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Table of Contents
About the Pro/PIPING User Interface (Spec-Driven) ...................................... 15
About Design Rule Parameters (Spec-Driven) ............................................... 15
Bend Arc Threshold (Spec-Driven) .................................................................. 15
Example: Bend Arc Threshold (Spec-Driven) ................................................. 16
To Check for Design Rule Violations (Spec-Driven) ...................................... 16
To Access the Specification-Driven Design Mode ......................................... 16
To Create a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) .................................................................. 16
About Pro/PIPING and Piping Systems ........................................................... 17
About Specification-Driven Pipelines.............................................................. 18
PIPING Menu (Spec-Driven).............................................................................. 18
About Pro/PIPING Piping Design Modes......................................................... 19
To Set Pro/PIPING Configuration Options (Spec-Driven) .............................. 19
About Configuring Pro/PIPING (Spec-Driven) ................................................ 19
About Setting Up Specification-Driven Piping................................................ 20
To Change and Update Material Density ......................................................... 20
To Set the Display (Spec-Driven) ..................................................................... 21
To Convert Specification-Driven Piping Assemblies (Spec-Driven) ............ 21
About Converting Piping Assemblies (Spec-Driven) ..................................... 21
To Convert Non Specification-Driven Piping Assemblies (Spec-Driven) .... 22
About the Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven) ................................................. 23
About Customizing the Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven) .......................... 24
Example: Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven) .................................................. 24
To Access the Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven) ......................................... 25
Pro/PIPING Specification-Driven Design Mode 3

To Show/Blank Pipelines (Spec-Driven).......................................................... 26
To Display Centerlines or Solids (Spec-Driven) ............................................. 26
To Select Pipelines (Spec-Driven).................................................................... 26
To Reset the Display Mode (Spec-Driven)....................................................... 27
To Highlight Pipelines (Spec-Driven)............................................................... 27
About Isometric Drawing Generation (ISOGEN) (Spec-Driven) .................... 27
To Report Insulation Information (Spec-Driven)............................................. 27
To Define Design Rule Parameters (Spec-Driven) ......................................... 27
To Change and Update Corner Types ............................................................. 28
To Change and Update Stock Number Formats ............................................. 29
About Pipeline Insulation (Spec-Driven) ......................................................... 29
To Assign Insulation during Pipeline Creation (Spec-Driven) ...................... 30
To Delete Insulation (Spec-Driven) .................................................................. 30
To Assign Insulation to Part of a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) .............................. 31
About Piping Layers (Spec-Driven) ................................................................. 32
About Master Catalog Files .............................................................................. 33
About Project Data Files ................................................................................... 34
Example: Piping Master Catalog Directory File .............................................. 35
Example: Specification Directory File ............................................................. 35
Example: Auto-Selection File ........................................................................... 36
Example: Insulation Directory File................................................................... 42
Example: Fitting Category Map File................................................................. 43
About Set Display (Spec-Driven)...................................................................... 43
To Generate an Isometric Drawing (Spec-Driven) .......................................... 44
Component Material Description (Spec-Driven) ............................................. 45
4 Pro/PIPING Specification-Driven Design Mode

Creating Pipe Component Information (Spec-Driven) ................................... 46
ISOGEN Error Log File (Spec-Driven).............................................................. 47
Example: ISOGEN Identifiers on a Component (Spec-Driven)...................... 47
About Update Model.......................................................................................... 47
To Change and Update Colors ......................................................................... 48
To Change and Update Outside Diameters..................................................... 48
To Change and Update Wall Thickness........................................................... 49
To Change and Update Material Codes ........................................................... 49
To Modify Master Catalog Files........................................................................ 50
Piping Master Catalog Directory File ............................................................... 50
Pipe Outer Diameter File ................................................................................... 51
Example: Pipe Outer Diameter File .................................................................. 52
Pipe Thickness File ........................................................................................... 52
Example: Pipe Thickness File .......................................................................... 53
Pipe Master Catalog File ................................................................................... 54
Example: Pipe Master Catalog File .................................................................. 54
Fitting Master Catalog File................................................................................ 54
Example: Fitting Master Catalog File............................................................... 55
Piping Material File ............................................................................................ 56
Example: Piping Material File ........................................................................... 57
Pipe Manufacture Directory File....................................................................... 57
Example: Pipe Manufacture Directory File...................................................... 58
Bend File............................................................................................................. 58
Example: Bend File............................................................................................ 59
Bend Machine File ............................................................................................. 59

Example: Bend Machine File ............................................................................ 61
Miter File ............................................................................................................. 61
Example: Miter File ............................................................................................ 62
End Compatibility File ....................................................................................... 62
Example: End Compatibility File ...................................................................... 63
Insulation File..................................................................................................... 63
Example: Insulation File.................................................................................... 64
Tip: Pipe Insulation Definition .......................................................................... 65
Appearance Map File......................................................................................... 65
About Specification Directory Files ................................................................. 65
To Create a Specification Directory File.......................................................... 66
About Auto-Selection Files............................................................................... 67
To Create an Auto-Selection File ..................................................................... 68
About Insulation Directory Files ...................................................................... 69
To Create an Insulation Directory File ............................................................. 69
About the Fitting Category Map File ................................................................ 70
To Map an Icon File ........................................................................................... 71
Creating Fitting Category Icons ....................................................................... 71
Fitting Categories .............................................................................................. 72
To Create an Auto-Selection Fitting Record ................................................... 72
To Create an Auto-Selection Assembly Fitting Record ................................. 73
Size Tables ......................................................................................................... 75
Preview Fitting Graphics................................................................................... 76
To Create an Auto-Selection Pipe Record ...................................................... 77
To Modify Project Data Files............................................................................. 79

Format Keywords .............................................................................................. 79
To View Piping Layers (Spec-Driven) .............................................................. 80
About Bend Tables (Spec-Driven).................................................................... 80
Formula Equations (Spec-Driven).................................................................... 81
Conversion Equations (Spec-Driven) .............................................................. 81
Bend Table Data (Spec-Driven) ........................................................................ 82
To Define a Bend Table (Spec-Driven)............................................................. 82
To Modify a Bend Table (Spec-Driven) ............................................................ 82
Defining Bend Tables (Spec-Driven)................................................................ 83
To Assign a Bend Table (Spec-Driven)............................................................ 84
To Delete a Bend Table (Spec-Driven)............................................................. 84
To Show a Bend Table (Spec-Driven) .............................................................. 84
To Change and Update Miter Parameters ....................................................... 84
To Change and Update Bend Parameters ....................................................... 85
To Change and Update Bend Machine Parameters ....................................... 85
Tip: Updating Multiple Changes....................................................................... 85
To Delete a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) .................................................................. 86
To Rename a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) ............................................................... 86
To Suppress a Pipeline (Spec-Driven)............................................................. 86
To Resume a Suppressed Pipeline (Spec-Driven) ......................................... 86
ISOGEN Symbol Map File (Spec-Driven) ......................................................... 86
ISOGEN Endtype Map File (Spec-Driven)........................................................ 88
ISOGEN Nominal Size Map File (Spec-Driven)................................................ 88
ISOGEN Mandatory Attribute File (Spec-Driven) ............................................ 89
isogen_mandatory_attr_file (Spec-Driven) ..................................................... 89

isogen_endtype_map_file (Spec-Driven) ........................................................ 89
isogen_symbol_map_file (Spec-Driven).......................................................... 89
isogen_output_files_dir (Spec-Driven)............................................................ 89
isogen_nominal_size_map_file (Spec-Driven) ............................................... 90
isogen_pcf_filename_format (Spec-Driven) ................................................... 90
Example: ISOGEN Symbol Map File (Spec-Driven) ........................................ 90
Example: ISOGEN Endtype Map File (Spec-Driven)....................................... 91
Example: ISOGEN Nominal Size Map File (Spec-Driven) .............................. 91
Example: ISOGEN Mandatory Attribute File (Spec-Driven) ........................... 94
Example: ISOGEN Error Log File (Spec-Driven)............................................. 94
To Modify Insulation Assigned to a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) .......................... 94
About Assigning Insulation to Part of a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) ................... 95
To Redefine Insulation Assigned to Part of a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) .......... 95
To Make a Piping Assembly Active (Spec-Driven) ......................................... 97
About Piping Assemblies (Spec-Driven) ......................................................... 97
To Read a Bend Table to a Model (Spec-Driven) ............................................ 97
To Write a Bend Table to a File (Spec-Driven) ................................................ 97
About Pipe Drawings (Spec-Driven) ................................................................ 97
About the Piping Specification Database........................................................ 98
piping_design_method (Spec-Driven) ............................................................. 98
pipe_solid_centerline (Spec-Driven)................................................................ 99
piping_appearance_map_file (Spec-Driven) ................................................... 99
piping_end_compatibility_file (Spec-Driven).................................................. 99
piping_fitt_angle_tolerance (Spec-Driven)...................................................... 99
piping_fitt_category_map_file (Spec-Driven) ............................................... 100

piping_fitt_lib_dir (Spec-Driven) .................................................................... 100
piping_fluid_parameter (Spec-Driven)........................................................... 100
piping_insulation_dir_file (Spec-Driven)....................................................... 100
piping_manufacture_dir_file (Spec-Driven) .................................................. 100
piping_mcat_dir (Spec-Driven)....................................................................... 100
piping_mcat_dir_file (Spec-Driven) ............................................................... 101
piping_min_bolting_clearance (Spec-Driven) .............................................. 101
pipeline_min_segment_length (Spec-Driven)............................................... 101
piping_project_data_dir (Spec-Driven).......................................................... 101
piping_spec_dir_file (Spec-Driven)................................................................ 101
piping_thumb_wheel_increment (Spec-Driven) ........................................... 101
pipeline_assembly_name_format (Spec-Driven).......................................... 101
pipeline_label_format (Spec-Driven) ............................................................. 102
pipeline_spool_label_format (Spec-Driven).................................................. 102
pipeline_start_assembly_name (Spec-Driven) ............................................. 102
piping_system_tree_format (Spec-Driven) ................................................... 103
piping_material_file (Spec-Driven)................................................................. 103
To Reorganize Pipelines (Spec-Driven)......................................................... 103
To Modify the Column Display (Spec-Driven)............................................... 103
To Open a Separate Piping System Tree Window (Spec-Driven) ............... 104
Pro/PIPING Glossary ............................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
About Specification-Driven Routing .............................................................. 104
To Route a Pipe in Specification-Driven Mode ............................................. 104
Route Pipe Menu.............................................................................................. 104
About Routing with Equipment Nozzles........................................................ 105

To Route a Pipeline from an Equipment Nozzle ........................................... 105
To Route from a Port ....................................................................................... 105
To Route to a Port............................................................................................ 105
Routing Equipment Nozzles ........................................................................... 105
Checking Pipe and Port Sizes ........................................................................ 106
About Setting a Start Point ............................................................................. 106
To Set a Start Point.......................................................................................... 106
About Specification Driven Routing with Follow.......................................... 106
To Route a Pipeline with Follow..................................................................... 106
To Redefine Pipe Follow References............................................................. 107
About Specification-Driven Piping Flow Direction....................................... 107
To Display the Flow Direction of a Pipeline .................................................. 108
Default Flow Direction Determination Rules................................................. 108
Example: Displaying the Flow Direction of a Specified Pipeline Series .... 109
To Create the Pipeline Model for a Pipeline with Branch Series ................ 109
Example: Default Flow Direction for Pipeline with Branch Series.............. 110
To Create the Pipeline Model for a Pipeline with Loop Series .................... 111
Example: Default Flow Direction for Pipeline with Loop Series ................. 111
Flow Direction Violations................................................................................ 111
About Fitting Library Files .............................................................................. 112
To Set Up a Library Component..................................................................... 112
Fitting Library Creation Rules ........................................................................ 112
About the JIS Piping Standard ....................................................................... 113
Example: List of JIS Fittings........................................................................... 113
About Creating Library Fitting Parts.............................................................. 116

About Fitting Geometry................................................................................... 117
Example: Fitting Geometry ............................................................................. 117
About Fitting Ports .......................................................................................... 117
To Create Fitting Ports .................................................................................... 118
Port Location for Fittings with Butt Welded/Flanged Ends ......................... 119
Port Location for Fittings with socket Welded/Threaded Ends .................. 121
Mandatory Port Requirements ....................................................................... 122
Fitting Insertion Location and Alignment Considerations .......................... 123
NEAR, FAR, and CENTER Alignment Locations Based on Fitting Ports... 123
NEAR, FAR, and CENTER Alignment Locations Based on

Fitting Ports and an OFFSET Parameter ....................................................... 124
About Inlet Ports.............................................................................................. 125
To Specify an Inlet Port................................................................................... 126
Fitting Outlet Size Parameter.......................................................................... 127
About the Stem Axis of a Fitting .................................................................... 127
Example: Stem Axis Direction........................................................................ 127
About Fitting Parameters................................................................................ 128
Fitting Parameters Based on Fitting Code .................................................... 128
To Assign Fitting Outlet Size Parameter ....................................................... 128
Fitting Branch Size Parameter........................................................................ 129
To Assign Fitting Branch Size Parameter ..................................................... 129
Fitting End Type Code Parameter .................................................................. 129
To Assign a Fitting End Type Code Parameter ............................................ 130
Fitting Eccentricity Parameter........................................................................ 130
To Assign the Fitting Eccentricity Parameter ............................................... 130
Fitting Alignment Offset Parameter ............................................................... 130

To Assign the Fitting Alignment Offset Parameter ...................................... 131
About the ANSI Standard................................................................................ 131
Fitting Component End Types........................................................................ 131
Example: List of ANSI Pipes and Fittings in the Library ............................. 132
About the DIN Standard .................................................................................. 137
Example: List of DIN Fittings.......................................................................... 137
Latrolet Fitting Orientation ............................................................................. 143
Flow Constrained Fitting Parameter .............................................................. 144
About Branch Routing .................................................................................... 144
To Route a Branch........................................................................................... 144
About Stub-in Branches.................................................................................. 145
About Pipeline Modification ........................................................................... 145
To Modify Pipe Segments ............................................................................... 145
To Reverse Flow Direction.............................................................................. 146
To Modify a Corner Type................................................................................. 146
To Edit a Pipeline............................................................................................. 147
To Replace a Bend with an Elbow.................................................................. 147
To Modify the Bend Parameters..................................................................... 147
About Specification-Driven Fitting Insertion ................................................ 148
To Insert Fittings.............................................................................................. 148
To Replace Fittings.......................................................................................... 150
Specifying Thumb Wheel Increments............................................................ 150
About the Insertion of Group Fittings............................................................ 150
Key Fitting ........................................................................................................ 151
To Insert Group Fittings.................................................................................. 151

To Delete Fittings............................................................................................. 153
Group Fitting Rules ......................................................................................... 153
About Branch Fittings ..................................................................................... 153
To Create Branch Start Points........................................................................ 154
End Type Compatibility Checking.................................................................. 154
To Redefine Specification-Driven Fittings .................................................... 154
About Modifying Fittings (Spec-Driven) ........................................................ 154
About Fabricating Pipes ................................................................................. 154
About Cutting Pipe Pieces.............................................................................. 155
To Cut Pipe at a Single Location Using Placement...................................... 155
Assigning a Weld Type ................................................................................... 156
Using Joint Fittings ......................................................................................... 156
To Cut Pipe at a Single Location Using a Plane Reference......................... 156
To Cut Pipe at a Single Location Using a Pipe Reference........................... 157
To Cut Pipe at Multiple Locations Based on Pipe Stock or

User Specified Length..................................................................................... 157
To Cut Pipe at Multiple Locations with Automatic Joint

Fitting Insertion................................................................................................ 158
To Delete a Pipe Piece Cut.............................................................................. 159
About Pipe Spool Generation......................................................................... 159
About Pipe Solids ............................................................................................ 159
To Create a Pipe Solid..................................................................................... 159
Rules for Pipe Spool Generation.................................................................... 160
Example: Associating Spool Numbers with Spools .................................... 160
To Generate All Spool Pieces of a Pipeline .................................................. 161
To Generate a Pipe Spool Piece by Specifying a Pipe Segment ................ 161

To Edit a Pipe Spool Number ......................................................................... 162
To Delete Pipe Spools ..................................................................................... 162
About Trimmed Elbow Fittings....................................................................... 162
To Insert a Trimmed Elbow by Specifying a Selection Name ..................... 163
To Insert a Trimmed Elbow by Selecting the Nearest Standard Elbow...... 163
To Insert Elbows at all Corners Without Trim............................................... 163
To Insert Elbows at all Corners with Trim ..................................................... 164
To Insert Elbow Fittings at all Corners by Specifying a Selection Name... 164

About the Pro/PIPING User Interface (Spec-
Driven)
The Pro/PIPING user interface contains the following elements that increase usability and decrease mouse
picks:
· The PIPING menu groups all necessary tools as menu commands in one convenient location. These
commands open dialog boxes or submenus for intuitive step-by-step piping assembly creation.
· Pro/PIPING dialog boxes contain:
- Expandable/collapsible sections that are indicated by a white triangle. When you click the triangle,
a section expands or collapses.
- Blue bands that separate major groupings within a dialog box.
- Sets of related functions. For example, fitting placement, positioning parameters, alignment point,
flip, and rotation angle are all available through the Fitting Insertion dialog box for Specification-
Driven piping systems.
- Dynamic options that update as you make selections.
- Easy-to-use buttons, text and list boxes, and thumb wheels.
- A fitting preview window allows for immediate inspection and confirmation of fitting selections.
· The Piping System Tree provides an intuitive pipeline-level visual representation of a Pro/PIPING
piping project. You can use the show/blank, or centerline/solid display modes, and highlight pipelines.
These display modes are accessed from this customizable piping interface.
About Design Rule Parameters (Spec-Driven)

In Pro/PIPING, Design Rule parameters are line stock parameters that check selected pipelines to ensure
that the pipes stay within their limitations. If there are any violations, this is considered a Line Stock
violation. The system compares the characteristics of a selected pipeline with the values of the Design Rule
parameters. If there are any violations, the pipeline highlights, which gives you the opportunity to correct
the pipeline parameters.
Pro/PIPING uses Design Rule parameters for both the Non Specification-Driven and the Specification-
Driven Piping modes.
Bend Arc Threshold (Spec-Driven)

The Bend Arc Threshold is a Design Rule parameter that appears in the Design Rule Parameters dialog
box (Specification-Driven Piping). The Bend Arc Threshold is the angle at which Pro/PIPING defines the
dimensioning scheme for large angle bends such as 180 degrees.
The dimensioning scheme for the bend refers to how the bend is located along the pipe. Pro/PIPING can
locate the bend by either the Theoretical Intersection Point or the Bend Arc Center Point.
· Bend angles that are larger than or equal to 180 degrees get dimensioned based on the Bend Arc Center
Point.
· Bend angles that are smaller than 180 degrees get dimensioned based on the Theoretical Intersection
Point of the bend.
For a 180 degree bend, one bend value is reported for the location of the center of the arc of the 180 degree
bend.

Example: Bend Arc Threshold (Spec-Driven)
IF BEND_ARC_THRESHOLD = 165 (default)
THEN
Route a 180-degree bend—Gets reported as one 180-degree bend from the arc center of the bend.
IF BEND_ARC_THRESHOLD = 180
THEN
Route a 180-degree bend—Gets reported as one 180-degree bend from the arc center of the bend.
IF BEND_ARC_THRESHOLD = 181
THEN
Route a 180-degree bend—Gets reported as two 90-degree bends from the theoretical intersection points.
To Check for Design Rule Violations (Spec-

Driven)
1. Click PIPING > Info. The Report Pipeline dialog box opens.
2. Select Check Pipe in the Info Type box. The GET SELECT menu opens.
3. Select a pipeline to check for violations.
4. Under Results, the Report Pipeline dialog box lists all line stocks and their violations.
5. Pro/PIPING highlights the pipeline in red if the violation applies to the entire pipeline. If it only
applies to certain geometry of the pipe (such as a bend), it highlights that geometry in red and the
pipeline in cyan.
You can also click . The INFORMATION WINDOW opens to display the Line Stock name, the
parameter name, the value of the parameter, and the value of the violation (if applicable).
To Access the Specification-Driven Design Mode

1. Configure Pro/PIPING for the Specification-Driven or User-Driven piping design modes.
2. Create or open a piping assembly.
3. Click Applications > Piping. The PIPING menu appears. If you are using the User-Driven mode,
select the Spec Driven check box on the PIPING menu.
You use the PIPING menu to design your specification-driven piping system.
To Create a Pipeline (Spec-Driven)

1. Create or open a Specification-Driven piping assembly.
2. Click Applications > Piping. The PIPING menu appears.
3. Click PIPING > Pipeline > Create/Route. The Create Pipeline dialog box opens.
4. Select the Label tabbed page. Under Pipeline Label, do the following:
- Select a specification, size, and schedule for the selected pipeline.
- If applicable, select mnemonic, number, and insulation. Note that a pipeline number uniquely
identifies a pipeline and it is needed for the Piping System Tree to organize pipelines (by their
number) in a piping system.
Pro/PIPING dynamically displays the pipeline label in the blue bar beside Pipeline.
5. Under Pipeline Assembly, click and select an assembly for the new pipeline from the Model
Tree. Pro/PIPING displays the selection in the Select Assembly box. Pro/PIPING selects the top
assembly (or last assembly selected) by default.
6. Choose one of the following tasks:

- Create a subassembly for the new pipeline. Under Create SubAssembly, select the Name check
box and select or enter a subassembly name. Pro/PIPING creates all pipeline features for the new
pipeline in this subassembly.
- Clear the Name check box. A new subassembly is not created. Pro/PIPING creates all pipeline
features for the new pipeline in the selected assembly.
7. If applicable, enter pipeline parameter values. Select the Parameters tabbed page. Under Pipeline
Parameters, enter the pipeline parameter values. By default, Pro/PIPING makes the pipeline
parameters unavailable. The piping_fluid_parameter configuration option sets the pipeline
parameter availability (default is no).
8. If applicable, enter user-defined pipeline parameters. Select the Defined tabbed page. Under User
Defined Parameters, do one of the following:
- Enter a parameter name in the Name box and a corresponding value in the Value box. Note that all
parameter names must begin with a letter. Click to add the parameter to the pipeline.
- Retrieve existing user-defined pipeline parameters from a file. Click . The Open dialog box
opens. Select the file to retrieve and double-click.
Pro/PIPING displays the user-defined parameters in the list boxes.
9. Click to save the user-defined parameters to a file.
10. Click to accept all pipeline data and create the pipeline. The ROUTE PIPE menu appears.
Begin routing the pipeline.
Note: The pipeline_assembly_name_format and pipeline_label_format configuration
options set the pipeline label and assembly name formats respectively.
About Pro/PIPING and Piping Systems

Pro/PIPING is an optional Pro/ENGINEER module. Accessed through Assembly mode, Pro/PIPING
enables you to generate 3-D piping systems in Pro/ENGINEER assemblies. You can create piping systems
in either the specification-driven or non specification-driven piping design modes. Creating a piping system
involves establishing pipeline parameters, routing lines, and inserting fittings.
A piping system typically consists of pipelines, fittings, and equipment.
· A pipeline is composed of pipe segments and fittings. A segment of line may consist of one or more
consecutive sections—straight pieces of pipe with bends or miter cuts or a section of flexible tube—
between breaks. The system creates a break whenever you create a fitted corner or insert an internal
fitting in the pipeline.
· A fitting is a part or assembly that you use to connect lines to other lines, fittings, and equipment, or to
perform specific functions in the piping system (for example, flow valves).
· Equipment in the working assembly (for example, a coil or a tank) is represented by assembly
components with predefined entry ports.
Tailoring the Pro/PIPING Working Environment

You can tailor your Pro/PIPING work environment to your specific needs using various tools:
· Using simplified representations, you can create a special version of a piping assembly that includes
only those components that you need to route a pipeline.
Using simplified representations can improve regeneration, retrieval, and display time, which allows
you to work more efficiently. Simplified representations simplify a view by controlling which members
of an assembly the system retrieves into a session and shows.
The By Rule functionality enables you to exclude piping solids and fittings from a simplified
representation by assigning a parameter and then excluding all components that have a particular value
for that parameter.
Although you cannot exclude assembly features (those with green pipe routing centerlines), you can

easily place all piping features on a layer by type.
· Using top-down design tools, you can set up a well-structured design using advanced component
creation tools containing skeleton models and copied geometric and datum references.
· Using reference control and investigation tools, you can view and manage the complex web of
dependencies (references) that evolve as you make features in a design.
· Using viewing and environment control settings, you can set different visualization (display) modes for
components in an assembly. You can assign wireframe, hidden line, no hidden line, shaded or blanked
display modes to components.
· The Piping System Tree provides an intuitive pipeline-level visual representation of a Pro/PIPING
piping project. You can use show/blank and centerline/solid display modes, and also highlight
pipelines. These display modes are accessed from this fully customizable piping interface.
About Specification-Driven Pipelines

You begin designing specification-driven piping systems by creating specification-driven pipelines using
the Create Pipeline dialog box (PIPING > Pipeline > Create/Route). You create each pipeline in a
piping assembly by using the OPER PIPE LINE menu.
The OPER PIPE LINE menu allows you perform the following pipeline tasks:
· Create/Route—Creates a pipeline and provides you with the ROUTE PIPE menu to route the pipeline
immediately.
· Delete—Deletes the selected pipeline and provides you with the option of deleting or suspending all
associated children.
· Rename—Renames the selected pipeline.
· Suppress—Suppresses the selected pipeline and all associated children.
· Resume—Resumes suppressed pipelines by name.
PIPING Menu (Spec-Driven)

The PIPING menu contains the following Pro/PIPING commands:
· Active Asm—Opens the GET SELECT menu that allows you to change the current active assembly.
Select the active assembly from either the Model Tree, Piping System Tree, or the working window.
The name of the currently active assembly appears in the graphics window.
· Component—Opens the COMPONENT menu that allows you to manipulate assembly components.
For more information on components, refer to the topics about basic assemblies in the Using
Foundation Modules portion of Pro/ENGINEER help.
· Pipeline—Opens the OPER PIPE LINE menu on which you can create and immediately route a new
pipeline or delete, rename, suppress, or resume existing pipelines.
· Route—Opens the GET SELECT menu on which you can add to or edit the path of an existing
pipeline assembly.
· Fitting—Opens the FITTING menu on which you can insert pipe fittings into a current active
assembly.
· Modify Pipe—Opens the PIPE MODIFY dialog box in which you can modify several piping options
in the active assembly.
· Modify Dim—Opens the MODIFY menu on which you can modify the active assembly component
dimensions.
· Regenerate—Opens the PRT TO REGEN menu on which you can update modified objects and
assembly dimensions.
· Fabrication—Opens the FABRICATION menu on which you can cut pipes, number pipe segments,
and create pipe solids and insulation.
· Drawing—Opens the PIP DRAWING menu on which you can use the Pro/PIPING drawing tool.

· Set Up—Opens the PIP SETUP menu on which you can set up how Pro/PIPING creates piping
systems.
· Info—Opens the Piping Info dialog box in which you can retrieve piping system information and save
your analyses for future retrieval.
About Pro/PIPING Piping Design Modes

Pro/PIPING allows you to create complex piping systems based on the piping design mode you choose.
You set the piping design mode by setting the piping_design_method configuration option. The
following design modes are available:
· Non Specification-Driven—Creates piping systems using manual tasks. All line stocks must be
manually created and associated to a routed pipeline. All fittings must also be manually inserted. The
Non-Specification-Driven piping design mode does not use project-specific data during pipe modeling.
Furthermore, this design mode does not support design compatibility checks such as size mismatch
detection, end type mismatch, and so on.
· Specification-Driven—Creates piping systems based on the piping design method practiced by the
Plant, Shipbuilding, and Aerospace design industries. Pro/PIPING creates specification-driven piping
systems using piping specifications and automated modeling tasks. These tasks use archived piping data
and project-specific data from the Specification Database. Pro/PIPING creates all line stocks on-the-fly
and automatically associated them to the appropriate pipelines. All fittings are selected automatically
during fitting insertion. The Specification-Driven piping design mode supports intelligent design rule
checking during modeling.
· User-Driven—Enables you to switch between Non Specification-Driven and Specification -Driven
piping modes and convert your piping assemblies at any time in the design process. Select or clear the
Spec Driven check box on the PIPING menu to control the project piping design mode and convert
piping assemblies to the selected mode.
To Set Pro/PIPING Configuration Options (Spec-

Driven)
1. Locate the configuration option you want to set using the configuration topics.
2. Click Utilities > Options. The Options dialog box opens.
3. Select the configuration option from the list.
or
In the Option field, enter the configuration option name.
4. In the Value field, enter the value. You can use the Value list to see which values are available. If the
value requires an integer, enter it.
5. Click Add/Change. The configuration option and its value appear in the list. A green status icon
confirms the change.
6. When you finish configuring Pro/PIPING, click Apply or OK.
Note: It is recommended that you set the Pro/PIPING configuration options before starting a new piping
project.
About Configuring Pro/PIPING (Spec-Driven)

You can customize the way the Specification-Driven piping design mode operates by entering
config.pro configuration file options and their values in the Options dialog box (Utilities > Options).
For example, you can modify piping design modes, pipeline formats, file names and directory locations,
and configure the Pro/PIPING ISOGEN interface.
Pro/PIPING provides a list of configuration options arranged in alphabetical order. Each option contains
the following information:
· Configuration option name.

· Default and available variables or values. All default values are in italics.
· Brief description and notes describing the configuration option.
ISOGEN Configuration Options

Pro/PIPING allows you to create isometric pipeline drawings by providing an isometric drawing generation
(ISOGEN) interface. Using the Generate Isometric dialog box (PIPING > Drawing), you can create
ISOGEN .pcf files for use with an ISOGEN drawing tool. The following configuration options must be
set in the Pro/PIPING config.pro file to use the ISOGEN interface:
· isogen_mandatory_attr_file
· isogen_symbol_map_file
· isogen_output_files_dir
· isogen_nominal_size_map_file
· isogen_pcf_filename_format
· isogen_endtype_map_file
Notes:
· After you set the configuration options, all settings take effect immediately in the current
Pro/ENGINEER session.
· The Symbol Map, Endtype Map, and Nominal Size ISOGEN Map files are required to map
Pro/PIPING component information to ISOGEN component information.
About Setting Up Specification-Driven Piping

Pro/PIPING allows you to design complex piping systems based on piping specifications. In order to
design these piping systems, you must first set up Specification-Driven Piping. You use the PIP SETUP
menu (PIPING > Set Up) to perform the following setup procedures:
· Spec DB—Allows you to set up the piping Specification Database Project Data files. The Pro/PIPING
Specification Database contains Master Catalog (MCAT), Project Data, and Fitting Library files.
Pro/PIPING includes populated MCAT and Fitting Library files for immediate use. However, you must
define the Project Data files for each piping project before beginning pipe system modeling.
· Update Model—Allows you to update the active assembly in the current piping model with piping data
changes made to the specification files (Project Data files), the MCAT files, or both. You can also
modify line stocks and update the current piping model to reflect the changes.
· Design Rules—Allows you to add or change the Design Rule parameters.
· Bend Allow—Lets you define or modify bend tables.
· Set Display—Sets the centerline or solid pipeline display for a selected pipeline in the graphics
window.
To Change and Update Material Density

You can change pipe material density in a specification and update the current model with the changes.
1. Locate the Piping Material Master Catalog (MCAT) file for the selected pipeline or line stock. The
default path for this file is <ProE load directory>/text/piping_data/
master_catalog/.
2. Use a text editor and change the material density value for the selected pipeline or line stock. Save all
changes.
3. Update the model. Click Set Up > Update Model. The Update Model dialog box opens.
4. Under Assembly, click and select the assembly to which you want to apply the changes.
5. Under Model Information, select the Density check box.
6. Click . The Confirm Cancel dialog box opens. Click to confirm the update. The dialog

boxes close and Pro/PIPING updates the active assembly information. Pro/PIPING confirms the update
in the Message Area.
7. Regenerate (PIPING > Regenerate) to apply the changes to the piping model displayed in the graphics
window.
8. Verify the changes. Click Analysis > Model Analysis. In the Model Analysis dialog box, retrieve a
solid part density.
To Set the Display (Spec-Driven)

1. Click PIPING > Active Assembly and select the active assembly that contains the pipeline to which
you want to set the display.
2. Click PIPING > Set Up > Set Display. The PIPE DISPLAY menu appears.
3. Select the pipeline in the graphics window.
4. Do one of the following:
- To display pipe centerlines, click Center Line.
- To display pipe solids, click Solid. Note that to display pipe solids, you must first create the pipe
solids for the selected pipeline (PIPING > Fabrication > Pipe Solid). The Pro/ENGINEER
Message Area confirms the action.
5. Click Done Sel from the GET SELECT menu. Pro/PIPING sets the pipeline display.
To Convert Specification-Driven Piping

Assemblies (Spec-Driven)
You can convert Specification-Driven Piping assemblies to Non Specification-Driven Piping assemblies.
This allows you to use the existing pipe systems in the Non Specification-Driven piping design mode.
1. Configure Pro/PIPING for the User-Driven piping design mode.
2. Create or open a Specification-Driven piping assembly to convert.
3. On the PIPING menu, clear the Spec Driven check box. Pro/PIPING considers all pipelines as Non
Specification-Driven.
Notes:
· Every pipeline in the active assembly must be converted because the Non Specification-Driven mode
permits different line stock assignments for each pipe segment.
· All existing fittings remain Specification-Driven. So, if you convert the pipeline to Specification-
Driven, Pro/PIPING selects and inserts all Specification-Driven fittings according to the pipeline
specification.
· Pipe solids failure can occur due to pipeline size changes.
About Converting Piping Assemblies (Spec-

Driven)
The User-Driven piping design mode allows you to convert piping assemblies at any time in the piping
design process using the Spec Driven check box on the PIPING menu. You can convert existing Non
Specification-Driven or Specification-Driven piping assemblies to the other design mode on-the-fly and
continue designing your piping system.
After setting piping_design_method configuration option to the User-Driven mode, the following
actions occur:
· If a piping assembly is not open, Pro/PIPING defaults to the Non Specification-Driven design mode.
Select the Spec Driven check box to switch to the Specification-Driven design mode.
· If an existing piping assembly is open or after you open an existing piping assembly, Pro/PIPING
switches to the piping design mode in which the assembly was created. The Spec Driven check box
indicates the design mode. You can always convert the assembly to switch design modes.

Assembly Conversion Processes
Pro/PIPING executes two different piping assembly conversion processes based on the piping assembly
type.
Assembly Type Conversion Process

Specification-Driven to Non Clear the Spec Driven check box on the PIPING menu. After
Specification-Driven this process, Pro/PIPING considers all pipelines as Non
Specification-Driven.
All existing fittings will remain Specification-Driven.
Non Specification-Driven to Select the Spec Driven check box on the PIPING menu. You
Specification-Driven must assign specification-specific data in the Convert Pipeline
dialog box for each pipeline in the active assembly. After
entering this data, the Pro/ENGINEER message area displays
each pipeline and its conversion status. All pipelines must be
converted to Specification-Driven.
All existing fittings will remain Non Specification-Driven.
Notes:
· The piping assembly conversion processes occur on a pipeline basis only. Fitting are not converted.
· Mixed models are not allowed. Non Specification-Driven and Specification-Driven pipelines cannot be
included in the same piping assembly.
· Mixed assemblies are allowed. Non Specification-Driven and Specification-Driven assemblies and
subassemblies can be grouped.
· All existing line stocks are automatically deleted. The Non Specification-Driven mode permits different
line stock assignments to each pipe segment.
To Convert Non Specification-Driven Piping

Assemblies (Spec-Driven)
You can convert Non Specification-Driven Piping assemblies to Specification-Driven Piping assemblies.
This allows you to use existing pipe systems in the Specification-Driven Piping design mode.
1. Configure Pro/PIPING for the User-Driven piping design mode. For more information about
configuring Pro/PIPING, refer to the topics in the Configuring Pro/PIPING portion of Introduction to
Pro/PIPING.
2. Create or open a Non Specification-Driven piping assembly to convert.
3. Click Active Asm on the PIPING menu and select a piping assembly from either the Piping System
Tree or the graphics window.
4. Select the Spec Driven check box on the PIPING menu. The Convert Pipeline dialog box opens.
Pro/PIPING displays the active assembly under Active Assembly.
5. Select a pipeline to convert from the Select Pipeline box. If only one pipeline is available, Pro/PIPING
displays its name beside Pipeline .
6. Select the Label tabbed page. Under Pipeline Label, do the following:
- Select a specification, size, and schedule for the selected pipeline.
- If applicable, select mnemonic, number, and insulation. Note that a pipeline number uniquely
identifies a pipeline and it is needed for the Piping System Tree to organize pipelines (by their
number) in a piping system.
7. If applicable, enter pipeline parameter values. Select the Parameters tabbed page. Under Pipeline
Parameters, enter the parameter values. By default, Pro/PIPING makes the pipeline parameters
unavailable. The piping_fluid_parameter configuration option sets the pipeline parameter
availability (default is no).

8. If applicable, enter user-defined pipeline parameters. Select the Defined tabbed page. Under User
Defined Parameters, do one of the following:
- Enter a parameter name in the Name box (must begin with a letter) and a corresponding value in
the Value box. Click to add the parameter to the pipeline.
- Retrieve existing user-defined pipeline parameters from a file. Click . The Open dialog box
opens. Select the file to retrieve and double-click.
Pro/PIPING displays the user-defined parameters.
9. Click to save the parameters to a file.
10. Click to accept all pipeline data and begin the conversion process.
The Pro/ENGINEER message area displays the pipeline conversion status. Pro/PIPING generates new line
stocks based on the assigned specification.
Notes:
· You must perform this conversion process each time you switch from the Non Specification-Driven to
the Specification-Driven design mode.
· You must select each assembly to convert. Mixed assemblies are allowed.
· Every pipeline in the active assembly must be converted.
· All existing fittings remain Non Specification-Driven.
· All existing line stocks are automatically deleted.
About the Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven)

The Pro/PIPING Piping System Tree allows you to control your pipeline display. This tree-based interface
organizes all pipelines in the active assembly and its subassemblies by piping system (categories) and
orders pipelines according to their name. The ability to include all subassemblies streamlines the pipeline
display process. This is especially important if you create pipelines based on the "one pipeline per
assembly" modeling method.
The Piping System Tree does the following:
· Displays only pipelines in the active assembly and its subassemblies.
· Organizes pipelines in a collapsible/expandable hierarchy according to piping system and pipeline
number. This organization provides a clear and intuitive visual representation of the piping project that
allows immediate piping system recognition and pipeline selection. For example, you can group and
display all water pipes and/or all specification 12A pipelines.
· Allows for efficient pipeline selection. You can quickly select pipelines for display or to apply
modeling tasks to them. Note that the pipelines and assembly components cannot be sequentially
reordered using the Piping System Tree unlike the Pro/ENGINEER Model Tree.
Pipeline Selection and Display Features

The Piping System Tree provides the following dynamic pipeline selection and display options:
· Pipeline Selection— Select one pipeline, multiple pipelines in a piping system, or all pipelines in the
active assembly including its subassemblies. You can select pipelines from the Piping System Tree
window or from the Pro/ENGINEER graphics window.
· Show/Blank—Displays or hide multiple pipelines in the active assembly.
· Centerline/Solid—Displays pipe centerlines or pipe solids.
· Highlight Model—Highlights selected pipelines. Select a pipeline in the Piping System Tree and
Pro/PIPING highlights the corresponding pipeline model in the graphics window and vise versa.
· Reset Mode—Resets the Piping System Tree display mode.

Customize the Pro/PIPING Piping System Tree
The Piping System Tree is fully customizable. You can reorganize pipelines in multiple ways by setting the
piping_system_tree_format configuration option. You can also open a separate Piping System
Tree window.
About Customizing the Piping System Tree (Spec-

Driven)
Customizing the Piping System Tree gives you the flexibility to display and organize your piping projects
in several ways.
· Reorganize Pipelines— The Piping System Tree lists all pipelines within the active assembly in a
collapsible/expandable hierarchy of categories and subcategories for easy selection and identification.
You can reorganize pipelines in multiple ways by setting the piping_system_tree_format
configuration option to modify categories.
· Modify the Column Display—Display informational columns and select items to display in these
Piping System Tree columns.
· Display a Separate Piping System Tree Window—Open a separate Piping System Tree window to
display your pipelines.
Example: Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven)

The following Piping System Tree displays all pipelines in the active assembly (ACCOMODATION.ASM)
and its subassemblies:

These above pipelines are organized by the following configuration options and values:
Configuration Option Value

piping_system_tree_format MNEMONIC
pipeline_label_format SIZE-SPECIFICATION-MNEMONIC-NUMBER
Notes:
· Within piping systems, Pro/PIPING always organizes pipelines by number.
· UNCLASSIFIED-GROUP contains all Non Specification-Driven pipelines.
To Access the Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven)

1. Open or create a Pro/PIPING assembly.
2. Click Applications > Piping to access Pro/PIPING. The Piping System Tree opens. From the Piping
System Tree, you can select pipelines and display modes.
If the Piping System Tree does not open, do one of the following:
- After the Model Tree opens, click .

- Click View > Model Tree Setup > Piping View. The Piping System Tree opens.
Note: If the Model Tree window does not open, click View > Model Tree. The Model Tree opens and
becomes available.

To Show/Blank Pipelines (Spec-Driven)
1. Click . The Piping System Tree opens.
2. Select one or more pipelines from the Piping System Tree and right-click. A shortcut menu appears.
3. Click Show/Blank to access this display mode and right-click. The shortcut menu reappears.
4. Click Show to display the selected pipeline in the graphics window. appears next to the selection.
or
Click Blank to hide the selected pipeline in the graphics window. appears next to the selection.
You can select Reset Mode to clear the display mode.
To Display Centerlines or Solids (Spec-Driven)

2. Select one or more pipelines from the Piping System Tree and right-click. A shortcut menu appears.
3. Click Centerline/Solid and right-click. The shortcut menu reappears.
4. Click Centerline to display pipe centerlines for the selection. appears next to the selected pipeline
in the Piping System Tree.
or
Click Solid to display pipe solids for the selection. appears next to the selected pipeline in the
Piping System Tree.
You can select Reset Mode to clear the display mode.
Note: The Piping System Tree centerline or solid display mode differs from the centerline or solid display
capabilities in Set Display and the mode set by the pipe_solid_centerline configuration option in
the following ways:
- The Piping System Tree centerline or solid display mode allows you to select one or more
pipelines in the active assembly, including subassemblies. You can display the selected pipeline
with a pipe solid or centerline. Note that if you are creating pipelines based on the "one pipeline
per assembly" modeling method, it is recommended that you use this centerline/solid display
mode.
- The Set Display centerline or solid display mode (PIPING > Set Up > Set Display) enables you
to select only one pipeline in the active assembly, but not in the subassemblies. You can display
the selected pipeline with a pipe solid or centerline.
- The mode set by the pipe_solid_centerline configuration option indicates the center of
the pipe solid geometry with a line. This is a global setting for all pipelines.
To Select Pipelines (Spec-Driven)

2. From within the Piping System Tree, select one of the following:
- PIPING SYSTEM TREE—Selects all pipelines in the active assembly including those in the
subassemblies.
- Piping System (Category)—Selects all pipelines in piping system. For example, if a piping
system is configured for MNEMONIC and you select the Water category, all water pipelines in the
active assembly are selected.
- Pipeline—Selects one pipeline.
You can also select individual pipelines in the Pro/ENGINEER graphics window.

To Reset the Display Mode (Spec-Driven)
2. Select a pipeline or pipelines and right-click. A shortcut menu appears.
3. Select Reset Mode. The current display mode is cleared from the selection. appears next to the
selected pipeline in the Piping System Tree.
You can right-click again to select another Piping System Tree display mode from the shortcut menu.
To Highlight Pipelines (Spec-Driven)

1. Click View > Model Tree Setup > Highlight Model.
2. Select pipelines from Piping System Tree or in the Pro/ENGINEER graphics window. The selected
pipelines highlight in both areas.
Repeat this process to turn off the Highlight Model display mode.
About Isometric Drawing Generation (ISOGEN)

(Spec-Driven)
Pro/PIPING provides an ISOGEN interface allowing you to create isometric drawings of pipelines. The
Isometric Drawing Generation (ISOGEN) Interface exports material and geometrical data from a
Pro/PIPING model to a readable ISOGEN .pcf (Piping Component File) format. This format serves as an
input to ISOGEN for creating pipeline isometric drawings.
The Generate Isometric dialog box (PIPING > Drawing) allows you to create isometric drawings from
Pro/PIPING models. Using this dialog box, you can select pipelines, set up filenames and directories, and
export the data to an intermediate .pcf file(s). ISOGEN reads this .pcf file data and generates the
isometric drawings in various standard data formats.
Note: You must first set the ISOGEN configuration options to use the ISOGEN interface generation tool.
To Report Insulation Information (Spec-Driven)

1. Assign insulation to a pipeline or part of a pipeline.
2. Click PIPING > Info. The Report Pipeline dialog box opens.
3. Under Info Type, select General from the box.
4. Under Definition, select Insulation from the box.
5. Click and select an insulated pipeline or insulated pipe segment from which to retrieve
information. You can select from either the Model Tree, the Piping System Tree, or the graphics
window.
Pro/PIPING displays the selected pipe data in the box under Definition and displays the insulation
information under Results. You can either scroll to view the entire report or click and view the
report in the separate INFORMATION WINDOW.
To Define Design Rule Parameters (Spec-Driven)

You use Design Rule parameters to verify that parameters of a routed pipe are within limitations.
1. Click PIPING > Set Up > Design Rules. The Define Design Rules dialog box opens.
2. Under By Segment, click and select a pipe segment. This allows you to assign Design Rule
parameters to a pipe segment.
or
Under By Parameters, select a linestock. This allows you to assign Design Rule parameters to an
entire line stock.

3. Click . The Design Rule Parameters dialog box opens.
4. Enter the Design Rule parameter values in any of the following boxes and ENTER. A blue dot at the
bottom of the dialog box confirms the entry.
- Max Overall Length—Maximum allowable length of a continuous pipe segment (Default value:
1000).
- Max Bends Number—Maximum allowable number of bends in a continuous pipe segment
(Default value: 100).
- Min Bend Separation—Minimum allowable distance, in assembly units, between bends in one
continuous pipe segment.
- Min Straight Length—Minimum allowable distance, in assembly units, from a pipe end to the
next bend or endpoint (Default value: 10).
- Bend Arc Threshold— Angle at which Pro/PIPING defines the dimensioning scheme for large
angle bends, such as 180 degrees (Default value in degrees: 165. You can enter a value between 0
and 360.).
- Bend Table Name—Assign a bend table to the line stock. You can create a bend table at any time
(Default value: NO_TABLE).
5. Click to apply the Design Rule Parameters. The Design Rule Parameters dialog box closes.
6. Click to close the Define Design Rules dialog box.

Note: All bend radius and bend angle boxes are unavailable. Pro/PIPING retrieves this bend data from the
Specification Database Bend Master Catalog (MCAT) file.
To Change and Update Corner Types

You can change piping corner types in a specification and update the current model with the changes.
1. Modify the specification. Click Set Up > Spec DB. The Define Piping Specification dialog box opens.
2. Click . The Open File dialog box opens. The current directory is based on the directory path in
the piping_project_data_dir configuration option.
3. Double-click the Auto-Selection file that is associated with the specification that you want to modify.
The Open File dialog box closes. In the Define Piping Specification dialog box, the file name appears
in the blue border next to Auto-Select File.
4. Under Select Record, select the specification record that you want to modify.
5. You can change corner types using the following methods:
- Bend and Miter Corner Types—Under Define Record, select the Allow Bend and/or Allow
Miter check boxes to accept bend and/or mitered corner types. Clear the check boxes to make
these corner types unavailable to the specification.
- Fitting Corner Types—Select the Fitting tabbed page on the Define Piping Specification dialog
box. To add a corner fitting, either add a corner fitting to an existing fitting record or create a new
fitting record that contains a corner fitting. You can delete a fitting records that contain corner
fittings to make them unavailable to the specification.
6. Click to insert the changes to the selected record. Pro/PIPING modifies the existing record and
displays the changes under Select Record.
7. Click to save changes to the file. The current directory is based on the directory path in the
piping_project_data_dir configuration option.
8. Click File > Exit. The Define Piping Specification dialog box closes.
11. Under Model Information, select the Corner Types check box.

window.
14. Verify the changes. Click PIPING > Route > Pipe Envrnmt > Corner Types. The Corner Type
menu lists the allowed corner types (Fitting, Bend, Miter Cut) for the active assembly.
To Change and Update Stock Number Formats

You can change the pipe and fitting stock number formats in a specification and update the current model
with the changes.
5. Select the Pipe, Fitting, or Assembly (fitting) tabbed pages for the type of stock number format to
change.
6. Under Define Record and Select Stock Number Format, select new format keywords from the
Keyword box or enter unique keywords. You can delete any keyword to make it unavailable to the
specification.
7. Click to insert the changes to the selected record. Pro/PIPING modifies the record and displays
the changes under Select Record.
12. Under Model Information, select the Stock Number check box.
window.
15. Verify the changes. To display the stock number in the updated format, click PIPING > Info. In the
Report Pipeline dialog box, select General (under Info Type) and Segment (under Definition).
16. Click and select a pipe segment in the graphics window. Note that the segment must be from the
updated assembly. Pro/PIPING displays the pipeline information in the Results window. You can also
click to open the INFORMATION WINDOW.
About Pipeline Insulation (Spec-Driven)

Pro/PIPING enables you to assign insulation to a pipeline, part of a pipeline, and fittings. After you assign
the insulation, Pro/PIPING creates insulation features that can be accessed in the Pro/ENGINEER Model
Tree.
You can do the following insulation tasks at any time in the piping design process:

· Assign Insulation to a Pipeline—Assign insulation to an entire pipeline during pipeline creation or
during piping design.
· Assign Insulation to Part of a Pipeline—Assign insulation to any part of a selected pipeline. Target
and insulate specific pipeline areas.
· Modify the Insulation Assignment—Modify any insulation assignment in your piping system.
· Delete Insulation—Delete any insulation assignment in your piping system.
· Create Insulation Solids—Create solid representations of insulation for immediate graphical
identification and confirmation.
· Generate Insulation Information Reports—Generate detailed insulation reports for further insulation
analysis.
To Assign Insulation during Pipeline Creation

(Spec-Driven)
You can assign insulation to a new pipeline during pipeline creation. Note that you can only assign
insulation to an entire pipeline using this method.
1. Click PIPING > Pipeline > Create/Route. The Create Pipeline dialog box opens.
2. Under Pipeline Label, select the applicable pipeline label information.
3. If an insulation code was assigned to the selected specification in the Specification Directory (database)
file, the Insulation box displays the code. You can select another insulation code but you must select an
insulation code.
If an insulation code was not assigned to the selected specification in the Specification Directory
(database) file, select the Insulation check box and select an insulation code from the list. Pro/PIPING
dynamically displays the pipeline label in the blue bar beside Pipeline.
4. Click to save the selections. Pro/PIPING saves the insulation data in an insulation feature in the
active assembly. You can retrieve insulation information (PIPING > Info) to view the assigned
insulation data.
Notes:
· The following Specification Database files must be populated with insulation data in order to assign
insulation to specification-driven pipelines:
- Insulation Directory file (Project Data file) must contain records for the insulation codes.
- Insulation MCAT file (Master Catalog file) that is assigned to an insulation code must contain
insulation data.
· Pro/PIPING creates insulation solids automatically after you create pipe solids.
To Delete Insulation (Spec-Driven)

You can delete insulation assigned to an entire pipeline or part of a pipeline.
1. Open the assembly containing the pipeline and the insulation to be deleted.
2. Click . The Model Tree opens.

3. In the Model Tree, locate the assembly containing the insulated pipeline and corresponding the
insulation feature. You can delete the following types of insulation features:
- Insulation Features—Store the insulation data (codes, names, thickness, sizes, and so on) for a
pipeline. Pro/PIPING identifies the insulation features by insulation code. Select the feature to
highlight it in the graphics window.
- Insulation Segment Features—Store the start and end points for insulation on part of a pipe
segment. Note that the insulation segment feature is a child of the related insulation feature. If you
delete an insulation feature, Pro/PIPING deletes all related children, including the insulation
segment feature, if applicable. So, if you delete the insulation feature from an insulated pipeline
that also contains a partially insulated segment, all insulation data will be deleted.

To locate the insulation segment feature to delete, select the insulation feature and right-click.
From the shortcut menu, select Info > Parent Child Info. The Reference Information Window
opens. Under Children of Current Feature, Pro/PIPING lists all children of the selected
insulation feature. Insulation segment features are labeled Insulation Seg id <number>.
4. Select the insulation feature to delete from the Model Tree. The feature highlights on the pipeline in the
graphics window. Right-click and a shortcut menu appears.
5. Click Delete. A warning appears to confirm the action.
6. Click . Pro/PIPING deletes the selected insulation feature from the Model Tree and the graphics
window.
Note: The Model Tree must display features to delete insulation features from the Model Tree. Click View
> Model Tree Setup > Item Display. Under Display, select the Features check box and click OK.
To Assign Insulation to Part of a Pipeline (Spec-

Driven)
1. Click PIPING > Active Asm and select the active assembly that contains the pipeline to partially
insulate.
2. Click PIPING > Fabrication > Insulation. The Create Insulation dialog box opens. Pro/PIPING
selects the Start option under Insulation Segment Points by default.
3. Follow these steps to select insulation start and end points. Note that start and end points must be on the
same pipeline:
a. Under Select Start Point, click and select a pipe segment to specify the insulation start
point. Crosshairs indicate the start point on the pipe segment and the pipe segment ID populates the
Select Start Point box.
b. Select the End point option under Insulation Segment Points. Under Select End Point, click
and select the insulation end point. Crosshairs indicate the end point on the pipe segment and
the pipe segment ID populates the Select End Point box.
4. Under Point Placement Options, select one of the following options to specify both start and end point
placement. Note that you must select the Start and End options under Insulation Segment Points to
place the appropriate points:
specifies the start or end point distance from the pipe segment upstream end.
specifies the start or end point distance ratio from the pipe segment upstream end.
places a start or end point on the pipe segment perpendicular to that pipe segment. Note that
the start point pipe segment must be perpendicular to the end point pipe segment to make this option
available.
places a start or end point from a specified datum plane. The datum plane must be
perpendicular to the start or end point pipe segment. Pro/PIPING creates a reference to the datum
plane.
5. Under Positioning Parameters, specify the point location parameters based on the selected placement
option. Use the thumb wheel to move the point placement or enter a value in the thumb wheel box and
ENTER for exact placement.
If you selected the Datum plane reference placement option, , select a datum plane from the

graphics window. Pro/PIPING displays the datum place name in the Positioning Parameters box.
6. Under Insulation Parameters, select an insulation code to assign insulation between the specified
placement points.
7. Click to assign the insulation to the pipe segment.

Notes:
insulation data.
About Piping Layers (Spec-Driven)

You use layers in a model or a layout as an organizational tool. By associating items with a layer, you can
collectively manipulate them such as to delete, reorder, suppress, or show or blank them selectively.
Pro/PIPING creates three piping layers after you create a pipeline. These layers are located in the active
pipe assembly and use the naming convention established in the Specification Database during piping
setup.
Pro/PIPING creates the following three types of layers:
· ROUTE—Contains all routing features in piping assembly
· FITTING—Contains all fitting components for the subassembly
· SOLID—Contains all pipe solids for subassembly

The following example illustrates the Pro/PIPING layer tree:
In the above example, DXF_LAYER represents the layer name.

For more information about layers, refer to Managing Model Composition in Pro/ENGINEER Foundation.
About Master Catalog Files

Pro/PIPING Master Catalog (MCAT) files are Pro/TABLE (ASCII) files that store all of the piping design
data required for pipe modeling. This piping data is available for all projects and remains unchanged as
new piping projects are designed. The MCAT file data sources consist of industry standards and practices,
and manufacturer catalogs.
Pro/PIPING includes Master Catalog files. You can modify existing MCAT files to satisfy project
requirements.
How Master Catalog Files Work
Master Catalog files contain all piping data that is available for all piping projects. MCAT files function as
a piping data library. During Specification-Driven Piping setup, you must add all piping data from printed
sources into the Master Catalog files, as needed. You also must create the Project Data files.
You create Project Data files by selecting piping data from the MCAT files and assigning it to each project
specification. Pro/PIPING writes this data to the Project Data files. Project Data files allow you to control
the data that Pro/PIPING retrieves during project design.

Example: Before you begin designing the piping project, you must set up Specification Driven piping by
creating the Project Data files. You assign different piping data (pipeline and fitting data, insulation data,
and so forth) to specifications 11B, 12A, and 12C. As you begin designing the pipeline for specification
12A, Pro/PIPING retrieves only the piping data that you assigned to this specification. All other Master
Catalog file data remains archived. You select from the specification 12A piping data and begin project
design.
The following table lists each Pro/PIPING Master Catalog file and its information type:
Master Catalog (MCAT) File Information Type

Piping Master Catalog Directory file All Piping Master Catalog files
Pipe Outer Diameter file All available pipe outside diameters
Pipe Thickness file All available pipe thickness
Pipe Master Catalog file All available pipe sizes for a material type
Piping Material file All available pipe material data
Piping Manufacture Directory file Relates the pipe material code to the Bend, Bend
Machine, and the Miter files
Fitting Master Catalog file All available fittings
Bend file All available bend tables
Bending Machine File All available bend machines and their parameters
Miter file All available miter tables
End Compatibility file All available end type matching tables
Insulation file All available insulation data for pipes and fittings
Appearance Map file All available colors that can be applied to pipelines
Note: You can define the MCAT directory path by setting the piping_mcat_dir configuration option.
About Project Data Files

Project Data files are Pro/TABLE (ASCII) files that store all project specific design information. You
create Project Data files when you set up Specification-Driven Piping for each piping project.
To set up Specification-Driven Piping, you must define each piping specification and assign piping data to
them using the Define Piping Specification dialog box (PIPING > Set Up > Spec DB). Pro/PIPING
writes this piping data to the following Project Data files:
· Specification Directory Files—Store all piping specifications, mnemonics, colors, layers, insulation
codes, and assigned Auto-Selection files that you selected for a piping project.
· Auto-Selection Files—Contain all pipes, fittings, bends, miters, and assembly fittings that you selected
for a piping project. Pro/PIPING retrieves this data from the Master Catalog (MCAT) files.
· Insulation Directory Files—Contain all insulation files, insulation codes, and colors that you selected
for a piping project. Pro/PIPING retrieves this data from the Master Catalog (MCAT) files.
The Fitting Category Map Files are Project Data files in which you assign fitting categories to Fitting
Category buttons in the Insert Fitting and Insert Group Fitting dialog boxes. These buttons allow you to
easily access all fittings for the selected pipeline specification during fitting insertion.
How Project Data Files Work

As you design a piping project and select piping specifications, Pro/PIPING uses the Project Data files to
retrieve the piping data that you assigned to each specification and dynamically populates the current dialog
box. This simplifies the piping design process.
For example, before you begin designing your piping project, you set up Specification-Driven Piping. You
assign piping data to piping specification records A7A, 12A, and 14C. Pro/PIPING retrieves the data from
the Master Catalog (MCAT) files and saves the records in the Project Data files. As you create the pipeline

or insert a fitting for specification 12A, only the piping data that you assigned to the specification 12A
record becomes available and populates the dialog box. All other data remains archived.
Note: Pro/PIPING saves all Project Data files in one directory. You can change this directory by setting the
Example: Piping Master Catalog Directory File

The following is an example of the Piping Master Catalog Directory file:
Default Path:
<ProE load point>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/piping_mcat_dir.ptd
CATEGORY MCAT_FILE PIPE_OD_FILE PIPE_THK_FILE UNITS

PIPE pipe/pipe_steel pipeod/od_steel pipethk/thk_steel MM
PIPE pipe/pipe_stain pipeod/od_steel pipethk/thk_steel MM
PIPE pipe/pipe_copper pipeod/od_copper pipethk/thk_copper MM
PIPE pipe/pipe_albrass pipeod/od_albrass- pipethk/thk_albrass MM
nicu
GENERAL fitting/cap_bw pipeod/od_steel MM
GENERAL fitting/coupling_sw_c pipeod/od_copper MM
opper
GENERAL fitting/coupling_sw_st pipeod/od_steel MM
eel
ELBOW fitting/elbow_45_bw_ pipeod/od_copper MM
copper
ELBOW fitting/elbow_45_sw pipeod/od_steel MM
GENERAL fitting/flange_blank pipeod/od_steel MM
FLANGE fitting/flange_neck pipeod/od_steel MM
FLANGE fitting/flange_slip pipeod/od_steel MM
GASKET fitting/gasket_neck pipeod/od_steel MM
VALVE fitting/vl_gate_flff pipeod/od_steel MM
Example: Specification Directory File

The following is an example of the Specification Directory file:
Default Path:
<ProE load point>/text/piping_data/sample_project/piping_specs_dir.ptd
SPEC MNEMONIC COLOR LAYER AUTO_SELECT_FILE INS_CODE
A7A WC YELLOW a7a_layer a7a_asfile ES

B7A HC BLUE b7a_layer b7a_asfile EH
D2B MAGENTA d2b_layer d2b_asfile EK

Example: Auto-Selection File
The following is an example of the Auto-Selection file for specification A7A:
Default Path:
<ProE load point>/text/piping_data/sample_project/a7a_asfile.ptd
CATEG SNAME SIZE NSIZE BSIZE SCH MATL_ MCAT_ STOCKNO MCCS CODE
ORY _RA CODE FILE _COD
TE E
PIPE PIPE ½" 80 BA pipe/astm PIPEPE80B PIPE

_steel A-0D
PIPE PIPE ¾" 80 BA pipe/astm PIPEPE80B PIPE
_steel A-0F
PIPE PIPE 1" 80 BA pipe/astm PIPEPE80B PIPE
_steel A-01
PIPE PIPE 1-1/2" 80 BA pipe/astm PIPEPE80B PIPE
_steel A-1D
PIPE PIPE 2" 40 BA pipe/astm PIPEBE40B PIPE
_steel A-02
_steel A-03
_steel A-04
PIPE PIPE 6" 40 BA pipe/astm PIPEPE80B PIPE
_steel A-06
_steel A-08
_steel A-10
_steel A-12
PIPE PIPE 14" STD AC pipe/astm PIPEBESTD PIPE
_steel AC-14
PIPE PIPE 16" STD AC pipe/astm PIPEBESTD PIPE
_steel AC-16
PIPE PIPE 18" 10S AC pipe/astm PIPEBE10S PIPE
_steel AC-18
_steel AC-20
_steel AC-22
_steel AC-24
GASKE GASK 2" 150 BC gasket/as GASKFF150 GASK
T bestos_ri BC-02 ET
ng

ng
ng
ng
ng
ng
ng
ng
ng
ng
ng
ng
ng
ASSEM DRAIN ½" 150 assembly/ DRAIN-0D ASSE
BLY drain MBLY
ASSEM DRAIN ¾" 150 assembly/ DRAIN-0F ASSE
BLY drain MBLY
ASSEM VENT ½" 150 assembly/ VENT-0D ASSE
BLY vent MBLY
ASSEM VENT ¾" 150 assembly/ VENT-0F ASSE
BLY vent MBLY
FLANG FLAN ¾" 150 BE flange/thr FLANTHRF FLAN
E f_steel BE-0F GE
FLANG FLAN 1" 150 BE flange/thr FLANTHRF FLAN
E f_steel BE-01 GE
FLANG FLAN 1-1/2" 150 BE flange/thr FLANTHRF FLAN
E f_steel BE-1D GE
FLANG FLAN 2" 150 BE flange/bw FLANBWRF FLAN
E rf_steel BE-02 GE

E rf_steel BE-03 GE
E rf_steel BE-04 GE
E rf_steel BE-06 GE
E rf_steel BE-08 GE
E rf_steel BE-10 GE
E rf_steel BE-12 GE
E rf_steel BE-14 GE
E rf_steel BE-16 GE
E rf_steel BE-18 GE
E rf_steel BE-20 GE
E rf_steel BE-22 GE
E rf_steel BE-24 GE
GENER BLIND 2" 150 BE flange/bli BLINDRF15 INLIN
AL ndrf_steel 0BE-02 E
VALVE GATV ½" 800 BE valve/gat GATVSCF8 INLIN
e_scf_ste 00BE-0D E
el
VALVE GATV ¾" 800 BE valve/gat GATVSCF8 INLIN
e_scf_ste 00BE-0F E
el
VALVE GATV 1" 800 BE valve/gat GATVSCF8 INLIN
e_scf_ste 00BE-01 E
el

VALVE GATV 1-1/2" 800 BE valve/gat GATVSCF8 INLIN
e_scf_ste 00BE-1D E
el
VALVE GATV 2" 150 BB valve/gat GATVRF15 INLIN
e_rf_steel 0BB-02 E
VALVE GATV 3" 150 BB valve/gat GATVRF15 INLIN
e_rf_steel 0BB-02 E
VALVE GATV 4" 150 valve/gat INLIN
e_rf_steel E
e_rf_steel E
e_rf_steel E
e_rf_steel E
e_rf_steel E
e_rf_steel E
e_rf_steel E
VALVE GLBV ½" 800 valve/glo INLIN
be_scf_st E
eel
VALVE GLBV ¾" 800 valve/glo INLIN
be_scf_st E
eel
VALVE GLBV 1" 800 valve/glo INLIN
be_scf_st E
eel
VALVE GLBV 1-1/2" 800 valve/glo INLIN
be_scf_st E
eel
be_rf_ste E
el
be_rf_ste E
el
be_rf_ste E
el
be_rf_ste E
el
be_rf_ste E
el
be_rf_ste E
el

be_rf_ste E
el
be_rf_ste E
el
be_rf_ste E
el
VALVE CHKV ½" 800 valve/che INLIN
ck_scf_st E
eel
VALVE CHKV ¾" 800 valve/che INLIN
ck_scf_st E
eel
VALVE CHKV 1" 800 valve/che INLIN
ck_scf_st E
eel
VALVE CHKV 1-1/2" 800 valve/che INLIN
ck_scf_st E
eel
ck_rf_ste E
el
ck_rf_ste E
el
ck_rf_ste E
el
ck_rf_ste E
el
ck_rf_ste E
el
ck_rf_ste E
el
ck_rf_ste E
el
ck_rf_ste E
el
ck_rf_ste E
el
ELBOW ELR9 2" 150 elbow/sh CORN
ort_90_st ER
eel

ort_90_st ER
eel
ort_90_st ER
eel
ort_90_st ER
eel
ort_90_st ER
eel
ort_90_st ER
eel
ort_90_st ER
eel
ort_90_st ER
eel
ort_90_st ER
eel
BRANC BRAN ½" 3000 branch/st BRAN
H ee_steel CH
BRANC BRAN ¾" 3000 branch/st BRAN
H ee_steel CH
BRANC BRAN 1" 3000 branch/st BRAN
H ee_steel CH
BRANC BRAN 1-1/2" 3000 branch/st BRAN
H ee_steel CH
BRANC BRAN 2" TMP branch/st BRAN
H * ee_steel CH
H ee_steel CH
H ee_steel CH
H ee_steel CH
H ee_steel CH
H ee_steel CH
H ee_steel CH
H ee_steel CH
H ee_steel CH

BRANC BRAN ¾" ½" 3000 branch/rte BRAN
H e_steel CH_
REDU
CING
BRANC BRAN 1" ½" 3000 branch/rte BRAN
H e_steel CH_
REDU
CING
BRANC BRAN 1" ¾" 3000 branch/rte BRAN
H e_steel CH_
REDU
CING
BRANC BRAN 1-1/2" ½" 3000 branch/rte BRAN
H e_steel CH_
REDU
CING
BRANC BRAN 1-1/2" ¾" 3000 branch/rte BRAN
H e_steel CH_
REDU
CING
BRANC BRAN 1-1/2" 1" 3000 branch/rte BRAN
H e_steel CH_
REDU
CING
BEND ½" BA bend/steel 1 BEND
BEND ¾" BA bend/steel 1 BEND
BEND 1" BA bend/steel 1 BEND
BEND 1-1/2" BA bend/steel 1 BEND
Example: Insulation Directory File

The following is an example of Insulation Directory file piping_insulation_dir.ptd:
Default Path:
<Pro/E load point>/text/piping_data/sample_project/
piping_insulation_dir.ptd
INS_CODE INS_FILE COLOR
ES insulation/general_fitting Aqua
EH insulation/exhaust Violet
EN insulation/general_fitting Wheat
EK insulation/general_fitting Wheat
EC insulation/sweat Cyan

Example: Fitting Category Map File
The following tables describe the Pro/PIPING default Fitting Category Map file. Note that the Fitting
Category Icon column is for illustrative purposes only:
Fitting Category Map File

Default Path:
<ProE load point>/text/piping_data/sample_project/
piping_fitt_category_map.ptd
ICON_NUMBER ICON_BITMAP FITTING_CATEGORY FITTING CATEGORY ICONS
1 fit_valve VALVE,
ANGLE_VALVE,
RELIEF_VALVE
2 fit_flange FLANGE
3 fit_elbow ELBOW
4 fit_branch BRANCH,
BRANCH_LET,
ELBOW_LET
5 fit_red REDUCER
6 fit_general GENERAL, GASKET
7 fit_assembly ASSEMBLY
About Set Display (Spec-Driven)

Pro/PIPING allows you to set the display for a selected pipeline in the graphics window. You can set the
pipeline display (PIPING > Set Up > Set Display) using the following display modes:
· Center Line—Displays pipeline centerlines
· Solid—Displays pipeline solid geometry
Note: The Set Display centerline or solid display mode differs from the centerline or solid display
capabilities in Piping System Tree and the mode set by the pipe_solid_centerline configuration
option in the following ways:
· The Set Display centerline or solid display mode (PIPING > Set Up > Set Display) enables you to
select only one pipeline in the active assembly, but not in the subassemblies. You can display the
selected pipeline with a pipe solid or centerline.
· The Piping System Tree centerline or solid display mode allows you to select one or more pipelines in
the active assembly, including subassemblies. You can display the selected pipeline with a pipe solid or
centerline. Note that if you are creating pipelines based on the "one pipeline per assembly" modeling
method, it is recommended that you use this centerline/solid display mode.
· The mode set by the pipe_solid_centerline configuration option indicates the center of the
pipe solid geometry with a line. This is a global setting for all pipelines.

To Generate an Isometric Drawing (Spec-Driven)
Note: You must first set the ISOGEN configuration options to use the ISOGEN interface generation tool.
1. Click PIPING > Drawing. The Generate Isometric dialog box opens and prompts you to select a
pipeline. The Selection tab is selected by default.
2. Under Pipelines, click and select a pipeline to generate the isometric. You can select pipeline
features or segment features from either the Model Tree, the Piping System Tree, or the graphics
window. Click Done Sel on the GET SELECT menu. Pro/PIPING displays Pro/PIPING displays all
selected pipelines under Select Pipelines.
3. Under Select Drawing Type, specify the isometric drawing type. The options are:
- Single Line Isometric—Generates a single line isometric for each selected pipeline. Pro/PIPING
creates a PCF file and writes all pipeline data to that file for each selected pipeline.
- System Isometric—Generates a system isometric for each selected pipeline system. For each
selected pipeline, the data for connected pipelines is exported to a PCF. If two or more of the
selected pipelines belong to one network, Pro/PIPING ignores any pipeline data that has already
been exported.
4. Under Options, use the following boxes to override any of the ISOGEN configuration options. Note
that any changes to these four options will remain in effect throughout the Pro/ENGINEER session
unless you change them during the session.
- Output Directory—The value of the config.pro option isogen_output_files_dir appears
in the input panel. If you want to store the PCF file in another directory, click . The Select
Directory to place output PCFs dialog box opens. Browse for the directory and click . If
there is no value for isogen_output_files_dir, this input panel will be blank and all files
generated by the interface will be written to the current working directory.
- Isogen File—The value of the config.pro option isogen_mandatory_attr_file appears in
the input panel. Click to select a different ISOGEN file. The Select ISOGEN File dialog
box opens. Browse for the file and double-click.
- Symbol Map File—The value of the config.pro option isogen_symbol_map_file appears
in the input panel. Click to change to a different symbol map file. The Select Symbol Map
File dialog box opens. Browse for the file and double-click.
- Endtype Map File—The value of the config.pro option isogen_endtype_map_file appears
in the input panel. Click to change the endtype map file. The Select Endtype Map File
dialog box opens. Browse for the file and double-click.
5. Click the General Attr tab. These attributes are supported by ISOGEN and can be used to determine
various isometric drawing options.
6. Under Specify General Attributes, click the System Attr tab. The following fields are optional
ISOGEN system attributes:
- Date—Specify the date. Pro/PIPING displays the current system date by default. You can change
the value using the format --/--/--. The value entered here is written to the PCF file for the DATE-
DMY ISOGEN attribute.
- Project Identifier—Specify the project number or name.
- Revision Number—Specify the revision number.
- Area or Batch—Specify the sections of a project.
- Replot—Specify the number of isometric drawings to be replotted.
- Spool Prefix—Specify the spool identifier prefix.
- Weld Prefix Erection—Specify the erection weld prefix.

- Weld Prefix Fabrication—Specify the fabrication weld prefix.
- Weld Prefix General—Specify the weld prefix.
- Weld Prefix Offshore—Specify the offshore weld prefix.
7. Click the User Attr tab. These are user attributes provided by ISOGEN. Select from the option list to
specify the user attributes. The list contains all the available user attributes supported by ISOGEN.
They are MISC-SPEC1 to MISC-SPEC5 and ATTRIBUTE1 to ATTRIBUTE99. Select an attribute,
specify a corresponding value, and ENTER. Pro/PIPING displays the attributes.
8. Click the Pipeline Attr tab. The attributes under Specify Pipeline Attributes are usually applicable to
one pipeline but you can also use them for multiple pipelines. ISOGEN supports all of the following
attributes, however, not every attribute is available from the Pro/PIPING model.
- Pipeline Type—Select the pipeline construction type. All the valid types are listed. Note that you
should be informed about the other ISOGEN pipeline construction types before changing this value
to anything other than General.
- Bend Radius—Specify the standard pulled bend radius.
- Painting Spec—Specify the painting specification.
- Tracing Spec—Specify the tracing specification.
- Start Coords—Specify the pipeline replot start coordinates.
- Specific Gravity—Specify the gravity of the pipeline contents.
- Output File Name—Specify the name of the drawing output file. The value entered is used only
when a single pipeline is selected. If pipeline isometric or multiple pipelines are selected, the value
is ignored.
- Highest Part Number—Specify the highest material list part number generated on the previous
run of the pipeline.
- Highest Weld Number—Specify the highest weld number generated on the previous run of the
pipeline.
Note: If you select multiple pipelines and data exists on this tabbed page (other than the default
General in the Pipeline Type option), the following message appears:
Multiple Pipelines Selected. Use data in Pipeline Attr tab for all
pipelines?
Click to export the data or (the default) to ignore the data. If you click , the Output
File Name attribute is not exported.
9. Click to apply the specified options on the selected pipelines, create the necessary PCF files,
and close the dialog box.
Click to apply the specified options on the selected pipelines, create the necessary PCF files,
and keep the dialog box open for further selections.
Click to cancel the action and close the dialog box.
Component Material Description (Spec-Driven)

The material description of each extracted Pro/PIPING component appears in the bill of materials section
of the isometric drawing. The material description in the PCF file format requires an ITEM CODE and
DESCRIPTION as shown below:
MATERIALS
ITEM-CODE data
DESCRIPTION data (Single line Description)
ITEM-CODE data
DESCRIPTION data (Multiple line Description)
DESCRIPTION data
Notes:
· Pro/PIPING uses the STOCKNO (stock number) as the ITEM-CODE. The STOCKNO uniquely

identifies each Pro/PIPING component.
· The material description is retrieved from the Pipe Material Master Catalog (MCAT) file.
Creating Pipe Component Information (Spec-

Driven)
The ISOGEN drawing generation tool allows you to convert pipe component information. Pro/PIPING
converts the coordinate information for pipe segments and other components to millimeters or inches,
depending on the corresponding assembly units.
The following table shows the ISOGEN component identifier and the information extracted:
ISOGEN IDENTIFIER DESCRIPTION
BRANCH1-POINT Identification of branch points on various components. For example, a

BRANCH2-POINT typical record using millimeter (mm) coordinates and an inch bore is as
follows:
BRANCH1-POINT 125.0 25.0 0.0 6 BW
Note: The data string after the identifier BRANCH1-POINT includes
coordinates, a nominal size, and an endtype as expected by PCF file
format.
CENTRE-POINT Identifies the center point on various components. For example, a typical
record using millimeter (mm) coordinates and an inch bore is as follows:
CENTRE-POINT 125.0 0.0 0.0
Note: The data string after the identifier CENTRE-POINT includes
coordinates.
END-POINT Identifies end points on various components. For example, a record using
millimeter (mm) coordinates and an inch bore is as follows:
END-POINT 150.0 25.0 0.0 6BW
Note: The data string after the identifier END-POINT includes
coordinates, a nominal size, and an endtype as expected by PCF file
format.
SKEY Valid ISOGEN SKEY (Symbol Key). For example, a record identifying
SKEY is as follows:
SKEY VGBW
ITEM-CODE Unique identifier for each component. Pro/PIPING component
STOCKNO (stock number) is used as ITEM-CODE. The ITEM-CODE
and the description are used to populate the bill of materials. For example,
a record identifying ITEM-CODE is as follows:
ITEM-CODE GATVAA050
ANGLE Angle value if the angle is other than 90 or 180 degrees for ELBOW,
BEND, OLET, TEE, CROSS, and ELBOW-TEED type components.
Angle values are in hundredths of degrees. For example, a record
identifying an ANGLE of 60 degrees is as follows:
ANGLE 6000
Note: ISOGEN identifiers BRANCH1-POINT, BRANCH2POINT, CENTRE-POINT are specific to

components and are not applicable for pipe segments.

ISOGEN Error Log File (Spec-Driven)
If Pro/PIPING encounters errors while processing pipelines during isometric drawing generation,
Pro/PIPING creates a log file named isointf.err. The error log file contains a collection of error logs
from multiple sessions. The isogen_output_files_dir configuration option sets the directory in
which Pro/PIPING stores this log file.
Pro/PIPING creates the following two types of error log entries:
· Errors—Identifies problem pipeline segments, components, and fittings that caused the errors.
Pro/PIPING highlights these items in red and displays them in the Pro/ENGINEER graphics window.
To restore these components to their original color, use the Repaint command in Pro/ENGINEER
(View > Repaint).
· Warnings—Identifies issues that occur due to processing errors.
Example: ISOGEN Identifiers on a Component

(Spec-Driven)
The following example identifies ISOGEN identifiers on cross component:
B1P: BRANCH1-POINT
B2P: BRANCH2-POINT
CP: CENTRE-POINT
EP: END-POINT
About Update Model

Pro/PIPING allows you to change piping data in the Project Data, the Master Catalog (MCAT)
Specification Database files, or both and then update the piping model data in your current piping project.
You can stay current with industry standards and change piping specifications, and update the active
assembly information and/or line stock by using the Update Model dialog box (PIPING > Set Up >
Update Model). Pro/PIPING applies the new data to all subsequent modeling.
You can change the following piping data and update the current model:
· Color
· Corner Types
· Material Code
· Stock Number Format
· Outside Diameter (OD)
· Wall Thickness
· Material Density
· Miter Parameters

· Bend Parameters
· Bend Machine Parameters
To Change and Update Colors

You can change piping colors in a specification and update the current model with the changes.
3. Double-click the Specification Directory file that contains the specification that you want to modify.
in the blue border next to Specification Directory File.
5. Under Define Record, select a new piping color from the Color box. You can define new colors (View
> Model Setup > Color & Appearances). Refer to Setting Colors in the Utilities Menu portion of
Pro/ENGINEER Basics for more information.
6. Click to insert the changes to the selected record. Pro/PIPING modifies the existing record and
displays the changes under Select Record.
7. Click to save the changes to the file. The current directory is based on the directory path in the
11. Under Model Information, select the Color check box.
13. Verify the changes. Click PIPING > Info. In the Report Pipeline dialog box, select General (under
Info Type) and Segment (under Definition).
To Change and Update Outside Diameters

You can change pipe outside diameters (OD) in a specification or line stock and update the current model
with the changes.
1. Locate the Pipe Outer Diameter (OD) Master Catalog (MCAT) file for the selected pipeline or line
stock. The default path for these files is <ProE load
directory>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/pipeod/. Each Pipe Outer Diameter
file is named for a line stock material type (for example, od_steel.ptd.).
2. Use a text editor and change the outside diameter value for a selected line stock. Save all changes.
5. Under Model Information, select the Outer Diameter check box.

window.
To Change and Update Wall Thickness

You can change pipe wall thickness in a specification or line stock and update the current model with the
changes.
1. Locate the Pipe Thickness Master Catalog (MCAT) file for the selected pipeline or line stock. The
default path for these files is <ProE load directory>/text/piping_data/
master_catalog/pipethk/. Each Pipe Thickness file is named for a line stock material type (for
example, thk_steel.ptd.).
2. Use a text editor and change the wall thickness value for a selected line stock. Save all changes.
5. Under Model Information, select the Wall Thickness check box.
window.
To Change and Update Material Codes

You can change pipe and fitting material codes in a specification or line stock and update the current model
with the changes.
1. Modify the Piping Material Master Catalog (MCAT) file. Open the Piping Material file using a text
editor and modify the material code for the selected pipe or fitting MCAT file. Save all changes.
6. Select the Pipe or Fitting tabbed pages for the material code type. Pro/PIPING displays the updated
material code in the Material Code box under Define Record.
7. Click to insert a new record that contains the changes. Pro/PIPING adds the record and displays
the changes under Select Record. Note that you must delete the existing record before Pro/PIPING can
insert the record with the new material code.

12. Under Model Information, select the Material Data check box.
window.
To Modify Master Catalog Files

Pro/PIPING allows you to modify Master Catalog (MCAT) files. You must modify MCAT files when
periodic updates and additions require up-to-date information. You can use either Pro/TABLE or any
ASCII file editing tool for MCAT file modification.
1. Open Pro/TABLE or any ASCII editing tool.
2. Open the MCAT file to modify.
3. Enter the piping data into the file complying with the file format.
4. Save the modified MCAT file.
Piping Master Catalog Directory File

The Piping Master Catalog Directory file lists all available Pipe and Fitting Master Catalog (MCAT) files,
and insulation files. Each Piping MCAT Directory file entry associates a piping category and a Master
Catalog file with a Pipe Outer Diameter file, a Pipe Thickness file, and a unit of measurement.
Pro/PIPING uses the Piping Master Catalog Directory file to retrieve Pipe Outer Diameter and Pipe
Thickness MCAT file data. This data is based on the associated Pipe or Fitting MCAT file.
The following table describes the piping Master Catalog Directory file format:
FIELD NAME DESCRIPTION

CATEGORY Pipe, fitting, or insulation categories defined in the Master Catalog file.
Pro/PIPING supports the following two category types:
1. Fixed Categories
- PIPE—For pipes
- INSULATION—For insulation
2. User-Definable Fitting Categories
Pro/PIPING provides the following categories that are used by the fittings
and archived in the Pro/PIPING Fitting Library files. You can define new
categories as needed.
- VALVE
- ANGLE_VALVE
- RELIEF_VALVE

- FLANGE
- GASKET
- ELBOW
- ELBOW_LET—For elbow olets
- BRANCH
- BRANCH_LET—For branch olets
- REDUCER
- GENERAL—For fittings that do not belong to any of the above types
MCAT_FILE Pipe or Fitting Master Catalog file name
PIPE_OD_FILE Pipe Outside Diameter file name
PIPE_THK_FILE Pipe Thickness file name
UNITS Units of measurement for pipe outer diameter and pipe thickness.
Pro/PIPING supports the following units:
- MM (millimeter)
- CM (centimeter)
- M (meter)
- INCH
- FOOT
Note: You can define the MCAT Directory File name by setting the piping_mcat_dir_file
configuration option (default is piping_mcat_dir.ptd).
Pipe Outer Diameter File

The Pipe Outer Diameter file defines the pipe outside diameter (OD). The OD is a fixed value relative to
the nominal pipe diameter and pipe material category.
Pro/PIPING uses the Pipe Outer Diameter file to retrieve the pipe outside diameter and pipe size code
based on the pipe size for specification-driven pipeline creation. Pro/PIPING also uses this file to retrieve
the fitting size code. This code is based on the fitting size and is used for fitting stock number creation.
The following table describes the Pipe Outer Diameter file format:
SIZE Pipe nominal diameter.

PIPE_OD Pipe outside diameter (OD).
SIZE_CODE Size code.
The size code can be used in a pipe or fitting stock number as a replacement for
size.

Example: Pipe Outer Diameter File
The following is an example of the Pipe Outer Diameter file od_steel.ptd:
Default Path:
<ProE load point>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/pipeod/od_steel.ptd
SIZE PIPE_OD SIZE_CODE
1" 1.315 01
1-1/2" 1.9 1D
2" 2.375 02
3" 3.5 03
4" 1.315 04
6" 6.625 06
8" 8.625 08
10" 10.75 10
12" 12.75 12
14" 14 14
16" 16 16
18" 18 18
20" 20 20
24" 24 24
Pipe Thickness File

The Pipe Thickness file defines the pipe wall thickness. The pipe wall thickness is a fixed value relative to
the nominal pipe diameter, pipe schedule, and pipe material type.
Pro/PIPING uses the Pipe Thickness file to retrieve the pipe wall thickness based on the pipe size and
schedule for specification-driven pipeline creation.
The following table describes the Pipe Thickness file format:
SIZE Pipe nominal diameter

SCH_RATE Pipe schedule
PIPE_THK Pipe wall thickness

Example: Pipe Thickness File
The following is an example of the Pipe Thickness file thk_steel.ptd:
Default Path:
<ProE load point>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/pipethk/thk_steel.ptd
SCH_RATE SIZE PIPE_THK
40 1" 0.133
40 1-1/2" 0.145
40 2" 0.154
40 3" 0.216
40 4" 0.237
40 6" 0.28
40 8" 0.322
40 10" 0.365
40 12" 0.406
40 14" 0.438
40 16" 0.5
40 18" 0.562
40 20" 0.594
40 24" 0.688
80 1" 0.179
80 1-1/2" 0.2
80 2" 0.218
80 3" 0.3
80 4" 0.337
80 6" 0.432
80 8" 0.5
80 10" 0.594
80 12" 0.688
80 14" 0.75
80 16" 0.844
80 18" 0.938
80 20" 1.031
80 24" 1.218

Pipe Master Catalog File
The Pipe Master Catalog file defines all available pipe sizes, schedules, and end types for each pipe
material type.
Pro/PIPING retrieves pipe end types based on the selected pipe size and schedule.
The following table describes the Pipe Master Catalog file format:

END_TYPE Pipe end type
Example: Pipe Master Catalog File

The following is an example of the Pipe Master Catalog file steel_astm.ptd:
Default Path:
<ProE load point>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/piping_mcat_dir.ptd
SCH_RATE SIZE END_TYPE
40 2" BE
40 3" BE
40 4" BE
40 6" BE
40 8" BE
40 10" BE
40 12" BE
40 14" BE
40 16" BE
40 18" BE
40 20" BE
40 24" BE
40 36" BE
80 ½" PE
80 ¾" PE
80 1" PE
80 1-1/2" PE
Fitting Master Catalog File

The Fitting Master Catalog file defines all the available pipe fittings for each fitting catalog in the Fitting
Library (JIS, ANSI, DIN, and so forth).
Pro/PIPING retrieves the selected fitting model name and weight based on the fitting size, branch size, new
size, and the fitting rating from the Fitting Master Catalog file. Pro/PIPING uses this data for specification-
driven fitting insertion.
The following table describes the Fitting Master Catalog file format:

SCH_RATE Fitting rating.

SIZE Fitting inlet nominal diameter.
NSIZE Fitting outlet nominal diameter. Only required when it is applicable to
this particular fitting.
BSIZE Fitting branch outlet nominal diameter. Only required when it is
applicable to this particular fitting.
END_TYPE Fitting inlet end type.
NEND_TYPE Fitting outlet end type.
FITT_MODEL_NAME Fitting model name. It can be the name of a .prt (Part) or a .asm
(Assembly) file, or an instance of a family table from the Fitting Library.
Example: Fitting Master Catalog File

The following is an example of the Fitting Master Catalog files gate_astm_steel.ptd (steel gate
valve) and concetric_astm_steel.ptd (steel reducer):
Default Path:
<ProE load
point>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/valve/gate_astm_steel.ptd
SCH_RATE SIZE NSIZE BSIZE END_TYPE NEND_TYPE FITT_MODEL_NAME
150 ½" BW GATE_ASTM_STEEL_0D

150 ¾" BW GATE_ASTM_STEEL_0F
150 1" BW GATE_ASTM_STEEL_01
150 1-1/2" BW GATE_ASTM_STEEL_0D

Default Path:
<ProE load point>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/reducer/
concetric_astm_steel.ptd
SCH_RATE SIZE NSIZE BSIZE END_TYPE NEND_ FITT_MODEL_NAME

TYPE
150 2" 1" BW REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_0201

Piping Material File

The Piping Material file defines piping material by using material code, material description, and material
density. The Piping Material file associates material codes with Pipe, Fitting, or Insulation Master Catalog
files to perform the following specification-driven tasks:
· Pipeline Creation and Routing—Pro/PIPING retrieves the material description and material density
from the Piping Material file. This data is based on the material code and the Pipe Master Catalog file
name.
· Fitting Insertion— Pro/PIPING retrieves the fitting material description from the Piping Material file.
This data is based on the fitting material code and the Fitting Master Catalog file name.
· Insulation Reporting—Pro/PIPING retrieves the insulation material description from the Piping
Material file. This data is based on the insulation material code.
The following table describes the Piping Material file format:
MATL_CODE Material code

MATL_DESC Material description
MATL_DENSITY Material density
MCAT_FILE Piping Master Catalog file name
Note: You can define the Piping Material file name by setting the piping_material_file
configuration option (default is piping_material.ptd).

Example: Piping Material File
The following is an example of the Piping Material file:
Default Path:
<ProE load point>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/piping_material.ptd
MATL_CODE MATL_DESC MATL_DENSITY MCAT_FILE
AA ASTM A234 WPB 7.8 pipe/astm_steel

AB ASTM A105 GRB 7.8 pipe/astm_steel
AC ASTM A106 GRB 7.8 pipe/astm_steel
AD ASTM A216 GR WCB 7.8 pipe/astm_steel
AE ASTM A193 GR B7 7.8 pipe/astm_steel
AF ASTM A194 GR 2H 7.8 pipe/astm_steel
AG ASBESTOS RING GASKET 2.0 gasket/asbestos_ring
AH ASTM A181 GR1 7.8 pipe/astm_steel
AM ASTM A312 TP321 7.8 pipe/astm_steel
AO ASTM A351 CFBC 7.8 pipe/astm_steel
AP ASTM A403 WP321 7.8 pipe/astm_steel
AQ ASTM A182 F321 7.8 pipe/astm_steel
BA ASTM A335 GR P1 7.8 pipe/astm_steel
BB ASTM A217 GR WC1 7.8 pipe/astm_steel
BC SP. W GASKET 4.6 % CHR 1.8 gasket/sp_ring
BD ASTM A234 WPI 7.8 pipe/astm_steel
BE ASTM A182 GR F1 7.8 pipe/astm_steel
Pipe Manufacture Directory File

The Pipe Manufacture Directory file associates a pipe material code with a Bend file, a Bending Machine
file, and a Miter file.
Pro/PIPING retrieves the Bend file, Bend Machine file, and Miter file names from the Pipe Manufacture
Directory file. This data is based on pipe material code. Pro/PIPING uses the Pipe Manufacture Directory
file during specification-driven pipeline creation.
The following table describes the Pipe Manufacture Directory file format:
MATL_CODE Material code

BEND_FILE Bend file name
BEND_MACHINE_FILE Bending Machine file name
MITER_FILE Miter file name
Note: You can define the Pipe Manufacture Directory file name by setting the
piping_manufacture_dir_file configuration option (default is
piping_manufacture_dir.ptd).

Example: Pipe Manufacture Directory File
The following is an example of the Pipe Manufacture Directory file:
Default Path:
<ProE load
point>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/piping_manufacture_dir.ptd
MATL_CODE BEND_FILE BEND_MACHINE_FILE MITER_FILE
AA bend/bend_steel bend_machine/bend_machine miter/miter_steel

AB bend/bend_steel bend_machine/bend_machine miter/miter_steel
CA bend/bend_copper
CB bend/bend_albs
Bend File
The Bend file defines the bend information for pipe sizes that are assigned to specific pipe material codes.
Pipe material codes and the Bend files are associated in the Pipe Manufacture MCAT file. The Pipe
Manufacture file is associated to the Pipe Master Catalog file for each material code through the Piping
Material file.
Pro/PIPING retrieves the bend radius from the Bend file. This bend data is based on the pipe size and is
used for specification-driven pipeline creation and routing.
Note: The Bend file units of measurement must be the same as those in the Pipe Outer Diameter file.
Example: Bend Radius
1 Bend Radius

The following table describes the Bend file format:

RADIUS Bend radius.
RATIO Ratio between the bend radius and the pipe outside diameter.
SEL_ORDER If multiple radii or ratios are allowed for one pipe size, specify the preferred
selection order in this field. A smaller number has higher order.
MIN_RADIUS Minimum bend radius.
MAX_RADIUS Maximum bend radius.
MIN_ANGLE Minimum bend angle.
MAX_ANGLE Maximum bend angle.
Example: Bend File

The following is an example of the Bend file bend_steel.ptd:
Default Path:
<ProE load point>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/bend/bend_steel.ptd
SIZE RADIUS RATI SEL_ORDER MIN_RADIU MAX_RADIUS MIN_ANGL MAX_AN

O S E GLE
½" 2.2
¾" 2.4
1" 2.5
1-1/2" 4.2
2" 5.8
3" 6
4" 11.2
6" 13
Bend Machine File

The Bend Machine file defines bend manufacturing information for a particular bending machine. The
Bend Machine file is associated with the pipe material codes in the Pipe Manufacture Directory file. This
material code is associated with the Pipe Master Catalog file through the Piping Master Catalog Directory
file.
Pro/PIPING retrieves the start, middle, and end clamp lengths from the Bending Machine file. This data is
based on pipe size and is used during bend creation and design rule checking.
Note: The Bend Machine file units of measurement must be the same as those in the Pipe Outer Diameter
file.

The following examples illustrate bend creation:
Example 1: Only One Bend in a Pipe Spool
1 Start Segment Length

2 Bending Start
3 Bend Radius
4 End Segment Length
Example 2: More Than One Bend in a Pipe Spool
1 Start Segment Length

2 Bending Start
3 Bend Radius
4 Middle Segment Length
5 End Segment Length
The following table describes the Bending Machine file format:

START_CLAMP_LEN Minimum clamp length required before the first bend of the pipe spool.
Design rule: The length of the start segment should be equal or longer than this
value.
MID_CLAMP_LEN Minimum clamp length required between two bends of the pipe spool.
Design rule: The length of the middle segment should be equal or longer than
this value.
END_CLAMP_LEN Minimum clamp length after the last bend of the pipe spool.

Design rule: The length of the end segment should be equal or longer than this
value.
Example: Bend Machine File

The following is an example of the Bend Machine file bend_machine_one.ptd:
Default Path:
<ProE load point>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/bend_machine/
bend_machine_one.ptd
SIZE START_CLAMP_LEN MID_CLAMP_LEN END_CALMP_LEN
½" 3.0
¾" 3.0
1" 3.0
1-1/2" 5.0
2" 5.8
3" 6.0
4" 10.5
6" 13.0
Miter File
The Miter file defines miter information for pipe sizes that are assigned to specific pipe material codes. The
pipe material codes are associated with the Pipe Master Catalog file through the Piping Master Catalog
Directory file.
Pro/PIPING uses the Miter file to retrieve miter cut lengths, number of cuts, and minimum and maximum
miter angles. This miter data is based on pipe size and is used for miter cuts during specification-driven
pipeline creation.
Note: The Miter file units of measurement must be the same as those in the Pipe Outer Diameter file.
The following example illustrates miter cutting:
1 1 Cut
2 2 Cuts
3 3 Cuts
4 Miter Angle
5 Miter Radius

6 Cut Length
The following table describes the Miter file format:

CUT_LEN Length of the miter cut length.
CUT_RATIO The ratio between the miter radius and pipe outside diameter. If both CUT_LEN
and CUT_RATIO are specified, CUT_LEN will be used.
CUT_NUMBER Number of miter cuts.
SEL_ORDER If multiple cut lengths or cut ratios are allowed for one pipe size, specify the
preferred selection order in this field. A smaller number has higher order.
MIN_ANGLE Minimum miter angle.
MAX_ANGLE Maximum miter angle.
Example: Miter File

The following is an example of the Miter file miter_steel.ptd:
Default Path:
<ProE load point>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/miter/miter_steel.ptd
SIZE CUT_LEN CUT_RATIO CUT_NUMBER SEL_ORDER MIN_ANGLE MAX_ANGLE
½" 2.2
¾" 2.4
1" 2.5
1-1/2" 4.2
2" 5.8
3" 6
4" 11.2
6" 13
End Compatibility File

The End Compatibility file defines all of the compatible pipe and fitting end types used in piping design.
Pro/PIPING uses this file to determine if two ends are compatible and can be mated. End type compatibility
is based on end types and fitting ratings.
End Type Compatibility occurs during specification-driven pipeline creation, routing, and fitting insertion.
The following table describes the End Compatibility file format:
FIELD_NAME DESCRIPTION MANDATORY
END_TYPE1 First pipe or fitting end type YES

RATING1 First fitting rating NO
END_TYPE2 Second pipe or fitting end type YES
RATING2 Second fitting rating NO
Note: You can define the End Compatibility file name by setting the
piping_end_compatibility_file configuration option (default is
piping_end_compatibility.ptd).

Example: End Compatibility File
The following is an example of the End Compatibility file:
Default Path:
<ProE load
point>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/piping_end_compatibility.ptd
END_TYPE1 RATING1 END_TYPE2 RATING2
BE BW
BW BW
FF 150 GF 150
Insulation File
The Insulation file defines the insulation data for pipes and fittings. Pro/PIPING retrieves the insulation
material code and material thickness from the Insulation file and uses this insulation data for use in
insulation modeling and reporting.
The following table describes the Insulation file format:
FIELD_NAME DESCRIPTION
TYPE Insulation type.

Pro/PIPING supports the following insulation types:
· GENERAL
· TRACE_PIPE
Note: Only enter an insulation type in the first entry field for each type.
CATEGORY Pro/PIPING accepts any of the Piping Master Catalog Directory file
categories.
MATL_CODE Insulation material code.
MATL_THK Insulation thickness.
Note: Required when the insulation material thickness is applicable.
SIZE Pipe and fitting nominal diameter. Pro/PIPING uses this data to apply the
selected insulation (material type and thickness) to the pipes and fittings.
STOCK_NO Stock number for the insulation material.

Example: Insulation File
The following is an example of the Insulation file general_fitting.ptd:
Default Path:
<ProE load
point>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/insulation/general_fitting.ptd
TYPE CATEGORY SIZE MATL_CODE MATL_THK STOCKNO
GENERAL PIPE 32A MWCOVER 30

PIPE 40A MWCOVER 30
PIPE 50A MWCOVER 30
PIPE 65A MWCOVER 30
PIPE 80A MWCOVER 30
PIPE 100A MWCOVER 30
PIPE SWIRE
PIPE BOND
PIPE GCLOTH
BEND TAPE
ELBOW TAPE
FLANGE MWCOVER 25
FLANGE GCLOTH
FLANGE GYARN
FLANGE SHOOK
VALVE MWCOVER 25
VALVE GCLOTH
VALVE GYARN
VALVE SHOOK

Tip: Pipe Insulation Definition
When you define pipe insulation, start from the object being insulated and work outward. Define each
insulation material part, one by one, in the radius direction. The following diagram illustrates the insulation
definition process:
Pipe
Insulation: Mineral wool cover/provision refrigeration pipe cover
Steel wire
Bond
Cloth: Glass cloth/galvanized steel
Insulation define direction
Appearance Map File

The Piping Appearance Map Master Catalog (MCAT) file archives all of the colors used during piping
design. Click View > Model Setup > Color & Appearances to create or modify colors. Refer to the
topics in Setting Colors in the Utilities Menu portion of Pro/ENGINEER Basics for more information.
You assign colors to specifications during Specification Directory file creation and modification.
You can define the Appearance Map file name by setting the piping_appearance_map_file
configuration option (default is piping_appearance.map).
About Specification Directory Files

Specification Directory files are Pro/TABLE (ASCII) files that store all piping specifications for a piping
project. You create Specification Directory files when you set up Specification-Driven Piping for each
piping project.
To create a Specification Directory file, you define all piping specification records by assigning the
following data using the Define Piping Specification dialog box:
· Specification—All project specification names for a piping project.
· Mnemonic—Fluid or piping system assigned to each specification.
· Color—Color assigned to each specification. Pro/PIPING retrieves colors from the Piping Appearance
Map Master Catalog (MCAT) file.
· Layer—Layer assigned to each specification.
· Auto-Selection File—Auto-Selection file assigned to each specification. Auto-Selection files store all
pipe, fitting, and assembly fitting data that you assigned for each specification record.
· Insulation Code—Insulation code assigned to each specification. The insulation code points to the
Insulation Directory file. This file stores the insulation data that you assigned to a specification.

How Specification Directory Files Work
Pipeline Creation
After you open the Create Pipeline dialog box (PIPING > Pipeline > Create/Route), Pro/PIPING
retrieves all piping specifications from the Specification Directory file. You select a specification and
Pro/PIPING retrieves the specification name, mnemonic, color, and layer from the Specification Directory
file for the selected specification. This file also directs Pro/PIPING to the Auto-Selection and Insulation
Directory files where Pro/PIPING retrieves the pipe, fitting, and insulation data that you assigned to the
specification. Pro/PIPING populates the Create Pipeline dialog box with this data.
You select the piping data needed and click to create the pipeline. Pro/PIPING copies the selected
piping data to the linestock and insulation features, and opens the ROUTE PIPE submenu. You can begin
to route the pipeline.
Fitting Insertion
After you select a pipeline and insertion point, Pro/PIPING retrieves the piping data from the Specification
Directory file. This data includes the specification name and the pipe size from the pipeline. The piping
data directs Pro/PIPING to the Auto-Selection file where Pro/PIPING retrieves the fittings that you
assigned to the specification. Pro/PIPING populates the appropriate fitting insertion dialog boxes with this
data.
You select a fitting with the Fitting Category buttons. After you click a button, Pro/PIPING retrieves only
the fittings (in the category) that you assigned to the Auto-Selection file for that specification.
For example, you click PIPING > Fitting Insert and select the pipeline for specification 12A. You select
the valve fitting category button to select a valve fitting. Pro/PIPING retrieves all valve fittings that you
assigned to the specification 12A Auto-Selection file (12a_asfile.ptd). After you select the valve
fitting, click to insert it.
The following table describes the Specification Directory file format:
FIELD NAME DESCRIPTION REQUIRED
SPEC Specification name. YES

MNEMONIC Mnemonic name (system or fluid). NO
COLOR Color name . YES
LAYER Layer name - Maximum 31 characters. NO
AUTO_SELECT_FILE Auto-Selection File name assigned to each YES
specification. Points to the Auto-Selection File.
INS_CODE Insulation code assigned to each specification. Points NO
to the Insulation Directory File.
Note: You can define the Specification Directory file name by setting the piping_spec_dir_file
configuration option (default is piping_spec_dir.ptd).
To Create a Specification Directory File

Note: Because Pro/PIPING requires that you select an Auto-Selection file for each specification record (in
the Specification Directory file), you must create the Auto-Selection files before you define the
specification records.
3. Click Set Up > Spec DB. The Define Piping Specification dialog box opens.

4. Click to create a new file. The New File dialog box opens.
5. Under Type, select Spec Directory File and enter a file name. This file will contain all specifications
for the entire piping project. It is recommended that you use a descriptive file name such as
project_name_specs.ptd.
6. Click to open the file. Pro/PIPING displays the file name in the blue border next to Specification
Directory File. You can begin to define a specification record.
7. Under Define Record, enter a piping specification name (required). The Specification box lists all
specification records in the current Specification Directory file.
8. Enter a mnemonic (optional). The Mnemonic box lists each mnemonic assigned to a specification
record in the current Specification Directory file. If you assign a mnemonic, Pro/PIPING assigns the
selected color to both the specification and the mnemonic.
9. Enter a layer name in the Layer box for the specification and mnemonic (optional).
10. Select a color (required). Colors can be assigned to the specification and mnemonic. The Color box
lists all colors stored in the Piping Appearance Map (MCAT) File. You can define new colors (View >
Model Setup > Color & Appearances). Refer to Setting Colors in the Utilities Menu portion of
Pro/ENGINEER Basics for more information.
11. Select an Auto-Selection file (required). Click to open the Select Auto Selection File dialog
box. Select an Auto-Selection file and double-click. The selected file populates the Auto Selection box.
The current directory is based on the directory path in the piping_project_data_dir
configuration option.
- Select the Insulation Code check box to assign an insulation code to the current specification
record (optional). The Insulation Code box lists all insulation codes in the Insulation Directory
Project Data file.
- Clear the Insulation Code check box and make the insulation codes unavailable to the
specification.
13. Click to add the new specification record to the Specification Directory file. Pro/PIPING lists the
record under Select Record.
14. Click to save the file. The current directory is based on the directory path in the
15. Click File > Exit.
About Auto-Selection Files

Auto-Selection files are Pro/TABLE (ASCII) files that store subsets of data that you select from the Master
Catalog (MCAT) files. You create an Auto-Selection file for each project specification record
(Specification Directory file) by using the Define Piping Specification dialog box.
Auto-Selection files allow Pro/PIPING to retrieve only the piping data that you assigned to a specification.
Each Auto-Selection file contains the following data:
· Pipe Data—Pipe categories, sizes, schedules, end types, material codes, Pipe MCAT file names, and
stock numbers. Pro/PIPING retrieves this data from the appropriate MCAT files and saves it in pipe
records that you define.
· Fitting Data—Fitting selection names, categories, sizes, end types, ratings, material codes, Fitting
MCAT file names, and stock numbers. Pro/PIPING retrieves this data from the appropriate MCAT files
and saves it in fitting records that you define.
· Assembly Fitting Data—Assembly fitting selection names, sizes, configurations, and stock numbers.
Pro/PIPING retrieves this data from the appropriate MCAT files and saves it in assembly fitting records
that you define.
Note: After you create an Auto-Selection file, you must assign it to the corresponding specification record

(in the Specification Directory file) using the Define Piping Specification dialog box (Auto-Selection
box).
For example, you assign the Auto-Selection file created for specification 11C (11c_asfile.ptd) to the
specification 11C record in the Specification Directory file. This allows the Specification Directory file to
direct Pro/PIPING to the correct Auto-Selection file.
How Auto-Selection Files Work

After you select a specification for pipeline creation or select a pipeline for fitting insertion, Pro/PIPING
retrieves the specification data from the Specification Directory file. The Specification Directory file also
directs Pro/PIPING to the appropriate Auto-Selection file to retrieve the pipe, fitting, and assembly fitting
data.
Pro/PIPING retrieves the Auto-Selection piping data from the pipe, fitting, and assembly fitting records
that you defined for each specification. This data populates appropriate dialog boxes.
Auto-Selection Files simplify the piping process and reduce design error by making available only a subset
of the Master Catalog file piping data.
The following table describes the Auto-Selection File format:
CATEGORY Pipe or fitting category.

SNAME Fitting selection name.
SIZE Pipe or fitting inlet nominal size.
NSIZE Fitting outlet nominal size.
BSIZE Fitting branch outlet nominal size.
SCH_RATE Pipe schedule or fitting rating.
MATL_CODE Pipe or fitting material code.
MCAT_FILE Master Catalog (MCAT) file name.
STOCKNO Pipe or fitting stock number.
MCCS_CODE Pipe or fitting Material Classification Code.
CODE Fitting code—Indicates how a certain fitting is to be inserted.
To Create an Auto-Selection File

Note: Because Pro/PIPING requires that you select an Auto-Selection file for each specification record (in
the Specification Directory file), you must create Auto-Selection files before defining the specification
records. You must also create at least one Auto-Selection record in order to create an Auto-Selection file.
5. Under Type, select Auto-Selection File and enter a file name. This file will contain all pipe and fitting
data assigned to one piping specification. It is highly recommended that you use a file name that
includes the file descriptor. For example, <specification or mnemonic
name>_asfile.ptd.
6. Click to open the file. Pro/PIPING displays the file name in the blue border next to Auto-Select
File.

7. Under Auto-Select File, select the Pipe, Fitting, and Assembly (fitting) tabbed pages to define these
records for each specification.
8. Click See Also and select the Auto-Selection record type to create.
About Insulation Directory Files

Insulation Directory files are Pro/TABLE (ASCII) files that store all insulation data for a piping project. To
create an Insulation Directory file, you define insulation records by assigning the following insulation data
using the Define Piping Specification dialog box:
· Insulation Codes—All insulation codes assigned to a piping project. Pro/PIPING retrieves these codes
from the Insulation Directory file and uses them to identify each insulation type during the insulation
modeling and reporting process. You assign each code to an Insulation Master Catalog (MCAT) file.
· Insulation MCAT File Names—All Insulation file names stored in the Piping MCAT Directory file.
These file names point to the Insulation MCAT files. Pro/PIPING retrieves insulation data for pipe and
fittings from these files.
· Insulation Colors—Color name for each solid representation of insulation. You assign a color to each
insulation code. Pro/PIPING retrieves colors from the Piping Appearance Map (MCAT) File.
After you create an Insulation Directory file, you can assign an insulation code to each project specification
record (Specification Directory file) using the Define Piping Specification dialog box (Insulation Code
box).
How Insulation Directory Files Work

After you select a specification for pipeline creation, Pro/PIPING retrieves the specification data including
the insulation code from the Specification Directory file. The insulation code directs Pro/PIPING to the
appropriate insulation record (in the Insulation Directory file) where Pro/PIPING retrieves the insulation
color and the Insulation MCAT file name.
The Insulation file name points Pro/PIPING first to the Piping MCAT Directory file and then to the
Insulation MCAT file. Insulation data is retrieved from both files. Pro/PIPING copies the insulation data to
the insulation features for insulation modeling and reporting.
The following table describes the Insulation Directory file format:
INS_CODE Insulation code.

Pro/PIPING uses these codes to identify each insulation type during the insulation
modeling and reporting process.
INS_FILE Insulation MCAT file name.
COLOR Color name for each solid representation of insulation.
Note: You can define the Insulation Directory file name by setting the
piping_insulation_dir_file configuration option.
To Create an Insulation Directory File

5. Under Type, select Insulation Directory File and enter a file name. This file will contain the insulation
data for the entire piping project. It is recommended that you use a descriptive file name such as

project_name_insulation_dir.ptd.
6. Click to open the file. Pro/PIPING displays the file name in the blue border next to Insulation
Directory File. Begin defining an insulation record.
7. Under Define Record, enter an insulation code (required). The Insulation Code box lists all insulation
codes assigned to the insulation records in the current Insulation Directory file.
8. Select an Insulation Master Catalog (MCAT) file (required). This step assigns an Insulation file to an
insulation code. The Insulation File box lists all Insulation files defined in the Piping MCAT Directory
file. Pro/PIPING retrieves all insulation data from both MCAT files.
9. Select a color for the solid representation of the insulation (required). The Insulation Color box lists all
Pro/PIPING colors stored in the Piping Appearance Map (MCAT) file. You can define new colors.
10. Click to add the new insulation record to the Insulation Directory file. Pro/PIPING lists the record
under Select Record.
11. Click to save the Insulation Directory file. The current directory is based on the directory path in
Note: To assign an insulation record to a project specification, select an insulation code when you define a
specification in the Specification Directory file.
About the Fitting Category Map File

The Fitting Category Map file is a Pro/TABLE (ASCII) file that maps each fitting category to a fitting
category icon file. Mapping the icon file enables you to select a fitting category (icon) button in the Insert
Fitting and Insert Group Fitting dialog boxes and retrieve a list of fittings for the selected category and
specification.
Pro/PIPING provides seven fitting category icons. You can design as many fitting category icons as you
need.
The Fitting Category Map file contains the following data:
· Icon Number—Orders the fitting category (icon) buttons under Fitting Selection in the Insert Fitting
and Insert Group Fitting dialog boxes. The order begins from left to right beginning with the number
1.
· Icon Bitmap File Name—Points Pro/PIPING to the icon graphics file.
· Fitting Category—Points Pro/PIPING to the Auto-Selection file to retrieve fitting selection names.
You can assign and reassign fitting categories to icons at any time by mapping each fitting category to an
icon bitmap file and assigning an order number. Note that Pro/PIPING groups all unmapped fitting
categories in the General category and icon.
How the Fitting Category Map File Works

After you select a pipeline and an insertion point for fitting insertion (PIPING > Fitting > Insert),
Pro/PIPING retrieves the specification data including the specification name and pipe size from the
pipeline. The specification name points Pro/PIPING to the Auto-Selection file that you assigned to the
specification (in the Specification Directory file) and retrieves the data.
After Pro/PIPING populates either the Insert Fitting or Insert Group Fitting dialog boxes with the data,
you select a fitting category icon button to select all fitting categories assigned to this icon (in the Fitting
Category Map file). Pro/PIPING retrieves the list of fitting selection names. This list contains only those
fittings that were assigned to those fitting categories in the Auto-Selection file for that specification. You
created this Auto-Selection file during Specification-Driven Piping setup. You select a fitting and insert it.
For example, you click Fitting > Insert on the PIPING menu and select the specification 12A pipeline and
insertion point. Pro/PIPING populates the boxes under Pipeline Selection. You select the valve category
button under Fitting Selection. Pro/PIPING retrieves the list of all valves for specification 12A and
populates the Selection Name box. This list was retrieved from the Auto-Selection file that you created for

specification 12A (12a_asfile.ptd). You select a fitting and click to insert it.
The following table describes the Fitting Category Map file format:
FIELD NAME FIELD TYPE DESCRIPTION
ICON_NUMBER Integer Icon number.

Icons are ordered from left to right under Fitting Selection
in the fitting insertion dialog boxes. Ordering begins with
the number 1.
If more than 14 icons are displayed, a scroll bar appears.
ICON_BITMAP Character Icon bit map file name
FITTING_CATEGORY Character Fitting category.
You can assign multiple categories using a comma (,) as
delimiter.
Note: You can define the Fitting Category Map file name by setting the
piping_fitt_category_map_file configuration option.
To Map an Icon File

1. Locate the piping_fitt_category_map.ptd file. The Pro/PIPING default path is <Pro/E
load point>/text/piping_data/sample_project/
piping_fitt_category_map.ptd.
2. Open the file in a text editor.
3. Enter the following data:
- Order Number—Pro/PIPING orders the fitting category icons in two rows containing seven icons
per row. Ordering is from left to right beginning with the number 1.
- Icon Bitmap File Name—Bitmap file name for the fitting category icon.
- Fitting Category—Fitting category associated with the icon bitmap file.
4. Save the file.
Note: If you are mapping a new icon bitmap file, store the file in the Pro/PIPING resource directory before
you map it.
Creating Fitting Category Icons

Pro/PIPING allows you to create new fitting category icons as needed. You can create new icons with any
graphics application that supports GIF or PCX formats. The following Pro/PIPING icon conventions must
be maintained:
FILE FILE FILE ICON SIZE RESOURCE LOCATION (ICON FILE

TYPE FORMAT EXTENSION (pixels) LIBRARY)
Bitmap GIF, PCX .gif, .pcx 24 x 24 <ProE installation

path>/text/resource
After you create the icon files, store the files in the Pro/PIPING resource location and map them to their
appropriate fitting categories in the Fitting Category Map file. For more information about mapping fitting
category icon files, refer to the Fitting Category Map file topics.

Fitting Categories
Pro/PIPING uses fitting categories for data retrieval. You can define Pro/PIPING fitting categories as
needed. Note that you must add each new fitting category to the Piping Master Catalog (MCAT) Directory
file and the Fitting Category Map (Project Data) file. Refer to these topics for more information.
Pro/PIPING provides the following fitting categories:
FITTING CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
VALVE Valve, such as gate valve, globe valve, and so on

ANGLE_VALVE Angle valve
RELIEF_VALVE Relief valve
FLANGE Flange
GASKET Gasket
ELBOW Elbow
ELBOW_LET Elbow olet
BRANCH Branch
BRANCH_LET Branch olet
GENERAL General fitting
ASSEMBLY Assembly fitting
To Create an Auto-Selection Fitting Record

Notes:
· You must read To Create an Auto-Selection File to follow the steps below.
· The Fitting tabbed page (Define Piping Specification dialog box) allows you to define all fitting
records for Auto-Selection files. You assign an Auto-Selection file to a piping specification in the
Specification Directory file. Pro/PIPING retrieves the Auto-Selection file fitting data during fitting
insertion.
To define an Auto-Selection fitting record, select fitting data from the boxes under Define Record.
1. Under Select Fitting, select a fitting category (required). The Category box lists all fitting categories
retrieved from the Piping Master Catalog (MCAT) Directory file.
2. Select a Fitting MCAT file (required). The Master Catalog box lists all Fitting MCAT files assigned to
the selected fitting category in the Piping MCAT Directory file. Pro/PIPING retrieves the file names
from the Piping MCAT Directory file.
3. Select a fitting material code (required). The Material Code box lists all fitting material codes assigned
to the selected Fitting MCAT file and defined in the Piping Material MCAT file.
4. Select a fitting rating (required). The Rating/Schedule box lists all fitting ratings assigned to the
selected Fitting MCAT file.
5. Select a fitting end type (required). The End Type box lists all fitting end types assigned to the selected
Fitting MCAT file.
6. You can confirm or change the fitting sizes assigned to the selected Fitting MCAT file (optional).
a. Click next to Sizes. One of two Size Table dialog boxes opens according to the type of
fitting selected from the Master Catalog box. Pro/PIPING lists all fitting sizes assigned to the
selected Fitting MCAT file. Each fitting size contains a check box to indicate selection status.
Pro/PIPING selects all sizes by default. Clear each check box to make a fitting size unavailable
from the fitting record. You can click to reset the list to the Pro/PIPING default selections.
b. Click to save all changes. The Size Table dialog box closes.
7. Select a stock number format for the fitting record (required). The Select Stock Number Format box

lists all stock number formats defined for the fitting records in the current Auto-Selection file.
Pro/PIPING displays the fitting stock number during information reporting.
Under Select Stock Number Format, perform the following tasks to select the fitting stock number
format:
a. Select the stock number format keywords. You can select Pro/PIPING format keywords from the
Keyword box, enter words or ASCII characters required by your project, or choose a combination
of both.
b. Select a delimiter. A delimiter separates areas in a listing. You can select a delimiter from the
Delimiter box or enter a new delimiter. Note that delimiters must be enclosed with commas
omitting any white space (,-,).
8. Select a material classification code (MCCS) format for the fitting record (optional). The Select
Material Classification Code Format box lists all material classification code formats defined for the
fitting records in the current Auto-Selection file.
Under Select Material Classification Code Format, perform the following tasks to a select an MCCS
format:
a. Select the MCCS format keywords. You can select Pro/PIPING format keywords from the
Keyword box, enter new keywords unique to your project, or choose a combination of both.
9. Under Select Selection Name, enter a fitting selection name (required). The Select Selection Name
box lists all selection names defined for the fitting records in the current Auto-Selection file. PIPING
uses the fitting selection names to populate the Selection Name boxes in the Insert Fitting and Insert
Group Fitting dialog boxes during fitting insertion.
10. Click to add the new fitting record to the Auto-Selection file. Pro/PIPING lists the record under
Select Record.
11. Click to save the Auto-Selection file. The current directory is based on the directory path in the
12. Repeat the above steps to define additional fitting records.
or
Click the Assembly tab to define all assembly fitting records for the current Auto-Selection file.
or
Click File > Exit.
To Create an Auto-Selection Assembly Fitting

Record
Notes:
· The Assembly tabbed page (Define Piping Specification dialog box) enables you to define all
assembly fitting records for Auto-Selection files. You assign an Auto-Selection file to a piping
specification in the Specification Directory file. Pro/PIPING retrieves the Auto-Selection file assembly
fitting data during fitting insertion.
· An assembly fitting is a group of fittings that are inserted as one unit.
To define an assembly fitting record, select assembly fitting data from the boxes under Define Record.
1. Under Select Assembly, select the fittings that make up an assembly fitting (required). From the
Fitting Selection Name box, select each fitting name according to its sequence in the assembly,
beginning with the branch fittings. For example, BRAN, NIPPLE, GATE, NIPPLE. The Fitting
Selection Name box lists all fittings in the fitting records (Fitting tabbed page) for the current Auto-
Selection file.

Pro/PIPING populates the Configuration box with the assembly fitting configuration (the fitting names
and assembly sequence). The Configuration box lists all configurations defined for the assembly
fitting records.
2. You can confirm or change the assembly fitting sizes (optional). Note that Pro/PIPING determines
assembly fitting sizes according to the pipe sizes defined in the pipe records (Pipe tab) for the current
Auto-Selection file.
a. Click next to Sizes. The Size Table dialog boxes opens. Pro/PIPING lists all pipe sizes
assigned to the pipe records (Pipe tabbed page). Pro/PIPING retrieves the pipe sizes from the
current Auto-Selection file. Each pipe size contains a check box to indicate selection status.
Pro/PIPING selects all sizes by default. Clear each check box to make a size unavailable from the
assembly fitting record. You can click to reset the list to the Pro/PIPING default selections.
b. Click to confirm all changes. The Size Table dialog box closes.
3. Select a stock number format for the assembly fitting record (required). The Select Stock Number
Format box lists all stock number formats defined for the assembly fitting records in the current Auto-
Selection file. Pro/PIPING displays assembly fitting stock numbers during information reporting.
Under Select Stock Number Format, perform the following tasks to select an assembly fitting stock
number format:
of both.
4. Select a material classification code (MCCS) format for the assembly fitting record (optional). The
Select Material Classification Code Format box lists all material classification code formats defined
for the assembly fitting records in the current Auto-Selection file.
Under Select Material Classification Code Format, perform the following tasks to select an MCCS
format:
of both.
5. Under Select Selection Name, enter an assembly fitting selection name (required). The Select
Selection Name box lists all selection names defined for the assembly fitting records in the current
Auto-Selection file. Pro/PIPING uses the assembly fitting selection names to populate the Selection
Name boxes in the Insert Fitting dialog box.
6. Click to add the new assembly fitting record to the Auto-Selection file. Pro/PIPING lists the
record under Select Record.
8. Repeat the above steps to define additional assembly fitting records.
or
Click File > Exit.

Size Tables
Pro/PIPING uses size tables to list all pipe and fitting sizes in the selected Pipe or Fitting Master Catalog
(MCAT) file. You select an MCAT file (in the Define Piping Specification dialog box) to define a pipe or
fitting Auto-Selection file record.
Pro/PIPING opens two different size tables according to the following selections:
Pipes and Standard Fittings
Size Table for a Pipe Size Table for a Flange Fitting
The following table describes the Size Table format above:
Left Section Right Section
Lists all sizes defined in the MCAT file that you Displays the size selection status with a check box.
selected. Pro/PIPING selects all sizes by default. You can
clear a check box to make the size unavailable.

Size Transitional Fittings (Reducers, Branch Reducer Fittings, and so on)
The following table describes the Size Table format above:
Left Section Right Section
Lists all main sizes defined in the MCAT File that Displays the branch or new size selection status
you selected. with a check box. Pro/PIPING selects all branch or
new sizes by default. You can clear a check box to
make the size unavailable.
In the above example, there are two reducer fitting
sizes with the main size 32A:
· 32A (main size) to 20A (new size)
· 32A (main size) to 25A (new size)
Preview Fitting Graphics

You can preview selected fittings as you define a fitting record (Fitting tabbed page) for the current Auto-
Selection file. After you select a Fitting Master Catalog file, click the Preview Fitting Graphics blue band
located at the bottom of the Define Piping Specification dialog box. The preview panel expands and
displays the selected fitting. You can spin, zoom, and move the fitting in the panel. Pro/PIPING displays
each fitting selection dynamically as you make selections.
The following preview panel displays a gate valve:

Pro/PIPING Component Window
You can also preview fittings in the Component Window. Select the Preview in Separate Window check
box in the preview panel and Pro/PIPING displays the fitting (and the file name) in the Component
Window. Note that you must clear the Preview in Separate Window check box to close the window.
Clicking File > Exit from the separate window closes Pro/ENGINEER.
The following Component Window displays a gate valve:
To Create an Auto-Selection Pipe Record

Notes:
· The Pipe tabbed page (Define Piping Specification dialog box) allows you to define all pipe records
for Auto-Selection files. You assign an Auto-Selection file to a piping specification in the Specification
Directory file. Pro/PIPING retrieves the Auto-Selection file pipe data to create pipelines.
To define an Auto-Selection pipe record, select pipe data from the boxes under Define Record.
1. Under Select Pipe, select a pipe category (required). The Category box lists all pipe categories
retrieved from the Piping Master Catalog (MCAT) Directory file.
2. Select a Pipe MCAT file (required). The Master Catalog box lists all Pipe MCAT files assigned to the
selected pipe category in the Piping MCAT Directory file. Pro/PIPING retrieves the file names from the
Piping MCAT Directory file.
3. Select a pipe material code (required). The Material Code box lists all pipe material codes assigned to
the selected Pipe MCAT file and defined in the Piping Material MCAT file. Pro/PIPING retrieves the
material codes from the Piping Material MCAT file.

4. Select a pipe schedule (required). The Schedule box lists all pipe schedules assigned to the selected
Pipe MCAT file. Pro/PIPING retrieves the schedules from the Pipe MCAT file.
5. Select a pipe end type (required). The End Type box lists all pipe end types assigned to the selected
Pipe MCAT file. Pro/PIPING retrieves the end types from the Pipe MCAT file.
6. You can confirm or change the pipe sizes assigned to the selected Pipe MCAT file (optional).
a. Click next to Sizes. The Size Table dialog box opens. Pro/PIPING lists all pipe sizes
assigned to the selected Pipe MCAT file. Each pipe size contains a check box to indicate selection
status. Pro/PIPING selects all sizes by default. Clear each check box to make a pipe size
unavailable from the pipe record. You can click to reset the list to the Pro/PIPING default
selections.
b. Click to save all changes. The Size Table dialog box closes.
7. Select a stock number format for the pipe record (required). The Select Stock Number Format box
lists the stock number formats defined for the pipe records in the current Auto-Selection file.
Pro/PIPING displays the pipe stock number during information reporting.
Under Select Stock Number Format, perform the following tasks to select the pipe stock number
format:
of both.
8. Select a material classification code (MCCS) format for the pipe record (optional). The Select Material
Classification Code Format box lists all material classification code formats defined for the pipe
records in the current Auto-Selection file.
Under Select Material Classification Code Format, select an MCCS format as follows:
of both.
9. Select either one or both of the following pipe corner type check boxes for the pipe record (optional):
- Allow Bend—Enables corner bends for the selected pipe.
- Allow Miter—Allows mitered corners for the selected pipe.
10. Click to add the new pipe record to the Auto-Selection file. Pro/PIPING lists the record under
Select Record.
12. Repeat the above steps to define additional pipe records.
or
Click the Fitting tab to define all fitting records for the current Auto-Selection file.
or
Click File > Exit.

To Modify Project Data Files
Note: Project Data files (Specification Directory, Auto-Selection, and Insulation Directory files) contain
piping records that you defined for specific piping projects. You can modify these records using the
following steps:
5. Double-click one of the following Project Data Files:
- Specification Directory file
- Auto-Selection file
- Insulation Directory file
Pro/PIPING displays the file name in the blue border next to the file type.
6. Under Select Record, select a record to modify. Note that for Auto-Selection files, you must select the
appropriate tabbed page (Pipe, Fitting, or Assembly) before selecting a record.
7. Under Define Record, modify the data in the appropriate boxes. Click See Also for more information.
8. Click to add the changes to the selected record. Pro/PIPING either creates a new record or
modifies the existing record and displays all changes under Select Record.
9. Click to save the file. The current directory is based on the directory path in the
Deleting a Record
Under Select Record, select the record to delete. Click and follow steps 9 and 10 above.
Format Keywords
The following tables describe the stock number and material classification code (MCCS) format keywords
for pipes, fittings, and assembly fitting records in the Auto-Selection files:
Pipes
KEYWORDS DESCRIPTION
MATL_CODE Pipe material code

MCAT_FILE Pipe Master Catalog file name
END_TYPE Pipe end type
SIZE_CODE Size code for pipe nominal diameter

Fittings
SNAME Fitting selection name

MATL_CODE Fitting material code
MCAT_FILE Fitting Master Catalog file name
SCH_RATE Fitting rating
END_TYPE Fitting inlet end type
NEND_TYPE Fitting outlet end type
SIZE Fitting inlet size
NSIZE Fitting outlet size
BSIZE Fitting branch outlet size
SIZE_CODE Size code for fitting inlet size
NSIZE_CODE Size code for fitting outlet size
BSIZE_CODE Size code for fitting branch outlet size
Assembly Fittings
SNAME Assembly fitting selection name

SIZE Assembly fitting size
SIZE_CODE Size code for the assembly fitting size
To View Piping Layers (Spec-Driven)

3. If you create a new assembly, you must create a pipeline to view the piping layers. From the PIPING
menu, click Pipeline > Create/Route and create a pipeline. Pro/PIPING automatically creates piping
layers after pipeline creation.
4. Click View > Layers. The Layers dialog box opens in which you can view the piping layers.
About Bend Tables (Spec-Driven)

Pro/PIPING uses bend tables to accurately calculate the length of straight pipe (developed length) required
to make a bend of a specific bend radius and angle.
The developed pipe length for the same bend can differ due to different materials and pipe outside
diameters (OD).
Bend tables are normalized for 90 degree bends. For other than 90 degree bends, Pro/ENGINEER takes
those values and multiplies them by A/90, where A represents the specific bend angle in degrees.
Bend Table Menu

The Bend Table menu allows you to access all Pro/PIPING bend tables for creation and modification.
From the BEND TAB menu (PIPING > Set Up > Bend Allow), you can perform the following tasks:
· Define—Create Pro/PIPING bend tables.
· Delete—Delete Pro/PIPING bend tables.

· Edit—Modify Pro/PIPING bend tables. You can update a bend table at any time.
· Show—View Pro/PIPING bend tables. You can confirm bend table data.
· Read—Read a bend table from a file to a part.
· Write—Write a bend table from a part to a file.
Formula Equations (Spec-Driven)

Formula is an equation used to calculate the developed length for any radius or outside diameter (OD) that
falls outside the range of the table data. Pro/PIPING provides the following variables for use in the table:
· L—Developed straight length of the bend.
· R—Bend radius.
· T—Pipe outer diameter (OD).
· ANGLE—Bend Angle (in degrees).
Formula Equation Rules

Follow these rules when you enter the formula equation in a bend table:
· The formula must be the first equation in the table.
· The formula must begin with the descriptor FORMULA, in the first column.
- If an equation is simple, write it in the second column on the same line as the descriptor, as in the
following examples:
FORMULA L = (0.55*T) + (PI*R)/2.0
FORMULA L = (ANGLE*PI/180)*(R+T/2)
- If the formula is more complex and/or contains some logic statements, then the FORMULA
descriptor must precede the actual formula on its own line. The formula must also be concluded
by the descriptor END FORMULA, on its own line and in the first column. The following example
illustrates this process:
FORMULA
IF (R/T) < 1.10 | (R/T) > 1.83
L = (PI*R*T)/2.0
ELSE
L = (PI/2)*(R + (T*0.35))
END FORMULA
In a multi-statement formula like this, you can enter the statements in columns other than column one.
Conversion Equations (Spec-Driven)

The conversion equation tells the system how table data (A) is related to the developed length (L). If no
conversion equation is defined, the system assumes that the table data equals the required length (L = A).
For example, if the table data represents the bend deduction value, the equation might look like the
following:
L = 2*(T + R) - A
Note: L must never be negative.
Conversion Equation Variables

You can use the following variables in a conversion equation:
· L—Developed straight length of stock.
· R—Bend radius.
· T—Material thickness.
· ANGLE—Bend Angle (in degrees).
· A—Bend allowance value contained in the table data section.

Conversion Equation Rules
Follow these rules when you enter the conversion equation in a bend table:
· Only use a conversion equation when the developed length L is not equal to your table values A.
· The conversion must begin with the descriptor CONVERSION, in the first column.
- If the equation is a simple one, then it can be written in the second column on the same line as the
descriptor, as in this example:
CONVERSION L = 2*(T +R) - A
- If the formula is more complex and/or contains some logic statements, then the CONVERSION
descriptor must precede the actual formula on its own line and the formula must be concluded by
the descriptor END CONVERSION, again on its own line and in the first column.
Bend Table Data (Spec-Driven)

The table data (A) represents the developed bend lengths or allowances (with the presence of the
CONVERSION formula) for specific bend radii and pipe outer diameters (T). The table data and the
conversion equation are used together, so make sure that the two together give you the correct results.
Observe the following points when using bend table data:
· Create your bend tables for 90 bends. For other than 90 bends, Pro/ENGINEER takes those values and
multiplies them by A/90, where A is the specific bend angle in degrees.
· You do not have to insert a bend allowance value (A) in every cell in a bend allowance table.
· If you leave a particular cell blank, the system uses interpolation to calculate the length value.
· For bend radii and outside diameters (OD) between the values in adjacent cells, a linear interpolation is
used.
Note: The values in the bend tables are independent of the model units. They do not change if you change
the model units.
For example, you originally create a pipe assembly with the model units set to inches. The outside diameter
is 0.25 and the bend radius is 0.5. The system looks up the bend table to find the developed length at the
ordinates (0.25, 0.5). If you change the model units to centimeters and keep the model the same size, the
pipe OD becomes 0.625 and the bend radius 1.270. The system looks up the table to find the developed
length at the ordinates (0.625, 1.270).
To Define a Bend Table (Spec-Driven)

1. From the PIPING menu, click Set Up > Bend Allow > Define.
2. Enter a bend table name and click . A Pro/TABLE window opens containing an table outline.
3. Enter the data in the table.
or
Select File > Read to use an existing bend table as a baseline. The Read File dialog box opens.
Enter the name of the existing bend table file and click . The system reads the file data and writes
it to the current bend table file. Modify the bend table data, if needed.
4. Click File > Save and Exit to save and close the bend table. You must now assign the new bend table
to a pipe segment or line stock to use it.
To Modify a Bend Table (Spec-Driven)

Pro/PIPING allows you to modify bend tables. You can edit only those bend tables created in the current
assembly or applied to the current assembly. To modify a bend table within Pro/PIPING, do the following:
1. From the PIPING menu, click Set Up > Bend Allow > Edit. The TBL NAMES menu appears.
2. Select the bend table to modify from the TBL NAMES menu. This menu lists all bend tables that were
applied to the assembly or were created when the assembly was currently in session.

3. A Pro/TABLE window opens and displays the selected table.
4. Modify the bend table.
5. Click File > Save or Exit. Pro/PIPING saves the bend table in the current directory.
Note: You must assign a bend table to a pipe segment or line stock to use it.
Defining Bend Tables (Spec-Driven)

Pro/PIPING allows you to define new bend tables. You define bend tables for 90 degree bends. For other
than 90 degree bends, Pro/ENGINEER takes those values and multiplies them by A/90 where A represents
the specific bend angle in degrees.
You do not have to insert a bend allowance value (A) in every cell in a bend allowance table. If you leave a
particular cell blank, the system calculates the length value using interpolation.
The following table describes the Pro/PIPING bend table format:
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 …
FORMULA
equation
...
ENDFORMULA
!
CONVERSION
equation
...
START MATERIALS
MATERIAL
...
END MATERIALS
!
TABLE
radius radius radius radius radius
outside diameter bend allow bend allow bend allow ...
outside diameter ... ... ... ...
Notes:
· Enter the words FORMULA, END FORMULA, CONVERSION, END CONVERSION, START
MATERIALS, END MATERIALS and TABLE exactly as shown.
· The following definitions apply for the above bend table format:
- FORMULA—An equation for the developed length.
- TABLE— A combination of pipe outer diameter (OD) and bend radius table data that will never
be encountered in your pipe assembly. For example, 0.25 bend radius with an OD of 0.5 inches.
· Comment lines can appear anywhere in a bend table. Each comment line in the table must start with an
exclamation point (!).

To Assign a Bend Table (Spec-Driven)
Note: Pro/PIPING allows you to assign a bend table at any time in the design process.
1. Click PIPING > Set Up > Design Rules. The Define Design Rules dialog box opens.
2. Select the line stock by doing one of the following:
- Under By Segment, click and select pipe segment from the graphics window.
- Under By Parameters, select a line stock name from the Model Tree or Piping System Tree.
3. Click . The Design Rule Parameters dialog box opens.

4. Select a bend table from the Bend Table Name box (Default value: NO_TABLE). This box lists all
bend tables defined for the pipe segment or line stock.
5. Click to apply the bend table. The Design Rule Parameters dialog box closes.
6. Click to close the Define Design Rules dialog box.
To Delete a Bend Table (Spec-Driven)

1. From the PIPING menu, click Set Up > Bend Allow > Delete.
2. Select the bend table to delete from the TBL NAMES menu. This menu lists all bend tables that were
applied to the assembly or were created when the assembly was currently in session. Pro/PIPING
deletes the selected bend table.
To Show a Bend Table (Spec-Driven)

Pro/PIPING allows you to show or view a bend table. Note that if you select to show a table, you cannot
modify it. To show a bend table, follow these steps:
1. From the PIPING menu, click Set Up > Bend Allow > Show.
2. Select the bend table to show from the TBL NAMES menu. This menu lists all bend tables that were
applied to the assembly or were created when the assembly was currently in session.
3. A Pro/TABLE window opens and displays the selected bend table.
4. After viewing the table, click File > Exit. The Pro/TABLE window closes.
To Change and Update Miter Parameters

You can change pipe miter parameters in a specification and update the current model with the changes.
1. Locate the Miter Master Catalog (MCAT) file for the selected pipeline or line stock. The default path
for these files is <ProE load directory>/text/piping_data/
master_catalog/miter/. Each Miter file is named for a line stock material type (for example,
miter_steel.ptd.).
2. Use a text editor and change the miter parameter value for the selected pipeline or line stock. Save all
changes.
5. Under Model Information, select the Miter Parameters check box.
window.

To Change and Update Bend Parameters
You can change pipe bend parameters in a specification and update the current model with the changes.
1. Locate the Bend Master Catalog (MCAT) file for the selected pipeline or line stock. The default path
for these files is <ProE load directory>/text/piping_data/
master_catalog/bend/. Each Bend file is named for a line stock material type (for example,
bend_steel.ptd.).
2. Use a text editor and change the bend parameter value for the selected pipeline or line stock. Save all
changes.
5. Under Model Information, select the Bend Parameters check box.
window.
8. Verify the changes. Click Set Up > Design Rules. The Define Design Rules dialog box opens.
- Under By Segment, click and select a pipe segment.
- Under By Parameters, select a linestock.
10. Click . The Design Rule Parameters dialog box opens and displays the updated bend
parameters.
To Change and Update Bend Machine Parameters

You can change bend machine parameters in a specification and update the current model with the changes.
1. Locate the Bend Machine Master Catalog (MCAT) file for the selected pipeline or line stock. The
default path for these files is <ProE load directory>/text/piping_data/
master_catalog/bend_machine/.
2. Use a text editor and change the bend parameter value for the selected pipeline or line stock. Save all
changes.
5. Under Model Information, select the Bend m/c Parameters check box.
window.
Tip: Updating Multiple Changes

You can use the Update Model dialog box to apply multiple changes to the Project Data and MCAT files
and save time.
1. Complete any changes and save them.
2. Click PIPING > Set Up > Update Model. The Update Model dialog box opens.
4. Under Model Information, select all check boxes that correspond to the modified data.

window.
Note: To quickly apply the changes to another assembly, click under Assembly in the Update
Model dialog box and select another assembly. Then, repeat the last three steps above.
To Delete a Pipeline (Spec-Driven)

1. Click PIPING > Pipeline > Delete. The GET SELECT menu appears.
2. Select the pipeline to delete. The CONFIRMATION menu appears.
3. Click Confirm. The CHILD OPTS menu appears.
4. Select one of the following menu commands:
- Delete All—Deletes all highlighted children. The CONFIRMATION menu appears. Click
Confirm.
- Suspend All—Suspends all highlighted children. The children remain displayed in the graphics
window.
- Child Info—Displays all information about the children to be deleted or suspended in the
INFORMATION WINDOW.
To Rename a Pipeline (Spec-Driven)

1. Click PIPING > Pipeline > Rename.
2. Select the pipeline to rename.
3. Enter a new name for the pipeline and click . Pro/PIPING confirms the status of this task in the
Message Area.
To Suppress a Pipeline (Spec-Driven)

1. Click PIPING > Pipeline > Suppress.
2. Select the pipeline to suppress. The CONFIRMATION menu appears.
3. Click Confirm. Pro/PIPING suppresses the selected pipeline and all of its highlighted children.
To Resume a Suppressed Pipeline (Spec-Driven)

1. Click PIPING > Pipeline > Resume. The SEL MENU appears and lists all suppressed pipelines by
name.
2. Select a suppressed pipeline. Pro/PIPING resumes the pipeline. You can view the resumed pipeline in
either the Model Tree, the Piping System Tree, or the graphics window.
ISOGEN Symbol Map File (Spec-Driven)

The ISOGEN Symbol Map file is a Pro/TABLE file that maps a Pro/PIPING fitting generic name against a
corresponding symbol key (SKEY) and the ISOGEN component name. Pro/PIPING uses symbol keys for
all fitting generic part sizes. You can modify the ISOGEN Symbol Map file by using a text editor.

The following table describes the ISOGEN Symbol Map file format:
FITTING_GENERIC_NAME Character Pro/PIPING fitting generic name

ISOGEN_COMPONENT_NAME Character ISOGEN component name
ISOGEN_SKEY Character ISOGEN component symbol key (SKEY)
Default Symbol Mapping

If you do not provide an ISOGEN Symbol Map file or if you do not list the entries for the components used
in the Pro/PIPING model in the Symbol Map file, Pro/PIPING uses the following default mapping scheme.
This scheme is internal to the interface and based on the fitting categories:
FITTING_CATEGORY ISOGEN_COMPONENT NAME ISOGEN_SYMBOL_KEY
valve VALVE VG**

relief_valve VALVE VR**
angle_valve VALVE-ANGLE AV**
flange FLANGE FLFL
elbow ELBOW EL**
elbow_let ELBOWLET Butt Weld end : CEBW
Screwed End : CESC
Socket Weld : CESW
branch TEE TE**
branch_let OLET NIPL
reducer REDUCER-CONCENTRIC RC**
REDUCER-ECCENTRIC (if RE**
eccentric flag is set)
general MISC-COMPONENT NC**
gasket GASKET Not required
Note: The double asterisks (**) indicate ISOGEN endtypes. You can use these characters or replace them
with suitable endtypes allowed by ISOGEN. If you use the asterisks, Pro/PIPING matches the fitting
endtype in the model against the corresponding ISOGEN endtypes and the ISOGEN endtypes replace the
asterisks for each fitting.
The disadvantage of using the double asterisks is that if the ISOGEN Endtype Map file does not contain a
mapped ISOGEN endtype, Pro/PIPING ignores the setting in the ISOGEN Symbol Map and selects the
default symbol key (SKEY).
Symbol Key Selection

Pro/PIPING extracts the symbol key (SKEY) from the ISOGEN Symbol Map file by matching the generic
name of the fitting with the name in the FITTING_GENERIC_NAME column. Pro/PIPING extracts the
symbol key name in the ISOGEN_SKEY column and then the endtype string from the ISOGEN Endtype
Map file.
Symbol key selection occurs according to the following conditions:
· If the symbol key is only two characters long, Pro/PIPING appends the endtype string to the symbol
key to form the final SKEY used in the PCF file.
· If the symbol key has the double asterisks (**) as a substring and an endtype string is found, the

endtype string replaces the double asterisks in the symbol key to form the final SKEY.
· If either of these cases fail, the default symbol key is used.
ISOGEN Endtype Map File (Spec-Driven)

The ISOGEN Endtype Map file is a Pro/TABLE file that maps Pro/PIPING end types to corresponding
ISOGEN end types. You can modify the ISOGEN Endtype Map file by using a text editor.
The following table describes the ISOGEN Endtype Map file format:
ENDTYPE Character Pro/PIPING end type

ISOGEN_ENDTYPE Character ISOGEN end type
Default End Type Mapping

If you do not provide an ISOGEN Endtype Map file or if you do not list the entries for the end types used
by the Pro/PIPING fitting components in the Endtype Map file, Pro/PIPING maps the end types by default.
The following table lists the string matching rules for default end type mapping:
ENDTYPE ISOGEN ENDTYPE
endtype string starting with B BW

endtype string starting with C CP
endtype string starting with F FL
endtype string starting with P PL
endtype string starting with SC SC
endtype string starting with SW SW
No match found BW
Note: The default mapping is internal to the interface.
ISOGEN Nominal Size Map File (Spec-Driven)

The ISOGEN Nominal Size Map file is a Pro/TABLE file that maps the Pro/PIPING sizes used for
modeling to the industry standard nominal size or nominal bore (NB). Nominal bore can be measured in
millimeters (mm) or inches.
Pro/PIPING extracts the component size and its units from the model using the following conditions:
· If the units are metric, UNITS-BORE is selected as MM.
· If the units are in inches, UNITS-BORE is selected as INCH.
Pro/PIPNG matches the extracted size against the nominal size in either the NB_MM or NB_INCH
column. The nominal size must correspond to the model size in the SIZE column.
You can modify the ISOGEN Nominal Size Map file by using a text editor. The following table describes
the ISOGEN Nominal Size Map file format:

SIZE Character Pro/PIPING Size String
NB_MM Character Nominal Bore (NB) Value
NB_INCH Character Nominal Bore (NB) Value

Notes :
· Pro/PIPING allows you to specify any character as a nominal size. However, the ISOGEN PCF file
format expects a number as the pipe nominal size.
· For Nominal Bore (NB) values, use only the numbers 0-9, the period (.), or the slash (/).
· For NB values in millimeters, only integers can be entered.
· For NB values in inches, you can use fractions (For example, 1-1/2 for a one and one half inch bore).
· NB values cannot include white spaces.
· For NB values, the symbol (") used normally for inches cannot be used
Default Nominal Size Mapping

If you do not list a size in the SIZE column or if you do not define the nominal size in the selected NB
column, Pro/PIPING outputs the model size to the PCF file by default where NB is needed. If a nominal
size map file does not exist, the same result occurs.
Note: An invalid nominal size may result from a wrong isometric size annotation or from an ISOGEN PCF
file export malfunction.
ISOGEN Mandatory Attribute File (Spec-Driven)

The ISOGEN Mandatory Attribute file contains attributes that correspond to the ISOGEN mandatory
attributes listed in ISOGEN-FILES. The configuration option isogen_mandatory_attr_file sets
the ISOGEN Mandatory Attribute File name. The default is isogen.fls. You can use the default file
provided by the ISOGEN package or create a file.
isogen_mandatory_attr_file (Spec-Driven)
isogen.fls, <valid file name>
Specify a name for the file that contains ISOGEN mandatory attribute files.
isogen_endtype_map_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/isodata/isogen_endtype_map.ptd,
<absolute directory path and valid file name>
Specify a path and name for the file that maps Pro/PIPING endtypes with ISOGEN endtypes.
isogen_symbol_map_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/isodata/isogen_symbol_map.ptd, <absolute directory path and
valid file name>
Specify a path and name for the file that maps Pro/PIPING fitting library part names with ISOGEN
component names and symbol keys (SKEY).
isogen_output_files_dir (Spec-Driven)
<proe_run_directory>, <absolute directory path>
Specify a directory path for archiving the ISOGEN output files.

isogen_nominal_size_map_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/isodata/isogen_nominal_size_map.ptd, <absolute directory path
and valid file name>
Specify a path and name for the file that maps Pro/PIPING sizes with ISOGEN nominal sizes in
millimeters and inches.
isogen_pcf_filename_format (Spec-Driven)
mnemonic-specification-number, <a combination of the following keywords: size, specification, mnemonic,
number, insulation, and any valid file name characters>. Delimiter characters must be enclosed by commas
(,) omitting any white space. For example MNEMONIC,-,SIZE.
Specify a name format for ISOGEN (.pcf) files. Pro/PIPING creates ISOGEN file names from the values
assigned to the keywords. See the following example:
ISOGEN File Name Format Assigned Values ISOGEN (.pcf) File Name
mnemonic-number-insulation water,1001,is water-1001-is.pcf

ship1-mnemonic-number- water,1001,is ship1-water-1001-
insulation is.pcf
Example: ISOGEN Symbol Map File (Spec-Driven)

The following is an example of the ISOGEN Symbol Map file:
Default Path:
<ProE load directory>/text/piping_data/isodata/isogen_symbol_map.ptd
FITTING_GENERIC_NAME ISOGEN_COMPONENT_NAME ISOGEN_SKEY
vl_gate_flrf VALVE VGFL

vl_swing_check_flrf VALVE VSFL
vl_angle_flff VALVE-ANGLE AVFL
flange_neck_rf FLANGE FLFL
elbow_90long_bw_steel ELBOW ELBW
elbow_45long_bw_steel ELBOW ELBW
tee_reducing_bw_steel TEE TEBW
tee_straight_bw_steel TEE TEBW
red_concentric_bw_steel REDUCER-CONCENTRIC RCBW
red_eccentric_bw REDUCER-ECCENTRIC REBW

Example: ISOGEN Endtype Map File (Spec-Driven)
The following is an example of the ISOGEN Endtype Map file:
Default Path:
<ProE load directory>/text/piping_data/isodata/isogen_endtype_map.ptd
ENDTYPE ISOGEN_ENDTYPE
PE PL
FLFF FL
GKFF FL
FLRF FL
SWLD SW
BWLD BW
Example: ISOGEN Nominal Size Map File (Spec-

Driven)
The following is an example of the ISOGEN Nominal Size Map file:
Default Path:
<ProE load
directory>/text/piping_data/isodata/isogen_nominal_size_map.ptd
SIZE NB_INCH NB_MM
10A ¼ 10
15A ½ 15
20A ¾ 20
25A 1 25
32A 1-1/4 32
40A 1-1/2 40
50A 2 50
65A 2-1/2 65
80A 3 80
100A 4 100
125A 5 125
150A 6 150
200A 8 200
250A 10 250
300A 12 300
350A 14 350
400A 16 400
450A 18 450
500A 20 500
550A 22 550

600A 24 600
650A 26 650
700A 28 700
750A 30 750
800A 32 800
850A 34 850
900A 36 900
1000A 40 1000
1050A 42 1050
1100A 44 1100
1150A 46 1150
1200A 48 1200
1250A 50 1250
1300A 52 1300
1350A 54 1350
1400A 56 1400
1450A 58 1450
1500A 60 1500
1600A 64 1600
1700A 68 1700
1800A 72 1800
1900A 76 1900
2000A 80 2000
2100A 84 2100
2200A 88 2200
2300A 92 2300
2400A 96 2400
2500A 100 2500
2600A 104 2600
¼" ¼ 10
½" ½ 15
¾" ¾ 20
1" 1 25
1-1/4" 1-1/4 32
1-1/2" 1-1/2 40
2" 2 50
2-1/2" 2-1/2 65
3" 3 80
4" 4 100
5" 5 125
6" 6 150
8" 8 200
10" 10 250
12" 12 300

14" 14 350
16" 16 400
18" 18 450
20" 20 500
22" 22 550
24" 24 600
26" 26 650
28" 28 700
30" 30 750
32" 32 800
34" 34 850
36" 36 900
40" 40 1000
42" 42 1050
44" 44 1100
46" 46 1150
48" 48 1200
50" 50 1250
52" 52 1300
54" 54 1350
56" 56 1400
58" 58 1450
60" 60 1500
64" 64 1600
68" 68 1700
72" 72 1800
76" 76 1900
80" 80 2000
84" 84 2100
88" 88 2200
92" 92 2300
96" 96 2400
100" 100 2500
104" 104 2600

Example: ISOGEN Mandatory Attribute File (Spec-
Driven)
The following is an example of an ISOGEN Mandatory Attribute file:
Default Path:
<ProE load directory>/text/piping_data/isodata/isogen.fls
ATTRIBUTES DIRECTORY PATH
PLOT FILE-PREFIX C:\PISOGEN\PROJECTS\abc\SPOOLS\OUTPUT\PLOT

OPTION-SWITCHES- C:\PISOGEN\PROJECTS\abc\SPOOLS\SPOOLS.OPL
LONG
MESSAGE C:\PISOGEN\PROJECTS\abc\SPOOLS\OUTPUT\SPOOLS.MES
DRAWING-FRAME C:\PISOGEN\PROJECTS\abc\SPOOLS\SPOOLS.DXF
DRAWING-DEFINITION C:\PISOGEN\PROJECTS\abc\SPOOLS\SPOOLS.DDF
ALTERNATIVE-TEXT C:\PISOGEN\PROJECTS\abc\SPOOLS\SPOOLS.ALT
POSITIONED-TEXT C:\PISOGEN\PROJECTS\abc\SPOOLS\SPOOLS.POS
WELDING-DEFINITION C:\PISOGEN\PROJECTS\abc\SPOOLS\SPOOLS.WDF
MATERIAL-LIST- C:\PISOGEN\PROJECTS\abc\SPOOLS\SPOOLS.MLD
DEFINITION
Example: ISOGEN Error Log File (Spec-Driven)

The following is an example of an ISOGEN Error Log file:
Date : 25-4-2000
ERROR LOG file for **ISOMETRIC DRAWING GENERATION INTERFACE**
ERROR : Processing Fitting TEE_RED_BW-STEEL-65X50 in Pipeline 65A-SPEC-
STEAM-1.
WARNING : Material Description not found for 3 item(s) in Pipeline 65A-
SPEC-STEAM-1.
ERRORS : ISOGEN may fail to process intermediate output PCF files.
REPAINT to restore Highlighted components in case of error.
WARNINGS : ISOGEN may not fail to process but some of the desirable
data may be missing.
This file may be appended with errors occurring in future sessions.
To Modify Insulation Assigned to a Pipeline

(Spec-Driven)
Pro/PIPING allows you to modify the insulation assigned to an entire specification-driven pipeline or
assign insulation to an entire uninsulated pipeline. You can add or modify insulation at any time. However,
you cannot use this procedure to delete insulation or modify insulation assigned to part of a pipeline.
1. Click PIPING > Modify Pipe. The Modify Pipeline dialog box opens.
2. Under Active Assembly, Pro/PIPING displays the current active assembly. If the pipeline to insulate is
in a different assembly, click and select the assembly that contains the pipeline. You can select

the assembly from either the Model Tree or the Piping System Tree, or by selecting the pipeline in the
graphics window.
3. Under Modify Options, click Edit Pipeline. The Edit Pipeline dialog box opens.
4. If active assembly contains multiple pipelines, select the pipeline to insulate from the Select Pipeline
box.
5. Select the Label tab. Under Pipeline Label, modify the insulation code for the selected pipeline. Two
conditions apply for insulation modification:
- If an insulation code was assigned to the pipeline, the Insulation box displays the code. You can
select another insulation code from the list to change the insulation.
- If an insulation code was not assigned to the pipeline, select the Insulation check box and select an
insulation code from the list to insulate the pipeline.
6. Click to save the selections. Pro/PIPING modifies the insulation data in the insulation feature in
the active assembly. You can retrieve insulation information (PIPING > Info) to view the assigned
insulation data.
7. Regenerate (PIPING > Regenerate) the assembly to update the model display.
Notes:
insulation data.
About Assigning Insulation to Part of a Pipeline

(Spec-Driven)
Pro/PIPING allows you to assign insulation to part of a pipeline (insulation segment) using the Create
Insulation dialog box (PIPING > Fabrication > Insulation). During piping design, the following special
cases can arise and necessitate an insulation segment:
· Pipe Insulation in a Special Area—Pipelines and fittings not normally insulated require insulation
inside special areas such as purifier rooms.
· Pipe Insulation near Equipment—Pipelines can produce condensation and extreme temperatures.
Insulate pipelines near equipment to prevent damage.
To Redefine Insulation Assigned to Part of a

Pipeline (Spec-Driven)
Pro/PIPING creates insulation segment features after you assign insulation to part of a pipeline. You can
redefine insulation segment features at any time in the piping design process.
1. Open the assembly associated with the pipeline containing the insulation segment feature to be
redefined.
2. Click . The Model Tree opens.

3. In the Model Tree, locate the insulation segment feature to redefine. The Model Tree lists the following
insulation features:
- Insulation Features—Store the insulation data (codes, names, thickness, sizes, and so on) for a
pipeline. Pro/PIPING identifies the insulation features by insulation code. Select the feature to
highlight it in the graphics window. Note that you cannot redefine insulation features from the
Model Tree (you must modify the specification database insulation files).
- Insulation Segment Features—Store the start and end points for insulation on part of a pipe
segment.

To locate the insulation segment feature to delete, select the insulation feature and right-click.
From the shortcut menu, select Info > Parent Child Info. The Reference Information Window
opens. Under Children of Current Feature, Pro/PIPING lists all children of the selected
insulation feature. Insulation segment features are labeled Insulation Seg id <number>.
4. Select the Insulation Segment feature to redefine from the Model Tree. The feature highlights on the
pipeline in the graphics window. Right-click and a shortcut menu appears.
5. Click Redefine. The Redefine Insulation dialog box opens with the insulation segment selected.
6. Select the Start option under Insulation Segment Points and do the any of the following tasks:
- Change the insulation start point. Under Select Start Point, click and select a pipe segment
to specify the insulation start point. Crosshairs indicate the start point on the pipe segment and the
pipe segment ID populates the Select Start Point box.
- Change the insulation end point. Select the End point option under Insulation Segment Points.
Under Select End Point, click and select the insulation end point. Crosshairs indicate the
end point on the pipe segment and the pipe segment ID populates the Select End Point box.
- Change the start and end point placement. Under Point Placement Options, select one of the
following options to specify both start and end point placement. Note that you must select the
Start and End options under Insulation Segment Points to place the appropriate points:
specifies the start or end point distance from the pipe segment upstream end.
specifies the start or end point distance ratio from the pipe segment upstream end.
places a start or end point on the pipe segment perpendicular to that pipe segment. Note
that the start point pipe segment must be perpendicular to the end point pipe segment to make this
option available.
places a start or end point from a specified datum plane. The datum plane must be
perpendicular to the start or end point pipe segment. Pro/PIPING creates a reference to the datum
plane.
Under Positioning Parameters, specify the point location parameters based on the selected
placement option. Use the thumb wheel to move the point placement or enter a value in the thumb
wheel box and ENTER for exact placement.
If you selected the Datum plane reference placement option, , select a datum plane from
the graphics window. Pro/PIPING displays the datum place name in the Positioning Parameters
box.
- Change the insulation. Under Insulation Parameters, select a new insulation code to assign new
insulation between the specified placement points.
7. Click to assign new insulation to the pipe segment. Pro/PIPING creates a new insulation feature
and reassigns the insulation segment feature to it.
Notes:
insulation data.
· The Model Tree must display features to redefine insulation segment features from the Model Tree.
Click View > Model Tree Setup > Item Display. Under Display, select the Features check box and

click OK.
To Make a Piping Assembly Active (Spec-Driven)

You can change the currently active assembly at any time in the piping design process.
2. Click Applications > PIPING. The PIPING menu appears.
3. Click PIPING > Active Asm. The GET SELECT menu appears.
4. Select a pipeline from the graphics window. The assembly associated with the selected pipeline
becomes the active assembly. Pro/PIPING displays the active assembly name in the graphics window.
You can also select an assembly from the Model Tree or the Piping System Tree.
About Piping Assemblies (Spec-Driven)

Pro/PIPING organizes all pipelines, fittings, and equipment for a piping system in assemblies and
subassemblies. Pro/PIPING creates piping assemblies after you create pipelines. All subsequent modeling
occurs within the currently active assembly. Pro/PIPING allows you to do the following:
· Change active assemblies at any time in the piping design process by selecting a pipeline in the
graphics window.
· Convert existing piping assemblies created in one piping design mode to the other mode on- the-fly
using the User-Driven piping design mode.
To Read a Bend Table to a Model (Spec-Driven)

You can read a bend table from a bend table (.bnd) file into a model. Pro/PIPING creates a bend table
from the file data and applies it to the current model.
1. From the PIPING menu, click Set Up > Bend Allow > Read. The DATA FILES menu appears.
2. Select a bend table name. Pro/PIPING lists all saved bend tables. If you select Names, the Open dialog
box opens in which you select a bend table (.bnd) file to read. The Pro/ENGINEER Message Area
confirms the action.
To Write a Bend Table to a File (Spec-Driven)

Pro/PIPING saves each bend table that you define to the current model. If you want to save a bend table to
a separate file, you can write it to a bend table (.bnd) file.
1. From the PIPING menu, click Set Up > Bend Allow > Write. The TBL NAMES menu appears.
2. Select the bend table to modify from the TBL NAMES menu. This menu lists all bend tables that were
applied to the assembly or were created when the assembly was currently in session. The
Pro/ENGINEER Message Area confirms the action.
About Pipe Drawings (Spec-Driven)

Pro/PIPING allows you to create drawings of your piping systems. Drawings enable you to effectively
communicate piping system layout and details to piping professionals who fabricate piping materials and
assemble piping systems.
Pro/PIPING provides an interface to Isometric Drawing Generation (ISOGEN). Using the Generate
Isometric dialog box (PIPING > Drawing), you can export material and geometrical information from a
Pro/PIPING model to .pcf ISOGEN files. These files enable you to generate Isometric pipe drawings
using an Isometric Drawing Generation (ISOGEN) application.

About the Piping Specification Database
The Pro/PIPING Piping Specification Database archives all piping library and catalog files that can be used
to create specification-driven piping systems and stores all project-specific files. The Piping Specification
Database contains the following three file groups:
· Master Catalog (MCAT) Files—Pro/TABLE (ASCII) files that store all of the basic design
information required for pipe modeling. Pro/PIPING includes MCAT files. You can create MCAT files
or modify existing ones when you want to update and expand the piping data.
· Fitting Library Files—Fitting part files (Pro/ENGINEER and generic) with their associated family
tables and fitting assembly files. Fitting Library files provide the physical representation for fittings in a
piping model. Pro/PIPING includes Fitting Library files. You can create Fitting Library Files or modify
existing ones when you want to update and expand the fitting library.
· Project Data Files—Pro/TABLE (ASCII) files that store all project-specific design information
selected from the Master Catalog files. You create new Project Data files for each new piping project
when you set up Specification-Driven Piping for that project. After you select piping data for each
specification in the Define Piping Specification dialog box, Pro/PIPING saves this data to a Project
Data file. You can modify the Project Data file by selecting new piping data.
Both the Master Catalog files and the Fitting Library files are archived collections that contain all available
items or components that can be used in piping system creation. Unlike Project Data Files, these files do
not change as you design new piping projects.
Note: Create or modify the Piping Specification Database files before designing a Specification-Driven
piping project.
How the Piping Specification Database Works

The Piping Specification Database functions as the Pro/PIPING piping data libraries. You begin a project
by first creating any necessary Master Catalog and Fitting Library files. After these files are updated, you
create Project Data files for each new piping project by assigning piping data from the Master Catalog files
for each project specification. Pro/PIPING retrieves all piping data from the Project Data files during
piping system design.
For example, you begin piping design with pipeline creation. You select a specification and Pro/PIPING
retrieves the data that you assigned to the specification from the Project Data files. You select from this
data and create the pipeline. After the pipeline is created, Pro/PIPING copies the piping data to linestock
features. As you begin routing pipelines or creating pipe solids, Pro/PIPING uses the linestock data. All
insulation data is retrieved from the Project Data Files and copied to insulation features for use in insulation
modeling. During fitting insertion, Pro/PIPING retrieves fitting data from the Project Data files.
piping_design_method (Spec-Driven)
non_spec_driven, spec_driven, user_driven
Specify the piping design method for the piping project.
· non_spec_driven¾Activates the Non Specification-Driven piping design mode.
· spec_driven¾Activates the Specification-Driven piping design mode.
· user_driven¾Activates the User-Driven piping design mode. This mode allows you to switch between
Specification-Driven and Non Specification-Driven piping design modes and convert existing
assemblies at any time in the design process.

pipe_solid_centerline (Spec-Driven)
yes, no
Sets the pipe solid centerline display mode. Pro/PIPING displays a pipe solid centerline in the graphics
window to indicate the center of the pipe solid. After you set this option, the display changes immediately
in the current session of Pro/ENGINEER. This mode displays the pipe solid center only.
· yes—Pro/PIPING displays the pipe solid centerlines.
· no—Pro/PIPING does not display pipe solid centerlines.
Note: The pipe_solid_centerline mode differs from the centerline or solid display capabilities in
both the Set Display and the Piping System Tree in the following ways:
· The mode set by the pipe_solid_centerline configuration option indicates the center of the
pipe solid geometry with a line. This is a global setting for all pipelines.
· The Set Display centerline or solid display mode (PIPING > Set Up > Set Display) enables you to
select only one pipeline in the active assembly but not in the subassemblies. You can display the
selected pipeline with a pipe solid or centerline.
· The Piping System Tree centerline or solid display mode allows you to select one or more pipelines in
the active assembly, including subassemblies. You can display the selected pipeline with a pipe solid or
centerline. Note that if you are creating pipelines based on the "one pipeline per assembly" modeling
method, it is recommended that you use this centerline/solid display mode.
piping_appearance_map_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/piping_appearance.map, <absolute directory
path and valid file name>
Specify a path and name for the file that maps all colors used in a Pro/PIPING piping design project.
Note: The Piping Appearance Map file must be stored in the directory location specified by the
piping_mcat_dir configuration option.
piping_end_compatibility_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/piping_end_compatibility.ptd, <absolute
directory path and valid file name>
Specify a path and name for the file that contains the list of all valid end type connections (fitting-to-fitting,
fitting-to-pipe, and pipe-to-fitting) allowed for a piping project. Pro/PIPING uses this data for end type
checking during fitting insertion.
Note: The Piping End Compatibility file must be stored in the directory location specified by the
piping_fitt_angle_tolerance (Spec-Driven)
1.5, <positive real number>
Specify a value for the piping fitting angle tolerance. Pro/PIPING uses this data to check fitting angles
during fitting insertion. The unit of measurement is degrees.

piping_fitt_category_map_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/sample_project/piping_fitt_category_map.ptd, < absolute
directory path and valid file name>
Specify a name for the file that maps each fitting category to a fitting category button in the fitting insertion
dialog boxes.
Note: The Piping Fitting Category Map file must be stored in the directory location specified by the
piping_fitt_lib_dir (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/fittinglib/, <absolute directory path>
Specify a path where the fitting model part (individual parts or family table generic parts with their
associated tables) files are archived. Pro/PIPING uses this data during fitting insertion.
piping_fluid_parameter (Spec-Driven)
yes, no
Specify pipeline fluid parameter availability.
· yes¾Pro/PIPING sets the Parameters tabbed page in the Create Pipeline dialog box as available.
· no¾Pro/PIPING sets the Parameters tabbed page in the Create Pipeline dialog box as unavailable.
piping_insulation_dir_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/sample_project/piping_insulation_dir.ptd, <absolute directory
Specify a name for the file that contains the list of all valid insulation specifications for a piping project.
Note: The Piping Insulation Directory file must be stored in the directory location specified by the
piping_manufacture_dir_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/piping_manufacture_dir.ptd, <absolute directory
Specify a name for the file that contains pipe manufacturing information for projects based on a pipe
material code. The piping_mcat_dir configuration option resources or retrieves data from this file.
Note: The Piping Manufacture Directory file must be stored in the directory location specified by the
piping_mcat_dir (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/, <absolute directory path>)
Specify a path where the piping Master Catalog files are archived. Pro/PIPING uses the Master Catalog
files create piping specification files (Project Data files) for a piping project.

piping_mcat_dir_file (Spec-Driven)
piping_mcat_dir.ptd, <valid file name>
Specify a name for the file that contains all pipe and fitting master catalog files.
Note: The Piping MCAT Directory file must be stored in the directory location specified by the
piping_min_bolting_clearance (Spec-Driven)
20, <positive integer>
Specify a value for minimum bolt clearance. Pro/PIPING uses this data during fitting insertion.
Note: Set the Pro/ENGINEER configuration option pro_unit_length to change the unit of
measurement (default is inches).
pipeline_min_segment_length (Spec-Driven)
1.5, <positive integer>
Specify a value for the pipeline minimum segment length. Pro/PIPING uses this data during fitting
insertion.
piping_project_data_dir (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/sample_project/, <absolute directory path>
Specify a path where the project related specification and design rule files are archived. Pro/PIPING uses
this data for specification-driven pipeline modeling and reporting.
piping_spec_dir_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/sample_project/piping_spec_dir.ptd, <absolute directory path and
valid file name>
Specify a path and name for the file that archives the list of all piping specifications. Pro/PIPING uses this
file specification-driven fitting selection, pipeline creation, and design rule checking.
piping_thumb_wheel_increment (Spec-Driven)
1, <positive real number>
Specify a value for the piping thumb wheel increment. Pro/PIPING uses this data to adjust the positioning
increments when using the thumb wheel for various tasks such as during fitting insertion.
pipeline_assembly_name_format (Spec-Driven)
MNEMONIC-NUMBER, <one or a combination of the following keywords: SIZE, SPECIFICATION,
MNEMONIC, NUMBER, INSULATION, and any valid file name characters>. Delimiter characters must
be enclosed by commas (,) omitting any white space. For example MNEMONIC,-,SIZE.

Specify a pipeline assembly name format. Pro/PIPING creates assembly names from the values assigned to
the keywords during pipeline creation and routing. Any combination of keywords and valid file name
characters are allowed.
The following table describes the format:
Assembly Name Format Assigned Values Assembly File Name
MNEMONIC-NUMBER- WATER, 1001, IS WATER-1001-IS.ASM

INSULATION
SHIP1-MNEMONIC- WATER, 1001, IS SHIP1-WATER-1001-IS.ASM
NUMBER-INSULATION
pipeline_label_format (Spec-Driven)
SIZE-SPECIFICATION-MNEMONIC-NUMBER-INSULATION, <one or a combination of the following
keywords: SIZE, SPECIFICATION, MNEMONIC, NUMBER, INSULATION, and any valid file name
characters>. Delimiter characters must be enclosed by commas (,) omitting any white space. For example
MNEMONIC,-,SIZE.
Specify a pipeline label format. Pro/PIPING creates pipeline labels from the values assigned to the
keywords during pipeline creation and routing.
Pipeline Label Format Assigned Values Pipeline Label
MNEMONIC-NUMBER- WATER, 1001, IS WATER-1001-IS

INSULATION
SHIP1-MNEMONIC- WATER, 1001, IS SHIP1-WATER-1001-IS
NUMBER-INSULATION
pipeline_spool_label_format (Spec-Driven)
SIZE-SPECIFICATION-MNEMONIC-NUMBER-SPOOL#PREFIX[0]SPOOLNUM[01]SUFFIX[], <one or
a combination of the following keywords: SIZE, SPECIFICATION, MNEMONIC, NUMBER,
INSULATION, SPOOLNUM, PREFIX, SUFFIX, and any valid file name characters> Delimiter characters
must be enclosed by commas (,) omitting any white space. For example MNEMONIC,-,SIZE.
Specify a pipeline spool label format. Pro/PIPING creates spool labels from the values assigned to the
keywords during pipe piece cutting.
Pipeline Spool Label Format Assigned Values Pipeline Spool Label

INSULATION
SHIP1-MNEMONIC-NUMBER- WATER, 1001, IS SHIP1-WATER-1001-IS
INSULATION
pipeline_start_assembly_name (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/fittinglib/ pipeline_start.asm, <absolute directory path and valid
file name>
Specify a path and name for the file that contains template information (assembly units, pre-defined views,
etc.). Pro/PIPING uses this information to create new pipeline subassemblies.
Note: The Pipeline Start assembly file must be stored in the directory location specified by the

piping_fitt_lib_dir configuration option.
piping_system_tree_format (Spec-Driven)
MNEMONIC, <one or a combination of the following keywords: SIZE, SPECIFICATION, MNEMONIC,
NUMBER, INSULATION, and any ASCII characters>. Delimiter characters must be enclosed by commas
(,) omitting any white space. For example MNEMONIC,-,SIZE.
Specify the piping system tree format. Pro/PIPING creates piping systems or categories from the values
assigned to the keywords. These categories organize all pipelines in the Piping System Tree. The following
table describes the format:
Piping System Tree Format Pipeline Values Piping System (Category) Name
MNEMONIC-SPECIFICATION WATER, 11C WATER-11C

INSULATION
SHIP1-MNEMONIC-NUMBER- WATER, 1001, IS SHIP1-WATER-1001-IS
INSULATION
piping_material_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/piping_material.ptd, <absolute directory path and
valid file name>
Specify the path and name for the file that contains the piping material information. Pro/PIPING associates
this information (material code, full description, pipe density, pipe and fitting master catalog file names)
with pipes and fittings.
Note: The Piping Material file must be stored in the directory location specified by the
To Reorganize Pipelines (Spec-Driven)

1. Click Utilities > Options. The Options dialog box opens.
2. In the Option box, enter the configuration option piping_system_tree_format.
3. In the Value box, enter one or any combination of the following values: SIZE, SPECIFICATION,
MNEMONIC, NUMBER, INSULATION, and any ASCII characters (default is MNEMONIC).
Delimiter characters must be enclosed by commas (,) omitting any white space. For example,
MNEMONIC,-,SPECIFICATION groups all pipelines according to fluid carried and piping
specification.
To Modify the Column Display (Spec-Driven)

2. Click Applications > Piping. The PIPING menu opens.
3. Click to open the Piping System Tree.

4. Click View > Model Tree Set Up > Column Display. The Model Tree Columns dialog box opens.
5. Under Not Displayed, select the items to display in the columns and click . The selected items
display in the area under Displayed.
Repeat to add additional items and click .
If the separate Piping System Tree window is open, click to open the Model Tree Columns dialog
box and follow step 5.

To Open a Separate Piping System Tree Window
(Spec-Driven)
2. Click Applications > Piping. The PIPING menu opens.
3. Click Utilities > Customize Screen. The Customize dialog box opens.
4. Select the Options tabbed page. Under Default model tree settings, select the Display as separate
window check box.
5. Click .
About Specification-Driven Routing

Specification-driven pipeline routing is available to piping designers who work in large industrial
environments. The piping specification database is the architecture that supports the specification-driven
functions such as specification-driven routing or specification-driven fitting insertion. This database must
be in place before you can use specification-driven pipeline routing or any of the other specification-driven
functions.
Specification-driven pipeline routing gives you the ability to access and route only those pipelines that have
been set up previously in the specification-driven database.
For more information on setting up this database, see the Help topic "To Define Piping Specifications."
To Route a Pipe in Specification-Driven Mode

1. Set a start point using Pipeline > Route Pipe > Set Start.
2. Create segments using either the EZRouter, To Pnt/Port, Extend, or Follow menu commands. You
can create individual unconnected pipe segments.
3. Connect individual segments of the same pipeline using Route Pipe > Connect > Define.
Create other pipelines to add branches to the main pipeline; then create branches using Route Pipe >
Branch.
Route Pipe Menu

The following commands are available on the Route Pipe menu to route line segments:
· Pipe Envrnmt—Set the default shape and corner type.
· Set Start—Indicate a starting point or create a branch point.
· EZRouter—Extend a pipe using the csys graphics tool.
· To Pnt/Port—Create a pipe piece from the current start point to the selected point or port.
· Extend—Create a new pipe section by extending in the specified direction.
· Follow—Create a pipeline by following an axis, curve, existing pipeline, or sketched geometry.
· Connect—Connect entry ports or individual unconnected segments of the same pipeline.
· Branch—Create a section that taps into a pipeline at the point you have specified.
· Insert Point—Insert a point in the previously routed pipe segment.
· Delete Last—Delete the last routing operation.
· Redefine—Redefine references of the routing operation.
· Modify Dim—Change dimensions of any piping components (piping features or assembly
components).
· Replace—Replace selected pipeline segment with a routing operation.
These commands are available in both the Non Specification-Driven and Specification-Driven modes.

About Routing with Equipment Nozzles
Within the Route Pipe > Set Start command environment, you can route from a nozzle, read the nozzle
port size, and compare the current pipeline size with the nozzle port size. If there is a mismatch, you
receive a warning message, but you can continue pipeline routing.
You can perform this routing function using the following Route Pipe menu commands:
· Set Start
· To Pnt/Port
· Connect
To Route a Pipeline from an Equipment Nozzle

1. Use the Pro/ENGINEER Assembly mode to assemble a nozzle into an assembly.
2. Click Applications > Standard > Set Up > Name > Feature to assign a name to the port of the nozzle,
which will be used as the name of the nozzle.
3. Click Applications > Piping > Info. The Report Pipeline dialog box opens.
4. If a pipeline starts or ends at a nozzle, the nozzle name appears as the From or To for the pipeline in the
pipeline report. To generate this information, click General > Network in the Report Pipeline dialog
box. This name appears in the Information Window.
If the assembly where the nozzle is assembled has a name and a FITTING_CODE parameter with the
value of EQUIPMENT assigned to it, then its name is used as the equipment name. Output for the From
or To is "Equipment_Name – Nozzle_Name". For example, E7A-N2 means Heater Exchange E7A and
Nozzle N2.
Note: You have to assign a FITTING_CODE parameter with the value of EQUIPMENT to an
equipment part in order to designate the part as an equipment.
To Route from a Port

1. Click Route > Set Start and select a valid entry port that has the Size parameter. If the current pipeline
route size is different from the selected port size, the Define Start dialog box opens and updates with
the nozzle port size.
2. If you continue to route, the routing is based on the nozzle port size.
3. You can continue to change the nozzle port size in the Define Start dialog box and continue to route
until you are finished.
To Route to a Port
1. Click the Route Pipe > To/Pnt Port command or the Route Pipe > Connect command.
2. Select a valid entry port in the piping assembly. The current pipe size may be different from the
selected port size. If so, a warning message appears with a size mismatch message.
3. Using a reducer, you can change the size of the pipe or the port so that they match.
An error message can appear when you modify the pipeline, and the port and pipe become mismatched.
Routing Equipment Nozzles

During the routing operation, you can route equipment nozzles. The nozzles must first have their size
evaluated by the system to determine if adjustments need to be made. A nozzle is either a Pro/ENGINEER
part or assembly that has a csys representing a connection port. The following feature level parameters
must be present in the port:
· SIZE—A string parameter that stores the nozzle size, which is used to set up the default pipe size when
a pipe routing starts from the port. It is also used for the size match checking between a nozzle and its
connected pipeline. Nozzle sizes specified here must match those specified in the specification-driven
database.
· END_TYPE—A string parameter that stores the nozzle end type, which is used to automate the fitting

selection. It is also used for end compatibility checking between a nozzle and its connected pipeline.
· RATING—A string parameter used to store the nozzle rating, which is used to automate the fitting
selection. It is also used for end compatibility checking between a nozzle and its connected pipeline.
Checking Pipe and Port Sizes

The modified size of a pipe and the existing port size are checked against each other in the Modify
Pipeline dialog box. If the modified pipe size does not match with its connected port size, warning
messages appear.
About Setting a Start Point

You must set a start point before you can route a pipe segment from one point to another, extend a pipe
segment, or branch a segment into a pipeline at a specified point.
You can set a start point using an existing point, entry port, or pipe end. You can also create a new point.
You can route from a Set Start feature only when you create it. You can never reference it again when
routing because the system allows you to only select a point, coordinate system, or pipe end to define a new
start point.
To Set a Start Point

1. Click Piping > ROUTE PIPE > Set Start. The Define Start dialog box opens along with the Pipe
Select menu. Select a starting point from the following options on the menu and then select a location
on the pipe segment:
- Select Any—select any point on the pipe segment.
- Point—select a datum point.
- Entry Port—select an entry port at a fitting or equipment.
- Branch Point—create a branch point by selecting a straight segment from another pipeline or the
same pipeline.
- Pipe End—select a pipe end.
2. Click to define the start part and close the dialog box.
About Specification Driven Routing with Follow

You can create a pipeline that mirrors, or follows, an existing pipeline using the route with follow
functionality. You can follow a pipeline within the same assembly or in other subassemblies. You can add
to the path of an existing pipeline, or create a line segment coincident with an axis.
You can also sketch geometry for the pipeline to follow, or select a chain of curves.
To Route a Pipeline with Follow

3. Click Piping > Route > Follow. The PIPE FOLLOW menu appears.
4. You can route a pipe follow using anyone of the following methods. Select the routing option and then
click Done.
- Sketch—Create a segment based on sketched geometry.
The SETUP SK PLN and SETUP PLANE menus appear. Set up and specify a new sketching
plane. A sketching window opens. When you have completed your sketch, exit the sketcher.
- Curve—Create a segment based on a curve. The CHAIN menu appears. Select individual curves.
- Pipe Line—Create a line segment based on an existing pipeline. The START/END menu appears,
specify start end segments or select the entire line. When the CONSTRAINT menu appears
specify a distance (click DistInPlane), specify a start point (click Start Point and select a datum

point or pipe end) or specify a datum point for the new pipe to go through (click Thru Point).
- Axis—Create a line segment coincident with an axis.
5. When the INT FOLLOW menu appears, select Done Follow to create the pipe follow.
To Redefine Pipe Follow References

1. Click Piping > Route > Redefine.
2. Select the follow segment you want to redefine. The INT FOLLOW menu appears.
3. Click Change. The CHG FOLLOW menu appears.
4. Select the change follow condition you want to change:
- Environment—To change the linestock of the current Follow command.
- Pipe Line—To redefine the seed pipeline of the pipe follow feature (this option appears if the
original pipe follow feature is created by following a pipeline).
- Sketch—To redefine the sketch of the pipe follow feature (this option appears if the follow feature
is created by following a sketch).
- Curve—To reselect the curve selected for the pipe follow feature (this option appears if the follow
feature is created by following a curve).
- Axis—To reselect the axis selected for the pipe follow feature (this option appears if the follow
feature is created by following an axis).
- Ends—To trim and extend the end of the current pipe follow segment.
- Start/End—To change the start and end segments of the current pipe follow segment.
- Constraint—To change the offset constraint type of the current pipe follow segment.
5. Make the changes to the pipe follow.
About Specification-Driven Piping Flow Direction

Pro/PIPING automatically assigns a default flow direction to each pipeline you create during modeling. A
set of Flow Direction Rules determines the assignment of the flow direction.
Using Specification-Driven Piping Flow Direction, you can perform the following tasks:
· Display the currently assigned flow direction of the following:
- A specified pipeline series
- All series in a pipeline
- Specified extensions
· Reverse the assigned flow direction of a specified pipeline series and automatically reverse the
direction-specific fittings on the series.
· Reverse the assigned flow direction of all series in the specified pipelines and automatically reverse the
appropriate direction-specific fittings.
· Reverse the assigned flow direction of specified pipeline extensions and automatically reverse the
direction-specific fittings on the series.
· Decide the NEAR and FAR placement locations during fitting insertion.
· Place flow direction specific fittings during fitting insertion using the FITTING_CODE parameter with
the value FLOW_CONSTRAINED.
· Automatically replace fittings during automatic propagation.
· Generate from-to-branch reports during pipeline reporting.
Flow Direction
A pipeline has specific flow direction requirements based on the process flow requirements of the fluid
inside the pipeline, such as gas, water, or fuel. The flow direction is usually specified in the Piping and
Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID). If a P&ID link does not exist, a reasonable default flow direction
assignment can occur based on the modeling intent and predefined flow direction rules.

To Display the Flow Direction of a Pipeline
1. Click Piping > Modify Pipe. The Modify Pipeline dialog box opens.
2. Under Active Assembly select the active assembly.
3. Under Modify Options, select Flow Direction.
4. Under Flow Direction, select the flow unit you want to modify by selecting from the list. The options
are:
- Pipeline
- Extension
- Series
Select the unit. In the graphics window the flow direction is indicated by arrows along the pipeline.
Click to close the dialog box.
Default Flow Direction Determination Rules

You can create a pipeline in any sequence, and the flow direction function assigns default flow directions
automatically based on the rules described here.
· Rule 1—The flow direction of a pipeline series is automatically determined by the direction of the first
pipe segment in the series being connected.
Notes: You can create a pipeline series by concatenating several independent segments that were
created with the Extend, Follow, and Connect commands. Each of these commands can have opposing
flow directions. When you connect the segments to form a pipeline series, the flow direction of the
series is assigned based on the direction of the pipe segment that was created first.
If you create the first segment in the correct flow direction, this ensures the correct flow direction for
the entire series; otherwise, you will have to reverse the resulting series.
· Rule 2—The flow direction of a new series, which is split and created as a result of inserting a branch
fitting or stub-in, is the same as the original series from which it is created.
· Rule 3—The flow direction of a branch series is the same as the flow direction of the pipe segment in
the branch line that was created first.

Example: Displaying the Flow Direction of a
Specified Pipeline Series
To Create the Pipeline Model for a Pipeline with

Branch Series
1. Create three pipe segments from the coordinate system ACSO in the Positive Z, Positive Y, and
Negative X directions The default flow direction is determined by Flow Direction Rule 1.
2. Create a pipe segment from point APNT2 in the Negative Y direction.
3. Create a branch segment in the Negative Z direction from point APNT1. This segment has a physical
gap between itself and the segment created in Step 2. See Step 4 for resolution. The default flow
direction for the downstream series that was created during branching at point APNT1, is determined
by Flow Direction Rule 2.
4. Connect the segments created in Step 2 and 3 in the direction shown in the example. The default flow
direction for the branch series is determined by Flow Direction Rule 3.
Click See Also for an example and for the Flow Direction Rules.

Example: Default Flow Direction for Pipeline with
Branch Series
1 Numbered yellow boxes—Sequence in which pipe segments are created

2 Small arrows—Geometric direction of Extend features
3 Large arrows—Default flow direction
4 Green lines—Pipelines

To Create the Pipeline Model for a Pipeline with
Loop Series
1. Create three pipe segments from the coordinate system ACSO in the directions, Positive Z, Positive Y,
and Negative X. The default flow direction for the series is determined by Flow Direction Rule 1.
2. Create a branch segment in the Negative Z direction from point APNT1. This segment ends within
point APNT2 along the Negative Z direction. The default flow direction for the downstream series
created during branching at point APNT1 is determined by Flow Direction Rule 2.
3. Create a pipe segment from point APNT2 in the Positive Y direction.
4. Connect the segments created in steps 2 and 3 as shown in the example. The default flow direction for
the branch series is determined by Flow Direction Rule 3.
Click See Also for an example and for the rules.
Example: Default Flow Direction for Pipeline with

Loop Series
Flow Direction Violations

It is possible to obtain warning messages about Flow Direction violations. The place of flow violation is
marked on the screen with a thick red dot. The system prompts you to confirm the violation. You can
confirm the violation or override the warning.

Any unresolved flow direction inconsistencies are captured by the reporting process within pipeline
routing, fitting insertion, and pipeline reporting.
The following are flow violations that you may encounter:
· Converging flow at a junction.
· Diverging flow at a junction.
· Converging pipelines (two different pipelines that share a physical connection point but are opposed in
direction).
· Diverging pipelines (two different pipelines that share a physical connection point but are opposed in
direction).
· Pipelines with dead loops (loops that feed back into the pipeline and have no outlet).
About Fitting Library Files

Pro/PIPING supports fitting libraries for industrial piping based on the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS),
the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and the Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) standards.
The various library parts and assemblies are created using the standard Pro/ENGINEER features. However,
these parts and assemblies are created based on a set of specific library creation rules.
Use the pipe fitting library to:
· Create NEAR, FAR, and CENTER alignment points.
· Insert weldolets, socolets, thredolets, half couplings, etc..
· Define fitting creation rules.
· Expand libraries or create user-defined libraries.
· Support the creation of trimmed elbow fittings and a creation rule.
· Redesign standard assembly fittings such as vents and drains.
To Set Up a Library Component

The supplied fitting library is based on the Family Table parts.
1. You can expand the supplied library based on the library creation rules. For more information, see the
topic Library Creation Rules.
2. You can edit and expand the Master Catalog to include the Master Catalog Directory (MCAT)
information that is required by the library parts that you add. For more information on MCAT, see the
topic Master Catalog Files.
3. You can generate a fitting library based on either the Family Table Parts or Family Table Parts with
associated accelerator parts or standalone parts.
Fitting Library Creation Rules

The following are rules to follow when creating a library fitting:
· Rule 1—Create a fitting with a minimum of one or more ports.
· Rule 2—Make sure that the positive z-axis direction of every port in a fitting is perpendicular to the
fitting face at the respective port and oriented to point outward from the fitting.
This rule applies to all fittings.
· Rule 3
- For In-line fittings, if there are two or more ports, the z-axes of two of the ports must be collinear
with the fitting local z-axis.
- For In-line Eccentric fittings, if there are two or more ports, they must be parallel to the local z-
axis. The inlet port should be located on the local z-axis, and the outlet port should be offset along
the local y-axis with its z-axis parallel to the local z-axis.
- For Corner fittings, if there are two or more ports, you must include an angle equal to the vertex
angle where the fitting is inserted. The inlet port should be located on the local z-axis.

· Rule 4—For Lateral fittings, the y-axis of the inlet port and the z-axis of the lateral outlet port must
include an angle equal to the lateral angle of the fitting.
- Locate the inlet port on the local z-axis.
- Locate the outlet port along the lateral axis that lies on the local z-y plane of the fitting.
Local Coordinate System

A fitting local coordinate system is a conceptual coordinate system you use to define and create a library
part. The coordinate system of the inlet port of a library part represents the fitting local coordinate system.
The local Z-axis represents the fitting axis that is aligned with the pipeline segment during fitting insertion.
The local positive Z-axis is perpendicular to the inlet face of the fitting and is oriented to point outward of
the fitting at the inlet port.
The local Y-axis is used to define the Fitting Stem or Stem Axis. The Fitting Stem or Stem Axis is an
imaginary axis that is parallel to the local Y-axis. The local Y-axis is the axis along which special graphical
details are created for certain fittings during their library part preparation.
The local positive Y-axis is used to determine the default stem orientation of a fitting during fitting
insertion.
About the JIS Piping Standard

Pro/PIPING for Pro/ENGINEER supports a fitting library based on the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS)
Piping Standard. The following types of parts have been added to the JIS fitting library:
· Valve (Gate, Globe, Check, Ball, Butterfly, Angle valve, Relief valve, and so on)
· Flange (weld-neck, slip-on, blind, and so on)
· Elbow (90 degree, 45 degree, long and short radii elbows, and so on)
· Elbowlet (special tapped fittings for elbows)
· Branch (straight TEE, reducing TEE, and so on)
· Branchlet (Half couplings, olets, and so on)
· Reducer (concentric and eccentric)
· General (Caps, plugs, full couplings, strainers, and so on)
· Gasket (various types of gaskets)
New Fitting Weight information is specified in the JIS Fitting Master Catalog files.
Example: List of JIS Fittings

Fitting Fitting Name End-Type Rating Size Part Name Fitting
Category Range Code
Valve Angle Valve FLFF 5K,10K,16K 15-400 Vl_angle_flff Corner
FLRF 10K,20K, 32-200 Vl_angle_flrf Corner
30K,40K
SC 10K 10-100 Vl_angle_sc Corner
Valve Hose Connection FLFF 5K,10K 15-65 Vl_angle_hoff Corner
Angle Valve
Valve Lift Check Angle FLFF 5K, 16K 15-200 Vl_l_chk_ang Corner
Valve
Valve Emergency Shut FLFF 10K 25-100 Vl_em_soff_a Corner
Off Angle Valve
Valve Self Closing Angle FLFF/SC 25-50 Vl_se_cls_ang Corner

Valve
Valve Screw Down Stop FLFF 5K, 10K, 15-400 Vl_sd_chk_an Corner
Check Valve 16K g_ff
(angle)
FLRF 20K 32-250 Vl_sd_chk_an Corner
g_rf
Valve Gate Valve FLFF 5K, 10K, 15-600 Vl_gate_flff Inline
16K
FLRF 10K, 20K 50-300 Vl_gate_flrf Inline
SC 5K, 10K 15-80 Vl_gate_sc Inline
Valve Globe Valve FLFF 5K, 10K, 15-400 Vl_gb_flff Inline
16K
FLRF 10K, 20K, 323-250 Vl_gb_flrf Inline
30K,
40K
SC 5K, 10K 10-100 Vl_gb_sc Inline
Valve Hose Connection FLFF 5K, 10K 15-65 Vl_gb_ho_ff Inline
Globe Valve
Valve Lift Check Globe FLFF 5K, 16K 15-150 Vl_l_chk_gb Flow_
Valve Constr
ained
Valve Emergency Shut FLFF 10K 25-100 Vl_em_soff_g Flow_
Off Globe Valve b Constr
ained
Valve Swing Check FLFF 5K, 10K 25-250 Vl_swg_chk_f Flow_
Valve lff Constr
ained
FLRF 10K, 20K 50-300 Vl_swg_chk_f Flow_
lrf Constr
ained
Valve Self Closing Globe FLFF 25-50 Vl_se_cls_gb Flow_
Valve Constr
ained
Valve Screw Down Stop FLFF 5K, 10K, 15-400 Vl_sd_chk_gb Flow_
Check Valve 16K _ff Constr
ained
(Globe)
FLRF 20K 32-250 Vl_sd_chk_gb Flow_
_rf Constr
ained
Branch Reducing Tee BW 10, 40, 70, 15-900 Tee_reducing_ Branch
140, bw _
80, 160, SPP, reduci
ng
12Y, 79Y,
95Y,
5S, 10S, 20S
SW 10, 40, 70, 6-100 Tee_reducing_ Branch
140, 80, 160 sw _
reduci
ng

SW 10, 40, 70, 10-100 Tee_red_grd_s Branch
140 w _
reduci
ng
Branch Straight Tee BW 10, 40, 70, 15-300 Tee_straight_b Branch
140, 80, 160, w
SPP
SW 10, 40, 70, 6-100 Tee_straight_s Branch
140, 16, 40, w
SPP
SC TMP 4-40 Tee_bite_sc Branch
Union (Bite Type SC 10, 40, 70, 4-40 Tee_union_bit Branch
Tee) 140, 80, 160, e_sc
SPP
Elbow Elbow 45 Degree BW 10, 40, 70, 25-2600 Elbow_45_bw Elbow
(Butt-Welding 140, 80, 160,
12Y,
Type)
79Y, 95Y,
SPP
Elbow 90 Degree BW 10, 40, 70, 25-2600 Elbow_90_bw Elbow
(Butt-Welding 140, 80, 160,
12Y,
Type)
79Y, 95Y,
SPP
Elbow 45 Degree SW 10, 40, 70, 10-100 Elbow_45_sw Elbow
(Socket-Welding 140
Type)
Elbow 90 Degree SW 10, 40, 70, 10-100 Elbow_90_sw Elbow
(Socket-Welding 140
Type)
Elbow 90 Degree SC 10, 40, 70, 4-40 Elbow_90_b_s Elbow
(Bite Type) 140, 80, 160, c
SPP
Flange Blank Flange FLFF 5K 10-900 Flange_blank Flange
(Flange Type)
Corrosion Flange FLFF 5K, 10K 50-600 Corrosion Flange
Composite Flange FFRF/SO 5K, 10K 50-600 Composite_all Flange
(Alloy) oy
Composite Flange FLRF/SO 5K, 10K 50-100 Composite_co Flange
(Copper) pper
Slip-on Flange for FLFF/SO 5K, 10K, 10-1000 Flange_slip_ff Flange
Flat Face Type 16K
Slip-on Flange for FLRF/SO 20K, 30K, 10-600 Flange_slip_rf Flange
Raised Face Type 40K
Solid Brazing Type FLFF/SO 5K, 10K 15-40 Solid_braz_aly Flange
Slip-on Flange _fl
(Alloy)
Solid Brazing Type FLFF/SO 5K, 10K 10-40 Solid_braz_cp Flange

Slip-on Flange r_fl
(Copper)
Socket Welding FLFF/SW 280K 15-80 Socketweld_fl Flange
Flange
FLRF/BW 30K 15-400 Flange_neck_r Flange
f
General Boss BW/SC 6-40 Boss_bw Branch
Let
Expansion Joint SO 40-800 Exp_cpl_so Joint
(General Type)
Sleeve Joint BW 10-500 Sleeve_bw Joint
Socket SW 5-100 Socket_sw Inline
Coupling Joint for SW 6-100 Coupling_sw Joint
Copper Pipe
Suction Mouth "A" SW 50-200 Suction_a_sw Inline
Type
Suction Mouth "B" SW 150-650 Suction_b_sw Inline
Type
Cap BW 15-500 Cap_bw Inline
Gasket for neck GKFF 30K 15-400 Gasket_neck Gasket
Gasket for neck GKFF 30K 15-400 Gasket_neck_s Gasket
steam team
Gasket for slip GKFF 5K, 10K, 10-1000 Gasket_slip Gasket
16K, 20K,
30K
Gasket for slip GKFF 5K, 10K, 10-1000 Gasket_slip_st Gasket
Steam 16K, 20K, eam
30K, 40K
Sea Water Strainer FLFF 10K 15-350 Strainer_ff Inline
‘S’ Type
Steam Trap FLFF 15-50 Trap_piston Inline
Reducer Concentric BW 15-600 Red_concentri Inline_
Reducer c_bw Reduci
ng
SW 6-100 Red_concentri Inline_
c_sw Reduci
ng
Eccentric Reducer BW 15-500 Red_eccentric Inline_
_bw Reduci
ng
About Creating Library Fitting Parts

Follow the general process when creating library fitting parts:
1. Create the fitting geometry.
2. Create the fitting ports.
3. Specify the inlet port.
4. Orient the stem axis.
5. Assign the fitting parameters.

About Fitting Geometry
Fitting Geometry is created either as a part or an assembly of parts. The geometry of the required pipe
fitting is created using the basic modeling features of Pro/ENGINEER.
The library fittings are created with sufficient geometric details to distinguish them from each other. The
fitting library parts do not have any graphic details. You can specify the details optionally.
Example: Fitting Geometry

The following example shows a simple geometry created for a gate valve fitting using the basic
Pro/ENGINEER options. The figure below shows details like the port directions, and the fitting axis.
About Fitting Ports

A fitting port is a standard Pro/ENGINEER coordinate system feature (CSYS) on the fitting. Its origin
represents:
· The location at which a pipe is physically welded to a fitting, as in butt-welded or branchlet fittings.
· The location up to which the pipe extends into the fitting, as in socket-welded and screwed fittings.
· The location up to which the pipe extends inside a fitting, as in flange fittings.
· The location of a flange face that mates with another flange face.

To Create Fitting Ports
Fitting Port Creation for Branch Outlet Fittings
The branch outlet fitting must have an inlet port and outlet ports as shown in the following figures.
The inlet port of the fitting is aligned with the surface of the main pipe segment as follows:
· The z-axis of the outlet port of the fitting is aligned with the branch pipe segment, if an existing
junction is identified for the fitting insertion.
· If there is no branch segment at the selected location, the fitting can be oriented around the main pipe
segment. The stem axis is the z-axis of the inlet port.
· In orthogonal branch outlet fittings, the z-axes of inlet and outlet ports are parallel to each other. The
non-orthogonal branch outlet fittings such as latrolets, have an angle between the z-axes of the inlet and
the outlet ports. Based on this, lateral fittings are distinguished from other branch outlet fittings.

Port Location for Fittings with Butt
Welded/Flanged Ends
In the following graphic, the arrow shows the pipe contact location.
For butt-welded fittings, the pipe is welded to the butt-welded ends of the fitting. The fitting ports are
located at the butt-welded ends as shown in the figure. If a butt-welded fitting has two butt-welded ends
along its local z-axis, then either end can be defined as the inlet port.
For flanged fittings, the flanged face of the fitting mates with a matching gasket or a suitable flanged face
of another fitting. The fitting ports must be located at the flanged face as shown in the figure. If a flanged
fitting has two flanged ends along its local z-axis, then either end can be defined as the inlet port. The
positive z-axes of the inlet and outlet ports are pointing outward of the fitting and are aligned to the fitting
local z-axis.
Note: The two ports need not be created in any particular sequence and their names are user-definable. Of
the two ports, one must be defined as the inlet port. By convention, the port with the SIZE parameter is
defined as the inlet port.

Port Location for Fittings with socket
Welded/Threaded Ends
For fittings with socket-welded or threaded ends, the pipe extends up to the origin of the port that
represents the end of the socket or the threaded hole. The arrow in the following figure points to the pipe
contact location.
In the following figure, PORT1 is located on the inside face of the socket, and PORT0 (a flanged end) is
located on the outside flange face. For threaded fittings, the pipe is threaded up to the origin of the port that
represents the end of the threaded hole or socket.

Mandatory Port Requirements
Based on the fitting code, the mandatory port requirements for the various fittings are as summarized:
Fitting Code Required Ports Typical Fitting

Inlet Outlet Branch
Port Port Port
INLINE YES YES NO Fittings with the same inlet
and outlet sizes (valves)
INLINE_REDUCING YES YES NO Inline fittings with
different inlet and outlet
sizes (reducers)
JOINT(i) YES YES NO Coupling
FLANGE(ii) YES YES NO Any flange
GASKET(ii) YES YES NO Any gasket
CORNER YES YES NO Any valve
CORNER_REDUCING YES YES NO Reducing elbows
CORNER_LET YES YES NO Any elbowlet
ELBOW(iii) YES YES NO Any elbow
BRANCH YES YES YES Straight tee
BRANCH_REDUCING YES YES YES Reducing tee

BRANCH_LET YES YES NO Weldolet
FLOW_CONSTRAINED YES YES NO Check valves and special
non return globe and relief
valves
The following points must be noted about fitting codes and their insertion behavior:
· The JOINT is a special fitting code that has the same fitting insertion behavior as the INLINE code.
Joint fittings such as couplings and sleeves must be assigned this code. The code is used by the
automatic joint fitting selection functionality.
· The FLANGE and GASKET are special fitting codes that have the same fitting insertion behavior as
the INLINE code. Flange and gasket fittings such as a weldneck flange, slip-on flange, or any type of
gasket, must be assigned their respective codes. The FLANGE and GASKET codes are used in the
respective automatic flange and gasket fitting selection functionality.
· The ELBOW is a special fitting code that has the same fitting insertion behavior as the CORNER code.
Elbow fittings such as 90 degree long/short radius and 45 degree long/short radius, must be assigned
this code. This fitting code is used to automatically select an elbow fitting and insert it as a trimmed
elbow or, insert elbows at all vertices of a pipeline with a single operation.
· The BRANCH_LET is a special fitting code for special branch outlet fittings (olet fittings and half
couplings). The library part model of a branch outlet fitting must have a string value of BRANCH_LET
in the string parameter FIT_TYPE.
Fitting Insertion Location and Alignment

Considerations
A fitting is aligned to the selected insertion point on the pipe segment using pre-defined reference locations
on the fitting library part.
Based on the general piping design and pipe modeling practices, preferred locations such as NEAR, FAR
or CENTER on a fitting are used to constrain the fitting. The Fitting Insertion functionality provides the
option to choose one of these alignment options during fitting insertion.
The Fitting Insertion functionality aligns the specified NEAR, FAR or CENTER locations with the
placement point location specified on the pipe segment. A parametric dimension is created up to the
placement/alignment location. You can modify this dimension and reposition the fitting along the inserted
pipeline segment.
NEAR, FAR, and CENTER Alignment Locations

Based on Fitting Ports
For fittings with NEAR or FAR alignment locations that coincide with the respective inlet and outlet port
locations, such as butt-welded and flanged fittings, you are not required to provide any additional
information during library part creation.
For such fittings, the NEAR/FAR alignment locations are automatically determined to be at the inlet/outlet
port origins. The CENTER location is determined as the midpoint of the NEAR and FAR locations.

1 NEAR location (inlet port origin)
2 CENTER location
3 FAR location (outlet port origin)
By default, the NEAR option aligns the fitting inlet port with the selected insertion point on the pipe
segment. Similarly, the FAR option aligns the fitting outlet port with the selected insertion point on the
pipe segment. The CENTER option aligns the midpoint between the fitting inlet and outlet to the selected
insertion point on the pipe segment.
NEAR, FAR, and CENTER Alignment Locations

Based on Fitting Ports and an OFFSET Parameter
For fittings with NEAR/FAR alignment locations that do not coincide with the respective inlet/outlet port
locations as in the case of socket-welded and screwed fittings, you can still use the inlet/outlet port
locations as default NEAR/FAR alignment locations. The CENTER location is determined as the midpoint
of the NEAR and FAR locations. Alternatively, you can use an optional OFFSET parameter associated
with either or both of the ports to specify an offset location from the inlet/outlet ports. Refer the following
figure for details.

1 Optional NEAR location (20.0mm from inlet port)
2 Default NEAR location (inlet port with offset of 20.0mm)
3 Automatic CENTER location
4 Default FAR location (outlet port with offset of 20.0mm)
5 Optional FAR location (20.0mm from outlet port)
Using the OFFSET parameter and the ability to enable/disable it during fitting insertion, you can apply the
desired NEAR and FAR alignment locations as required by your design. By this, you will be able to offset
a fitting port to a desired location and align that location to the point on the pipe segment where it is
inserted. You can create your linear parametric dimensions up to this point on the pipe segment. Using the
OFFSET parameter and appropriate offset value, you can optionally create your linear dimensions up to a
fitting face (specified by the offset value from the respective port) for socket-welded and threaded fittings.
About Inlet Ports

If a fitting has two or more ports, the z-axes of at least two of the ports must be aligned along the local z-
axis of the fitting or parallel to the local z-axis of the fitting. Corner fittings and lateral branchlet fittings are
the exceptions. One of the two ports must be specified as the fitting's inlet port. This applies to corner and
branchlet fittings as well.
Specify the inlet port during the library part creation by attaching the SIZE parameter to an appropriate
port of the fitting.

To Specify an Inlet Port
You can specify an inlet port by attaching the SIZE parameter to an appropriate port of the fitting during
library part creation.
To specify the string parameter and assign an appropriate value to it,
click Set Up > Parameters > Feature > Create > String > "SIZE".
During fitting insertion, the Fitting Insertion functionality automatically aligns the local z-axis of the fitting
with the pipe segment on which the fitting is inserted. By default, the fitting is inserted using the NEAR
option, which aligns the fitting inlet port with the specified insertion location on the pipeline. The fitting
outlet port is placed downstream in the direction of flow of the inlet port.
The concept of the inlet port is especially important for direction-specific fittings such as check valves and
special types of globe valves.
You can change the default behavior of the fitting insertion functionality by using the Flip option on the
Orientation Tab of the Insert Fitting dialog.
Inlet Port Alignment for Branch Outlet Fittings

The inlet port of the branch outlet fittings can be aligned either with the outer or inner surface of the main
pipeline.
The inlet port of the neck outlet fitting is always aligned with the outside surface of the main pipeline.
Nozzle outlet fittings and weldolet fittings are always aligned with the inner surface of the main pipe
segment.

In certain cases, the inlet port of the fitting is aligned at a distance from either the inlet or the outlet surface
of the main pipe segment.
Fitting Outlet Size Parameter

The fitting outlet size parameter is inserted on the outlet port of a fitting. It is a string type feature
parameter denoted as NEW_SIZE. This parameter accepts any valid pipe nominal diameter value. Insert
this parameter only if the downstream size of a fitting is different from its upstream size.
The NEW_SIZE parameter is used to automatically create the downstream pipeline line stocks during the
fitting insertion. During the pipeline routing, the NEW_SIZE parameter automatically creates the pipeline
line stocks when a pipeline segment is routed from the downstream port of a fitting that is inserted in a free
location.
About the Stem Axis of a Fitting

The stem axis of a fitting is an imaginary axis that is parallel to the local y-axis of the fitting.
It is applicable only to certain fittings and it represents the following:
· The branch direction of a junction fitting along the positive stem axis.
· The hand wheel direction of a valve along the positive stem axis.
· The eccentric offset direction of a reducer along the positive or negative stem axis.
· The reference axis for bolt hole straddling of a flange (straddling is done with reference to the positive
stem axis).
For fittings involving the above graphical details, you must create the appropriate geometry either with
reference to or along the stem axis directions specified, to achieve a consistent default orientation during
fitting insertion.
Example: Stem Axis Direction
In the above figure, axis A_3 of the cone is created along the positive stem axis direction of the fitting,
parallel to the local positive y-axis of PORT0 (the inlet port that has the SIZE parameter). The fitting
insertion functionality aligns the local z-axis of the fitting with the pipe segment and automatically orients

the local y-axis to its default direction, based on the orientation rules defined in the fitting insertion
functionality. The default direction of the fitting is the fitting stem, since it is created parallel to the local y-
axis. During fitting insertion you can further rotate the stem about the pipe segment using the Rotation
Angle option.
About Fitting Parameters

The fitting parameters of a pipe are the non-graphic data associated with the library components during
their design phase.
You can associate fitting parameters to the library components using the standard Pro/ENGINEER
parameter feature. Fitting parameters provide the details of the modeling automation while inserting
fittings, checking design rules, and reporting.
Fitting Parameters Based on Fitting Code

The fitting code specifies the insertion behavior of the fitting. It is assigned to a fitting generic part as a
string parameter denoted as FITTING_CODE. Fitting codes are pre-defined and cannot be changed. Each
library fitting is associated with a fitting code and is designed in accordance with the rules as applicable for
the associated fitting code.
The following table lists the fitting parameters for the various fitting codes.
Fitting Parameters
Fitting Code FITTI SIZE NEW_ BRAN END_ Y_EC FLOW_ OFFSET
NG_C SIZE CH_SI TYPE CENT CONST
ODE ZE RICIT RAINE
Y D
INLINE YES YES NO NO YES Option Optional Optional
al
INLINE_REDUC YES YES YES NO YES Option NO Optional
ING al
JOINT YES YES NO NO YES NO NO Optional
FLANGE YES YES NO NO YES NO NO Optional
GASKET YES YES NO NO YES NO NO Optional
CORNER YES YES NO NO YES NO Optional NO
CORNER_REDU YES YES YES NO YES NO NO NO
CING
CORNER_LET YES YES NO NO YES NO NO NO
ELBOW YES YES NO NO YES NO Optional NO
BRANCH YES YES NO NO YES NO NO NO
BRANCH_REDU YES YES Option YES YES YES NO NO
CING al
BRANCH_LET YES YES NO NO YES NO NO NO
To Assign Fitting Outlet Size Parameter

You can assign the fitting outlet size parameters to a port using Relations > Feat Rel > Add Param >
String. Follow the same procedure as explained for assigning the inlet size parameter. The
INFORMATION WINDOW displays the details of the outlet size parameter.

Fitting Branch Size Parameter
The branch size parameter must be inserted on the branch port of a fitting. It is a string type feature
parameter denoted as BRANCH_SIZE. This parameter accepts any valid pipe nominal diameter value.
Insert this parameter only if the branchstream size of a fitting is different from its up and down stream
fitting sizes.
You can define a single reducing tee fitting by inserting the SIZE parameter on the inlet port and the
BRANCH_SIZE parameter on the branch port. Similarly, you can define a double reducing tee fitting by
inserting the SIZE parameter on the inlet port and the NEW_SIZE parameter on the outlet port and the
BRANCH_SIZE parameter on the branch port.
The BRANCH_SIZE parameter is used to automatically create the branchstream pipeline line stocks during
the fitting insertion. When you route a pipeline segment from a branchstream port of a fitting that is
inserted in a free location, the BRANCH_SIZE parameter automatically creates the pipeline line stocks.
To Assign Fitting Branch Size Parameter

You can assign the fitting branch size parameter to a branch port using the standard Pro/ENGINEER
options using Relations > Feat Rel > Add Param > String. Follow the same steps as explained for
creating the inlet and the outlet size parameters.
Fitting End Type Code Parameter

The end type parameter must be inserted on the inlet port of a fitting with appropriate end type values. It is
a string type feature parameter denoted as END_TYPE. It is mandatory to insert this parameter on the inlet
ports.
If all the ports of a fitting are of the same end types, you need not assign this parameter to all the ports. It is
sufficient if you assign the END_TYPE parameter to one of the ports. If a fitting does not have an
END_TYPE parameter in its outlet or the branch ports, the system automatically assigns the END_TYPE
parameter specified for the inlet port to all the other unspecified ports. However, if a fitting has different
end types for its inlet, outlet and branch ports, an END_TYPE parameter needs to be inserted with
appropriate values at the inlet, outlet or the branch ports. The system uses these specified end types for the
respective ports.
The end type values that are used for fitting end types in the supplied library and the fitting MCAT files are
as listed:
· BW – Butt Welded
· SW – Socket Welded
· SC – Screwed
· FLFF – Flanged Flat Face
· FLRF – Flanged Raised Face
· FLRJ – Flanged Ring Joint
· FLTG – Flanged Tongue end of Tongue and the Groove mating
· FLGR – Flanged Groove end of Tongue and Groove mating
Note: Though the end type codes are user definable you must use the following rules:
1. The flanged end-types must start with the character "F".
2. The screwed end-types must start with the character "SC".
3. Use the same end type values in the End Type Compatibility file that will be used for the end type
compatibility checking.

The END_TYPE parameter is used while inserting fittings for performing automatic end type checking
between the adjoining fittings. It is also used for automatically inserting mating flanges and gaskets when
you insert flanged fittings. The flanged end type and the screwed end type parameters are used during the
automatic spool generation process for generating spools.
To Assign a Fitting End Type Code Parameter

You can assign the end type parameter to an inlet port using the standard Pro/ENGINEER options as
explained below:
1. Create a CSYS feature to represent the inlet port of the fitting using the Csys option in the top level
Datum menu.
2. Click Relations > Feat Rel from the Pro/ENGINEER menu.
3. Select the required inlet port.
4. Choose the String option from the ADD PARAM menu.
5. Enter the name of the end type parameter.
6. Enter a value for the end type parameter, say, BW.
Select Show Param to display the end type parameter and its value in the INFORMATION WINDOW.
Fitting Eccentricity Parameter

The fitting eccentricity parameter must be inserted on a library part of an eccentric fitting and is applicable
only for a fitting that has either the inlet or the outlet port eccentricity along the local y-axis of the fitting.
It is an integer type part parameter denoted as Y_ECCENTRICITY. This parameter generally behaves like
a status flag and its value is not relevant.
The Y_ECCENTRICITY parameter behaves like a status flag while inserting eccentric fittings, for
enabling the centerline offset.
To Assign the Fitting Eccentricity Parameter

You can specify the fitting eccentricity parameter using Relations > Part Rel > Add Param > Integer
from the standard Pro/ENGINEER menu. Since it is mandatory to assign a value to this parameter, assign
an integer value.
Fitting Alignment Offset Parameter

The fitting alignment offset parameter must be inserted on the inlet or the outlet port of a fitting with an
appropriate offset value. It is a real type feature parameter denoted as OFFSET.
The fitting insertion functionality provides an additional option to enable alignment based on the OFFSET
parameter. If you enable this option during fitting insertion, the NEAR/FAR alignment locations are
determined using the OFFSET parameter. Otherwise, the default alignment locations are applied.
The following points must be noted while assigning offset parameter values to a fitting:
· Assign only positive values. The system ignores negative values, and in this case an absolute value is
used as the offset.
· When you use the offset value that is associated with a given port, the optional alignment location for
the port is offset along its positive z-axis.
· For fittings with the same inlet and the outlet end types, specify the OFFSET parameter only for the
inlet port. For such fittings, the fitting insertion feature assigns the single offset value to the inlet port if
you select the NEAR insertion option. If you select the FAR insertion option, the fitting insertion
feature assigns the offset value to the outlet port.
· For fittings with different inlet and outlet end types, you must associate an OFFSET parameter and
assign appropriate values depending on the end type of each port. When the end types are different, the

offset value specified for one port will not be applicable to the other port.
· For fittings such as socket-welded flanges, where one of the end types is socket-welded and the other is
flange-faced, the OFFSET parameter is applicable only to the socket-welded end. Depending on
whether the associated port is an inlet port or an outlet port (determined on the presence of the SIZE
parameter) the appropriate optional NEAR or FAR alignment location option is enabled during fitting
insertion.
To Assign the Fitting Alignment Offset Parameter

You can assign the fitting alignment offset parameter using Relations > Feat Rel > Add Param > Real
Number, from the standard Pro/ENGINEER menu. Follow the rules explained in the previous section for
assigning values to this parameter.
About the ANSI Standard

The ANSI pipe fitting library conforms to the ANSI standards. Each fitting in the library needs to have a
fitting generic part created in association with it.
For more information on creating a generic part for each fitting in the ANSI pipe fitting library, see the
topic Library Creation Rules.
Each fitting and pipe in the ANSI library also needs Master Catalog Files, which you create in the Piping
Specification Database. For more information, see the topic To Define Master Catalog Files.
Fitting Component End Types

The end type codes for the various fitting components that are used in the ANSI and the DIN pipe fitting
libraries are as given:
Code End Type

BE Beveled End
PE Plain End
BW Butt Welded
SW Socket Welded
SC Screwed
FLFF Flanged Flat Face
FLRF Flanged Raised Face
FLRJ Flanged Ring Joint
FLTG Flanged Tongue end of Tongue and Groove mating
FLGR Flanged Groove end of Tongue and Groove mating

Example: List of ANSI Pipes and Fittings in the
Library
The following table lists the ANSI pipes and fittings in the ANSI Pipe Fitting Library:
Fitting End- Rating Size Range Model Name Standard Fitting

Name Type in Inches Code
Fitting Category: VALVE
Ball BW 600# 1/2~12 vl_ball_bw ANSI INLINE
Valve B16.10
900# 1 ~ 12
FLPF 150,300# ½ ~ 12 vl_ball_flff
FLRF 150,300,60 ½ ~ 12 vl_ball_flrf
0#
900# 1 ~ 12
FLRJ 150# 1 ~12 vl_ball_flrj
300,600,90 1/2 ~ 12
0#
FLTG 600# 1/2 ~ 12 vl_ball_fltg
900# 1"~12"
Check BW 150# 1/8"~36" vl_check_bw
Valve
Swing
Type
300# 1/2"~36"
600# 1/2"~24"
900# 3/4"~24"
FLPF 150# 1/2"~24" vl_check_flff
300# 1"~24"
FLRF 150# 1/2"~24" vl_check_flrf
300# 1"~24"
900# 3/4"~24"
FLRJ 150,300# 1"~24" vl_check_flrj
600# 1/2"~24"
900# 3/4"~24"
FLTG 600# 1/2"~24" vl_check_fltg
900# 3/4"~24"
Gate BW 150,300# 1/8"~36" vl_gate_bw
Valve
600# 1/2"~24"
900# 1"~24"
FLPF 150,300# 1/2"~24" vl_gate_flff
FLRF 150,300,60 1/2"~24" vl_gate_flrf
0#
900# 1"~24"

FLRJ 150# 1"~24" vl_gate_flrj
300,600# 1/2"~24"
900# 1"~24"
FLTG 600# 1/2"~24" vl_gate_fltg
900# 1"~24"
Globe BW 150# 1/8"~36" vl_globe_bw
Valve
300# 1/2"~36"
600# 1/2"~6"
900# 3/4"~6"
FLPF 150,300# 1/2"~6" vl_globe_flff
FLRF 150,300,60 1/2"~6" vl_globe_flrf
0#
900# 3/4"~6"
FLRJ 150# 1"~6" vl_globe_flrj
150,300# 1/2"~6"
900# 3/4"~6"
FLTG 600# 1/2"~6" vl_globe_fltg
900# 3/4"~6"
Plug BW 600,900# 1"~12" vl_plug_bw
Valve
FLPF 150,300# 1"~12" vl_plug_flff
FLRF 150,300,60 1"~12" vl_plug_flrf
0,900#
FLRJ 150,300,60 1"~12" vl_plug_flrj
0,900#
FLTG 600,900# 1"~12" vl_plug_fltg
Fitting Category: FLANGE
Blind FLPF 150,300# 1/2"~24" flange_blind_ ANSI FLANGE
Flange pf B16.5
FLRF 150, 300, 1/2"~24" flange_blind_rf
600, 900#
900,1500, 2"-24"
2500#
FLRJ 150# 1"~24" flange_blind_rj
300,600,90 1/2"~24"
0#
FLTG 600,900# 1/2"~24" flange_blind_tg
FLGR 900,1500,2 1/2"~24" flange_blind_gr
500#
Weld FLPF 150,300# 1/2"~24" flange_neck_pf
Neck
Flange
FLRF 150,300, 1/2"~24" flange_neck_rf
600,900#
FLRJ 150# 1"~24" flange_neck_rj
300,600, 1/2"~24"

900#
FLTG 600,900# 1/2"~24" flange_neck_tg
FLGT 600,900# 1/2"~24" flange_neck_gt
Slip-on FLPF 150,300# 1/2"~24" flange_slip_pf
Flange
FLRF 150,300# 1/2"~24" flange_slip_rf
FLRJ 150,300# 1/2"~24" flange_slip_rj
Socket FLPF 150,300# 1/2"~ 1½" flange_sock_pf
Weld
Flange
FLRF 150,300# 1/2"~ 1½" flange_sock_rf
Threaded FLPF 150,300# 1/2"~ 1½" flange_thread_pf
Flange
FLRF 150,300# 1/2"~ 1½" flange_thread_rf
Fitting Category: ELBOW
90 SW 3000# 1/8"~4" elbow_90_sw ANSI CORNER
Elbow B16.11
6000# 1/2"~1½"
SC 3000,600 1/2"~1½" elbow_90_sc
0#
45 SW 3000# 1/8"~4" elbow_45_sw
Elbow
6000# 1/2"~1½"
SC 3000, 1/2"~1½" elbow_45_sc
6000#
90 Short BW 1"~24" elbow_90short_bw ANSI
Radius B16.28
Elbow
180 BW 1"~24" elbow_180short_bw
Short
Radius
Elbow
90 Long BW 1/2"~48" elbow_90long_bw ANSI
Radius B16.9
Elbow
45 Long BW 1/2"~48" elbow_45long_bw
Radius
Elbow
180 BW 1/2"~48" elbow_180long_bw
Long
Radius
Elbow
90 Long BW 1/2"~24" elbow_90long_red_bw CORNER
Radius _
Reducing REDUCI
Elbow NG
Fitting Category: BRANCH
Straight BW 1/2"~48" tee_straight_bw ANSI BRANCH
Tee B16.9

Reducing BW 1/2"x3/8"~ tee_reducing_bw BRANCH
Tee 48"x22" _
REDUCI
NG
Straight SW 3000# 1/8"~4" tee_straight_sw ANSI BRANCH
Tee B16.11
6000# 1/2"~1½"
SC 3000, 1/2"~1½" tee_straight_sc
6000#
Reducing SW 3000, 3/4"x1/2"~ tee_reducing_sw BRANCH
Tee 6000# 1½"x1" _
REDUCI
NG
Reducing SC 3000, ¾"x1/2"~ tee_reducing_sc
Tee 6000# 1½"x1"
Branch SW 3000, 2"x1/2"~ coupling_branch_sw BRANCH
Coupling 6000# 24"x1½" _ LET
SC 6000# 2"x1/2"~ coupling_branch_sc

24"x1½"
Branch SW 3000, 2"x1/2"~ coupling_branch_half_s
Half 6000# 24"x1½" w
Coupling
SC 3000, 2"x1/2"~ coupling_branch_half_s
6000# 24"x1½" c
Straight BW 1/2"~48" cross_straight_bw ANSI BRANCH
Cross B16.9
Reducing BW 1/2"~48" cross_reducing_bw BRANCH
Cross _
REDUCI
NG
Straight SW 3000# 1/8"~4" cross_straight_sw ANSI BRANCH
Cross B16.11
6000# 1/2"~1½"
Straight SC 3000, 1/2"~1½" cross_straight_sc
Cross 6000#
Fitting Category: REDUCER
Concentri BW 3/4"x1/2"~ red_concentric_bw ANSI INLINE_
c Reducer 48x40" B16.9 REDUCI
NG
Eccentric BW 3/4"x1/2"~ red_eccentric_bw
Reducer 48x40"
Reducing SW 3000, 1/4"x1/8"~ coupling_reducing_sw ANSI
Coupling 6000# 4"x3" B16.11
SC 3000, 1/4"x1/8"~ coupling_reducing_sc
6000# 4"x3"

Fitting Category: GENERAL
Cap BW 1/2"~48" cap_bw ANSI INLINE
B16.9
SW 3000, 1/2"~1½" cap_sw ANSI
6000# B16.11
SC 3000, 1/2"~1½" cap_sc
6000#
Coupling SW 3000, 1/8"~4" coupling_sw INLINE_
6000# JOINT
Coupling SC 3000, 1/8"~4" coupling_sc
6000#
Half SW 3000, 1/2"~1½" coupling_half_sw
Coupling 6000#
SC 3000, 1/2"~1½" coupling_half_sc
6000#
Union SW 3000, 1/2"~1½" union_sw
6000#
SC 3000, 1/2"~1½" union_sc
6000#
Fitting Category: GASKET
Gasket PF 150,300# 1/2"~24" gasket_pf GASKET
RF 150,300,6 1/2"~24" gasket_rf
00,900#
RJ 150# 1"~24" gasket_rj
300,600, 1/2"~24"
900#
TG 600,900# 1/2"~24" gasket_tg
Fitting Category: ELBOW_LET

Elbowlet BW 1/2"~24" elbolet_bw CORNER_
LET
SW 3000#, 1/2"~3" elbolet_sw
6000#
SC 3000#, 1/2"~3" elbolet_sc
6000#
Fitting Category: NOZZLE
Nozzle BW 1/2"~24" nozzle_bw ANSI INLINE
B36.10
FLPF 150,300# 1/2"~24" nozzle_flff ANSI
B16.5
FLRF 150,300, 1/2"~24" nozzle_flrf
600,900#
FLRJ 150# 1"~24" nozzle_flrj
300,600, 1/2"~24"
900#
FLTG 600,900# 1/2"~24" nozzle_fltg

About the DIN Standard
The DIN pipe fitting library conforms to the DIN standards. Each fitting in the library needs to have a
fitting generic part created in association with it.
For more information on creating a generic part for each fitting in the DIN pipe fitting library, see the topic
Library Creation Rules.
Each fitting and pipe in the DIN library also needs Master Catalog Files, which you create in the Piping
Specification Database. For information on this process, see the topic To Define Master Catalog Files.
Example: List of DIN Fittings

Fitting Fitting Name End- Rating Size Range Model Standard Fitting
Category Type Name Code
VALVE Ball Valve BW 6,10,16 10 ~ 1200 vl_ball_bw DIN3202- INLINE
T1
25 10 ~ 1000
40 10 ~ 500
SW 6,10,16, 10 ~ 40 vl_ball_sw
25,40
SC 6,10,16, 10 ~ 40 vl_ball_sc
25,40
FLFF 6,10,16 15 ~ 1200 vl_ball_flff
25 15 ~ 1000
40 15 ~ 500
FLRF 6,10,16 15 ~ 1200 vl_ball_flrf
25 15 ~ 1000
40 15 ~ 500
FLRJ 6,10,16 15 ~ 1200 vl_ball_flrj
25 15 ~ 1000
40 15 ~ 500
FLGR 6,10,16 15 ~ 1200 vl_ball_flgr
25 15 ~ 1000
40 15 ~ 500
Check Valve BW 6,10,16, 50 ~ 1000 vl_check_b DIN3202-
Swing Type 25 w T1
40 50 ~ 500
64 50 ~ 400
SW 40,100 50 ~ 40
SC 6,10,16, 10 ~ 40
25,40,6
4
FLFF 6,10,16, 50 ~ 1000 vl_check_flf
25 f
40 50 ~ 500
FLRF 6,10,16, 50 ~ 1000 vl_check_flr
25 f

40 50 ~ 500
64 50 ~ 400
FLRJ 6,10,16, 50 ~ 1000 vl_check_flr
25 j
40 50 ~ 500
64 50 ~ 400
FLGR 6,10,16, 50 ~ 1000 vl_check_fl
25 gr
40 50 ~ 500
64 50 ~ 400
Gate Valve BW 6,10,16 50 ~ 1000 vl_gate_bw DIN3202-
T1
25 50 ~ 600
40 50 ~ 500
64 50 ~ 400
100 50 ~ 300
SW 6,10,16, 10 ~ 40 vl_gate_sw
25,40,6
4,100
SC 6,10,16, 10 ~ 40 vl_gate_sc
25,40,6
4
FLFF 6,10,16 50 ~ 1000 vl_gate_flff
25 50 ~ 600
40 50 ~ 500
FLRF 6,10,16 50 ~ 1000 vl_gate_flrf
25 50 ~ 600
40 50 ~ 500
64 50 ~ 400
100 50 ~ 300
FLRJ 6,10,16 50 ~ 1000 vl_gate_flrj
25 50 ~ 600
40 50 ~ 500
64 50 ~ 400
100 50 ~ 300
FLGR 6,10,16 50 ~ 1000 vl_gate_flgr
25 50 ~ 600
40 50 ~ 500
64 50 ~ 400
100 50 ~ 300
Globe Valve BW 10,16,2 10 ~ 300 vl_globe_b DIN3202-
5,40 w T1
64,100 10 ~ 200
160 10 ~ 150
250 15 ~ 200
320 15 ~ 50

SC 6,10,16, 10 ~ 40 vl_globe_sc
25,40,6
4,100
SW 10,16,2 10 ~ 40 vl_globe_sw
5,40,64,
100
FLFF 10,16,2 10 ~ 300 vl_globe_flf
5,40 f
64,100 10 ~ 200
160 10 ~ 150
250 15 ~ 200
320 15 ~ 50
FLRF 10,16,2 10 ~ 300 vl_globe_flr
5,40 f
64,100 10 ~ 200
160 10 ~ 150
250 15 ~ 200
320 15 ~ 50
FLRJ 10,16,2 10 ~ 300 vl_globe_flr
5,40 j
64,100 10 ~ 200
160 10 ~ 150
250 15 ~ 200
320 15 ~ 50
FLGR 10,16,2 10 ~ 300 vl_globe_flg
5,40 r
64,100 10 ~ 200
160 10 ~ 150
250 15 ~ 200
320 15 ~ 50
Plug Valve BW 10,16,2 25 ~ 600 vl_plug_bw DIN3202-
5 T2
40 80 ~ 300
64,100 80 ~ 200
SW 10,25 15 ~ 40 vl_plug_sw DIN3202-
T4
SC 6,10,16, 10 ~ 40 vl_plug_sc
25,40,6
4
FLFF 10,16,2 25 ~ 600 vl_plug_flff
5
40 80 ~ 300
FLRF 10,16,2 25 ~ 600 vl_plug_flrf
5
40 80 ~ 300
64,100 80 ~ 200
FLRJ 10,16,2 25 ~ 600 vl_plug_flrj DIN3202-

5 T1
40 80 ~ 300
64,100 80 ~ 200
FLGR 10,16,2 25 ~ 600 vl_plug_flgr
5
40 80 ~ 300
64,100 80 ~ 200
Butterfly FLFF 10,16 50 ~ 1200 vl_butterfly DIN3202-
Valve _flff T3
FLRF 10,16 50 ~ 1200
FLRJ 10,16 50 ~ 1200
FLANGE Blind Flange FLFF 6,10,16, 10 ~ 500 flange_blind DIN2527 FLANG
25,40 _pf E
FLRF 6,10,16, 10 ~ 500 flange_blind
25,40 _rf
FLRJ 6,10,16, 10 ~ 500 flange_blind
25,40 _rj
64 10 ~ 400
100 10 ~ 300
FLTG 10,16,2 10 ~ 500 flange_blind
5,40 _tg
64 10 ~ 400
100 10 ~ 350
FLGR 10,16,2 10 ~ 500 flange_blind
5,40 _gt
64 10 ~ 400
100 10 ~ 350
Weld Neck FLFF 6 10 ~ 2200 flange_neck DIN2631
Flange _pf
10 10 ~ 2200 DIN2632
16 10 ~ 2000 DIN2633
25 10 ~ 1000 DIN2634
40 10 ~ 500 DIN2635
FLRF 6 10 ~ 2000 flange_neck DIN2631
_rf
10 10 ~ 2000 DIN2632
16 10 ~ 2000 DIN2633
25 10 ~ 900 DIN2634
40 10 ~ 500 DIN2635
64 10 ~ 400 DIN2636
100 10 ~ 350 DIN2637
FLRJ 6 10 ~ 2200 flange_neck DIN2631
_rj
10 10 ~ 2200 DIN2632
16 10 ~ 2000 DIN2633
25 10 ~ 1000 DIN2634

40 10 ~ 500 DIN2635
FLTG 10 10 ~ 2200 flange_neck DIN2632
_tg
16 10 ~ 2000 DIN2633
25 10 ~ 1000 DIN2634
40 10 ~ 500 DIN2635
64 10 ~ 400 DIN2636
100 10 ~ 350 DIN2637
160 10 ~ 300 DIN2638
FLGR 10 10 ~ 2200 flange_neck DIN2632
_gr
16 10 ~ 2000 DIN2633
25 10 ~ 1000 DIN2634
40 10 ~ 500 DIN2635
64 10 ~ 400 DIN2636
100 10 ~ 350 DIN2637
160 10 ~ 300 DIN2638
Slip-on FLFF 6,10 10 ~ 500 flange_slip_ DIN2573
Flange pf
Threaded FLRF 10,16 10 ~ 100 flange_threa DIN2566
Flange d_rf
ELBOW 90 Elbow SC 40 6 ~ 100 elbow_90_s ISO3419 CORNE
c R
90 Short BW 50 ~ 600 elbow_90sh
Radius Elbow ort_bw
90 Long BW 15 ~ 1000 elbow_90lo
Radius Elbow ng_bw
45 Long BW 15 ~ 1000 elbow_45lo
Radius Elbow ng_bw
180 Short BW 50 ~ 600 elbow_180s
Radius Elbow hort_bw
180 Long BW 15 ~ 1000 elbow_180l
Radius Elbow ong_bw
BRANCH Straight Tee BW 15 ~ 1000 tee_straight_ ISO3419 BRAN
bw CH
Reducing Tee BW 20x15 ~ tee_reducing BRAN
600x500 _bw CH_RE
DUCIN
G
Straight Tee SC 40 15 ~ 100 tee_straight_ BRAN
sc CH
Reducing Tee SC 40 10x8 ~ tee_reducing BRAN
50x40 _sc CH_RE
DUCIN
G
Straight SC 40 6 ~ 100 cross_straig BRAN
Cross ht_sc CH
REDUCE Concentric BW 20x15 ~ red_concent ISO3419 INLINE

R Reducer 900x800 ric_bw _REDU
CING
Eccentric BW 20x15 ~ red_eccentri
Reducer 900x800 c_bw
Reducing SC 40 10x8 ~ coupling_re
Coupling 100x80 ducing_sc
GENERA Cap BW 15 ~ 1000 cap_bw ISO3419 INLINE
L
SC 40 6 ~ 100 cap_sc
Coupling SC 40 6 ~ 100 coupling_sc INLINE
_JOINT
Half SC 40 6 ~ 100 coupling_ha
Coupling lf_sc
Union SC 40 6 ~ 100 union_sc
GASKET Gasket PF 6,10 10 ~ 2200 gasket_pf DIN2960 GASKE
T
16 10 ~ 2000
25 10 ~ 1000
40 10 ~ 500
RF 6,10 10 ~ 2200 gasket_rf DIN2690
16 10 ~ 2000
25 10 ~ 1000
40 10 ~ 500
64 10 ~ 450
100,160 10 ~ 400 DIN2695
,250,32
0
400 10 ~ 400 DIN2685
TG 6,10 10 ~ 2200 gasket_tg DIN2691
16 10 ~ 2000
25 10 ~ 1000
40 10 ~ 500
64 10 ~ 450
100 10 ~ 350
160 10 ~ 300
250 10 ~ 250
320,400 10 ~ 200
NOZZLE Nozzle BW 6,10,16, 10 ~ 1000 nozzle_bw INLINE
25
40 10 ~ 500
64 10 ~ 400
100 10 ~ 350
Slip-on FLFF 6,10 10 ~ 500 nozzle_slip_
Flange pf
Nozzle
Weld Neck FLFF 6,10 10 ~ 1000 nozzle_neck
Flange _pf

Nozzle
16,25 10 ~ 900
40,64 10 ~ 400
100 10 ~ 350
FLTG 6,10 10 ~ 1000 nozzle_neck
_tg
16,25 10 ~ 900
40 10 ~ 500
64 10 ~ 400
100 10 ~ 350
FLGR 6,10 10 ~ 1000 nozzle_neck
_gr
16,25 10 ~ 900
40 10 ~ 500
64 10 ~ 400
100 10 ~ 350
FLRF 6,10 10 ~ 1000 nozzle_neck
_rf
16,25 10 ~ 900
40 10 ~ 500
64 10 ~ 400
100 10 ~ 350
FLRJ 6,10 10 ~ 1000 nozzle_neck
_rj
16,25 10 ~ 900
40 10 ~ 500
64 10 ~ 400
100 10 ~ 350
Latrolet Fitting Orientation

Latrolet is a non-orthogonal branch outlet fitting. Latrolets can be placed in either of the two orientations as
shown.
Orientations of Latrolet (Left to Right: 0 degrees and 180 degrees)

If the branch pipe segment already exists, the fitting is automatically aligned. If the angle of the latrolet
does not match with the existing branch angle, the insertion of such a fitting is not allowed. The tolerance
angle for such a check must be specified in the configuration option variable

PIPE_FITT_ANGLE_TOLERANCE. If this variable is not specified, the default tolerance angle of 1.5
degrees on either side is used for checking.
To achieve this orientation, create the inlet port of the fitting with its positive y-axis aligned with the 0
degree orientation of the fitting, so that the latrolet orientation is created by default. Use the Flip option to
change to the 180 degree orientation.
Flow Constrained Fitting Parameter

The FLOW_CONSTRAINED parameter is an integer type Part parameter. Insert FLOW_CONSTRAINED
on the library part for flow direction specific fittings such as a Check Valve and unidirectional angle
valves.
The FLOW_CONSTRAINED parameter is used as a status flag by the flow direction reversal functionality
for flipping the fitting during flow reversal. Because this integer parameter is used as a status flag, its value
is ignored by the software.
Click Relations > Part Rel > Add Param > Integer to add this parameter. The assignment of a value for
an integer parameter is mandatory. You must assign an integer value (such as 1) consistently, but it is not
used by the software.
About Branch Routing

Intersubassembly branch routing allows you to select a pipeline in another subassembly to branch to or
from the active piping assembly.
To Route a Branch
1. You must first set a branch start point. Click Piping > Route > Set Start. The Define Start dialog box
opens.
2. Click PIPE SELECT > Branch Point and then select a MAKE POINT option:
- On Segment—Select a pipe segment. The PNT DIM MODE menu appears. Select a location
option:
Offset
Length Ratio
Actual Len
If the pipe segment is not in the active assembly, there is no restriction, so you can route the
branch pipeline from the main pipeline that is not in the active assembly.
- At Corner—Select a valid corner for Branch Start. Available corners (fitting corner type, not
bend) are indicated by a crosshair.
3. Click to insert the branch start point and close the dialog box.
4. Click Piping > Route > Branch. The Branch Pipe dialog box opens.
5. Under Select Point/Segment select the branch point or pipe segment.
6. If you branched to a segment, under Branch Point Placement select a placement location for your
branch point:
to specify the actual length along the pipe centerline.
to specify the fraction of the length along the pipe centerline.
to specify the distance from a plane to the point.

7. If you are inserting an angle branch, select Control placement using angle and use the slider or input a
value to adjust the angles. If this option is selected, the modifiable dimension in the model will be the

angle, and the dimension or parameter value in the Branch Point Placement area will be read-only.
You can control which angle to use by clicking Angle Type at the top of the dialog box and selecting
one of the options:
- Angle From—The angle where the branching starts.
- Angle To—The angle where the branching ends.
8. Click the arrow to open the Offset From section of the dialog box. Select from the following offset
options:
to branch from the main pipe centerline to the branch pipe centerline.
to offset tangent from the main pipe to the branch pipe. Enter a value.
to flip the branch point with respect to the pipe centerline.
9. Click to complete the branch and close the dialog box.

The branch information is added to the assembly of the selected pipeline and is also saved with the
assembly where the branch pipeline is routed.
About Stub-in Branches

A stub-in branch is distinguished from a branch fitting because the stub-in branch does not contain any
solid fitting part. The pipe solid parts of a stub-in branch intersect and are trimmed. The stub-in branch is
either equal to or smaller in diameter than the main pipe, and can be created at an angle to the main
pipeline, or offset from the top or bottom of the main pipe solid part.
About Pipeline Modification

Using the Modify Pipeline functionality you can modify pipes in an active assembly in the following ways:
· Change dimensions of a feature created by a single routing action. Only dimensions created when
routing the pipeline are available for modification.
· Change the bend parameters.
· Change the corner type.
· Display the flow direction or reverse the flow direction.
· Edit the pipeline specifications and parameters.
You can also make dimensional changes to pipelines outside of the active assembly; however, changes will
not be observed until either the assembly in question or the top level assembly is made active and
regenerated.
To Modify Pipe Segments

3. Under Modify Options, select Segment.
4. Under Segment, select the pipe segment you want to modify.
5. In the Segment Parameters section, modify the parameters by selecting from the list. The options are:
- Specification
- Size
- Schedule
6. Click to apply the changes and close the dialog box.

Note: If the selected pipe segment contains a reducer then the fitting modification dialog box opens.

To Reverse Flow Direction
3. Under Modify Options, select Flow Direction.
4. Under Flow Direction, select the flow unit you want to modify by selecting from the list. The options
are:
- Pipeline—A pipeline is a collection of many connected series and junctions that represent a single
pipeline.
- Extension—Pipeline extension is a set of series that are connected together and having the same
flow direction.
- Series—A series is a pipeline portion consisting of pipeline elements between a Pipeline Start and
Junction, or Junction and Junction, or Junction and End, of a pipeline. Flow direction applies to
entire pipeline series and accordingly, an entire pipeline series will be associated with only one
flow direction.
Select the unit. In the graphics window the flow direction is indicated by arrows along the pipeline.
5. Click Reverse. The arrows show the flow direction has been reversed.
6. Click to apply the changes and close the dialog box.
To Modify a Corner Type

3. Under Modify Options, select Corner Type.
4. Under Corner Type, select the corners you want to modify. The Select Corner box displays the bend
type and radius.
5. In the New Type box, select a new corner type from the list.
6. In the New Value box, select a new value from the list.
Click to apply the changes and close the dialog box.

To Edit a Pipeline
3. Under Modify Options, select Edit Pipeline. The Edit Pipeline dialog box opens with the Label tab
displayed. You can changes the following:
- Label—Modify the Pipeline Label by changing the Specification, Size, Schedule, Mnemonic,
and Number. You can assign insulation to the pipeline by selecting the Insulation checkbox and
selecting an insulation code from the list.
- Parameters—Enter or modify the pipeline parameters: Oper. Pressure, Oper. Temperature,
Design Pressure, and Design Temperature. Click to retrieve existing pipeline parameters
from a file. After the Open dialog box opens, select the file to retrieve and double-click.
Pro/PIPING displays the parameters in the boxes. Note that pipeline parameters options are set by
a configuration option and may not be available.
- Defined—Define or redefine parameters in the Name and Value boxes. Click to retrieve
existing pipeline parameters from a file. After the Open dialog box opens, select the file to retrieve
and double-click. Pro/PIPING displays the parameters in the boxes.
Use to add or delete parameters to the pipeline.
4. Click to save the new parameters.

To Replace a Bend with an Elbow

When a pipe piece fails the check of the bend clamp length, you can replace the selected bend with an
elbow.
3. Under Modify Options, select Bend to Elbow. The Replace Bend dialog box opens.
4. Under Assembly, select the active assembly.
5. Under Pipelines select the pipelines
6. A list of invalid pipe pieces display under Select Invalid Pipe Piece.
All the segments and bends of the selected invalid pipe piece display under Select Bend to Replace,
the invalid ones have a red symbol next to them. Those are the ones that violated the minimum clamp
length defined in the bend machine file inside the Master Catalog.
7. Under Select Bend to Replace, select the bend adjacent to the invalid segment to be replaced by a
fitting corner type.
8. Click to apply the changes and close the dialog box. The elbow fittings are inserted
automatically when you apply the changes.
To Modify the Bend Parameters

3. Under Modify Options, select Bend Parameters. The Bend Parameters dialog box opens.
4. From the menu click Edit > Columns > Add/Remove. The Model Tree Columns dialog box opens.
5. Under Not Displayed, Bend Params should be selected. If it is not, select it from the list.
6. In the Name input box, type in a name for the parameter.
7. Click to add the name to the Displayed area. You can manipulate this list using the following:

to remove a name from the list.
to move a parameter up in the list.
to move a parameter down in the list.
to change the column width.
8. When you have created the bend parameters, do one of the following:
- Click to add the changes and keep the dialog box open.
- Click to apply the changes and close the dialog box.
9. In the Bend Parameters dialog box, a column is displayed for each added parameter. To modify the
parameters, click in the parameter column next to the feature you want to modify and fill in or change
the information.
About Specification-Driven Fitting Insertion

Specification-Driven Fitting Insertion allows you to define and insert standard assembly fittings on the fly
into a pipeline without having to create an enormous number of assemblies and their configurations in the
fitting library before insertion. A standard assembly fitting is a group of fittings that represent, for example,
a standard vent or drain assembly.
You can also modify the orientation of a member fitting without changing other instances of the same
assembly fitting.
For more information on enhancing the Specification Database to accommodate the definition of standard
assembly fittings, see the topics About Creating a Specification Database and To Define an Assembly
Fitting in a Piping Specification.
To Insert Fittings
1. Choose Piping > Fitting > Insert. The Insert Fitting dialog box opens with the Selection tab selected.
2. Under Placement Type, do one of the following:
- Click On Pipe Segment and select the Point Location.
- Click At Free Location and select the Assembly. You can modify the Specification, Size, or
Schedule of the pipeline.
3. Under Fitting Selection, choose a Fitting Category. The options are:
to insert a valve.
to insert a flange.
to insert an elbow fitting.
to insert a branch fitting (includes special olet fittings).
to insert a reducer fitting.
to insert a general fitting or gasket.
to insert an assembly fitting.

4. The Selection Name section displays a default fitting name. Change this name by selecting from the
list. The first fitting in the assembly fitting appears in the Preview Fitting Graphics box.

5. If desired, click the New Spec box to specify a different specification to be used in a downstream
portion of the pipeline after the fitting insertion is done. Note: this option may not be available.
6. For some fittings, you can automatically insert a set of flanges and gaskets. If this option is available,
select the checkbox to insert flanges and gaskets automatically.
7. If you want to preview the fittings, click the arrow next to Preview Fitting Graphics to display the
graphics window. If you want to preview the graphics in a separate window, select the checkbox.
8. Select the Placement/Orientation tab.
9. Under Placement Options, make the following selections:
Fitting Placement
to insert a fitting at a specified location.
to insert a fitting face to face with another fitting.
to insert a fitting at the end of a segment.

Location Type
to locate the fitting at a specified location.
to locate the fitting a specified distance ratio.
to offset the fitting from an upstream corner.
to offset the fitting from a plane.

Location Parameter
Specify a location parameter and use the thumb wheel to increase or decrease the amount of offset.
10. Under Orientation Options make the following selections:
Alignment Offset
Check this box to offset the fitting by the value set for the OFFSET parameter. The system determines
the near, far, or center alignment locations using the value of the OFFSET parameter.
Alignment Point
The alignment point positions the fitting on the fitting port that is near, far, or center. If you have
selected Alignment Offset, then the alignment is offset from the near, far, or center point by the
specified offset value.
near point
center point
far point
Flip
to flip the fitting

Rotation Angle
Select from the standard options or use the thumb wheel to adjust the rotation angle.
11. Click to insert the fitting and close the dialog box.

To Replace Fittings
1. Click Piping > Fittings > Replace. The Replace Fitting dialog box opens.
2. Under Fitting Component select the fitting to be replaced. Information about the fitting appears as
read-only text under Fitting Data.
3. Under Fitting Selection, select the new fitting you want.
4. Click to replace the fitting and close the dialog box.
Specifying Thumb Wheel Increments

Specify the increment for each controllable movement of the thumb wheel using the configuration option
piping_thumb_wheel_increment. The value must be a positive real number and is specified in the
current model unit.
Configuration Option Description

CREATE_FRACTION_DIM No—Dimensions are created as decimals (default).
Yes—All new dimensions are created as fractions.
DIM_FRACTION_FORMAT Std—Displays fractional dimensions in standard
Pro/ENGINEER format (15 1/2 for 15.5 inches).
Aisc—Displays fractional dimensions in AISC format (1' 3
1/2" for 15.5 inches).
DIM_FRACTION_DENOMINATOR Sets the largest denominator to be used for fractional
dimensions.
DEFAULT_DEC_PLACES (0-14) Sets the number of decimal places to display linear
dimensions. Default is 2.
· If the specified increment value is less than the minimum possible value that can be represented using
the default number of decimal places specified using the configuration option
default_dec_places, then the minimum possible value is used as the increment. For example, if
you specify an increment value of 0.0001 when the default_dim_places is 3, the minimum
possible value that can be represented is 0.001, and the same is used as the increment.
· If the piping_thumb_wheel_increment configuration option is not specified when the decimal
format is active, the minimum possible decimal value is used as the increment value. When the
fractional format is active, the minimum possible fractional value is used as the increment value.
· If the fractional format is active (create_fraction_dim set to Yes), and the specified increment is
less than the minimum value that can be represented by the current denominator specified using the
configuration option dim_fraction_denominator, the minimum fractional value is used as
increment. For example, if 1/128 is specified as the increment when the denominator is 8, the minimum
possible fractional value that can be represented by this denominator is 1/8. Therefore, 1/8 is used as the
increment value.
· If the increment specified is between two adjacent fractional values that can be represented by the
current denominator, the higher value of these two fractional values is used as the increment. For
example, if the increment specified is 0.200, which is between 1/8 and 1/4, 1/4 is used as the increment.
About the Insertion of Group Fittings

Using the Insert Group Fitting functionality you can:
· Specify a group of fittings for insertion.
· Automatically perform end type compatibility checking between adjacent fittings in the group.
· Automatically select and insert the appropriate gaskets between the adjacent flanged fittings in the

group.
· Automatically select and insert an appropriate pair of flange and gasket between a flanged end of a
fitting and a non-flanged end of another fitting, provided the end type compatibility
· Insert the specified group fittings on a pipe segment with their adjacent faces mated.
· Delete a group of fittings.
Key Fitting
The key fitting is a fitting in the group, which will be inserted first on the pipe segment. Before the key
fitting is inserted, the selected pipe segment will be dived in to two segments at the specified location. The
key fitting will be placed at the specified location. The adjacent fittings will be inserted with their faces
mating with either side face of the key fitting. All the fittings in the group will be inserted subsequently in
this manner.
The first selected fitting becomes the key fitting by default. If any one of the following fittings is added to
the group, then that fitting automatically becomes the key fitting, and the original key fitting becomes the
normal fitting.
· Elbow fittings
· Branch fittings
· Eccentric fittings
· Angle valves
A group cannot have more than one fitting from these categories.
To Insert Group Fittings

1. Click Applications > Piping > Fitting > Insert Group. The Insert Group Fitting dialog box opens.
The Selection tab is selected by default.
2. Under Pipeline Selection, select the Point Location.
3. Under Fitting Selection, select the fitting you want to insert. The options are:
to insert a valve.
to insert a flange.
to insert an elbow fitting.
to insert a branch fitting (includes special olet fittings).
to insert a reducer fitting.
to insert a general fitting or gasket.
to insert an assembly fitting.

4. The Selection Name section displays a default fitting name. Change this name by selecting from the
list.
5. If desired, click the New Spec box to specify a different specification to be used in a downstream
portion of the pipeline after the fitting insertion is done.
Note: This option may not be available.
6. Select Automatic Flange_Gasket if you want a set of flanges and gaskets to be inserted automatically.
7. Use the Group Manipulation buttons to add fittings or display information about selected fittings for
your group of fittings.

Displays the previous fitting in the group and makes it the current fitting.
Displays the next fitting in the group and makes it the current fitting.
Inserts a new fitting into the group before the current fitting.
Inserts a new fitting into the group after the current fitting.
Specifies the current fitting as the key fitting. This option is not accessible if the current fitting
is already the key fitting, or if the current key fitting of the group is an elbow, branch, eccentric reducer
fitting, or angle valve.
Deletes the current fitting from the group. The next fitting in the group becomes the current
fitting. If the key fitting is deleted, then the next fitting becomes the key fitting.
Clears all fittings from the group.

As you add or remove fittings from the groups, the Fitting Counter at the top of the dialog box
displays the number of the current fitting and the number of total fittings in the group. If the current
fitting is the Key Fitting, the counter reflects this information.
8. Select the Placement/Orientation tab. You can determine Placement and Orientation Options, for
one fitting at a time.
9. Under Placement Options, make the following selections:
Fitting Placement
to insert a fitting at a specified location.
to insert a fitting face to face with another fitting.
to insert a fitting at the end of a segment.
to insert a fitting at a junction (available when you insert a branch fitting).
to insert a fitting at corner run to branch (available when you insert a branch fitting)..
to insert a fitting at corner branch to run (available when you insert a branch fitting)..
Location Type (Location Type buttons are available when you click under Fitting
Placement.)
to locate the fitting at a specified location.
to locate the fitting a specified distance ratio.
to offset the fitting from an upstream corner.
to offset the fitting from a plane.

Location Parameter
Specify a location parameter and use the thumb wheel to increase or decrease the amount of offset.
10. Under Orientation Options make the following selections:
Alignment Offset

Check this box to offset the near or far alignment of the fitting by the value set by the OFFSET
parameter. The system applies the offset value in the positive Z direction of the entry port fitting.
Alignment Point
The alignment point positions the fitting on the fitting port that is near, far, or center.
near point. The system aligns the inlet (upstream) port of the fitting with the location point of
the fitting.
center point. The system aligns the outlet (downstream) port of the fitting with the location
point.
far point. The system places the fitting so that the alignment point is in the middle of the two
ports
Flip
to flip the fitting

Rotation Angle
Select from the standard options or use the thumb wheel to adjust the rotation angle.
11. If you want to preview the fittings, click the arrow next to Preview Fitting Graphics to display the
graphics window. If you want to preview the graphics in a separate window, select the checkbox.
Click to insert the group fitting and close the dialog box.
To Delete Fittings
1. Click Piping > Fitting > Delete.
2. Select a fitting, and then Done Sel from the GET SELECT menu. The fitting is deleted.
3. When you are finished deleting fittings click Done Sel or Quit Sel.
Group Fitting Rules

The following rules apply for specifying group fittings, for insertion.
· There can be only one key fitting in the group.
· The Placement Options and Alignment Point options can be specified only for the key fitting. The
placement options will be disabled for other fittings. But orientation options will be accessible
individually for all the fittings.
· When a non-key fitting is manually set as "key fitting", the Placement Options and Alignment Point
options of the original key fitting will be transferred to the new key fitting. However, you can change
these options as required for the new key fitting.
About Branch Fittings

A branch fitting is a fitting solid part that you insert at a branch point. It has three (tee) or four (cross) legs.
The corresponding pipe solid parts trim to the location of the csys (coordinate system) ports on each leg of
the branch fitting. The piping specification designates these branch fittings, and they are available for
automatic selection and insertion according to the specification-driven fitting insertion rules.

To Create Branch Start Points
1. Click Route > Set Start. The Define Start dialog box opens along with the Pipe Select menu.
2. Click Branch Point on the Pipe Select menu. The Make Point menu appears. Click either On
Segment or At Corner.
- On Segment—Select the pipe segment in the graphics window.
- At Corner—Select the corner.
3. When the Pnt Dim Mode menu appears, select the dimension type. The options are:
- Offset—Select the offset plane and enter a value.
- Length Ratio—Input the distance.
- Actual Len—Enter the length.
You can route a branch pipeline from a main pipeline that is not in the active assembly or route along the
pipeline.
End Type Compatibility Checking

End type compatibility checking within the group is performed for every fitting in the group after the
second fitting is specified. If the end compatibility check fails, then:
· An error message is displayed.
· You can correct the failure either by selecting another fitting or by flipping a fitting.
· You can remove the failed fitting.
To Redefine Specification-Driven Fittings

1. Click Piping > Fitting > Redefine. The Redefine Fitting dialog box opens.
2. Select a fitting to redefine.
3. Change any of the Orientation Options:
- Alignment Point—Change the dimensional control point of the fitting.
- Flip—Change the direction of the fitting.
- Alignment Offset—Select to offset the alignment.
- Rotation Angle—Reposition the fitting.
4. Click if you want to complete the redefinition of the fitting on the pipeline and close the
dialog box.
About Modifying Fittings (Spec-Driven)

You can modify any fitting that you inserted in your specification-driven piping system. Pro/PIPING
allows you modify fittings in the following ways:
· Delete Fittings—Delete unwanted fittings
· Redefine Fittings—Redefine fitting parameters to customize certain fittings
· Replace Fittings—Replace inserted fittings with different ones
About Fabricating Pipes

The Specification-Driven method of modeling includes the following Pipe Fabrication functionality:
· Pipe piece cutting functionality that allows you to insert or delete a cut.
· Pipe spool piece generation that allows you to generate pipe spool pieces automatically.
· Create a solid representation for piping insulation and store the information in the model.
Create a pipe solid for a pipe segment or the entire pipeline in the current active assembly.

About Cutting Pipe Pieces
You use cut pipe to split a pipeline into manufacturable pieces. Cut Pipe allows you to alter the length of
pipelines by splitting a straight segment into shorter raw pipe blanks, or cutting the pipe at a specific
location to generate the desired spool.
The piece cutting functionality allows you to perform the following tasks:
· Cut a pipeline at a specified location.
· Cut a straight pipeline segment at multiple locations by specifying the stock length or using a user-
specified length of pipe.
· Specify a cut location by referencing other objects such as an adjacent pipe segment, a hull structure, or
a data reference plane.
· Specify a cut location by an offset distance.
· Automatically insert joint fittings at the cut location during piece cutting.
· Assign shop or field weld attributes.
Generate pipe spool pieces based on cuts.
To Cut Pipe at a Single Location Using Placement

Use Cut Pipe to cut a pipeline at a specified location using distance or ratio placement.
1. Click Application > Piping > Fabrication > Cut Pipe. The Cut Pipe dialog box opens.
2. Under Piece Cutting Options select single cut .

3. Select the pipe segment in which you want to insert a cut; then click Done Sel from the GET SELECT
Menu. By default, the selected location will be the placement location of the cut. The pipeline label
displays under Select Pipe Segment as read only information.
4. The distance of the selected location on the pipe segment displays in the thumb wheel input panel.
Select the Cut Placement Option:
5. Distance Placement—Use the thumb wheel to reposition the cut location along the pipe
segment or enter an explicit distance directly in the input panel.
6. Ratio Placement—Specify a distance ratio from the upstream end of the specified pipe
segment.
7. If you want to insert a joint fitting at the cut, under Miscellaneous Options, select Joint Fitting and
specify the joint fitting name.
8. If you want to assign a weld attribute to this cut, under Select Weld Type, select from the following
weld type options: Shop-Field, Shop-Shop, and Field-Shop.
· Click to insert a cut at the defined location, generate the specified weld attribute, and close
the Cut Pipe dialog box.
· Click to insert a cut at the defined location, generate the specified weld attribute, and
then continue inserting cuts with the Cut Pipe dialog box.
· Click if you want to exit the dialog box.

Note: You can control the display format of the linear dimension and the incremental step value for the
thumb wheel movement using the piping_thumb_wheel_increment config.pro option.

Assigning a Weld Type
You can assign a shop or field weld attribute at pipe piece cut locations. If a welded sleeve or coupling is
automatically inserted during pipe piece cutting process, then a shop-field weld is automatically assigned to
the cut location based on the currently specified weld option.
When a flange is specified for automatic joint fitting insertion, the weld assignment option is disabled.
The field weld information is used by the Pipe Spool Generation functionality for generating pipe spools
and numbering them. The Piping Isometric Drawing functionality uses both the shop and field weld
information to mark the shop or field welds on isometric drawings.
The shop or field welds are graphically represented and have a unique identification number, which is
automatically generated. For example, shop weld numbers are SW1, SW2, and so on.
At any time during modeling, you can use the standard Datum On/Off tool on the Pro/ENGINEER
toolbar to display or hide the shop or field welds.
Using Joint Fittings

By default the joint fitting is not inserted unless you specify it.
Use the Joint Fitting option in the Cut Pipe dialog box to insert a joint fitting automatically at the piece
cut location. If more than one joint fitting is applicable for a particular cut location, you can select a joint
fitting from the list of Joint Fittings.
If you choose flange as a joint fitting, the Weld Type options are not enabled.
To Cut Pipe at a Single Location Using a Plane

Reference
Use the following procedure to insert a cut a defined distance from a specified plane and generate a weld
attribute.
2. Under Piece Cutting Options single cut is selected by default. If it is not, select it.
3. Select an approximate location on the pipe segment in which you want to insert a cut, then click GET
SELECT > Done Sel. The pipeline label is displayed under Select Pipe Segment as read-only
information.
4. Under Cut Placement Options select the plane reference option .

5. Select a planar hull structural surface or datum plane that is perpendicular to the pipe segment. The
name of the reference is displayed under Location Parameter.
6. Use the thumb wheel to position the cut location along the pipe segment or enter an explicit distance
directly in the input panel.
7. To insert a joint fitting at the cut, under Miscellaneous Options, select Joint Fitting and specify the
joint fitting name. The default is no joint fitting.
8. Under Select Weld Type, the Field Weld option is selected by default. If it is not, select it to assign a
field weld attribute to this cut.
9. To insert the cut, do one of the following:
Click to insert a cut at the defined location, generate the specified weld attribute, and close the
Cut Pipe dialog box.
Click to insert a cut at the defined location, generate the specified weld attribute, and then

continue inserting cuts with the Cut Pipe dialog box.
To Cut Pipe at a Single Location Using a Pipe

Reference
In the following procedure, you place a cut at the specified location on a segment and then create a
reference from an adjacent upstream pipe segment that is perpendicular to the segment where the cut is
defined.
2. Under Piece Cutting Options single cut is selected by default. If it is not, select it.
3. Select an approximate location on the pipe segment in which you want to insert a cut, then click Done
Sel on the GET SELECT Menu. The pipeline label is displayed under Select Pipe Segment as read-
only information.
4. Under Cut Placement Options select the pipe reference option .

5. Select an upstream adjacent pipe segment that is perpendicular to the pipe segment in which you are
inserting the cut. The name of the reference will display under Location Parameter.
6. Use the thumb wheel to position the cut location along the pipe segment or enter an explicit distance
directly in the input panel.
field weld attribute to this cut.
Click to insert a cut at the defined location, generate the specified weld attribute, and close the
Click to insert a cut at the defined location, generate the specified weld attribute, and then
Note: The referenced pipe segment must be perpendicular to the pipe segment in which you are inserting
the cut. If it is not, this functionality will be disabled.
To Cut Pipe at Multiple Locations Based on Pipe

Stock or User Specified Length
Use this procedure to cut a straight pipeline segment automatically at multiple locations by specifying the
stock length or based on a user-specified length of pipe. When you cut at multiple locations, the specified
length is applied at intervals along the straight pipe segment.
After you create multiple cuts in this manner, they are treated as individual cuts. You can manipulate them
and delete them individually.
2. Under Piece Cutting Options select multiple cut .

3. Select a straight pipe segment in which you want to insert multiple cuts, and then click
GET SELECT > Done Sel. The pipeline label is displayed under Select Pipe Segment as read-only
information.
4. Under Interval Specification, specify the desired stock length or a desired interval length to cut the
pipe segment at multiple locations.

field weld attribute to this cut. Field Welds with unique identification numbers will be created at each
cut location.
Click to insert cuts at the defined location, generate the specified weld attribute, and close the
Click to insert cuts at the defined location, generate the specified weld attribute, and then
To Cut Pipe at Multiple Locations with Automatic

Joint Fitting Insertion
Use this procedure to cut a straight pipeline segment automatically at multiple locations by specifying the
pipe stock length and automatically inserting the required joint fittings. When you cut at multiple locations,
the specified length is applied as intervals along the straight pipe segment.
2. Under Piece Cutting Options select multiple cut .

3. Select a straight pipe segment in which you want to insert multiple cuts, and then click Done Sel from
the GET SELECT Menu. The pipeline label is displayed under Select Pipe Segment as read-only
information.
4. Under Interval Specification, specify the desired stock length or a desired interval length to cut the
pipe segment at multiple locations.
5. Under Miscellaneous Options, click Joint Fitting and select the type of fitting from the list. If the
selected joint fitting is a flange, the Weld Type options are not accessible.
If the joint fitting specified is a sleeve or coupling with welding end types, under Select Weld Type,
select one of the following options. The weld attribute is automatically associated to the inlet port of the
joint fitting.
- Shop-Field—The joint fitting is inserted with its far point aligned to the cut location and cut
location has a Field Weld (FW) attribute.
- Shop-Shop—The joint fitting is inserted with its far point aligned to the cut location and cut
location has a Shop Weld (SW) attribute.
- Field-Shop—The joint fitting is inserted with its near point aligned to the cut location and cut
location has a Field Weld (FW) attribute.
Note: In all of these Weld Type options, the welding at the other side of the fitting is a Shop Weld.
Click to insert cuts at the defined location, generate the specified weld attribute, and close the
Click to insert cuts at the defined location, generate the specified weld attribute, and then

To Delete a Pipe Piece Cut
1. Click Piping > Fabrication > Delete Cut. The GET SELECT menu opens.
2. Click Sel By Menu. The Sel By Menu dialog box opens.
3. Under Select name(s): click the weld symbol you want to delete. The selected weld symbol shows in
the graphics window.
4. Under Current Selections, click Select.
5. The pipeline repaints automatically with the cut deleted and the GET SELECT menu reappears for
any further cuts.
When you have finished deleting cuts, click Done Sel to close the GET SELECT menu.
About Pipe Spool Generation

The Generate Spool functionality allows you to generate pipe spool pieces automatically based on the piece
cuts defined in a pipeline. Each pipe spool that is generated has a unique spool piece number associated
with it. The spool and its associated number information are stored in the model and are available for
downstream functionality such as pipe spool piece drawing, installation drawing generation, and reporting.
During generation, the spool piece numbers are displayed as temporary graphics for verification.
Generate Spool allows you to:
· Generate pipe spool pieces and associate unique numbers to them
· Display the spool numbers as temporary graphics
· Delete the associated spool information
Using the Generate button in the Generate Spool dialog box, you can activate the automatic generation of
pipe spool pieces based on the piece cuts defined in a pipeline. A pipe spool is generated if a pipe piece cut
with a Field Weld attribute, or a flanged or screwed fitting is encountered. Each unique spool number is
generated based on the format defined by the configuration option, pipeline_spool_label_format.
About Pipe Solids

A pipe solid is the solid geometry created inside a solid part using the Pipe Solid generation functionality.
If you update a pipeline that has associated pipe solid geometry using any of the following modeling
functionality, Pro/PIPING automatically creates a new solid part:
· Pipeline routing
· Fitting insertion, deletion, redefinition, replacement
· Group fitting insertion
· Pipeline modification
· Pipeline corner modification
· Pipe cutting and cut deletion
To Create a Pipe Solid

1. Click Piping > Fabrication > Pipe Solid. The Pipe Solid dialog box opens.
2. Under Active Assembly, select the assembly in which you want to create a pipe solid, if it is not
already selected.
3. Under Segment Tree, the assembly tree is displayed. Any segments that are already pipe solids are
listed.
4. Select the segment or segments you want to make solid using one of the selection methods:
Click the select arrow, then select a pipe segment.
Click to select all pipe segments.

Click to clear a single pipe segment or all segments.
5. If you want to select a new start part to create pipe solids, click and browse for a start part. Click
to select all pipe segments in the chosen start part.

6. Click to create a pipe solid and keep the dialog box open.
7. Click to return a pipe segment to its original state, erasing the solid parts from session.
8. Click to create a pipe solid and close the dialog box.
Note: If the selected pipe segments already have insulation assigned to them, Pro/Piping automatically
creates the insulation solids during pipe solid creation.
Rules for Pipe Spool Generation

A pipe spool is generated when:
· A pipe piece cut with a field weld attribute is encountered
· A flanged fitting is encountered
· A screwed fitting is encountered
The first pipe spool is the one that originates from the From terminal location of a pipeline. This is based
on the flow direction of the pipeline. If there are multiple From locations in a pipeline, the chronological
order of pipe segment creation determines the first From location.
· Subsequent spool pieces are generated along the pipeline network based on the flow direction of the
pipeline.
· Each pipe spool is associated with a unique spool number. The spool number is generated based on the
format defined by the config.pro option, pipeline_spool_label_format and on information
specified in the Generate Spool dialog box: prefix, suffix, number, and increment value.
- The SPOOLNUM keyword is substituted with the start number value that you specify and
increments (for the subsequent spools in the same pipeline) using the increment value that you
specify. The default start number and the number of digits for the spool number is based on the
values specified in the square brackets after the spoolnum keyword.
- The PREFIX and SUFFIX keywords are substituted with the values specified within the square
brackets and appear as default values in the Generate Spool dialog box.
Example: Associating Spool Numbers with Spools

The pipeline label is 100A-MS-STEAM-1001-IH, and you specify the default configuration option
pipeline_spool_label_format defined as follows:
SIZE-SPECIFICATION-MNEMONIC-NUMBER-SPOOL#PREFIX[0]SPOOLNUM[01]SUFFIX[]
If you specify a start number of 1 and an increment of 1, the following spool numbers are associated with
the generated spools:
· 100A-MS-STEAM-1001-SPOOL#001
In this example, the embedded character '-' (the dash character embedded in-between the various keywords)
and the embedded string 'SPOOL#' are user defined. You can embed any character or string as prefix or
suffix to any of the label keywords.

To Generate All Spool Pieces of a Pipeline
1. Click Piping > Fabrication > Gen Spool, and then Done/Return. The Generate Spool dialog box
opens.
2. Select an Active Assembly. The activated assembly name is displayed in the input panel for your
reference. After you have activated an assembly, you can select pipelines from this assembly and its
subassemblies for spool generation processing.
3. Select a Pipeline(s) for spool generation processing. You can select a pipeline in the graphics window,
Model Tree, or Piping system tree. If you select the root node in the piping system tree, all of the
pipelines displayed under this tree are selected for generation.
4. Click the Pipeline tab. The options are Generate, Delete, and Reset.
- Generate—Generates the spool pieces for the specified pipelines and creates a unique spool
number for each spool piece. Generate is the default.
- Delete—Deletes the pipe spool information generated using the Pipeline Generate option. Note:
This option does not delete pipe spool information generated by specifying a segment, using the
Pipe Spool option. To delete only the spools generated using the Spool Generate option, use the
Spool Delete option on the Spool tab.
- Reset—Deletes pipe spools that were generated using the Pipeline Generate and Spool Generate
options and their associated spool number information.
5. Select Generate.
6. Select Prefix and specify the prefix to substitute in the PIPELINE_SPOOL_LABEL_FORMAT if
applicable.
7. Select Suffix and specify the suffix to substitute in the PIPELINE_SPOOL_LABEL_FORMAT if
applicable.
8. Select Number and specify the starting number to begin automatic spool number generation. The
default value is 01. Note: The value 01 means that 2-digit numbers are generated with a leading zero.
So for 3-digit numbers, use 001.
9. Specify the Increment value to be used to generate spool numbers. The default value is 1.
10. Click to generate the pipeline segment and close the Generate Spool dialog box.
11. Click to generate pipeline segment and then continue using the Generate Spool dialog box.
Each pipe piece generated is associated with a unique spool number. The generated spool numbers are
displayed along the spool piece as temporary graphics for reference.
To Generate a Pipe Spool Piece by Specifying a

Pipe Segment
1. Click Piping > Fabrication > Gen Spool, and then Done/Return. The Generate Spool dialog box
opens.
reference. After you have activated an assembly, you can select pipelines from this assembly and its
subassemblies for spool generation processing.
3. Under Pipelines, select a pipe segment for spool generation processing. You can select a pipeline in
the graphics window, Model Tree, or Piping system tree. If you select the root node from the piping
system tree, all the pipelines displayed under this tree are selected for generation.
4. Click the Spool tab and select the Generate option to generate the spool piece for the specified pipe
segment.
5. Select Prefix and specify the prefix to substitute in the PIPELINE_SPOOL_LABEL_FORMAT if
applicable.
6. Select Suffix and specify the suffix to substitute in the PIPELINE_SPOOL_LABEL_FORMAT if
applicable.
7. Select Number and specify the starting number to begin automatic spool number generation. The
default value is 01. Note: The value 01 means that 2-digit numbers are generated with a leading zero.

So for 3-digit numbers, use 001.
8. Specify the Increment value that will be used to generate spool numbers. The default value is 1.
9. Click to generate the pipe spools and close the Generate Spool dialog box.
Click to generate pipe spools and then continue using the Generate Spool dialog box.
Each spool piece generated is associated with a unique spool number. The generated spool numbers are
displayed along the spool piece as temporary graphics for reference. Repaint the screen to remove the spool
numbers from the graphics display.
To Edit a Pipe Spool Number

1. Click Piping > Fabrication > Gen Spool, then Done/Return. The Generate Spool dialog box opens.
2. Click the Spool tab and the Select Pipelines arrow and choose GET SELECT > Query Sel to select a
spool to edit. The spool name for the specified pipe segment appears in the Select Pipelines box.
3. Under Spool Options, you can change the numbers in the Prefix, Suffix, Number, or Increment boxes.
These numbers are based on the spool number format definition defined by the configuration option,
pipeline_spool_label_format.
To apply the changes, click or . The spool number updates.
To Delete Pipe Spools

During the piping design process, if you modify the cuts on a pipeline that has been processed for spool
generation, then the generated spool information becomes invalid. When this happens, you must delete the
pipe spools and their associated spool number information.
Depending on the spool information you want to delete, you can:
· Delete only the pipe spools created using the Generate Pipeline option.
· Delete only specified pipe spools created using the Generate Spool option.
· Delete the pipe spools created using both the Generate Spool and the Generate Pipeline options.
1. Click Piping > Fabrication > Gen Spool. The Generate Spool dialog box opens.
reference.
3. Under Pipelines, select the pipeline segment you want to delete.
- To delete the pipe spools created using Generate Pipeline, click the Pipeline tab. Under Pipeline
Options, select Delete.
- To delete the pipe segment spool piece created using Generate Spool, click the Spool tab. Under
Spool Options, select Delete.
- To delete the all pipe spools created using both the Generate Pipeline and Generate Spool
options, click the Pipeline tab. Under Spool Options, select Reset.
5. Click to delete the pipe spool information and close the Generate Spool dialog box.
Click to delete the pipe spool information and then continue using the Generate Spool dialog
box.
About Trimmed Elbow Fittings

Using the Specification-driven Piping Fitting Insertion functionality, you will be able to:
· Specify a selection name during fitting insertion and insert a trimmed elbow at the specified vertex
location.
· Insert a trimmed elbow based on the automatically determined selection name of the nearest standard
elbow fitting (for example, an elbow fitting with an angle closest to the vertex angle).

· Insert elbow fittings at all vertices of a pipeline by automatically determining the appropriate elbow
fitting selection names based on the vertex angle of the various vertices.
· Optionally include trimmed elbow insertion during automatic elbow placement. Using this option you
will be able to process all the vertices with a nonstandard vertex angle and insert a suitable trimmed
elbow.
To Insert a Trimmed Elbow by Specifying a

Selection Name
1. Click Applications > Piping > Fitting > Insert and select a pipeline location (using the standard Pick
Menu) where you want to insert a trimmed elbow. The Insert Fitting dialog box opens.
2. Under Placement Type, the default option On Pipe Segment is selected. If you want to insert the
fitting on a pipeline from another assembly, select At Free Location and select the assembly.
3. Under Pipeline Selection, select the pipe segment in which you want to insert the elbow. The name
appears as read only in the information window.
4. Under Fitting Selection, click to select Elbow fitting.

5. Select the Trim option.
6. Choose a selection name on the Selection Name list.
7. Click to insert the elbow fitting and close the dialog box.
Click to insert the elbow fitting and continue using the Insert Fitting dialog box.
To Insert a Trimmed Elbow by Selecting the

Nearest Standard Elbow

5. Select the Trim and Nearest Std. Elbow options. The Selection Name list becomes inaccessible and
the required elbow for trimming is determined automatically, based on the vertex angle.
6. Click to insert the elbow fitting and close the dialog box.
Click to insert the elbow fitting and continue using the Insert Fitting dialog box.
To Insert Elbows at all Corners Without Trim


5. Select the At All Corners option.
6. Click to insert the elbow fittings and close the dialog box.

Click to insert the elbow fittings and continue using the Insert Fitting dialog box.
Note: The Trim option is not chosen in this use case so trimmed elbows are not inserted.
To Insert Elbows at all Corners with Trim

To automatically insert an elbow fitting at all vertices of a specified pipeline without specifying a fitting
selection name and automatically insert all trimmed elbows use the following procedure.

5. Select the Trim and At All Corners options.
Note: Do not select the Selection Name option because you want the fitting selection names to be
determined automatically.
6. Select the Nearest Std. Elbow option. If you do not choose this option you will be prompted with an
option list of valid fittings for trimming at every vertex where a trimmed fitting will be inserted.
To Insert Elbow Fittings at all Corners by

Specifying a Selection Name
In the following procedure you specify a elbow selection name and the insertion functionality inserts the
specified fitting at all vertices that match the elbow angle.

5. Select the At All Corners and Selection Name options.
Note: If you choose to insert elbows at all of the invalid corners that where not processed, then you must
specify appropriate selection names and repeat the procedure many times, depending on the number of
vertices with varying vertex angles.
Optionally, you can select the Trim and Nearest Std. Elbow options to process the invalid corners and
vertices with nonstandard angles.

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About Design Rule Parameters (Spec-Driven) ............................................... 15

Bend Arc Threshold (Spec-Driven) .................................................................. 15

Example: Bend Arc Threshold (Spec-Driven) ................................................. 16

To Check for Design Rule Violations (Spec-Driven) ...................................... 16

To Access the Specification-Driven Design Mode ......................................... 16

To Create a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) .................................................................. 16

About Pro/PIPING and Piping Systems ........................................................... 17

About Specification-Driven Pipelines.............................................................. 18

PIPING Menu (Spec-Driven).............................................................................. 18

About Pro/PIPING Piping Design Modes......................................................... 19

To Set Pro/PIPING Configuration Options (Spec-Driven) .............................. 19

About Configuring Pro/PIPING (Spec-Driven) ................................................ 19

About Setting Up Specification-Driven Piping................................................ 20

To Change and Update Material Density ......................................................... 20

To Set the Display (Spec-Driven) ..................................................................... 21

To Convert Specification-Driven Piping Assemblies (Spec-Driven) ............ 21

About Converting Piping Assemblies (Spec-Driven) ..................................... 21

To Convert Non Specification-Driven Piping Assemblies (Spec-Driven) .... 22

About the Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven) ................................................. 23

About Customizing the Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven) .......................... 24

Example: Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven) .................................................. 24

To Access the Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven) ......................................... 25

Pro/PIPING Specification-Driven Design Mode 3

To Display Centerlines or Solids (Spec-Driven) ............................................. 26

To Select Pipelines (Spec-Driven).................................................................... 26

To Reset the Display Mode (Spec-Driven)....................................................... 27

To Highlight Pipelines (Spec-Driven)............................................................... 27

About Isometric Drawing Generation (ISOGEN) (Spec-Driven) .................... 27

To Report Insulation Information (Spec-Driven)............................................. 27

To Define Design Rule Parameters (Spec-Driven) ......................................... 27

To Change and Update Corner Types ............................................................. 28

To Change and Update Stock Number Formats ............................................. 29

About Pipeline Insulation (Spec-Driven) ......................................................... 29

To Assign Insulation during Pipeline Creation (Spec-Driven) ...................... 30

To Delete Insulation (Spec-Driven) .................................................................. 30

To Assign Insulation to Part of a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) .............................. 31

About Piping Layers (Spec-Driven) ................................................................. 32

About Master Catalog Files .............................................................................. 33

About Project Data Files ................................................................................... 34

Example: Piping Master Catalog Directory File .............................................. 35

Example: Specification Directory File ............................................................. 35

Example: Auto-Selection File ........................................................................... 36

Example: Insulation Directory File................................................................... 42

Example: Fitting Category Map File................................................................. 43

About Set Display (Spec-Driven)...................................................................... 43

To Generate an Isometric Drawing (Spec-Driven) .......................................... 44

Component Material Description (Spec-Driven) ............................................. 45

4 Pro/PIPING Specification-Driven Design Mode

ISOGEN Error Log File (Spec-Driven).............................................................. 47

Example: ISOGEN Identifiers on a Component (Spec-Driven)...................... 47

About Update Model.......................................................................................... 47