PLANT 3D SPEC EDITOR ABREVIATION AND ISO SYMBOL LIST SOMEWHERE?

[debbiewhite7894]

IS THERE AN ABREVIATION LIST AVAILABLE FOR SPEC EDITOR.  I'M NEW AND DON'T KNOW WHAT ALL THE 

ABBREVIATIONS MEAN (END TYPE, FACING).  ALSO LOOKING FOR LIST OF ISO SYMBOL TYPE AND KEY.

[dave.wolfe]

The symbols here:

Symbol Keys

http://www.pdoteam.com/downloads/Symbol+Keys

within the aricle on how to create new symbols:

http://www.pdoteam.com/2011/10/create-new-symbols-for-isometrics-in-autocad-plant-3d/

The end type descriptions are available within Plant 3D.  Type in PLANTENDCODES at the command line.

[dave.wolfe]

New Post:

http://www.pdoteam.com/2012/08/isometric-types/

Please mark my post as the answer if it answers your question. Marking answers helps other find solutions faster. Thanks!

[debbiewhite7894]

Did I miss something, I did not see a list that matched what I'm seeing in the spec editor.  This is new to me so I may not understand without more clarification.  Example Iso Type  ELBOW, Iso Symbol Key ELBW.  As I am trying to create a FRP spec I have to open the ASME catalog to check and see what is there to know what to put in my new catalog. I'm also unsure of what to put in for Gasket Std and under End types what does MJM, MJP and PFS mean?

  Thanks for what you sent but I'm hoping for an answer thats a little more detailed and complete.

[dave.wolfe]

So, on the end codes, entering PLANTENDCODES at the command line brings up this dialog:

The end types are used to create joints so the program knows how components connect.

I posted the table so people so see the available types.

As far as creating new items, that's what all of us do, we find the most similar component, and use that type and skey.  The type is used to organize items in the BOM, and then the skey is the block that gets inserted. So, unless you get into custom stuff, you can choose the item you want from the type list, and pair it with the appropriate symbol.  Some items only have one field, like PIPE or GASKET is in the type field, but there is no corresponding key.  Most of what people learn is just by looking at the existing catalogs.

[petestrycharske]

Dave,

It looks like the links in your first post are broken, unfortunately.  Really appreciate the tip about the end codes!  Do you know of a similar list for the abbreviations in the Spec Editor?  I've gotten to the point of understanding many of them (i.e. LR = Long Radius), but would love to see a list for all those component abbreviations as well.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Hope all is well and have a most blessed day!

ps. I love the verse, super encouraging!

Peace,

Pete

[dave.wolfe]

Hi, Pete, 

Here's the link to the symbol keys that got broken. http://www.pdoteam.com/download/symbol-keys/

Also, these are two good resources to hang on to: http://docs.autodesk.com/PLNT3D/2015/ENU/pdf/Tailoring_AutoCAD_PnID_and_Plant_3D.pdf

http://docs.autodesk.com/PLNT3D/2014/ENU/De-mystifying%20AutoCAD%20Plant%203D%20Isometrics.pdf

The symbol keys and sample symboles are listed in the Demystifying AutoCAD Isometrics pdf.

The abbreviations in the spec editor follow general industry standards, since I can't guess which ones are unfamiliar, feel free to post some you have questions about.

Glad you read the verse! It's an encouragement to me, and helps keep me both grounded and excited at the same time.

[anthonyBMQL6]

Is there a printable version any where or can you print from autocad