Content Center libraries include standard conduit parts and fittings , such as tubes, pipes, hoses, couplings, elbows, and tees. Those library parts are used to populate routes and runs, branch off rigid routes, replace existing components, or meet the appropriate design needs.
The Content Center contains a tree structure of the categories, the families, and the members. Each family has the same standard and specification. The members list all instances of library parts in the same family that have a different size, diameter, schedule number, and so on.
When an assembly or part file is opened, library parts in the Content Center can be accessed in the following ways:
When adding or modifying tube and pipe styles, in the Tube & Pipe Styles dialog box, Fittings tab, you can browse to and select a new compatible conduit part or fittings included in the Content Center.
The Library Browser dialog box filters out all conduit parts or fittings that conform to the style parameters you set.
All compatible parts at the specified style criteria are displayed.
On the Fittings tab, the Name box reflects the new part specified for the style.
By default, each family in the Content Center has a file naming schema. It gives each instanced member a unique name. To verify the file name in the pipe run environment, right-click a conduit part or fitting and select Properties. The General tab of the Properties dialog box displays the file name.
You can customize the file naming schema of tube and pipe part families if you have Read/Write permission. The next instance of this library part starts using the new schema.
When a custom tube and pipe part is no longer needed in the Content Center, start Content Center Editor and delete the appropriate part family. Standard library part families can also be deleted.
Once a part family is deleted, it cannot be reversed. Any tube and pipe styles or parts placed in the assembly that reference the deleted conduit parts or fittings are missing. You must make appropriate edits to accommodate the deletion.
The Content Center Editor dialog box is displayed with a merged category view of all library parts.