The Power of Symbol Keys (SKEYs)

Sonia Delgadillo

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The Power of Symbol Keys (SKEYs)

Overview
Definable vs. Non-Definable
Redefine ISOGEN Symbols
SKEY Graphics
Symbol Management
Configure ISOGEN
Questions

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The Power of Symbol Keys (SKEYs)

Overview
Understanding Symbol Keys
Character Code
Symbol Information
Piping Component File (PCF)
Spec Editor Configuration
End Type Overwrite
Definable vs. Non-Definable
Redefine ISOGEN Symbols
SKEY Graphics
Symbol Management
Configure ISOGEN
Questions

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Understanding Symbol Keys

All components generated by ISOGEN are defined by unique

symbol key referred to as SKEYS.
The Symbols Editor is supplied with CADWorx to allow users to
quickly alter existing re-definable ISOGEN symbol key shapes
(SKEYS) to meet their drawing annotation needs.

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Character Code

SKEYS are defined by a 4 character code. The first two characters

define the component type and the last two define the end type.
ISOGEN uses (**) to automatically assign predefined component
end-types. The (**) allows CADWorx to assign end-types as
predetermined by the CADWorx end connections and conditions.
ISOGEN component SKEYS allow default end-type definitions. In
some cases an SKEY with component type VG** can be VGFL.

Component
Type
Gate Gate
Valve Valve

SKEY VG** VGFL

** FL

End Type

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Symbol Information

An identifier is the component type

An SKEY is a component symbol

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Piping Component File (PCF)

The PCF file contains the definition for each component of its
symbol and its associated end-types. ISOGEN uses this PCF
definition to generate the isometric plot.

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Spec Editor Configuration

By default the Identifier and the SKEY values will be blank. This
indicates that CADWorx will handle ISOGEN symbol assignment.

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End Type Overwrite

The CADWorx ISOGEN Properties dialog provides End

Connections and Conditions fields to allow users to overwrite the
SKEYS end-types at each end point.

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The Power of Symbol Keys (SKEYs)

Overview
Definable vs. Non-Definable
User Definable Symbols
Non User Definable Symbols
Single Level Valves
Multi Level Valves
Redefine ISOGEN Symbols
SKEY Graphics
Symbol Management
Configure ISOGEN
Questions

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User Definable Symbols

The following symbol categories can be redefined:

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Non User Definable Symbols

The following symbol categories can not be redefined.

Elbows
Pulled Bends
Tees
Crosses

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Single Level Valves

These identifiers can be redefined by changing the common shape

that has been assigned to the SKEY.

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Multi Level Valves

The SKEY for the VALVE-MULTIWAY will remain as shown below

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The Power of Symbol Keys (SKEYs)

Overview
Definable vs. Non-Definable
Redefine ISOGEN Symbols
Symbol Editor Interface
Symbol Workflow
New Symbol Dialog Box
SKEY Graphics
Symbol Management
Configure ISOGEN
Questions

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Symbol Editor Interface

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Symbol Editor Interface

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Symbol Workflow

In the Library Explorer, select a component category or type

If necessary, preview the symbols in the library explorer tree
To customize the symbol, Select Symbol > New Symbol
Specify new SKEY name, if needed, copy graphics and choose spindle
Use the Edit Window to make changes to symbol
Predefined start, exit, and spindle points are displayed
A preview box displays the spindle and plotted isometric view
Draw the symbol with the line, rectangle, and circle buttons
To save the redefined symbols Export the XML file
The import option allows users to import other redefined symbols
For CADWorx isometrics use the Export ISOGEN Symbols option
The Export ISOGEN Symbols creates a ASCII file
Associate the ASCII symbols file with Isometric Styles using I-Configure
Create CADWorx isometrics using updated styles to see the results

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New Symbol Dialog Box

Specify a new SKEY name or overwrite existing SKEY

Specify the new SKEY Description as needed
The Original SKEY is a selection to choose the base symbol
Specify the associated Spindle SKEY if applicable
The spindle option will only be available for valves
Check Copy original symbol graphics as needed
Click OK

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The Power of Symbol Keys (SKEYs)

Overview
Definable vs. Non-Definable
Redefine ISOGEN Symbols
SKEY Graphics
Best Practice
New Symbol Points
Tapping Points
Tapping Rules
Insulation & Tracing
Properties Dialog
SKEY Examples
Symbol Management
Configure ISOGEN
Questions
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Best Practice

If the default SKEY uses ** for end-type then the user defined
overwrite of that SKEY also has to use ** for the end-type.
Otherwise two symbols could be applied to the VG SKEY (e.g.
VGFL can be VG** or VGFL in the library)
User defined SKEY should not use the same SKEY already defined
under a different component type.

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New Symbol Points

By default a new symbol will have the following 3 points defined

Start Point
Spindle
End Point

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Tapping Points

Tap Points are needed for connectivity in the isometric drawing. As

a precaution it is recommended if you plan to connect CADWorx
components to this component type then always add tap points.

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Tapping Rules

The software allows you to place up to 9 tapping points according to

the following rules. No more than 3 tapping points can be:
On the vertical axis
To the left of the vertical axis
To the right of the vertical axis
On the horizontal axis
To the left of the horizontal axis
To the right of the horizontal axis

Warning: The Symbol Editor will not warn you if they are located incorrectly. The Symbol
Editor does not perform any rule-checking regarding tapping point placement.

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Insulation & Tracing

ISOGEN Option Switch 61 and 62 must be turned on for Insulation

and tracing to show on the isometric drawing :

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Properties Dialog

In the Library Explorer, right-click an SKEY and view the symbol

properties.
The property information for a system symbol is read-only and
cannot be modified. System symbols appear as black text in the
Library Explorer.
The property information for a redefined symbol can be modified.
Redefined symbols appear as blue text in the Library Explorer.

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Symbol Examples

Redefine Raised Face Weld Neck

Redefine Flanged Filter
Define Non Category Item
Redefine Hanger Support

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Symbol Examples

Overwrite Flange: Raised Face Weld Neck

Redefine Filter
Redefine Non-Category Item
Redefine Support: Hanger

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Symbol Examples:
Redefine Raised Face Weld Neck

Permanently Overwrite Flange Symbol

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Symbol Examples:
Redefine Raised Face Weld Neck

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Symbol Examples:
Redefine Filter

Redefine Default Filter Symbol

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Symbol Examples:
Redefine Filter

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Symbol Examples:
Redefine Hanger Support

Redefine Default Non-Category Symbol

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Symbol Examples:
Redefine Non-Category Item

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Symbol Examples:
Redefine Hanger Support

Redefine Default Hanger Support Symbol

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Symbol Examples:
Redefine Hanger Support

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The Power of Symbol Keys (SKEYs)

Overview
Definable vs. Non-Definable
Redefine ISOGEN Symbols
SKEY Graphics
Symbol Management
Symbol Library
XML File
Export ISOGEN Symbols
ASCII File
Configure ISOGEN
Questions

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Symbol Library

Symbols can be saved to an XML library. If any customized symbols

exist in the imported symbol library, the component group and
component type labels display in blue text.

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Symbol Library: XML File

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Export ISOGEN Symbols

Symbols that you create with Symbol Editor must be exported to an

XML- or ASCII-based file. These symbol libraries can, in turn, be
imported into Symbol Editor so that individual symbols can be
modified and then saved. To use any symbols that you define in
Symbol Editor on an isometric drawing generated in a third party 3D
design tool, they must be exported to an ISOGEN ASCII symbol file.

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Export ISOGEN Symbols: ASCII File

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The Power of Symbol Keys (SKEYs)

Overview
Definable vs. Non-Definable
Redefine ISOGEN Symbols
SKEY Graphics
Symbol Management
Configure ISOGEN
Assign the ASCII symbols file to the ISOGEN Isometric Style
Tie ISOGEN ASCII symbols file to CADWorx component
ISOGEN generates Isometric drawing with custom symbols
Questions

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Assign the ASCII symbols file to the
ISOGEN Isometric Style

I-Configure allows users to create and manage the isometric

directories, projects and styles that are used by CADWorx to
generate isometric drawing and report outputs.
Map the ASCII Symbols file. Remember to export style.

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Assign the ASCII symbols file to the
ISOGEN Isometric Style

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Tie ISOGEN ASCII symbols file to
CADWorx component

Add User Defined SKEY to the Specification Project or add to the

CADWorx component in the model.

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Tie ISOGEN ASCII symbols file to
CADWorx component

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ISOGEN generates Isometric
drawing with custom symbols

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The Power of Symbol Keys (SKEYs)

Overview
Definable vs. Non-Definable
Redefine ISOGEN Symbols
SKEY Graphics
Symbol Management
Configure ISOGEN
Questions

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Thank you

Questions

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