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Partial Update Release 53310

Windows 10
This letter introduces and describes this release, which is supported on the indicated platform(s).
This Release Contains

A partial release of AVEVA™ E3D Design, which upgrades the full release 52650 AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.0.
The separately licensed products or product components installable from or upgraded by this release are as
follows:
Product Code Product Name Product Version Core Version
V00FN201 AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.6.1 1.3.9.1

V00FN232 AVEVA Catalog 3.1.6.1 1.3.9.1
Release Numbers for AVEVA E3D Design 3-Series.
The AVEVA E3D Design 3-Series utilises the third product version digit to deliver an update release to the AVEVA
E3D Design (3.1) product that contains both new features and fixes e.g. AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.1.
Where required, if there is a need to expedite a fix or fixes to the product, AVEVA may produce a fix release to
the AVEVA E3D Design (3.1) product that contains fixes e.g. AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.1.1.
Updates will be released on a regular cadence, replacing the previous update/fix release, with AVEVA
supporting the latest released update.
For further information please contact your local AVEVA support office, which can be found at softwaresupport.aveva.com.
This document has been prepared and approved by the following:

Job Title Name
Heads of Product Stephen Burrows & Anders Carlsson
Test Managers Syed Salamulla & Sachin Yadav
VP - 3D Design and Production Peter Wittfjord
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Prerequisite for this Release (Operating System)
A 64-bit operating system is required for the installation of AVEVA™ E3D Design 3.1.6.1 for the visualisation
and use of laser data in the application.
• Windows® 10 (64-bit) (version 19042 or higher).
• Windows® Server 2019 (version 1809).
Required Operating System*1
• Windows® Server 2016 (version 1607).
• Microsoft .NET 6.0.*2
*1 AVEVA does not support the installation of AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 software and\or Projects on to disk volumes with Short\8.3 file name format
disabled. Please ensure that Short\8.3 file name format is enabled on all relevant volumes before installation. Please refer to Knowledge Base item
TN000032958 for further details.
*2 AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.6.1 (onwards) requires the latest version of .NET 6.0 Runtime and associated Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022
Redistributable (x86) & Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64). This requirement is to support the upgrade of the product to utilize
AVEVA Point Cloud Manager 5.10.0.2 and above.
Please note that recommended/supported hardware and software configurations are constantly subject to
review; please consult the AVEVA support web pages for the latest recommendations.
Prerequisite for this Release (Products)

AVEVA™ Licensing
• AVEVA Licensing 4.0.0 or later and an appropriate License File.
Notes:
1. AVEVA™ E3D Design does NOT work with AVEVA Flexman.
2. If upgrading from AVEVA Licensing System 1.1.1, please install Fix release 1.1.1.3 in order to correct
an uninstall defect in that release. Once this has been done version 1.1.1.3 can be uninstalled and
replaced with later versions.
• AVEVA™ Licensing as a Service (LaaS).

Notes:
1. As a prerequisite, the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime is required to support Microsoft Edge and
the use of AVEVA Licensing as a Service (LaaS).
AVEVA™ Client Cache Service

To ensure the performance benefits presented by the AVEVA Cache Service, which is installed with AVEVA™
E3D Design, Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) must be enabled. This is achieved using the Windows
Components feature of Windows Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
For full details, please refer to the AVEVA™ E3D Design 3.1.0 Installation Guide or as guided by AVEVA
Support Staff.
Microsoft® Software
AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.6.1 has been tested with Microsoft® Office 365 and Microsoft® Office 2016 & 2019.
AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.6.1 requires Microsoft Office 2016 (or later) to ensure the full function of product
features. Please note the following:
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• Optimum operation of the AVEVA Design Platform GUI requires Arial Unicode MS font, supplied with
Microsoft Office and also with Microsoft Office Visio (Please note that this font is not available in
Office 2016 by default).
• The layout and display of forms and the general user interface may also be adversely affected if the
screen font size is not set to the smallest size.
Compatibility
For full compatibility details, and for information about AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.6.1 compatibility with any
later versions, please refer to the technology / compatibility matrix.
The following AVEVA products are verified as compatible with AVEVA™ E3D Design 3.1.6.1:
• AVEVA™ Administration 1.9.7
Note: The release AVEVA Administration 1.9.7 (or later) is required for the use of AVEVA Projects 3.1.6 (or later) and past
releases of AVEVA Administration should not be used. The release of AVEVA Administration 1.9.7 supersedes all previous
AVEVA Administration versions.
At AVEVA Administration 1.9.6 or later all user Databases are now available in Multiwrite implicit/explicit modes. Further
to this, AVEVA plans to remove the option to create any new Dabacon database (DB) with the mode set to UPDATE. Please
see the latest AVEVA Administration release letter for full details and guidance.
Following the introduction of Unicode support in AVEVA PDMS, Hull & Outfitting and E3D Design it is proposed that the
historic CADC_LANG capability is deprecated and removed at a future full release of AVEVA E3D Design. Customers are
advised to prepare for this change in any ongoing customisation of the product.
• AVEVA™ Applications Service 3.1.3.1

• AVEVA™ E3D Structural Design 3.2.1.9 & 3.2.3.4
• AVEVA™ Client Cache Service 1.0.5
• AVEVA™ Clash Manager 14.3.0.3
• AVEVA™ Diagrams 14.1.4.3
• AVEVA™ E3D Design Documentation 3.1.0
• AVEVA™ E3D Insight 2.3.0.1
• AVEVA™ Electrical 12.2.5.0
• AVEVA™ Engage 4.1.2.1
• AVEVA™ Engineering 15.6.0.1 & 15.7.0.0
• AVEVA™ Enterprise Resource Management 17.1.2 & 18.0.0
• AVEVA™ GCD Creator 4.1.2.1
• AVEVA™ Global Server 3.8.7
Note: Includes separately licensed products AVEVA Global Hub and AVEVA Global Satellite.
• AVEVA™ Graphical Change Service 1.0.1

• AVEVA™ Hull & Outfitting 12.1.5 & associated products (Fix.24)
• AVEVA™ Model Simplification 1.2.0.1
• AVEVA™ NET Gateway for AVEVA IE&D 1.5.0.2 & 1.6.0.0
• AVEVA™ Instrumentation 12.2.5.0

• AVEVA™ Integration Service 2.3.1.2 & 2.3.2.0
• AVEVA™ NET Workhub & Dashboard 5.1.8.1
• AVEVA™ Point Cloud Manager 5.10.0.2
• AVEVA™ PDMS 12.1.5 & associated products (Fix.20)
• AVEVA™ PDMS-VPRM Gateway 5.7.0.2 & 6.1.0
• AVEVA™ PML Publisher 2.2.0
• AVEVA™ Shared Services 3.7.0
Supersedes
This release updates Release 53264 - AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.6.0.
Install
Please download the release (53310.zip) and run the product install (Folder E3D3.1.6.1, E3D3.1.6.1.exe)
following the instructions.
Sample Data
Sample projects are available here: AVEVA Projects.
The AVEVA sample projects are regularly revised and updated. Please check the AVEVA Support Site
frequently for updates.
Documentation
The AVEVA E3D Design Documentation includes the AVEVA Administration, AVEVA Catalog and AVEVA
Global product user guides.
Documentation is available online so that it may be continually updated and remain current for any new
functionality introduced through the life of the product. AVEVA E3D Design Documentation may also be
downloaded separately for local installation here: AVEVA E3D Design Documentation.
First Release
This product release is first available on the AVEVA support website softwaresupport.aveva.com as AVEVA
E3D Design 3.1.6.1, release number 53310.
List of Enhancements
AVEVA™ E3D Design is an innovative 3D design product from AVEVA covering the needs of Plant and Marine
industries.
AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 provides a platform that enables lean construction principles to be adopted,
increasing quality and speed of execution throughout the entire project. This is achieved through advanced
usability for all design tasks which improves productivity by utilising latest technologies and best in class User
Experience to enable innovative and ever more efficient project execution processes. This is demonstrated
by the clean and intuitive user interface of the product that encourages graphical centric modelling and
interaction.
AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 is based upon a proven platform of technologies used to support a wider family of
products; supporting common capabilities such as multi-user, distributed and concurrent access to the

design model, and the comparison and update of information. This allows global teams to collaborate in
building fully detailed models, from which construction-ready drawings and BOMs can be automatically
generated
AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 contains the following principal modules:

• Model An interactive 3D design environment.
• Draw Facilitates the production of scaled, annotated drawings from the 3D Model.
• IsoDraft Used in the production of piping isometrics.
• Catalog Used to define and configure Project Specifications and Standards.
As part of an integrated product solution, AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 may integrate with AVEVA Engineering and
Schematics products through capabilities such as the Piping Integrator feature. Further, AVEVA E3D Design
3.1 may be integrated with AVEVA Asset Information Management, epitomised by the Design in Context
feature that allows the direct interrogation of the AVEVA Asset Information Management Dashboard in the
Model and Draw environment.
AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 has been designed from the outset to be compatible with AVEVA PDMS and Hull &
Outfitting 12.1.SP5 and it uses the same database and data management technology, enabling the two
products to be used in conjunction on operational projects.
AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 introduces a series of new developments for both Marine and Plant industries:
• Cross-discipline Space Management application.
• Introduction of the Hull Structural Design application.
• Support for large co-ordinate modelling.
• Improved integration of Laser data, including the introduction of Solid Pointcloud rendering and data
highlighting.
• Multiple model enhancements to aid the design workflow in Plant and Marine industries including
allowance for Grid Format positioning.
• Draw Improvements (incl. combination of Draw features and canvas in the Model module).
Please refer to the AVEVA™ Everything3D 3.1.0 User Bulletin and collateral for further information on the
capabilities introduced by the AVEVA E3D 3.1.0 product.
Where migrating to AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.0 from AVEVA PDMS / Hull & Outfitting 12.1.SP5 or an earlier AVEVA
E3D Design product version, please consult the AVEVA™ Everything3D 3.1.0 Migration & Interoperability Guide
for guidance on specific data considerations.

This hot fix updates the E3D Design 3.1.6.0 release which includes the following functional enhancements:
Advanced Work Packages
Further to the introduction of the Work Packs capability in the previous release, this release introduces
several enhancements:
• Work Pack Explorer
A new hierarchy Explorer has been introduced that displays Work Pack
data in a convenient form. Work Pack data is organized by Work Area or
by Work Pack Type.
Users can access additional functionality on Work Pack nodes by

using the right mouse button menu. The ability to add and remove
items from the Drawlist, highlight items in the Drawlist and modify
the selected work pack are provided.

• Packs for Model item
The Packs tool can be used to identify which work packs (if any)
modelled items are members of.
The prompted Work Packs for Model Item form displays all the
Work Packs that contain the current element or one of its
ancestors.
For example, a piping component itself may be in a Work Pack, it
may be part of a spool that is in a pack, and its pipe may be in
multiple packs.
The form has two grids:

• The Packs grid lists the Work Packs for the model item; it lists
the pack item, pack name, pack type and work area.
• The Pack Items grid lists the pack items for the selected pack;
it lists the pack item name and its element type
• Work Pack Status
The Status tool can be used to show the status of Work Packs.

Available status definitions are presented on clicking in the Status

Definition option.
The Work Packs list will reload for the selected Status Definition.
 If no Status Definitions are defined with WKPACK in their Controlled

Element List, then the form will not be shown.
 For checks to function, the Status Definition must include in its

Controlled Element List both WKPACK and the types for work pack
items, e.g. PIPE, EQUI, etc.
The first grid lists Work Packs; it lists their check status indicator, pack name, pack type and work area. The
check status indicator shows either Item status consistent with work pack status, or Item status not
consistent with work pack status.
The second grid lists the pack status, followed by each pack item status data for the selected pack; it lists
their check status indicator, pack item name, element type, status numerical value and description.

If a pack item has a status value not assigned or at a lower numerical value than the pack status value, it will
be indicated as inconsistent. If a pack item type is not included in the status definition it will be ignored for
this check.
 For further detailed information on the creation, modification and use of Work Packs please refer to the AVEVA
E3D Design 3.1 User Documentation.
Laser Quality Setting with Editor (E3D Design 3.1.6.1)

An option has been added to the Project options area of the product to control the quality of laser data when
using the Editor. The Reduce laser quality option is available via the View > Configuration > Model Editor
section of the settings menus. Where the option is set to true, on using the Editor the laser Pointcloud
density is reduced until exiting the Editor mode.
 The default setting is false and the setting is retained across E3D Design sessions.

Weld Management
This release introduces welds and weld management to the Structures application. Welds (STWELD) can now
be created on structural plates and joints, defining the weld path, and storing the weld detail information.
As a prerequisite, weld details are defined by a Weld Detail (WDET) element in the catalogue. Here the
properties of the weld such as type, throat thickness, bevel, etc. can be defined. The Weld Details can then
be referenced by catalogue or template joints, either explicitly or by using the Rules Engine.
When welds are created in Model the weld details are copied to the structural model. These details can then
later be used within Draw to create weld symbols.
Welds can be created in Design both as part of a section joint or in relation to a Plate (Plates can be welded
together or to supporting beams). Further detail on these two workflows is explained below.
 The visibility of Welds in the 3D model is an indicative representation that does not adapt to the type or size of
weld, or end preparation.
 If creating a template welded joint, the weld details can also be defined in the properties of the template rather
than needing to refer to a WDET in the catalogue.
• Welds in Joints
The example welded joints below have been included in the APS project. Many of these welds make use of
the Rule Engine to determine which weld detail should be selected for the given structural context.
The weld position, path and detail are defined as part of the catalogue or template joint definition. Weld
path creation is aided via a tool available in the Model View form that allows the weld path to copy the

profile of a defined owning section if required. Other weld paths can also be defined manually in the Model
View form.
As seen in the defintion of the weld on the Model View form, the weld detail can be defined either explicitly
or with a rule. Creating a rule using the Rule Engine allows the weld details to vary for different attributes
of the same joint. Different rules can be written for each of the welds within the joint. Here is an example
where the weld size between the beam and wingplate changes depending on the thickness of the beam web:

 For further detailed information on the definition of Catalogue Structural Joints with Weld detail please refer to
the AVEVA Catalogue and Specifications User Guide (Structures : Joint Welds and Structures : Joint Welds).
Further, please see AVEVA E3D Design user documentation (General : Design Templates : Create Design
Template : Create Welds) for information on the definition of Template Structural Joints.
In E3D Design the welds are created when a joint specification with
included welds is selected (via the Include Welds Geometry checkbox on
the Create and Modify Joint forms). They are created as STWELD
elements and copy the catalogue weld detail definition properties.
The connection and associated Weld can be checked and modified using
the Connection Review form mentioned in the section below.
 Welded joints can be used in Automatic-Joint Specifications to provide a

quick and easy way of adding complete joints to the model.
• Welds on Plates
Welds on plates are much the same as for joints in that they are STWELD elements with similar properties.
Further, they can use the information from Structural Connection (STCONN) elements used in Bounded
Plates to reference the edge that that they should be located on in response to model changes. Welds can
be created between plates or between a plate and a section.
The creation of welds on Plates is controlled by a new section on the Plates ribbon. There are three primary
methods of creating welds: Automatic, Create and Update. The weld details can be set either explicitly or via
Rule Manger rules.

With the Automatic option, welds are automatically created when:

• Creating Bounded Plates (see right). Each weld corresponds
to a bounding or notching element.
• Splitting plates.
• Extending a plate edge.
The manual Create option allows welds to be created from a selection of sections and plate:
• Plate-to-plate connections: Plates within the user selection

where edges are in very close proximity to each other
(within the Maxium Tolerance value set in the Stuctural
Options) have welds created in the gap between them.
• Plate-to-beam connections: Primary beams within the user

selection where an edge of a plate abuts. Secondary beams
within the user selection have one or two welds created
between the intersecting edges depending on the
connection context.
The Update function will evaluate, update, and

delete welds automatically for the selected
elements. These may be necessitated for
scenarios such as the deletion of supporting
sections, modification of section specifications,
moving of panels, etc.
The weld details that are assigned to the weld can be either:
• Set explicitly using the chosen item via the Weld Detail options list.
• Set by the Rules Engine using the chosen rule selected via the options list. These rules can be defined
in the catalogue and can assign different weld details depending on the logic chosen, for example,
based on the thickness of the two plates being welded:

• Weld Symbols in Draw

In the Draw application weld symbols can be added to drawings using, and referencing, the weld details
stored in the model. A weld symbol template can be associated to a Weld Detail when defined in a catalogue
or template. Weld symbols for these types can then be added using the introduced Weld Label button
located via the Tools group on the Auto tab. This feature utilizes the weld type and weld detail information
stored in the model to automatically produce the required weld symbol and values.
 Example weld symbols have been included for all the example weld details included in the APS project. They are
located below TT/DRA/PRJ/SYMBOLS/Structural-Weld-Symbols.

Connection Review Form
This release introduces the Connection Review form to

aid the management of connections. This form ties in
many checks including model validity, bounded plate
connectivity and adherence to Rule Manager rules and
Automatic Joint Specifications.
The form is prompted on clicking the Connection

Review button accessed via the Sections or Plates tab
and the respective Connection or Tools groups.
The form is split into two with the top section used for
navigation and the bottom section used to verify checks
and make corrections.
The tabs at the top of the form allow a user to switch

between the three primary modes of navigation:
Model: displays the selected elements grouped by

category. For example, GENSEC elements are grouped
by catalogue reference.
Validation: displays the selected elements grouped by

validation status. Various checks are carried out on
structural elements to ensure their validity. Elements
which return validation warnings or failures are
highlighted. The tab heading summarises the overall
validation status of all the selected elements together
with the number of elements that return warnings or
failures.
Rules: displays the selected elements grouped by rule

review status. Rules are defined for catalogue and
template elements using the Rule Manager
functionality. Any elements which return rule review
warnings or failures are highlighted. The tab heading
summarises the rule review status together with the
number of elements that return warnings or failures.

The bottom section of the form has the following
checking and modification functionality:
• Built-in checks to verify integrity of selected

elements.
• The Properties grid can be used to make

corrections where required. This can include
the modification of multiple elements at once.
• The Rules grid supports the Rule Manager to

review selected elements against the original
design intent. Its functionality includes:
o Identification of which attributes and
properties of an element have been set by
the Rule Manager.
o Checking that any rule-derived properties
still follow the original design intent.
o Option to reset attributes to the original
rule-derived value if they are different.
o Performing manual adjustments to any
values.
o Acceptance of variations from the design
intent and prevent the system from
checking further.
o Navigation to the original rule to
interrogate the logic.
The form also links to other connection validation

tools such as the Auto-Joint State form and the
Bounded Plate Health Check.
End Datums in Automatic Joint Selection
The automatic joint selection functionality has been

extended to include ENDATU (End Datum) elements.
This allows for the automatic creation of baseplates.
A new ABAS purpose can be applied to specifications

that allows for the automatic joint specifications to be
created for ENDATUs.
The Automatic Joint Specification form has also been

updated so that specifications with the ABAS purpose
only consider ‘owning’ properties and not ‘attached’
as these are not valid for a baseplate.

AREA pseudo attributes for planar elements
New pseudo attributes have been added to the planar elements Plates (PANE), Floors (FLOOR) and Walls
(GWALL).
These attributes are: GAREA (Gross Area) & NAREA (Net Area).
Copy FITTINGS to multiple GENSECs
An enhancement has been made to allow FITTINGs to

be copied across to different owning GENSECs. This
functionality is prompted on clicking the Fitting > Copy
button, accessed via the Sections tab, Create group. A
new option has been added to the context editor that
allow multiple FITTINGs to be copied to multiple
GENSECs.
It should be noted that this will copy the FITTINGs to

the same position on the other GENSECs, i.e. using the
same PLINE and ZDIST values.
Definition of Reference Points when Creating Panel Negatives
The workflow for positioning negatives in a panel has been enhanced at this release. Accessed via the Create
> Negative button within the Plates tab, the context editor has been updated to include a new option to
allow the user to set a reference point from which the negative can positioned.

Multi-Inflection Point Conveyors

The Mining application has been enhanced to enable the creation of multi-inflection point conveyors.
It is possible to create multi-inflection point conveyors in two ways:
• Via data from an Excel document.
• Tracing a profile from previously created Design Aids.
The multi-inflection option is found in the General

Configuration section of the Create Conveyor form.
On selecting Multiple Curves, more information must

be supplied on the Arrangement Details page before
selecting a Pulley Snub Arrangement or Take-up
Configuration.
 For further detailed information on the creation of multi-inflection point conveyors, including requirements for
the import data, please refer to the AVEVA E3D Design user documentation.
Take-up Variations
Six new Take-up variations are included in this release, expanding on the existing four. These include
several Dual Drive arrangements.

Each take-up has its own Dimension Control gadget,

including a dimension control gadget for the
Counterweight, where appropriate.
Structural Framework and Idler Spacing

It is possible to now mix the selection of frame structure on a conveyor. This is now possible by selecting
certain points on the conveyor to start and end.

In this release the user can now modify the spacing of

the idlers within the curves. This includes the
troughing idlers and return idlers.

User Defined Bores

This release introduces the ability to customise supports with user definable piping bores.
Once a new bore has been defined, existing supports can be configured to work with the new bore through
tools provided in the Paragon module. The tools allow for bulk modification of supports and enable quick
administration of these new sizes.
The following support types can be extended with user defined bores:
• Ancillaries
• Frameworks
• Trunnions
• Hangers
 Important note: All items of the types listed above from either the standard support catalogue or any user defined
catalogue databases can be used with this feature, however there may be some additional administrative steps
required for use in design. For example, a new hanger size will potentially require additional catalogue work to
ensure that hanger components exist at the new sizes. The hanger templates may also need to be updated within
design because of this as well. Please refer to supports administration guides for more information about relevant
customisation requirements.
• Update Requirements & Pre-Requisites of use

To use this new feature, the latest version of the ACP project must be used. In addition, the supports
application defaults in paragon need to be updated.
The following databases should be part of the MDB when running the update tools
• MDS/CATA
• MDU/CATA
• MDS/MDSAPPDEFAULTS
Support bore configuration

Supports can be configured to use user defined bores within the Supports bore configuration tool. This can
be accessed in the Paragon module, within the supports administration toolset:

When the application is launched, any nominal bore table(s) are collected and available bores are displayed
in the available bores grid. If no Nominal bore table(s) are found, then only system defined bores are
displayed (this can still be useful for extending the capabilities of existing standard support types).
The user selects the bores that they wish to use and then they navigate through the tabs, either by using
or by directly clicking on the tabs:
Once bores have been selected then it is necessary to update the Outer Diameter field within the selected
bores frame. This is required because many supports within the catalogue rely upon this parameter to set
the design geometry.

Each support type tab has available and selected grid frames. Selected bores are displayed in each tab for
reference and the user uses the arrow buttons to move support types they wish to extend from the
available Ancillaries frame into the selected Ancillaries frame.
 The Ancillaries tab has an option list for MDU database selection. This enables bores to be extended into any
number of pre-existing sets of user defined support databases. Selections are maintained against the selected
databases until the form is applied or cancelled and selections can be checked at any time by switching between
each database selection in the option list.
Once the selections have been made and they are applied, new catalogue data is created for the new bores.
 If the application detects that support data already exists for a given bore, then the creation request will be ignored
for the selected support and the application will continue to service any other outstanding requests.
Once the creation process has been completed then administration activity can begin to prepare the new
sizes for modelling (for example modification of design parameter data). Please be aware that new support
bore sizes may not be active by default and these must be activated with the active standards tools in
Paragon.
The above process can be repeated any number of times with the proviso that any existing size data will be
ignored during the creation process.

• New Support bore usage in Model
Once new bore support sizes have been created, activated, and administrated in Paragon then they are
potentially useable in the model provided that all the required template adjustments have taken place
(Framework and Hanger templates only).

Stiffener Creation - Parallel to Component

This release introduces capability to create a Stiffener parallel to a limit or hole. There is a new option in
Stiffener Creation menu called Parallel to Component which enables the user to select a limit or hole.
 Limit and hole visibility needs to be turned on prior to using the Parallel to Component function.
The stiffener created parallel to a limit or hole is a straight stiffener by default; this can be changed to a
Curved Stiffener by using the context ediror menu option:

Alternatively, the user can modify a stiffener from a straight to a curve via the Properties form:
A Stiffener, created at an identified distance from the hole can be defind as a Straight or Curved Stiffener,
noting there is limited support for a straight stiffener at this release.
Stiffener Creation - By Point and Angle

This release introduces the capability to create a Stiffener by Point and Angle. This is found via the Create
Stiffener button:

When the By Point and Angle option is selected, the user will be prompted to select a panel then to
indicate a point prior to the setting of an angle value:
The stiffener will be created with the defined point and angle. Stiffener point and angle values are
available to modify via the Properties form.
Property Grid Improvements for Stiffeners

This release introduces several improvements to the Properties form for Stiffener modification.
The Designation field combines Stiffener Type and

Dimensions, allowing the user to define both
Stiffener Type and Dimension as single input field.

The user can modify the stiffener Type by changing

the cross-section geometry. The available images
can be found in an options list.
This release introduces the capability to define Box

Values via form. A typical application of this is to
limit elements such as stiffeners.

Improvements to Partial and Gross/Net Mass Properties calculations of Hull Model

This release introduces general improvements to calculate mass properties (Area, Volume, Weight) of Hull
Model (Functional Arrangements, Idealized Upanel and normal Upanel) both as Gross and Net and partially
within Space so the user can calculate Mass Properties for these model elements.
Profile Trace type Functional Curve Arrangement can be queried to find weight by Q NWEI command which
is calculated Weight of Stiffener according to Profile Scantlings. This can be achieved by using Mass Property
Calculation function for Weight and CoG which also allows to make partial calculation for part of Profile
within a Space.
Scantling Type of Functional Area Arrangement can be queried to find weight by Q NWEI command which is
calculated Weight of Stiffener according to Profile Scantlings. This can be achieved by using Mass Property
Calculation function for Weight and CoG which also allows to make partial calculation for part of Profile
within a Space.

Curve Length can be queried for Common Reference Model Curves or Local Curve in Panel by selecting the
ICRCUR element as the Current Element and query by Q FNCLCB:

Surface area can be queried by selecting the SRFSUR element as the Current Element and query by Q NSRF:
General Cylinder Curve Modification

This release introduces the capability to modify General Cylinder Curve via a double-click and the subsequent
modification of the Guide Curve by moving its points. The curve is then updated by re-projecting to the
surface with the same projection direction.

Model Invalid Reference Check

This release introduces the feature Model Invalid Reference Check via the Annotate tab in Draw.
The feature checks that objects associated with the model have a valid reference. It should be noted that
objects with non-intelligent positions are always considered valid.
The check can be used in combination with Hidden Annotation mode, but not with the Model Ref. Check.
 The DDNM on labels with non-intelligent positions is not checked by this facility.
Dimension Visual Styles to support Visual Text

This release introduces support for Dimension & Projection Line Text within Dimension Visual Styles through
the addition of the DMTXT and PLTXT attributes to the style.
This allows for the Dimension and Project Line settings being set within the style and thus eliminating the
need for manual post processing edition.

Stacked fractions supported in Text
This release introduces text support for Stacked Fractions and a Stacked Fractions Mode for Imperial Units.
Characters on either side of a forward slash (/) can be stacked. Further, stacking is not limited to numeric
values; alphabetic characters are supported such as a#!b equates to a/b.
Three Stacked Fraction types are available:
Column
Horizontal
Diagonal
Within general text, stacked fractions are created by the folllowing intelligent text characters:
Column #^
Horizontal #-
Diagonal #!
These characters are also available within the Text Editor as shown in the following example:
Stacked Fractions Mode for Imperial Units

The introduction of a new attribute UCODSF for Dimension Styles supports the use of stacked fractions for
imperial units. The default setting is ‘Off’ as per the following example:
This attribute will allow Draw Administrators the choice to define Dimension Styles with the Stacked
Fractions mode required to apply across drawings as per the next example:


LDIM applied Style shown in the Property Grid
LDIM applied Style shown in the Canvas

Consolidated from previous update releases:
AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.5.0, Release No. 53190
Graphical Explorer
This release introduces the Graphical Explorer to E3D Design for model navigation and reference. Supported
by the AVEVA Graphical Change Service, the graphical explorer improves performance when rendering large
models, with model elements loaded from a generated cache using the AVEVA Rendering Framework (ARF).
The Graphical Explorer can be accessed via the Views group in the
View tab.
The Graphical Explorer window displays a read only 3D view that can be populated with elements from a
Drawlist and manipulated (for example, zoom, pan, and rotate) in the same way as any other 3D view. The

Graphical Explorer functionality is disabled if caches are not available for the project. To create the caches,
the AVEVA Graphical Change Service application must be installed alongside the AVEVA Application Service.
 For further detailed information on the setup and use of the Graphical Explorer please refer to the AVEVA Graphical
Change Service user documentation and release notes.
When the Model application is opened for the first time, the Graphical Explorer displays by default. The
display state is then serialised (located at C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Aveva\AVEVA E3D Design\).
 If the Graphical Explorer window is closed when the application exits, it will not display when the application is
reopened. A baseline cache (cache0) is used to initially populate the 3D view and set the view limits. The baseline
cache can be set up using the AVEVA Graphical Cache Manager installed with the AVEVA Graphical Change Service.
The Graphical Explorer provides context to a design activity in the principal 3D window, allowing a designer
to utilise the Graphical Explorer in a separate window to navigate the model and promote elements to the
principal 3D View (via an introduced right-click PowerWheel option Add to Global Drawlist). To this end,
some functionality is currently not supported for use with the Graphical Explorer window and user interface
options are disabled when the Graphical Explorer is the current view e.g., model modification features.
 For further detailed information on the use of the Graphical Explorer please refer to the AVEVA E3D Design user
documentation.
Cloud hosted Laser Point Cloud

This release introduces the ability to access a cloud hosted Laser Point Cloud via AVEVA Connect.
To support this capability, a new option Create Cloud Point Cloud has been
added to the Access button within the Point Cloud group in the Admin tab to
allow the creation of a cloud-based Point Cloud.
 Please note that a local and cloud hosted Laser Point Cloud cannot be used in the same E3D Design Project (MDB)
and session.
To support cloud hosted laser data, the clash options tab of the Clasher
form has an additional check box Batch cloud clashing in the Point
Cloud options frame.
When using point cloud datasets in the cloud, the option to use batch cloud clashing mode becomes
available. In this mode, instead of clashing elements one at a time against the point cloud data, multiple
elements are sent to AVEVA Point Cloud Manager, and all clashed in one operation. This reduces the time
required for clashing in the cloud.
 By default batch clashing is enabled for cloud datasets. Although but it can be turned off by the user this is not
recommended. Once a clash has been performed using batch clash mode, all subsequent clashes in the session will
be performed in batch mode.
 Please note that where performing a clash operation via command, the Batch cloud clashing is off by default and
must be set using the command LMI BATCH ON.

Machine Learning Object
This release introduces the ability to import trained machine learning models with Microsoft ML.NET Models
to AVEVA PML via a PMLNETCALLABLE Object. Import of a Microsoft ML.NET Model can be executed from
the Model module user interface via the Developer tab, Machine Learning button.
The user must complete all fields in the prompted Machine Learning form.
Field Name Data Type Description

Model Name STRING Used to define the name of the PMLNETCALLABLE object.
Seed REAL Seed for Microsoft MLContext's random number generator.
If a fixed seed is provided, the ML.NET model environment
becomes deterministic, meaning that the results are
repeatable and will remain the same across multiple runs.
Please refer to the Microsoft ML.NET documentation for
further information.
ML.NET Location File Path (STRING) Used to locate the trained Microsoft ML.NET model.
PML Callable Location File Path (STRING) Used to define the output location of the PMLNETCALLABLE
dll.
This release extends the Advanced Work Packages capability by introducing enhancements to sequencing
and visual queries.
Sequencing has been updated so that modelled item members of

work packs can now be sequenced individually.
Items can also be sequenced by various date/time options such as
Hour, Day, Week and Month and sequenced items can be
displayed with applied visual query settings.
 Sequencing can be applied to multiple work areas and work packs

of the same type.


This release introduces the concept of Work Packs to AVEVA E3D Design. The new application supports
construction planning and path of construction activities through the management and visualization of
Construction Work Areas and Work Packs.
The features are available via a dedicated tab in Model.
 For further detailed information on the creation, modification and use of Work Packs please refer to the AVEVA
E3D Design 3.1 User Documentation.
• Configuration
Before work packs can be used on a project it is necessary to create some configuration data according to
the project needs.
 Once work pack activity is underway on a project, modifying and deleting configuration data can impact existing
work pack data.
The Work Packs Configuration form can be used to define the Work Pack Types to be used on a project, or
projects that reference the project.
Each Work Pack Type must have a Collection Hierarchy. This defines the types of elements that will be
managed by that Work Pack Type. Each Work Pack Type can have Collection Filters. These are used to filter
the list of available members when modifying a Work Pack.

• Visual Queries
Visual Queries allow model content to be viewed with different visual properties according to selected
criteria. For example, categories of items according to their design or construction status.
 Visual Queries provide a generic capability not specific to Work Packs. To this end, Visual Queries are also available
from the Tools tab.
Queries are configured by an administrator and made available to project users.
Selected queries can be run against the content of the Drawlist or the Current Element.

• Sequence
The Work Packs Sequence form can be used to show a graphical

sequence of work packs in the 3D view. The sequence shows
individual work packs added to the view and removed from the view
according to date attributes.
To participate in the sequence a work pack must have a date when it

will be added. A date when it will be removed is optional. Work packs
have a single attribute for each of add and remove dates, and the
form can use date UDAs giving great flexibility in what sequences to
display, e.g. delivery to site, erection, commissioning, etc.
E3D Design - Product Design

This release introduces a revised AVEVA E3D Design product icon, login form and start-up screen.

Laser - Ability to set View Quality
A View Quality options list has been added to the Point Cloud - Region of Interest form to allow a user the
option to set the sub-draw level (view quality) for laser data.
General - Query Position & Measure

The Measure tools, available via the HOME tab, Measure group, have been updated to utilise the 3D Canvas
Object Snaps. The following measure options are available:
• Position Queries the position of a point.
• Distance Measure the distance between two

points.
• Angle 3 Points Measure the angle and direction of

three picked points.
• Angle 2 Lines Measure the angle and direction of

two angular dimension lines.
 Functionality is available to measure a distance using a working plane projection by selecting a plane on the
PowerCompass™.

General - Laser Point Cloud View Settings
A new laser Point Cloud option has been added to the View Settings form to allow a user to toggle the
rendering of the Point Cloud data in an identified View.
General - AVEVA E3D 2.1 Features

All features up to and including AVEVA E3D 2.1 Fix.25 have been ported and included in AVEVA E3D 3.1.1.
 Features introduced at the recently released AVEVA Everything3D 2.1.0.26 and included in this release
are detailed below.
 Please refer to the AVEVA™ E3D 2.1.0 Release Documentation for further information on features introduced at
AVEVA E3D 2.1.0 update releases.
General - Ability to copy to alternative owner
The Copy function has been extended at this release to allow the copying of an element to a new hierarchy
owner. The copy context of the following commands has been extended:
• Copy & Paste (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V)
• Copy (COPY)
• Move (MOVE)
• Rotate (ROTATE)
• Scale (SCALE)
A new Owner option has been added to the Context Editor menu.
On clicking Owner, the user is prompted to pick a new hierarchy owner for the identified element in the
Model Explorer.
 If an invalid owner type is selected a message is presented.

General - Context Editor axis colours
The Context Editor has been improved with an axis aligned colour coding.

End Datum to Panel/Floor Connection

This release introduces an enhancement to the existing End Datum Connection functionality that allows the
connection of a Section to a plate or floor. A new Connect to Panel option has been added to the End Datum
option in the Connections group.
A connection is created by setting the Connection Reference (CONREF) attribute of the End Datum (ENDATU)
to the panel/floor element reference. If the section is at an angle to the plane, the Cutting Plane (CUTP)
attribute of the fixing will be set to ensure the beam is flat to the plane. The specification form is then
prompted to allow the selection of a specification.
After connecting to a panel, the panel element will have the End Reference Array (ENDRFA) attribute set to
any ENDATU elements which are connected.

Rule Manager
The Rule Manager allows Administrators to configure logical rules for a project, which can be executed as
Design elements are created, automatically setting attributes and properties. This system can speed up the
design process, and ensure created elements are compliant with any given standard and design intent.
Currently, the Rule Manager can be used to create rules for Design Properties of Structural Joints, Fittings
and Design Templates. The system is also compatible with the Automatic Joints feature. There is a plan to
introduce more applications for the Rule Manager in the future.
As an example, the following description will demonstrate Rules in the context of the Structures application
and the use of a Wing Plate Joint from the AVEVA Projects ACP Sample Data.
A Structural Designer chooses a Variable Thickness Wing Plate joint to connect an identified Bracing section
with a Column. This joint includes Design Properties for Plate Thickness, Stiffener Thickness and Rathole
Radius, the values for which must be entered before the joint is created.
The values could depend on many factors, such as the standard being used, the size of the connected beams
or the flange thicknesses. Previously, the Designer would need to ascertain these properties before creating
the joint, but now they may be set by Rules.
Within the Modify Joint form, the Use Rule

Value option appears for properties where
Rules have been defined. The Designer
may override the values by setting to False.
The Rules then select values for these properties based on pre-defined logic.

• Catalog Administration
Rules are created and managed in the AVEVA Catalog, Paragon module.
Rules are owned by Rule Set (RLSET) elements. A RLSET may be owned by a Rule Set World (RLSWL) or
Structural Category (STCA), to allow flexibility when building the catalog.
New options are available in the Structures application for Creating and Modifying Rule Sets. The Rule Sets
may be viewed and navigated using the Ruleset Browser, which is available in the Tools group.
Once a Rule Set is created, it can be linked to a catalogue component or template via the Rule Set Reference
(RLSREF) attribute. An option has been added to the Model View form to allow the link to be created.

• Ruleset Browser
A Ruleset Browser is available to locate rules in the database and quickly view the logic contained. The Rule
Manager form may be opened for any rule in the list via a right-click menu.
• Rule Manager Form

The Rule Manager form is available to aid in creating and managing Rulesets and Rules. The logic of each
rule is defined using a tree of elements. These elements can be configured by the form; replacing complex
expressions with descriptive text to make the logic of the rules easier to follow.
DRULE RLOGIC RVALUE

Rule Element Logical Expressions Rule Value
RLOGIC elements
arranged in tree
 For further detailed information on the use of the introduced Rule Manager form please refer to the AVEVA E3D
Design 3.1 User Documentation.

If a Catalog or Template Component has been linked to the Ruleset, additional options are available to aid in
Rule Creation e.g. a diagram viewer. If property information is available, expression syntax is replaced by
descriptive text from the property definitions. The logic of the rule is displayed in a grid, with colour-coded
rows for easier readability.
A Rule Checker is available to test the rules defined within the Rule Manager form. This ensure that Rules
achieve the desired results without the need to enter the Model module to create elements. The Rule
Checker can query multiple values of different parameters simultaneously, displaying the results in a grid.

Structures - Split of Curved Handrails
The Split of Curved Handrails function has been enhanced to allow the splitting of curved sections of rail.
Rails may be split individually, using graphical picks, or all at once by picking a clashing element. In both cases
the handrail remains as a single database element.
Structures - Section fitting copy by offset

The section fitting copy by offset feature allows the copy of existing section fittings on the same P-line and
section. This, along with the ability to specify regular intervals, will promote efficient creation when selecting
the original fitting as the base point for multiple fittings.
Structures - Template Improvements

This release aids the creation of (structural) templates with improvements to the Template Expression form
and Template Properties form.

The following improvements have been made

to the Attribute Rule form:
• Automatic validation of expression.
• If no rule, default setting for positional rules
set in expression gadget e.g. E(0) N(0) U(0).
• Expressions can be added to anywhere
within the expression gadget.
• Add to Expression adds the selected Data
element to the expression including the
‘LDPR <data> OF TMPLATE’.
The Define Template Properties form has been improved with general validation checks of data before
‘Include’ and ‘Replace’ can be applied.
Structures - Default STYP for Automatic Joint Selection

This release enhances the Structures application with an extension to the Automatic Joint selection form to
allow the selection of a Default STYP (via an options list prompted on selecting the checkbox) to be applied
to selected Joints on clicking the Automatic button.
If the Default STYP checkbox is not selected, the current behaviour persists with the first joint of the
automatic joint specification list being selected.
Structures - Default Member line to Justification line

To support the Structures application, an option has been added to set a default behaviour whereby the
member line of newly created Sections is aligned with the default justification. The alternative (current)
behaviour is to default the member line value to the NA.

The default may be set by selecting the option Default
member line to justification line within the Discipline >
Structural area of the Options menu accessed via the
PROJECT tab.
Stairs, Ladders & Handrails - Extend functionality to allow specification of the TOP and BOTTOM hoops
The specification of different Top, Bottom and Intermediate cage hoops is now possible for Rung Ladders in
the Stairs, Ladders and Handrails application.
Administrators may modify an SLH Standard and configure allowable sizes and positions for cage hoops using
the SLH Admin Tasks form. Users may then select hoops from the valid values.
Structural Analysis - Load Cases

Additional load types have been added to the Structural Analysis Interface accessed via the INTERFACES tab.
These include, in addition to the previous None, Dead & Live loads, the following loads that may be selected
via the Load Case button on the Structural Analysis Interface form.
• Roof Live
• Temperature
• Seismic
• Accidental
• Snow
• Flood
• Fluids
• Ice
• Soil
• Wind on Ice
• Rainwater / Ice
• Crane Hook
• Ponding
• Gravity
• Dust
• Push
• Traffic
Further, the Import Model from STD files form has been updated to include an options list to Load Cases
from: ALL, CE, and a list of STRUs that contain LCDE in the current database.

The Import Model from STD files form has been further enhanced with the ability to automatically (Auto)
match load cases.
The Modify Member Loads form has been updated so that the Dismiss button clears aids from the screen.
The sequential numbering has been replaced by the Load Case Number and is ordered based upon this entry.
 For further detailed information on the use of the introduced feature to the Structural Analysis Interface please
refer to the AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 User Documentation.

Structures - Structural Specification Administration
The Structural Specification form is available in Paragon in the STRUCTURES application under the
SPECIFICATION tab.
The form can be used to create or modify existing Structural Specifications, including:
• Profile Specifications.
• Profile Fitting Specifications.
• Panel Fitting Specifications.
• Joint Specifications.
• Merged Joint Specifications.
• Automatic Joint Specifications.
From a creation standpoint, the new Specificaiton form is prompted on clicking the respective Specification
button in the Create group of the SPECIFICATION tab. The Create Specification form will open initiallly and,
on confirmation of Specification details, the Specificaiton adminstration form will be prompted. The
Specificaiton administraton form is directly displayed on prompting via a modify step.

The required Specification content can be achieved through the following supported steps:
• Select the Specification to Create or Modify.
• Setup the Auto-Naming settings for the form.
• Adjust the Specification Settings to control the data available in the grid.
• Add Specification Blocks.
• Add Specification Rows and edit their content.
• Select Catalogue and Template References.
• Set Design Parameters (Automatic Joint Specifications only).
• Validate the content.
• Write the content to the database.
 At any point the Working Data may be saved to a file to allow progress to be split over multiple sessions.
 For further detailed information on the use of the introduced Structural Specification form please refer to the
AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 User Documentation.
• Auto-Naming Settings
Specification components are automatically named based on the catalogue or template reference name.
Each specifcaiton component should be assigned a unique name in the database. This is aided by the
Configure Auto Naming form prompted via the Settings area of the form.

 Catalogue and specification items in ACP follow a strict naming convention which allows for easy management of
specification items. We recommend users follow a similar convention in their specifications, since it makes
identification of components easier, and ensures unique naming.
• Specification Settings
The Specification Settings form, prompted via the Settings area can be used to control which Profile GTYPs,
Trimming PLINEs and Joint Specific Types will be included in the options lists in the specification grid.
 The In Use profile Gtypes default to the Preferred Profiles if these have been defined for the project, and otherwise
to the AVEVA Steel Catalogue profiles.
• Spec Blocks
The Spec Blocks section of the form is used to add, delete or reorder blocks. Each block has a Sequence
Number, Type, and a Description. A Spec Block represents a group of Spec Components. The criteria for
grouping Spec Components depends on the specification type.

• Reference Data
The Reference Data section of the form is designed to make it easier to fill in Catalogue and Template
references for Spec Components. The content of this section of the form changes depending on the current
Specification purpose to allow references to different types of element to be set.
 Having both catalogue and template references set for the same Spec Component is not supported.
 On selecting a Catalogue or Template reference, the View button can be used to view an image of the joint or
fitting detail. Within the image, design parameters are tagged with a pencil symbol. Images must be available in
a resources file. Please refer to the procedure to add images to a resource file in the E3D Design user
documentation. Images are not available for profile specifications.
The Generate Spec Components button within the Reference Data area is available to quickly add many
components to the spec from the current category. The function is slightly different depending on the type
of spec:
Profile Specs: A new Spec Block is created for each STCA element under the selected category. If the current
category is an STCA element, then one new block is created. A new spec component is created for each SPRF
element found in the category. The components will have the Generic Type, Name and Catalogue Reference
columns set from the STSE data. The new Spec Blocks will have their description set from the STCA
description.
Joint and Fitting Specs: A new Spec Component is created for each catalogue or template element
(JOIN/TMPL for Joint Specs; SFIT/TMPL for Fitting Specs) under the selected category. These components will
be added to the current spec block. If adding catalogue elements, the function attempts to fill the Owner
Type and Attached Type columns by looking at the catalogue item datasets.
 The Generate Spec Components function is not available for Auto-Joint Specs.
Auto-Joint Specs: The Reference Data panel works differently for Auto-Joint specs. It is assumed that a
manual joint specification has already been defined, so catalogue and template elements may be chosen
from a specification.
• Specification Components
Specification Components (SPCOs) can be created, edited, validated and written to the database using the
Spec Block Rows section of the form.
The grid shows an organised view of the specification. Each row represents a single SPCO element, and each
column represents the answers to Selector questions, or data for each SPCO. The visible columns are
different for each specification type, and they are setup to comply with the requirements for the forms in
E3D Design Model.
 The design parameters option is only available for Automatic Joint Specifications.
The Auto Fill button can be used to automatically fill empty cells in the currently displayed block as
a starting point (noting that it cannot predict the design intent).
If a Catalogue or Template reference has been selected in the Reference Data section of the form, these will
be used to populate empty Catalogue and Template cells. Auto naming will be informed from these
selections.

Owner Type and Attached Type may be determined from the current catalogue reference where the
reference has a dataset member with purpose OWNE or ATTA. This feature is not available for templates.
 Design Parameters are not auto filled as it is anticipated that defaults will be available.
The Validate button can be used to validate cells in the currently displayed block with results indicated in
the grid and messages panel.
The Write button can be used to write the content of the form to a specification in the database.
This triggers a validation of all blocks with the process aborted if any validation errors are reported.
 When writing to an existing specification, all the existing SPCOMs will first be moved to a limbo specification, so
that a new selector hierarchy can be generated. The SPCOMs will then be moved into their appropriate selectors
provided they still have the same catalogue and template references. Any SPCOMs no longer part of the
specification will remain in the limbo specification thus preserving their references for existing design data.
 When modifying an existing specification, existing selectors are deleted and replaced with a new selector tree with
the appropriate questions and answers. The order of the Spec blocks may not be the same following this process.
Structures – Panel modification improvements

Panel modification has been enhanced at this release by allowing users to move a panel vertex using
projections of edges on the same panel, and intersections between them. Activating the ‘Extension’ snap via
the object snaps form will allow users to hover above a panel vertex, which will automatically generate two
line-projections corresponding to its adjacent edges, which may be snapped to as the user moves the cursor.
Structures - Ability to extend/trim curved Section to Panel

The extend Section (GENSEC) feature has been enhanced at this release for curved elements. On selecting
the end of the Section to be extended, the context menu has been appended with an option Panel. The
resulting arc Section extends/trims to the closest plane defined by the identified Panel element.

Structures - Update to Design Templates

A number of improvements have been made to the Design Template user interface.
• Template Properties
The Define Template Properties form has been upgraded with checks introduced to avoid the creation of
invalid data. The user interface has been enhanced to include two grid tabs displaying both the Template
Properties and any Common Properties associated with the DDRFARRAY attribute.
The DDRFA attribute can be modified using the introduced Add Current DDSE/DDAR and Remove Selected
buttons.
• Template Parameters
The Template Parameters form has been modified to use a grid and updated to improve user feedback for
Template Members. Further, Matref has been added as an allowable attribute to be set by rules.
An additional Execute Rule button allows the rules to be run on the template.
• Attribute Rules
The Attribute Rule form has been modified to use a grid and the form is non-blocking.

An Add to Expression button has been included in the form to add the currently selected DKEY into the
expression string along with the required additional syntax.
Reference Types have been added to the grid to cater for the additional Matref attribute, which should be
set as a Reference Type in the property definitions form.
Structural Analysis Interface – Additional “FIXED BUT” Support Type

Further to the current Structural Analysis Interface capability where Supports are recognised to be ‘FIXED’
or ‘PINNED’, the interface has been enhanced to recognise the 'FIXED BUT' syntax. The syntax is parsed from
the .std file on import, stored in AVEVA E3D Design, and exported from AVEVA E3D Design to the .std file.
This includes any spring values applied.
Structures - Graphically extend connected ends of GENSECs

This release introduces an enhancement to the Structures application to allow the connected ends of a
section to be extended or trimmed.
The modification is aided by an interactive grip. A double-arrowed

grip at the connected end of an attached section is prompted on
the toggling of additional grips via the product status bar.
Upon clicking the double-arrowed grip, a user is prompted to
specify the cutback value through input or grip manipulation.

Structures - Copying a Section Fitting to the same GENSEC
A Copy Section Fitting feature has been added to the Fitting button
within the Create group of the SECTION tab in the Structures
application.
The enhanced copy command allows the copying of fittings at a given distance within the same owning
section (and alignment) without the need to utilise the Section Fitting form. The user may also make use of
additional options via the copy command context menu (Angle, Multiple or Repeat).
Structures - Creation of multiple Fittings

This release allows the creation of multiple fittings on the same GENSEC. The create Fitting feature available
in the Create group of the Sections tab has been enhanced at the point of specifying a distance for the
(created) Fitting to include a context editor option Multiple.
The Multiple option allows a user to create multiple Fittings with a

regular interval spacing.

On selection of the Multiple option, the user is
prompted to specify the number and distance
between consecutive fittings in the form
“4x100mm”, which translates to 4 fittings with
100mm spacing between any two consecutive
fittings.
For example, typing ‘5x100mm creates 5

fittings of the same specification set from the
creation workflow, with 100mm intervals
between two consecutive fittings.
As part of this development the introduced Basepoint option prompts the user to specify a basepoint on
the section to define the location of the first Fitting. Upon selection of the basepoint, the user is then
redirected back to the number and distance prompt.
Structures - GENSEC Extension by Grip Manipulation

This release upgrades the Structures application GENSEC extension function to allow GENSEC elements to
be extended by an ‘extension value’ or an ‘overall value’.
The operation is instigated by the extension grip or Extend

button in the Modify group of the Structures application.
On prompting of the function, the canvas context editor
menu presents the options via the down arrow at the point
of specifying the extension (Overall length).
Structures - Route handrails around Panels with negative fillet radius
Handrails can currently be routed around panels which have a

(positive) fillet radius; producing a curved handrail and
kickplate on creation. This release extends this capability to
panels with a negative fillet radius
 The minimum fillet radius for curved handrails is 500mm. Below this value the handrails will ignore the
curve of the panel.

Piping - Permissible Specifications

Permissible Specifications may now be administered in the AVEVA Catalog, Paragon module to create and
manage available specifications in the Model module.
The Permissible Piping Specification Manager form has been added to allow the administrator to select the
(Piping, Insulation and Tracing) specifications that will be present in the Model module.

Piping - Hull Routing
A Hull Routing tab has been added to the Piping Component Editor form in the Model module. This tab will
aid users in creating pipes at a specified distance offset from curved hull plates and stiffeners.
 For further detailed information on Hull Routing please refer to the AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 User Documentation.
Isometrics - Run Isometric at Branch

The isometric feature in the Piping application has been enhanced at this release to navigate to the branch
if the current element is a branch member.
Piping - Error Reporting on the Pipe Editor form

An error handle has been added at this release to the Pipe Editor form to check for a matching bore on
HEAD/TAIL = HREF/TREF. In addition, an error handle has been introduced to check if the first and last
component bores match the HEAD/TAIL/HREF/TREF.
• Added error to catch nonmatching HREF/TREF bores

• Added error if the bore of the last component does not match the tail bore. This mirrors standard
DATACON checks but now gives the user the warning sooner in the process.
Isometrics - Enhanced Continuation Symbols

The existing isometric continuation symbols have been extended to components. The examples below show
continuation symbol notation for tee and flange arrangements.
This is set via the Sheet Layout Options form with the following options:
• Component: Plots dotted piping components.
• Nozzle: Plots dotted nozzles.
• All: Plots dotted piping components and nozzles.
• Off: Switches dotted continuation symbols plotting off.

Piping - Reload Specifications

The Piping Settings form has been updated at this release to include a new Reload Specifications button.
Once pressed, the button will reload the specifications for both the pipe editor and component editor forms.
This prevents the need for a user to exit/restart the application in order to obtain the latest specification
changes.
 The Reload Specifications feature is also available from the Piping area accessed via the PROJECT menu.

Position through a picked element

This release introduces an enhancement to enable the positioning of supports in relation to specific
orthogonal plane directions. This feature is only applicable to sloping pipes.

This enhancement is particularly useful for locating a

support on sloping lines precisely in relation to other
modelled items e.g., alignment along plane and alignment
in horizontal plane.
Supports Drawing and expressions

The filter on the Create Supports Drawing form has been enhanced to receive an expression to filter on any
attribute data available on the Support. A string with wildcard characters can still be entered for a match by
name, but it will also respect a logical expression. Some examples are shown in the introduced tooltip e.g.
an expression to match by a Status Control value
Supports - Dtext command improvement for Supports

AVEVA provides a library of Multi Discipline Supports (MDS) catalogue content in the AVEVA Catalogue
Project (ACP), that is reissued periodically to accompany product updates.
Much of the MDS out-of-the-box content can be customised in local projects using the Application Defaults,
and where appropriate updates to these are delivered along with product updates, enabling those local
projects to take advantage of new functionality and catalogue content.

One exception to this has been the content of the MDS Detail Texts. These have not been included in the
Application Defaults, and thus any user modifying them would have had to do so directly in ACP, and then
have to maintain those changes on top of subsequent updates received.
In AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.3 this has been addressed so that the MDS Detail Texts can now be customised in
Application Defaults. Any project wanting to do so can load the appropriate Update number 87 and then
modify the detail text expressions using the Paragon forms.
The purpose of this section is to describe a process for a Catalogue Administrator to capture any changes
they have already made to a copy of ACP MDS Detail Texts, and then run those changes into the local
projects’ Application Defaults.
 The following process is necessary only if a customer has customised the MDS Detail Texts in ACP.
• Step 1: Find Changes to MDS Detail Texts in existing copy of ACP

This first step must be run using E3D Design 3.1.3, before installing the accompanying updated sample
projects.
Enter project ACP in Paragon, display a Command Line then type:
show !!mdsDetailTextAdmin
 This form is not available from the standard user interface.
Click on Find Changes in MDS Detail Texts. The process will run for a few moments and inform in the
messages panel whether it finds any changes compared to the out-of-the-box content. If changes are found
they are recorded in a work file named in the messages panel. There is no need to access the file but it may
contain further information of interest to the project.
Exit the project without saving any changes.
 The second step assumes the work file folder referenced by environment variable aveva_design_work is set the
same for both steps. If not, copy the file generated in Step 1 to the appropriate work file folder for Step 2.
• Step 2 (for E3D Design 3.1.3): Add Changes to MDS Detail Texts to local Application Defaults
This step must be run using the installed update of E3D Design, after installing the accompanying updated
sample projects.
Ensure the local project is up to date on MDS Application Defaults updates, in particular Update 87 for Detail
Text Application Defaults.
Enter the local project in Paragon, display a Command Line then type:
show !!mdsDetailTextAdmin

If a work file from Step 1 is found this will be shown in the messages panel. Click on Add Changes to MDS
Detail Texts. The process will run for a few moments and inform in the messages panel whether the changes
have been successful.
Save changes and exit the project.
Changes have been applied to the Application Defaults, so this process need not be repeated in this project,
for future versions of ACP installed for E3D Design 3.1.
Repeat this step for all projects running E3D Design 3.1 and requiring these customisations.
Supports - PSK industrial support standards

PSK - Group 73 Pipe Supports are now available as part of AVEVA supplied standard Supports. New support
types have been added in catalogue and are now available for selection and modelling. The new standards
can be configured and used in the same way as existing support standards.
Details of new supports are as follows:
Aveva standard AC69 - PSK7365-N ( Attachment Plate N )
Aveva standard AC70 - PSK7365-S ( Attachment Plate S )
Aveva standard AN20 - PSK7312 ( U-Bolt Anchor )
Aveva standard AN21 - PSK7320 ( Anchor Low )
Aveva standard AN23 - PSK7321-2 ( Anchor Low 2-Sided )
Aveva standard AN25 - PSK7323 ( Anchor High )
Aveva standard AN26 - PSK7323-2 ( Anchor High 2-Sided )
Aveva standard AN31 - PSK7326 ( Anchor Extra High )
Aveva standard AN32 - PSK7326-2 ( Anchor Extra High 2-Sided )
Aveva standard AN34 - PSK7327-2 ( Anchor Extra High 2-Sided )
Aveva standard AN36 - PSK7328-2 ( Anchor Extra High 2-sided )
Aveva standard AN37 - PSK7312 ( U-Bolt Guide )
Aveva standard AT211 - PSK7320 ( Pipe Slide Low )
Aveva standard AT212 - PSK7320-2 ( Pipe Slide Low 2-Sided )
Aveva standard AT215 - PSK7364-A2 ( Foot Support A2 )
Aveva standard AT220 - PSK7364-B1 ( Foot Support B1 )

Aveva standard AT223 - PSK7376 ( Pipe Slide )
Aveva standard AT225 - PSK7307 ( Pipe Clamp A )
Aveva standard AT226 - PSK7324 ( Pipe Slide High )
Aveva standard AT231 - PSK7327 ( Pipe Slide Extra High )
Aveva standard AT238 - PSK7323-2 ( Pipe Slide High 2-Sided )
Aveva standard AT247 - PSK7326-2 ( Pipe Slide Extra High 2-Sided )
Aveva standard AT253 - PSK7328-2 ( Pipe Slide Extra High 2-sided )
Aveva standard GT107 - PSK7360-A ( Light Lug )
Aveva standard GT108 - PSK7360-B ( Heavy Lug )
Aveva standard GT109 - PSK7361-A ( Guide A )
Aveva standard GT110 - PSK7361-B ( Guide B )
Aveva standard LT31 - PSK-7362-A ( Stopper type B )
Aveva standard LT32 - PSK-7362-B ( Stopper type A )
Aveva standard ST63 - PSK-SHOESTOP ( Axial Restraint )
Aveva standard ST64 - PSK-SHOESTOP-2 ( 2-Sided Axial Restraint )
Aveva standard ST65 - PSK-SHOESTOP-UP ( Axial Restraint For 2-sided Anchor )
• Catalogue
To use the new standards, the latest version of the ACP project included in AVEVA Projects 3.1.3 must be
used. In addition, the supports application defaults in paragon need to be updated. This should be done by

using the check application defaults tool in the Paragon module. All information related to Hanger supports
including iso symbols have been stored in a folder named psk_data under the installation data folder.
 SupportConfiguration.xml has been updated with latest support standard information.
Supports - Special Support Frame View Direction

A form has been introduced to the Supports application to enable the setting of the Frame View Direction
on Special Supports for use in drawing production.
Special Support frames created in the Supports application have a frame direction set automatically and this
is used to drive the main view direction in automated drawing production. In order to provide more specific
control of this, and to be able to set a view direction on structures added manually to Special Supports, a
new form can be accessed from the Additional Tools menu of the Supports application.
The Special Frame Direction form is prompted.
 Note that this setting can be used in conjunction with the Support Editor View button which sets the view directions
to be opposite. The Supports Drawing application will automatically change a stored frame direction of West, South
or Down to East, North or up respectively. This can be overridden using the View button to force the main view to
be West, South or Down.
Supports - Multiple Catalogue

The Supports application has been enhanced in regard to the way that user-defined supports can be stored,
created and viewed in AVEVA E3D Design. It is now possible to create and maintain many copies of differing
user-defined support catalogues and, in addition, such supports can be created and viewed in a single design
session.
Functionality has been supplied in the AVEVA Catalogue Paragon module to create and modify copies of
existing (MDU) user-defined support data. Further, tools have been provided in the Model module to create
and modify supports using data from different (MDU) user-defined supports catalogue libraries.

The introduced feature greatly increases the flexibility of the Supports application for customers who wish
to outsource support catalogue development to multiple third parties or those who might wish to maintain
support catalogue data with revision/as-built history.
• Catalogue & Model

Pre-requisites
In order to facilitate the multiple database changes, the Supports application defaults in the Paragon module
are required to be updated via the check application defaults tool.
Copy
An MDU Catalogue Copy tool has been introduced in the Paragon module to allow users to create copies of
existing (MDU) user-defined supports catalogue data.
Using the form, users can copy the pre-existing data by picking
a source database to copy and a destination.
 Please note that the copy operation is a significant operation
and can take time to complete.
On completion of the copy operation, and subsequent to saving, the data may
be accessed for modification. It is important when modifying user data that the
required source database is selected via the options list in the Supports tab.
Any modification made to user-defined data will be made in the selected
database.
The same options list is available in Model module Supports application for the
selection of a multiple selectable (MDU) user defined database where they exist
in the MDB.
• Important Database Considerations

Copies of (MDU) user-defined supports databases are not managed by a central library specification from
the supplied ACP project. All specification data is copied to the new database. It is therefore crucial that any
manipulation of the data (copy, reconfiguration etc.) maintains the database references that are created
during the creation of each database. If this does not occur, existing model data may lose the required
references to the catalogue rendering them unusable.

Supports - Weight Calculations
The Supports application has been enhanced in the way that users can interact with how weight is displayed
in both reporting and draw deliverables.
A number of new attributes have been made available to enable users to extract different weight condition
data for different scenarios.
 The values obtained from the attribute query are contextual based upon where in the element hierarchy they are
queried. The values are also mutually exclusive. i.e. if part of a support weight is reported against the branch then
it will not also be reported when queried at support level.
• Weight of Pipe and all welded Support elements (SUWNST, SUWGST)

When queried from a Pipe or Branch these attributes report on the weight (net and gross respectively) of
branch component items and any welded Support components i.e. those that have been set as SHOP = TRUE.
When queried from the Support level the identified attributes report on the weight of support components
with associated welded component weights removed from the totals.
• Weight of Pipe and Support components connected to the pipe (SUWNSA, SUWGSA)
branch component items and any support components that are connected to the Pipe (welded and bolted)
When queried from the Support level these attributes report on the weight of support components with all
items that are connected to the pipe being removed from the totals.

Items are considered for reporting in this manner when a new PWEI attribute in the Supports application
defaults is set to TRUE. Items set as FALSE will not be considered in either of the above cases.
• Weight of Pipe and Support components excluding support Steelwork and Hanger components
(SUWNAL, SUWGAL)
branch component items and all Support components not inclusive of support Steelwork or Hanger
components.
When queried from the Support level these attributes report on the weight of support Steelwork and Hanger
components only.
• Administration: Catalogue
In order to facilitate the weight reporting changes, the Supports application defaults in the Paragon module
are required to be updated via the check application defaults tool.
After the update is complete users have access to a

new pipe weight toggle that will enable a user to
control whether shop false items can be included in
the pipe weight queries SUWNSA and SUWGSA.

• Administration: Draw
It is now possible to vary the total weight output on a supports drawing based upon the weight condition
options mentioned previously.
In order to facilitate this, Draw administrators are required to make changes to the MDSABATITLEBLOCK
sheet task in the ABA administration tools for supports. The administrator is subsequently able to pick the
desired weight output for each of the drawing templates.
 If a user does not wish to modify the existing output (based on NWEI) for supports then no changes are required
to be made for successful drawing output.
Supports - Cable Tray Components (Cable System Application)

This release introduces the ability to create supports on cable tray bends, tees, crosses, risers and reducers.
 For further detailed information on the use of the introduced feature to the Supports application please refer to
the AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 Supports User Documentation.
• Dependency on Cable Way Path Data

The Supports application is dependent on the correct definition of the cable way path data and the
consistency of the dressed material. The inside radius is used to determine the bend start and end points for
CTBEND and CTTEE, and hence if the support lies on a tangent straight or on the curve.
• Dependency on Ancillary Properties

Setting the design parameter for tray width on the datum ancillary depends on a data set property being
available, with DKEY value of TWTH or OWID, and PPRO value using a single design parameter e.g. ( ATTRIB
DESP[8 ] ).

The support is created initially at the component arrive point.

The Support Editor has a new button Position Around Tray…
(instead of the Distance controls).
This Position Tray Bend (or appropriate component type) tab is prompted and is accompanied by aid
graphics to show the current position of the support.
To adjust the positioning the user first selects which Ppoint the support will be relative to and then selects
either the distance or angle option. The aid graphics adjust to show the selected settings. If the results of
any position change are not acceptable, Reset can be used to revert to the previously saved position.
 Note that for cable tray crosses, and for the P3 of cable tray tees, the angle option is not available.
 Supports on risers are restricted to the tangent lengths. Positioning on the curve is not available.
Configurations CT01, CT02 and CT04 are restricted to the horizontal end only.
 Where trays run on their sides, framework CT03 can be used on the appropriate ends of a component.
 The application currently is limited in its ability to handle stacked trays in the same support. Positioning
around the tray is limited by the combination of supported components.

Supports - Cable Tray Components (Cable Tray Application)
This release introduces the capability to position supports on any of the available component ends for cable
tray bends, tees, crosses, elbows and reducers.
In the Support Editor a user is able to click on Cycle End Position to move
the support through the available ppoints.
 Note that ppoints not consistent with the current configuration will be skipped e.g. a vertical end for CT03 with a
tee on its side.
Supports - Locked Ancillary
This release allows a user to modify a frame support if it contains a locked ancillary.
If the ancillary is locked by the Lock attribute or has its Position attribute locked by Data Access Control, then
the support may be modified but only certain changes will be allowed. This enhancement facilitates
customer processes such as the use of Status Control and DAC to lock ancillaries in response to design
approval whilst allowing scope for acceptable modification thereafter.
• A user may not make changes that affect the whole support, such as changing the position, flipping or
mirroring.
• The user may not make changes that affect the locked ancillary directly, such as changing the datum
ancillary, reselecting the ancillary, adding or modifying packing pieces or compensation plates, or
changing reinforcement pad details.
 Configurations FT05 and CT03 do not support changes when the ancillary is locked as the application requires write
access to the whole support in these cases.
A user may make changes to the support that do not impact the locked ancillary, such as adding a pipe, tray
or duct, extending sections, adding bracing or reselecting structural members.
 Note that a user is not able to adjust the locked ancillary if such would be needed as a result of structural changes,
and this will be detected by the support health check.
Supports - Ability to add vertical and horizontal Cable Tray/Pipes/HVAC to Support
Special Supports have been modified at this release to support

both horizontal and vertical elements. For example, as
illustrated below, a special support may support both horizontal
and vertical Cable Trays.
The selection of horizontal or vertical element is facilitated by
the Support Editor form.

HVAC - Evaluation of forthcoming features

The release of AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.4.0 continues to include a preview of a forthcoming HVAC application.
The application is available for the evaluation of currently available features and is not for production use.
The application is not designed to be used in conjunction with data created by the existing HVAC
application. Additional functionality will be added in subsequent releases for further evaluation ahead of
being made available for production.
 Please refer to the AVEVA™ E3D Design HVAC User Documentation for further information on features
introduced for evaluation.
HVAC - Flat Oval branch Connectors
The HVAC Component Editor form has been extended to introduce the ability to create branch connectors
for flat oval ducting. The formed branch connector, on a pick in the 3D View, is created below the owning
straight as a sub-component of the branch.
 The Branch Connectors items are available in the Custom specification.
HVAC - Ducting Weights

The weight calculation for HVAC components has now been implemented. Weights are calculated by the
application. Items created in the Catalog for use in a specification have weights input (similar to Piping
components). Custom components are calculated using the design parameters in a similar fashion to that of
the existing HVAC application.
HVAC - Rectangular Splitters

Rectangular splitters can be created from the Component Creation form in the Custom specification and can
be placed in suitable components and manipulated using the modification toolset on the form

HVAC - Insulation of Subcomponents

Subcomponents such as Branch connectors and access panels can now be insulated using the Insulation
options via the HVAC tab. Insulation will show in the graphical screen according to the required setting.
The release of AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.3 continues to include a preview of a forthcoming HVAC application.
• Inline Transformation Components & Flat Oval Branch Connectors

The new HVAC application has been extended to enable the Spigot Box, Linear Plenum and Spigot
plate transformation components.

In addition, a selection of flat oval branch connectors are also enabled in addition to the existing rectangular
and circular custom branch connectors.
These new components enable a user to model and edit HVAC components for a given specification. These
components can also be reselected, positioned, and oriented using the HVAC Component Editor form.
• Position Through Sub-components
The forthcoming HVAC application enables the designer to explicitly Position Through the selected HVAC
element along the arrive-leave axis.
This capability has been extended at this release to support all Branch Connectors and subcomponents.
Subcomponents will always be positioned through the arrive position of a HVAC component.
1) Position through branch Head.

2) Position through Previous.
3) Position through Next.
4) Position through Tail.
5) Position through Pick.

• Insulation on Sub-components
The new HVAC application enables the designer to apply Insulation on a current HVAC element or on a
Range of elements. This has been extended to include branch connectors, access panels and all other
subcomponents. The insulation settings are applied in the same way as to the major inline components.
• Cable Connection to new HVAC elements

The ability to connect / disconnect cable start and end to HVAC elements has been extended to the
introduced HVAC elements within the new HVAC application.
The following new HVAC elements are supported:

• HVIDAM (Internal Damper).
• HVHACC (Access Panel).
The release of AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.2 includes a preview of a forthcoming HVAC application.

• Initialisation
The evaluation HVAC application requires the administrator of the project to make the application visible to
users by setting a variable in the evars.init file.
The above syntax allows a user to enable the new application via the Project tab, Options menu, Discipline
area on acceptance of an End-User License Agreement.
The NEW HVAC - EVAL ONLY application is presented in the application options list for selection. On
selection, the NEW HVAC - EVAL ONLY tab and features therein are presented.

• HVAC Branches & Component Creation

There are two principal forms for the creation of HVAC elements and components. The two forms are
accessed via the HVAC and Component buttons in the Create group.

The new HVAC application is Specification driven with the

user able to set the Specification at HVAC and Branch
levels.
The HVAC Component Editor form allows a user to model

and edit HVAC components to a given specification. The
form has the following advantages:
• The form reacts to the settings of the currently

selected Branch.
• Component selection is limited by the size, shape and

specification of the Branch.
• A user can select out of specification if required by the

design context.
• Created HVAC elements can be routed and positioned

via the form.
• Components can be modified, reselected, positioned

and oriented using the same form.
• Sub-components can be positioned and oriented on

their owning component using gadgets on the form.
 Graphical aids in the 3D window help the user with

feedback of changes.

• Sub-Components
The new HVAC application introduces the concept of sub-

components for HVAC elements such as Branch Connectors
and Access Panels.
Sub-components can be owned by another HVAC component.
Examples of HVAC sub-components include:
Flanges Stiffeners Access Panels Branch Connectors
A key advantage of sub-components is that, through the child-owner relationship, the sub-component moves
with the owning element.
 If a sub-component is moved along the HVAC (straight) it will be automatically owned by the straight it sits on –
no user input is required regarding the hierarchy.
 Creating a branch connector automatically creates a connected branch of the correct size shape and specification.
 Please note that not all sub-components are available in this first evaluation release and sub-components can only
be created on straights in the evaluation release.

• Custom Components
Custom components are editable via a new gadget on the HVAC Component Editor form.
 Not all custom inline components are available in the first evaluation release.
The Joints form prompted by the Joints button in the Tools group allows a user to manage and modify the
joints on custom components
Graphical feedback In the 3D window aids

the user to identify joints and to modify
them as required.
 HVAC Components with non-editable geometry have fixed joints set in the catalogue and will not be modifiable
using this form.
• Gaps
The Gap form prompted by the Gap button in the Tools group allows a user to identify any implied tube or
gaps between HVAC components in the 3D view.
A user can remove / fill gaps with straights either with the flow of the branch or against it.
 Graphical aids can be used to show the gaps and dimensions.

• HVAC Quick Router
HVAC can be routed using the HVAC quick router. The Quick Router operates in a similar manner to the
Piping application Quick Router.
 Only basic routing capability is available in the evaluation release and will be extended in future releases.
• Catalogue / Paragon
The new HVAC application utilises a new catalogue which includes new HVAC Specifications. These are
defined and function in a similar manner to Piping Specifications; allowing customers to restrict the
components available to designers.
 A specification called ‘Custom’ is also supplied which is parameter driven and allows modification of shape and size
in a similar way to how the existing HVAC Application works.

• Evaluation Content
Functionality not included in this first evaluation release include:

• Weights
• Item Numbering
• Spooling
• Divide
• Split / Merge
• Penetrations
• Design Checker
• Multiple editing of size, shape and specification
• Deliverables.

Cable - Connection to HVAC elements

This release introduces the ability to connect / disconnect cable start and ends to HVAC elements.
The following HVAC elements are

supported:
• DAMP (Damper)
• HFAN (Centrifugal Fan)
• BATT (Battery)
• AHU (Air Handling Unit)
• IDAM (Internal Damper)
• TP (Test Point)
• PLEN (Linear Plenum)
• HACC (Access Panel).
Cable - Intermediate Free Route

This release introduces two options to the Manual Routing section of the Create/Modify Cable form.

Automatically generate free route (checkbox)
Toggling the Automatically Generate free route checkbox will cause
the free route to be regenerated when Cable Segments are created
/ removed. This will regenerate:
• Head Free Route
• Intermediate Free Route
• Tail Free Route
Intermediate Free Route (button).

The Intermediate Free Route button will generate a free route
between cable segments.

Auto Naming Marine Hull Elements

This release introduces the implementation of an Auto Naming mechanism for Marine Hull elements: Panel,
Surface, Curve, and point.
Auto Naming can be turned on and off via the Admin tab, Configure group, Naming button.
 A supplied Auto naming rule is defined which will be used if a user has not defined an Auto naming rule.
Auto naming rules can be defined via Admin tab > Configure > Naming > Naming Settings > Define Naming
Rules.

For the Naming rule defined by the user as above, the result can be seen below:
Design Intent as Rule Checker

The Space element (SPMSPC) has been enhanced with the possibility to be linked to a Rule created by the
introduced Rule Manager at E3D Design 3.1.4.
A UPANEL is owned by a ZONE which can have a link to a Space that has a reference to a Design Intent
(Rules). This could be any type of Design Intent (Rules) not only scantling. The Reference to Rule (Rlsref
Attribute) has been added to the Space (SPMSPC) element.

Stiffener Between Points

This release introduces a new enhancement to the existing Stiffener Creation functions with a new option to
allow a user to create a stiffener between two stiffener end points.
A new option Between Points (in Stiffener) has been introduced to the Create group in the Hull Design
application.
 Note that the Stiffener definition type will be By Ends when reviewed in the Properties Grid.

Hull Design – Bracket Improvements
This release enhances Bracket design with a new case

to allow a user to create a bracket between two Panels.
This release also introduces new Bracket Types: KL, BR
and BCB.
Bracket Type KL: Bracket Type BR: Bracket Type BCB:
Hull Design – Limiting Panel while creating

This release enhances Panel modelling with the possibility to limit a panel during creation. This is achieved
by choosing option Accept and Limit from the context menu. When the option is selected a user will be in
the Panel limiting function and able to select limiting elements or limit by Grid or Plane.
Hull Design – Cloning Panels Interaction Improvement

This release enhances Copy or Clone Panels interaction when in translate mode. Users can select the number
of copies or End location after defining the first panel location.

Hull Design - Transfer Hull Model (UPANEL) to AVEVA Marine 12.1.SP5 as HPANEL
Functionally has been developed to create Scheme file from UPANEL and export via the Model Transfer form
to be able to import into AVEVA Marine 12.1.SP5 as HPANEL via Scheme Import.
Model Transfer form can be accessed via the Hull Design tab and Export group:
Hull Design – Idealized Model for Finite Element Analysis

This release contains enhancements to the idealization of a Hull Design Model into a simplified model which
can be exported as XML or OCX format to third party Finite Element Analysis software.

Hull Model (UPANEL) Idealized Model

Space Management – Move & Mirror functions to Copy or Clone Surfaces, Curves and Points
This release introduces an advanced modelling function to Copy or Clone by Move or Mirror for Common
Reference Model objects: Surfaces, Curves and Points.
The functionality can be found under Common Reference Model tab in the Advanced Modelling group. The
Move and Mirror menus contain options to Copy or Clone. Clone will allow a user to create a clone of an
element (Surfaces, Curves and Points), which will establish a link between the original element and the
cloned version. They will share the same geometry definition so that any modification to shape of an element
will be applied to cloned versions. Copy will allow the user to create a copy without a link between the
original element and copied element resulting in each element having their own geometry definition. The
Move function can create a Copy or Clone version of an element by translating it along the axis of creation.
The Mirror function can create Copy or Clone version of an element and can mirror around any plane defined
at X,Y, Z axis with given coordinate or a user can define a mirror plane between two points by using Define
Between.
Space Management – Import Surface

This release introduces the ability to import a Surface from third-party software as a Surface Definition File
(.txt) into E3D Design and store as a Polyface Surface. The import feature can be located via the Import
option in the Tools group of the Common Reference Model tab.

Space Management – Import Compartments

This release introduces the ability to import Compartments Iges (.igs) or Step (.stp) files from third-party
software into E3D Design and store as a Compartment type Space Arrangement. The import feature can be
located via the Import option in the Tools group of the Common Reference Model tab.
Space Management - Transfer Surfaces and Curves to AVEVA Marine 12.1.SP5

This release introduces the ability to transfer Curves in Sculpture Surface via Surface Manager. Polyface
Surfaces are transferred as RSO via the Model Transfer form.

Space Management - Curve Modelling enhancement to Insert Segment between Two Segments
An Insert Segment function has been developed to allow a user to insert a Segment between two segments
in addition to the ability to insert segment to first or last segment of a curve to extend the curve.
Space Management – Corrugated Surface Creation

This release introduces new capability to create a Corrugated Surface by the definition of corrugation
parameters. These are defined via the Create Corrugation Surface form, accessed from the Create group of
the COMMON REFERENCE tab of the Hull Design application.
Space Management – Limiting Curves
A new Limit Curve capability has been added to the Modify Curve
group of the COMMON REFERENCE tab. This feature allows a user
to limit curves with different elements.
Model Visual Layers
Administration
This release introduces Model Visual Layers which are similar in behaviour to the Visual Layers used by
annotation on drawings but affect the colour, line-type and visibility of the View model geometry created by
Update Design.
Model Visual Layers are library elements stored under a LIBY > VLYSET, or a REGI > LIBY > VLYSET, but not
under a drawing. They are referenced directly by Representation Styles. A Representation Style, rather than
specifying a colour and line-type, can optionally specify a library Model Visual Layer instead. This Model
Visual Layer is then associated with any View model geometry that uses that Representation Style. View
model geometry can only be linked with a Model Visual Layer via its Representation Style, so use of Model
Visual Layers is dependent on the administrator setting up the Model Visual Layers library and
Representation Styles that reference them.
Once an update design produces View model geometry with associated Model Visual Layers, then the user
can modify the colour, line-type, and visibility of a Model Visual Layer locally under a drawing (this does not
affect the library version).
 For further detailed information please refer to the AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 Draw User Documentation (Basic
Operations : Create and Modify Visual Layers).
 Please note that like Visual Styles, modifying a library Model Visual Layer will immediately affect any existing
drawings that reference it. If this is not the intention, then modify a new copy instead and reference it from a
Representation Style.
User: Visual Layers Form - new Model Layers Tab for modification/creation
The Visual Layers form allows existing Model Visual Layer properties to be modified locally for a Sheet (by
making a local copy of the library Model Visual Layer).
Any existing Model Visual Layers associated with View model geometry under the sheet can have the
properties modified via the form. This will affect any model geometry that references the Model Layers
immediately without any need for an Update Design.
 For an overview of Model Visual Layers please refer to the AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 Draw Administration
Documentation (Model Visual Layers).
Remove local model layer Removes the changes to the selected Model Layer for the current
Sheet, reverting the properties to the original library layer.
Remove all local model layers Removes all changes to Model Layers for the current Sheet,
reverting the properties to those of the original library layers.
Name The Model Layer name is not editable. It will be displayed in bold if
the layer properties have been modified for the current Sheet from
those of the original library layer.
 The Model Visual Layer for any given model geometry is provided by its Representation Style. It is not possible to
add a new Model Visual Layer locally since Representation Styles can only reference a Model Visual Layer under a
library.
 Making a Model Visual Layer invisible will hide the model geometry that references it, but does not take into
account the VIEW type hidden line functionality provide by Update Design. Thus geometry beneath it that has been
‘hidden lined’ out of the drawing will not become visible.
Draw - Seam Symbol in Symbolic View

This release introduces the ability to represent a seam in a Symbolic View (Location Defined View), both in
planar projection and intersection views as shown below.
Draw - Shell Expansion View Improvements: Starboard Side View and Endcut Symbol
This release enhances Shell Expansion View creation with the

possibility to create a Starboard side Shell Expansion view. This is
achieved by providing Expansion Direction as Y = -1.
This release also introduces capability for Shell Expansion View to

have a symbol representing the Endcut that are defined for Shell
Stiffeners.
Draw – Form for Active Visual Styles

This release introduces a new form for Active Visual Styles which can be activated via the Active Visual Styles
button in the Home tab.
Draw – Command Line control of PLOT Resolution

This release includes the ability to determine the resolution of an Image File Export in Pixels Per Inch (PPI)
through command line syntax e.g. PLOT SHEE IMAGE “\\Path\fileName.png” ‘PPI 100’. Currently supported
values are 50, 100 and 150.
Draw – Export Default Naming change

This release includes a change to the Default Single & Multi Export naming. Previously all exported sheets
were automatically named with the same name as the Dabacon Sheet name. This has now been changed to
take the name from the Dabacon element name and suffix with the current Revision IF present. This has also
been added to printing.
Draw – Addition of Direction to Default View Properties via the Visual Styles form
This release includes the addition of the property Direction to the Default View Properties in the Visual
Styles form.
This facilitates the ability to define the view orientation and representation style prior to placing the (quick)
view; removing the requirement to modify the view post placement.
Draw – Export of Draw Elements to DXF/DWG Blocks

This release includes an option to export Sheet elements to DXF/DWG format as a block.
The Edit Blocking Rules form has been expanded to support ANY DRAW type as well as the existing MODEL
types with the addition of an Annotation Rules Tab.
Draw – Export to Paperspace Option
This release includes a new option that allows the Sheet to be exported to DXF/DWG format as a paper space
block.
In addition, all views containing Design elements are exported to a model space block
Draw – P-Point Pick selection changes

This release includes a new mechanism, which generates special snap primitives for every P-point, to enable
a pick located outside the design geometry (inclusive of negatives). When hovering over the design
geometry, special snap points are displayed as crosses on the drawing canvas indicating the P-point locations
of an object. To select P-points outside of the geometry of an object, a user must first hover the mouse over
the design geometry. Further, information is displayed for the currently selected P-point. The example below
displays a selected P-point at the centre arc of a panel element.
Draw - Derived P-points for Cut-out, Clip and Notch

The introduced derived P-points are envisaged to be used for annotating labels and are available in symbolic
view in planar projection. Position of the point for cut out and clip is ”centre of area” and for notches the
point will be on the contour of the notch. The derived p-point will not have any specified directions.
Draw – Location Defined Detail View

A View creation option has been introduced to the Home tab of Draw that enables a Location Defined Detail
View to be created through two points. The generated view is an orthogonal view based on location plane,
view direction and view depth defined from an existing view.
Draw - Centre line and Base line Rulers

When Base line or Centre line options are invoked as a separate function the rulers are created and added
to the view as according to the styles stated in the System Defaults.
Draw - Location Defined View Form

The Location Defined View form has been changed to a floating dockable form which will allow user to
navigate in the Drawing Sheet or Model Explorer when the form is open to create a View.
Draw - Updates to System Defaults Form
The System Defaults form has been updated to allow a user to define defaults for Baseline Ruler, Centreline
Ruler and Detail View Indicator.
Draw - Quick Add to Multiple Views
The Quick Add tool, accessed via the Draw tab > Modify group and the Format 2D tab > Drawlist group,
allows a user to quickly and simply add model elements to selected views.
The tool has been enhanced at this release with the possibility to add model elements to more than one
selected view.
Draw - Stiffener Endcut Symbols in Expansion Views

Endcut symbols have been implemented in Symbolic and Expansion Views for stiffener traces and curve
arrangements; ensuring stiffener traces are represented and that the viewer is able to ascertain the start/end
of the stiffener.
• Stiffener Endcut symbol in Symbolic View:
• Stiffener Endcut symbol in Expansion View:
Draw - Use of Grid Ruler in small / narrow Views

The Grid Ruler feature has been enhanced at this release for small or very narrow views so that a user can
clearly view the position and the direction of the content.
The development ensures that the grid ruler has at least two ticks and at least two labels, so that the position
and direction is clear for the identified View.
To support this development, a Closing Ticks attribute has been introduced to control the behaviour of the
Grid Ruler:
• Display grid ruler first and last tick as long tick with label.
• Off – Long ticks with labels are placed on grid ruler main locations (indicated by long tick index).
• On – Long ticks with labels are placed on grid ruler closing ticks and main locations (indicated by long
tick index).
• Auto – Grid ruler displays at least 2 long ticks with labels. Closing ticks are added when necessary on
a short grid ruler.
• By Style – Closing ticks defined in grid ruler style.
• When creating grid ruler on narrow views, the ruler length may be automatically extended to include
at least 2 ticks in case when closing ticks property is enabled in grid ruler visual style.
Draw - Setting View Scale & View Title in Advanced Views forms
Functionality and fields have been implemented to define a View Scale and a View Title when creating
Advanced views:
• LLD View creation form.
• Multi LLD View creation form.
• Expansion View creation form.
• View Scale
To define a View Scale the user can select the required scale from the available options list.
The default value is set to Unset which results in the scale being
automatically calculated to the defined frame. If the View Style has
a pre-defined scale, this will be used as a default value. All scales
derived from a View Style have an additional postfix [Style default].
All scale values are Metric and where the View Style pre-defined
scale is in another system, it will be automatically converted.
The View Scale value will define the size of the view frame (if unset it will not affect the view frame).
• View Title
To define a View Title the user can enter text within the available text box. The title cannot have more than
1000 characters but can include symbols, numbers and spaces. The View Title can be defined as intelligent
or general text under a View. The View Title can subsequently be modified via the Properties Grid where the
View is selected.
Draw - Intelligent texts for (new) Marine elements
A set of intelligent texts suitable for the new hull design models (Common Reference, Arrangements, Upanel)
has been introduced at this release.
Draw - Advanced Labels

This release allows Draw users to efficiently define and add a label to a View with information about an
identified element’s position, weight and centre of gravity via an introduced Advanced option in the
Annotate group of the ANNOTATE tab.
 Advanced Labels are generated from introduced special Symbol Templates (SYTM). The default template is set via
the System Defaults and the selection of an Advanced Symbol library where templates are stored.
On selecting the template, the user is prompted to select an element from the Model hierarchy to be used.
The example output is as follows:
• 3D Coordinate Label:
• Weight & Center of Gravity Label:
Draw - Additional Unit format

The use of syntax Ucode Feet USA dist adds a single text quotation mark (‘) as a suffix for foot.
Draw - Export lines to DWG from DRAW

The PATNAM attribute on LINEST elements can now be set to OFF to disable the line drawn between glyphs.
The default value for PATNAM is SOLID.
Draw - Dimension Text Frame

An ability to add a visible text frame to dimensions has been introduced at this release. The functionality is
available for all dimension types. The frame properties can be modified via the Dim Text Frame Sides
Visibility in the Properties Grid for a dimension or, alternatively, for an individual dimension text via the
Vertex Editor.
 By default, the value in the Dim Text Frame Sides Visibility field is populated By Owner.
Draw - Hierarchy selection for Annotation

When annotating (labelling or dimensioning) a View in Draw by picking an intelligent model element (for
example Ppoint, item or owner), a new option Position Hierarchy is now available via the context editor.
This option allows a user to select a higher hierarchical element where appropriate e.g. Equipment.
Draw - Hidden Line Removal toggle addition to the Local Rules form
A Hidden line removal toggle has been introduced to the Local Rules form to allow the NoHLR flag to be
controlled on rule creation.
Draw - Multiple Sheet Printing

The print functionality in the Draw module has been improved with the introduction of a form that allows a
user to select multiple drawing sheets for printing from across the MDB.
Draw - Leader line for dimensions
This release allows leader lines to be drawn between an offset (from

default) dimension text and the associated dimension line.
The leader line definition can be modified via the

Properties Grid and includes the underlining of the
dimension text.
Attributes can be set at the Dimension level or at a

vertex (using the Vertex Editor).
Draw - Unhighlight All
A new Unhighlight All Entities menu option has been added to

the Draw Explorer to allow all elements to be unhighlighted.
Draw - Derived P-points

This release introduces derived p-points to the Draw module. Derived p-points are similar in manner to
standard p-points and can be used to locate labels, dimensions and other Draw entities through an object
snap in the Draw Canvas.
 Derived p-points all have a number >1000.
Derived p-points can only be used in the context of a Draw View; specifically, derived p-points are currently
available in the context of Location Defined Views where models are drawn with symbolic representation.
Derived p-points have a position and up to two directions, this facilitates the placement and orientation of a
label in relation to the model, for example, when using Autolabels.
 Derived p-points have been implemented for some hull models where they are drawn with symbolic representation.
In symbolic representation, the set of derived p-points is dependent on the projection type.
 Please refer to AVEVA Everything3D™ 3.1 Draw Administrator Guide for further information on derived p-points
and application to Hull Symbolic Representation.
Draw in Model - Alternative Commands

To support the combination of Model and Draw environments in the Model module, Draw syntax has been
altered. These calls will need to be modified in customisation PML that runs in the Draw module.
• Some care must be taken as the former Draw commands are still valid commands in Model, so these
commands should not be modified in PML that runs in Model, only in PML that runs in (Draw).
• Note that as many of the commands can be shortened it is necessary to look for both the short and
long forms e.g. both “REM” and “REMOVE” (and potentially “REMO” and “REMOV”).
Further to syntax changes made at the AVEVA E3D 3.1.0 release, the current release alters the following:
Draw Command Alternative Command

BY DRABY
DIRECTION DRADIRECTION
Please refer to Section 8.6.1 of the AVEVA E3D™ 3.1 Migration & Interoperability Guide for a complete list of
syntax changes made at the AVEVA E3D 3.1.0 base release.
Draw - Improvements to View Creation

The Expansion View form has been enhanced to allow users to define view limits during View creation.
The Multi-Location View and Location Defined View forms have been enhanced to allow users to define
view depth, orientation and limits during View creation.
Draw - Weight & Centre of Gravity Label

This release allows Draw users to efficiently define and add a label to a View with information about an
identified element’s weight and centre of gravity.
Weight and Centre of Gravity Labels are generated from an introduced special Symbol Template (SYTM):
/Adv_Label_WCoG_Templ.
On selecting the template, the user is prompted to select an element from the Model hierarchy to be used.
The example output is as follows:
 If the selected model element is defined as part of an assembly, additional option are presented via the
Context Editor menu to specify whether the Centre of Gravity is derived from the owning UPANEL, ZONE
or ASMBLY element.
Draw - Improvements to Quick Add
The Quick Add tool was introduced at AVEVA E3D 3.1.0 to allow users to quickly and simply add desired types
of model elements to a selected view.
The Quick Add tool has been enhanced at this release with
the following form options:
• Select Dedicated Owner
By default, all elements of selected types are added to the

Drawlist. However, user can choose to only add elements
that belong to specific owner such as SITE or ZONE.
• Within shape
Available where a Model element defines the Volume

criteria, this option dictates that only elements that are
wholly inside the true shape of the (volume) Model
element will be added to the view.
Draw - Model Position Alignment for Views

The model position alignment for views capability allows Draw users to quickly align the location of many
views in the Draw Sheet. The views may be horizontally or vertically aligned with another view with respect
to model position.
The tool is prompted by a new Align Views button accessed via the Modify group of the DRAW tab.
 Command ALIGNVIEW can also be used to prompt the Align Views tool.
The Draw user is then able to manipulate a View in a horizontal or vertical direction to align the View with
respect to the Model position.
Draw - Laser Highlight Colour

To support the ability to highlight components in the included Draw laser data with differing colours, the
product now stores the highlight colour of laser data in the associated LAVOIN element.
Draw - True-Type Font export to plot files

This release introduces the ability to export True-Type Fonts to plot files
The PLOT command has been enhanced to allow text using True Type Fonts to be exported to standard plot
(.PLT)) files. Further, an option has been added that allows thick lines to be exported as thin single lines which
greatly enhances the produced plot file in some scenarios.
The command window options to control these behaviours are:
• SINGLELINE. Using this switch all lines are exported as single lines,
no line weights will be emulated in the produced plot file.
• USESIMPLEFONT. This exports all text as single line, and using this
switch also allows TTF text to be exported.
A typical command line to use both the new options would be:
plot shee "c:\temp\plotfile.plt" "SINGLELINE, USESIMPLEFONT”
The options are also available via the Project > Export area.
Draw - Obscured & Hidden lines

The hidden line mechanism in Draw has been enhanced at this release so that it is now possible to explicitly
set the colour of obscured backface and centre lines e.g. for pipework.
The Style Library form accessed from the Admin tab in the Draw module has been updated to allow the
definition of the introduced styles.
 Note that by design ‘Obscured Centreline...’ cannot be enabled unless ‘Centreline Colour and Style’ is
enabled.
Draw - Ability to add Dimension before/after points
An enhancement has been made to Draw annotation to enable the creation of Before and After dimension
points during the modification of a dimension.
 Before and After dimension points result in a DPBA element.
To add a Before/After dimension point to an existing dimension, menu options have been added to the
context editor prompted on clicking the + grip on a dimension.
The Vertex Editor has also been enhanced so that a BEFORE

dimension point can be changed to an AFTER dimension point simply
by changing the value in the Before/After options list.
MultiCAD Import
The new MultiCAD import interface enables the processing of files from multiple CAD software systems into
an E3D Design Model database. Import can be executed either from the Model module user-interface via
the Interfaces tab, from the command line or a PML Object, including in batch mode.
The MultiCAD import interface can import both 3D

geometry and metadata from the CAD files. The
imported attributes and any model assembly structure
can be explored using the MultiCAD Explorer.
The supported file types can be reviewed via the interface file options list.
 For further detailed information on the use of the introduced MultiCAD interface please refer to the AVEVA E3D
Design 3.1 User Documentation.
Interfaces - New tab & incorporation of interface products

This release introduces the INTERFACES tab to the Model module. The tab brings together, and facilitates
the use of, the available E3D Design interfaces in the module e.g. Import/Export interfaces to an identified
file format, AVEVA™ Enterprise Resource Management and the Design in Context feature.
 The Model Simplification button in the Tools group is activated on the install of the AVEVA™ Model Simplification
product. AVEVA™ NET Gateway for IE&D is required to activate the AVEVA NET button in the Export group.
The following products are now wholly included and integrated into the AVEVA E3D Design product:
• AVEVA™ Pipe Stress Interface (Pipe Stress group).
• AVEVA™ Pipe Stress Interface - R2 (Pipe Stress group)
• AVEVA™ Structural Analysis Interface - SP (Structural Analysis group)
 Please ensure that any previous product installs of AVEVA Pipe Stress Interface or AVEVA Pipe Stress Interface
- R2 are uninstalled prior to the install of AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.2.0.
 Please note that the configuration files associated with the Structural Analysis Interface that existed in the
USERDATA folder are now located in the sub-folder, USERDATA\SAIFiles.
Interfaces - IFC Mappings

This release introduces the ability to control the IFC file produced by the IFC Export interface.
This feature permits more intelligent mapping from AVEVA Everything3D elements to IFC objects; allowing
the user to configure classes and attribute mapping for export to an IFC file.
The IFC Export interface is supplied with a sample configuration mapping file; this configuration can be
modified according to requirements.
This release includes the following fault corrections:

Incident / Defect Module /
Description
Case number number Application
Title: On export the valve assembly is one rigid assembly where the setting
‘Separate valves/flanges’ has been set to Yes.
960065610 1211434 Pipe Stress Resolution: Fixed - node creation has been corrected in scenario where rigid
start and end points (for when valves are placed next to each other with split
valves/flanges) are set to true in the settings form.
Title: Identified Deck Stiffener is not shown in 3D View.

960144052 1706216 Hull Design
Resolution: Fixed.
Title: Hole Management validation fails for Planar Panel with more than 8
cutouts.
960161701 1802718 Hull Design
Resolution: Fixed - Hole management validates requested hole if planar panel
has more than 8 cutouts..
Title: Symety of all holes on port Hpanel are wrong in 3D view.

960144054 1706226 Hull Design
Resolution: An issue with hole symmetry handling has been fixed.
960204584 Title: Permissible spec is missing from the Specification create/modify menu.
2021111 Piping
960206506 Resolution: Fixed - menu option is available.
Title: Error when turning holes on or off in graphics settings in Catalog.

960204936 1916375 Catalog
Resolution: Fixed - error is not presented for given scenario.
Title: Error presented on closing (laser) Bubble View and attempting to delete
3D elements in View.
960206045 2016184 Laser
Resolution: Fixed - application check updated for type of non-existent
referenced deleted elements.
Title: Error in selection of bore, in Pipe Editor and Component Editor form.
960221693 1981026 E3D Design Resolution: Fixed - the Pipe Editor and Component Editor form display
decimal precision.
PRODUCT QUALITY STATEMENT

The development, maintenance and testing of AVEVA Solutions’ software products is carried out in
accordance with the AVEVA Quality Management System lifecycle processes and this document includes a
summary of the testing carried out on this release and a list of significant defects known to exist at the time
of release.
Development Testing
Developers have carried out unit testing of each enhancement and/or fix in the development environment
to verify that any new functionalities have been correctly implemented and identified defects have been
corrected.
Regression tests have been run in the development environment to verify that enhancements and/or fixes
have not adversely affected the integrity of the product.
System Testing
Independent system testing has been carried out on this product, as released, to verify that it installs
correctly in all supported configurations that any new functionalities have been correctly implemented and
identified defects have been corrected.
Acceptance Testing
AVEVA’s Training and Product Support group is satisfied that the System Testing for this release is sufficient
to assure product quality.
Any exceptions found during Acceptance Testing or after release will be reported in the Product Release
Latest Update Note on AVEVA's support web site softwaresupport.aveva.com.
Exceptions – Significant Defects and Recommended Workarounds

AVEVA intends to fix the defects listed below in a fix release or service pack as soon as reasonably possible.
None.
For the latest list of exceptions and other updates, please see the Product Release Latest Update Note on
AVEVA's support web site softwaresupport.aveva.com.
Please refer also to the Product Release Latest Update Note for the original full release,
softwaresupport.aveva.com.

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This Release Contains

Product Code Product Name Product Version Core Version

V00FN201 AVEVA E3D Design 3.1.6.1 1.3.9.1

Release Numbers for AVEVA E3D Design 3-Series.

This document has been prepared and approved by the following:

Prerequisite for this Release (Products)

• AVEVA™ Licensing as a Service (LaaS).

AVEVA™ Client Cache Service

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• AVEVA™ Applications Service 3.1.3.1

• AVEVA™ Graphical Change Service 1.0.1

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AVEVA E3D Design 3.1 contains the following principal modules:

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Advanced Work Packages

• Work Pack Explorer

Users can access additional functionality on Work Pack nodes by

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The form has two grids:

• Work Pack Status

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Available status definitions are presented on clicking in the Status

 If no Status Definitions are defined with WKPACK in their Controlled

 For checks to function, the Status Definition must include in its

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Laser Quality Setting with Editor (E3D Design 3.1.6.1)

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 Welded joints can be used in Automatic-Joint Specifications to provide a

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With the Automatic option, welds are automatically created when:

• Plate-to-plate connections: Plates within the user selection

• Plate-to-beam connections: Primary beams within the user

The Update function will evaluate, update, and

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• Weld Symbols in Draw

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This release introduces the Connection Review form to

The form is prompted on clicking the Connection

The tabs at the top of the form allow a user to switch

Model: displays the selected elements grouped by

Validation: displays the selected elements grouped by

Rules: displays the selected elements grouped by rule

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• Built-in checks to verify integrity of selected

• The Properties grid can be used to make

• The Rules grid supports the Rule Manager to

The form also links to other connection validation

End Datums in Automatic Joint Selection

The automatic joint selection functionality has been

A new ABAS purpose can be applied to specifications

The Automatic Joint Specification form has also been

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