I don't know why you can't put the AutoDesk wye and 1/8 bend in
automatically when you run the pipe. If you draw a run of pipe, then draw
the branch from that, and you don't have the tee defaulted, you can select
the type of fitting you want inserted. The only set back with the program
is that there is a 50/50 chance of it being right. As for wyes, Peter
posted that if you change the type from wye to tee, you may be able to get
them to auto insert too, I haven't gotten a chance to try that yet, but
don't see why it couldn't be done.
As far as dimensions and constraints of cast Iron and PVC, we don't lay
out our undgrd for pre-fab, so the little bit of difference in the pipe
fitting dimensions should not affect a project that much. If you really
wanted to get technical, the catalog could be modified so that it is right,
but that isn't something our company would view as necessary. The connector
styles can be changed to the type of fitting you want to use.
We have been using the MVParts for all our drainage since release one. I
can say now, that it makes for a larger dwg using the mvparts than if you
were to use the parts that are from the fitting catalog. We are anxious to
get into using the AutoDesk provided sanitary fittings, but our workload
hasn't provided us the opportunity, it isn't easy to make the switch because
we want everything to have a specific description, and only catalog sizes
available etc. I do know that once it is made we will find things a lot
more efficient.
These are just some of my own thoughts and preferences. I just think
that using the auto insert etc. will speed up productivity instead of always
having to go to the MVParts to add drainage fittings.
Mike