Create a hose route

  1. Double-click Tube & Pipe Runs in the Model Browser.
  2. On the ribbon, click Tube and Pipe tab Run panel Create Pipe Run .
  3. On the Create Run dialog box, enter AirSystem2 as the Run File Name. Accept the other defaults and click OK.

    The individual run AirSystem2:1 is added and activated in the browser. The Pipe Run tab displays on the ribbon.

  4. On the Pipe Run tab, Manage panel, select the Hydraulic Hose - Female Thread - Swivel style from the Active Style list.
  5. On the ribbon, click Pipe Run tab Route panel New Route .
  6. On the Create New Route dialog box, accept the default route file name and location, and click OK.

    A pipe route is added to the active run and activated. The Route tab displays on the ribbon.

  7. On the ribbon, click Route tab Create panel Route .

    The start fitting specified by the hose style is attached to the cursor and ready for placement.

  8. Move the cursor on the circular edge as shown in the following image. Then click to set the start fitting.
    Note: The direction axis on the part must point in the direction of the route.
  9. The end fitting appears and is attached to the cursor. Notice that the start fitting and end fitting reference the same part in this style.
  10. Move the cursor to the circular opening on the valve part.

    If the orientation of the fitting is not correct, right-click and select Next Connection.

  11. Click to place the end fitting. The route line displays.

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