PCF Generation Nominal Size Mapping

This section describes the PCF Generation Nominal Size Mapping table and how you can customize it.

This page discusses:

Overview

If you add a new nominal size, you must include the new nominal size in this mapping table.

In Data Setup, this mapping table should be assigned to:

The PCF Generation Nominal Size Mapping item in the resource table of Piping/Tubing Design Resources.

Rule Customization

Part of a typical PCF Generation Nominal Size Mapping table is shown below.

NominalSize ISOGenSize
1/4in 0.25
5/16in 0.313
1/8in 0.125
1/4in 0.25
3/8in 0.375
1/2in 0.5
3/4in 0.75
1in 1
1 1/4in 1.25

There are two columns in the table:

ColumnValueDescription
NominalSizeThe CATIA nominal size.
ISOGenSizeThe equivalent Alias nominal size. Refer to Alias documentation to determine the equivalent nominal size value.

Sample Resource File

The default location of Piping-ISONominalSizeMapping.xls is

..\win_b64\startup\EquipmentAndSystems\Piping\DesignRules.