Method for creatin symbol in pdms though Autocad

 
  • I did it IN auto cad and called to my isotm loaded to file >> new >>close>> again open >> cheked by isosym commands >WORKING FINE >> THEN set path in my option file last row,still its coming,am feeling that there is mistake of basekey because i took EXFL & new sckey is FSTR,SPINDLE IS LEFT blank because its not having any handle,but when i do a flange i got it now its coming please help me
  • Sorry...EXFL is for reducers...flanged reducers...
  • I have created my components as PCOM and EXFL is skey for Flanged Expansion Bellow as per 11.6 isod ref manual ,So i took base key is EXFL only.
  • Oh my god its very difficult task sir.we cant use spline instead of circle ?


    Hi Isurya
    in autocad you can also create your symbole with spline, arc etc.
    and then export all primitive with command: wmfout
    then use command for import: wmfin. Now all your primitives come as lines (after explode), now you can export into pdms.
  • I have created my components as PCOM and EXFL is skey for Flanged Expansion Bellow as per 11.6 isod ref manual ,So i took base key is EXFL only.


    C:\AVEVA\Plant\PDMS12.0.SP6\Manuals\Docs\ISODRAFT Reference Manual.pdf Page 171 says Reducer - Eccentric with a Connection Swaged from Pipe Flanged EXFL

    But on the same time you are right as at Page 164 EX** is for the Expansion Bellow.

    So, waiting to clarify this issue, I will suggest you to use a different Base Skey.
  • Hi everyone,

    I am trying to import symbol from autocad to pdms.
    It seems clear, I ahve read several times the userguide and forum posts but still not working...

    1. I create symbol name attribute (PDMS_NAME)
    2. I APPLOAD all lisp
    3. I create and insert block WITH PDMS_MAKE_SYMBOL command selecting objects (AND attribute PDMS_NAME of course)
    4. I create the symbol with PDMS_SYMBOLS command setting DRAFT Command Filename as c:\temp\mysymbol.mac

    This is the mesage I obtain from autocad after step 4:

    [COLOR=#0000cd]Command: PDMS_SYMBOLS[/COLOR]
    [COLOR=#0000cd]Select all inserts to be made into PDMS Symbol Templates:[/COLOR]
    [COLOR=#0000cd]Select objects: 1 found[/COLOR]
    [COLOR=#0000cd]Select objects:[/COLOR]
    [COLOR=#0000cd] Inch/
  • It seems you have no fixes installed.
    12.1.SP2 latest one is Fix no. 32
    Install it and see if the problem persists...
  • Can we use the Auocad method for ISO symbols or just regular draft symbol?
  • I was looking for this info for long time. Thank you very much

    [QUOTE=samiurrehman;5690]Symbols Creation



    Before attempting to create a symbol in PDMS the user should know the hierarchy where to create this symbols so that it can be used to create ‘SLAB’ in the views.

    All the symbols for BHEL are stored in the following hierarchy

     DEPT  -    / MASTER-LIBRARIES
     LIB      -    /BHEL-LIB
     SYLB  -    /BHEL-GEN  
     SYTM-   /XXX  (The name of the Symbolic Template)

    To create a new SYLB first create backing sheet for the symbol library. The sheet limits has to be checked for its size before it is created. It is recommended to create the symbols using the soft copy.
    The procedure to create the symbol is:


    Steps for creating Symbol

    Step 1:       Open the drawing in AutoCAD.
    Step 2:              At command line give the command ‘DDATTDEF’.
    Step 3:              A form will appear, toggle on the invisible button.
    Step 4:              Give the Tag as ‘PDMS_NAME’.
    Step 5:      Select the pick option and pick the required point for the base point of symbol and        Press  ‘OK’.
    Step 6.:          The PDMS_NAME appears on the screen at the picked up point.
    Step 7:     Now previous point. Create a block with some name and select insertion base point same as
    Step 8:               Select the symbol along with the PDMS_NAME label.
    Step 9:     Insert the block while inserting the block you will be prompted for various details, ignore all except PDMS_NAME. At PDMS_NAME, give the name of the SYTM. This will be your name of the symbol.
    Step 10:            Appload the lisp files from C:\cadcentre\pdms11.2\autodraftR13\*.Lsp.`
    Step 11:     At command line type ‘PDMS_SYMBOLS’.
    Step 12:     Give the Draft Symbol Library name.
    Step 13:    Give the draft command file name as C: \temp\some relevant file name.
    Step 14:     Close the AutoCAD drawing.
    Step 15:    Login to PDMS Draft Module.
    Step 16:     Give the following command at command line ‘Tol 0.01’(this sets the precision to 0.01).
    Step 17:    $m/c:\temp\ the file name you have given.

    The symbol library is created in your respective library (SYLB).

    Note:  The size of the backing sheet for the symbol library (SYLB) and the backing sheet should be same If    you want to position the SYTM using the cursor in your symbolic library, be at the sytm and give the following command.

            U should run this macro in draft administrator symbol library, u should created symbol library with same name  in draft before run this macro  .





    In auto cad
    Command: ddattdef

    And make a block with same name ,

    Command: pdms_sysbols
    Inch/