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.
A part can only be swapped with a part that is the same type.
For example, a pipe can only be swapped with another pipe; a junction structure can only be swapped with another junction structure; an inlet/outlet structure can only be swapped with another inlet/outlet structure.
Note that a null structure can only be swapped with a junction structure, since it connects two pipes together.
If you want to replace a part with a different part type, you must delete the part, and then add the new one.
Note that when swapping parts, connection elevations are maintained. For example, pipe invert elevations remain the same if a pipe is swapped with another pipe, or if a structure with one or more pipes attached to it is swapped with another structure.
You can swap with any part from the pipe network’s current parts list.
To swap a part in a pipe network
- In the drawing, right-click the pipe or structure object to swap and click Swap Part.
- In the Swap Part Size dialog box, expand a part family. Select the part to swap and click OK.
The new part is displayed in the drawing. View the description of the new part by right-clicking on the part and selecting Pipe Properties.