AutoPLANT Isometrics FAQ

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1. How do I load the Rebis menu after properly configuring the Support File search path?
2. How do I add a new annotation routine for a custom field such as OUT_OF_SPC?
3. How do I set the layer for Isometrics Intelligent Centerlines?
4. How do I use the Stacked Fractions feature in AutoPLANT Isometrics?
5. How do I draw offsets for elevation changes in AutoPLANT Isometrics?

Question 1: How do I load the Rebis menu after properly configuring the Support File Search Path?

Answer: Below are the steps needed to load the Rebis menu after configuring the Support File Search Path:

1. Type MENULOAD at the command line.
2. When the Menu Customization dialog appears, select the Menu Groups tab.
3. Select the Browse button on the Menu Groups tab.
4. On the Select Menu File dialog, set the Files of Type option to Menu Template (*.mnu).
5. Browse to the ..\REBIS\SUPPORT folder and select the AT_PLANT.MNU file.
6. Select the Menu Bar tab.
7. Select the AT_APLANT option from the Menu Groups pulldown on the Menu Bar tab.
8. The following Menus should appear:

   Osnap
   Rebis
   Rebis
   Rebis

9. Select the second Rebis option and select the Insert button. This will add a Rebis option to your existing menu.
10. Select the Close button.

Question 2: How do I add a new annotation routine for a custom field such as OUT_OF_SPC?

Answer: The steps needed to do this are outlined below:

1. Open the following file using Notepad.exe: ..\Rebis\Modules\Base\Methods.ini.
2. Add the following line to the [BASE_COMPONENTS_METHOD] section:

   Ann_Outofspec_Method = %APP_DIR%\Util\Annotate ; at_Component_annotateOutofspec

3. Save and close the Methods.ini file.
4. Open the following file using Notepad.exe: ..\Rebis\Config\Imperial\Piping\Annotate.ini.
5. Add the following section:

   [OutofSpec]
   description = Rebis Piping Application Annotation Style - Off Spec
   annoText = Default Off Spec Annotation Text
   textFunction = Ann_Outofspec_Method

6. Save and close the Annotate.ini file.
7. Open the following file using the Rebis Script Editor: ..\Rebis\Modules\Base\Piping\Util\Annotate.ebs.
8. Add the following section:

   '//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
   '//
   '// OUT_OF_SPC field Annotation
   '//
   '//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
   
   
   Sub at_Component_annotateOutofSpec() 
   
   Dim compID As At_ComponentID
   Dim status As Integer
   Dim offspecStr As String 
   
   status = at_Component_getCurrID(CompID)
   If (status = at_SUCCESS) Then
   status = at_Component_getString( offspecStr, CompID, "OUT_OF_SPC" )
   status = at_ScriptBuffer_putString( offspecStr, "AnnoText" )
   End If 
   
   status = at_ScriptBuffer_putInteger( status, "Status" ) 
   
   End Sub 
   

9. Save and close the Annotate.ebs file.
10. Open the following file using Notepad.exe: ..\Rebis\User\Piping\AT_PIPE.MNU.
11. Add the following line to the // Annotation Options section:

    AT_Anno_DB [/OOFF SPEC ]^C^CAT_Annot_Outofspec

12. Save and close the AT_PIPE.MNU file.
13. Open the following file using Notepad.exe: ..\Rebis\User\Piping\AT_PIPE.MNL.
14. Add the following line:

    (defun c:AT_Annot_Outofspec () (at_Piping_annotateComponent "OutofSpec") (princ))

15. Save and close the AT_PIPE.MNL file.
16. Start AutoPLANT to test the Off Spec Annotation within the Annotation menu.

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Question 3: How do I set the layer for Isometrics Intelligent Centerlines?

Answer: The Isometrics Intelligent Centerline layer is controlled by the current layer within the Isometrics drawing.

1. Type LAYER at the command line.
2. Select a layer to place the Isometrics Intelligent Centerline on, or create a new layer.
3. Once the desired layer name is selected, select the Current button.
4. Select the OK button.
5. Draw the Isometrics Intelligent Centerline. This Intelligent Centerline is placed on the current layer.

Question 4: How do I use the Stacked Fractions feature in AutoPLANT Isometrics?

Answer: In Imperial units, the Stacked Fractions menu option allows the user to place Dimensions and Annotations using Stacked Fractions. Stacked Fractions places the Numerator value over the Denominator value.

1. Create an Imperial Drawing.
2. Select the Isometrics > Iso Tools > Stacked Fractions pulldown.
3. When the dialog appears, check the Stacked Fractions and the Horizontal Slash options.
4. Draw a piece of pipe at 5'-1/2".
5. Place a dimension from the Isometrics pulldown.
6. Notice the text difference in dimensions containing non-whole values.

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Question 5: How do I draw offsets for elevation changes in AutoPLANT Isometrics?

Answer: Offsets for elevation changes are best draw using an Intelligent Centerline.

1. Start AutoPLANT Isometrics.
2. Type GRID at the command line.
3. Enter 2" for the GRID spacing.
4. Type SNAP at the command line.
5. Enter 2" for the SNAP spacing.
6. Select the Isometrics > Iso Tools > Intelligent Centerline > Draw Intelligent Centerline pulldown.
7. When the Component Preferences dialog box appears, set the desired Specification and Size to be associated with the Centerline.
8. Select any point on the screen near the lower left at the prompt "Pick Starting Point."
9. At the prompt "Back / Redraw / <Pick next point> :", pick a point north 1 grid dot.
10. At the prompt "Back / Redraw / <Pick next point> :", pick a point east 1 grid dot.
11. At the prompt "Back / Redraw / <Pick next point> :", pick a point north 1 grid dot and east 1 grid dot (northeast direction).
12. Select Enter.
13. At the prompt "Toggle planes / Compound Offset <Enter to select triangle(s)>", enter T and select Enter.
14. At the prompt "Toggle planes / Compound Offset <Enter to select triangle(s)>", enter T and select Enter.
15. At the prompt "Toggle planes / Compound Offset <Enter to select triangle(s)>", select Enter.
16. At the prompt "Enter the North / South offset:", type 4' and select Enter.
17. At the prompt "Enter the North / South offset:", type 4' and select Enter.

    This completes the drawing of the Intelligent Centerline. It is now time to add components to the Centerline.

18. Select the "Isometrics > Bends and Returns > 90 LR Elbow" pulldown.
19. There should be 4 endpoints on the Centerline. At the prompt "Pick point (Component, Routing Line, Space):" type end and select the 2nd endpoint as the insertion point for the elbow.
20. Select the "Isometrics > Bends and Returns > 90 LR Elbow" pulldown.
21. At the prompt "Pick point (Component, Routing Line, Space): " type end and select the 3rd endpoint as the insertion point for the elbow.
22. Select the "Isometrics > Flanges > Weldneck" pulldown.
23. At the prompt "Relative / Toggle / <Pick point (Component, Routing Line, Space, or Enter for fit to fit)> :" type end and select the 1st endpoint as the insertion point for the flange.
24. At the prompt "Relative / Toggle / <Pick point (Component, Routing Line, Space, or Enter for fit to fit)> :" type end and select the 4th endpoint as the insertion point for the flange.
25. Select the "Isometrics > Pipe Components > Auto Pipe" pulldown.
26. Select ALL to the Drawing Selection Options.

    This completes the drawing of the AutoPLANT Components on the Intelligent Centerline.

27. Select the "Isometrics > Dimensions > Manual Dimensions" pulldown.
28. At the prompt "Add node / <Pick the first dimension node>", select the 3rd dimension node.
29. At the prompt "Add node / <Pick the second dimension node>", select the 4th dimension node.
30. At the prompt "Toggle triangle/None<Enter to select triangle(s)>" select Enter.
31. Place the dimensions on the sides of the triangle when prompted. Back To Top

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