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For more information on solution tips, see Showing Solution Tips on page 579.
6 If necessary, reconnect disconnected components in the run by adding connecting segments,
changing the elevation of segments, or
moving or lengthening components. You can recreate
valid connections using AutoCAD MEP snaps .
Modifying the Location Coordinates of a Plumbing Line or Fitting
The preferred method for moving plumbing lines and fittings is to use location grips . However, you can also
modify the location of a plumbing line using the Properties palette.
To change the location coordinates
1 Select on page 492 the plumbing line in your drawing that you want to modify.
2 Click Home tab
➤
Build panel
➤
Tools drop-down
➤
Properties .
3 On the Design tab of the Properties palette, under Placement
➤
Elevation, click Additional
Information.
4 In the Location dialog, specify the placement or orientation changes.
then… If you want to…
under Insertion Point, specify the new X, Y, and Z coordinates, and
click OK. specify a new location
under Normal, specify 1 for the normal axis and 0 for the other 2
axes, and click OK. change the normal axis, and reorient
the part along the new normal
IMPORTANT Using this method to modify the location coordinates of a plumbing line will cause
the plumbing line to disconnect from any plumbing runs to which it is currently connected.
Modifying the Nominal Size of a Plumbing Line Segment
1 Select on page 492 the plumbing line segment in your drawing.
2 Click Home tab
➤
Build panel
➤
Tools drop-down
➤
Properties .
3 On the Design tab of the Properties palette, under Dimensions, specify a different nominal size.
4 Specify a new size for Nominal Size.
TIP You can lock Nominal size. When locked, the nominal size list is inactive and the associated
diameter cannot be modified. You can, however, still modify the length or elevation of a plumbing
object. To turn off a size, unlock this setting on the Properties palette.
NOTE Alternatively, you can select a plumbing line, click Plumbing Line tab
➤
Modify panel
➤
Modify
Plumbing Line , and change the setting for Nominal Size or lock the setting.
The plumbing line style determines the appearance and function of the line, including size. As
a result, the
defined plumbing line style dictates the nominal sizes that are available for selection
on the Properties palette.
NOTE Since plumbing lines are two-dimensional (2D) only, the size of a plumbing line is for calculation
purposes only. Changing the size of a plumbing line does not automatically insert the necessary
fitting.
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