Part Builder question

[tom_berning]

I am trying to create a custom part to represent a water valve. The structure would basically look like a pipe sleeve. I have a circular horizontal structure that is using the midplane extrusion. Is there any way to have a structure diameter size itself based on the pipe size?

[mmccall]

The only structure I know of that can resize itself, based on the connecting pipes, is a Null structure ... but I don't know how it does it.

[kcobabe]

For doing a valve or any water assembly you will be better off using any C3D structure and making a style that views like a valve. Trying to get the valve to line up, scale, rotate, etc.. is a pain and so far the best method is using 2D blocks that you probably already have and using them for the plan, profile, and sections of the part.

[nzeeben]

The only way to have the structure diameter change based on the pipe would be to write a custom structure rule in vba. Partbuilder doesnt have this ability.