Technical Profile
P LANT S PACE
for MicroStation ®
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
®
P&ID
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 Fully integrated with PlantSpace Design Series 3D modeling
products, PlantSpace P&ID helps you check consistency
database parameters. The software over- between the P&ID and the model.
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
Using MicroStation’s AccuDraw technology, PlantSpace P&ID
of a reducer based on the size of compo- lets you draw intelligent P&IDs with minimal input, greatly
enhancing drawing productivity.
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-
 ically, utilizing your custom-defined design practices. The software automati-
project standards. cally reports conflicting flow, unconnected
lines, and other inconsistencies.
PlantSpace P&ID automatically han-
dles symbol orientation and line breaks, PlantSpace P&ID also checks for
reducing the number valid data input and inconsistencies
of steps necessary to between different P&ID sheets. You can
place all inline P&ID define checking methods according to
components. Inline your company or project specifications.
components automat-
The object technology in PlantSpace
ically inherit the
provides capabilities for powerful integra-
graphical attributes
tion with your existing automation
of the pipe in which
tools—accessed through the P&ID draw-
they are placed.
ing. You can define relationships that
When modifying allow you to visually reference design,
components, you engineering, construction, start-up, oper-
As you place objects in the intelligent P&ID, they automatically
inherit appropriate attributes from other objects in the line. simply slide compo- ations, and maintenance information.
Simply clicking on an object brings up its attribute information.
nents along a line for These definitions are based on the busi-
fast and easy reloca- ness rules that you set for each specific
tion. Component removal automatically purpose. PlantSpace P&ID makes it easy
initiates repair of the line in which it to select and prioritize the information
was embedded. according to the need.

You can create and place predefined For example, during construction you
PlantSpace P&ID is a
collections of components or assemblies. might view—through the P&ID—compo-
powerful application
You can rapidly create new assemblies nents purchased, ordered, delivered,
for creation of piping by modifying old ones. And you can installed, and tested. This information
and instrumentation assign logical collections of

diagrams, combining components for convenient

group manipulations.
high-productivity

drafting with intelli- The Value of Object-

gent review and Based Schematics

reporting capabilities. 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
With PlantSpace P&ID’s easy integration, you can access
for consistent engineering related information, such as a scanned image from a vendor
catalog, 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, Utilize an array of reporting tools—any ODBC-compliant
software—with PlantSpace P&ID. Here the software gener-
and reporting capabilities are
ates a report using Microsoft Access, based on data stored
possible through PlantSpace in dBASE IV format.

P&ID’s powerful object linking.

Component Query and Review provides a predefined set of sample

PlantSpace P&ID offers flexible
query and review capabilities, letting you
access all pertinent component informa-
PlantSpace P&ID is
tion by simply selecting the component in
fully compatible the P&ID.
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

with PlantSpace data, procurement, and project manage-

The software displays a list of the
Design Series 3D
piping lines, valves, instruments, instru-
modeling software. 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
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

Component definitions are cre-
ated and modified through
easy-to-use dialog boxes,
ensuring uniform conformance
to project standards.
Modify components on a one-by-one basis or globally,
by element type or cell name.
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.
 Although the P&ID may start as a simple sketch with detailed stream data, with PlantSpace P&ID
you can access a wide variety of data relevant to each phase of the facility life cycle through the
software’s familiar interface. The PlantSpace approach makes it possible to apply the business
rules to each unique information requirement and seamlessly view different data as if stored in a
single database.
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-
PlantSpace P&ID ful integration capabilities. Spreadsheets,
is based on databases, reports, and models can share
intelligent connections with your P&ID,
Jacobus’ powerful
making it the ideal tool for viewing the
JSpace object-ori-
workings of your plant—from conceptual
ented technology
design through maintenance.
and MicroStation.
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.
PlantSpace P&ID Technical Specifications
System Requirements AccuDraw, Bentley, the “B” Bentley logo and MicroStation are registered
• Intel-compatible PCs, Pentium or higher trademarks; “Engineering the future together,” MicroStation SE and the
OpenSpace Engineering Symbols are trademarks of Bentley Systems,
• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95 Incorporated. PlantSpace is a registered trademark and JSpace is a trademark
• MicroStation 95 or MicroStation SE™ of Jacobus Technology, Inc. Windows and Windows NT are registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brands and product names are
trademarks of their respective owners.
Hardware Requirements ©1998 Bentley Systems, Incorporated.
• RAM: 32MB Bentley Systems, Incorporated believes the information in this publication is
accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change with-
• Hard disk: 40MB out notice.
• Windows pointing device PlantSpace P&ID is developed by Jacobus Technology, Inc., a Bentley
Strategic Affiliate.
• Video monitor and graphics adapter capable
of displaying MicroStation
DIN Standards Supported
• DIN 28004
• DIN 19227
• DIN 2429

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