Automet® FAB - Survey Transform Overview
The initial report from a site survey is in the default orientation; this is similar to a fab spool report, the survey data is best fit to the design data.
The fab spool report should be close to the required orientation, however with a site survey the orientation may be unusable as in most situations, a prelim design has been used. The values in the preliminary design may differ significantly from the actual values.
The user must Transform the survey data to a better orientation. No data is corrupted during the transformation.
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The default setting is where the Position of the flanges are fit best.
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Transform 1 where the Fit Preference slider is set to Alignment. Notice the flange alignment improvement.
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Transform 2 rotates the flanges to the x axis.
This video Translate Survey Data to Optimal Orientation video This video shows an alternative to the Transform sequence above.
This is the first part of the process in creating a user-friendly fabrication deliverable and will make the interpretation of the survey report easier to follow and manufacture.
Spending time learning about analysis fit will help you understand how to create pipe spool drawings that are fabrication-friendly and easy to follow.