AVEVA Schematic 3D Integrator 12.0Managed development and consistency between P&ID data and 3D data for a project

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Keeping track of the evolving status of major items throughout an engineeringproject is a complex task for both designers and project managers. Reconcilingdiffering project information in the form of P&IDs and 3D models is an activity thatconsumes considerable time. Unresolved inconsistencies can cause incorrectdecisions, design rework or even worse problems.

AVEVA Schematic 3D Integrator provides unrivalled synchronisation between P&ID and3D model data on a project, using an integrated schematic and 3D environment. Thisapplication allows customers to build their 3D model, in a controlled manner, directlyfrom the information in a P&ID. At any time during design development, the dataconsistency between the P&ID and the 3D model can be checked.

Business Benefits• Reduced design man-hours and

time due to:

- more efficient modelbuilding, gained by directlyusing P&ID data to build the3D model

- a common environment tohighlight and manage designinconsistency between P&IDand 3D model data

- increased parallel workingbetween P&ID and 3D work,with the knowledge thatinconsistencies can be easilyhighlighted and corrected.

• Reduced fabrication costs – afinal comparison between theP&IDs and the 3D model beforeengineering documents arereleased for fabrication ensuresthat the engineeringdocuments are according to thelatest design. This minimisesunexpected claims fromprefabricators for later rework.

• Reduced time forcommissioning and futuremaintenance andmodifications, thanks to theimproved quality of projecthandover data, with aconsistent set of P&IDs and 3D model data.

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AVEVA Schematic 3D Integrator

• Create 3D from P&ID• Compare P&ID and 3D• Modify 3D from P&ID

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Key Features• Schematic 3D Integrator runs in the same technology environment as

the AVEVA 3D modelling applications, so it has access to all thedatabase and functional capabilities of that environment.

• The model database can store schematic data for all P&IDs in a project.This means that a complete schematic model of the whole project canbe developed – even if multiple P&ID authoring tools have been usedon the project.

• The schematic model data can be used to build the related 3D objectssuch as equipment and pipes. First, the P&ID designer must release hisP&ID parts for 3D modelling. The Schematic 3D Integrator can identifyP&ID parts released but not yet associated with 3D. In the case ofpipes, all branches and inline fittings such as valves and reducers, aswell as instruments, are handled. The application will build the 3Dmodel for these elements. Rules may be provided by the user toautomatically set a location in 3D space and other attributes. It is thenpossible to use the normal model editing tools to fine-tune thelocation of the model parts.

• When the Build function is used, an association is created between theP&ID part and the relevant 3D model part. However, in some cases, the3D model may already exist, or the P&ID and the 3D model aredeveloped in parallel. In such a case, the application can be used tomanually associate a P&ID part with a 3D model part, so thatconsistency checks can be made later.

• To ensure consistency between the schematic data and the 3D model, apowerful Compare function is available to check the associated parts.Comparisons are of two types:

- structural comparison, where the hierarchy and connections of thedesign data are checked

- attribute comparison, where key attributes and references arechecked.

In the event of mismatching values, there is an option to changeincorrect 3D model values.

• Comparison results are shown in text-style reports and via colour-coding of the schematic and 3D views on the screen. The defaultsetting for the user-definable colour-coding is:

- green: no inconsistencies- yellow: warning- red: error- blue: unresolved

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AVEVA Schematic 3D Integrator user interface

Schematic diagram with corresponding 3D model

AVEVA Schematic 3D Integrator Connectivity Report