Technical Profile

P LANT S PACE
®

P&ID
for MicroStation ®

PlantSpace P&ID is a power- unmatched productivity in P&ID

ful application for creation of schematic creation. PlantSpace P&ID is
piping and instrumentation easily configured to meet enterprise or
diagrams, combining high-productivity client standards.
drafting with intelligent review and
Rapid, Intelligent Drafting
reporting capabilities. The software
brings substantial savings in the time and Using MicroStation’s AccuDraw®
money expended for schematic drawing technology, PlantSpace P&ID greatly
and report generation. PlantSpace P&ID enhances drafting productivity. You can
will help you create intelligent P&IDs that rapidly place P&ID symbols without cum-
serve the complete life cycle of the plant. bersome set-up of file specifications or Fully integrated with PlantSpace Design Series 3D modeling
products, PlantSpace P&ID helps you check consistency
database parameters. The software over- between the P&ID and the model.
PlantSpace P&ID is fully compatible
comes many of the limitations of
with PlantSpace Design Series 3D model-
traditional P&ID creation.
ing software. It integrates seamlessly
with most commercial databases and PlantSpace P&ID is an extremely
spreadsheets for Windows® 95 and user-friendly P&ID application, letting you
Windows NT®. PlantSpace P&ID drawings draw intelligent P&IDs with minimal
can provide a graphical window into plant input. PlantSpace P&ID then creates an
data for use in plant operations and main- intelligent object model from the informa-
tenance activities and retrofits. The tion on your drawing. The software reads
software integrates easily with standard and deduces large amounts of informa-
maintenance and process control sys- tion from a relatively small amount of
tems. Additionally, it supports easy data. It determines, for instance, the size
Using MicroStation’s AccuDraw technology, PlantSpace P&ID
conformance of existing P&IDs in many of a reducer based on the size of compo- lets you draw intelligent P&IDs with minimal input, greatly
formats to intelligent PlantSpace P&IDs. enhancing drawing productivity.
nents on either side.

PlantSpace P&ID is based on Simply place graphical symbols and

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Jacobus’ powerful JSpace object-orient- tags from pull-down menus and toolbox-
ed technology and MicroStation. It runs es that contain all symbol placement and
completely within MicroStation, enhanc- modification capabilities. The software
ing its graphical user environment for manages all element symbology automat-
 ically, utilizing your custom-defined design practices. The software automati-
project standards. cally reports conflicting flow, unconnected
lines, and other inconsistencies.
PlantSpace P&ID automatically han-
dles symbol orientation and line breaks, PlantSpace P&ID also checks for
reducing the number valid data input and inconsistencies
of steps necessary to between different P&ID sheets. You can
place all inline P&ID define checking methods according to
components. Inline your company or project specifications.
components automat-
The object technology in PlantSpace
ically inherit the
provides capabilities for powerful integra-
graphical attributes
tion with your existing automation
of the pipe in which
tools—accessed through the P&ID draw-
they are placed.
ing. You can define relationships that
When modifying allow you to visually reference design,
components, you engineering, construction, start-up, oper-
As you place objects in the intelligent P&ID, they automatically
inherit appropriate attributes from other objects in the line. simply slide compo- ations, and maintenance information.
Simply clicking on an object brings up its attribute information.
nents along a line for These definitions are based on the busi-
fast and easy reloca- ness rules that you set for each specific
tion. Component removal automatically purpose. PlantSpace P&ID makes it easy
initiates repair of the line in which it to select and prioritize the information
was embedded. according to the need.

You can create and place predefined For example, during construction you
PlantSpace P&ID is a
collections of components or assemblies. might view—through the P&ID—compo-
powerful application
You can rapidly create new assemblies nents purchased, ordered, delivered,
for creation of piping by modifying old ones. And you can installed, and tested. This information
and instrumentation assign logical collections of

diagrams, combining components for convenient

group manipulations.
high-productivity

drafting with intelli- The Value of Object-

gent review and Based Schematics

reporting capabilities. PlantSpace P&ID draw-

ings derive information from
the data that you place in the
drawing. Unique object tech-
nology provides intelligent
checking for data validity and
With PlantSpace P&ID’s easy integration, you can access
for consistent engineering related information, such as a scanned image from a vendor
catalog, from within the intelligent P&ID.
 can be ordered or grouped in
any logical sequence.

Links to project schedule

and procurement databases
and spreadsheets, plant mod-
els, and other information are
enabled through a standard
ODBC (Open Database
Connectivity) interface. A host
of new query, review, checking, Utilize an array of reporting tools—any ODBC-compliant
software—with PlantSpace P&ID. Here the software gener-
and reporting capabilities are
ates a report using Microsoft Access, based on data stored
possible through PlantSpace in dBASE IV format.

P&ID’s powerful object linking.

Component Query and Review provides a predefined set of sample

reports, which are formatted and printed
PlantSpace P&ID offers flexible
through Microsoft Access.
query and review capabilities, letting you
access all pertinent component informa- Object integration lets you export
PlantSpace P&ID is
tion by simply selecting the component in reports that combine P&ID information
fully compatible the P&ID. and other information, such as vendor

with PlantSpace data, procurement, and project manage-

The software displays a list of the
ment—for each unique business need.
Design Series 3D
piping lines, valves, instruments, instru-
modeling software. ment loops, and equipment in the P&ID, The software will additionally export
from which you can select and highlight information, from single or multiple
components or component groups in the P&IDs, to any ODBC-compliant database
drawing. As you scroll through the list, or spreadsheet. You can customize
PlantSpace P&ID can automatically zoom reports to fit the reporting tool of your
in on each item for clear identification. choice: Microsoft Access, dBASE, FoxPro,
Oracle, and other leading databases.
PlantSpace P&ID provides simulta-
neous review of multiple P&IDs in a Flexibility in Controlling
project. Lines or other groups of compo- Project Standards
nents that cross drawing boundaries are
PlantSpace offers control of stan-
interactively displayed.
dards at the component level. The
Integrated Reporting Tools software provides a standard P&ID sym-
bol library and a full complement of
You can create an array of reports,
capabilities for creating your own sym-
including Line Lists, Equipment Lists,
bols and libraries. You can also import
Valve Lists, and more. PlantSpace P&ID
 AutoCAD drawings and utilize AutoCAD automatically by the software, comparing
block libraries in the P&ID, if desired. drawing components to project drafting
standards. You simply select the
You can globally edit the graphical
Verification feature to validate confor-
attribute symbology for entire P&IDs or
mance of the P&ID components on a
groups of drawings at once using a stan-
component type or drawing basis.
dard ASCII text editor. This is extremely
helpful for fast and effective implementa- Making the Most of Your P&IDs
tion of PlantSpace P&ID.
PlantSpace P&ID makes the P&ID
A PlantSpace P&ID English DIN (ED) the most important document for manag-
module is available which supports the ing the operations and maintenance of
DIN (Deutsche Industrie Norm) symbol plants. And it increases the usefulness of
set. This module includes all current func- P&IDs in the engineering, procurement,
tionality provided in the standard and construction phases.
Component definitions are cre- PlantSpace P&ID product, with the
ated and modified through For engineering/design verification,
addition of standard DIN symbols.
easy-to-use dialog boxes,
you can compare the PlantSpace Design
ensuring uniform conformance Drawing functionality is based on the
to project standards. Series 3D model from within PlantSpace
metric system, while the intelligent pro-
P&ID to ensure that all components in
cessing of the P&IDs corresponds to the
the P&ID also reside in the 3D model.
implemented standards.
With PlantSpace Integration Tools, your
Utilizing Legacy Drawings model can contain 3D data from multiple
plant systems.
PlantSpace P&ID enables you to
bring existing P&ID drawings into confor- Links between your P&ID and other
mance with your company or project programs can facilitate more than query,
standards with a robust set of standards- review, and reporting from within
conformance utilities. Intelligent object PlantSpace P&ID. For example, you can
models can then be easily created from make external drawing modifications
the information on the drawings. You can from outside PlantSpace P&ID. The soft-
utilize existing MicroStation ware provides Microsoft Access examples
files from previous projects or to demonstrate how changes made in
import drawings created by external databases can automatically
other application software, on update the P&ID. You can also request
other platforms. visual display of the selected component
in the P&ID from the external database.
Verifying drafting consis-
tency of P&ID components In addition, you can link P&ID com-
with project standards is easy ponents to external applications for
with PlantSpace P&ID. display of scanned images, movie play-
Modify components on a one-by-one basis or globally, Verification is accomplished back, detail drawing editing, and more.
by element type or cell name.
 Although the P&ID may start as a simple sketch with detailed stream data, with PlantSpace P&ID
you can access a wide variety of data relevant to each phase of the facility life cycle through the
software’s familiar interface. The PlantSpace approach makes it possible to apply the business
rules to each unique information requirement and seamlessly view different data as if stored in a
single database.

Enabling the P&ID to Support The PlantSpace solutions provide

the Plant Life Cycle your company with the unique ability to
apply your individual and enterprise busi-
Using the JSpace object-oriented
ness rules to plant information, creating a
technology within PlantSpace P&ID, you
true knowledge base for facility life-cycle
can invest your various tools with power-
management that can be used by a host
PlantSpace P&ID ful integration capabilities. Spreadsheets,
of personnel.
is based on databases, reports, and models can share
intelligent connections with your P&ID, Unlike Any Other P&ID Software
Jacobus’ powerful
making it the ideal tool for viewing the
JSpace object-ori- PlantSpace P&ID’s unsurpassed
workings of your plant—from conceptual
ented technology drafting capabilities and unique, object-
design through maintenance.
oriented integration technology place it in
and MicroStation.
Utilizing PlantSpace P&ID’s object- a class all its own. Supporting Jacobus’
linking capabilities, the software open solution approach, it is a tool that
becomes an excellent tool for visualizing enables plant owners to optimize use of
project or facility status. For example, it existing data assets while vastly improv-
can highlight components that have been ing access to and utilization of critical
delivered to the project, according to the facility information. Integrated with the
procurement-tracking database. It can complete PlantSpace line of software,
also display a highlighted set of informa- PlantSpace P&ID is the solution of choice
tion showing construction status of the for engineering/procurement/construc-
P&ID components, as reflected by the tion firms and owner/operators looking to
project-scheduling software, or highlight stay ahead of the competition in today’s
equipment to be serviced, according to global marketplace. Utilizing PlantSpace
maintenance-tracking software. P&ID, you significantly raise your poten-
tial for improving productivity and safety.
PlantSpace P&ID Technical Specifications
System Requirements AccuDraw, Bentley, the “B” Bentley logo and MicroStation are registered
• Intel-compatible PCs, Pentium or higher trademarks; “Engineering the future together,” MicroStation SE and the
OpenSpace Engineering Symbols are trademarks of Bentley Systems,
• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 Incorporated. PlantSpace is a registered trademark and JSpace is a trademark
• MicroStation 95 or MicroStation SE™ of Jacobus Technology, Inc. Windows and Windows NT are registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brands and product names are
trademarks of their respective owners.
Hardware Requirements ©1998 Bentley Systems, Incorporated.
• RAM: 32MB Bentley Systems, Incorporated believes the information in this publication is
accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change with-
• Hard disk: 40MB out notice.
• Windows pointing device PlantSpace P&ID is developed by Jacobus Technology, Inc., a Bentley
Strategic Affiliate.
• Video monitor and graphics adapter capable
of displaying MicroStation
DIN Standards Supported
• DIN 28004
• DIN 19227
• DIN 2429

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