To Add Pipe Runs to Pressure Networks from Objects

Add a pipe run to a pressure network from a selected object in the drawing.

This command converts lines, arcs, 2D and 3D polylines, splines, feature lines, alignments, and survey figures into connected pressure pipes and bends.

1. Click Pressure Network Plan Layout tab Pipe Run panel Add New Pipe Run Create Pipe Run from Object.
2. Select the object to be converted. Only one object can be selected.
   Note: Arcs are converted into curved pipe segments.

   Spline segments are converted into straight pipe segments connected with bends. If none of the available bend angles can be used, then the pipes are created without fittings to connect them.

   When converting an alignment that contains spirals, the spirals are converted into multiple curved pipe segments.

3. Accept the current direction or reverse the direction.
4. The Create Pressure Pipe Network From Object dialog box opens with the current pressure network name. Specify the following information for the pressure network:
   • pipe run name
   • parts list
   • size and material for the pressure pipes (parts will share the same material and nominal diameter)
   • layers
   • reference surface
   • whether to create a surface profile for the pressure network to follow
   • reference alignment
   • horizontal offset
   • elevation reference
5. Select Erase Existing Entity to delete the original object when the pressure network is created.
6. Click OK.
7. After the pipe run is created, you can use the Design Check command to identify pipes that exceed the allowable deflection or minimum flexible radius.

Appurtenances are not added when using this command.

Branch fittings can be added at intersections of pipe runs in the same pressure network.