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About the Pro/PIPING User Interface (Spec-Driven) ...................................... 15 About Design Rule Parameters (Spec-Driven) ............................................... 15 Bend Arc Threshold (Spec-Driven) .................................................................. 15 Example: Bend Arc Threshold (Spec-Driven) ................................................. 16 To Check for Design Rule Violations (Spec-Driven) ...................................... 16 To Access the Specification-Driven Design Mode ......................................... 16 To Create a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) .................................................................. 16 About Pro/PIPING and Piping Systems ........................................................... 17 About Specification-Driven Pipelines.............................................................. 18 PIPING Menu (Spec-Driven).............................................................................. 18 About Pro/PIPING Piping Design Modes......................................................... 19 To Set Pro/PIPING Configuration Options (Spec-Driven) .............................. 19 About Configuring Pro/PIPING (Spec-Driven) ................................................ 19 About Setting Up Specification-Driven Piping................................................ 20 To Change and Update Material Density ......................................................... 20 To Set the Display (Spec-Driven) ..................................................................... 21 To Convert Specification-Driven Piping Assemblies (Spec-Driven) ............ 21 About Converting Piping Assemblies (Spec-Driven) ..................................... 21 To Convert Non Specification-Driven Piping Assemblies (Spec-Driven) .... 22 About the Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven) ................................................. 23 About Customizing the Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven) .......................... 24 Example: Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven) .................................................. 24 To Access the Piping System Tree (Spec-Driven) ......................................... 25
To Show/Blank Pipelines (Spec-Driven).......................................................... 26 To Display Centerlines or Solids (Spec-Driven) ............................................. 26 To Select Pipelines (Spec-Driven).................................................................... 26 To Reset the Display Mode (Spec-Driven)....................................................... 27 To Highlight Pipelines (Spec-Driven)............................................................... 27 About Isometric Drawing Generation (ISOGEN) (Spec-Driven) .................... 27 To Report Insulation Information (Spec-Driven)............................................. 27 To Define Design Rule Parameters (Spec-Driven) ......................................... 27 To Change and Update Corner Types ............................................................. 28 To Change and Update Stock Number Formats ............................................. 29 About Pipeline Insulation (Spec-Driven) ......................................................... 29 To Assign Insulation during Pipeline Creation (Spec-Driven) ...................... 30 To Delete Insulation (Spec-Driven) .................................................................. 30 To Assign Insulation to Part of a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) .............................. 31 About Piping Layers (Spec-Driven) ................................................................. 32 About Master Catalog Files .............................................................................. 33 About Project Data Files ................................................................................... 34 Example: Piping Master Catalog Directory File .............................................. 35 Example: Specification Directory File ............................................................. 35 Example: Auto-Selection File ........................................................................... 36 Example: Insulation Directory File................................................................... 42 Example: Fitting Category Map File................................................................. 43 About Set Display (Spec-Driven)...................................................................... 43 To Generate an Isometric Drawing (Spec-Driven) .......................................... 44 Component Material Description (Spec-Driven) ............................................. 45
Creating Pipe Component Information (Spec-Driven) ................................... 46 ISOGEN Error Log File (Spec-Driven).............................................................. 47 Example: ISOGEN Identifiers on a Component (Spec-Driven)...................... 47 About Update Model.......................................................................................... 47 To Change and Update Colors ......................................................................... 48 To Change and Update Outside Diameters..................................................... 48 To Change and Update Wall Thickness........................................................... 49 To Change and Update Material Codes ........................................................... 49 To Modify Master Catalog Files........................................................................ 50 Piping Master Catalog Directory File ............................................................... 50 Pipe Outer Diameter File ................................................................................... 51 Example: Pipe Outer Diameter File .................................................................. 52 Pipe Thickness File ........................................................................................... 52 Example: Pipe Thickness File .......................................................................... 53 Pipe Master Catalog File ................................................................................... 54 Example: Pipe Master Catalog File .................................................................. 54 Fitting Master Catalog File................................................................................ 54 Example: Fitting Master Catalog File............................................................... 55 Piping Material File ............................................................................................ 56 Example: Piping Material File ........................................................................... 57 Pipe Manufacture Directory File....................................................................... 57 Example: Pipe Manufacture Directory File...................................................... 58 Bend File............................................................................................................. 58 Example: Bend File............................................................................................ 59 Bend Machine File ............................................................................................. 59
Example: Bend Machine File ............................................................................ 61 Miter File ............................................................................................................. 61 Example: Miter File ............................................................................................ 62 End Compatibility File ....................................................................................... 62 Example: End Compatibility File ...................................................................... 63 Insulation File..................................................................................................... 63 Example: Insulation File.................................................................................... 64 Tip: Pipe Insulation Definition .......................................................................... 65 Appearance Map File......................................................................................... 65 About Specification Directory Files ................................................................. 65 To Create a Specification Directory File.......................................................... 66 About Auto-Selection Files............................................................................... 67 To Create an Auto-Selection File ..................................................................... 68 About Insulation Directory Files ...................................................................... 69 To Create an Insulation Directory File ............................................................. 69 About the Fitting Category Map File ................................................................ 70 To Map an Icon File ........................................................................................... 71 Creating Fitting Category Icons ....................................................................... 71 Fitting Categories .............................................................................................. 72 To Create an Auto-Selection Fitting Record ................................................... 72 To Create an Auto-Selection Assembly Fitting Record ................................. 73 Size Tables ......................................................................................................... 75 Preview Fitting Graphics................................................................................... 76 To Create an Auto-Selection Pipe Record ...................................................... 77 To Modify Project Data Files............................................................................. 79
Format Keywords .............................................................................................. 79 To View Piping Layers (Spec-Driven) .............................................................. 80 About Bend Tables (Spec-Driven).................................................................... 80 Formula Equations (Spec-Driven).................................................................... 81 Conversion Equations (Spec-Driven) .............................................................. 81 Bend Table Data (Spec-Driven) ........................................................................ 82 To Define a Bend Table (Spec-Driven)............................................................. 82 To Modify a Bend Table (Spec-Driven) ............................................................ 82 Defining Bend Tables (Spec-Driven)................................................................ 83 To Assign a Bend Table (Spec-Driven)............................................................ 84 To Delete a Bend Table (Spec-Driven)............................................................. 84 To Show a Bend Table (Spec-Driven) .............................................................. 84 To Change and Update Miter Parameters ....................................................... 84 To Change and Update Bend Parameters ....................................................... 85 To Change and Update Bend Machine Parameters ....................................... 85 Tip: Updating Multiple Changes....................................................................... 85 To Delete a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) .................................................................. 86 To Rename a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) ............................................................... 86 To Suppress a Pipeline (Spec-Driven)............................................................. 86 To Resume a Suppressed Pipeline (Spec-Driven) ......................................... 86 ISOGEN Symbol Map File (Spec-Driven) ......................................................... 86 ISOGEN Endtype Map File (Spec-Driven)........................................................ 88 ISOGEN Nominal Size Map File (Spec-Driven)................................................ 88 ISOGEN Mandatory Attribute File (Spec-Driven) ............................................ 89 isogen_mandatory_attr_file (Spec-Driven) ..................................................... 89
isogen_endtype_map_file (Spec-Driven) ........................................................ 89 isogen_symbol_map_file (Spec-Driven).......................................................... 89 isogen_output_files_dir (Spec-Driven)............................................................ 89 isogen_nominal_size_map_file (Spec-Driven) ............................................... 90 isogen_pcf_filename_format (Spec-Driven) ................................................... 90 Example: ISOGEN Symbol Map File (Spec-Driven) ........................................ 90 Example: ISOGEN Endtype Map File (Spec-Driven)....................................... 91 Example: ISOGEN Nominal Size Map File (Spec-Driven) .............................. 91 Example: ISOGEN Mandatory Attribute File (Spec-Driven) ........................... 94 Example: ISOGEN Error Log File (Spec-Driven)............................................. 94 To Modify Insulation Assigned to a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) .......................... 94 About Assigning Insulation to Part of a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) ................... 95 To Redefine Insulation Assigned to Part of a Pipeline (Spec-Driven) .......... 95 To Make a Piping Assembly Active (Spec-Driven) ......................................... 97 About Piping Assemblies (Spec-Driven) ......................................................... 97 To Read a Bend Table to a Model (Spec-Driven) ............................................ 97 To Write a Bend Table to a File (Spec-Driven) ................................................ 97 About Pipe Drawings (Spec-Driven) ................................................................ 97 About the Piping Specification Database........................................................ 98 piping_design_method (Spec-Driven) ............................................................. 98 pipe_solid_centerline (Spec-Driven)................................................................ 99 piping_appearance_map_file (Spec-Driven) ................................................... 99 piping_end_compatibility_file (Spec-Driven).................................................. 99 piping_fitt_angle_tolerance (Spec-Driven)...................................................... 99 piping_fitt_category_map_file (Spec-Driven) ............................................... 100
piping_fitt_lib_dir (Spec-Driven) .................................................................... 100 piping_fluid_parameter (Spec-Driven)........................................................... 100 piping_insulation_dir_file (Spec-Driven)....................................................... 100 piping_manufacture_dir_file (Spec-Driven) .................................................. 100 piping_mcat_dir (Spec-Driven)....................................................................... 100 piping_mcat_dir_file (Spec-Driven) ............................................................... 101 piping_min_bolting_clearance (Spec-Driven) .............................................. 101 pipeline_min_segment_length (Spec-Driven)............................................... 101 piping_project_data_dir (Spec-Driven).......................................................... 101 piping_spec_dir_file (Spec-Driven)................................................................ 101 piping_thumb_wheel_increment (Spec-Driven) ........................................... 101 pipeline_assembly_name_format (Spec-Driven).......................................... 101 pipeline_label_format (Spec-Driven) ............................................................. 102 pipeline_spool_label_format (Spec-Driven).................................................. 102 pipeline_start_assembly_name (Spec-Driven) ............................................. 102 piping_system_tree_format (Spec-Driven) ................................................... 103 piping_material_file (Spec-Driven)................................................................. 103 To Reorganize Pipelines (Spec-Driven)......................................................... 103 To Modify the Column Display (Spec-Driven)............................................... 103 To Open a Separate Piping System Tree Window (Spec-Driven) ............... 104 Pro/PIPING Glossary ............................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. About Specification-Driven Routing .............................................................. 104 To Route a Pipe in Specification-Driven Mode ............................................. 104 Route Pipe Menu.............................................................................................. 104 About Routing with Equipment Nozzles........................................................ 105
To Route a Pipeline from an Equipment Nozzle ........................................... 105 To Route from a Port ....................................................................................... 105 To Route to a Port............................................................................................ 105 Routing Equipment Nozzles ........................................................................... 105 Checking Pipe and Port Sizes ........................................................................ 106 About Setting a Start Point ............................................................................. 106 To Set a Start Point.......................................................................................... 106 About Specification Driven Routing with Follow.......................................... 106 To Route a Pipeline with Follow..................................................................... 106 To Redefine Pipe Follow References............................................................. 107 About Specification-Driven Piping Flow Direction....................................... 107 To Display the Flow Direction of a Pipeline .................................................. 108 Default Flow Direction Determination Rules................................................. 108 Example: Displaying the Flow Direction of a Specified Pipeline Series .... 109 To Create the Pipeline Model for a Pipeline with Branch Series ................ 109 Example: Default Flow Direction for Pipeline with Branch Series.............. 110 To Create the Pipeline Model for a Pipeline with Loop Series .................... 111 Example: Default Flow Direction for Pipeline with Loop Series ................. 111 Flow Direction Violations................................................................................ 111 About Fitting Library Files .............................................................................. 112 To Set Up a Library Component..................................................................... 112 Fitting Library Creation Rules ........................................................................ 112 About the JIS Piping Standard ....................................................................... 113 Example: List of JIS Fittings........................................................................... 113 About Creating Library Fitting Parts.............................................................. 116
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About Fitting Geometry................................................................................... 117 Example: Fitting Geometry ............................................................................. 117 About Fitting Ports .......................................................................................... 117 To Create Fitting Ports .................................................................................... 118 Port Location for Fittings with Butt Welded/Flanged Ends ......................... 119 Port Location for Fittings with socket Welded/Threaded Ends .................. 121 Mandatory Port Requirements ....................................................................... 122 Fitting Insertion Location and Alignment Considerations .......................... 123 NEAR, FAR, and CENTER Alignment Locations Based on Fitting Ports... 123 NEAR, FAR, and CENTER Alignment Locations Based on Fitting Ports and an OFFSET Parameter ....................................................... 124 About Inlet Ports.............................................................................................. 125 To Specify an Inlet Port................................................................................... 126 Fitting Outlet Size Parameter.......................................................................... 127 About the Stem Axis of a Fitting .................................................................... 127 Example: Stem Axis Direction........................................................................ 127 About Fitting Parameters................................................................................ 128 Fitting Parameters Based on Fitting Code .................................................... 128 To Assign Fitting Outlet Size Parameter ....................................................... 128 Fitting Branch Size Parameter........................................................................ 129 To Assign Fitting Branch Size Parameter ..................................................... 129 Fitting End Type Code Parameter .................................................................. 129 To Assign a Fitting End Type Code Parameter ............................................ 130 Fitting Eccentricity Parameter........................................................................ 130 To Assign the Fitting Eccentricity Parameter ............................................... 130 Fitting Alignment Offset Parameter ............................................................... 130
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To Assign the Fitting Alignment Offset Parameter ...................................... 131 About the ANSI Standard................................................................................ 131 Fitting Component End Types........................................................................ 131 Example: List of ANSI Pipes and Fittings in the Library ............................. 132 About the DIN Standard .................................................................................. 137 Example: List of DIN Fittings.......................................................................... 137 Latrolet Fitting Orientation ............................................................................. 143 Flow Constrained Fitting Parameter .............................................................. 144 About Branch Routing .................................................................................... 144 To Route a Branch........................................................................................... 144 About Stub-in Branches.................................................................................. 145 About Pipeline Modification ........................................................................... 145 To Modify Pipe Segments ............................................................................... 145 To Reverse Flow Direction.............................................................................. 146 To Modify a Corner Type................................................................................. 146 To Edit a Pipeline............................................................................................. 147 To Replace a Bend with an Elbow.................................................................. 147 To Modify the Bend Parameters..................................................................... 147 About Specification-Driven Fitting Insertion ................................................ 148 To Insert Fittings.............................................................................................. 148 To Replace Fittings.......................................................................................... 150 Specifying Thumb Wheel Increments............................................................ 150 About the Insertion of Group Fittings............................................................ 150 Key Fitting ........................................................................................................ 151 To Insert Group Fittings.................................................................................. 151
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To Delete Fittings............................................................................................. 153 Group Fitting Rules ......................................................................................... 153 About Branch Fittings ..................................................................................... 153 To Create Branch Start Points........................................................................ 154 End Type Compatibility Checking.................................................................. 154 To Redefine Specification-Driven Fittings .................................................... 154 About Modifying Fittings (Spec-Driven) ........................................................ 154 About Fabricating Pipes ................................................................................. 154 About Cutting Pipe Pieces.............................................................................. 155 To Cut Pipe at a Single Location Using Placement...................................... 155 Assigning a Weld Type ................................................................................... 156 Using Joint Fittings ......................................................................................... 156 To Cut Pipe at a Single Location Using a Plane Reference......................... 156 To Cut Pipe at a Single Location Using a Pipe Reference........................... 157 To Cut Pipe at Multiple Locations Based on Pipe Stock or User Specified Length..................................................................................... 157 To Cut Pipe at Multiple Locations with Automatic Joint Fitting Insertion................................................................................................ 158 To Delete a Pipe Piece Cut.............................................................................. 159 About Pipe Spool Generation......................................................................... 159 About Pipe Solids ............................................................................................ 159 To Create a Pipe Solid..................................................................................... 159 Rules for Pipe Spool Generation.................................................................... 160 Example: Associating Spool Numbers with Spools .................................... 160 To Generate All Spool Pieces of a Pipeline .................................................. 161 To Generate a Pipe Spool Piece by Specifying a Pipe Segment ................ 161
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To Edit a Pipe Spool Number ......................................................................... 162 To Delete Pipe Spools ..................................................................................... 162 About Trimmed Elbow Fittings....................................................................... 162 To Insert a Trimmed Elbow by Specifying a Selection Name ..................... 163 To Insert a Trimmed Elbow by Selecting the Nearest Standard Elbow...... 163 To Insert Elbows at all Corners Without Trim............................................... 163 To Insert Elbows at all Corners with Trim ..................................................... 164 To Insert Elbow Fittings at all Corners by Specifying a Selection Name... 164
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and select an assembly for the new pipeline from the Model 5. Under Pipeline Assembly, click Tree. Pro/PIPING displays the selection in the Select Assembly box. Pro/PIPING selects the top assembly (or last assembly selected) by default. 6. Choose one of the following tasks:
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- Create a subassembly for the new pipeline. Under Create SubAssembly, select the Name check box and select or enter a subassembly name. Pro/PIPING creates all pipeline features for the new pipeline in this subassembly. - Clear the Name check box. A new subassembly is not created. Pro/PIPING creates all pipeline features for the new pipeline in the selected assembly. 7. If applicable, enter pipeline parameter values. Select the Parameters tabbed page. Under Pipeline Parameters, enter the pipeline parameter values. By default, Pro/PIPING makes the pipeline parameters unavailable. The piping_fluid_parameter configuration option sets the pipeline parameter availability (default is no). 8. If applicable, enter user-defined pipeline parameters. Select the Defined tabbed page. Under User Defined Parameters, do one of the following: - Enter a parameter name in the Name box and a corresponding value in the Value box. Note that all parameter names must begin with a letter. Click to add the parameter to the pipeline. . The Open dialog box
- Retrieve existing user-defined pipeline parameters from a file. Click opens. Select the file to retrieve and double-click. Pro/PIPING displays the user-defined parameters in the list boxes. 9. Click to save the user-defined parameters to a file.
10. Click to accept all pipeline data and create the pipeline. The ROUTE PIPE menu appears. Begin routing the pipeline. Note: The pipeline_assembly_name_format and pipeline_label_format configuration options set the pipeline label and assembly name formats respectively.
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easily place all piping features on a layer by type. Using top-down design tools, you can set up a well-structured design using advanced component creation tools containing skeleton models and copied geometric and datum references. Using reference control and investigation tools, you can view and manage the complex web of dependencies (references) that evolve as you make features in a design. Using viewing and environment control settings, you can set different visualization (display) modes for components in an assembly. You can assign wireframe, hidden line, no hidden line, shaded or blanked display modes to components. The Piping System Tree provides an intuitive pipeline-level visual representation of a Pro/PIPING piping project. You can use show/blank and centerline/solid display modes, and also highlight pipelines. These display modes are accessed from this fully customizable piping interface.
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Set UpOpens the PIP SETUP menu on which you can set up how Pro/PIPING creates piping systems. InfoOpens the Piping Info dialog box in which you can retrieve piping system information and save your analyses for future retrieval.
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Default and available variables or values. All default values are in italics. Brief description and notes describing the configuration option.
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boxes close and Pro/PIPING updates the active assembly information. Pro/PIPING confirms the update in the Message Area. 7. Regenerate (PIPING > Regenerate) to apply the changes to the piping model displayed in the graphics window. 8. Verify the changes. Click Analysis > Model Analysis. In the Model Analysis dialog box, retrieve a solid part density.
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Notes: The piping assembly conversion processes occur on a pipeline basis only. Fitting are not converted. Mixed models are not allowed. Non Specification-Driven and Specification-Driven pipelines cannot be included in the same piping assembly. Mixed assemblies are allowed. Non Specification-Driven and Specification-Driven assemblies and subassemblies can be grouped. All existing line stocks are automatically deleted. The Non Specification-Driven mode permits different line stock assignments to each pipe segment. Pipe solids failure can occur due to pipeline size changes.
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8. If applicable, enter user-defined pipeline parameters. Select the Defined tabbed page. Under User Defined Parameters, do one of the following: - Enter a parameter name in the Name box (must begin with a letter) and a corresponding value in the Value box. Click to add the parameter to the pipeline. . The Open dialog box
- Retrieve existing user-defined pipeline parameters from a file. Click opens. Select the file to retrieve and double-click. Pro/PIPING displays the user-defined parameters. 9. Click to save the parameters to a file.
10. Click to accept all pipeline data and begin the conversion process. The Pro/ENGINEER message area displays the pipeline conversion status. Pro/PIPING generates new line stocks based on the assigned specification. Notes: You must perform this conversion process each time you switch from the Non Specification-Driven to the Specification-Driven design mode. You must select each assembly to convert. Mixed assemblies are allowed. Every pipeline in the active assembly must be converted. All existing fittings remain Non Specification-Driven. All existing line stocks are automatically deleted. Pipe solids failure can occur due to pipeline size changes.
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These above pipelines are organized by the following configuration options and values: Configuration Option piping_system_tree_format pipeline_label_format Notes: Within piping systems, Pro/PIPING always organizes pipelines by number. UNCLASSIFIED-GROUP contains all Non Specification-Driven pipelines. Value MNEMONIC SIZE-SPECIFICATION-MNEMONIC-NUMBER
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Click Solid to display pipe solids for the selection. appears next to the selected pipeline in the Piping System Tree. You can select Reset Mode to clear the display mode. Note: The Piping System Tree centerline or solid display mode differs from the centerline or solid display capabilities in Set Display and the mode set by the pipe_solid_centerline configuration option in the following ways: - The Piping System Tree centerline or solid display mode allows you to select one or more pipelines in the active assembly, including subassemblies. You can display the selected pipeline with a pipe solid or centerline. Note that if you are creating pipelines based on the "one pipeline per assembly" modeling method, it is recommended that you use this centerline/solid display mode. - The Set Display centerline or solid display mode (PIPING > Set Up > Set Display) enables you to select only one pipeline in the active assembly, but not in the subassemblies. You can display the selected pipeline with a pipe solid or centerline. - The mode set by the pipe_solid_centerline configuration option indicates the center of the pipe solid geometry with a line. This is a global setting for all pipelines.
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and select an insulated pipeline or insulated pipe segment from which to retrieve 5. Click information. You can select from either the Model Tree, the Piping System Tree, or the graphics window. Pro/PIPING displays the selected pipe data in the box under Definition and displays the insulation information under Results. You can either scroll to view the entire report or click report in the separate INFORMATION WINDOW. and view the
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. The Design Rule Parameters dialog box opens. 3. Click 4. Enter the Design Rule parameter values in any of the following boxes and ENTER. A blue dot at the bottom of the dialog box confirms the entry. - Max Overall LengthMaximum allowable length of a continuous pipe segment (Default value: 1000). - Max Bends NumberMaximum allowable number of bends in a continuous pipe segment (Default value: 100). - Min Bend SeparationMinimum allowable distance, in assembly units, between bends in one continuous pipe segment. - Min Straight LengthMinimum allowable distance, in assembly units, from a pipe end to the next bend or endpoint (Default value: 10). - Bend Arc Threshold Angle at which Pro/PIPING defines the dimensioning scheme for large angle bends, such as 180 degrees (Default value in degrees: 165. You can enter a value between 0 and 360.). - Bend Table NameAssign a bend table to the line stock. You can create a bend table at any time (Default value: NO_TABLE). 5. Click to apply the Design Rule Parameters. The Design Rule Parameters dialog box closes.
6. Click to close the Define Design Rules dialog box. Note: All bend radius and bend angle boxes are unavailable. Pro/PIPING retrieves this bend data from the Specification Database Bend Master Catalog (MCAT) file.
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12. Click . The Confirm Cancel dialog box opens. Click to confirm the update. The dialog boxes close and Pro/PIPING updates the active assembly information. Pro/PIPING confirms the update in the Message Area. 13. Regenerate (PIPING > Regenerate) to apply the changes to the piping model displayed in the graphics window. 14. Verify the changes. Click PIPING > Route > Pipe Envrnmt > Corner Types. The Corner Type menu lists the allowed corner types (Fitting, Bend, Miter Cut) for the active assembly.
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Assign Insulation to a PipelineAssign insulation to an entire pipeline during pipeline creation or during piping design. Assign Insulation to Part of a PipelineAssign insulation to any part of a selected pipeline. Target and insulate specific pipeline areas. Modify the Insulation AssignmentModify any insulation assignment in your piping system. Delete InsulationDelete any insulation assignment in your piping system. Create Insulation SolidsCreate solid representations of insulation for immediate graphical identification and confirmation. Generate Insulation Information ReportsGenerate detailed insulation reports for further insulation analysis.
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To locate the insulation segment feature to delete, select the insulation feature and right-click. From the shortcut menu, select Info > Parent Child Info. The Reference Information Window opens. Under Children of Current Feature, Pro/PIPING lists all children of the selected insulation feature. Insulation segment features are labeled Insulation Seg id <number>. 4. Select the insulation feature to delete from the Model Tree. The feature highlights on the pipeline in the graphics window. Right-click and a shortcut menu appears. 5. Click Delete. A warning appears to confirm the action. 6. Click . Pro/PIPING deletes the selected insulation feature from the Model Tree and the graphics window. Note: The Model Tree must display features to delete insulation features from the Model Tree. Click View > Model Tree Setup > Item Display. Under Display, select the Features check box and click OK.
specifies the start or end point distance ratio from the pipe segment upstream end.
places a start or end point on the pipe segment perpendicular to that pipe segment. Note that the start point pipe segment must be perpendicular to the end point pipe segment to make this option available.
places a start or end point from a specified datum plane. The datum plane must be perpendicular to the start or end point pipe segment. Pro/PIPING creates a reference to the datum plane. 5. Under Positioning Parameters, specify the point location parameters based on the selected placement option. Use the thumb wheel to move the point placement or enter a value in the thumb wheel box and ENTER for exact placement. If you selected the Datum plane reference placement option, , select a datum plane from the
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graphics window. Pro/PIPING displays the datum place name in the Positioning Parameters box. 6. Under Insulation Parameters, select an insulation code to assign insulation between the specified placement points. to assign the insulation to the pipe segment. 7. Click Notes: The following Specification Database files must be populated with insulation data in order to assign insulation to specification-driven pipelines: - Insulation Directory file (Project Data file) must contain records for the insulation codes. - Insulation MCAT file (Master Catalog file) that is assigned to an insulation code must contain insulation data. Pro/PIPING creates insulation solids automatically after you create pipe solids.
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In the above example, DXF_LAYER represents the layer name. For more information about layers, refer to Managing Model Composition in Pro/ENGINEER Foundation.
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Example: Before you begin designing the piping project, you must set up Specification Driven piping by creating the Project Data files. You assign different piping data (pipeline and fitting data, insulation data, and so forth) to specifications 11B, 12A, and 12C. As you begin designing the pipeline for specification 12A, Pro/PIPING retrieves only the piping data that you assigned to this specification. All other Master Catalog file data remains archived. You select from the specification 12A piping data and begin project design. The following table lists each Pro/PIPING Master Catalog file and its information type: Master Catalog (MCAT) File Piping Master Catalog Directory file Pipe Outer Diameter file Pipe Thickness file Pipe Master Catalog file Piping Material file Piping Manufacture Directory file Fitting Master Catalog file Bend file Bending Machine File Miter file End Compatibility file Insulation file Appearance Map file Information Type All Piping Master Catalog files All available pipe outside diameters All available pipe thickness All available pipe sizes for a material type All available pipe material data Relates the pipe material code to the Bend, Bend Machine, and the Miter files All available fittings All available bend tables All available bend machines and their parameters All available miter tables All available end type matching tables All available insulation data for pipes and fittings All available colors that can be applied to pipelines
Note: You can define the MCAT directory path by setting the piping_mcat_dir configuration option.
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or insert a fitting for specification 12A, only the piping data that you assigned to the specification 12A record becomes available and populates the dialog box. All other data remains archived. Note: Pro/PIPING saves all Project Data files in one directory. You can change this directory by setting the piping_project_data_dir configuration option.
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rf_steel flange/bw rf_steel flange/bw rf_steel flange/bw rf_steel flange/bw rf_steel flange/bw rf_steel flange/bw rf_steel flange/bw rf_steel flange/bw rf_steel flange/bw rf_steel flange/bw rf_steel flange/bw rf_steel flange/bli ndrf_steel flange/bli ndrf_steel flange/bli ndrf_steel flange/bli ndrf_steel flange/bli ndrf_steel flange/bli ndrf_steel flange/bli ndrf_steel flange/bli ndrf_steel flange/bli ndrf_steel valve/gat e_scf_ste el valve/gat e_scf_ste el valve/gat e_scf_ste el
BE-03 FLANBWRF BE-04 FLANBWRF BE-06 FLANBWRF BE-08 FLANBWRF BE-10 FLANBWRF BE-12 FLANBWRF BE-14 FLANBWRF BE-16 FLANBWRF BE-18 FLANBWRF BE-20 FLANBWRF BE-22 FLANBWRF BE-24 BLINDRF15 0BE-02 BLINDRF15 0BE-03 BLINDRF15 0BE-04 BLINDRF15 0BE-14 BLINDRF15 0BE-16 BLINDRF15 0BE-18 BLINDRF15 0BE-20 BLINDRF15 0BE-22 BLINDRF15 0BE-24 GATVSCF8 00BE-0D GATVSCF8 00BE-0F GATVSCF8 00BE-01
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BRANC H BRANC H BRANC H BRANC H BRANC H BRANC H BRANC H BRANC H BRANC H BRANC H BRANC H BRANC H BRANC H
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CORN ER CORN ER CORN ER CORN ER CORN ER CORN ER CORN ER CORN ER BRAN CH BRAN CH BRAN CH BRAN CH BRAN CH BRAN CH BRAN CH BRAN CH BRAN CH BRAN CH BRAN CH BRAN CH BRAN CH
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BRAN CH_ REDU CING BRAN CH_ REDU CING BRAN CH_ REDU CING BRAN CH_ REDU CING BRAN CH_ REDU CING BRAN CH_ REDU CING BEND BEND BEND BEND BEND BEND BEND BEND
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Directory to place output PCFs dialog box opens. Browse for the directory and click . If there is no value for isogen_output_files_dir, this input panel will be blank and all files generated by the interface will be written to the current working directory. - Isogen FileThe value of the config.pro option isogen_mandatory_attr_file appears in the input panel. Click to select a different ISOGEN file. The Select ISOGEN File dialog box opens. Browse for the file and double-click. - Symbol Map FileThe value of the config.pro option isogen_symbol_map_file appears in the input panel. Click to change to a different symbol map file. The Select Symbol Map File dialog box opens. Browse for the file and double-click. - Endtype Map FileThe value of the config.pro option isogen_endtype_map_file appears in the input panel. Click to change the endtype map file. The Select Endtype Map File dialog box opens. Browse for the file and double-click. 5. Click the General Attr tab. These attributes are supported by ISOGEN and can be used to determine various isometric drawing options. 6. Under Specify General Attributes, click the System Attr tab. The following fields are optional ISOGEN system attributes: - DateSpecify the date. Pro/PIPING displays the current system date by default. You can change the value using the format --/--/--. The value entered here is written to the PCF file for the DATEDMY ISOGEN attribute. - Project IdentifierSpecify the project number or name. - Revision NumberSpecify the revision number. - Area or BatchSpecify the sections of a project. - ReplotSpecify the number of isometric drawings to be replotted. - Spool PrefixSpecify the spool identifier prefix. - Weld Prefix ErectionSpecify the erection weld prefix.
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- Weld Prefix FabricationSpecify the fabrication weld prefix. - Weld Prefix GeneralSpecify the weld prefix. - Weld Prefix OffshoreSpecify the offshore weld prefix. 7. Click the User Attr tab. These are user attributes provided by ISOGEN. Select from the option list to specify the user attributes. The list contains all the available user attributes supported by ISOGEN. They are MISC-SPEC1 to MISC-SPEC5 and ATTRIBUTE1 to ATTRIBUTE99. Select an attribute, specify a corresponding value, and ENTER. Pro/PIPING displays the attributes. 8. Click the Pipeline Attr tab. The attributes under Specify Pipeline Attributes are usually applicable to one pipeline but you can also use them for multiple pipelines. ISOGEN supports all of the following attributes, however, not every attribute is available from the Pro/PIPING model. - Pipeline TypeSelect the pipeline construction type. All the valid types are listed. Note that you should be informed about the other ISOGEN pipeline construction types before changing this value to anything other than General. - Bend RadiusSpecify the standard pulled bend radius. - Painting SpecSpecify the painting specification. - Tracing SpecSpecify the tracing specification. - Start CoordsSpecify the pipeline replot start coordinates. - Specific GravitySpecify the gravity of the pipeline contents. - Output File NameSpecify the name of the drawing output file. The value entered is used only when a single pipeline is selected. If pipeline isometric or multiple pipelines are selected, the value is ignored. - Highest Part NumberSpecify the highest material list part number generated on the previous run of the pipeline. - Highest Weld NumberSpecify the highest weld number generated on the previous run of the pipeline. Note: If you select multiple pipelines and data exists on this tabbed page (other than the default General in the Pipeline Type option), the following message appears: Multiple Pipelines Selected. Use data in Pipeline Attr tab for all pipelines? Click to export the data or File Name attribute is not exported. (the default) to ignore the data. If you click , the Output
to apply the specified options on the selected pipelines, create the necessary PCF files, 9. Click and close the dialog box. Click to apply the specified options on the selected pipelines, create the necessary PCF files, and keep the dialog box open for further selections. Click to cancel the action and close the dialog box.
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identifies each Pro/PIPING component. The material description is retrieved from the Pipe Material Master Catalog (MCAT) file.
CENTRE-POINT
END-POINT
SKEY
ITEM-CODE
ANGLE
Note: ISOGEN identifiers BRANCH1-POINT, BRANCH2POINT, CENTRE-POINT are specific to components and are not applicable for pipe segments.
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7. Regenerate (PIPING > Regenerate) to apply the changes to the piping model displayed in the graphics window. 8. Verify the changes. Click PIPING > Info. In the Report Pipeline dialog box, select General (under Info Type) and Segment (under Definition). and select a pipe segment in the graphics window. Note that the segment must be from the 9. Click updated assembly. Pro/PIPING displays the pipeline information in the Results window. You can also click to open the INFORMATION WINDOW.
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8. Click to save changes to the file. The current directory is based on the directory path in the piping_project_data_dir configuration option. 9. Click File > Exit. The Define Piping Specification dialog box closes. 10. Update the model. Click Set Up > Update Model. The Update Model dialog box opens. 11. Under Assembly, click and select the assembly to which you want to apply the changes. 12. Under Model Information, select the Material Data check box. . The Confirm Cancel dialog box opens. Click to confirm the update. The dialog 13. Click boxes close and Pro/PIPING updates the active assembly information. Pro/PIPING confirms the update in the Message Area. 14. Regenerate (PIPING > Regenerate) to apply the changes to the piping model displayed in the graphics window. 15. Verify the changes. Click PIPING > Info. In the Report Pipeline dialog box, select General (under Info Type) and Segment (under Definition). and select a pipe segment in the graphics window. Note that the segment must be from the 16. Click updated assembly. Pro/PIPING displays the pipeline information in the Results window. You can also click to open the INFORMATION WINDOW.
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FLANGE GASKET ELBOW ELBOW_LETFor elbow olets BRANCH BRANCH_LETFor branch olets REDUCER GENERALFor fittings that do not belong to any of the above types
Pipe or Fitting Master Catalog file name Pipe Outside Diameter file name Pipe Thickness file name Units of measurement for pipe outer diameter and pipe thickness. Pro/PIPING supports the following units: - MM (millimeter) - CM (centimeter) - M (meter) - INCH - FOOT
Note: You can define the MCAT Directory File name by setting the piping_mcat_dir_file configuration option (default is piping_mcat_dir.ptd).
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DESCRIPTION Fitting rating. Fitting inlet nominal diameter. Fitting outlet nominal diameter. Only required when it is applicable to this particular fitting. Fitting branch outlet nominal diameter. Only required when it is applicable to this particular fitting. Fitting inlet end type. Fitting outlet end type. Fitting model name. It can be the name of a .prt (Part) or a .asm (Assembly) file, or an instance of a family table from the Fitting Library.
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Default Path: <ProE load point>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/reducer/ concetric_astm_steel.ptd SCH_RATE SIZE NSIZE BSIZE END_TYPE NEND_ FITT_MODEL_NAME TYPE 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 22" 24" 26" 28" 30" 32" 1" 2" 3" 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 22" 24" 26" 28" 30" BW BW BW BW BW BW BW BW BW BW BW BW BW BW BW BW BW REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_0201 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_0302 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_0403 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_0604 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_0806 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_1008 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_1210 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_1412 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_1614 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_1816 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_2018 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_2220 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_2422 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_2624 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_2826 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_3028 REDUCER_ASTM_STEEL_3230
Note: You can define the Piping Material file name by setting the piping_material_file configuration option (default is piping_material.ptd).
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Note: You can define the Pipe Manufacture Directory file name by setting the piping_manufacture_dir_file configuration option (default is piping_manufacture_dir.ptd).
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Bend File
The Bend file defines the bend information for pipe sizes that are assigned to specific pipe material codes. Pipe material codes and the Bend files are associated in the Pipe Manufacture MCAT file. The Pipe Manufacture file is associated to the Pipe Master Catalog file for each material code through the Piping Material file. Pro/PIPING retrieves the bend radius from the Bend file. This bend data is based on the pipe size and is used for specification-driven pipeline creation and routing. Note: The Bend file units of measurement must be the same as those in the Pipe Outer Diameter file. Example: Bend Radius
1 Bend Radius
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The following table describes the Bend file format: FIELD NAME SIZE RADIUS RATIO SEL_ORDER MIN_RADIUS MAX_RADIUS MIN_ANGLE MAX_ANGLE DESCRIPTION Pipe nominal diameter. Bend radius. Ratio between the bend radius and the pipe outside diameter. If multiple radii or ratios are allowed for one pipe size, specify the preferred selection order in this field. A smaller number has higher order. Minimum bend radius. Maximum bend radius. Minimum bend angle. Maximum bend angle.
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The following examples illustrate bend creation: Example 1: Only One Bend in a Pipe Spool
1 Start Segment Length 2 Bending Start 3 Bend Radius 4 End Segment Length Example 2: More Than One Bend in a Pipe Spool
1 Start Segment Length 2 Bending Start 3 Bend Radius 4 Middle Segment Length 5 End Segment Length The following table describes the Bending Machine file format: FIELD NAME SIZE START_CLAMP_LEN DESCRIPTION Pipe nominal diameter. Minimum clamp length required before the first bend of the pipe spool. Design rule: The length of the start segment should be equal or longer than this value. Minimum clamp length required between two bends of the pipe spool. Design rule: The length of the middle segment should be equal or longer than this value. Minimum clamp length after the last bend of the pipe spool.
MID_CLAMP_LEN
END_CLAMP_LEN
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Design rule: The length of the end segment should be equal or longer than this value.
Miter File
The Miter file defines miter information for pipe sizes that are assigned to specific pipe material codes. The pipe material codes are associated with the Pipe Master Catalog file through the Piping Master Catalog Directory file. Pro/PIPING uses the Miter file to retrieve miter cut lengths, number of cuts, and minimum and maximum miter angles. This miter data is based on pipe size and is used for miter cuts during specification-driven pipeline creation. Note: The Miter file units of measurement must be the same as those in the Pipe Outer Diameter file. The following example illustrates miter cutting:
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6 Cut Length The following table describes the Miter file format: FIELD NAME SIZE CUT_LEN CUT_RATIO CUT_NUMBER SEL_ORDER MIN_ANGLE MAX_ANGLE DESCRIPTION Pipe nominal diameter. Length of the miter cut length. The ratio between the miter radius and pipe outside diameter. If both CUT_LEN and CUT_RATIO are specified, CUT_LEN will be used. Number of miter cuts. If multiple cut lengths or cut ratios are allowed for one pipe size, specify the preferred selection order in this field. A smaller number has higher order. Minimum miter angle. Maximum miter angle.
END_TYPE1 First pipe or fitting end type YES RATING1 First fitting rating NO END_TYPE2 Second pipe or fitting end type YES RATING2 Second fitting rating NO Note: You can define the End Compatibility file name by setting the piping_end_compatibility_file configuration option (default is piping_end_compatibility.ptd).
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Insulation File
The Insulation file defines the insulation data for pipes and fittings. Pro/PIPING retrieves the insulation material code and material thickness from the Insulation file and uses this insulation data for use in insulation modeling and reporting. The following table describes the Insulation file format: FIELD_NAME TYPE DESCRIPTION Insulation type. Pro/PIPING supports the following insulation types: GENERAL TRACE_PIPE Note: Only enter an insulation type in the first entry field for each type. Pro/PIPING accepts any of the Piping Master Catalog Directory file categories. Insulation material code. Insulation thickness. Note: Required when the insulation material thickness is applicable. Pipe and fitting nominal diameter. Pro/PIPING uses this data to apply the selected insulation (material type and thickness) to the pipes and fittings. Stock number for the insulation material.
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Pipe Insulation: Mineral wool cover/provision refrigeration pipe cover Steel wire Bond Cloth: Glass cloth/galvanized steel Insulation define direction
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Note: You can define the Specification Directory file name by setting the piping_spec_dir_file configuration option (default is piping_spec_dir.ptd).
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4. Click to create a new file. The New File dialog box opens. 5. Under Type, select Spec Directory File and enter a file name. This file will contain all specifications for the entire piping project. It is recommended that you use a descriptive file name such as project_name_specs.ptd. to open the file. Pro/PIPING displays the file name in the blue border next to Specification 6. Click Directory File. You can begin to define a specification record. 7. Under Define Record, enter a piping specification name (required). The Specification box lists all specification records in the current Specification Directory file. 8. Enter a mnemonic (optional). The Mnemonic box lists each mnemonic assigned to a specification record in the current Specification Directory file. If you assign a mnemonic, Pro/PIPING assigns the selected color to both the specification and the mnemonic. 9. Enter a layer name in the Layer box for the specification and mnemonic (optional). 10. Select a color (required). Colors can be assigned to the specification and mnemonic. The Color box lists all colors stored in the Piping Appearance Map (MCAT) File. You can define new colors (View > Model Setup > Color & Appearances). Refer to Setting Colors in the Utilities Menu portion of Pro/ENGINEER Basics for more information. to open the Select Auto Selection File dialog 11. Select an Auto-Selection file (required). Click box. Select an Auto-Selection file and double-click. The selected file populates the Auto Selection box. The current directory is based on the directory path in the piping_project_data_dir configuration option. 12. Do one of the following: - Select the Insulation Code check box to assign an insulation code to the current specification record (optional). The Insulation Code box lists all insulation codes in the Insulation Directory Project Data file. - Clear the Insulation Code check box and make the insulation codes unavailable to the specification. to add the new specification record to the Specification Directory file. Pro/PIPING lists the 13. Click record under Select Record. to save the file. The current directory is based on the directory path in the 14. Click piping_project_data_dir configuration option. 15. Click File > Exit.
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(in the Specification Directory file) using the Define Piping Specification dialog box (Auto-Selection box). For example, you assign the Auto-Selection file created for specification 11C (11c_asfile.ptd) to the specification 11C record in the Specification Directory file. This allows the Specification Directory file to direct Pro/PIPING to the correct Auto-Selection file.
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7. Under Auto-Select File, select the Pipe, Fitting, and Assembly (fitting) tabbed pages to define these records for each specification. 8. Click See Also and select the Auto-Selection record type to create.
INS_FILE COLOR
Note: You can define the Insulation Directory file name by setting the piping_insulation_dir_file configuration option.
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project_name_insulation_dir.ptd. to open the file. Pro/PIPING displays the file name in the blue border next to Insulation 6. Click Directory File. Begin defining an insulation record. 7. Under Define Record, enter an insulation code (required). The Insulation Code box lists all insulation codes assigned to the insulation records in the current Insulation Directory file. 8. Select an Insulation Master Catalog (MCAT) file (required). This step assigns an Insulation file to an insulation code. The Insulation File box lists all Insulation files defined in the Piping MCAT Directory file. Pro/PIPING retrieves all insulation data from both MCAT files. 9. Select a color for the solid representation of the insulation (required). The Insulation Color box lists all Pro/PIPING colors stored in the Piping Appearance Map (MCAT) file. You can define new colors. to add the new insulation record to the Insulation Directory file. Pro/PIPING lists the record 10. Click under Select Record. 11. Click to save the Insulation Directory file. The current directory is based on the directory path in the piping_project_data_dir configuration option. 12. Click File > Exit. Note: To assign an insulation record to a project specification, select an insulation code when you define a specification in the Specification Directory file.
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specification 12A (12a_asfile.ptd). You select a fitting and click The following table describes the Fitting Category Map file format: FIELD NAME ICON_NUMBER FIELD TYPE Integer DESCRIPTION
to insert it.
ICON_BITMAP FITTING_CATEGORY
Character Character
Icon number. Icons are ordered from left to right under Fitting Selection in the fitting insertion dialog boxes. Ordering begins with the number 1. If more than 14 icons are displayed, a scroll bar appears. Icon bit map file name Fitting category. You can assign multiple categories using a comma (,) as delimiter.
Note: You can define the Fitting Category Map file name by setting the piping_fitt_category_map_file configuration option.
After you create the icon files, store the files in the Pro/PIPING resource location and map them to their appropriate fitting categories in the Fitting Category Map file. For more information about mapping fitting category icon files, refer to the Fitting Category Map file topics.
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Fitting Categories
Pro/PIPING uses fitting categories for data retrieval. You can define Pro/PIPING fitting categories as needed. Note that you must add each new fitting category to the Piping Master Catalog (MCAT) Directory file and the Fitting Category Map (Project Data) file. Refer to these topics for more information. Pro/PIPING provides the following fitting categories: FITTING CATEGORY VALVE ANGLE_VALVE RELIEF_VALVE FLANGE GASKET ELBOW ELBOW_LET BRANCH BRANCH_LET GENERAL ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION Valve, such as gate valve, globe valve, and so on Angle valve Relief valve Flange Gasket Elbow Elbow olet Branch Branch olet General fitting Assembly fitting
7. Select a stock number format for the fitting record (required). The Select Stock Number Format box
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lists all stock number formats defined for the fitting records in the current Auto-Selection file. Pro/PIPING displays the fitting stock number during information reporting. Under Select Stock Number Format, perform the following tasks to select the fitting stock number format: a. Select the stock number format keywords. You can select Pro/PIPING format keywords from the Keyword box, enter words or ASCII characters required by your project, or choose a combination of both. b. Select a delimiter. A delimiter separates areas in a listing. You can select a delimiter from the Delimiter box or enter a new delimiter. Note that delimiters must be enclosed with commas omitting any white space (,-,). 8. Select a material classification code (MCCS) format for the fitting record (optional). The Select Material Classification Code Format box lists all material classification code formats defined for the fitting records in the current Auto-Selection file. Under Select Material Classification Code Format, perform the following tasks to a select an MCCS format: a. Select the MCCS format keywords. You can select Pro/PIPING format keywords from the Keyword box, enter new keywords unique to your project, or choose a combination of both. b. Select a delimiter. A delimiter separates areas in a listing. You can select a delimiter from the Delimiter box or enter a new delimiter. Note that delimiters must be enclosed with commas omitting any white space (,-,). 9. Under Select Selection Name, enter a fitting selection name (required). The Select Selection Name box lists all selection names defined for the fitting records in the current Auto-Selection file. PIPING uses the fitting selection names to populate the Selection Name boxes in the Insert Fitting and Insert Group Fitting dialog boxes during fitting insertion. to add the new fitting record to the Auto-Selection file. Pro/PIPING lists the record under 10. Click Select Record. to save the Auto-Selection file. The current directory is based on the directory path in the 11. Click piping_project_data_dir configuration option. 12. Repeat the above steps to define additional fitting records. or Click the Assembly tab to define all assembly fitting records for the current Auto-Selection file. or Click File > Exit.
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Pro/PIPING populates the Configuration box with the assembly fitting configuration (the fitting names and assembly sequence). The Configuration box lists all configurations defined for the assembly fitting records. 2. You can confirm or change the assembly fitting sizes (optional). Note that Pro/PIPING determines assembly fitting sizes according to the pipe sizes defined in the pipe records (Pipe tab) for the current Auto-Selection file. next to Sizes. The Size Table dialog boxes opens. Pro/PIPING lists all pipe sizes a. Click assigned to the pipe records (Pipe tabbed page). Pro/PIPING retrieves the pipe sizes from the current Auto-Selection file. Each pipe size contains a check box to indicate selection status. Pro/PIPING selects all sizes by default. Clear each check box to make a size unavailable from the assembly fitting record. You can click b. Click to reset the list to the Pro/PIPING default selections.
3. Select a stock number format for the assembly fitting record (required). The Select Stock Number Format box lists all stock number formats defined for the assembly fitting records in the current AutoSelection file. Pro/PIPING displays assembly fitting stock numbers during information reporting. Under Select Stock Number Format, perform the following tasks to select an assembly fitting stock number format: a. Select the stock number format keywords. You can select Pro/PIPING format keywords from the Keyword box, enter words or ASCII characters required by your project, or choose a combination of both. b. Select a delimiter. A delimiter separates areas in a listing. You can select a delimiter from the Delimiter box or enter a new delimiter. Note that delimiters must be enclosed with commas omitting any white space (,-,). 4. Select a material classification code (MCCS) format for the assembly fitting record (optional). The Select Material Classification Code Format box lists all material classification code formats defined for the assembly fitting records in the current Auto-Selection file. Under Select Material Classification Code Format, perform the following tasks to select an MCCS format: a. Select the MCCS format keywords. You can select Pro/PIPING format keywords from the Keyword box, enter words or ASCII characters required by your project, or choose a combination of both. b. Select a delimiter. A delimiter separates areas in a listing. You can select a delimiter from the Delimiter box or enter a new delimiter. Note that delimiters must be enclosed with commas omitting any white space (,-,). 5. Under Select Selection Name, enter an assembly fitting selection name (required). The Select Selection Name box lists all selection names defined for the assembly fitting records in the current Auto-Selection file. Pro/PIPING uses the assembly fitting selection names to populate the Selection Name boxes in the Insert Fitting dialog box. to add the new assembly fitting record to the Auto-Selection file. Pro/PIPING lists the 6. Click record under Select Record. 7. Click to save the Auto-Selection file. The current directory is based on the directory path in the piping_project_data_dir configuration option. 8. Repeat the above steps to define additional assembly fitting records. or Click File > Exit.
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Size Tables
Pro/PIPING uses size tables to list all pipe and fitting sizes in the selected Pipe or Fitting Master Catalog (MCAT) file. You select an MCAT file (in the Define Piping Specification dialog box) to define a pipe or fitting Auto-Selection file record. Pro/PIPING opens two different size tables according to the following selections: Pipes and Standard Fittings Size Table for a Pipe Size Table for a Flange Fitting
The following table describes the Size Table format above: Left Section Lists all sizes defined in the MCAT file that you selected. Right Section Displays the size selection status with a check box. Pro/PIPING selects all sizes by default. You can clear a check box to make the size unavailable.
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The following table describes the Size Table format above: Left Section Lists all main sizes defined in the MCAT File that you selected. Right Section Displays the branch or new size selection status with a check box. Pro/PIPING selects all branch or new sizes by default. You can clear a check box to make the size unavailable. In the above example, there are two reducer fitting sizes with the main size 32A: 32A (main size) to 20A (new size) 32A (main size) to 25A (new size)
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4. Select a pipe schedule (required). The Schedule box lists all pipe schedules assigned to the selected Pipe MCAT file. Pro/PIPING retrieves the schedules from the Pipe MCAT file. 5. Select a pipe end type (required). The End Type box lists all pipe end types assigned to the selected Pipe MCAT file. Pro/PIPING retrieves the end types from the Pipe MCAT file. 6. You can confirm or change the pipe sizes assigned to the selected Pipe MCAT file (optional). next to Sizes. The Size Table dialog box opens. Pro/PIPING lists all pipe sizes a. Click assigned to the selected Pipe MCAT file. Each pipe size contains a check box to indicate selection status. Pro/PIPING selects all sizes by default. Clear each check box to make a pipe size unavailable from the pipe record. You can click selections. b. Click to reset the list to the Pro/PIPING default
7. Select a stock number format for the pipe record (required). The Select Stock Number Format box lists the stock number formats defined for the pipe records in the current Auto-Selection file. Pro/PIPING displays the pipe stock number during information reporting. Under Select Stock Number Format, perform the following tasks to select the pipe stock number format: a. Select the stock number format keywords. You can select Pro/PIPING format keywords from the Keyword box, enter words or ASCII characters required by your project, or choose a combination of both. b. Select a delimiter. A delimiter separates areas in a listing. You can select a delimiter from the Delimiter box or enter a new delimiter. Note that delimiters must be enclosed with commas omitting any white space (,-,). 8. Select a material classification code (MCCS) format for the pipe record (optional). The Select Material Classification Code Format box lists all material classification code formats defined for the pipe records in the current Auto-Selection file. Under Select Material Classification Code Format, select an MCCS format as follows: a. Select the MCCS format keywords. You can select Pro/PIPING format keywords from the Keyword box, enter words or ASCII characters required by your project, or choose a combination of both. b. Select a delimiter. A delimiter separates areas in a listing. You can select a delimiter from the Delimiter box or enter a new delimiter. Note that delimiters must be enclosed with commas omitting any white space (,-,). 9. Select either one or both of the following pipe corner type check boxes for the pipe record (optional): - Allow BendEnables corner bends for the selected pipe. - Allow MiterAllows mitered corners for the selected pipe. to add the new pipe record to the Auto-Selection file. Pro/PIPING lists the record under 10. Click Select Record. to save the Auto-Selection file. The current directory is based on the directory path in the 11. Click piping_project_data_dir configuration option. 12. Repeat the above steps to define additional pipe records. or Click the Fitting tab to define all fitting records for the current Auto-Selection file. or Click File > Exit.
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Deleting a Record
Under Select Record, select the record to delete. Click and follow steps 9 and 10 above.
Format Keywords
The following tables describe the stock number and material classification code (MCCS) format keywords for pipes, fittings, and assembly fitting records in the Auto-Selection files: Pipes KEYWORDS MATL_CODE MCAT_FILE SCH_RATE END_TYPE SIZE SIZE_CODE DESCRIPTION Pipe material code Pipe Master Catalog file name Pipe schedule Pipe end type Pipe nominal diameter Size code for pipe nominal diameter
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Fittings KEYWORDS SNAME MATL_CODE MCAT_FILE SCH_RATE END_TYPE NEND_TYPE SIZE NSIZE BSIZE SIZE_CODE NSIZE_CODE BSIZE_CODE Assembly Fittings KEYWORDS SNAME SIZE SIZE_CODE DESCRIPTION Assembly fitting selection name Assembly fitting size Size code for the assembly fitting size DESCRIPTION Fitting selection name Fitting material code Fitting Master Catalog file name Fitting rating Fitting inlet end type Fitting outlet end type Fitting inlet size Fitting outlet size Fitting branch outlet size Size code for fitting inlet size Size code for fitting outlet size Size code for fitting branch outlet size
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EditModify Pro/PIPING bend tables. You can update a bend table at any time. ShowView Pro/PIPING bend tables. You can confirm bend table data. ReadRead a bend table from a file to a part. WriteWrite a bend table from a part to a file.
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. The system reads the file data and writes Enter the name of the existing bend table file and click it to the current bend table file. Modify the bend table data, if needed. 4. Click File > Save and Exit to save and close the bend table. You must now assign the new bend table to a pipe segment or line stock to use it.
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3. A Pro/TABLE window opens and displays the selected table. 4. Modify the bend table. 5. Click File > Save or Exit. Pro/PIPING saves the bend table in the current directory. Note: You must assign a bend table to a pipe segment or line stock to use it.
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5. Click . The Confirm Cancel dialog box opens. Click to confirm the update. The dialog boxes close and Pro/PIPING updates the active assembly information. Pro/PIPING confirms the update in the Message Area. 6. Regenerate (PIPING > Regenerate) to apply the changes to the piping model displayed in the graphics window. under Assembly in the Update Note: To quickly apply the changes to another assembly, click Model dialog box and select another assembly. Then, repeat the last three steps above.
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The following table describes the ISOGEN Symbol Map file format: FIELD NAME FITTING_GENERIC_NAME ISOGEN_COMPONENT_NAME ISOGEN_SKEY FIELD TYPE Character Character Character DESCRIPTION Pro/PIPING fitting generic name ISOGEN component name ISOGEN component symbol key (SKEY)
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Note: The double asterisks (**) indicate ISOGEN endtypes. You can use these characters or replace them with suitable endtypes allowed by ISOGEN. If you use the asterisks, Pro/PIPING matches the fitting endtype in the model against the corresponding ISOGEN endtypes and the ISOGEN endtypes replace the asterisks for each fitting. The disadvantage of using the double asterisks is that if the ISOGEN Endtype Map file does not contain a mapped ISOGEN endtype, Pro/PIPING ignores the setting in the ISOGEN Symbol Map and selects the default symbol key (SKEY).
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endtype string replaces the double asterisks in the symbol key to form the final SKEY. If either of these cases fail, the default symbol key is used.
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Notes : Pro/PIPING allows you to specify any character as a nominal size. However, the ISOGEN PCF file format expects a number as the pipe nominal size. For Nominal Bore (NB) values, use only the numbers 0-9, the period (.), or the slash (/). For NB values in millimeters, only integers can be entered. For NB values in inches, you can use fractions (For example, 1-1/2 for a one and one half inch bore). NB values cannot include white spaces. For NB values, the symbol (") used normally for inches cannot be used
isogen_mandatory_attr_file (Spec-Driven)
isogen.fls, <valid file name> Specify a name for the file that contains ISOGEN mandatory attribute files.
isogen_endtype_map_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/isodata/isogen_endtype_map.ptd, <absolute directory path and valid file name> Specify a path and name for the file that maps Pro/PIPING endtypes with ISOGEN endtypes.
isogen_symbol_map_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/isodata/isogen_symbol_map.ptd, <absolute directory path and valid file name> Specify a path and name for the file that maps Pro/PIPING fitting library part names with ISOGEN component names and symbol keys (SKEY).
isogen_output_files_dir (Spec-Driven)
<proe_run_directory>, <absolute directory path> Specify a directory path for archiving the ISOGEN output files.
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isogen_nominal_size_map_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/isodata/isogen_nominal_size_map.ptd, <absolute directory path and valid file name> Specify a path and name for the file that maps Pro/PIPING sizes with ISOGEN nominal sizes in millimeters and inches.
isogen_pcf_filename_format (Spec-Driven)
mnemonic-specification-number, <a combination of the following keywords: size, specification, mnemonic, number, insulation, and any valid file name characters>. Delimiter characters must be enclosed by commas (,) omitting any white space. For example MNEMONIC,-,SIZE. Specify a name format for ISOGEN (.pcf) files. Pro/PIPING creates ISOGEN file names from the values assigned to the keywords. See the following example: ISOGEN File Name Format mnemonic-number-insulation ship1-mnemonic-numberinsulation Assigned Values water,1001,is water,1001,is ISOGEN (.pcf) File Name water-1001-is.pcf ship1-water-1001is.pcf
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the assembly from either the Model Tree or the Piping System Tree, or by selecting the pipeline in the graphics window. 3. Under Modify Options, click Edit Pipeline. The Edit Pipeline dialog box opens. 4. If active assembly contains multiple pipelines, select the pipeline to insulate from the Select Pipeline box. 5. Select the Label tab. Under Pipeline Label, modify the insulation code for the selected pipeline. Two conditions apply for insulation modification: - If an insulation code was assigned to the pipeline, the Insulation box displays the code. You can select another insulation code from the list to change the insulation. - If an insulation code was not assigned to the pipeline, select the Insulation check box and select an insulation code from the list to insulate the pipeline. to save the selections. Pro/PIPING modifies the insulation data in the insulation feature in 6. Click the active assembly. You can retrieve insulation information (PIPING > Info) to view the assigned insulation data. 7. Regenerate (PIPING > Regenerate) the assembly to update the model display. Notes: The following Specification Database files must be populated with insulation data in order to assign insulation to specification-driven pipelines: - Insulation Directory file (Project Data file) must contain records for the insulation codes. - Insulation MCAT file (Master Catalog file) that is assigned to an insulation code must contain insulation data. Pro/PIPING creates insulation solids automatically after you create pipe solids.
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To locate the insulation segment feature to delete, select the insulation feature and right-click. From the shortcut menu, select Info > Parent Child Info. The Reference Information Window opens. Under Children of Current Feature, Pro/PIPING lists all children of the selected insulation feature. Insulation segment features are labeled Insulation Seg id <number>. 4. Select the Insulation Segment feature to redefine from the Model Tree. The feature highlights on the pipeline in the graphics window. Right-click and a shortcut menu appears. 5. Click Redefine. The Redefine Insulation dialog box opens with the insulation segment selected. 6. Select the Start option under Insulation Segment Points and do the any of the following tasks: and select a pipe segment - Change the insulation start point. Under Select Start Point, click to specify the insulation start point. Crosshairs indicate the start point on the pipe segment and the pipe segment ID populates the Select Start Point box. - Change the insulation end point. Select the End point option under Insulation Segment Points. and select the insulation end point. Crosshairs indicate the Under Select End Point, click end point on the pipe segment and the pipe segment ID populates the Select End Point box. - Change the start and end point placement. Under Point Placement Options, select one of the following options to specify both start and end point placement. Note that you must select the Start and End options under Insulation Segment Points to place the appropriate points:
specifies the start or end point distance from the pipe segment upstream end. specifies the start or end point distance ratio from the pipe segment upstream end. places a start or end point on the pipe segment perpendicular to that pipe segment. Note that the start point pipe segment must be perpendicular to the end point pipe segment to make this option available. places a start or end point from a specified datum plane. The datum plane must be perpendicular to the start or end point pipe segment. Pro/PIPING creates a reference to the datum plane. Under Positioning Parameters, specify the point location parameters based on the selected placement option. Use the thumb wheel to move the point placement or enter a value in the thumb wheel box and ENTER for exact placement. , select a datum plane from If you selected the Datum plane reference placement option, the graphics window. Pro/PIPING displays the datum place name in the Positioning Parameters box. - Change the insulation. Under Insulation Parameters, select a new insulation code to assign new insulation between the specified placement points. to assign new insulation to the pipe segment. Pro/PIPING creates a new insulation feature 7. Click and reassigns the insulation segment feature to it. Notes: The following Specification Database files must be populated with insulation data in order to assign insulation to specification-driven pipelines: - Insulation Directory file (Project Data file) must contain records for the insulation codes. - Insulation MCAT file (Master Catalog file) that is assigned to an insulation code must contain insulation data. The Model Tree must display features to redefine insulation segment features from the Model Tree. Click View > Model Tree Setup > Item Display. Under Display, select the Features check box and
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piping_design_method (Spec-Driven)
non_spec_driven, spec_driven, user_driven Specify the piping design method for the piping project. non_spec_drivenActivates the Non Specification-Driven piping design mode. spec_drivenActivates the Specification-Driven piping design mode. user_drivenActivates the User-Driven piping design mode. This mode allows you to switch between Specification-Driven and Non Specification-Driven piping design modes and convert existing assemblies at any time in the design process.
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pipe_solid_centerline (Spec-Driven)
yes, no Sets the pipe solid centerline display mode. Pro/PIPING displays a pipe solid centerline in the graphics window to indicate the center of the pipe solid. After you set this option, the display changes immediately in the current session of Pro/ENGINEER. This mode displays the pipe solid center only. yesPro/PIPING displays the pipe solid centerlines. noPro/PIPING does not display pipe solid centerlines. Note: The pipe_solid_centerline mode differs from the centerline or solid display capabilities in both the Set Display and the Piping System Tree in the following ways: The mode set by the pipe_solid_centerline configuration option indicates the center of the pipe solid geometry with a line. This is a global setting for all pipelines. The Set Display centerline or solid display mode (PIPING > Set Up > Set Display) enables you to select only one pipeline in the active assembly but not in the subassemblies. You can display the selected pipeline with a pipe solid or centerline. The Piping System Tree centerline or solid display mode allows you to select one or more pipelines in the active assembly, including subassemblies. You can display the selected pipeline with a pipe solid or centerline. Note that if you are creating pipelines based on the "one pipeline per assembly" modeling method, it is recommended that you use this centerline/solid display mode.
piping_appearance_map_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/piping_appearance.map, <absolute directory path and valid file name> Specify a path and name for the file that maps all colors used in a Pro/PIPING piping design project. Note: The Piping Appearance Map file must be stored in the directory location specified by the piping_mcat_dir configuration option.
piping_end_compatibility_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/piping_end_compatibility.ptd, <absolute directory path and valid file name> Specify a path and name for the file that contains the list of all valid end type connections (fitting-to-fitting, fitting-to-pipe, and pipe-to-fitting) allowed for a piping project. Pro/PIPING uses this data for end type checking during fitting insertion. Note: The Piping End Compatibility file must be stored in the directory location specified by the piping_mcat_dir configuration option.
piping_fitt_angle_tolerance (Spec-Driven)
1.5, <positive real number> Specify a value for the piping fitting angle tolerance. Pro/PIPING uses this data to check fitting angles during fitting insertion. The unit of measurement is degrees.
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piping_fitt_category_map_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/sample_project/piping_fitt_category_map.ptd, < absolute directory path and valid file name> Specify a name for the file that maps each fitting category to a fitting category button in the fitting insertion dialog boxes. Note: The Piping Fitting Category Map file must be stored in the directory location specified by the piping_project_data_dir configuration option.
piping_fitt_lib_dir (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/fittinglib/, <absolute directory path> Specify a path where the fitting model part (individual parts or family table generic parts with their associated tables) files are archived. Pro/PIPING uses this data during fitting insertion.
piping_fluid_parameter (Spec-Driven)
yes, no Specify pipeline fluid parameter availability. yesPro/PIPING sets the Parameters tabbed page in the Create Pipeline dialog box as available. noPro/PIPING sets the Parameters tabbed page in the Create Pipeline dialog box as unavailable.
piping_insulation_dir_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/sample_project/piping_insulation_dir.ptd, <absolute directory path and valid file name> Specify a name for the file that contains the list of all valid insulation specifications for a piping project. Note: The Piping Insulation Directory file must be stored in the directory location specified by the piping_project_data_dir configuration option.
piping_manufacture_dir_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/piping_manufacture_dir.ptd, <absolute directory path and valid file name> Specify a name for the file that contains pipe manufacturing information for projects based on a pipe material code. The piping_mcat_dir configuration option resources or retrieves data from this file. Note: The Piping Manufacture Directory file must be stored in the directory location specified by the piping_mcat_dir configuration option.
piping_mcat_dir (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/, <absolute directory path>) Specify a path where the piping Master Catalog files are archived. Pro/PIPING uses the Master Catalog files create piping specification files (Project Data files) for a piping project.
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piping_mcat_dir_file (Spec-Driven)
piping_mcat_dir.ptd, <valid file name> Specify a name for the file that contains all pipe and fitting master catalog files. Note: The Piping MCAT Directory file must be stored in the directory location specified by the piping_mcat_dir configuration option.
piping_min_bolting_clearance (Spec-Driven)
20, <positive integer> Specify a value for minimum bolt clearance. Pro/PIPING uses this data during fitting insertion. Note: Set the Pro/ENGINEER configuration option pro_unit_length to change the unit of measurement (default is inches).
pipeline_min_segment_length (Spec-Driven)
1.5, <positive integer> Specify a value for the pipeline minimum segment length. Pro/PIPING uses this data during fitting insertion. Note: Set the Pro/ENGINEER configuration option pro_unit_length to change the unit of measurement (default is inches).
piping_project_data_dir (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/sample_project/, <absolute directory path> Specify a path where the project related specification and design rule files are archived. Pro/PIPING uses this data for specification-driven pipeline modeling and reporting.
piping_spec_dir_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/sample_project/piping_spec_dir.ptd, <absolute directory path and valid file name> Specify a path and name for the file that archives the list of all piping specifications. Pro/PIPING uses this file specification-driven fitting selection, pipeline creation, and design rule checking.
piping_thumb_wheel_increment (Spec-Driven)
1, <positive real number> Specify a value for the piping thumb wheel increment. Pro/PIPING uses this data to adjust the positioning increments when using the thumb wheel for various tasks such as during fitting insertion. Note: Set the Pro/ENGINEER configuration option pro_unit_length to change the unit of measurement (default is inches).
pipeline_assembly_name_format (Spec-Driven)
MNEMONIC-NUMBER, <one or a combination of the following keywords: SIZE, SPECIFICATION, MNEMONIC, NUMBER, INSULATION, and any valid file name characters>. Delimiter characters must be enclosed by commas (,) omitting any white space. For example MNEMONIC,-,SIZE.
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Specify a pipeline assembly name format. Pro/PIPING creates assembly names from the values assigned to the keywords during pipeline creation and routing. Any combination of keywords and valid file name characters are allowed. The following table describes the format: Assembly Name Format MNEMONIC-NUMBERINSULATION SHIP1-MNEMONICNUMBER-INSULATION Assigned Values WATER, 1001, IS WATER, 1001, IS Assembly File Name WATER-1001-IS.ASM SHIP1-WATER-1001-IS.ASM
pipeline_label_format (Spec-Driven)
SIZE-SPECIFICATION-MNEMONIC-NUMBER-INSULATION, <one or a combination of the following keywords: SIZE, SPECIFICATION, MNEMONIC, NUMBER, INSULATION, and any valid file name characters>. Delimiter characters must be enclosed by commas (,) omitting any white space. For example MNEMONIC,-,SIZE. Specify a pipeline label format. Pro/PIPING creates pipeline labels from the values assigned to the keywords during pipeline creation and routing. The following table describes the format: Pipeline Label Format MNEMONIC-NUMBERINSULATION SHIP1-MNEMONICNUMBER-INSULATION Assigned Values WATER, 1001, IS WATER, 1001, IS Pipeline Label WATER-1001-IS SHIP1-WATER-1001-IS
pipeline_spool_label_format (Spec-Driven)
SIZE-SPECIFICATION-MNEMONIC-NUMBER-SPOOL#PREFIX[0]SPOOLNUM[01]SUFFIX[], <one or a combination of the following keywords: SIZE, SPECIFICATION, MNEMONIC, NUMBER, INSULATION, SPOOLNUM, PREFIX, SUFFIX, and any valid file name characters> Delimiter characters must be enclosed by commas (,) omitting any white space. For example MNEMONIC,-,SIZE. Specify a pipeline spool label format. Pro/PIPING creates spool labels from the values assigned to the keywords during pipe piece cutting. The following table describes the format: Pipeline Spool Label Format MNEMONIC-NUMBERINSULATION SHIP1-MNEMONIC-NUMBERINSULATION Assigned Values WATER, 1001, IS WATER, 1001, IS Pipeline Spool Label WATER-1001-IS SHIP1-WATER-1001-IS
pipeline_start_assembly_name (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/fittinglib/ pipeline_start.asm, <absolute directory path and valid file name> Specify a path and name for the file that contains template information (assembly units, pre-defined views, etc.). Pro/PIPING uses this information to create new pipeline subassemblies. Note: The Pipeline Start assembly file must be stored in the directory location specified by the
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piping_system_tree_format (Spec-Driven)
MNEMONIC, <one or a combination of the following keywords: SIZE, SPECIFICATION, MNEMONIC, NUMBER, INSULATION, and any ASCII characters>. Delimiter characters must be enclosed by commas (,) omitting any white space. For example MNEMONIC,-,SIZE. Specify the piping system tree format. Pro/PIPING creates piping systems or categories from the values assigned to the keywords. These categories organize all pipelines in the Piping System Tree. The following table describes the format: Piping System Tree Format Pipeline Values Piping System (Category) Name
piping_material_file (Spec-Driven)
<proe_load_directory>/text/piping_data/master_catalog/piping_material.ptd, <absolute directory path and valid file name> Specify the path and name for the file that contains the piping material information. Pro/PIPING associates this information (material code, full description, pipe density, pipe and fitting master catalog file names) with pipes and fittings. Note: The Piping Material file must be stored in the directory location specified by the piping_mcat_dir configuration option.
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To Route to a Port
1. 2. Click the Route Pipe > To/Pnt Port command or the Route Pipe > Connect command. Select a valid entry port in the piping assembly. The current pipe size may be different from the selected port size. If so, a warning message appears with a size mismatch message. 3. Using a reducer, you can change the size of the pipe or the port so that they match. An error message can appear when you modify the pipeline, and the port and pipe become mismatched.
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selection. It is also used for end compatibility checking between a nozzle and its connected pipeline. RATINGA string parameter used to store the nozzle rating, which is used to automate the fitting selection. It is also used for end compatibility checking between a nozzle and its connected pipeline.
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point or pipe end) or specify a datum point for the new pipe to go through (click Thru Point). - AxisCreate a line segment coincident with an axis. 5. When the INT FOLLOW menu appears, select Done Follow to create the pipe follow.
Flow Direction
A pipeline has specific flow direction requirements based on the process flow requirements of the fluid inside the pipeline, such as gas, water, or fuel. The flow direction is usually specified in the Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID). If a P&ID link does not exist, a reasonable default flow direction assignment can occur based on the modeling intent and predefined flow direction rules.
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Any unresolved flow direction inconsistencies are captured by the reporting process within pipeline routing, fitting insertion, and pipeline reporting. The following are flow violations that you may encounter: Converging flow at a junction. Diverging flow at a junction. Converging pipelines (two different pipelines that share a physical connection point but are opposed in direction). Diverging pipelines (two different pipelines that share a physical connection point but are opposed in direction). Pipelines with dead loops (loops that feed back into the pipeline and have no outlet).
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Rule 4For Lateral fittings, the y-axis of the inlet port and the z-axis of the lateral outlet port must include an angle equal to the lateral angle of the fitting. - Locate the inlet port on the local z-axis. - Locate the outlet port along the lateral axis that lies on the local z-y plane of the fitting.
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15-400
Corner
Valve
Globe Valve
Valve Valve
Hose Connection Globe Valve Lift Check Globe Valve Emergency Shut Off Globe Valve Swing Check Valve
SC FLFF FLFF
Inline Inline Flow_ Constr ained Flow_ Constr ained Flow_ Constr ained Flow_ Constr ained Flow_ Constr ained Flow_ Constr ained Flow_ Constr ained Branch _ reduci ng
Valve
FLFF
10K
25-100
Valve
FLFF
5K, 10K
25-250
FLRF
10K, 20K
50-300
Valve
Self Closing Globe Valve Screw Down Stop Check Valve (Globe)
FLFF
25-50
Valve
FLFF
15-400
FLRF
32-250
Branch
Reducing Tee
BW
SW
10, 40, 70, 140, 80, 160, SPP, 12Y, 79Y, 95Y, 5S, 10S, 20S 10, 40, 70, 140, 80, 160
15-900
6-100
Tee_reducing_ sw
Branch _ reduci ng
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SW
10-100
Tee_red_grd_s w
Branch
Straight Tee
BW
SW
SC SC
BW
BW
Elbow 45 Degree (Socket-Welding Type) Elbow 90 Degree (Socket-Welding Type) Elbow 90 Degree (Bite Type) Flange Blank Flange (Flange Type) Corrosion Flange Composite Flange (Alloy) Composite Flange (Copper) Slip-on Flange for Flat Face Type Slip-on Flange for Raised Face Type Solid Brazing Type Slip-on Flange (Alloy) Solid Brazing Type
SW
10, 40, 70, 140, 80, 160, SPP 10, 40, 70, 140, 16, 40, SPP TMP 10, 40, 70, 140, 80, 160, SPP 10, 40, 70, 140, 80, 160, 12Y, 79Y, 95Y, SPP 10, 40, 70, 140, 80, 160, 12Y, 79Y, 95Y, SPP 10, 40, 70, 140 10, 40, 70, 140 10, 40, 70, 140, 80, 160, SPP 5K 5K, 10K 5K, 10K 5K, 10K 5K, 10K, 16K 20K, 30K, 40K 5K, 10K
15-300
6-100
Branch
4-40 4-40
Branch Branch
25-2600
Elbow
25-2600
Elbow_90_bw
Elbow
10-100
Elbow_45_sw
Elbow
SW
10-100
Elbow_90_sw
Elbow
SC
4-40
Elbow_90_b_s c Flange_blank Corrosion Composite_all oy Composite_co pper Flange_slip_ff Flange_slip_rf Solid_braz_aly _fl Solid_braz_cp
Elbow
FLFF/SO
5K, 10K
10-40
Flange
115
r_fl FLFF/SW FLRF/BW 280K 30K 15-80 15-400 6-40 40-800 10-500 5-100 6-100 50-200 150-650 15-500 15-400 15-400 10-1000 Socketweld_fl Flange_neck_r f Boss_bw Exp_cpl_so Sleeve_bw Socket_sw Coupling_sw Suction_a_sw Suction_b_sw Cap_bw Gasket_neck Gasket_neck_s team Gasket_slip Flange Flange Branch Let Joint Joint Inline Joint Inline Inline Inline Gasket Gasket Gasket
General
Boss Expansion Joint (General Type) Sleeve Joint Socket Coupling Joint for Copper Pipe Suction Mouth "A" Type Suction Mouth "B" Type Cap Gasket for neck Gasket for neck steam Gasket for slip
30K 30K 5K, 10K, 16K, 20K, 30K 5K, 10K, 16K, 20K, 30K, 40K 10K
Gasket for slip Steam Sea Water Strainer S Type Steam Trap Concentric Reducer
GKFF
10-1000
Gasket_slip_st eam Strainer_ff Trap_piston Red_concentri c_bw Red_concentri c_sw Red_eccentric _bw
Gasket
FLFF FLFF BW
Reducer
SW
6-100
Eccentric Reducer
BW
15-500
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The inlet port of the fitting is aligned with the surface of the main pipe segment as follows: The z-axis of the outlet port of the fitting is aligned with the branch pipe segment, if an existing junction is identified for the fitting insertion. If there is no branch segment at the selected location, the fitting can be oriented around the main pipe segment. The stem axis is the z-axis of the inlet port. In orthogonal branch outlet fittings, the z-axes of inlet and outlet ports are parallel to each other. The non-orthogonal branch outlet fittings such as latrolets, have an angle between the z-axes of the inlet and the outlet ports. Based on this, lateral fittings are distinguished from other branch outlet fittings.
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For butt-welded fittings, the pipe is welded to the butt-welded ends of the fitting. The fitting ports are located at the butt-welded ends as shown in the figure. If a butt-welded fitting has two butt-welded ends along its local z-axis, then either end can be defined as the inlet port. For flanged fittings, the flanged face of the fitting mates with a matching gasket or a suitable flanged face of another fitting. The fitting ports must be located at the flanged face as shown in the figure. If a flanged fitting has two flanged ends along its local z-axis, then either end can be defined as the inlet port. The positive z-axes of the inlet and outlet ports are pointing outward of the fitting and are aligned to the fitting local z-axis. Note: The two ports need not be created in any particular sequence and their names are user-definable. Of the two ports, one must be defined as the inlet port. By convention, the port with the SIZE parameter is defined as the inlet port.
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In the following figure, PORT1 is located on the inside face of the socket, and PORT0 (a flanged end) is located on the outside flange face. For threaded fittings, the pipe is threaded up to the origin of the port that represents the end of the threaded hole or socket.
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INLINE INLINE_REDUCING
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO YES YES
Fittings with the same inlet and outlet sizes (valves) Inline fittings with different inlet and outlet sizes (reducers) Coupling Any flange Any gasket Any valve Reducing elbows Any elbowlet Any elbow Straight tee Reducing tee
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BRANCH_LET FLOW_CONSTRAINED
YES YES
YES YES
NO NO
Weldolet Check valves and special non return globe and relief valves
The following points must be noted about fitting codes and their insertion behavior: The JOINT is a special fitting code that has the same fitting insertion behavior as the INLINE code. Joint fittings such as couplings and sleeves must be assigned this code. The code is used by the automatic joint fitting selection functionality. The FLANGE and GASKET are special fitting codes that have the same fitting insertion behavior as the INLINE code. Flange and gasket fittings such as a weldneck flange, slip-on flange, or any type of gasket, must be assigned their respective codes. The FLANGE and GASKET codes are used in the respective automatic flange and gasket fitting selection functionality. The ELBOW is a special fitting code that has the same fitting insertion behavior as the CORNER code. Elbow fittings such as 90 degree long/short radius and 45 degree long/short radius, must be assigned this code. This fitting code is used to automatically select an elbow fitting and insert it as a trimmed elbow or, insert elbows at all vertices of a pipeline with a single operation. The BRANCH_LET is a special fitting code for special branch outlet fittings (olet fittings and half couplings). The library part model of a branch outlet fitting must have a string value of BRANCH_LET in the string parameter FIT_TYPE.
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1 NEAR location (inlet port origin) 2 CENTER location 3 FAR location (outlet port origin) By default, the NEAR option aligns the fitting inlet port with the selected insertion point on the pipe segment. Similarly, the FAR option aligns the fitting outlet port with the selected insertion point on the pipe segment. The CENTER option aligns the midpoint between the fitting inlet and outlet to the selected insertion point on the pipe segment.
NEAR, FAR, and CENTER Alignment Locations Based on Fitting Ports and an OFFSET Parameter
For fittings with NEAR/FAR alignment locations that do not coincide with the respective inlet/outlet port locations as in the case of socket-welded and screwed fittings, you can still use the inlet/outlet port locations as default NEAR/FAR alignment locations. The CENTER location is determined as the midpoint of the NEAR and FAR locations. Alternatively, you can use an optional OFFSET parameter associated with either or both of the ports to specify an offset location from the inlet/outlet ports. Refer the following figure for details.
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1 Optional NEAR location (20.0mm from inlet port) 2 Default NEAR location (inlet port with offset of 20.0mm) 3 Automatic CENTER location 4 Default FAR location (outlet port with offset of 20.0mm) 5 Optional FAR location (20.0mm from outlet port) Using the OFFSET parameter and the ability to enable/disable it during fitting insertion, you can apply the desired NEAR and FAR alignment locations as required by your design. By this, you will be able to offset a fitting port to a desired location and align that location to the point on the pipe segment where it is inserted. You can create your linear parametric dimensions up to this point on the pipe segment. Using the OFFSET parameter and appropriate offset value, you can optionally create your linear dimensions up to a fitting face (specified by the offset value from the respective port) for socket-welded and threaded fittings.
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Nozzle outlet fittings and weldolet fittings are always aligned with the inner surface of the main pipe segment.
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In certain cases, the inlet port of the fitting is aligned at a distance from either the inlet or the outlet surface of the main pipe segment.
In the above figure, axis A_3 of the cone is created along the positive stem axis direction of the fitting, parallel to the local positive y-axis of PORT0 (the inlet port that has the SIZE parameter). The fitting insertion functionality aligns the local z-axis of the fitting with the pipe segment and automatically orients
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the local y-axis to its default direction, based on the orientation rules defined in the fitting insertion functionality. The default direction of the fitting is the fitting stem, since it is created parallel to the local yaxis. During fitting insertion you can further rotate the stem about the pipe segment using the Rotation Angle option.
FITTI NG_C ODE YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
SIZE
NEW_ SIZE
INLINE INLINE_REDUC ING JOINT FLANGE GASKET CORNER CORNER_REDU CING CORNER_LET ELBOW BRANCH BRANCH_REDU CING BRANCH_LET
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
OFFSET
128
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The END_TYPE parameter is used while inserting fittings for performing automatic end type checking between the adjoining fittings. It is also used for automatically inserting mating flanges and gaskets when you insert flanged fittings. The flanged end type and the screwed end type parameters are used during the automatic spool generation process for generating spools.
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offset value specified for one port will not be applicable to the other port. For fittings such as socket-welded flanges, where one of the end types is socket-welded and the other is flange-faced, the OFFSET parameter is applicable only to the socket-welded end. Depending on whether the associated port is an inlet port or an outlet port (determined on the presence of the SIZE parameter) the appropriate optional NEAR or FAR alignment location option is enabled during fitting insertion.
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vl_ball_bw
ANSI B16.10
vl_ball_flff vl_ball_flrf
vl_ball_flrj
vl_ball_fltg vl_check_bw
vl_check_flff vl_check_flrf
vl_check_flrj
vl_check_fltg vl_gate_bw
vl_gate_flff vl_gate_flrf
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FLRJ
150# 300,600# 900# 600# 900# 150# 300# 600# 900# 150,300# 150,300,60 0# 900# 150# 150,300# 900# 600# 900# 600,900#
1"~24" 1/2"~24" 1"~24" 1/2"~24" 1"~24" 1/8"~36" 1/2"~36" 1/2"~6" 3/4"~6" 1/2"~6" 1/2"~6" 3/4"~6" 1"~6" 1/2"~6" 3/4"~6" 1/2"~6" 3/4"~6" 1"~12" 1"~12" 1"~12" 1"~12" 1"~12" 1/2"~24" 1/2"~24" 2"-24" 1"~24" 1/2"~24" 1/2"~24" 1/2"~24" 1/2"~24"
vl_gate_flrj
vl_gate_fltg vl_globe_bw
FLPF FLRF
vl_globe_flff vl_globe_flrf
FLRJ
vl_globe_flrj
vl_globe_fltg vl_plug_bw vl_plug_flff vl_plug_flrf vl_plug_flrj vl_plug_fltg flange_blind_ pf flange_blind_rf ANSI B16.5 FLANGE
150,300# 150,300,60 0,900# FLRJ 150,300,60 0,900# FLTG 600,900# Fitting Category: FLANGE Blind FLPF 150,300# Flange FLRF 150, 300, 600, 900# 900,1500, 2500# FLRJ 150# 300,600,90 0# FLTG 600,900# FLGR 900,1500,2 500# Weld FLPF 150,300# Neck Flange FLRF 150,300, 600,900# FLRJ 150# 300,600,
flange_blind_rj
flange_neck_rf flange_neck_rj
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Slip-on Flange
FLRF FLPF
150,300# 150,300#
1/2"~ 1" 1/2"~ 1" 1/2"~ 1" 1/8"~4" 1/2"~1" 1/2"~1" 1/8"~4" 1/2"~1" 1/2"~1" 1"~24"
FLRF 150,300# Fitting Category: ELBOW 90 SW 3000# Elbow 6000# SC 3000,600 0# 45 SW 3000# Elbow 6000# SC 3000, 6000# 90 Short BW Radius Elbow 180 BW Short Radius Elbow 90 Long BW Radius Elbow BW 45 Long Radius Elbow 180 BW Long Radius Elbow BW 90 Long Radius Reducing Elbow Fitting Category: BRANCH Straight BW Tee
elbow_90_sc elbow_45_sw
1"~24"
elbow_180short_bw
1/2"~48"
elbow_90long_bw
ANSI B16.9
1/2"~48"
elbow_45long_bw
1/2"~48"
elbow_180long_bw
1/2"~24"
elbow_90long_red_bw
1/2"~48"
tee_straight_bw
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Reducing Tee
BW
1/2"x3/8"~ 48"x22"
tee_reducing_bw
Straight Tee
SW
tee_straight_sw
ANSI B16.11
SC Reducing Tee SW
SC SW
"x1/2"~ 1"x1" 2"x1/2"~ 24"x1" 2"x1/2"~ 24"x1" 2"x1/2"~ 24"x1" 2"x1/2"~ 24"x1" 1/2"~48" 1/2"~48"
coupling_branch_sc coupling_branch_half_s w coupling_branch_half_s c cross_straight_bw cross_reducing_bw ANSI B16.9 BRANCH BRANCH _ REDUCI NG BRANCH
Straight Cross
SW
3000#
cross_straight_sw
ANSI B16.11
6000# Straight SC 3000, Cross 6000# Fitting Category: REDUCER Concentri BW c Reducer Eccentric Reducer Reducing Coupling BW SW SC 3000, 6000# 3000, 6000#
cross_straight_sc
red_concentric_bw
ANSI B16.9
INLINE_ REDUCI NG
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Fitting Category: GENERAL Cap BW 3000, 6000# SC 3000, 6000# Coupling SW 3000, 6000# Coupling SC 3000, 6000# Half SW 3000, Coupling 6000# SC 3000, 6000# Union SW 3000, 6000# SC 3000, 6000# Fitting Category: GASKET Gasket PF 150,300# RF 150,300,6 00,900# RJ 150# 300,600, 900# TG 600,900# Fitting Category: ELBOW_LET Elbowlet BW 3000#, 6000# SC 3000#, 6000# Fitting Category: NOZZLE Nozzle BW FLPF FLRF FLRJ 150,300# 150,300, 600,900# 150# 300,600, 900# 600,900# SW SW
INLINE
INLINE_ JOINT
GASKET
gasket_tg
CORNER_ LET
INLINE
FLTG
nozzle_fltg
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SW SC FLFF
FLRF
vl_ball_flrf
FLRJ
vl_ball_flrj
FLGR
vl_ball_flgr
BW
vl_check_b w
DIN3202T1
SW SC
FLFF
vl_check_flf f vl_check_flr f
FLRF
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FLRJ
FLGR
Gate Valve
BW
40 64 6,10,16, 25 40 64 6,10,16, 25 40 64 6,10,16 25 40 64 100 6,10,16, 25,40,6 4,100 6,10,16, 25,40,6 4 6,10,16 25 40 6,10,16 25 40 64 100 6,10,16 25 40 64 100 6,10,16 25 40 64 100 10,16,2 5,40 64,100 160 250 320
50 ~ 500 50 ~ 400 50 ~ 1000 50 ~ 500 50 ~ 400 50 ~ 1000 50 ~ 500 50 ~ 400 50 ~ 1000 50 ~ 600 50 ~ 500 50 ~ 400 50 ~ 300 10 ~ 40
vl_check_flr j
vl_check_fl gr
vl_gate_bw
DIN3202T1
SW
vl_gate_sw
SC
10 ~ 40
vl_gate_sc
FLFF
FLRF
FLRJ
FLGR
Globe Valve
BW
50 ~ 1000 50 ~ 600 50 ~ 500 50 ~ 1000 50 ~ 600 50 ~ 500 50 ~ 400 50 ~ 300 50 ~ 1000 50 ~ 600 50 ~ 500 50 ~ 400 50 ~ 300 50 ~ 1000 50 ~ 600 50 ~ 500 50 ~ 400 50 ~ 300 10 ~ 300 10 ~ 200 10 ~ 150 15 ~ 200 15 ~ 50
vl_gate_flff
vl_gate_flrf
vl_gate_flrj
vl_gate_flgr
vl_globe_b w
DIN3202T1
138
SC
SW
FLFF
FLRF
FLRJ
FLGR
Plug Valve
BW
SW SC
6,10,16, 25,40,6 4,100 10,16,2 5,40,64, 100 10,16,2 5,40 64,100 160 250 320 10,16,2 5,40 64,100 160 250 320 10,16,2 5,40 64,100 160 250 320 10,16,2 5,40 64,100 160 250 320 10,16,2 5 40 64,100 10,25 6,10,16, 25,40,6 4 10,16,2 5 40 10,16,2 5 40 64,100 10,16,2
10 ~ 40
vl_globe_sc
10 ~ 40
vl_globe_sw
10 ~ 300 10 ~ 200 10 ~ 150 15 ~ 200 15 ~ 50 10 ~ 300 10 ~ 200 10 ~ 150 15 ~ 200 15 ~ 50 10 ~ 300 10 ~ 200 10 ~ 150 15 ~ 200 15 ~ 50 10 ~ 300 10 ~ 200 10 ~ 150 15 ~ 200 15 ~ 50 25 ~ 600 80 ~ 300 80 ~ 200 15 ~ 40 10 ~ 40
vl_globe_flf f
vl_globe_flr f
vl_globe_flr j
vl_globe_flg r
vl_plug_bw
DIN3202T2
vl_plug_sw vl_plug_sc
DIN3202T4
FLFF
vl_plug_flff
FLRF
vl_plug_flrf
FLRJ
vl_plug_flrj
DIN3202-
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FLGR
Butterfly Valve
5 40 64,100 10,16,2 5 40 64,100 10,16 10,16 10,16 6,10,16, 25,40 6,10,16, 25,40 6,10,16, 25,40 64 100 10,16,2 5,40 64 100 10,16,2 5,40 64 100 6 10 16 25 40 6 10 16 25 40 64 100 6 10 16 25
T1 80 ~ 300 80 ~ 200 25 ~ 600 80 ~ 300 80 ~ 200 50 ~ 1200 50 ~ 1200 50 ~ 1200 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 400 10 ~ 300 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 400 10 ~ 350 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 400 10 ~ 350 10 ~ 2200 10 ~ 2200 10 ~ 2000 10 ~ 1000 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 2000 10 ~ 2000 10 ~ 2000 10 ~ 900 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 400 10 ~ 350 10 ~ 2200 10 ~ 2200 10 ~ 2000 10 ~ 1000
vl_plug_flgr
vl_butterfly _flff
DIN3202T3
FLANGE
Blind Flange
DIN2527
FLANG E
FLTG
flange_blind _tg
FLGR
flange_blind _gt
FLFF
flange_neck _pf
DIN2631 DIN2632 DIN2633 DIN2634 DIN2635 DIN2631 DIN2632 DIN2633 DIN2634 DIN2635 DIN2636 DIN2637 DIN2631 DIN2632 DIN2633 DIN2634
FLRF
flange_neck _rf
FLRJ
flange_neck _rj
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FLTG
10 ~ 500 10 ~ 2200 10 ~ 2000 10 ~ 1000 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 400 10 ~ 350 10 ~ 300 10 ~ 2200 10 ~ 2000 10 ~ 1000 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 400 10 ~ 350 10 ~ 300 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 100 6 ~ 100 50 ~ 600 15 ~ 1000 15 ~ 1000 50 ~ 600 15 ~ 1000 15 ~ 1000 20x15 ~ 600x500
flange_neck _tg
DIN2635 DIN2632 DIN2633 DIN2634 DIN2635 DIN2636 DIN2637 DIN2638 DIN2632 DIN2633 DIN2634 DIN2635 DIN2636 DIN2637 DIN2638 DIN2573 DIN2566 ISO3419 CORNE R
FLGR
flange_neck _gr
ELBOW
Slip-on Flange Threaded Flange 90 Elbow 90 Short Radius Elbow 90 Long Radius Elbow 45 Long Radius Elbow 180 Short Radius Elbow 180 Long Radius Elbow Straight Tee Reducing Tee
FLFF FLRF SC BW BW BW BW BW BW BW
BRANCH
flange_slip_ pf flange_threa d_rf elbow_90_s c elbow_90sh ort_bw elbow_90lo ng_bw elbow_45lo ng_bw elbow_180s hort_bw elbow_180l ong_bw tee_straight_ bw tee_reducing _bw
ISO3419
SC SC
40 40
REDUCE
SC BW
40
6 ~ 100 20x15 ~
ISO3419
BRAN CH BRAN CH_RE DUCIN G BRAN CH BRAN CH_RE DUCIN G BRAN CH INLINE
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Reducer Eccentric Reducer Reducing Coupling Cap BW SC BW SC SC SC SC PF 40 40 40 40 6,10 16 25 40 6,10 16 25 40 64 100,160 ,250,32 0 400 6,10 16 25 40 64 100 160 250 320,400 6,10,16, 25 40 64 100 6,10 40
900x800 20x15 ~ 900x800 10x8 ~ 100x80 15 ~ 1000 6 ~ 100 6 ~ 100 6 ~ 100 6 ~ 100 10 ~ 2200 10 ~ 2000 10 ~ 1000 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 2200 10 ~ 2000 10 ~ 1000 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 450 10 ~ 400
ric_bw red_eccentri c_bw coupling_re ducing_sc cap_bw cap_sc coupling_sc coupling_ha lf_sc union_sc gasket_pf
_REDU CING
GENERA L
ISO3419
INLINE
INLINE _JOINT
GASKET
DIN2960
GASKE T
RF
gasket_rf
DIN2690
DIN2695
TG
NOZZLE
Nozzle
BW
10 ~ 400 10 ~ 2200 10 ~ 2000 10 ~ 1000 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 450 10 ~ 350 10 ~ 300 10 ~ 250 10 ~ 200 10 ~ 1000 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 400 10 ~ 350 10 ~ 500
gasket_tg
DIN2685 DIN2691
nozzle_bw
INLINE
FLFF
FLFF
6,10
10 ~ 1000
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Nozzle 16,25 40,64 100 6,10 16,25 40 64 100 6,10 16,25 40 64 100 6,10 16,25 40 64 100 6,10 16,25 40 64 100 10 ~ 900 10 ~ 400 10 ~ 350 10 ~ 1000 10 ~ 900 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 400 10 ~ 350 10 ~ 1000 10 ~ 900 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 400 10 ~ 350 10 ~ 1000 10 ~ 900 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 400 10 ~ 350 10 ~ 1000 10 ~ 900 10 ~ 500 10 ~ 400 10 ~ 350
FLTG
nozzle_neck _tg
FLGR
nozzle_neck _gr
FLRF
nozzle_neck _rf
FLRJ
nozzle_neck _rj
Orientations of Latrolet (Left to Right: 0 degrees and 180 degrees) If the branch pipe segment already exists, the fitting is automatically aligned. If the angle of the latrolet does not match with the existing branch angle, the insertion of such a fitting is not allowed. The tolerance angle for such a check must be specified in the configuration option variable
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PIPE_FITT_ANGLE_TOLERANCE. If this variable is not specified, the default tolerance angle of 1.5 degrees on either side is used for checking. To achieve this orientation, create the inlet port of the fitting with its positive y-axis aligned with the 0 degree orientation of the fitting, so that the latrolet orientation is created by default. Use the Flip option to change to the 180 degree orientation.
To Route a Branch
1. 2. You must first set a branch start point. Click Piping > Route > Set Start. The Define Start dialog box opens. Click PIPE SELECT > Branch Point and then select a MAKE POINT option: - On SegmentSelect a pipe segment. The PNT DIM MODE menu appears. Select a location option: Offset Length Ratio Actual Len If the pipe segment is not in the active assembly, there is no restriction, so you can route the branch pipeline from the main pipeline that is not in the active assembly. - At CornerSelect a valid corner for Branch Start. Available corners (fitting corner type, not bend) are indicated by a crosshair. to insert the branch start point and close the dialog box. Click Click Piping > Route > Branch. The Branch Pipe dialog box opens. Under Select Point/Segment select the branch point or pipe segment. If you branched to a segment, under Branch Point Placement select a placement location for your branch point: to specify the actual length along the pipe centerline. to specify the fraction of the length along the pipe centerline. to specify the distance from a plane to the point. 7. If you are inserting an angle branch, select Control placement using angle and use the slider or input a value to adjust the angles. If this option is selected, the modifiable dimension in the model will be the
3. 4. 5. 6.
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angle, and the dimension or parameter value in the Branch Point Placement area will be read-only. You can control which angle to use by clicking Angle Type at the top of the dialog box and selecting one of the options: - Angle FromThe angle where the branching starts. - Angle ToThe angle where the branching ends. 8. Click the arrow to open the Offset From section of the dialog box. Select from the following offset options: to branch from the main pipe centerline to the branch pipe centerline. to offset tangent from the main pipe to the branch pipe. Enter a value. to flip the branch point with respect to the pipe centerline. 9. Click to complete the branch and close the dialog box. The branch information is added to the assembly of the selected pipeline and is also saved with the assembly where the branch pipeline is routed.
to apply the changes and close the dialog box. 6. Click Note: If the selected pipe segment contains a reducer then the fitting modification dialog box opens.
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6. Click
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To Edit a Pipeline
1. Click Piping > Modify Pipe. The Modify Pipeline dialog box opens. 2. Under Active Assembly select the active assembly. 3. Under Modify Options, select Edit Pipeline. The Edit Pipeline dialog box opens with the Label tab displayed. You can changes the following: - LabelModify the Pipeline Label by changing the Specification, Size, Schedule, Mnemonic, and Number. You can assign insulation to the pipeline by selecting the Insulation checkbox and selecting an insulation code from the list. - ParametersEnter or modify the pipeline parameters: Oper. Pressure, Oper. Temperature, Design Pressure, and Design Temperature. Click to retrieve existing pipeline parameters from a file. After the Open dialog box opens, select the file to retrieve and double-click. Pro/PIPING displays the parameters in the boxes. Note that pipeline parameters options are set by a configuration option and may not be available. - DefinedDefine or redefine parameters in the Name and Value boxes. Click to retrieve existing pipeline parameters from a file. After the Open dialog box opens, select the file to retrieve and double-click. Pro/PIPING displays the parameters in the boxes. Use 4. Click Click to add or delete parameters to the pipeline. to save the new parameters. to apply the changes and close the dialog box.
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to remove a name from the list. to move a parameter up in the list. to move a parameter down in the list. 8. to change the column width. When you have created the bend parameters, do one of the following: - Click 9. to add the changes and keep the dialog box open. - Click to apply the changes and close the dialog box. In the Bend Parameters dialog box, a column is displayed for each added parameter. To modify the parameters, click in the parameter column next to the feature you want to modify and fill in or change the information. to apply the changes and close the dialog box.
Click
To Insert Fittings
1. Choose Piping > Fitting > Insert. The Insert Fitting dialog box opens with the Selection tab selected. 2. Under Placement Type, do one of the following: - Click On Pipe Segment and select the Point Location. - Click At Free Location and select the Assembly. You can modify the Specification, Size, or Schedule of the pipeline. 3. Under Fitting Selection, choose a Fitting Category. The options are: to insert a valve. to insert a flange. to insert an elbow fitting. to insert a branch fitting (includes special olet fittings). to insert a reducer fitting. to insert a general fitting or gasket. to insert an assembly fitting. 4. The Selection Name section displays a default fitting name. Change this name by selecting from the list. The first fitting in the assembly fitting appears in the Preview Fitting Graphics box.
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5. If desired, click the New Spec box to specify a different specification to be used in a downstream portion of the pipeline after the fitting insertion is done. Note: this option may not be available. 6. For some fittings, you can automatically insert a set of flanges and gaskets. If this option is available, select the checkbox to insert flanges and gaskets automatically. 7. If you want to preview the fittings, click the arrow next to Preview Fitting Graphics to display the graphics window. If you want to preview the graphics in a separate window, select the checkbox. 8. Select the Placement/Orientation tab. 9. Under Placement Options, make the following selections: Fitting Placement to insert a fitting at a specified location. to insert a fitting face to face with another fitting. to insert a fitting at the end of a segment. Location Type to locate the fitting at a specified location. to locate the fitting a specified distance ratio. to offset the fitting from an upstream corner. to offset the fitting from a plane. Location Parameter Specify a location parameter and use the thumb wheel to increase or decrease the amount of offset. 10. Under Orientation Options make the following selections: Alignment Offset Check this box to offset the fitting by the value set for the OFFSET parameter. The system determines the near, far, or center alignment locations using the value of the OFFSET parameter. Alignment Point The alignment point positions the fitting on the fitting port that is near, far, or center. If you have selected Alignment Offset, then the alignment is offset from the near, far, or center point by the specified offset value. near point center point far point Flip to flip the fitting Rotation Angle Select from the standard options or use the thumb wheel to adjust the rotation angle. 11. Click to insert the fitting and close the dialog box.
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To Replace Fittings
1. Click Piping > Fittings > Replace. The Replace Fitting dialog box opens. 2. Under Fitting Component select the fitting to be replaced. Information about the fitting appears as read-only text under Fitting Data. 3. Under Fitting Selection, select the new fitting you want. 4. Click to replace the fitting and close the dialog box.
If the specified increment value is less than the minimum possible value that can be represented using the default number of decimal places specified using the configuration option default_dec_places, then the minimum possible value is used as the increment. For example, if you specify an increment value of 0.0001 when the default_dim_places is 3, the minimum possible value that can be represented is 0.001, and the same is used as the increment. If the piping_thumb_wheel_increment configuration option is not specified when the decimal format is active, the minimum possible decimal value is used as the increment value. When the fractional format is active, the minimum possible fractional value is used as the increment value. If the fractional format is active (create_fraction_dim set to Yes), and the specified increment is less than the minimum value that can be represented by the current denominator specified using the configuration option dim_fraction_denominator, the minimum fractional value is used as increment. For example, if 1/128 is specified as the increment when the denominator is 8, the minimum possible fractional value that can be represented by this denominator is 1/8. Therefore, 1/8 is used as the increment value. If the increment specified is between two adjacent fractional values that can be represented by the current denominator, the higher value of these two fractional values is used as the increment. For example, if the increment specified is 0.200, which is between 1/8 and 1/4, 1/4 is used as the increment.
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group. Automatically select and insert an appropriate pair of flange and gasket between a flanged end of a fitting and a non-flanged end of another fitting, provided the end type compatibility Insert the specified group fittings on a pipe segment with their adjacent faces mated. Delete a group of fittings.
Key Fitting
The key fitting is a fitting in the group, which will be inserted first on the pipe segment. Before the key fitting is inserted, the selected pipe segment will be dived in to two segments at the specified location. The key fitting will be placed at the specified location. The adjacent fittings will be inserted with their faces mating with either side face of the key fitting. All the fittings in the group will be inserted subsequently in this manner. The first selected fitting becomes the key fitting by default. If any one of the following fittings is added to the group, then that fitting automatically becomes the key fitting, and the original key fitting becomes the normal fitting. Elbow fittings Branch fittings Eccentric fittings Angle valves A group cannot have more than one fitting from these categories.
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Displays the previous fitting in the group and makes it the current fitting. Displays the next fitting in the group and makes it the current fitting. Inserts a new fitting into the group before the current fitting. Inserts a new fitting into the group after the current fitting. Specifies the current fitting as the key fitting. This option is not accessible if the current fitting is already the key fitting, or if the current key fitting of the group is an elbow, branch, eccentric reducer fitting, or angle valve. Deletes the current fitting from the group. The next fitting in the group becomes the current fitting. If the key fitting is deleted, then the next fitting becomes the key fitting. Clears all fittings from the group. As you add or remove fittings from the groups, the Fitting Counter at the top of the dialog box displays the number of the current fitting and the number of total fittings in the group. If the current fitting is the Key Fitting, the counter reflects this information. 8. Select the Placement/Orientation tab. You can determine Placement and Orientation Options, for one fitting at a time. 9. Under Placement Options, make the following selections: Fitting Placement to insert a fitting at a specified location. to insert a fitting face to face with another fitting. to insert a fitting at the end of a segment. to insert a fitting at a junction (available when you insert a branch fitting). to insert a fitting at corner run to branch (available when you insert a branch fitting).. to insert a fitting at corner branch to run (available when you insert a branch fitting).. Location Type (Location Type buttons are available when you click Placement.) to locate the fitting at a specified location. to locate the fitting a specified distance ratio. to offset the fitting from an upstream corner. to offset the fitting from a plane. Location Parameter Specify a location parameter and use the thumb wheel to increase or decrease the amount of offset. 10. Under Orientation Options make the following selections: Alignment Offset under Fitting
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Check this box to offset the near or far alignment of the fitting by the value set by the OFFSET parameter. The system applies the offset value in the positive Z direction of the entry port fitting. Alignment Point The alignment point positions the fitting on the fitting port that is near, far, or center. near point. The system aligns the inlet (upstream) port of the fitting with the location point of the fitting. center point. The system aligns the outlet (downstream) port of the fitting with the location point. far point. The system places the fitting so that the alignment point is in the middle of the two ports Flip to flip the fitting Rotation Angle Select from the standard options or use the thumb wheel to adjust the rotation angle. 11. If you want to preview the fittings, click the arrow next to Preview Fitting Graphics to display the graphics window. If you want to preview the graphics in a separate window, select the checkbox. Click to insert the group fitting and close the dialog box.
To Delete Fittings
1. Click Piping > Fitting > Delete. 2. Select a fitting, and then Done Sel from the GET SELECT menu. The fitting is deleted. 3. When you are finished deleting fittings click Done Sel or Quit Sel.
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Ratio PlacementSpecify a distance ratio from the upstream end of the specified pipe segment. 7. If you want to insert a joint fitting at the cut, under Miscellaneous Options, select Joint Fitting and specify the joint fitting name. 8. If you want to assign a weld attribute to this cut, under Select Weld Type, select from the following weld type options: Shop-Field, Shop-Shop, and Field-Shop. 9. Do one of the following: 6. to insert a cut at the defined location, generate the specified weld attribute, and close Click the Cut Pipe dialog box. to insert a cut at the defined location, generate the specified weld attribute, and Click then continue inserting cuts with the Cut Pipe dialog box. if you want to exit the dialog box. Click Note: You can control the display format of the linear dimension and the incremental step value for the thumb wheel movement using the piping_thumb_wheel_increment config.pro option.
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To Cut Pipe at Multiple Locations Based on Pipe Stock or User Specified Length
Use this procedure to cut a straight pipeline segment automatically at multiple locations by specifying the stock length or based on a user-specified length of pipe. When you cut at multiple locations, the specified length is applied at intervals along the straight pipe segment. After you create multiple cuts in this manner, they are treated as individual cuts. You can manipulate them and delete them individually. 1. Click Application > Piping > Fabrication > Cut Pipe. The Cut Pipe dialog box opens.
. 2. Under Piece Cutting Options select multiple cut 3. Select a straight pipe segment in which you want to insert multiple cuts, and then click GET SELECT > Done Sel. The pipeline label is displayed under Select Pipe Segment as read-only information. 4. Under Interval Specification, specify the desired stock length or a desired interval length to cut the pipe segment at multiple locations. 5. To insert a joint fitting at the cut, under Miscellaneous Options, select Joint Fitting and specify the
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joint fitting name. The default is no joint fitting. Under Select Weld Type, the Field Weld option is selected by default. If it is not, select it to assign a field weld attribute to this cut. Field Welds with unique identification numbers will be created at each cut location. To insert the cut, do one of the following: Click to insert cuts at the defined location, generate the specified weld attribute, and close the Cut Pipe dialog box. to insert cuts at the defined location, generate the specified weld attribute, and then Click continue inserting cuts with the Cut Pipe dialog box.
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Click to clear a single pipe segment or all segments. 5. If you want to select a new start part to create pipe solids, click to select all pipe segments in the chosen start part. 6. Click 7. Click to create a pipe solid and keep the dialog box open. to return a pipe segment to its original state, erasing the solid parts from session. and browse for a start part. Click
8. Click to create a pipe solid and close the dialog box. Note: If the selected pipe segments already have insulation assigned to them, Pro/Piping automatically creates the insulation solids during pipe solid creation.
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11. Click to generate pipeline segment and then continue using the Generate Spool dialog box. Each pipe piece generated is associated with a unique spool number. The generated spool numbers are displayed along the spool piece as temporary graphics for reference.
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So for 3-digit numbers, use 001. Specify the Increment value that will be used to generate spool numbers. The default value is 1. Click to generate the pipe spools and close the Generate Spool dialog box.
Click to generate pipe spools and then continue using the Generate Spool dialog box. Each spool piece generated is associated with a unique spool number. The generated spool numbers are displayed along the spool piece as temporary graphics for reference. Repaint the screen to remove the spool numbers from the graphics display.
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Insert elbow fittings at all vertices of a pipeline by automatically determining the appropriate elbow fitting selection names based on the vertex angle of the various vertices. Optionally include trimmed elbow insertion during automatic elbow placement. Using this option you will be able to process all the vertices with a nonstandard vertex angle and insert a suitable trimmed elbow.
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Click to insert the elbow fittings and continue using the Insert Fitting dialog box. Note: The Trim option is not chosen in this use case so trimmed elbows are not inserted.
Click to insert the elbow fittings and continue using the Insert Fitting dialog box. Note: If you choose to insert elbows at all of the invalid corners that where not processed, then you must specify appropriate selection names and repeat the procedure many times, depending on the number of vertices with varying vertex angles. Optionally, you can select the Trim and Nearest Std. Elbow options to process the invalid corners and vertices with nonstandard angles.
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