AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.

2
User Bulletin
AVEVA Solutions Limited

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Revision Sheet

Date Version Comments / Remarks

18.12.18 3.2 New full release.
22.01.19 3.2 Fix 1 No enhancements, only bug fixing for 3.2 Fix 1.
10.05.19 3.2 Fix 2 Updated for 3.2 Fix2.
18.06.19 3.2 Fix 3 No enhancements, only bug fixing for 3.2 Fix 3,.
Further chapter under “Configuration”.
11.07.19 3.2 Fix 4 Updated for 3.2 Fix4.
09.09.19 3.2 Fix 5 Updated for 3.2 Fix5.
10.10.19 3.2 Fix 6 No enhancements, only bug fixing of installation for 3.2 Fix 5.
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AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2

Contents Page

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
About AVEVA Bocad Steel™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
About this Bulletin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
Software Distribution and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
AVEVA Bocad Steel™ Licences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2
Install Add-On License on License Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2
AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 Sample Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2

Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3
Upgrading from Previous Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3
Upgrade Client Data3.2 Fix1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3
Upgrade 3.1 Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3
Share Job Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:27
Compatibility with other AVEVA Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:27
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:27

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:29
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:29
AVEVA Licensing 3.0.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:29
AVEVA Client Cache Service 1.0.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:29
AVEVA Administration [Link].2 Fix3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30
PC Hardware Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:37
Server Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:38
Microsoft Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:38

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Microsoft Office & Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:38

Microsoft .NET Framework. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:39
Graphics Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:39
Graphical Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:39
Environment Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:40

Database Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:41

User Defined Attributes UDAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:42
How to Update the UDAs in AVEVA Lexicon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:42

Administration Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:45

ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:45
LEXICON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:45
Create User Defined Attributes in LEXICON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:46

AVEVA Bocad Steel™ General Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:47

Highlight Elements in 2D, 3D and Model Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:47
Redefine a View Scale3.2 Fix2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:48
Apply or Define Representation Settings3.2 Fix2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:48
Recalculate View Extension3.2 Fix2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:50
Use PowerWheel™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:50
Short-Cuts3.2 Fix2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:56
Customise the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:60
Pick Points and Pick Points inbetween . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:71
Dock Windows using the Sliding Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:72
Bevel Plate Edges using Weld Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:75

AVEVA Bocad Steel™ User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:77

Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:77
Export to AutoCAD and ANSYS Using STEP Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:77
Import User Defined Attributes from LEXICON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:80
Delete Multiple Drawings from Job and Database3.2 Fix2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:81
Define Bevel Line Representation Globally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:82
Define the Opening of PowerWheel™ and Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:83
Define the Window Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:84
Define Model-Undo with Confirmation3.2 Fix2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:85
Define Member Designation on Drawings3.2 Fix4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:86

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Configure Window Representation of the Sliding Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:90

Load Add-On Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:92
Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:93
Add Points Relatively or Absolutely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:93
Additional Structural Detailing Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:94
Further Settings for Australian Purlin Macros*3.2 Fix5* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:98
Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:102
Create Bevel Plate Edges using Weld Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:102
Delete Bevels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:111
Set User Defined Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:112
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:114
Differences of Member Marking to Release 2.3.x3.2 Fix2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:114
Mark Welds with Prefix3.2 Fix2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:123
Unmark Deleted Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:127
Create Drawings in Deliverables Area Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:128
Create Drawings of Bevels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:129
Export Bevels to NC-Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:130
Refresh Member Data before Reporting*3.2 Fix5*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:131
Creating Further Reports3.2 Fix2, *3.2 Fix5* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:132
Check Marking Status before Run Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:138
Run Report with Specified Selection List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:139
Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:143
Delete Graphic Setting Sets*3.2 Fix5* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:143
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:144
Bevels in Model Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:144
Bevel Information in Attribute Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:144
Geometry of Plates and Profiles in Attribute Window3.2 Fix2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:146
Display UDA’s using the Attribute Slide Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:147
Manage Drawings using Flexible Explorer3.2, 3.2 Fix4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:148
Manage 3.2 Fix2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:152
DB Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:152
Data Access Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:157
Status Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:163
Search ............................................................ 7:176
Collections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:181
Viewport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:188
Create Drawings in Deliverables Area Interactively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:188
Modify Bevel Representation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:189

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AVEVA Bocad Steel™ Add-On Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:191

Offshore Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:191
Offshore Macros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:191

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Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1 About AVEVA Bocad Steel™

AVEVA Bocad Steel™ release 3.2 is a major update from AVEVA Bocad Structural
Detailing™ release 3.1. Many of the associated products have also been enhanced.

1.2 About this Bulletin

This user bulletin gives an overview of changes made to the software since the previous
major release: AVEVA Bocad Structural Detailing™ release 3.1. It is aimed primarily at
users upgrading from that release; those upgrading from earlier releases should also read
the AVEVA Bocad Structural Detailing release 3.1 user bulletin.
This bulletin also covers many of the associated products supplied on the same DVD-R.
These products fall into 3 categories:
• Steel,
• Offshore
and these groupings are reflected in this document. Those aspects that are common
between most of the products are generally covered in the first part of the document (up to
and including General Functionality).
Significant changes to this document introduced are indicated thus: *3.2. Fix2*

1.3 Software Distribution and Installation

AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 is supplied as download, which self-installs using standard
Microsoft installation procedures. The full software suite is usually loaded onto individual
PCs running Windows, with the license server and files loaded onto a networked Windows
server.

Important: This release requires AVEVA Licensing System (ALS) and an appropriate
license; it will not work with FlexMan.
AVEVA Licensing must be downloaded from the AVEVA web-site, too. For
further details of AVEVA Licensing releases, please see:

[Link]

Important: The installers use standard Microsoft Installer (MSI) technology, which
facilitates silent installations through standard MSI means. They are usually
triggered by use of a [Link] file.

Existing installations can be de-installed during the installation process. This ensures that a
consistent product set, as tested by AVEVA, is deployed.
Fix releases (patches) use a standard updating process, which also checks, and if
necessary cleans up the existing installation. There is therefore no prompt for location, as
the system already has this information. Fix releases may also be removed using Add or

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Remove Programs. Fix releases are applied to all products installed together, not to the
individual products. The use of the latest fix release is recommended: this includes any
previous fixes to products installed together.
Installations using [Link] will install to C:\AVEVA\Bocad\3.2 by default. The
individual .msi files will use the drive with most free space by default.

Note: It is not recommended that any combination of AVEVA products are installed in the
same folder because AVEVA does not guarantee runtime compatibility between
Separate Products on different release cycles, and the un-install of one of them
subsequently damaging the other.

For further details, please refer to the AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 Installation Guide. This is
accessible from AVEVA Website at
[Link]
and found within the AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 release folder.

1.4 AVEVA Bocad Steel™ Licences

AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 does not use different desktop icons for the different licenses any
longer. The program base now is AVEVA Bocad Steel™. Available add-on’s can be loaded
additionally before job runtime. Refer to Load Add-On Products for further information.
For AVEVA Bocad Steel™ following add-on is available:
• Offshore
The add-on licence must be installed on licence server. Refer to Install Add-On License on
License Server for further information.
If an add-on is activated, an additional ribbon in the user interface is available. Refer to
AVEVA Bocad Steel™ Add-On Functionality for further information.

1.4.1 Install Add-On License on License Server

Note: Please contact the local sales department to purchase a new license.

Once the license file has been requested, the regional license administrator returns a
license file for the server, via email. The license file is provided as a .zip file which must
first be extracted prior to installation. Installation of the license file is carried out using the
AVEVA License System Console. Refer to ALS Installation Guide for further information.

1.5 AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 Sample Projects

For AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2, the installation of the sample projects is mandatory required.
The sample projects contain already the UDAs which are predefined using AVEVA
LEXICON.

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Compatibility

2 Compatibility

2.1 Upgrading from Previous Releases

Databases created and updated in AVEA Bocad Structural Detailing™ 3.1 can be upgraded
to AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2.

Important: It is recommended to complete existing jobs with 3.1. New jobs can be created
with 3.2.
If, nevertheless, an existing 3.1 job must be upgraded with 3.2, for example to
add UDAs from a 3.1 job, refer to Compatibility for further information.

2.1.1 Upgrade Client Data 3.2 Fix1

It is not recommended to upgrade client data from AVEA Bocad Structural Detailing™ 3.1 to
AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2.

2.1.2 Upgrade 3.1 Job

To upgrade a job from AVEA Bocad Structural Detailing™ 3.1 to AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2,
run the following procedure.
• How to Prepare Upgrade Environment
• How to Copy 3.1 Project to 3.2 Project Location
• How to Create Databases in Administration 1.6 / for UDAs
• How to Create UDA Database in AVEVA Lexicon
• How to Create BMF World Databases for 3.2 in AVEVA Administration
• How to Create PBSWLD in AVEVA Lexicon
• How to Create GPSSetWORLD in AVEVA Administration
• How to Upgrade 3.1 Job
• How to Check the Upgrade Status

• How to Prepare Upgrade Environment

• Install AVEVA Administration 1.6 according to the AVEVA Administration Installation
Guide 1.6.
• Install AVEVA Administration 1.6 Fix3 to set up the BMF drawing world.
• Install AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 according to the AVEVA Bocad Steel™ Installation
Guide 3.2.
• Install AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 Sample Projects according to the AVEVA Bocad
Steel™ Installation Guide 3.2.
Before: Upgrade 3.1 Job
Next Step: How to Copy 3.1 Project to 3.2 Project Location

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• How to Copy 3.1 Project to 3.2 Project Location

Important: Once 3.1 projects has been updated with 3.2, be aware, the job cannot be
opened with the 3.1 release anymore.

• Open Windows Explorer Window.

• Browse to [DEVICE]:\AVEVA\Bocad\Projects_3_1.
• Copy the entire BSP folder.
• Browse to [DEVICE]:\AVEVA\Bocad\Projects_3_2.
• Rename the available BSP folder, for example, to BSP_ori.4
• Paste the 3.1 BSP folder to the Projects_3_2 folder.
Step Before: How to Prepare Upgrade Environment
Next Step: How to Create Databases in Administration 1.6 / for UDAs

• How to Create Databases in Administration 1.6 / for UDAs

• Click the Windows Start icon in the left corner below.
• Select AVEVA / AVEVA Administration 1.6 to start the application.
• Enter the credentials (User and Password).
• Click the Admin icon.

• Select Database and Extracts.

• Select the DETAILING/FLEX_EXPL_DICT team.
• Click Create.

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• Select Master DB.

• Click OK to display the Create Database window.

• Enter Name and Description.

• Set Database Type to Dictionary.
• Enter 251708 for the DB Number.
• Click Apply.

• Click Yes.
• Select the COMMENT/COMMENTDETAILING team in the parent window.

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• Click Apply in the Create Database window.

• Select the DETAILING/BOCADUDA team in the parent window.

• Click OK in the Create Database window.

• Select MDBs.
• Select ALL.
• Click Modify.

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• Select DETAILING/IMPDESI.
• Click the Arrow Down icon to insert the selected Project Database before the
Current Database.
• Select DETAILING/DESI.
• Click Apply.

• Select DETAILING/BOCADUDA.
• Click Apply.
• Click the X icon to close the window.

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• Select MDBs.
• Select ALL_IMP.
• Click Modify.

• Select DETAILING/BOCADUDA.
• Click the Arrow Down icon to insert the selected Project Database before the
Current Database.
• Click Apply.
• Click Cancel to close the Modify Multiple Database ALL_IMP window.

• Select Admin / Save Work.

• Click Yes.

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The database is now prepared for 3.2.

Step before: How to Copy 3.1 Project to 3.2 Project Location
Next Step: How to Create UDA Database in AVEVA Lexicon

• How to Create UDA Database in AVEVA Lexicon

• Select Admin / Module > Lexicon.

• Click Yes.
• Select Manage / UDA Catalogue.

• Select DETAILING/BOCADUDA.
• Click OK.
• Open a Windows Explorer window.
• Browse to [DEVICE]:/AVEVA/bocad/Project_3_2.

• Select the [Link] file.

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• Move the file using Drag-and-Drop to the Command window in the Lexicon
application.

• Click the Save work icon.

• Click Yes.
Step before: How to Create Databases in Administration 1.6 / for UDAs
Next Step: How to Create BMF World Databases for 3.2 in AVEVA Administration

• How to Create BMF World Databases for 3.2 in AVEVA Administration

• Select Project / Modules > Admin to start the AVEVA Administration application.

• Click Yes.

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• Select Database and Extracts.

• Select the COMMENT/COMMENTDETAILING team.
• Click Create.

• Click OK.

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• Select DETAILING for Owing Team.

• Enter BMF World for Name.
• Enter DESIGNDB for BMF world for Description.
• Set Database to Design using the drop-down list.
• Set Element Type to Detailing BMF World.
• Set Product to AVEVA Bocad.
• Enter 251709 for DB Number.
• Click OK.

• Click Yes to populate the parent window with DETALING/BMFWorld.

• Select MDBs.

• Select ALL.
• Click Modify.
• Select DETAILING/BMFWorld in the Project Database area.
• Click the Arrow Down icon to insert the selected Project Database before the
Current Database.

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• Select DETAILING/BMFWorld in the Current Database area.

• Click Apply.

• Click the X icon to close the window.

• Select Database and Extracts.

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• Select the COMMENT/COMMENTDETAILING team.

• Click Create.

• Click OK.

• Select DETAILING for Owing Team.

• Enter BMFWORLDimp for Name.
• Enter DESIGNDB for imperial BMF world for Description.
• Set Database to Design using the drop-down list.
• Set Element Type to Detailing BMF World.
• Set Product to AVEVA Bocad.
• Enter 251711 for DB Number.
• Click OK.

• Click Yes to populate the parent window with DETALING/BMFWorldimp.

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• Select MDBs.

• Select ALL_IMP.
• Click Modify.

• Select DETAILING/BMFWorldimp in the Project Database area.

• Click the Arrow Down icon to insert the selected Project Database before the
Current Database.

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• Select DETAILING/BMFWorldimp in the Current Database area.

• Click Apply.
• Click the X icon to close the Modify Multiple Database ALL_IMP window.
• Click the Admin / Save work icon.

• Click Yes.
Step before: How to Create UDA Database in AVEVA Lexicon
Next Step: How to Create PBSWLD in AVEVA Lexicon

• How to Create PBSWLD in AVEVA Lexicon

• Select Admin / Module > Lexicon....

• Click Yes.
• Select Manage / UDA Catalogue.

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• Select DETAILING/FLEX_EXPL_DICT.
• Click OK.
• Select the PSBWLD in the Dictionary Explorer.

• Open a Windows Explorer window.

• Browse to [DEVICE]:/AVEVA/bocad/Project_3_2.

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• Select the BMF_FlexEXPL.txt file.

• Move the file using Drag-and-Drop to the Command window in the Lexicon application
to populate the PSBWLD in the Dictionary Explorer.

• Click the Save work icon.

• Click Yes.
Step before: How to Create BMF World Databases for 3.2 in AVEVA Administration
Next Step: How to Create GPSSetWORLD in AVEVA Administration

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• How to Create GPSSetWORLD in AVEVA Administration

• Select Project / Modules > Admin.

• Click Yes.

• Select Database and Extracts.

• Select the COMMENT/COMMENTDETAILING team.
• Click Create.

• Click OK.

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• Select DETAILING for Owning Team.

• Enter GPSetworld for Name.
• Enter Group weld for IFC Property Set for Description.
• Set Database Type to Design using the drop-down list.
• Set Element Type to Group World.
• Set Product to AVEVA Everything 3D.
• Enter 251710 for DB Number.
• Click OK.

• Click Yes to populate the parent window with DETALING/GPSetworld.

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• Select MDBs.

• Select ALL.
• Click Modify.

• Select DETAILING/GPSetworld in the Project Database area.

• Click the Arrow Down icon to insert the selected Project Database before the
Current Database.

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• Select DETAILING/GPSetworld in the Current Database area.

• Click Apply.
• Click the X icon to close the window.

• Select MDBs.
• Select ALL_IMP.
• Click Modify.

• Select DETAILING/GPSetworld in the Project Database area.

• Click the Arrow Down icon to insert the selected Project Database before the
Current Database.

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• Select DETAILING/BMFWorld in the Current Database area.

• Click Apply.
• Click Cancel to close the Modify Multiple Database ALL_IMP window.
• Click the Admin / Save work icon.

• Click Yes.
The required databases for 3.2 are now created. In the /AVEVA/bocad/Project_3_2/
BSP/bsp000 three additional files are now available:

• bsp251708_0001: DetailingWORLD

• bsp251709_0001: BMFWORLD

• bsp251710_0001: GPSetworld

• bsp251711_0001: BMFWORLDimp

Step before: How to Create PBSWLD in AVEVA Lexicon

Next Step: How to Upgrade 3.1 Job

• How to Upgrade 3.1 Job

• Double-click the AVEVA Bocad 3.2 icon on the desktop.
• Enter your credentials.
• Select Project / Open Job.
• Select a 3.1 job which must be upgraded to 3.2.
• Click Open to display the Confirm Upgrade window.

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• Click Yes to upgrade the project to run the upgrade process.

Step before: How to Create GPSSetWORLD in AVEVA Administration
Next Step: How to Check the Upgrade Status

• How to Check the Upgrade Status

• Click the Windows Search icon in the Windows icon bar.
• Enter %temp% in the entry line at the bottom.

• Press <Enter> on the keyboard to open the local Temp folder.

• Enter upgrade in the Search entry field at the top right corner.
• Press <Enter> on the keyboard to display the <JOBNAME>[Link] files which
has been created during the upgrade process.

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• Select the .log file.

• Click the right mouse button to display the context menu.
• Select Open With.
• Select an available Editor, for example, Note Pad ++ to display the file content.

The .log file contains the upgrade history up to the successful upgrade completion.
• Select Tools / Display / Command Window.
• Enter q ban to display the currently used database release.

The project is now a 3.2 project.

• Select Tools / Explorer / Flexible Explorer.

The new Flexible Explorer functions of 3.2 are now available. Refer to Create Drawings in
Deliverables Area Automatically for further information.
• Select Tools / Explorer / Model Explorer.

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• Open the DTJOB area.

• Select any DTPROF.
• Click the right mouse button to open the context menu.
• Turn on the Attributes option to display the Attributes Sliding controller.

The UDA attributes are now available in 3.2 representation. Refer to Display UDA’s using
the Attribute Slide Controller for further information.
All new functions are part of the 3.2 release and represent a successful upgrade process.

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2.2 Share Job Data

Sharing data between release 3.1 and release 3.2
A job cannot be shared between users running release 3.1 and release 3.2!

2.3 Compatibility with other AVEVA Products

For full compatibility details, and for information about AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2
compatibility with any later versions, please refer to the compatibility matrix. A full and up to
date compatibility matrix can be found via [Link]/matrix.
The following AVEVA products are compatible with AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2:
• AVEVA Everything 3D™ [Link] Fix
Note: AVEVA Bocad Steel Interface can be used to exchange data from Layout to
Detail Fix 7 required to see Bocad data in E3D 2.1.

• AVEVA E3D Insight™ 2.2.0

• AVEVA Administration™ [Link] Fix
Note: This release supersedes all previous AVEVA Administration versions delivered
with other AVEVA products.

• AVEVA Client Cache Service™ 1.0.5.

• AVEVA Hull & Outfitting™ 12.1.4 & associated products with AVEVA Bocad Steel
Interface [Link]
• AVEVA PDMS™ 12.1.4 & associated products with AVEVA Bocad Steel Interface
[Link]
• AVEVA Bocad NC 8.0.0
• AVEVA FabTrol™ [Link] Fix to be released

2.4 Network
AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 is best run on a network offering internet access.
The system will by default be set up to access the latest online version of the documentation
from the AVEVA website.

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3 Configuration

3.1 Operating Environment

The following products are required for the use of AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2.

3.1.1 AVEVA Licensing 3.0.1

AVEVA Licensing 3.0.1 or later and an appropriate License File is required for the operation
of AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2.
As a consequence of the enhancements it is required that when migrating to AVEVA
Licensing 3.0.1 a new format license file is installed. It is an important consideration that the
new license is requested and received prior to updating the license server. Refer to the
Release letter of AVEVA Licensing 3.0.1 for list of enhancements

Note: AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 does NOT operate with ALS 2.0 or earlier.

3.1.2 AVEVA Client Cache Service 1.0.5

The AVEVA Client Cache Service is designed for use on a LAN or WLAN network with full
connectivity to the Database files and can make a considerable improvement to Dabacon
database performance. The use of the Service is strongly recommended for all multi-user
projects. The AVEVA Client Cache Service has been developed to produce an improved
performance when reading data over 'high' latency networks by minimizing traffic.
The AVEVA Client Cache Service stores a copy of the read project data on the local disk
which improves performance where there is repeated reading of project data across a
computer network. The service operates by a data request being sent to the local Cache
folder to retrieve the required Data (Database Page). If the data is not within the Cache
folder, a Data Request is sent across the network to the central server to retrieve the
required data. Likewise, data that is unchanged since it was previously read is retrieved
from the local Cache whereas Data that has changed in the Database must be read again
from the central Database file. Similarly, data that must be written to a Database file must
still be written to that identified file.
The AVEVA Client Cache Service is installed with AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 and can be
configured or disabled using the AVEVA Cache Service Configuration application. The
prompted form, seen above, enables an Administrator to configure the caching threshold
level to avoid the local hard drive being filled.

Note: The default is to stop caching on the Hard Drive on becoming 80% full. When full,
data is continued to be delivered where already cached but no further data is cached
until more space is made available. The cache persists data locally between
sessions - thereby, very often, the start-up will be quicker.

Note: To ensure the performance benefits of the service are realised, Microsoft Message
Queuing (MSMQ) must be enabled. This is achieved using the Windows
Components feature of Windows Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

For full details, please refer to the AVEVA Client Cache Service 1.0.5 User Documentation.

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3.1.3 AVEVA Administration [Link] 3.2 Fix3

Jobs that has been created with AVEVA Bocad 3.2 Fix2 and that needs to be displayed in
E3D 2.1 Fix 21 need re-configuration of the Design World.
Members with rounding created with 3.2 Fix2 and saved in the Bocad Detailing World could
not be displayed in the AVEVA E3D 3D view.

3D View in AVEVA Bocad 3.2 Fix2 - 3D View in AVEVA E3D 2.1 Fix20
ROUND and PIPE displayed
with minimal rounding value

AVEVA Administration [Link] offers the functionality to reconfigure the corrupt Design
World, so that members with roundings are visible in both, AVEVA Bocad 3.2 Fix3 and
AVEVA E3D.

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• How to Reconfigure a Corrupt Design World form Bocad 3.2 Fix2

Precondition
• In Aveva Bocad 3.2 Fix2 created and displayed members with rounding are not
displayed in E3D.
• Install AVEVA Administration 1.6 Fix4 to set up the updated re-configuration function.
• Install AVEVA E3D 2.1 Fix21 for the latest update.

Procedure

Start Admin
• Click the Windows Start icon in the left corner below.
• Select AVEVA / AVEVA Administration 1.6 to start the application.
• Enter the credentials (User and Password).
• Click the Admin icon.

• Select Database and Extracts.

• Select the DETAILING/DESI team.

Backup Existing Content of Design World

• Select Data / Reconfigure > SAMREF-User Databases (Menu).

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• Set Reconfigure Using to Backtrack Database.

• Select a directory to store the backup files in using the Browser button, for example,
C:\Temp (default).
• Enter a backup file name 1 and 2, for example, DETAILINGDESIRec1 and
DETAILINGDESIRec2 (default).
• Click Apply.
The backup files are creted in the specified directory.

Delete Existing / Corrupted Design World

• Select Database and Extracts.
• Select the DETAILING/DESI team.

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• Click Delete.
The corrupted Design World is deleted from Database and Extracts.

Create a New Detailing World

• Click Create.

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• Select Master DB.

• Click OK to display the Create Database window:

• Enter DESI into the Name field.

• Enter Design DB for Detailing Model Metric into the Description field.
• Set Element Type to Design.
• Enter 251700 into the DB Number field to reset the Product option to AVEVA Bocad.
• Click OK.
The Design World is newly created.

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Reconfigure the new Design World

• Select Data / Reconfigure > System Database (Menu).
•

• Click Yes.
• Select Admin / Save work (menu).
• Select Admin / Exit.
•

The new Design World is configured and available now with the updated information of 1,6
Fix4:

Check Job in E3D

• Click the AVEVA Everything3D 2.10 icon on the desktop to start the application.
• Enter the credentials (User and Password).
• Click the Model icon.
• Select Admin / Get Work.
• Drag&Drop the Phase in the appropriate job in the Bocad World from Model Explorer
to the 3D View.

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All Members are displayed now - including members with rounding.

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3.2 PC Hardware Configuration

This section presents an overview of the environment required to run AVEVA Bocad Steel™
3.2. Full details are provided in the AVEVA Hardware accommodation.

Operating System(s) Windows® 7 Professional or Enterprise + Service Pack 1*1.

Windows® 10

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1*2.

(Supplied with AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 and installed if
necessary).

Processor Type / Speed Intel x86 or x64 compatible - CPU with high performance in
each processor core.

Memory 8 GB of high speed RAM

Hard Disk Storage A full installation requires approximately 3GB of drive space.
In addition, extra capacity is usually required for local
storage and data; this can be used for the database cache
where the Database Cache Service is employed.
The use of two SSD hard-disks with at least 500 GB as
RAID 0 system (with hardware RAID controller) is
recommended where projects are stored on the local
machine. The product has also been verified with solid state
HDDs.

Display High resolution wide-screen displays recommended (1920 x

1200); dual screens also supported. Minimum resolution
1280 x 1024.

Graphics Card NVIDIA QUADRO P600 or similar.

File System NTFS

For information on conversion to NTFS, please see
[Link]

*1 Please note that a Windows Platform Update (Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1) is a
pre-requisite for accurate 2D rendering (for example Text graphics) in the 3D canvas (http://
[Link]/kb/2670838 ).

*2 AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 has been tested with Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 https://
[Link]/en-us/download/[Link]?id=49981.

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3.3 Server Configuration

The following configuration is recommended in the use of AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 with a
server configuration. A 64 bit operating system is required for the installation of AVEVA
Bocad Steel™ 3.2.

Operating System(s) Windows Server 2008 R2 + Service Pack 1.

Windows Server 2012 R2.
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1*1.
(Supplied with AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 and installed if
necessary).

Processor Type / Speed Intel x86 or x64 compatible - Modern architecture multiple
core processors recommended (AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2
has been verified using a Server Machine with 4 core
CPUs).

Memory 16 GB RAM.
Additional RAM increases the caching capability and
thereby the performance.

Hard Disk Storage The amount of disk space should be configured according
to the customer's requirement based on the number and
size of projects.
To secure data and improve performance, the use of RAID
0+1 or 5 storage is recommended; 15k rpm drives are
preferred.

File System NTFS

For information on conversion to NTFS, please see
[Link]

Network Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) LAN. 64-bit capable network

adapter. The network should provide at least 1 Gb/sec for
each workstation. Two or more network cards are
recommended for increased performance and redundancy.

3.4 Microsoft Software

The following Microsoft products are required to support the operation of AVEVA Bocad
Steel™ 3.2.

3.4.1 Microsoft Office & Fonts

Microsoft Office 2010 (or later) is required for some functions:
• Optimum operation of the AVEVA Platform GUI requires Arial Unicode MS font,
supplied with Microsoft Office and also with Microsoft Office Visio.
• The layout and display of forms and the general user interface can also be adversely
affected if the screen font size is not set to the smallest size.

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3.4.2 Microsoft .NET Framework

AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 uses Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.6.1 for .NET Customisation.
Please note that serialized settings (of the user interface configuration) are now saved in the
following location on Windows 7:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Aveva\AVEVA Bocad Steel\3.2

3.5 Graphics Cards

AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 requires 3D graphics hardware, capable of running DirectX 11, to
ensure optimum performance for both design and drafting. DirectX 11 is included as an
integral part of the Windows 7 & 10 operating systems.
AVEVA strongly recommends that appropriate hardware is used for AVEVA Bocad Steel™
3.2. If appropriate graphics hardware is not detected on entry, AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2
can be used but a warning will be given and certain graphical effects limited.
Following extensive testing of current market Graphics Cards and AVEVA Bocad Steel™
3.2, a recommended configuration is summarised in the table below.

Desktop Laptop

Graphics Card • NVIDIA QUADRO P600 or • NVIDIA QUADRO P600 or

similar. similar.

DirectX Support • DirectX 11 (Shader Model • DirectX 11 (Shader Model

5.0). 5.0).

3.5.1 Graphical Performance

To ensure optimum graphical performance, and in addition to any Graphics Card specified,
the workstation used for AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 must conform to a reasonably high
specification. To aid this specification, AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 has been verified with
3DMark® ([Link]). A measure of overall system performance, the score
includes CPU, RAM etc.
Following verification with AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2, a recommended 3DMark score is
summarised in the table below. Please note that the rating can vary from machine to
machine depending on hardware specification and software installed. The recommended
scores are therefore indicative.

Desktop Laptop

3DMark®
130,000 70,000
Combined Score

Laptop score is an average score across a number of laptop hardware specifications.

Desktop score based on System information: Processor Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-1603 v3
@ 2.80GHz, Installed Memory 8.00GB, 64-bit Operating System.

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3.6 Environment Variables

AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 relies on the use of environment variables for various aspects of
configuration, notably the location of folders for project databases, client configuration data
and user work space.
When setting up a user's environment, please bear in mind that write access is required for
folders such as AVEVA_DESIGN_USER and AVEVA_DESIGN_WORK. The installer uses
default locations, for both the program files and these data folders.
The defaults are:

Work files %TEMP%\AVEVA\Bocad3.2\wrkdir

User files %TEMP%\AVEVA\Bocad3.2\userdir

Client Data C:\AVEVA\bocad\Client_3_2

Projects Dir C:\AVEVA\bocad\Projects_3_2

Environment variables are set up for AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 by using a batch (.bat) file
and [Link].
The project folder name must always start with a device name, for example, C:\.

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4 Database Changes

When starting a new project with 3.2 the following elements has been modified from the 3.1
release to the 3.2 release.

3.1 Element Name Modification from 3.1 to 3.2 3.2 Element

Dummy Assemblies DTASMB Is upgraded to DTMAIN

ZPOS

DTFUNC DTFUNC Is upgraded to DTMAIN

Lead Elements DTLEAD Is an attribute under DTMAIN

Shipping Data DTSHPI Is an attribute under DTMAIN

Secondaries DTSECS Is upgraded from refarray to ftable

Seam Line Data DTFEAS Is upgraded to a sub elements

under DTPROF as
DTFREF
DTSEAM
DTFSET
DETSEC
DTFEAR

DTFEAT

DTVALI

Graphical Data DGJOIN Is updated to DTPELM

Free Attributes DTFEAT is stored as appropriates UDAs in AVEVA Lexicon

DTFREF

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4.1 User Defined Attributes UDAs

In the 3.2 release, user attributes are pre-defined using the AVEVA Lexicon application. A
list of UDAs is provided within the sample project folder. A new job includes the pre-defined
UDAs automatically.
In the 3.1 release, UDAs was defined directly in AVEVA Bocad Steel™ (Member /
Properties / Free Attributes). With 3.2 the Free Attributes function has changed. Refer to
Set User Defined Attributes for further information. The Define functionality is removed,
because the UDA definition is now applied using the AVEVA LEXICON. Refer to Create
User Defined Attributes in LEXICON for further information.

Note: If any macro or any other feature in Bocad, tries to set value in UDA which is not pre-
defined in Lexicon, then the corresponding missing UDA needs to be created in
Lexicon and imported in Bocad. Refer to Upgrade 3.1 Job and Import User Defined
Attributes from LEXICON for further information.

Once an 3.1 project which contains defined UDAs is opened and upgraded (refer to
Upgrade 3.1 Job for further information), three files are created in the current job folder to
enable the upgrade process of the UDAs:

<jobname>miss_uda_PML.log Contains the PML information about UDAs which

need to be defined in Lexicon.

<jobname>miss_uda.xml Contains the context, feature, value of missing

UDAs.

<jobname>miss_uda.log Contains information about missing UDAs as a

reference.

4.1.1 How to Update the UDAs in AVEVA Lexicon

• Double-click the AVEVA Administration 1.6 icon on the desktop.
• Select the BSP project if several projects are available.
• Enter the credentials.
• Click Lexicon to display the Lexicon window.
• Select Manage / UDA Catalogue.

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• Select DETAILING/BOCADUDA.
• Click OK.
• Select the UWRL BOCADOFFSHORE tree in the Dictionary Explorer.
• Open Windows Explorer Window.
• Browse to [DEVICE]:\AVEVA\Bocad\projects_3_2\[Link]\JOBNAME.
• Select the JOBNAMEmiss_uda_PML.log file.
• Move the file using Drag-and-Drop to the Command window in the Lexicon
application.

The UDAs are created and displayed in the Dictionary Explorer.

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• Click the Save work icon to save the additional UDAs in AVEVA Lexicon.
The UDAs are now available in every new project that is created with AVEVA Bocad Steel™
3.2. In the upgraded 3.1 job the additional UDAs must be imported. Refer to Import User
Defined Attributes from LEXICON for further information.

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5 Administration Tool

AVEVA Administration™ is supplied as a separate product and consists of the following

modules:
• ADMINISTRATION
• LEXICON

5.1 ADMINISTRATION
Large projects designed using AVEVA Bocad Steel™ are usually broken down into
individual areas (either physical areas or design areas), depending on the physical size,
complexity and configuration of the project.
On a large project, the system administrator first agrees with project and design
management, the breakdown of the AVEVA Bocad Steel™ project into sections which:
• Are relevant to the needs of project reporting and control
• Form reasonable design subdivisions with sensible match-lines and design content
• Enable enough designers to work in parallel with simultaneous access to carry out their
design tasks.
In much the same way as in a design office (with its section leader, drafts people and so on),
AVEVA Bocad Steel™ has Teams, the members of which are called Users. These Teams
can consist of any number of Users and can be organised by discipline or physical work
areas.
The main features are:
• Access Control (Teams and Users)
• Databases
• Multiple Databases (MDBs)
• Database management functionality.
AVEVA Administration™ includes a database integrity checking utility, used to check for
inconsistencies in the contents of the databases and to derive statistical information about
the use of the database storage capacity.

Note: AVEVA Administration™ also allows the system administrator to reconfigure a

project, which may be necessary to:

• Compact databases at intervals, freeing disk space

• Compare the contents of two similar databases; for example, to create a modification
record.
Refer to AVEVA Administration documentation for further information.

5.2 LEXICON
The LEXICON module enables the system administrator to configure the project elements
and attributes to meet their needs, to define element status rules and define database views
for import/export, reporting and table based working.
LEXICON allows the system administrator to carry out the following:

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• Create and modify User Defined Attributes and User Defined Element Types
• Group similar elements for administrative ease
• Delete elements
• View all available elements in a Explorer window
• Create and modify Database Views
• Create and modify the schema for distributed attributes.
Elements and attributes within a project can be changed by:
• Defining new attributes (User Defined Attributes: UDAs)
• Adding project constraints to system attributes (User System Defined Attributes:
USDAs)
• Sub-typing element types to classify elements (User Defined Element Types: UDETs)
• Extending element definitions to enable claims of different attributes at multiple
locations or by different disciplines using distributed attributes.
Refer to the LEXICON User Guide as part of the AVEVA Administration documentation for
further information.

5.2.1 Create User Defined Attributes in LEXICON

User-Defined Attribute
User Defined Attributes (UDAs) enable the administrator to add new attributes to any
element in the databases of a project. These UDAs are created as elements in the
LEXICON database inside the project. Because LEXICON databases are project specific, it
is possible to define attributes to suit individual project requirements.
Refer to the LEXICON User Guide or LEXICON Command Reference Manual as part of the
Administration documentation for further information.

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6 AVEVA Bocad Steel™ General Functionality

6.1 Highlight Elements in 2D, 3D and Model Explorer

The selection of an element can be applied using the 2D Canvas (Viewport), the Model
Explorer, the 3D Canvas or the Property Grid. Once identified in one tool it is highlighted
in all areas.

2D Canvas (Viewport)
Displays the 3D models working view where model and drawings can be created.

Note: The element selection is only available, when no function is active (Status line is
blank). <ESC> stops any function activity, so that the element selection becomes
available.

Select an member in the 2D Canvas (Viewport) highlights it in the Model Explorer tree view
and in the 3D Canvas view. Several elements can be selected using <CTRL> + left-mouse
button. They are also highlighted in the other areas.
Create a new element which is only displayed in the viewport as long as the member
creation function is active. <ESC> stops the member function and the member selection
becomes available again. Selection of any member displays then the new elements in the
3D Canvas view also.
Select a grid element in the 2D Canvas highlights the elements in the Model Explorer tree
view and in the 3D Canvas view.

Note: Grid elements can be easily selected using the grid designation. Ensure that the
snap mode is set to Snap Random.

Model Explorer
Displays the database hierarchy in a tree view for exploring the AVEVA Bocad Steel™
Database.

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Select a member in the Model Explorer tree view highlights it in the 2D Canvas, in the 3D
Canvas view and the current information of it in the Property Grid.
Select a grid element in the Model Explorer highlights the elements in the 2D and 3D
Canvas view.
Select a grid in the Model Explorer highlights it only in the 3D Canvas view.
3D Canvas
Displays the design model graphically as the model is built.
Select a member in the 3D Canvas highlights it in the Viewport, in the Model Explorer tree
view and in the current information of it in the Property Grid.

Property grid
Contains and defines report settings and controls. The Property Grid is context sensitive to
the current selection in the Model Explorer tree view, in the 3D Canvas view and in the 2D
Canvas view.

6.2 Redefine a View Scale 3.2 Fix2

Redefine the scale for an identified view. The scale can be specified using the drop down
selection available in the viewport, in the drawing or in the nested drawing window.

Select a scale value using the drop-down selection, then select the view to recalculate the
view with the specified scale.

Specifies a new scale for an identified current view using the drop-
down selection.

Note: Selecting another viewport using the tabs:

As long as just a single view is in the viewport, the current entered scale is applied on
this view. In case of multiple views, the entered scale is applied on the main view in
the viewport.

6.3 Apply or Define Representation Settings 3.2 Fix2

Applies an available representation setting set on an identified view using the drop-down
selection. Defines a new representation settings set using the icon.

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Select a representation setting set using the drop-down selection, then select the view to
recalculate the view with the appropriate setting set.

Defines the representation setting set to apply on an identified

view using the drop-down selection.
The drop-down selection contains minimum the default
representation settings set plus the customer defined and saved
sets.

Displays the New Display window to define further representation

setting sets.
Refer to the AVEVA Bocad Streel™ 3.2 User Documentation for
further information.

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6.4 Recalculate View Extension 3.2 Fix2

Recalculates the view extension using the entry fields on the left and the right side of the
view selection in the status bar of the current view window.

Specifies the extension/depth in front of the identified view.

Specifies the extension/depth behind the identified view,

Enter a value, press <Return>, then select the view to apply the values to.

Note: The default values correspond to the extensions values of the main view in the
current view window.

Limitation:
If a new view window is displayed. The extension values are not changing.

6.5 Use PowerWheel™

The PowerWheel™ functionality has been improved to reduce the number of required clicks
and mouse moves. The context sensitive PowerWheel™ is displayed when the right mouse
is clicked. The PowerWheel™ display format is dependent on the currently selected
element or the cursor position. Four different PowerWheel™ formats are available:
• For member.
• For bolts.
• For welds.
• For 2D views.
The PowerWheel™ can be customised to suit the needs of a project. Refer to Define the
Opening of PowerWheel™ and Windows for further information.
The PowerWheel™ is split into eight segments.

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Main Segments Sub Segments

N= North NE = North-East

E= East SE = South-East

W= West SW = South-West

S= South NW = North-West

The content of the PowerWheel™ is built in a similar way for all contexts. The main icons on
the PowerWheel™ main segments are identical for all contexts:

Location Icon Function / Function area Sub-Menu

Pick Points in-between.

Refer to Pick Points and Pick
N
Points inbetween for further
information.

E Element Context

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Location Icon Function / Function area Sub-Menu

S Create Views

SW Search

W Create 3D Elements

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The sub-segment icons may differ dependent on the location of the cursor and the currently
selected element.

Background Member Bolt Weld

Icons Explanation

A PowerWheel™ icon with an arrow displays the context menu for the
appropriate process area. The menu content differs dependent on the
elements type.

A PowerWheel™ icon without an arrow starts the function directly.

Background Default

Icon Function / Function area Sub-Menu

File Menu

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Icon Function / Function area Sub-Menu

Recalculate View No sub-menu.

2D Graphic

The sub-menu content can be customised. Refer to Customise the User Interface for further
information.

Member Default

Icon Function / Function area Sub-Menu

Member Edit

Exchange Standard No sub-menu.

MacroExplorer

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The sub-menu content can be customised. Refer to Customise the User Interface for further
information.

Bolt Default

Icon Function / Function area Sub-Menu

Edit Bolts

Exchange Bolts No context menu.

MacroExplorer

The sub-menu content can be customised. Refer to Customise the User Interface for further
information.

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Weld Default

Icon Function / Function area Sub-Menu

Edit Welds

Exchange Welds No sub-menu.

MacroExplorer

The sub-menu content can be customised. Refer to Customise the User Interface for further
information.

6.6 Short-Cuts 3.2 Fix2

The shortcuts has been reworked. The shortcuts now consider:
• Same short cuts as available in AVEVA Bocad 2.3 SP1,
• Same short cuts as available in AVEVA E3D where possible.

Basic Shortcuts

Function Shortcut

Switch between Input Boxes Tab

Exit current Command Esc

Spacebar

Function Shortcut

Save Ctrl + S

Open Drawing Ctrl + O

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Undo Ctrl + Z

Redo Ctrl + Y

Print Ctrl + P

Open Job in File Explorer Shift + E

Message Windows On/Off F11

Hide Sidebars F2

Confirm, Execute Enter

Interaction with elements

Function Shortcut

Copy by Element by Point Ctrl + C

Copy by Dimension Ctrl + Shift + C

Copy by Points Ctrl + Shift + K

Copy by Angle Ctrl + Alt + Shift + C

Move by Point Ctrl + Shift + X

Move by Distance Ctrl + Alt + X

Paste by Point Ctrl + V

Mirror Shift + M

Copy by Mirror Ctrl + Shift + M

Remove Selection from 3D DEL / Backspace

Select All Elements Ctrl + A

Open Dialogs / Windows

Function Shortcut

Help F1

Search Dialog Ctrl + F

Macro Explorer Ctrl + E

Macro Explorer Recent Ctrl + Alt + E

Show Member Information / Properties Ctrl + I

Layers Window Ctrl + L

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View

Function Shortcut

Section Shift+Alt + S

Detail Shift+Alt + D

Perspective Shift+Alt + P

Points / Line Shift+Alt + L

Grid Element Shift+Alt + G

Model View Shift+Alt + M

Member Edge Shift+Alt + E

Member Plane Shift+ALT + W

Connection Plane Shift+ALT + Q

hpos Shift+ALT + H

Viewport Controls

Function Shortcut

Browse open Windows Ctrl + Tab

Browse open Windows Reverse Ctrl + Shift + Tab

Recalculate View Shift - D

Background Gradient Toggle Ctrl + Shift + B

Toggle Walk (in 3d View) F5

Toggle Fly (in 3d View) F6

Representation Colour Shift + C

Pickpoints

Function Shortcut

Add 1

Lengthen 2

Perpendicular 3

Parallel 4

Project on line 5

Cut in Half 6

Mirror 7

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Function Shortcut

Rotate 8

Intersection 9

Points from Member 0

Detailing

Function Shortcut

Profiles J

Plates K

Bolts U

Automatic Welds I

Manual Welds Ctrl + J

Hole / Thread… Ctrl + U

Plate from Polygon Ctrl + K

Graphic

Function Shortcut

Line L

Horizontal Dimension M

Vertical Dimension Ctrl + M

Dimension by 2 Points ,

Dimension by Angle Ctrl + ,

Angle .

Radius Ctrl + .

Edit Text Ctrl + T

Move Text Shift + T

Move Anchor Point G

Move by Point (graphic) D

Move by Distance (graphic) Ctrl + D

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Change Pickmode

Function Shortcut

Snap Points P

Snap Members T

Snap Member Bolt Point S

Snap Member Bolt without Designation W

Snap Bolts Ctrl + B

Snap Welds Ctrl + W

Snap Random B

Snap Text A

Snap Free F

Measuring

Function Shortcut

Measure Distance Ctrl + H

Measure Angle Ctrl + N

Selection

Function Shortcut

Take over all elements from previous Ctrl + Enter

selection

Take over element from previous selection Shift + Enter

Go to Start of Selection Left

Go to End of Selection Right

6.7 Customise the User Interface

The AVEVA Bocad Steel™ user interface can be customised to improve the user
experience. For example, on ribbons or on the PowerWheel™ the default functions can be
exchanged with commonly used functions. Refer to Use PowerWheel™ for further
information.

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Customize

Customises the CAF based applications using the interactive user interface
customisation tool (UIC).
The content of the user interface is stored in .uic files in:
VERSION\bocrun
The .uic file name refers to the selected Active Customisation File and the
selected area to be customised. For example, if Wheel Default for Active
Customisation File and Context Menu / Member [Wheel Default] is
selected, the .uic file is named:
[Link]

Important: Before customising ribbons or the PowerWheel™, create a copy of

the original .uic files in the bocrun directory to return to the
default settings easily.

Important: Modifications of the user interface cannot be saved with the client
data. A version update overwrites the existing .uic files and
previous modifications.
The user interface must be customised each time a new version of
the software is loaded.

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Active Customisation File

Supports the concept of multiple configuration files. Select an Active Customisation File
using the drop-down list.

MyDataAddin Defines the My Data Addin configuration.

If MyDataAddin is selected, the default Context Menus for
MyDataGrid and MyDataTree become available.

Comment Defines the Comment configuration.

If Comment is selected, the Ribbon > Tabs > Capture area
can be displayed.

MessageAddin Defines the configuration of the Message Addin.

If MessageAddin is selected, the default Context Menu for
MessageWindowCellMenu becomes available.

Bocad Defines the ribbon configuration of Modules.

If Bocad is selected, the Ribbon > Tabs area becomes
available.

Developer Tools Defines the ribbon configuration of Developer Tools.

If Developer Tools is selected, the Ribbon > Tabs >
Developer Tools area can be displayed if the appropriate
license is available.

2D Viewport Defines the ribbon configuration of several viewports.

If 2D Viewport is selected, the Ribbon > Tabs area for
Viewport, Drawing, Nested Drawing, Edit outline and
Basic Dimetry become available.

Default Wheel Defines the PowerWheel™ configuration in the AVEVA

Bocad Steel™ view environment.
If Default Wheel is selected, the default Context Menus for
the element types become available.

3D Wheel Defines the PowerWheel™ configuration in the AVEVA

Bocad Steel™ 3D environment.
If 3D Wheel is selected, the default Context Menu for the 3D
PowerWheel™ becomes available.

FlexibleExplorerContext Defines the Flexible Explorer configuration.

Menus
If FlexibleExplorerContextMenus is selected, the default
Context Menu for the Flexible Explorer becomes available.

Selecting an active customisation file, updates the Tree View (left side of the window) and
the List View (middle part of the window) with a pre-defined configuration.
Customisation files without user write access are not displayed in the drop-down list, but
however, the appropriate content is included in the Tree View and the List View.

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Tree View
Displays the active and inactive user interface areas and the appropriate tools for the
selected user interface file, for example, Command Bars, Menubar, Context Menu,
Ribbon and Resource Files area.
Areas and tools displayed with an italic, grey font are inactive and cannot be modified for the
user interface.
Areas displayed with a normal, black font are active and can be modified for the user
interface. Further tools can only be added as far the List View displays active tools.
User interface tools displayed with a normal, black font can be modified or deleted using the
List View Context Menu.
The Tree View supports the following general user interactions:

Function Explanation

Select CommandBar If the selected node represents a CommandBar then a

representation of the CommandBar will be displayed in the
Preview Area.

Select Resource File If the selected node represents a resource file then the
Resource Editor will be displayed instead of the property grid.

Drag& Drop Tools The tools owned by a MenuTool or a CommandBar or MenuBar

can be re-ordered by dragging the tool to a new position.

The Tree View supports the following user interactions using the right-mouse click on a
specified area:

User interface area Function Explanation

Command Bars: New Commandbar Creates a new Command Bar with a

unique default name (CommandBar<N>).

Delete Removes the Command Bar.

If the Command Bar contains tools then
the Confirm Deletion window is
displayed.

Yes deletes the Command Bar including

all inserted tools. No discards the delete
command without any change.

Menubar: New Menu Creates a new MenuTool with a unique

default name (Menu<N>).

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User interface area Function Explanation

Context Menu: New Context Menu Creates a new Context Menu with a
unique default name
(ContextMenu<N>).

Tools: First in Group Marks the selected tool item as being the
first in a group. A separator is drawn
above the selected tool item.

Delete Removes the tool instance from the

MenuTool or Command Bar.

List View
Displays the tools defined in the respective configuration files.
Tools displayed with an italic, grey font are inactive and cannot be modified for the selected
user interface configuration.
Tools displayed with a normal, black font are active and can be modified for the user
interface.
The List View supports the following general user interactions:

Function Explanation

Sort tools The tools can be sorted using the column headings.

Select Tool Both an active and an inactive tool can be selected by clicking.
The appropriate information is then displayed in the Property
Grid.

Drag&Drop Tools An active tool can be dragged to an active area in the List View.

The List View supports the following user interactions using the context menu displayed on
an active tool:

Function Explanation

Delete Removes the selected, active tool from the List View. Inactive tools cannot
be deleted.
If the tool is used, a warning message is displayed:

Yes removes the selected tools both from Tree View and List View. No
discards the delete command without any change.

New Creates a new tool item:

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Function Explanation

Button Creates a new button with a unique

default name (Button<N>).
When created a button the Button tool
can have either an icon or a text caption.

In a menu both the caption and the icon

(if one is defined) are displayed. The
button applies an associated command
when clicked.

ComboBox Creates a new combo box with a unique

default name (ComboBox<N>).

The ComboBox tool allows selection from

a list of items. The associated command
populates the list via its List property.

CommandBarMenu Creates a new command bar menu with a

unique default name
(CommandBarMenu<N>).

ControlContainer Creates a new control container with a

unique default name
(ControlContainer<N>).

The ControlContainer supports the

hosting of any WinForms control. For
example, hosting a ProgressBar. The
control host is set via the Control property
which presents a list of the controls
registered with the CAF using the
[Link]
Hashtable property.

ProgressBar progBar = new ProgressBar();

[Link] = 50;
[Link]("ProgressBar",progBar);

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Function Explanation

FontList Creates a new font list with a unique

default name (FontList<N>).

The FontList tool allows selection of a

font from a drop-down list of installed
fonts.

Label Creates a new label with a unique default

name (Label<N>).

The Label tool allows the addition of a

static icon and/or caption.

List Creates a new list with a unique default

name (List<N>).

The List tool can only be used in a menu

and will create a menu entry for each of
the items returned from the List property
of the associated Command object. This
is typically used to implement a MRU list
of files.

MdiWindow List Creates a new mdi window list with a

unique default name
(MdiwindowList<N>).

The MdiWindowList tool can also only be

added to a menu. It supports the standard
operations on the applications MDI
Windows.

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Function Explanation

Menu Creates a new menu with a unique

default name (Menu<N>).

Menu tools can be added to both an

existing menu to create a sub-menu or to
a CommandBar.

PopupColourPicker Creates a new pop-up colour picker with

a unique default name
(PopupColourPicker<N>).

The PopupColorPicker displays a

standard colour picker in a popup
window.

PopupControlContainer Creates a new pop-up control container

with a unique default name
(PopupControlCotainer<N>).

The PopupControlContainer tool allows

any WinForms control to be hosted in a
popup window. For example, a
MonthCalendar control.

PopupGallery Creates a new pop-up gallery with a

unique default name
(PopupGallery<N>).

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Function Explanation

StateButton Creates a new state button with a unique

default name (StateButton<N>).

The StateButton tool supports the

Checked state.

TextBox Creates a new text box with a unique

default name (TextBox<N>).

The TextBox tool allows the entry of any

string value.

Copy Image from The icon becomes active when an image

Clipboard is available on the clipboard.
Set the image from the clipboard on the
selected tool. The image is then
displayed adjacent to the tool name.

Property Grid
Displays the various properties of a selected area or tool which can be modified. The Tree
View or the List View is updated with any modification to properties.

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Command Defines a command for the selected tool or area.

Select the command line so that a button becomes available. Click the
button to display the Command window.

Type Defines the command type using the drop-down list.

Command Displays the available options:

Command Defines the command to be used for the area

tool.

Commands Displays the available commands for AVEVA

Products.
For AVEVA Bocad Steel™, only the
BocadExecuteCommand is available.
The selection of a command populates the
Command entry field in the Command window
and the Command line in the Property Grid.

Filter Filters the available commands using the

entered characters. All commands which
contain the entered characters are displayed in
the command area.

Description Displays a description for the selected

command, if one is available.

Macros Displays the appropriate option:

Macro Specifies a macro command defined by PML.

Enter the name of an available macro
command.
PML development knowledge is required to
use the interactive customisation tool to create
menus and command bars.

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Command
Displays the appropriate option:
Class

Class Defines a command class using the drop-down

list, for example:
• DockedWindowStateCommand
• ModuleSwitchCommand
• SelectTaskPaneCommand
• CommandBarStateCommand
C# development knowledge is required to write
command classes.

Icon Defines the icon for the selected tool or area.

Select the icon line so that a button becomes available. Click the
button to display the Open window to set a required icon.

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6.8 Pick Points and Pick Points inbetween

Pick points functions are available for two performance characteristics.

Pick Points A point function is applied multiple times in succession.

By default, the normal pick point functions are available with
the Home / Points Gallery functions.
The points performance characteristic on the
PowerWheel™ can be change to normal points functions.
Refer to Customise the User Interface for further
information.

Pick Points inbetween A point function is only applied once. The programme then
returns to the previously used function.
By default, points inbetween functions are available with the
PowerWheel™. Refer to Use PowerWheel™ for further
information. Points inbetween functions are marked with a *
adjacent to the function name, for example, Cut in Half *.
Use case: A member has been created with a missing
creation point,, for example:
• Select Create profile using the PowerWheel™.
• Pick the first available creation point.
• Select a points inbetween function.
• Create a new point.
• Pick the second, new created point to complete the
Create Profile command.

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6.9 Dock Windows using the Sliding Controller

Docking or dockable windows and menu bars can be attached in appropriate places to the
sliding controller of the main AVEVA Bocad Steel™ window. For example:
• Model Explorer
• Message Information window
• Property Grid

Sliding Controller Functions

Several functions within the sliding controller enable to arrange the windows;

Functions Explanation

Dock Window Move a window to the left or to the right of the 2D or 3D

Canvas using drag-and-drop. Once docked the title bar of
each window is removed and a tab is displayed.

Resize Horizontally Splits the slide controller into two segments.

Move the cursor to the separation line until the

arrow symbol is displayed. Moves the separation
line using drag-and-drop.

Expands the window back to the full size within the

sliding controller.

Resize Vertically The vertical window height remains the same size and
cannot be changed while docked, only if the application
heights is changed.

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Functions Explanation

Float Window Move a window out of the sliding controller using drag-and-
drop on the window tab. Once un-docked the title bar of the
window becomes available.

When the window is un-docked, move the cursor

to the window top or window bottom until the arrow
symbol is displayed. Resizes the window using
drag-and-drop.

Dock Multiple Windows Move multiple windows to the slide controller.

If the slide controller is not split into segments the new
window in the slide controller is positioned in front of the
available window. The tab of the window in the front is then
highlighted.

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Functions Explanation

If the slide controller is split into segments a new window can

either be moved to the occupied segment (active window tab
is highlighted) or to the empty segment. Both windows are
then displayed in the different segments, both active.

To split the controller, pick a slider element, move the

element externally and back to the slider then.

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Functions Explanation

Collapse Increases the amount of working area clicking an active

window tab in the sliding controller.

Note: The sliding controller needs to be docked to be

collapsed.

Expands the sliding controller clicking again a window tab on

the edge of the application window.

Float Sliding Controller Un-docks the sliding controller from the edges application
window by right-clicking on any tab and selecting Float.
Once floated, a header section, which can be used to move
the sliding controller is displayed. The floated sliding
controller can be resized both vertically and horizontally.
Additional windows can be added to or windows removed
from the sliding controller while floating.

The sliding controller window representation can be configured to set the information on the
tabs and the transparency of the windows. Refer to for Configure Window Representation of
the Sliding Controller further information.

6.10 Bevel Plate Edges using Weld Preparation

For the 3.2 release, the weld preparation has been reworked to enable an entire solution
from design of bevel plate edges (abbreviated: bevels) up to the output. If bevels are added
to a plate using the weld preparation, a bevel is stored in the data base as a BEVEL
database element. The storing enables the display of:

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• Bevels in Model Explorer

• Bevel Information in Attribute Window
Besides bevels created using the weld preparation can be deleted, represented in different
ways, output on drawings and with the NC-data. Accordingly several areas of the AVEVA
Bocad Steel™ User Interface (UI) are affected. Find the appropriate explanations in:
• Define Bevel Line Representation Globally
• Create Bevel Plate Edges using Weld Preparation
• Delete Bevels
• Create Drawings of Bevels
• Export Bevels to NC-Data
• Modify Bevel Representation

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7 AVEVA Bocad Steel™ User Interface

7.1 Project

7.1.1 Export to AutoCAD and ANSYS Using STEP Interface

Displays the MechaniCAD interface which supports the exchange of 3D building data in
.step/.stp (AP203/214) or .iges/.igs formats.

Note: Before using the interface, un-claim all elements. Claimed elements cannot be
exported!

Data can be exchanged in both directions between programs such as Inventor or AutoCAD
(Autodesk GmbH), Microstation (Bentley Systems Deutschland GmbH) or 3D Design
(ANSYS Inc.).
Only 3D geometric data is transferred. Attributes such as profile names, materials and
designations are not taken into account.
With version 3.2, the MechaniCAD Interface has been extended. As a result, counter-
rotating edges are delivered. Hence, a real 3D-Solid model volume can be exported to
AutoDesk and ANSYS as well as centre of gravity and buoyancy. In ANSYS, a facetted
BREP model can be displayed, identified and used for structural analytic examinations.
Select Project / Import/Export > MechaniCAD > Export > set STP option > More button
to display the Export boc3db -> MechaniCAD window:

Configuration
Specifies the type in which 3D model is to be transferred from AVEVA Bocad Steel™ into the
*.stp format.

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It is required to know what type the destination program imports the export results in.
Several variants are provided for the export:

Asls (bocad) Transfers members with the highest possible shape

representation.

FacettedBreps Transfers members as solids, which are described using

plane surfaces. The members are represented using
facetted brep shapes.

ShellBasedSurface Model Transfers members as a Shell based surface model

entity.

ManifoldSurfaceBrep Transfers members as solids, which are described using

plane surfaces. The members are represented using
manifold surface shapes.

Model as 3D solid Transfers members as solids including additional

information, for example, volume, centre of gravity and
buoyancy information, to help the importing software to
identify 3D solids.

Note: To get access to the additional information, after

importing the .stp in AutoCAD, the BLOCK must
be EXPLODEd (URSPRUNG). The remaining
element must be identified to enable a 3DSOLID
which delivers the required information, for
example, volume, weight, centre of gravity.

Number of decimals
Specifies the number of decimals exported to .stp. Enter a value between 0 and [Link]
higher the number of decimals, the higher the accuracy of the values in the exported files.

Test Level
Switches internal test level (integer value). Default value is 0 which suppresses the detailed
export information. Enter 1 to output detailed export information.

Export Bolt-Holes
Defines the export of bolt holes.
If the check box is selected, bolts-holes are exported.
If the check box is not selected, bolts-holes are not exported.

Export Bolts with Low Resolution

Defines the hole representations on members with a lower resolution than the default value
is to reduce the amount of data for the export to .stp.
If the check box is selected, the holes are exported to .stp with lower resolution.
If the check box is not selected, the holes are exported to .stp with default resolution

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Minimum Hole Diameter

Defines the consideration or suppression of holes with a specific diameter during the STP
export process to reduce the number of holes for the export process for irrelevant hole
sizes.
If the check box is selected, an entry field to specify a minimum hole diameter becomes
available. All holes higher than the specified diameter are exported to .stp.
If the check box is not selected, all holes are exported to .stp.

Export Bolts
Defines the export of bolts that are created on the members. The bolts are saved on
IFCMechanicalFastener objects, which are STP standard objects for representing bolts.
If the check box is selected, the bolts are exported to .stp.

Important: Limitation for Bolts

Bolts connections are not displayed in the exported model. Only the geometry
and the location of the bolts are exported. No information is transferred that
describes which element is connected to which bolt.

If the check box is not selected, the bolts are not exported to .stp.

Export Assembly Structure

Exports single parts in groups of assemblies. Only single part assembly structure
information is transferred. Connection information is not exported.
If the check box is selected, the assembly structure is exported.
If the check box is not selected, the assembly structure is not considered during export.

Triangulation
(Only required, if the exported file does not represent specific elements in the viewer
application).
Defines the interpretation of surfaces in the .stp file to ensure representation of according
elements in different viewer applications.
If the check box is selected, the surfaces in the export file are triangulated. Triangulated
surfaces can be displayed in most applications.

Note: The triangulated surfaces increase the data amount.

If the check box is not selected, the surfaces in the export file are not triangulated.

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7.1.2 Import User Defined Attributes from LEXICON

The AVEVA Bocad Steel™ sample projects contains predefined UDAs. When creating a
new job, this job contains only the predefined UDAs. If additional UDAs are required in the
job, for example after upgrading a 3.1 project to the 3.2 release, the UDAs must be created
in AVEVA LEXICON and imported then.
Refer to Upgrade 3.1 Job and to User Defined Attributes UDAs. for further information.

Note: For all new created jobs the additional UDAs are automatically available.

Open the upgraded 3.1 job. Select then Project / Import/Export > Import UDA > Import to
display the following window.

Click Import to display the Open File Dialog window:

Browse to the upgraded job and select the <JOBNAME>miss_uda.xml in the job folder.
The file contains information about missing UDAs as a reference. Click Open to import the
data to the current job. The UDAs are available in the current job now and can be set on
members. Refer to Set User Defined Attributes for further information.

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7.1.3 Delete Multiple Drawings from Job and Database 3.2 Fix2
The deletion of multiple drawings has been improved. The deletion can be applied from job
and also from database.
Select Project / Delete Drawing to display the Delete Window:

Even delete DB entries

Defines the deletion of drawings as bmf-files or/and database element.
If the check box is selected, the selected bmfs files as wells as the database element are
removed from the job.
If the check box is not selected, the selected bmf files are removed from the job location, but
not from database. If the Flexible Explorer or the Drawing Explorer is used, the according
database elements are still available.

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7.1.4 Define Bevel Line Representation Globally

Bevels defined using the Line Representation option can be modified within the Global
Settings to display bevels in all views with the same style.
Select Project / Options > Configuration > Global Settings > Drawing > Representation
to display the Settings window:

Bevel Representation
Defines the pen colour/width and the fill style to represent the bevels in views in the same
style.

Note: The Pen and Filling Style is only applied on the bevels, if the bevel representation in
the viewport is set to Line Representation. Refer to Modify Bevel Representation for
further information.

Refer to the AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 User Documentation (Graphics / Graphics /
Rectangle > Rectangle) for further information.

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7.1.5 Define the Opening of PowerWheel™ and Windows

The opening of PowerWheel™ and windows can be individually defined on user
requirements. The direct opening of windows is now set by default and corresponds to the
behaviour in releases < 3.1.
Select Project / Options > Configuration > User Interface to display the User Interface
Parameters window:

Open PowerWheel™
Defines the functionality to open the PowerWheel™ and windows.

By Right-Click Opens the PowerWheel™ by clicking the right mouse

button. A window is then opened by clicking the Ctrl key
and the right mouse button simultaneously.

By Ctrl + Right-Click Opens the PowerWheel™ by clicking the Ctrl key and the
right mouse button simultaneously.
A window is then opened by clicking the right mouse button.

By Right-Drag Opens the PowerWheel™ by clicking and dragging the right

mouse button.
A window is opened only by clicking right mouse button.

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7.1.6 Define the Window Position

The window position can be defined on user requirements. For example, the window can be
positioned at the cursor position to reduce mouse movements.
Select Project / Options > Configuration > User Interface to display the User Interface
Parameters window:

Window Position
Defines the window position.

Store each dialog position Stores the frequently used window position.

Place dialog always here Stores the window at a specified location suing the
[Pixel] entry field.

[Pixel] Specifies the pixel output on the screen. +0+0

locates the window top left side of the screen.

Open dialog at cursor position Stores the window at the location which is specified
at the cursor position.

[+ minx + maxx Pixels] Specifies a frame in horizontal direction in which

the window is positioned in case of use of two
screens.

+0+0 Locates the window at cursor position. In case of

use of two screens, a window can be displayed
partially on both screens.

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+0+1920 (for example, pixel value depends on screen

resolution)
Locates the window always on the first of two
screens. The window is moved in horizontal
direction at the altitude of the cursor position, so
that the window is entirely displayed on the first
screen.

+1920+3840 (for example, pixel value depends on screen

resolution)
Locates the window always on the second of two
screens. The window is moved in horizontal
direction at the altitude of the cursor position, so
that the window is entirely displayed on the second
screen.

7.1.7 Define Model-Undo with Confirmation 3.2 Fix2

Defines the display of an UNDO confirmation window, before applying the UNDO function.
Select Project / Options > Configurations > User Interface to display the User Interface
Parameters window:

Show the UNDO Confirmation Dialog

Defines the display of an UNDO Confirmation window.
If the check box is not selected, the UNDO is applied without displaying a confirmation
window.

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If the check box is selected, an UNDO Confirmation window is displayed to check which
function has been applied frequently, before applying the appropriate UNDO-step.

Create Standard Profile

Displays the frequently applied function.

Do not show this message again

Defines the message display for the following
UNDO step.
If the check box is selected, the following UNDO is
applied without displaying a confirmation window.
The confirmation window can be requested again
selecting the Show the UNDO Confirmation
Dialog in the User Interface Parameters window.
If the check box is not selected the following UNDO
is applied with the UNDO confirmation window.

7.1.8 Define Member Designation on Drawings 3.2 Fix4

Defines the member designation on drawings, for example, by multiline designations and
gage on outstanding leg designations can be displayed in drawings.
Select Project / Settings > Global Settings > Drawings > Designation > Member
Designation to display the Settings window:

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Member Designation
Defines the member designation representation in views and drawings.

Important: To represent the gage on outstanding leg of an L-Profile in the assembly

drawings, the GOL option within the assembly drawing configuration must be
selected (GOL in Output / Drawings / Automatic > Assembly).

Important: To use the gage on outstanding leg designation in automatic drawings:

Assemblies must contain L-profiles with the same mark number as secondary
member located on both sides of the main member web.
Bolts/holes on both L-profiles must be on the same level (y-direction) and depth
(z-direction in the front view) of the main member.

Multiline Designation
If the check box is selected, member attributes are designated line by line. Multiline
designation is required for the US-market.

If the check box is not selected, all attributes are displayed in a single line.

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Note: The member attributes are displayed when they are activated on the New display
window (On the PowerWheel™, click Settings).

The designation is located along a line (edge, axis) or via drawback line, depending on the
Drawback line and Collision free research setting.
Distances between lines cannot be set, they are calculated automatically. Frames cannot be
created for the complete.

No new designation if "No Change" is switched

Defines the designation of new members, if the designation representation settings are set
to No Change.
If the check box is selected, the No Change designation representation settings set in the
New Display window is considered and new elements are not designated while creating
them and as before when recalculating the view.

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If the check box is not selected, the designation representation settings are not considered,
and new created elements are designated after refreshing the view.

GOL with Second Line

Note: The gage line check and designation is only applied for automatic drawings. The
designation is not applied in standard views.

Defines the gage on outstanding leg designation representation.

If the check box is selected, the gage on outstanding leg designation is moved to a second
designation line.

If the check box is not selected, the Multiline setting is applied.

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7.1.9 Configure Window Representation of the Sliding Controller

The window representation of the sliding Controller can be configured to set the information
on the tabs and the transparency of the windows. Refer to for Dock Windows using the
Sliding Controller further information.
Select Project / Options / Forms to display the Forms configuration window:

Transparency
Defines the Transparency of windows within the application.
If the check box is selected, the window is displayed as transparent. The amount of
transparency can be set by either moving the slider or by clicking the up and down arrows in
the Value field. The amount of transparency can be seen changing in the image to adjust
the value or the slider to customer requirements.
If the check box is not selected, the window is not displayed as transparent.

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Tabs on Forms
Defines the information displayed on the tabs of forms.

Display text and image

Display image only

Dialogue Options
Defines the display of a Confirm window for deleting elements.
If the check box is selected, the Confirm window for deleting elements is activated.
If the check box is not selected, the Confirm window for deleting elements is deactivated.

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7.1.10 Load Add-On Products

The program base AVEVA Bocad Steel™ can now be enhanced with add-on’s instead of
offering different products by appropriate short-cuts on the desktop. An Add-on allows a
company to share a single add-on license for several users in time-displaced AVEVA Bocad
Steel™ sessions. The add-on license is installed on the company server. A user can request
the license if required.
Select Project / Modules/Add-On to display the Add-On area in the program window:

Refresh Add-On

Refreshes the display of the Add-on status.

Recommended before selecting an add-on to ensure that no other user request
the license at the same time.

Add-On
Displays the add-on status. An Add-on status can be displayed differently:

Add-on name is greyed: The add-on Licences is not available.

Add-on is not selected: The add-on license is available and can be loaded.
After loading, the add-on name is displayed in the title
of the program window and the add-on functions
become available. For example, for Offshore the
Offshore ribbon and Offshore Macros within the
Macro Explorer.

Add-on is selected and greyed: The add-on license is in use by another user. The Add-
on must be requested directly from the user. To relieve
the license the project / job needs to be exit.

Refer to AVEVA Bocad Steel™ Licences, Offshore Ribbon and Offshore Macros for further
information.

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7.2 Home

7.2.1 Add Points Relatively or Absolutely

The points addition can be applied referenced to a start point or to the job origin.
Select Home / Points Gallery > Add point to display the Add Points window:

Relative to Picked Point

Defines the reference point for the entered dimensions.
If the check box is selected, the specified dimensions are referenced to a picked point.
If the check box is not selected, the specified dimensions are referenced to the job origin.

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7.2.2 Additional Structural Detailing Macros

About 17 new macros are available in the Structural Steel category in the Macro Explorer.
Select Construction / Structural Steel to display the Macro Explorer window:

The Structural Steel category is sub-divided into sub-categories. In following categories

new macros are available:

• Beam-to-Beam Macros
Contains new beam-to-beam macros:

Beam to Beam

AVV105 End plate on flanges

AVV106 Full end plate on flanges

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Beam to Beam

AVV107 Welded-in blade-beam

connection

AVV108 Stiffener with bolt-on beam

connection

AVV151 Double angle

AVV152 Full double end plate

AVV153 Partial double end plate

• Angle Gusset Macros in Bracing

Contains new angle gusset macros.

AVV439 Gusset with T section for a

single tubular bracing

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Angle Gusset
AVV439 Gusset with T section for a
single tubular bracing

AVV440 Gusset with T section for

two tubular bracings

AVV441 Gusset with slot-in plate for

a single tubular bracing

AVV442 Gusset with slot-in plate for

two tubular bracings

• Purlin Macros
Contains new purlin macros.

Purlin
AVV801 Purlin cleat for two C-
profiles

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Purlin
AVV801wst Purlin cleat with stiffener for
two C-profiles

AVV802 Purlin cleat for a single C-

profile

• Girt Macros
Contains new girt macros.

Girt
AVV851 Plate connector for U-profile

AVV852 Angle plate connector for U-

profile

AVV853 Angle plate anchor for U-

profile

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7.2.3 Further Settings for Australian Purlin Macros *3.2 Fix5*

The settings for the following Australian purlin macros have been enhanced..

Australian Purlin
BEG201 Cleat and flange braces

BEG202 Standard location of

bridging holes

BEG203 Bridging

Select Home / Construction / Macro Explorer > Structural Steel to display the Macro
Explorer window:

Enter BEG20 in the Filter entry field to display the appropriate macros. For example, double-
click BEG201 to display the Edit < Joint window:

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Select Variables 1 in the Variable area:

V19 Fly Brace Constraint Defines how the fly brace constraint is calculated.

Lap Holes Calculates the fly brace constraint using the

distance between cleat bolt centre and the
furthest diagonal bolt on the main member. The
distance is defined by V11.

By Angle Calculates the fly brace constraint using an

defined angle. The angle is defined by V42.

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By Distance Calculates the fly brace constraint using the

distance between cleat bolt centre and diagonal
bolt on the main member. The angle is defined by
V41.

V20 FL: MSBT1 or W: MSBT3 Defines the contact type of the main member (I-
profile) to the secondary member (cleat).

MSBT1 Defines the contact of I-profile flange to the cleat.

MSBT3 Defines the contact of the I-profile web to the

secondary member.

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Select Variables 4 in the Variable area:

V43 Use Top or Bottom Defines which hole on the main member is
joined by the diagonal.

Top Hole Defines the top hole as joint location.

Bottom Hole Defines the bottom hole as joint location.

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7.3 Member

7.3.1 Create Bevel Plate Edges using Weld Preparation

With reworking the bevelling of plate edges, the creation of bevels is adapted to the
enhanced functionality.
Refer to Delete Bevels, Export Bevels to NC-Data (Export plates with Bevels to NC-Data)
and Modify Bevel Representation for further information.
The weld preparation modifies plate edges to prepare them for the welding process.
Different chamfer types can be applied to the complete plate edge or to a specified part of
the plate edge. A bevel can be created on:

Single/Several Plate Edges

Entire Contour
or Edge Sections

• Plates of different
shapes

• Circular plates

• Outer contour

• Inner contour

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Note: It is recommended to create bevels after detailing members. If a detailing function is

applied on the member after creating the bevels, the existing bevels are
automatically removed with the detailing operations.

The following procedure refers to a bevel created on a single plate edge:

The existing plate must first be identified. Press <Enter> to end the plate selection. The
location of a start and end point of the plate edge chamfer must be picked then. The bevel is
created dependent on the picked direction and the contour type (inner or outer contour -
refer to Bevel around Complete Contour for further information). Press <Enter> to add the
plate edge chamfer.

Important: Limitation:
The creation of bevels is not possible on dummy members (with initial mark
number 0) as they are not part of the delivery scope.

Important: Limitation:
The modification on plate edge characteristics is not possible for bevel plate
edges. If the Member / Modify / Plate Edges > Plate Edge Characteristics
function is applied on a plate with bevels, a message is output in the Message
Information window and the bevels are not displayed with the plate in the e
Plate Edge Characteristics window.

Select Member / Modify / Weld Preparation to display the window:

Selection Panel
Displays the plate edge chamfer types that are available for selection.
Select a chamfer type to define associated chamfer settings using the displayed Chamfer
tab

Chamfer
Defines the size and shape for the plate edge chamfer.
The default settings are displayed dependent on the selected chamfer type that is selected
using the Selection panel tab.

Global Settings
Defines the chamfer punching, closing and tool parameter settings.

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• Chamfer Tab

Chamfer Edges
Specifies the edges the chamfer is created from.

Creates a chamfer from one edge of the outline plate.

Creates a chamfer from two edges of the outline plate.

Tapering

If the check box is selected, a distance value is used to

define a tapered chamfer length.

If the check box is not selected, a distance value is not used

to define the chamfer length.

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Root Face

If the check box is selected, a root face is created for the chamfer.

If the check box is not selected, a root face is not created for the
chamfer.

Bevel around Complete Contour

Defines wether the bevel is applied for the complete contour or for a specified area.
If the check box is selected, the bevel is applied on the complete plate contour.
If the check box is not selected, the bevel is applied for a specified area on the selected
plate. The area is defined by two picked points. Dependent on the contour type and the
direction defined by the picked points 1 and 2, the bevel is applied:

Outer Contour Inner Contour

Pick anti-clockwise

Pick clockwise

The bevel is applied in the The bevel is applied against

pick direction: from point 1 to the pick direction: from point
point 2. 2 to point 1.

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Refer also to Overlap of Bevels for further information.

Ref. Plane Side

Specifies the reference plane for the chamfer, indicated by a red triangle in the preview.

Plate Thickness
Defines the plate thickness.
Enter a value or click the ? within the image to populate the field with the plate thickness of
a selected plate.

a1/a2

Specifies the chamfer angle.

b1/b2

Specifies the chamfer length.

c1/c2

Specifies the chamfer width.

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Root Gap
Specifies the chamfer edge position, the distance is measured from the original plate edge
position.

(1) Chamfer with specified Root Gap

(2) Chamfer without specified Root
Gap

Thickness 2nd Plate

Specifies the thickness of the second area of the plate chamfer.

DZ 2nd Plate
Specifies the position of the chamfer tip. If the DZ value is 0, the chamfer tip is positioned in
the centre of the plate (thickness).

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- Overlap of Bevels
If a bevel overlaps with another bevel during the bevel creation process, two results are
possible:

1. The new bevel is not created:

If the bevel dimensions differ from one another, a warning is output in the Message
Information window.
The bevel creation is not applied, for example, when:
• The bevel representation is set to Line representation, so that an existing bevel
is not visible.
• Bevels of different shapes are created one after another.

2. The new bevel is created

If the bevel dimensions are equal. The new bevel is automatically adapted to the
existing bevel.
The adaption is applied, for example, when bevels are created on two bevel edges
adjacent to each other in:
• A single step.
• Two steps.

• Global Settings Tab

Punch
Defines the seam and punch settings for the chamfer.

Seam only Displays the cut-out area of the plate for representation
purposes. The chamfer is not created.

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Seam and Punch Displays the cut-out area of the plate for representation
purposes and creates the chamfer.

Punch only Creates the chamfer. The cut -out area of the plate is
removed.

Designation
Specifies a descriptive designation that is assigned to the chamfer.

Material
Specifies the chamfer material.

Thickness Clearance
Specifies the clearance distance required between the chamfer thickness and other
elements for them to be considered as non-obstructive elements.

Outside Clearance
Specifies the clearance distance required between the chamfer outside edge and other
elements for them to be considered as non-obstructive elements.

Overlength Start/End
Specifies an additional length for the cut-out area of the plate. The additional length is
measured from the chamfer start and chamfer end position points.

(1) Chamfer Start/End Position

Points
(2) Overlength

The over length can be required for NC-data output, when on convex or concave plate
corner formation, the bevel is not applied to the plate edge. Dependent on rounding radius,
resolution and bevel thickness the bevel does not close with the plate edge.

(1) Free area without bevel.

To enable a closure enter
an over length value.

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Z Mode
Specifies the orientation of the Z axis.

From Coordinate The Z axis orientation is specified from the plate coordinate
system of the plate system.

From current plane The Z axis orientation is specified from the working plane.

From Picked points The Z axis orientation is specified from identified points.

Info
Defines the creation of bevel creation points as data base points.
If the check box is selected, the picked points to define a bevel are created as database
points. The pints are displayed and designated as ptsa1 for the start point and ptsa2 for
the end point.
If the check box is not selected, the picked points are not created as database points.

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7.3.2 Delete Bevels

Bevels created using the weld preparation can be deleted from the plate. The deletion of a
single bevel is as well possible as the deletion of several or all bevels available on a plate.

Note: After deletion the bevels are also removed from ModelExplorer.

Select Home / Delete / Delete Bevels or Member / Delete / Delete Bevels to display the
Delete Bevels window:

Delete All Bevels of Related Members

If the check box is selected, all existing bevels on the member are deleted from the plate.
First pick any existing bevel. Press <Enter> to end the bevel selection.
If the check box is not selected, an individual or several bevels can be deleted from the
plate. First pick each bevel to be deleted individually. Press <Enter> to end the bevel
selection.

Note: For deletion, the bevels must be visible using the Line or Cut-Out Representation
within the Viewport Settings. Refer to Modify Bevel Representation for further
information.

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7.3.3 Set User Defined Attributes

Sets user defined attributes (UDA) on members.

Note: The definition of UDAs can be applied using the LEXICON functionality in the AVEVA
Administration tool.

Select Member / Properties / Free Attributes to display the User Defined Attributes
window:

Select Set (on the left side of the window). Define the Member List, Context, Attribute and
Value (on the right side of the window). Then click Set (at the bottom of the window) and
select a member which an attribute must assigned to.

Selection
Defines the action to be applied onto the member.

Set Defines the setting of user defined attributes (UDA) on members.

Member list
Defines the range of members for selection.

Context
Defines the attribute context to search in using the drop-down list.

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Attribute
Defines the attribute to be set using the drop-down list.

Value (List)
Defines an attribute value selecting an available in the list area.

Value (Entry field)

Specifies an attribute value entering characters or numbers.

Overwrite
Defines wether an existing attributes is retained, overwritten or removed.
If the check box is selected, an existing attribute value on the member is overwritten using
the selected attribute.

Note: If the check box is selected and no attribute value selected, the existing attribute
value is deleted.

If the check box is not selected, a further attribute value is set on the member. The existing
value is additionally retained on the member.

Set (Button)
Sets a selected attribute and value onto an identified member.

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7.4 Output

7.4.1 Differences of Member Marking to Release 2.3.x 3.2 Fix2

Because of internal structure changes, some changes in the marking process has been
made.
Element Status in Release 2.3.x
Main Member Evaluated during the marking as Main Member.
Assembly Evaluated during the marking as a Assembly.
Phase allocation Updated during the marking: Secondaries and workshop
connections are assigned to a phase of Main Member.
Loose Parts Retained as Loose Part.

Element Status in Release 3.2.x

Main Member Evaluated during the creation of a shop connection as
DTLEAD.
Evaluated during the creation of a shop connection as
Assembly
DTMAIN.
Phase Allocation Updated during the creation of a shop connection: Secondaries
and workshop connections are assigned to a phase of
DTLEAD.
Loose Parts Evaluated during the marking as DTMAIN.

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Example
• Create a new job, for example, marking_3_2_test: Project / Create Job.
• Create the grid and the main view:

Window Result in Model Explorer

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• Create three additional phases: Phases and Grid / Phase / Create Individual.

Window Result in Model Explorer

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• Create three members (Home / Profile), one member in phase 1 and two in phase 2:

Window

• Pick points for the column from bottom to top.

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Window

• Pick points for the beams from the left to the right.

Main View Result in Model Explorer

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• Weld members, one connection as a shop connection, the other one as a site
connection: Connection / Create / Automatic Weld:

Window

• Pick the column, then the beam above.

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Window

• Pick the column and then the beam below.

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Main View Result in Model Explorer

• Select DTMAIN1 in
DTPHSE2 in the Model
Explorer.
• Click the right mouse
button to display the
context menu.
• Select Attributes to
display the Attributes
slide controller to
display the DTLEAD of
DTMAIN1.

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• Mark the members: Output / Marking / Automatic.

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7.4.2 Mark Welds with Prefix 3.2 Fix2

Offshore fabricators have specific requirements regarding the prefix of weld markings. A
complete weld mark prefix text can exist of:
• Fixed prefix of simple letter, for example, W.
• Prefix set by rule.
• Attributes, for examples, phase, assembly mark.
• Weld part owner attributes and weld attributes.

The new functionality covers the different ways of perform prefixes. The weld marking:
• Recognises different prefixes.
• Offers the possibility to restart marking for each new prefix.
• Enables the access to the number of digits provided for the mark number itself.

Important: Limitation
Weld marking with prefixes is only possible if mark numbers for members and
welds are unique and members and welds are unmarked.

Select Output / Marking / Advanced > More button> Welds to display the Marking
window:

Starting mark
Defines the starting weld mark number.
Enter a number higher than 0. To distinguish the weld mark number from the member and
bolt mark number, use different range of numbers for each element or a prefix.

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Number of digits
Specifies a number of digits to be used for the weld mark designation.
Enter a value higher than 0. If the number of mark number digits is lower than the defined
digit number, the remaining digits are “filled up” with 0.

Prefix
Defines a use of a weld mark prefix.
If the check box is selected, the weld mark is created with a prefix according to the Weld <
Prefix settings window.
If the check box is not selected, the weld mark is created without a prefix.

Settings
Defines the prefix layout. Click the Settings button to display the Weld < Prefix window.

Starting Mark Number 1 for Each Prefix

Defines the weld mark number starts either with 1 for each prefix or with the predefined
Starting Mark.
If the check box is selected, the weld mark number starts with 1 for each prefix.
If the check box is not selected, the weld mark number starts with the predefined Starting
Mark.

• Define the Weld Mark Prefix

Defines the prefix layout.
A weld mark with a prefix can be defined by four attributes followed by the weld mark
number:

(1) (2) (3) (4) Weld mark number

Click the Settings button to display the Weld < Prefix window:

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Column
Defines a part of the weld mark prefix.
If the check box is selected, the column entries are considered as part of the prefix.
if the check box is not selected, the column entries are not considered as part of the prefix.

Type
Defines the element type to refer to when reading the attribute value.

Fixed Defines a fixed prefix part.

If Fixed is selected, in the Prefix line, just an entry line is
available to enter a fixed prefix.

Weld Attribute Defines an attribute which refers to the weld.

If Weld Attribute is selected, in the Prefix line, an
attribute selection becomes available to define an
attribute which refers to the weld.

Owner Part Attribute Defines an attribute which refers to the owner member.
If Owner Part Attribute is selected, in the Prefix line, an
attribute selection becomes available to define an
attribute which refers to the owner part attribute.

Owner Assembly Attribute Defines an attribute which refers to the owner assembly.
If Owner Assembly Attribute is selected, in the Prefix
line, an attribute selection becomes available to define
an attribute which refers to the owner assembly attribute.

Info
Displays the information text referring to the selected prefix. The text can be entered or is
set automatically when selecting an attribute in the Prefix line.

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Prefix
Defines the prefix. Dependent on the selected Type, a fixed text can be entered or an
attribute can be selected. Refer to the AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 User Documentation -
Attributes for further information.

Separator
Specifies an separator between the single prefix parts.

Rules
Defines rules for specific conditions of a prefix defined by an attribute. A rule definition
cannot applied on a fixed prefix. For a rule, a Condition and a Prefix text must be defined:

Condition Defines a value an attribute can have.

Prefix Defines the text to be used if the attribute value matches a condition.
If the value does not match any condition, the Set the Portal Default
text is used. If the default text is empty, the attribute value itself is
used.

For example:
As Owner Part Attribute the Phase is selected (DA-11). If owner parts has been created in
several phases, the different phase number can be used as condition for different prefix
results. For each phase another Prefix value must be entered.

Condition Prefix Explanation

1 Phase1 If the Owner Part is created in phase 1, the Prefix is performed

as Phase1.

2 Phase2 If the Owner Part is created in phase 2, the Prefix is performed

as Phase2.

3 Phase3 If the Owner Part is created in phase 3, the Prefix is performed

as Phase3.

Set the Portal Default

Defines a prefix default when rules are set for the prefix. Enter a default prefix consists of
maximum 30 letters and/or numbers.
If the Condition value does not match any condition, the Set the Portal Default text is
used.
If the default text is empty, the Condition value itself is used.

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7.4.3 Unmark Deleted Elements

While unmarking a specified list of members, the use of mark numbers of deleted members
can be defined for the unmarking process..
Select Output / Marking / Unmark to display the Unmark window:

Deleted Elements
Defines the mark number use of deleted members.
If the check box is selected, the deleted members are unmarked so that the mark numbers
can be re-used in the ongoing marking process.
If the check box is not selected, the mark numbers of deleted members are retained, so that
they cannot be used in the ongoing marking process.

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7.4.4 Create Drawings in Deliverables Area Automatically

The automatic drawing creation can be defined in one of the predefined folders in the
Deliverables area.

Note: Even though the predefined private and public folders had been removed by the
administrator using the AVEVA Administration™ tool, the public or private folder is
automatically recreated during the drawing creation. However, the folder and the
appropriate drawings are not displayed in the Flexible Explorer, because the folder
structure is not implemented using the AVEVA Administration™ tool. But the folder
as well as drawings can be found in the job directory using the Windows Explorer.

Select Output / Drawing / Automatic to display the Create ... Drawings window:

Store Drawings in Public Folder

Defines the drawing creation in the public or private folder of the job and in the Deliverables
area in the Flexible Explorer. Refer to Manage Drawings using Flexible Explorer 3.2, 3.2
Fix4 for further information.
If the check box is selected, the drawings are created in the public folder.
If the check box is not selected, the drawings are created in the private folder.

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7.4.5 Create Drawings of Bevels

As available in previous releases, bevels created using the weld preparation can be output .
A bevel is automatically applied on drawings when available. The drawing settings can be
modified in the Global Settings. Select Project / Options > Configurations > Global
Settings > Drawing > Representation > Weld Details to display the Settings window>

Refer to AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 User Documentation for further information.

Note: On drawings bevels are generally displayed with the cut-out representation style.
The representation style is not adaptable for drawings. Refer to Modify Bevel
Representation for further information.

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7.4.6 Export Bevels to NC-Data

The NC-Export is improved: the NC-Data contain additionally the bevel information which
are provided when creating bevels using the weld preparation.
The following bevel creation types are exported:

Single/Several Plate Edges

Entire Contour
or Edge Sections

• Plates of different
shapes

• Circular plates

• Outer contour

Limitation:
Inner contour bevels are not exported to NC-data.

Note: The bevels can be displayed using the NC-Viewer.

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7.4.7 Refresh Member Data before Reporting *3.2 Fix5*

Recalculates the fabrication data including the member weight as a step before report data:
• On bill of materials on drawings:
Output / Drawings / Automatic > Assembly Drawing Type > Configuration
Assembly Drawings window > Paper > Graphics tab > selected List check box for a
selected a assembly list which reports the member weight).
• On reports:
Output / Reporting / Run Report.
• On text reports:
Output / Reporting / Text Report.

Important: The manually started refresh is mandatory required before the reporting as it
exchanges the automatic refresh during Save Work (Project / Save Work) to
reduce the calculation time during the save work process.

Select Output / Report / Refresh Data to start the process:

Refresh Data
Recalculates the member data of the selected phase or job before the ongoing reporting
process to enable the output on base of the current member status. For example, to ensure
the correct output of the current member weight.
Select an element in the Model Explorer. Then click Refresh Data.
If the job is selected in the Model Explorer, the application runs the calculation on all
members in the job.
If a specific phase is selected in the Model Explorer, the application runs the calculation on
all members of the selected phase.
If a specific member/element is selected in the Model Explorer, the application runs the
calculation on all members of the phase the selected member/element is allocated to.
If a DTWOLRD is selected in the Model Explorer, an information window is displayed:

Select an element on Phase or Job hierarchy to start the recalculation of the data.

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7.4.8 Creating Further Reports 3.2 Fix2, *3.2 Fix5*

Release 3.2 Fix2 provides further report templates.
Select Output / Report / Run Report to display the Run Report window:

The Report Definition tab provides the following templates additionally:

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List Name Contains Sorted By Available for

Cut-Off List Equal to Cut-Off List plus Grade (Material) Complete job
(incl. Plate Area)
Plate net surface* Phases
Profile length** Picked[Member]
Picked[Assembly]

* In case of bar profile types the Area[m²] column is empty.

** In case of plate profile types, the Length[mm] column is empty.

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List Name Contains Sorted By Available for

Summary List by Phase Phase number Complete job

Phases
Phase name Phases
Plate net surface* Picked[Member]
Profile length** Picked[Assembly]
Phase net weight

* In case of bar profile types the Area[m²] column is empty.

** In case of plate profile types, the Length[mm] column is empty.

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List Name Contains Sorted By Available for

Summary List of Mark Mark number Complete job

Project
Profile Type Phases
Plate net surface* Picked[Member]
Profile length** Picked[Assembly]
Profile Net Weight

* In case of bar profile types the Area[m²] column is empty.

** In case of plate profile types, the Length[mm] column is empty.

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List Name Contains Sorted By Available for

Members Weight Mark. Mark Number Complete job

Control List
Profile Type. Phases
Plate net surface.* Picked[Member]
Profile length.** Picked[Assembly]
Profile Net Weight.
X, Y and Z coordinate of
member centre of gravity.

* In case of bar profile types the Area[m²] column is empty.

** In case of plate profile types, the Length[mm] column is empty.

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List Name Contains Sorted By Available for

Phases Weight Phase Phase number Complete job

Control List
Phase name Phases
Phase net weight
X, Y and Z coordinate of
member centre of gravity

* In case of bar profile types the Area[m²] column is empty.

** In case of plate profile types, the Length[mm] column is empty.

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7.4.9 Check Marking Status before Run Report

For run a report the marking of elements is essentially required, so that the reports are filled
with the effective data of the current model, for example, amount of members, member
length. To eliminate inconsistency between model and report, before running report, the
marking status is automatically checked for the current selection list.
Select Output / Reporting / Run Report to display the Run Report Window:

If an unmarked element is found a message information window is displayed:

Yes The report is applied without model check or list consistency check.

No The report is not applied. The marking can be applied again to consider all
elements during Run Report.

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7.4.10 Run Report with Specified Selection List

The Run Report defines and creates the report output dependent on a specified selection
list. The list can be defined by selecting elements directly in the model.
Select Output / Reporting / Run Report to display the Run Report window:

Note: The offer of lists may differ dependent on the element selection.

Report Definition
Defines a single or multiple reports for report creation.
Select a single report by clicking the report name. Select multiple reports by clicking
<CTRL> and several report names in the report definition list.

Note: In case of multiple report name selection, the preview displays the first selected
report.

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Selection
Specifies the elements considered in the reports:

Completed Job Specifies all elements of the job for the report.

Phases Specifies a single phase for the report.

If Phases is selected, the phases area displayed below
becomes selectable (the phases are not greyed any longer).
Refer to Phases area for more information.
If a specific phase is selected in the area below, then an arrow
is displayed adjacent to the phase number and the elements
in that phase are considered for the report.

As Picked (Member) Specifies elements by picking them in the model. Only the
picked elements are considered for the report.
As Picked can only be used for following reports:
• BOCAD CutOff list
• BOCAD Extended Cutting list
• BOCAD Marking list
• BOCAD Profile list
• BOCAD Revision List
• BOCAD Signed Cutting list
If As Picked (Member) is selected, elements can be directly
identified in the model:

Pick A single element can be selected.

<Ctrl>+Pick Multiple elements can be selected.

Lasso A single or multiple elements can be

selected.

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As Picked (Assembly) Specifies elements by picking them in the model. Both the
picked elements and the associated components are
considered for the report.
• BOCAD Assemblies list
• BOCAD CutOff list
• BOCAD Extended Cutting list
• BOCAD Marking list
• BOCAD Profile list
• BOCAD Revision List
• BOCAD Secondary Overview list
• BOCAD Shipping Overview list
• BOCAD Signed Cutting list
If As Picked (Assembly) is selected, elements can be
directly identified in the model:

Pick A single element can be selected.

<Ctrl>+Pick Multiple elements can be selected.

Note: The picked assembly is not highlighted in the model.

Phases area

Note: Becomes available when the Selection is set to Phases. For all other Selection
options Phases area is greyed.

Defines the phase to consider for the reports.

Drag a Column Header here to Group by that Column

Structures the displayed table dragging a column header to the Drag a column header
here to Group by that Column button.
For example, if the Designer column header name is dragged, a Designer button is then
displayed and the table is subdivided for all designers who created a phase.

To rebuild the table to the original structure, drag the used column header back to the
header line above the table.

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Phase Table
Displays the available phases created in the job with phase number, phase name, designer
name an identification number (ID).
The table consists of:

Header Line Displays header names.

The lines can be reorganised using drag-and-drop to move
a cell to another position.
Clicking a specific header sorts the table content by the
appropriate names, ascending or descending.

Filter Line Displays filtering tools for each header. The tools allow to
reduce the available amount of data.

Phase Lines Displays the phases available in the job including the
related information. A selected phase is marked with an
arrow adjacent to the line.

Reporting Unit
Defines the unit used in the reports.

Metric Uses m, cm and mm in the reports.

Imperial Uses feet and inch in the reports.

Run
Creates the selected report(s) on base of the specified selection. The report is displayed in
another Run Report Window.

Preview
Specifies the preview settings for Run Report.

Displays the preview of a selected report.

Hides the report preview.

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7.5 Graphics

7.5.1 Delete Graphic Setting Sets *3.2 Fix5*

In the graphic functions, the saved settings sets can now be deleted.
For example, select Graphics / Dimension / Dimension to display the Dimension window:

Delete
Deletes a setting set for the currently used graphic function.
Click Delete to display the Delete window. Select a setting set (name) using the drop-down
selection and click OK to remove the setting. This setting set is not available within the Load
selection anymore.

Note: When a setting set has been saved, for example, of a single Dimension function, the
specified setting set name is available then in all Load windows called from an
dimension function window. The Delete function removes a setting set only where
the Delete button is used. In all other Load windows, the specific setting set (name)
is still available. If the setting set must be deleted entirely, the setting set must be
deleted individually.

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7.6 Tools

7.6.1 Bevels in Model Explorer

Bevels can be displayed in the Model Explorer as sub element of the plate.
Create a bevel on a plate using Member / Modify / Welds Preparation. Select Tools /
Explorers / Model to display the Model Explorer sliding controller:

The bevel is linked to the plate and contains all available bevel segments of the plate. If a
bevel is created around the complete contour, only one bevel segment is displayed as part
of the bevel. Refer to Create Bevel Plate Edges using Weld Preparation for further
information.

7.6.2 Bevel Information in Attribute Window

Bevel information derived from bevel can be displayed in the attribute window.
Follow the procedure for Bevels in Model Explorer. Select a bevel in the Model Explorer.
Click the right mouse button to open the context menu. Select Attributes to display the
Attribute sliding controller with the detailed bevel information:

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Select a bevel segment in the Model Explorer. Click the right mouse button to open the
context menu. Select Attributes to display the Attribute sliding controller with the detailed
plate or profile information:

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7.6.3 Geometry of Plates and Profiles in Attribute Window 3.2 Fix2

The geometry information for area, centre of gravity and weight derived from plates and
profiles can be displayed in the attribute window.
Create a pate or a profile using Member / Create / Plate or Profile. Select Tools /
Explorers / Model to display the Model Explorer sliding controller:

Select Output / Reporting / Run Report once to calculate the attributes.

Note: Already the call of the Run Report function initialises the calculation. It is not
required to run a specific report.

Select a plate or a profile in the Model Explorer. Click the right mouse button to open the
context menu. Select Attributes to display the Attribute sliding controller with the detailed
geometry information:

Dtpare Plane Area, derived from 3D Geometry function

DtCogc Center of Gravity for a Profile and Plate

Dtwgh Real Weight

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7.6.4 Display UDA’s using the Attribute Slide Controller

Displays the attributes defined in AVEVA using the attribute slide controller.
Select a bevel in the Model Explorer. Click the right mouse button to open the context
menu. Select Attributes to display the Attribute sliding controller with the detailed bevel
information. Select any attribute and right-click, to display the Attribute Menu.

Toggle UDA
Defines the display of user defined attributes.
f the function is turned on, the user defined attributes are displayed.

Displays the UDAs including imported UDAs

from a 3.1 project. Refer to Upgrade 3.1 Job
and Import User Defined Attributes from
LEXICON for further information.

If the function is turned off, the user defined attributes are not displayed.

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7.6.5 Manage Drawings using Flexible Explorer 3.2, 3.2 Fix4

The Model Explorer functionality has been extended to:
• Customise the .bmf file use.
• Access .bmf files easily.
A predefined structure is available divided in a public and in a private area. The drawings in
the public area and in the private area are stored in Dabacon.
Select Tools / Explorers / Flexible Explorer to display the Flexible Explorer sliding
controller:

The AVEVA Bocad sample projects provide the Flexible Explorer with following hierarchies:

Job Structure

Designation Provides a job structure defined by elements designation.

The structure depends on the available element designations

used in the job.

Job Structure Provides a job structure defined by job structure phases.

The structure depends on the phases defined in the job.

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Drawing Structure

Deliverables Provides a drawing structure defined by public drawings and

private drawings.

The structure is predefined with AVEVA Bocad Sample 3.2

projects.

Note: The areas represent only a textual structure to inform

the user, that the selected folder:

Bmfs_Public Is public. The presented drawings are

available for modifications.

Note: Drawings can be automatically or

interactively created in the public area.
Refer to Create Drawings in
Deliverables Area Automatically or
Create Drawings in Deliverables Area
Interactively for further information.

Note: Nested drawings - interactively or

automatically created - are stored in
the public folder, too.

Bmfs_Private Is private. Only the job owner is allowed to

modify the presented drawings.

Important: All drawings in both areas are visible and

processible for all users.

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Drawing Structure

Deliverables by Type Provides a drawing structure defined by drawing type:

The structure depends on the defined storage environment in

the job as defined in the drawing configuration settings (Output
/ Drawing / Automatic > Drawing Type Configuration icon >
Paper / File Name > Target Directory).

Note: The hierarchy can be modified by the administrator using AVEVA LEXICON.

If a structure element is picked, the following general interactions are possible:

or <+> Expands tree to display all members under the selected

element.

or <-> Collapses the tree belonging to the selected item in the

hierarchy

LEFT ARROW Collapses the tree belonging to the selected item in the
hierarchy

RIGHT ARROW Displays current selection if it's collapsed, or select first

member.

END Displays the bottom of the active structure element.

HOME Displays the top of the active structure element.

• Interact in Deliverables Area

In the deliverables area further interactions are available to administrate the public and
private drawings.

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Select a folder in Deliverables area. Click the right mouse button to display the context
menu:

Create Folder Creates a new folder below the selected folder or in the
Deliverables area.

Rename Folder Renames the selected folder.

Enter a new folder name and apply the name to the folder.

Delete Folder Removes the selected folder from the Deliverables area.

Select a drawing in the Deliverables or Deliverables by Type area. Click the right mouse
button to display the context menu:

Open Displays the selected drawing in a new view port.

Note: A displayed drawing cannot be moved, renamed or

deleted.

Move Moves the selected drawing from the current area to an selected
area.

Rename Renames the current drawing.

Enter a new drawing name and apply the name to the drawing.

Delete Removes the selected drawing from the current area.

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7.7 Manage 3.2 Fix2

The Manage tab enables to define data base listing, to display the data access control, to
search for elements in the data base and to define collections which can ease the search.

Related Topics
DB Listing
Data Access Control
Status Control
Search
Collections

7.7.1 DB Listing
The DB Listing window allows you to query and output aspects of the database for example
to report changes since a certain date.

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The menu options available under Control are:

Clear Output Clears the Command Output window used when

Destination is set to Screen.

DB Listing Outputs a listing of the specified parts of the database in its

current state.

DB Changes Outputs a listing of the changes to the specified parts of the

database as a macro which can be run later to return the
database to the state it was in at the given time or session.
You can edit the macro file so that only the required elements
are changed.

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DB Differences Outputs a listing of the specified parts of the database, with

the old and new elements and attributes changed or added
since the given time or session.

Output

Options Displays an Output Options window allowing control over

specific information to be output in a query.

Backtrack Mode Is only active in DB Changes mode and controls the style of
the output information. If on, then the output can be run as a
macro which returns the database to the state it was in at the
given time or session. If off, then the output is a report on the
changes made since the time or session.

The menu options under Add and Remove are used to populate the Elements list.
The Remove option is only active when there are elements in the Elements list.
The following are common to the Add and Remove:

CE Adds or removes the current element.

CE Members Adds or removes the members of CE, but not CE.

Pick Only active in Model. Allows you to add or remove elements by

graphical picking using event driven graphics.

Current Adds or removes all elements in the selected lists. Lists are created
Collection using the Collections window.

The Remove option has the following items which are not present in the Add menu:

All Removes all elements from the Elements list.

Selected Removes all items selected in the Elements list.

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The following are the menu options under Colour:

Highlight > Elements Displays a Colour Selection window. When a colour is picked,
the contents of the Elements list is highlighted in that colour, in
all the graphical views. Only elements already in the Drawlist is
highlighted; elements are not automatically added to the
Drawlist.

Highlight > Changes/ The option is Changes or Differences according to the mode. It
Differences is not available at all in DB Listing mode and displays a Colour
Selection window.
When you click Apply, the colour picked is used to highlight any
elements that have changed.

Unhighlight Removes the highlight from the CE only, the Elements in the list
or All elements in the graphical views.

Query
A Query is always output to the screen. If the Destination is set to File then output is made
to the specified file as well as screen.
A file output contains comment lines, which start with -- so it can be run as a macro at a later
stage.
The following are the menu options under Query:

Clock Outputs current Time and Date.

CE and Elements The options under CE output information about the current element,
and the options under Elements output information about all the
elements in the Elements list on the window.

Note: Querying extremely long Element lists can take a long time.

Both Query > CE and Query > Elements have the following sub options:

Session Outputs:
• Element name
• DB name
• Last saved session number and the date, user and description
(session comment) for that session.
Last Modified Outputs:
• Element name
• DB name
• The session that each element or any of the hierarchy below it
was last modified, the date of the modification and the modifying
user.

Note: The Query operation can be a time consuming operation if the CE is a DB world
element or a large site, or other top-level element, and so you are prompted with a
message to confirm this operation.

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History Similar to the Last Modified Query, but gives the information for
every session in which the element has been created or modified. You
needs to confirm the query for top-level elements.
Claimed by Outputs the name of the user who has the current element claimed
out for modification, which is Unset if no user has the element
claimed.
DB Name/Mode Outputs the name, DB name, the DB access mode (RW, R, Multiwrite)
and the claim mode (implicit, explicit).

Destination
You can send the output of queries to a File or Screen. If File is selected, enter a valid path
and filename.
If Screen has been selected, the result is the output to a standard Command Window
when Apply is clicked.
Select New File to create a new file to output the result to. Select Overwrite or Append if
the file exists.
Browse displays a file browser allowing a previously created output file to be used as the
destination.

Elements
The Elements part of the window lists elements that is reported on when Apply is clicked.
Click on any element in the list to navigate to that element in the Catalogue Explorer.
The active field in the Changes Since pane depends on the mode (Changes, Listing or
Difference). None of the controls are active in DB Listing mode. In DB Changes and DB
Differences modes, the following options can be selected:

Savework Reports on changes since the last Save Work.

TimeDate Reports on changes since a given time and date.

The time format is specified as HH:MM on a 24 hour clock, for example
16:15.
The date format is DD MMM YYYY, for example 9 Feb 1998 or 30 Aug
97.

Session Reports on changes since the given session number. Input a session
number or use the plus and minus (+/-) options to increment the session
number.

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Extract Only active when the current element is in an extract database. When
this option is chosen, the options in the Since Extract frame becomes
active. Refer to Changes Since Extract for further information.
Type in the session number, or change it using the + and - options.

Stamp Reports on the changes since the Stamp selected from the Since
Stamp list at the bottom of the window.
Remember that each DB has its own sessions. The current DB is
displayed by Database Name at the bottom of the frame. Refer to
Changes Since Stamp for further information.

Note: Time Date and Session are related, changing one affects the other settings, and also
display the correct Session User.

Click More to open a window that displays the Database Name, Reason for
session (such as a Save Work), the Session No (the session number) and any
Comments associated with the Session.

Changes Since Extract

The first drop-down list in the Extract frame displays all the databases in the extract
hierarchy above the current extract, with the Master at the top of the list.
The options on the next drop-down list are:

Only Compares the current database with the selected extract ancestor
database.

Latest Compares the database with the latest version of the selected extract
ancestor database.

Session Compares the database with the selected ancestor extract since session
nn of that extract.

Date Compares the database with the selected ancestor extract since the given
date in a session of the ancestor extract.

Changes Since Stamp

The Since Stamp part of the window is only available if the Stamp option has been selected
(see above). Select the Display drop-down to list Stamps by; Name, Date, Function or
Description.

Highlight Changes
The Highlight Changes option is only active when the window is in DB Changes or DB
Differences mode with an DESIGN database selected. If switched on, the changed
elements is highlighted in all the 3D graphics views in the colour specified by Colour >
Changes. The Highlight Changes option is useful after a Get Work to view the changes
that other users have made.

7.7.2 Data Access Control

Views the access rights of the users set up in a project.

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The Query Data Access Control window is for information only. Data Access Control can
only be switched on and off and changed in AVEVA Administration™.

Data Access Control is Currently ...

Displays if the data access control is Active or Inactive.

Active If the data access control is active, the options on the User Rights tab
become available and the options can be modified.

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Inactive If the data access control is inactive, the options on the User Rights
tab are unavailable.

User Rights
Displays the Data Access Controls and the ACRs that apply to the current user and the
Roles and Scopes that define each ACR.

Element Access
Displays which attributes of an element a user have access to, and the DAC restrictions on
operations that can be carried out on the element. Where restrictions apply, the appropriate
error message is listed alongside the attribute or operation.

Related Topics
User Rights
Element Access
Manage 3.2 Fix2

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• User Rights
Displays the Data Access Controls and the ACRs that apply to the current user and the
Roles and Scopes that define each ACR.

ACR that Apply to the User

Displays the Access Rights (ACR) which apply to the user.

Role
Displays the user Name, role Description and the Permissible Operations.

Name
Displays the user name created the element.

Description
Displays the user’s role description.

Permissible Operations
Displays the permissible operations the user is allowed to do.

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Scope
Displays job Scope Name, Description and Selection.

Name
Displays the scope name.

Description
Displays the scope description.

Scope Selection
Displays the scope selection.

Related Topics
Element Access
Data Access Control

• Element Access
Displays which attributes of an element a user have access to, and the DAC restrictions on
operations that can be carried out on the element. Where restrictions apply, the appropriate
error message is listed alongside the attribute or operation.

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CE
Displays the data access restrictions for the element.
Select an element in the Model Explorer and click CE to populate the entry field with the
appropriate element information and to make the element the current element.

Error Messages
Displays the messages for Attributes and Operations related to the selected element.

Attributes
Displays the attribute names along with the level of access a user has to each of the
selected element's attributes.

Operation
Displays the operations along with the restrictions that are applied to the user when carrying
out the operations on the selected element.

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Related Topics
User Rights
Data Access Control

7.7.3 Status Control

The constructor modules such as AVEVA Everything E3D Model, PARAGON, DESIGN and
Outfitting, use the Status Controller to interact with Controlled Objects (any model object
that has one or more status values assigned to it).
On the Manage tab, in the Status Control group, select Status Controller to display the
Status Controller window.

The Status Controller window is initially blank unless status layouts have been previously
created.

• Status Layout
If status layouts have been created, once selected from the Status Layout drop-down list,
the window is renamed and columns are displayed to reflect this and populated with all the
model objects which have the same element type specified for the selected status definition
in LEXICON, for example, PIPE.

Through out this guide, the Status Controller window will continue to be referred to as a the
Status Controller window.

• Create a Status Layout

To create a Status Layout, from the Status Controller window, select New Layout from the
Status Layout drop-down list.

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Or
Right click on the header and select Status Layout from the displayed menu.

The Select Status Columns window is displayed, populated with all the status definitions
and values created by the administrator in LEXICON.

Select the check box alongside the required status definition, for example, select the check
box alongside Pipe Design Status then click OK.

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The Set Layout Scope Elements window is then displayed to allow for scope selection,
refer to for further information.

Click Add to display the Reference Browser. Use the Explorer and Search tabs to select
the required owning elements (refer to the AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 User Documentation -
Reference Browser for further information), then click OK.

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If cancelled, the Status Controller window is populated with those model objects that are or
could be controlled by the selected status definitions.
A selected scope reduces the number of rows populated, which can mean a much faster
display of the Status Controller window. If more than one Status Definition has been
selected, one can be selected as the Focus Status in the drop-down list, and this will be
used for Edit Status operations.

Note: This can take several minutes, if unsure what to include, select an element such as a
zone that has few offspring; the scope can always be changed later.

To modify the currently selected scope to display particular status data, select Set Layout
Scope from the Status Layout quick access tool bar.
In the grid area, select Column Setup from the right click menu.

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The Column Setup window is displayed, populated with the pseudo attribute expressions
for the status columns already added.

Note: The user can show the status of a related object in its own column. For example, if
the user is managing status of schematic equipment (SCEQUI), they can show the
status of a linked EQUI using an expression like. Refer to the AVEVA Bocad Steel™
3.2 User Documentation - Pseudo Attributes for further information.

STVDSC( /DesignStatus ) of Deslnk numb 1

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Note: Setting up a column to display the Reason attribute - attributes expression is

STVREA (/StatusName) for example STVREA (/CORStatus).

The chosen column layout can be saved, in the grid area of the Status Controller window,
right click one of the column titles and from the displayed menu, select Save Status Layout.

The Status Layout is automatically saved to the default location. To save the Status Layout
with a different name, in the grid of the Default Status Profile window, right click one of the
column titles and from the displayed menu, select Save Status Layout As. The Save
Layout As window is displayed.

This name then appear in the Status Layout drop-down list on the Status Controller
window.

Note: The other options available on the right click menu from the column titles, including
Settings and Export to Excel, refer to Getting Started for more information.

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• Edit Status Operations

In the Status Controller window, select the rows for the model objects to be controlled, right
click in the selected area, and then from the displayed menu, select Edit Status.

The Edit Status window is displayed, to edit status values for the selected model objects.
Initially the objects are Not Controlled, that is they have not been assigned a status value.

Select from the status value drop-down list, select for example, Assign to the initial value,
the available status values reflects the valid transitions in the status definition set in
LEXICON. Enter a relevant Comment (optional).

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If the status definition has any states where a list of reasons values are defined then the
Reason drop down list is displayed on the Edit Status window (this attribute is mandatory).

Use the status control to change the status on a selected element. If the transition is to a
state with a list of reason values defined then the Reason drop down list is populated, if the
state does not have values defined then the drop down list is not displayed.

Note: The content of the drop down list changes appropriately for the status selected.

Click Apply then OK

Or
Click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Status window.
If Promote and Demote transitions have been defined, these can be selected directly.

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In the grid area, select the model object to be promoted or demoted, right click and from the
displayed menu, select for example Promote, a variant of the Edit Status window is
displayed.

Note: Actual values are shown if all selected model objects share the same values,
otherwise are displayed as mixed.

For multiple select elements on Promote and Demote, if all elements are at the same state
then the behaviour is the same as for a single element; if some elements are at different
states then the following error window is displayed.

Once the session is saved the reason is displayed in the Status History for an element. If an
element has a status assignment and transition in the same session then any reason set on
the transition is also displayed on the assignment.

If a status value has a reference to a list of values of the wrong type (for example integers)
then the Reason drop down list will be empty and disabled.
If a status value has a reference to a list of values where the referenced UDLOV has been
deleted or is in a database that is not available then a window is displayed.

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Remove Status deletes the status data for the selected model objects, (which means the
model objects are no longer be controlled).

Navigate To allows a single row to be selected in the grid area and highlighted in the Model
Explorer. In the grid area, right click the required row, then from the displayed menu, select
Navigate To.

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• Status History
Status History displays the Status History window for the selected model objects which
lists the status transitions along with other session history.

To export the data from the Status History window into an Excel document, in the grid area,
right click and select from the displayed menu Export to Excel. This functionality is
common to all modules, refer to Common Functionality User Guide for more information.

• Statistical Reports
Statistical Report displays the Statistical Report window to display the data and charts for
the Focus Status on the selected model objects. In the grid area, right click the selected
model object(s) and from the displayed menu, select Statistical Report. The Statistical
Report window is displayed.

Hovering the cursor over one of the regions on the chart gives some figures for the model
objects it represents.

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Right click while the cursor is over a region on the chart, from the displayed menu, when an
option is selected, the functionality is applied to the objects represented by that region.

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For example, when List Elements is selected a list of the elements for that region is
displayed.

Right click in the background of the window, the displayed menu offers various options,
including a range of Chart Types, for example here is a Bar Chart 3D.

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7.7.4 Search
The Search Facility enables you to search for model items in all the graphical applications
and list the search results in a table.

The Search facility is displayed in its simple mode, you can click More Search Tools to
display the advanced mode or click Fewer Search Tools to use simple search tools.

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Name Contains You can search for elements where the name contains a specified
string. The search function is case-sensitive.

Element Type One or more element types can be entered in this field, separated
by a space, comma or semi-colon such as:

DTJOB DTPHSE, DTPDEF; DTPROF

Selecting the [ALL] option from the drop-down list finds all
element types within the current scope. The field requires a valid
entry before the search process is initiated. It is not possible to
search for all elements if the World element is selected.

Current Element / You can search within the Current Element, a Chosen Element or
Element / Current Current Collection.
Collection

Reset Reset allows you to reset all the search fields.

• Attribute Filters
You can set one or more attribute filters for the search. The specified attributes apply to
each element type listed. If there is more than one attribute filter specified then the found
elements satisfy all of the attribute filters.

To add an attribute filter, select Add Filter action label and then enter a valid attribute in the
displayed field. Click in the Operator field and accept the suggested Operator or select a
different one from the drop-down list. With the Operator selected, click in the Value field and
enter an appropriate value. Accepting these settings enters them in the filter grid.

In the List Operator

The In the List Operator enables you to specify a list of values (separated by spaces) for
the specified attribute value - these can be numeric or non-numeric, depending on the type
of the attribute. For example, Attribute=AREA, Operator="In the List", Value="0 1 3", would
find items which have AREA attribute equal to either 0 or 1 or 3.

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In the Range Operator

The In the Range Operator enables you to specify a range of 2 numeric values for example
an upper and a lower limit, inclusive. So, for example, Attribute=AREA, Operator="In the
range", Value="1 10", would find items which have AREA attribute equal to any numeric
value between and including 1 and 10.

If the attribute is changed once it is in the grid, then the Operator and Value fields update
accordingly.

Delete Filter Selecting one or more rows and then clicking this action
label removes the appropriate attribute filters from the grid.

• Free Filter
Free Filter enables you to filter the search using valid PML expression. In the text field type
in a valid PML expression.

• Search Scope
Scopes for the search can be set in the Search Filters, Modified, Within Volume and
Attribute Filters sections of the Search window.

Hierarchical Search beneath a Ceiling

When the search tool is first opened during a session, the default scope has the world
element (/*) as the ceiling of the search within the current database (for example Design, if
within the Design application). To change this ceiling click CE to set the current element as
the Ceiling for the search.
The databases listed in the In Database combo-box are those that are available to you and
the combo-box automatically updates if the database item exists in any of those databases.
Similarly, if you change the database type in the combo-box then the database item
currently displayed is checked, and if not found in that database, the ceiling of the search
scope is reset to world.

Volumetric Search within an Existing Model Item or an Explicit Volume

To set the search scope for Volumetric Searching, select In Volume check box to activate
the Of Element and Explicit Volume search scope approaches.
With the Of Element check box selected, enter a valid model element for the scope of the
search in the adjacent combo-box. Alternatively, click CE to enter the current element in the

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combo-box. The elements found resides within the volume of the specified model element.
A Clear History option is available from the drop-down list.
With the Explicit Volume check box selected, you can specify the opposite 2 corners of a
3D box in which to conduct a search by setting the appropriate coordinates in the X, Y and Z
boxes.
The Wholly within and Wholly & Partially within options, which are applicable to both
volumetric search approaches, allow you to specify whether the found elements exist
completely or partially within the specified volume.

Modified
Select the Modified drop-down list to display a specific time or session of modification, you
can leave it Off if not required. Checking the Show Modified Date on Output check box,
displays the modified date on the Search Results window.

• Manage Searches
You can save the searches that have been created, and these are available in future
sessions. The application you are using determines where and which saved searches are
available to you for use. By default all users are able to save searches into the local settings
directory of the local computer.
A saved search is composed of the criteria used to determine the search, together with the
columns which are to be output in the search results of the Collections window.

In order to run a saved search you can select a named search and click Search. The results
are output into the grid on the search results of the Collections window. The main search
becomes populated with the search criteria.

Create a Saved Search

You can save a search at any time, select Create "Saved Search" Based on Current
Search Criteria. Doing this prompts for the name of the search and the location on the hard
drive of your computer (this is determined by the application you are using).

Delete a Saved Search

Select Delete Selected Saved Search to delete the current saved search.

Note: You can also delete the saved search from the location on your computer, and it is
not loaded the next time you login.

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7.7.5 Collections
The Collections window is used to group data into collections and display Collections. You
can then implement operations on all the items in a collection in one action.

The Collections window allows you to generate collections of database elements which
you need to work on. Each time you access the Collections window, in any of the modules
that use it (DRAW, MODEL and SPOOL), the data collections generated is displayed
enabling elements to be easily transferred between these modules.
The contents of Collections persists between applications and module switching, as well as
between sessions. The data stored is per user, per project in the AVEVA_DESIGN_USER
directory, for example, in Model you can add elements to Collections and then switch to
DRAW to use the same data.

Note: If the AVEVA_DESIGN_USER directory is shared between users, the users are able
to view the same data.

The Collections window consists of two parts:

The top part of the window is the Collections grid and displays the Collections folders.
The lower part of the window is the Contents grid, which displays the status of each item in
the collection currently selected in the Collections grid. The Contents grid can be
customised. Refer to Collections for further information.

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When you do a search, the upper pane is minimized to show only Search Results. Click
Show All Collections to display more collections and if you want to show only the current
collection, click Current Collection. Relative size of each pane can be adjusted to display
more or fewer collections.
To save search results as a collection rename Search Results using right click menu. A new
Search Results will be created when a new search is run. New collections are created on
right click menu.

Create and Rename a Collection

To create a collection, right-click on a folder in the Collection grid and select New > New
Collection from the right click menu. A new collection is then created and displayed in the
Collections grid with a default name, for example NewCollection1.
To change the name of a collection, right-click once on the collection name and select
Rename enter the new name.

Note: Collection names must be unique.

Add Elements to My Collections

To add elements to a collection, use any of the following methods:
Select the required element in the Model Explorer and either right-click and select Add to
Collections from the menu, or drag and drop the element into the Collections grid or the
contents grid.
If you have used the Add to Collections or Add Members to Collections menu option, the
element is added to the current collection.
If you have dragged and dropped the element from the Model Explorer, the element can be
dropped directly onto a Collection in Collections list in order to include it in that collection. If
the element is dropped outside the list of collections a new collection containing the element
is created.
If the element was dropped onto the contents grid and a collection is currently selected, the
element is added to that collection. If no collection is selected, elements cannot be dropped
into the contents grid.
Alternately, select the required element in the Drawlist, and proceed as described for the
Model Explorers. Refer to the AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 User Documentation - Drawlist for
further information.
Unlike the Model Explorers, multiple elements can be selected in the Drawlist, and added
to the Collections grid. From the Drawlist window right-click Add to My Data. A new
collection is automatically created containing the selected elements.

Remove Elements from Collection

To remove an element in a collection from the Collections window, select the item row, then
right click and select Remove Selected Rows from the displayed menu. To remove a
collection, right-click on the collection and select Delete from the displayed menu.

Commands
You can give commands that act on the current list: type the command into the text box,
commands can be applied to all contents in a collection (including Search Results) through
the text box in the middle of the Collections window. Refer to AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2

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User Documentation - Data Model Reference Manual - Introduction for further information
on commands.

Drag and Drop

The contents of one collection can be added to another by dragging one collection on top of
another. Elements can be dragged from the Explorer directly into collection by dropping
them in the contents grid. Elements can be dragged to the 3D view from the contents grid.
Collections can be copied between My Collections and System Collections through drag
and drop.

Move and Copy to and from Collections

To move an element from one collection to another, select the item in the contents grid of
the source collection. You can then either drag the element onto the destination collection in
the Collections grid.
To copy elements between collections, right click on an element, select Copy and then right-
click on the Collection and select Paste.

Note: Orphaned elements can be copied or moved into a collection, except that the
elements are selected from the Collections grid. Elements in collections cannot be
added to the Collections grid as orphaned elements.

Navigate to an Element
An element in a collection can be navigated to (for example in the Model Explorer) and
made the current element, select the element from the contents grid, right-click and select
Navigate To.

Perform Actions on My Collection Elements

Several different actions can be performed on My Collections elements. You can:

Copy and Paste Refer to Move and Copy to and from Collections for further
information.

Remove Selected Removes the selected row from the table grid.
Rows

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Navigate To Navigates to selected element in the Model Explorer.

3D View The 3D View has the following options:

Add - Adds the current element to the 3D View.
Add Only - Will add the significant element to the drawlist but
only add the given primitive(s) to the 3D view rather than all the
primitives below the significant element.
Add Connected - Adds the CE and all the elements that are
connected to the 3D View.
Add Within Volume - Adds the CE plus all the elements that
occupy the same volume as the current element to the 3D View.
Remove - Removes the current element from the 3D View.
Remove Only - Will remove the significant element from the
drawlist but only removes the given primitive(s) to the 3D view
rather than all the primitives below the significant element.
Highlight Elements - Highlights the current element in the 3D
View.
Unhighlight Elements - Removes the highlight from the
selected element.

Note: If a collection was selected, the action is performed for all

elements in that collection.

Current Collection
The Current Collection is selected by double-clicking on a collection and will be indicated
with an asterisk icon in the Collections pane.

Shared Collections
You can create Shared Collections in the Shared Collections folder, which will create
Groups and Groupsets in the Model Explorer, both of which are created through the right-
click menu.

Refer to AVEVA Bocad Steel™ 3.2 User Documentation - Data Model Reference Manual -
Shared Collections (Groups) and Secondary Hierarchies for further information.
A dynamic collection can be created for shared collections which is a collection that does
not have a fixed scope but evaluates its contents based on defined selection criteria. Right

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click on a shared collection element and select Edit Scope Selection to create a dynamic
collection. Refer to Create Dynamic Collections for further information.

System Collections
System Collections are read only and are the following:
• Drawlist
• Claimlist
• Current Selection

Add to Collections
You can add elements from the Model Explorer to the Collections window, right click on an
element and select ADD CE To Current Collection or ADD CE Members To Current
Collection, which will add the selected element to the current collection.

Note: You must double-click on the collection to make it active before adding elements.

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Create Dynamic Collections

A dynamic collection is a collection that does not have a fixed scope but evaluates its
contents based on defined selection criteria.

Note: This requires an understanding of writing PML expressions.

A dynamic collection can be created from a shared collection.

Right click on a shared collection element and select Edit Scope Selection to display the
Expression Editor window.

The Expression Editor window uses a PML expression to select elements.

Expression Specifies the content of the collection using a valid PML

expression.
The validity of the expression is continually tested. If the
PML expression is not valid, a warning is displayed adjacent
to the text box.

Execute Processes the PML expression and displays the results in

the Results list.

Results Displays the results of the PML expression, all elements are
represented by name and type.

OK
Saves the PML expression results and closes the Expression Editor window.

Cancel
Discards any changes and closes the Expression Editor window.

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Scope Selection
For example, to collect all SCTN and GENSEC elements with an owning SITE with purpose
STL. The scope selection is stored in the SCOSEL attribute of the GPSET.

Collect Items modified after a Certain Date

To create a collection of all items modified after a particular date, set the comparison date on
the command line, for example:
SETCOMPDATE 1 Jan 2017
then use the MODIFIED()syntax in the scope selection.

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7.8 Viewport

7.8.1 Create Drawings in Deliverables Area Interactively

If drawings are interactively created, they can be stored in sub-folders of Private or Public
in the Deliverables area in the Flexible Explorer.
Create a view in a new view port using the functions in the View tab. Select the Save As
icon to display the SaveBmfAsForm window:

New Folder
Creates a new folder named New Folder as sub folder in the selected Private or Public
sub folder. It is not possible to create a drawing directly in the Private or Public folder. The
new folder is required to save the current view.
In the folder tree following interactions can be applied:

Rename Folder Rename the folder by double-clicking the folder name,

entering a new name and pressing <Return>.

Expands the folder tree to display the folder content listed by

names.

Collapses the folder tree to hide the folder content.

Display Folder Content Display the Folder Content by selecting a sub folder.

Note: The created folder becomes available in the Flexible Explorer after refreshing the
folder by selecting.

Folder Content
Displays the drawings the selected folder contains including drawing information which are
stored with a drawing, for example, Author, drawing Type number, Creation Date and
Modification Date.

Drawing Name
Defines the drawing name to be saved in the selected sub folder.

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7.8.2 Modify Bevel Representation

The bevels created using the welds preparation can be represented in different ways for
different purposes. Refer to Create Bevel Plate Edges using Weld Preparation for further
information.
Create a plate with bevels. Display the plate in a view port. Select Viewport / Settings or
PowerWheel in a free view area / Context / View Setting to display the Representation
window:

Select the Type icon to display the ... Member Setting window:

Bevel
Defines the bevel representation on views.

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None Does not represent bevels at all.

Note: Bevels which are not displayed cannot be modified or deleted.

Line Represents bevels as a thick line in the plate top view, for example, to
simplify the representation and reduce calculation capacity when
recalculating highly detailed views.

Limitation:
Representation of bevels perpendicular to the viewport plane is not
considered with the Line representation.

Note: The style for line representation is defined globally using the global
representation settings (Project / Options > Configuration > Global
Settings > Drawing > Representation > Bevel-Representation).
Refer to Define Bevel Line Representation Globally for further
information.

Note: Bevels in the Line representation can be modified and deleted.

Cut-out Represents bevels as a cut-out in all views, for example, to enable a detailed
view on bevels in sections. Cut-out is the default representation setting.

Note: The Cut-out representation is the only available representation in

drawings.

Note: Bevels in the Cut-out representation can be modified and deleted.

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8 AVEVA Bocad Steel™ Add-On Functionality

8.1 Offshore Ribbon

When Offshore License is activated an additional Fluent User Interface (FUI=Ribbon)
becomes available:

8.2 Offshore Macros

When Offshore License is activated an Offshore Macros becomes available in Macros
Explorer:

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