Set Slope

You can use a slope in pipe line routing if you are adding the pipe line in the direction of the X or Y axis or in the XY plane.

However, it is advisable to add a pipe line without a slope and then define the slope afterwards, see Edit Slope.

The slope is used in laying the pipe line until you disable it.

Add a slope as follows:

1. Do either of the following:
   • Select Modeling | Pipe.
   • Select Modeling | Pipe Duct.
2. Select properties in the fields on the tab.

   Pipe or Duct Line Properties

3. Indicate the starting point for the center line.
4. Lock the cursor as a ruler in the direction of the X or Y axis.
5. Select Piping | Tools | Slope.
6. Define the slope information in the dialog box.

   For example, define the slope as a degree value or ratio in the dialog box. The standard slope is presented as degrees and a ratio on the status bar.

   

   Set Slope Dialog Box

7. Continue by clicking a pipe line point in the direction of the X axis, the Y axis or the Horizontal(XY) plane.

Disabling the Slope

You can disable the slope while modeling a pipe line as follows:

1. Select Piping | Tools | Slope, and enter 0 as its value.
2. Select a grip point of a pipe component in the direction of the X, Y or Z axis as the starting point. The sweep direction is inherited from the grip point.