Joins two existing pipe segments in the model. You can connect the pipe segments by selecting an end feature, a nozzle, a straight feature, or a surface mounted component. The software displays all possible orthogonal route paths and the direct route path between the selected from and to points.
Path Options
The software displays only the applicable path options based on the location and orientation of the selected end points in the model. The default option is Join Direct . The software remembers the last used path and sets it as the default option for the next operation. However, if the last used path is not applicable, the default option is reverted to Join Direct .
The software always computes the paths along the active co-ordinate axes.
Same axis
If both from and to end points lie along the same axis, then the software displays only Join Direct .
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Same plane
If the from and to end points exist in the same plane, then the software displays the following options:
XY Plane
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XY |
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YX |
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Join Direct |
YZ Plane
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YZ |
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ZY |
Join Direct |
ZX Plane
XZ |
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ZX |
Join Direct |
Different planes
If the from and to end points exist in different planes, then the software displays the following options:
XYZ |
Y-ZX |
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XZY |
Z-XY |
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YZX |
YZ-X |
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YXZ |
ZX-Y |
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ZXY |
XY-Z |
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ZYX |
Join Direct |
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X-YZ |
Minimum Distance Between End Points
Make sure to maintain a minimum distance between the two end points along each axis to avoid skews. The distance between the from and to end points should facilitate proper placement of the turn features. Insufficient distance might cause skews. The minimum distance is based on the dimensions of the selected route objects.
Fast Compute
In fast compute mode, the elbows or turns computed graphics are not rendered while in dynamic display. By default, the software does not use fast compute mode to dynamically display the computed graphics.
Fast Compute turned off |
Fast Compute turned on |
Navigating the Path Options
When you hover the mouse on a path option, the software dynamically displays the computed graphics for that path option. You can also press Tab or use the mouse scroll-wheel to navigate across the path options. Alternatively, you can also use the arrow keys to navigate. As you navigate, the software dynamically updates and displays the graphics.
Default Values
Quick Route uses the default values from the Defaults Tab (Route Pipe Settings Dialog).
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