To Use a Spec in a Plant 3D Model

Use a Spec in a Plant 3D Model

1. On the ribbon, click Home tab Part Insertion panel.
2. In the Specs list, click a spec.

   The spec sheet is displayed in the Spec Editor pane.

View a Spec Sheet in a Plant 3D Model

1. In the Specs list, click a spec.
2. On the ribbon, click Home tab Part Insertion panel Spec Viewer.

Insert Parts from a Spec Sheet into a Drawing

1. On the ribbon, click Home tab Part Insertion panel Spec Viewer.
2. In the Spec Viewer, on the spec sheet, click a part that you want to include in the 3D model.
3. Under Part Details, click Insert In Model.

Add Parts from a Spec Sheet to a Tool Palette

1. On the ribbon, click Home tab Part Insertion panel Spec Viewer.
2. In the Spec Viewer, in the Part Sizes pane, click a part to add to the tool palette.
3. Under Part Details, click Add To Tool Palette.

Create a Custom Tool Palette from a Spec Sheet

1. On the ribbon, click Home tab Part Insertion panel Spec Viewer.
2. In the Spec Viewer, under Part Details, click Create Tool Palette.

Update a Plant 3D Model with a Changed Spec

1. On the status bar, right-click the Check for Spec Updates status bar button and select Spec Update Settings.

   Alternatively, on the status bar, click the Spec Update Available balloon notification.

   Note: The Spec Update Results dialog box displays an informational message if no spec update is available.
2. In the Spec Update Available dialog box, do one of the following:
   • (Recommended) Apply the spec updates to the part in the model.
   • Leave the model unchanged and be prompted later.
3. To apply updates to a 3D model whenever updates become available, select Always Update Pipe Specs.

Edit the Spec Update Settings

1. On the status bar, right-click the Check for Spec Updates status bar button and select Spec Update Settings.

   The Spec Update Settings dialog box is displayed.

   

2. From the Check for Updates dropdown list, select how often the check occurs.
3. If you want to automatically update, clear the Ask Me Before Applying Updates check box.
4. Click Check Now to immediately check for updates.

Note: Automatic updates run at the time interval you specify. If a spec update is available, a balloon notification prompts you to update the 3D model. If there are no spec updates available, no notification is displayed.