You can import a Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) file created with an external system and use that file as a guide in building route assemblies.
To access this pane, click Piping and Instrumentation 
from the SolidWorks Task Pane.
Import P&ID data
| Browse |
For selecting a P&ID xml file. |
| Import P&ID |
Imports the selected P&ID file. |
Routes or equipment
| Pipe tags |
Lists pipe components for the routing assembly. |
| Equipment |
Lists equipment for the routing assembly. |
| Insert All Equipment |
Sets up the insertion of all equipment into the assembly. |
| Process Pipe |
Sets up the insertion of a selected pipe and its connectors. |
| Missing pipes and equipment |
When selected, displays only pipes or equipment yet to be processed. |
Information
| Route information |
Lists information about a selected pipe. |
| Equipment information |
Lists information about a selected piece of equipment. |
| Connected equipment |
Lists equipment connected to the selected pipe. |
| Required routes |
Lists required pipe components for the selected equipment. |
| Required fittings |
Lists required fittings for the selected equipment. |
| Insert Connected Equipment |
Inserts the equipment with the required routes and fittings. |
| Insert Required Routes |
Inserts the selected pipe with the connected equipment and required fittings. |
Other Properties
| Refresh |
Updates the P&ID import pane with changes since import. |
| Report |
Creates a report for export. |