You can edit a pipe network using a variety of methods.
For example, you can edit a pipe network by:
- manipulating a pipe network directly in the model using grips
- using commands available from the ribbon
- using commands available from the Network Layout Tools toolbar
- editing pipe and structure properties using the Pipe Network Vista
- exporting a pipe network to an .stm file, and then editing the .stm file using the Storm Sewers Extension. Once edited, you can import the pipe network (.stm file) back into AutoCAD Civil 3D and the changes that were made using the Storm Sewers Extension are recognized in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Topics in this section
- Editing Pipe Network Using the Network Layout Tools
You can use the network layout tools toolbar to edit a pipe network.
- Editing Pipe Networks Using the Pipe Network Vistas
You can use the Pipe Network Vistas to display all the components that are part of the pipe network.
- Editing Pipe Networks Using Grips
You can use grips to move, shorten, or stretch pipe or structure objects, or to change the size of a pipe.
- Editing Pipe Networks Using the Storm Sewers Extension
You can use the Storm Sewers extention to open and edit pipe networks created with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Changing Flow Direction
You can change the flow direction on consecutive parts in a pipe network.
- Grip Editing Structures
When you move a structure, all pipe ends connected to it move along with the structure.
- Editing Pipes Connected to Structures
You can use the Connected Pipes tab on the Structure Properties dialog box to quickly edit pipes connected to a single structure.
- Junction Structure Resize Behavior
In AutoCAD Civil 3D, junction structures have built in resize behaviors that control how far you can move the rim, connected pipes, and sump up and down.
- Adding a Part to a Pipe Network
You can add a part (pipe or structure) to an existing pipe network.
- Swapping Pipe Network Parts
You can select an existing part in a pipe network and replace it with a part that is the same type, but is from a different part family and/or part size.
- Splitting Pipe Networks
You can split a pipe network into two pipe networks.
- Merging Pipe Networks
You can combine two pipe networks into one pipe network.
- Disconnecting Pipe Network Parts
You can select a part in a pipe network and disconnect it from the part or parts it is currently connected to.
- Connecting Pipe Network Parts
You can select a disconnected part in a pipe network, or add a new part, and connect it to other pipe network parts.
- Deleting Pipe Network Parts
You can delete one or more parts from a pipe network.
- Deleting a Pipe Network
You can delete an entire pipe network, erasing it from the drawing and removing it from the Pipe Networks collection in the Prospector tree.
- Copying a Pipe Network
You can create a copy of an existing pipe network.
- Renaming Pipe Network Parts
You can rename some or all parts in a pipe network.
- Matching Elevations on Connected Pipes
When multiple pipes enter and exit a structure, you may need to set pipe in and pipe out elevations to consistent, matching values.