To Create a Pressure Network

Lay out a pressure network along a path. You can optionally choose to create the pressure network so that it conforms to the topography of a surface.

1. On the Home tab, click Create Design panel Pipe Network Pressure Network Creation Tools .
2. The Create Pressure Network dialog box is displayed. Specify the following information for the pressure network:
   • pressure network name
   • 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
   • cover
   • reference alignment
   • label styles
3. Click OK to display the Pressure Network Plan Layout ribbon.
   

   You are prompted at the command line to specify the first point or enter an elevation.

4. (Optional) On the Pressure Network Plan Layout tab, click Pipe Run panel Add Bends Automatically to include a bend fitting at each segment connection.
5. Begin selecting points in the drawing to create the pipe run of the pressure network. Draw straight segments to insert straight pipe segments, or enter C for Curve to draw a curved segment. For more information, see To Insert Curved Pressure Network Segments.
   Note: During layout, a single pressure pipe is created when multiple connected segments are drawn in a straight line with no horizontal or vertical directional changes.
6. (Optional) On the Pressure Network Plan Layout tab, click Compass panel Visibility to turn on the compass guide for allowable deflection angles. Click Snapping to snap to the compass tick marks when laying out the pipe run.

   After you select two points to insert the first pressure pipe, the compass appears and displays the angles of bends in the parts list that match the selected size and material.

7. Continue laying out the pressure network and press Enter to end the command. At any time, you can also add additional pipe runs to a pressure network. See To Add Pipe Runs to a Pressure Network.
8. On the Pressure Network Plan Layout tab, click Close panel Close .