SmartPlant P&ID

Design Validation Utility

Version 2014

January 2014

DPID2-PE-201100C
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Contents
What's New in SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation ................................................................................. 7

Installing SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation ........................................................................................ 11

Configuring SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation ................................................................................... 13

Introducing SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation .................................................................................... 15

Customizing Mapping Files ...................................................................................................................... 17

Defining the Mapper File ....................................................................................................................... 17
Mapping Attribute Names ............................................................................................................... 17
Mapping Attribute Values ............................................................................................................... 19
Ignored Objects .............................................................................................................................. 22

Defining the Configuration (.ini) File ....................................................................................................... 23

Importing Data ........................................................................................................................................... 27

Importing 2D Data ................................................................................................................................. 27
Importing 3D Data ................................................................................................................................. 28

Comparing and Resolving Data ............................................................................................................... 31

Auto Correlation .................................................................................................................................... 31
Defining the Correlation Criteria ..................................................................................................... 32
Verifying Correlation ....................................................................................................................... 33
Manual Correlation ................................................................................................................................ 34
Attribute Comparison ............................................................................................................................ 34
Defining the Criteria for Attribute Comparison ............................................................................... 34
Comparing Attributes ...................................................................................................................... 35
Topology Comparison ........................................................................................................................... 36
Defining the Criteria for Topology Comparison .............................................................................. 37
Comparing Topology ...................................................................................................................... 37
Resolving Data ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Resolving Correlation Inconsistencies ........................................................................................... 38
Resolving Attribute Inconsistencies ................................................................................................ 39
Resolving Topology Inconsistencies .............................................................................................. 40

Generating Reports ................................................................................................................................... 41

Report on Inconsistencies ..................................................................................................................... 41
Report on Comments ............................................................................................................................ 42
Report on Pipeline List .......................................................................................................................... 42

User Interface ............................................................................................................................................. 43

Backstage View..................................................................................................................................... 43
Ribbon Bar ............................................................................................................................................ 44
Home .............................................................................................................................................. 44

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Contents

View ................................................................................................................................................ 44
Options ........................................................................................................................................... 46
Actions ............................................................................................................................................ 46
ISO Viewer Dialog Box ......................................................................................................................... 48
PID Viewer Dialog Box .......................................................................................................................... 49
Settings Dialog Box ............................................................................................................................... 49
Manual Correlation Dialog Box ............................................................................................................. 50

Command Mode Operation of SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation ..................................................... 51

Mapper Wizard ........................................................................................................................................... 52

Create New Mapper File ....................................................................................................................... 52
Change Existing Mapper File ................................................................................................................ 55
Add Elements ........................................................................................................................................ 58
Add Attributes........................................................................................................................................ 60
Add Ignored Objects ............................................................................................................................. 63
Add Ignored Object Attributes ............................................................................................................... 64
Add Value Mapping ............................................................................................................................... 66
Add Attribute Value Mapping .......................................................................................................... 66
Add Generic Value Mapping .......................................................................................................... 72
Edit and Delete Options ........................................................................................................................ 75

Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 79

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Validation
The following changes have been made to the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation
documentation.
Version 6.0

User Interface
SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation Utility has a new user interface. For more information
see, User Interface (on page 43).
PID Viewer and ISO Viewer are integrated with SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation Utility.

Component Correlation
You can now correlate nozzles along with piping components using the Enable Component
Correlation option on the Settings dialog box > Correlation tab. For more information, see
Defining the Correlation Criteria (on page 32).
Nozzle level inconsistencies are also included in the Inconsistency Report.

Auto-load Settings
You no longer have to import the settings .ini file. After loading 2D and 3D data, the software
automatically loads the settings .ini file and correlates the data according to the settings.

Manual Correlation
You can manually correlate and uncorrelate the design elements. For more information, see
Manual Correlation (on page 34).

Version 5.0 Service Pack 1

User Interface
You can now hide approved inconsistencies using the menu option Hide Approved
Inconsistencies. For more information, see User Interface (on page 43) and Options Menu.

Command Mode
You can now run the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation software in command mode. For
more information, see Command Mode Operation of SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation (on
page 51).

Mapper Wizard
You can now configure mapping files using Mapper wizard tool. For more information, see
Mapper Wizard (on page 52).

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Version 5.0

User Interface
You can now see the missing pipelines in different colors. For more information, see "Tools
Menu" in User Interface (on page 43).
You can now see different kinds of inconsistent elements in different colors in the software.
For more information, see "Tools Menu" in User Interface (on page 43).
You can now use PID Viewer also to view P&ID drawing during design validation. For more
information, see "Tools Menu" in User Interface (on page 43).
You can now highlight different kinds of 2D or 3D (ISO) inconsistent elements in different
colors in PID Viewer or ISO viewers. For more information, see "Tools Menu" in User
Interface (on page 43).
You can now view either full ISO model or required PipelineSystem in the ISO viewer using
the menu option Show Full Model in ISO Viewer. For more information, see "Options
Menu" in User Interface (on page 43).

Importing Data
You can automatically load corresponding ISO files based on PipelineSystems imported on
2D side, by only specifying the folder where corresponding ISO files are located. For more
information, see "Auto Correlation" in Comparing and Resolving Data (on page 31).

Version 4.0. Service Pack 1

Component Correlation
You can now correlate and compare components along with the legs. These component
level inconsistencies and approval comments added to them are included in the reports.

Version 4.0

Generating Reports
You can now generate reports in MS Word also. For more information, see Generating
Reports (on page 41).

User Interface
You can now visualize all pipeline systems together as a single model in ISO Viewer.
Changed the menu and toolbar texts and structure which are cryptic. For more information,
see User Interface (on page 43).

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Version 3.0

Matching and Correlating Data

You can now find the best match between corresponding design elements and then
correlate them. For more information, see Matching and Correlating Data.

Defining Configuration File

You can define and customize the Configuration settings in the Configuration File. For more
information, see Defining the Configuration (INI) File (see "Defining the Configuration (.ini)
File" on page 23).

Importing Data
You can now select multiple PlantGroups while importing 2D data. For more information,
see Importing 2D data (on page 27).
You can now select multiple files while importing 3D data. For more information, see
Importing 3D Data (on page 28).

Generating Reports
You can now generate reports in Excel also. For more information see, Generating Reports
(on page 41).

User Interface
New commands have been added in the Options and View menus. For more information,
see User Interface (on page 43).

Version 2.0

Customizing Mapping Files

You can customize Mapping files by editing the delivered sample Mapping files. For more
information, see Mapping Attribute Names (on page 17) and Mapping Attribute Values (on
page 19).
IgnoredObjects - You can define the objects you want to be ignored while importing them
into the software. For more information, see Ignored Objects (on page 22).

Comparing and Resolving Data

After import is complete, the 2D SmartPlant P&ID and the corresponding 3D PDMS or ISO
Data are available in the neutral format for comparison and resolution. For more information,
see Auto Correlation (on page 31), Attribute Comparison (on page 34) and Topology
Comparison (on page 36).

Generating Reports
You can generate Reports on Inconsistencies, on Comments added to Inconsistencies and
Pipeline lists. For more information see, Generating Reports (on page 41).

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User Interface
Understanding the user interface of the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation software would
help you perform tasks better. For more information, see User Interface (on page 43).

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SECTION 1

Installing SmartPlant P&ID Design

Validation

You can install this product on Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server, Windows
Vista, or Windows 7 Operating Systems.
Install Microsoft Office 2007 or later versions to generate reports in Excel or Word.
1. Install SmartPlant P&ID 2009 SP4 (06.00.04.0054) or higher version. For more information
on system recommendations and installation procedures, refer to SmartPlant P&ID
Installation Guide.
2. Install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1. You can download Microsoft .NET
Framework 3.5 SP1 from the Microsoft Download Center at the following location -
http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=25150.
3. Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0. You can download Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
from the Microsoft Download Center at the following location -
http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=17718.
4. Install Microsoft Core XML Services (MSXML) 6.0 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2008
Redistributable Package (x86).
You can download Microsoft Core XML Services (MSXML) 6.0 and Microsoft Visual
C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86) from the Microsoft Download Center at the
following locations:
Microsoft Core XML Services (MSXML) 6.0 -
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3988
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86) -
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29
5. Install SmartPlant License Manager (SPLM).
SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation Utility, version 6.0.0.0 requires SPLM 2010 or
2012 version for license distribution. SPLM is delivered as a CD. For more information on
installing SPLM, refer to SmartPlant License Manager Installation Guide.
6. Install SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation Utility, version 6.0.0.0. To install, run the
setup.exe, and follow the instructions to complete the installation.

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Configuring SmartPlant P&ID Design

Validation
Configuring the software is a one-time activity, typically done by the Administrator. Because the
2D P&ID data and the 3D PDMS data or 3D ISO data are coming from systems using different
formats, the data must be converted to a neutral format for the comparison. In addition to the
neutral format, there must be a basis for comparing similar items. This comparison is typically
based on the design practices of the organization. This configuration step in the workflow allows
you to define a mapping that brings the data to a neutral format and allows you to define a
comparison basis.

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Introducing SmartPlant P&ID Design

Validation
Designers can use SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation to compare the SmartPlant P&ID model
with the corresponding PDMS model and ISO model at different data levels.

Configuring - Define the data mapping, design correlation, and design comparison.
Importing - Import the SmartPlant P&ID and PDMS design data or ISO model data into
SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation. This ensures proper mapping and filtering of the native
data through predefined mapping definitions.
Comparing - After the data is imported, corresponding items at different levels are
correlated automatically using the pre-defined correlation definition. This step of
auto-correlation provides a visual link of the corresponding elements. This link allows you to
navigate and visually verify the data about the corresponding design items. After the
auto-correlation, you can compare the attributes and topology of the design data using a
hierarchical and graphical view.
The last part of the comparison requires that you resolve any inconsistencies in the design
items using respective correlation command to resolve the inconsistency. Identify
inconsistent design elements, and add resolution comments. Compile the comments and
send them to the respective designer for resolution.
Reporting - Generate reports of approvals made during the design validation.

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The example below illustrates how the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation Utility can be used
for validating 2D and 3D data.

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Customizing Mapping Files

Mapping files are used for importing the data into the software in a neutral format to facilitate
comparison. You can define mapping for P&ID, PDMS and ISO data.

Four sample mapping files are delivered with the product at [Install Folder]\SmartPlant\P&ID
Design Validation\Mappers folder:
DataMapper.xml - You can use this file when importing PDMS data.
ISOMapper.xml - You can use this file when importing ISO data.
SppidMapper-PDMS.xml and SppidMapper-ISO.xml - You can use these files when
importing SmartPlant P&ID data.
SppidMapper - PDMS.xml is used to compare SmartPlant P&ID data against PDMS
data.
SppidMapper - ISO.xml is used to compare SmartPlant P&ID data against ISO data.

Defining the Mapper File

You can customize a mapper file by editing the delivered sample mapper file by using a text
editor such as Notepad. Alternatively, you can use the Mapper Wizard tool, which is delivered
with the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation Utility.

Mapping Attribute Names

The hierarchical structure of elements in the mapping file is similar to the corresponding 2D/3D
structure. Examples of the data that require mapping are listed below:
P&ID and PDMS data

SmartPlant P&ID data Corresponding PDMS data

Plant Site

Area Zone

Pipeline System Pipe

Piperun Branch

PipingComp VALVE

PipingComp REDUCER

Instrument INSTRUMENT

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SmartPlant P&ID data Corresponding PDMS data

ItemTag NAME

NominalDiameter BORE

PipingMaterialsClass PSPE

P&ID and ISO data

SmartPlant P&ID data Corresponding ISO data

PipelineSystem Pipeline

ItemTag PIPELINE-REFERENCE

NominalDiameter Bore

PipingMaterialsClass PIPING-SPEC

The XML elements used in the mapping file are as follows:

ExportAs - Define the mapping name of any 2D/3D object. For example, you can import a
PDMS PIPE object into the software as a PipelineSystem.

Only those Attributes which are specified in the XML Element of a particular hierarchy
level node are imported into the software. For example, as shown above, only the NAME
Attribute of PIPE object will be imported into the software.

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CommonAttributesBelowThisLevel - Defines all the attributes that you want to import

into the software. This XML element helps you define the attributes of all consecutive
hierarchy level nodes, without having to define them individually.

For example, if you define attributes such as Bore and PSPE in the
CommonAttributesBelowThisLevel XML element of the PIPE node, the same attributes will
be applied to all the consecutive nodes in the hierarchy.
DefaultAttributeBelowThisLevel - Defines all the default attributes that are not
present in 2D/3D data that you want to import into the software. You can add user-defined
attributes and their values using this XML element. This XML element helps you define the
default attributes of all consecutive hierarchy level nodes, without having to define them
individually.

DefaultAttributes - Defines all the default attributes that are not present in 2D/3D data
that you want to import into the software. You can add user-defined attributes and their
values using this XML element. This XML element helps you define the default attributes for
a particular hierarchy level node.

In the previous example, the default attribute PipingComponentType has been defined in
the DefaultAttributes XML element under the Globe-Valve node.
See Also
Mapping Attribute Values (on page 19)

Mapping Attribute Values

In addition to mapping attribute names, you can also map attribute values. To map an attribute
value, insert an XML element under the hierarchy level where the attribute value needs to be
mapped.
The follwoing example illustrates the syntax for this XML element:
<NameOfAttribute - value-map ReplaceEntireString= X ReplaceSubString = Y>
X and Y represent a set of assignment expressions separated with a semi-colon.
For example, to change the PSPE attribute value \C150 to 1C0025 and \C300 to 2C0032, you
can define the following XML Element:

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The other available mapping options are listed below:

ReplaceEntireString - Replaces the entire attribute value with the given string.
Syntax: <Attribute-value-map ReplaceEntireString=OldValue1=NewValue1;
OldValue2=NewValue2 />
Example: <PSPE-value-map ReplaceEntireString=/C150=1C0025;
/C300=2C0032 />
Explanation: The PSPE attribute value /C150 is replaced with 1C0025, and /C300 is
replaced with 2C0032.
ReplaceSubString - Replaces all occurrences of the given string in the attribute value.
Syntax: <Attribute-value-map ReplaceSubString=OldValue1=NewValue1;
OldValue2=NewValue2 />
Example: <PSPE-value-map ReplaceSubString =/=; C150=1C0025;
C300=2C0032 />
Explanation: The / is removed, C150 is replaced with 1C0025, and C300 is replaced with
2C0032.
DeleteSubString - Deletes all occurrences of the given string in the attribute value.
Syntax: <Attribute-value-map DeleteSubString =value1;value2 />
Example: <PIPELINE-REFERENCE-value-map DeleteSubString
="-M4;-M5;-PP;-MSFS;-MSFD" />
Explanation: If the pipeline reference attribute value is 150-WC-69137-11430X-M4, then it
is modified to 150-WC-69137-11430X.
InsertStringAtEnd - Inserts the given string at the end of the attribute value.
Syntax: <Attribute-value-map InsertStringAtEnd=string to be inserted
>
Example: <LSTU-value-map NPD="/*/*: ExtractValue" InsertStringAtEnd=
mm />
Explanation: Appends mm at the end of the NPD attribute value.
InsertStringAtNthPosition - Inserts given string at the given position in the attribute
value.
Syntax: <Attribute-value-map InsertStringAtNthPosition=string to be
inserted, inserted position >
Example: <ItemTag-value-map InsertStringAtNthPosition =-IC,9" />
Explanation: Inserts the -IC value to the item tag attribute value at 9th position. If the item
tag value is 050-01002-A300, then it is modified to 050-01002-IC-A300.
DeleteNCharsFromEnd - Deletes the last given number of characters from the attribute
value.
Syntax: <Attribute-value-map DeleteNCharsFromEnd=No of characters to be
deleted from end >
Example: <Pipeline-Reference-value-map DeleteNCharsFromEnd =5 />

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Explanation: Removes the last five characters from the pipeline reference attribute value. If
the pipeline reference attribute value is 150-SV-21016-A300, then it is modified to
150-SV-21016.
DeleteNCharsFromNthPosition - Deletes the given number of characters from the
given position in the attribute value.
Syntax: <Attribute-value-map DeleteNCharsFromNthPosition =No of
characters to be deleted, position from which deletion should start >
Example: <Pipeline-Reference-value-map DeleteNCharsFromNthPosition
=6,1 />
Explanation: Removes the first six characters of the pipeline reference attribute. If the
pipeline reference attribute value is 050-L-01002-A300, then it is modified to 01002-A300.

Pattern matching options

Use the following syntax to extract only a part of the attribute value, and then map.
<NameofAttribute-value-map MappedAttributeName=X ReplaceSubString =Y />
X and Y are pattern expressions used to extract the required part of the attribute value. X and Y
expressions are separated with a semi-colon (;).
ExtractValue - Extracts the required value from the attribute value using pattern
matching.
Syntax: <Attribute-value-map MappedAttributeName="/*/*:ExtractValue"
/>
Example: <LSTU-value-map NPD="/*/*:ExtractValue" />
Explanation: If the LSTU value is /C150/PS-STD:100 and LSTU is mapped as an attribute
named NPD. By using pattern matching extract value, 100 is extracted as the NPD value.
Use the following syntax to delete only a part of the attribute value, and then map the remaining
value.
<NameofAttribute-value-map MappedAttributeName=X ReplaceSubString =Y />
X and Y are pattern expressions used to delete the required part from the attribute value. X and
Y expressions are separated with a semi-colon (;).
DeleteValue - Deletes the required value from the attribute value using pattern matching.
Syntax: <Attribute-value-map MappedAttributeName=" *-*- *- DeleteValue
/>
Example: <PIPELINE-REFERENCE-value-map ItemTag=" *-*- DeleteValue -*-*
/>
Explanation: Deletes part of attribute value. That is the string where you specified
DeleteValue is removed from the attribute value. For example, if the pipeline reference
attribute is VH-63130-1-13450X-M4, then it is modified to VH-63130--13450X-M4.
You can also use the combination of attribute and pattern matching mapping options.
Example: <LSTU-value-map NPD="/*/*:ExtractValue" InsertStringAtEnd=
mm/>

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Explanation: In the above example, the value after the colon (:) is extracted as the NPD, and
mm is appended at the end.

Generic value mapping

In addition to mapping values of a specific attribute, generic values can also be mapped. To add
generic value mapping, insert an XML element under the hierarchy level where the generic
value needs to be mapped. The syntax for this XML element is as shown:
<GENERIC-value-map GenericValue1=MappedValue1
GenericValue2=MappedValue2>
For example, if any attribute has the value EQUI, it can be replaced with Equipment using the
following XML element:

Ignored Objects
IgnoredObjects - Specifies the objects under the required hierarchy level that the software
ignores during import. Using the following syntax, you can specify which objects for the software
to ignore while importing:
<IgnoredObjects>
<Name of the object to be ignored like Flange>
</IgnoredObjects>
As shown in the example below, the STRUCTURE and RESTRAINT objects in the Zone
hierarchy are to be ignored.

Using the following syntax, you can also ignore objects based on specific values of one or more
properties. For example, the following XML entry ignores all the piperuns with the PipeRunClass
property value set to Instrument or the Name property value set to Drain or Exhaust.
<IgnoredObjects>
<PipeRun PipeRunClass="Instrument" Name="Drain!Exhaust">
</IgnoredObjects>
Use an exclamation mark (!) as the separator character for multiple values of a single
property.

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Defining the Configuration (.ini) File

The SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation.ini configuration file is delivered with the software. You
can use this file to customize mapper file paths, 3D data file paths and correlation settings. The
software automatically loads the settings defined in the .ini configuration file when you use
respective import commands. By default the file is copied to the Settings folder at [Install
Folder]\SmartPlant\P&ID Design Validation\Settings\SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation.ini.
The following screenshot shows a sample of the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation.ini file.

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You can customize the settings in the .ini file as necessary. The following table describes the
various sections of the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation.ini file.

Profile Sections Description

P&ID Drawing Path Define the P&ID drawing paths.

Example: Area1\Unit1\DemoDwg.pid. Any number of
drawings can be defined by separating them with semicolon
(;).

2D Mapper File Path Define the 2D mapper file path.

2D Pipeline Attributes with Define the 2D pipeline attributes.

Comma Separator

3D Datal File Paths Define the 3D datal file paths.

3D Datal Mapper File Path Define the 3D datal mapper file path.

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Profile Sections Description

3D ISO File Paths Define the individual 3D ISO (idf, pcf, or pod) file paths.
Or
You can define the directory path where the 3D ISO files are
located.

3D ISO Mapper File Path Define the 3D ISO mapper file path.

Report Type Specify the format of the report. Type Text, Excel, or Word
if you want to extract reports in Text, Excel, or Word formats
respectively. By default, the reports format is set to Word.

Report File Path Specify the report file path. This is useful when the software
is operated in command mode.

Show Developer Log Create a developer log file in the temp folder. Type True if
you want to create a developer log. Type False if you do not
want to create developer log file. By default, the status is set
to False.

Show PipeRuns on 2D Side Show or hide the pipe runs in the 2D section of the Design
Hierarchy Explorer. Type True if you want the pipe runs to
be displayed. Type False if you want to hide the pipe runs.
By default, the status is set to True.

Show PipeRuns on 3D Side Show or hide the pipe runs in the 3D section of the Design
Hierarchy Explorer. Type True if you want the pipe runs to
be displayed. Type False if you want to hide the pipe runs.
By default, the status is set to True.

Show 3D Data in PDMS Display the 3D Data in PDMS hierarchy in the Design
Hierarchy Hierarchy Explorer. Type True if you want 3D data to be
displayed in PDMS hierarchy. By default, the status is set to
False.

Use RADControl to view Use either RAD Control or SmartPlant P&ID application to
P&ID Drawing view P&ID drawings. Type True to view the P&ID drawing in
RAD control. Type False to open P&ID drawing in the
SmartPlant P&ID application. By default, the status is set
to True.

The following profile sections help you save and update the Edit Active Settings.

Attributes to display on Change the Display settings in the Settings dialog box
Design Hierarchy Explorer using this section of .ini file. You can open this file from the
Settings dialog box, and save the active settings.

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Profile Sections Description

Attributes to Auto-Correlate Change the Correlation settings in the Settings dialog box
Items using this section of .ini file. You can open this file from the
Settings dialog box, and save the active settings.

Attributes to Verify on Items Change the Comparison settings in the Settings dialog box
using this section of .ini file. You can open this file from the
Settings dialog box, and save the active settings.

Attributes to Check Topology Change the Topology settings of the Settings dialog box
of Items using this section of .ini file. You can open this file from the
Settings dialog box, and save the active settings.

Exclusion Settings Change the Attribute Exclusion settings of the Settings

dialog box using this section of .ini file. You can open this
file from the Settings dialog box, and save the active
settings.

Colors Change the Color settings of the Settings dialog box using
this section of .ini file. You can open this file from the
Settings dialog box, and save the active settings.

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Importing Data
After you have configured the correlation and comparison criteria, you can import SmartPlant
P&ID data by connecting to a SmartPlant P&ID database and selecting the design data to be
compared. You can import the data at any of the following hierarchy levels:
Plant
Unit
Drawing
The import process uses the pre-defined Data Mapping Definition and imports the SmartPlant
P&ID data into a neutral format required for the comparison of data. You can import the
corresponding 3D data from PDMS by locating the PDMS datal file or ISO data file by locating
the .pod/.pcf/.idf file. This import process will also go through the pre-defined Data Mapping
Definition. When the import is complete, the 2D (SmartPlant P&ID) and corresponding 3D
(PDMS or ISO) data is displayed in side-by-side hierarchies for easy comparison.

Importing 2D Data
1. On the Home tab, click Import 2D-P&ID Data .
The Select SmartPlant P&ID Data to Import dialog box is displayed.
2. Select a plant, area, unit, or drawing from the PlantGroup Hierarchy.
OR
Select multiple plants under PlantGroups section.
3. Click OK.
The Import 2D-P&ID Data dialog box is displayed.
4. In the Map File box, browse to the appropriate map file for importing the SmartPlant P&ID
data.

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5. Select the attributes that are common to all pipe runs under a pipeline. ItemTag is the
default attribute. You can select multiple common attributes from the available list.
6. Click OK.

If you have specified the map file path and the pipeline attribute details in the SmartPlant
P&ID Design Validation.ini file, you do not need to define them in the Import 2D Data
dialog box.
If you have specified the P&ID drawing paths in the SmartPlant P&ID Design
Validation.ini file, you do not need to select them in the Select Smart Plant P&ID data to
Import dialog box.
See Also
Importing 3D Data (on page 28)

Importing 3D Data
1. On the Home tab, click Import 3D Data > Import 3D-PDMS Data.
The Import 3D-PDMS Data dialog box is displayed.
2. In the Input File[s] box, browse to the PDMS datal file or files that correspond to the 2D
P&ID data.
3. In the Map file box, browse to the appropriate map file for importing the PDMS data.
4. Click OK.

If you have specified the datal map file path and datal files paths in the SmartPlant P&ID
Design Validation.ini file, you do not need to define them in the Import 3D-PDMS Data
dialog box every time you import 3D data.
You can either specify the datal file paths or the folder path where datal files are located in
the 3D Datal File Paths section of the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation.ini file.

Importing ISO data

1. On the Home tab, click Import 3D Data > Import 3D-ISO Data.
The Import 3D-ISO Data dialog box is displayed.
2. In the Input file box, browse to the .pod/.pcf/.idf file or files that correspond to the 2D P&ID
data.
3. In the Map file box, browse to the mapper file you want to use for importing the ISO data.
4. Click OK.

If you have specified the ISO mapper file path and ISO files paths in the SmartPlant P&ID
Design Validation.ini file, you do not need to define them in the Import 3D-ISO Data dialog
box every time you import 3D data.

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You can either specify the ISO file paths or the folder path where ISO files are located in the
3D ISO File Paths section of the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation.ini file.
If P&ID data was already imported into the software, then only the corresponding ISO files
are imported from the specified input file list or folder. Otherwise, all the files are imported.

See Also
Importing 2D Data (on page 27)

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Comparing and Resolving Data

After the import is complete, the 2D SmartPlant P&ID and the corresponding 3D PDMS or ISO
data are available in the neutral format. This data is displayed in a tree view for comparison and
resolution of data issues.

A Leg is a contiguous portion of piping network between:

an equipment nozzle to the free end, or vice versa
an equipment nozzle to the branch, or vice versa
two free ends or two branches
two equipments
See Also
Resolving Data (on page 37)

Auto Correlation
After importing the 2D and 3D data, the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation automatically
correlates the corresponding design elements based on the correlation criteria. Design elements
that failed to correlate are highlighted in respective assigned colors in the design tree view.

Correlation Criteria
Correlation inconsistency - The design elements with matching attribute values are correlated.
Missing attribute values result in correlation inconsistency.
Attribute inconsistency - If the selected design elements have mismatched attribute values,
then they result in attribute inconsistency.
Topology inconsistency - If all the components of selected design elements are topologically
not in order, then they result in topology inconsistency.

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See Also
Manual Correlation (on page 34)

Defining the Correlation Criteria

1. On the Home tab, click Edit Active Settings .
The Settings dialog box is displayed.
2. Select the Correlation tab.
3. Select the design element and the corresponding attributes of the selected design element.
You can select multiple design elements with multiple attributes.
4. Click OK.
The design elements with matching attribute values are correlated. Missing attribute values
result in correlation inconsistency, and are highlighted in respective color..

By default, the Enable Component Correlation check box is selected. When Enable
Component Correlation is selected, the corresponding components under the leg and
nozzles are also correlated.
If Override Manual Correlation is selected, then all the manual correlations are overridden
and the legs are auto correlated based on active settings.
If you apply the correlation settings, then only the Correlation, Attribute, and Topology
inconsistency views are visible.

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Verifying Correlation
1. Click Correlation Inconsistencies.
The design elements that did not correlate are highlighted in blue as shown in the following
figure.

2. You can verify if the corresponding design elements are correlated by analyzing each
attribute. Select a 2D or 3D element, and make sure that the Select Linked Element option
on the Options tab is selected.
When you select a design element in 2D, Select Linked Element option automatically
highlights the corresponding 3D design element and vice versa.
The Select Linked Element is the default option.

By default, correlation inconsistencies, that is, missing pipeline systems are shown in all
the three views.

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Manual Correlation
To find the best match for a selected design element in 2D or 3D data, and correlate the
elements manually follow the procedure below:
1. Select a design element from the Design Hierarchy Explorer.
2. On the Actions tab, click Manual Correlation.
The software displays the Manual Correlation dialog box. If the correlation settings are set
for the selected element, then a list of corresponding elements and percentage of match is
displayed. For more information, see Manual Correlation Dialog Box (on page 50).
3. Click Correlate to correlate with the corresponding design element in the Design Hierarchy
Explorer.

If the correlation settings are not set for the selected element, the following message is
displayed:
You need to set the correlation settings for Pipeline Systems to perform manual correlation.
If topology settings are set, then the match percentage for the leg is calculated based on
these settings. Otherwise, only the basic topology is considered for finding the best match.
When you manually correlate the legs, the inconsistencies on those legs and corresponding
components are cleared and re-calculated.

You can also right-click a design element in the Design Hierarchy Explorer, and perform
manual correlation.
Select On Selection Highlight in Viewer to highlight the selected element in the respective
viewer.

Attribute Comparison
After correlation, you can compare the corresponding design elements based on the required
set of attributes. The design elements with attribute inconsistencies are highlighted in different
color.

Defining the Criteria for Attribute Comparison

1. On the Home tab, click Edit Active Settings .
The Settings dialog box is displayed.
2. Select the Attribute tab.
3. Select the design element and its corresponding attributes.
4. Click OK.
If the selected design elements have mismatched attribute values, then they result in
attribute inconsistency and are highlighted in respective color.

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If the components are correlated, then the software also compares the selected attributes
of PipingComp and Instrument design elements under Attributes of selected design
element.

Comparing Attributes
1. Click Attribute Inconsistencies.
The Design Hierarchy Explorer displays the design elements with attribute inconsistencies
in respective default colors as assigned in the Settings dialog box.

2. Select the corresponding design elements with attribute inconsistencies, and view attribute
values of the selected element.

If the corresponding attributes have the same value, then they are represented with a
symbol.
If the corresponding attributes have different values, then they are represented with a
symbol.
If the corresponding attribute is missing from either 2D or 3D data, then they are
represented with a symbol.

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Topology Comparison
Topology, the sequence of elements and their connections, is critical in plant design. SmartPlant
P&ID Design Validation Utility provides an environment in which you can compare the topology
of corresponding elements and view the inconsistencies in order.
The software performs a basic topology comparison at the time of correlation. To view the
topology inconsistencies, perform the following steps:
1. Click Topology Inconsistencies.
The design elements with are highlighted in respective colors as assigned in the Settings
dialog box. By default the topology inconsistencies are highlighted in red.

2. Select the corresponding design element with topology inconsistencies, and compare the list
of sub-items in the Topology of Selected Element section.
The following scenarios might cause topology inconsistencies:
Sub-items that are not in order.

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Missing sub-items, represented with a symbol.

Defining the Criteria for Topology Comparison

1. On the Home tab, click Edit Active Settings .
The Settings dialog box is displayed.
2. Click the Topology tab.
3. Select the necessary design elements and corresponding attributes.
4. Click OK.
If the components of selected design elements are missing or topologically not in order, then
they result in topology inconsistency and are highlighted in respective color.

Comparing Topology
To compare topology inconsistencies, perform the following steps:
1. Click Topology Inconsistencies.
The design elements with are highlighted in respective colors as assigned in the Settings
dialog box. By default the topology inconsistencies are highlighted in red.
2. Compare the topology of selected elements in the Topology of Selected Design Element
section.
If the Select Linked Element option on the Options tab is selected, then the
corresponding correlated element is highlighted on selecting a design element.

Resolving Data
You can resolve correlation, attributes and topology inconsistencies by analyzing and updating
the data as needed.
By default, correlation inconsistencies, that is, missing pipeline systems are shown in all
the three views.
See Also
Resolving Correlation Inconsistencies (on page 38)
Resolving Attribute Inconsistencies (on page 38)
Resolving Topology Inconsistencies (on page 39)

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Resolving Correlation Inconsistencies

1. In the Design Hierarchy Explorer section, right-click the selected design element with
inconsistency, and then click Approve with Correction or Approve with no Correction as
shown in the following graphic.

The Add or Edit Review Comments dialog box is displayed.

2. Add comments to approve the inconsistency with or without a correction.
3. Click OK.
If you have selected the Hide Approved Inconsistencies option on the View tab, then
the software hides all the approved correlation inconsistencies. To view the approved
inconsistencies, clear the Hide Approved Inconsistencies option.

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Resolving Attribute Inconsistencies

After comparing the attributes, perform the following steps to analyze each attribute
inconsistency.
1. In the Desgin Hierarchy Explorer section, right-click the selected design element with
inconsistency, and then click Approve with Correction or Approve with no Correction as
shown in the following graphic.

The Add or Edit Review Comments dialog box is displayed.

2. Add comments to approve the inconsistency with or without a correction.
3. Click OK.
If you have selected the Hide Approved Inconsistencies option on the View tab, then
the software hides all the approved correlation inconsistencies. To view the approved
inconsistencies, clear the Hide Approved Inconsistencies option.

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Resolving Topology Inconsistencies

After comparing the topology, perform the following steps to analyze each attribute topology
inconsistency.
1. In the Desgin Hierarchy Explorer section, right-click the selected design element with
inconsistency, and then click Approve with Correction or Approve with no Correction as
shown in the following graphic.

The Add or Edit Review Comments dialog box is displayed.

2. Add comments to approve the inconsistency with or without a correction.
3. Click OK.
If you have selected the Hide Approved Inconsistencies option on the View tab, then
the software hides all the approved correlation inconsistencies. To view the approved
inconsistencies, clear the Hide Approved Inconsistencies option.

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Generating Reports
You can generate reports for the following data:
Inconsistencies
Comments
Pipeline list
You can generate reports in Word, Excel, or Text formats. By default, the reports are
generated in Word.

Report on Inconsistencies
You can generate a report on inconsistencies. To generate reports on inconsistencies, perform
the following steps:
1. On the Home tab, click Inconsistencies .
2. In the Filename box, type the name of the file.
3. Click Save.
The report is generated and displayed.

In an Excel report, the CorrelationInconsistencies is the default sheet. If you want to view
AttributeInconsistencies or TopologyInconsistencies, select the respective sheet tab.
While taking screenshots for the Inconsistencies Report, if Use PID Viewer to view P&ID
drawing option in the .ini file is selected, then the P&ID drawing is opened in the PID
Viewer. Otherwise the drawing is opened in SmartPlant P&ID.
While taking screenshots for the Inconsistencies Report, if Show Full Model in ISO Viewer
on Options tab is selected, then the entire ISO model is visible in the ISO Viewer. Otherwise
only the required ISO file is visible in the ISO Viewer.

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Report on Comments
You can generate a report on the comments added to inconsistencies.
1. On the Home tab, click Comments .
2. In the Filename box, type the name of the file.
3. Click Save.
The report is generated and displayed.

This report is generated either for 2D or 3D data that is selected in the Design Hierarchy
Explorer.
In the Excel report, the CommentsReport is the default sheet. If you want to view
ResolvedComments, select the respective sheet.

Report on Pipeline List

You can generate a report on Pipeline list.

1. On the Home tab, click Pipeline List .

2. In the Filename box, type the name of the file.
3. Click Save.
The report on pipeline list is generated and displayed.
This report is generated either for 2D or 3D data that is selected in the Design Hierarchy
Explorer.

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User Interface
Understanding the user interface of the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation Utility helps you
perform your tasks better. The interface is organized into a Backstage view, ribbon bar and a
collection of dialog boxes with commands to perform specific tasks.
See Also
Backstage View (on page 43)
Ribbon Bar (on page 44)

Backstage View
The Backstage view contains a set of commands that you use while working with SmartPlant
P&ID Design Validation Utility session files. These commands help you manage your
documents and related data.

The following commands are available in the Backstage view:

Open - Opens a session (.cmp) file.
Save - Saves the session file (.cmp), and updates it with your changes. You can save the
session into a .cmp file which you may open later to work in the software.
Save As - Saves a copy of the current session in a different location or with a different name.
Recent - Displays recently opened session files. You can use this command to open recent
session files.
Help - Displays the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation Utility version details and help.

Exit - Prompts you to save the current session file before exiting.

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Ribbon Bar
The ribbon bar contains set of tabs. Each tab contains commands for working in a session file.

Home (on page 44)

View (on page 44)
Options (on page 46)
Actions (on page 46)

Home
The following commands are available on the Home tab.

Import 2D-P&ID Data - Imports SmartPlant P&ID data into the SmartPlant P&ID Design
Validation Utility.

Import 3D Data - Imports the following 3D data from data files:

Import 3D-PDMS Data - Imports PDMS data from datal files.
Import 3D-ISO Data - Imports ISO data from .pod/.pcf/.idf files.
Edit Active Settings - Displays the Settings dialog box. For more information see, Settings
Dialog Box (on page 49).
Inconsistencies - Generates a report on 2D or 3D data inconsistencies in Text, Excel, and
Word formats, respectively.
Comments - Generates a report on comments for 2D or 3D data in Text, Excel, and Word
formats, respectively.
Pipeline List - Generates a pipeline list report for 2D or 3D data in Text, Excel, and Word
formats, respectively.

Refresh Data - Updates the data that is imported.

View
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Attribute Section Hides or displays the Attributes of Selected Element section. This option
is selected by default.
Topology Section Hides or displays the Topology of the Selected Element section. This
option is selected by default.
PID Viewer Displays a list of options used to filter 2D data discrepancies based on the
type of inconsistencies. The corresponding inconsistencies are highlighted in the PID viewer
based on your selection. For more information, see PID Viewer Dialog Box (on page 49).
Correlation Inconsistencies only - Highlights all 2D correlation inconsistent elements in
color in the PID Viewer.
Attribute Inconsistencies only - Highlights all 2D attribute inconsistent elements in
color in the PID Viewer.
Topology Inconsistencies only - Highlights all 2D topological inconsistent elements in
color in the PID Viewer.
All Inconsistencies - Highlights all 2D inconsistent elements in their respective colors in the
PID Viewer.
Consistent elements are grayed out in the PID Viewer.
ISO Viewer Displays a list of options used to filter 2D data discrepancies based on the
type of inconsistencies. The corresponding inconsistencies are highlighted in the ISO viewer
based on your selection. For more information, see ISO Viewer Dialog Box (on page 48).
Correlation Inconsistencies only - Highlights all 2D correlation inconsistent elements in
color in the ISO Viewer.
Attribute Inconsistencies only - Highlights all 2D attribute inconsistent elements in
color in the ISO Viewer.
Topology Inconsistencies only - Highlights all 2D topological inconsistent elements in
color in the ISO Viewer.
All Inconsistencies - Highlights all 2D inconsistent elements in their corresponding colors
in the ISO Viewer.
Consistent elements are grayed out in the ISO Viewer.
Hide Partial Matched Legs - Hides all partially matched legs in the Design Hierarchy Explorer.
This command is available only after you perform correlation.
Hide Full Matched Legs - Hides all fully matched legs in the Design Hierarchy Explorer. This
command is available only after you perform correlation.
Hide Approved Inconsistencies - Hide all the approved inconsistencies such as correlation,
attribute and topology.

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Options
You can set option using the Options tab.

Always on Top - Displays the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation Utility window always on top
of the other open windows.
Select Linked Element - Highlights the correlated element on selecting the any design element.
This option is selected by default.
Select Element in Viewer - Enables you to highlight the selected design element of the Design
Hierarchy Explorer in the corresponding PID or ISO Viewer. This option is selected by default.
This option is not applicable for PDMS data.
Select Element in Explorer - Enables you to highlight the corresponding element in the Design
Hierarchy Explorer when an element is selected in the PID or ISO Viewer. This option is
selected by default.
Show Full Model in ISO Viewer - Enables you to display all pipeline systems or an entire ISO
model in ISO Viewer. If you do not select this option, then only the selected pipeline system is
displayed in ISO Viewer. This option is selected by default.

Actions
You can perform the following actions using the Actions tab.

Select Linked Element - Highlights the correlated 3D/2D design element for the selected
2D/3D design element in Design Hierarchy Explorer. This command is available only after
correlation.
You can also right-click the design element in the Design Hierarchy Explorer, and
select Select Linked Element.

Show in Viewer - Highlights the selected element of Design Hierarchy Explorer in the
corresponding PID or ISO Viewer.
You can also right-click the design element in the Design Hierarchy Explorer, and
select Show in Viewer to perform this action. This procedure is not applicable for PDMS
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If the Use PID Viewer to view P&ID drawing section in the .ini file is set to False,
then the selected element is highlighted using SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation Utility.
ISO Viewer Dialog Box (on page 48)
PID Viewer Dialog Box (on page 49)

Show in Explorer Highlights the selected element of PID or ISO Viewer in the
corresponding Design Hierarchy Explorer.
You can also right-click the design element in the PID or ISO Viewer, and then select
Show in Design Hierarchy Explorer.

Manual Correlation Correlates the legs manually. This command is available only after
correlation.
You can also right-click the design element in the Design Hierarchy Explorer, and
then select Manual Correlation. For more information, see Manual Correlation (on page
34).

Uncorrelate Uncorrelates the manually correlated leg. This command is available only if
the selected leg in the Design Hierarchy Explorer is correlated manually.
You can also right-click the design element in the Design Hierarchy Explorer, and
then select Uncorrelate.
Approve with Correction - Approves the inconsistency with corrections.
You can also right-click the design element in the Design Hierarchy Explorer, and
then select Approve with Correction.
Approve with No Correction - Approves the inconsistency with no corrections.
You can also right-click the design element in the Design Hierarchy Explorer, and
then select Approve with No Correction.

UnApprove - Disapproves an inconsistency.

You can also right-click the design element in the Design Hierarchy Explorer and
then select UnApprove.
Reverse Topology - Reverses the topology of the selected design element.
You can also right-click the Leg element in the Design Hierarchy Explorer, and then
select Reverse Topology of Selected Element.

Search - Searches a matching attribute value for the selected attribute value of a selected
design element. This command is available only when you select an attribute in the Attributes
of Selected Design Element section.
You can also right-click the attribute in the Attributes of Selected Element section,
and then select Search Other Side for Selected Attributes.

Show - Displays the attributes in the Design Hierarchy Explorer section which are
selected in the Attributes of Selected Element section.
You can also right-click the attribute in the Attributes of Selected Element section,
and then select Show Selected Attributes in Design Hierarchy Explorer.

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Correlate Selected Elements - Correlates 2D and 3D data for the selected element with the
selected attribute.
You can also right-click the attribute in the Attributes of Selected Element section,
and then select Correlate Selected Elements by Selected Attributes.
Compare Attributes Compares attribute values of correlated elements based on the
selected element in the Design Hierarchy Explorer, and its corresponding selected attribute in
Attributes of Selected Design Element section.

You can also right-click the attribute in the Attributes of Selected Design Element
section, and then select Compare Attributes for All Linked Elements by Selected
Attributes.
You can select more than one attribute by holding the SHIFT key.
Compare Topology Checks the topology of correlated elements based on the selected
element in the Design Hierarchy Explorer and its corresponding selected attribute in the
Attributes of Selected Design Element section.

You can also right-click the attribute in the Attributes of Selected Design Element
section, and then select Compare Topology for All Linked Elements by Selected
Attribute.
You can select more than one attribute by holding the SHIFT key.

Copy Copies the value of the attribute selected in the Attributes of Selected Design
Element section to the clipboard.
You can also right-click the attribute in the Attributes of Selected Design Element
section, and then select Copy Attribute Value to perform this action.

ISO Viewer Dialog Box

Displays the imported ISO data.

If you select the Show Full Model in ISO Viewer option on the Options tab, then the whole
ISO model is visible otherwise only the required ISO file is visible.
The ISO Viewer is displayed only after importing 3D ISO data.

Fit View to All - Fits the model in the viewer.

Fit View to Selection - Fits the highlighted element in the viewer.

Center View on Selection - Center aligns the highlighted element in the viewer.

Standard View - Changes the view orientation of the selected standard view available in the
list. Below is the list of available standard views:
ISO North: Top Left
ISO North: Top Right

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ISO North: Bottom Left

ISO North: Bottom Right
Look Down
Look Up
Look East
Look West
Look North
Look South

PID Viewer Dialog Box

Displays the imported P&ID data. The following commands are available in the PID Viewer:
Fit - Fits the drawing in the viewer.
Pan - Moves the drawing in the viewer.
Move To Center - Moves a selected object of the drawing to the center of the viewer.
Zoom Area - Magnifies the required area of drawing.

Zoom In - Magnifies the drawing.

Zoom Out - Shrinks the drawing.

Select Tool - Selects an object in the drawing.

Settings Dialog Box

Display - Displays the attributes and their corresponding values for the selected Design
Elements in the Design Hierarchy Explorer.
Correlation - Defines the correlation criteria. For more information, see Defining the Correlation
Criteria (on page 32).
Attribute - Defines the criteria for attribute comparison. For more information, see Defining the
Criteria for Attribute Comparison (on page 34).
Topology - Defines the criteria for topology comparison. For more information, see Defining the
Criteria for Topology Comparison (on page 37).
Alternate Topology - Defines the topology criteria for a specific Piping Component Type. When
you click this tab, the software displays SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation dialog box to
specify the attributes.
Attribute Exclusion - Defines the criteria to exclude attribute values from a selected design
element. When you select the design element, the software displays SmartPlant P&ID Design
Validation dialog box to specify the attribute value to be excluded.

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In the following example, the NPD attribute value of a design element has been excluded and
the result is as shown in the graphic.

Colors - Defines the color codes for data inconsistencies. You can also define the color codes
in the SmartPlant Design Validation.ini file.

Type of inconsistency Default color

Correlation inconsistency

Attribute inconsistency

Topology inconsistency

Approved inconsistency with correction

Approved inconsistency without correction

Unapproved inconsistency

OK - Applies the changes, and exits the dialog box.

Apply - Applies the changes.
Cancel - Does not apply the changes.
Open - Opens the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation.ini file. Use this command to update the
settings through SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation.ini file.
Save - Saves the updates made to SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation.ini file.

Manual Correlation Dialog Box

List of Legs [ISO] - Displays a possible matching design element for the corresponding
element in Design Hierarchy Explorer.
% of Match - Displays the accuracy of the possible match.
On Selection Highlight in Viewer - Highlights the selected leg in the Viewer. Select to highlight
the leg.
Correlate - Correlates the selected design element with corresponding element in Design
Hierarchy Explorer.
Cancel - Does not correlate.

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Command Mode Operation of

SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation
SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation software now can also be operated in command mode. You
need to write a batch file to run the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation software in command
mode.
To run the SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation software in command mode, perform the
following steps:
1. Create and open a new text document.
2. If you have already specified the required arguments in the ini file,then write the following in
the text document.
"< SmartComparator.exe path>" -commandmode
Pause
3. If you have not specified the required arguments in the ini file, then write the following in the
text document
"< SmartComparator.exe path>" -commandmode A B C D E
Pause
where
A = PID Drawing Path
B = 2D Mapper File Path
C = 2D Pipeline attributes with comma separator
D = 3D (PDMS/ISO) Files Path
E = 3D Mapper File Path
For example:
C:\Program Files\SmartPlant\P&ID Design Validation\Bin\SmartComparator.exe
-commandmode
Area1\Unit1\DemoDwg.pid
C:\Mappers\SppidMapper-ISO.xml
ItemTag
C:\ISO files\ISO
C:\Mappers\ISOMapper.xml
In this case, DemoDwg.pid is imported by using the specified SPP&ID mapper file and all
the ISO (.pcf/.idf/.pod) files that are in the directory C:\ISO files\ISO are imported by using
the specified ISO Mapper file. Settings specified in the ini file are applied, and an
inconsistencies report is generated after comparison.

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4. Save this text document as a batch file (.bat extension), and then double-click on this file to
run SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation Utility in command mode.

1. If you want to load more than one P&ID drawing, separate them with semicolons.
Example: Area1\Unit1\DemoDwg.pid; Area1\Unit1\TestDwg.pid
2. If you want to specify more than one 3D (PDMS/ISO) data file, separate them with
semicolons or specify the directory that contains the 3D data files.
3. Specify the inconsistency report file path under the Report File Path section of the ini file till
folder level. The file name is generated with the current time stamp. If you do not specify the
report file path, then it is saved in the default temp location.
For example:
If Report File Path contains D:\SPDV-Reports, then the inconsistency report filename is
D:\SPDV-Reports\SPDV_19-04-2012-12-36-22.doc.
While running SmartPlant P&ID Design Validation Utility in command mode, please
note the following:
If the 3D data is ISO then 3D ISO pipelines that are matched with imported 2D data are
imported.
Component correlation is disabled.

Mapper Wizard
The Mapper Wizard tool provides an interface to customize a mapper file to user requirements.
You can use this tool to include or exclude required pipeline or component level attributes based
on the 2D/3D input data.

Create New Mapper File

To create a new mapper file:
1. Select Create New Mapper File in the Mapper wizard Options dialog, and click Next.

The Mapper File Path and Type dialog box is displayed.

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2. In the Specify Mapper File Path box, browse to where you want to create the new mapper
file.
3. In the Mapper for data box, select the mapper file type (the data for which you want to
create mapper file), and click Next.

4. Based on the mapper file selection, next dialog box is displayed.

a. When you select SPPID- PDMS or SPPID-ISO, the Select P&ID Data dialog box is
displayed. Select any PlantGroup level (Plant, Area, Unit, or Drawing) from the
PlantGroup Hierarchy section or select multiple PlantGroups in the PlantGroups
section.

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b. When you select PDMS, the Select 3D-PDMS Data dialog box is displayed. In the input
file box, browse and select the PDMS DATAL file(s), or select the directory that contains
the PDMS DATAL files.

c. When you select ISO, the Select 3D-ISO Data dialog box is displayed. In the input file
box, browse and select the POD/PCF/IDF file(s), or select the directory that contains the
POD/PCF/IDF files.

d. The different type of objects and their attributes that are extracted from the specified
input details, are used for creating the mapper file.
5. After the input details are given, click Next.
The Mapper Wizard dialog box is displayed.

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6. In the Mapper Wizard dialog box, add the Elements and their Attributes that you want to
import to the Smart Plant P&ID Design Validation software. You can also add Ignored
Objects under an element and attribute value mapping for the attributes.

7. Click CreateXML to create the mapper XML file.

The file is displayed.

Change Existing Mapper File

To modify an existing mapper file:
1. Select Change Existing Mapper File in the Mapper wizard Options dialog, and click Next.
The Mapper File Path and Type dialog box is displayed.

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2. In the Specify Mapper File Path box, browse to the selected mapper file path that you want
to modify. Based on the selected mapper file Mapper for Data box is filled.

If the selected mapper file is used to import SPP&ID data, then you have to select the
Mapper File Type. This specifies whether the selected mapper file is used to compare P&ID
data against PDMS or ISO data.
3. Based on the selected mapper file, next dialog is displayed.
a. If you are importing P&ID data, then the Select P&ID Data dialog box is displayed.
Select any PlantGroup level (Plant, Area, Unit, or Drawing) from the PlantGroup
Hierarchy section, or select multiple PlantGroups from the PlantGroups section.

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b. If you are importing PDMS data, then the Select 3D-PDMS Data dialog box is
displayed. In the input file box, browse and select the PDMS DATAL file(s), or select the
directory that contains the PDMS DATAL files.

c. If you are importing ISO data, then the Select 3D-ISO Data dialog box is displayed. In
the input file box, browse and select the POD/PCF/IDF file(s), or the select directory that
contains the POD/PCF/IDF files.

d. The different type of objects and their attributes that are extracted from the specified
input details, are used for creating the mapper file.
4. After the input details are given, click Next.

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The Mapper Wizard dialog box is displayed, and the selected mapper files are loaded in the
tree view.

5. Modify the mapper file by adding new Elements, Attributes, Ignored Objects, and
Attribute Value Mapping.
6. Click CreateXML to create the mapper file.
The file is displayed.

Add Elements
To add a new Element:
1. Right-click the element to add child element, and select Add > Element.

Add Element dialog box will be displayed.

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2. All the elements that can be added under the selected (parent) element are displayed in the
Element drop-down menu.

3. Select the Element you want to add from the drop-down menu. To export the element
differently, check Export Differently check box, and specify how you want to export the
element in ExportAs box. For more information, see ExportAs in Mapping Attribute Names
(on page 17).

4. Click OK.

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Add Attributes
To add attributes to an element:
1. Right-click the element, and select Add > Attributes.

The Add Attributes dialog box is displayed.

2. The following tabs are available in the Add Attributes dialog box:
General Attributes:

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All the attributes of an element is displayed in the Attribute Name combo box. In case,
the element already has attributes in the mapper file, then they are populated in the
dialog box. You can modify the existing attributes or add new attributes. Select the
attributes from the combo box, and specify how you want to import that attribute under
Mapped Attribute Name column.

Default Attributes:
In case, the element already has default attributes in the mapper file, then they are
populated in the dialog box. You can modify the existing attributes or add new attributes.
Select the attributes from the combo box, and specify how you want to import that
attribute under Attribute Value column. For more information, see Default Attributes in
Mapping Attribute Names (on page 17)

Default Attributes Below This level:

In case, the element already has attributes under DefaultAttributesBelowThisLevel
section in the mapper file, then they are populated in the dialog box. You can modify the

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existing attributes or add new attributes. Select them from the combo box and specify
how you want to import that attribute under Mapped Attribute Name column. For more
information, see DefaultAttributesBelowThisLevel in Mapping Attribute Names (on
page 17).

Common Attributes below This in Level:

All the attributes of the element under the selected element are displayed in the
Attribute Name combo box. Select the attributes that you want to add from the combo
box and specify how you want to import that attribute under Mapped Attribute Name
column. For more information, see CommonAttributesBelowThisLevel in Mapping
Attribute Names (on page 17).

3. Click Ok.

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Add Ignored Objects

To add ignored objects under an element:
1. Right-click the element, and select Add > Ignored Objects.

The Add Ignored Objects dialog box is displayed.

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2. All the elements that can be ignored under the selected (parent) element are displayed in
the Ignored Objects combo box. In case, the element already has ignored objects then
they are populated in the dialog box. You can modify the existing objects or add new
ignored objects by selecting the elements from the combo box. For more information, see
Ignored Objects (on page 22).

3. Click Ok.

Add Ignored Object Attributes

Adding attributes allows you to the ignore objects based on specific values of one or more
properties.
To add attributes to an ignored object:

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1. Right-click the ignored object, and select Add > Attributes.

Add Ignored Object Attributes dialog box is displayed.

2. All the attributes of the ignored object are displayed in the Attribute Name column. Select
the attributes from the combo box and specify the attribute values in Attribute Value
column. For more information, see Ignored Objects (on page 22).

3. Click Ok.

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The selected attributes of the ignored object are added to the tree view.

Add Value Mapping

Add Attribute Value Mapping
Attribute Value mapping for the attributes can be added at any level in the mapper file. For more
information, see Mapping Attribute Values (on page 19).
Use any one of the following ways to add Attribute Value Mapping.

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Approach 1
1. Right-click the element to add Attribute Value Mapping, and select Add > Value Mapping >
Attribute Value Mapping.

The Select Attribute For Value Mapping dialog box is displayed.

2. All the attributes of the element that are added in the mapper file are displayed in the Select
Attribute for Value Mapping drop-down menu. Select an attribute from the Select
Attribute for Value Mapping menu, and click OK.

The Add Attribute-Value-Mapping dialog box is displayed.

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3. In case, the attribute already has value mapping, then they are displayed in the Add
Attribute-Value-Mapping dialog box. You can modify the existing value mapping or add
new value mapping options. Specify the pattern matching in the Specify the pattern
matchings if any table, and specify other mapping options in Specify the general
matchings table.

4. Click OK.

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5. Current Attribute Value mapping is added to the tree view.

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Approach 2
1. Right-click the attribute to add value mapping, and select Add > Value Mapping > Attribute
Value Mapping.

The Add Attribute-Value-Mapping dialog box is displayed.

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2. Specify the pattern matchings in the Specify the pattern matchings if any table, and
specify other mapping option in the Specify the general matchings table.

3. Click OK.

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Approach 3
1. Right-click the attribute that already has value mapping, and select Add > Value Mapping >
Attribute Value Mapping.

The Add Attribute-Value-Mapping dialog box is displayed.

2. The added value mappings for the attribute are displayed in the dialog box. You can add
new mapping options or modify the existing mapping options. Specify the pattern matchings
in Specify the pattern matchings if any table, and specify other mapping option in the
Specify the general matchings table.
3. Click OK.

Add Generic Value Mapping

Generic value mapping can be added at any level in the mapper file. It is used to map generic
values.
To add Attribute Value Mapping:

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1. Right-click the element to add Attribute Value Mapping, and select Add > Value Mapping >
Generic Value Mapping.

The Add Generic Value Mapping dialog box is displayed.

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2. Specify the generic value in the Attribute Name column and the mapped value in the
Attribute Value column. For more information, see Generic Value Mapping in Mapping
Attribute Values (on page 19).

3. Click OK.
Current Generic Value mapping is added to the tree view.

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Edit and Delete Options

Edit Option
An element or an attribute of an element can be modified by using the Edit option.
1. Right-click the element or attribute you want to modify, and select Edit.

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2. Modify the element or attribute name.

Delete Option
An element or an attribute of an element can be deleted by using the Delete option.

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1. Right-click the element or attribute you want to delete, and select Delete.

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Index

A H
Actions 46 Home 44
Add Attribute Value Mapping 66
Add Attributes 60 I
Add Elements 58
Add Generic Value Mapping 72 Ignored Objects 22
Add Ignored Object Attributes 64 Importing 2D Data 27
Add Ignored Objects 63 Importing 3D Data 28
Add Value Mapping 66 Importing Data 27
Attribute Comparison 34 Installing SmartPlant P&ID Design
Auto Correlation 31 Validation 11
Introducing SmartPlant P&ID Design
Validation 15
B ISO Viewer Dialog Box 48
Backstage View 43
M
C Manual Correlation 34
Change Existing Mapper File 55 Manual Correlation Dialog Box 50
Command Mode Operation of SmartPlant Mapper Wizard 52
P&ID Design Validation 51 Mapping Attribute Names 17
Comparing and Resolving Data 31 Mapping Attribute Values 19
Comparing Attributes 35
Comparing Topology 37 O
Configuring SmartPlant P&ID Design
Validation 13 Options 46
Create New Mapper File 52
Customizing Mapping Files 17 P
PID Viewer Dialog Box 49
D
Defining the Configuration (.ini) File 23 R
Defining the Correlation Criteria 32 Report on Comments 42
Defining the Criteria for Attribute Report on Inconsistencies 41
Comparison 34 Report on Pipeline List 42
Defining the Criteria for Topology Resolving Attribute Inconsistencies 39
Comparison 37 Resolving Correlation Inconsistencies 38
Defining the Mapper File 17 Resolving Data 37
Resolving Topology Inconsistencies 40
E Ribbon Bar 44
Edit and Delete Options 75
S
G Settings Dialog Box 49
Generating Reports 41
T
Topology Comparison 36

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U
User Interface 43

V
Verifying Correlation 33
View 44

W
What's New in SmartPlant P&ID Design
Validation 7

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