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.

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.

Note: Changes to these application settings take effect across sessions immediately.