You can specify a pipe type and elevation for the Main and Branch piping when using Generate Layout for your piping that differs from the default pipe conversion settings. The default pipe conversion settings are specified in the Mechanical Settings dialog.
- Select the System Classification.
- For the Main and Branch, specify the following settings:
- Pipe Type: specifies the type of pipe to use for the main or branch sections of the system.
- Offset: specifies the height of pipe components for main or branch sections of the system. The absolute elevation of the piping depends on the component that was selected when the system was created, the system classification, and view type you are using to create the layout.
- Click OK.
Note: Because the absolute elevation of piping depends on several factors, you should open a 3D view to verify the absolute elevation for your piping when specifying main and branch Offset parameters. For example, when a system has a mechanical component such as a pump or boiler assigned, the level associated with that component is the reference level for the offset. But, when you lay out piping in a plan view for a system that you created without assigning a mechanical component, the offset is relative to the view’s associated level.