Reference Grid

Piping Design

Define a reference grid (module network) to assist the design process. The reference grid uses a database as its basis.

Note: Press Shift+left mouse button on the Define Reference Grid function. Follow the video help
Figure 1: Reference Grid
  1. On the tab, in the Tools group, click Define Reference Grid.

    The REFERENCE LINE DATA dialog box is opened.

  2. Add a grid line by clicking Add Grid Line.
  3. Define the direction /X, Y or Z), text and distance to origin (mm).
  4. Specify properties in the tabs:
    • Name –Name the reference grid.
    • Origin – Click Select from Model and indicate the position of the origin.
    • Rotation – Enter the rotation around the Z axis as a value of the angle or click Select from Model.
    • Texts – Text height (mm), line width, font, scale, color.
    • Lines – scale, width, type, extension (mm), color.
  5. Select OK.