Hey !

I am trying to import 3D model data from Aviva Plant 12.1.SP4 to CAESAR II 5.31 using PCF file generated by a macro.

But PCF external interface window crashes as soon as i hit the run button even with a simple piping branch model.

Has anyone successfully imported 3D model data from PDMS ? Am i missing something. Please help !!

While not directly beneficial to you, I find that AutoCAD PCF import isn't much better, but is related to the number of changes that have been made to the AutoCAD file. I.E. if the piping is simply run from point a to b, it'll import into CAESAR, but when the piping is modified, the PCF file becomes convoluted and both CAESAR and ISOGEN can have problems with the PCF files.

If someone were able to come up with a PCF cleaner, they could stand to make a good bit of money.

Check with AVEVA support to see if they are fully compliant with the latest PCF standard. They may be following older encoding or doing something which is no longer accepted.

It may help to post a couple of sample PCF files here for evaluation.

Michael, that's true.

It does depend on the complexity of the piping system, but that can be taken care through PML Macro file. I was able to convert Aviva Plant model into CAESAR II successfully.

Thank-you for reply. Cheers !

Dgorsman

I tried the other way around and generated the PCF for the same model from Caesar II (i.e. the same piping arrangement that i was trying to convert directly from Aviva Plant), and then comparing it with the PML macro generated PCF.
Anyways Thank-you, have a good day !