Tm-1505 Aveva Plant (12 Series) Aveva Laser Modeller

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Contents 1

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 7 1.1 Aim ....................................................................................................................................................... 7 1.2 Course Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 7 1.3 Prerequisites ....................................................................................................................................... 7 1.4 Course Structure ................................................................................................................................ 7 1.5 Using this guide .................................................................................................................................. 7 1.6 Training Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 8

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Introduction to AVEVA Laser Modeller.................................................................................................. 9 2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 9 2.2 Application .......................................................................................................................................... 9 2.3 Key Features ....................................................................................................................................... 9 2.4 BubbleView Concept .......................................................................................................................... 9

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Preparation for AVEVA Laser Modeller ............................................................................................... 11 3.1 Modelling Workflow .......................................................................................................................... 11 3.2 Laser Scan Data Formats ................................................................................................................ 11 3.2.1 AVEVA Laser Modeller Scan Gateway ...................................................................................... 11 3.3 Project Data Structure ...................................................................................................................... 12 3.4 AVEVA Laser Modeller Catalogue Export Utility ........................................................................... 13 3.4.1 Installation .................................................................................................................................. 13 3.4.2 Paragon Utility ............................................................................................................................ 13 3.5 AVEVA Laser Modeller Catalogue Import Utility ........................................................................... 15 3.5.1 Create sq Database ................................................................................................................... 15 3.5.2 Import Components ................................................................................................................... 15

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AVEVA Laser Modeller - Basic Functionality & Project Creation ..................................................... 19 4.1 Entering an AVEVA Laser Modeller Session ................................................................................. 19 4.2 Creating a Project Model (SAT File) ................................................................................................ 20 4.2.1 Adding scanned images to the model ........................................................................................ 21 4.2.2 Attaching a 2D Plan ................................................................................................................... 22 4.2.3 Attaching Photographs ............................................................................................................... 25 4.3 Loading a Project Model .................................................................................................................. 27 4.4 Manipulating the Workspace Views................................................................................................ 28 4.4.1 BubbleView Navigation .............................................................................................................. 28 4.4.2 Movement in the 3D Window ..................................................................................................... 29 4.4.3 Plan View Size & Direction ........................................................................................................ 29 4.5 Loading Scan Data ........................................................................................................................... 31 4.5.1 Loading Scan Data via Model Components Browser ................................................................ 31 4.5.2 Loading Scan Data via 2D Plan Window ................................................................................... 32

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Measurement Tools ............................................................................................................................... 33 5.1 Selecting Model Area ....................................................................................................................... 33

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Modelling - Creating a Model Hierarchy .............................................................................................. 35 6.1 PDMS Hierarchy ................................................................................................................................ 35 6.2 AVEVA Laser Model Hierarchy Creation ........................................................................................ 36 6.2.1 Piping Hierarchy ......................................................................................................................... 36 6.2.2 Structural Hierarchy ................................................................................................................... 39 6.3 Hierarchy Activation ......................................................................................................................... 40 6.4 Hierarchy & PDMS Export ................................................................................................................ 40

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Component Specifications ................................................................................................................... 41

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Pipework Modelling ............................................................................................................................... 43 8.1 Worked Example ............................................................................................................................... 43 8.2 Component Connectivity ................................................................................................................. 53

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Structural Modelling .............................................................................................................................. 55 5

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Worked Example ............................................................................................................................... 55

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Equipment Modelling ....................................................................................................................... 59 Worked Example .......................................................................................................................... 59

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Exporting to PDMS ........................................................................................................................... 63

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Chapter 1 1

Introduction

AVEVA Laser Modeller allows the production of a verified PDMS Design from laser scan technology. The conversion process is aided by ancillary applications AVEVA Laser Model Catalogue Export & Import, and the AVEVA Laser Model Interface.

1.1

Aim

This AVEVA Laser Modeller course is intended to highlight to participants the general functionality of the product and allow the participant to produce an Intelligent PDMS model from raw scan data.

1.2

Course Objectives

In general terms, the course objectives are to provide participants with the following:     

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An introduction to AVEVA Laser Modeller functionality Viewing and manipulation of laser scanned data in AVEVA Laser Modeller Producing an intelligent PDMS Design model from laser scan point cloud data Using fitting constraints to create orthogonal 'as-designed' models Exporting models - 'as-built, 'as-designed', or optimised to ensure PDMS tolerances are met.

Prerequisites

Trainees should have attended the training course ‘TM-1001 AVEVA Plant (12 Series) PDMS Foundations’ and be familiar with Microsoft Windows.

1.4

Course Structure

Training will consist of oral and visual presentations, demonstrations and set exercises. Each workstation will have a training project, populated with model scan data. This will be used by the trainees throughout the training – ensuring the course objectives are met through practice.

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Using this guide

Certain text styles are used to indicate special situations throughout this document:  Menu pull downs and button press actions are indicated by bold dark turquoise text.  Information the user has to key-in indicated by bold red text. Supplementary information or guidance notes will be distinguished by a turquoise information symbol and accompanying text:

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Additional information

References to other training guides/sections and documents will be distinguished by a book symbol and accompanying text: 

Refer to other documentation

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AVEVA Plant (12 Series) AVEVA Laser Modeller TM-1505 System prompts will be displayed in inverted commas using italicised bold text e.g. 'Choose function'.

1.6

Training Setup

To be confirmed depending on local Beta-test / Workshop environment.

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Chapter 2 2

Introduction to AVEVA Laser Modeller

The AVEVA Laser Modeller has been developed specifically to convert 3D laser scan point data into a 3D model. The resultant models can then be seamlessly exported to AVEVA PDMS. Laser mapping consists of many different scans taken at differing locations around the identified site. The AVEVA Laser Modeller is able to consolidate these into a combined geo-referenced set of point clouds, which are accessible in a 3D environment via a graphical user interface.

2.1

Overview

AVEVA Laser Modeller provides support to the operator to allow rapid, incremental modelling of multiple images from multiple viewpoints that form a site, in order to compose the intelligent 3D CAD model. The conversion process is undertaken by a User who interacts with the laser scan intensity BubbleView, or by the selection of specific groups of points in the 3D window which, for example, belong to the surface of a pipe, and then directs the system to automatically find an appropriate intelligent component representation of a pipe.

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Application

The AVEVA Laser Modeller can be used whenever there is a need to efficiently produce an intelligent 3D Plant model of an existing environment.

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Key Features • • • • • • •

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Rapid production of PDMS plant models from high definition scans. Export of intelligent models into AVEVA PDMS. Discipline based Simple intuitive interface Modelling in BubbleView facility with modelled objects shown in BubbleViews. Set of piping and structural standards. Object connectivity

BubbleView Concept

The BubbleView is an alternative and more intuitive method for viewing intensity data from a laser scan. Traditionally, the spherical scan is flattened out before drawn onto the screen, this has the advantage that the entire scan can be viewed at once, but has the disadvantage in that the scan becomes progressively more distorted at higher elevations, making it difficult for the user to interpret what is being displayed. The BubbleView eliminates these issues by providing a dynamic but much narrower field of view at any one time, thereby reducing the perspective distortion. The BubbleView allows the designer to place themselves at any scan location and to perform a virtual zoom/pan within the laser scan. Comprehensive measurement facilities are also available within the bubble environment BubbleView Modelling is an incredibly fast way of producing a 3D Plant model directly from the laser scan data. It is highly intuitive with an efficient workflow that minimises User design time.

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Chapter 3 3 3.1

Preparation for AVEVA Laser Modeller Modelling Workflow

The AVEVA Laser Modeller forms a crucial part of a modelling workflow from ‘raw’ scan data acquisition to an intelligent PDMS model.

3.2

Laser Scan Data Formats

Further to the modelling workflow and conversion process, the following key data formats are utilised: ZFS

Raw Z&F Scanner points / intensity file

ZFC

Z&F Scanner points/intensity file (compressed)

SAT

3D Solid Model (Acis)

LFD

Point Cloud Database

3.2.1 AVEVA Laser Modeller Scan Gateway The Gateway may be utilised where the source data is not in the required ZFC format. This new application is able to translate a multitude of scan formats (.ptz, .ptx) from various providers such as Leica, or Riegl to the required ZFC format (complete with associated .int file and .png image file).

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AVEVA Plant (12 Series) AVEVA Laser Modeller TM-1505 On selecting the required file to be translated, the User receives the following feedback:

On confirming the Destination Directory, the User selects Process allowing the required Data to be extracted from the source file and processed.

 This application is still in the early phases of development and is subject to alteration.

The application

currently requires a Z&F Sentinel License

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Project Data Structure

The below hierarchy is an example data structure. It is beneficial to adopt a common file structure for all projects. If models are combined from several workstations with different user preferences, there is potential for different image location paths on the same model causing confusion, and slow data access.

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3.4

AVEVA Laser Modeller Catalogue Export Utility

This utility allows the export of catalogues and specifications from PDMS for utilisation within the AVEVA Laser Modeller for the modelling of components. The exported files will be in .XML format.

3.4.1 Installation After installing the Utility extend the PDMS PMLLIB and PDMSUI paths in the evars.bat file for all Users or pdms.bat for a user:  

set pmllib=C:\AVEVA\LaserModellerCatExport12.00\PMLLIB %pmllib% set pdmsui=C:\AVEVA\LaserModellerCatExport12.00\PDMSUI %pdmsui%

3.4.2 Paragon Utility

The utility is accessed within the Paragon Module of AVEVA PDMS. The form shown here is the principal interface to the utility and is accessed by:

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Utilities > Export Spec...

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The User must first define the Output location. To export catalogue components the User must right-click on a Specification world and select: Export

 To select multiple Specifications hold down the CTRL key. Selecting Goto via the right-click menu option takes the User to the Spec World in the Paragon Catalogue Explorer. After the exporting process has completed, the User receives the following message in the command window. The message details the number of components exported and completion time.

 Note:

A log file is automatically created in the same location as the exported catalogue and with the same name as the spec.

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AVEVA Laser Modeller Catalogue Import Utility

The AVEVA Catalogue Import Utility converts the exported PDMS Catalogue and Specifications for use with AVEVA Laser Modeller by a file conversion to .sq format.

The application is accessed by: AVEVA > AVEVA Laser Modeller Cat Import 12.00

3.5.1 Create sq Database The first step is for the User to create a new SQ database by selecting: File > New Database

The User is prompted to set a location to store the SQ file. This location is confirmed in the message window on database creation.

3.5.2 Import Components Next the User must import the components by selecting the XML files created via the Catalogue Export Utility within PDMS Paragon. This is done by selecting: File > Import Components

During the import creation process the User will be presented with a ‘Type mapping’ form as shown on the following page.

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Any Mapped Types detailed as ‘Unclassified’ can be mapped via a right-click context menu: ‘Edit mapped type’. The following options are available:

 Dialled Instruments can be mapped as an End Cap and Nipples as Fixed Length Tubes end caps. On ensuring the mapped types are correct, select Ok.

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AVEVA Plant (12 Series) AVEVA Laser Modeller TM-1505 On processing completion the User will receive a message similar to the following:

Following the import process, the User is able to browse the components via the Specification Browser tab.

The SQ database containing the cats& specs is now ready to be used with the ALM application. The SQ file must be placed in the following location: ‘C:\Program Files\AVEVA\Modeller\standards’.

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Note: Selecting the ‘Specification Information’ tab gives you the option to select the ‘Open Specification XML’ button. Here you can view the geometry references and cross reference to geometry ref in paragon to track down problems with primitives.

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Chapter 4 4

AVEVA Laser Modeller - Basic Functionality & Project Creation

This Chapter aims to introduce the AVEVA Laser Modeller application in regards to access, the user interface, and model manipulation. The section will also introduce the process of loading scan data and the creation of groups to contain modelled objects.

4.1

Entering an AVEVA Laser Modeller Session

To start AVEVA Laser Modeller, select:

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AVEVA > AVEVA Laser Modeller 12.0.0.0

Login using the details provided by the Trainer, for example:

Not Required for Workshop Training

Click the Login button On loading ALM, the following default screen layout and workspace is displayed:

Main Menu

Main Toolbar

Model Components Browser

Status Window

The key areas of the ALM workspace are labelled and will be referred to throughout the training.

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4.2

Creating a Project Model (SAT File)

The following describes the typical sequence when registering a project during creating a new model. From the main menu set: Task > Registration.

From the main menu select: File > New > Model.

Fill in the Enter new Model Details form.

The new model will automatically be given a .sat file extension. The modelling 3D window will now appear on the workspace with the chosen name in the header bar.

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4.2.1 Adding scanned images to the model To add viewpoints to the model, the User must access a right-click context menu by clicking on the Worldview node within the Model Component Browser. Select: New View Points from File.

The User can select the required ZFC files via the prompted Select Images Files dialogue box. On selecting Open, the Viewpoints are added to the model which, can be viewed in the Model Component Browser below the Survey node.

The scans will also be displayed in the keymap window - double clicking on a scan in the Model Component Browser will centre the key map display on the selected scan and colour it yellow.

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4.2.2 Attaching a 2D Plan 2D plans allow the model to be linked with existing site drawings allowing easy referencing of a scan location. Multiple levels can be accommodated.

The User must first Open the Model Control Window and elect the Viewpoint as Survey (these are where the required planes are stored).

Select PLANE from the survey - by default this is the ground plane. Using the Plane context menu, allows the User to manipulate the height of the plane and clone it for additional levels.

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Utilising the right-click context menu on the chosen ground plane, the User selects Attach Active Plan…

A dialogue box is displayed prompting the User to select a Plan (dxf file) which will be pinned to the Plane. On selecting Open another dialogue will appear allowing you to correctly pin the plan to the plane. It may be necessary for the User to set the Scale used in file (file units per metre) as by default it will be 1000 23

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After attachment, the hooking plane can be recognised within the Modelling Control Window by a modified ‘P’ plane icon.

On clicking ok the User is presented with the plan in the graphical view, for example:

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AVEVA Plant (12 Series) AVEVA Laser Modeller TM-1505 To create a new plane, utilise the right-click context menu on the plane icon and select Clone Plane…

The new plane will be appended to the bottom of the list.

4.2.3 Attaching Photographs From the main menu bar select: File > Open > Picture.

Browse and photograph.

select

the

required

To attach the photograph to the plan, rightclick the AVEVA logo within the photo and select: Attach to Plan. Fill in the photo parameters and select: OK

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The photo will appear on the 2D plan as a red arrow.

To show the photo right-click on the red arrow and select the image file name.

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4.3

Loading a Project Model

A required project model can be accessed and loaded into the AVEVA Laser Modeller by selecting from the Main Menu: 

File > Open > Model...

For the purpose of the training browse to the SAT file: 

Sat File: Sample.sat

On loading the model, the User is presented with a Global Options Window defining user application defaults and paths.

 If

a path field is not defined, the user is presented with a warning message, prompting the user to Browse and to define a path e.g. location of model plans.

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AVEVA Plant (12 Series) AVEVA Laser Modeller TM-1505 The red topped model window will now appear on the Modeller desktop:

Model Name

3D View Window

2D Plan View Window

The scans present in the model are populated in the Model Components Browser beneath a World element.

4.4

Manipulating the Workspace Views

Both the keyboard and mouse (buttons) can be used to manipulate views within the AVEVA Laser Modeller. The commands associated with view manipulation and orientations are described in the sections that follow. In addition to standard mouse control functions i.e. movement and window scrolling, the following actions are specific to the AVEVA Laser Modeller:

4.4.1 BubbleView Navigation Left Mouse button Click and hold down the left mouse button to pan left, right, up and down. Double-click in the BubbleView to focus the 3D view on the location and perspective reflected in the BubbleView. Middle Mouse button Scroll the wheel to zoom in and out. Right Mouse button Clicking the right mouse button activates a context menu.

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4.4.2 Movement in the 3D Window  Rotate Click this button to set the flying to rotation mode. Alternatively, hold down the Ctrl key whilst flying in translation mode. Rotation is achieved by moving the cursor within the 3D Window whilst holding down any one of the three mouse buttons. Left Mouse Button Drag the cursor horizontally to rotate the 3D data about the vertical axis (Changes the yaw). Middle Mouse Button Drag the cursor vertically to rotate the 3D data about the horizontal axis (Changes the pitch). Right Mouse Button Drag the cursor vertically to rotate the 3D data about the into-page axis (Changes the roll).  Translation Click this button to set the flying to translation mode. Alternatively, hold down the Ctrl key whilst flying in rotation mode. Translation is achieved by moving the cursor within the 3D Window whilst holding down any one of the three mouse buttons. The mouse buttons provide the following movement: Left Mouse Button Drag the cursor horizontally to translate the observation point along the horizontal axis (Moves left / right). Middle Mouse Button Drag the cursor vertically to translate the observation point along the vertical axis (Moves up / down). Right Mouse Button Drag the cursor vertically to translate the observation point along the into-page axis (Moves forwards / backwards).

4.4.3 Plan View Size & Direction By default, the Model Window is split between the 3D View and 2D Plan Windows, favouring the former. The two windows are split by the Plan View Options Bar, as seen below. This bar allows the selection of an appropriate plan attached to the model via a drop-down menu i.e. an elevation range specific plan, and the toggle of visible information: Photographs attached to the model, Scan ‘circles’ and the Scan position names.

To aid clarity, the 2D Plan Window can be expanded within the Model Window by selecting the top of the Plan View Option Bar, prompting a scroll symbol cursor as shown, and dragging to the desired size by pressing and holding the left-mouse button. 

Expand the 2D Plan View Window to an appropriate size to view the Overall Plan View.

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AVEVA Plant (12 Series) AVEVA Laser Modeller TM-1505 The model window should now appear as below:

AVEVA Laser Modeller can load in any drawings of DXF file format independently or linked to a model file (.sat file). In practice these drawings will be floor plans of the scan site, which are in the same coordinate system as the laser scans. All laser scan sites will be indicated on the current plan as blue circles. Offering a useful perspective of the data, the Plan View may be viewed as an isometric, provided a 3D DXF file is used in model creation. This is done by pressing the CTRL key when the cursor is within the plan view.

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4.5

Loading Scan Data

4.5.1 Loading Scan Data via Model Components Browser To load a scan using the Model Components Browser, the User must first navigate to an appropriate Viewpoint Node in the hierarchy.

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Navigate to the Viewpoint Node: sample 16

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Expand the Viewpoint Node using the plus symbol to reveal the Image Node (images\sample_16.zfc)

There is an action menu associated with the Viewpoint Node and Image Node accessed via a right click menu. 

With images\sample_16.zfc as the current element, select: Load scan, view in Bubble window from the right-click menu.

The 3D window is now populated with point data, and a yellow topped BubbleView Window is presented to the User. A yellow highlighted scan circle in the plan view assists the User in associating model space with the Model Component Browser and the selected image data.

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AVEVA Plant (12 Series) AVEVA Laser Modeller TM-1505 A scan can be removed by selecting the current Image Node and, using the right-click menu:

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Select: Unload Select

The points will now be removed from the 3D display, and the BubbleView Window will close.

 The

yellow highlighted scan circle will remain highlighted until the (removed) scan Image Node is no longer the Current Element in the Model Control Browser.

4.5.2 Loading Scan Data via 2D Plan Window Loading scan data directly from the plan is a common work practice, as it allows efficient scan location using the context of the 2D Plan View Window. Using the Model Components Browser, the User must first navigate to an appropriate Viewpoint Node in the hierarchy.

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Navigate to the Viewpoint Node sample_17.

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Navigate to the now highlighted sample_17 scan circle in the 2D View Window and activate the right-click menu as shown.

Note that the menu is headed with the scan name, and replicates the menu options available at the Image Node level in the Model Control Browser. 

Click the Load button

The points will now appear in the 3D view, and the check-box to the left of the scan name in the Model Control Browser will now display green to indicate points are loaded.

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Chapter 5 5

Measurement Tools

In this Section we will explore the range of measurement options available in the AVEVA Laser Modeller; these are available in both the 3D View and Bubble View. The Measurement Log Window is a dockable display area and is minimised until required; when a function is used which writes its output to this window, the window is automatically maximised.

5.1

Selecting Model Area

To begin, the User is required to create a partial view in the BubbleView Window; partials are a sub-region of the main scanned image and can be selected directly with the mouse. Data lying within the partial view is shown in the 3D Modelling Window at a higher resolution. 

Using the previous Chapter, load sample_16, and using the option Load and View Bubble, view the BubbleView directly from the plan view.

Navigate to the Bubble View and use the right-click mouse menu to create a partial view by: 

Selecting the Select Partial from the right-click context menu; holding down the left mouse button and dragging to define an area of interest. Release when the required area is highlighted.

Upon release of the mouse button the partial selection is bordered in red. Multiple partials can be selected by holding down the shift key. In order to take a take a measurement in the 3D view, the User: 

Activates the 3D View, by selecting the red header, and navigate to the desired points to select for measurement.

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The 3D measure icon is selected, as highlighted by the red box above; this can be found on the main toolbar.

 It

is strongly recommended that the 3D measurement tool only be used on high resolution points; otherwise incorrect point selection is possible.

Each left-mouse click in the 3D view will now record a measurement of the scanned points selected. These will be displayed in the 3D view, and in the measurement log window at the bottom of the screen. 

The User is able to take several measurements, and can exit the measurement task using ESC.

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The measurements can be reviewed in 3D; navigating around them to ascertain position and values.

It is possible to measure between points not visible from a single perspective by continuing from the last measured point, after exiting the measurement mode. This is done by the following: 

Hold the CTRL key, and select the 3D measure icon; select another point for measurement. Press ESC to exit the measurement mode.

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AVEVA Plant (12 Series) AVEVA Laser Modeller TM-1505 Although the measurements are removed from the display; they are still available to the User by scrolling the measurement log window. In regards to measurements in the BubbleView, the User must first activate the BubbleView Window: 

The BubbleView for sample_16 is activated by double-clicking on the Image Node in the Model Control Browser.

With the BubbleView window activated 

Select the 2D measure icon as highlighted below, and then move the cursor into the BubbleView

The cursor has now altered to a cross with a symbol below it. 

The User selects a point using a left-mouse click in the BubbleView, before selecting a secondary point, within the same view, for measurement.

The measurement values are displayed in the BubbleView display, as shown above, and in the measurement log window. On measurement completion, the last measurement can be cleared by: 

Selecting the right-click context menu option Clear active measurement.

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Chapter 6 6

Modelling - Creating a Model Hierarchy

When objects are created within the AVEVA Laser Modeller, they exist both in the 3D workspace, and also in a hierarchical directory space, viewed through the Modelling Control Window. In principle, the Modelling Control Window is a list of objects created in the 3D space together with the location of their creation. The hierarchy that exists in the Modelling Control Window echoes the hierarchy that underpins the AVEVA PDMS application and as such allows an intelligent export to the latter application.

6.1

PDMS Hierarchy

Underlining PDMS is a series of hierarchical databases – formed by a ‘tree’ like structure similar to the hierarchy of directories and sub-directories used to contain the files on a computer. The topmost data level in all databases is called the WORLD, below which all other data exists.

The PDMS Design Database Hierarchy (part) Each identifiable item of data is known as a PDMS element. Each element has a number of associated pieces of information that, together, completely define its properties. These are known as attributes. In this hierarchical structure all elements are owned by other elements, with the exception of the WORLD. Elements that are owned by another element, e.g. a ZONE is owned by a SITE, are said to be members of the owning element, e.g. The ZONE is a member of the SITE. Each element may only exist in its correct position in the hierarchy, e.g. a ZONE may not be directly owned by the WORLD, it must be owned by a site.

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6.2

AVEVA Laser Model Hierarchy Creation

This Section we will create a model hierarchy, featuring a piping group [branch] and a structure group [framework].

6.2.1 Piping Hierarchy Before a piping hierarchy can be created, the User is required to set the task to Pipework from the Main Menu: 

Task > Pipework

To begin creating a hierarchy, the User can access the Modelling Control Window by selecting the highlighted icon below:

The Modelling Control window will now be visible; there are no items currently modelled, so the Worldview area is not populated.

To create a new Group, the User must click on the Create a new collection icon.

Following the strict PDMS hierarchy the User utilises the Create a new collection icon to create the ZONE and PIPE elements.

The final stage in the formation of the Pipework hierarchy is to define the Pipework details. The User must select the Create a new run of Pipework icon to prompt the Pipework Details form.

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Complete the form as detailed:

Name:

BR100

Pipe Diameter:

Unspecified

Insulated?

No

Gasket Thickness:

1.50000e-3

Rating: Unspecified Specification: Service:

 As found with AVEVA PDMS, the name given to the Pipework must be unique within the hierarchy. The World View Window will now have the following hierarchical tree structure:

In the example above, the Pipe Branch ‘BR100’ is highlighted to denote an active group. As the model evolves, groups can be re-used at a later stage by re-activating in the Model Control.

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6.2.1.1 Pipework Hierarchy: Insulation Workflow With the Pipework Details form populated as shown here, the User is not able to defer from the laser data implied pipe diameter. The User is presented with the full specification diameter range via the Standard Object Table. On selection of a diameter that disagrees with the data inference, the pipe is not formed and no message/warning is presented. Note: Where the form is populated thus, the current workflow advocates that only the suitable diameter should be presented to the User and not offer a selection. This may not be acceptable to the customer in terms of specification visibility(?)

With the Pipework Details form populated is presented with the full spectrum of Standard Object Table and is able to diameter. The pipe is modelled along (insulated) pipe.

as shown here, the User pipe diameters via the freely select a required the central axis of the

With the Pipework Details form populated as shown here, the User is not presented with the Standard Object Table and the pipe (80mm in this instance) is modelled without User verification. The pipe is modelled along the central axis of the (insulated) pipe.

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6.2.2 Structural Hierarchy As before, prior to a structural hierarchy being created, the User is required to set the task to Structure from the Main Menu: 

Task > Structure

To begin creating a hierarchy, the User can access the Modelling Control Window by selecting the highlighted icon below:

To create a new Group, the User must click on the Create a new collection icon and complete the New Group Form to create a SITE, ZONE and STRU elements.

Click on the Create a new set of Structure icon.

The World View Window will now appear as below.

It can be noted from the example above, that the final element created is the active element.

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6.3 Note:

Hierarchy Activation All objects modelled, are parented by the active group. The active group must be applicable to the modelling task.

To ensure a group is activated, the User may right-click on a previously created group and selects Activate from the displayed menu.

6.4

Hierarchy & PDMS Export

The PDMS export function requires a descriptive group as an immediate parent of the pipe branch, or structural framework, for example:

WORLD

Site (Collection)

Site (Collection)

Site (Collection)

Zone (Collection)

Zone (Collection)

Zone (Collection)

Pipe (Collection)

Structure (Collection)

Equi (Equipment)

Branch (Pipework)

Framework (Structure)

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Component Specifications

Following the principles of AVEVA PDMS, Catalogues & Specifications in AVEVA Laser Modeller can be saved within the model, ensuring that multiple users are able work to the same specification. The Catalogues & Specifications are set in the 3D View Window options menu – accessed by a right-click over the AVEVA logo, located in the top left corner of the 3D View Window. 

Select Options from the right-click menu.

The 3D View Window options dialogue will appear – it has multiple option tabs 

Select the Standards tab.

The standards tab will appear as below:

To set the specifications required for the training, set the specifications as below from the drop-down list: 

Piping:

A3B

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Structural

AISC-SPEC

Accept any changes by clicking Apply

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 As referred to in Chapter 3, customer Catalogues & Specifications are extracted from PDMS, using

a Paragon-based ‘AVEVA Laser Modeller Catalogue Export Utility’ & subsequently imported using the ‘AVEVA Laser Modeller Catalogue Import Utility’. An encrypted component database is then produced to ensure full compatibility between AVEVA Laser Modeller and PDMS.

To ensure these Catalogue and Specifications are stored as preferences, save the model:



File > Save > Model Ctrl+S

With the saving of the model file, the User is then able to copy the file (*.SAT) to allow multiple users to access the same Catalogue & Specification and thereby ensure consistency in modelling.

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Pipework Modelling

This Chapter will explain the fundamentals of pipework modelling in the AVEVA Laser Modeller. workflow is best described in the form of a worked example.

8.1

The

Worked Example

Before the pipework modelling may begin, the User must ensure that the Task is set to Pipework from the main menu. 

Task > Pipework

The Pipe Operations Toolbar palette will be visible on the right hand side of the Modelling Workspace.

We will model a pipe run in scan sample_16 of the training data. The scan and BubbleView must be loaded prior to entering the modelling mode. 

Load sample_16 and the BubbleView

 Loaded

scans have green tick boxes to the left of the viewpoint and image nodes in the Model Components Browser. This allows a quick check for loaded scans.

Once the BubbleView for scan sample_16 is visible, we can enter the BubbleView modelling mode – a message is prompted to remind the User regarding active groups. 

To enter the BubbleView modelling mode, select the icon highlighted below on the Pipe Operations Toolbar.

The Question dialogue shown below may appear; this is due to the group currently active in the model being incompatible with the pipework task.



If required, create/activate a piping group as previously described.

Remember, that piping components must be placed in a piping group and the User must always be conscious which group is active to avoid objects being modelled in an incorrect place in the model hierarchy.

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Bring the BubbleView for scan sample_16 to the front of the desktop and navigate to the illustrated position shown below.

Branch to be modelled

The pipe above depicts a typical pipe branch, which will be modelled complete with a Flange & Tee (Olet). Select the Fit Pipe Run In Intensity Window icon to begin pipe fitting.

 The

User will note that when the cursor is within the BubbleView window it appears as a cross; this indicates that the User is in the modelling mode.

The picking of a piping component’s start and end positions can be completed in the BubbleView – each position marked in an order appropriate to the flow of the pipe. The User may be required to navigate about the BubbleView while selecting the multiple object start/end positions. 

Left-mouse click on the identified pipe, just to the right of the flange.



Upon moving the cursor, the selected position now has a line radiating from it; the cursor has also changed to feature a small pipe icon below it, as shown:

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 The

User must be aware of the effect of insulation on the interpreted diameter and subsequent representation in PDMS if exported. 

Navigate to the end position of the pipe, while remaining in the picking mode.

 You

can suspend the pipe fitting at any time, to allow repositioning within the BubbleView. This is common as pipes often extend beyond the viewport. This is done by holding the space bar, then using the normal BubbleView navigation tools; this ensures that the modelling mode is suspended while navigating, then re-entered once desired view is reached. 

Left-mouse click to the far left of the pipe, again just short of the flange – a question mark is displayed to enquire what the User wishes to do next.

After selecting the initial straight pipe the cursor symbol may be changed to reflect an elbow – using the central mouse wheel. In this instance a straight pipe is required. 

Exit the picking section of the modelling mode, which allows the standard object fitting to begin. This is done using the right-mouse click.

The project Standard Objects Tables will now appear, as shown below.

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AVEVA Plant (12 Series) AVEVA Laser Modeller TM-1505 The Standard Object Tables allow the User to verify the piping size, perhaps to account for insulation or inconsistency in the modelling. The OK button is greyed-out, as a User input is required at this point. 

The 150 nominal pipe diameter is highlighted – a value which best matches the scanned points. Verify this value and select OK to proceed or, alternatively, verify and double-click the desired field.

The next step is to review the pipe fit in the 3D View space with the point cloud overlaid with the model. 

Navigate to the point of interest in the BubbleView by double-clicking in the bubble somewhere on the branch being modelled.

The branch will be visible in the 3D View Window and fitting accuracy can be verified.

The branch can be completed in the 3D environment - additional components can be fitted, and manipulated. This exercise continues by showing how to add a flange to the pipe. 

Select high resolution points around the Valve & Flange using the Select Partial option – using the right mouse button, drag and drop a bounding box as illustrated:

 Multiple

partials can be selected; press the SHIFT key when picking the Select Partial option and selecting a new partial, and previously selected partials will be preserved.

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Select density setting 2, and press F6 to toggle the low resolution points from the display.

Select the Patch Flange icon on the Piping Toolbar, and click on the end of the pipe identified.

The Flanges will appear in tabbed form depending on the catalogue & specifications loaded. The possible component matches will be filtered depending on pipe size.



Pick the illustrated Flange as shown above: /A3B/FWD150 (150X150)

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AVEVA Plant (12 Series) AVEVA Laser Modeller TM-1505 The Flange will appear in the 3D model – as shown by the following image. The Flange will be connected to the end of the pipe run, and will need adjusting to match the point cloud data.

A flange may be accurately positioned in the 3D View Window using the Manipulate Object, or Snap Flange functions. This will allow axial movement of the flange - any objects connected to the flange will move with it. Select the Snap Flange icon and, in the 3D View window, click on the flange created earlier. Bring scan sample_16 to the foreground and select the back face of the (data scan) flange. As you can see from the 3D View Window image below, the flange is correctly aligned with the point cloud data.

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AVEVA Plant (12 Series) AVEVA Laser Modeller TM-1505 Components in the 3D View Window can be realigned using the Manipulate Object icon from the Main Menu Toolbar. Using a right mouse click will give the User vertical & rotation manipulation of the object item. To finalise the manipulation function, right mouse click. In regards to lateral movement, using the Manipulate Object button select the element to be moved, the object will then be highlighted in yellow. To move the object along an axis, hover the cursor over the red line until the red circle disappears and a second white dot appears on the red line (as shown below). When the white dot appears, left-click hold and drag to move the object.

Flange position following the manipulation:

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Observing the branch in the Modelling Control window: The branch will display the fitted attributes, and allow the user to colour, reposition, copy, and hide elements from the display. Components that are coloured blue have a free connector. In this example, it will be the pipe and flange.

To review the modelled pipe in the BubbleView Window: 

Open a menu within the BubbleView using a right-mouse click, and then select the option Show Modelled Objects.

The pipe run should display as below:



Check the Status Bar for help, if the function does not seem to respond.

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The next stage is to create a second branch, BR200, leading from the branch created (see image below). As this is a new branch, the User is required to create a new run of pipework hierarchy in the Modelling Control Window.

Branch to be modelled

The component specifications for the new pipework are as follows:  

PIPE ELBOW

A3B/PA50 A3B/EBT50

If models are not produced in a logical order (head to tail); they can be manually moved within the Modelling Control Window. Alternatively, the function Order Connected can be used (as shown below); this will order the objects as they appear in the pipe run. Objects highlighted cyan have an open connector which indicates that further modelling is required.

The finished pipe should be as the image below:

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Open the Modelling Control Window - ensure branch BR100 is activated.

Select the Patch Tee/Olet icon from the toolbar. In the 3D Window select the branch BR100 then the branch BR200 - when presented with the Standards Object Tables select the object as below then click OK.



After clicking OK the two pipe branches should be connected as below.

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8.2

Component Connectivity

The piping discipline makes extensive use of a feature called connectivity. As each pipe is modelled, a 'snap-on' connector is automatically placed on the ends of the pipe. This enables standard library components such as flanges, tees, elbows and reducers to be rapidly instanced and connected onto the end of other objects. Connectors present a number of advantages:   

Each connection is 'keyed' so that it can only connect to objects of the correct type. Where a flange has been placed onto a pipe, only flanged objects, such as a valve will then be presented to the user for downstream connection. Simple component selection.

In addition, a logical layer provides intelligent component instantiation from the library. For example, where a user has a 600psi flange, only 600psi matching elements will be presented as possible matches. Connectors also allow valves, tees and elbows to be rapidly slid along piping or rotated to any orientation. They also provide logical linking of individual components into long flows. This means that entire branches can be quickly modelled, adjusted, duplicated or moved around within the modelling session.

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Structural Modelling

This is essentially the same workflow process as found with pipework modelling. Again, this is task driven, where the User is presented with a different tool palette.

9.1

Worked Example

The first stage is for the User to create a structural group & set up the ‘PDMS hierarchy’. 

Set the task to Structure from the main menu: Task > Structure



Create and activate the structural group in Modelling Control.



Set the Structural standard to AISC-SPEC from the drop-down menu, press Apply.

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In the BubbleView Window, navigate to the structure illustrated below:

The Structural fitting defaults to constrained fit; this function is visible by clicking on the Fit Options icon found within the structural tool palette.

Use the Fit Structural Steel in the BubbleView Window; pick a start and stop point on the horizontal and vertical I-Sections, plus the diagonal tubular sections. 

In progressing the modelling, roll the mouse wheel to choose either an I-Beam, C-Beam or tubular structure.

The icons below list the available section types which may be fitted; the solid edge depicted in the icon denotes the object surface selection I-beam fitting, selection via visible flange face. I-beam fitting, selection via web face. Channel section fitting, selection via web face. Channel section fitting, selection via flange face Box section fitting; no face selection settings available Angle section fitting; no face selection settings available 'Unknown' may be used to continue section run past empty space 56

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When presented with the Standard Objects Table, select the required profile, and press OK.



For the I-Beam choose /AISC/W12x26, and for the tube select /AISC/PIPE3XXS. The sections modelled will appear in the 3D workspace.

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The next stage is to extend the tubular structures to the horizontal and vertical I-Beams by using the Extend Section to Plane icon; this function will connect and trim the mating components to incorporate end cuts. Select the Extend Section to Plane icon; pick a disconnected end of tubular section, then pick on the face of the I-Beam section. The competed model will look like this:

You can make these functions sticky by right clicking on it; right click on it again to remove it.

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Chapter 10 10 Equipment Modelling 10.1 Worked Example This worked example goes through the process in modelling a vessel. The first stage is for the User to create an Equipment group & ‘PDMS hierarchy’. 

Create and activate the Equipment group in the Modelling Control Window.



Set the task to Equipment from the main menu: Task > Equipment

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Load sample_17 and within the BubbleView, navigate to the illustrated position below.



In the bubble view Select Partial and highlight an area on the vessel, view the point data in the 3D Window as below.

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

Select the pipe\cylinder icon from the modelling tool bar and click in the green area. The cylinder can then be modelled by extending the length and adding the dished ends to match the point cloud data in the 3D Window. See the end result below.

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11 Exporting to PDMS On completion of the model, the model can be exported to PDMS as a .mac file. The export process works by initiation at the SITE, ZONE, PIPE and STRU levels 

Select the Modelling Control Window from the main menu, right click at the site level and select PDMS Export.



Use the browser to save file to the project directory.

 AVEVA

Laser Modeller has an option to Export as Designed in the main Options Menu. This will take the model, and modify the routing slightly to produce an orthogonal exported model.

To complete the process, read the .pmlmac file into the PDMS Design Module.

If the LFM Server and Laser Model Interface (LMI) are available, overlay the point cloud data in PDMS to verify the model produced. From this point PDMS can be used to create and output any required 2D deliverables e.g. isometric diagrams.

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