PcfTranslator - Translate AVEVA PDMS to PCF
Abstract. The Piping Component File(PCF) are text files containing component and routing information. The PCF format was originally developed as an easy way to drive Isogen, the syntax is simple which means it is straightforward to create from most piping design software. But AVEVA PDMS only can export IDF format, PcfTranslator can translate AVEVA PDMS piping model to PCF, you can use the PCF in IsoAlgo for piping isometrics drawing or IsoAlgo3d to visualize the 3d model. You can also import the PCF to CAESAR II for piping stress analysis.
Key Words. AVEVA PDMS, PCF, IsoAlgo, IsoAlgo3d, Isogen, CAESAR II
1. Introduction
PCF文件格式是由Alias公司开发的用于其Isogen生成管道ISO轴测图的主要数据输入。Isogen程序已经是生成管道ISO图的业界标准程序,许多管道设计软件的ISO都是使用Isogen生成。AVEVA PDMS中也可以生成管道ISO图,并产生IDF格式,而不能生成PCF格式。因此,在PDMS中开发PcfTranslator将管道模型转换成PCF格式,使用PCF文件可以使用Isogen或IsoAlgo来生成管道ISO图,或者查看管道三维模型。使用PCF文件也可将管道模型数据导入到CAESAR II中进行管道应力分析。
2. What is PCF?