Supported Entities
Entities supported by the
AVEVA Marine reader.
- Plane panels
- Curved panels
- Knuckled panels
- Plane plates
- Curved plates
- Pillars
- Stiffeners (also with sub-flanges)
- Curved stiffeners
- Face plates (also with sub-flanges)
- Flanges
- Brackets
- Doubling profiles
- Hole profiles
- Marking profiles
- Seam profiles
- Swage profiles
- Tap profiles
When
@CreationType
=
TreeOfComponents
, an assembly
tree is created and organized as follows:
- 1 assembly corresponding to the whole ship (1 ship per part).
- 1 assembly per block.
- 1 assembly per PlanePanel.
- 1 component for the detailed contour of the current
PlanePanel (with relevant option).
- 1 component for the simple contour of the current PlanePanel
(with relevant option).
- 1 component per PlanePlateGroup. The material name, material
side, thickness and offset are created as metadata. If
material data are available, a PSHELL material is
created.
- 1 surface per PlanePlate. The profile existing in
the file is used for the external loop. Holes can be
added as internal loops (with relevant option).
- 1 component per PlanePillarGroup.
- 1 set of trace lines per PlanePillar.
- 1 surface per web (with relevant option).
- 1 component per PlaneFlangeGroup.
- 1 set of trace lines per PlaneFlange.
- 1 component per PlaneStiffenerGroup.
- 1 set of trace lines per PlaneStiffener.
- 1 surface per web and per flange (with relevant
option).
- 1 component per PlaneFaceplateGroup.
- 1 set of trace lines per PlaneFaceplate.
- 1 surface per web and per flange (with relevant
option).
- 1 assembly per sub-PlanePanel. The contents correspond to
the ones for normal PlanePanels.
- 1 assembly per PlaneBracketGroup.
- 1 component per bracket if no sub-elements exist
(stiffeners, planeplates, flanges). 1 assembly if
sub-elements exist.
- 1 surface per PlaneBracket. The profile
existing in the file is used for the external
loop. No holes are allowed by the AVEVA Marine format. If
sub-elements are present in the current
PlaneBracketGroup, a specific component is created
for the surface in order to keep it separate from
its sub-elements.
- 1 component per PlaneStiffenerGroup sub-element (no
flanges inside the stiffener group are
allowed).
- 1 component per PlaneFaceplateGroup sub-element (no
flanges inside the faceplate group are
allowed).
- 1 component per PlaneFlangeGroup sub-element.
- 1 assembly per CurvedPanel.
- 1 component for the simple contour of the current
CurvedPanel (with relevant option).
- 1 component per CurvedPlateGroup.
- 1 surface per CurvedPlate. The profile
existing in the file is used for the external
loop. Internal holes are implemented.
- 1 component per CurvedStiffenerGroup.
- 1 set of trace lines per CurvedStiffener.
- 1 assembly per KnuckledPanel.
When @CreationType
is “Parts
”, a corresponding tree
is created but no assembly entities are created, parts are created instead. The
components are also created.
When @CreationType
is “BOM Only
”, a corresponding
tree is created with parts as in the previous case, but no components are actually
created.
PlanePlates, CurvedPlates and PlaneBrackets are mapped as surfaces. Other objects are
imported as curves, lying on the plates. Groups of objects may share similar
properties (such as material, material side, thickness and offset). In this case,
metadata are added to these objects, and if possible the material description is
also created. Holes of curved surfaces are not taken into consideration for this
release.
The reader instantiates objects in their nominal position, hence there may be gaps
between panels, brackets, and so forth, due to idealizations that do not take
thickness into account. Hence, no stitching between surfaces is performed on
import.
Available material fields include Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio, expansion
coefficient, and density. Yield stress and ultimate stress are not imported. Each
material is associated with a unique grade name.
When a thickness is provided, the corresponding value is given to a HyperWorks properties.
Objects affected by material/thickness include PlanePlateGroup, PlanePillarGroup,
PlaneFlangeGroup, PlaneStiffenerGroup, PlaneFaceplateGroup, PlaneBracketGroup,
CurvedPlateGroup and CurvedStiffenerGroup.
Import Options
The
AVEVA Marine reader uses the
aveva_reader.ini file.
@BodyIdAsMetadata
Value |
Description |
on |
Assign body identifier as
metadata. BODY_ID
|
off |
Do not assign body identifier as metadata (default). |
@CleanupTol
Value |
Description |
double |
A negative value (default) indicates to use the auto cleanup tolerance. A value
greater than the calculated auto cleanup tolerance indicates to use that specific
tolerance. Refer to the CAD Cleanup Tolerance. |
@ColorsAsMetadata
Value |
Description |
integer |
Read color attributes of geometric entities as metadata with integer values.
COLOR_RGB
|
on |
Read color attributes of geometric entities as metadata.
COLOR_RGB
|
off |
Do not read color attributes (default). |
@CreationType
Value |
Description |
Parts |
Generate a full part-based hierarchy. |
BOMOnly |
Generate an empty part-based hierarchy. |
TreeOfComponents |
Generate an assemblies/components based hierarchy. |
PackIntoSinglePart |
Consolidate hierarchy into a single part. |
@CurvedPlateColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for curved plates, with values ranging
from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. The obsolete @TribonCurvedPlateColor
is corresponding to this option and still supported. |
@CurvedSimpleContourColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for curved simple contours, with values
ranging from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. The obsolete
@TribonCurvedSimpleContourColor is corresponding to this option
and still supported. |
@CurvedStiffenerColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for curved stiffeners, with values
ranging from 0.0 to 1.0 (e.g. "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. The obsolete
@TribonCurvedStiffenerColor is corresponding to this option and
still supported. |
@DoNotMergeEdges
Value |
Description |
on |
Preserve the original geometry edges, instead of merging them together during
the import cleanup phase. |
off |
Merge edges together during the import cleanup phase (default). |
@ExtendSurfaces
Value |
Description |
on |
The imported surfaces are extended to match neighbor surfaces
(default). |
off |
The imported surfaces are not extended. |
@FlangeColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for flanges, with values ranging from 0.0
to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color management will
be utilized. The obsolete @TribonFlangeColor is corresponding to
this option and still supported. |
@ImportCutoutProfiles
Value |
Description |
on |
Import cutout profiles. |
off |
Do not import cutout profiles (default). |
@ImportDoublingProfiles
Value |
Description |
on |
Import doubling profiles. |
off |
Do not import doubling profiles (default). |
@ImportFaceplatesAsSurfaces
Value |
Description |
on |
Import faceplates as surfaces if the surface description is present in the
file, otherwise import as curves (default). |
off |
Import faceplates as curves. |
@ImportHoleProfiles
Value |
Description |
on |
Import hole profiles. |
off |
Do not import hole profiles (default). |
@ImportHoles
Value |
Description |
on |
Create holes (default). |
off |
Do not create create holes. |
@ImportMarkingProfiles
Value |
Description |
on |
Import marking profiles. |
off |
Do not import marking profiles (default). |
@ImportNotchProfiles
Value |
Description |
on |
Import notch profiles. |
off |
Do not import notch profiles (default). |
@ImportPanelProfiles
Value |
Description |
on |
Create curves along the panel profiles. |
off |
Do not create curves along the panel profiles (default). |
@ImportPillarsAsSurfaces
Value |
Description |
on |
Import pillars as surfaces if the surface description is present in the file,
otherwise import as curves (default). |
off |
Import pillars as curves. |
@ImportSeamProfiles
Value |
Description |
on |
Import seam profiles. |
off |
Do not import seam profiles (default). |
@ImportStiffenersAsSurfaces
Value |
Description |
on |
Import stiffeners as surfaces if the surface description is present in the
file, otherwise import as curves (default). |
off |
Import stiffeners as curves. |
@ImportSwageProfiles
Value |
Description |
on |
Import swage profiles. |
off |
Do not import swage profiles (default). |
@ImportTapProfiles
Value |
Description |
on |
Import tap profiles. |
off |
Do not import tap profiles (default). |
@ImportUnboundedCurvedPlates
Value |
Description |
on |
Import curved plates lacking boundary descriptions (default). |
off |
Do not import curved plates lacking boundary descriptions. |
@ImprintStiffeners
Value |
Description |
on |
Stiffener lines are projected onto close surfaces and create corresponding
topological modifications to these surfaces (default). |
off |
No projection is performed. |
@LegacyHierarchyAsMetadata
Value |
Description |
on |
Generate metadata with the original CAD hierarchy within the
part. LEGACY_HIERARCHY
|
off |
Do not generate metadata with the original CAD hierarchy within the part
(default). |
@MetadataPrefix
Value |
Description |
string |
The string is prefixed to all metadata names. No prefix is used by
default. See CAD Metadata Naming
for more details.
|
@PlaneBracketColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane brackets, with values ranging
from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. The obsolete @TribonPlaneBracketColor
is corresponding to this option and still supported. |
@PlaneCutoutColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane cutouts, with values ranging
from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. |
@PlaneDetailedContoursColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane detailed contours, with values
ranging from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. The obsolete
@TribonPlaneDetailedContoursColor is corresponding to this option
and still supported. |
@PlaneDoublingColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane doublings, with values ranging
from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. |
@PlaneFaceplateColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane faceplates, with values ranging
from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. The obsolete
@TribonPlaneFaceplateColor is corresponding to this option and
still supported. |
@PlaneFlangeColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane flanges, with values ranging
from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. The obsolete @TribonPlaneFlangeColor
is corresponding to this option and still supported. |
@PlaneHoleColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane hole profiles, with values
ranging from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. |
@PlaneMarkingColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane marking profiles, with values
ranging from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. |
@PlaneNotchColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane notch profiles, with values
ranging from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. |
@PlanePillarColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane pillars, with values ranging
from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. The obsolete @TribonPlanePillarColor
is corresponding to this option and still supported. |
@PlanePlateColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane plates, with values ranging
from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. The obsolete @TribonPlanePlateColor is
corresponding to this option and still supported. |
@PlaneSeamColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane seam profiles, with values
ranging from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. |
@PlaneSimpleContourColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane simple contours, with values
ranging from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. The obsolete
@TribonPlaneSimpleContourColor is corresponding to this option
and still supported. |
@PlaneStiffenerColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane stiffeners, with values ranging
from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. The obsolete @TribonPlaneStiffenerColor is
corresponding to this option and still supported. |
@PlaneSwageColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane swage profiles, with values
ranging from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. |
@PlaneTapColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for plane tap profiles, with values
ranging from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. |
@PreferDetailed
Value |
Description |
on |
When multiple representations of a AVEVA Marine
object are available, import the most complex one (default). |
off |
When multiple representations of a AVEVA Marine
object are available, import the least complex one. |
@ScaleFactor
Value |
Description |
double |
Define the model scaling factor during import. Default is 1.0.
|
@SplitComponents
Value |
Description |
Part |
Generate part-based component (only allowed value if
CreationType =Parts ). |
General |
Keep component as in CAD (only allowed value if
CreationType =TreeOfComponents ). |
@StitchEdges
Value |
Description |
on |
Edges of close surfaces are stitched together (default). |
off |
Edges of close surfaces are not stitched together. |
@SubFaceplateColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for sub-faceplates, with values ranging
from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. The obsolete @TribonSubFaceplateColor
is corresponding to this option and still supported. |
@SubStiffenerColor
Value |
Description |
string |
A RGB description of the color to use for sub-stiffeners, with values ranging
from 0.0 to 1.0 (for example "0.1,0.5,0.4"). If not specified, default color
management will be utilized. The obsolete @TribonSubStiffenerColor
is corresponding to this option and still supported. |
@TargetUnits
Value |
Description |
CAD units |
Keep the units of the CAD files (default for GUI). |
MKS [m kg N s] |
Convert to the corresponding units system. |
MMKS [mm kg N s] |
Convert to the corresponding units system. |
MPA [mm t N s] |
Convert to the corresponding units system. |
CGS [cm g dyn s] |
Convert to the corresponding units system. |
MMKNMS [mm kg kN ms] |
Convert to the corresponding units system. |
MMGNMS [mm g N ms] |
Convert to the corresponding units system. |
IPS Std [in pounds lbf s] |
Convert to the corresponding units system. |
IPS Grav [in slinch lbf s] |
Convert to the corresponding units system. |
FPS Std [ft pounds lbf s] |
Convert to the corresponding units system. |
FPS Grav [ft slug lbf s] |
Convert to the corresponding units system. |
Scale factor |
Apply the corresponding scale factor (default for no GUI to allow supporting
legacy scripts). |
Supported Metadata
Metadata generated from the
AVEVA Marine reader.
AVEVA_OBJECT_TYPE
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
comps, assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value is a string indicating the role of the object. Currently created
values include:
- Block
- CurvedPanel
- CurvedPlateGroup
- CurvedStiffenerGroup
- DetailedPlanePanelBoundary
- KnuckledPanel
- KnuckledSubpanel
- Planebracket
- PlaneBracketGroup
- PlaneBracketFaceplateGroup
- PlaneBracketFlangeGroup
- PlaneBracketStiffenerGroup
- PlaneComplexBracket
- PlaneCutoutGroup
- PlaneDoublingGroup
- PlaneFaceplateGroup
- PlaneFlangeGroup
- PlaneHoleGroup
- PlaneMarkingGroup
- PlaneNotchGroup
- PlanePanel
- PlanePillarGroup
- PlanePlateGroup
- PlaneSeamGroup
- PlaneStiffenerGroup
- PlaneSwageGroup
- PlaneTapGroup
- Ship
- SimpleCurvedPanelBoundary
- SimplePlanePanelBoundary
|
BEAM_SECTION
Type |
Entities |
Description |
entity |
parts |
Stiffener groups might contain this metadata which points the corresponding
BEAMSECTION entity. |
BEND_TYPE
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
comps, assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the BendingRadius attribute for a plane faceplate group, a plane
flange group, a plane pillar group, or a plane stiffener group. Possible values are:
|
BENDING_RADIUS
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
comps, assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the BendingRadius attribute for a plane flange group. |
BODY_ID
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
|
Identifier of the CAD body containing the entity. Generated when
@BodyIDAsMetadata =on
|
COLOR_RGB
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
comps, assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
Three RGB values, ranging from 0 to 255, indicating the color for the object.
Generated when the corresponding @Tribon<object>Color option is used.
|
COMP_ID
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
surfs |
The value of the CompId attribute for a plate or bracket. |
DATA_TYPE
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the DataType attribute for a panel. |
EXTENT_MAX
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the maximum extent of a block or panel, as retrieved from the Max
attribute of the object. |
EXTENT_MIN
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the minimum extent of a block or panel, as retrieved from the Min
attribute of the object. |
FORCE_UNITS
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the ForceUnits attribute for a ship units object. |
FUNCTIONAL_PROPERTY
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems |
The value of the FunctionalProperty attribute for a panel or a group of
sub-objects of a panel. |
HEIGHT
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the Height attribute for a plane flange group. |
INCLINATION
Type |
Entities |
Description |
double array |
assems |
An array of 6 double values is added to each line belonging to pillars,
flanges, stiffeners, and faceplates. Each line is provided with two triplets of
inclination values to form 2 unit vectors. The vectors indicate the inclinations at
the endpoints of the lines in the absolute reference system. |
INSTANCE
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
Two possible values: AsDefined or Reflected, to indicate if the object is on
the same side as its definition data, or if it has been reflected. |
LEGACY_HIERARCHY
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
|
Hierarchy of an entity within a part. Generated when
@LegacyHierarchyAsMetadata =on
|
LENGTH_UNITS
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if heirarchy as Parts |
The value of the LengthUnits attribute for a ship units object. |
MATERIAL
Type |
Entities |
Description |
entity |
parts |
Plate groups and stiffener groups might contain this metadata which points to
the corresponding MATERIAL entity. |
MATERIAL_DIRECTION
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
faces |
The value of the MaterialDirection attribute for a flange, curved panel or
knuckled panel. |
MATERIAL_SIDE
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the material side data for a plate group or bracket group. |
MODELUNIT
Type |
Entities |
Description |
integer |
comps if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
Model units specified in the CAD file.
- 1 = inches
- 2 = millimeters
- 4 = feet
- 5 = miles
- 6 = meters
- 7 = kilometers
- 8 = mils
- 9 = microns
- 10 = centimeters
- 11 = microinches
- 12 = decimeters
- 13 = yards
This is always generated.
|
OBJECT TYPE
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
parts |
A string given to parts to indicate their role in the ship organization.
Supported types include:
- Block
- CurvedPanel
- CurvedPlateGroup
- CurvedStiffenerGroup
- DetailedPlanePanelBoundary
- KnuckledPanel
- KnuckledSubpanel
- PlaneBracket
- PlaneBracketFaceplateGroup
- PlaneBracketFlangeGroup
- PlaneBracketGroup
- PlaneBracketStiffenerGroup
- PlaneComplexBracket
- PlaneFaceplateGroup
- PlaneFlangeGroup
- PlanePanel
- PlanePlateGroup
- PlanePillarGroup
- PlaneStiffenerGroup
- Ship
- SimpleCurvedPanelBoundary
- SimplePlanePanelBoundary
|
OFFSET
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if heirarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the offset data for a plate group. |
PLATE_T
Type |
Entities |
Description |
double |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the thickness attribute for any object having a material whose
description includes a thickness. |
RENDERING_TYPE
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the Type attribute for a ship rendering object. |
RootSystemID
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
Generated for root system assemblies. Its value is the XML field OID. |
THICKNESS
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the Thickness attribute for a plane flange group. |
TIGHTNESS
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the Tightness attribute for a panel. Allowed values include:
- NonTight
- WaterTight
- Undefined
|
VERSION
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the Version attribute for a ship. |
WEIGHT_UNITS
Type |
Entities |
Description |
string |
assems if hierarchy as Assemblies; parts if hierarchy as Parts |
The value of the WeightUnits attribute for a ship units object. |