Moving Plumbing Lines and Fittings
1
on page 492 the part or plumbing line segment.
2
to use.
3
If the part or plumbing line segment is connected to another object, specify whether and how
to maintain connectivity:
then…
If you want to…
proceed to the next step.
maintain connectivity by adjusting only
plumbing fittings and segments, and
retain the current locations of MvParts
press Ctrl.
maintain connectivity by adjusting all
objects, including MvParts
press Ctrl twice.
break connectivity
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Specify the new location:
then…
If you want to…
for an offset in the X direction, move the part in the direction of its
new location, and enter the offset distance. For an offset in the Y
specify the new location relative to the
current location
direction, press Tab to toggle to the Y offset, and enter the offset
distance.
Move the cursor to the new location, and click. You can use object
snaps, AutoCAD MEP snaps, and tracking lines to help you specify
the new location point.
manually specify the new location
NOTE
To use the dimension input fields, both
on the status bar) and the Dimension Input
drafting option must be selected, which is the default setting. If you have deselected them, you can specify the
new location by moving the cursor and clicking a point in the drawing, or by entering the coordinates in the
command window.
You can also modify the location of a plumbing line or fitting using the Properties palette. For more
information, see
Modifying the Location Coordinates of a Plumbing Line or Fitting
on page 500. For examples
showing how to move a plumbing line or an MvPart, see
on page 466.
Modifying the Length of Plumbing Lines
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on page 492 the plumbing line segment.
2
on the end you want to modify.
3
If the segment is connected to an object on the end you selected, specify whether and how to
maintain connectivity:
then...
If you want to...
proceed to the next step.
maintain connectivity by adjusting only plumbing
fittings and segments, and retain the current loca-
tions of parts
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