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8
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10
CADWorx Version
20.2
CADWorx Structure Version
4.2

This procedure does not require a command to start. However, the ROUTE command used to start new piping, can also be used to continue routing pipe.

The options below display when selecting the middle grip point on a pipe to insert a component in an already routed piece of piping. If you select the grip point at the end of a piping run the run just continues as a normal pipe with the options listed in Auto Route.

component List

Displays a list of available components to place in the drawing.

poinT distance

Enables you to specify a point on the pipe or component to move the selected component.

Component distance

Displays the distance from the selected component to the selected piping or component. The distance measured to a specifically selected component can be changed by using Point.

  • Point

Enables you to change the distance from the selected component to another component on the same linear pipe.

Pipe end point distance

Displays the distance measurement from the selected component to the end of the pipe. Repeating the command changes the direction of the measurement to the opposite end of the piping, where it connects to the next component.

insertion Justification

Changes the justification of a selected component from the end of the piping. Justification for the component is left, right, or center. Use the Pipe end point distance option by typing P on the command line, which enables you to change the justification from either end of the piping.

Change connection

Enables you to change the direction of a component. This option is only available on certain components when using the List or component List option.

Flip direction

Enables you to flip the direction on a check valve.

  • Turning on Auto Connect allows you to continue routing from your last point without having to click the grip point or without pressing ENTER. Turn off Auto Connect to start from a different point, or to start a new point in the drawing.

  • You can move components by typing MOVECOMPONENT on the command line. The above options, as well as the TAB key, are available with the MOVECOMPONENT command. You can move more than one component at a time with MOVECOMPONENT. You can also move components around to the other side of an elbow.

    • TAB key - Allows components to jump over other components in the piping after they have been selected using the MOVECOMPONENT command.

  • Piping can be moved and lengthened by using the MOVELINE command. For more information, see Moveline.

Route from a grip point

  1. In a model, click on the component you want to route from.

  2. Click the plus grip point Continue Routing Grip Point.

  3. Continue to route pipe as needed in any direction, or select an option.

  • As you click, the pipe stops at that point, and allows you to go in any other direction. Do not click on the screen unless you want the pipe to stop.

  • You can change a tee to a cross by selecting the plus grip point Continue Routing Grip Point on the main at the opposite side of the branch.

  • You can add a pipe branch or nipple to a reducer with the plus grip point Continue Routing Grip Point on the side.