Details on Working with Pipes

The availability of the described commands for drawing in, connecting and configuring pipes may vary depending on the trade and planning type.

Media

Use this drop-down list to select the medium for the drawing command.

Chamfer factor

In this field you can quickly vary the value for the chamfer of a pipe (e.g. waste water) without having to make changes in the Media table.

Install.-type Potable water

In the Install.-type Potable water area, you can set a manufacturer and an installation type for the potable water connections.

Draw rigid pipe <

Use the Draw rigid pipe command to draw pipes from the starting position through corner points to the end point in one step.

Draw flexible pipe <

Use the Draw flexible pipe command to draw pipes from the starting position to the end point in one step.

Pipeline corridor

Use the command Pipeline corridor to draw several parallel pipes according to the presettings at the same time.

Rigid connection <

The Rigid connection command can also be used to connect several objects at the same time.

Rigid connection 45° <

The command Rigid connection 45° is only available in the siphonic drainage assistant. You can use it to connect roof drains to the roof drainage pipe at a 45° angle.

Connect with flexible hose <

The command Connect with flexible hose is only available in the siphonic drainage assistant. You can use it to connect roof drains to the roof drainage pipe with a hose instead of a vertical rigid pipe.

Flexible connection <

Symbols can also be connected with flexible pipe. Unlike rigid pipes, no fittings are installed when the direction is changed.

Connect pipes <

With this command, single-line pipes can be connected three-dimensionally.

One-pipe connection <

The One-pipe connection command allows you to connect radiators to a one-pipe system.

Fittings

The Fittings command allows you to add fittings to finished and closed pipe networks.