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Batch Scripting Microstation

This document discusses CAD practices across different engineering companies (LPGs). It notes that each LPG currently has its own CAD standards and there is a lack of overarching guidelines. The document proposes developing common CAD standards through the INOPC CSE Hub in order to increase consistency when sharing drawings between LPGs. This would involve creating template drawings with standardized layers/levels and addressing challenges like different languages and existing practices. Automating repetitive tasks through scripting is also discussed.

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Batch Scripting Microstation

This document discusses CAD practices across different engineering companies (LPGs). It notes that each LPG currently has its own CAD standards and there is a lack of overarching guidelines. The document proposes developing common CAD standards through the INOPC CSE Hub in order to increase consistency when sharing drawings between LPGs. This would involve creating template drawings with standardized layers/levels and addressing challenges like different languages and existing practices. Automating repetitive tasks through scripting is also discussed.

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24-01-2020

CAD practices with different LPGs


Narayan Kavinatamai
CAD practices with different LPGs

 LPGs with their own CAD practices with past projects/tenders.

 LPGs specific practices (within few group of individuals within the LPG)

 Unavailability of CAD guideline.

 Different requirement for showing details in drawings.

1/23/21 Slide 2 CAD practices with different LPGs


Overcoming different CAD practices

 INOPC CSE Hub as a single interface for various LPGs in CSE Hub.

 The objective is to achieve consistency in the drafting content


presented on the drawings.

 Common CAD practices regardless of CAD tools can be agreed upon


between various LPGs. (e.g. common layers/levels in drawings)

 CSE Hub specific CAD guideline can be enhanced/improvised in co-


ordination with various LPGs.

1/23/21 Slide 3 CAD practices with different LPGs


Challenges:

 Creation & Implementation of a common drawing template with


standard layer/level formats.

 Language/Font barriers

 Traditional/Previous CAD practices.

 Drawing representation becomes subjective with different


LPGs/individuals.

1/23/21 Slide 4 CAD practices with different LPGs


Writing command key-in script in Microstation

1/23/21 Slide 5 CAD practices with different LPGs


Batch process Script for 2D drawing/3D modelling

 For creating layout or models purpose some pre-written scripts can


be developed.

 For example, if you have a cell/block (2D/3D) for equipment of any


voltage level then you can define the location of the those
equipment cell/block in the script.

 It must be ensured that all elements in the drawing file should be in


the form of block/cell.

1/23/21 Slide 6 Batch process using command key-ins script


Advantages of Batch process script:

 The script easy to write and understand.

 The script can be command key-ins and also it can also be a


programming script like VBA or LISP.

 It saves time.

 The output is consistent and error free.

1/23/21 Slide 7 Batch process using command key-ins script


Disadvantages of Batch process script:

 Some command key-ins for desired actions are difficult to find.

 It cannot perform logical actions as it is meant for defined actions.

 For making drawings/models all elements should be in block or cell.

1/23/21 Slide 8 Batch process using command key-ins script


THANK-YOU

1/23/21 Slide 9 Batch process using command key-ins script

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