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===The Integrity Loop===
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The integrity loop explains the process of replacing an existing pipe spool using automet®:[[The Integrity Loop|'''The Integrity Loop''']]
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<div style="font-size:170%; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:4px;">automet® Fab Guide</div>
<div style="margin-bottom:10px;">Backed by hands-on training with our team. This guide is here whenever you need a refresher.</div>
<div style="font-size:90%; margin-top:8px;">[[Main Page|← Main Page]]</div>
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==Equipment and Software Setup==
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== Workflow ==
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Follow the stages in order, or jump straight to the one you need. For the full step-by-step process see [[The Integrity Loop]].
*[[Equipment]]
*[[Taking Care of Equipment]]
*[[Instrument and PC Setup]]
*[[automet® FAB - Download]]
*[[automet® FAB - Dongle]]
*[[Prism Ball]]
*[[Survey Devices]]
*[[Survey Device Set]]
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*[[Type 1 (Bar 1) Survey Device]] 
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*[[Type 4 Survey Device]]
*[[Type 7 Survey Device]]
*[[Type 8 Survey Device]]
*[[Type 9 Survey Device]]
*[[Type 10 Survey Device]]
*[[Type 11 Survey Device]]
*[[Health and Safety - Very Strong Magnets]]
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==Videos==
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*[[Training Videos]]
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<div style="font-size:120%; font-weight:bold;">1 · Equipment & Setup</div>
<div style="opacity:0.8; margin-bottom:8px;">Get your instrument, PC and survey devices ready.</div>
<div style="padding:8px 12px; margin:0 0 8px 0; border:1px solid rgba(200,120,0,0.6); border-radius:4px; background:rgba(255,170,0,0.10);">⚠ [[Health and Safety - Very Strong Magnets|Health & Safety – Very Strong Magnets]]</div>
* [[Equipment]]
* [[Instrument and PC Setup]]
* [[Survey Devices]]
* [[automet® FAB - Download]]
* [[automet® FAB - Dongle]]
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* [[Taking Care of Equipment]]
* [[Survey Device Set]]
* [[Type 1 (Bar 1) Survey Device]]
* [[Type 4 Survey Device]]
* [[Type 7 Survey Device]]
* [[Type 8 Survey Device]]
* [[Type 9 Survey Device]]
* [[Type 10 Survey Device]]
* [[Type 11 Survey Device]]
* [[Prism Ball]]
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==File Types==
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*[[automet® FAB - File Types|File Types]]
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<div style="font-size:120%; font-weight:bold;">2 · Design</div>
<div style="opacity:0.8; margin-bottom:8px;">Create or import the design the survey will be checked against.</div>
* [[automet® FAB - Design New|Design New]]
* [[automet® FAB - Open/Edit|Open / Edit / Import from CAD]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: The Concept|The Concept]]
* [[automet® FAB - Analysis Co-ordinate System|Co-ordinate System]]
* [[automet® FAB - Schematic|Schematic]]
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'''Geometry'''
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: Line Geometry|Line Geometry]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: Branch Geometry|Branch Geometry]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: Flange Geometry|Flange Geometry]]
* [[Horizontal Centre-Line Direction (Azimuth)]]
* [[Vertical Centre-Line Direction (Zenith)]]


==Co-ordinate System==
'''Components'''
*[[automet® FAB - Analysis Co-ordinate System|Co-ordinate System]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: Elbows(Bends)|Elbows (Bends)]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: Flanges|Flanges]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: Flange Misalignment|Flange Misalignment]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: Flange Mitres for Pipe Falls|Flange Mitres for Pipe Falls]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: Reducers|Reducers]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: Tees|Tees]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: Pipe Connections|Pipe Connections]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: Fitting Connections|Fitting Connections]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: Break Flanges|Break Flanges]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: Penetrations|Penetrations]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design Input: Marks|Marks]]


==Error and Information Messages==
'''Editing & database'''
*[[automet® FAB - Error and Information Messages|Error and Information Messages]]
* [[automet® FAB - Edit Flanges(Pipe Ends, Hubs, etc)|Edit Flanges]]
* [[automet® FAB - Edit Fittings(Tee, Reducers, etc)|Edit Fittings]]
* [[automet® FAB - Transform in Design|Transform in Design]]
* [[automet® FAB - Database Fittings|Database Fittings]]
* [[Overriding the Flange Database]]
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==Settings==
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*[[automet® FAB - Settings|Settings]]
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<div style="font-size:120%; font-weight:bold;">3 · Survey</div>
<div style="opacity:0.8; margin-bottom:8px;">Capture measurements in the fab shop or on site.</div>
* [[automet® FAB - General Survey Concept|General Survey Concept]]
* [[automet® FAB - Starting a Survey|Before Starting to Capture]]
* [[Automet® FAB - Survey - Run Survey|Run Survey]]
* [[automet® FAB - Survey Capture Screen|Capture Settings and Buttons]]
* [[automet® FAB - Differences between Site Survey & Fab Survey|Site vs. Fab Survey]]
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'''Starting out'''
* [[automet® FAB - Start New Survey|Start New or Continue Existing Survey]]
* [[automet® FAB - How to Continue an Existing Survey|How to Continue an Existing Survey]]
* [[automet® FAB - Surveyor|Enter a Surveyor Name]]
* [[automet® FAB - Design File|Loading a Design File]]
* [[automet® FAB - Survey Stage|Survey Stages]]
* [[automet® FAB - Selecting What to Measure|Selecting What to Measure]]
* [[automet® FAB - System Calibration|System Calibration]]
* [[automet® FAB - Start Point|Start Point]]
* [[automet® FAB - Orientation Point|Orientation Point (OP)]]


==Design==
'''Fabrication shop'''
[[File:design mm.png|400 px|automet® FAB - Design]]
* [[automet® FAB - Survey Stage TACK WELD|Stage – Tack Weld]]
* [[automet® FAB - Survey Stage POST WELD|Stage – Post Weld]]
* [[automet® FAB - Survey a Flange of a Spool in a Fabrication Shop|Survey a Flange in a Fab Shop]]


===Overview===
'''Site (in-situ)'''
*[[automet® FAB - Design New|Design New]]
* [[automet® FAB - In-Situ Survey|Stage – In Situ]]
*[[automet® FAB - Schematic|Schematic]]
* [[automet® FAB - Site Survey|Site Survey]]
*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: The Concept|The Concept]]
* [[automet® FAB - Site (In-Situ) Flange Survey|Site (In-Situ) Flange Survey]]
* [[automet® FAB - Open Tie-In - Tie-In - Closing Spool Survey|Open Tie-In - Tie-In - Closing Spool Survey]]
* [[automet® FAB - Bolted-up Hubs|Bolted-up Hubs]]
* [[Bolted-Up Override]]
* [[Stop Points at Bulkheads]]


===Geometry Input===
'''Moving the instrument'''
* [[automet® FAB - Survey Method - Multiple Set-Ups|Multiple Setup Surveys]]
* [[automet® FAB - Control Capture Methods|Control Capture Methods]]
* [[automet® FAB - Move Survey Instrument|Move the Survey Instrument]]
* [[automet® FAB - Control Point Traffic Light System to Allow Safe Move of Instrument|Control Point Traffic Light System]]


*[[automet® FAB - Geometry]]
'''Measurement topics'''
*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: Line Geometry|Line Geometry]]
* [[automet® FAB - The Context of Flange Measurement|The Context of Flange Measurement]]
*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: Branch Geometry|Branch Geometry]]
* [[automet® FAB - Changing the Device Type|Changing the Device Type]]
*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: Flange Geometry|Flange Geometry]]
* [[Prism Ball Flange Measurement Conditions]]
*[[Horizontal Centre-Line Direction (Azimuth)]]
* [[Prism Ball Back-Point Location]]
*[[Vertical Centre-Line Direction (Zenith)]]
* [[automet® FAB - D-Point Coverage]]
* [[automet® FAB - Circle Fits|Circle Fits]]
* [[automet® FAB - Shoe & Trunnion Base Plate Measurement|Shoe & Trunnion Base Plate Measurement]]
* [[Non-Round Flanges]]
* [[automet® FAB - Non-standard Pipe-flange Measurement|Non-standard Pipe-flange Measurement]]
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===Input===
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*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: Elbows(Bends)|Elbows(Bends)]]
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*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: Flanges|Flanges]]
<div style="font-size:120%; font-weight:bold;">4 · Analysis</div>
*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: Reducers|Reducers]]
<div style="opacity:0.8; margin-bottom:8px;">Compare survey against design and understand the errors.</div>
*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: Tees|Tees]]
* [[automet® FAB - Analysis Concept|The Analysis Concept]]
*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: Pipe Connections|Pipe Connections]]
* [[automet® FAB - Analysis Main Menu Details|Main Menu Details]]
*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: Fitting Connections|Fitting Connections]]
* [[Automet® FAB - Vector Error Graphical Report|Vector Error Graphical Report]]
*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: Break Flanges|Break Flanges]]
* [[QA Report Help|QA Report]]
*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: Flange Misalignment|Flange Misalignment]]
* [[Text Report Help|Text Report]]
*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: Flange Mitres for Pipe Falls|Flange Mitres for Pipe Falls]]
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*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: Penetrations|Penetrations]]
'''Tools'''
*[[automet® FAB - Design Input: Marks|Marks]]
* [[Fit]]
* [[Fit preference|Fit Preference]]
* [[Analysis Tools|Analysis Tools (Fab shop)]]
* [[Analysis Fit Site|Analysis Fit (Site survey)]]


===Edit Flanges/Fittings===
'''Reference'''
*[[automet® FAB - Edit Flanges(Pipe Ends, Hubs, etc)|Edit Flanges]]
* [[Closing Spool Analysis]]
*[[automet® FAB - Edit Fittings(Tee, Reducers, etc)|Edit Fittings]]
* [[Orientation or Bolt-Hole Rotation-Error Reference]]
* [[Tubular Frames and Nodes]]
* [[Flange and/or Hub Intersection Point Calculation]]
* [https://youtu.be/KRUkTf1Xkhg Correct installation of straight spool using a marked orientation point]
* [https://youtu.be/OKCRgon8KVQ Bolthole Reference Variations]
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===Opening and Editing Files===
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*[[automet® FAB - Open/Edit|Open/Edit/Import files from CAD]]
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<div style="font-size:120%; font-weight:bold;">5 · Deliverables</div>
<div style="opacity:0.8; margin-bottom:8px;">Produce and verify the final output.</div>
* [[Automet® FAB - How to Create a Deliverable|How to Create a Deliverable]]
* [[Deliverable Setups]]
* [[Automet® FAB - How to Cross Check the Deliverable|How to Cross Check the Deliverable]]
* [[Deliverable Reports (Design)]]
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===Transform===
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*[[automet® FAB - Transform in Design|Transform in Design]]


===DataBase===
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*[[automet® FAB - Database Fittings|Database Fittings]]
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<span style="font-size:115%; font-weight:bold;">▶ Video library</span> – step-by-step training videos for automet® Fab. [[Training Videos|Watch the videos →]]
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==Survey==
<!-- ===================== LOWER CARDS ===================== -->
[[File:Survey mm.png|400 px|automet® FAB - Survey > Run Survey]]
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===Overview===
<!-- SPECIFIC STRUCTURES -->
*[[automet® FAB - General Survey Concept|General Survey Concept]]
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*[[automet® FAB - Starting a Survey|Before Starting to Capture Survey Points]]
<div style="font-size:120%; font-weight:bold;">Specific structures</div>
*[[automet® FAB - Differences between Site Survey & Fab Survey|Differences between Site Survey & Fab Survey]]
<div style="opacity:0.8; margin-bottom:8px;">Specialist applications beyond standard spools.</div>
*[[automet® FAB - The Context of Flange Measurement|The Context of Flange Measurement]]
* [[Welded Plate Attachments]]
* [[Pressure Vessels]]
* [[Skid Frames]]
* [[Monopiles]]
* [[Tubular Frames and Nodes]]
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===Survey Capture Menus===
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<div style="font-size:120%; font-weight:bold;">Worked examples</div>
<div style="opacity:0.8; margin-bottom:8px;">Full start-to-finish surveys.</div>
* [[Data Capture Examples - Bobbin Spool|Bobbin Spool]]
* [[Data Capture Examples - Vertical Spool with Trunnion|Vertical Spool with Trunnion]]
* [[Data Capture Examples - Spool with Branch|Spool with Branch]]
* [[Data Capture Examples - How to perform and Fab Spool Survey on a spool without flanges|Spool without Flanges]]
* [[Data Capture Examples - How to Create a Deliverable|Creating a Deliverable]]
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*[[automet® FAB - Survey - Run Survey|Run Survey]]
<!-- TROUBLESHOOTING & REFERENCE -->
*[[automet® FAB - Start New Survey|Start New or Continue Existing Survey]]
<div style="flex:1 1 320px; padding:16px 18px; border:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.35); border-top:4px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.6); border-radius:6px;">
*[[automet® FAB - Surveyor|Enter a Surveyor Name]]
<div style="font-size:120%; font-weight:bold;">Troubleshooting & reference</div>
*[[automet® FAB - Design File|Loading a Design File]]
<div style="opacity:0.8; margin-bottom:8px;">When something doesn't look right.</div>
*[[automet® FAB - Survey Stage|Survey Stages]]
* [[automet® FAB - Error and Information Messages|Error and Information Messages]]
*[[automet® FAB - Survey Capture Screen|Survey Capture Settings and Buttons]]
* [[automet® FAB - Lock Lost|Lock Lost]]
*[[automet® FAB - Selecting a Measurement Point|Selecting a Measurement Point]]
* [[automet® FAB - Integrity Checking|Integrity Checking]]
*[[automet® FAB - Selecting What to Measure|Selecting What to Measure]]
* [[automet® FAB - Battery Level and Connection Status|Battery Level and Connection Status]]
*[[automet® FAB - Battery Level and Connection Status|Battery Level and Connection Status]]
* [[automet® FAB - File Types|File Types]]
* [[Version Updates|Version Updates]]
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===General Topics applicable to Fab and Site Survey===
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*[[automet® FAB - How to Continue an Existing Survey|How to Continue an Existing Survey]]
*[[automet® FAB - System Calibration|System Calibration]]
*[[automet® FAB - Start Point|Start Point]]
*[[automet® FAB - Orientation Point|Orientation Point (OP)]]
*[[automet® FAB - Lock Lost|Lock Lost]]
*[[automet® FAB - Changing the Device Type|Changing the Device Type]]
*[[Prism Ball Flange Measurement Conditions]]
*[[Prism Ball Back-Point Location]]
*[[automet® FAB - D-Point Coverage]]
*[[automet® FAB - Integrity Checking|Integrity Checking]]
*[[automet® FAB - Circle Fits|Circle Fits]]
*[[automet® FAB - Shoe & Trunnion Base Plate Measurement|Shoe & Trunnion Base Plate Measurement]]
 
===Fabrication Shop Pipe Spool Survey===
*[[automet® FAB - Survey Stage TACK WELD|Survey Stage - TACK WELD]]
*[[automet® FAB - Survey Stage POST WELD|Survey Stage - POST WELD]]
*[[automet® FAB - Survey a Flange of a Spool in a Fabrication Shop|automet® FAB - Survey a Flange of a Spool in a Fabrication Shop Environment]]
 
===Site (in-situ) Pipe Spool Survey===
*[[automet® FAB - In-Situ Survey|Survey Stage - IN SITU]]
*[[automet® FAB - Site Survey|Site Survey]]
*[[automet® FAB - Site (In-Situ) Flange Survey|Site (In-Situ) Flange Survey]]
*[[automet® FAB - Open Tie-In Survey|Open Tie-In Survey]]
*[[automet® FAB - Bolted-up Hubs|Bolted-up Hubs]]
 
===Moving the Survey Instrument Using Control Points===
*[[automet® FAB - Survey Method - Multiple Set-Ups|Multiple Setup Surveys]]
*[[automet® FAB - Control Capture Methods|Control Capture Methods]]
*[[automet® FAB - Move Survey Instrument|Move the Survey Instrument]]
*[[automet® FAB - Control Point Traffic Light System to Allow Safe Move of Instrument|Control Point Traffic Light System]]
 
===Miscellaneous===
*[[Prism Ball Flange Measurement Conditions]]
*[[Prism Ball Back-Point Location]].
*[[Bolted-Up Override]]
*[[automet® FAB - Non-standard Pipe-flange Measurement|Non-standard Pipe-flange Measurement]]
 
==Analysis==
[[File:analysis mm.png|400 px|automet® FAB - Analysis]]
 
===Overview===
 
*[[automet® FAB - Analysis Concept|The Analysis Concept]]
 
===Analysis Menus===
 
*[[automet® FAB - Analysis Main Menu Details|Analysis - Main Menu Details]]
*[[automet® FAB - Analysis Visual Report Details.png|Analysis - Visual Report Details]]
 
===automet® FAB Co-ordinate System===
 
*[[automet® FAB - Analysis Co-ordinate System|Analysis Co-ordinate System]]
 
===automet® FAB - Using the Tools in Visual Report Analysis===
'''Fab shop'''
*[[Analysis Fit & Zero Flange |Analysis - Using Fit & Zero Flange Tools]]
*[[Analysis Transform Fab |Analysis - Using the Transform Tool]]
 
'''Site Survey'''
*[[Analysis Fit Site |Analysis Fit]]
 
===automet® FAB Reports===
 
*[[automet® FAB - Reports|Reports]]
*[[automet® FAB - Vector Error Graphical Report|Vector Error Graphical Report]]
*[[automet® FAB - QA Report|QA Report]]
*[[Automet® FAB - Text Report|Text Report]]
*[[Automet® FAB - Text Report - Location of 'D' Points|Text Report - Location of 'D' Points]]
 
===Miscellaneous===
*[[Deliverable Setups]]
*[[Orientation or Bolt-Hole Rotation-Error Reference]]
*[[Tubular Frames and Nodes]]
*[[Flange and/or Hub Intersection Point Calculation]]
*[https://youtu.be/KRUkTf1Xkhg| Correct installation of straight spool using a marked orientation point].
 
==Full Survey Examples==
*[[Data Capture Examples - How to perform and Fab Spool Survey on a spool without flanges|How to perform and Fab Spool Survey on a Spool without Flanges]]
*[[Data Capture Examples - How to Create a Deliverable|How to Create a Deliverable]]
*[[Data Capture Examples - Bobbin Spool|Bobbin Spool]]
*[[Data Capture Examples - Vertical Spool with Trunnion|Vertical Spool with Trunnion]]
*[[Data Capture Examples - Spool with Branch|Spool with Branch]]
 
==Welded Plate Attachments==
 
*[[Welded Plate Attachments]]
 
==Pressure Vessels==
 
*[[Pressure Vessels]]
 
==Skid Frames==
 
*[[Skid Frames]]
 
==Monopiles==
 
*[[Monopiles]]
 
==Quick Reference Help for automet Drawing Symbols==
 
*[[Deliverable Reports (Design)]]
*[[Vector Error graphical Reports]]
*[[Text Report Help]]
*[[QA Report Help]]

Latest revision as of 11:27, 8 October 2026

automet® Fab Guide
Backed by hands-on training with our team. This guide is here whenever you need a refresher.

Workflow

Follow the stages in order, or jump straight to the one you need. For the full step-by-step process see The Integrity Loop.

3 · Survey
Capture measurements in the fab shop or on site.

Starting out

Fabrication shop

Site (in-situ)

Moving the instrument

Measurement topics

▶ Video library – step-by-step training videos for automet® Fab. Watch the videos →

Specific structures
Specialist applications beyond standard spools.
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