This section defines the properties on the Design tab of the Properties palette to use to modify the piping system. The Design tab is divided into two sections: Basic and Advanced.
Basic properties are expanded by default. The properties display the last stored value.

| General | Description |
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Description |
Describes the object (optional) |
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Layer |
Specifies the layer style for the selected object |
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System |
Specifies the system definition for the selected object |
| Dimensions | Description |
|---|---|
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Routing preference |
Specifies the routing preference for the selected pipe object |
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Nominal size |
Specifies the size in the routing preference for the selected object |
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Size lock
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Prevents the editing of the nominal size value while you are modifying the pipe routing |
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Cut length |
Specifies the reported value of the length of the pipe |
| Placement | Description |
|---|---|
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Elevation |
Specifies the elevation of the pipe object |
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Start elevation End elevation |
Specifies the elevation at the starting and ending points of the pipe segment ![]() Start/end elevation on Properties palette |
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Move attached segments |
Lets you specify whether to move the attached pipe segments if the location of the selected part has changed (default — Yes) |
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Additional information |
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| Routing | Description |
|---|---|
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*Slope format |
Displays the current slope format (not editable) |
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*Slope |
Specifies the slope value of the current pipe segment (not editable) |
Advanced properties are collapsed by default. To view advanced properties, click
(Down arrow).
The Design tab is divided into two sections: Basic and Advanced.

Advanced properties (includes pipe flex properties)
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
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Connection details |
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Note: For more information, see Connection Details.
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Anchors (for fittings) |
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Insulation thickness |
Specifies the insulation thickness of the current pipe segment |
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**Graphics |
Specifies the pattern for flexible pipe |
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**Pitch |
Specifies the pitch value for flexible pipe |
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**Geometry |
Used when you modify the layout of flexible pipe |