As model items are created differently (panels, pipes, equipment, structures, etc.), different ways of collection needs to be provided. The previous section described the common procedure for collection; the following are different processes depending upon the modelled item.
The collect rules window can be opened by clicking on the Collect rules icon.
This button opens a dialog where the user can tick the type of elements to be considered during a collect operation.
The settings will vary from customer to customer depending on the use of AVEVA Marine.
There now follows a brief explanation of some of the considerations for different types of design elements.
4.5.1 Pipe and HVAC
Pipes and HVAC are created and manufactured as spools therefore they will normally be collected as spools. It is also possible to collect pipe and HVAC by e.g. pipe, branch or part. By checking a box the user can effectively enable collection at that level, unchecking an item will allow collection of possible
descendants or ancestors.
Pipe example shown, PSLIST set to PSPOOL items can only be collected at PSPOOL level from the Design Explorer.
HSLIST set to HSPOOL items can only be collected at HSPOOL level from the Design Explorer.
The following examples are also applicable to HVAC assemblies.
4.5.2 To Collect the Complete Pipe
Set the collection rules with PIPE checked.
In the assembly planning window, highlight the assembly that the pipe is to be collect to. Then drag and drop the pipe from the design explorer into the assembly list window. The pipe will be added to the assembly as one entity.
If collecting from the graphical display, selecting any component will automatically collect the pipe when PIPE is checked. After selecting the pipe right click on the assembly node and select Collect graphical selection.
4.5.3 To Collect a Pipe Spool:
Set the collection rules with PSPOOL checked.
In the assembly planning window, highlight the assembly the spool should be collected to. Then drag and drop the spool from the design explorer into the assembly list window. The spool will be added to the assembly as one entity.
If collecting from the graphical display, selecting one component will automatically collect the spool when PSPOOL is checked. After selecting the spool right click on the assembly node and select Collect graphical selection.
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4.5.4 To Collect a Pipe Branch
Set the collection rules with BRANCH checked.
Then drag and drop the branch into the assembly list. You will see that this time, the branch appears in the list. If the pipe is dragged in it will be displayed as the
constituent branches as shown below.
If collecting from the graphical display, selecting one component will automatically collect the branch when BRANCH is checked. After selecting the branch right click on the assembly node and select Collect graphical selection.
4.5.5 To Collect Pipe Components
Set the collection rules with BRANCH unchecked. Ensure each component type to be collected is checked. Any components not be collected should be unchecked.
Where only individual pipe components e.g. FLAN, BEND, TUBI is to be collected, the Ctrl key should be held down while dragging and dropping.
Drag and drop the individual components onto the assembly node.
Dragging and dropping a PIPE or BRANCH onto the assembly node will result in all the constituent parts being added to the assembly.
If collecting from the graphical display, select each component, use fence mode and shift key to allow multiple selections, items may also be deselected using this method. After selecting the components to be collected right click on the assembly node and select Collect graphical selection.
4.5.6 Structure
Structures are created as model items that are usually made of a lot of individual parts; therefore it is possible to collect the structure at different levels e.g. as a complete structure, as substructures, as a framework or as individual parts.
If the collection rules are set with STRUCTURE checked then the collection will bring in the entire structure regardless of which component level is selected when dragging and dropping or selecting in the graphical view. Similarly if FRMWORK is checked the entire framework will be collected.
If FRMWORK is checked and the top level structure is dragged and dropped for collection, then the individual frameworks will be listed in the assembly collection window.
When only the lower level components are checked then the individual components will be collected and listed in the assembly collection window The individual components will be displayed in the assembly collection window regardless of which level in the structure hierarchy is selected for collection from the Design Explorer.
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4.5.7 Panels
Hull panels are created from plates, profiles, flanges, brackets, etc. and are normally collected as these individual items. However it is also possible to collect the complete panel that contains the individual items.
For hull panels, the model collection can take place in the model graphics display view or the model tree.
4.5.8 Collect a Complete Panel
1. Pre-select the node in the Assembly tree list window, then drag and drop the panel into the list window, or
2. Drag and drop the panel from the design explorer onto the node to which it should belong in the Assembly tree.
The individual items will be seen in the list
4.5.9 Re-allocating Parts
If any parts are already collected to another assembly, a warning will be given for confirmation if the parts should be moved to the new assembly OK, or if they should be rejected and remain in the original assembly, Cancel