What are CID numbers?

[Neil_Markham]

Sorry if this seems a bit basic, but, what are CID numbers, what do they specify and where do they come from?

Neil

[brett.stacks · Accepted solution]

Hi,

CID refers to the pattern's "Custom ID" number. One of our partners has provided some documentation on each of the patterns. The document can be downloaded from here: http://enceptia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Fabrication-CID-Catalog-2014.pdf 

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[Neil_Markham]

Hi Brett,

Thanks for your quick reply

So CID numbers (or pattern Identifying numbers) are industry standard information I guess.

I have looked at Item Creation in CADmep and now understand that the majority of 'new' items can be created based upon existing patterns.

Would a situation arise where a new item is created where a CID pattern does not exist, if so, who assigns CID numbers?

Neil

[brett.stacks]

There really isn't an industry standard, but the Autodesk Fabrication products are established products so it is rare to find a pattern that cannot be used for an MEP fitting. If you do have a request for a new pattern then please submit the request along with supporting information like a sketch or specification sheet of the fitting to this community. We monitor the community for requests and consider them for future development. The votes (Kudos) helps to escalate the request.