In the Content Builder, connectors are assigned an undefined type by default. For more information, see Adding Connectors to a Parametric Fitting. An undefined connection type creates a valid connection between all types of connectors when inserted into a drawing. The following guidelines apply to connector behavior:
- Connectors are created in the Piping domain with a shape that is round.
- A male connector should be assigned the undefined connection type. Male connectors with this connection type use the connection assignments functionality in the Connection Assignments tab of the Pipe Layout Preferences dialog box. For more information, see Connection Assignments.
- A pipe connector should have only 1 connection name selected on the Connection Type Selection dialog box in the Content Builder. However, if more than 1 connector name is selected, then the first one that the software detects will be used. For more information, see Adding Connectors to a Parametric Fitting.
- Female connectors should be set to a connection type other than undefined.
- When a female connector is connected to an undefined connection type, that female connector will appear with the male connection type assigned to the female connection type name on the Connection Assignments tab of the Pipe Layout Preferences dialog box. For more information, see Connection Assignments.
- Butt-welded connections only connect to other connectors of the same type. A butt welded connector has no CEL value (connection engagement length). It connects to other butt-welded connectors without a joint.
- Connector 1 is on the bell end of the bell/hub, and connector 2 is on the back end. The fitting orientation depends on the Joint direction selection on the Pipe Properties palette. Connector 2 reports the same connection type as connector 1 on the Connection Assignments tab of the Pipe Layout Preferences dialog box.
- The Piping domain has a connection type called Same Connection. When Same Connection is configured for a connector and coupling part types that are attached to a hub, connector 1 inherits the connection type of the connection type on connector 2 of the attached hub.