This rule allows you to set the start and end locations of the pipes to be at the structure center or at an offset relative to the structure's inner or outer wall.
By default, when Autodesk Civil 3D pipes connect to structures they connect at the center of the structure. When using the Set Pipe End Location rule you can specify that the start and end locations of the pipes are located at the structure center or at a specified offset relative to the structure's inner or outer wall. The start and end locations of the pipes will be shown in plan and profile views at these specified locations. Grips for the pipes will also appear at these locations. The length values for the pipes will be measured from the start location to the end location that are specified by this rule.
Note: When structures are moved, the Autodesk Civil 3D behavior is to reconnect attached pipes to the structures. The pipes will still default to the structure center and you will need to use the Apply Rules command in order to re-set the pipe end locations.
Parameters
The following parameters govern the behavior of the Set Pipe End Location rule.
- End Location. Specifies that the end of the pipe be located relative to the Structure Center, Structure Inner Wall, or Structure Outer Wall. Without the rule, the end of the pipe will be located at the Structure Center.
- Start Location. Specifies that the start of the pipe be located relative to the Structure Center, Structure Inner Wall, or Structure Outer Wall. Without the rule, the start of the pipe will be located at the Structure Center.
- End Offset. Specifies an offset distance from the specified End Location toward the center of the ending structure. This offset is not applied when the End Location specified is Structure Center. Negative values and values that would extend the pipe further than the structure center are ignored.
- Start Offset. Specifies an offset distance from the specified Start Location toward the center of the starting structure. This offset is not applied when the Start Location specified is Structure Center. Negative values and values that would extend the pipe further than the structure center are ignored.