Continue a Line from the End of a Pipe/Duct

Continue a routing a line from the end of a pipe/duct. The pipe/duct information is determined by the selected grip point. Continue the line with the same kind of part.

1. Do either of the following:
   • Select Pipings > Add Pipe Line.
   • Select Pipings > Add Duct Line.
2. You can continue the line as a linear line by selecting Lock to handle direction.

   

3. Select either of the following:
   • Continue the line as a continuous line. Clear the checkbox Pipe seam.

     

     

   • Continue the line as a jointed line. A new pipe is created. Select the checkbox Pipe seam.

     

     

4. Move the cursor near the grip point of the pipe/duct. The cursor snaps to the grip point. Select the grip point.

   

5. Do either of the following:
   • Use the keyboard to enter the distance for the next point.
   • Click the point in the floor plan.
6. Continue adding the line. For example: move the cursor in the direction of the pipe/duct and click a point.
   • You can lengthen the pipe/duct (A).
   • You can shorten the pipe/duct (B).

   

   • You can change the direction.
7. Select Confirm.
8. Quit by pressing the Esc key.

Note

• You can also use the Alt key to create a jointed pipe/duct. With pipe line addition selected, do as follows:
  1. Press the Alt key.
  2. Click the grip point of a pipe/duct.
  3. Release the Alt key.
• Pressing the K key shows the directions of the coordinate axes at the cursor.

Continue a Line from a Component
Continue a Line with a Branch Component
Continue a Pipe Line with a Set-on
Auxiliary Functions when Adding a Pipe or Duct Line