Tube and Pipe Settings dialog box

Sets the global document settings and application settings for all tube and pipe routes and runs within the tube and pipe assembly.

Access

In the Model browser, activate the top assembly or master runs assembly. Right-click Tube & Pipe Runs and select Tube & Pipe Settings.

Document Settings

Defer all Tube & Pipe Updates

Determines whether the entire tube and pipe runs assembly automatically updates to changes.

Use R9 Bill of Materials

Determines which bill of materials (BOM) to use in parts list of the drawing. It particularly applies to R9 or earlier migration.

• If the Use R9 Bill of Materials check box is selected, the stock number property has the same value as the part number property. It ensures you can get the correct tube and pipe drawings using R9 BOM. It is the default setting when R9 or earlier tube and pipe assemblies migrate to the current version of Autodesk Inventor.
• If the Use R9 Bill of Materials check box is cleared, raw material descriptions for all conduit parts are stored in the stock number property using the new BOM mechanism. It is the default setting when new tube and pipe assemblies are created in the current version. The part number property must be unique or empty.

Application Settings

Prompt for conduit file names

Determines whether conduit part files prompt to rename in progress of populating routes, saving files, and reusing tube and pipe components.

Prompt for fitting file names (insert content as custom)

Prompts the option to customize the name of your fittings within the Conduit File Names dialog box.

Enable Part Number Settings

Allows you to populate a part number into the parts list within the drawing environment. The part number is updated within the part file and then populates to the parts list. This option also makes available the Part Number Settings options in the Conduit File Names dialog box. Upon accessing the Conduit File Names dialog box, you then have the option to inherit part numbers from Content Center, use a custom file name, or leave empty.

Honor Application Options for transparency

When selected, the option settings for transparency are honored as set in the Application Options dialog box. Turned off by default. When not selected, the entire assembly displays as opaque, and avoids the visual confusion that can occur when transparency is active.