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Contents
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User Guide
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
About this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
Overview of the MDS Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
Administrators Role . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2
MDS Catalogues and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2
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Trunnions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1
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Hangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1
Creating a Hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1
Using the Filter Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:4
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Introduction
1.1
1.2
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1.3
Administrators Role
The administrator is responsible for the initial setup of the MDS defaults in the DATASETS
stored in the PARAGON database, the default files and the DESIGN template database
associated with the MDS application.
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2.1
Figure 2:1.
2. Select Design>Multi Discipline Supports from the main menu (Figure 2:2.: Design
pull-down menu).
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Figure 2:2.
The start-up form re-initialises to become the MDS startup display (Figure 2:3.: MDS
startup display), which includes all functions specific to the MDS application.
The system tests for the existence of the design template database /MDS/
TEMPLATES and the /MDS and /MDF specifications. If neither of these exists, MDS
entry is stopped, an error message is displayed, and you re-enter the DESIGN General
Application. If this occurs, ask your administrator to add the owning databases to your
MDB (Multiple Database).
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Figure 2:3.
Simultaneously, the application overlays a form (Figure 2:4.: Default Creation Zone
form) listing all valid zones found in the current MDB. The administrator controls the
selection of which zones are displayed. For more information on how these zones are
selected, refer to the MDS Admin Data form section in the MDS Administrator Guide.
Figure 2:4.
3. Select a zone in which to create your support structures and click OK. Two tool bars
(Figure 2:5.: General Setup and Shortcut Toolbars) are, by default, located under the
main menu bar.
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Icons which control the general setup and display operations are, by default positioned
on the left.
The icons to the right of centre are short cuts to all the available menus in the MDS
application. Place the cursor over each of these icons to display an associated tool tip.
Note: Toolbars conform to standard Windows operation and can be repositioned in a
number of ways. Beware that some icons may be hidden if you re-arrange the
toolbars. The hidden icons on any toolbar can be accessed using the drop-down
arrow at the right-hand end of the toolbar.
Figure 2:5.
Each icon and its assigned action or purpose is listed in the following table:
General supports
HVAC supports
Anchors
Fixed hangers
Variable hangers
Lighting supports
Slip units
Specials
Springs
Trunnions
Vessels supports
Branch reinforcements
Copy supports
Modify support
Delete support
Preliminary support
Lock/unlock support
Defaults
Wizard
Reports
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Figure 2:6.
Create menu
2. Click on Multi Discipline Frame. A form similar to the example shown in Figure 2:7.:
Multi-discipline Frameworks selection form is displayed, listing all the available
supports for the MDS application.
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Figure 2:7.
This form shows the framework types listed into groups as below:
L Brackets
Cantilevers/Posts
Pedestals
Frames
Braced Brackets
T Posts
Miscellaneous
These groupings are set by the administrator. Refer to the MDS Structure Defaults form
section in the MDS Administrator Guide for further information.
3. Select the type of framework required, for instance a pedestal; this then refreshes the
form with the available pedestals available.
Figure 2:8.
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Figure 2:9.
6. Right-click on the AutoName icon and the button bar shown in Figure 2:10.: Initiate
Selecting a Different Naming File is displayed.
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7. Click on the Select Naming File panel. The MDS AutoNaming File form (Figure
2:11.: AutoNaming File form) is displayed. This allows you to select:
1. a different AutoNaming file for the session,
or
2. a different AutoNaming file set for the zone.
Refer to the MDS Administrator Guide for further information.
Note: Figure 2:8.: Multi Discipline Frameworks selection form remains displayed.
Figure 2:11.
You can also select a zone, which is used to create all the support structures, by
clicking on the Default Creation Zone icon
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4. Select the ancillary XAT16 (Bolt on Shoe) from the form. Click on the OK button. The
application now creates the pipe shoe on the selected pipe and positions it at the
previous component or branch start, with a graphical tag of Datum for easy recognition.
The Create datum support atta button is deactivated.
5. Position the shoe on the pipe using:
1. the Distance button, with a distance value placed in the text field next to it,
or:..
2. any of the Through button available options. These include; Through ID Cursor,
Through Back Mark, and so on.
6. Continue to add all the pipes, HVAC and cable racks to the support. These can be
added using the first three icons
on the XFT09 form.
The application now positions the new attachments with respect to the datum atta.
The example in Figure 2:14.: Design screen 1 shows two pipes, HVAC and cable rack
elements added to the support.
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Datum Pipe
Elevation
Note: The HVAC and cable rack support attachments have a lollipop representation. This
is because the fixings to the steelwork are regarded as supplied by the HVAC and
cable rack contractor; no allowance is made for the selection of different fixings in the
MDS application. The lollipop representation is removed when the support is
completed, returning to its original drawing level before the support was created.
There are no obstruction properties associated with the lollipop representation and
no clashes are reported.
7. Select the Steelwork Size icon
8. Select a template available from the list presented on the form (Figure 2:15.: Set
Steelwork Size form). The template list shows all available templates. For this exercise,
choose the second option, 80x80x10 Angle, Internally Welded.
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9. Click Dismiss to accept the selection and return to the XFT09 form (Figure 2:12.:
XFT09 - MDS framework form).
There are three different options that you can use to create the steel framework:
Create by Cursor
Create by Clearance
Create by Dimensions
You will now create the framework with all three options and see what differences they
make.
2.2.1
Create by Cursor
On the XFT09 form:
1. Select the Create by Cursor icon
. You are presented with the cursor and prompted
from the status form to identify steelwork, boxes or panels.
2. Select the horizontal steelwork member parallel to the pipes on the left.
3. Select the horizontal steelwork member to the right of the pipes.
The application now creates the support using dimensions gained from the positions of the
identified steelwork. The view appears as shown in Figure 2:16.: Design screen 2. When
complete, the application fills in all the dimensions with their correct values. These are
stored against the support when it has finished, enabling future modifications of the
support.
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Datum Pipe
Elevation
Now add a cross member to support the HVAC and cable rack.
4. Select the Add Cross Bar icon
. You are presented with the cursor and asked to
identify the support attachment(s) to support with a cross bar.
5. Identify the HVAC and cable rack lollipop.
6. Click the Cancel button on the status form. The application creates the crossbar and
positions it at the correct elevation.
Identify both attachments to which the cross will be attached. This information is used
later in the support Integrity Checker to check the packing distance between the cross
bar and the support attachment. The support Integrity Checker is executed whenever
you press the OK button. The view is then as shown in Figure 2:17.: Design screen 3.
Note: The elements to which the cross-beam is attached must be parallel to the pipe run.
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Datum Pipe
Elevation
2.2.2
Create by Clearance
Using the Create by Cursor method, two separate elements must be identified and these
elements must be parallel to the pipe run. Using the Create by Clearance method, only one
element needs to be identified.
1. Select the Create by Clearance icon
steelwork member, box or, panel.
2. Select the horizontal steelwork member that is perpendicular to, and above, the pipes.
The application now creates the support using the dimensions gained from the position
of the identified steelwork member. The clearances are calculated from the default
values, obtained from:
The values stored against each MDS Ancillary standard in the MDS PARAGON
Defaults database. If unset, the clearance values from the MDS Application
Defaults form are used.
The build style of the MDS framework stored against the :MDSBUILDSTYL uda at
each MDS framework template STRU element. That is, the default is INSIDE and
the alternative value is OUTSIDE.
The clearances are used to calculate the positions of the vertical members.
These values and all other default values can be queried by displaying the MDS
Application Defaults form, refer to Automatic Steelwork Orientation. For information on
the other defaults used, refer to the MDS Administrator Guide.
The application fills in all the dimensions with their correct values. The view is then as
shown in Figure 2:18.: Design screen 4.
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Datum Pipe
Elevation
2.2.3
Create by Dimensions
Use this method when the required steelwork is not yet entered into the 3D model, enabling
you to continue working.
1. Enter the following dimensions in the MDS Framework form:
Dimension 1 = 1300mm
Dimension 2 = 350mm
Dimension 3 = 1000mm
Dimension 4 = 1100mm
The location of each dimension can be viewed by clicking on the View... button. This
displays a plotfile with the dimensions shown.
2. Select the Create by Dimensions icon
.
The application now creates the support using the dimensions entered. The view is
then as shown in Figure 2:19.: Design screen 5.
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Datum Pipe
Elevation
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Datum Pipe
Elevation
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If you used the Create by Cursor or Create by Clearance methods the connection to the
external steelwork is made automatically.
Note: It is essential that you have write access to create SNOD/SJOI elements on the
necessary external steelwork.
The SNOD is represented in the graphical view. The MDS application defaults control the
level at which joists can be made to the external steelwork.
Refer to the MDS Administrator Guide for more details.
1. Select the Modify Connection icon
the available joints.
2. Select the joint for the joints connected to the external steelwork.
If you have identified the external steelwork to connect to with either Create by Cursor
or Create by Clearance, it is possible that the application will connect to the wrong
Pline. This can happen in the case of the SCTN having floating Plines (X) ((a) in Figure
2:22.: Forced connection to SCTN with floating Plines).
You can force-connect the joint to a specific Pline ((b) in Figure 2:22.: Forced
connection to SCTN with floating Plines) by selecting the Force Connect icon
are prompted to identify the required Pline using the cursor.
. You
To delete a connection:
1. Identify the connection with the cursor.
2. Select the Delete Connections icon.
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The standard AVEVA Associations Manager form also interfaces with the MDS Structural
Associations utility.
The MDS Structural Associations are generated either automatically or manually, depending
on the mode of creation/modification of the MDS support.
2.6.1
The MDS Structural Associations are automatically generated for the MDS support, shown
in the picture above, in a ASSOWL element created automatically and named to reflect the
SITE name where the MDS supports are being created, i.e. the ASSOWL name will follow
the convention <sitename>-MDS-ASSOWL.
The figure below shows the typical hierarchy of the MDS supports ZONE and their structural
associations ASSOWL:
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A similar hierarchy to one shown above would also exist for the automatically generated
associations when creating the MDS Support by Clearance
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2.6.2
It is important to note that a manually generated MDS Structural Association may be created
at any time for an existing MDS framework support, and is independent of any form used for
the creation and/or modification of a MDS framework type support.
After selecting the MDS SCTN Association option a prompt will be displayed in the status
bar, to 'Identify a MDS Support SCTN element to Associate', e.g.
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The user must first identify a MDS Support SCTN element as prompted and then the user
will be prompted to 'Identify a MAIN Structure element to Associate with the MDS SCTN
element', e.g.
When the two vertical MDS SCTNS have been associated with the relevant MAIN structural
elements, the Association Group (ASSOGP) hierarchy for the MDS support will be
populated with the Association (ASSOC) elements etc, as shown in the figure below:
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The Association Filter - Show option gadget has been changed to 'Current Element' and
the Purpose option gadget has been changed to 'MDS'.
Clicking the Refresh button has populated the Associations grid with the associations for
the current MDS framework support structure.
Clicking the left hand side of an association will automatically populate the other two lower
grids, Restrictions and Associations Detail with the data of the selected Association.
When the cursor is placed over a highlighted association other options are made available
by clicking the right mouse button. The options are self explanatory.
Users should familiarise themselves with the standard AVEVA Associations form, described
in Getting Started with PDMS/OUTFITTING.
Note: The standard AVEVA Associations form is a general utility, which is available for use
by the other discipline design applications in the AVEVA MARINE/PLANT software,
as well the MDS design application.
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Displays a message
If the support is a special, a message is issued to you to create the structural steelwork.
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If the packing distance is greater than 2mm but not greater than allowable packing
distance.
If any of the support attachments overlap the crossbar. A maximum overlap value is set
on the MDS Application Defaults form (see Viewing the Application Defaults).
If any of the dimensions associated with the support ancillaries, for example shoes,
exceed the values defined in the MDS Ancillary Defaults form (refer to MDS
Administrator Guide).
If any reference used within the MDS application, for example bedplate reference, no
longer exists.
Modifying a Support
You can now modify the support using the various options available on the MDS XFT09
support form (Figure 2:12.: XFT09 - MDS framework form). A description of each option,
along with its associated icon, is shown in the following table. The access to each icon is
dependent on the configuration being used. Icons for unavailable options are greyed out.
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Rotate atta rotates individual attas. It rotates the attachment by the angle
entered into the text field next to the icon.
Modify datum atta modifies the datum atta from one atta to another.
Bedplate reference associates a support steelwork member with a
bedplate. This information is then added to the subsequent drawing, which
can be created with the MDS Automatic Drawing Production application.
Associate atta associates an attachment with a crossbar. It allows you to
associate an attachment at any time.
View associations shows the support attachments that are associated with
each crossbar. This can be very useful if the support Integrity Checker
identifies a large packing distance between the support attachment and the
associated crossbar. Often the reason for this is that the attachment is
associated with the wrong crossbar.
Modify atta modifies the ancillary type or certain dimensions of the support
attachment.
Delete atta deletes an attachment from the support framework. The datum
attachment cannot be deleted from the support.
Nudge nudges the support with the flow or against the flow, depending on
which icon is pressed, by the distance value entered in the text field next to
the icons.
Spooling creates spools for the steelwork erection procedure. The MDS
ADP drawing displays which spool the steelwork section belongs to in the
material list.
Set materials of the steelwork sections.
Copy like identifies another support of the same standard and copies its
dimensions. The number of associated pipes, cable trays, and HVAC
elements do not have to be the same on each support.
View standard displays the standards associated plot file.
Create connections section to existing main steel.
Modify connection to existing steel.
Force-connect to existing main steel.
Disconnect template sections from existing main steel.
Show/hide framework dimensions graphically displays the dimension of
the support standard.
Centre on support refreshes the graphical view with the support being
created or modified in the centre. The view scale is not modified.
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1. Select Modify>Support from the main menu. The Modify Support form (Figure 2:31.:
Modify Support form) is displayed.
When the support has been identified you can use the Centre on Support icon
view the support in the centre of the graphical view.
to
3. Click the Apply button. The same form as used to generate the support is displayed
with all the dimensions correctly filled in. Modification follows the same principles as
support creation.
To cancel the support:
1. Select the Cancel button while in modification mode.
2. At the prompt confirm this request. The support is regenerated in its original form.
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Deleting a Support
Note: Attempts to delete a support attachment while in modification mode stops the
process.
To delete a support:
1. Select Delete>Support from the main menu, or use the appropriate icon from the tool
bar. The Delete Support form (Figure 2:32.: Delete Support form) is displayed.
Note: The buttons on this form are highlighted in red to distinguish it from the Modify
Support form.
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2. Identify the support you want to delete. The support can be deleted in one these ways:
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Copying a Support
To copy a support:
1. Select Create>Support...>Copy from the main menu or use the Copy icon. The Copy
Support form (Figure 2:33.: Copy Support form) is displayed.
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2.11
Repeating a Support
MDS allows you to repeat a support from one line (pipe) to another. This is possible for
standalone ancillaries and support frames only; the repeat function is not available for
trunnions and hangers. (note this differs from the Copying a Support function). Two repeat
functions are available: one is used for repeating a standalone ancillary, the other for
repeating a support frame.
2.11.1
4. Type a name in to the Change to Support Name text field, or click on the MDS
Autoname button to generate the name automatically. If you click on the Cancel
button, the name displayed in the Existing Support Name field (ProvisionalName<n>
is assigned by default.
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2.11.2
If the frame FT22 (bedplate) is selected the procedure is terminated, and the standard
form for copying of supports is displayed instead. (see Copying a Support).
The above repeat functions cannot be used for some frames, as they require special
treatment. They are:
FT30
FT55A
FT44
FT55B
FT45
FT55C
FT46
FT55D
FT47
VT01 to VT06
FT54A
VT20 to VT24
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FT54B
FT54C
FT54D
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The Modify Atta Properties form allows all editable design dimensions of the support
attachment to be modified.
2. Select the Modify Ancillary Type icon
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Note: The MDS application allows the creation of ancillary standards with their own
geometry. This is an administrator function and is described in the MDS
Administrator Guide.
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3. Enter the new support name into the Change to Support Name text field.
4. Click on the Apply button.
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Limitations
Currently, only DIN frames have oriented alternatives, stored in database MDS/DESITMPLDIN-ORI of project MDS. These are as follows:
2.16
FT03
FT23
FT04
FT31
FT05
FT32
FT06
FT35
FT08
FT36
FT09
FT37
FT18
FT40
FT19
FT42
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4. Use the Modify Note Position button to attach the Note via EDG (Event Driven
Graphics) to another position on the selected element.
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2.19
All Below CE: select CE to add all members below the current element in the
hierarchy.
2.19.1
Reloading Defaults
To load the latest defaults:
1. Select Settings>MDS Defaults>Reload from the main menu. See Figure 2:39.:
Confirmation form for an example. Click Yes to reload the defaults.
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2.22
2.23
Special Supports
2.23.1
Multi Discipline
Cable racking
HVAC
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2. Enter a Name, or click the AutoName icon to use the auto-name facility
3. Enter a Number, this functionality is not normally required, and is usually deactivated
4. Select the Type.
If the default setting is for a unique support number, then the special support number is
checked to ensure that it is unique.
5. Click the OK icon. The Special MDS Framework form (Figure 2:42.: Special MDS
Framework form) form is displayed.
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2.23.2
2. Click on OK. The Create a Special Support form (Figure 2:44.: Create a Special
support form) is displayed.
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3. Identify each existing support in turn and add it to the list of supports to be combined.
The first support identified is used as the master support. The datum atta of this
support is used as the datum atta for the resulting special support.
4. If you require a different support to be used as the master, select the support from the
list and click the Use Selected Support as Master button.
5. Click on the OK button.
The list of supports is taken and the databases are configured so that the individual supports
are created as one support under the new name.
2.23.3
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Project specials are pre-defined in a site called /MDS/SPECIALS. This has three zones
containing the respective special types:
/MDS/SPECIALS/PIPE
/MDS/SPECIALS/HVAC
/MDS/SPECIALS/TRAY
3. Select the type of standard the steelwork configuration. This is copied to the datum
support. An example of the selected support configuration is shown in Figure 2:46.:
Example of a Project Special support configuration.
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When the application copies the steelwork, no resizing is performed. You must complete the
special support according to your requirements.
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1. Select the Support Attas Only option in the Create field on the Special Support form
(Figure 2:43.: Special Support form). The Special MDS Framework form (Figure 2:42.:
Special MDS Framework form) form is displayed.
2. Select the Copy Project Special icon
. A list of the available templates is displayed.
This list is similar to that for piping (Figure 2:45.: Select Project Special template form).
3. Select the type of standard the steelwork configuration. This is copied to the datum
support.
When the application copies the steelwork no resizing is performed. You must complete the
special support according to your requirements.
2.23.4
allows you to copy any SCTN member from the current special
2.23.5
2.23.6
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2.23.7
2.23.8
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2.23.9
3. Move each of the existing MDS sections in turn using the Move icons, for example
moves the current section north and
moves the current section down. The CE
button allows you to change to other sections that are part of the special supports.
You can also extend or shorten the current section start/end by a distance you input in
the Extend text field. Use the
you entered.
Note: The value you enter is treated as an absolute and therefore no positive or negative
sign is required.
You can control the overall percentage movement and extension/shortening of the
section using the Increment text fields.
The Default percentage field is set to 100%. If you select Medium percentage
increment at 5%, the selected section is moved or extended/shortened by 5% of the
Extend text field value. All of the Increment fields except the Default can be modified.
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4. You can control the overall rotation angle using the Bangle text field. The default value
is 90 and the maximum allowed is 180.
5. Use these icons at the bottom of the form to perform further modifications:
Modify a SCTN on the current support.
Reverses the start and end of the section.
Modify the current section justification.
Modify SCTN size.
Re-align support member.
Align nodes.
Add pad.
Delete pad.
TBA
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3.1
Figure 3:1.
This feature currently only works with angular sections, i.e. steelwork profiles of type SCTN
and gtype ANG. Two cases are catered for:
3.1.1
FL =
M1 =
M2 =
M3 =
Distance between flange top outside edge of stiffener and leg point
connected with the flange top of stiffener (default = 25 mm)
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Figure 3:2.
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3.1.2
Figure 3:3.
3.2
3.3
FT03
FT11
FT34A
FT04
FT18
FT34B
FT05
FT19
FT36
FT06
FT21
FT37
FT07
FT29
FT38
FT08
FT31
FT39
FT09
FT32
FT40
FT10
FT33
FT42
Creating Snipes
Snipes can either be created automatically when an MDS framework is created or modified,
or they can be created manually using the Snipes utility.
3.3.1
When the calculated size is less than the minimum allowable, the snipe is not created.
The minimum snipe is set at 10mm and cannot be changed.
If the calculated size is greater than the maximum, then the maximum size is used
instead. The maximum size depends on the angle section size and is calculated as the
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difference between the size of the angle leg where the snipe is intended/created and
the thickness of the angle leg.
If the support leg is already connected by a joint to the stiffener, then the snipe is not
created, whereas the connection by joint is not allowed by the application if the snipe
already exists.
Snipes created in this way can be modified or deleted by the Snipes utility (described
below).
3.3.2
Figure 3:4.
Snipes form
2. Identify the section which is to have a snipe added in one of the following ways:
3. Use the Select Angle Leg option buttons to select the required leg of the angle
section.
4. Make the required selection using the Select Sniped End option buttons.
If the Identify by Cursor icon
is activated, then the sniped end of the angle section
can be picked directly from the 3D graphical view. If the Auto function is enabled, the
snipe is created immediately after picking, to speed up the process.
5. Enter values into the Snipe Length and Snipe Height fields. If the Lock/Unlock icon
is activated, the two values are locked together, and changing one changes the
other.
The values are checked when entered. If a value is less than the minimum (fixed at
10mm) then it is reset to the minimum. If it is greater than the maximum, it is reset to
the maximum size. The maximum size depends on the angle section size and is
calculated using the difference between the size of the angle leg where the snipe is
intended/created and the thickness of the angle leg.
6. Click the Create button to confirm creation of the snipe.
7. Repeat the above steps to create further snipes. Click Dismiss to terminate snipe
creation.
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8. If a snipe already exists at the selected end, its size can be changed by entering new
values for the snipe length and height, then clicking Modify.
9. Click Delete to remove an existing snipe.
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Trunnions
A trunnion is designed to a standard. A standard trunnion can have associated ancillaries,
which are themselves standards. For instance, a trunnion standard XTT06-Base ELL and
Pipe Support Variable NPS 2-36, requires a reinforcing pad where it is welded to the pipe.
This pad is added to the design as a standard general ancillary XAT05-Reinforcing Plate cut
from pipe.
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Figure 4:1.
Trunnions form
2. Enter the name of the support to be created. You can also use the auto-naming feature
by clicking on the AutoName icon
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At any time when the Trunnions form is displayed, you can click on the View button to
see the engineering drawing corresponding to the selected support.
4. Click on OK to display the trunnion creation form.
Refer to the MDS Trunnion Defaults form in the MDS Administrator Guide for further
information.
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Example:
In this example you will create support type XTT04 using the name PS14721.
The form shown in Figure 4:2.: Trunnion Creation form is displayed.
Figure 4:2.
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1. Select the component the trunnion is being added to using the icons at the top of the
form:
Elbow
Eccentric reducer
Tee
2. Use the cursor to identify a respective branch member applicable to the icon chosen (in
this case identify ELBO to create a base support).
3. At the prompt, identify the steelwork or panel you want to support from. The Select
Trunnion Material form shown in Figure 4:3.: Select Trunnion Material form is
displayed.
Figure 4:3.
4. Select the piping specification of the trunnion material from a list of the available piping
specifications in the current MDB. The default pipe specification of the parent pipe (the
main branch) is highlighted by default.
If a trunnion is added to a reducer/elbow and no connection point is found, the current
pipe specification is interrogated to find the appropriate reducer/elbow and the
specification reference to the new reducer is reset.
If a trunnion is added to a tee, the tee changes to a cross and scans the current pipe
specification for a suitable cross. This is required because a tee has one only
connection reference.
If a trunnion is deleted, any element reselected is replaced with the original
specification reference.
5. Click OK and the form shown in Figure 4:4.: Trunnion Creation form (after selection of
BRAN member) is displayed, with Length and Trunnion Bore being active.
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Figure 4:4.
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Hangers
The standard MDS application for hangers allows you to create fixed and variable pipe
hangers. The application is interactive and configurable, and simplifies:
Hangers are designed using the hanger components catalogue of a given supplier and are
template-driven.
Note: The standard hanger templates are stored in a SITE named /MDS/HANGERS. To
use the standard hanger templates the default option property for the MDSHANGIF
keyword must be set to Standard MDS on the PARAGON defaults database, (refer
to the MDS Admin Data form in the Administrator Guide).
The application is supplied with hanger templates from three different hanger component
suppliers. The project administrator can configure and customize those templates to adopt
any companys hanger configurations or any other hanger components catalogue. For
further information refer to the MDS Hanger Data form in the MDS Administrator Guide.
5.1
Creating a Hanger
There are two ways to access the hanger forms:
1. Click on the Fixed Hanger icon
or
2. Select the appropriate hanger from the Create drop-down menu (Figure 5:1.: Create
menu).
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Figure 5:1.
Create menu
3. Choose Fixed Hanger to display the form shown in Figure 5:2.: Fixed Hanger
configurations form. This shows all the available hanger configurations that can be
created.
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Figure 5:2.
T (Top)
M (Middle)
B (Bottom)
Example:
A T1 M2 B4 hanger means that the hanger has a T1 type top connection, M2 type middle
connection, and a B4 type pipe connection.
These types of connection can represent the components from different supplier catalogues
or different company standards.
1. Enter the name of the hanger to be created. You can also select the AutoName icon
to name the support. Refer to the MDS Administrator Guide for further information.
2. Click on OK. The form becomes active.
3. Select a hanger type from the list.
4. Click on OK.
5. Identify the pipe to support and the steelwork beam (if relevant to the selected hanger
type) to connect the hanger to.
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Since the list of hanger types contains all the hangers available, regardless of the pipe
size, the pipe insulation, and the type of the steelwork connection, you may find that the
hanger type selected is not suitable for the pipe to support or is not suitable for an
insulated pipe. Avoid this situation by using the filters at the bottom of the form (see
Figure 5:2.: Fixed Hanger configurations form). This is described in Using the Filter
Buttons.
5.1.1
Hanger category
Pipe size
There are ten filtering categories represented by the following ten buttons:
Single hangers connected to the
bottom of a single beam.
By default the ALL filter is activated and the form displays all available hanger categories.
To filter the list, click on one of the filter buttons. The application then prompts you to take
further action depending on the filter selected.
View: enables you to display the standard data sheets for the selected hanger.
View Config: displays a 3D view of the selected hanger configuration to enable early model
appreciation of the configuration selected.
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Example:
1. Click on the
filter (single-hanger connected to a beam). The application prompts
you to identify the item you want to support.
2. Identify the item in the graphical view.
Note: At any stage, you can press the Esc key to escape the application prompt.
The tube size and the insulation thickness of the identified pipe are displayed in the
selection area just below the filter buttons. This area shows the current selection data.
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The list displays the available hanger configurations for the selected category (singlehanger connected to a beam), pipe bore size, and insulation thickness.
The application prompts you to identify the steelwork beam you want to connect the
hanger to. The identified beam type is appended to the selection data in the form
selection area.
In the case of double-hangers, or hangers connected to a double-channel beam, the
application prompts you to identify the required additional beams.
The form displays a filtered list containing only the hanger configurations that meet the
selection criteria (Figure 5:3.: Filtered Hanger configurations form).
Figure 5:3.
3. Enter the hanger name in the Name input field. You can also use the auto-naming
feature by clicking the AutoName icon
4. Click OK.
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Figure 5:4.
Create Once
This mode creates multiple hangers of the same configuration, or of different configurations,
using a minimum of keystrokes.
1. Identify the pipe and the beam(s) required.
2. Click OK. The application creates the hanger and activates the ALL button of the
hanger configurations form:
3. Enter the name of the next hanger (if any).
4. Click on a filter button.
5. Identify the tube and the beam(s) and create the next hanger. The hanger can be
cancelled or modified only by first accepting it and subsequently deleting it or modifying
it. Refer to Modifying a hanger' (see Modifying a Hanger).
Multi Create
This mode quickly creates multiple hangers of the same configuration.
Click OK. The application creates the hanger and prompts you to select a new pipe and
beam(s) for the next hanger. The hangers are named automatically using the naming
convention set by the MDS administrator.
Example:
In this example you will create a hanger configuration of type T1 M2 B6. You will use the
name HANG1.
1. Confirm that the current create mode is Create and Modify.
2. Click OK. The form shown in Figure 5:5.: Hanger form is displayed.
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Figure 5:5.
Hanger form
The application creates the hanger using the data entered in the hanger configuration form.
If the selected beam intersects with the pipe, then the hanger is positioned at the
intersection point. In this case the Distance and Through buttons become deactivated as
the hanger cannot be moved while it is connected to the beam.
You can still move the hanger using the Reconnect To Another Beam icon
If the beam selected is parallel to the pipe, the hanger is positioned as close as possible to
the start of the identified beam.
The application tries to locate the position by moving the hanger along the beam until the
hanger can be connected vertically.
If the application cannot find a valid connection point on the beam, then an error message is
issued and you are allowed to select another beam.
If a valid connection point is found, then the application creates the hanger. In this case the
Distance and Through buttons become activated, allowing you to modify the position of the
hanger. Moving the hanger with these buttons also moves the steelwork connection point(s)
and associated fitting(s) accordingly.
When creating the hanger, the application does the following:
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If the hanger configuration is such that the hanger is connected to the pipe through a
trunnion, a welded lug, or any other standard pipe support, then the hanger is
connected to the atta of the standard support. The Stex attribute of the hanger atta is
set to: Connected to <standard_support_name>. In this case the cref attribute of the
hanger atta remains not set.
5.3
Creates the hanger and connects it to the atta and to the fitting.
5.4
Modifying a Hanger
After you have created a hanger, you can modify it either just before or after you accept it.
In the later case, re-display the hanger form:
1. Select Modify>Support from the main menu. The Modify Support form (Figure 5:6.:
Modify Support form) is displayed.
Figure 5:6.
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5.4.1
Figure 5:7.
2. Enter the angle in degrees by which you want to rotate the hanger.
3. Click Apply.
5.4.2
Figure 5:8.
2. Enter the angle in degrees by which you want to rotate the hanger member.
3. Click Apply.
5.4.3
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Figure 5:9.
Note: Some of the buttons shown in Figure 5:9.: Modify Hanger form are deactivated
because they are not applicable to the current hanger configuration. The action of all
buttons is described later in the section.
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Each of these options is discussed in detail. As you proceed, additional buttons become
activated and are explained.
To change the rod length:
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Enter the required length in the appropriate input field. The rod length is modified
accordingly.
Each rod has a minimum and maximum allowed length. These values depend on the limits
set by the MDS Administrator. Refer to the MDS Administrator Guide for more information.
Changing the length of one rod automatically updates the length of the other rod, such that
the total hanger height does not change.
To make the rods lengths equal:
Click on the
icon.
The new and existing configurations must have the same basic connection types. A
configuration in which the hanger is connected to the pipe using a pipe clamp can have
its configuration changed to a similar configuration with a different type of pipe clamp.
However this configuration cannot be changed to a hanger with a connection to a pipe
lug or an elbow trunnion. The converse situations are also true.
If the type of connection to the steelwork of the new configuration is different from that
of the existing configuration, the application prompts you to identify the steelwork
section(s) accordingly.
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clicking on a different filter icon. For the purposes of this explanation, the default filtered
list is used.
2. Select the T10 M2 B6 configuration.
3. Click on OK. The hanger configurations form closes and the hanger form opens. The
hanger configuration changes and now contains a variable spring and a turnbuckle.
4. Click on the Modify icon
has been activated.
5. Click on the new icon. A selection form opens, listing spring sizes that are available for
this specific spring type (see Figure 5:10.: Spring Sizes selection form).
2. Click on the same icon again. The standard sheets for hangers are hidden.
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2. Click the same icon again. The hanger dimensions are hidden.
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Centre on hanger
Click on the
icon. The graphical view of the support being created or modified is
refreshed. The view scale is not modified.
If necessary, the application moves the hanger to a new position, in order to satisfy the new
connection point. The old fitting is deleted and a new fitting is created below the new
steelwork section.
If necessary, and if the hanger contains rods, they are adjusted to maintain the correct
hanger height.
If the new connection is not valid (for instance, the hanger is not vertical because the rods
are too long or too short), an error message is displayed and the application restores the
original hanger state.
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Adding a note
Click on the
5.5
icon. You can now add a note to be displayed on the hanger drawing.
For a steelwork section that is parallel to the pipe, use the Distance or Through
buttons. This is not considered as a reconnection action since the fitting only moves to
the new position. It is not replaced with a new fitting.
For double-hangers, there is one connection for each hanger. The application prompts
twice for the two beams. If only one connection needs to be modified, then for the
connection that you do not want to modify, identify the first beam again. The hanger is
re-connected to the same beam.
For hangers that are connected to a double-channel beam, the application prompt
twice to identify each of the channels. A check is made that the two identified channel
sections form a valid double-channel beam (that is: the same top level, facing each
other back to back).
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5.5.1
Figure 5:11.
2. Enter the name of the hanger to be created, or select the Autoname icon
the support.
to name
3. Click on the Filter Type icon for the type of hanger support which is required to be
created. Filtering is described in Using the Filter Buttons. In this example select the first
Filter Icon
(single-hanger connected to a beam). The application prompts you to
identify the item you want to support.
4. Identify the item in the graphical view.
5. On successfully identifying the item the application then prompts you to identify the
steelwork you want to connect the hanger to.
6. Identify the steelwork in the graphical view. The identified steelwork is entered into the
Selection Data area in the form, as shown below:
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7. Click the OK button. A dotted line is drawn in the graphical view between the pipe and
the steelwork, and the MDS main hanger elements are created in the database. The
form below is also displayed:
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10. Click on the V icon to design a variable support; the following form is displayed:
11. Enter the required Operating/Hot Load value and the positive and negative
Movement required for the Axial (X), Vertical (V) and Lateral (Z) directions.
12. Select the OK button; the following form is displayed:
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13. Click the Typical Assemblies button to display the types of variable hangers available
for selection:
14. Select the required assembly and click the OK button. This initialise the hanger design
and allows you to manually set the intermediate hanger elevation using the form shown
below:
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15. Click the OK button. The hanger design is displayed in the main Witch Hanger form, as
shown below:
16. Select the Save icon to save the completed hanger design, exit the Witch Hanger
application and return to the MDS application. The hanger data is translated and
created into MDS hanger components, as shown in the 3D view.
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Note: On exiting Witch Hanger and returning to MDS, an automatic SAVEWORK command
is issued to make sure that the Witch Hanger and MDS databases are in alignment.
5.5.2
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Branch Reinforcements
6.1
Figure 6:1.
2. Enter a name of the support to be created. You can also use the auto-naming feature
by clicking on the
icon. If a legal name is entered, the OK button on the form
becomes active. Refer to the MDS Administrator Guide for further information.
3. Select the standard support type required.
At any time when the Branch Reinforcement form is displayed, you can click on the
View button to see the engineering drawing corresponding to the selected support.
4. Click OK. The support type form (Figure 6:2.: Example of a support type) is displayed.
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Example:
This example demonstrates how to create a support type XBR01.
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Figure 6:2.
1. Click the Create datum support atta button at the top of the form.
Notice that the positioning fields are deactivated. The branch reinforcement is
positioned through a series of prompted identification picks.
For this branch reinforcement standard, a header tube is required. In this case it is one
of the following:
Tee
Olet
Reducer
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Preliminary Supports
To create a standard preliminary support:
1. Select the Preliminary Support icon
from the tool bar, or select Create>Preliminary
Support... from the main menu. The MDS Preliminary Supports form (Figure 7:1.:
Preliminary Supports form) is displayed.
Figure 7:1.
2. Enter a name for the support to be created. You can also use the auto-naming feature
by clicking on the
icon. If a legal name is entered, the OK button on the form
becomes active. Refer to the MDS Administrator Guide for further information.
3. Select the support type required.
At any time when the Preliminary Supports form is displayed, you can click on the View
button to see the engineering drawing corresponding to the selected support.
4. Click OK. The Preliminary Support creation form (Figure 7:2.: Preliminary Support
creation form) is displayed.
This form contains all of the available 18 preliminary supports. Support names and
descriptions can be modified in the MDS Ancillary Defaults form. Refer to the MDS
Administrator Guide for further information.
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Example:
This example demonstrates how to create a support type ANCHOR.
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Figure 7:2.
1. Select the Create datum support atta button at the top of the form.
2. When prompted to Identify tube of pipe, make a suitable selection.
3. Position the preliminary support atta in the pipe. Do this in one of these ways:
Use the Distance button with a distance value in the text field
Use any of the available options available with the Through button
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Lighting Supports
The MDS application allows you to create support frameworks for electrical light fittings,
without the necessity to identify and create an atta within a pipe, HVAC element or cable
tray. A light fitting is identified by a type and purpose and the application will display a list of
available supports for that light fitting. (The functionality is similar to that of project specials,
where you can select from a series of predefined support configurations).
Refer to the MDS Lighting Support Default form in the MDS Administrator Guide for further
information.
8.1
Figure 8:1.
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2. Enter the name of the support to be created into the Name text field. Alternatively, click
on the AutoName icon
; an automatically generated name is filled in. All other
gadgets are unavailable until a name is specified.
3. Once the name is specified, the Create button becomes active. Click on the button to
create the new support with the given name. You are then prompted to pick the light
fitting that is to be supported. (The Identify Lighting button will only become active if
the create process is interrupted by pressing the keyboard ESC key).
The Height text box is automatically filled in during the create process, and also
modified automatically when clicking the Connect Support to Ceiling /Wall Icon
and identifying the element from which to support the light fitting. Alternatively, you may
manually enter a height value in the text box. The application checks the value to
ensure that it is within the alternative height range. To use the Height value to modify
the support, click the Dimension icon
4. Use the cursor to identify the light fitting in the graphical view. When this is done, the
available choice of support templates for the selected light fitting is displayed, as shown
in Figure 8:2.: Template Selection form.
Figure 8:2.
5. If the template list is large, enter suitable characters and logical operators into the Filter
text field to filter the list. A * character means all templates will be listed.
6. Select a template by clicking on it, then click the Dismiss button. The selection is
accepted, the form is removed and the lighting support creation form is switched to
modify mode, as shown in Figure 8:3.: Modify Lighting Support form.
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Figure 8:3.
The definition of the lighting support is completed by clicking on the appropriate icons. Only
the icons applicable to lighting supports are active (i.e. not greyed out). These are listed
below:
Copy a section from another support.
Display a list of available templates for re-selection.
Connect support to the surface of civil or steel structure (it also
changes the height/length).
Include a section from another support.
Apply the value of length/height on support.
Minor support (flip in case of wall mounted support).
Rotate support.
Modify explicitly picked section of support.
Set section material.
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8.2
Figure 8:4.
Click the Identify by Cursor button then click on the support in the graphical view
When the support has been identified, you can use the Centre on Support icon
view the support in the centre of the graphical view.
to
3. Click the Apply button. The Modify Lighting Support form is displayed. This is the same
form that is used during creation of a new support, see Figure 8:3.: Modify Lighting
Support form.
4. Use the icons on the forms to perform the required modifications.
5. Click OK to confirm the changes made. If the Cancel button is clicked the support is
reset to the state prior to modifying.
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Welding Application
The Weld application provides welds for:
Sections
Joints
Welds for ancillaries and joints are created in the MDS catalogue project by the project
administrator. Most of the framework welds for sections and joints are also created in this
way. However, some welds are not part of the template and must be created by you during
support creation.
The creation/modification/deletion of welds is explained in the following sections.
9.1
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Figure 9:1.
All Welds created or modified are stored in a TMPL at the STRU level of the support in your
database. They are displayed together with all relevant welding information in the weld list,
such as shown below.
Section:
Weld name:
Symbol Name:
Description:
Weld Size:
1. Click on New Weld. The Select Standard Weld form (Figure 9:2.: Select Standard Weld
form) is displayed.
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Figure 9:2.
Standard welds provide a method of selecting the weld symbol for use in DRAFT on the
MDS drawing.
2. Select the Weld.
3. Click Apply.
Nothing happens in the database at this point. Information is passed from the Select
Standard Weld form into the Framework Weld Selection form.
4. Click on Save on the Framework Weld Selection form (Figure 9:1.: Framework Weld
Selection form). The selection is written to the database.
9.2
Single Position
To position a weld:
1. Select either Single Position or Start & End radio button.
2. Select Pick on the Framework Weld Selection form (Figure 9:1.: Framework Weld
Selection form). In either case, the Set Weld Position form is displayed. Welds can be
made on either a single Pline or on Pline Intersections.
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Single Pline
For single position welds, the Set Weld Position form is as shown in Figure 9:3.: Set Weld
Position form (single Pline).
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Figure 9:3.
Pline Intersections
On the Set Weld Position form (see Figure 9:3.: Set Weld Position form (single Pline)):
1. Select the Pline Intersections radio button. The available intersecting sections are
populated in the list and the Set Weld Position form appears as shown in Figure 9:4.:
Set Weld Position form (Pline Intersections).
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Figure 9:4.
2. Click on the upper Identify Pline button and select the first (owning) Pline that requires
the weld.
3. Click on Identify SCTN button and select the section containing the intersecting Pline.
4. Click on the lower Identify Pline button and select the intersecting Pline.
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11.1
Role defines the type of operations a user can carry out. For example, creating,
modifying and deleting elements. Roles are defined as a collection of permissible
operations (Perops).
Scope defines the part of the database in which a user can work.
Access Control Rights (ACRs) are a combination of a role and a scope. Users can,
and usually will, have several ACRs, allowing them to carry out specified operations on
specified parts of the database.
Application Entry
When you enter the application you are presented with a list of zones where you can create
structure elements. If no such zones can be found the application does not start and an
error message is displayed.
11.2
Create Mode
When you select a pipe to create an ancillary, the application first checks if it can claim the
branch. If it cannot claim the branch, then an error message is displayed. A check is made
at branch level because another user can modify the branch while it is being supported. This
can compromise the integrity of the model because you may move the branch leg that is
being supported.
If you can claim the element, then a further check is made to see if you have sufficient
access rights to create an atta. If you do not have sufficient access rights, then an error
message is displayed.
In create mode you may decide to create the connections to structural steel. A check is
made to determine whether or not you can:
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If you can do neither of these, then the Create, Modify, Force Connect and Delete icons are
deactivated.
If you can create a support, you are allowed to modify or delete the same components that
have been created and to modify or delete additional components (for instance: elbow,
reducer, bend).
11.3
Tees
Cross
Modify
Elbow
Reducers
CREF.
Tees
Cross
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MDS Wizard
The MDS Wizard helps you to quickly identify pipes, structural sections, and equipment.
1. Select Utilities>MDS Wizard from the main menu or click on the Wizard icon
on
the main tool bar. The MDS Wizard form (Figure 13:1.: MDS Wizard form) is displayed.
2. Select an Add Type option to determine the type to be searched for and added to the
graphical view. The following mutually exclusive toggle types are available:
Pipes
Steelwork
Equipment
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14
MDS Reports
14.1
Basic Report
To create a basic Report:
1. Click on the Report icon
from the tool bar or select Utilities>MDS Reports... from
the main menu. The MDS Reports Menu form (Figure 14:1.: MDS Reports Menu form)
is displayed.
14.2
Extended Report
Extended reports can contain:
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14.2.2
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Settings for each column heading in a given report can be defined. If any of the
following fields are modified, then the OK button becomes active.
The options are:
Sort Precedence:
Set
Effect
No sorting required.
1 to n
Set
Effect
Checked
Sort ascending.
Unchecked
Sort descending.
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Set
Effect
No subtotalling.
1 or n
Sort Values:
Set
Effect
ON
OFF
SUB
FIRST
Total Column:
Set
Effect
Checked
Unchecked
Total for that column is not output at the bottom of the report.
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15
15.1
Description of HCU
MDS creates supports across four disciplines: structural, piping, electrical and HVAC, and it
is possible one of the disciplines could inadvertently corrupt the multi-discipline support in
some way. This utility checks for the existence of any problems.
Separate checks are performed for ancillaries, structural supports, hangers, trunnions and
groups. Ancillaries which are part of structural supports (e.g. /DATUM) are checked as part
of the structural supports, using the ancillary checking method.
After the HCU has completed the checks, a report is created which can be displayed on the
screen, or it can be in the form of a text file or a comma separated variables formatted file.
The checks that are carried out are listed below:
Ancillaries
Bore
Material
Insulation thickness
Temperature
Elevation
Guide references
Supports
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Hangers
Trunnions
Check for correct configuration for an MDS trunnion (correct straight pipe, elbow,
reducer or tee is used)
Note: All existing checks that are performed by the MDS Integrity Checker, which is
executed on completion of a support (Ending the Creation of a Support), are included
in the supports check section.
15.2
2. The list of supports is initially blank. To load supports for checking, select All or CE and
Below from the Add pull-down menu.
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The CE and Below option loads all supports below the current element (CE), or if at an
element which is part of a support, e.g. SCTN of a structural support or ROD of a
hanger, then that single support is loaded. Groups are counted as one support, and the
group name is displayed in the list (e.g. PS05555, where the group may consist of
/PS0555[1], /PS0555[2] etc. The whole group is loaded if one support, or part of one
support is loaded.
Frameworks with multiple crossbars are counted as one support.
Any supports which are not valid and so cannot be loaded into the list for checking (but
are still, in some part or way, MDS supports) are recorded in a temporary load list file,
e.g. MDS-HEALTH-CHECK-LOADREPORTONLY-21Mar2007-093214-dat (or csv as
appropriate). Unnamed supports are also included in the file.
The load errors file is stored in the %pdmswk% directory and can be viewed by
selecting Load Errors Only from the View Report menu.
3. The Remove option allows you to either remove All entries in the Supports list, or to
remove selected entries from the list.
4. Click on an Output Format option button to select the required format for the health
check report. The options are as follows:
If the screen option is selected, the report is output to the command window.
If text file is selected, the output is written to a text file (e.g. MDS-HEALTH-CHECKREPORT-21Mar2007-0931214.dat) in the directory specified in the Directory field.
This directory defaults to %projcodeinfo%, where projcode is the Project Code (e.g.
TWD). If %projcodeinfo% does not exist, then %pdmswk% is used as the default
and is displayed in the field. If an invalid directory name is entered, an error alert is
displayed and the file is not written. If the field is left blank, the default directory is
used (%projcodeinfo% if it exists, otherwise %pdmswk%), following an error alert.
The appearance of the text file output is the same as the screen output.
If CSV file is selected, the same directory rules apply as for a text file, but a csv
(comma separated variables) file is created. The file naming convention is the same
as for a text file, except that a .csv extension is used. The csv output represents
data under column headings, and can be viewed in a spreadsheet application (e.g.
Excel).
5. Once the supports have been loaded and the output format selected, click on the
Apply button to start the health check. Once the check is complete, the report is output
for screen or file, as described above. In addition to the file described in step 3, a
temporary file of the report is also saved in the %pdmswk% directory.
6. View the report by selecting Load Errors Only or Complete Health Check from the
View Report menu.
7. Click the Dismiss button to exit the Health Check Utility.
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Project: TWD
User Name: michael.board
User Login: michael.board
Host: UKCHED3054
Process ID: Xa30-UKCHED3054
************************************************************
Load Errors
Number of load errors = 0
************************************************************
Support Name /PS05767
Support Type FRAME
**
Warning
Section Name
= /PS05767-V1
Actual Length
= 2088.45
= 1575.00
**
Warning
Section Name
= /PS05767-V2
Actual Length
= 2088.45
= 1575.00
**
Warning
Section Name
= /PS05767-BAR-1
Actual Length
= 1641.59
= 1360.00
**
Warning
Section Name
= /PS05767-BAR-2
Actual Length
= 1641.59
= 1360.00
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Error
Error
HNUT 0 =16388/48243
Error
HROD 0 =16388/48244
Error
HROD 0 =16388/48244
Error
HNUT 0 =16388/48245
HNUT 0 =16388/48245
: 0.572958E-01 Actual angle is : 180.000
Warning
Section Name
= /PS06133-V1
Actual Length
= 2107.43
= 1575.00
**
Warning
Section Name
= /PS06133-V2
Actual Length
= 2107.42
= 1575.00
**
Warning
Section Name
= /PS06133-BAR-1
Actual Length
= 1655.00
= 1360.00
**
Warning
Section Name
= /PS06133-BAR-2
Actual Length
= 1655.00
= 1360.00
Error
** - Invalid DTXR
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Ancillary Name
**
Error
= /PS06193/DATUM
** - DTXS is blank
Ancillary Name
**
Error
= /PS06193/DATUM
** - DTXT is blank
Ancillary Name
**
Warning
= /PS06193/DATUM
** - Section longer than template default
Section Name
= /PS06193-BAR-1
Actual Length
= 1474.50
= 775.00
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Index
trunnion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1
B
Branch reinforcement
creating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1
D
Data Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:1
Data sheets
MDS application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1
Datum atta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:10
Default Creation Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:9
Default Creation Zone form . . . . . . . . . . 2:3
Deleting a support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30
Distance button . . . . . . .2:11, 5:7, 5:16, 7:2
Drawing Note
adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:37
Drawlist
adding a support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:38
C
CE button . . . . . . . . . . . 2:31, 2:35, 5:8, 8:4
Connections to external steelwork . . . . 2:19
Copying a support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:31
Create by Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:15
Create by Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:13
Create by Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:16
Create Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:19
Create datum support atta button 2:10, 6:2, 7:2
Creating
hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1
lighting support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:1
project special support . . . . . . . . . . 2:43
special SCTN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:46
special support . . . . . . . . . . . 2:39, 2:42
support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:4
H
Hanger
changing from fixed to variable . . . 5:11
changing rod lengths . . . . . . . . . . . 5:10
creating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1
modifying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:8
modifying the configuration . . . . . . 5:11
reconnecting to new steelwork . . . 5:13
rotating all members . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:9
rotating one member . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:9
Hanger configurations . . . . . . . . . . . 5:2, 5:4
Hanger creation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:5
Hanger types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3
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I
Icons
tool bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:4
Identify By Cursor button 2:30, 2:31, 2:35, 5:8,
8:4
Integrity checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:26, 2:41
Isometric Material List Control . . . . . . . 10:1
Reloading Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repeat a standalone ancillary . . . . . . .
Repeat support frame . . . . . . . . . . . . .
limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repeating a support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Report
creating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M
Manufacturers Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:13
MDS Catalogues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2
MDS Framework form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:9
MDS Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2
MDS startup display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:2
Modifying
ancillary dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:34
ancillary type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:34
hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:8
lighting support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:4
special section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:48
stiffener box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:47
support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:27
support name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:35
O
Overview of the MDS Application . . . . . . 1:1
P
Packing piece
adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:18
Project special support
creating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:43
Project specials
for cable tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:45
for HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:45
for piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:44
PSDesigner Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:20
2:38
2:32
2:33
2:33
2:32
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T
Through button . . . . . . . .2:11, 5:7, 5:16,
Tool bar icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tool bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunnion
creating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunnion creation form . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7:2
2:4
2:3
4:1
4:2
V
Q
Query ancillary properties . . . . . . . . . . . 2:39
View button
branch reinforcement creation . . . . . 6:1
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W
Warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:27
Weld
creating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1
positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:3
Witch Hanger interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:14
Wizard
MDS application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1
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