T&P, ending a run in a fitting/elbow to an existing custom NPT threaded part

[RobertWK]

I am trying to automate a pipe run from a threaded flange to a hose nipple that has NPT threads on the opposing side, but I can't seem to figure out how to tell the T&P module to end on a female fitting. The hose interface is supposed to screw directly into an elbow.

Any ideas?

[cbenner]

Send a screen shot of what you are trying to do.  Is the female fitting already there?  Is there an end treatment error or mismatch?  It's hard to tell from your description what's going on.

[RobertWK]

Attached image.  The run is supposed to go up, elbow over, then another pipe run across, then an elbow down with the fitting inserted into the elbow.

[cbenner · Accepted solution]

Ok, I think I understand.  Here is what I would do.  In your Pipe Run... manually place the elbow, using the "Connect" option to connect it to the fitting and get the correct orientation.  With that in place you should be able to route FROM the elbow to either one of the two flanges shown in your image (or vice versa).  In a situation like this there is no way to get the elbow in the exact position as a part of the route itself.... and that's ok.  Sometime fittings need to be strategically placed before the route is made... it all depends on design intent.  Won't affect your parts list in any way either.

Hope this helps... good luck!

[RobertWK]

That's what I figured I would have to do, but didn't want to go for it until it was a last resort. I was hoping there would be a direct way using T&P.  Too bad; seems like this should be a feature.