Creating, Modifying, and Analyzing Pipe Networks

This section summarizes the basic process for creating and analizing a pipe network.

Select a parts list		Pipe networks reference a part catalog and a parts list that define the size, shape, and certain behavior of the parts (pipes and structures) you insert into drawings.
Create the pipe network		There are several ways you can create pipe networks. Watch video: Create a Pipe Network (2 minutes 13 seconds)
Check for interferences		Interference checking lets you quickly identify pipe network parts that may be in conflict with each other.
Specify display styles for pipes and structures in plan, profile, and section views		Styles enables you to customize the pipe network view.
Create pipe and structure tables		Use Pipe tables to display information about pipes in a drawing.
Add single pipe or pipe span labels		You can add labels to pipe network parts either when you create the objects or after you create them.
Modify the pipe network as required		Edit pipe networks using the Network Layout Tools toolbar, pipe network vistas, or grips.
Perform hydraulic analysis on pipe networks		The Hydraflow extensions enable you to perform a variety of hydraulics and hydrology analysis tasks on pipe networks created with AutoCAD Civil 3D or with the Hydraflow extensions.