To work with instrumentation and custom components

Update components in the model that use the spec.

To create a custom part (specialty item)

1. On the ribbon, click Home tab Part Insertion panel Custom Part.
2. In the Custom Parts Builder window, click Plant 3D Shape.
3. In the Custom Part Type list, click Permanent.
4. In the Part Type list, click the type (for example: Inline Instrument).
5. In the Size list, click the size of the pipe the part attaches to (for example: 4).
6. Click the Shape Browser. Specify a part shape.
7. Under Dimensions, enter the part dimensions (for example: D 6, L 12).
8. Under Port Properties, specify properties for the port (for example: End Type FL).
9. Click Insert in Model.

To create a placeholder part

1. On the ribbon, click Home tab Visibility Toggle Placeholder Display.
2. On the ribbon, click Home tab Part Insertion panel Custom Part.
3. In the Custom Parts Builder window, click Plant 3D Shape.
4. In the Custom Part Type list, click Placeholder.
5. In the Spec list, click the pipe spec that needs this part (for example: CS300).
6. In the Class list, click a part type (for example: Nipple).
7. In the Size list, click a size (for example: 6”).
8. Click Insert in Model.
9. Click to specify a point on the pipe line.

   The placeholder part is connected to the pipe line.

   
10. To finish adding placeholder parts, press ENTER.

To update a spec in the model

1. At the command prompt, enter plantspecupdatecheck.
2. If automatic spec updating is not set, accept spec updates.

To substitute a piping component in the model

1. In the drawing area, click the placeholder component to select it.
2. Click the substitution grip, and in the substitution palette, click the new item.