CYPEPLUMBING

Workflows supported by the program

As an Open BIM tool connected to the BIMserver.center platform, CYPEPLUMBING offers different workflow options.

Data entry

Free modelling / with templates

• Defining the elements of the system by freely entering them in CYPEPLUMBING.
• Defining the elements of the system in CYPEPLUMBING based on DXF/DWG, DWF or image templates (.jpeg, .jpg, .bmp, .wmf).

Importing BIM models

If the CYPEPLUMBING job is linked to a BIM project on the BIMserver.center platform, the following actions can be carried out:

• Importing the model with the geometry of a building. This allows users to generate the levels and plan views of the building and to insert the elements of the system based on this geometry. The options available include those listed below.
  • Importing models designed in CYPE Architecture.
  • Importing models designed in IFC Builder.  
  • Importing models in IFC format with IFC Uploader (generated by CAD/BIM programs such as Allplan, Archicad and others).
  • Importing models designed in Autodesk Revit with the Open BIM - Revit Plugin.
  • If the architectural model is generated by IFC Builder or CYPE Architecture, the DXF or DWG templates contained in that model can also be imported, as can the one that the program itself has generated (from the building elements entered) when a model is exported to the BIM project.
• Generating consumption and discharges from the information provided by programs that allow the modelling of sanitary appliances:
  • Generating consumptions and discharges from CYPE Architecture sanitary appliances.

Data output

• Exporting reports to HTML, DOCX, PDF, RTF and TXT formats.
• Exporting drawings to DXF, DWG and PDF formats.
• Exporting the bill of quantities to the FIEBDC-3 format.
• Exporting information generated with CYPEPLUMBING to the BIMserver.center platform using IFC and glTF formats. This allows users authorised to participate in the project to view it. Export of the information generated with CYPEPLUMBING to the BIMserver.centre platform using IFC and glTF formats. This allows authorised project participants to view it. The information generated by CYPEPLUMBING can be used by the following manufacturers' BIM programs to carry out the detailing of the system with their products:
  • Terrain SDP - Water Systems
    BIM modelling of Nueva Terrain water supply systems.
  • Terrain SDP - Sanitary Systems
    BIM modelling of Nueva Terrain water drainage systems.
  • Open BIM aliaxis
    BIM modelling of Aliaxis water drainage systems.

Work environment

The CYPEPLUMBING interface has three tabs at the bottom of the main window with different work environments: "Water Systems", "Sanitary Systems" and "Layout". These environments are similar to those in other CYPE tools and have a system of dockable windows that can be customised to adapt the workspace to the project's needs.

"Water Systems" tabs

The "Water Systems" tab contains the tools for entering and designing water supply systems.

This tab is also sorted into three other tabs located at the top of the main window:

• Installation
• Diagrams
• Bill of quantities

When an element with an associated consumption and discharge is entered in the "Water Systems" tab, the discharge is automatically included in the "Sanitary Systems" tab.

Note:

The "Water Systems" tab in CYPEPLUMBING combines the options and features of the former CYPEPLUMBING Water Systems program, which has now been discontinued. More information on these options and features can be found on the CYPEPLUMBING Water Systems detailed information page.

"Sanitary Systems" tab

The "Sanitary Systems" tab contains the tools for entering and designing wastewater and rainwater disposal systems.

This tab is also sorted into three other tabs located at the top of the main window:

• Installation
• Diagrams
• Bill of quantities

When an element with an associated consumption and discharge is entered in the "Sanitary Systems" tab, the consumption is automatically included in the "Water Systems" tab.

Note:

The "Sanitary Systems" tab in CYPEPLUMBING combines the options and features of the former CYPEPLUMBING Sanitary Systems program, which has now been discontinued. More information on these options and features can be found on the CYPEPLUMBING Sanitary Systems detailed information page.

"Layout" tab

In this tab, users can create drawings made up of the two systems (water supply and water drainage) including the graphic information imported from other applications. It is also possible to assign specific tags for water supply and drainage and place them together with the tags so that users can create a 3D view of the plan.

Note:

The "Layout" tab in CYPEPLUMBING combines the options and features of the Open BIM Layout program. More information about these options and features can be found on the Open BIM Layout detailed information page.

Supported licenses and modules

To be able to work with CYPEPLUMBING, the user license must have the following permissions, depending on the systems to be designed:

• IEF module: Building utilities - water supply (for water supply systems)
• IEP module: Building utilities - rainwater drainage (for rainwater drainage systems)
• IER module: Building utilities - sewage (for sewage systems)