Continue a Line from the End of a Pipe/Duct

Piping Design

Continue a routing a line from the end of a pipe/duct. The pipe/duct information is determined by the selected grip point. Continue the line with the same kind of part.

  1. Do either of the following:
    • Select Modeling | Pipe.
    • Select Modeling | Pipe Duct.
  2. You can continue the line as a linear line by selecting Lock to handle direction.

  3. Select either of the following:
    • Continue the line as a continuous line. Clear the checkbox Pipe seam.

    • Continue the line as a jointed line. A new pipe is created. Select the checkbox Pipe seam.

  4. Move the cursor near the grip point of the pipe/duct. The cursor snaps to the grip point. Select the grip point.

  5. Do either of the following:
    • Use the keyboard to enter the distance for the next point.
    • Click the point in the floor plan.
  6. Continue adding the line. For example: move the cursor in the direction of the pipe/duct and click a point.
    • You can lengthen the pipe/duct (A).
    • You can shorten the pipe/duct (B).

    • You can change the direction.
  7. Select Confirm.
  8. Quit by pressing the Esc key.
Note:
  • You can also use the Alt key to create a jointed pipe/duct. With pipe line addition selected, do as follows:
    1. Press the Alt key.
    2. Click the grip point of a pipe/duct.
    3. Release the Alt key.
  • Pressing the K key shows the directions of the coordinate axes at the cursor.