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5 FPIPE
The FPIPE module is the part of the FORAN System devoted to the complete management of theequipment elements, pipelines, ventilation diagrams and duct lines, cable tray lines, line supports(hangers) and auxiliary structures (foundations, ladders, ...).
purpose
5.1 Basic tasks5.2 Equipment handling5.3 Piping
5.4 Ducts (HVAC)5.5 HVAC Diagrams5.6 Cable-Trays5.7 Supports5.8 Pipe spooling5.9 HVAC spooling5.10 Structural outfitting
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5.1.1 Load the 3D model5.1.1.1 Equipment & accommodation5.1.1.2 Lines and related penetrations & supports5.1.1.3 HVAC Diagrams5.1.1.4 Structure5.1.1.5 Auxiliary structures5.1.1.6 Supports5.1.1.7 Reference files5.1.1.8 Create theoretical lines & surfaces
5.1.2 Navigate the scene5.1.3 Objects selection
5.1.4 Hide/deactivate objects5.1.5 Clash detection5.1.6 Manage penetrations5.1.7 Save modifications5.1.8 Generate auxiliary polygonal lines5.1.8.1 Generate auxiliary contours
5.1.8.2 Generate auxiliary points5.1.9 Manage design incidences
tasks
Actions needed in any of the working modes, mostly about the preparation of the scene for thedesign process.
purpose
Task 5.1 FPIPE. Basic tasks
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File / Open
command
This command displays the Open window.
Select the de desired element type to read from the project database in order to bring what needed to the 3D scene to work on it.
Available options are:
Equipment (this option includes accommodation elements too).
Lines (all kind of lines: pipes, ducts & cable trays, and associated penetrations and supports).
HVAC Diagrams (3D ventilation diagrams).
Structure (loading it directly from the database).
Auxiliary structures (structural outfitting).
Supports (to use a more advanced selection mode to load the desired supports).
Task 5.1.1.1
Task 5.1.1.2
Task 5.1.1.4
Task 5.1.1.5
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Task 5.1.1.6
Task 5.1.1 FPIPE. Load the 3D model
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File / Open / Equipment
command
In the upper area of the displayed ElementMulti Selector window the defined zones andsystems lists are shown.
Left clicking or left clicking and dragging on thedesired zone/s and system/s names will displaythe equipment names defined in such areas inthe lower area of the window.
In the middle of this window it is possible tochoose also the accommodation element typesand decks to display their elements among the
equipment in the list on the lower part of thewindow.
Select the desired Representation Mode(Detailed or Simplified) for the elements tobe read.
Select the desired element/s (equipment oraccommodation objects) in the list on the lower
part of the window.By enabling theApply user attributes filterbox, in the upper right side of the dialogwindow, and setting the desired conditionsusing the Edit button, it is also possible to filterthe displayed elements according to the desiredcriteria.
Okwill load selected elements into the scene.
Cancel close the window without changes.
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Task 5.1.1.1 FPIPE. Load equipments & accommodation elements
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File / Open / Lines
command
In the upper area of the displayed Lines MultiSelector window the defined zone and systemlists are shown.
Left clicking or left clicking and dragging on thedesired zone/s and system/s names will displaythe lines identifiers defined in such areas in thelower area of the window.
In the middle right side of the same windowthere are three line type selectors. Pipe lines isthe default option, but ducts and/or cable trays
element could be selected just by left clickingon the appropriate button.
Select the desired line/s (pipes, ducts or/andcable trays) from the list in the lower part of thewindow.
Finally there are two more buttons in thisdialog, they are used to select to load
penetrations and supports associated to theselected lines.
Okwill load selected elements into the scene.
Cancel close the window without changes.
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Task 5.1.1.2 FPIPE. Load lines and related penetrations & supports
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File / Open / HVAC Diagram
command
In the left area of the displayed Diagram MultiSelector window the defined Diagram tree isshown.
Left clicking on the + symbol besides the desiredsystem name will display the HVAC diagramsdefined in it.
In the right side of the same window there is theNode tree that can be activated by choosing theOpen node tree option. When it is activated it ispossible to see defined nodes in the selectedDiagram. Use Select by button to display thefilter dialog where to select the criteria for thenodes to be shown in the above tree. Clearselection to erase any previous selection ofnodes.
It is possible to select the desired Diagram/s orthe desired Nodes from one of both trees to readonly selected elements.
Read will load selected elements into the scene.
Close to exit from the dialog without any change.
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Task 5.1.1.3 FPIPE. Load HVAC Diagrams
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File / Open / Structure
command
This command allows to read structureelements directly from the project database.
In the displayed Structure part selectionwindow the desired element types, block andparts to load shall be selected using theavailable options.
The system allows to apply Filters for the partsto be displayed in the Parts list.
Okwill load selected elements into the scene.
Close will finish this command execution.
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Task 5.1.1.4 FPIPE. Load structure
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File / Open / Auxiliary structure
command
In the displayedAuxiliary StructureMulti Selector window select the block/swhich contains the desired elements.
This is the default option, but it is alsopossible to select by zones, clicking on theZone tree button in the lower part of thewindow.
Then, in the lower list, select the desiredauxiliary structure/s.
By activating Open element list it is alsopossible to Read only some elementsfrom the selectedAuxiliary Structure.
The possibility to use user attributes andposition filters is also available.
Read will load selected elements into thescene.
Close will finish this command execution.
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Task 5.1.1.5 FPIPE. Load auxiliary structure
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In the displayed Support Multi Selectorwindow select the desired supports, usingthe upper support zones tree or just thelower simple support list.
The possibility to use different kinds offilters is also available, by clicking on theFilter button.
In the Scope and Mode boxes it ispossible to set the support informationand related elements to be read.
Read will load selected elements into thescene.
Close will finish this command execution.
File / Open / Supports
command
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Task 5.1.1.6 FPIPE. Load supports
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FPIPE. Load reference files
(.BDG, .REM & .SCN)
File / Open / Structure (BDG)
command
This command will open a browser to select the .BDG file to load. Several files of this type could be loaded at the same time to bring several blocks tothe 3D scene.
File / Recover from / Reference file
command
This command will open a browser to select the .REM file to load.
File / Recover from / Scene file
command
This command will display the Recover from scene file window whichallows to open a browser to select the desired file, showing theirdescription and their contained information in the Selection field.
Recover will load this information into the scene.
Close will end the command execution when finished.
The .scn files read from the database the elements that were in thescene when the file was created.
Browser
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Objects / Theoretical lines / Create
command
This command will display the Theoretical Lines dialog, where line types to generate,and their ranges shall be decided.
There is also possible to select defined Zones and Decks to generate their contours.
Ok to accept.
Cancel to exit without modifications.
Objects / Theoretical surfaces / Create
command
This command will display the Theoretical surfaces window.
Select the desired defined Bulkheads and Decks and use the availablesettings to generate the required surfaces.
Ok to accept.
Cancel to exit without modifications.
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Task 5.1.1.8 FPIPE. Create theoretical lines & surfaces
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Tab
key
Press the Tab key to activate the navigation mode. The mouse pointer will change to a small arrow inside a circle. Press it again to exit this mode.
In the navigation mode some options are available to examine the 3D scene:
ZOOM IN/OUT: Knowing that in FPIPE module the observer is always outside of the 3D scene, it is possible to vary the zoom factor. To do so there are
several possibilities:
Opening a window with the right button of the mouse, dragging between the two opposite corners. The area contained in that window ismagnified to fit the graphic area as well as possible.
Combining the Shift key plus the vertical dragging of the mouse while left button is pressed or using the mouse roll, so the systemzooms in (moving down) or zooms out (moving up). Here it is indifferent the speed of the mouse, being enough to detect motion, since the
factor varies at a constant speed.
Clicking the F2 function key, so the scene is fitted completely inside any graphic area.
SCENE ROTATION:
Dragging with the left button of the mouse horizontally on the screen, the scene rotates around its vertical axis (normally Z, except when itischanged in the General command).
Dragging with the left button of the mouse vertically on the screen, the scene rotates its vertical axis in the vertical plane where the observer is.
The centre of rotation is, as a default, the scene centre. It could be changed:
Calling theView / Centre command.
Combining the Control key plus the mouse dragging while left button is pressed, this is the function panning.
Pointing to an object with the mouse and right clicking while the left button is pressed, will set this point as the centre of the scene.
Clicking the F2 function key, so the scene is fitted completely inside the graphic area and the rotation centre becomes again the default scenecentre.
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Task 5.1.2 FPIPE. Navigate the scene
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Edition / Select
command
To be able to modify, transform, request information of, one already existing object it is necessary to select it.
To select objects the Select command in the Edition menu can be used.
The available option are:
Select last to select the last created object.
Select all to select all the object in the scene.
Objects could be selected also in a graphical way:
Combining the Shift key plus the left button of the mouse, it is selected the object situated justbelow the cursor position, when the selection point corresponds to the type indicated by the cursoraspect (vertex, connection, face centre, ...)
Combining the Shift key plus a window opened dragging with the left button of the mouse,they are selected all the objects cut by the window, no matter if they are visible or behind anyothers.
Clicking with the right button of the mouse on any object matching the current selector type, itis opened the object popup menu (which depends on the type of the object pointed), where atypical option is to select either the single object or the complete scene.
To unselect an element just follow the same steps an choose the unselect or unselect alloptions.
There are more advanced selection methods available, using the Tools / Scene managerwindow.
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Task 5.1.3 FPIPE. Objects selection
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Edition / Visibility / Selection invisible
command
Selected objects can be done invisible.
To do so use the Edition / Visibility / Selection invisible command. Orright click on one of the selected objects and choose the appropriate optionin the displayed [E] Selection menu.
To do invisible objects visible again, use the Edition / Visibility / Allvisible command.
It is also possible to remove the selected elements from the scene (notfrom the project database using this command).
To do so, use the File / Deactivate command. Alternatively right click
on one of the selected objects and choose the appropriate option in thedisplayed [E] Selection menu.
File / Deactivate
command
Task 5.1.1To bring one deactivated object into the scene again it will be necessary to re-load it from the project database.
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Task 5.1.4 FPIPE. Hide/deactivate objects
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Tools / Clash detection
command
This command allows to check scene element clashes, to avoid or solve them. There are three commands in the Clash detection menu.
There are to ways to proceed:
If it is desired to check clashes between already created elements the way to proceed shall be:
Select all the elements to check clashes with (usually all already created objects in the scene whose position is correct and it is
not going to be modified).
Run the Group command in the Clash detection menu.
Deselect all these elements and select those of elements in the scene for which the user wants to check their clashes against the previouslydefined group.
Execute the Detect command in the Clash detection menu. This will display the Clash checkwindow. From this window clash detectionoptions can be configured. A Calculation margin (free distance for a wrapping surface covering everymodelled object could also be defined.
Click Run button to execute the clash check. This will automatically display the Clash list window wherethe clashes found will be shown with all their related information.
If it is desired to check clashes online while generating new objects the way to proceed shall be:
Select all already created elements and run the Group command in the Clash detection menu.
Execute the Detect command in the same menu and tick the On-line clash check option of the Clashcheckwindow. Click the Ok button.
Work normally; if any clash of the existing elements with the just generated ones occurs, a beep warning,which may be activated or not, will sound, and a small icon, located below the graphic area window, willshow whether there are clashes (red bulb) or not (green bulb).
Regardless the method used to calculate the clashes, once obtained, there is only one way to visualize andhandle the clashes: execute theView command in the Clash detection menu, and the Clash list windowwill be displayed.
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Task 5.1.5 FPIPE. Clash detection
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Objects / Penetrations
command
This command will display thePenetrations menu.
Select the Read command todisplay a window where all
already existing penetrations onthe project will be listed, withall their related information.
The Edit command will display the Penetrationedition (Outfitting mode) window, where anew penetration may be defined, modified,dimensioned, placed and requested to the peopleworking in the structural modules, to be studiedand generated by them.
The main window buttons are:
Create to define a new penetration request.
Delete to erase an existing penetration request.
Edit to select an existing penetration to modify it.
Update to save modifications.
Ignore to rule out modifications
Close to exit this window
There, the desired penetrations could be selected tobe loaded into the scene from the project database.
An alternative way to load penetrations in a scene is
as shown in .
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Task 5.1.6 FPIPE. Manage penetrations
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File / Save
command
This command is used to store generated elements or modified ones in the project database.
The save action is always permanent, and cannot be undone, so be careful when saving modifications or new elements in a project.
There are also another ways to save information, using auxiliary files.
To do so select the Save to option, also in the File menu. A new menu will be displayed, and there the auxiliary file type will be chosen.
Scene file: the Saving to scene file window will be displayed, where file name, path, a briefdescription and contained elements can be typed/selected before saving the file.
Reference file: theSaving to referencefile window will bedisplayed, where filename, path, a briefdescription andcontained elements can
be typed/selectedbefore saving the file.
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Task 5.1.7 FPIPE. Save modifications
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Objects / Auxiliary polygonal
command
1- Open theAuxiliary polygonal menu
2- Execute the New command3- Define the points of the auxiliary polygonal through the 3D Point list dialog window. Apolygonal is created by defining points in sequence. There are many numerical and graphicaloptions to do so.
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Auxiliary polygonal are used while working on the FPIPE to generate auxiliary lines and paths.
This auxiliary polygonal are mainly used to define the centreline of all kind of distributors, and
so to be able to generate a distributor following a desired path.
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Task 5.1.8 FPIPE. Generate auxiliary polygonal lines
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Objects / Auxiliary contour
command
1- Open theAuxiliary contour menu.
2- Execute the New command.
3- Select the desired plane where the contour will be placed.
4- Generate the contour shape by defining points in sequence.
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Task 5.1.8.1 FPIPE. Generate auxiliary contours
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Objects / Auxiliary point
command
1- Open theAuxiliary point menu.
To add a reference point in the 3D model (which could be usedas a reference when placing equipment, routing distributors)proceed as follows:
2a- Execute the New command.
3a- Select the desired point coordinates using the available options.
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To generate a special point:
2b- Execute the New from command.
3b- Select the desired point option.
These points could be exported to a .xml
auxiliary file, to be loaded and used again inother working sessions.
Task 5.1.8.2 FPIPE. Generate auxiliary points
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Objects / Design incidences / Incidences manager
command
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Open the Incidences manager.
To create a new incidence:
1- Click on New button.
2- Select the desired Id. and attributes for the new incidence.
3- Click on New button to associate any element(s) to the incidence.
4- Click on 3D Point to set the incidence reference point.
5- Click on Update to save the incidence.
To modify an already existing incidence:7- Select the desired incidence from the list.
1- Click on Modify button. Follow previous instructions from task 1.
To remove an already created incidence:
7- Select the desired incidence from the list.
1- Click on Delete button.
To show/hide incidence labels into the scene:
7- Select the desired incidence(s) from the list.
6- Use the appropriate button to show / hide the incidence labels.
To generate a report of the defined incidences:
6- Use the List button.
Close to exit
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Task 5.2 FPIPE. Equipment Handling
5.2.1 Add / Modify / Delete a piece of equipment5.2.2 Place / Remove a piece of equipment
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Learn how to generate, place and edit pieces of equipment.
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Equipment / Equipment manager
command
Execute this command and the Equipment Manager dialog will be displayed.
To create a new equipment:
1- Click on the New button.
2- Select the equipment Zone and System.3- Type the equipment Identification, Description and Long description.
4- Click on the Component tab to display the Class / Component tree.
5- Select the equipment desired Component.
6-Again in the Element tab use the Edit and Edit macro parametersbuttons to modify the user attributes and the macro parameters of the element.
7- Press Update when finished.
To modify an equipment:
2- Select the equipment Zone and System.
8- Select the element from the list.
1- Click on Edit button. Change what is required.7- Press Update when finished.
To delete an equipment:
2- Select the equipment Zone and System.
8- Select the element from the list.
1- Click on Delete button.
Close to exit
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Task 5.2.1 FPIPE. Add / Modify / Delete a piece of equipment
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Equipment / Position
command
Execute this command and the Equipment position managerdialog will be displayed.
To place a not yet positioned equipment:
1- Select the desired equipment Zone and System.2- Select from the list the equipment to be placed.
3- Click on Place button.
4- The window will be closed and a small cross in the upperright corner of the graphical window will indicate that theprogram is waiting for the point to place the equipment. Middlebutton will display the 3D Point window where the coordinates
to place the equipment shall be defined using one of theavailable point definition options. Once a piece of equipment hasbeen placed, it is possible to move to, rotate and in general canbe applied geometrical transformations.
To modify the position of an already placed equipment:
1- Select the desired equipment Zone and System.2- Select from the list the equipment to be re-placed.
3- Click on Modify button. Follow previous task 4 instructions.
To remove an already placed equipment:
1- Select the desired equipment Zone and System.
2- Select from the list the equipment to be removed.
3- Click on Remove button.
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Task 5.3 FPIPE. Piping
5.3.1 Set the attributes for pipe segments5.3.2 Generate a pipe segment from a polygonal line5.3.3 Generate (or branch) a pipe segment from it first element5.3.4 Modify the attributes/route of a segment5.3.4.1 Modify the length of a pipe element5.3.4.2 Separate a element from a segment
5.3.5 Insert a fitting5.3.6 Add a fitting5.3.7 Modify a fitting position
5.3.8 Modify the line id. of a segment5.3.9 Copy a segment5.3.10 Join/Split a segment5.3.11 Delete an element/segment
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Actions needed in the handling of pipes.
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Piping / Segment attributes
command
Piping
mode
1- Run the Working area command
2- Select the Zone and System through the Working Zone & Systemdialog window
3- Run the Segment attributes command
4- Set the attributes for the pipe segments through the PipeLineSegment Attributes dialog window
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Piping / New segment / From polygonal
command
Piping
mode
Create the auxiliary polygonal line that defines the routing of the new pipe segment.
1- Open the New segment submenu.
2- Run the From polygonal command.
3- Select the auxiliary polygonal line, if not already selected.
Set the attributes of the pipe segment .
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Piping / New segment / First object
command
Piping
mode
1- Open the New segment submenu.
2- Run the First object command.
Set the attributes of the pipe segment .
3- Select the Type of pipe element to be the new pipe segment, through the Type of Element dialog window.
If Pipe or Elbow / Bend type options are selected type the appropriate parameters in the right side of thewindow. After clicking Okbutton the window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of thegraphical area will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button will displaythe 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined using one of the available point
definition options.
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If the Fitting type option is selected, select theappropriate fitting in the Fitting Attributeswindow. Click Ok. The window will be closed anda small cross in the upper right corner of thegraphical area will indicate that the program iswaiting for the point to place the element. Middlebutton will display the 3D Point window where
the coordinates to place the element shall bedefined using one of the available point definitionoptions.
If one of the two Branch options is selected, theprogram will ask for the selection of an existing line toadd the branch to. So select graphically such lineelement (straight pipe, elbow or reducer) and aposition definition window will be displayed, to define
the position and the insertion point of the branch.
Task 5.3.3 FPIPE. Generate (or branch) a pipe from its first element
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Piping / Modify segment / Routing
command
Piping
mode
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Routing command.
Select the appropriate option from theActions available
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This option is used to change any of the technological attributes of an existing pipe segment, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittingswhich compose it, as long as the possible change allows it(i.e. a new material specification may not contain the same classes, materials,pressures, ...).
First of all select the desired segment .Task 5.1.3
3- To open the PipeLine Segment Attributes window to edit or modify them.
4- To modify the segment route, modifying its polygonal.
5- To see online segment changes in the scene.
Okto accept.
Close to cancel command execution.
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Task 5.3.4 FPIPE. Modify the attributes of a pipe segment
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Piping / Modify pipe / Length
command
Piping
mode
1- Open the Modify pipe submenu.
2- Select the Length command.
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This option is used to change the length of an existing straight pipe, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings which compose it as longas the possible change allows it.
First of all select the desired pipe straight element .Task 5.1.3
3- Use the available options to change the pipe length to the desired one.
Okto accept.
Close to cancel command execution.
Task 5.3.4.1 FPIPE. Modify the length of a pipe
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Piping / Modify segment / Separate
command
Piping
mode
3- Use the dialog window arrows to select the next or the previous element.
There are two Separate buttons, each one can be used to separate theselected element from the segment in the corresponding end.
Close to exit.
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Select the desired element.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Separate command.
Task 5.3.4.2 FPIPE. Separate a element from a segment
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Piping / New element / Insert element
command
Piping
mode
1- Open the New element submenu.
2- Select the Insert element command.
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To replace a portion of a straight pipe in a pipe segment with a fitting, so the routing and final dimensions do not vary. For flanged fittings, inthe same step they can be inserted the two counter-flanges, and the possible gaskets and bolts/nuts.
First of all select a pipe line element to insert the new element in.Task 5.1.3
3- Select the desired fitting and options in the Fitting Attributesdialog window.
Okto accept and then a position configuration dialog will be
displayed where the fitting shall be placed in the desired position,using the available options.
Cancel to exit the command execution without changes.
Task 5.3.5 FPIPE. Insert a fitting
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Piping / New element / Add element
command
Piping
mode
1- Open the New element submenu.
2- Select theAdd element command.
3- Select the desired segment end to add the new element.Use Change to choose the right one and Okto accept.
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To add a new pipe element at any end of a pipe segment, regardless the type (straight pipe, bended or fitting) so the pipe length will beincreased in the added element length. For flanged fittings, in the same step they can be added the two counter-flanges, and the possiblegaskets and bolts/nuts.
First of all select a pipe line segment to add the new element to.Task 5.1.3
4- Select the desired fitting type and its desiredparameters in the Type of Element dialog.
Okaccept.
Cancel to exit the command execution withoutchanges.
If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the FittingAttributes window. Click Ok.
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Piping / Modify element / Element position
command
Piping
mode
1- Open the Modify element submenu.
2- Select the Element position command.
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To change the position and/or orientation of a fitting in a pipe segment, even from the current straight pipe to any other with enough length.For fittings with adjacent ones (counter-flanges, gaskets, ...) it is possible to apply the movement to the complete set at a time.
First of all select a pipe line element to modify.Task 5.1.3
3- Select the desired fitting position andorientation in the line.
Okaccept.
Cancel to exit the command execution withoutchanges.
Task 5.3.7 FPIPE. Modify a fitting position
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Piping / Modify segment / Line-Id
command
Piping
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Select a segment.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select Line-Id command.
3- Type the desired new Line id for the selected segment. Insulation type and Fluid can be also changed.Apply to save modifications.
Close to exit this window.
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Piping / Copy segment
command
Piping
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1- Select Copy segment command.
2- Type the Line id of the new segment/s.
3- Select the desired transformation type for the copy.4- Select the desired number of copies (only if Movement is the selected Copy type).
Use the available options to select define the copy Movement or Symmetry, using the 3D Vector and 3D Plane dialogs respectively.
Penetrations tick is used to select also to copy the penetrations related to the segment (only if Movement is the selected Copy type).
Okto apply modifications.
Close to exit this window.
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Piping / Modify segment / Join/Split
command
Piping
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Select a line.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Join/Split command.
3- Use the arrows to move the element where the segment will be split.Split to split the segment by the highlighted element.
If there are more than one segment in the selected line, Join button will beactive, select it to join these segments.
Close to exit this window.
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Piping / Delete element
command
Piping
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To delete an element, select it.
1- Select Delete element command.
2- Use Main field arrows to select the next or theprevious element.
Use Extend selection field arrows to add/removeelements to/from current selection.
Delete to erase selected element/s.
Cancel to exit without any modification.
To delete a segment, select it.
1- Select Delete segment command.
Yes to confirm deletion.
No to cancel it.
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Task 5.4 FPIPE. Ducts (HVAC)
5.4.1 Manage duct components library5.4.1.1 Manage duct fitting types5.4.1.2 Manage duct fitting classes5.4.1.3 Manage duct standard components5.4.1.4 Manage duct fitting type components
5.4.2 Set the attributes for duct segments
5.4.3 Generate a duct segment from a polygonal line5.4.4 Generate a duct segment from it first element5.4.5 Modify the attributes/route of a duct segment5.4.5.1 Modify the length of a duct5.4.5.2 Separate an element from a segment
5.4.6 Insert a fitting5.4.7 Add a fitting5.4.8 Modify a fitting position5.4.9 Modify the line id. of a segment5.4.10 Copy a segment5.4.11 Join/Split a segment
5.4.12 Delete an element/segment
tasks
Actions needed in the handling of ventilation ducts (HVAC).
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Ducts / Components manager
command
1- Open the Components manager
2- Using the Component manager it is possible to:
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mode
Manage duct fittings types .
Manage duct fittings classes .
Manage duct standard components .
Manage duct fitting type components .
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Refresh button to update the dialog information from the Database.
Close to exit the dialog.
Task 5.4.1.1
Task 5.4.1.2
Task 5.4.1.3
Task 5.4.1.4
Task 5.4.1 FPIPE. Manage duct components library
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Ducts / Components manager
command
To create a new duct Class belongingto the selected duct Type.
Ducts (hvac)
mode
To create a new duct Componentbelonging to the selected duct Type.
To modify the properties (Name andDescription) of the selected duct Type.
To associate / modify user attributesassigned to the selected duct Type. Allduct Classes and Componentsbelonging to the selected duct Typewill inherit these attributes.
To Paste belonging to the selected duct Type a previouslyCut or Copied duct Class or Component.
Task 5.4.1.1 FPIPE. Manage duct fitting types
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Ducts / Components manager
command
To create a new duct Class belongingto the selected duct Class.
Ducts (hvac)
mode
To create a new duct Componentbelonging to the selected duct Class.
To modify the properties (Name andDescription) of the selected duct Class.
To associate / modify user attributesassigned to the selected duct Class. Allduct Classes and Componentsbelonging to the selected duct Classwill inherit these attributes.
To Paste belonging to the selected duct Class a previouslyCut or Copied duct Class or Component.
To Copy selected duct Class into a different duct Type orClass.
To Cut selected duct Class from the current parent ductType or Class and move it to a different one.
To Erase the selected duct Class.
Task 5.4.1.2 FPIPE. Manage duct fitting classes
Task 5 4 1 3 FPIPE Manage duct standard components
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Ducts / Components manager
command
Ducts (hvac)
mode
To modify the properties (Name andDescription) of the selected ductComponent.
To associate / modify user attributesassigned to the selected duct Component.All duct Elements created using this ductComponent will inherit these attributesand all the ones coming from the parents
Classes and Type.
To Copy selected duct Component into a different ductType or Class.
To Cut selected duct Component from the current parentduct Type or Class and move it to a different one.
To Erase the selected duct Component.
Task 5.4.1.3 FPIPE. Manage duct standard components
Task 5 4 1 4 FPIPE Manage duct fitting type components
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Ducts / Components manager
command
Ducts (hvac)
mode
1- Type the Name and Description of the Component.
2- Select to represent the object by a Macro or a system geometry.
3- Select the desired Macro file or system geometry.
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4- Select the function of the component inside a duct spool.
5- Set the desired dimensions for the selected geometry.
6- Select this option to allow the definition of the dimensions of thiscomponent for each simple element to be created from it.
Task 5.4.1.4 FPIPE. Manage duct fitting type components
Task 5 4 2 FPIPE Set the attributes for duct segments
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Ducts / Segment attributes
command
1- Run the Working area command
2- Select the Zone and System through the Working Zone & System dialog window
3- Run the Segment attributes command
4- Set the attributes for the ducts segments through the DuctLine SegmentAttributes dialog window. When the Enable component selection option is selectedit is necessary to select a Duct and an Elbow component to be use by default in thenew segment.
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Task 5 4 3 FPIPE Generate a duct segment from a polygonal line
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Ducts / New segment / From polygonal
command
Create the auxiliary polygonal line that defines the routing of the new duct segment.
1- Open the New segment submenu.
2- Run the From polygonal command.
3- Select the auxiliary polygonal line, if not already selected.
Set the attributes of the duct segment .
Task 5.1.8
Task 5.4.2
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Task 5.4.4 FPIPE Generate a duct segment from its first element
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Ducts / New segment / First object
command
1- Open the New segment submenu.
2- Run the First object command.
Set the attributes of the duct segment .
3- Select the Type of element to be the new segment, throughthe Type of Element dialog window.
If Duct (tray) or Elbow / Bend type options are selected typethe appropriate parameters in the right side of the window. Afterclicking Okbutton the window will be closed and a small cross inthe upper right corner of the graphical area will indicate that theprogram is waiting for the point to place the element. Middlebutton will display the 3D Point window where the coordinatesto place the element shall be defined using one of the availablepoint definition options.
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If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting Selector, in theComponent tab, where it is possible to select among created fitting type duct components andsystem geometrical standard objects. Then, the Element tab can be used to assign modify userattributes and to modify, when available, the element geometrical parameters.
Click Ok. The window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the graphical area
will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button will displaythe 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined using one of theavailable point definition options.
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Task 5.4.5 FPIPE. Modify the attributes of a duct segment
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Ducts / Modify segment / Routing
command
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Routing command.
Select the appropriate option among the availableActions.
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This option is used to change any of the technological attributes of an existing duct segment, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittingswhich compose it as long as the possible change allows it (i.e. the duct change from rectangular to circular wont change fitting shapes,...).Line geometric modifications always force to re-define spools.
First of all select the desired segment .Task 5.1.3
3- To open the DuctLine Segment Attributes window to editor modify them.
4- To modify the segment route, modifying its polygonal.
5- To see online segment changes in the scene.
6- To swap section sides if the element has a rectangularshape.
Okto accept.
Close to cancel command execution.
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Task 5.4.5 FPIPE. Modify the attributes of a duct segment
Task 5.4.5.1 FPIPE. Modify the length of a duct
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Ducts / Modify straight / Length
command
1- Open the Modify straight submenu.2- Select the Length command.
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First of all select the desired straight element .Task 5.1.3
3- Use the available options to change the element length to the desired one.
Okto accept.Close to cancel command execution.
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Task 5.4.5.2 FPIPE. Separate a element from a segment
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Ducts / Modify segment / Separate
command
3- Use the dialog window arrows to select the next or the previous element.
There are two Separate buttons, each one can be used to separate theselected element from the segment in the corresponding end.
Close to exit.
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Select the desired element.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Separate command.
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Ducts / New element / Insert element
command
1- Open the New element submenu.
2- Select the Insert element command.
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To replace a portion of a straight duct in a segment with a fitting, so the routing and final dimensions do not vary.
First of all select a duct straight element to insert the new element in.Task 5.1.3
3- Select the desired fitting and options in the Fitting Selector dialog.
Okto accept and then a position configuration dialog will be displayedwhere the fitting shall be placed in the desired position, using the
available options.Cancel to exit the command execution without changes.
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Task 5.4.7 FPIPE. Add a fitting
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Ducts / New element / Add element
command
1- Open the New element submenu.
2- Select theAdd element command.
3- Select the desired segment end to add the new element.Use Change to choose the right one and Okto accept.
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To add a new duct element at any end of a segment, regardless the type (straight, bended or fitting) so the line length will be increased in the addedelement length.
First of all select a duct line segment to add the new element to.Task 5.1.3
4- Select the desired fitting type and its desiredparameters in the Type of Element dialog.
Okaccept.
Cancel to exit the command execution withoutchanges.
If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting
Selector window. Click Ok.
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Ducts / Modify element / Element position
command
1- Open the Modify element submenu.
2- Select the Element position command.
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To change the position and/or orientation of a fitting in a segment, even from the current straight duct to any other with enough length.
First of all select a duct line element to modify.Task 5.1.3
3- Select the desired fitting position andorientation in the line.
Okaccept.Cancel to exit the command execution withoutchanges.
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Ducts / Modify segment / Line-Id
command
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Select a segment.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select Line-Id command.
3- Type the desired new Line id for the selected segment. Material and Insulation types can be also changed.
Apply to save modifications.
Close to exit this window.
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Ducts / Copy segment
command
Select a segment.
1- Select Copy segment command Only movement is available in this working .
2- Type the Line id of the new segment/s.
3- Select the desired number of copies.
4- Use the available options to select the direction and distance to move the new segments to.
Penetrations tick is used to select also to copy the penetrations related to the segment.
Okto apply modifications.
Close to exit this window.
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Ducts / Modify segment / Join/Split
command
Select a line.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Join/Split command.
3- Use the arrows to move the element where the segment will be split.
Split to split the segment by the highlighted element.
If there are more than one segment in the selected line, Join button will beactive, select it to join these segments.
Close to exit this window.
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Ducts / Delete element
command
To delete an element, select it.
1a- Select Delete element command.
2- Use Main field arrows to select the next or theprevious element.
Use Extend selection field arrows to add/removeelements to/from current selection.
Delete to erase selected element/s.
Cancel to exit without any modification.
To delete a segment, select it.1b- Select Delete segment command.
Yes to confirm deletion.
No to cancel it.
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Task 5.5 FPIPE. HVAC Diagrams
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5.5.1 Set the diagrams attributes5.5.2 Add / Modify / Delete a HVAC Diagram5.5.3 Set / Unset the working HVAC Diagram5.5.4 Diagram routing5.5.5 Diagram from 3D model
5.5.6 Node Transformation / Deletion / Copy5.5.7 Node connections5.5.8 Node management5.5.9 Diagram calculations
tasks
Actions needed in the creation, calculation and balance of ventilation 3D diagrams.
purpose
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Task 5.5.1 FPIPE. Set the diagrams attributes
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Diagrams / Diagram settings
command
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1- Execute the Diagram settings command.
2- Use the Preferences dialog to set the desired Diagram technical parameters.
Use the Labelling tab options to set the desired diagram labels properties and attributes.
Save button to store selected values as the project default ones.
Okbutton to accept selected values and close dialog.
Cancel to exit this window.
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Task 5.5.2 FPIPE. Add / Modify / Delete a HVAC Diagram
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Diagrams / Diagram manager
command
HVAC Diagrams
mode
Execute this command and the Diagram Manager dialog will be displayed.
To create a new HVAC diagram:
1- Click on the New button. The manager will be closed and the programme will display the cross icon in the right upper corner of the graphical screen.Use the middle button to display the 3D Point dialog and use the available option to select the diagram Fan position in the 3D model.
2- Type the diagram Identification, Description and select the new diagram System.
3- Use the Edit attributes button to associate modify the diagram user attributes.
5- Press Update when finished.
To modify a HVAC diagram:
6- Select the desired diagram from the Diagrams tree.
1- Click on Edit button.
2 & 3- Modify the desired diagram characteristics.
5- Press Update when finished.
To delete a HVAC diagram:
6- Select the desired diagram from the Diagrams tree.
1- Click on Delete button.
Close button to exit the dialog.
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Task 5.5.3 FPIPE. Set / Unset the working HVAC Diagram
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Diagrams / Diagram manager
command
HVAC Diagrams
mode
Execute this command and the Diagram Manager dialog will be displayed.
To Set working diagram:
1- Select the desired diagram from the Diagrams tree.
2- Click on Set working diagram button.
To Unset working diagram:
1- Select the desired diagram from the Diagrams tree.
2- Click on Unset working diagram button.
Close button to exit the dialog.
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Task 5.5.4 FPIPE. Diagram routing
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Diagrams / Diagram manager
command
HVAC Diagrams
mode
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After setting the working diagram
1- Select Node routing command.
2- Select desired routing option.
Done when finished.
Cancel to exit without any modification.
Task 5.5.3
To create a new Node or a new Node list.
Task 5.5.4.1
To select an existing Node to connect to it thecurrent new Node or Node list
Task 5.5.4.2
To select an existing Duct type Node to connectto it the current new Node or Node list
Task 5.5.4.3
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Diagrams / Diagram manager
command
HVAC Diagrams
mode
Use the marked dialog area options to define a Point or a list of Points added to thedialog lower Node list.
3D Point to add a single node to the list using the 3D Point dialog available options.
New polygonal button to define a list of nodes using the 3D Point list dialog options.
Existing polygonal button to add an already defined auxiliary polygonal to the list.
Done when finished.
Cancel to exit without any modification.
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Diagrams / Diagram manager
command
HVAC Diagrams
mode
Use the marked dialog combobox to select a Node from the working diagram or just click onthe desired one in the graphical scene.
Selected Node will be added to the Node list.
The Existing node option remains activated so as many existing nodes from the workingdiagram as desired can be added to the list just selecting them one by one.
Done when finished.
Cancel to exit without any modification.
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Task 5.5.4.3 FPIPE. Diagram routing (Existing duct)
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Diagrams / Diagram manager
command
HVAC Diagrams
mode
Use the marked dialog combobox to select a Duct type Node from the working diagram orjust click on the desired one in the graphical scene.
Use the given selection bar, the numerical available fields or the Reference Point button todefine the new node connection along the previously selected diagram duct segment.
Selected Node will be added to the Node list after clicking in the accept tick button .
The Existing node option remains activated so as many existing nodes from the workingdiagram as desired can be added to the list just selecting them one by one.
Done when finished.
Cancel to exit without any modification.
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Task 5.5.5 FPIPE. Diagram from 3D model
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Set the desired working diagram .
Load the desired Duct lines to be imported as part of the current diagram .
1- Select Diagram from 3D model command.
2- Use the Diagram from 3D dialog available options to select or unselect 3D Duct elements clicking on them in the graphical screen, at the same
time the dialog shows a preview of the resulting diagram branch.
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3- Use the Node connection combobox to select among thepossible connections (if there is any) between the current workingdiagram and the new diagram line to be added.
Ok when finished.
Cancel to exit without any modification.
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Task 5.5.6 FPIPE. Node transformation / deletion / copy
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Set the desired working diagram .
1- Select Node transformation command.
2- Select the desired option among the available ones in the Node transformation dialog.
Task 5.5.3
Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.
Close to exit without any modification.
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Available options are:
Move to apply a given movement to the desired Node(s).
Rotate to apply a given rotation to the desired Node(s).
Delete to remove the desired Node(s).
Copy (movement) to do a copy the desired Node(s), applying a givenmovement to the copied ones.
Copy (rotation) to do a copy the desired Node(s), applying a givenrotation to the copied ones.
Copy (symmetry) to do a copy the desired Node(s), applying a symmetryto the copied ones.
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Task 5.5.6.1 FPIPE. Node transformation (Move)
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4-Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.
Close to exit without any modification.
When Move option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be moved.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram button. The next toolbar appears in the upperright corner of the screen.
2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to move at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.
3- Define the desired movement by using the 3D Vector button.
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Task 5.5.6.2 FPIPE. Node transformation (Rotate)
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4-Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.
Close to exit without any modification.
When Rotate option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be rotated.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram button. The next toolbar appears in the upperright corner of the screen.
2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to rotate at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.
3- Define the desired rotation by using the 3D Point and Direction buttons to define therotation axis and theAngle available field and bar.
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Task 5.5.6.3 FPIPE. Node transformation (Delete)
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3-Apply to erase Nodes.
Close to exit without any modification.
When Delete option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be erased.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram button. The next toolbar appears in the upperright corner of the screen.
2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to delete at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.
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5-Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.
Close to exit without any modification.
When Copy (movement) option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be copied.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram or on the Other diagram button. (In the
second case it is needed to read into the scene previously the desired second diagram,and then click on it in the graphical screen).
The next toolbar appears in the upper right corner of the screen.
2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to move at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.
3- Define the desired movement by using the 3D Vector button.
4- Select the number of Copies to be done.
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When Copy (rotation) option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be copied.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram or on the Other diagram button. (In the
second case it is needed to read into the scene previously the desired second diagram,and then click on it in the graphical screen).
The next toolbar appears in the upper right corner of the screen.
2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to rotate at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.
3- Define the desired rotation by using the 3D Point and Direction buttons to define the rotationaxis and theAngle available field and bar.
4- Select the number of Copies to be done.
5-Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.
Close to exit without any modification.
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Task 5.5.6.6 FPIPE. Node transformation (Copy (symmetry))
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When Copy (symmetry) option is selected, it is possible to select the desired Node to be copied.
1- To do so just click on the Working diagram or on the Other diagram button. (In the
second case it is needed to read into the scene previously the desired second diagram,
and then click on it in the graphical screen).
The next toolbar appears in the upper right corner of the screen.
2- Use the displayed combobox to select the desired node or directly from the graphical screen,just by clicking on it.
The Downstream option allows to rotate at once all the Nodes hanging from the selected one.
3- Define the desired symmetry plane using the 3D Plane button.
4-Apply to execute defined transformation when finished.
Close to exit without any modification.
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Task 5.5.7 FPIPE. Node connections
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Set the desired working diagram .
1- Select Node connections command. And select from the graphical screen one of the points to be connected.
2- Click on the Second node button to display the complete dialog and now select from the graphical screen the second point.
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3- Select from both points connections lists
the desired ones and press the Connectnodes button.(In the Fan Node, always theline connected to the connection named 1 isthe Return line, and the one connected tothe connection 2 is the Supply one).
Swap nodes button allows the user to movethe second node to the left area of the
dialog, to connect it to the next Node.
New button allows to create new availableconnections in the desired Node.
Close button to exit the dialog.
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Task 5.5.8 FPIPE. Node management
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Diagrams / Node transformation HVAC Diagrams
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Set the desired working diagram .
1- Select Node manager command.
2- Select from the Node Tree the desired one to be edited.
3- Click on New to create a new node, Edit to modify and existing one or
Renumber to give new names to all the defined nodes in a sequential order.
4- Select the desired Type ofNode.
5- In function of the selected Node Type, the technological informationrequested is different. Introduce the desired values.
Update to accept Node modifications.
Ignore to discard them.
Close button to exit the dialog.
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Task 5.5.9 FPIPE. Diagram calculations
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Diagrams / Calculations / Diagram calculations HVAC Diagrams
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Set the desired working diagram . Be sure that all connection are correct and that the sum of all inlet and outlet flows is zero tobe able to do the diagram calculation.
1- Select Calculations / Diagram calculations command.
2- Select from the Node List the desired one to be edited.
3- Modify any technical attribute of the selected Node.
4- PressApply to store modifications.
5- Press Calculate diagram to recalculate it when all the desired modifications has been made.
Report button to generate a FDS document containing this information.
Close button to exit the dialog.
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Task 5.6 FPIPE. Cable-Trays
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5.6.1 Set the attributes for c.t. segments5.6.2 Generate a c.t. segment from a polygonal line5.6.3 Generate a c.t. segment from it first element5.6.4 Modify the attributes/route of a c.t. segment5.6.4.1 Modify the length of a c.t.
5.6.4.2 Separate a element from a segment
5.6.5 Insert a fitting5.6.6 Add a fitting5.6.7 Modify a fitting position5.6.8 Modify the line id. of a segment
5.6.9 Copy a segment5.6.10 Join/Split a segment5.6.11 Delete an element/segment
tasks
Actions needed in the handling of cable trays (c.t).
command
Cable-Trays
modeTask 5.6.1 FPIPE. Set the attributes for c.t. segments
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Trays / Segment attributes
1- Run the Working area command
2- Select the Zone and System through the Working Zone & Systemdialog window
3- Run the Segment attributes command
4- Set the attributes for the trays segments through the or Cable Tray
Segment Attributes dialog window.
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Cable-Trays
modeTask 5.6.2 FPIPE. Generate a c.t. segment from a polygonal line
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Trays / New segment / From polygonal
Create the auxiliary polygonal line that defines the routing of the new cable tray segment.
1- Open the New segment submenu.
2- Run the From polygonal command.
3- Select the auxiliary polygonal line, if not already selected.
Set the attributes of the tray segment .
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Cable-Trays
modeTask 5.6.3 FPIPE. Generate a c.t. segment from its first element
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Trays / New segment / First object
1- Open the New segment submenu.
2- Run the First object command.
Set the attributes of the c.t. segment .3- Select the Type of element to be the new segment, through the Type of Element dialog window.
If Duct or Elbow / Bend type options are selected type the appropriate parameters in the right side of thewindow. After clicking Okbutton the window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of thegraphical area will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle button will displaythe 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined using one of the available pointdefinition options.
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If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting Selectorwindow and type the appropriate parameters needed for the selected object, in the right sideof the window.
Click Ok. The window will be closed and a small cross in the upper right corner of the graphicalarea will indicate that the program is waiting for the point to place the element. Middle buttonwill display the 3D Point window where the coordinates to place the element shall be defined
using one of the available point definition options.
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Cable Trays
command
Cable-Trays
modeTask 5.6.4 FPIPE. Modify the attributes of a c.t. segment
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Trays / Modify segment / Routing
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Routing command.
Select the appropriate option among the availableActions.
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This option is used to change any of the technological attributes of an existing c.t. segment, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittingswhich compose it as long as the possible change allows it (i.e. the cable tray change from rectangular to circular wont change fitting shapes,...).Line geometric modifications always force to re-define spools.
First of all select the desired segment .Task 5.1.3
3- To open the Cable Tray Segment Attributes window to edit ormodify them.
4- To modify the segment route, modifying its polygonal.
5- To see online segment changes in the scene.
6- To swap section sides if the element has a rectangular shape.
Okto accept.
Close to cancel command execution.
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Trays / Modify straight / Length
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Cable-Trays
modeTask 5.6.4.1 FPIPE. Modify the length of a c.t.
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Trays / Modify straight / Length
1- Open the Modify straight submenu.
2- Select the Length command.
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This option is used to change the length of an existing straight element, keeping the functionality in terms of the fittings which compose it aslong as the possible change allows it.
First of all select the desired straight element .Task 5.1.3
3- Use the available options to change the element length to the desired one.
Okto accept.
Close to cancel command execution.
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Trays / Modify segment / Separate
command
Cable-Trays
modeTask 5.6.4.2 FPIPE. Separate a element from a segment
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3- Use the dialog window arrows to select the next or the previous element.
There are two Separate buttons, each one can be used to separate theselected element from the segment in the corresponding end.
Close to exit.
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Select the desired element.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Separate command.
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Trays / New element / Insert element
command
Cable-Trays
modeTask 5.6.5 FPIPE. Insert a fitting
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1- Open the New element submenu.
2- Select the Insert element command.
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To replace a portion of a straight tray in a segment with a fitting, so the routing and final dimensions do not vary.
First of all select a pipe line element to insert the new element in.Task 5.1.3
3- Select the desired fitting and options in the Fitting Selector dialog.
Okto accept and then a position configuration dialog will be displayedwhere the fitting shall be placed in the desired position, using theavailable options.
Cancel to exit the command execution without changes.
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command
Cable-Trays
modeTask 5.6.6 FPIPE. Add a fitting
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1- Open the New element submenu.
2- Select theAdd element command.
3- Select the desired segment end to add the new element.Use Change to choose the right one and Okto accept.
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To add a new c.t. element at any end of a segment, regardless the type (straight, bended or fitting) so the line length will be increased in the addedelement length.
First of all select a c.t. line segment to add the new element to.Task 5.1.3
4- Select the desired fitting type and its desiredparameters in the Type of Element dialog.
Okaccept.
Cancel to exit the command execution withoutchanges.
If the Fitting type option is selected, select the appropriate fitting in the Fitting
Selector window. Click Ok.
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Trays / Modify element / Element position
command
Cable-Trays
modeTask 5.6.7 FPIPE. Modify a fitting position
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1- Open the Modify element submenu.
2- Select the Element position command.
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To change the position and/or orientation of a fitting in a segment, even from the current straight c.t. to any other with enough length.
First of all select a c.t. line element to modify.Task 5.1.3
3- Select the desired fitting position andorientation in the line.
Okaccept.
Cancel to exit the command execution withoutchanges.
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Trays / Modify segment / Line-Id
command
Cable-Trays
modeTask 5.6.8 FPIPE. Modify the line id. of a segment
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Select a segment.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select Line-Id command.
3- Type the desired new Line id for the selected segment. Material and Insulation types can be also changed.
Apply to save modifications.
Close to exit this window.
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Trays / Copy segment
command
Cable-Trays
modeTask 5.6.9 FPIPE. Copy a segment
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Select a segment.
1- Select Copy segment command.
2- Type the Line id of the new segment/s.
3- Select the desired number of copies.
Use the available options to select the direction and distance to move the new segments to.
Penetrations tick is used to select also to copy the penetrations related to the segment.
Okto apply modifications.
Close to exit this window.
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command
Cable-Trays
modeTask 5.6.10 FPIPE. Join/Split a segment
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Select a line.
1- Open the Modify segment submenu.
2- Select the Join/Split command.
3- Use the arrows to move the element where the segment will be split.
Split to split the segment by the highlighted element.
If there are more than one segment in the selected line, Join button will beactive, select it to join these segments.
Close to exit this window.
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command
Cable-Trays
modeTask 5.6.11 FPIPE. Delete an element/segment
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To delete an element, select it.
1a- Select Delete element command.
2- Use Main field arrows to select the next or theprevious element.
Use Extend selection field arrows to add/removeelements to/from current selection.
Delete to erase selected element/s.
Cancel to exit without any modification.
To delete a segment, select it.
1b- Select Delete segment command.
Yes to confirm deletion.
No to cancel it.
Trays / Delete segmentcommand
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Task 5.7 FPIPE. Supports
Generation and manage of pipe duct and cable tray supports
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5.7.1 Set supports settings5.7.2 Create a support structure node5.7.3 Recursive mode of support generation5.7.4 Modify support position5.7.5 Modify support geometry5.7.6 Reconnect support5.7.7 Associate a support to a parent support5.7.8 Copy support(s)5.7.9 Generate a support(s) building report
tasks
Generation and manage of pipe, duct and cable tray supports.
Supports / Supports settings
command
Supports
modeTask 5.7.1 FPIPE. Set supports settings
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1- Select Support settings command.
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2- Select the appropriate line Type.
3- Type the desired Support user Id. Mask (* means a sequential generated number)
4, 5- Type the desired Part user Id. Maskand fabrication code masks to be used in profiles and plates.(These three masks are, as a default, the same used by all parts in the project and defined in the structuremodules, but can be changed here to use a different mask in the Structural Outfitting and Supportsmodes in the outfitting modules).
Save to save the changes.
Ok to accept and exit.
Cancel to exit without changes.
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Supports / Library manager
command
Supports
mode
Task 5.7.2 FPIPE. Create a support structure node
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1- Select Library manager command.
2- Right Click on a library to generate anew structure node
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3- Select the New macronode option (New modelnode could be used too, butas it is not a geometric macro,it wont be a configurablegeometry, it will be a static
structure).
Type the desired node name.
Right click on the just createdmacro node to display thenode menu.
4- Select the Set macro file
option, and choose thedesired macro file name in thebrowser displayed.
Now, this new geometry canbe selected to be use as asupport or as a structuraloutfitting substructure.
If a model node has beencreate the steps will be verysimilar, but in this case ablock to add the substructuremust be selected, and thebrowser opened is asubstructure model browser.
See to create asubstructure model.
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Supports / Recursive mode
command
Supports
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1- Select Recursive mode command.
2- Select the supported element in the graphical window.
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3- Select the desired Block to associatethe support parts to.
4- Select the required position andorientation and the plane where thesupport will be leaned on or hung from,using the 3D Plane button andselecting the plane in the graphical
window.
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5- Tick all the options in the Settings dialog and press theGeometry button
6- In the displayed library browser select the desiredsupport geometry.
Apply to place a support; a new one will be displayed tobe positioned.
Cancel to stop generating supports.
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command
Supports
modeTask 5.7.4 FPIPE. Modify support position
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Select the desired support and set it as working support.
1- Select Edit logical support command.
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2- Select the required position and orientation and the plane where the support will beleaned on or hung from, using the 3D Plane button and selecting the plane in the graphicalwindow.
Ticking the On-line update option, or clicking the Update button will modify the supportgeometrical representation, while executing this command.
Okto accept changes
Cancel to exit without modifications
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Supports / Edit substructure
command
Supports
modeTask 5.7.5 FPIPE. Modify support geometry
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Select the desired support and set it as working support.
1- Select Edit substructure command.
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2- Select the desired new geometry from the substructure browser.Okto accept changes
Cancel to exit without modifications
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Supports / Reconnect support
command
Supports
modeTask 5.7.6 FPIPE. Reconnect support
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Select the desired support.
1- Select Reconnect support command.
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2- Select on the graphical window new element to be supported.
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3- Select the required position and orientation and the plane where the support will be leaned on or hung from,using the 3D Plane button and selecting the plane in the graphical window.
Ticking the On-line update option, or clicking the Update button will modify the support geometricalrepresentation, while executing this command.
Okto accept changes
Cancel to exit without modifications
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Supports / Reconnect support
command
Supports
modeTask 5.7.7 FPIPE. Associate a support to a parent support
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1- Select Reconnect support command Support Manager dialogwill be displayed.
Select the desired support from the list or by a graphical selectionon the screen.
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2- Click the Edit button.
3- Click the Set parent button.
Select from the displayed list or by a graphical selection on the screen the desired parent support.
4- Click Update and the Close.
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Supports / Advanced tools / Grouped supports / Copy
command
Task 5.7.8 FPIPE. Copy support(s)
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Select the desired support(s) in the scene.
1- Open theAdvanced tools submenu.
2- Open the Grouped supports submenu.
3- Execute the Copy command.
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4- Review the list of selected supports. OKto accept.
5- Select the type of copy:
Selection of supported element option allows the user toclick on a distributor, and the first selected support will bemoved to such position, the same movement will be applied to
the rest of selected supports, if there is any, but in they should
be reconnect later .
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Multicopy by movement option gives the user the possibility to define the movementfor the copied support(s) and the number of copies to be done. In this case all the new
supports should be reconnect later .
Next button to do the copy.
Close to abort.
Task 5.7.6
Supports / Advanced tools / Multiple supports / Properties and reports
command
Supports
modeTask 5.7.9 FPIPE. Generate a support(s) building report
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Select the desired support(s) in the scene.
1- Open theAdvanced tools submenu.
2- Open the Multiple supports submenu.
3- Execute the Properties and reports command.
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4- Select the desired report Sketch and pressExecute button.
5- Set the Report configuration options.
OKbutton to generate the Report.
Cancel to exit.
Task 5.8 FPIPE. Pipe spooling
Generation and manage of pipe spools and isometrics.
purpose
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5.8.1 Define spools5.8.2 Define isometric5.8.3 Delete spools/isometric definitions
tasks
Piping / Define spool
command
Piping Spools and Isometrics
modeTask 5.8.1 FPIPE. Define spools
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1- Select the desired Working area to define spools.
2- Select Define spool command.
There are two methods to define spools, Manual orAutomatic.
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3b- In theAutomatic method the SpoolAuto-definition dialog is displayed.
4b- Click the Define button to star theprocess; pipes in the selected area will bedivided in several spools.
Close to exit.
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3a- In the Manual method the Spool definition dialog is displayed.
4a- Select from the scene (using the available Selection tools) the
elements which form each one of the desired spools. To accept a definedspool just click on Define spool (this button will be active only whenselected elements form a valid spool). Once defined, spool elements willbecome invisible, and the system will be ready to select a new spools.
Show list displays a selected element identifier list. It is possible to thisdialog to add or remove element from the current spool.
Close to exit without modifications.
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Piping / Define isometric
command
Piping Spools and Isometrics
modeTask 5.8.2 FPIPE. Define isometric
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1- Select the desired Working area to define isometrics.
2- Select Define isometric command.
There are two methods to define spools, Manual orAutomatic.
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auto-definition dialog is displayed.4b- Choose the appropriate Selection criteriaand click the Define button to star the process;pipes in the selected area will be divided inseveral spools.
Since each shipyard has its own isometricdefinition method, the manual command allows
a more personalized definition procedure.Close to exit.
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3a- In the Manual method the Isometric definition dialog is displayed.
4a- Select from the scene (using the available Selection tools) the spools
and elements which form each one of the desired isometrics. To accept adefined isometric just click on Define isometric (this button will be activeonly when selected elements form a valid isometric). Once defined, isometricelements will become invisible, and the system will be ready to select a newisometric.
Show list displays a selected element identifier list. It is possible to thisdialog to add or remove element from the current spool.
Close to exit without modifications.
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Piping / Spool (Isometric) manager
command
Piping Spools and Isometrics
modeTask 5.8.3 FPIPE. Delete spools/isometric definitions
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1- Select the desired Working area to define isometrics.
To delete the spools definition:
2a- Select Spool manager command.
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3a- Select all the desiredspools from the SpoolsManager list.
4a- ClickDelete.
Close to exit.
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3a- Select all the desired isometrics from the Isometric Manager list.
4a- ClickDelete.
Close to exit.
Task 5.9 FPIPE. HVAC spooling
Generation and manage of HVAC spools and building reports.
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tasks
Ducts / Define spools
command
HVAC Spools
modeTask 5.9.1 FPIPE. Spo