To Draw a Flexible Pipe Run

  1. In the Piping workspace, click Home tab Build panel Tools drop-down Tools .
  2. 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.
  3. On the Properties palette, under General, specify a system.
  4. Under Dimensions, specify a routing preference.
  5. Select a nominal size for each pipe connector.
  6. Under Placement, specify an elevation.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

  9. Specify a value for Pitch.

    The pitch specifies the interval between the pattern, based on the drawing scale.

  10. 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.
  11. 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.