Pipe Network Improvement Wishes

[cpenn005]

just some thoughts;

1. Lock an alignment (created from network parts) to those network parts, so that if a structure is moved, the alignment moves with it, and profile view is updated
2. Auto-assign reference alignment from labels (structures) to the alignment that created the profile view from the network parts, so that all stations for structure labels show up without an extra step
3. Show all pipe crossings without having to add them to the profile view, so that if new pipes are designed that cross the alignment, the crossing will show up wihout going back and adding all new pipe objects to profile
4. Export additional pipe info (similar to all info in export of .kml) with an export to SDF or even SHP files
5. Show simple hatch at bottom of structures to represent the shape of the inside of the manhole from invert in to invert out
6. Show rotation angle with structure profile without having to show structure as 3D shape
7. Convince manufacturers to develop part libraries of their products for quick add-on to a part catalog with all specs
8. If you all really just can't create tools for pressure pipes (or dry systems) then maybe use corridors as pressure systems and add crossing views or detection of those systems to profile view
9. or, find a way to reference systems from AutoCAD MEP into profile views or interference connections
10. or, just build a Revit Site/Civil for those engineers that do site work

-Thanks

[rydogo]

I second #7.

Also, improve Part Builder to make it more user friendly and allow bottomless arches to be created.