To connect pipe objects using Move Command :
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For branch connections, the header and branch runs must be orthogonal to each other.
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There should be sufficient space at the connection to accommodate the connecting part. If the space is not sufficient the software does not make a connection and displays a message suggesting to connect the pipe runs manually.
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The software consumes the first available straight feature of the moved pipe run to accommodate the connection thickness, such as a weld, gasket or mating parts.
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If there are many fitting-to-fitting connections at the boundary with no straight feature, the software moves the entire move set by the connection thickness distance to accommodate the connection.
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In a partial move, if the connection results in an overlap the software connects the two ends with a To Do Record to maintain the connectivity.
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If there is no space to accommodate the mating parts, the software does not connect the two ends and displays a message suggesting that you manually connect the pipe runs.
Inline Connections
No. |
Route Object |
Approval Status |
Permission Group Access |
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1 |
Pipe run A |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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2 |
Pipe run B |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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3 |
Mating parts connecting the pipe runs A and B |
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Result: The software connects pipe runs A and B using the mating parts. The software consumes the pipe run A straight feature to accommodate the connection. Reduction in straight feature A length = connection thickness |
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No. |
Route Object |
Approval Status |
Permission Group Access |
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1 |
Pipe run A |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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2 |
Pipe run B |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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3 |
Mating parts connecting the pipe runs A and B |
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Result: The software connects pipe runs A and B using the mating parts. The software consumes the pipe run B straight feature to accommodate the connection. This is an exception as the pipe run A has no straight feature to consume. Reduction in straight feature A length = connection thickness |
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No. |
Route Object |
Approval Status |
Permission Group Access |
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1 |
Pipe run A |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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2 |
Pipe run B |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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3 |
Mating parts connecting the pipe runs A and B |
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Result: The software connects pipe runs A and B using the mating parts. The software consumes the pipe run A straight feature to accommodate the connection. Reduction in straight feature A length = connection thickness |
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No. |
Route Object |
Approval Status |
Permission Group Access |
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1 |
Pipe run A |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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2 |
Pipe run B |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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3 |
Gasket connection |
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Result: The software connects pipe runs A and B. The software moves the fittings on pipe run A back to accommodate the gasket connection. Reduction in straight feature A length = gasket thickness |
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Flanged Connections
No. |
Route Object |
Approval Status |
Permission Group Access |
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1 |
Pipe run A |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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2 |
Pipe run B |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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3 |
Mating parts connecting the pipe runs A and B |
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Result: The software connects pipe runs A and B using a mating reducer. The software moves back all the fittings on the pipe run A by a distance necessary to accommodate the mating reducer and mating flanges. Reduction in straight feature A length = connection thickness |
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No. |
Route Object |
Approval Status |
Permission Group Access |
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1 |
Pipe run A |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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2 |
Pipe run B |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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3 |
Connection overlap |
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Result: The software does not connect pipe runs A and B. The connection parts and the component overlap as there is no space to accommodate the connection. You can manually place the connection parts and connect the pipe runs. |
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No. |
Route Object |
Approval Status |
Permission Group Access |
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1 |
Pipe run A |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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2 |
Pipe run B |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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3 |
Connection overlap |
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Result: The software does not connect pipe runs A and B. The connection parts and the component overlap as there is no space to accommodate the connection. The software displays a message suggesting you connect the pipe runs manually. |
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Non-collinear Connections
No. |
Route Object |
Approval Status |
Permission Group Access |
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1 |
Pipe run A |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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2 |
Pipe run B |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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3 |
Reducer connecting the pipe run A and an elbow |
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4 |
Elbow connecting a reducer and the pipe run B |
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Result: The software connects pipe runs A and B using a reducer and an elbow. The software consumes the pipe run A straight feature to accommodate the connection. |
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No. |
Route Object |
Approval Status |
Permission Group Access |
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1 |
Pipe run A |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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2 |
Pipe run B |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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3 |
Connection overlap |
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Result: The software does not connect pipe runs A and B. The connection parts and the component overlap as there is no space to accommodate the connection. The software prompts you to connect the pipe runs manually. |
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Branch Connections
No. |
Route Object |
Approval Status |
Permission Group Access |
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1 |
Header run |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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2 |
Branch run |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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3 |
Tee associated with branch run |
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Result: The software connects the header and branch runs using a tee. |
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No. |
Route Object |
Approval Status |
Permission Group Access |
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1 |
Header run |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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2 |
Branch run |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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3 |
Connection overlap |
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Result: The software does not connect the header and branch runs, as there was not enough space to accommodate a tee. The software displays a message suggesting you connect the branch and header manually. |
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No. |
Route Object |
Approval Status |
Permission Group Access |
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1 |
Header run |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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2 |
Branch run |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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3 |
Connection |
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Result: The software connects the header and branch runs. The branch fittings are moved to accommodate the connecting parts. Reduction in branch straight length = connection thickness |
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Equipment Connection
No. |
Route Object |
Approval Status |
Permission Group Access |
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1 |
Pipe run |
Working |
Full control/ Write |
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2 |
Equipment |
Working |
- |
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3 |
Connection overlap |
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Result: The software does not connect the pipe run to equipment. The suction nozzle and the gasket overlap as there is no space to accommodate the connection. The software displays a message suggesting you connect the branch and header manually. |
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