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Overview

The CADMATIC Plant/Outfitting software package contains the following main applications:

  • In P&ID, the intended process is described schematically in 2D format, using predefined symbols and metadata stored in a Microsoft SQL database.
  • In Plant Modeller, the intended process is described in 3D format to present a plant or ship in a realistic way, using pipes, fittings, equipment, structural components, and so on. From the 3D model, it is possible to generate various documents such as prefabrication drawings, isometric drawings, support drawings, and general layouts.
  • In Piping Isometrics & Spools, the user can generate isometric drawings and spool drawings, using isometric groups defined in Plant Modeller.

All the applications store their data in CADMATIC Object Storage (COS) databases, which ensures consistent use of shared data throughout the design project.

All projects use two COS databases:

  • The library database contains data that several projects can use: piping components, drawing symbols, drawing sheets, configuration objects, and so on.
  • The project database contains data that is specific to a project: specifications, systems, pipelines, and cable trays.

The project administrator sets up and manages the COS databases to provide a suitable working environment for the designers: creates/selects piping components and attributes for listings and drawings; defines the drawing sheets and their title block information; defines the systems and the lines; manages the distribution of project settings to satellite sites; and so on.

The sites that use CADMATIC form a COS network where the root server manages the project databases. The root server also manages the replica server of each satellite site, performing the data transfer operations that are needed to replicate model objects and documents between the root and replica servers.

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