About Configuring Basic Pipe Properties

• On the Properties palette, under General, enter a description for the pipe object (optional).
• Select the system definition for the pipe run.
• Under Dimensions, select a routing preference.

  Routing preferences reflect the size ranges, pipe parts, and fitting connections that the software uses as you lay out the pipe run.

• Select a nominal size.

  The list includes available sizes common to the pipes and fittings specified in the current routing preference.

  Tip: You can optionally lock this property. Locking the nominal size prevents an accidental change to sizing values when you are modifying the pipe routing.
  Note: The available sizes apply to the pipes and fittings specified in the current routing preference. Sizes are grouped based on the size ranges in that routing preference. If a size is unavailable, you can select a different routing preference or modify the parts in the size range for the selected routing preference.
• Under Placement, enter the elevation for the pipe object.

  The elevation is the Z value above or below the XY plane of the current user coordinate system (UCS).

• If you are routing pressure piping, you can increase the software response time and generate more specific auto-layout routing solutions by doing the following:
  • Specify No for Use fitting tolerance.
  • Specify the desired angle for Bend angle.
  • Specify the preferred Branch fitting.