Vertical pipe segment added
4
Continue specifying points for the pipe run geometry.
TIP
When drawing pipe systems, you can check connectivity among components, and you can set and view flow
direction. Maintaining connectivity in a system ensures that all modifications are applied to the appropriate parts.
For more information, see
Checking Connectivity in a Pipe System
on page 332 and
on page 118.
Adding Pipe Using Grips
1
Select the object in the drawing, and click
then…
If you want to…
click the add grip at one end of the segment.
start a run from one of the ends of a
pipe segment
click the add grip at the midpoint of the segment. A tee or takeoff
is automatically inserted, depending on the connection specified for
pipe layout preferences.
start a run from the midpoint of a pipe
segment
click the add grip on the MvPart connection.
start a run from an MvPart
click the add grip pointing in the direction of where you want to
start the new run.
TIP
The software will use the part specified in the Routing
Preferences if possible. If not, the
page 303 will prompt you to pick a part to insert into the
layout at the appropriate angle.
start a run from a fitting, such as an
elbow or tee
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