This section summarizes the basic process for creating and analyzing a pipe network.
| Select a parts list | Pipe networks reference a part catalog and a parts list that define the size, shape, and certain behavior of the parts (pipes and structures) you insert into drawings. |
| Create the pipe network | There are several ways you can create pipe networks. |
| Check for interferences | Interference checking lets you quickly identify pipe network parts that may be in conflict with each other. |
| Specify display styles for pipes and structures in plan, profile, and section views | Styles enables you to customize the pipe network view. |
| Create pipe and structure tables | Use Pipe tables to display information about pipes in a drawing. |
| Add single pipe or pipe span labels | You can add labels to pipe network parts either when you create the objects or after you create them. |
| Modify the pipe network as required | Edit pipe networks using the Network Layout Tools toolbar, pipe network vistas, or grips. |
| Perform hydraulic analysis on pipe networks | The Hydraflow extensions enable you to perform a variety of hydraulics and hydrology analysis tasks on pipe networks created with AutoCAD Civil 3D or with the Hydraflow extensions. |
