Details on Component Data for Pipes

The program detects the line type by the system type of the pipe. Usually, you set the system type before drawing the pipe. The system type can also be changed subsequently by using the Change system type function on the Construction tab. A pipe may be connected at each end to a maximum of three other pipes (crossing T-piece) or to one family, which symbolizes another component. It is neither possible to connect several pipes to a component connection nor to leave pipe ends open. On branches, fittings (elbows, T-pieces) must be inserted or manifolds must be placed. Use the Ending component for open pipe ends.

The pipe type is either determined by the default settings which you can specify in the Pipe tables or by the separate definition of the pipe.

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Project tab ➤ Discipline ➤ Analyse tab ➤ Components ➤ Technical data ➤ Component

Name

Shows the name of the component. You cannot modify the name.

Settings

Pipe length: Here, the drawn length is displayed. You can change the value manually and have it reset to the drawn length by clicking From drawing.

As global setting: The length setting is based on the setting made in the Settings. For the length, the setting As global setting is preset.

From drawing: The current lengths from the drawing are always used. The factor for taking over the pipe length from the model is the same for all pipes and is also defined in the Settings dialog.

Fixed length: This option is used to keep the lengths you enter as fixed values, always.

Roughness: The specified Roughness is the value taken from the relevant pipe table.