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Specify vertical dimension ?

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bmv1365
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Specify vertical dimension ?

Hi !

I have problem ( one of a lot !!!)

There is a pipe and an elbow at it's end. (pic1)

Next step, I select continution part of elbow to add a vertical pipe to it,now it is possible to specify vertical lenght(pic2),but i need dimension from center of elbow, so I enter "co" for "base component" and point to elbow,now it isnot possible to specify vertical dimension .(pic3),so what should I do ?

thanks in advace !!!!!!

 

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Scott.Hallmark
in reply to: bmv1365

This may seem like a non-answer, but just delete the elbow and route from the horizontal pipe end.  it automatically uses the dimension you need.  I find it easier to just delete parts and reroute than to try switches to get it to route.  see image.

 

DIMENSION_FROM_ELBOW.JPG

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Scott Hallmark, Design Specialist | Fluor Corporation
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Deleting the elbow will cause decrease in existing dimension in horizontal portion.
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Grip stretch and point filters are excellent tools in the software.
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Scott Hallmark, Design Specialist | Fluor Corporation
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bmv1365
in reply to: Scott.Hallmark

Thanks,It'll work !. but in a project with 100,000 dia-inch it's realy boring and not smart !  a basicaly solution needed .

this too occurs when i add a component with 2 port in vertical position(for example valves) , when i fixed the first port , it wont be possible to specify lenght of point connected to second port.(see the pic)

 

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Scott.Hallmark
in reply to: bmv1365

Not sure how you are routing.  If you are placing each item one at a time as you route, you are probably going to be aggrevated with the software.  In other words if you are doing this... place flange, place pipe, place elblow, place pipe.... I recommend you not do that.  Run the line start to finish and then place inline assets after.  Or you can use the "F" to place a fitting as you route.  I always route the line and place inline assets after.  All the locating dimensions I need are there.

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Scott Hallmark, Design Specialist | Fluor Corporation
Inventor and AutoCAD Certified Professional, Autodesk Certified Instructor | My Plant3D Notes | AU Speaker | ROLL TIDE!

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