec.
1. Select 600 under Sample Inch in Project Explorer.
The table displays to the right of the Project Explorer.
2. Hold CTRL and then select the Spec Blind/Bleed Ring/Exp Joint, Couplings, Caps,
Unions, and O-Lets.
3. Right-click and then click Remove.
4. Click OK.
The Spec Blind/Bleed Ring/Exp Joint, Couplings, Caps, Unions, and O-Lets groups are
removed.
5. Right-click 600, and select Properties. Alternatively, click the View tab, and then select
6. Click the number 600 next to Specification Name, and then delete it.
7. Type DJ Piping 600 Specs, and, then click anywhere in the screen.
The Specification Name changes.
8. Click the Color list, and then select Cyan.
The Apply to all components dialog box displays.
9. Click Yes.
10. Click the Default Flange list, and then select Flange Weld Neck.
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12. Type DJ Piping Requested Spec Changes in the Description box.
13. Click File > Save.
Now change the 300 Spec per the following DJ Piping information
300 spec does not use Caps, Unions, and O-Lets.
300 is requested by DJ Piping.
300 uses a red color for its components.
300 has a Flange Weld Neck as its default.
300 description is DJ Piping Requested Spec Changes.
Optional components
To make a component an optional component, do the following.
2. Open the Inch Example Tutorial project.

3. Click the 150 spec, and then select a component.
The Edit Component dialog box opens.
4. Click the Optional Component check-box, and then click Apply.
As long as the Specification Option Toggle is on, a dialog box similar to the example
below opens when you place 300# orifice flanges.
Specification Option Toggle also provides the ability to place a schedule 80 8" (200mm)
pipe schedule STD is the 8'' default. Thus, making the 8 (200mm) pipe schedule 80.
There are many other useful functions within the Specification Editor that are not discussed
in this lesson. For more information about all of the available functions, see the Specification
Editor in the CADWorx Plant User's Guide or any topic in the CADWorx Spec Editor Users
Guide.
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User Shapes
In this lesson, we create a typical user shape and add it to a specification. CADWorx
automatically creates all the data files and blocks that are required. You can use the
Tutor12.dwg (Tutor12m.dwg) file delivered with the software, or create the drawing shown below
using the following guidelines.
Use the ROUTE command to draw the main body of the swept tee.
Use the Adjustable Bend command on the Buttweld tool bar to draw the swept part. Draw
both parts at 4" (100mm), and then use the AutoCAD UNION command to join them
together.
Use Pipe
Make sure PICKSTYLE is turned off, and the centerlines are erased.
command (PIPW) to draw the hubs with the size set to 6" (150mm).
The size of this component is 4" (100mm). It is a typical PVC swept tee for plumbing
purposes.
Create the component

1. Click Create
ENTER.
. Alternatively, type USERCREATE on the command line, and press
The Define User Shape dialog box displays.

2. Type SWEPT TEE in the Name box.
3. Select user shape number 1 in the Number list.
4. Select 150 in the Specification list.
5. Assign the user shape to 300 using the Assign to Spec list.
6. Click the Save to catalog check box.
This is the default setting.
7. Select Block from the Type list.
8. Select 4 (100mm) in the Main Size list.
9. Click Select 3D Solid.
Select 3D solid representation.
10. Click a point in the upper left of the drawing, drag the mouse, and then click in the lower
right of the drawing to select the entire user shape. Press ENTER to finish the selection.
Pick insert point.
11. Select the lower right part of the swept tee for the insertion point on the component.
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12. Click Define Connections.
Pick direction.
13. Select the opposite direction away from the component.
Set End Type for this connection: [Buttweld/Socket/Threaded/Flanges]<Butt weld End
Type>.
14. Press ENTER to select the default.
Pick connection 1 or <Enter to finish>.
15. Pick the point at the upper left connection of the main run of the same component.
Pick direction.
Type>.
18. Pick the point at the branch connection of the component.
Pick direction.
Type>.
The Define User Shape dialog box displays.
Connection points indicate where other equipment or components attach to the
nonsymmetrical user shape. These points are very important when exporting the model to
an automatic isometric and affect the scaling if not properly selected.
22. Select Misc in the BOM Type list.
23. Select White in the Color list.
24. The layer should display as 150 in the Layer box.
25. Type 0.2838 (7.8417) in the Density box.
26. Type 15 (6.8) in the Weight box.
27. Type 1'-11.8125 (605) in the Length box.
28. Select Optional Component.
29. Type Swept Tee in the Long box. The long description is used within the data file.
30. Type SWTEE in the Short box.
31. Type SWT-001 in the Tag box.
The software automatically defines the next five options.
32. Click OK.
The software creates the user shape, and adds it to the specification.
If the reducing option had been used, the two blocks would have names such as
SWEPTTEE[4.0x3.0-2D].dwg.
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Draw the component

For any user shape, there are two options that insert it into the drawing. You can use the User 1
through User 5 commands on the Misc toolbar or you can select the user shape in the Spec
View palette under User Shapes.
1. Click Main Size
. Alternatively, type SETSPEC, or SETSIZE on the command line, and
then press ENTER.
The Set Specification and Size dialog box appears.
2. If a project is already selected skip to step 3. If the Project box is empty, click Browse,
select Sample_Inch.prj, and then click Open.
3. Select 150 under Specifications, and 4 (100) under M for main size.
If you are working in Metric units, open the 150MM specification file.
4. Click and hold Create
on the Misc toolbar, and then select User 1
on the fly-out
menu.
Pick point or [Change connection]<last point>.
5. Pick a point in the drawing.
The next set of prompts allow you to rotate the component, mirror it in the X-, Y-, or
Z-axis, and roll it up, down, or at any angle of your choosing. As such, the component can
be placed in the drawing in virtually any position.
Pick rotation or [Up/Down/Roll/mirrorX/mirrorY/mirrorZ].
6. Type X on the command line, and press ENTER to select the mirrorX option.
Pick rotation or [Up/Down/Roll/mirrorX/mirrorY/mirrorZ].
7. Pick a rotation.
The user shape is placed in the drawing.
Change the size of a model

The following tutorial demonstrates how to change the size of a model. Draw a pipe run with
three connections. Each connection end has a reducer and a flange. One of the connections
should extend from the middle of the pipe using a tee. The Specification for the drawing is 150,
the main size is 4" (100), and the reducing size is 3" (80).
1. Use the ROUTE command to draw a pipe run similar to the one below.
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2. Click the CADWorx Plant I tab, and then click Change Size
panel. Alternatively, type CHANGESIZE on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Select mode [Automatic / Manual] <Automatic>.
3. Press ENTER for automatic.
Select line to change.
4. Select the line to the right of the tee.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
The size list displays.

Select 2" (50).
Select branches to change size or <Enter to finish>.
Select the pipe above the tee, and then press ENTER to finish.
The size list displays.
Select 2" (50).
Select branches to change size or <Enter to finish>.
Press ENTER to finish.
Enter an option [Change current component / add Reducing component / caNcel].
Type C on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Repeat step 9 for the other two reducers.
Select a component to keep its position or [Enter to finish].
Select a component to keep the position, and then press ENTER to finish.
OR
Press ENTER to finish.
The drawing changes size.
Change the specification of a model

The following tutorial demonstrates how to change the spec of a model we create. Draw a pipe
run with three connections. Each connection end has a reducer and a flange. One of the
connections should extend from the middle of the pipe using a tee. The Specification for the
drawing is 150, the main size is 4" (100), and the reducing size is 3" (80).
1. Use the ROUTE command to draw a pipe run similar to the one below.
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2. Click the CADWorx Plant I tab, and then click Change Spec
panel. Alternatively, type CHANGESPEC on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Select mode[Automatic/Manual]<Automatic>.
Select line to change.
4. Select the line above the tee.
The spec box displays.
5. Select 300.
Select a component to keep its position or <Enter to finish>.
The line above the tee changes colors indicating the spec has changed.
Having changed the relief line to 300 we are now going to change the main line to 600
1. Type CHANGESPEC on the command line, and press ENTER.
Select mode [Automatic/Manual]<Automatic>.
2. Type M for manual.
Select components.
3. Select all the components on the main line, and then press ENTER when finished.
4. Select 600.
The spec changes on the main line.
Change the spec of a model with branches using Automatic

1. Click the CADWorx Plant I tab, and then click Change Spec
panel. Alternatively, type CHANGESPEC on the command line, and then press ENTER.
Select mode [Automatic/Manual]<Automatic>.
Select a piping line.
3. Select a pipe line.
4. Select a specification.
Select branches to change spec or <Enter to finish>.
If you decide not to select the branches in step 5, the spec still changes on the
branching components but does not change on the branches themselves.
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5. Select the branches.
6. Select a component or press ENTER to finish.
If you selected a component you are prompted again, and need to repeat step 5.
The selected system changes specification up to any reducer locations.
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Index
A
Add a category 61
Add a component to the spec 68
Add a data table 61
Add a database code table 63
Add a material table 58
Add a schedule table 59
Add a size table 57
Add a thickness table 59
Add an end type table 60
Add an index code table 62
Add specification to the project 67
Add the remaining components to the spec
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Assembly Modeling 17
Automatic Dimensioning 50
Finish the discharge piping assembly 22
I
Import a database code and an index code
table 62
Import the CAESAR II input file 46
Insert components 29
M
Mode conversion 16
Modify the input file 44
O
Optional components 71
B
Bill of Material (BOM) 54
C
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CAESAR II and CADWorx data transfer 43
Change the size of a model 74
Change the specification of a model 75
Connect the piping from the horizontal
vessel to the pumps 32
Copy the valve relay 20
Create a CAESAR II input file 43
Create a New Catalog 57
Create a New Project 65
Create the Assembly 23
Create the component 72
D
Define the data tables and branches for the
components 69
Draw the component 74
P
Paper space and CADWorx 36
Placing an assembly using the Assembly
Manager 24
Preface for CADWorx Plant Tutorials 7
R
Re-run the job 50
Route Modeling 11
Routing pipe on a pipe rack 25
S
Set drawing parameters 10
Specification Editor 56
U
User Shapes 72
E
Edit an existing catalog 63
Edit an existing project 69
Edit components 56
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Preface for CADWorx Plant Tutorials

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Set drawing parameters

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To modify nominal size data, click Main Size

Open the [Product Folder]\Plant\Tutorial\Tutor1.dwg file delivered with the software.

2. Click the View tab, and then select SW Isometric

in the Views panel.

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in the Views panel.

Your drawing should look like this.

10. Right-click, and then select component List.

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2. Right-click, and then select component List.

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. Alternatively, type SAVEAS on the command line, and then press

The Save Drawing As dialog box displays.

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1. To define the drawing mode, click Setup

Open the [Product Folder]\Tutorial\Tutor2.dwg file delivered with the software.

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1. Open the [Product Folder]\Tutorial\Tutor3.dwg file.

Specification = 150 (150_MM)

Drawing Mode = 3D Solids

Apply Gasket Insertion Rule = Automatic

Apply Bolt Insertion Rule = Automatic

Apply Weld Insertion Rule = Automatic - Buttweld and Socket Weld

3. Click Weld Neck

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sign on the face end.

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Copy the valve relay

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