Siemens COMOS User Manual

6.3 Creating a new pipe spec from a template
Requirement
●
If you want to modify a pipe spec, it must have already been created.
● The "Pipe spec administration" tab of the PipeSpec Designer is open. See also chapter
Calling the PipeSpec Designer (Page 69).
Procedure
1. To open the "Load pipe spec" window, click the "...". button next to the "Pipe spec" field on
the "Pipe spec administration" tab.
See also chapter The "Load pipe spec" window (Page 75).
2. In the structure tree, select the pipe spec to be used as a template.
3. Select the "Copy" command in the context menu.
4. If you are working in an engineering project and the selected template is a basic class/
system class, go to the "Engineering project" tab.
5. Select the root node in the structure tree followed by the "Paste" command from the context
menu.
– A copy of the pipe spec is created in the structure tree and the base data.
– The name and description are generated for the new pipe spec.
6. Edit the automatically generated name and the description in the upper area of the "Load
pipe spec" window to meet your needs.
7. Click the "OK" button.
Result
The "Load pipe spec" window closes and the new pipe spec is loaded to the PipeSpec Designer.
See also
Creating a new pipe spec without a template (Page 73)
Generating pipe specs
6.3 Creating a new pipe spec from a template
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