Siemens COMOS User Manual

3.5.10 "Text blocks" tab
The tab serves to save texts that describe components.
Control group "Additional texts"
Control element Description
"List of objects (pipe spec)
text"
Self-explanatory
"Order text" Self-explanatory
Control group "Component created text"
Control element Description
"Description" Parameterizable text which creates a string describing the part by con‐
catenating the values of various pipe part attributes.
An expression consisting of TValue calculation formulae is input in the
field. Pipe part attributes are passed to the calculation formulae. The
attribute values are then evaluated and linked with each other.
You can use the resulting string as a description in the Navigator. See
also chapter Navigator description from pipe part attributes
(Page 150).
"Update component de‐
scription"
Button to update the component description
Notation:
●
"=": Introduces the expression
● "TValue": The function call
● "(...)": String parameter of TValue
● "&": AND-operator to concatenate the resulting substring
● "_": Line break which is ignored in the resulting string
The specific attributes read out depend upon the component and are usually linked to the
standard. Some attributes are not set until the engineering data stage.
TValue calculation formula
You can find more information on this topic in the "COMOS Platform Administration" manual,
keyword "Enter calculation formula as value: TValue".
3.5.11 "Interface codes" tab
The tab is used to save interface-related data.
Preparing for creation and maintenance of pipe specs
3.5 Administering pipe part catalogs
PipeSpec Designer
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Siemens COMOS Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Siemens
Description	COMOS is plant engineering software for the process industry. It manages plant projects and documentation. It covers the entire plant lifecycle from engineering and design to operation and maintenance.
Functionality	Plant design and engineering
Integration	Integrates with Siemens TIA Portal, SIMATIC PCS 7, and other third-party systems
Data Management	Centralized data management
Modules	Includes modules for process engineering, electrical engineering, instrumentation, and automation
Collaboration	Supports multi-disciplinary team collaboration with role-based access
Documentation	Automated generation of documentation (e.g., P&IDs, loop diagrams, instrument lists), document management, version control.
Customization	Highly customizable to meet specific project requirements and industry standards. Allows for scripting and API integration.
Industry Standards	ISO, IEC