adding intelligence to ACAD blocks

[Jason]

I need to add some special parts to a waste water job I'm working on and I am curious as to how I can add QPI intelligence to AutoCAD blocks for connection purposes. I also want to be able to have the auto BOM pick up these parts with annotations when it is created.

Does anyone know how to do this.

[Chuck]

Once you have created your part (block) go to the pull-down Valve Operators/Equipment and select the QPI Data Maker and input your information.

[Jason]

Thanks! I am also having trouble with these blocks not showing up when I try to spool out the model. I was wondering if it's because they are not pd3d entities. Is there a way to actually make them a part.

[Chuck]

I’ve encountered the same problem that you have mentioned. I mainly work on mechanical rooms – and only a few of the parts can be created using Quick Pen, other than that I create the objects in AutoCAD. Normally these parts are like boilers, chillers, specialty air separators, heat exchangers, etc. I don’t normally include them in my bill of materials because the parts are all ready ordered. So long story sort – I went into one of those drawings and attempted to add intelligence to the part and then spool it for fabrication. First off I had trouble adding intelligence to the part, so I thought I’d just try to export it. No dice.. I think the reason the AutoCAD blocks don’t make it over when a spool sheet is run, is because it needs Quick Pen intelligence added to it so it can be counted in the spool sheet. I’d suggest talking to Quick Pen..

[Jason]

Thank you! Appreciate the help.

[snyper]

do either of you guys know when the updates are coming out?

[Chuck]

nope haven't heard anything yet...

[BillM]

I just went to PD3D 3 weeks ago and they said the new update is supposed to be out at the end of this month or first week in Sept.

Bill

[Chuck]

On the new release what all did they say would be in it? I've been told that there will be hangars and carriers, which is great but I as well as others I'm sure, are curious what else might be in the release.

[BillM]

They told us that carriers, hangers and alot of other manufacturers are coming on board along with the vic, nibco, Cajon...etc.

[Chuck]

Thanks for the info Bill - I know others that have been anticipating this release as well...

[snyper]

yeah, me!!