PlantSpace P&ID is a power-

ful application for creation of

piping and instrumentation

diagrams, combining high-productivity

drafting with intelligent review and

reporting capabilities. The software

brings substantial savings in the time and

money expended for schematic drawing

and report generation. PlantSpace P&ID

will help you create intelligent P&IDs that

serve the complete life cycle of the plant.

PlantSpace P&ID is fully compatible

with PlantSpace Design Series 3D model-

ing software. It integrates seamlessly

with most commercial databases and

spreadsheets for Windows® 95 and

Windows NT®. PlantSpace P&ID drawings

can provide a graphical window into plant

data for use in plant operations and main-

tenance activities and retrofits. The

software integrates easily with standard

maintenance and process control sys-

tems. Additionally, it supports easy

conformance of existing P&IDs in many

formats to intelligent PlantSpace P&IDs.

PlantSpace P&ID is based on

Jacobus’ powerful JSpace™ object-orient-

ed technology and MicroStation. It runs

completely within MicroStation, enhanc-

ing its graphical user environment for

unmatched productivity in P&ID

schematic creation. PlantSpace P&ID is

easily configured to meet enterprise or

client standards.

Rapid, Intelligent Drafting

Using MicroStation’s AccuDraw®

technology, PlantSpace P&ID greatly

enhances drafting productivity. You can

rapidly place P&ID symbols without cum-

bersome set-up of file specifications or

database parameters. The software over-

comes many of the limitations of

traditional P&ID creation.

PlantSpace P&ID is an extremely

user-friendly P&ID application, letting you

draw intelligent P&IDs with minimal

input. PlantSpace P&ID then creates an

intelligent object model from the informa-

tion on your drawing. The software reads

and deduces large amounts of informa-

tion from a relatively small amount of

data. It determines, for instance, the size

of a reducer based on the size of compo-

nents on either side.

Simply place graphical symbols and

tags from pull-down menus and toolbox-

es that contain all symbol placement and

modification capabilities. The software

manages all element symbology automat-

PLANTSPACE®

P&IDfor MicroStation®

Technical Profile

Fully integrated with PlantSpace Design Series 3D modelingproducts, PlantSpace P&ID helps you check consistencybetween the P&ID and the model.

Using MicroStation’s AccuDraw technology, PlantSpace P&IDlets you draw intelligent P&IDs with minimal input, greatlyenhancing drawing productivity.

ically, utilizing your custom-defined

project standards.

PlantSpace P&ID automatically han-

dles symbol orientation and line breaks,

reducing the number

of steps necessary to

place all inline P&ID

components. Inline

components automat-

ically inherit the

graphical attributes

of the pipe in which

they are placed.

When modifying

components, you

simply slide compo-

nents along a line for

fast and easy reloca-

tion. Component removal automatically

initiates repair of the line in which it

was embedded.

You can create and place predefined

collections of components or assemblies.

You can rapidly create new assemblies

by modifying old ones. And you can

assign logical collections of

components for convenient

group manipulations.

The Value of Object-

Based Schematics

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

for consistent engineering

design practices. The software automati-

cally reports conflicting flow, unconnected

lines, and other inconsistencies.

PlantSpace P&ID also checks for

valid data input and inconsistencies

between different P&ID sheets. You can

define checking methods according to

your company or project specifications.

The object technology in PlantSpace

provides capabilities for powerful integra-

tion with your existing automation

tools—accessed through the P&ID draw-

ing. You can define relationships that

allow you to visually reference design,

engineering, construction, start-up, oper-

ations, and maintenance information.

These definitions are based on the busi-

ness rules that you set for each specific

purpose. PlantSpace P&ID makes it easy

to select and prioritize the information

according to the need.

For example, during construction you

might view—through the P&ID—compo-

nents purchased, ordered, delivered,

installed, and tested. This information

PlantSpace P&ID is a

powerful application

for creation of piping

and instrumentation

diagrams, combining

high-productivity

drafting with intelli-

gent review and

reporting capabilities.

As you place objects in the intelligent P&ID, they automaticallyinherit appropriate attributes from other objects in the line.Simply clicking on an object brings up its attribute information.

With PlantSpace P&ID’s easy integration, you can accessrelated information, such as a scanned image from a vendorcatalog, 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,

and reporting capabilities are

possible through PlantSpace

P&ID’s powerful object linking.

Component Query and Review

PlantSpace P&ID offers flexible

query and review capabilities, letting you

access all pertinent component informa-

tion by simply selecting the component in

the P&ID.

The software displays a list of the

piping lines, valves, instruments, instru-

ment loops, and equipment in the P&ID,

from which you can select and highlight

components or component groups in the

drawing. As you scroll through the list,

PlantSpace P&ID can automatically zoom

in on each item for clear identification.

PlantSpace P&ID provides simulta-

neous review of multiple P&IDs in a

project. Lines or other groups of compo-

nents that cross drawing boundaries are

interactively displayed.

Integrated Reporting Tools

You can create an array of reports,

including Line Lists, Equipment Lists,

Valve Lists, and more. PlantSpace P&ID

provides a predefined set of sample

reports, which are formatted and printed

through Microsoft Access.

Object integration lets you export

reports that combine P&ID information

and other information, such as vendor

data, procurement, and project manage-

ment—for each unique business need.

The software will additionally export

information, from single or multiple

P&IDs, to any ODBC-compliant database

or spreadsheet. You can customize

reports to fit the reporting tool of your

choice: Microsoft Access, dBASE, FoxPro,

Oracle, and other leading databases.

Flexibility in Controlling

Project Standards

PlantSpace offers control of stan-

dards at the component level. The

software provides a standard P&ID sym-

bol library and a full complement of

capabilities for creating your own sym-

bols and libraries. You can also import

Utilize an array of reporting tools—any ODBC-compliantsoftware—with PlantSpace P&ID. Here the software gener-ates a report using Microsoft Access, based on data storedin dBASE IV format.

PlantSpace P&ID is

fully compatible

with PlantSpace

Design Series 3D

modeling software.

AutoCAD drawings and utilize AutoCAD

block libraries in the P&ID, if desired.

You can globally edit the graphical

attribute symbology for entire P&IDs or

groups of drawings at once using a stan-

dard ASCII text editor. This is extremely

helpful for fast and effective implementa-

tion of PlantSpace P&ID.

A PlantSpace P&ID English DIN (ED)

module is available which supports the

DIN (Deutsche Industrie Norm) symbol

set. This module includes all current func-

tionality provided in the standard

PlantSpace P&ID product, with the

addition of standard DIN symbols.

Drawing functionality is based on the

metric system, while the intelligent pro-

cessing of the P&IDs corresponds to the

implemented standards.

Utilizing Legacy Drawings

PlantSpace P&ID enables you to

bring existing P&ID drawings into confor-

mance with your company or project

standards with a robust set of standards-

conformance utilities. Intelligent object

models can then be easily created from

the information on the drawings. You can

utilize existing MicroStation

files from previous projects or

import drawings created by

other application software, on

other platforms.

Verifying drafting consis-

tency of P&ID components

with project standards is easy

with PlantSpace P&ID.

Verification is accomplished

automatically by the software, comparing

drawing components to project drafting

standards. You simply select the

Verification feature to validate confor-

mance of the P&ID components on a

component type or drawing basis.

Making the Most of Your P&IDs

PlantSpace P&ID makes the P&ID

the most important document for manag-

ing the operations and maintenance of

plants. And it increases the usefulness of

P&IDs in the engineering, procurement,

and construction phases.

For engineering/design verification,

you can compare the PlantSpace Design

Series 3D model from within PlantSpace

P&ID to ensure that all components in

the P&ID also reside in the 3D model.

With PlantSpace Integration Tools, your

model can contain 3D data from multiple

plant systems.

Links between your P&ID and other

programs can facilitate more than query,

review, and reporting from within

PlantSpace P&ID. For example, you can

make external drawing modifications

from outside PlantSpace P&ID. The soft-

ware provides Microsoft Access examples

to demonstrate how changes made in

external databases can automatically

update the P&ID. You can also request

visual display of the selected component

in the P&ID from the external database.

In addition, you can link P&ID com-

ponents to external applications for

display of scanned images, movie play-

back, detail drawing editing, and more.

Component definitions are cre-ated and modified througheasy-to-use dialog boxes,ensuring uniform conformanceto project standards.

Modify components on a one-by-one basis or globally,by element type or cell name.

Enabling the P&ID to Support

the Plant Life Cycle

Using the JSpace object-oriented

technology within PlantSpace P&ID, you

can invest your various tools with power-

ful integration capabilities. Spreadsheets,

databases, reports, and models can share

intelligent connections with your P&ID,

making it the ideal tool for viewing the

workings of your plant—from conceptual

design through maintenance.

Utilizing PlantSpace P&ID’s object-

linking capabilities, the software

becomes an excellent tool for visualizing

project or facility status. For example, it

can highlight components that have been

delivered to the project, according to the

procurement-tracking database. It can

also display a highlighted set of informa-

tion showing construction status of the

P&ID components, as reflected by the

project-scheduling software, or highlight

equipment to be serviced, according to

maintenance-tracking software.

The PlantSpace solutions provide

your company with the unique ability to

apply your individual and enterprise busi-

ness rules to plant information, creating a

true knowledge base for facility life-cycle

management that can be used by a host

of personnel.

Unlike Any Other P&ID Software

PlantSpace P&ID’s unsurpassed

drafting capabilities and unique, object-

oriented integration technology place it in

a class all its own. Supporting Jacobus’

open solution approach, it is a tool that

enables plant owners to optimize use of

existing data assets while vastly improv-

ing access to and utilization of critical

facility information. Integrated with the

complete PlantSpace line of software,

PlantSpace P&ID is the solution of choice

for engineering/procurement/construc-

tion firms and owner/operators looking to

stay ahead of the competition in today’s

global marketplace. Utilizing PlantSpace

P&ID, you significantly raise your poten-

tial for improving productivity and safety.

Although the P&ID may start as a simple sketch with detailed stream data, with PlantSpace P&IDyou can access a wide variety of data relevant to each phase of the facility life cycle through thesoftware’s familiar interface. The PlantSpace approach makes it possible to apply the businessrules to each unique information requirement and seamlessly view different data as if stored in asingle database.

PlantSpace P&ID

is based on

Jacobus’ powerful

JSpace object-ori-

ented technology

and MicroStation.

System Requirements• Intel-compatible PCs, Pentium or higher• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95• MicroStation 95 or MicroStation SE™

Hardware Requirements• RAM: 32MB• Hard disk: 40MB• Windows pointing device• Video monitor and graphics adapter capable

of displaying MicroStation

DIN Standards Supported• DIN 28004• DIN 19227• DIN 2429

PlantSpace P&ID Technical Specifications

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