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Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

Anonymous — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 22:13:32 GMT

I am trying to draw in 2in. pvc pipe, but the smallest size that autocad comes with is 3.6in. I have tried using the parts builder, but after I added the size and saved it, it's still not in the options for different pvc sizes. I've also tried using the US Imperial pipes htm. but the browser comes up blank. I dont want to change anything else than the size of the pipe.

Any ideas?

Re: Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

jmayo-EE — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 22:49:33 GMT

In civil 3d type partcatalogregen and refresh the pipes and structures when you make edits.

Re: Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

lynn_zhang — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:13:32 GMT

Hello @Anonymous ,

Just checking to see if your problem has been solved. Did the response from @jmayo-EE help answer your question? If yes, please click on the "Accept as Solution" button in his reply so this helps other users in the community find the solution too. Thanks!

Re: Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

Anonymous — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:48:20 GMT

Hello @lynn_zhang

I tried it but it didn't seem to help any. I've been busy recently and haven't played with it much after.

To make additional pipe sizes it opens up drawing called AeccCircularPvcPipe_Metric. Then in the Special Toolbox that the drawing has I click on size parameters, BdyD1 and then change one of the existing sizes to what I need. Then I click save part family in the same toolbox, but it gives the warning that the hide part flag is checked. If I uncheck it, It checks itself again when I click save. It also gives the warning that it was unable to save to kml. due to file being read-only, but I have checked the file and it is open.

Any Ideas?

Re: Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

MMcCall402 — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:04:20 GMT

Curious, you're looking to add a 2" pipe size but editing a metric pipe definition in partbuilder.

The value you will need to edit is the PID. You'll need to add a new value.

Re: Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

Anonymous — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:02:47 GMT

Yes, Here everyone talks pipe sizes in Imperial. But I do all my work in metric, so I convert everything to metric.

Re: Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

JasonArtley — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:12:21 GMT

There is a metric pipe catalog as well, have you tried using that one instead of converting the imperial?

Re: Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

Anonymous — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:41:13 GMT

Yes, The smallest Pvc pipe the metric has is 75mm(3"). I need to add 51mm(2").

Re: Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

Joe-Bouza — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:35:27 GMT

yes the smallest pvc in the catalog is 3 but 2 can be added

https://autode.sk/2WT8BHI

Re: Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 17:28:28 GMT

I'm still having an error come up, (error saving xml file). I have removed the read only from the file.

Re: Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

Joe-Bouza — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 18:32:40 GMT

is you catalog on the client od the server? is civil3d pointed to the correct catalog?

Re: Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:24:05 GMT

I think so, how would I check to make sure?

Re: Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

Joe-Bouza — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 23:20:28 GMT

Modify tab>> pipe Network >> set catalog path.

if you created the part list chances are you have it set correctly. If someone else created the part list it is possible it came from a different catalog

Re: Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:46:40 GMT

Thanks for all the help. I'm not sure what fixed it, but it works now.

Re: Adding new pipe sizes to parts list

lynn_zhang — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 23:09:52 GMT

Awesome! Glad to hear it works now. Thanks for letting us know!🙂