- In the Piping workspace, click
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- Select a flexible pipe tool from the Piping tool palette.
Tip: You can also use the PIPEFLEXADD command or hold down the Alt key for the same result.
- On the Properties palette, under General, specify a system.
- Under Dimensions, specify a routing preference.
- Select a nominal size for each pipe connector.
- Under Placement, specify an elevation.
- Under Routing Options, for Segment, specify the layout method for the flex pipe as follows:
If you want to… |
then… |
lay out the flex pipe as a series of straight line segments |
select Line for Segment. Specify a value for Radius factor. Any angled transitions in the flex pipe segment use this radius value. |
lay out the flex pipe as a series of arcs |
select Arc for Segment. |
lay out the flex pipe as a complex curve by specifying points for a spline |
select Spline for Segment. |
- Expand Advanced Graphics. Under 1-Line, select an annotation pattern for Graphics.
This pattern is applied to flexible pipe runs after you draw them, and it is visible for flexible pipe systems displayed as 1-line.
- Specify a value for Pitch.
The pitch specifies the interval between the pattern, based on the drawing scale.
- Repeat the previous steps for 2 Line and click OK when done.
This pattern is visible for flexible pipe systems displayed as 2-line.
Tip: You can use pipe curve or pipe end connectors to connect a flexible pipe run with a rigid pipe object. You can use flexible and rigid pipes in the same system while maintaining connectivity throughout the system.
Note: You cannot draw a sloped flexible pipe run in AutoCAD MEP 2022 toolset. As a result, properties related to Sloped Piping will not appear on the Properties palette.