Option Switch 121: Tapping (Branch Dimensions) - Isogen - Reference

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Controls how tapped branches are dimensioned.

  • Dimension tapped branches on actual fitting components, such as valves, flanges, and so forth.

  • Dimension tapped branches on pipe-type components, such as elbows, tees, pipe, and so forth.

Switch Settings

The following settings are available for Option Switch 121:

SWITCH POSITION 1 - Tapped Branches on Fitting Components

0

Turn on tapped branch dimensions for the main pipeline. This is the default setting.

1

Turn off tapped branch dimensions.

2

Turn off tapped branch dimensions except for those on pipe and pipe-type components.

 SWITCH POSITION 2 - Tapped Branches on Pipe Components

0

Turn off tapped branch dimensions. This is the default setting.

1

Turn on tapped branch dimensions.

2

Turn off tapped branch dimensions, except for those on pipe and pipe-type components.

 SWITCH POSITION 3 - Tapped Branches on Pipe Fittings

0

Suppress dimensioning of tapped branches on pipe fittings.

1

Dimension tapped branches on pipe fittings.

  • The settings that you define for switch positions 1, 2, and 3 have a direct impact on the dimensioning behavior of switch 81, positions 4, 5, & 6 and 7 & 8. For more information, see Option Switch 81: Dimensions (Branches).

  • A tapped branch is a collection of components attached to a connection tapping point.

  • You can output tapped branches on the isometric drawing in either dimensioned, undimensioned, or partially dimensioned form.

Switch Layout

Related Program Development Specifications

Version

Date

Introduced

1.0.0

APR 1983

Dev. No. 9 - Fitting Tap Facility

5.2.0

MAR 1987

Dev. No. 70A - Taps on Pipe Components

7.14.0

MAR 1998

Related Option Switches

Option Switch 120: Tapping (Branch Scale)
Option Switch 122: Tapping (Branch Coordinates)

Option Switch Detail Sketch

Tapping Branch Scale/Dimension/Coordinates (OS 120-122)