Using The "Catext; Using The "Catpc - Siemens COMOS Operating Manual

Preparing for creation and maintenance of pipe specs
3.5 Administering pipe part catalogs
3.5.2.10 Using the "CatExt(...)" function
Functional principle of "CatExt(...)"
● The dimension is read at the pipe part from a table you specify.
● The value is determined based on the nominal diameter parameter.
Requirement
You have selected the "CatExt(...)" function in the "Function" field of the "Define catalog
access" window.
Procedure
1. "Table" field: Click the "..." button next to the field.
The "Catalog selection" window opens. You see the base object of the pipe part and its
tabs.
2. Select the required table and click the "OK" button.
3. Continue as described for the "Cat(...)" function. See chapter Using the "Cat(...)" function
(Page 35).
4. Click the "OK" button.
3.5.2.11 Using the "CatPC(...)" function
Functional principle of "CatPC(...)"
● The dimensions are read from the local deviations entered in the pipe spec:
"Characteristics" tab, "Y00A00125 Geometry row" table
● The value is determined based on the nominal diameter parameter.
Requirement
You have selected the "CatPC(...)" function in the "Function" field of the "Define catalog access"
window.
Procedure
1. Click the "..." button to the right of the "Pipe spec" field.
The "Element selection" window opens.
2. Select a pipe spec and click "OK".
3. "Column" field: Specify which column the value is taken from.
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