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2 Using Isodraft

This document provides an introduction to using ISODRAFT software to create isometric drawings from piping design or fabrication databases. It describes the different types of isometrics that can be produced, including standard, fabrication, erection, and spool drawings. It also outlines how to specify output settings like the plot file, message file, and how to assemble a detail list to produce isometrics for multiple non-contiguous elements in one operation.

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2 Using Isodraft

This document provides an introduction to using ISODRAFT software to create isometric drawings from piping design or fabrication databases. It describes the different types of isometrics that can be produced, including standard, fabrication, erection, and spool drawings. It also outlines how to specify output settings like the plot file, message file, and how to assemble a detail list to produce isometrics for multiple non-contiguous elements in one operation.

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2 Using ISODRAFT

This chapter provides an introduction to ISODRAFT and describes how to use ISODRAFT
to create an isometric drawing; by using either the GUI or by entering commands directly
into the command line. The steps for processing isometric plot files using the GUI and
Command Line are illustrated by examples in Example of Detailing the CE Using the GUI
and Example of Detailing Using ISODRAFT Commands, respectively.
2.1 Introduction to ISODRAFT
ISODRAFT can be used to produce isometric plot files of pipes and networks, from either
the DESIGN or Fabrication databases, to your own required standards. Normally, you will
use these drawings for pipe work fabrication, but you can also use them during on-site
erection.
You can produce standard isometrics for zone, pipe, branch or spool drawing elements or
for a mixture of these elements. In addition, system isometrics, showing a complete piping
network, and equipment trim isometrics can be produced.
Note: Mixed isometrics, containing elements from the DESIGN and Fabrication databases,
cannot be produced.
ISODRAFT produces your isometric drawings automatically, including any associated
material lists you request. These material lists can specify: piping components; bolt
requirements; pipe cutting lengths; etc. ISODRAFT uses the information in the project’s
DESIGN, Catalogue and Fabrication databases to produce the required lists.
The isometrics produced can be fully dimensioned and annotated to ensure that you find
them easy to use and unambiguous.
2.1.1 Types of Isometrics
You can include the following types of isometric in an ISODRAFT drawing:
• Combined erection and fabrication isometric (standard)
• Fabrication-only isometric (for shop floor use)
• Erection-only isometric (for field use)
• Spool drawing isometric
Each isometric type has its own forms of dimensioning annotation and material list.
You can also control:
• Complexity (drawing level density) of the isometric
• View direction
• Layout and units of dimensions

Note: You cannot stack drawings in single file mode.


• Querying the Output Device
The current output file and mode can be queried at any time by using the command
Query OUTPut
Typical messages you may see are:
PLOT FILE PREFIX = /filename SINGLE
PLOT FILE = /filename MULTIPLE PAPER LENGTH 1200
2.4.2 Message File
ISODRAFT outputs a report of pipes detailed and drawings produced, together with any
problems found when the pipes were processed. The file to which this information is to be
sent is specified by the command
MESSagefilename filename
At the end of an ISODRAFT run this file will contain:
• the references of all pipes which have been processed;
• the references of any pipes which have been rejected and the reason for rejection;
• advisory messages, such as item codes being truncated;
• the name of the plot file in which each drawing of each pipe will be stored.
Typical messages showing errors in the design are as follows:
Any errors reported in the message file should be corrected and the pipes for which errors
were reported should be run through ISODRAFT again.
The message file name can be queried by using the command
Query MESSagefilename
2.4.3 Assembling a Detail List
Assembling a ‘Detail List’ allows you to produce isometrics for several elements that are not
in the same area of the database (or even in the same database), in one operation. You can
use the ADD and REMOVE commands to specify which elements you wish to place in the

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